Best Paul Fricker Podcasts (2025)

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Narration in Call of Cthulhu, with Ross Bryant

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3d ago

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We’re back and we’re talking to ourselves. Not everyone has an interior monologue, but apparently exterior ones are even rarer. Describing your life in real time like the voiceover from some hard-boiled detective movie may... The post Narration in Call of Cthulhu, with Ross Bryant appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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Narration in Call of Cthulhu, with Ross Bryant

3d ago

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We’re back and we’re talking to ourselves. Not everyone has an interior monologue, but apparently exterior ones are even rarer. Describing your life in real time like the voiceover from some hard-boiled detective movie may... The post Narration in Call of Cthulhu, with Ross Bryant appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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S1:E50 – Chases in TTRPGs - Consultation 36:19

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Episode Notes This week, half of the Reanimators stitch our brains together to cover chases in tabletop RPGs! We compare rulesets from a variety of TTRPG systems, discuss what elements of chases we want to emphasize for players, along with some issues we've had in the past, and give our unsolicited advice for GMs who are looking for ways to make th…

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We Are the Horror, with Ericka Skirpan

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We’re back and we’re scaring ourselves. Sure, we do all the normal stuff like jumping at shadows, gasping at loud noises, and cowering under the bedclothes when thunderstorms shake our windows, but the really frightening... The post We Are the Horror, with Ericka Skirpan appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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We Are the Horror, with Ericka Skirpan

18d ago

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We’re back and we’re scaring ourselves. Sure, we do all the normal stuff like jumping at shadows, gasping at loud noises, and cowering under the bedclothes when thunderstorms shake our windows, but the really frightening... The post We Are the Horror, with Ericka Skirpan appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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S1:E49 – Deliver Us from Evil - Dissection with Keeper Doc 1:19:38

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Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario Deliver Us from Evil written by Keeper Doc and Alex Guillotte. We've had the pleasure of playing and running in multiple versions of this scenario (soon to be published as APs on our YouTube channel) and work with KeeperDoc to give a variety of insights for great m…

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Using LARP Techniques at the Table, with Ericka Skirpan

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We’re back and we’re acting up. While we are normally pretty sedentary gamers, we have been convinced to try some LARP techniques and see if they can make our roleplaying more immersive. The props seemed... The post Using LARP Techniques at the Table, with Ericka Skirpan appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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Using LARP Techniques at the Table, with Ericka Skirpan

1M ago

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We’re back and we’re acting up. While we are normally pretty sedentary gamers, we have been convinced to try some LARP techniques and see if they can make our roleplaying more immersive. The props seemed... The post Using LARP Techniques at the Table, with Ericka Skirpan appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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The White People, with Jared Logan

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We’re back and we’re heading out to a big party under the hill. While the rest of you are busy clubbing, we’ll be trying out a different kind of dancing. There’s even a singalong, plus... The post The White People, with Jared Logan appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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The White People, with Jared Logan

2M ago

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We’re back and we’re heading out to a big party under the hill. While the rest of you are busy clubbing, we’ll be trying out a different kind of dancing. There’s even a singalong, plus... The post The White People, with Jared Logan appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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S1:E48 – Death to the Wizard Kings and Casket Land - Consultation with Marie Enger 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

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Episode Notes Join us for a chat with Marie Enger where we discuss a variety of topics including their RPGs Death to the Wizard Kings, Casket Land, old cartoons, pottery, the horrors of Missouri, cosmic horror art creation for works like Where Black Stars Rise, as well as Marie's suspected ability to predict the future! Links: You can find Marie on…

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The Joy of Gore, with Jared Logan

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By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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The Joy of Gore, with Jared Logan

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By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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200th Celebratory Show 1:12:40

2M ago1:12:40

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It's been a long time since Gaz and Ben started this podcast, well over 200 episodes in fact. In this official 200th* show the lads reminisce and consider what they might have learned over recent years. What's been your favourite show? * more than 200 shows are available.

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S1:E47 – Something is Wrong Here - Aberration 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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Episode Notes In this episode, we study an aberration that is half roleplaying game, half card game, half improv routine, and half love letter to the late David Lynch (that math checks out according to our non-Euclidean algebra). Something is Wrong Here by Kira Magrann is an extremely interesting and unique system that we haven't seen anything like…

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28 Days Later, with Maverick Haenze

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We’re back and we’re raging. While this virus may play a part, we’re mostly pissed off at the sequels to 28 Days Later. The first one, in particular, is enough to make you chew someone’s... The post 28 Days Later, with Maverick Haenze appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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28 Days Later, with Maverick Haenze

2M ago

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We’re back and we’re raging. While this virus may play a part, we’re mostly pissed off at the sequels to 28 Days Later. The first one, in particular, is enough to make you chew someone’s... The post 28 Days Later, with Maverick Haenze appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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System Matters with Paul Fricker 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

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Call of Cthulhu Associate Editor Paul Fricker returns to talk about systems in RPGs - are they a help or a hindrance? Have you picked the right system for you? Can you have the best session ever (TM) without rolling any dice? You can listen to Paul's latest project Eldritch Stories here See some excellent Call of Cthulhu Actual Play on Unconvention…

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S1:E46 – Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home - Dissection 1:57:34

3M ago1:57:34

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Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect the scenario Ladybug Ladybug, Fly Away Home written for Call of Cthulhu and discuss ways to reanimate it as CoC or Delta Green! Reanimation starts around 1:01:49 Links: You can find the scenario in this collection: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/191250/the-things-we-leave-behind-an-anthology-of-mod…

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Zombies, with Maverick Haenze

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We’re back and we’re hungry for brains. Sure, that whole that whole thing about zombies eating brains was made up by Dan O’Bannon in 1985, but that doesn’t make them any less tasty. And just... The post Zombies, with Maverick Haenze appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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Zombies, with Maverick Haenze

3M ago

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We’re back and we’re hungry for brains. Sure, that whole that whole thing about zombies eating brains was made up by Dan O’Bannon in 1985, but that doesn’t make them any less tasty. And just... The post Zombies, with Maverick Haenze appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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Announcement! Reanimated RPG Con! 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Episode Notes We are organizing an upcoming online TTRPG convention tentatively named Reanimated RPG Con!! We're set to unleash this monstrosity the weekend of November 14-16, with a variety of free games, panels, and workshops. GM signups are from October 1-10, then player sign-ups will be on October 20-30. The event will be hosted on our RPG Rean…

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The Broadsword, Laird Barron, and Old Leech, with Andy Goodman

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We’re back and we’re checking the vents. They’re long overdue a service, but that doesn’t mean they should be talking about eating people’s kidneys. While we might dismiss that as a load of hot air,... The post The Broadsword, Laird Barron, and Old Leech, with Andy Goodman appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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The Broadsword, Laird Barron, and Old Leech, with Andy Goodman

3M ago

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We’re back and we’re checking the vents. They’re long overdue a service, but that doesn’t mean they should be talking about eating people’s kidneys. While we might dismiss that as a load of hot air,... The post The Broadsword, Laird Barron, and Old Leech, with Andy Goodman appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…

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Historical TTRPGs with Dirk the Dice 59:49

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What to make of history? Why, some great gaming of course! We are joined by Dirk the Dice from The Grognard Files to chat about what can be learned from the past and turned into gaming gold. Don't forget to check out the Hexham Heads and other myths!

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S1:E45 – Exploring the Limits of Call of Cthulhu Scenarios - Consultation with Paul Fricker 1:17:11

4M ago1:17:11

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Episode Notes In this episode, Alex and Nathan meet with Paul Fricker as a consulting expert to discuss the core essences of what makes a Call of Cthulhu scenario, as well as explore the limits of scenarios for the TTRPG system. You can find Paul Fricker's website here: https://paulfricker.substack.com/ Or chat more with us on our Discord server: h…

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Roll Your Own Mythos, with Andy Goodman

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We’re back and we’re hunting for the biggest cigarette paper known to man. Well, ideally known to the gods too. If we’re going to fit an entire pantheon inside, this thing needs to be truly... The post Roll Your Own Mythos, with Andy Goodman appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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Roll Your Own Mythos, with Andy Goodman

4M ago

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We’re back and we’re hunting for the biggest cigarette paper known to man. Well, ideally known to the gods too. If we’re going to fit an entire pantheon inside, this thing needs to be truly... The post Roll Your Own Mythos, with Andy Goodman appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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S1:E44 – TTRPG Scenario Editing and Formatting - Consultation with XPLovecat 58:41

4M ago58:41

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Episode Notes In this episode, we consult with Leslie "XPLovecat" Horn as a resident expert on scenario editing and review to help us understand some ways to help turn that splatter of words on a page into a properly monstrous scenario. We also discuss ways that scenario authors may find or summon their own editors, as well as the proper pronunciat…

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Metafiction and Horror, with Eleanor Hingley

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We’re back and we’re discussing metafiction and horror, shoehorning the title of the episode into the first paragraph for SEO purposes. Main Topic: Metafiction and Horror Metafiction turns up in every genre from literary fiction... The post Metafiction and Horror, with Eleanor Hingley appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.…