Best Dave Robison Podcasts (2025)

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BDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #4: The Democratic Process 2:12:15

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In this episode, Dr. Phyll learns a lesson about post-apocalyptic gastronomical distress, and the party discovers the current state of Communism in the irradiated state of Mississippi... Drop us a line! We'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. …

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BDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #3: Ambigulous 2:56:20

4M ago2:56:20

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Our rootin-tootin Fallout 2d20 campaign continues! In this session, the team finally gets some rest, and we learn a lot more about their origins. Drop us a line! We'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out…

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BDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #2: The Danger Arm 2:14:24

4M ago2:14:24

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Our Fallout 2d20 campaign continues, this time with special guest appearances from Boo-Boo and Tasty Treat! Drop us a line! We'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth…

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BDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign Ep01: Roll Tide 2:08:08

5M ago2:08:08

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Huzzah, we're back! It's been a while ("It's been a whiiiile...") since we put something out on this podcast feed, but after dusting off the gaming table and kicking back some spirits, we are back with the first episode of a new extended Actual Play RPG campaign, using the Fallout 2d20 tabletop RPG. This campaign is entitled "Uranium Moonpie" and t…

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BDaB#82 – Stilts and Spicy Peanut Butter with Kylee Wegner 55:38

2y ago55:38

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In this episode we welcome our good friend Kylee, one of the most interesting human beings we know here in the city of Portland. Kylee regales us with stories of weird bar fights, his time as an acrobat and stilt walker, and his venture into running a company that makes home-roasted spicy peanut butter (and it's delicious, too). Drop us a line! You…

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BDaB#81 – Coffee Cocktails with Dave Robison 1:13:36

2+ y ago1:13:36

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In this free form chat, we welcome as a guest Dave Robison, the Buttery Man Voice. Dave is a fascinating human with a vast array of activities attributed to him, including: Corpse Coffee (and associated webcomic), Archivos Story Organizer, various podcasts, and more. We talk about: Coffee cocktails, starting your own coffee company, the early days …

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Bikers Dice and Bars Character Jam #21: Conan 2d20 RPG 1:57:30

2+ y ago1:57:30

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We're back for another Character Jam, yay! This time we're trying our hands at character creation in Modiphius's "Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed of" RPG for their house 2d20 system. As always, these characters are awesome and we'd love to see them actually get some table time. Unfortunately right before the posting of this episode, Modiphius…

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BDaB#80 – Bike Battery Maintenance 30:56

3y ago30:56

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After NPC's recent experience with replacing his moto's dead battery, we decided to do a talk on the importance of battery maintenance. Just Jacob takes the lead here, educating us on the different battery types, and the cautions you must take when dealing with them. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or …

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BDaB#79 – ConCocktail! 37:38

3y ago37:38

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Xander has started a new event at the Star Theater! It's a crafty cocktail competition with fun and flair, called ConCocktail. In this episode he tells us all why everyone should go and enjoy the show, and the many unusual (and evil) drinks it has spawned. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as…

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Bikers Dice and Bars Character Jam #20: Flames of Freedom RPG 1:13:38

3y ago1:13:38

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We're back with another character jam! This time we're making characters for the Flames of Freedom RPG, based on the Zweihander RPG, which in turn is based on the old Warhammer Fantasy RPG. And Jacob is leading the process for the first time. Give us a listen and then drop by our discord to let us know your own stories with the game! Drop us a line…

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BDaB#78 – Drunk DMing 40:28

3+ y ago40:28

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This episode's discussion is all about DMing (as in RPGs like D&D and such) while drunk. We had a fantastic time recording this one, but we're all semi-tanked and, well, if you can make it through this glorious trainwreck of a discussion, we salute you, good neighbor! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or…

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BDaB#76 – Can Scootists and Bikers Get Along? 2:43

3+ y ago2:43

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In this episode, we answer the great question that constantly plagues the biker/scooter communities. Can we get along? Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we…

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BDaB#75 – Survival Games 38:51

3+ y ago38:51

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Today we're talking about "survival" video games and why we play them. More specifically, we're looking at the kinds of games where you have to hunt, craft, and fight to survive in a harsh setting that's trying to kill you. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXand…

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BDaB#74 – Come to Wagoncon 2022! 32:52

3+ y ago32:52

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Wagoncon is BACK, baby! Our favorite convention is back from the ashes, having weathered the COVID pandemic lockdown storm and come back with a gusto. We'll be attending it this coming May, and in this episode we're talking about why you should too! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either…

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BDaB#73 – Gaming with ADHD 37:59

3+ y ago37:59

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Today we're talking about SQUIRRELS. Okay not really, but sorta maybe? We're talking about what it's like being a gamer with ADHD, and how it impacts our ability to play our favorite games with our favorite peoples. Half of our crew has this affliction, and we share our own stories as the afflicted. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and …

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BDaB#72 – Hangovers 32:47

3+ y ago32:47

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So you failed to follow our advice in the previous episode and now you have the worst hangover ever. Serves you right. Now listen to us talk about how to not do that again. Hangovers suck, we all have them, so let's drink more to forget them. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, J…

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BDaB#71 – Drinking Tips for Old Farts Who Don't Want to Hate Life 32:05

3+ y ago32:05

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We all get older, it's a sad fact of life. While there are many benefits to gaining one's advanced years, one of the unfortunate drawbacks is the reduced ability to enjoy a night out drinking with the crew. In this week's discussion, we talk about a variety of ways that you can continue to enjoy your alcohol without feeling terrible the next day. D…

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BDaB#70 – How to Order Wrong 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

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(This episode is from a Fall 2021 batch that got left behind due to life getting in the way of editing. Now we're back on track, so these are coming out as a bundle, first to our awesome Patrons!) Listen in and learn how not to order your drinks at a bar. Poppy and Jacob engage in a big of bartender role-play with Xander, asking some of the dumbest…

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BDaB#69 – What We're Playing Fall 2021 Edition 24:37

3+ y ago24:37

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(This episode is from a Fall 2021 batch that got left behind due to life getting in the way of editing. Now we're back on track, so these are coming out as a bundle, first to our awesome Patrons!) We go back to the game table (and screen) with this episode, in which we briefly discuss the games that have been captivating our attentions as of late. …

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BDaB#68 – Malorted Again! 22:18

3+ y ago22:18

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(This episode is from a Fall 2021 batch that got left behind due to life getting in the way of editing. Now we're back on track, so these are coming out as a bundle, first to our awesome Patrons!) Poppy brought us a whole new array of Malorts from her recent trip to Chicago. Words of the evening: Malort again. Malort spritzer! "Malortness." "Malort…

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BDaB#67 – Seltzers Snacks and Sadism 50:31

3+ y ago50:31

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(This episode is from a Fall 2021 batch that got left behind due to life getting in the way of editing. Now we're back on track, so these are coming out as a bundle, first to our awesome Patrons!) Continuing the suffering from our previous episode, we bravely forge forward through clearing out the rest of this godawful Bud Light Seltzer pack. All t…

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BDaB#66 – Tales from the Rail 26:49

3+ y ago26:49

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(This episode is from a Fall 2021 batch that got left behind due to life getting in the way of editing. Now we're back on track, so these are coming out as a bundle, first to our awesome Patrons!) Xander and Jacob regale us with a handful of their more lascivious and ridiculous bartending stories. This is our first foray into this topic, and they'v…

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BDaB#65 – Twenty-Firsts 33:00

4y ago33:00

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Oh god, dear gods no. In this episode we regale one another with tales from our twenty-first birthday celebrations, that rite of passage into adulthood that we drinking Americans treasure so dearly. Be afraid. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander …

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Bikers Dice and Bars Character Jam #19: Blackout in Crater Valley 49:17

4y ago49:17

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We're back with another Character Jam! This time we're doing another DCC spin-off, and it's a glorious one: Blackout in Crater Valley! It's a game about feeding a bunch of 1980s teenagers to a Halloween Nightmare, and it's a perfect new addition to what might hopefully become a long tradition of running DCC games on the spookiest night of the year.…

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BDaB#64 – Old Town Portland Private Security? 23:40

4y ago23:40

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Xander recounts his recent experiences encountering a whole new trend of armed private security guards working the Old Town Portland nightlife. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Faceb…

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BDaB#63 – Pizza in Portland 36:26

4y ago36:26

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In this episode we talk (and argue) about pizza. Apparently some guys from some place or something wrote some ridiculously expensive snobbish books about the best pizza in the country, and apparently they say Portland wins. As if! Anyway, if you want to listen to us argue about pizza and lament the loss of one of the best places in town, this one's…

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BDaB#62 – Back to the Bars (post-COVID) 33:49

4y ago33:49

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Now that vaccinations are plentiful and a lot of the mask and closure mandates are lifting, folks are heading out in droves to go back to their favorite bars - should they still exist, of course. Many of our favorite watering holes unfortunately did not survive the lockdown months, and we deeply lament their passing. Fortunately, our resident "best…

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BDaB#61 – A Look at McMenamins 36:27

4y ago36:27

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After a short break for some summer travels, we're back at the mics with a new batch of fun! This time We're drinking a mix of McMenamins whiskeys and ales while Xander gives us an informative dive into the history of Portland's own famous chain of McMenamins resorts and brewpubs. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Break…

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BDaB#60 – Vaccinated 2021 25:21

4y ago25:21

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All of us here at the Breakfast Puppies studio are finally fully vaccinated! In this episode, we talk about our experiences getting the various COVID-19 vaccines that are currently out there, and why you should get one if you haven't already. Do your part to help save lives! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpu…

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BDaB#59 – Sangria 27:58

4y ago27:58

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Happy Otter Day! On this best of all days, we celebrate with a variety of sangrias that you can purchase at your local supermarket, while Poppy educates us on what makes a good sangria. Hint: it ain't a jug, that's for certain. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or Dr…

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BDaB#58 – Preppin' to Prep 23:57

4+ y ago23:57

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We've talked about this subject a few times in passing, but now we're going to get into the meat of it as Just Jacob educates us on the basics of "prepping" in the current day and age. Learn about the differences in prepper types, and how you don't actually have to go full-on Bunker Man if you want to be prepared for disaster. Drop us a line! You c…

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PSA on Oregon Senate Bill 574 6:09

4+ y ago6:09

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Well Kate Brown went and vetoed the lane sharing bill! What the hell?!? We're releasing this quick PSA on short notice as a call to all of our Oregon listeners to please contact their local senators and urge them to over-turn this unexpected veto to a bill that would improve the safety of all motorcyclists and scootists statewide. Drop us a line! Y…

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BDaB#57 – Funky Dice 26:55

4+ y ago26:55

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This time we're turning back towards the Geek Side with a discussion about the various types of "funky" and weird dice out there, and why you would use them. This includes things like the weird-sided DCC dice, the plus-and-minus "fudge" dice, the proprietary Star Wars dice, and more! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Br…

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BDaB#56 – Lane Splitting 24:26

4+ y ago24:26

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Welcome back friends and listeners! This time we're talking about the hot topic of "lane splitting" on motorcycles. There is currently a new bill in the Oregon Senate pushing to make it legal here, so it's a good idea to take some time and define what exactly it means, should it pass. With this episode we're kicking off an experiment in format adju…

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BDaB#55 – Drinking Songs 58:02

4+ y ago58:02

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Sing along with us, our fine friends, as we belt our a few of our favorite drinking ditties, and talk about the history of drinking songs - and their differences. Also stick around at the end for our brand new Bikers Dice and Bars sea shanty reveal! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either…

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BDaB#54 – Madeira, 1981, and Poppy's BDay 1:17:11

4+ y ago1:17:11

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In this very special episode of BDaB, we get roaring drunk and celebrate Poppy's upcoming 40th birthday with a deep look into all of the games, bikes, and drinks that were popular back in 1981. This includes opening a bottle of a 1981 D’Oliveira Madeira, purchased special for this occasion! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram…

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BDaB#53 – Drinking Games 1:07:39

4+ y ago1:07:39

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We're here to talk about our favorite Drinking games! You know the kind, those games primarily designed to get you drunk as a result of silly failures in play or events. Join us to listen to ours, and then write us to tell us YOUR favorites! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Ju…

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BDaB#52 – Cuts and Battle Jackets 1:20:26

4+ y ago1:20:26

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In our first newly-recorded episode of 2021, we're having a deep educational discussion about the uses and origins of both "Battle Jackets" and "Cuts" in Punk, Metal, Geek and Biker cultures. Join us to learn about the differences in styles and patch formats, and how not to get your ass kicked by a MC when wearing yours. Drop us a line! You can fol…

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BDaB Plays: Mothership 02 - Produce the Juice 1:06:12

4+ y ago1:06:12

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We're back for the second session of our extended Mothership RPG actual play campaign, recorded here in the studio in the Pre-COVID days of early 2020. We continue where we left off in the last session, getting into deadly shenanigans on the doomed Serendipity Station. Each of these sessions is also accompanied by some exclusive extra bonus content…

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BDaB Plays: Mothership 01 - Nightmare Eulogy 1:45:59

4+ y ago1:45:59

1:45:59

Welcome back, dear listeners! This episode kicks off a new series of actual play featuring the excellent indie sci-fi horror RPG, Mothership. These sessions were initially recorded at the very beginning of 2020, but due to the chaos from the onset of the COVID-19 quarantine in the US, NPC was unable to get around to editing them until the end of th…

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BDaB#51 – All Geared Up with Nowhere to Ride 54:09

4+ y ago54:09

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This is another part of the big "2020 Close-out!" backlog rush, and as such the notes here are at a minimum. In this episode, we discuss the new issue that some of us are facing, which is: getting all geared up for a winter ride, but everywhere now is closed thanks to the plague. Where do we go now? Listen, and find out. Drop us a line! You can fol…

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BDaB#50 – Gin Tasting Special 1:06:34

4+ y ago1:06:34

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This is another part of the big "2020 Close-out!" backlog rush, and as such the notes here are at a minimum. Also, woo hoo for making it to Episode 50! Hooray! In this episode, Xander leads us through an educational session on Gin. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, o…

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BDaB Character Jam 17: Ray Winninger's Underground 2:27:24

4+ y ago2:27:24

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This is another part of the big "2020 Close-out!" backlog rush, and as such the notes here are at a minimum. In this character jam, we attempt to make characters for Ray Winninger's Underground. " It's like Platoon meets Dead Presidents meets Article 99 meets Captain America Civil War meets Jacob's Ladder." This is a long one, and there's lots of m…

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BDaB Character Jam 16: Firefly Part 1: The Characters 1:46:56

4+ y ago1:46:56

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NOTE: This episode kicks off a major effort to clear out the editing backlog in the final weeks of 2020. The show notes on these are kept at a minimum until we clear out the log, which ends with the last of our new Mothership RPG Actual Play sessions. In this new Character Jam, we make an awesome set of new heroes for the excellent Firefly RPG. Ple…

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BDaB#48 – Getting the Band Back Together / Xander for Mayor! 1:16:49

5y ago1:16:49

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We're getting the Band back together! And by that I mean that the Bikers Dice and Bars crew is finally starting the long-needed process of reassembling our podcast crew to record in-person again. After months of remote recording woes, we now have added safety measures to our studio to enable us to once again meet face to face, and joyfully record l…

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BDaB#47 – Summer 2020 Retrospective 1:11:52

5y ago1:11:52

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In this episode we return to our "classic" three-part format, taking a look back at the better times of this otherwise awful Summer in the otherwise terrible year that has been 2020. In our first segment we talk about our favorite rides (or lack thereof) taken during this past Summer. In our second segment, we discuss the gaming and general nerdery…

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Virtual Tabletops w/ Alex Hakobian 1:13:06

5y ago1:13:06

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With Poppy and Xander absent, this time around JJ and NPC take a break from the normal format to record a fun bonus discussion with our good friend Alex Hakobian, developer of the Broadsword RPG. Our focus tonight is on the appeal and availability of "virtual tabletops" (VTTs) for playing RPGs online. We talk about the big fish in the VTT pond, as …

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BDaB Character Jam 15: Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1st Edition) 1:45:56

5y ago1:45:56

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FINALLY! We've had a lot of tech difficulties in the last month, resulting in two "lost" episodes and a whole new approach to the entire way we record. Hopefully things are worked out, so for now, here's our latest new character jam! This time we try our hand at drunkenly making characters for Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition. And spoilers…

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BDaB#45 – A Spontaneous Hour of Wine 1:16:45

5y ago1:16:45

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Xander couldn't join us at the last minute, so Jacob, poppy, and NPC decide to do a spontaneous recording about their appreciation of good wines. We share out various wine stories, tangents about our 21st birthdays, origins of our wine appreciation, what we've learned, and what we love the most. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Inst…

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BDaB#44 – Adapting Our Hobbies to this Brave New World 1:21:27

5y ago1:21:27

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In this episode, we talk about the many ways in which the quarantine has impacted our hobbies, forcing us to adapt to the new world of uncertainty. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a F…