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The Slovenly Trulls

The Slovenly Trulls
Dungeons and Dragons
Feminism
Patriarchy
Dungeons & Dragons
Magic
Malcanthet
Mystra
Female Sexuality
Gender Dynamics
Sexual Assault
Elminster
Baldur's Gate 3
Mesopotamian Mythology
Tiamat
Tabletop Rpgs
Duality
Chaos
Creation Myths
Child Abuse
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Join two Big Bad Evil Girls as they rant about D&D, feminism, and the High Wizard of Patriarchy. In this monthly deep dive, hosts Shardae and Lyssa discuss the problematic past of tabletop RPGs and how we can learn from them.

Have a seat, pour some ale, and roll some Dexterity saves to avoid all the broken glass.

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Hosts

Lyssa
Co-host and outspoken advocate for feminist perspectives in tabletop role-playing games, with a unique blend of humor and critical analysis.
Shardae
Co-host and critical voice examining the impact of gender norms and representation in D&D, often bringing a humorous take to serious discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Love this podcast.

    Shardae and Alyssa are masterful in their performance as co-hosts, and often bring to light issues within the TTRPG world, especially some of the mainstream games. They do so in a fun and charismatic way. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leshback
    United States2 years ago
  • Researched like an academic yet accessible

    You know Shardae and Lyssa are going to bring well-researched, thought-provoking content to the table. That sounds intimidating, right? And yet, it’s engaging, funny, and a lot of fun. A must listen for anyone interested in TTRPG history and feminism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starmamac
    United States2 years ago
  • The Slovenly Trulls have done an amazing job of looking through the history and lore of Dungeons & Dragons from the context of modern feminism -- and keeping it entertaining. Greatly appreciate the amount of work they put into it!

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    5
    RLuzetski
    2 years ago
  • Funny, Fair, and Fascinating!

    The Slovenly Trulls podcast is a fantastic way to dive into the world of D&D from a more sociological standpoint. Well-researched and cited, the highly entertaining hosts walk listeners through some of the more problematic aspects of D&D throughout its history while providing context and giving its creators the benefit of the doubt. I’d sum the podcast up as funny, fair, and fascinating. They also discuss how to make your table more inclusive and welcoming. All in all a fun, unique podcast that’... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CurlyInsaneGuy
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Feminist Podcast

    The Slovenly Trulls bill themselves as a feminist Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Their name is taken from the advanced dungeons and dragons "harlot" table published in 1979 (which is hilarious)

    However, I'd say they're just a great feminist podcast in general. They do their research and really put the time into analyzing things in a healthy way. There's no "man hate" here, other than a healthy disdain for the patriarchy, which we should all have, in my opinion as a 30 something cis male game... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natediggadoggity
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its well-researched, engaging discussions on D&D lore and feminist themes.
Many appreciate the hosts' humor and relatability, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
The approach to critiquing traditional gaming narratives is seen as refreshing and necessary for fostering inclusive gaming spaces.

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#78
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#247
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#239
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#85
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Episode 54: Holy Matriarchs, Batman!
Q: Is Yondalla a matriarch or a matron?
Yondalla is a matriarch but not a matron, being an unmarried queen.
Episode 50: Mommy? Sorry.
Q: Is this sexual fantasy or is this real fantasy?
This is sexual fantasy. This is someone playing out their sexual fantasies in a fantasy game, which is fine as long as everyone is consenting.
Episode 50: Mommy? Sorry.
Q: Is it kink?
Yes, it is very much kink and it can be objectifying without consent.
Episode 39: The Devil's in the Details (Devils Pt.1)
Q: Do you think that Fierna ruling her own layer is like a girl power moment or a groomer moment?
Yes to both.

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