Best Rdd Podcasts (2025)

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RPGaDay 20: Enter 6:31

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8h ago6:31

6:31

The prompt for #RPGaDay2025 day 20 is “Enter”, Hannah and I are talking about how entering into an adventure is a choice and the dangers of stepping out of your front door. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 19: Destiny 9:36

1d ago9:36

9:36

It’s day 19 of #RPGaDay2025, and we’re talking destinies, what we like and don’t like about them in TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 18: Sign 5:35

2d ago5:35

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On day 18 of #RPGaDay2025, we’re discussing signs and how they can expand your gameworld. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 17: Renew 12:04

3d ago12:04

12:04

On day 17 of #RPGaDay2025, we’re talking about how #RPGaDay2025 has renewed my enthusiasm for putting out podcast episodes and how sometimes you can be your own worst enemy when it comes to keeping your enthusiasm up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicedia…

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RPGaDay 16: Overcome 8:53

4d ago8:53

8:53

It’s day 16 of #RPGaDay2025, myself and Hannah are discussing progress in games and the benefit of “little wins.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 15: Deceit 5:37

5d ago5:37

5:37

On day 15 of #RPGaDay2025 we might be deceiving you by pulling a switcheroo and discussing music in games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 14: Mystery 14:27

6d ago14:27

14:27

It’s day 14 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about mysteries, how to set them up and the value of clues, we also touch on a cool game called Brindlewood Bay. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 13: Darkness 8:54

7d ago8:54

8:54

Eschewing the worlds of darkness that pervading 90s gaming, on day 13 Hannah and I are discussing the dangers posed by a lack of light in a dungeon and how this is bought to the fore in Shadowdark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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278 - Mic Trouble, a Gift Card, and Streaking on a Cruise Ship 48:38

7d ago48:38

48:38

This replay of our first-ever Two Disabled Dudes Podcast live broadcast captures all the excitement—and a few mic mishaps—of going live with our audience. Listeners from around the world joined in via chat while we shared personal updates, gave away a $20 Amazon gift card, and welcomed returning guest Effie Parks, host of Once Upon a Gene. Effie re…

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RPGaDay 12: Path 9:21

8d ago9:21

9:21

It’s day 12 of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and myself are discussing paths and how choices can make a game more meaningful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 11: Flavour 8:35

9d ago8:35

8:35

It’s day eleven of #RPGaDay2025 and a slightly laboured metaphor sends Hannah and myself down a flavour rabbit-hole. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 10: Origin 7:47

10d ago7:47

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In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Origin”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 9: Inspire 8:40

11d ago8:40

8:40

It’s day nine of RPGaDay2025, Hannah and I are talking about sources of inspiration and what inspires us in our games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 8: How proud adventure? 2:24

12d ago2:24

2:24

It’s day eight of RPGaDay 2025, but since Hannah and myself talking so much about exploring in the previous episode, we decided to roll a random alternative for this episode and ended up with the prompt “How proud adventure.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit re…

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RPGaDay 7: Journey 10:03

13d ago10:03

10:03

In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Journey”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 6: Motive 7:39

14d ago7:39

7:39

In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Motive”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 5: Ancient 10:06

15d ago10:06

10:06

It’s day five of #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are delving into the ancient secrets that make RPG worlds and campaigns interesting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 4: Message 7:16

16d ago7:16

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In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Message". This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 3: Tavern 10:16

17d ago10:16

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It’s day three of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about that staple of pseudo-medieval RPG games, the tavern. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 2: Prompt 7:38

18d ago7:38

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In this first episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Prompt”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 1: Patron 9:42

19d ago9:42

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In this first episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Patron”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 0: What's it all about? 6:35

20d ago6:35

6:35

Prior to our first “official” episode for #RPGaDay2025, I wanted to record a quick episode explaining what I think RPGaDay is and why it’s a great thing within our hobby. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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277 - Season Finale - Gratitude, Growth, and Dog Poop DNA 37:09

3M ago37:09

37:09

In the final episode of season 13, after a brief discussion about dog poop DNA, Kyle and Sean reflect on how their priorities, perspectives, and self-image have evolved over time. From awkward teen years and early adult panic to working through tough moments, they explore the power of hindsight and personal growth. The conversation dives into publi…

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276 - World Domination…With a Twist of Kindness 29:02

3M ago29:02

29:02

In Episode 276, Kyle kicks things off with a brunch story involving an oversized, impossible-to-handle coffee mug and a series of well-intentioned but clumsy attempts to make it right. The episode then shifts gears with a fun and thought-provoking compilation of answers from past guests to the question: If you ruled the world, what would you change…

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275 - A Soft Blanket and a Bold Mission 38:13

3M ago38:13

38:13

In this episode, Sean and Kyle kick things off with a nostalgic dive into Kyle’s latest midlife hobby—collecting Sacramento Kings basketball cards from the early 2000s. What began as a simple eBay gift for his nephew spiraled into a full-on tribute to his college years, complete with prized cards now stashed in a personal safe. The dudes banter abo…

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274 - When Compassion Leads the Play: Inside Uplifting Athletes 44:10

4M ago44:10

44:10

Sean kicks things off with an update on his long-standing Starbucks habit, revealing surprising progress in cutting back—even if a freshly remodeled store briefly pulled him back in. It’s a light and honest moment that sets the tone before shifting into something deeper: a conversation with Brett Brackett, former NFL player and current president of…

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273 - Letting Go of One Dream to Discover a Thousand More 42:44

4M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode, Kyle and Sean get real about what it means when a circumstance such as rare disease forces you to let go of old dreams, grieve unexpected losses, and slowly uncover new paths forward. It’s an honest conversation about redefining fulfillment and learning to live fully — even when life looks different than you imagined.…

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272 - Bridging Worlds: Empowering Patients and Transforming Trials 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

In classic Two Disabled Dudes fashion, the episode opens with a hilariously painful recounting of bloodwork gone wrong. Kyle survives a multi-day ordeal involving broken systems, pre-dawn wake-ups, and a forgotten ID, while Sean’s appointment gets derailed by a national holiday his lab forgot existed. Moral of the story: get your labs done early—or…

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271 - Rae of Hope: The Power of Inclusion 36:53

4M ago36:53

36:53

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Erin, founder of the Rae of Hope Foundation, to talk about caregiving, community, and what it means to find joy even when life is hard. Erin shares her family’s journey following her daughter Reagan’s epilepsy and cerebral palsy diagnoses, how caregiving shaped her 30s, and how she’s now carv…

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270 - RDD 2025 with Jett Foundation: "Disability Doesn’t Define Us!" 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

In partnership with Jett Foundation, we roll into an inspiring conversation with a powerhouse panel of guests who prove that nothing—not even a ridiculously expensive adaptive wheelchair—can keep them from chasing their dreams. From power soccer to adaptive paragliding (yes, that’s a thing!), our guests share how nonprofits, grants, and a little cr…

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269 - Red Pandas, Wheelchairs, and the Courage to Say “This Sucks” 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

What happens when a teenager asks, “Why are you in a wheelchair?” at the bar... and it’s not weird at all? In this episode, Sean and Kyle reflect on what it means to be curious, considerate, and occasionally oblivious when it comes to disability—and why teens might just be winning in the empathy department. From cruise ship conversations to elevato…

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268 - Energy Management: How Not to Become a Pile of Poop by 6 PM 44:20

5M ago44:20

44:20

Ever feel like your energy levels are on a shoestring budget? In this episode, Sean and Kyle tackle the daily balancing act of managing energy, especially with a rare disease. From the science of sleep hygiene (which, by the way, Kyle has mastered like a bedtime ninja) to the mystery of why spoon theory uses, well, spoons as its currency, they dive…

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267 - Life After Diagnosis: The Power of Humor, Resilience, and Letting Go 40:51

5M ago40:51

40:51

When it comes to wheelchair repairs, navigating the system shouldn’t be harder than the fix itself—but for Sean, that’s exactly what happened. In this episode, he shares the frustrating saga of dealing with a major medical equipment provider, exposing the inefficiencies, miscommunications, and outright absurdities of the process. From lost time to …

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266 - Spreading the Word, Saving Lives: Key Insights from ACD 42:57

5M ago42:57

42:57

This episode features an interview with Heidi Wallis, Executive Director of the Association for Creatine Deficiencies (ACD). Heidi discusses ACD’s efforts in advancing research, treatments, and newborn screening for creatine deficiency disorders. Heidi shares her personal journey as a mother of two children with creatine deficiencies, emphasizing t…

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265 - Holding Onto Hope Without Letting Go of Today 26:29

6M ago26:29

26:29

In this episode, we dive into a topic that hits close to home: the tension between hoping for a cure and fully embracing life as it is today. We explore how dreaming about a different future—whether through medical breakthroughs, financial success, or other changes—can be both motivating and, at times, limiting. Kyle shares a frustrating parking lo…

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264 - A Mother's Journey with CTNNB1 Syndrome and her Family's Path to Inclusivity 44:36

6M ago44:36

44:36

This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Rivki, a mother of six, including her youngest son, Eli, who was diagnosed with CTNNB1 syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. She shares her journey of recognizing early developmental concerns, overcoming medical dismissals, and advocating for a proper diagnosis. She discusses the impact of Eli's cond…

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263 - The Surprising Truth About Independence 38:21

6M ago38:21

38:21

In this episode, Sean and Kyle dive into the evolving nature of independence, especially in the context of disability and life transitions. Kyle shares his journey toward hiring a personal care attendant (PCA) and how his perception of needing help has changed over time. The discussion explores the fine line between dependence and empowerment, emph…

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262 - Do Our Resolutions Reveal Our Age? 33:46

6M ago33:46

33:46

This episode focuses on setting and maintaining goals beyond the traditional New Year's resolutions. The Dudes discuss the importance of checking in on progress, making adjustments, and recommitting to goals even after January. Kyle Hiring a personal care attendant for assistance with daily tasks Staying engaged with rideATAXIA fundraising efforts …

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261 - Season 13 Begins: Travel, Community, & Vacation Prep 38:39

7M ago38:39

38:39

Season 13 kicks off with us catching up after a well-earned break, sharing our reflections on how time away can spark creativity and renew energy. Sean talks about surprising himself with a change to his daily Starbucks routine, leading to a conversation about the small adjustments we make for a healthier, more balanced life. The dudes reflect on t…

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260 - Our Perceptions of Disability Were Wrong 40:07

8M ago40:07

40:07

In this final episode of 2024, Sean and Kyle reflect on their evolving perceptions of living with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) and how their expectations and outlooks have shifted since their diagnoses. They dive into topics like adaptive technologies, changing friendships, and how urgency influences their goals and priorities. Wrapping up with heartfe…

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259 - If Sean & Kyle Won The Election 39:50

9M ago39:50

39:50

In this thought-provoking episode, Sean and Kyle discuss what laws they would institute if given ultimate power. They each introduce three laws that would benefit individuals with disabilities and promote greater understanding among all citizens. These ideas spark a powerful reflection on the need for empathy, inclusivity, and social responsibility…

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258 - Navigating Setbacks: 4 Tips for Gaining Momentum 36:13

10M ago36:13

36:13

In this candid and deeply personal episode, Sean and Kyle tackle the emotional and mental struggles that come with setbacks—whether from injury, burnout, or life's unexpected challenges. Sean opens up about his difficult recovery journey after a recent injury, where even though surgery wasn't required, the road to getting back on track has been muc…

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257 - Journey to the World's Highest Road, Part 2 36:05

12M ago36:05

36:05

In this episode, we recount a challenging experience during our cycling trip in the Himalayas. Sean shares the story of his accident, where he was forced to brake hard on the trike, causing it to flip and throwing him to the ground. The impact left him with severe pain in his shoulder and hip, making it difficult to breathe initially and leaving hi…

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256 - Journey to the World’s Highest Road, Part 1 51:43

1y ago51:43

51:43

This episode kicks off Season 12: An abbreviated season. After eight years of consistent publishing, the Dudes are scaling back for the rest of 2024 in order to fine tune the show, focus energy elsewhere, and just catch up on life. This season will consist of five episodes, one for each month through December. Regular, weekly episodes will resume i…

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Ran my first game of Knave 2E 13:08

1y ago13:08

13:08

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m discussing my recent experience running a one-shot (loosely) based on the Isle of Dread classic module, but using the streamlined Knave 2E by Ben Milton from Questing Beast. Knave …

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NPC Spell-casting in Shadowdark 35:33

1y ago35:33

35:33

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m discussing a recent idea I had—inspired by The Monster Overhaul: A Practical Bestiary by Skerples—on how I might streamline spellcasting for NPCs/monsters in my Shadowdark games an…

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Dinosaurs in D&D 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode Hannah and myself are discussing why we have both dinosaurs and dragons in popular RPGs. I’d really love you to get involved in the conversation so we can get some back-and-forth going…

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Running a Shadowdark OT Game 15:28

1y ago15:28

15:28

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m discussing my thoughts on SHADOWDARK after running an open-table game set in Greg Gillespie’s BARROWMAZE using the system. I’d really love you to get involved in the conversation s…

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255 - Season Finale - We’re Riding the World’s Highest Road 44:56

1y ago44:56

44:56

In the final episode of season 11, The Dudes discuss their major upcoming event: a challenging 200-mile bike ride in the Himalayas - to the top of the world’s highest paved road - over 19,000’. They talk about the logistics, the elevation challenges, and their preparation, including the use of altitude training masks. They also address concerns abo…

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254 - From Dad to Advocate to CEO: John Crowley's Continued Commitment 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

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This episode (254) features an interview with John Crowley, who shares his journey into the rare disease space. John's involvement started in 1998 when his daughter Megan was diagnosed with Pompe disease, a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Determined to find a cure, John and his family embarked on a journey of research and entrepreneurship, ultimat…