Best Tidal Basin Podcasts (2025)

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The Sunken Kingdom of the Tidal Throne & Brackish Basin 1:12:13

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VOTE FOR DREAM SHRINE TO WIN AN ENNIE AWARD! [Or don't - YG] Yochai, Brad, and Sam review two small dungeons, The Sinking Kingdom of the Tidal Throne by Black Sand Games & Drained Temple of the Brackish Basin by Brian Stauffer. 4:30 What Have You Been Playing? 19:24 Mootsack 29:55 Hot or Not 33:36 Main Review – Sinking Kingdom 47:32 Main Review – D…

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The Frozen Ascent 1:00:36

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Frozen Ascent by JP Coovert, and answer a mailbag question. Do you have suggestions for running games with strangers? 9:49 Mootsack 22:56 Main Review 40:32 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 47: The Frozen Ascent For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Ti…

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ARKOS 1:16:22

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Yochai & Brad review ARKOS by Heavy Crown Games, and answer a mootsack question. What sorts of rabbit holes have you found yourself going down? 13:20 Mootsack 25:12 Main Review 33:51 Art Talk 57:37 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 46: ARKOS For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers…

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The White Horse of Lowvale 1:18:39

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The White Horse of Lowvale by Tania Herrero, and answer a mootsack question. How can I make my work more accessible? 08:55 Mootsack 22:12 Main Review 25:39 Art Talk 58:59 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 45: The White Horse of Lowvale For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Chec…

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CM6: Where Chaos Reigns 1:15:27

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Where Chaos Reigns by Graeme Morris in another Gamer Blast from the Past. Also, we answer a mootsack question. Map art: pretty or useful, which is better? 06:48 Mootsack 16:00 Main Review 47:10 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 44: Where Chaos Reigns For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our disco…

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Snail Fancy 1:15:32

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Yochai, Brad, and Skullboy (aka Sam Mameli) and I are joined by Bodie H. to review Snail Fancy by Feral Indie Studio. Mootsack: Storygamer wants to OSR 08:03 Art Questions 19:04 Mootsack 29:21 Main review 55:20 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 43: Snail Fancy For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check ou…

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Buried in the Bahamas 1:03:49

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Buried in the Bahamas by Luke Stratton, and answer a rulings related question. 5:52 Make A Ruling 16:36 Main Review 39:00 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 42: Buried in the Bahamas For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show a…

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A Pound of Flesh 1:34:15

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Dave Hoskins to review A Pound of Flesh by Tuesday Knight Games. 7:04 Questions 29:44 Adventure Overview 56:16 Main Review + Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 41: A Pound of Flesh For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the s…

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The Issues: Goodman Games Controversy 1:00:39

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Bonus episode to non-patrons! Yochai, Brad, and Sam discuss THE ISSUES: Goodman Games edition. 1:00 Another Dad Story 5:52 Dumb Jobs 13:36 Under the Dice Fest 24:00 The Issues Season 3, Bonus Episode 20 For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and…

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B1 In Search of the Unknown 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review B1 In Search of the Unknown by Mike Carr, and answer a mailbag question. How important are doors in Door D&D? 08:30 Mootsack 19:36 Main Review 53:21 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 40: B1 In Search of the Unknown For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tie…

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Kidnap the Archpriest 1:09:19

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Daniel Kwan to review Kidnap the Archpriest by Skerples. 27:43 Main Review 50:37 Deep Dive Support Daniel's game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades Season 3, Episode 39: Kidnap the Archpriest For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our…

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Ex Inferis 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Ex Inferis by Tyler Welch and BoRyan Crum, and answer a rulings-related question. How do you adjudicate Charm Person? A history of Charm Person. 7:52 Mailbag 16:51 Main Review 49:49 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 38: Ex Inferis For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out…

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Doom of the Savage Kings 1:14:30

3M ago1:14:30

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Joel Hines to review Doom of the Savage King by Harley Stroh, and answer a rulings-related question. Question: How do you deal with drunk PCs? Season 3, Episode 37: Doom of the Savage Kings For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways …

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Year of the Rat 1:07:02

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Year of the Rat by Owen O'Donnell, and answer a mailbag question. - Mootsack: Creating a module to last a specific amount of time. 8:29 Mootsack 20:25 Main Review Season 3, Episode 36: Year of the Rat For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for w…

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Down Bad 56:36

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Yochai & Brad review Down Bad by Christian Eichorn, and answer a mootsack question. How do YOU write a dungeon? 9:12 Mootsack 23:16 Main Review 42:19 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 35: Down Bad For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus …

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The Beloved Underbelly 1:13:17

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Beloved Underbelly by Philippe Ricard and answer a question from the mailbag. What do you do when players that don't take notes? 10:36 Mootsack 27:03 Main Review 51:42 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 34: The Beloved Underbelly For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check o…

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T1: The Village of Hommlet 1:46:18

4M ago1:46:18

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Yochai, Brad, Sam (and Kari) are joined by Joseph R. Lewis to review The Village of Hommlet by Gary Gygax. Recorded in-person from Gary Con 2025! 29:35 Main Review 01:12:00 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 33: The Village of Hommlet For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for way…

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Eco Mofos Pamphlets 1:00:15

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review five pamphlets for Eco Mofos, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: "Did you choose the type of finish for your product based on what's common or what was cheapest?" Season 3, Episode 32: Eco Mofos Pamphlets For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon T…

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The Curious Creeps in Crimson Creek 49:20

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Yochai and Brad review The Curious Creeps in Crimson Creek by Daniel H. Carlsen, and answer a mailbag question. 03:21 Mootsack: How much content is enough for a module? 11:58 Main Review 32:47 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 31: The Curious Creeps in Crimson Creek For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Ch…

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Jerimond's Orb 1:15:02

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Kelsey Dionne to review Jerimond's Orb by Ree Soesbee. Check out Kelsey's upcoming Kickstarter the Western Reaches! 15:56: So Hot, So Not 22:56 Main Review 49:04 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 30: Jerimond's Orb For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tier…

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In the Court of the Crypto King 1:10:03

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review In the Court of the Crypto King by Jonathan Quiet, and answer a mailbag question. Advice on running modules with very terse text? 6:18 Mootsack 20:14 Main Review 28:08 Adventure Review 43:44 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 29: In the Court of the Crypto King For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on…

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The Evils of Illmire 1:26:00

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Evils of Illmire by Spellsword Studios, and answer a mailbag question. Question: What is color? 9:40 Mootsack 30:19 Main Review 35:14 Art Talk 40:21 Adventure Review 1:00:15 Deep Dive Season 3, Episode 28: The Evils of Illmire For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Che…

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L3: Deep Dwarven Delve 1:06:15

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam discuss L3: Deep Dwarven Delve by Len Lakofka, and adjudicate a rulings-related question. How do you handle the Wish spell? 08:40 Let's Make a Ruling 25:20 Main Review 49:08 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 27: Deep Dwarven Delve For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Pa…

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The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu 1:16:15

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu by Kevin Crawford, and answer a mailbag question. Question: “How do you approach running mystery adventures?” 08:00 Mailbag 30:36 Main Review 1:06:05 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 26: The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord se…

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Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign 1:27:07

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign by Chris Gonnerman, and answer a mailbag question. 05:24 Mailbag 15:10 Main Review 23:44 Art 33:24 Reviews 1:01:44 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 25: Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Thank y…

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The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh 56:59

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Note: We recorded this episode before Brad had signed on to write a module for The Merry Mushmen. He feels weird about it. Whatever. Yochai & Brad review The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh by Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin, and answer a mailbag question. 4:00 Mailbag 17:00 Main Review 45:00 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 24: The Horrendous Hounds of Hen…

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The Big Squirm 1:08:02

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Yochai & Brad review The Big Squirm by Luke Gearing, and adjudicate a rulings-related question. How to run a pickpocket in a tavern/in general? 06:56 Let's Make a Ruling 21:20 Main Review 31:40 Art 54:06 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 23: The Big Squirm For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Thank you fo…

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Hell Unearthed 50:24

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Yochai & Brad review Hell Unearthed by Cameron Maas, and answer a rulings question. How do you handle boundary-pushers? 01:52 Let’s Make A Ruling 25:28 Main Review 38:32 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 22: Hell Unearthed For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Thank you for supporting us on Patreon! Thanks…

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I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City 1:24:01

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli to review I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City by David Cook, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: How do you organize your work? 15:04 Mailbag 00:30:40 Main Review 00:38:08 Art Talk 00:49:04 Reviews 1:01:12 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 21: I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City For listener questions, email betwe…

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The Cairnies 2024 1:05:10

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Yochai, Brad, and Sam celebrate the things they liked in 2024. 04:16 Favorite video games 15:56 Favorite RPG session this year (player or GM) 24:04 Favorite board games 27:48 Most inspiring piece of media from this year 34: 44 Favorite module we didn’t review 47:00 Favorite module we did review Season 3, episode 20: The Cairnies 2024 For listener q…

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Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures 1:12:30

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Yochai & Brad review Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures by Nick LS Whelan and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: How do you deal with prep in a PbP? 3:06 Mootsack 18:00 Other hobbies 26:17 Module Introduction 34:24 Art & Layout 42:23 Review 56:00 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 19: Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures For listener questions,…

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Fate's Fell Hand 1:27:03

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Jedediah Berry to review Fate's Fell Hand by Harley Stroh, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: How do you find the time? 21:32 Mailbag 36:48 Main Review 1:02:45 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 18: Fate's Fell Hand For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Thank you for support…

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Night of Blood 1:01:07

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Yochai & Brad review Night of Blood by Jim Bambra, and answer some mailbag questions. 1:22 Bluesky 7:09 Mootsack #1 How do you handle PCs with differing alignments? 13:4 Mootsack #2 How are quantum trolls different from random tables? 19:11 “The Spectacle of Cinema” 26:15 Amazing Tales 30:31 Main Review 44:41 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 17: Night o…

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X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon 1:05:09

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) to review X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon by Douglas Niles in another Gamer Blast from the Past. Also we answer a mailbag question. What is a “Capital D” Dungeon? 05:52 Mootsack 13:28 Main Review 39:24 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 16: X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon For listener questions, email betweent…

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Stockholm Kartell Pamphlets 48:10

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Yochai & Brad review six pamphlets from Stockholm Kartell, and answer a question from the mailbag. Mootsack: How do you make games in person happen? 06:18 Mootsack 20:21 Art Talk 24:28 Main Review Season 3, episode 15: Stockholm Kartell Pamphlets For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Pa…

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Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine 1:03:40

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Reynaldo Madriñian to review Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine by Giuliano Roverato, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: How do you handle playing with settings from cultures other than your own? 23:29 Mootsack 30:38 Module Overview 35:14 Art Talk 41:53 Main Review Season 3, episode 14: Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine For liste…

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Beyond the Silver Scream 46:45

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Yochai & Brad review Beyond the Silver Scream by Forrest Aguirre, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack 1: Is there any interest revamping adventures? Mootsack 2: What are your tips on running a lunch hour game? 00:00 Intro 05:41 Mootsack 19:05 Main Review 20:18 What's the Module About? 22:52 Art Talk 25:30 Thoughts on the Module 32:37 Deep Dive …

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Many Gates of the Gann 1:42:27

9M ago1:42:27

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review Many Gates of the Gann by Chaotic Henchmen Productions. See Andrew's "prop" for yourself! 00:00 Intro 23:04 Jack Vance 31:28 Main Review 34:51 What is this adventure about? 36:24 Art Talk 42:35 Individual Reviews 58:53 Deep Dive 1:25:34 Intimate Connections 1:30:03 Why aren't there more dungeons l…

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The Sunless Citadel 1:13:39

9M ago1:13:39

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review The Sunless Citadel by Bruce R. Cordell, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: How do you like to do crafting in an RPG? 00:00 Intro 11:48 Mootsack 22:00 Main Review 23:18 Historical Background 25:37 Art Talk 32:29 What is Adventure All About? 39:23 Content of the Module 54:51 DEEP …

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Bonepicker's Tower 1:21:58

9M ago1:21:58

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Karl Stjernberg (aka Skullfungus) to review Bonepicker's Tower by WR Beatty, and answer a question from the mootsack. ~22:31 Mootsack ~31:36 Main Review ~37:47 Art ~59:26 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 10: Bonepicker's Tower For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our…

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Cursed Scroll #1 1:08:38

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Yochai & Brad are joined by JP Coovert to review Cursed Scroll #1 by Kelsey Dionne. Timestamps ~12:15 JP: Art, Comics, Monthly zines ~25:04 Main Review ~51:20: Deep Dive Season 3, episode 9: Cursed Scroll #1 For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the sho…

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Secret Vault of the Windswept Island 54:46

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Yochai & Brad review Secret Vault of the Windswept Island by Wonder Twin Harmony, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: How do you address "Commune with Animals" in your games? ~ 07:57 Mailbag ~14:34 Main Review ~20:32 Art Talk ~37:28 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 8: Secret Vault of the Windswept Island For listener questions, email betweentwocair…

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C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan 1:31:54

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan by Harold Johnson, in another Gamer Blast From the Past! We also answer a mailbag question. Question: How do you feel about freeform vs vancian magic? ~7:24 Mailbag ~21:00 Main Review ~1:02:12 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 7: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoac…

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Crush Depth Apparition 56:53

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We review Crush Depth Apparition by Amanda Lee Franck, and review a answer question. How to balance adventures and encounters old school games? ~ 6:26 Mootsack ~ 19:12 Main review ~ 44:46 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 6: Crush Depth Apparition For listener questions, email [email protected] or ask on our discord server. Check out our Patreon…

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The Hand of God 1:07:59

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Yochai & Brad review The Hand of God by Mike Knee, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: How do you balance parenting and adult responsibilities with creativity? Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For listener questions, email [email protected]! Check out our Patreon to hear bonus episodes! Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen 1:22:47

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Luke Stratton (aka Limithron) to review The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen from The Chaos Crier #0 by the Merry Mushmen. Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For listener questions, email [email protected]! Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers. Find more Between Two Cairns her…

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Another Bug Hunt 1:10:41

11M ago1:10:41

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Yochai & Brad review Another Bug Hunt by Tuesday Knight Games, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: Do you listen to music during play? Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For listener questions, email [email protected]! Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers. Find more Between Two Cairns here. H…

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Castle Elkenstone 57:56

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Yochai & Brad review Castle Elkenstone by Jacob Fleming, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: How has reviewing modules changed your playing and creating? Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For listener questions, email [email protected]! Check out our Patreon to support the sho…

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N5: Under Illefarn 1:19:30

11M ago1:19:30

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Join Yochai, Brad, and Sam + special guest for our very first in person Gamer Blast from the Past! Recorded at Gen Con 2024, we discuss the 1987 Steve Perrin module Under Illefarn. Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For listener questions, email [email protected]! Check out our Pat…

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Rotblack Sludge 1:19:20

12M ago1:19:20

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Yochai & Brad are joined by Amanda P to review Rotblack Sludge by Stockholm Kartell and answer a mailbag question. How do you reconcile differences in play vs reading/reviewing a product? Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For listener questions, email [email protected]! Check out …