Best RPG Site Podcasts (2026)

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Tetracast - RPG of the Year 2025 6:31:25

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6d ago6:31:25

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From new franchises to big sequels to impressive remakes, there was a large variety of role-playing games released this year. From that list, here are our favorites from 2025.By RPG Site Staff

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Introducing New Players To Role Playing 50:06

1h ago50:06

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In today's episode we talk about Introducing New Players To Role Playing. What is the best way to introduce new players to role playing. How should you go about introducing new players to the hobby? What types of games work best? What can you do to be most successful in bringing new players into the hobby? We give you our thoughts and answer all th…

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Ep. 153 - Greengripe (Just Pickle Him) 1:00:01

10d ago1:00:01

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The party wraps up its investigation of Greengripe and makes a controversial deal with an enemy. Meanwhile, Mike needs a recon. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Att…

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Giving Magic A Flare 41:07

14d ago41:07

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In today's episode we talk about Giving Magic a Flare. How can you make magic more meaningful in your game? What does the added description offer to your game? How can magical flare improve the narrative experience? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or tho…

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Ep. 152 - Lamashtu's Rock (Did You Know My Dad?) 55:57

17d ago55:57

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The party meets the leader of Greengripe, who accuses them of banditry. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All ambiances were composed by Mic…

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HVT-040 A New Clan 1:30:40

21d ago1:30:40

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It seems too soon, but we’re already talking about the fourth book in the Star Kingdom series: A New Clan, once again written by David Weber and Jane Lindskold. If there was a sassy tag line taken from the summary of the book, it’s “Sex! Drugs! Rock and Roll! And Treecats!” Published in June 2022, we’re hit with 420 pages full of fresh, new adventu…

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Tetracast 423: Boomer Blobber 3:02:32

21d ago3:02:32

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In this week's episode, we review Octopath Traveler 0, talk Inazuma Eleven, Romancing SaGa, GenAI, and more.By RPG Site Staff

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Tetracast 422: Wrapping up the year 2:05:46

27d ago2:05:46

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In this week's episode, we review Demonschool, check out Sektori, and return to both The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy & Road to Empress.By RPG Site Staff

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A Christmas Haunting with Chris Spivey from Darker Hue Studios - Boards & Swords #277

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Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get our horror gaming in! This week, we’ve got Chris Spivey from Darker Hue Studios (https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/) with us to talk about the great TTRPGs he’s been making. Also: more daggerheart stuff, a couple of companies not doing so well, and FFG crowdfunding?? Join us on Discor…

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The Importance Of Having More Than One GM 34:48

1M ago34:48

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In today's episode we talk about The Importance Of Having More Than One GM. Wy is it beneficial to having more than one gm in your group? How can you foster a second GM? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at [email protected] or…

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Ep. 151 - Greengripe (Shin Splints and Horatio) 58:46

1M ago58:46

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The party travels to Greengripe, where they learn about goblin pickling. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All ambiances were composed by Mi…

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Tetracast 421: Tetracast Remastered 2:46:44

1M ago2:46:44

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In this week's episode, we preview Nioh 3, return to The Outer Worlds 2, check in on Guild Wars 2, and discuss the news of the week.By RPG Site Staff

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Crowning Toys 'R Us As The Rightful Spirit of Christmas - Boards & Swords #276

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What world am I living in? Munchkin second edition? Catan sponsoring basketball? The Dice Tower saying something inappropriate? Actually, that last one tracks. Plus, there was a BUNCH of new GW releases announced, so you know we’ll talk about that as we get excited for Pax Unplugged! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Look…

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Ep. 150 - Nettle's Crossing Research Site (Mike Truk) 50:22

1M ago50:22

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The party hits a major breakthrough in its investigation of the bloom. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All ambiances were composed by Mich…

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Let's Make A One Shot: Curtains Fall Secrets Rise 39:44

2M ago39:44

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In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Curtains Fall Secrets Rise. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or …

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Tetracast 420: Football is like Blitzball 2:45:46

2M ago2:45:46

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In this week's episode, we review Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and discuss the newly revealed Steam hardware announcements.By RPG Site Staff

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Left Holding our Bags with Erin Zipperle from Rollacrit - Boards & Swords 275

2M ago

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Remember the ThinkGeek Bag of Holding? Meet the crew that brought it back! (Surprise, its actually some of the same people!) Also, more info on the Starcraft minis game, plastic minis for Trench Crusade, and a Catan movie now? Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Plastic Minis for Trench Crusade! https://www.wargamer.com/tre…

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Ep. 149 - Nettle's Crossing (Air Stairs) 49:47

2M ago49:47

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The party hurries to Nettle's Crossing, now a bustling trade route, to deal with another bloom event. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All …

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Tetracast 419: It's so easy to run away from the cops 2:26:39

2M ago2:26:39

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In this week's episode, we review Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and Aeruta.By RPG Site Staff

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Ep. 148 - Snickerdoodle Research Site (Dookerdoodle) 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Sirio, Drei, Mitch, and Og research the Snickerdoodle bloom site. The party remembers Elder Fulcrum. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All a…

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HVT-039 A Call To Insurrection 1:42:12

2M ago1:42:12

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Suddenly we’re here to talk about the fourth novel in the Manticore Ascendant story arc: A Call to Insurrection. As before, this novel is co-written with Timothy Zahn and Thomas Pope and published by Baen in January 2022. We’re back in the fight with Travis Long, his wife Lisa and on an adventure following a recent attack on the young Star Kingdom.…

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Tetracast 418: Burger Burger Burger Fries 2:31:22

2M ago2:31:22

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In this week's episode, we review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Stray Children, and Duet Night Abyss.By RPG Site Staff

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Give Your Players A Home 39:05

2M ago39:05

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In today's episode we talk about Giving Your Players A Home. Why do we want to give our players a home? What does it offer for the game? Should you always give your players a home? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@g…

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Ep. 147 - Snickerdoodle (Made in Brevoy) 46:33

2M ago46:33

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The B-team concludes its combat versus the Bloom Teraphant. Meanwhile, Nok-nok realizes his destiny may take him on a new adventure. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by…

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Tetracast 417: Space to Space 2:25:51

2M ago2:25:51

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In this week's episode, we review The Outer Worlds 2 and preview Fantasy Maiden Wars. We also discuss newly announced Switch 2 RPGs, Fallout series updates, and more.By RPG Site Staff

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Ep. 146 - Snickerdoodle Caverns (Elder Fulcrum) 57:59

2M ago57:59

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Calvaris, Noggles, Velcro, and Nok-nok face a fearsome beast born of The Bloom. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All ambiances were compose…

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Tetracast 416: What does the moon taste like? 1:53:55

2M ago1:53:55

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In this week's episode, we review Pokemon Legends Z-A and Dark Deity II, as well as take a look at Steam Next Fest demos.By RPG Site Staff

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Let's Make A One Shot: A Date With Destiny 44:53

3M ago44:53

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In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt A Date With Destiny. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thought…

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Stomping Around in Power Armor with Drew from One Inch Heroes - Boards & Swords #274

2M ago

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What’s it like to get paid to paint someone else’s models? Or to dress up as your favorite characters? Get your magnifying glass out, because we have Drew from One Inch Heroes (https://www.oneinchheroes.com/) on to talk to us about other ways to enjoy this hobby! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Don't Starve board game u…

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Ep. 145 - Hunting Grounds Research Site (Buddy Cop Stage Plays) 37:20

3M ago37:20

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The party begins researching The Bloom. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All ambiances were composed by Michael Ghelfi Studios. The Zero Ch…

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Stamping Out Our Units with Brent from Goblin Hobbies - Boards & Swords #273

2M ago

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If you’ve ever used waterslide decals on minis, you know they kinda suck. Brent from Goblin Hobbies (https://goblinhobbies.com/) is here to show us a better way! Also, more stuff coming for Halo, convention options for other parts of the world, and a documentary about 40k from Napoleon Dynamite? Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/disco…

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Tetracast 415: I need someone to explain time travel 1:30:41

3M ago1:30:41

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In this week's episode, we review Absolum & Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, preview Dark Auction, and discuss the latest RPG news.By RPG Site Staff

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A Chat with Kerenshara (V & K's Kingdom Building Rules) 48:32

3M ago48:32

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Mike and Chris have a chat with Kerenshara, one of the two authors of V & K's Kingdom Building Rules. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All …

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HVT-038 To End in Fire 2:17:32

3M ago2:17:32

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Here we are, finishing the Crown of Slaves series with the fourth book: To End in Fire, once again co-authored by David Weber and Eric Flint. Consistent with the title, this story arc ends with a lot of fire. For the Babylon 5 fans who are also here with us, we can say there’s lot’s of BOOM. It’s another hefty book, coming in at 704 pages if you re…

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Tetracast 414: What's scarier than a bad remake of Parasite Eve? 2:39:58

3M ago2:39:58

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In this week's episode, we review Digimon Story: Time Stranger while James returns from Tokyo Game Show 2025.By RPG Site Staff

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Murder Your Players To Make Them Better 39:47

3M ago39:47

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In today's episode we talk about Murdering Your Player Characters To Make Them Better. Why would you actively murder your player characters? What lessons are learned by doing this? How does it change the direction of your games? What does it do for future games? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Le…

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Tetracast 413: Onizuma Eleven 2:51:49

3M ago2:51:49

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In this week's episode, we review Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles and Hades II, while recapping all the news out of Tokyo Game Show 2025.By RPG Site Staff

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Ep. 144 - Fort Trand (Straps and Pads) 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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The party executes its first kingdom turn during the Season of Bloom. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. All ambiances were composed by Micha…

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Getting Sage Stoned with Ted Wysocki from TNT Laser Works - Boards & Swords #272

3M ago

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I’m trying to hang on to the magic of Nova Open as long as possible, so we’ve got Ted Wysocki from TNT Laser Works (also the Nova Open RPG lead) on to talk about his game “Sage Stones”. And it’s a game Philip and I BOTH have played! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Gamestop is doing....good...? https://icv2.com/articles/…

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Ep. 143 - Fort Trand (Orlando's Bloom) 48:53

3M ago48:53

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The party returns to Fort Trand where it sees to the affairs of the kingdom at the outset of the Season of Bloom. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 L…

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Tetracast 412: A new trail for Trails 2:52:30

3M ago2:52:30

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In this episode, we review Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter alongside Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree as we prepare for Tokyo Game Show.By RPG Site Staff

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Adjusting Difficulty On The Fly 44:44

4M ago44:44

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In today's episode we talk about Adjusting Difficulty On The Fly. How do you adjust difficulty on the fly? Why would you want to adjust difficulty in your game? What are some good rules to follow when adjusting your game? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, …

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Nova Open 2025 Live Show with Mike Sibilia & Kyron Haines - Boards & Swords 271

4M ago

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I’m still breathing as I type this, so you can tell it’s been a busy Nova Open! We held our first live show in over 2 years! Mike & Kyron from the Nova Open staff join us for more hijinx than we can probably withstand. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News If you need your speed paint even speedier... https://icv2.com/article…

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Ep. 142 - Goodwill Hunting Lodge (Timol's Ribbons) 47:59

4M ago47:59

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In the aftermath of the Embeth Traveler's hunt and the onset of the Season of Bloom, the party makes its way back to Fort Trand. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: At…

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Tetracast 411: The Road to 2026 2:17:21

4M ago2:17:21

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In this episode, Josh discusses his extended hands-on time with the Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo, Mikhail had a date with the Playdate, and we discuss all the RPG news from the latest Nintendo Direct.By RPG Site Staff

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Making Better Homebrew Items And Monsters 50:51

4M ago50:51

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In today's episode we talk about Making Better Homebrew Items And Monsters. What makes good homebrew items and monsters? Why do you want homebrew items? How do you make better items? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast…

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Ep. 141 - Dark Riverbank II (Wife Lore) 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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In the wake of the terrifying death of Timol, the party faces off against a terrifying newborn basilisk. Website Discord Twitter Pathfinder Second Edition and the Kingmaker Adventure Path are published by Paizo. "Take the Lead" and other featured music were composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons by: Attribution 4.0 License. A…

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HVT-037 Interview 3 with David Weber 2:02:48

4M ago2:02:48

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What?! A Third Awesome Interview with David Weber! Other than the timing, a third interview was probably not a surprise to any of you since we openly mentioned having Mr. David Weber join us again after the second interview, as well as the interview with Jane Lindskold and David. Most of the questions we asked were directly submitted by all of you,…

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Tetracast 410: The JoshCast (feat. giant robots) 2:35:57

4M ago2:35:57

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In this episode, Josh returns from a busy PAX West to discuss a bunch of previews, plus Super Robot Wars Y and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion.By RPG Site Staff

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Setting Up A Space To Play 49:19

4M ago49:19

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In today's episode we talk about Setting Up A Space To Play. How do we set up a good play space? What should we focus on? will this cost me a lot of money? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at [email protected] or Follow us on …