Beste Inciting Incident podcaster (2024)

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Midnight in the Backrooms - An Audioplay - 2023 1:27:30

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MIDNIGHT IN THE BACKROOMS What if a dead mall was literally a *dead* mall? Chris and Victoria find themselves in the mall they worked in as teenagers, stuck in the same snowed-in day in 1998 that never ends. The Evergreen Glen Mall, or as it’s known on the other side, it’s the EverMall! Their old friends are back, as are stores they thought long go…

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Superiors vs Millers, Sounds About Cleveland: An Audioplay - 2022 1:16:20

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/qaf, patreon.com/mccool10, Venmo@ThePurpleAmazon, or paypal.me/RissyMcCool SYNOPSIS: The Duluth Superiors, a women's football team out of Minnesota, are groggily heading toward Michigan City, Indiana. Half the team has quit, half the coaches have gone with them, and what's left of the squad still has a chance to …

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Bitter Tea, the Way the Volcano Gods of Rainier Intended: An Audioplay - 2021 1:31:19

1+ y ago1:31:19

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Support my work at paypal.me/RissyMcCool or Venmo@ThePurpleAmazon The fourth annual-ish holiday-ish play by Marissa McCool 2022 version coming next week. Bitter Tea, the Way the Volcano Gods of Rainier Intended: An Audioplay SUMMARY Eleanor and Rain, two non-binary recluses, live off the grid and gender binary in Northern Minnesota. Living with the…

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Dinner With the Binaries - An Audioplay 1:49:49

3y ago1:49:49

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Support this channel at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast DINNER WITH THE BINARIES - An Audioplay Written and Edited by Marissa Alexa McCool Starring: Giovannie Espiritu - Alison Marissa McCool - Heidi Ari Stillman - Logan Murphie McCool - Ollie Don Ford Jr. - Matt Amy Withawhy - Dawn Tony Opelt - Sam SUMMARY When Heidi's favorite teacher from hi…

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#236 - The Low Bar of Sweet Relief 22:53

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Waking up to having a ruler that isn't actively trying to kill you may be a low bar, but it's one that was finally crossed on Wednesday, and that's worth pointing out. Music by Shelley SegalAv Ris

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#235 - The Incident 32:50

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#234 - We Don't Have the Benefit of "Waiting to See" 20:30

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool Ranting off the top of my head for various reasons, be it dicknosing masks or people assuring us everything is going to be fine.Av Ris

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#233 - Live AMA 54:50

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Taking questions from the listener group. Don't know where the listener group is? Why it's right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagoohAv Ris

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#232 - Stop Asking "Are You Surprised?" in Response to Horribleness 44:15

3+ y ago44:15

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Live thoughts as of 11-6-20 at 8AM CST.Av Ris

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#231 - Playing the Part Everyone Wanted to Be 52:51

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool This week, Marissa spends most of the episode hyper-fangirling as she interviews Giovannie Espiritu, who played Gin in Dyke Central, among many other productions. Follow Giovannie @giospirit2 on Insta, @giospirit on Twitter. www.GiovannieEspiritu.com www.imdb.me/gi…

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Melina 1:04:55

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Help Melina’s family here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/melina039s-funeral-services?fbclid=IwAR28_F0HKMAEzCIEHHTVt67sZGh5gc5pc7T6xehthpwe92KWU1uxkDHmEeMAv Ris

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#228 - Marissaception 1:11:20

3+ y ago1:11:20

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool On this episode, Marissa welcomes a performer with whom she shared the stage on September 22nd's "Parody in Blue" event, Marissa Hecker. Marissa contributed two wonderful political parody songs, she can sing, she can do video editing, and she's an amazing human bei…

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#227 - I've Been on Both Sides of 98-0 and Neither is Fun 41:32

3+ y ago41:32

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool. Also look for Cleat Sheets, debuting soon on this Spreaker channel! This week, Moose and Erin join us to talk about their new podcast about women's football, Cleat Sheets. Marissa will be producing this show and helping it get off the ground.…

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#226 - Sounds of the North 24:42

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Take a break, relax, and come hang out with me in Northern Minnesota. On the lake, in the forest, on the dock at night, this is a compilation of hopefully relaxing sounds of waves, birds, and even a wolf howling at the moon. Music by Shelley Segal…

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#225 - Floridian in the UPer and Other Cracking Tales 49:20

3+ y ago49:20

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool This week, Dr. Mac joins us for mostly waxing nostalgic about their friendship, but also some issue they wanted to discuss. https://linktr.ee/macp_clinic Music by Shelley SegalAv Ris

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#224 - An Ode to Rhea Butcher and a Response to Three Swings #97 42:38

3+ y ago42:38

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This is a response piece to my favorite comedian as well as someone to whom I can relate on very specific multiple levels. If you want to hear what I'm responding to, check out Rhea Butcher's podcast "Three Swings" episode 97. Music by Shelley Segal…

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#223 - I'm Not at That Magical Place of Loving Myself (3/3) 51:17

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast All the TWs: CPTSD, sui, mental illness, psych hospital, leaving religion, etc. The conclusion of Rich's story about the after-effects of the previous two episodes. What a journey.Av Ris

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#222 - You're Supposed to Have Rewards, Not Punishment (2/3) 32:43

3+ y ago32:43

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool Part two of three with Rich on his journey out of the church and a rather unfortunate incident.Av Ris

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#221 - This Story's Gonna Hurt to Tell, But It's Time to Tell It (1/3) 42:23

3+ y ago42:23

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool This week, we have part one of the three part story of Rich, a former Pentecostal pastor turned atheist podcaster of "Living After Faith." Born in Marshall, Texas and drawn into the church by lovebombing, this story sets up his involvement and eventual departure fr…

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#220 - Well, This Got Relevant Quickly... 55:25

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool Last night, I interviewed returning guest, former Minnesota Vikings star, and author of "Otaku" Chris Kluwe. We mostly talked about current events, history, and the terrifying nature of the way things are progressing. Then some news hit today, and... well... This i…

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#219 - It Scares Me That You Can Impersonate Me 1:08:37

4y ago1:08:37

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool This week, old friend and host of the show "Atheist Wine Down" on YouTube, Jen Aldrich comes back to hang out with Rissy in what felt like cutting it short at 65 minutes of hanging out and reliving the podcast panel at NaNoCon. Music by Shelley Segal…

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#218 - Crossover with Okay Then with Amy - Interview with Tom Musgrave 1:34:16

4y ago1:34:16

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool Crossover with my Fargo review show, here's the description: This week, we take a break from episodes to interview our friend from season one, Tom Musgrave, who played Bo Munk from the insurance shop. Over the time he was generous enough to give us, we discuss livi…

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#217 - This Shouldn't Need to be Considered Brave 45:51

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, Vanessa Lee Nic joins us to talk about her journey as the mother of a trans kid and how she became an activist supporting the trans community. https://www.facebook.com/VanessaLeeNic Music by Shelley Segal Listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagooh Merch: https://w…

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#216 - The Odds Are Good and the Goods Are Odd 47:04

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or PayPal.me/RissyMcCool This week, Anais joins us to tell hir story of online roleplaying in the days of AOL, and the research hir has been doing about it since. Edited by Murphie McCool Music by Shelley SegalAv Ris

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#215 - It's Time to Talk About the Toolbox 55:01

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast CW: Domestic abuse, jail (Yes, I know the episode is one later than the number. This was recorded before Mandisa's interview was pre-empted.) This week, Ashley joins us to talk about the time she went to jail for being on the receiving end of domestic abuse and fighting back. She tells her…

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#214 - When the Loudest Sound Was Silence 45:52

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool On this episode, Chris tells us her story about growing up in a cult and ending up at Ground Zero on 9/11, as well as what she's done in local activism since. Strong TW. Music by Shelley Segal Edited by Murphie McCool No Forks Kitchen on Instagram: https://www.inst…

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#213 - This Can't Wait, with Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelievers 1:08:24

4y ago1:08:24

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool Episodes 210-220 were recorded in advance, and within a week of each other. Given the situation of the world right now, I felt it necessary to not only have a long conversation with Mandisa, but to pre-empt the currently scheduled episodes by a week for this one. I…

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#212 - Why Don't You Get Up and Get It Yourself? 42:49

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool On this episode, Alexandria joins us to talk about their experiences of being raised as a Puerto Rican, the machismo of the culture, and the contradiction of rules and expectations depending on the situation. Theme by Shelley Segal…

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#211 - Sacrificing Your Own Identity to Survive 50:05

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool This week, Liv joins us for her story of growing up in an unstable environment as well as her gender journey. Music by Shelley Segal Edited by Murphie McCoolAv Ris

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#210 - Comfortably Alone at the Free Corner Store 1:12:37

4y ago1:12:37

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool Inciting is back! Our return story is about Eliza's journey of fulfillment, self-discovery, recovery, and learning themselves. Strong TW for some of the content. Theme song is by Shelley Segal Edited by Murphie McCool I miss Bethany too.…

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#209 - What Kind of Day Has It Been? 20:02

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This is unfortunately the last episode of this show. It may be rebranding and changing under a different name for a solo show, but for now, this is the end of the line.Av Ris

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#208 - On the Pleasure of Hating 18:39

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#207 - Shannon Gibney, See No Color 48:56

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, Marissa sits down with Shannon Gibney, who was gracious enough to invite Marissa into her home, and they discuss their backgrounds, teaching, her book See No Color, and writing in general. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Co…

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#206 - Booksmart, Empowering Media, and Values Dissonance 55:13

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, we talk about media that has been empowering, and whether or not it has aged well. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAth…

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#205 - Back in the Saddle with Bethany 41:42

4+ y ago41:42

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Bethany returns to the show, as our regular episodes have returned after a much needed vacation. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalks…

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#204 - The Lunch Bunch, MFA Residency, Skepticon, and Disconnecting 35:42

4+ y ago35:42

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#203 - Marissa Speaks at Skepticon 11 42:16

4+ y ago42:16

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#202 - Responding to Ask Andrew WK 20:20

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#201 - Ned Dougherty, Playwright 52:35

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This episode, Rissy sits down with playwright MFA graduate from Augsburg, Ned Dougherty, who took Greek plays and wrote about toxic masculinity with them. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gma…

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#200 - Audioplay: The Lunch Bunch, By Tim Wick and Jami Newstrom 49:23

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#199 - Heidi Czerwiec, Fluid States 1:05:20

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#198 - A Deep Dive on Fargo, Season 1 1:18:09

5y ago1:18:09

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast A nostalgic episode for both Inciting Incident and Bethany from Is This Reel Life as we review Fargo, Season 1. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFu…

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#197 - Preview of Skepticon 11 35:46

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/qaf We weren't able to release an episode this week, but we can release a preview of Marissa's speaking gig at the upcoming Skepticon. This speech was the beginnings of what is now the basis of Marissa's speech as well as her Master's Thesis, and took place at the FreeThought Alliance convention in Lakewood, CA i…

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#196 - An Experimental Audio Experience 17:49

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, it's a bit more avant-garde than usual. As a person who is sensory sensitive, especially to sounds, big crowds, and other things, I attempted to recreate my experience of attending Pride, and what it's like to be overwhelmed by the chaos when you can't focus on a particular soun…

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#195 - Unicorn Horn with Jesse Dollemore 1:14:47

5y ago1:14:47

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, returning champion Jesse Dollemore from "I Doubt It With Dollemore" returns to the show to hang out with Rissy and Bethany. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @…

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#194 - Three Years After Pulse 1:44:19

5y ago1:44:19

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, Rissy and Bethany discuss the current goings on and also reflect on the three-year anniversary of Pulse, and how little has changed or improved since then. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitinginciden…

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#193 - Just Give Us Someone Potty-Trained 51:00

5y ago51:00

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This week, Bethany and I catch up on current events, including the latest embarrassments from 45 and the Boston straight pride march which is somehow a thing. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast…