Best Spawn In Games Podcasts (2025)

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SLAAD EXPLAINED (Remastered) - Spawn of Chaos, Croak of Dread: A Monstrous Dissection 34:41

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2d ago34:41

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Lo, from the stagnant mire there arose a croak most dreadful, heralding the advent of creatures born of chaos and slime. In this remastered Spooktober hour from 2023, we unmask the Slaad—horrible monsters of Dungeons & Dragons whose laughter curdles into terror. Hark, dear listeners, and let the tolling of the midnight bell stir your marrow— for on…

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Sucker Punch at the Charlotte Room featuring: Look Harder! 1:23:52

1h ago1:23:52

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode, the assassination of Charlie Kirk (and Ryan's conspiracy theory around it all), Doug Ford's F-You to the youth attempting to find a job, and how Caleb Williams needs to start painting his nails a winning colour. Look, we didn't agree with 99% of the things Kirk said, but no one deserves to be murdered for…

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2025 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS STARTER SET REVIEW: When Tokens and Tales Collide 1:20:27

2h ago1:20:27

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In this wandering dissection of the 2025 Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set, the hosts circle through memory and mechanics, weighing cardboard against imagination, and finding, amid the tokens and rules, not a doorway into wonder but the echo of all the starter sets that came before, fuller, deeper, better. Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands (affil…

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REAP the Whirlwind: 5th Anniversary AP - Episode 174 1:58:24

1h ago1:58:24

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This week, we're celebrating our fifth anniversary (and Tarrasquemas) with Spencer Campbell's solo souls-like necromancer RPG, REAP. Join us as James reaps his way across the realm of Kyrie, Ian gets *most* of the rules right, and we find out if Petrov the Necromancer can defeat the Horror at the end of the game. You can find REAP, and Spencer Camp…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE HOW TO PLAY - Actual Play 1: Technical Glitches, Chasm Fiends, and Shardblades 57:52

7d ago57:52

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The RPGBOT crew brave technical glitches, angry chasm fiends, and their own questionable tactics in the Stormlight Archive TTRPG—somehow surviving long enough to bond a Shardblade and argue about the rules. Want to roll dice with Ash Ely? You can! Ash is running games right now on StartPlaying.games — sign up to join his tables and bring your own c…

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CutWater Carlos & Gout Ryan: Boycott Crown Royale. 1:25:18

3d ago1:25:18

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode how Carlos believes highly in the psychics, the NFL season is back, and corruption in sports (and how we should all ensure we keep watching sports). Send us a t-shirt at least Cutwater, Carlos is already your best customer. Corporate Greed and the lack of empathy has brought back workers into office more a…

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DROW Remastered: Lolth Didn't Raise No Quitters - Running Drow that Actually Win Fights 56:33

9d ago56:33

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Lolth’s Not Your Mom, But She’s Definitely Disappointed in You Follow Ash Ely on social media for more tabletop mischief, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes RPGBOT energy. Want to do more than just listen? You can play in his games directly—Ash runs tables on StartPlaying.games where you can sign up, roll dice, and probably regret trusting that one s…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE TTRPG - Character Creation: Ancestry, Culture, and Bad Life Choices 42:55

5d ago42:55

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Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT" (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.) RPGBOT is now on TikTok with funny Tiny Videos. If you’ve ever wanted quick takes on tabletop gaming, absurd jokes about TTRPG character creation, or a one-minute guide to …

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The Real Story of Take Us North — Direct from the Developers 39:10

11d ago39:10

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In this episode, we sit down with the team from Anima Interactive, the developers behind Take Us North — the narrative-driven survival game that’s been at the center of heated conversations online. The creators share the real vision behind the project, how it was inspired by first-hand research and lived experiences, and why they believe games can …

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UA 2025 - APOCALYPTIC SUBCLASSES - Captain Planet Joins the Gladiator Arena: Unearthed Arcana Gets Weird 1:16:14

14d ago1:16:14

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Hydra fights, Dark Sun dilemmas, Unearthed Arcana chaos—what could go wrong? Want more Unearthed Arcana deep dives? The RPGBOT.Podcast has you covered. You can find our backlog of episodes on every major podcast platform, where we break down the latest D&D playtest material and show you how to wrangle it into your campaigns without summoning your o…

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ABOLETHS (Remastered) - The Slime-Breathing Nightmare Your Campaign Deserves 32:40

10d ago32:40

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So Your Players Think They’re Safe? Release the Aboleth! Want more Dungeons & Dragons monster tips, horror encounter design, and campaign advice? Visit RPGBOT.net—where real humans craft real tools for roleplayers and dungeon masters. Show Notes The RPGBOT.Podcast crew takes a deep dive into one of the most disturbing D&D monsters ever created: the…

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Cutwater Carlos Feat. Relationships & FanExpo. 1:29:30

16d ago1:29:30

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode the new Cutwater challenge (Carlos lived it today), Carlos' experience at FanExpo this weekend, and relationships. It's never the right time to say goodbye, so don't let that turn you toxic. These streaming platforms need to be held accountable for actions and people need to stop streaming, end of story. T…

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THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE RPG LORE: Knights Radiant, Shardblades, and Beyond 1:06:07

13d ago1:06:07

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Strap on your Shardplate and call your Spren—Episode 2 of our How to Play Stormlight Archive RPG series takes a lore-heavy dive into the Cosmere, exploring worldbuilding, Knights Radiant, and everything you need to roleplay in Roshar’s storm-tossed setting. Our archive episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available on YouTube! Relive every tangen…

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Wings of Wrath and Whimsy: Extraplanar Dragons pt.1 - Episode 173 1:06:59

13d ago1:06:59

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This week, we start looking at some of the dragons native to planes beyond the Material. Join us as we discuss dragons from the Feywild, the Underdark (okay, not TECHNICALLY another plane), and the Elemental and Paraelemental Planes. Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites,…

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Top 10 Gamescom 2025 Games We're Hyped For! 1:37:57

16d ago1:37:57

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Join hosts Kahlief Adams and Cam Hawkins as we count down the Top 10 games from Gamescom 2025 that have us absolutely hyped! From surprise announcements to long-awaited sequels, we break down why these titles are dominating our must-play lists. In this episode, we also dive deep into our hands-on previews and reactions to some of the games we've be…

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THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE RPG - How to Play Part 1: Concepts and Themes 1:07:19

21d ago1:07:19

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Snacks, Ghosts, and Shardblades: How to Play Stormlight Archive RPG (Part I)” Because nothing says “epic fantasy” like kettle chips, Cajun cuisine, and the looming threat of narrative-driven permanent injuries. Want to dive deeper into tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you’re a first-time player or a veteran rules lawyer, visit RPGBOT.net for gui…

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POISON Remastered - We put the "fun" back in "functional renal failure" 57:08

23d ago57:08

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Turning Your TTRPG Into a Chemically Enhanced Nightmare (for the Players, Not the GM) Missed an episode? Accidentally ingested a memory-erasing toxin? No worries! Archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available on YouTube. Binge the banter, savor the strategy, and relive every rules argument—now with video thumbnails. Show Notes Welcome t…

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Only one place I can go and dress up like Spawn and not be judged: Fan Expo Weekend. 1:16:41

24d ago1:16:41

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode Fan Expo weekend in Toronto (the one place to see absolute sweeties dressed up as anime characters), Carlos's new 222 experience, and how to make Toronto a little less lonely. As Ryan defends shroom dispensaries, Carlos places the most outrageous NFL bet of his life. The main goal of today's episode is to …

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COSMERE RPG REVIEW - Eat, Pray, Stormlight: Rolling Dice in the Sandersonverse 1:04:54

25d ago1:04:54

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Can You Survive a Highstorm with Just a Character Sheet and Poor Life Choices? We Tried the Cosmere RPG. Missed an episode? Don’t worry—archive episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available to listen to on YouTube. Whether you're a veteran listener or just discovering us, you can now catch up on every rules breakdown, hot take, and character opt…

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GEHENNA: When the Shadowfell Feels too Cheerful 1:04:44

22d ago1:04:44

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Welcome to Gehenna: It’s Like Hell, but With Worse Real Estate and More Bureaucracy” Announcement: Missed an episode? Repent your sins and redeem yourself on YouTube, where archived episodes of The RPGBOT.Podcast are now available for your listening pleasure. Come for the laughs, stay for the existential dread. Show Notes – Episode Title: “Gehenna:…

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CELESTIALS Remastered - Holy, Radiant, and Deeply Passive-Aggressive 51:40

24d ago51:40

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Bask in the divine glow (and probably a few judgmental stares) as we ascend into the celestial tiers of tabletop gaming. Wings, halos, and passive-aggressive deities await. Did you miss out on our earlier, holier episodes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is now uploading archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast to YouTube. That means you can binge our past wi…

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222: No love in this game. 1:33:43

1M ago1:33:43

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode Carlos's recent experience attending a 222 event, which kinks Ryan doesn't seem as a problem, and this Return to Office mandate the world is coming back to. NFL season is almost back and they're happy about it, unless you're a Cowboy's fan. One lesson they've learned over the years is don't give your life …

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Want to Be a Community Manager in 2025? Start Here with Victoria Tran 56:46

1M ago56:46

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Join us on Spawn on Me as we sit down with the incredible Victoria Tran to uncover her latest must‑read—and learn how community management is evolving in 2025. Victoria breaks it all down with insight and practical wisdom. Whether you're building niche communities, hosting IRL meetups, or craving authentic connection in a digital world dizzied by a…

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PF2e's BATTLECRY! - The Art of Yelling Tactically 1:01:43

26d ago1:01:43

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Battlecry!, Bigatures, and the Tank Fallacy: Pathfinder 2e’s New Expansion Yells Into the Void (And We Love It!) You can now listen to archive episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast on YouTube! Catch up on past adventures, deep dives, and spicy takes—now just a click away. Show Notes: In this episode, Tyler Kamstra, Randall James, and Ash Ely sound the ala…

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The GenCon Recap - Episode 172 41:35

27d ago41:35

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This week, Ian is recounting his adventure to the distant city of Indianapolis to be counted among the record 72,000 attendants of GenCon 2025. Join us as he gives a recap of the games he played, shows off the games he purchased, and poorly describes some game mechanics (I was tired, okay?). Here's a list of the games mentioned this week, plus plac…

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Top 5 Walleye Lures for Summer and Fall 23:01

28d ago23:01

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In this episode, I share my go-to lures for walleye fishing from the heat of July all the way through chilly November. Whether you're trolling open water in Wyoming or casting from shore, these proven lures will help you catch more fish this season. 💥⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:26 – Why these 5 lures matter02:00 – #5: PK Ridgeline Crankbait (Baby …

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STARFINDER 2 PLAYER CORE - RPGBOT.Review - Space Clerics and Ratfolk? Sign me up. 1:08:53

1M ago1:08:53

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Strap in, space cadets—we’re about to hyperjump into a galaxy where healing is done with stickers, rats are adorable, and gravity is optional. Past episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are now available on YouTube! Revisit our greatest hits, deepest takes, and most unhinged tangents with your eyeballs and your earholes. Just search for “RPGBOT.Podcast” o…

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TOTAL PARTY KILL (Remastered): Live fast, die messy - in the name of fun and narrative tension! 49:57

1M ago49:57

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Oops, All Corpses: Making TPKs Fun, Fair, and Hilariously Devastating Now on YouTube! That's right—RPGBOT.net is bringing the RPGBOT.Podcast archive to YouTube, so now you can re-live your favorite episodes or finally hear all the ones you missed while you were rolling death saves. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or crying over your latest chara…

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Room 202: I'd hate to be a Gen Z. 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode how hard it is to be a teen in today's age, posting "cringe" stuff on Facebook, and how Air Canada is the worst airline of all time. How is Brittney on the unsexy list? You're telling me the lady that made the Toxic video is unsexy..crazy. Recap of Caribana via Reed on the Street (straight FOMO while watch…

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DRAGON DELVES RPGBOT.REVIEW - Plot twists, killer art, and just enough death to keep it interesting 1:26:17

1M ago1:26:17

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A candy dungeon, a dragon cult, and a bag that eats you—what could go wrong? You asked. We delved. You can now listen to past and present episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast on YouTube! Whether you're deep cleaning your dice bag or prepping tonight’s game, catch every optimization hot take and dragon-fueled derailment in high-def audio (and our beautifu…

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I Played Battlefield 6 for 8 Hours - Here's Why YOU should be excited! 9:07

1M ago9:07

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I just spent 8 HOURS playing Battlefield 6, and let me tell you - this game is about to change EVERYTHING! From the insane destruction physics to the massive 128-player battles, EA has finally delivered something that might actually dethrone Call of Duty. After 8 hours of pure gameplay, I can confidently say this might be the comeback Battlefield d…

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OPTIMIZING D&D 2024 WARLOCKS II - Blasting, Bards, and Bad Decisions with Gabe Greenspan 1:09:22

1M ago1:09:22

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Warlocks, Mystic Arcanum, and Our Deeply Cursed MySpace Past – Now Optimized for Maximum Emotional Damage! Tired of forgetting what Tyler said about multiclassing back in 2021? Want to relive the glory days of your favorite hot takes, Warlock rants, and deeply cursed jokes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is proud to announce that archived episodes of the RP…

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JUMPING REMASTERED - Like physics class, but with swords and poor impulse control 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

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We’re Not Saying You Should Jump… But Here’s How to Survive When You Inevitably Do RPGBOT.net Presents Past Mistakes in Glorious 1080p Want to see how deep the rules rabbit hole really goes? Or maybe you just miss hearing Tyler’s voice explain gravity damage like it’s a TED Talk about falling down stairs. Either way, rejoice! Past episodes of the R…

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Too much to talk about: Caribana 2025. 1:17:19

1M ago1:17:19

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Carlos and Ryan discuss in today's episode the most anticipated weekend's of Toronto every year, how our boy Trudeau is putting it down on Katy Perry, and Ryan's flying out to Cambodia to fight in the war. RIP to Ozzy, RIP to Malcolm, uhh. thanks for the memories Hulk..I guess. Shannon Sharpe, man..why did you have to go and do that. Whether you're…

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OPTIMIZING D&D 2024 WARLOCKS I - Making Deals with Devils... and also with Gabe Greenspan 59:07

2M ago59:07

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A warlock, a podcaster, and a spider walk into a subclass draft. Guess which one survives? Tired of forgetting what Tyler said about multiclassing back in 2021? Want to relive the glory days of your favorite hot takes, Warlock rants, and deeply cursed jokes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is proud to announce that archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast are…

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The Cut of My Jib - Episode 171 48:43

2M ago48:43

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This week, we're taking a meme and making the framework for a TTRPG out of it. Join us as we discuss themes and mechanics, define some terms, and just generally have a good time figuring out how we might get our own booth at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Here's a link to the meme in question: https://imgur.com/wkK73kR A large amount of the informa…

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UNEARTHED ARCANA 2025 ARCANE SUBCLASSES 2 - Wizarding Responsibly, A Work in Progress 1:18:31

2M ago1:18:31

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TPK’d by Boredom: The Unearthed Arcana Wizard Review You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Absolutely Deserved) This episode is sponsored by Dungeonflow.app — your one-stop shop for prepping tabletop RPGs without needing a Philosopher’s Stone or a necromantic ritual. Whether you're building combat encounters, crafting creepy room descriptions, or generat…

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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Remastered - Know thy enemy—or at least what page it’s on in the Monster Manual 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Knowledge skills: because sometimes knowing what’s in the dungeon is more important than knowing how to kill it. In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast crew breaks down the often-overlooked but mechanically vital Knowledge skills in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. The gang explores how these skills function in the game, how they’…

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UNEARTHED ARCANA 2025 ARCANE SUBCLASSES 1 - Part Excitement, Part Therapy Session 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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Hexblades, Tattoos, and AI—Oh My! The Unearthed Arcana Subclass Roast Begins! This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is sponsored by our friends at DungeonFlow.app — the fastest way to go from “I have five minutes to prep” to “My players think I’m a genius.” Generate dungeons, traps, room descriptions, and now combat encounters with just a few clicks. …

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Is Imagine Dragons making the next big CTF shooter? 52:29

2M ago52:29

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We sit down with the creative minds behind Last Flag, the brand new 5v5 capture-the-flag shooter from Night Street. Hear directly from the team—and voice actor Eli Harris—about what makes this retro-inspired, game show-style shooter stand out. Plus, we dig into how Imagine Dragons made the leap from chart-topping musicians to launching a full-fledg…

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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY WRAP UP - Theater Kid with Swords: Feelings without Spreadsheets 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Daggerheart: the warm hug of fantasy RPGs—if hugs came with dramatic backstories and emotional damage. This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast is sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — the fastest, easiest way to prep your next tabletop session. Whether you’re building a dungeon, brewing an encounter, or generating the perfect trap to ruin your players’ plans, …

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GM'ING FOR KIDS Remastered - A Masterclass with David Lemke 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Grab your juice boxes and initiative trackers—it’s time to run D&D for the most chaotic party of all: children. In this RPGBOT.Masterclass Remastered episode, the hosts are joined by educator and Dungeon Master David Lemke, who shares his expertise on running tabletop RPGs—particularly Dungeons & Dragons—for children. The conversation blends pedago…

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The Blank Two-Hunna: It's never too late. 1:24:32

2M ago1:24:32

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Carlos and Ryan celebrate The Blank's 200th episode and discuss that it's never to late to blow (wait what?) up, if Stephen King was a janitor and Robert Downey Jr. wasn't Iron man until later in life, then you can still do it, age ain't nothing but a number...wow. Would you still go to the concert after your friend passes away on the way there? If…

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DAGGERHEART: HOW TO PLAY ACTUAL PLAY - This Swamp Ain't Big Enough for All Our Bad Decisions 1:52:11

2M ago1:52:11

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Ever accidentally summon an ancient mage, turn a wooden snake into a god, and commit light-hearted organ donation—all before lunch? Welcome to Daggerheart. A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsor: This episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast is proudly sponsored by DungeonFlow.app — the tool that makes prepping your next chaotic campaign way easier than bargaining w…

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One Foot in the Grave, One Wing in the Air: Undead Dragons - Episode 170 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

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This week, we discuss the variety of undead dragons available in the D&D rulebooks. Join us as we discuss the mechanics of undeath with regards to dragons, create a dragon mummy, and revel in the terror from the 3.5e Fiend Folio that is the Hullathoin. As mentioned in the episode, we discuss the dracolich at length in Episode 92, "Lich Please". Her…