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Wherein we broadcast the final episode of Creative Commoners. We reflect on what the show has meant to us, share our favorite moments, hear from guest hosts and listeners on what makes them creative, discuss our plans for the future, and reunite Acahellyeah for one last performance. It's a perfect ending... we mean, what could possibly go wrong? Theme music by Latché Swing. Most other music by Incompetech. Sound effects from Sound Bible and Free Sound.

Wherein we deliver our last round of on-the-spot stories. This batch includes macabroni and cheese, a foul-mouthed botanist celebrating Arbor Day, a boat-rocking romance between a hot backpacker and a busty sail captain, Cynthia Hardweather's escape to Safety School, and an orthopedic supermodel stuck on an oil rig. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we explore the line between achieving financial success and shilling for a dollar, whether as a creator trying to make it big, product placement in our TV shows, musicians going mainstream, or actors banking off a movie. When does it work? When does it go wrong? Also, Corey chews out a gum company, Allison picks her erotica pen name, and Chris gives Enya  sage career advice. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we conclude the epic campaign of Brodo Shaggins and Rimrod Ravenshaft as they reach The Garden of the Gods to face down the evil Lord Biznish who threatens to destroy reality itself. What surprises await our heroes? Who will live and who will die? And what will become of the people of Podcastia? Tune in for the thrilling conclusion! Theme music by Latché Swing. D&D intro by Derek Laursen.  

Wherein we sit down with Derek Laursen, the man of many voices, to learn more about his budding voice acting career and creative influences. This episode has everything you've ever wanted - impressions, British accents, a Sir Mix-a-Lot remix, talking toilet pizza, cosplay, and how to successfully stab everyone in the back. And if you don't tune in, we don't know, maybe something bad'll happen to ya... Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we explore the use of surprise, plot twists, and subverting tropes in storytelling. We spoil a few tales (with warnings), expose common twists, and discuss how to pull off the tricky art of incorporating surprises into your own stories. Also, hummingbirds are total jerks. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we concoct more bizarre tales for your listening pleasure. There's Pierre Fromage smuggling Mozart's brain in a jar, Balki and Cousin Larry solving continuity errors in 80's sitcoms, and a cosmically deceptive tale of Vicki Victory and Victor Viceroy descending below the Hardon Collider to unearth something beautiful... or something terrifying. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we talk about the soft spots we develop for some of our favorite media. Corey geeks out over the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris delivers a mash-up quiz about endearing characters, and Allison wonders about the blind spots that can tarnish creative works. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein our Dungeons and Dragons adventure reaches it's penultimate climax. Rimrod and Brodo must find the waygate to The Garden of the Gods and stop Lord Biznish from destroying the Forge of Stories, but between them and their destination lurks a foul creature, a murder mansion, and unbelievable threats ripped from strange worlds. Are they too late? Theme music by Latché Swing. D&D intro by Derek Laursen.

Wherein our Dungeons and Dragons adventure continues with our heroes captured by The Scorned, three of Brodo's pregnant ex-lovers on a quest to take him back to Tumescenshire. Can Rimrod and Brodo still make it to Matthews to decode Lord Biznish's evil plot? Or will an old foe finally deliver them into Biznish's hands? With the world starting to unravel around our heroes, their fates and the fate of Podcastia, may already be sealed. Theme music by Latché Swing. D&D intro by Derek Laursen.

Wherein we talk about the things highly creative people do differently. We explore daydreaming, people watching, new experiences, failing up, the power of distance, and make a huge show announcement. Plus Corey looks forward to some risky business, Allison doesn't look like she's working, and Chris seeks out the perfect brain jelly. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we explore frauds and faking in creative works, from embellished memoirs and fabricated histories to deceitful scam publishers, duplicitous agents, and the imposter syndrome. Also, learn about "infamate" scoundrels, patent trolls, and the ultimate myth maker. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein our listeners discover what immortality, duck-sized horses, time travel, pyromaniacs wearing blazers, old-lay loving, super powers, spiragonal dreams, and the ultimate Sophie's Choice have in common. That's right, it's time for our hosts to put each other to the question, and the answers are quite simply... boba-da-bopa-da-bippity-bop. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss all that is great about geeky conventions. Allison recaps her experience selling books at Gem City Comic Con, Corey digs the social nature of cons and the creative of cosplay, and Chris unmasks the real life superhero crusader (and his arch-nemesis) roaming the streets of Seattle. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we talk about all things suspense, including plenty of TV and movie references, the suspense paradox, radio dramas, locked boxes, suspense in different cultures, thrillers, nail-biting tabletop games, and of course the master himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein Corey gets back from Vietnam to share his tales of high adventure. It has everything: street vendors, puppet shows, snake medicine, singing Bingo, stone pillars in Ha Long Bay, motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City, propaganda at Hoa Lo Prison, great food all around, and dropping dong like it's no one's business. Find out what makes Corey so angry, he's ready to punch stuff. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we serve another round of tales made fresh for you. And this time, love is in the air! Hear about the one-eyed personal trainer rescuing his vaulted girlfriend, two rivals-turned-lovers getting busy on a sled, the terribly depressing romance of Calvin and Britney, and how Mr. Bear Bottom is given back his humanity. Elsewhere, Optimus Prime finds Rule 34 on the dark side of the moon. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we spoil the dickens out of Allison's novel "Strings." Armed with listener questions, Chris and Corey put Allison in the hot seat to get the skinny on The Madam, Nina, Ramon, and Junior. We also explore the mysterious secondary characters, delve into possible connections between the Ballas and Cassini families, figure out who would star in the movie, and get a few teases of how this dark world will soon expand. Plus big show news! Spoilers start at the 16:43 mark. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we explore ways to keep the creative spirits roused when busy times come knocking. Sometimes it involves tapping into a different part of your brain, taking up a different hobby, or simply creating for the sake of creation itself. Other times, it involves bad impressions, Lego porn, and Steven Seagal. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss the precarious link between creativity and mental illness. What do scientific studies and neuroscience reveal? How do creative professions fare compared to other fields? And what does it mean to struggle between living with disorder or medicating away the creative spark? We also keep it light with plenty of bumblederp, physics divas, and Vietnamese dong. Theme music by Latché Swing.