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,

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,

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?

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?

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,

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,

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 V...

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 cre...

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...

Wherein our Dungeons and Dragons adventure continues withour heroes captured by The Scorned, three of Brodo's pregnant ex-lovers on a questto take him back to Tumescenshire. Can Rimrod and Brodosti