Best Pbta Show Podcasts (2025)

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HJRP S36E10 | GM Feedback, Clerics vs Warlocks, & City Campaign Settings 1:17:02

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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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Frontier Bobs Chapter 28 [Frontier Scum] 49:51

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"VIP Ticket to Hell" The campaign comes to an explosive conclusion! Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as Mariposa Dela Cruz Rosales Dan as Archie Elseworth Trevor as Emory Elseworth Shubert …

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Dust World RPG: Neon City - Episode 53: Something’s Wrong with Doc 33:01

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Rain slides down the cracked glass of the Wayne Rehabilitation Centre, where Doc Miller wakes up in a hospital bed - alive, but not whole. His memories are fractured. He can’t even remember Grin. Clarence knows something’s off. Something’s missing. Something’s wrong... PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW: We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want …

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A Vial of Opportunity (S7, E46) 48:12

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Einon’s Journal Summary: After our incursion upon the Clockgrinders, we made preparations for our journey. I had an interesting chat with our new prisoners. Kade successfully tested his handiwork. Maxine tracked down a vital lead for our new endeavor. We found ourselves surrounded by friends in the freehold when, only hours before, we thought ourse…

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HJRP S36E09 | GM Dice Rolls, Finding A Group, & Making Combat Interesting 57:11

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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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Siege of the Clockgrinders (S7, E45) 49:46

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Einon’s Journal Summary: With no other course open to us, we were finally forced to engage with the Clockgrinders. Maxine made an assessment about our approach. Kade expertly used one of their own tricks against them. I finally got to make use of my new mount. We were hopeful, even confident in our plan, to take the scoundrels by surprise. ------ C…

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 27 [Frontier Scum] 52:02

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"The Elseworth Charm" All aboard! The outlaws introduce themselves to the passengers on the Incorporation train. Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as Mariposa Dela Cruz Rosales Dan as Archie…

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Dust World RPG: Neon City - Episode 52: Clutch Hyper Star 36:38

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At 250 miles an hour, Clarence is about to pop off the window of the hovercraft- because apparently that’s a plan. Vehicles crash all around them. The tunnels tremble. Somewhere ahead waits Clutch Hyper Star, the racer to beat… if they can even stay alive long enough to reach him. Meanwhile, Doc is back on the Crush, mutating into something between…

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A Magnificent Dinner (S7, E44) 44:25

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Post death tower, we found ourselves in a conversation that none of us were expecting. In dialogue with a power entity, I thought it prudent to appeal to the needs of the many. Kade took a huge leap of faith in making a connection. Maxine was paramount in highlighting our intentions. After receiving revelation after revelat…

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HJRP S36E08 | Ross Payton of RPPR, Horror Systems, & Player Agency vs. Rolls 1:51:45

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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 1:23:00

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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 1:29:06

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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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Critshow Studios: Special Announcement, part 2! 27:25

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A special announcement, part 2 - and an interview with Jacob, Adam and Katie May! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios

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Stairs and Levers and Traps (S7, E43) 57:58

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Einon’s Journal Summary: The freehold’s clocktower proved to be a daunting escapade to endure. Maxine expertly located a hidden path. Kade uncovered a devilishly clever trap. I attempted a fix for bypassing an uncomfortable fall. Where we were expecting a warm welcome, we instead found proof of the dire situation in this city. ------ Content Warnin…

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 26 [Frontier Scum] 44:41

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"I’m gonna take these horses off road" Outrunning the Incorporation. Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as Mariposa Dela Cruz Rosales Dan as Archie Elseworth Trevor as Emory Elseworth Shubert…

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Dust World RPG: Neon City - Episode 51: Hovercraft Hell 29:01

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Doc’s still a squid monster for now... His tentacles are melting back into arms, and yes… he’s naked again. Now Clarence has a new problem: he’s trapped inside this deathtrap with the Otaku, and the engines are about to fail mid-race. Can he fix them before they both become track paste? Meanwhile, Honey Comb prepares to pounce - in full dragon form…

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The Critshow Guest Podcast: Quest Friends 1:08:12

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Here more at: www.questfriendspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios

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A Wall In Our Way (S7, E42) 54:06

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Einon’s Journal Summary: When we finally approached the freehold, we were met with an unfortunate surprise. Maxine took quite a little spill into an unexpected place. I met up with an old friend, albeit under less than stellar circumstances. Kade stumbled his way into meeting an odd figure. After so many successes in a row, it would seem our hubris…

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Critshow Studios: Special Announcement 20:12

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A special announcement - and an interview with Manda and Joe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Critshow Studios

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“Well, Griswald Died” (S7, E41) 56:28

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By Critshow Studios

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 25 [Frontier Scum] 48:40

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 25 [Frontier Scum] "The Dynamite Pimento Bean" The outlaws emerge back into the open air and bring their grievances to management. Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as …

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HJRP S36E05 | Weird Player Problems, Cool Game Idea, & NPC Crowd Control 1:06:11

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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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Rampage of the Rhino Raiders (S7, E40) 38:16

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Onward! On the train again, we headed towards our next movement core. Kade brought to our attention a threat outside of the Freehold. Maxine scrounged up a perfect tool to use against our foes. I took solace in a good fight, because anything is better than being on that nauseating train. It was an invigorating fray, with a …

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HJRP S36E04 | Getting a Great PBTA Experience, Favorite NPCs, & Fun Kid Stories 1:23:45

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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 1:29:22

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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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Dust World RPG: Neon City - Episode 48: Tentacles in the Tunnel 30:02

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Doc is changing. Grin’s eyes stretch into squid eyes, his hands swell larger than Doc’s entire body, and his legs writhe into massive tentacles. Not Doc Miller anymore. Not Grin. Something new. Something terrible. Trying to help, Clarence accidentally blows out the window, and the crew is almost sucked straight into the path of oncoming race cars. …

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A Brand New Cage (S7, E39) 44:51

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Einon’s Journal Summary: The minutiae of our projects has proven more arduous than we originally expected. Coordinating a working prison for magic users has forced me to reach further than I expected. Maxine took a very long stride with her aether abilities. Kade put the finishing touches on our new train layout. I am feeling particularly proud of …

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 24 [Frontier Scum] 47:15

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"The People’s Tarp!" The outlaws fight against unnatural forces. Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as Mariposa Dela Cruz Rosales Dan as Archie Elseworth Trevor as Emory Elseworth Shubert as …

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Episode 42: The Enemy of My Enemy 1:07:03

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Today on SuperIdols! RPG, it's RhythMixx and Sagittaria's first practice session together as (ugh) partners. Can they keep their cool for long enough to get anything of substance done? Cast: Dana Lexa (she/her, authorx.bsky.social) as Valerie Pearce / Violence Violet Tea (they/them) as Angie Blake / Bane Kitten Luca (he/they, wizzardsupreme.bsky.so…

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Expanding Our Transportation (S7, E38) 46:59

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Arriving back at Sun’s Edge, we sprang into action to prepare for, well, a number of things that have been vexing us. Maxine laid out our possibilities for next steps with fixing movement cores. Kade did a bit of inventing in regards to our train car. I took steps to recruit a leader for our new potential gulag. If we can l…

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Dust World RPG: Neon City - Episode 49: The Forgotten Wolf 34:04

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Tannis Blaine isn’t gone. Not yet. He’s stuck in limbo, tethered to his broken body, begging Clarence for help to finally pass over. Back at the hideout, they remember that no one has rescued Wolf from prison. Now it’s their mission to get him back… unless he's been reached by someone else already... When crush is around, the stakes are extremely h…

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HJRP S36E02 | Hot Takes on Savage Worlds, Weak Heroes Rule, & Shadowrun Success 1:38:13

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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! 1:08:21

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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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Odd Bedfellows (S7, E37) 47:31

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Einon’s Journal Summary: After settling our affairs at the fort, we began our journey back to Sun’s Edge. Maxine did well to shed light on Cevna’s intentions. Kade made slip a bit of information that the witch wasn’t aware of. I had an idea for how we might deal with her group of ne’er-do-wells. If all goes well, we might have a chance of subduing …

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 23 [Frontier Scum] 57:18

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"No one expects to get tarped" Deep underground, the outlaws work together to find the fallen star. Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as Mariposa Dela Cruz Rosales Dan as Archie Elseworth Tr…

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Markings of Green (S7, E36 54:44

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Einon’s Journal Summary: In the aftermath of our skirmishes, we all had our fair share of destruction to deal with. On Kade’s part, it was a cleverly planned destruction. I found a fair bit of wreckage along the wraith’s path through town. Maxine noticed an incredibly interesting detail on our captured witches. With new perspective on aether’s long…

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A Wraith About Town (S7, E35) 39:42

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Imagine, if you will, that my companions and I were forced to split up, again, to deal with the various threats coming our way. I caught up to Cevna’s rogue wraith, though not before it reached its goal. Kade made a valiant show of force towards “Doris.” Maxine questioned the next steps for our imprisoned witch. Amidst pain…

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Frontier Bobs Chapter 22 [Frontier Scum] 54:04

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"Momma's the best brother I ever had" The outlaws explore the tunnels and encounter strange men. Episode Artwork by @shaunmakes Audio Production by Astronomic Audio and Jessica Colvin Music by Duke Albert, John Julius, Mike Hammock, and Shubert Featuring: Shaun as The Game Marshal Cristina as Mariposa Dela Cruz Rosales Dan as Archie Elseworth Trevo…

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Dust World RPG: Neon City - Episode 48: Pod Racers 40:28

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The crew stumbles into a tunnel designed to kill. Pod racers - turbo-charged hover engines screaming at breakneck speed - tear through every 30 seconds. A mysterious Guild agent is watching. Wrecking Ball Johnston is alive (somehow). And Grin… might finally be gone. His face fades from Doc’s palm. But is he truly finished? Who is this? Stealing his…

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The Witch’s Call (S7, E34) 45:07

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Within Fort Utrecht, while largely successful with our invasion, it swiftly became apparent that Cevna was, again, a step ahead of us. Kade was forced to try a new use of his empowering magic. Maxine voiced concerns on how to proceed with the fort’s core. I experienced a new level of physicality that I have never felt. Alwa…