Best Reality Rpg Podcasts (2025)

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Solo Bookplay (w/ Asa Donald) 51:48

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You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠! In this episode, I talk to Asa Donald is one-half of Backwards Tabletop, the publisher of the Backwards Universe of American horror games and Rust Never Sleeps, a solo mecha game. Their current project is Spine, a dark solo RPG about losing yourself in a book. Asa Donald on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/b…

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Coping Case Files: Ghosted by Halloween: Where has the Spirit of the Season Gone? 1:04:38

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Is it just us or has Halloween ghosted everyone this year? Usually this is a holiday loved and looked forward to by dang near everybody, but this year the enthusiasm feels a bit lacking. We’re not seeing as many decorations for Halloween or even for fall in general. Our social media feeds are dripping with political bickering instead of flowing ove…

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Inspirations Behind Land of Eem: Our Appendix N | Wizards of Eem EP015 29:59

7d ago29:59

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Send us a text What inspired the whimsical yet epic world of Land of Eem? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, creators Ben Costa and James Parks pull back the curtain on the books, movies, comics, and shows that shaped the heart and humor of this one-of-a-kind fantasy RPG. Think of it as our very own Appendix N—a creative roadmap in the …

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S3E7 - Get On Your Knees 56:41

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The Housewives reap the consequences of their actions on an afternoon off from production; Kiki joins forces with a helpful Other City local. With special guest star, Beth May! View maps and ancillary content for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13l-Waf7amRzVMXFOZ2iCCEVu9QtXkqeg?usp=share_link Want more RHODND? Join us on P…

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Ep14: Why Own a Franchise Game Store with Dragons Lair Austin 32:14

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Angie from Dragons Liar Comics and Fantasy in Austin, TX. This episode discusses the pros and cons of running a franchise game store, how industry changes are impacting game stores and what you should consider before starting your own game store.…

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Reflexive Reactions: Living by My Cycle: My Experience with Hormone Regulation and Cycle Awareness 1:24:07

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Okay, we’ll admit, this reaction isn’t very reflexive since it took several weeks to come to any conclusions, however, we will say that the outcome did not meet the reflexive expectations. Social media is full of creators touting all kinds of health and nutrition advice; and with so much of it seeming extreme, conflicting, or too good to be true it…

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One Shot Collection: Final Bid (Law's Out 2) 2:32:46

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[CW: This episode contains Gun Violence, Bodily Harm, and Death] A Mysterious Stranger arrives at Stone's Throw, a large, empty city, going through a bust. Join us as we play a one-shot in Final Bid (Law's Out 2) by Vel Mini and Grant. Dr. Milo Monroe was played by Siobhan, who edited this episode. You can find her @spellboundmage.bsky.social "Vici…

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Ep 13: Why Game Store Location Matters with Meeples Games 27:30

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Laura and Garrett from Meeples Games in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses setting expectations for the start of a local game store, factors to consider when choosing a location and lessons learned running the store and cafe for the last 11 years.…

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Factions: The #1 Trick to Raising Stakes in Your TTRPG | Wizards of Eem Podcast EP014 18:07

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some tabletop RPG campaigns feel vibrant, dramatic, and full of intrigue—while others fall flat? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, we’re diving deep into the power of factions and why they’re the ultimate tool for raising the stakes in your TTRPG. Factions aren’t just background flavor—they’re …

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Reality Checking (w/ Allen Varney) 50:07

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You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠! Today, I’m talking to Allen Varney, who runs the Bundle of Holding currently, which I think everyone listening to this had heard of. Before that, he worked as a freelance writer, editor, game designer for TSR, Steve Jackson Games, West End Games, FASA, and more. He was the lead designer for Paranoia XP, the 2…

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S3E6 - Silent Knight, Sleeping Bear 47:40

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The Housewives make it to the final chamber of the Marchandoril family vault; Cilla befriends a bear and Kiki wanders off. View maps and ancillary content for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11Bq1MVovJqbn42M-qpnvwsIPGkytEXyP?usp=share_link Want more RHODND? Join us on Patreon! Access ad-free episodes, player character shee…

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Ep12: Blending Trading Card Games with Augmented Reality 9:53

26d ago9:53

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Andrew from Battlebound Cards at PAX West in Seattle, WA. This episode discusses the process of blending trading card games with augmented reality games, lessons learned from using Kickstarter and advice for other looking to making their own games.…

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Games for People Like Us: Taking Off the Mask: A Neurodivergent Tabletop RPG 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

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If you’re an OG listener, you’ll remember a couple of years ago when we played a game we made to encapsulate the neurodivergent social experience. Well, for our first installment of Games for People Like Us, we decided to revisit this game and see if it was just as fun as it was the first time. We had a blast, and we hope you’ll enjoy it as much as…

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Ep11: How We Make TCG Accessories with Realm Guard 7:55

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Cameron from Realm Guard at PAX West in Seattle, WA. This episode discusses the basics on running a TCG accessor business, challenges with the print to order model and lessons on listening and reacting to your community.By Game Haven Guild

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S3E5 - The Vault 1:00:48

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The Housewives discover there’s more to the Marchandoril family vault than expected; one of the Thoms makes a move on Cilla. View maps and ancillary content for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14_B5ATv7dvKZyHhvHAO88eTNEGk3olmT?usp=share_link Want more RHODND? Join us on Patreon! Access ad-free episodes, player character sh…

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Ep10: Running a Gaming Club with Metro Seattle Gamers 29:44

1M ago29:44

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Geoff from Metro Seattle Gamers in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses the process of different structures for running a gaming club, what best practices are for getting commercial real estate for the club and what challenges come with growth.…

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Try This Maybe: Reality Checks: Cognitive Tools to Break the Spiral 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

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Do you ever feel like you get trapped in your own thoughts, spiraling out into negative rumination and worries about the future? If you do, then you know how detrimental it can be to your quality of life, your capacity to truly enjoy anything, and your ability to maintain healthy and happy relationships. In this episode, we’re discussing the concep…

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Ex Tenebris (w/ Josh Fox) 53:41

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You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠! Today, I’m talking to Josh Fox who was last on the podcast to talk about the second edition of his award-winning game, Lovecraftesque. We talked about Black Armada Games, the company he's been running for ten years with his partner, the game designer Becky Annison. This time, we’re talking about Ex Tenebris, …

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With Jake! From the Crit Talkers Podcast! 59:33

2M ago59:33

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I forgot to publish last weeks episode! Forgive me! I just saw it! ;-; ‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Jake! You can find them here: https://crittalkerspodcast.com Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheCoreRoleplay…

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With Elijah! Enjoying some D&D. 51:01

2M ago51:01

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‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest wasElijah! Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheCoreRoleplayersGuild

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Ep9: Woodworking for Gamers with Freckled Lion Workshop 19:11

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dave from Freckled Lion Workshop in Oregon. This episode discusses the process of starting a woodworking business in the tabletop gaming industry, finding the right niche for your business and what challenges you can expect with your own gaming adjacent business.…

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S3E4 - The Family Poem 48:52

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The Housewives learn more about Other City’s complicated banking system; Cilla and the Thoms catch some fish. View maps and ancillary content for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17QxqqQc8D6zgoUxh9VrW1wwcOFqWtZt1?usp=share_link Want more RHODND? Join us on Patreon! Access ad-free episodes, player character sheets, DM notes …

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Ep8: Starting a Gaming Non-Profit with Alexandria RPG 32:04

2M ago32:04

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with David from the Alexandria RPG Library in Seattle, Washington. This episode discusses the process of starting a non-profit in the tabletop gaming industry, why role-playing games are important and what challenges you can expect to face.By Game Haven Guild

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How to Be A Great Player at the RPG Table | Wizards of Eem Podcast EP013 16:21

2M ago16:21

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Send us a text What makes a good player at the table? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem podcast, we dive into what it means to bring your best self to a game of Land of Eem—and really, any TTRPG. From bold roleplay to embracing failure, we explore how to make every session more fun, not just for you, but for your whole group. We break down the …

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Pet (& Feral) Theories: Too Tired to Relax: Why Rest is Exhausting 1:01:24

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Why, oh why, is it so hard to rest?! We know we need rest and relaxation and sleep and all of that good stuff, so why can’t we just do it? It sounds so simple, and it should be so easy, yet many of us feel like we are actively struggling to rest. If you also find it easier to multi-task a dozen projects than to relax for even 10 minutes then this e…

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Weekend 2: Temperature 2:08:41

2M ago2:08:41

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Intimacy blooms amongst the team. Min Ji visits Angel's warehouse. Min Ji Nam is played by Josephine. You can find her @scarydogfriend on Bluesky, and you can find her co-producing on BadHouseRPG on Twitch and YouTube. Angel Perez is played by Rem, You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr @remspeedwagon. Ilyana "Yanna" Sentra is played by Nada (or) Am…

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With Borq! Two veteran mmo roleplayers shout at clouds! 40:10

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My first time using plugins, sorry for the wait! ‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Borq! Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheCoreRoleplayersGuild

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With RayeStar! From RayeStar's RolePlay Sanctuary! Learning about VR RolePlay! 44:10

2M ago44:10

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Would I be considered hip if I did VR RP? Do the kids still say things are 'hip'? 'In & Out of Character: A Roleplayers Podcast'’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was RayeStar! You can find them here: https://www.youtube.com/@RayeStarRPSanctuary or on their Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rayestar803 Here is a link to thei…

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Week 2: Disco! In the Panic Room 2:45:20

2M ago2:45:20

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The team splits to investigate. Yanna and Hunter cosplay at a local con. Min Ji Nam is played by Josephine. You can find her @scarydogfriend on Bluesky, and you can find her co-producing on BadHouseRPG on Twitch and YouTube. Angel Perez is played by Rem, You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr @remspeedwagon. Ilyana "Yanna" Sentra is played by Nada (…

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With Jason! From the Memester of the Week podcast! 52:46

2M ago52:46

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Zubat will always be the greatest Pokémon to me. I just think they're neat! ‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Jason! You can find them here: https://linktr.ee/memesteroftheweek Join the Actual Playce Discord with me and so many other podcasters and enthusiasts: discord.com/8Nvn2fdSTv Your host …

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S3E3 - Hey Girl Hey 44:58

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The Housewives reluctantly comply with production’s filming schedule; Kiki has a dream. View maps and ancillary content for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eUWrCqtjK1V9jqPaNzwDs8gdhkcwtRLj?usp=sharing Want more RHODND? Join us on Patreon! Access ad-free episodes, player character sheets, DM notes and confessionals, mini-c…

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Art, Death, & RPGs (w/ Elizabeth Little) 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

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You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠! Today, I’m talking to Elizabeth Little. She’s a UK-based science teacher, artist, and game designer. She co-founded Shrike Studio in 2015 and released games such as Blight Seas Fleet, a dark fantasy naval skirmish game, for which she developed a whole range of 3D printable miniatures. This year, she released …

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With Helix! From RPG Major! 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Helix! You can find them here: https://www.rpgmajor.com Todays midroll promo was brought to you by 8 Track Overpass. https://open.spotify.com/show/3vRmCjezmn16dNpa14mt9X Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX Linktr…

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Coping Case Files: Mindfulness: Does It Suck or Am I Just Doing It Wrong? 59:22

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Mindfulness is one of those pop psychology suggestions we’re often recommended for stress relief, and while its benefits are also historically well-rooted in various cultural and spiritual practices it’s not always as easy as it seems like it should be. Similar to meditation, it’s a classic example of “simple, not easy”. In this episode, we’re expl…

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With Rackham! From Gestalheim Productions! 51:09

2M ago51:09

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‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Rackham! You can find them here: https://linktr.ee/gestalheimproductions Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheCoreRoleplayersGuild

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Ep7: Publishing Board Games on Kickstarter with Dan Nichols 37:10

2M ago37:10

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dan Nichols from Gadabout Games in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses the process of creating a board game, how to use Kickstarter to bring your game to life and the challenges of the Kickstarter model for board games.By Game Haven Guild

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With Cap! From the Shrimp and Crits Podcast! 52:29

3M ago52:29

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It's the big Five Zero! I can't believe we made it this far. In todays episode we talk about keeping secrets for story purposes and I get surprised by the existence of a Dredge Actual Play. ‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Cap! You can find them and the other Crit Shrimps here: https://shrimpa…

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With Scarlet, talking about being introvert oocly. 54:17

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‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Scarlet! Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX You can also reach out to me here: [email protected]

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S3E2 - The Welded Rose 1:05:59

3M ago1:05:59

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The Housewives tour Sasha’s new tavern and inn; production begins on the TWR spinoff series. View maps and ancillary content for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PMV3a4-EYZOA5JnzKq0z9g-tOjsdamjZ?usp=sharing Want more RHODND? Join us on Patreon! Access ad-free episodes, player character sheets, DM notes and confessionals, m…

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Ep6: Food, Cocktails and Games with Vigilante Gastropub & Games 25:04

3M ago25:04

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Alex, the community manager at Vigilante Gastropub & Games in Austin, Texas. This episode discussion includes a detail look at the business of running a gaming restaurant, how to create a memorable gaming experience, challenges over the last 8 years and how to balance revenue with guest'…

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With Archangelion! From The Lucky Die! 51:02

3M ago51:02

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‘In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Archangelion. You can find them here: https://www.theluckydie.com Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX Or reach out to me with an email: [email protected]…

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Reflexive Reactions: Stayin' Alive: When Pollyanna and Spite Just Aren't Enough 59:05

3M ago59:05

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We’re starting back up after our hiatus on a more serious note, so we’ll give you the trigger warning that this episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation. It won’t be all doom and gloom though. While we are discussing depression and the struggles that lead to self-destructive thoughts our goal in this episode is to find ways to quiet the noi…

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Girls of the Genziana Hotel (w/ Hendrik ten Napel) 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠! In this episode, we talk to Hendrik ten Napel, a game designer from the Netherlands. He's self-published supplements for Brindlewood Bay, Bump in the Dark, and the Paragon system. His newsletter, Hendrik Biweekly, is a regular source of excellent game design thoughts. Today we're here to talk about his first …

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Ep5: How Board Games Go From Prototype to Published with Dan Manfredini 28:50

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Dan Manfredini, a hobby board game designer in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses the process of creating a board game, pitching games to publishers and how the game publishing process has evolved over the last 16 years. More Information and Transcripts can be found at The Business of…

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Ep4: What Really Happens Inside a Game Store with Bat City Games and Comics 32:18

3M ago32:18

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Brendan from Bat City Games and Comics, a local game stop in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses retail management and the evolution of his gaming assortment as he working through the challenges of starting a small business in the gaming industry. More Information and Transcripts can b…

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Ep3: Lessons Learned Publishing Board Games with Fireside Games 37:50

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Justin and Anne-Marie from Fireside Games, game designers and publishers in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses the process of deciding whether to self-publish or outsource game publishing, what publishers look for in games and how to pick partners for printing and consolidation for yo…

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Ep2: What Running a Game Store Is Really Like with Tribe Comics and Games 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Join Josh on The Business of Gaming podcast as he visits with Eric from Tribe Comics and Games, a local game shop open for 16 years in Austin, Texas. This episode discusses tips for local marketing for game stores, thoughts on Kickstarter's impact on the business and thoughts on the future of game space in local game stores. More Information and Tr…

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Updated Trailer 1:45

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A lot has changed since we first started the podcast so we figured it was time to reintroduce ourselves.By Ivy Turner & Autumn Braack

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With Eyþór! From the Lucky Die! 58:18

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In & Out of Character’ is a production of The Core Roleplayers Guild. Todays’ guest was Eyþór! You can find them here: https://www.theluckydie.com Your host was me! Mr. Island! Come and join my Discord: https://discord.gg/Dnt3ngPhKX

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Weekend 1: Spiderwebs 2:00:12

3M ago2:00:12

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Everyone slips into daily life. Angel and Yanna spar. Min Ji Nam is played by Josephine. You can find her @scarydogfriend on Bluesky, and you can find her co-producing on BadHouseRPG on Twitch and YouTube. Angel Perez is played by Rem, You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr @remspeedwagon. Ilyana "Yanna" Sentra is played by Nada (or) Amir. You can f…