<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" width="350" height="320" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10618" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png 350w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></figure> <p class="has-drop-cap">This episode, Keepers Bridgett and Evan tackle gaming topics in our Miskatonic Debate Club (booth)! Part 1/2. </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon Plug &#38; Update</h1> <p>Hey guys! Here is your friendly and loving reminder that MUP has a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, <a href="http://www.mu-podcast.com">mu-podcast.com</a> or head over to Patreon directly at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mup">www.patreon.com/mup</a>!</p> <p>Thank you to everyone has chosen to back and support us! You guys keep the lights on around here and we’re so thankful for all of you.&#160;</p> <p>Backers helped cultivate this very episode. </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Discord Plug</h1> <p>That’s right! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: <a href="https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D">https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D</a>&#160;</p> <p>And thank you to our editor <strong>Gene</strong><strong> </strong>for editing this episode.&#160;</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out</h1> <p>New arrival and fan of the show Christine Fisher just shared an adorable cat, fast asleep near a window, with the following caption: This is Anna Mae, celebrating the warmth of every new day.</p> <p>And I just really appreciate the beauty and the simplicity of, “celebrating the warmth of a new day.”&#160;</p> <p>Enjoy Anna Mae! And thank you for the reminder.&#160;</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="324" height="319" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-8.19.03-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-12155" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-8.19.03-PM.png 324w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-8.19.03-PM-300x295.png 300w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-8.19.03-PM-70x70.png 70w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-8.19.03-PM-80x80.png 80w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-8.19.03-PM-50x50.png 50w" sizes="(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px" /></figure> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topic</h1> <p>Welcome everyone to our reOccurring segment, the Miskatonic University Debate Club! During this segment, we’ve polled our patreon backers for topics that the hosts will argue to the best of our ability. The goal here is to demonstrate healthy argumentation, to have fun, to stretch our own debate skills, and most importantly to share valid perspectives to opposing topics in our industry! </p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>Conflict resolution – mediation narrative or hard rolled mechanics!</li> <li>Online conventions or in-person conventions </li> <li>GM screen or no GM screen</li> <li>Pulp versus Classic Style Horror</li> </ol>