Firefly Podcast

Episode Notes The crew says goodbye to one crew member and hello to a new problem. GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Edited by Samus Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew deals with some fallout and makes a promise GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Edited by Joshua Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode Notes The crew makes a mistake. GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Edited by Samus Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. You can find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew deals with some explosive situations. GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Edited by Joshua Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew makes a deal to try to look legitimate again. GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Edited by Joshua Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew has taken aboard 1500 passengers, and they're all armed. What could possibly go wrong? GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew of the Discretion are taking care of business, so that someone doesn't take care of them. GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network. Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Introducing the second Firefly crew! The crew of a luxury liner that caters to a special clientele finds themselves in the middle of mutiny. GM: Aser Crew: Aaron as Griffin "Griff" Trask Jonn as Quentin Thorton Lorelai as Ada Franklin Megan as Cressida Barker Patrick as "Growler" Grawlin Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Aaron on Beyond the Tavern, as well as Jonn and Lorelai on Heroes of Cypher. Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Funny story - this was done Tuesday night and I completely forgot to post it. Sorry about the delay! The rescuers find that they need rescuing. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew of the Polaris set out on their next job and they're serious this time. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew of the Polaris make new friends, whether they want to or not. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Edited by Joshua. Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The crew of the Polaris plan a daring heist that will test each of their particular specialties. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Edited by Joshua. Logo by Beth Tredway Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Things are a little hectic on and under the Polaris and as usual, things are about to get worse. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Edited by Joshua. Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Any port in a storm? Maybe they should have kept going…. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Edited by Joshua. Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Firefly Podcast returns! Meet the crew of the destroyer Polaris. It's under private ownership, and it's about to fall on hard times. GM: Aser Crew: Alex as Eris Kamber Bernie as DJ Sow Kim as Avery Belle Megan as Mollie and Moxie Kuznetsov Rob as Sara Lee Edited by Joshua. Find out more on twitter @FireflyPodcast or at our website. Want to support us and get early episodes? Join the Redacted Files Patreon! You can also find us on Discord! Firefly Podcast is now a member of The Redacted Files Podcast Network! Find more from us on our other shows: The Redacted Files - A multisystem Actual Play Podcast The Amber Clave- a Numenera Actual Play Podcast Gold Wings, Black Skies- a streamed Tachyon Squadron show Deniable Operations - a community content feed Our talented crew can be found on other shows. Check out Kim on Misfits of Space and Alex on No Show Radio Podcasts, Soulstory, and The Facades of Gods Music by Kevin MacLeod, New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

All the chicken and waffles have led to this. Can the crew stop the signal and the man who made delicious breakfast evil? Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 is coming to a close and we have big changes for season 7. What changes? Listen and find out!

There is only one person left for the crew to deal with. In this first part of the season six finale, the crew has one objective: get to their destination. Special thanks to @Properly_Aaron for guest starring in the finale and all the hard work he has done editing for us! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 10 – Scorched Earth It was supposed to just be another mission. The war was over. I should have known better. - Oliver Special thanks to: @aser_tolentino, @curium247, @MoS_Trix, and @engrpe for being a part of this episode. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Before they can try to put an end to the manipulations and lies, the crew has to deal with their oldest and most bitter foe. Felix. Mongoose. Final round. Fight! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

With a target decided, how will the crew deal with it? Will they execute their plans? Will Felix shoot someone? Can Alex stay awake for the episode? Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 7 – IV Explains It All In this heavy exposition episode, IV lets the crew know what is going on. Where did IV come from? Why the Manhattan protocol? Why are chicken and waffles still in this show? Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 6: The Manhattan Protocol With IVy and the ship accelerating towards who knows what, can the crew recover control and stop whatever the Manhattan Protocol is? Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 5 – When Good Ships Go Bad Now that Jericho and Nathaniel are back together again, it's time for the crew to make their way towards their next job. If they can keep everything together, that is. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 4 – Inner Demons A house divided against itself cannot stand. Likewise, a disgruntled comic book creator and a disgruntled exorcist cannot be at war over the same mind forever. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 3: What's Up Chuck? The crew has returned again to Badger's compound, out of their minds and by invitation. Who is Chuck and why hasn't the crew been shot on sight? Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 2 – The Line The crew returns to Persephone for their most dangerous mission yet: cutting in line. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 6 Episode 1 – Nathanico The crew's training on Shepherd's Mission is interrupted by a familiar face...or is it? Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season Way Overdue: Game Mechanics Our intrepid GM Alex attempts to summarize all relevant game mechanics in just over 20 minutes. Hopefully this helps explain why Slim never works, how Felix shoots things, and why Sam doesn't get to roll very much. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Interlude 2: Twin Magic It's time for some real captain training for Sam. Will he need a bottle before it's all over? Thanks to @scribblesnknots for the system we played in this episode! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Interlude 1 A New Member Approaches? So Sam has been appointed captain. Everything is going to be ok...right? Special guest: @rollforalex Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Title: Season 5 Episode 11(originally): Dre&ameD Description: In what was originally recorded as Season 5: Episode 11, @cowboycentaur leads the crew into a different sort of 'Verse using D&D. One where dragons fly and Jericho isn't completely bonkers. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Other Alex (@rollforalex) brings Aaron (@Properly_Aaron), Mike (@OneGamingLane) and Teemo (@OriginalTeemo) Through The Breach in this special episode! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Q&A Alex, Micah, Lorelai, and Mike answer your questions and discuss a new subtitle for the show! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Finale - Homecomings With Very Special Guests. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

With Aaron and David of Beyond The Tavern Podcast Jon of ThereWillBeDungeons.com Alexxx of SoulStoryPod.com Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 9 - Starts and Fits Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Halloween - Reaver Alone! Join the crew for some hilarious Halloween hijinks, in spaaaaaaace! With special guests Alexxx (@rollforalex) and A-A-ron! (@Properly_Aaron) Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 8 - Dick Dose Deux Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 7 - Dichencheeze Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 6 - Fried Albert In A Can Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 5 - The Orphanizer Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 4 - Nightcap, Kneecap, Whatevs Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 3 - Random Access Memories Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 5 Episode 2 - Goosed Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan Introduction by Nichole Goodnight

Season 5 Episode 1 - Sibling Ribaldry Hey, new season! Our goodboy and editor Aaron joins us for some familial fun! Does anyone read the shownotes? Seriously, I spend a lot of time on these. If you read them, I dunno, tweet at @FireflyPodcast with #Shownotes or something. Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan

Season 4 Bonus - 2Fate2Furious Editor Aaron CONTINUES TO TAKE the crew on a fantastic FATE funfest! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan Introduction by Nichole Goodnight Special Thanks to Aaron for playing with us!

Editor Aaron takes the crew on a fantastic FATE funfest! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Brought to you in part by Damali! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Follow us Music: David Fesliyan Introduction by Nichole Goodnight

Bonus Episode - Space Witness Special Thanks to Ted and Aaron for playing with us! NEW SPONSOR FRIEND OF THE SHOW DAMALI! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan Introduction by Nichole Goodnight

Season 4 Episode 14 - Tophats and Turnbuckles (Finale) NEW SPONSOR FRIEND OF THE SHOW DAMALI! Use this link (or the coupon code Firefly) for 10% off your order! Sponsored by Easy Roller Dice Co. Follow us Music: David Fesliyan Introduction by Nichole Goodnight