Best Trolls In The Dungeon Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Lovely Listener Feedback Bonus28 36:44

2d ago36:44

36:44

In this bonus episode I answer feedback from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Bob (SAFCOcast), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek). SAFCOcast https://www.safcocast.com/ Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Th…

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S2E27 RPG Philosophy and Sundiver (1980) 2:09:53

9d ago2:09:53

2:09:53

Daniel (Bandits Keep) joins me to discuss if published settings and modules are a trap and Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) joins me to discuss David Brin's 1980 novel Sundiver. Discussed in the episode Smugglers Coffee Tales to Astound Blog https://talestoastound.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/thoughts-on-the-play-style-and-fiction-for-classic-trave…

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S2 Everyone Loves James Knight Bonus27 19:13

16d ago19:13

19:13

I field more listener feedback from Jason (The Dungeon Plunger Podcast), Karl (The GMologist Presents, Joe (Hindsightless), Safer (SaferFantasyCrafting), Kevin (Analytic Dice), and Michael (Mirke the Meek) Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerd…

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S2E26 Tunnels & Trolls Turns 50 1:34:31

23d ago1:34:31

1:34:31

Dekahedron Joe (The Dekahedron RPG Podcast) joins me to talk Tunnels & Trolls, Anchorite APA and American Revolution and then Joe Richter (Hindsightless) joins me to talk The Fog (1980). Boston 1775 Blog https://boston1775.blogspot.com/ Emerging Revolutionary War blog https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/ Emerging Revolutionary War YouTube https://…

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S2 Paul Revere's Ride Bonus26 6:18

25d ago6:18

6:18

Today is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's historic ride! On this bonus episode I read Longfellow's poem. Text of the poem https://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/issues/1861jan/paulrev.htm Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast '…

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S2 Old Fashioned Call In Show Bonus25 28:35

1M ago28:35

28:35

A bonus call in show with calls from BJ (The Arcane Alienist) , Jason (The Dungeon Plunger Podcast), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), and Karl (The GMologist Presents) Also mentioned Death Stalker V’s Random Encounter Show on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RandomEncounterShow Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠…

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S2E25 Lifeforce and Prince of Darkness with James Knight 56:15

1M ago56:15

56:15

James Knight joins me to discuss Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce (1985) and John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987) as well as Nigel Kneale's Quatermass which inspired them. Full spoilers. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠ The pod…

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S2E24 Rolemaster Ramble with GMsShadow 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Barry (A Song of Dice and Shadows) joins me to discuss the slow read of The Silmarillion we are doing on the Audio Dungeon Discord and to geek out over Rolemaster. Clip art today is the cover of the 1989 edition of Arms Law & Claw Law by Angus McBride. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for internationa…

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Saint Patrick's Day Chat 2025 S2Bonus24 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi) and Joe (Hindsightless) join me for a ramble about Dazed and Confused and other coming of age films, Saint Patrick's Day and how the Irish saved Western Civilization. This is a raw, unedited conversation. Menion playing video games on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68WELA1HNSk How the Ir…

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S2E23 Wounds and Phenomena (1985) 2:00:05

2M ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Nicky & Arlen join me to discuss Nathan Ballingrud's short story collection Wounds and Joe joins me to discuss Dario Argento's 1985 film Phenomena. Arlen's book reviews on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LivefromPellamsWasteland Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠https://www…

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Party Roll - S5E66 - Flutejackers 59:57

2M ago59:57

59:57

The party sets up the ultimate trap... Also, we've started video-recording our play sessions as we use the Foundry VTT system to play virtually. If you're interested in watching along, we're going to be releasing the videos for people who've joined our patreon. Thanks for listening! Playing DnD 5E - Curse of Strahd partyrollpodcast.com | @party_rol…

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Reaver with Joe Salvador S2Bonus23 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

The Reaver Kickstarter by Raven God Games just went live! Kickstarter page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravengodgames/reaver-sword-and-sorcery-role-playing-game-0 Actual Play https://www.youtube.com/@newedgeswordandsorcery8061 Actual Play https://youtu.be/eVY2nO2i8mk?feature=shared

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S2E22 The Dungeon Plunger Cometh 1:26:52

2M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Jason Wiebe from The Dungeon Plunger podcast joins me, I say goodby to Gene Hackman, rant about digital media, and later play calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderlands), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Michael (Mirke the Meek) The Dungeon Plunger podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dungeon-plunger/1892944/ Dun…

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Party Roll - S5E65 - Flarewolves 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Boy howdy, it's been a minute! This episode was recorded shortly before Matt became a dad, so it got put by the wayside. Sorry about that. We're back though! We've got some episodes to release! Thanks for sticking around! In this episode, Steven kills some wolves. Also, we've started video-recording our play sessions as we use the Foundry VTT syste…

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Send Reggie Bannister your love S2Bonus 22 1:21

3M ago1:21

1:21

Reggie Bannister is near the end, entering home hospice care, and if you can send him cards and letters letting him know you are thinking about him it would mean a lot! Reggie Bannister PO Box 4387 Crestline, CA 92325 More here at Bloody Disgusting https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3855674/phantasm-star-reggie-bannister-enters-hospice-care-write-t…

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S2E21 Fight Club (1999) 1:11:10

3M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Nicky asks me to hit her as hard as I can. Spoilers for both Chuck Palahniuk novel and 1999 David Fincher movie. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on…

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S2 Fudge RPG with GM Shadow Bonus 21 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Barry aka GM Shadow joins me to discuss the Fudge RPG and I field listener calls from Dark Fluid, Karl & Amy Lee Rodriguez, Joe Richter, and MW Lewis. Dekahedron RPG on Fudgehttps://youtu.be/RZUw02b7hTw?si=xivLGfxmYv1zHejF Audio verisonhttps://www.dekahedron.com A Song of Dice and Shadowshttps://shows.acast.com/dice-shadows Grey Ghost Gameshttps://…

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S2E20 Espionage Adventures 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Scott from Kongable TSNWO joins me to discuss writing and running espionage adventures. Scott's FaceBook page is: S. Kongable TSNWO Missions If you want to talk espionage missions join the page and the conversation. Scott's Drive-Thru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/28959/kongable-tsnwo Top Secret: New World Order: https://topsecretr…

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Bond, the Connery years S2Bonus 20 1:52:28

4M ago1:52:28

1:52:28

Karl (The GMologist Presents) joins me for a spoiler filled discussion of the official Bond films from Dr. No to Diamonds are Forever. Sound of 007 documentary can be found on Amazon Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www…

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S2 Blog Relaunch and Forest of the Moon Bonus19 2:47

4M ago2:47

2:47

I'm relaunching my blog and The Old Warlock has a pending kickstarter! https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com Forest of the Moon Denizens https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldwarlock/forest-of-moon-denizens Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Daryl Davis S2Bonus18 6:03

4M ago6:03

6:03

I talk about why today, Inauguration Day in the US, we should take time to get to know the teachings of Daryl Davis. TedTalk https://youtu.be/fw0vS0qvYo0?si=tMEnrqt3hNb4FHWH Here is a 6 minute video if you are in a hurry https://youtu.be/X7g3XtTHprI?si=umvLlhnIYWLQDCKW His documentary can be found on Amazon, it is called Accidental Courtesy: Daryl …

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S2E19 Adapting Old Modules and The Conquest of Chaos 40:17

4M ago40:17

40:17

Stefan Surratt of Dragon Peak Publishing joins me to discuss how to twist classic adventures and make them your own. We also discuss Stefan's pending Backerkit project, The Conquest of Chaos. Link to Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/fd99a511-0822-4450-a6fa-17309edd5177/landing Dragon Peak Publishing site: https://www.dragonpeakpu…

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The Anchorite APA S2Bonus17 1:42:38

4M ago1:42:38

1:42:38

Joe from the Dekahedron RPG Podcast joins me to officially announce The Anchorite APA (Amateur Press Association) plus we dive into the mailbag. The Anchorite APA https://sites.google.com/view/anchorite/home The Dekahedron RPG Podcast https://www.dekahedron.com/ Joe's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@jpfgill Listener calls from Graham (Gami…

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S2E18 Skirmish Wargames with Bandit's Keep 1:09:04

4M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Daniel from Bandit's Keep joins me to discuss skirmish wargames. Bandit's Keep https://www.youtube.com/c/banditskeep Blood and Spectacles Blog https://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2023/09/wargame-design-rpg-lite-and-wargaming.html BSerCon 4 sign up here ⁠https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-4-online Pulp Alley on YouTube https://www.yout…

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S2B16 President Jimmy Carter Rest in Peace 3:50

5M ago3:50

3:50

James Earl Carter Jr. October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024. BSerCon 4 sign up here https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-4-online Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'do…

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S2E17 TTRPGs for Low Fantasy and Stephen King's The Eyes of the Dragon 1:51:41

5M ago1:51:41

1:51:41

Two Joes visited me overnight to discuss what RPG system would work best for a low fantasy campaign which leads into a spoiler filled discussion about Stephen King’s 1984 fantasy book The Eyes of the Dragon. Spoilers for the novel start 51 minutes into the episode. There and Back Again RPG https://plundergrounds.itch.io/taba You can find Joe Salvad…

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S2B15 A Giallo Holiday 10:44

5M ago10:44

10:44

On this bonus episode I discuss the holiday film I decided to watch this year and ask what films you either have watched or plan to watch for the holiday season. Holiday Traditions episode from 2021 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-whispering-gm/episodes/Holiday-Traditions-with-Jason-e1aos4u Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US c…

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S2E16 The Old Warlock 1:22:25

5M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Jim and Alexander from The Old Warlock join me. Kickstarter "Expedition To The Forest Of Moon" https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldwarlock/expedition-to-the-forest-of-moon Subscribe to The Old Warlock newsletter! Send an email to [email protected] Website: oldwarlockgames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoldwarlock Instagram: …

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S2B14 Adventure Site feedback with Coldlight Press 47:08

5M ago47:08

47:08

Ben from Coldlight Press joins me to field calls about my dream on adventure site design! Calls from Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), and a late call from Joe (Hindsightless). Here is a link to the Adventure Site II Contest on Ben’s blog: https://coldl…

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S2E15 Red Dragon and Manhunter Panel 1:59:36

6M ago1:59:36

1:59:36

Nicky and Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) join me to discuss Thomas Harris' 1981 novel Red Dragon, Michael Mann's 1986 film Manhunter, and Brett Ratner's 2002 film Red Dragon. Spoilers for all three. Special guest appearance by Joe Richter (Hindsightless). Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for int…

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S2B13 Approaching TTRPG Adventure Site Design 11:08

6M ago11:08

11:08

I play feedback from Karl (The GMolgist Presents) and discuss the dream that led to my asking the listeners how they approach designing adventure sites. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsR…

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S2E14 The Only Good Indians Panel Discussion 1:25:24

6M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

Spoiler filled panel discussion of Stephen Graham Jones' book The Only Good Indians. Joining me on the panel are Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Nicky. Other books mentioned during the show: Bone Game by Louis Owens, The Rifles by William Vollmann, After the People Lights Have Gone Off by Stephen Graham Jones, Ne…

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S2B12 Halloween RPG Wrap Up 54:53

6M ago54:53

54:53

In this episode Todd (D'Arcangel Productions) and Gabe (Analytic Dice) join me to reflect on the recent Headless Halloween Game Jam but first Joe (Raven God Games), Joey (Hindsightless), and Karl (The GMologist Presents) help me discuss the Halloween game I ran, Clowns of Funland using the One Shot RPG system! Headless Halloween Game Jam https://it…

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S2E13 Wolfen with Nicky 1:56:58

6M ago1:56:58

1:56:58

I field listener feedback on a variety of gaming and non gaming subjects with the help of Karl (The GMologist Presents) and Nicky. After that starting at the 57:35 mark Nicky and I discuss the 1978 book by Whitley Strieber and the 1981 film by Michael Wadleigh, full spoilers. Listener feedback from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands)…

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S2B11 Stay Frosty Remastered is coming! 1:00

7M ago1:00

1:00

Stay Frosty Remastered Edition https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ce686c34-ba95-431e-93f4-46548f4e16f7/landing

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S2E12 Mork Borg panel and The Wind in the Willows book review 2:24:56

7M ago2:24:56

2:24:56

Join Harrigan, Karl (The GMologist Presents), Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi), and myself for a Mork Borg panel discussion followed by a book review with Joe (Hindsightless) on The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion Harrigan's Hearth…

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S2B10 Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones 37:03

7M ago37:03

37:03

Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for a spoiler filled discussion on Stephen Graham Jones' novella Mapping the Interior. Read the book before listening! No RPG content today but there will be a Mork Borg panel discussion next episode.

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S2B9 Eerie Games Fatebound plus Headless Halloween Jam 1:12:48

7M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Coldlight Press Adventure Site II Contest https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-site-contest-ii-purpose-and-standards Headless Halloween Game Jam https://itch.io/jam/headless-halloween-game-jam Eerie Games https://www.eeriegames.com Fatebound Prelaunch Page https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/5ef9361f-6e5b-41a6-8296-738314747332/…

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S2E11 The Molly Maguires (1970) and I Was A Teenage Slasher book review 2:02:11

7M ago2:02:11

2:02:11

Karl (The GMologist) and Nicky join me to discuss the 1970 film The Molly Maguires & Stephen Graham Jones' book I Was A Teenage Slasher respectively. Full spoilers for both. Featuring calls from MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis) and Joe (Hindsightless). Elder Goblin Games video with links to help the survivors of Hurricane Helene https://www.youtub…

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S2E10 2024 NecronomiCon Providence 1:00:43

8M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

For the fifth Sunday of the month we have a special review for you, Nicky went to NecronomiCon this year and tells us all about it! She also helps me answer calls from Harrigan, Joe (Hindsightless), and Karl (The GMologist). Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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S2E9 Calls, Fabula Ultima, and more Che Webster 2:11:56

8M ago2:11:56

2:11:56

On this listener feedback episode Karl (The GMologist Presents), Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop), and Che (Roleplay Rescue) help me field calls from Ben (Coldlight Press), Evil Jeff (Minions & Musings), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderlands), MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Lex Mandrake (Dank Dungeons), and Riley (Diegetic Advanceme…

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S2B8 Sleepy Hollow RPG Interview 42:18

8M ago42:18

42:18

Join me to learn about Kids in the Attic's Sleepy Hollow RPG now on Backerkit! Sleepy Hollow Backerkit Page https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/kids-in-the-attic/sleepy-hollow-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game-of-early-19th-century-folk-horror?ref=bk-social-project Kids in the Attic https://kidsintheatticgames.com Reaver Kickstarter by Raven God Games h…

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S2E8 Changing RPG tastes and You Like It Darker book review 2:10:35

9M ago2:10:35

2:10:35

Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) joins me to discuss what to do when your RPG tastes change. After that Nicky joins me to discuss Stephen King's 2024 story collection You Like It Darker. Book review starts 31 minutes into the show. Spoilers for the book start 60 minutes into the show and talk about adapting the book for use in your RPGs, with spoilers…

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S2B7 Gena Rowlands and Solo Feedback 1:02:12

9M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

I say goodbye to Gena Rowlands and Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands) joins me to answer listener calls on solo gaming. Calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Gabe (Analytic Dice), Paul, and Mirke the Meek (Mirke the Meek). Daniel's Solo Actual Play YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BanditsKeepActualPlay Omega 3D Chicken Coop with Gabe h…

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S2E7 Hard Science Fiction Games and Movies 2:27:55

9M ago2:27:55

2:27:55

I am joined by Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Nicky, and K.R. (DnD Homebrew) to discuss hard sci fi games and two films, The Andromeda Strain and Outland. Full spoilers for the movies. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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S2B6 Reaver with Joe Salvador 24:18

9M ago24:18

24:18

I talk to Joe Salvador of Raven God Games about his upcoming kickstarter for Reaver, a sword & sorcery roleplaying game. Sign up for to be notified about the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravengodgames/reaver-sword-and-sorcery-role-playing-game Raven God Games website: https://www.ravengodgames.com/ Ways to contact me: Goog…

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S2B5 Calls on Pendragon, RPG Art, and Hot Sauces with Karl 44:18

9M ago44:18

44:18

Karl (The GMologist Presents) joins me to answer listener feedback from Joe (Hindsightless), Free Thrall also known as Spencer (Keep Off The Borderlands), Menion also known as Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi), and Evil Jeff (Minions and Musings). The GMologist Presents Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez The GMol…

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S2B4 Hot Sauce, Bards and Crossroads 40:49

9M ago40:49

40:49

On this bonus episode Joe from Hindsightless joins me to answer listener feedback on hot sauce, bards and the movie Crossroads. You can find Joe's show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/joe-richter9/ Calls from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Harrigan, Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Joe (Hindsightless), Darkfluid (The Silver Key) Ways to conta…

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