A weekly tabletop advice show for GMs and players that combines friendship, friendly banter, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, honest and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
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Happy Jacks RPG Network Podcasts
Happy Jacks RPG One Shots is an actual play podcast feed featuring a collection of single session or mini-campaign games in a variety table-top RPG systems, from old favorites, to the new and shiny.
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HJRP S36E10 | GM Feedback, Clerics vs Warlocks, & City Campaign Settings
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◇ Vyrrk asks about GM Feedback, Steve in SoCal replies to our comments about Clerics & Warlocks being the same, & From the Archive 2023: Arrya from New Jersey asks about running a City campaign | Hosts: Kimi, Riley & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:16◇ Announcements 02:43◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Ross Payton https://www.patreon.com…
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HJRP S36E09 | GM Dice Rolls, Finding A Group, & Making Combat Interesting
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◇ Thomas from Denmark asks where GMs should roll their dice, Wes in Indianapolis has some tips for finding a gaming group, & From the Archive 2019: Andreas from Sweden asks about how to make combats interesting | Hosts: Kimi & Jay ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:41◇ Announcements 2:30◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Kodi Gonzaga https://jaztice…
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HJRP S36E08 | Ross Payton of RPPR, Horror Systems, & Player Agency vs. Rolls
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◇ We are joined by Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio, BeardHare on the Discord asks for system recommendations, & from the Archive 2019: Ben from Texas asks about player agency and rolls | Hosts: Kimi, Adam & Ross Payton from RPPR ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:24◇ Announcements 03:36◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Kodi Gonzaga https:/…
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HJRP S36E07 | Mid Campaign Safety Tools, Non-AI GM Resources, Playing Gods
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◇ NOTE: This podcast is intended for adults and includes conversations about sensitive topics. Please listen with care. ◇ Steve in SoCal asks about reassessing safety tools mid campaign, Gregory from Wisconsin asks about non-AI resources for GMs, & from the Archive 2020 Ben from Texas talks about GMs playing gods | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Rose ◇ 00:33…
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HJRP S36E06 | Creating PC Importance, APs vs. Home Games, & Play by Post
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◇ Curt from Alaska asks how to create a sense of importance with low-level PCs, Mike from New York State asks about playing in Actual Plays vs. Home games, & from the Archive 2019: uncommonman from Sweden asks about Play by post games | Hosts: Kimi, Dave, Vixie & Joey ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:46◇ Announcements 03:57◇ Indie Designer of …
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HJRP S36E05 | Weird Player Problems, Cool Game Idea, & NPC Crowd Control
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◇ Thomas from Denmark asks about being inclusive for weird problems that really try a group’s patience, Charger 347 shares some cool games ideas, From the Archive 2019: Steffi from Scotland wants advice on NPC crowd control | Hosts: Kimi & Jason ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:59◇ Announcements 4:22◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Black Armada …
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HJRP S36E04 | Getting a Great PBTA Experience, Favorite NPCs, & Fun Kid Stories
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◇ Robin asks how to get the most out of a PBTA game, Kurt wants to know about our favorite NPCs, From the Archive 2021: Leatherneck shares some fun kid stories | Hosts: Kimi, Adam & Pooja ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:56◇ Announcements 2:56◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Black Armada Games https://blackarmada.com/ 4:12◇ Mailbag 1 43:37◇ Mail…
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HJRP S36E03 | Ethical AI Use, Appropriation vs. Appreciation, & a Dream Campaign Idea
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◇ Thomas in Denmark asks about ethically using AI as a GM, Eric from New Jersey asks for advice on how to tell appropriation from appreciation at the RPG table, From the Archive 2018: Terry in Idaho talks about his dream campaign idea | Hosts: Kimi & Pooja ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome, Episode Summary & Announcements 2:07◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Black Ar…
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HJRP S36E02 | Hot Takes on Savage Worlds, Weak Heroes Rule, & Shadowrun Success
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◇ Eric from New Jersey wants a word with Jason, Steve in SoCal asks about weaker heroes being the best, From the Archive 2018: Jen from Atlanta shares her Shadow Run success story | Hosts: Jason, Adam, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 2:07◇ Announcements 2:09◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Black Armada Games https://blackarmada.com/ 26:38◇…
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HJRP S36E01 | Live from Gateway 2025!
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◇ Live from Gateway 2025 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio. ◇ ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our…
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HJRP S35E25 | Horizons Fellowship, Fantasy Dinosaurs, & Stat Array Drama
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◇ Julien, Horizons Fellowship, Toby from the Discord asks for ideas of a fantasy world centered around dinosaurs, & From the Archive 2019: Mogens in Denmark asks about player agency with stat arrays | Hosts: Kimi, with guests Joshua Fox and Becky Annison ◇00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary01:24◇ Announcements02:42◇ Julien & the GAMA Horizons Fellowsh…
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HJRP S35E24 | Black Armada Games, Solo Games, & 7th Sea Plot Question
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◇ Black Armada Games and their design work, Paul asks about solo games, From the Archive 2018: Scott asks how to make 7th Sea fun for his stepdaughter | Hosts: Kimi, with guests Joshua Fox and Becky Annison ◇00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary01:18◇ Announcements02:48◇ Black Armada Games56:28◇ Mailbag 176:07◇ Mailbag 2 - From the Archive 101:50◇ Episo…
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HJRP S35E23 | Large Gaming Groups, Mechanics vs. Fun, Wish Struggles
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◇ M asks what to do with a large group of gamers, Steve in SoCal is worried about mechanics getting in the way of fun, From the Archive 2021: Adam from Utah is struggling with Wishes | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Vixie ◇00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary01:24◇ Announcements04:56◇ Indie Designer of the Month - Next designer is in September!06:03◇ Mailbag 12…
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HJRP S35E22 | System vs. Story, An Origin Story, Keeping Engaged in Combat
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◇ Ed from FL asks if we pick a system or story first, Eric from New Jersey shares an origin story, From the Archive 2019: zombieHeart wants to know how to keep players engaged in combat | Hosts: Kimi, Chris & Pooja ◇00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary01:30◇ Announcements03:50◇ Indie Designer of the Month - Jay Dragon (she/none) from Possum Creek Games…
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HJRP S35E21 | Setting up a Big Bad, Safety Tools, & Plot Hooks
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◇ Steven from Serbia asks advice for setting up a Big Bad, Davi shares thoughts on safety tools, From the Archive 2018: GaztheDm from the Netherlands is looking for plot hooks | Hosts: Kimi, Adam, & Vixie ◇00:33Welcome & Episode Summary01:14Announcements04:35Indie Designer of the Month - Jay Dragon (she/none) from Possum Creek Games - http://possum…
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HJRP S35E20 | GMing for Jocks, Keeping the GM Spark, & Magic Systems
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◇ Sean from NJ asks how to GM a game for adult jocks who haven’t played TTRPGS before, Jeff in Tennessee shares how he kept the GMing “spark”, From the Archive 2021: Gurg Murg talks GURPS and asks what we like in a magic system | Hosts: Kimi, Adam, & Vixie ◇00:33Welcome & Episode Summary01:34Announcements04:32Indie Designer of the Month - Jay Drago…
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HJRP S35E19 | Resurrecting Old Campaigns, Open Table Style, & a D&D Question
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◇ Gurg Murg asks how to resurrect old campaigns, Spattz asks for recommendations for an open table style game, From the Archive 2018: Harold from St. Louis has a D&D question | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Jay ◇00:33Welcome & Episode Summary01:13Announcements02:05Indie Designer of the Month02:21Mailbag 120:16Mailbag 245:56Mailbag 3 - From the Archive57:46…
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HJRP S35E18 | Why Play TTRPGS?, How to Pace Games, & Unanticipated PVP
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◇ Ed from FL asks what is the point of playing ttrpgs?, Robin (from the UK) asks about pacing games, From the Archive 2021: Shawn from just outside Washington, DC asks about unanticipated PVP in their game | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |01:55 - Announcements: Game Daze went great! Keep an eye out for info on JACKERCON, ou…
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HJRP S35E17 | Belonging Outside Belonging Advice, An Origin Story, Running Modern Games in Troubled Times
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◇ Gurg Murg needs Belonging Outside Belonging advice, Wes from Indianapolis shares his origin story, From the Archive 2021: Alverant asks how to run a modern game that isn’t too triggering | Hosts: Kimi, Artem, Adam, Sam ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |01:26 - Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! The last o…
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HJRP S35E16 | Game Daze Story, What Systems need Upgrades, & 10yo Murder Hobo
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◇ Robin from the UK shares their Game Daze experience, Carlos from Detroit asks what systems need an upgrade, From the Archive 2019: Mcwyrm asks for help with a 10yo murder hobo | Hosts: Kimi & Vyrrk ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |01:55 - Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! The last one had 9 different ga…
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HJRP S35E15 | BGE & TTRPG Retailers, Mike’s Origin Story, & PCs that are Too Good
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◇ BGE & the Retailer perspective, Mike from New York shares his origin story, From the Archive 2019: Wil from Wisconsin tells the tale of a PC who was too good for their game | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Dustin◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |2:06 - Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! Sign up to run or play at happyjacks.org/discord | G…
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HJRP S35E14 | Games Folk vs Outsider Art, D&D in Postwar Serbia, & GMs Prompting Players
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◇ Wes from Indianapolis replies to the idea that Actual Plays are Art, Steven tells how he found D&D in postwar Serbia, From the Archive 2021: Dirk (RIP) asks about prompting questions from the GM | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Pooja ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |02:46 - Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! The …
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HJRP S35E13 | Tariffs and TTRPGs, X-cards with Multiple Problems, & Disappearing Elves
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◇ Tariffs on TTRPGs, Taurelin asks about X cards and multiple problem players, From the Archive 2022: Weaselcreature laments the fate of Stu’s Elves | Hosts: Kimi ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |02:05 - Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! The last one had 9 different games in one day! Sign up to run or pla…
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HJRP S35E12 | Prep Without a System, A Success Story, & Interesting NPCs
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◇ Alverant asks how to prep for a game BEFORE you have the rules, Mike from New York State shares a gaming success story, From the Archive 2018: Chris from NJ asks how non-actor GMs can create interesting NPCs | Hosts: Kimi, Artem, & Moe ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |02:00 - Announcements: Patreon has switched to an official monthly model AND…
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HJRP S35E11 | People Against RPing, Reply about Stars & Wishes, & Hard-Won GM Lessons
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◇ Jörn from Sweden asks why some people are so against playing rpgs, Jolene replies to our conversation on Stars and Wishes, From the Archive 2018: Craig shares some hard-won GMing lessons | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, CADave, & Clara ◇00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |2:36 - Announcements: Patreon has switched to an official monthly model AND we still ha…
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