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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