Friends at the Table is an actual play podcast about critical worldbuilding, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends. Find us (and a listener guide) @Friends_Table on Twitter.
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Good Conversation Happens at the Kitchen Table! Soraida Cross brings on guests and they talk about topics that matter and how to be involved in your community.
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Soraida is joined by Jason and Colin as they discus their experiences with running sports programs in the city of Salem. Jason Conrad: Owner of the Salem Capitals Collin Box: Executive Director at Capital Futbol Club Capital Futbol Club is hosting a benefit auction soon on Nov 15th 2025! Find more info at cfcsalem.com/auction…
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Perpetua 21: A Roar Across Cenn 03
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1:06:23All across the Elevana League, pilgrims leave their homes and travel over great distances towards the city of Cenn, determined to meet with the only member of the Ennead who deigns to walk amongst their worshippers. As a matter of propriety and faith, what transpires between Castine and his believers is largely kept between the embodiment of metal …
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Perpetua 20: A Roar Across Cenn 02
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2:24:21After an ominous meeting with Thereus Aegir, leader of the Hexcloaks, Caoimhe Wake regroups with Brontë Adelvys and Antistrophe Landrace, fresh from their victorious Beachminton showdown in Seawalk. Caoimhe shares the ultimatum she received from Aegir: Find out whether the recent earthquakes are tied to Castine, Living Metal. Which raises the quest…
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Perpetua 19: A Roar Across Cenn 01
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1:56:23Called to Cenn, City of Iron Chains, Caiomhe Wake, Antistrophe Landrace, Brontë Adelvys (and his two attendants), arrive to find crisis rumbling in burg. The Hexcloaks have quietly taken over town governance, while outside, tremors have turned to quakes, even bringing harm to the Ironclad Parade—the statuary whose inhabitants were once devotees to …
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Ep. 21 - Providing and Seeking Help
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57:34Soraida is joined by Matthew and James as they discuss the various ways people can support the veterans and families of veterans in this country and their communities. Matthew Decker: Board Member of Courtney Place Veterans Housing James I Manning Jr.: Senate President Pro TemporeSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 18: Sizzling Rivalry, Crashing Waves! 04
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2:50:53After escaping one ambush in their hotel room and a second aboard the Buzzard Black, the crew of the Little Snail is finally preparing themselves for their climactic showdown with the deadly hitman, Genuine Sincere. They'll need the right location, the right gear, and the right magical protection. And then, of course, they'll need a little luck. Th…
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Perpetua 17: Sizzling Rivalry, Crashing Waves! 03
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1:52:36After being taken under the wing of Commodore Onyx, the crew of the Little Snail were brought up to date on the situation in Calstega Bay and beyond—learning for the first time details about a larger conflict between light and dark. But soon, they'll learn just how limited the protection of this "protective custody" is. As Genuine Sincere begins to…
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Perpetua 16: Sizzling Rivalry, Crashing Waves! 02
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2:11:17Many are the questions that run through the heads of the Little Snail's award-winning chefs as they are paraded through the streets of Calstega Bay. Some are quite philosophical: When is a victory a failure, and when might imprisonment be protection? Others are more mundane in nature: What is wrong with this Commodore, and how much trouble are we i…
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Ep. 20 - Courage and Community
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52:22Soraida is joined by Aniah and Becka as they talk about everything from courage to careers to community outreach. Becka Brisbin: Founder of Radness Ensues and Owner of Becka Makes Buttons Aniah Harrison: Business Student at Lane Community CollegeSoraida Cross által
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Ep. 19 - Many Hands Make Light Work
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1:01:09Soraida is joined by Angela and Jane as they talk about everything from school policies to public health. Angela Plowhead: Clinical Psychologist and Oregon Senate District 10 Candidate Jane Herb: Sales Manager at CollectionHQSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 15: Sizzling Rivalry, Crashing Waves! 01
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2:20:05Elena. Jonathan. Nicky. Veile. Four would-be adventurers, drawn together by circumstance yet bound by fate. At the helm of the Little Snail, they've driven full speed towards the glint of an assassin's scope, believing that sometimes, the safest place to hide from a killer is right under his nose. Whether or not it will work, this tactic has brough…
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Ep. 18 - Identity and Purpose
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1:07:45Today, Soraida is Joined by Josh and Fernando as they talk about everything from guiding their kids to starting new ideas. Josh Navarrete: Owner of NK Forge and Navarrete Knives. Executive Director of IACT Fernando Lopez: Owner of Arrows Home AirSoraida Cross által
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Ep. 17 - Volunteerism and Integration
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1:15:02Soraida is Joined by James and Mike as they talk about everything from volunteerism to AI integration in business. James Hutches: Aviation Educator and Member of the Fly Salem Foundation Mike Adams: Owner of Adam's Rib SmokehouseSoraida Cross által
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Ep. 16 - Veterans and Greyhounds
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1:07:30Soraida is joined by Rosy and Shaney as they discuss supporting veterans, public transit, and more! Rosy Macias: US Marine Veteran and Stand Down Coordinator at Serving Our Veterans at Home Shaney Starr: Keizer City CouncilorSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 14: On Track to Iron Chains Pt. 03
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1:20:33Aboard the Argent Wind, Caoimhe Wake, Antistrophe Landrace, and Brontë Adelvys settle in for a peaceful journey east. But to live the life of the traveler is to dare fate, as all journeys are invitations to encounter the forgotten and the unexpected both. And for this group of adventurers, they find themselves faced with one and then the other: Fir…
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Ep. 15 - Work and Work Ethic
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1:08:50Soraida is joined by Nick and Larry as they talk about their business experience, work ethic development, and working in your community. Nick Cousin: General Manager at Local Plumbing Larry Dalke: President of Dalke ConstructionSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 13: On Track to Iron Chains 02
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1:14:14From the roof of the restricted Hexcloak train station, Caoimhe Wake, Antistrophe Landrace, and Brontë Adelvys can hear the approach of a train. It is a train that will take them east, towards the coastline, towards Cenn, City of Iron Chains, and towards a brush with deity and destiny both. But if they are to board this train, they must first overc…
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Ep. 14 - Fixes for Community
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1:10:26Soraida is Joined By James and Paul as they discuss their journey into politics, veterans, and how to support a community through legislation. Paul Evans: Representative of Oregon's District 20 in the House of Representatives. James I Manning Jr.: Senate President Pro TemporeSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 12: On Track to Iron Chains Pt. 01
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1:50:22Drawn together by mystery, circumstance, and burgeoning camaraderie, the trio of Caoimhe Wake, Antristrophe Landrace, and Brontë Adelvys (plus the young prince's loyal servants) have already made their mark on Perpetua. The fires of Burzin have been quenched, and the town glows again under sacred light. Now they are called east, towards new mystery…
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Ep. 13 - Be the Light in Your Community
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1:03:27Soraida is joined by Claire Juran and Elaine Wilson as they discuss privacy, changes in Salem and Keizer, and generational differences and hurdles. Claire Juran: Vice President of Remodeling by Classic Homes Elaine Wilson: Staff Accountant for Edward Charles Foundation and serves on Keizer's Community Diversity Engagement Committee…
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Perpetua 11: Journey to the Bay Pt. 03
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1:29:22With Redolencia behind them and a new friend on board, the crew of the Little Snail powers forward towards Calstega Bay. Unfortunately, as a familiar crack sounds in the distance, they find that the home of the Manakin is less welcoming than they'd hoped! Now, the ad hoc adventurers must find their way past the blockades and between the sniper's bu…
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Ep. 12 - Emerging Leaders
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1:12:26Soraida is joined by Alex Ferry, Gabby Northrop, and Matti Kelley who are all members of Salem Emerging Leaders! They talk about taking action in their community and the importance of working with those you disagree with. Alex Ferry: State Farm Insurance Agent in Salem Gabby Northrop: Financial Advisor with Three Pines Wealth Matti Kelley: Owner of…
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Perpetua 10: Journey to the Bay Pt. 02
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2:13:36Led by the cries of someone in danger, the crew of the Little Snail have charged into the Celestial Echo of Redolencia, an otherworldly swampland where magic works differently and shadowy creatures flit between trees. The source of those screams was a Manakin scholar who'd wandered too far into the Echo and who now found himself face-to-face with a…
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Ep. 11 - Accountability and Participation
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1:13:58Soraida is joined by Rich Duncan and Bill Riecke as they discuss plenty from differentiating viewpoints in news sources and ways to approach them and even working on unintended consequences of well-meaning legislation. Rich Duncan: President of Rich Duncan Construction Bill Riecke: Owner of Bark Boys…
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Perpetua 09: Journey to the Bay Pt, 01
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2:06:04The humble crew of the LIttle Snail could not have known what they were getting into. A simple, kindness had led them towards danger and mystery unknwon. A fallen tower. Undead dragon cultists descending on them in the dark. An ancient prophecy written by the light. And a sanctimonious solivagant stolen into shadow Yet faced with this chaos, they c…
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Ep. 10 - Dumb-Dumb Decisions
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54:47Soraida is joined by TJ Sullivan and Tim Davis as they discuss the inner workings of Salem and also considering their past lives and what advice they would give to their younger selves. TJ Sullivan: President of Salem Main Street Association Tim Davis: Co-Founder of Valor MentoringSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 08: The Flames of Burzin Pt. 4
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2:54:09Why has Burzin been burning? All the clues point back to one place: Lady Teribald's House of Chance. If they're going to solve this mystery—and find out if it's connected to the greater afflictions of the continent—the investigation team must find their way past the gambling hall's many distractions and to Teribald's office in search of answers. An…
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Ep. 9 - Grace and Grit
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1:00:47Soraida is joined by Jenn Benavidez and Luz Reyna as they talk about many topics including issues they see with downtown Salem and the future of AI and its implications. Jenn Benavidez: Business Development Manager at SERVPRO and Chamber Director of Keizer Chamber of Commerce Luz Reyna: Founder of Reyna Consulting Group and Co-Founder of Oregon Con…
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Perpetua 07: The Flames of Burzin Pt 03
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1:56:04Caoimhe, Antistrophe, Brontë arrived to Burzin with a clear goal: Find out whether the catastrophe in Burzin is tied to the mysterious malediction known only as Sourcerot. But seeing the town in ashes makes another objective clear: Stopping the fires from continuing, no matter what is causing them. Now, they seek answers that will lead them to inve…
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Ep. 8 - Not Always as It Seems
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54:08Soraida is joined by Treva Gambs and Kim Grewe-Powell. They talk about misconceptions about the restaurant business and running the State Fair among other things. Treva Gambs: Owner of Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant Kim Grewe-Powell: CEO of Oregon State Fair and Exposition CenterSoraida Cross által
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Perpetua 06: The Flames of Burzin Pt 02
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1:54:30Hexcloak justiciar Caoimhe Wake and her two ad hoc assistant investigators, Antistrophe Landrace and Brontë Adelvys, have their work cut out for them. First and foremost, there's the matter of these strange, flaming creatures attacking a traveling Lobble and his stagecoach full of supplies. And then there's there's the matter of Burzin, the small d…
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Ep. 7 - Marines, Business, and Education
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57:44Soraida speaks with Don McBride and Matt Ellison about their previous experiences in the Marine Corps and their thoughts on the world as it is today when it comes to business and education. Don McBride: Director of Business Development at SMI Matt Ellison: General Manager and Partner at LOCAL Plumbing Co.…
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Perpetua 05: The Flames of Burzin Pt 01
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2:51:10For millennia, the eastern continent of Perpetua was ruled by a sprawling empire centered on the capital city of Milsource, where a living river sprung from nothing, and flowed to all the edges of the land. The empire's reach followed the running water, stretching north across the territory of the clannish Elevana and south, where the empire put le…
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