Welcome to How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. Join Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera as they play through the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age. They’ll ask the important questions, like What Is This Dragon Age? But also — what are the sociopolitical ramifications of the architecture in the Emerald Graves? How do the mechanics change from game to game? Is Anders a war criminal? (Probably.) Your hosts will also bring you fanfic recommendations, lore analysis, and more in each episode.

In the first episode, we discuss our history with the series and dive into Giancarlo's Hero of Fereldan!

• What's that Dragon Age?

Credits:

How To Act Fereldan is made in collaboration between Hug House Productions and Whimsic Productions. It is co-hosted by Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera, with sound designed by Wil Williams and transcripts by Ted Heavner.

Learn more and access full research notes for each episode at HowToActFereldan.com, and follow us on Tumblr at @ActFereldan for even more Dragon Age chaos.

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VALENCE may be complete, but we're not done yet so we're doing a Q&A!

Send us your questions to our email, our Twitter, our Tumblr, our Patreon or Patron Discord… anywhere you can find us, we’ll take your questions! The due date for sending us those questions is April 28th, 2023.

In the mean time, you can get a taste for the kind of things we might discuss in the Q&A in this final episode of Scoring Magic. Spoilers for VALENCE in the second half!

Credits:

This episode was written, recorded, and sound designed by Wil Williams. It was produced and transcribed by Anne Baird.

Season 3, Episode 13: "Stable"

Of course, you can never really go back home. It's time to stop repeating patterns. Let's look ahead. And always, always remember: protect your magic.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley
• John Westover as Nico Salvai
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden
• Izzy O’Connell as Cass
• Madison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes
• Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa
• Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez
• Maddi Albregts as Jessi
• Khalila Roney as the Therapist
• Giancarlo Hererra as Luis Acebo
• and Roscoe Baird as Roscoe. We miss you, big baby.

Season 3, Episode 12: "Halo"

Liam and Noel come back home. Morgan Reilley comes back to her senses. And the message comes out to everyone who's listening.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams, Katie Youmans, and Anne Baird and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• and Alex Welch as Noel Alden.

Season 3, Episode 11: "Damascus"

The TEAm sings a song, Mahira slings a sword, and Sol solves a situation.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE is created by me, Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Ross Papa as Tomasso Salvai,
• Abigail Beaudoin as Rhian Erwood,
• Nikko Goldstein as Faire Actor 1,
• Marnie Warner as Faire Actor 2,
• Gavin Gaddis as Jarles,
• Eileen Baird as Jarlette,
• Rashika Rao as Faire Vendor 1,
• Tal Minear as Faire Vendor 2,
• Anna Stein as Bad Guy 1,
• Nathan Comstock as Bad Guy 2,
• Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez,
• and Sable as Soap!

Season 3, Episode 10: "Ties"

Sarah finds something important. Liam finds time to share. And Mahira finds something she'd feared was lost forever.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• and Tareek Talati as Rahat Varma.

Season 3, Episode 9: "Currents"

Liam finds out what's in his blood. Flynn gets something to put in his lungs. And Nico has too many things going on in their brain.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez,
• and Sable as Soap!

Season 3, Episode 8: "Turnabout"

The TEAm lends a helping hand. Someone leaves empty-handed. And Reilley makes clear the stakes at hand.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, with protest 101 consulting from Tuck Woodstock, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Amanda Noriko Newman as Rain,
• Nadine Amami as Erica Alden,
• and Gerald Hill as Newscaster.

Season 3, Episode 7: "Familiar"

It's Sarah's turn for family greetings. It's Liam's turn to accept help. And it's Soap's time to shine.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez,
• and Danielle Shemiah as Dana Harris.

Season 3, Episode 6: "Static"

Grace isn't a people person. Liam isn't well. And Nico isn't putting up with his shit.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez,
• Salvatore Hall as Teddy Galford,
• and Sable as Soap!

Season 3, Episode 5: "Hatch"

Nico has a type. Sarah breaks down. And Flynn speaks up.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams with Protest 101 consulting from Tuck Woodstock, creative consulting from Katie Chin, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• and Allen Chan as Marc.