Best Tabletop Tavern Podcasts (2025)

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Fantasy Wargaming: Games with Magic & Monsters 21:23

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4h ago21:23

21:23

In this episode I’m going to be talking about one of the first books I read, way back in the 90s when I first started to dip my toes into the hobby. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode, have you run a tavern siege and how did it work out or any other suggestions you may have? You can leave a comment on the episode or you can drop us a vo…

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OOC Intervals 17:55

3h ago17:55

17:55

In this episode of the podcast we start by answering a voicemail from Riley of the Diagetic Advancement podcast and then move on to talk about some of the benefits of occasionally stepping out of character in an RPG. Many thanks to Riley for the voicemail, you can check out the Diagetic Advancement podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/35GgOCNa…

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Taverns vs Monsters 13:15

1M ago13:15

13:15

It’s getting near to the spooky time of year and, as is our tradition, Hannah and myself have been watching horror movies, a few that we saw recently have made us think about running a tavern siege in RPGs, we discuss it in this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod…

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Preparing for Lethal Situations in RPGs 19:08

3M ago19:08

19:08

In this episode Hannah and myself are discussing an upcoming, potential lethal situation in my WFRP 2nd ed campaign and how I’m planning to prepare the player group for it, we talk about the benefits of this prep and how different games can affect expectations in this regard. We also answer a voicemail by Evil Jeff of the Minions & Musings podcast.…

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RPGaDay 31: Reward 9:16

3M ago9:16

9:16

It’s the final day of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and myself are rewarding ourselves by cracking open a couple of cold ones and talking about what we find to be the most rewarding part of the 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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RPGaDay 30: Experience 6:06

3M ago6:06

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It’s day 30 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about non-Experience based benefits in RPGs. 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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S1.E5 Understanding the Keepers of Fate 19:26

2M ago19:26

19:26

Alaric, Keeper of the Hearth, introduces Episode 5 of The DM's Cantrip, focusing on understanding the dice used in roleplaying games. He explains the purpose and common uses for each of the seven standard dice: the d20 (most common, for action outcomes), d12 (for heavy weapon damage), d10 (for heavy weapons/spells, with a second percentile d10 for …

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RPGaDay 29: Connect 5:29

3M ago5:29

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Only a couple more days of #RPGaDay2025 remaining, and for day 29 we’re talking about how TTRPGs can bring people together. 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 28: Suspense 10:21

3M ago10:21

10:21

The prompt for day 28 of #RPGaDay2025 is “Suspense” and we’re giving our thoughts on building suspense and how sometimes you’re better to keep it tucked away for a later session. 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 27: Tactic 9:47

3M ago9:47

9:47

The prompt for day 27 of #RPGaDay2025 is “Tactic”, Hannah and I are giving some of our thoughts on mass battles and also discussing the tactical thinking in the game Band of Blades. 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 26: Nemesis 8:45

3M ago8:45

8:45

For day 26 of #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are sharing our thoughts on having a nemesis for your player-party and some things to keep in mind. 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 25: Challenge 9:12

3M ago9:12

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We’re talking about challenge ratings, encounter building and how necessary they are for day 35 of #RPGaDay2025 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 24: Reveal 9:59

3M ago9:59

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It’s day 24 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of having grand reveals in your 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 23: Recent 12:01

3M ago12:01

12:01

It’s day 23 of #RPGaDay2025, and we’re chatting about the most recent game that Hannah has run and how the way she describes it dovetails with an excellent episode of the Roleplay Rescue podcast I listened to recently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicedi…

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RPGaDay 22: Ally 6:38

3M ago6:38

6:38

We’re on day 22 of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and I are discussing how player’s choice of allies is often surprising but almost always entertaining. 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 21: Unexpected 6:56

3M ago6:56

6:56

It’s day 21 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about our love of unexpected twists and turns in RPGs. 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 20: Enter 6:31

3M ago6:31

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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

3M ago9:36

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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

3M 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

3M ago12:04

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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

3M 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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S1.E4. What Do I Need to Buy? 22:24

3M ago22:24

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In this episode of The DM's Cantrip, Alaric the Keeper of the Hearth guides new players through the essential purchases for starting Dungeons & Dragons. He breaks down the three main entry points: the D&D Starter Set, the D&D Essentials Kit, and the Player's Handbook. Alaric recommends the Starter Set or Essentials Kit for newcomers wanting to play…

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RPGaDay 15: Deceit 5:37

3M 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

3M ago14:27

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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

3M ago8:54

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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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RPGaDay 12: Path 9:21

3M ago9:21

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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

3M ago8:35

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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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M ago10:03

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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

4M 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

4M ago10:06

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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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago9:42

9:42

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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S1.E3. The Three Pillars of Play 21:48

4M ago21:48

21:48

This episode of The DMs Cantrip explores the three core activities that make up a Dungeons & Dragons game: Exploration, Social Interaction, and Combat, also known as the Three Pillars of Play. Host Alaric, Keeper of the Hearth, explains how these pillars—discovery and inquiry (Exploration), character expression and negotiation (Social Interaction),…

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S1.E2. The Holy Trinity: The Player, The DM, and The Dice 20:50

4M ago20:50

20:50

This episode of The DM's Cantrip dives into the "Holy Trinity" of Dungeons & Dragons: The Player, The Dungeon Master, and The Dice. Host Alaric, Keeper of the Hearth, explains the unique role each plays in creating the collaborative storytelling experience. Learn how players shape their protagonists, how the DM builds and narrates the world (and is…

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S1.E1. What is D&D? 21:26

4M ago21:26

21:26

Embark on your D&D journey with "The DMs Cantrip"! In this inaugural episode, join host Alaric, Keeper of the Hearth, as he demystifies Dungeons & Dragons. Discover its origins from historical wargaming in the 1970s, its resilience through the "Satanic Panic" of the 80s, and its modern resurgence under Wizards of the Coast, culminating in its globa…

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

4M 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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The Leo Affects: Lorefell Co-Creator: Nate Johnson! 30:05

7M ago30:05

30:05

In this episode we join Nate Johnson Co-creator of Lorefell, who tells us all about the origin and what Lorefell is! LoreFell is a modular, narrative-driven tabletop RPG where you build your character piece by piece — no classes, no limits. You’ll collect and imprint abilities, loot powers from enemies, and reshape your legend with every choice. …

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The Leo Affects: Musician and Marketing Manager: Whitney Caroline! 32:25

7M ago32:25

32:25

In this interview we chat with Whitney AKA burwell about music, marketing and how things all began. You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/burwellmusic/ if you are a musician looking for how to market head here: www.makeasoundwave.com

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Imperium Maledictum in Necromunda - Session One 1:49:00

9M ago1:49:00

1:49:00

This is an audio rip of the YouTube series which can be found ⁠here⁠. LINKS! Imperium Maledictum on DTTRPG: ⁠www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/305328⁠ The Questionnaire (written by Matt): ⁠docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zNTdgOz...⁠ 3 Skulls Discord: Discord: ⁠https://3skulls.tv/discord⁠ 3 Skulls social media links & current project info: ⁠https://3s…

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Imperium Maledictum in Necromunda - Session Zero 1:01:48

9M ago1:01:48

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This is an audio rip of the YouTube series which can be found here. LINKS! Imperium Maledictum on DTTRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/305328 The Questionnaire (written by Matt): docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zNTdgOz... 3 Skulls Discord: Discord: https://3skulls.tv/discord 3 Skulls social media links & current project info: https://3skulls.pub…

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"The Essential Guide to NPCs: Dungeons & Dragons Storytelling" 26:30

11M ago26:30

26:30

The Essential Guide to NPCs: Dungeons & Dragons Storytelling" In this episode of Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zack delve into the art of world-building and character crafting, specifically focusing on Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in Dungeons & Dragons. They discuss the importance of well-developed NPCs in enriching campaigns, offering pract…

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"From Zero to Hero: First Session Essentials" 43:13

12M ago43:13

43:13

Embarking on Your First D&D Session: Tips and Insights In this episode of the Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zach delve into the significance and intricacies of the inaugural D&D session. They discuss the excitement and challenges faced by both new and experienced Dungeon Masters, sharing personal stories and valuable tips for setting the sta…

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Masters of Influence: The Major Factions of D&D 27:38

1y ago27:38

27:38

In this episode of Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zach delve into the five major factions within the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons: the Harpers, the Zhentarim, the Lord's Alliance, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Emerald Enclave. They discuss the philosophies, ranks, and roles each faction plays in campaigns, as well as how these …

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Fantasy Foundations: Your First Quest in D&D 33:13

1y ago33:13

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In this episode of the Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zach delve into the importance of the first quest within Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. They discuss various strategies for dungeon masters to craft engaging initial adventures, including the role of NPCs, balancing challenges, and incorporating rewarding elements. They share personal anecd…

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G2B Interviews: Erik Talks Excalibur.JS and Open Source Game Development

1y ago

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Join the Gutter Geeks as they join Erik from Excalibur.JS as we discuss their open source game development platform. Visit them at https://excaliburjs.com/ Excalibur Discord: https://discord.gg/W6zUd4tTY3 Excalibur Deep Dive Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pvSQkigIYA Excalibur Newsletter: https://news.excaliburjs.com Excalibur Video Course C…