Best Hambone Podcasts (2025)

Daniel Harila is a freelance artist and writer from Norway. He started drawing monsters when he was 3 years old and couldn't stop creating even if he wanted to. He had a long break from roleplaying games during his late teenage and early adult years, pursuing punk music and various endavours in creative arts all at the expense of his own financial …

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122 Evey Lockhart readily became obsessed with RPGs 1:40:35

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Evey is a tired trans mom, trapped in the thrashing remains of terrible empire. She writes poetry, stories, and ttrpg books. Check out Evey's work! https://violentmedia.itch.io/victorys-planet & ALSO https://violentmedia.itch.io/pony-noir-molasses-burn social: https://bsky.app/profile/violentmedia.itch.io store: https://violentmedia.itch.io/ Thank …

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Sessions from Studio A - BB & The Billies 52:00

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BB & The Billies are a trio out of Rochelle, IL playing a mix of Americana, country, and rock n' roll.By Spencer Tritt

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Sessions from Studio A - Impulsive Hearts 52:00

27d ago52:00

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We hear Impulsive Hearts perform live in the studio and talk with the band on this week's show.By Spencer Tritt

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121 Tiger Wizard leveled up becoming a dad 1:46:42

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Andrew Bellury, Tiger Wizard, is back on the show! He is an artist, game designer, podcaster, musician, and a great dude! We have a great chat about how has his life changed since he became a father, how was it to be nominated for an Ennie Award, what's going on with his work, and a lot more! Check out Tiger Wizard's Patreon: patreon.com/TigerWizar…

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Sessions from Studio A - Ethan Larson 52:00

1M ago52:00

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Country singer-songwriter Ethan Larson stopped by to perform at our Studio A Cafe concert series.By Spencer Tritt

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Sessions from Studio A - King of the Weirdos 52:00

1M ago52:00

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Get weird with us this week. King of the Weirdos stops by to perform live and talk to us about their music.By Spencer Tritt

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120 Miska Freeman can't do small talk 1:30:39

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Miska Freeman is a full-time TTRPG cartographer and game designer from Finland. He founded the indie publishing label Ironspine Press in 2006 and started publishing TTRPGs mostly in Finnish. In 2015 he started creating maps and Miska's Maps was born. He is running Pathfinder 2E, Coriolis, and Delta Green campaigns. www.miskasmaps.com www.ironspine.…

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119 Levi Kornelsen enjoys the freedom of not charging for stuff 1:19:59

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Levi makes games, useful accessories for use with games, tools for designing games, and talks a lot of theory. Almost all of his work is non-commercial, free or pay what you like, and almost all is open license or public domain. Levi's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/levikornelsen.itch.io Levi's Itch: https://levikornelsen.itch.io/ Thank you for …

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118 Astrolich got Mork Borg as a wedding gift 1:58:20

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Astrolich is a Mork Borg dude, game designer, and artist! Co-founder of Rivethead Games, and co-author of Farewell to Arms REDUX! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rivethead-games/chymous https://rivetheadgames.com/ Thank you for listening to Weird Games and Weirder People! Please subscribe to the show to keep up with new episodes! SUPPORT THE S…

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117 Christopher Helton was influenced by nerdy parents 1:43:43

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Nonbinary game designer and former critic, social commentator and reviewer of things. Former Editor/Writer of things for Bleeding Cool and EN World, and the founder of the Dorkland! blog! )Please note that they rarely update my blog anymore). Check out Chris' work below! https://dorkland.itch.io/adventures-in-the-unknown https://dorkland.itch.io/ac…

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Sessions from Studio A - Lazlo Weed 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Lazlo Weed joins us to play original music live in Studio A.By Spencer Tritt

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Sessions from Studio A - Sinkane 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Brooklyn-based artist Sinkane stopped by Rockford for a live performance at Anderson Japanese Gardens.By Spencer Tritt

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116 Ben and James play RPG with the same group since the 4th grade 1:06:30

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Ben and James, creators of the Land of Eem TTRPG (Exalted Funeral), graphic novel series Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous (Random House) Goo, and the Dungeoneer Adventures Series (Simon and Schuster). All set in the Land of Eem. Check out Ben and James links! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/land-of-eem-beginners-rpg-for-kids-un…

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Sessions from Studio A - Luke Frees & The Shadowband 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Luke Frees & The Shadowband bring the Rock N' Roll this week with songs from their last record Tomorrow's Lucid Dream and new singles performed live in Studio A.By Spencer Tritt

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115 John "Hambone" McGuire has grown older but he is not sure he has grown up 1:22:00

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John "Hambone" McGuire, from somewhere in the swamps of Jersey, is a RPG Writer, and Publisher at Ham & Egg Publishing. He is the co-creator of 321RPG, and Zombie Braineaters, as well as co-host of The Vintage RPG Podcast. He is currently funding Days of Future Fairhaven a 3PP for Weird Heroes of Public Access! Back it now: https://www.backerkit.co…

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Sessions from Studio A - Henhouse Prowlers 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Acclaimed bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers stopped by Rockford's Anderson Japanese Gardens to play songs from their new record Unravel.By Spencer Tritt

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114 Francesco Nepitello always wanted to create something 2:05:04

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Francesco Nepitello is a veteran in the creation of board and roleplaying games, and is known especially for his creations based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Together with Marco Maggi, his long-time partner in game design, they are specialised in the creation of gaming media with strong narrative elements. This was a great conversation! Francesc…

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113 Dyer Rose doesn't feel a lot of full range emotions 1:42:23

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Dyer Rose (@BasiliskOnline on most online places) is a professional GM, Map Maker, and Game Designer! I first started noticing his work when we were having similar ideas for games, and then I started following him for the great work he does. He has found his space as a professional GM and talks about his weird experiences with that, and more, on th…

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Sessions from Studio A - ANDIE & The Bandits 52:00

3M ago52:00

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ANDIE & The Bandits stop by Studio A to talk with us and perform live.By Spencer Tritt

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112 Jay Dragon lives with different center in life and in the world 1:53:30

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Jay Dragon is lead game designer at Steve Jackson Games and editorial director at Possum Creek. She's best kmiwn for her work on Wanderhome, Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, and Sleepaway. Support Jay's work at: patreon.com/possumcreek Thank you for listening to Weird Games & Weirder People! Please subscribe to the show to keep up with new episodes! SUPPO…

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Sessions from Studio A - Eli Parker 52:00

4M ago52:00

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Singer-songwriter Eli Parker, from Rockford, joins us to play songs from his new EP Until the Last.By Spencer Tritt

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111 Josh D is cursed with encyclopedic knowledge about the expanded universe 1:52:23

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Josh Domanski is a writer, designer, occasional actual play host, best know for his work with the Liminal Horror system. Check out his work at: https://unenthuser.itch.io/ https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/ Thank you for listening to Weird Games & Weirder People! Please subscribe to the show to keep up with new episodes! If you would like to support the…

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Sessions from Studio A - Mathew Ray Fichter 52:00

4M ago52:00

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Singer-songwriter Mathew Ray Fichter joins us to play live in Studio A and talk about his music.By Spencer Tritt

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110 Mark Diaz Truman grew on the weird and wonderful New Mexico 1:55:40

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Mark Diaz Truman is the ENnie award-winning co-founder of Magpie Games, a co-founder of the Indie Game Development Network, the designer of Cartel and Our Last Best Hope, and the co-designer of Urban Shadows, Zombie World, Root: The Roleplaying Game, Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game, and more. Since 2011, Mark has led tabletop game projects tha…

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Sessions from Studio A - Joytrip 52:00

4M ago52:00

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Indie-band Joytrip talks with us this week and performs live in Studio A.By Spencer Tritt

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109 Kyle Jameson expresses himself out of obligation 1:53:40

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Kyle is a human being experiencing this life in Northern Minnesota. He has a lot more creativity than artistic talent, but he is doing the best he can with what he has. Kyle says he is more interested in the experience of doing something creative than the results. He is currently focusing on supplements for the Weird Heroes of Public Access RPG und…

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Sessions from Studio A - Ann Frances 52:00

4M ago52:00

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We talk with Chicago-based artist Ann Frances and hear songs recorded live in WNIJ's Studio A.By Spencer Tritt

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108 Jim Pinto has never shown his true identity 1:32:19

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jim pinto is a nearly 30-year veteran of the gaming industry, having written roleplaying games, board games, card games, a novel, comic books, and even screenplays. He's even won awards for writing, graphic design, art direction, and one dog show. His career includes roles in art, design, production, publishing, and writing, covering nearly every a…

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Sessions from Studio A - Artie & The Do Goods 52:00

4M ago52:00

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Musician, composer, and producer Artie Do Good stops by Studio A with his full band to play songs from his latest record SOCIALIST DANCE PARTY.By Spencer Tritt

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107 Philip Reed has worked on EVERYTHING (almost) 2:10:28

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Philip Reed loves to create stuff and things, from roleplaying game supplements to music to whatever sounds fun at that exact moment in time. He can often be found working when he should be sleeping. He has been doing this for more than 30 years, and chances are you have played something he had his hands on. I feel in love with his work through Fra…

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Sessions from Studio A - Chad Link 52:00

5M ago52:00

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Singer-songwriter Chad Link stops by Studio A to play live and talk about his music and background.By Spencer Tritt