Lou Wilson

Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson Worlds Beyond Number

Episode Appearances

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson · Apr 15, 2026

Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel

“Show announcer who runs popular internet show about Dungeons and Dragons; example of niche comedy success”

Late-Night Television HostingComedy Career DevelopmentWork-Life Balance for Working Parents

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Worlds Beyond Number · Apr 14, 2026

Solari: Episode 3 - Parley

“Played Zadavon Virix, a member of one of the five families involved in the political intrigue”

Tabletop RPG mechanics and character abilitiesPolitical negotiation and persuasion in fictional settingsMilitary occupation and civilian resistance

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Worlds Beyond Number · Nov 25, 2025

Fiasco! (Part Two)

“Player and performer in the Fiasco episode, participating in the collaborative narrative experience”

Tabletop RPG Game DesignCollaborative Storytelling MechanicsCharacter Development in Games

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Worlds Beyond Number · Nov 11, 2025

Fiasco! (Part One)

“Player of Leaf Harblin, Bark's arranged wife and novice adventurer character”

Fiasco tabletop roleplay systemDragon Slayers playsetImprovised narrative performance

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Worlds Beyond Number · Aug 26, 2025

Fireside Chat for Chapter Four and All of Book One

“Player of Ursula character; discusses character agency, spirit mechanics, and conviction in collaborative storytelling as art form”

Character Development and TransformationNarrative Branching and Consequence SimulationGame Mechanics as Storytelling Tools

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Worlds Beyond Number · Aug 19, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: The New Worlds Beyond

“First-time GM running sci-fi campaign 'The Flight of the Icarian' using Star Wars 5E system with detailed technological timeline”

Book One finale and narrative closure in serialized podcastsGame system design and modification for narrative podcastsPatreon monetization strategy for actual-play content

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Worlds Beyond Number · Aug 12, 2025

WWW #54: There Is a Path and We are On It

“Player character Ursula, the wild one who serves as protector and bridge between spirit and mortal worlds”

Narrative D&D Campaign StructureCharacter Moral Conflict and AgencyMagic System Design and Thematic Integration

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Worlds Beyond Number · Apr 22, 2025

CLASS ACTION with Lou Wilson

“Host and creator of Class Action game; established rules and presented combat encounters for drafting”

D&D Class Selection StrategyParty Composition and SynergyCombat Encounter Design

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Worlds Beyond Number · Apr 8, 2025

WWW #46: Their Sorrow is My Sorrow

“Plays Ursulon, the protagonist whose spiritual awakening and commitment to freedom drives the episode's climax.”

Character Reconciliation and Emotional VulnerabilitySpiritual Identity and Self-ActualizationPurpose-Driven Character Development

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Worlds Beyond Number · Mar 25, 2025

WWW #45: Nothing

“Portrayed the character Ursulon throughout the episode's narrative segments”

D&D Campaign Narrative StructureFantasy Worldbuilding and Magic SystemsCharacter Development Through Moral Choices

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Worlds Beyond Number · Mar 11, 2025

WWW #44: To the Bone

“Plays Ursulon, a wild one character who leads the rescue mission and delivers the killing blow to Keen”

D&D Campaign Narrative StructureCharacter Torture and Moral StakesMagic System Design and Limitations

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Worlds Beyond Number · Feb 25, 2025

WWW #43: Speak With Animals

“Played character Ursulon throughout the episode”

Tabletop RPG Game MasteringFantasy World-BuildingCharacter Development in Collaborative Storytelling

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Worlds Beyond Number · Feb 11, 2025

WWW #42: Match My Breath and Walk in My Footsteps

“Played Ursulon, a character central to the episode's emotional and strategic decisions”

Military strategy and logistics in fantasy settingsMoral ambiguity in warfare and collateral damagePolitical intrigue and institutional power dynamics

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Worlds Beyond Number · Jan 29, 2025

WWW #41: Peace and Quiet

“Plays Ursulon, a guide character navigating the party through enchanted forests and military politics”

Military strategy and logistics in fantasy warfareMoral ambiguity in leadership decision-makingPolitical intrigue and information control

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Worlds Beyond Number · Jan 14, 2025

WWW #40: Aid and Comfort

“Played the character Ursulon, a spirit character navigating the forest and discovering his purpose”

Fantasy military campaigns and logisticsPersecution of magical minoritiesIndigenous cultures and spiritual traditions in fantasy settings

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Worlds Beyond Number · Nov 26, 2024

WWW #38: Abassin

“Performed the character Ursulon throughout the episode”

Fantasy storytelling and narrative worldbuildingCharacter-driven fantasy roleplayStrategic military retreat scenarios

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