Best B52 Podcasts (2026)

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End — BONUS EPISODE 5: Hotline Call-in compilation 41:30

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3y ago41:30

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Send us a text The call-in recordings used in the production of The Linebacker II Libraries podcast have proven to be extraordinarily interesting. This BONUS Episode is the compilation of all the Hotline call-in recordings received for the production of the Linebacker II Libraries podcast. Listened-to in this fashion, the veteran-voices and stories…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 4: WAR'S END and COMING HOME 1:20:49

3y ago1:20:49

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Send us a text Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 4 of the four-part series on Linebacker II, the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States (and brought the POWs home). Each episode features a downloadable Educator's Supplement + the 1-2 min…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 3: THE THUNDER ROLLS AT CHRISTMAS 1:22:53

3y ago1:22:53

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Send us a text Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 3 of the four-part series on Linebacker II, the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States (and brought the POWs home). Each episode features a downloadable Educator's Supplement + the 1-2 min…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 2: GETTING READY FOR THE FIGHT 1:07:41

3y ago1:07:41

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Send us a text Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 2 of the four-part series on Linebacker II, the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States (and brought the POWs home). Each episode features a downloadable Educator's Supplement + the 1-2 min…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 1: HOW DID WE GET HERE? 1:09:24

3y ago1:09:24

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Send us a text Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 1 of the four-part series on Linebacker II, the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States (and brought the POWs home). Each episode features a downloadable Educator's Supplement + the 1-2 min…

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OSE Wilderlands - Setting Up My Campaign & Other Wilderlands Related News 23:00

5+ y ago23:00

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In this episode I talk a bit about how I setup my OSE Wilderlands campaign and mention the Goodman Games Jennell Jaquays Kickstarter and MeWe Wilderlands Group Fanzine Goodman Games Jennell Jaquays Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409961192/judges-guild-deluxe-dark-tower-caverns-of-thracia-and-more MeWe Wilderlands Group: https://…

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OSE Advanced Fantasy Kickstarter 11:06

5+ y ago11:06

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Shout out to the OSE Advanced Fantasy Kickstarter and Goodman Games 4: The Lost City book. Calls ins from Evil Jeff & Joe Rickter. OSE Advanced Fantasy Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/old-school-essentials-advanced-fantasy? Evil Jeff's Minions & Musings Podcast: https://anchor.fm/eviljeff Joe Rickter's Hindsightless…

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B/X Remastered 26:12

5+ y ago26:12

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In this episode I unbox my B/X Remastered boxed set from the Pacesetter Kickstarter, publish some messages from Joe of the Hindsightless & Jason of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast podcasts mainly relating to using torches in RPG games

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Torchlight. Where do the shadows start? 6:00

5+ y ago6:00

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Some thoughts on varying torch light.

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The Wilderlands Campaign Setting 17:00

5+ y ago17:00

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This is a podcast giving a summary of what the Wilderlands are and of the various published supplements available to support the settingFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/45586442575/MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/thewilderlandsofhighfantasy

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General Catchup And Musings On Session Time & Length 28:04

5+ y ago28:04

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So where has my podcast been the last 3 or so months, why have I been quiet and what have I been up to? I also have some thoughts on when is the best time to play a session and how long should it be.

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Long Running Campaigns 12:50

6y ago12:50

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I muse on what actually is a long running campaign. Messages from Jason of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast Podcast and Evil Jeff of Minions and Musings Podcast

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Talking About The Tower of Zenopus Game I Ran Using D&D Holmes Rules 17:02

6y ago17:02

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In this episode I talk a bit about the game of The Tower of Zenopus using the Holmes D&D ruleset My thanks To Joe from The Hindsightless & Jason from the Nerds RPG Variety Cast podcasts for their messages.

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Holmes D&D 21:50

6y ago21:50

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Some thoughts on my upcoming game of Holmes D&D and of the system in general.

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What The OSR Is To Me And Why We Need Labels 10:37

6y ago10:37

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In response to some of the other "OSR" anchorites putting out episodes about what the OSR means to them this is my output. I also include a piece about why we need labels.

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How I Setup And Run A Runequest: Roleplaying In Glorantha Online Game 23:23

6y ago23:23

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In this episode I talk a little bit about how I went about setting up GMing an online game for the very first time and how the session went.

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Responding To Call Ins On Thieves, Player Fatigue and Players Sharing GM Responsibilities 24:47

6y ago24:47

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My last few episodes resulted in a number of call ins so this episode is just responding to them. Calls ins were from: Jason:https://anchor.fm/jason376 Dave: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge Colin: https://anchor.fm/spikepit Joe: https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9

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Can the players share the DM duties? 8:42

6y ago8:42

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In this episode I ponder if a game session can work where there is no single GM and instead all the players share the GM duties

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Player Fatigue 15:08

6y ago15:08

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In this episode I respond to a couple of call ins from Jason: Nerds RPG Variety Cast podcast. Andy: Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks podcast and talk about player fatigue

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So what is the difference between B/X and Old School Essentials 34:22

6y ago34:22

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In this episode I include calls ins from Edwin King, Dave Aldridge of dpercentile & Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast and then deal with the highlighting the differences between the original TSR D&D B/X Ruleset & Nectrotic Gnome's Old School Essentials

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Mystery Unboxing Bonus Episode 13:27

6y ago13:27

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Just a bonus episode made on the spur of the moment. It's an unboxing and I'm not giving away what is being unboxed, what more can I say?

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Is Mapping Really Old School? 11:09

6y ago11:09

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An episode where I ponder if mapping a dungeon really is old school and enthuse about players mapping as they go along. My Blog: https://unguardedtreasure.blogspot.com/ My Blog post with pictures of the maps described in the podcast: https://unguardedtreasure.blogspot.com/2019/12/is-mapping-really-old-school.html…

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Old School Essentials 9:22

6y ago9:22

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My unboxing of my copies of Old School Essentials

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The Buzz the Morning After Playing Barbarians of Lemuria 12:01

6y ago12:01

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In this episode I talk about the buzz I was feeling the morning after playing Barbarians of Lemuria

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The First Fantasy Campaign Review 51:29

6y ago51:29

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As part of the Anchor OSR community Anchorites Appreciate Arneson month here is my review of Judge's Guild First Fantasy Campaign by Dave ArnesonWiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackmoor_(campaign_setting)Acaenum: https://www.acaeum.com/jg/Item0037.htmlTJ Drennon: https://www.patreon.com/TJD

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September Roundup 19:09

6+ y ago19:09

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A Roundup of my September gaming activity and my thoughts on topics I've either read or listened to in September. Topics I cover are "Realism in Gaming" and "Consent in Gaming" (https://www.montecookgames.com/consent-in-gaming/)Messages from:Joe Richter: https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9Jeff Collyer: https://anchor.fm/tome-of-all-doomsJason: https://a…

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Wilderlands of the Fantastic Reaches Unboxed & UnPackaged 22:26

6+ y ago22:26

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In this episode I unbox my booklet and unpackage my maps for Wilderlands of the Fantasic Reaches as well as answer some call in messages. Thanks for the messages from: Jeff Collyer: Tome of all Doom Che Webster: Roleplay Rescue Jason: Nerds RPG Variety Cast

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The Owlbear & Wizard Staff Con 26:40

6+ y ago26:40

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My experiences at The Owlbear and Wizard Staff Tabletop RPG Convention

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Pulling a Few Threads Together 16:07

6+ y ago16:07

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In this episode I catch up on some of the messages listeners have sent in, include an update on the GURPS game I am playing in, and include a bit of news about Roleplaying with the family

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What If? 9:55

6+ y ago9:55

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In this episode I ponder what If Dave Wesley, Dave Arneson & Gary Gygax had never met. Would RPGs exist to today and if so how would they have been invented? Discovering Chainmail Fantasy Rules Origins: http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-precursor-to-chainmail-fantasy.html Secrets of Blackmore: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secr…

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Roleplay Rescued 19:26

6+ y ago19:26

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In this podcast I am roleplay rescued by Che Webster, I talk a little about the Chivalry & Sorcery Kickstarter, the Dudley Bug Ball and I have a visitor. Links: Roleplay Rescue: https://anchor.fm/rpgrescue Chivalry & Sorcery Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cns5/chivalry-and-sorcery-the-medieval-role-playing-game Tom, Zeb & Steve T…

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Religions In Fantasy Roleplaying Games 15:16

6+ y ago15:16

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In this episode I am trying out a new format for my pod cast. I investigate creating religions and all that entails be it physical structures, hierarchy, source of power, sub cults etc. and also muse about going to real world locations for inspiration

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Bonus Episode 2 12:05

6+ y ago12:05

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An ad hoc episode outlining my current RPG schedule

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Why Is That There Are Some RPGs I Prefer To GM & Some Games I Prefer to Play? 9:11

6+ y ago9:11

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I ponder what it is that makes some RPGs more attractive for me to GM or play in. I include a shout out for the documentary, Secrets of Blackmore, http://movie.secretsofblackmoor.com/