Nothing’s been the same since The Disaster. High strangeness is on the rise, the veil is thin, and the vibes are OFF. After most fled the ruins of the West, others are rushing headlong into the Warped Lands, seeking fortune, truth, or a taste of the infinite. There’s something else out there, something ancient. And it’s coming. are you willing to listen? are you willing to go ScArY ModE? GUTTER is a horror comedy podcast from Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney.
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NeoScum is a future-fantasy comedy podcast featuring five Chicago improvisers antagonizing their way through the roleplaying classic, Shadowrun. It follows a group of misfits and outsiders: a chromehead decker, a teenage candy-junky klepto, a kid's show wizard with a petulant thirst for adventure, and the nastiest trucker this side of the robo-Mason-Dixon. Join the irascible NeoScum crew as they make their way across a strange but familiar America in 2077, doling out street justice to every ...
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James D'Amato, the creator of One Shot and Author of The Ultimate RPG series for Adams Media invites you to join him in getting to know some of your favorite creative people by listening to them create. Every other week he invites a new guest to discuss their latest work and creative process before joining him in a character or worldbuilding exercise from the Ultimate RPG series. Gain insight and watch inspiration with The Ultimate RPG Podcast!
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The crew finds themselves with their backs against the wall at the base of a mighty mountain. With hostile forces closing in quickly, the only way to go is up. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS Check out Field Trip Sketch Com…
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After drawing dangerous attention to the settlement of BP Gass, the gang prepares their escape alongside what remains of Meat Stew's caravan. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE ON PATREON! GUTTER Patrons get GUTTER TA…
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Episode 27 - Solo Games and Unique Mechanics with Meghan Cross!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Meghan Cross in a discussion about designing games with digital play in mind, the hook and loop mechanic in Meghan's game HUNT(er/ed) and how the game benefited from having two designers. They also talk about inspiration behind Meghan's new game, Homecoming. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a …
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The gang joins Meat Stew's caravan and ventures deeper into the deep Deep WARP. Where, despite their isolation, they find a familiar face looming large. [ Watch the Video Interlude here! ] GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GE…
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Episode 26 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 2
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EPISODE SUMMARY The second part of the interview with Tyler Crumrine. In this episode, James talked to Tyler about how things are done at Possible Worlds Games compared to the publishing industry at large. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they used Cosmic Century Knights to create an artist commune with an infrastructure based on engineere…
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Episode 25 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 1
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Tyler Crumrine in a discussion about his career before Possible Worlds Games, the pivot to designing TTRPGs as a career post COVID, and the future of Possible Worlds Games as a publisher of both known and emerging designers. They also discussed how Tyler goes about teaching his TTRPG game design course, and much m…
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Fleeing the Hell Mall, Otter, Scratch, and Violet finally reach The End. Beyond which, a new leg of their journey awaits. And another. And another. And another... GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE ON PATREON! GUTTER …
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Ep 9: Welcome to Hell (Mall) w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan
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Roleplaying superstar Brennan Lee Mulligan gets his mind in the GUTTER! Violet, Scratch, and Otter find themselves in a strange underground shopping center known as the Hell Mall, filled to the brim with denizens of the weird — some who are more helpful than others. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can fin…
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Episode 24 - Sound Designing Actual Play with Taylor Moore!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Taylor Moore in a discussion about the formation of the Kickstarter workers union and how one organize a union, the appeal of audio as an art form, the relationship between the actual play performer and editor, as well as a peak into the behind the scenes of Worlds Beyond Number. In the worldbuilding half of the e…
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Episode 23 - Games Education and Sexuality with Sharang Biswas!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Sharang Biswas in a discussion about what defines a game designer, teaching game design, as well as the role and influence of sexuality in his games. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Sharang created a healing institution founded by ghosts, a faction of militant vegan dragon riders, and their wor…
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With the help of Otter's friend Dorinda, the group confronts the dire reality of their situation. Sometimes the only way out... is in. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS SET YOUR CAL! GUTTER main eps release every first Thursd…
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are you willing to listen? are you willing to go ScArY ModE? GUTTER is a horror comedy podcast from Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. Available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more at gutter.show.By NeoScum
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Ep 7: Searching For a Nude Man With an Axe
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Back in Blackfork and feeling better than ever (somehow), the crew's casual day is quickly upended by... well, see title. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at Gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS SET YOUR CAL! For the time being, GUTTER main eps will be releasing m…
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Episode 22 - Horror in Actual Play with Gannon Reedy!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Gannon Reedy in a discussion about time constraints in actual play, especially when it comes to combat. They also talk about visualizing actual play as the GM, how Gutter became a horror podcast and Gannon's approach to making horror actually scary. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create an inscruta…
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Episode 21 - Collaboration and The Rise of PDFs With Aram Vartian!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Aram Vartian in a discussion about setting professional standards for yourself, the future of TTRPG publishing, the power of collaboration and how it has influenced his work. They also talked about Aram's upcoming projects including Dragon Age: In Darkness Eternal. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James a…
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Episode 20 - Preservation and Studying Actual Play with Dr. Emily Friedman!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Dr. Emily Friedman in a discussion about the unique challenges of studying actual play, "the ambitious middle," the overreliance on digitization as preservation, as well as the responsibility of reviewing actual play and its obstacles. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Dr. Friedman create a punk …
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Episode 19 - TTRPG Reviews and Corporate Horror with Sam Leigh!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Sam Leigh in a discussion about their inspirations, what tarot can bring to TTRPGs, how they approach reviewing games, the future of their videos, and more. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Sam create a horror corporation that hides its true actions behind friendly little mascots. SHOW NOTES Sam…
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Episode 18 - Solo TTRPGs and Abandoned Circuses with Kienna Shaw!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Kienna Shaw in a discussion about the draw of solo and duet TTRPGs for them and whether the inability to be present for solo games changes how they design their games. Kienna also discusses their strengths and weaknesses as a designer and the biggest difference working on videogames vs TTRPGs has been, in their ex…
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Episode 17 - The Evolution of Actual Plays with Jeff Stormer!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Jeff Stormer in a discussion about Jeff's evolving sense of what "Party of One" is, the evolving perceptions of what actual play should be, and the possible negative side effects of that. They also talk about what WebFests mean to Jeff as an artist. In the second half of the episode they create a superhero with re…
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Episode 16 - Unfinished Games and Adrenaline Junkies with Viditya Voleti!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Viditya Voleti in a discussion about the benefits of leaving games unfinished and the decision making process behind prioritizing projects, choosing which games to publish, and how to price them. They also discuss the differences in designing a game when you're envisioning it as a physical vs digital product. In t…
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With nowhere else to go but down, our weary three descend deep into the belly of the notched pyramid, where they risk being swallowed by darkness itself. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at Gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE W/ THE GUTTER PATREON! Patro…
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Episode 15 - Anti-Gatekeeping TTRPGs and Game Editing with Sean Foer!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Sean Foer in a discussion around the magic of introducing children and other beginners to the boundless creativity of TTRPGs, common mistakes game designers make, and his upcoming adventure module for Perils and Princesses called "Secret of the Night Market." In the second half of the episode, James and Sean creat…
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Venturing into the Deep WARP to reach the Black Notebook's first address, Violet, Scratch, and their new comrade Otter soon find themselves in too deep. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at Gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE W/ THE GUTTER PATREON! Patron…
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Episode 14 - D&D Memes, Expanding Your TTRPG Horizons, and Grimdark Godlings with Ryan Mossberger!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Ryan Mossberger in a discussion about how Ryan got into D&D, old school RPG forum discussions, what makes a game designer, as well as the experience of discovering TTRPGs outside of D&D. In the second half of the episode, James and Ryan created a Grimdark legion of godlings with microniche domains and very complic…
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With loss weighing heavy on their hearts, Scratch and Violet drift into the coastal WARP-town of Black Fork, seeking Bodhi's compatriot at a scrapyard deep in the wood. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at Gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE W/ THE GUTTER…
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Episode 13 - Catering to the Audience and Parasociality with Ned Donovan!
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Ned Donovan in a discussion around their differing creative philosophies around actual play, Ned's three pillar theory, as well as the idea of divorcing parasociality from actual play. He also shares insights about the creation of Encounter Party. In the worldbuilding portion of the episode, they create a world wh…
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