Best Craig Shipman Podcasts (2025)

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Takuma Okada (Stewpot) ep. 264 1:03:27

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Craig talked with Takuma about their big indie hit Stewpot: Tales from a Fantasy Tavern. They discuss the origins of the idea and the process from concept to release. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ad…

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Cam Banks (Dragonlance, Cortex Prime) ep. 263 1:44:57

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Craig sat down with Cam Banks, a prolific RPG creator who has worked on many of the games on your RPG shelf. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support th…

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Glenn Ford (Pukeapocalypse, Boarders and Black Flags) ep. 262 2:02:58

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Craig talked with Glenn Ford about his creative journey and two of his miniature-game designs. Pukeapocalypse Boarders and Black Flags Malifaux Warlord 2000AD Reservoir Dogs Blackadder RoboCop Syd Meier's Pirates Viewfinder Superliminal Billion Suns Fantastic Four Dredd JoJo Rabbit ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Maddie & Wheels (Dicebreaker, Just for Fun Inc) ep. 261 1:44:38

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Craig sat down with Maddie and Wheels to discuss their newest venture and recently released game. Just for Fun, Inc, Outgunned, ROOT, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Ten Candles, Alice is Missing, SETI, Band of Blades, Warhammer, FREAKZ!, Dead Rising 2, Raven's Watch, Numenera ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Asher McClennahan (Kickstarter, Alchemy VTT) ep. 260 1:03:29

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Craig sat down with Asher, the new Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss his work there and his previous experience with Alchemy RPG VTT. Azul, Mancala, Alchemy RPG, Dungeon Slimes, The Creative Act - Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers, May it Last, Ain't Slayed Nobody, Cosmic Dark ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Garry Snow (Bugbusters, Dieku Podcast) ep. 259 1:50:35

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Craig talked with Garry Snow of Dieku Games about his RPG Bugbusters and podcast/YouTube channel. Bug Busters on Kickstarter Fang Dungeon Bestiary on BackerkitWhite Dwarf Magazine Ghostbusters D6 Game Car Wars Savage Worlds Brindlewood Bay Tales from the Territories Dark Winds No Country For Old Men Hell or High Water Wind River Killers of the Flow…

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Mikey Hamm (Slugblaster: Slime, Warp, and Solder) ep. 258 1:02:40

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Mikey Hamm talked with Craig about the new expansion zines for his award-winning RPG, Slugblaster. Get Slugblaster: Slime, Warp, and Solder HERE! Wildsea Vaesen Mothership Billion Suns Gaslands Mike Hutchinson Slugblaster Two-Hand Path Michael Elliott Punk Magic The Magpie's Cube Mechabellum ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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John Harper (Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts) ep. 257 1:48:19

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John Harper talks with Craig about the Deep Cuts expansion book for Blades in the Dark. Blades in the Dark Deep Cuts Blades in the Dark Lady Blackbird Talislanta Delta Green Pagan Publishing How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way | Book by Stan Lee, John Buscema Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Watchmen Fate The Road - Cormac McCarthy The Proposition Under…

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Graham Walmsley (Play Unsafe, Cosmic Dark, Cthulhu Dark) ep. 256 1:55:08

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Graham Walmsley talks with Craig about the creative process behind Play Unsafe, Cthulhu Dark, and CosmicDark. Back Cosmic Dark Get Cthulhu Dark Get Play Unsafe Tunnels & Trolls Toon Golden Heroes Vampirethe Masquerade Trail of Cthulu The Quiet Year Ain't Slayed Nobody JG Ballard Trophy Dark DarkenedHill and Dale Midsommar Blood on Satan’s Claw Witc…

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J Strautman & B Marsollier (Fool's Errand) ep. 255 1:14:50

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I talk with J and B about their newest game, Fool's Errand. A Fool’s Errand is a tarot-fueled science fantasy game set in a vibrant post-calamity world of Androids, Humans, and those in between. Fools, go forth and explore realms both waking and subconscious. Beware: the Gods are watching, ready to manifest their love and rage as boons and calamiti…

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Mike Hutchinson (Gaslands, Space Gits) ep. 254 1:43:38

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Craig sits down with Mike Hutchinson of Planet Smasher Games and talks about the creative process behind his new miniatures game, Space Gits. We also discuss a new version of A Billion Suns and his RPG, The Crawling Chaos. Space Gits, Gaslands, Billion Suns, Hobgoblin, The Crawling Chaos, Daily Rituals by Mason Curry, The Infinite Game - Simon Syne…

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Paul Baldowski (Cthulhu Hack, Dee Sanction) ep. 253 1:46:20

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Craig talked with Paul about his creative process and the game on KS, Dee Sanction. Dee Sanction Kickstarter Cthulhu Hack Maelstrom Mork Borg ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG …

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Patrice & Leland (Changed Stars) ep. 252 1:30:29

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Craig sat down with the creators of the sci-fi RPG Changed Stars! Get it here Changed Stars is a sci-fi RPG set in a bright-yet-perilous future. Inspired by utopian-feminist science fiction and contemporary, gritty, speculative futures, Changed Stars presents a modern take on a post-patriarchal society. A diverse array of Frames provides opportunit…

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Jon Cohen (Tale of the Maniticore) ep. 251 1:38:00

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Jon talks to me about his popular Tale of the Manticore podcast and One Shot in the Dark RPG. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example …

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Pick the right RPG with Clint (Claim to Game) ep. 250 1:19:33

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Craig and Clint talk about how you can pick the right game for your next RPG session. Free RPG Quiz - Find a Good Fit RPG for your Gaming Group Other Helpful Episodes or Podcasts Mentioned: CTG Episode 16 - Keep Your Eye on the Ball - How to Play to Your Strengths During a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, With Robin D. Laws - CTG Episode 18 - Don’t be Sc…

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Chris Casciano (Escaping Tynebris: The Dungeons) Interview: ep. 249 1:16:27

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Craig talks to artist and game maker, Chris Casciano! Check out Escaping Tynebris here! ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http…

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An Apology: ep. 249 2:16

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⁠An overdue apology and talk about what is next. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product…

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Navi & Shawn Drake (Hedge) Interview: ep. 248 1:26:17

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I sat down with Shawn and Navi Drake and discussed the origins of their game, Hedge. We also answer the big question - can you win an RPG? Back Hedge HERE Neoclassical Geek Revival Basic 2nd Edition Valiant Horizon Wildsea Love Between Fairy and Devil Blindsight The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Elin ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠…

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Matt John (Conan: The Hyborian Age) Interview: ep. 247 1:33:52

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Craig talks with Matt John, one of the designers on Monolith's new Conan RPG! Back the game HERE!************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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GM Advice - Get Organized!: ep. 246 56:46

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Craig shares how he writes and organizes scenarios before and during play. Watch the video HERE See Sean's tutorial HERE ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_i…

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Jason Cordova and Alex Rybitski (The Between) Interview: ep. 245 1:16:17

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This is a special episode where Alex is interviewing Jason about The Between! Back The Between Watch Public Access ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=104414…

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Neal Litherland (Sundara: Dawn of a New Age, Army Men) Interview: ep. 244 1:21:10

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Craig talks with Neal Litherland, an author and the RPG creator behind Sundara: Dawn of a New Age and Army Men. Everything Neal Exalted RPG************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show…

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Sam Dunnewold (Dice Exploder) Interview: ep. 243 2:11:46

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Craig sat down with Sam Dunnewold and learned where the inspiration for Dice Exploder emerged from, Sam's creative process works, and what it was like working with Jason Morningstar on a new game about time, reenactors, and the horrible human that was Jesse James. Check out Dice Exploder Back Season 4 of Dice Exploder Fiasco RPG Portrait of a Lady …

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Ben Alexander (ION Heart, Illustrator for Shiver) Interview: ep. 242 1:09:23

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Craig sat down with Ben Alexander of Parable Games to discuss his art and new solo RPG, ION Heart. Get ION Heart HERE Check out Shiver and other games he’s illustrated Watch Ben MAKE Turnip 28 Billion Suns ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add…

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Emily Weiss (Picket Line Tango for Mothership) Interview: ep. 241 1:44:35

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Enjoy this conversation with Emily Weiss, public defender, gamer, and creator of Picket Line Tango and Breach of Contract for Mothership.Get Emily’s work here. Cure by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Red Strings Club Pulse Mad God Gaslight ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jake (Terraino) Interview: ep. 240 1:09:15

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Is there a way to make your game terrain affordable? Enjoy Craig's conversation with Jake Karlsmark of Game Gear Master. They discuss Jake's Terraino system, the idea's origin, and his creative choices to bring it to life. Check out the goods on their website Terraino YouTube channel Satisfactory ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jonathan Mordech (King’s Poisoner) Interview: ep. 239 1:06:25

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Jonathan talks about the origins and the mechanics behind his GM-Less RPG, The King's Poisoner. He walks us through the process and decisions that took the basics of Blackjack and transformed it into an RPG with court intrigue and murder! Support The King's Poisoner BackerKit Campaign Find more games on V2S Games website Follow V2S Games on X Join …

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Ross Bryant (Glass Cannon Network, Stream of Blood, The Good Place) Interview: ep. 238 1:25:16

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Ross Bryant shares his creative process as a performer and a player. He reveals the skills that make for a great player and GM. We dig into the crossover from being an actor and comedian and playing in an RPG. Ross on Instagram Ross on Twitter Ross on IMDB Early Ross the player on Steam of Blood Recent Ross on Glass Cannon Twin Masks LARP Season 1 …

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WF Smith (Barkeep on the Borderlands) Interview: ep. 237 33:08

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WF Smith discusses his Ennie-winning book, Barkeep on the Borderlands. Craig asks about the idea's origin and the creative decisions that brought the book to life. Prismatic Wasteland Barkeep on the Borderlands Prismatic’s Itch ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jim & Raychel (Tabula Sono 3D VTT) Interview: ep. 236 1:54:27

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Craig talks with the sibling duo behind the innovative browser-based virtual tabletop Tabula Sono. They discuss how the idea emerged and the design pillars that guide their development. The VTT We playing HEDGE on the VTT My Q&A on their YT channel Wheel of Time Elantris Warbreaker Stormlight Archive Outlander Book Series House of Earth and Blood (…

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Joel Vrugdenhil (Star & City, Heaven or Hell) Interview: ep. 235 58:08

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Craig talks with Joel about two of his games, Star & City and Heaven or Hell. Joel reveals the influences he's had from video and board games. They discuss when to recognize a game isn't working and what to do next. Joel’s Twitter Joel’s Itch Joel’s Twitch Project Moon Games Battlecon Board Game Blue Lock Call of the Night Street Fighter 6 ********…

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Addison Goff (Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy) Interview: ep. 234 1:01:44

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Craig talks with Addison Goff about his game, where the investigative system came from, and how he believes it solves some of the issues he sees in other games like Call of Cthulhu and the Gumshoe system, AMIN website Their Patreon Their Itch Their Ko-fi Eureka Kickstarter ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as …

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James D’Amato (One Shot Podcast Network, Campaign: Skyjacks) Interview: ep. 233 2:00:46

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Craig and James discuss James' creative approach to making actual plays, writing books, and creating the new Oh Captain, My Captain RPG. One-Shot Podcast Oh Captain, My Captain! Skyjacks The Ultimate RPG Guide Series Illimat Card Game The Decemberists Wyrd Sisters EarthBound video game ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the …

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Guy Milner (Unconventional GMs, Burn after Running) Interview: ep. 232 1:16:04

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How do you run a one-shot in three hours that everyone loves? Enjoy this discussion with Guy Milner about how he prepares and runs one-shot sessions. He shares practical tips and makes the case for playing and running games at conventions. Burn After Running RPG One-Shots Blog Unconventional GMs YouTube Channel Fabula Ultima JRPG Assassin’s Creed N…

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Stoo Goff (Aegean, The Gaslight Club) Interview: ep. 231 56:13

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Craig talks with Stoo Goff about his creative approach. Stoo is the creator behind the RPGs Aegean and The Gaslight Club and is the publisher of WILD by David Chapman. We Evolve website Stoo Goff website Aegean RPG WILD RPG Gaslight Club ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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David Chapman (Dr. Who, Conspiracy X 2.0, Wild) Interview: ep. 230 1:21:56

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Listen as Craig talks with David about his process for bringing games like Dr. Who and Conspiracy X 2.0 to life. Laundry 2nd Edition Conspiracy x 2.0 Doctor Who: The Roleplaying Game Second Edition WILD RPG Buffy the Vampire Slayer Roleplaying Game Aegean Adventures Masks of Nyarlathotep Tales from the Loop ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Fleur & Chelsea Sciortino (Flabbergasted!, Mystified!) Interview: ep. 229 1:27:37

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What if Jeeves and Wooster or Fawlty Towers had mysteries to solve? Craig talks with the Sciortino sisters about the newest expansion for their award-winning RPG. They reveal their creative process and inspirations. Previous Interview Mystified Backerkit Flabbergasted Baulder's Gate 3 Brandon Sanderson books ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠…

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Watt (Cloud Empress: Life & Death) Interview: ep. 228 1:47:08

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How do you expand a Nausicaä-inspired RPG that leans even more into the genre? Enjoy this conversation with Watt, the creator of Cloud Empress. They discuss what they learned from their latest crowdfunding campaign and walk us through the creative process of bringing two expansions to life. Ad-free because YOU are amazing! Previous interview Life &…

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Ellinor DiLorenzo (Vaesen: Lost Mountain Saga) Interview: ep. 227 1:25:08

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How does a first-time GM start a podcast that becomes the first campaign book for Free League's RPG Vaesen? Craig sat with Ellinor DiLorenzo to find out. She walks us through her process for producing the hit podcast and translating it into a campaign book. Get the Lost Mountain Saga book and listen to the podcast HERE! See everything Ellinor HERE!…

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Nora Haynes & Iris Saintclaire (Perfect Draw! RPG) Interview: ep. 226 1:17:16

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How do you capture the action and drama of toy anime like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Duel Masters, and CardFight! Vanguard? Craig sat down with Nora and Iris and learned their creative approach to answer that question - Perfect Draw! the RPG. You can pre-order the game HERE! ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠…

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Kyle Tam (MORIAH) Interview: ep. 225 59:06

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What would you sacrifice for the mercy of your god on the mountain? Listen as Craig talks with Kyle Tam about her RPG MORIAH. Kyle takes us through her creative journey and choices from idea to completed game. Get MORIAH here! Urania Games Lisa the Painful Soul Sacrifice Twitter ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as lit…

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Mikey Hamm (Slugblaster, Two-Hand Path) Interview: ep. 224 1:51:02

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Who are the only people dumb enough to ride into tridimensional portals to fight off dangers that threaten reality? Only skateboard kids, and they'll post it on their social media. Mikey and I talk about his riff on Blades in the Dark called Slugblaster. It is gonzo and pushes what a Forged in the Dark game can do. Slugblaster Two Hand Path RPG Mik…

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Chris Spivey (Harlem Unbound, Haunted West) Interview: ep. 223 1:38:30

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What happens when history is mixed with horror? Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Spivey of Darker Hue Studios. We discuss his approach to creating award-winning tabletop gaming greatness. Twitter Haunted West Website Harlem Unbound HarlemUnbounding Ko-fi CV Genreless ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as …

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Edoardo Buzzi (FEEL System, Pirates of the Stone Seas) Interview: ep. 222 1:18:42

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What if the RPG you're about to play starts blank as you play the first scene? Please enjoy my talk with Edoardo and his FEEL system - all the parts are familiar, but together, they make a unique RPG experience. @BuzziEdoardo (X) @[email protected] (Mastodon) @buzziedoardo.bsky.social (BlueSky) https://edoardo-buzzi.itch.io/ ******************…

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Quintin Smith (Shut Up & Sit Down, Quinn's Quest) Interview: ep. 221 55:51

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Step into the world of creativity and insight with Quintin Smith from the renowned Shut Up & Sit Down channel. Quintin's warmth, respect for game creators, and deep connection with his audience exceeded all expectations. He delves into the intricacies of finding one's voice as a creator, offering invaluable insights and anecdotes. As a bonus, his b…

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Matt Forbeck (Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game) Interview: ep. 220 2:04:09

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What makes a game a MARVEL game? Craig talks with Matt Forbeck, the designer behind the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game. All of Matt’s work is in ONE place Barbie Movie The BearYakuza Video Game Franchise Hard West 2 Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries Parable Games Zine Quest *********************⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Shep Shepperson (Gaia Complex, Rectify) Interview: ep. 219 1:28:21

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Your cyberpunk needs more vampires, and Gaia Complex is getting bigger. Craig sits down with Shep Shepperson, and they discuss the newest book coming out for the Cyberpunk RPG, Gaia Complex. Check out Gaia Complex Get the Free Quickstart! Back the Kickstarter! GKR Heavy Hitters Terror in Meeplecity Batman Gotham City Chronicles Batman RPG *********…

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Sean Nittner (Evil Hat Productions) Interview: ep. 218 2:20:12

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How does Evil Hat decide which games to publish? What happens from design to print, and why can it take years? Craig talks with Sean Nittner of Evil Hat Productions about how games are published.Evil Hat Website Abyssal PlaytestDetails on Stewpot Craig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 20…

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2023 Retrospective: ep. 217 56:31

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Craig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 2023. *********************Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to supportthe show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

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Connor Self (Pro DM, Red City, At Jenny's Request) Interview: ep. 216 1:26:54

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Listen as Craig and Connor discuss what it means to be a professional DM. They talk about Connor's published adventures and the importance of safety tools and diversity at the table. Follow them on Twitter Red City At Jenny's Request Rest of Connor's Work. *********************Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…