Best Red Dice Diaries Podcasts (2025)

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Taverns vs Monsters 13:15

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1d ago13:15

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It’s getting near to the spooky time of year and, as is our tradition, Hannah and myself have been watching horror movies, a few that we saw recently have made us think about running a tavern siege in RPGs, we discuss it in this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod…

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Preparing for Lethal Situations in RPGs 19:08

1M ago19:08

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In this episode Hannah and myself are discussing an upcoming, potential lethal situation in my WFRP 2nd ed campaign and how I’m planning to prepare the player group for it, we talk about the benefits of this prep and how different games can affect expectations in this regard. We also answer a voicemail by Evil Jeff of the Minions & Musings podcast.…

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RPGaDay 31: Reward 9:16

2M ago9:16

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It’s the final day of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and myself are rewarding ourselves by cracking open a couple of cold ones and talking about what we find to be the most rewarding part of the hobby. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 30: Experience 6:06

2M ago6:06

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It’s day 30 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about non-Experience based benefits in RPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 29: Connect 5:29

2M ago5:29

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Only a couple more days of #RPGaDay2025 remaining, and for day 29 we’re talking about how TTRPGs can bring people together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 28: Suspense 10:21

2M ago10:21

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The prompt for day 28 of #RPGaDay2025 is “Suspense” and we’re giving our thoughts on building suspense and how sometimes you’re better to keep it tucked away for a later session. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 27: Tactic 9:47

2M ago9:47

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The prompt for day 27 of #RPGaDay2025 is “Tactic”, Hannah and I are giving some of our thoughts on mass battles and also discussing the tactical thinking in the game Band of Blades. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 26: Nemesis 8:45

2M ago8:45

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For day 26 of #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are sharing our thoughts on having a nemesis for your player-party and some things to keep in mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 25: Challenge 9:12

2M ago9:12

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We’re talking about challenge ratings, encounter building and how necessary they are for day 35 of #RPGaDay2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 24: Reveal 9:59

2M ago9:59

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It’s day 24 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of having grand reveals in your TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 23: Recent 12:01

2M ago12:01

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It’s day 23 of #RPGaDay2025, and we’re chatting about the most recent game that Hannah has run and how the way she describes it dovetails with an excellent episode of the Roleplay Rescue podcast I listened to recently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicedi…

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RPGaDay 22: Ally 6:38

2M ago6:38

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We’re on day 22 of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and I are discussing how player’s choice of allies is often surprising but almost always entertaining. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 21: Unexpected 6:56

2M ago6:56

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It’s day 21 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about our love of unexpected twists and turns in RPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 20: Enter 6:31

2M ago6:31

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The prompt for #RPGaDay2025 day 20 is “Enter”, Hannah and I are talking about how entering into an adventure is a choice and the dangers of stepping out of your front door. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 19: Destiny 9:36

2M ago9:36

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It’s day 19 of #RPGaDay2025, and we’re talking destinies, what we like and don’t like about them in TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 18: Sign 5:35

2M ago5:35

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On day 18 of #RPGaDay2025, we’re discussing signs and how they can expand your gameworld. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 17: Renew 12:04

2M ago12:04

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On day 17 of #RPGaDay2025, we’re talking about how #RPGaDay2025 has renewed my enthusiasm for putting out podcast episodes and how sometimes you can be your own worst enemy when it comes to keeping your enthusiasm up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicedia…

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RPGaDay 16: Overcome 8:53

2M ago8:53

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It’s day 16 of #RPGaDay2025, myself and Hannah are discussing progress in games and the benefit of “little wins.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 15: Deceit 5:37

2M ago5:37

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On day 15 of #RPGaDay2025 we might be deceiving you by pulling a switcheroo and discussing music in games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 14: Mystery 14:27

2M ago14:27

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It’s day 14 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about mysteries, how to set them up and the value of clues, we also touch on a cool game called Brindlewood Bay. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 13: Darkness 8:54

2M ago8:54

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Eschewing the worlds of darkness that pervading 90s gaming, on day 13 Hannah and I are discussing the dangers posed by a lack of light in a dungeon and how this is bought to the fore in Shadowdark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…

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RPGaDay 12: Path 9:21

2M ago9:21

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It’s day 12 of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and myself are discussing paths and how choices can make a game more meaningful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 11: Flavour 8:35

2M ago8:35

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It’s day eleven of #RPGaDay2025 and a slightly laboured metaphor sends Hannah and myself down a flavour rabbit-hole. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 10: Origin 7:47

2M ago7:47

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In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Origin”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries

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RPGaDay 9: Inspire 8:40

2M ago8:40

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It’s day nine of RPGaDay2025, Hannah and I are talking about sources of inspiration and what inspires us in our games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries