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Shadows & Starlight: Episode 9

Enchanted Realms and Heroic Dreams

— A Tribute Episode of Shadows & Starlight —

In this special tribute episode, we step into realms of inspiration and strength through the lens of Shadows & Starlight. Join Lila & Elyra as they explore the cozy wonder of Quincy’s Tavern and the mythic empowerment of Tank Tolman—two creators whose work has brought comfort, motivation, and light into countless lives… including my own.

While I haven’t been able to reach them for official permission, this episode is made with heartfelt respect, gratitude, and admiration for everything they’ve built.


🎧 In This Episode:

  • ✨ Step into the world of Quincy’s Tavern, where storytelling and comfort food fuel the weary soul. This magical space is brought to life not only by Quincy’s warmth and imagination, but also with the creative touch of his partner, McKenzie Catron 1

  • ⚔️ Explore Tank Tolman’s realm, where myth meets motivation and strength is forged through community. Tank also shares his strength through a fitness app and community program inspired by Norse mythology. 2

  • 💬 Hear my personal reflections on how their content helped shape this podcast—and helped me through dark days.


🔗 Want to See the Real Magic?

This tribute only scratches the surface. Go experience their amazing work first-hand:

🧙‍♂️ Quincy’s Tavern

📺 YouTube Channel
🌐 Official Site
📎 More links

Tribute image of Quincy from Quincy's Tavern. Visit his world at quincystavern.xyz or YouTube. All rights to his likeness and stories belong to him.

🛡️ Tank Tolman

📺 YouTube Channel
📎 More links

Tribute image of Tank Tolman. Visit his official channel at YouTube or explore all his links at beacons.ai/tanktolman. All rights to his likeness and work remain his.

⚠️ Important Note:

This is a tribute episode only. No original video or audio content from Quincy or Tank is included. Only two publicly available images were used in the podcast artwork, and all rights remain entirely theirs.
We are not affiliated with or endorsed by either creator. This is a fan-made expression of appreciation.


💭 Final Thoughts

There’s only one Quincy. Only one Tank.
Together, they’ve created spaces where people feel seen, empowered, and healed—one story at a time.

I hope this episode encourages more people to find their work and experience the same spark of magic I did.

🕯️ So keep your taverns warm, your hammers steady,
And never stop dreaming…
In Shadows & Starlight.

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McKenzie Catron—Quincy’s partner and a creative powerhouse behind the scenes.

McKenzie is a wheelchair-bound, autistic, twenty-one-time award-winning YA fantasy author, co-author of A Traveler’s Guide to The Lucky Gryphon, and a passionate advocate for disability, neurodivergent, and service dog representation in fiction.

She’s also a creative makeup artist, alternative model, and a storyteller challenging stigma one creation at a time.

🎨 Explore her work
📷 Follow her on Instagram

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Tank Tolman offers a Norse-inspired fitness program through his app, Tank’s Training. The app features bodyweight and dumbbell workout plans, nutrition guidance, exclusive video content, and a strong community forged through shared strength and discipline.

🔥 Explore the app: apprabbit.com/tank
🛒 Browse his merch: Tank Training Store
🔗 Full list of links: beacons.ai/tanktolman

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