Best Steven S And Steven G Podcasts (2025)

Welcome to the last part of our first play session of this campaign! We have our first combat, and then are asked to assist in a rather large undertaking! Enjoy! Part 3 of the first session of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link). In this session the circle discovers and explores a tomb that m…

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Amber R Foundation Meeting at PPG Webster 08-03-25 45:59

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Amber R from the UK presents a foundation meeting for PPG Webster 08-03-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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211: Duginthroat Divided w/ Daniel Carlsen & Walton Wood 1:17:45

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This week I'm joined by 2 parts of the creative team behind Duginthroat Divided, which is an adventure location designed for Old School Essentials. It's a modular, drop-in location for lots and lots of old-school adventuring fun, and would easily port to any OSR system of your choice! It's currently on Kickstarter, though if you're coming to this l…

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Steven L. Austin, TX - Grace Group Zoom Meeting 10/22/2025 50:25

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Steven L. shares a message of depth and weight at Grace Group on 10/22/2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Andy H Fourth Dimension 10-07-25 46:51

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Andy H shares a message of depth and weight at Fourth Dimension in York, PA 10-07-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Exalted: Ruby and Fire 1.2 - Mbara Sere 1:13:57

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Welcome to part 2 of the first session of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link). In this session the circle discovers and explores a tomb that may well be linked to one of their own! The Cast: GM/Storyteller: Decurion Firamar Saelen : Jen Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Loga…

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Chris R Subtle Foe 4th Anniversary 09-26-25 52:20

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Chris R brings a message of depth and weight at Subtle Foe’s 4th Anniversary meeting in Austin, TX 09-26-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Risa M from Rochester, NY 07-17-25 40:09

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Risa M gives a message of depth and weight on zoom 07-17-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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210: Escaping Stasis & more Vast Grimm w/ Brian Colin 56:11

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We're happy to welcome back Brian Colin this week, to talk about his current Kickstarter campaign for Vast Grimm: Escaping Stasis, a box set with some re-arranged older material, some new material, and just generally cool stuff! We also chat about some of the other goings-on at Creature Creation, and just general gaming nerdness, so pull up a speak…

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Rory M As Bill Sees It 05-04-25 40:11

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Rory M gives a message of depth and weight at As Bill Sees It zoom meeting 05-04-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Eddie D. Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 55:42

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Jack D. Steps Ten-Twelve at Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 58:49

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Cleo D.Steps Eight/Nine at Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 1:00:43

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Cleo D. gives a talk on Steps Eight and Nine at the Step-Tember to Remember Workshop in September of 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Chad P. Step Six/Seven at Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 1:04:42

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Chad P. gives a talk on Steps Six and Seven at the Step-Tember to Remember Workshop in September of 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Chris S. Step Four/Five at Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 56:29

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Chris S. gives a talk on Steps Four and Five at the Step-Tember to Remember Workshop in September of 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Julie A. Step Two/Three at Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 59:30

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Julie A. gives a talk on Steps Two and Three at the Step-Tember to Remember Workshop in September of 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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209: Low-Investment Buy-In (and the Lava-Cake/Brownie Conundrum) 45:42

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This week we Steves have a chat about ways to get better buy-in for campaigns via a literary concept! We also put a name to a concept that's been put forth on the show before, and just generally talk RPG stuff! d20 Network Spotlight: Wonderous Atlas of Creation's Destiny -- https://wondrousatlas.wordpress.com/ Game of the Week: Steve G: Hyper-Neon …

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Nikoleta D. Step One at Step-Tember To Remember Workshop September 19-20 2025 58:34

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Nikoleta gives a talk on Step One at the Step-Tember to Remember Workshop in September of 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Chris S Step 11 Fellowship of the Spirit Speaker Series 05-13-25 29:20

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Chris S gives a lead on step 11 for Fellowship of the Spirit Toronto’s speaker series on zoom 05-13-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Exalted: Ruby and Fire 1.1 - Welcome to Origin 59:02

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This week we're launching a new actual-play campaign! We're using the Exalted game system from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link), and it's being run for us by a friend and listener, Decurion, who also ran the Tomb of Dreams AP which we put out a little while back. The Cast: GM/Storyteller: Decurion Firamar Saelen : Jen Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic Pal…

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Blind Dave at Main Object Group’s 1 year Anniversary 07-31-25 58:18

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Blind Dave brings a message of depth and weight to Main Object Group’s one year anniversary meeting in Austin, TX 07-31-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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What is a Mad Dog? Joe Hawk 2:34

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Joe Hawk and other speakers on our podcast talk about being a Mad Dog. What is a Mad Dog? Listen to this two minute clip from one of Joe Hawk's talks. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.comBy Mad Dog Recovery

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Joe C Steps 6&7 Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025 59:03

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Joe C from San Diego, CA gives an enthusiastic talk on steps 6 and 7 at the Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025 in Kingsport, TNBy Mad Dog Recovery

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208: FUMBLE!!! 39:17

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This week we bring you a conversation about fumbles, critical failures, and wanting not to know things! d20 Network Spotlight: We Fix Games -- https://glitterfoxmedia.com/we-fix-games-2/ Game of the Week: Steve G: Oxygen Hog -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/536144/oxygen-hog?src=newest_recent&affiliate_id=2018399 Steve S: Steel Ghost / Gh…

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Steven L Foundation Meeting at PPG Webster 09-07-25 48:40

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Steven L from Austin, TX presents a foundation meeting at PPG Webster on 09-07-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Clif G Steps 10&11 Saratoga Springfest 2025 1:00:47

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Clif G talks steps 10 and 11 at Saratoga Springfest in Saratoga Springs, NY 04-13-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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207: Raptor Ruckus w/ Zac Goins 1:15:20

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Step back for a moment to 1993, and remember the awe that filled your mind when you got those first glimpses of that ill-fated park, hidden out on an island. I know I'm not the only one who's wanted to explore that as an RPG playground, and until now, the choices have been rather limited. But the ttRPG world is ever-adapting, and this week we bring…

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Ali H Founder’s Day 2025 58:23

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Ali H shares a God-filled message of love and hope at Founder’s Day in Akron, OH 06-08-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Paige F Sea to Sky Round Up 08-23-25 50:35

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Paige F gives a passionate message of depth and weight at Sea to Sky Round Up in Squamish, BC 08-23-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Barry F Steps 6&7 at Connect The Dots 08-07-25 41:56

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Barry F talks steps 6 and 7 at Connect The Dots Group in Austin, TX 08-07-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Alan M. Fort Lauderdale, Fl - Grace Group Zoom Meeting 35:13

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Alan M. shares a message of depth and weight at Grace Group in the Spring of 2020. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Ralph C at River City Speakers in Sacramento, CA 08-01-25 46:05

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Ralph C gives a message of depth and weight at River City Speakers in Sacramento, CA on 08-01-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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206: Tribes in the Dark with Wil 1:14:31

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This week we're joined by Wil, lead designer on a team that's re-imagining an older game, called Tribe 8, published by Dream Pod 9. He and his team, which includes Logan, co-host of The Story Told podcast, have taken their love of Tribe 8 and meshed it with the modern Forged in the Dark mechanics to bring this deep, rich setting back to life! It's …

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Amy D at Pleasant Valley Group’s 79th Anniversary 08-23-25 45:08

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Amy D tells her story at Pleasant Valley Group’s 79th Anniversary in Point Pleasant, WV 08-23-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Mike S. from Parker, CO at FOTS Colorado 7/27/2025 55:15

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Mike S. gives a message of depth and weight at the FOTS Colorado on July 27, 2025. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Chris R. Hill Country Roundup 8/16/2025 54:39

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Chris R. from Ingram, TX gives a message of depth and weight at the 2025 Hill Country Roundup in Kerrville, TX. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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205: Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2025 w/ Wizz 1:40:17

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It's that time of year again (well actually a little late, but we cover that early on!) The 2025 edition of the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo is upon us, and it's happening October 3-5th at the Monroville Convention Center, just outside of Pittsburgh proper. This week I'm joined by Wizz, one of the organizers of the show to have a chat about all the fun a…

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Paul McQ Step 11 at Fellowship of the Spirit 02-11-25 50:18

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Paul McQ talks step 11 on Fellowship of the Spirit Toronto’s zoom meeting on 02-11-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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204: When Meta-Gaming Goes Bad! 37:32

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We persevered through some technical difficulties to get y'all this one! Metagaming can cause some controversy in the community, and while it's hard to say when it becomes "bad", today we discuss a situation where it definitely had, along with some thoughts about how to deal with it, and honestly why we feel this situation had just gone too far for…

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Steven R at Freedom Group in San Antonio 08-15-25 55:55

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Steven R brings a message of depth and weight to Freedom Group in San Antonio, TX on 08-15-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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Risa M. Steps 8/9 Grace Group Zoom 8/13/2025 52:04

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Risa M. gives a talk on Steps 8/9 for the Grace Group in Hattiesburg, MS. Find us at https://maddogspeakers.com/.By Mad Dog Recovery

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Steve L “I Am Not Who I Think I Am” 57:45

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Steve L gets deep with a talk at Usual Suspects men’s retreat in TennesseeBy Mad Dog Recovery

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203: What do Designers "Owe" Us? w/ Daryl 1:12:49

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This week I'm joined by by friend Daryl, who's also part of the How We Roll podcast to have a chat about what we think game designers "owe" us when we buy a game, or maybe more accurately, what we think we can expect when we buy a game. it's a good, fun discussion, so listen in, and then swing by the discord and let us know your thoughts and expect…

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Chris S at Atlantic Group 2006 30:01

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Chris S gives a message of depth and weight at Atlantic Group in NYC in 2006By Mad Dog Recovery

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Meg G Foundation Meeting at PPG Webster 05-04-25 48:23

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Meg G from Florida presents a foundation meeting for PPG Webster on 05-04-25By Mad Dog Recovery

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202: Timers and Things 30:13

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Short one this week as late night recording just made thinking difficult! A little chat about timers, investigative games, and so one! d20 Network Spotlight: The Order 66 -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/order-66-podcast/id276381727 Game of the Week: Steve G: Gutgun -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/526781/gutgun?src=newest_print&a…