Best Random Encounter Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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321 - Lunar Eternal Blue Prince 59:56

11d ago59:56

59:56

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a new classic puzzle-adventure game and a packaged duo of some of the best RPGs ever released on the PSX! First, Gio and Tin are here to give us a walk-through tour of Blue Prince, the hit rogue-lite puzzle adventurer. This game came out of nowhere for a lot of folks, trapping them inside the sh…

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Violenceball #27: Preventative Glitter 48:44

11d ago48:44

48:44

Even as the conspiracy is all but revealed, the Mootlings might not have time to stop it. Dithertoes and his aunt have a tense family chat. Skitterglint and Pamzam jam the signal. Ebi and Jandar compete to out-blush one another. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamed…

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DLC: Nintendo Switch 2 Discussion & The 2025 Video Game Stories We're Excited For! 1:35:24

18d ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Hello Storygoers! We discuss all the news about the Nintendo Switch 2 and our thoughts on it! We also discuss the upcoming games for 2025 and the stories that have us the most excited to experience! So come sit down and enjoy these fun discussions with us! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our …

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320 - Let's Switch (2) It Up 55:37

26d ago55:37

55:37

On this episode of Random Encounter, we chat about everything that happened last week and, BOY, did a lot happen last week! First up, Dom is here to talk about the recent sci-fi Souls-like AI LIMIT. Does it live up to its inspirations, or does it fall just as flat as AI does in the real world? Then, Zach joins the panel to chat about the Switch 2 D…

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Violenceball #26: Snooping | Land of Eem 46:55

25d ago46:55

46:55

Did you get the latest issue of Balls Illustrated? Lots of hot goss about Arlin Craft, but how much of it is really true? It's party time in Eem, and they've got TWO FONDUE FOUNTAINS! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistam…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #12: Looking back on a year of Ludological Alchemy 1:18:03

1M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Greetings astute alchemists, In this our twelfth episode, we ramble through our preamble discussing Christmas music, knock-knock jokes, online scams and modern art. After we amble through those brambles, Christopher takes us through a year of our mail bag of comments and questions. We hope you find the chaos of our 12th recording both diverting and…

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319 - I'd Kill for a Good Cup of Tea! 1:07:12

1M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to sink into the shadows and brew some tea, because we're talking about Assassin's Creed Shadows and Wanderstop! Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here! This long-awaited game has been delayed multiple times over the last year, but was that extra time well spent? Tom is here to tell us his thoughts a…

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Violenceball #25: Friendship Bracelets | Land of Eem 42:08

1M ago42:08

42:08

My gnome uncle (that I don't like that much) that works at Nintendo told me that in this episode, the Mootlings go to some human's house, then a garden center, and then a fancy party! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistam…

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Bedtime Stories: Hades (Part 1) 24:19

1M ago24:19

24:19

Tonight, we join the prince of the underworld as he tries to escape to the world above to meet with an invaluable person. But he won’t have an easy time doing so as we tell the tale of Hades. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our…

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318 - Monster Hunting the Most Elusive Game: A New Suikoden 56:29

2M ago56:29

56:29

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to chat about a remaster and a new game in two long-running series! First up, Zach's prayers have been answered: Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars is finally out! This remaster of the first two Suikoden games has been highly anticipated for years by fans of the series, but d…

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Violenceball #24: 6969 45:22

2M ago45:22

45:22

The Mootling star players, Jandar, and Da Scabby Grindazz overhear Busterribs and Arlan Craft discuss their plan to fix Violenceball finals matches by mind controlling entire teams. It's going to take both gnomes the team has met and maybe even their uncles to get to the bottom of all this! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista M…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #11: Designing to Teach Game Design 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Greetings, alchemists. Once again, we dive into an arcane topic, but this one has a bit of a metatextual level: we speak of teaching the subject of game design. Christopher has many questions for Luke, who has answers, experience, and even some questions of his own. We discuss subject matter, students, things to consider from the academic side of t…

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317 - Pirate Watcher in Eora 1:23:44

2M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two of the most highly anticipated games of 2025! We've been eagerly awaiting Obsidian's answer to Skyrim for years, and Avowed is finally here. A spin-off of the beloved CRPG Pillars of Eternity series, Avowed replaces the isometric view and strategic "real-time-with-pause" combat with an FP…

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DLC: Best Random Video Game Couples! (Character Wheel) 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Hello Storygoers! As we've done before, we spin our character wheel to make some random video game couples and see which one we feel embodies the perfect relationship! Will there be surprising couples? Yes! Will there be actual cute couplings? Yes!! Will there be surprise thruples?! YES!!! So come and join us for this fun time and see if we got it …

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Violenceball #23: A Peek Behind the Curtain 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

A spy mission to the Mootling's next opponents, Da Scabby Grindaz, takes a horrific turn when Ebi, Skitterglint, and Dithertoes accidentally walk into something they weren't supposed to see. Join our Discord server!: https://discord.gg/dr36EXk6 Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: ww…

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316 - Canadian Encounter 1:31:27

2M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're celebrating all things Canadian! For absolutely no reason (certainly not related to any current events in February 2024), Jono has gathered a few of his fellow Canucks at RPGFan to chat about some of their favourite Canadian games. The thing about games from up north is, much like Canadians themselves, you…

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Schedule Change Announcement: Every Other Week 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

The title says it all, but because of some changes in our personal lives which I explain in the audio we'll be going back to every other week for now. Thanks in advance for your patience, and we'll see you on the Violenceball pitch next week! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.…

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Violenceball #22: Bedtime 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

The team gets several late-night visitors to help them celebrate their placement into the top 2… wait, I mean top 3, in the X-treme X-altation. The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Violenceball Season Character Guide Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wrigh…

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Risk, Reward, Regret: The 3 Rs of Roleplaying 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. In this episode, we tackle the 3 Rs is DMing; Risk, Reward and Regret. The boys tell tantalizing tales and offer some tips and tactics! Will we make sense, maybe. Will it be entertaining, perhaps. Is it interesting, boy I hope…

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315 - Sleepless in Ephinea 1:15:46

3M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s a double dose of sci-fi and fantasy! First, Aleks joins us to talk about Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a sci-fi RPG with a strong tabletop influence. As a sequel to 2022’s Citizen Sleeper, Starward Vector expands its universe with multiple settings and companions. If you love tabletop RPGs, then this …

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Violenceball #21: The Wasteland Ball | Land of Eem 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

Things work a little different at the House of Courtesan: There will be a lot more glitter, reads, and puns in this week's Violenceball match! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random En…

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Campfire Stories: Supermarket Simulator 25:21

3M ago25:21

25:21

Welcome back to Campfire Stories! In this series, we focus on telling spooky and scary video game stories for your enjoyment. Tonight, we tell a spooky story about a hopeful individual who is starting his own supermarket. But he'll soon realize that the customers who come to his store are less than he'd expect. We hope you enjoy this tale for...Sup…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #10: Iron Hearts in Hearts of Iron 1:18:47

3M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Players of Games, As a game designer, playing other games is important to the design process, especially games orthogonal to your area of expertise. In Episode 10 of Ludological Alchemy’s Hypothesis we broaden our remit to discuss a topic adjacent to roleplaying games: war games. Specifically in our case, Hearts of Iron 4 by Paradox Entertainment. …

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Violenceball #20: Pizza Party | Land of Eem 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Dithertoes spies on Buster Ribs, Skitterglint asks Brord about the future. Ebi takes some food to Pamzaam. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Fin…

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314 - The Switch 2 is Real (and Other Stories) 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono is back to chat with the panel about two recent big January releases! First up, Wes has managed to fight through hundreds upon hundreds of foes to deliver their verdict on Dynasty Warriors: Origins! This latest entry in the long-running series dramatically cuts back on playable characters and weapons to pro…

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Violenceball #19: Glean the Cube | Land of Eem 41:08

3M ago41:08

41:08

Our star players try to get to the bottom of the recent pro Violenceball game which went unbroadcasted and no one in the audience seems to remember. Their search takes them from the height of the Crumblemire Consortium announcer's box to the depths of the Motorlodge's VHS dungeon. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who …

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - A Random Encounter with Tom Bombadil 1:44:52

4M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

Dearest listener, Here we present to a special episode. Normally, we limit such special episodes to paid subscribers, but we enjoyed this discussion so much we wanted to share it with everyone. Please enjoy and if you’re so compelled, put a few goldberries in our yellow hat. TOM BOMBADIL. Merry old Tom is a denizen of the Old Forest, northeast of t…

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Violenceball #18: Bidead | Land of Eem 52:38

4M ago52:38

52:38

We are BACK to the Violenceball pitch for more action! We start by finding that Jandar LuDove Drives The Apple Car from The Busy World of Richard Scarry, and it only gets more INTENSE from there! The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Thanks to Shayne Plunke…

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313 - Jono-Less Encounter 57:37

4M ago57:37

57:37

On this first episode of Random Encounter for 2025, Jono is missing, and it's up to the panel to find him! Just kidding; we aren't a semi-educational game from the 1990s. Jono has bronchitis this week, so it's up to the brand-new full-time host of Retro Encounter, Zach Wilkerson, to fill in for him! Joining Zach is Neal, who is chatting about the r…

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DLC: Game Awards 2024 Recap 1:48:42

4M ago1:48:42

1:48:42

Hello Storygoers! We run through the 2024 Game Awards and give our perspectives on the winners and all the game announcements! Come and join us and see if you agree or disagree with what we think! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to [email protected], on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll questi…

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Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #4: Wedding Crash 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

Find out if Bri, Moggin, and Bolton can abscond with the book, protect the wedding from a rampaging dragon, and, above all, process some of these feelings the town of Saltbreak has so clearly avoided! Thanks to special guest LittleRedDot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com Buy our book, The Ultimate Rando…

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Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - Episode #9: In All Fairness 2:01:38

4M ago2:01:38

2:01:38

We know that for many, today is a day known as "Christmas Day", however, we here at Ludological Alchemy celebrate a more esoteric event: the final episode of our podcast The Hypothesis for the year 2024. Our first year of podcasting and blogging has been tumultuous, perilous, enlightening, frustrating, joyous, fraught, and entirely worthwhile, by o…

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'Twas the Night Before Gumbo 6:47

4M ago6:47

6:47

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition.....I was left unattended with the computer again, oh by the way, Hey folks, it's me Gumbo. I found this cool seasonal holiday merry poem thing in Cosmic Key's Library, and I thought it would be nice to share it. I hope you all enjoy! Merry H…

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312 - RPGFan’s Most Anticipated Games of 2025 1:50:44

4M ago1:50:44

1:50:44

In our final Random Encounter of 2024, we’re diving into the games we’re most excited to play in 2025! Every December, RPGFan unveils one of our biggest features: a list of the most anticipated games for the year ahead. What better way to close out 2024 than by joining our panel on Random Encounter to celebrate the titles we’re excited for as we co…

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Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #3: First Name "The" Last Name "Mayor" 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

It turns out the rumours of a monster in the sewers aren't JUST due to the crocodile. A faraway singing voice draws our heroes' attention as they dodge traps and finally find the duo that have absconded with The Shrouded Grimoire: a kobold and a real dragon (don't tell Bri that this description says that.) Thanks to special guest LittleRedDot! Find…

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Holiday Episode: Cold Snaps and Hot Takes 57:49

5M ago57:49

57:49

Send us a text Greetings adventurers! Welcome to The Crithalla Podcast, and welcome back to another edition of DMs Discuss. In this episode, in traditional holiday tradition, the boys offer up a fruit cake of the hottest takes! So, sit back and unwrap the gift that keeps on giving, unsolicited opinions!…

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311 - Merry Game Awards 2024! 1:22:01

5M ago1:22:01

1:22:01

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about gaming's biggest night: The Game Awards 2024! After a few rocky years, The Game Awards have finally hit their stride for their 10th anniversary. There were some astonishing reveals, wonderful tributes, and a surprising amount of empathy for those struggling in today's gaming industry. With a…

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