Marty Balmer
@balmmartian.bardrockcafe.com
Musician for Winter Wayfarer. TTRPG Content Creator for Bard Rock Network. Baragon on Bard Rock Café, cast of Wayfaring Strangers, and so many others. Time Magazine 2006 Person of the Year. (he/him)
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I need everyone in my life to suddenly be listening to and caught up with @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social right now actually #worldsbeyondnumber
August 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I need everyone in my life to suddenly be listening to and caught up with @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social right now actually #worldsbeyondnumber
Finally got this shortcut figured out
June 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Finally got this shortcut figured out
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I want to play a game.
April 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I want to play a game.
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Come and play a magical girl show with me! I’m the GM for this project. It’s my first time working with the network, but it’s still going to be great!
#TTRPG actual play Casting Call!
Our upcoming show, Starry Knights is about a group of magical girls at a summer camp. The GM, @ryeaugla.bardrockcafe.com is looking for 1-2 femme folks to fill the roster.
Casting call ends 4/18/25 at 11:59 PM Eastern time
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our upcoming show, Starry Knights is about a group of magical girls at a summer camp. The GM, @ryeaugla.bardrockcafe.com is looking for 1-2 femme folks to fill the roster.
Casting call ends 4/18/25 at 11:59 PM Eastern time
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Starry Knights Casting Call
This is a casting call for Starry Knights using the Soldier Lune game system. BIMPOC creators and other marginalized groups will be prioritized and are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accep...
docs.google.com
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Come and play a magical girl show with me! I’m the GM for this project. It’s my first time working with the network, but it’s still going to be great!
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The reason Civ 7 sucks is because they didn't have Luigi around to fix it
March 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The reason Civ 7 sucks is because they didn't have Luigi around to fix it
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Do you like the airbenders in Legend of Korra, but miss the fun and whimsy that Aang brought to the table? Well, you’re gonna love Chong Jr!
Check out his full backstory on our tumblr (momentofbalance.tumblr.com), and get to know Chong, voiced by @thebitterhedgehog.bsky.social, this September!
Check out his full backstory on our tumblr (momentofbalance.tumblr.com), and get to know Chong, voiced by @thebitterhedgehog.bsky.social, this September!
March 18, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Do you like the airbenders in Legend of Korra, but miss the fun and whimsy that Aang brought to the table? Well, you’re gonna love Chong Jr!
Check out his full backstory on our tumblr (momentofbalance.tumblr.com), and get to know Chong, voiced by @thebitterhedgehog.bsky.social, this September!
Check out his full backstory on our tumblr (momentofbalance.tumblr.com), and get to know Chong, voiced by @thebitterhedgehog.bsky.social, this September!
My band is now on Bluesky! Give us a follow and listen to our new single!
Listen to "Doomed" wherever you find your music!
March 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My band is now on Bluesky! Give us a follow and listen to our new single!
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Desperately trying to get songs recorded
March 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Desperately trying to get songs recorded
Paul loves hunting shinies, let him give you one! Go follow him and my new show! (and honestly if you're here follow me too)
In honor of #pokemonday I am will do a giveaway. If we can get me and my network's upcoming show @pmdomensofruin.bardrockcafe.com to 100 followers each, I will trade 1 lucky follower of each account a shiny pokemon in Scarlet/Violet.
February 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Paul loves hunting shinies, let him give you one! Go follow him and my new show! (and honestly if you're here follow me too)
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Alright #TTRPG pals! Submissions are now open for the 2025 TTAF Independent TTRPG Grants! We're looking to help 5-7 indie designers get tabletop projects across the finish line with support for art, editing, and other final touches.
📝Apply Now: tinyurl.com/TTAFGrant2025
📅Deadline: March 15, 2025
📝Apply Now: tinyurl.com/TTAFGrant2025
📅Deadline: March 15, 2025
Tabletop Arts Fund TTRPG Grant
Thank you for your interest in the Tabletop Arts Fund Actual TTRPG Grant Program! Please complete the form below to the best of your ability. If you have questions or require assistance, feel free to ...
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February 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Alright #TTRPG pals! Submissions are now open for the 2025 TTAF Independent TTRPG Grants! We're looking to help 5-7 indie designers get tabletop projects across the finish line with support for art, editing, and other final touches.
📝Apply Now: tinyurl.com/TTAFGrant2025
📅Deadline: March 15, 2025
📝Apply Now: tinyurl.com/TTAFGrant2025
📅Deadline: March 15, 2025
The response to the Casting Call for this project was equal parts exciting and overwhelming. We got many more responses than I even expected, and I would like to thank everyone for their interest. Please look forward to Omens of Ruin!
Thank you to everyone who applied for Omens of Ruin! Our main cast is
GM: @balmmartian.bardrockcafe.com
Players: @greekachu.agentsofdamned.com
@sirblack49.bsky.social
@harklite.bsky.social
GM: @balmmartian.bardrockcafe.com
Players: @greekachu.agentsofdamned.com
@sirblack49.bsky.social
@harklite.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The response to the Casting Call for this project was equal parts exciting and overwhelming. We got many more responses than I even expected, and I would like to thank everyone for their interest. Please look forward to Omens of Ruin!
UPDATE: The deadline for submission to the Omens of Ruin Casting Call has been moved up to January 31st. If you are still interested in applying, please do so!
docs.google.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
UPDATE: The deadline for submission to the Omens of Ruin Casting Call has been moved up to January 31st. If you are still interested in applying, please do so!
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January 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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The folks who beat Dracula? Their descendants (the VanHellmans) still hunt monsters. They just do it in a combination RV / Food truck. Grab a grilled cheese and check out Monster Cafe wherever you find your favorite podcasts
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Monster Cafe
Podcast · Bard Rock Network · The world is ripe with monsters, and when you have a monster problem, you need the professionals. Unfortunately, the best you're going to get is the VanHellmans family. J...
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January 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Day 2: Dare to push against dogma, get called for exile.
They're trying to intimidate us into silence.
Dr. King (remember him? Something about a day yesterday?) said that if they threaten our rights, we must be ready to "fill up the jails”-- that is, gum up the works totally.
Don't back down.
They're trying to intimidate us into silence.
Dr. King (remember him? Something about a day yesterday?) said that if they threaten our rights, we must be ready to "fill up the jails”-- that is, gum up the works totally.
Don't back down.
January 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Day 2: Dare to push against dogma, get called for exile.
They're trying to intimidate us into silence.
Dr. King (remember him? Something about a day yesterday?) said that if they threaten our rights, we must be ready to "fill up the jails”-- that is, gum up the works totally.
Don't back down.
They're trying to intimidate us into silence.
Dr. King (remember him? Something about a day yesterday?) said that if they threaten our rights, we must be ready to "fill up the jails”-- that is, gum up the works totally.
Don't back down.
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My first ever casting call!!! I’m working with @meadowlarkprod.bsky.social to run a Monster of the week one shot on Saturday, Feb 1st to raise money for LA fire relief! Casting closes on Jan 22nd
#TTRPG #Casting
#TTRPG #Casting
Meadowlark Productions Casting Form
Meadowlark Productions is a digital media production studio committed to raising money for global charities and causes through Actual Play TTRPG games and podcasts that center on and uplift marginaliz...
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January 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My first ever casting call!!! I’m working with @meadowlarkprod.bsky.social to run a Monster of the week one shot on Saturday, Feb 1st to raise money for LA fire relief! Casting closes on Jan 22nd
#TTRPG #Casting
#TTRPG #Casting
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We're gearing up for a new round of shows this year, and that begins with an open casting call for Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon themed Actual Play run by @balmmartian.bardrockcafe.com
#ttrpg #casting
#ttrpg #casting
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Do you like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon? TTRPGs? Both?! Apply for Omens of Ruin, my upcoming PMD-themed Actual Play on @bardrockcafe.com!
Do you like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon? TTRPGs? Both?! Apply for Omens of Ruin, my upcoming PMD-themed Actual Play on @bardrockcafe.com!
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January 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We're gearing up for a new round of shows this year, and that begins with an open casting call for Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon themed Actual Play run by @balmmartian.bardrockcafe.com
#ttrpg #casting
#ttrpg #casting
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Do you like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon? TTRPGs? Both?! Apply for Omens of Ruin, my upcoming PMD-themed Actual Play on @bardrockcafe.com!
Do you like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon? TTRPGs? Both?! Apply for Omens of Ruin, my upcoming PMD-themed Actual Play on @bardrockcafe.com!
docs.google.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Do you like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon? TTRPGs? Both?! Apply for Omens of Ruin, my upcoming PMD-themed Actual Play on @bardrockcafe.com!
Do you like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon? TTRPGs? Both?! Apply for Omens of Ruin, my upcoming PMD-themed Actual Play on @bardrockcafe.com!
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The internet used to be so cool, and now it’s just 5 corporations in a trenchcoat
i don't want to hear your most boomer complaint. what's your most millennial complaint?
January 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The internet used to be so cool, and now it’s just 5 corporations in a trenchcoat
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waaaaay too many people in the middle imo
January 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
waaaaay too many people in the middle imo
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Economists do a study without shitting on the humanities 2025 challenge
December 23, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Economists do a study without shitting on the humanities 2025 challenge
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My big project: The Death Generator.
It's a tool for making fake video game screenshots, just fill in new text and it'll give you a (generally) pixel-accurate image back, the correct fonts and everything.
deathgenerator.com
It's a tool for making fake video game screenshots, just fill in new text and it'll give you a (generally) pixel-accurate image back, the correct fonts and everything.
deathgenerator.com
December 8, 2024 at 7:17 AM
My big project: The Death Generator.
It's a tool for making fake video game screenshots, just fill in new text and it'll give you a (generally) pixel-accurate image back, the correct fonts and everything.
deathgenerator.com
It's a tool for making fake video game screenshots, just fill in new text and it'll give you a (generally) pixel-accurate image back, the correct fonts and everything.
deathgenerator.com
It's that time of year, my Spotify Wrapped kind of surprised me a bit this time around.
December 4, 2024 at 1:58 PM
It's that time of year, my Spotify Wrapped kind of surprised me a bit this time around.