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This week Lou and Chad look at more country music. This time we focus on music after 1985. Modern Country. Again, like the show we do our opinion is that country music started it change from classic to country about this time. We look at some very country, very modern standards of what is today called country music. Put on your Stetson, grab a cold mug and find out if you are musically challenged!...

Al does a retro review of one of his favorite AD&D second edition supplements: The Complete Ranger's Handbook.

Al discusses some alternate systems of magic based on folklore.

This week Lou and Chad talk about Chad's childhood. He grew up in a country household, along with some gospel. Such music makes Chad have those nostalgia feelings. Lou comes along for the ride and even says a thing or two that make sense. Come along on this ride and see if you are musically challenged too. New to us, we are now on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Challenged...

In this retro review Al discusses one of his all time favorite game supplements: Tales Tales of the Wee Folk. This product for Basic D&D was part of a series of supplements that gave players and game masters rules for how to use monsters as characters. So grab your shillelagh and stick a four leaf clover in your hat as we dive into the world of leprechauns, pixies, centaurs, and more! CORRECTION:...

Lou and Chad take a look at Family Music. Now before you get too excited all you mom and dad's out there, we are not talking about Disney or Pixar songs, we are talking songs performed by family members. So, sit back and grab a large soda, it's a long one folks, and find out if you are musically challenged too. New to us, we are now on Twitter, please follow us and get updates from Musically Chall...

This month Scott and Chad sit down and talk to Jason Oblivion about growing up Black in America. This is an interesting listen to say the least. Jason tells  us his experience growing up Black in America. Does he feel like being Black is any different than being white? Has he dealt with racism? Tune in and find out if this is interesting to you. Warning: This episode contains adult language and so...

We could tell you what this episode is about, but then we'd have to curse your dice so they always roll a 1.

Lou and Chad hit the beach this week as we take a look at surf music! You know 1960's music about surf, sand, women, and cars. We take you on a journey of the 60's and a bit into the 70's with music that ranges from definite surf music to are you sure that qualifies? It most likely does not qualify but who are we to decide, we have told you before that we are musically challenged...are you? Want t...

Al talks about trees, pillars, and the plane at the center of the D&D multiverse: the Concordant Opposition.

This week Lou and Chad take to the road...for the second time! We talk songs that fit wonderfully on to any mix CD for travelling or taking a road trip. We talk about what makes us feel like music that belongs on your mix for any road trip in your future. Put this along side episode 15 and you will have a great mix CD for your next road trip. So, Listen and see if you too are musically challenged....

Al does a retro-review and takes a look at the D&D Rules Cyclopedia from the days of BECMI.

Lou and Chad explore more word play in this weeks episode of Musically Challenged. Again, we look at songs with one word that is the same in every title. This week "white" is the word. In the past we have done other words and in the future we have more planned. So, from Michael Jackson's Black or White to Cream's White Room, let's find out if you are musically challenged as well.  Want to reach ou...

Al and Dan discuss ways to start a campaign. We cover topics like some ideas for getting the characters hooked into the adventure, keeping things on track, and some classic D&D adventures that we feel are good ways to introduce a campaign.

This week we dip back into the mail bag for the second week in a row. Who will be our next guest contributor? This week we look at 15 songs sent to us from Dawn Muskovitz. Lou and Chad had a blast dong this list and hope that at some point in the future Dawn will think about sending us another list of great songs. So listen up and see if you too are Musically Challenged. Want to reach out to us? T...

I am taking a break from WPIIA? to spend sometime being me. I have started back at school and will be unable to carry the load of 3 podcasts. I am putting this one on Hiatus until the new year at minimum. I will miss reaching out each week to a new guest and hearing about the person and their interests. Fear not, I will return! I will be back. Until then, feel free to re-listen to any of the earli...

This week we take a look at Gehenna from Manual of the Planes. Al discusses the historical roots of the name of this plane and some ways to work Gehenna into your campaign. CORRECTION: I mention the description of a Chinese god appearinng in Fiend Folio. I meant to say Dieties and Demigods.

This month Scott and Chad look at one of their shared passions. It's no surprise that the guys are gamers. They love paper and pencil gaming and this moth they strive to show you the time honored history and the cultural impact of Dungeons and Dragons through the eyes of a couple of nerds. So, you want to hear something interesting? Keep listening. Why don't you drop us a line and let us know what...

This week Lou and Chad delve once again into the mail bag for a listeners list of songs. Episode 31 takes us to a time of punishment and criminal activity. Well, at least the music does. Listener Tore sends us list all the way from the Netherlands and has populated that list with music about Crime and Punishment. Get in your orange jumpsuit and make sure your leg shackles are on tight as we find o...

Do you wanna go where everybody knows your name? Well, come check out episode 30 of Musically Challenged! We look at the songs from the TV shows you loved or loved to hate. Either way, grab you popcorn, your blankie and see if you are musically challenged as well. Want to reach out to us? There are a few ways to do that. First send us an email at musicchallengepodcast@gmail.com or if your more int...

Al and guest Dawn go Greek in this episode as we take a look at Mount Olympus in AD&D 1st Edition's Manual of the Planes.

Next stop on our tour of the Outer Planes of AD&D 1st Edition: the Abyss! We'll take a look at some of the iconic demons of D&D including Orcus, Demogorgon, and Pazuzu and explore their mythological orgins.

Chad sits down with the first Canadian on the show, Alexis Smolensk! Alexis is an author of works such as Pete's Garage and How to Run: An Advanced Guide to Managing Role-playing Games. We talk, well, you guessed it...Role-playing and how Alexis looks at it differently than maybe you and I do. This winding discussion of bigfoot, ghosts, Russian history and of course role-playing is a must not miss...

Join Lou and Chad as they sit down and talk TV Themes, orchestrated that is. You know, music without words made for specific TV shows. That's what we talk this week. Grab a bucket of popcorn, a warm blanket and find out if you are musically challenged or not! Want to reach out to us? There are a few ways to do that. First send us an email at musicchallengepodcast@gmail.com or if your more into soc...

Al takes a look at Limbo, the realm of pure chaos as presented in 1st Edition Manual of the Planes.