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RPG Reanimators

RPG Reanimators

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A discussion-based podcast for GMs where we break down horror ttrpg scenarios for systems like Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green, discuss what worked for us, what didn't, what changes we made while running them, and how it all turned out for the table. Additional special topics include general game philosophies, advice, and occasional actual plays.
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Blasphemous Tomes

Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

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The home of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias, a podcast about Call of Cthulhu, horror films, weird fiction and horror roleplaying in general
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S1:E47 – Something is Wrong Here - Aberration 1:08:13

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

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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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Announcement! Reanimated RPG Con! 1:00

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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

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

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

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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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Small Town Horror, with Eleanor Hingley

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We’re back and we’re keeping to ourselves. You really can’t be too careful. The outside world is full of dangerous ideas and strange people. Some of them don’t even play Call of Cthulhu. Sure, they... The post Small Town Horror, with Eleanor Hingley appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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Small Town Horror, with Eleanor Hingley

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We’re back and we’re keeping to ourselves. You really can’t be too careful. The outside world is full of dangerous ideas and strange people. Some of them don’t even play Call of Cthulhu. Sure, they... The post Small Town Horror, with Eleanor Hingley appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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S1:E43 – Good Player Habits - Consultation 1:00:56

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Episode Notes In this episode, we consult on some good player habits and practices which we always like to see from our side of the GM screen. Consultations are free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or consid…
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S1:E42 – Call of Cthulhu Scenario Inspiration Across the Decades (Chaosium Con 2025 Live Panel) 51:09

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Episode Notes Listen to a live recording of our nearly sold-out panel at Chaosium Con 2025 where we discuss sources of inspiration for new Call of Cthulhu scenarios in underused decades between the traditional 20s-30s settings and modern day! We cover different ideas and themes for mythos horror scenarios in the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and ea…
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Lovecraft and Art, with Kailas Elmer

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We’re back and we’re poring over bas-reliefs yet again. Once you start looking into the relationship between Lovecraft and art, the damn things are everywhere. We would say that there’s no relief from them, but... The post Lovecraft and Art, with Kailas Elmer appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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Lovecraft and Art, with Kailas Elmer

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We’re back and we’re poring over bas-reliefs yet again. Once you start looking into the relationship between Lovecraft and art, the damn things are everywhere. We would say that there’s no relief from them, but... The post Lovecraft and Art, with Kailas Elmer appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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S1:E41 – Queer Horror - Consultation with Hailey Piper 2:02:39

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Episode Notes In this episode, we meet with horror author Hailey Piper to discuss queer horror as a genre and how we might apply some of her expertise from novel writing to emphasize queer themes, characters, and narratives in horror TTRPGs. We also discuss lots of queer media recommendations and TTRPG systems, as well as a mildly concerning amount…
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S1:E40 – Manifesting Personal Horrors on the Page - Consultation with Todd Keisling 1:40:55

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Episode Notes In this episode, the Reanimators have some cross-contamination with Beth of the David Behaviour book review podcast to branch outside of the RPG space to interview horror author Todd Keisling to see if there are any lessons we can learn from novel writing that could be applied for writing or running horror TTRPG scenarios. We cover a …
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S1:E39 – Teaching RPGs and Safety Tools - Consultation with Fiona 2:10:50

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Episode Notes In this episode, we ask our consulting expert Fiona of the What am I Rolling? podcast (and many other podcasts) about a variety of topics, including techniques to help teach new RPGs to players new and old, some best-practice methods to promote accessibility and using safety tools in RPGs, as well as improv techniques which can help p…
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S1:E38 – The Code - Dissection with Jon Hook 2:01:09

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Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate The Code written by Christopher Lackey with Lynne Hardy for Call of Cthulhu 7e, and available as part of the Mansions of Madness vol. 1 collection from Chaosium (links below). We're also joined by special guest Jon Hook from the Modern Mythos podcast! Jon has been a huge fan of this scenario f…
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Something Wicked This Way Comes, with Cuppycup

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We’re back and we’re riding the carousel. Holding onto the handlebars is a bit awkward, however, with all this pricking in our thumbs. Our digits may be warning us that something wicked this way comes,... The post Something Wicked This Way Comes, with Cuppycup appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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Something Wicked This Way Comes, with Cuppycup

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We’re back and we’re riding the carousel. Holding onto the handlebars is a bit awkward, however, with all this pricking in our thumbs. Our digits may be warning us that something wicked this way comes,... The post Something Wicked This Way Comes, with Cuppycup appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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Theme Parks and Horror, with Cuppycup

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We’re back and we’re mopping up protein spills. What sounded like an innocent sexual innuendo has turned out to be far more scatological than we would have liked. The unpleasant realities of theme parks are... The post Theme Parks and Horror, with Cuppycup appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.By Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
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Theme Parks and Horror, with Cuppycup

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