Hello, my name is Biz, and I am hosting a casting call for an actual-play podcast called Border Ethereal. I am looking for co-hosts and entertainers dedicated to putting out quality content with representation in mind, and, of course, players who want to have fun creating a collaborative storytelling experience to share with others. People who are only looking for a game to play need not apply, as this is a serious undertaking that will require passion and dedication; You will get out what you put into it. That being said, I am so excited to build this team, and to make what I hope will be long-lasting friendships. We will be working together towards a joint goal, but we're definitely going to be having lots of fun along the way!

Border Ethereal, as intended, is an actual-play podcast that focuses on themes of diversity, mental health, and interpersonal relationships. Border Ethereal is part of the Skald's Tale network.

We will record on Tuesdays at 8-11 PM EST. Released episodes will fall into the 40-60 minute range. You should expect 2-3 recording sessions a month.

We will run through a short 5e D&D adventure to get acquainted as a group, and to make sure it is a good fit.

The first campaign will use the Monster Hearts system, and will take place at a religious private school in a small town setting. This campaign is set to focus on themes relating to sexual minorities, sexual violence, lack of sexual education and dialogue, and the overall stigma against being sexual beings in culture, in addition to exploring the supernatural, slice-of-life, and mystery genres.

Future campaigns will use different systems, with a slight preference for narrative systems over rules-heavy systems. The next campaign is tentatively planned to use the MASKS system or 5e D&D.

This application is for adults only, meaning anybody under the age of 18 will be denied.

All participants are required to possess the following:

1. Mid- to High-quality audio setup.
2. Quiet, reliable recording space.
3. Reliable internet connection.
4. Discord account.

All participants are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:

1. Be respectful to everyone and understand that everyone may have a different perspective.
2. No hate speech, discrimination, or shaming of any kind; this includes (but not limited to) comments or actions on the basis of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, bod type, religion, or nation of origin.
3. Use the safety tools provided and respect others' boundaries.
4. Ask for consent before doing something that will affect other players' characters or may cross a boundary for someone. Respect others' choices to give or withhold their consent.

This application closes September 10th, 2021 at 11:59 EST

Fill out the application form here. If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this post, shoot me a message, or use the contact information on the form.