Best Trpg Podcasts (2025)

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S4E04: Damage feat. Fiona K. T. Howat and Hamilton 1:27:34

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The fight is over. One by one our rescuers find each other again. Boris, Fron and Bortis leave a grim discovery behind them, while Vache and Nine Blades realize a new mission. At the last moment, Dr. Ze hears Cleo in the darkness. The whole party is back together, so many foes have been bested, and they have their heading……but the damage has been d…

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S4E03: Best friends friends feat. Fiona K. T. Howat and Hamilton 1:32:15

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When the going gets tough, the tough split the party. (…Right?)The hunt for Cleo continues, as the Cap/Bastard rescue squad spreads through the BioLife flagship like a handful of subpar nanites. Ze kicks us off by taking one for the universe by locking himself in with Robin to both protect the party, and gather intel. Together, they discover that R…

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Episode 23 - Mexico Part 2 1:04:30

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. Jose is from the channel Tirando Rol, though the actual play I used as a teas…

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Episode 23 - Mexico Part 1 57:39

2M ago57:39

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You can find the show notes in Part 2!By Moritz Botts

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S4E02: An eerie presence feat. Fiona K. T. Howat and Hamilton 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

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The plan is working, and our crew is aboard the BioLife ship, where wave after wave of guards welcome them. It's the fastest slow going you could hope for, while Boris, Trevor, Dr. Ze, The Nine Blades and Vache fight to clear the halls, and our Cleo fights to stay alive. Every BioLife lackey between the rescue team and Cleo is a bag of extracted bl…

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S4E01: Surprise Surprise feat. Fiona K. T. Howat and Hamilton 1:22:41

3M ago1:22:41

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The Caps, The remaining Bastards, and… Margo’s BioLife escapee friends, are teaming up to bring back Cleo. Vache de Mer and The Nine Blades have been captured by BioLife almost more times than they can count. (They are after all, remnants of experiments failed.) Which is why they’re Margo’s ticket to stealthily finding the BioLife stronghold that’s…

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Short Stories | Robin 8:07

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Cleo and Robin almost made it. Together they saw the light at the end of the proverbial BioLife hallway. But of course, that was the plan. The scientists bring Robin into Cleo’s cell for one last chat, hoping to wring out the last of their secrets before they eke out the last of her nanites. There can’t be much left, now. Just about a seed’s worth,…

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Short Stories | Sanctuary 10:41

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After the battle at Garcia Station, many Synths accepted M8’s offer of Sanctuary. They heard the code, and they answered the call- not fully understanding what it might mean to be free. The idea itself was a reshaping. To help them along, M8 regales the Synths with tales and visions of Sanctuary, and the great possibility that awaits them all. But …

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Short Stories | Taxi 18:46

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Back on Prospect Town, our old friend Parter has picked up three rather pompous officers. They’re loud, they’re crass, and they’re bragging in the backseat about destroying the local restaurant "Stu's" (home of “The Everything”!), and discussing their top secret mission to retrieve an "immortal Ursine" from BioLife. They might want to be careful ab…

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Short Stories | The Art of Getting Caught feat. Hamilton and Fiona K. T. Howat 10:51

5M ago10:51

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While the Bastards and The Caps are busy planning their rescue mission, Margo is busy hunting down her own backup plan. Deep in the jungle on a desolate planet, Margo is tracking down the perpetually-captured duo known as "Nine Blades", (despite having only eight visible), and his precognitive partner Vache de Mer. With their “help”, Margo hatches …

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Short Stories | The Other Family 34:39

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The gang's all here! Well, all but one. After being scattered across the galaxy, The Bastards finally reunite on the dusty Backwater planet of Daius to prepare for a Cleo rescue- wherever she may be. They meet up with some of Cleo’s old crew, obey to hear their tales about mysterious black nanobots and a BioLife capture! Between Boris's newfound as…

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Episode 22 - Romania 1:07:06

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. Bogdan is from the channel Pivnițe și Balauri. The particular section we talk…

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Episode 21 - Indigenous North America 59:45

8M ago59:45

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. David is from Pe Metawe Consulting and Pe Metawe Games. The actual play used …

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Episode B6 - Demon Ninja 39:00

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. You can find Demon Ninja by Studio Disciple here, which was crowdfunded in 20…

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Episode 20 - Portugal Part 2 48:53

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. I did an interview with Rascal News, in which I also talk about the differenc…

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Episode 20 - Portugal Part 1 1:17:39

8M ago1:17:39

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You can find the show notes in Part 2!By Moritz Botts

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Episode 19 - Spain Part 2 1:20:25

11M ago1:20:25

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The classic Spanish TTRPG Aquelarre is available in English. Blacksad, Malefi…

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Episode 19 - Spain Part 1 1:09:24

11M ago1:09:24

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You can find the show notes in Part 2!By Moritz Botts

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Episode B5 - My Gaming 29:43

1y ago29:43

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. My three "legacy games" are Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, World of Darkness, an…

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Episode 18 - Taiwan 42:29

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The actual play from Taiwan was from Crispy Fish's channel. The music is by T…

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Episode 17 - Singapore 1:18:05

1y ago1:18:05

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The actual play from Singapore was from Royal Nerd Theatre. Kellynn has a web…

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Episode B4 - Warhammer Conference 9:29

1y ago9:29

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. This bonus episode is about the inaugural Warhammer Conference which has its …

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Episode 16 - Austria 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The first Markus was the gamemaster of the actual play teaser last episode, w…

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S3E13: The split II - Dogs Breakfast 1:11:15

1+ y ago1:11:15

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Trevor has returned and has brought news of Cleo, but she needs help. So now Ze and Boris must race to finish their business on Garcia station to get to her aid. But just one thing, that business is an intergalactic war. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Ele…

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S3E12: The split I 1:01:14

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Trevor has returned and has brought news of Cleo, but she needs help. So now Ze and Boris must race to finish their business on Garcia station to get to her aid. But just one thing, that business is an intergalactic war. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Ele…

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Episode 15 - Germany Part 3 1:40:43

1+ y ago1:40:43

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. ### Added section: German TTRPGs that are available in English include The Da…

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Episode 15 - Germany Part 2 1:23:44

1+ y ago1:23:44

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You can find the show notes in Part 3!By Moritz Botts

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Episode 15 - Germany Part 1 1:24:50

1+ y ago1:24:50

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You can find the show notes in Part 3!By Moritz Botts

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BONUS | SideArm Offcuts 27:06

1+ y ago27:06

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The bastards have been hit with the most ancient of foes, the scheduling big bad! and have lost. So this week instead of an episode we give you a tasty offcut. Please take this offering and grant us some extra time. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra …

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S3E11: Budgy Smuggler 1:04:25

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Ze, Boris and M8 are at war. Barely alive and grappling with the deformed remnants of their plans, the Doctor and his crew face the wrath of the roused Synth Army. As the drones fly in, Ze and the assembled Bastards prepare for the end. But what they get, is something else entirely. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Be…

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S3E10: Junk in the trunk 1:14:10

1+ y ago1:14:10

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Dr. Ze, Boris and M8 have no choice but to flee the Angel they came to save. With the help of a fast car, the legacy code, and Thespa’s militia, they brace for the impact to come… Both from the loose Angel, and the leagues of synthetic deserters- desperate for the refuge of a less violent world. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Rich…

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Guerrilla Review: Cults of RuneQuest 38:13

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S6E4: Please listen to my guerrilla review of the incredible Cults of RuneQuest series from Chaosium. I focus on Mythology, but also provide a quick overview of Earth Goddesses and The Prosopaedia.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of char…

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Curing System Jadedness with MERP 1:49:26

1+ y ago1:49:26

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S6E3: In response to my short episode on my frustrations with the system(s) I’m currently playing, I received good support and feedback from the community, including call ins from Anthony of Casting Shadows and Barry of A Song of Dice & Shadows podcasts, as well as an invitation from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast to talk about Middle-Earth Role P…

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S3E09: From Pod to Bod! 1:29:56

1+ y ago1:29:56

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The Doctor Ze , Boris and M8 otherwise known as PUMP BOIS are in some deep danger, how deep? try behind enemy lines deep. But they must go deeper if they are to find and free M8s angel. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art…

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System Frustration 26:54

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S6E2: I record some of my frustrations over systems, particularly the ubiquitous d20 ones - a directionless rant? Joe of Hindsightless calls in - we are not alone and it’s not over yet.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free…

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“Nobinobi TRPG: Sword” Guerrilla Review 59:28

1+ y ago59:28

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S6E1: A quick review of the Japanese card-based narrative game, “Nobinobi TRPG: Sword”.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https:/…

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BONUS | SideArm Offcuts 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

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It's a special time, it's time for us to chow down on some OFFCUTS, all the tasty lil morsels that didn't make it into the main episode are now here, for your ear pleasure. And if you wanna hear more of this and all of our other Patreon exclusive content then check us out on Patreon. There is even a FREE 7 day trial if you would just like a taste. …

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Episode 14 - Hong Kong 54:45

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The actual play channel I used for the teaser can be found here (https://www.…

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S3E08: Thats a lot, Robin! 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

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Cleo has been taken aboard the ship for scientific testing, but it doesnt seem like this will be easy, for Cleo or the crew. But whos that in the shadows? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art by Drew Ambiance sound support…

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Episode 13 - Japan 1:27:33

1+ y ago1:27:33

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The actual play channel I used for the teaser can be found here (https://www.…

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S3E07: She the queen and we the sorry people 1:22:15

1+ y ago1:22:15

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Bortis and Margo have infiltrated the Biolife stronghold, leaving Cleo and Fron in the jungle behind them. Struggling to find a way after them, Cleo and Fron turn to old tactics. It wasn’t that long ago that a party split punished the Bastards- what tidings will it bring today? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cl…

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S3E06: PUMP BOIS 1:20:30

1+ y ago1:20:30

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M8, Ze and Boris have found their way to Garcia station, and with the help from an old friend Thespa they now know how to get to the synth side to find their lost Angel. But to do that they will need to rely on Brawn, not brains. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Z…

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S3E05: Thrifting 1:16:39

1+ y ago1:16:39

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M8, Ze and Boris arrive on Garcia station. But the station, its changed, and the gang are looking for a lost angel . So in order to do that they are first gonna have to find the local warlord. Thespa. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matth…

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Hiatus (Season Final) 47:22

2y ago47:22

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S5E15: All good things (and bad ones too thankfully) must come to an end, at least until they begin again. Boomshankar! Call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast/YouTube channel, and Joe of Hindsightless podcast.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of…

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S3E04: Rig, Its a quiet place 2:09:50

2y ago2:09:50

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It’s leap year on Earth, and that means one thing- Tay and Dan are putting on TURTLENECKS. Trevor and R.E.E.S.E. continue their hunt for Dr. Ze and Boris, when they hit a spot of engine trouble. Find out what becomes of them as Tay and Dan co-DM the DM for the first time ever in a special one time glimpse into Trevor’s Travels! He’s on a journey, a…

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S3E03: All systems Margo 1:27:06

2y ago1:27:06

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Margo and Cleo head out to thwart the galactic company Biolife once more, but halfway there they are con-fronn-ted with stowaways. Now the crew must navigate a jungle planet to discover if Margo's worst fears are true. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Ele…

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The Postie’s Been! Call-in Special from Okinawa 49:30

2y ago49:30

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S5E14: The Postie’s been! Call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast/YouTube channel, and GMShadow of the new A Song of Dice & Shadows podcast.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock …

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Episode 12 - Korea 1:07:55

2y ago1:07:55

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Disclaimer: All links are to the websites or social media presence of RPG publishers, creators, gaming stores, gaming clubs, or actual play channels. I take no responsibility for the content behind those links. I received no compensation for linking to any of these pages. The actual play channel I used for the teaser can be found here (https://www.…

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Laissez-faire Gods (GMs) & Meaningful Choices 48:57

2y ago48:57

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S5E13: I give a recap of session 3 of my Greyhawk/Pomarj campaign for AD&D. Also included is a thought-provoking call-in from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast - once again on the topic of free will.You can contact me at: [email protected], and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of char…

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Free Will Is Player Agency 56:21

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S5E12: In addition to providing recaps of sessions 1 and 2 of my Greyhawk/Pomarj campaign for AD&D, I present call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Joe of Hindsightless podcast, and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ of Casting Shadows podcast on topics of free will, description/theme and so on. Spencer’s first movie-Monday episode on Time Bandits can …