Best BAD SPAWN Podcasts (2025)

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SLAAD EXPLAINED (Remastered) - Spawn of Chaos, Croak of Dread: A Monstrous Dissection 34:41

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1h ago34:41

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Lo, from the stagnant mire there arose a croak most dreadful, heralding the advent of creatures born of chaos and slime. In this remastered Spooktober hour from 2023, we unmask the Slaad—horrible monsters of Dungeons & Dragons whose laughter curdles into terror. Hark, dear listeners, and let the tolling of the midnight bell stir your marrow— for on…

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Marvel Legends Reveals w/ Half the Strong Collectors 16:19

2h ago16:19

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Today Jordan shares some thoughts about the new Marvel Legends reveals. Happy Birthday Dakota, you're fired.

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2025 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS STARTER SET REVIEW: When Tokens and Tales Collide 1:20:27

2h ago1:20:27

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In this wandering dissection of the 2025 Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set, the hosts circle through memory and mechanics, weighing cardboard against imagination, and finding, amid the tokens and rules, not a doorway into wonder but the echo of all the starter sets that came before, fuller, deeper, better. Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands (affil…

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45 - There's a Goddamn Robot from Rocky IV and They Did Not Use It (S18E17 Real Fake News) 1:13:22

4d ago1:13:22

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, but there's light at the end of the tunnel, so let's get conspiratorial. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back cat…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE HOW TO PLAY - Actual Play 1: Technical Glitches, Chasm Fiends, and Shardblades 57:52

5d ago57:52

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The RPGBOT crew brave technical glitches, angry chasm fiends, and their own questionable tactics in the Stormlight Archive TTRPG—somehow surviving long enough to bond a Shardblade and argue about the rules. Want to roll dice with Ash Ely? You can! Ash is running games right now on StartPlaying.games — sign up to join his tables and bring your own c…

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DROW Remastered: Lolth Didn't Raise No Quitters - Running Drow that Actually Win Fights 56:33

7d ago56:33

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Lolth’s Not Your Mom, But She’s Definitely Disappointed in You Follow Ash Ely on social media for more tabletop mischief, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes RPGBOT energy. Want to do more than just listen? You can play in his games directly—Ash runs tables on StartPlaying.games where you can sign up, roll dice, and probably regret trusting that one s…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE TTRPG - Character Creation: Ancestry, Culture, and Bad Life Choices 42:55

5d ago42:55

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Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT" (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.) RPGBOT is now on TikTok with funny Tiny Videos. If you’ve ever wanted quick takes on tabletop gaming, absurd jokes about TTRPG character creation, or a one-minute guide to …

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34 - It Was a Beige Turtleneck, so It Really Made Him Look Like a Human Penis (S13E7 Russian Brides) 1:18:01

11d ago1:18:01

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so why not cross the jump right back to where the Randomizer kicked us out to immediately after we did the three-part mega-Cragenisode? Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid a…

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UA 2025 - APOCALYPTIC SUBCLASSES - Captain Planet Joins the Gladiator Arena: Unearthed Arcana Gets Weird 1:16:14

12d ago1:16:14

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Hydra fights, Dark Sun dilemmas, Unearthed Arcana chaos—what could go wrong? Want more Unearthed Arcana deep dives? The RPGBOT.Podcast has you covered. You can find our backlog of episodes on every major podcast platform, where we break down the latest D&D playtest material and show you how to wrangle it into your campaigns without summoning your o…

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ABOLETHS (Remastered) - The Slime-Breathing Nightmare Your Campaign Deserves 32:40

10d ago32:40

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So Your Players Think They’re Safe? Release the Aboleth! Want more Dungeons & Dragons monster tips, horror encounter design, and campaign advice? Visit RPGBOT.net—where real humans craft real tools for roleplayers and dungeon masters. Show Notes The RPGBOT.Podcast crew takes a deep dive into one of the most disturbing D&D monsters ever created: the…

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THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE RPG LORE: Knights Radiant, Shardblades, and Beyond 1:06:07

13d ago1:06:07

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Strap on your Shardplate and call your Spren—Episode 2 of our How to Play Stormlight Archive RPG series takes a lore-heavy dive into the Cosmere, exploring worldbuilding, Knights Radiant, and everything you need to roleplay in Roshar’s storm-tossed setting. Our archive episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available on YouTube! Relive every tangen…

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Our Most Valuable* Marvel Legends 16:46

18d ago16:46

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Today we're talking about our most valuable Marvel Legends in our collection. And by most valuable, we mean in our hearts. These figures are the ones we never want to leave our collection.

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33 - Who’s Showering at Benson’s? - The Brotherhood of Big Bald Bosses (Part 2) (S14E1 Lost Reputation/S14E2 Above Suspicion) 1:15:37

19d ago1:15:37

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so why not cross the finish line of the three-part bonanza that put Captain Don Cragen in more existential peril more than any Captain should be. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there t…

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THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE RPG - How to Play Part 1: Concepts and Themes 1:07:19

19d ago1:07:19

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Snacks, Ghosts, and Shardblades: How to Play Stormlight Archive RPG (Part I)” Because nothing says “epic fantasy” like kettle chips, Cajun cuisine, and the looming threat of narrative-driven permanent injuries. Want to dive deeper into tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you’re a first-time player or a veteran rules lawyer, visit RPGBOT.net for gui…

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The Diversity the DCU Actually Needs 21:05

15d ago21:05

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We're excited about Superman's triumph, yet also crave more. More diversity! And before you send the mobs after us, we want more diversity in genres. Let's see some DC universe romance, horror, westerns, and more. The comic book characters are plenty but it seems we only really get "superhero" as the movie genre. We think James Gunn can do more.…

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POISON Remastered - We put the "fun" back in "functional renal failure" 57:08

21d ago57:08

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Turning Your TTRPG Into a Chemically Enhanced Nightmare (for the Players, Not the GM) Missed an episode? Accidentally ingested a memory-erasing toxin? No worries! Archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available on YouTube. Binge the banter, savor the strategy, and relive every rules argument—now with video thumbnails. Show Notes Welcome t…

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COSMERE RPG REVIEW - Eat, Pray, Stormlight: Rolling Dice in the Sandersonverse 1:04:54

23d ago1:04:54

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Can You Survive a Highstorm with Just a Character Sheet and Poor Life Choices? We Tried the Cosmere RPG. Missed an episode? Don’t worry—archive episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available to listen to on YouTube. Whether you're a veteran listener or just discovering us, you can now catch up on every rules breakdown, hot take, and character opt…

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SDCC Comic Reveals: The Good and The Bad 17:50

22d ago17:50

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Today we're talking about some of the good, bad and ugly comic book news coming out of San Diego Comic Con. From Marvel to DC to Johnny Depp?

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32 - The Brotherhood of Big Bald Bosses (Part 1) (S14E1 Lost Reputation/S14E2 Above Suspicion) 56:10

26d ago56:10

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so why not continue down the path that imperils Captain Don Cragen more than any Captain should be. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one mon…

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GEHENNA: When the Shadowfell Feels too Cheerful 1:04:44

22d ago1:04:44

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Welcome to Gehenna: It’s Like Hell, but With Worse Real Estate and More Bureaucracy” Announcement: Missed an episode? Repent your sins and redeem yourself on YouTube, where archived episodes of The RPGBOT.Podcast are now available for your listening pleasure. Come for the laughs, stay for the existential dread. Show Notes – Episode Title: “Gehenna:…

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CELESTIALS Remastered - Holy, Radiant, and Deeply Passive-Aggressive 51:40

24d ago51:40

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Bask in the divine glow (and probably a few judgmental stares) as we ascend into the celestial tiers of tabletop gaming. Wings, halos, and passive-aggressive deities await. Did you miss out on our earlier, holier episodes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is now uploading archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast to YouTube. That means you can binge our past wi…

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You Don't Deserve SDCC Exclusives 10:36

25d ago10:36

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Although San Diego Comic Con is in the review view, some are still feeling the effects of not being able to get the SDCC exclusives. Between Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, and even Mythic Legions, the exclusives sold fast and folks at home missed out... but is that how it should be?

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Mythic Legions for Dummies 18:29

26d ago18:29

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Today we're diving into the world of Mythic Legions. Where do you start? What do you need to know before collecting Mythic Legions? What else does Four Horsemen Studios do? How is Dakota so handsome? Does anyone actually read these? Any way. I hope this helps you on your journey of action figure collecting and acts as a beginners guide to this fant…

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PF2e's BATTLECRY! - The Art of Yelling Tactically 1:01:43

26d ago1:01:43

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Battlecry!, Bigatures, and the Tank Fallacy: Pathfinder 2e’s New Expansion Yells Into the Void (And We Love It!) You can now listen to archive episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast on YouTube! Catch up on past adventures, deep dives, and spicy takes—now just a click away. Show Notes: In this episode, Tyler Kamstra, Randall James, and Ash Ely sound the ala…

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31 - It's a Bad Way to Wake Up If You're a Recovering Alcoholic (S13E23 Rhodium Nights) 1:26:34

1M ago1:26:34

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so why not walk down the path that imperils Captain Don Cragen more than any Captain should be. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month a…

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STARFINDER 2 PLAYER CORE - RPGBOT.Review - Space Clerics and Ratfolk? Sign me up. 1:08:53

1M ago1:08:53

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Strap in, space cadets—we’re about to hyperjump into a galaxy where healing is done with stickers, rats are adorable, and gravity is optional. Past episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available on YouTube! Revisit our greatest hits, deepest takes, and most unhinged tangents with your eyeballs and your earholes. Just search for “RPGBOT.Podcast” o…

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TOTAL PARTY KILL (Remastered): Live fast, die messy - in the name of fun and narrative tension! 49:57

1M ago49:57

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Oops, All Corpses: Making TPKs Fun, Fair, and Hilariously Devastating Now on YouTube! That's right—RPGBOT.net is bringing the RPGBOT.Podcast archive to YouTube, so now you can re-live your favorite episodes or finally hear all the ones you missed while you were rolling death saves. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or crying over your latest chara…

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DRAGON DELVES RPGBOT.REVIEW - Plot twists, killer art, and just enough death to keep it interesting 1:26:17

1M ago1:26:17

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A candy dungeon, a dragon cult, and a bag that eats you—what could go wrong? You asked. We delved. You can now listen to past and present episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast on YouTube! Whether you're deep cleaning your dice bag or prepping tonight’s game, catch every optimization hot take and dragon-fueled derailment in high-def audio (and our beautifu…

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111 - Dylan McKay: Rapist (S10E1 Trials) 1:36:33

1M ago1:36:33

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so let's ruin everyone's youth all over again. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective…

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OPTIMIZING D&D 2024 WARLOCKS II - Blasting, Bards, and Bad Decisions with Gabe Greenspan 1:09:22

1M ago1:09:22

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Warlocks, Mystic Arcanum, and Our Deeply Cursed MySpace Past – Now Optimized for Maximum Emotional Damage! Tired of forgetting what Tyler said about multiclassing back in 2021? Want to relive the glory days of your favorite hot takes, Warlock rants, and deeply cursed jokes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is proud to announce that archived episodes of the RP…

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JUMPING REMASTERED - Like physics class, but with swords and poor impulse control 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

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We’re Not Saying You Should Jump… But Here’s How to Survive When You Inevitably Do RPGBOT.net Presents Past Mistakes in Glorious 1080p Want to see how deep the rules rabbit hole really goes? Or maybe you just miss hearing Tyler’s voice explain gravity damage like it’s a TED Talk about falling down stairs. Either way, rejoice! Past episodes of the R…

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OPTIMIZING D&D 2024 WARLOCKS I - Making Deals with Devils... and also with Gabe Greenspan 59:07

1M ago59:07

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A warlock, a podcaster, and a spider walk into a subclass draft. Guess which one survives? Tired of forgetting what Tyler said about multiclassing back in 2021? Want to relive the glory days of your favorite hot takes, Warlock rants, and deeply cursed jokes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is proud to announce that archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are…

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41 - When You Can Say Wang, You're Going To Say Wang, Right? (S10E12 Hothouse) 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so why not go undercover again? Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the pa…

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UNEARTHED ARCANA 2025 ARCANE SUBCLASSES 2 - Wizarding Responsibly, A Work in Progress 1:18:31

2M ago1:18:31

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TPK’d by Boredom: The Unearthed Arcana Wizard Review You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Absolutely Deserved) This episode is sponsored by Dungeonflow.app — your one-stop shop for prepping tabletop RPGs without needing a Philosopher’s Stone or a necromantic ritual. Whether you're building combat encounters, crafting creepy room descriptions, or generat…

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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Remastered - Know thy enemy—or at least what page it’s on in the Monster Manual 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Knowledge skills: because sometimes knowing what’s in the dungeon is more important than knowing how to kill it. In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast crew breaks down the often-overlooked but mechanically vital Knowledge skills in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. The gang explores how these skills function in the game, how they’…

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UNEARTHED ARCANA 2025 ARCANE SUBCLASSES 1 - Part Excitement, Part Therapy Session 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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Hexblades, Tattoos, and AI—Oh My! The Unearthed Arcana Subclass Roast Begins! This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is sponsored by our friends at DungeonFlow.app — the fastest way to go from “I have five minutes to prep” to “My players think I’m a genius.” Generate dungeons, traps, room descriptions, and now combat encounters with just a few clicks. …

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81 - Nina's Grinding so Hard on Carisi's Joint Here (S16E15 Undercover Mother) 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so let's get dark and problematic this week. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective t…

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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY WRAP UP - Theater Kid with Swords: Feelings without Spreadsheets 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Daggerheart: the warm hug of fantasy RPGs—if hugs came with dramatic backstories and emotional damage. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — the fastest, easiest way to prep your next tabletop session. Whether you’re building a dungeon, brewing an encounter, or generating the perfect trap to ruin your players’ plans, …

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Can I Still Like Sandman? 9:46

2M ago9:46

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Netflix has decided to end The Sandman series after 2 seasons due to the allegations facing Neil Gaiman. The comic book series is an all time favorite for many but now knowing what we know about the author, are we still allowed to like it?

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GM'ING FOR KIDS Remastered - A Masterclass with David Lemke 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Grab your juice boxes and initiative trackers—it’s time to run D&D for the most chaotic party of all: children. In this RPGBOT.Masterclass Remastered episode, the hosts are joined by educator and Dungeon Master David Lemke, who shares his expertise on running tabletop RPGs—particularly Dungeons & Dragons—for children. The conversation blends pedago…

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Does the DCU Need Batman 15:05

2M ago15:05

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Today Jordan is joined by special guest and DC Comics expert Jacob. Join them in pondering the question: does the DCU actually need Batman and if so, how do they bring him in?

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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY ACTUAL PLAY - This Swamp Ain't Big Enough for All Our Bad Decisions 1:52:11

2M ago1:52:11

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Ever accidentally summon an ancient mage, turn a wooden snake into a god, and commit light-hearted organ donation—all before lunch? Welcome to Daggerheart. A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsor: This episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — the tool that makes prepping your next chaotic campaign way easier than bargaining w…

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Marvel Legends Final Baf Wave 16:00

2M ago16:00

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What if Hasbro said, they were only going to make 1 more build a figure wave for Marvel Legends? What would be the final action figures you would need to say your collection is complete? Today we put together a wave for each of us. These aren't Marvel Legends leaks or brand new reveals, just a fun question we want to answer.…

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The Marvel Legends Category Everyone Forgot About 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Today we're talking about the Marvel Legends everyone has forgotten about, the deluxe. Everyone wants Hasbro to do more Maximum Marvel Legends but is that really what we need?

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15 - Amaro's Peculiar Sense of Smell (S13E15 Hunting Ground) 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so let's get dark this week. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the paywa…

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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY CHARACTER CREATION - Roll Stats, Choose a Class, Cry About Your Backstory 46:48

2M ago46:48

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Ever wonder what would happen if D&D and a therapy session had a magical woodland baby? Welcome to character creation in Daggerheart. Thank You to Our Sponsor – DungeonFlow.app: This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — your new favorite GM tool for organizing campaigns, generating traps, and describing suspicious…

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SHINKICKING Remastered - Managing Difficulty and Tone in Combat RP 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Ever accidentally traumatize your party during a goblin ambush? We did—so we made a whole episode about it. In this remastered episode, the RPGBOT crew rolls initiative on one of the most delicate balancing acts in tabletop role-playing games: how to manage difficulty and tone in combat scenarios. Whether you’re a GM trying to run a gritty, high-st…

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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY CONCEPTS AND THEMES - Cue the Spotlight, We're Monologuing Through Combat 1:22:28

2M ago1:22:28

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We upgraded Foundry, discovered a few surprise “features,” and then dove headfirst into the hope-and-fear-fueled mayhem of Daggerheart—join us for mechanics, emotions, and at least one character death that felt really personal. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is sponsored by DungeonFlow.app, your one-stop shop for streamlining game prep and powe…

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18 - Tramp Stamp Stop and Frisk (S8E7 Underbelly) 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

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Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so we're going to dive into the brainmelty world where actors from the The Wire invade SVU and throw us all into a tizzy, as they occupy a shared universe. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade fr…

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SHADOWFELL - Get Your Gloom On 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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What if your depression had hit points and could punch back? Welcome to the Shadowfell. Huge thanks to DungeonFlow.app for sponsoring this episode—because even in the Shadowfell, your dungeon prep shouldn't be a nightmare. Sign up today at DungeonFlow.app and start building better encounters, faster. It's free to try, easy to use, and unlike the Sh…