Tales to Inspire is a Worlds in Peril actual play podcast that explores the question “What if superheroes existed in our world and history?” Inspired by stories like Watchmen by Alan Moore, Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip Zdarsky, and DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke, this story is set in an alternate history of our own world that is directly influenced and impacted by the larger-than-life actions and battles of our show’s heroes. Follow a team of super heroes through the decades as they battle injustice, clash with super villains, and defy the comic book trope by actually aging!

The Cast

At a young age, David White (he/him) had a knack for telling stories and also creating epic home movies on his camcorder (most of which have been disposed of by men in yellow, puffy suits). David loves to experience stories, whether they be around a gaming table, within the pages of a book, or on a screen. David is the producer of the Mistconceptions Podcast Network, the EiC of Tales to Inspire, and plays Rickett Covingnell on Sins of the Father.

Mitch Wallace (he/they) works as the marketing director for Helmgast and Black Void Games. He is also the CCO of Penny for a Tale LLC. His interest in the indy ttrpg community started with the first year of Pax Unplugged. Since then, he has developed two twitch channels, written for several ttrpgs, and designed both the Necrobiotic and Chew roleplaying games. Mitch plays Omission on Tales to Inspire.

Marlo “Boggwitch” Boggess (she/her) is a theater performer turned tabletop role playing gamepodcaster/streamer. Roles on major channels include Weave the Tale, FeatherfallTT, and Transient Presents. Marlo is a gifted storyteller with a flair for the dramatic who uses collaborative storytelling elements to entertain listeners and viewers. Marlo plays Crystal Gazer on Tales to Inspire, Yvalia on Sins of the Father, and is also the editor of Sins of the Father.

Raised by bears in the wilds of the Texas Hill Country, Phil Montgomery (he/they) is a comic writer and game designer, who loves telling stories and playing ttrpgs with friends and chill people whenever possible. Phil is the author of comics such as Samurai Odyssey and Hopeless, TX. Phil plays Torchbearer on Tales to Inspire.

Kristie Scheidemantel (she/her) has always had a love for books, movies, and storytelling in any form. TTRPGs are still new to her, but they have quickly become a passion. Originally from Michigan, she is currently living in Oklahoma as a stay-at-home with her husband and two daughters, along with her cat and dog. Kristie wants to use her passion of TTRPGs to bring awareness to the mental health issues and abuses that she and so many others have struggled with in life. She is a thyroid cancer survivor. She is an ally. She wakes up every day trying to do her best. Much love. Kristie plays Geiger Gwen on Tales to Inspire.

Occam Raisor (they/them) grew up in a nerdy household. Introduced to videogames, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons 2nd edition at a young age, Occam was destined to develop a deep love for storytelling. They have an interest in streaming and would like to pursue a career in voice acting in the future. Occam plays Dr. Fusion on Tales to Inspire, and is also  Vartash Kaltaniath on Sins of the Father as well as Mohammad Katan on Mistconceptions.

Kari White (she/her) began her “acting career” in Junior High and also quickly ended it in Junior High. However, her love for drama and acting did not go away. When Kari met (and subsequently fell in love with) David in college, she developed a love for RPGs as well! Since then, Kari has had the opportunity to try out many different systems and characters, including playing Esther Black for three years on Mistconceptions and now as Sister Solstice on Tales to Inspire!

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  • Tales To Inspire S1E28: Rolling Out the Dread Carpet Part 4 September 6, 2023
    THE SEASON FINALE!!! Divided on two fronts, the heroes try to save the world… even at great cost to themselves! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E27: Rolling Out The Dread Carpet Part 3 August 21, 2023
    President Truman tasks the heroes with assassinating the emperor of Japan to bring an end to World War 2. Do the heroes have a responsibility to end the war by ending a life? Or do heroes have a responsibility to save every life - even their enemies? Help us pay our performers at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E26: Rolling Out the Dread Carpet Part 2 August 7, 2023
    After being summoned by President Truman, the heroes hop aboard the Union Pacific to make a cross-country trip to Washington, DC. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Help us get to $400 a month on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E25: Rolling Out the Dread Carpet Part 1 July 17, 2023
    Months since their team was disbanded, the members of the now defunct Operation: American Defense reunite at the red carpet premiere of a blockbuster Hollywood film. Meanwhile, a threat that will spell certain doom continues to deepen. Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E24: Of All Things Brought to Light Part 2 July 3, 2023
    Geiger Gwen and Torchbearer track down The Tussler and Professor Dusk, and attempt to thwart the duo’s diabolical plans. Support us monetarily at https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @polishkristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her) Music from this episode: A […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E23: Of All Things Brought To Light Part 1 June 19, 2023
    While Geiger Gwen investigates the Tuskman criminal empire, she is joined by her former teammate Torchbearer! Can the unlikely pairing put a stitch in Tuskman’s plans? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @polishkristie) as Geiger […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E22: By Hope's Soft Light June 5, 2023
    Torchbearer returns to Philadelphia to inspire hope in the citizens, but can he inspire hope in others when he has lost his? Help us pay our performers: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Music in this episode: City Hustle by William […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E21: I Wish I Could Omit You May 16, 2023
    After his explosive adventure in New Mexico, Omission tracks down Dr. Fusion to get some answers. Meanwhile, Crystal Gazer’s powers detect an unseen entity. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E20: Glitz, Glam, and Chagrin May 1, 2023
    Crystal Gazer receives a shocking offer that may forever alter her Hollywood career. Meanwhile, Dr. Fusion’s dedication to his experiments causes him to forget a very important date. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E19: Falling Out April 17, 2023
    Geiger Gwen returns to Seattle to take care of unfinished business. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Help us get to $400 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Kristie (she/her; @polishkristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her) Music in this Episode: Romance by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Jazz Relaxed Lounge Theme by […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E18: A Hush Befell Them Part 2 April 3, 2023
    Deep in the heart of the United State’s atomic weapons research facility in New Mexico, Omission and The Hush struggle to find a way to divert disaster. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @ChaoticDarby AS THE HUSH! Support our show at https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E17: A Hush Befell Them Part 1 March 20, 2023
    Omission meets up with his oldest and only friend and goes undercover to investigate the mysterious Manhattan Project. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @ChaoticDarby AS THE HUSH! Help us pay our cast at https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him) Music in this Episode: […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E16: Autumn in Salem Part 2 March 6, 2023
    Sister Solstice ventures deeper into the autumnal forest in order to complete her Rite of Joining. Will her experience change her for the better or the worse? FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @tessanicole03 AS MOTHER CANAH! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Kari (she/her) as […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E15: Autumn in Salem Part 1 February 20, 2023
    Sister Solstice embarks on a ritualistic quest both to become more powerful and also to protect the sacred Heart of Nature. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @tessanicole03 AS MOTHER CANAH! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E14: One Lousy Day February 6, 2023
    Members of Operation: American Defense attend President Roosevelt’s fourth inauguration and are given some lousy news. Help us get to $400/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E13: Haus der Kunst Part 3 January 16, 2023
    It’s Torchbearer vs Ubermensch! Red Revenant vs the Gaslighter! Operation: American Defense vs Adolf Hitler! You don’t want to miss this epic midseason showdown! FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @Drakoniques AS RED REVENANT! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Help us get to $400 on Patreon so we can pay our performers! https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E12: Haus der Kunst Part 2 January 2, 2023
    After splitting into two teams, the heroes of Operation: American Defense start searching the House of German Art for their target. However, unexpected appearances and mishaps quickly complicate the mission. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @Drakoniques AS RED REVENANT! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E11: Haus der Kunst Part 1 November 8, 2022
    The members of Operation: American Defense encounter a British super that has some classified intel on the whereabouts of Adolf Hitler. The heroes decide to combine their efforts to bring an end to the leader of the Third Reich. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @Drakoniques AS RED REVENANT! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E10: The Hunters October 17, 2022
    Relieved of duty and with a clear, self-appointed mission in mind, Torchbearer, Dr. Fusion, and Omission set out to flush Hitler out of hiding and to uncover the dirty secrets of the Third Reich. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) […]
  • Tales To Inspire S1E9: Absent Without Official Leave October 3, 2022
    With the Allies in dire straits after failing to seize Sicily, the heroes of Operation: American Defense struggle to find their continued role in this war. Buy our new Gieger Gwen Not Even Phased t-shirt! https://mistconceptionspod.com/product/geiger-gwen-not-even-phased-shirt/ Help us get to $400/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor […]