Rolling the Dice on Joy and Passion (w/ Dillin Apelyan)

This week, Ned sits down with November guest tipper Dillin Apelyan to talk about winding paths, messy twenties, and rediscovering passion through tabletop gaming. Dillin shares how volunteering at a small convention reignited their love for performance and community, leading to a career in patient advocacy and a life in the Actual Play space. From navigating homelessness and chronic illness to finding humor in the darkest moments, this conversation is about reclaiming joy, building community, and becoming a real person again. If you've ever felt stuck or wondered how to get back to the things you love, this one's for you.

Dillin (Mirror Pronouns) is a tabletop games creator. She is an Actual Play performer and spearheads multiple award-winning podcasts including One Shot, The Atomless, and Patchwork Productions. He is the designer of several successful tabletop RPGs including HUNT(er/ed), Guys in Chairs, and Metalepsis. His work has been featured on Dropout, Critical Role, and more.

main link: https://superdillin.carrd.co/

Dorkspawn: https://dorkspawn.carrd.co/

One Shot: https://oneshotpodcast.com/actual-play/one-shot/

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

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