Best Tabletop Gaymers Podcasts (2026)

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E20 Proud to Gayme - Clara Mount & Queer Visibility 45:41

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25d ago45:41

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Danielle Reynolds talks to Clara Mount (she/her), Head of Community at Goblins and host of the Re:Play podcast, about the importance of promoting queer visibility. Clara shares her story of growing up in a conservative community, joining a queer tabletop gaming group in college, and using games as a safe way to explore her sexuality. She also discu…

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E19 Proud to Gayme - Make Trash, Be Proud 49:12

2M ago49:12

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Danielle Reynolds chats with Jack Rosetree (they/them), a game designer and freelancer who has worked in nearly every aspect of the tabletop industry. From growing up in a conservative household to having the world’s most supportive wife, Jack opens up about their queer journey and the overlap between queer and neurodivergent identities. They also …

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E18 Proud to Gayme - Dungeons, Dice, & Divas 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

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In this episode of Proud to Gayme, Danielle Reynolds sits down with Yass Crit, featuring Bill Skaggs, Mark Cashwell, Ilana a la Mode, and AfroDytee, to explore the fabulous collision of drag and tabletop role-playing. They reflect on early sparks of queer identity through comic book heroes and Wonder Woman spins, before diving into their Gen Con sh…

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Episode 17 - Ray Billings & Online Community 52:33

4M ago52:33

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In this episode, Danielle sits down with Ray Billings to chat about her journey through queerness, creativity, and content creation in the tabletop industry. From discovering that board games could actually be a career, to carving out space online for fans who couldn’t make it to in-person events, Ray shares how she found her footing and her voice …

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E16 Proud to Gayme - Dahlia's Diversions for Peculiar Parties 45:02

5M ago45:02

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Danielle talks with Irene Zielinski of Steve Jackson Games about her identity and writing TTRPGs. They talk about starting queer fashion Facebook groups, learning that lesbian labels are location-dependent, and how not knowing pop culture references can hurt your chances at getting a date. Plus, they talk about indie TTRPGs, Irene being an unoffici…

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E15 Proud to Gayme - Queer Coven 45:20

6M ago45:20

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Danielle interviews 9th Level Games’ Adriel Wilson and Bug Boll about their upcoming Queer Coven TTRPG created in partnership with Tabletop Gaymers. Using the Polymorph system, they have taken the new pin collection designed by Danielle and made a thoughtful, cozy game of building community and coming into your magic with your friends to celebrate …

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E14 Proud to Gayme - PopHaus Collective 39:40

7M ago39:40

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On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Robert Freeman Smith & Josh Kemper of PopHaus Collective. They discuss Queer journeys and marriage traditions, as well as the journey behind PopHaus Collective. Formed in the early days of the pandemic, PopHaus Collective is the team behind the party game 'It's Kind of a Fun Story'. A party…

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E13 Proud to Gayme - Cardboard Time 1:01:05

8M ago1:01:05

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We kick off the second season of Proud to Gayme with Arwen Kathke, the host of the Cardboard Time, a youtube channel turned podcast. She talks about her gender transition and no longer feeling comfortable making video reviews. Months later after ending the youtube series, still seeking a creative outlet to talk about games, she released the first e…

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E12 Proud to Gayme - TTRPGs for Trans Rights 45:58

9M ago45:58

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Rina Amaranthine, a TTRPG designer, writer, and trans rights advocate, joins us for this episode of Proud to Gayme. Rina is one of the lead organizers behind the TTRPGs for Trans Rights bundles, which have raised thousands for trans mutual aid. She talks with Danielle about the power of games to uplift marginalized voices, the challenges and joys o…

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E11 Proud to Gayme - ReRoll Works 53:14

10M ago53:14

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Adrian Collier a game designer, publisher and community builder, joins us on this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast. Originally motivated by needing playtesters and a space to play games Adrian founded Amsterdam’s biggest LGBTQIA+ Board Gayming community. This community holds 4+ events a month and has become a welcoming space to queer gaymers i…

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E10 Proud to Gayme - Ink-U-Bus 50:36

11M ago50:36

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Kassidy Norman a lesbian gamer and former live-play RPG cast member for Ink-U-Bus, joins us on this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast. Kassidy discusses how the show began and being the only non-tattoo artist cast member. She and Danielle talk about tattoos, lesbian stereotypes and how Kassidy is revamping the Ink-U-Bus brand. They will become …

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E09 Proud to Gayme -Lies You'll Enjoy 57:19

12M ago57:19

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Amanda McKnight, a content creator, cosplayer, and all-around nerd, joins us on this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast. We discuss her queer and nerd journeys. From making a living doing nerd content from comic book reviews to being on a weekly RPG stream she spends all her time engaging with various fandoms. On the "Lies You'll Enjoy" RPG stre…

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E08 Proud to Gayme - Tabletop Inn 42:29

1y ago42:29

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On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast, we talk with Grace Kendall, a board game bed-and-breakfast owner and game designer. Grace shares their journey as a creator and the unique space they have built for gamers to connect. They dives into their experiences designing games, fostering inclusive communities, and balancing their passions. This …

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E07 Proud to Gayme - Hatched This Way 55:24

1y ago55:24

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On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Maxwell Freud the podcast host of Hatched This Way, a limited queer audio series. Maxwell shares the podcast's origin story and resulting feeling of wanting to create a safe space. He talks about different interviews he's had with other queers in gaming as well as what it means to be an All…

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E06 Proud to Gayme - Jamie Daggers 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

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On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Jamie Daggers, a game designer, mini painter and full-time content creator. Jamie shares her journey as a sapphic queer as well as her involvement in the gaming community. From starting as a game store owner to growing a Twitch following, she's become a master at engaging with her audience …

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E05 Proud to Gayme - Gaming in Syracuse 1:02:28

1+ y ago1:02:28

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On this episode of Proud to Gayme podcast we discuss the experiences of queer gamers and the sense of community they’ve built in Syracuse, New York. This month's guests share personal stories about their journeys with identity and how gaming has played a crucial role in creating a safe and inclusive space. They also touch on their involvement in de…

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E04 Proud to Gayme - Rage Kage Games 55:28

1+ y ago55:28

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In this episode, Danielle talks to Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann, a best-selling TTRPG writer and community leader. They discuss Kage’s journey in the gaming industry, her experiences as a queer woman, and how her work with Rage Kage Games and streaming fosters inclusive spaces within the tabletop and gaming communities. Tune in to hear insightful con…

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E03 Proud to Gayme - Rose Gauntlet Foundation 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

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In this episode, Danielle talks with Isaac Vega, one of the founders of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation. They discuss his experiences working for the Bernie Sanders campaign, the origins of Rose Gauntlet, bringing people together through gaming, and experiences being gay in 'the industry'. There are some interesting anecdotes for Gen Con fans, as they…

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E02 Proud to Gayme - Pride Gamers of Columbus 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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In this episode, Danielle talks with Taryn Conley, the president of Pride Gamers of Columbus, about the group’s mission and activities they host in Columbus, OH. Teryn discusses their group’s plans for Origins, including murder mysteries, a gaming room, and a pin contest! So, if you’re going to be at Origins, be sure to listen in! On a lighter note…

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E01 Proud to Gayme - Tabletop Gaymers 42:18

1+ y ago42:18

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In the first-ever episode of 'Proud to Gayme', Danielle talks to Jeff Sorensen to get the inside scoop on the podcast's sponsoring organization, Tabletop Gaymers. One of the founders and the former president of Tabletop Gaymers, Jeff, talks about the group's origins and evolution from a loose idea about badge ribbons at GenCon to a nationwide nonpr…