This is the award show for our July contest where callers name their favorite sports movie(s) and why. I want to thank my special guest co-host Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast. Back to our regular show next episode! The charity donated to this time was the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Virginia https://www.askccf.org/ Entries from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Jason Hobbs (Random Screed) https://anchor.fm/jason-hobbs Joe Salvador (Raven God Games) https://ra...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 366
I say farewell to one of my favorite actors, James Caan, and field a variety of listener calls about player facing rolls, food, and miniature skirmish games. Mike Carr interview on Grogtalk https://youtu.be/UGtvZF8cBeo Fright Night Classics Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1866071445/fright-night-classics Professor Dungeon Master (Dungeon Craft) on Player Facing Rolls https://youtu.be/L8If0mcYvnk Rebel Minis (for older Two Hour Wargames rules) https://www.rebelminis.com/rulessyst...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 365
Happy Independence Day to my American listeners! In this mail bag special we have calls ranging from desserts to player facing rolls to western skirmish games. Referenced in the show: The Dice Are Screaming Podcast https://anchor.fm/thedicearescreaming Random Screed Podcast https://anchor.fm/jason-hobbs Cerebrevore Podcast https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore RPG-A-Day https://m.facebook.com/RPGaDAY/ The Rules With No Name (link goes to The Foundry download page) https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1505/...
Jul 03, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Get screened for cancer! Daniel has more to say about move silent checks, Pathfinder 1E session recap, and I field listener feedback on food & western games. Rob’s show about his friend Bill https://anchor.fm/rob-c/episodes/My-Friend-Bill-e1k778e Runeslinger’s Aces & Eights YouTube review https://youtu.be/sHr2JKtZ04M Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Cody (No Save For You!) https://anchor.fm/nosaveforyou Darren (RFED on discord) Anthony (Casting Shadows) h...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Still on a western kick I talk about the underrated 1971 movie starring Burt Lancaster, the HBO series Deadwood, the criteria my son and I will be using to evaluate skirmish games, question the need for a new Elvis movie, the mail bag gets opened and Taylor gives us a receipt for a tasty treat. Valdez is Coming on Tubi https://tubitv.com/movies/302739/valdez-is-coming Buck Surdu’s page with G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T. http://www.bucksurdu.com/Buck_Surdu/G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T..html Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) ...
Jun 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Almost fully recovered from Strep Throat I talk about gaming plans going forward including a return to miniature wargaming and open the mailbag. Calls from Karl (The GMologist Presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Jason (Random Screed) https://anchor.fm/jason-hobbs Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Che (Roleplay Rescue) https://roleplayrescue.com Joe (Raven God Games) https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Tim (Gothridge Manor) h...
Jun 23, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 361
We take a trip to Bizzaro World in this mail bag special! I also announce the July Contest and discuss the following: Cerebrevore episode on organized D&D play https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/episodes/S1B6-Bonus-Episode-DD-Organized-Play-e1k2u1d , Foundry VTT vs Roll20, my favorite sports movies, random magic in literature, Roleplay Rescue https://roleplayrescue.com/ , Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells https://oldskull-publishing.com/solar-blades-cosmic-spells/ , Spikepit podcast https://anchor...
Jun 17, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 360
I have strep throat and am unable to record at the moment. Luckily I have friends in low places, down in a spike pit to be specific! Thank you so much to Colin for making this episode possible. Also special thanks to Karl for his rendition of TJ's classic tune. Callers in order of appearance Karl (The GMologist Presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://an...
Jun 10, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 359
Today I recommend some other podcasts and open the mailbag. Discussed on this episode: System Mastery https://systemmasterypodcast.com/ RPG Roundtable Roulette (talk of meta-currency about 11 min in) https://youtu.be/3PlkIWaajKs Gaming and BS (lying mechanics start about 24 minutes in) https://gamingandbs.com/are-they-lying-gbs382/ Casting Shadows on Alien https://anchor.fm/runeslinger/episodes/Episode-3-8-Alien-RPG-Series--part-7-e1e5bb3 Casting Shadows on immersion https://anchor.fm/runeslinge...
Jun 03, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 358
I am tied up and thrown in a closet as Arlen Walker of Live From Pellam’s Wasteland ( https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland ) and John Lennon (Ghost in the Machine/no podcast) send me a long series of calls on converting the Nicholas Cage movie Ghost Rider to an RPG using Blades in the Dark, thoughts on VTTs & Video Games and on running cinematic combat. Back to my regular format next episode. Cerebrevore https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed th...
Jun 01, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 357
This episode is dedicated to the brave souls who have given their all for their countries. I talk about my first session as a player of Conan 2D20 using Foundry. I also mention Ray Otus' amazing Sorcerers & Sellswords. Plus I air a ton of listener calls. Sorcerers & Sellswords https://www.rayotus.com/jsg2/pnp/pnp-sss.pdf Nicholas Cage answers the Web’s most searched question: https://youtu.be/TccwMWVtmj0 The Legend of Amleth https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/amleth.html Callers this episode K...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 356
I play all the entries and announce the winner for my May Nicholas Cage movie to RPG module contest. Entries from Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez John (Ghost in the Machine/no podcast) Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Ray (Plundergrounds) https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds SoloSam (no podcast) Barney (Loco Ludus) ...
May 27, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 355
We get into the political weeds as people respond to my ill advised political editorial at the end of episode 351. If you don’t care about politics skip this one, it is about the culture wars creeping into the gaming space. Clarification added 28 May 2022. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton MW (The Worlds of ...
May 25, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 354
I talk about my first game of The Troubleshooters and play more listener calls on VTTs and the experience they provide. We also touch on miniature use in games. Remember the cut off for the Nicholas Cage movie to RPG module contest is 25 May, get those entries in! Calls from Ray (Plundergrounds) https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 353
I give some quick first impressions on Eric L amoureux 's new project, Boomstick! In addition I field a bunch of listener calls. Boomstick! Jumpstart https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/375234/Boomstick--Jumpstart Wiseguys https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/290098/Wiseguys-The-Savage-Guide-to-Organized-Crime-SWADE Calls from Ray (Plundergrounds) https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The ...
May 21, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 352
My listeners weigh into the discussion about VTTs and immersion. I end the show with an editorial about the industry being weaponized for use in American political battles. Content warning added 28 May 2023. Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, 29 March 1943 – 17 May 2022, known professionally as Vangelis has passed. Calls from Rob (Down in a Heap) https://anchor.fm/rob-c Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall MW (The Wor...
May 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 351
Eric and I talk about the different challenges that face GMs who run science fiction RPGs vs fantasy ones. We also ramble about movies and a couple other things. This was recorded late at night after adult beverages so listener beware. Back to my regular format next episode. The Omega 3D Chicken Coop https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel
May 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 350
RIP Fred Ward & do VTTs ruin immersion in roleplaying games? Also discussed spoiler free Netflix's Lincoln Lawyer and with minimum spoilers the Firestarter franchise. The Happy Whisk podcast https://anchor.fm/thehappywhisk The Happy Whisk YouTube https://youtube.com/c/TheHappyWhisk Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Ivy (The Happy Whisk) https://anchor.fm/thehappywhisk Sam (no podcast) Daniel (Bandit's Keep) ...
May 15, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 349
I mention a couple creators we have recently lost, George Perez and Patricia McKillip. Also I answer a few listener calls. We'll be back to a full show this coming weekend. Cerebrevore podcast https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/ Key & Peele Survivalist skit https://youtu.be/wVX8wm_CONM Dracula Daily https://draculadaily.substack.com/about Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The GMologist presents...) https://anchor.fm/kar...
May 11, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 348
I say goodbye to Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) and field calls about calls about usage dice, resource management, and initiative. Calls from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Karl & Amy (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radiant Grandeur Baron The Belligerent Hero of The Va...
May 08, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 347
I do a long overdue recap of Joe Salvador's Reaper play test and discuss bringing my Cyberpunk 2020 campaign out of hiatus. I also apologize to Joey and Colin. Neal Adams interviews on Fatman on Batman https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dvqGEi5D1b0V7JT38AviP?si=3TdF8iFeRrm3qoxbmo9EFA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 Cerebrevore Bonus Episode on the Marvel Multiverse Playtest https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/episodes/S1B3-Marvel-Multiverse-Playtest-Character-Creation--Combat-e1i0p5p or listen on You...
May 06, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 346
I play the last of my backlog of calls in this episode that discusses hidden hit points, usage dice and initiative. I also announce a small change to the prize for my May contest. Runehammer YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/DrunkensDragonsPlayDDLikeaBadass Calls from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez John (Ghost in the Machine/no podcast) Proud member of...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 345
I talk about Star Wars and mention the direct successors of West End Games D6 version. I also say goodbye to Ric Parnell and field calls on the topic of why fantasy games are more popular than Sci-Fi games. Don't forget to send your entry in for my Nicholas Cage contest! Hyperspace D6 Reddit post https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/dlpn51/hyperspaced6_a_simple_streamlined_rpg_hack_of/ Hyperspace D6 direct link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bm4-mFdSDsFw9GqpcI540ctQGzobDciX00AYAhxQ_VI...
May 03, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 344
I spill the beans on my Nicholas Cage inspired May contest, say goodbye to comic artist Neal Adams, welcome in #KiwiRPG week and respond to a batch of listener calls. Article on Neal Adams https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/neal-adams-dead-batman-comics-artist-1235138106/ also listen to Angus from Kirby’s Kids say goodbye to Neal https://anchor.fm/kirbyskids/episodes/Kirbys-Kids-Super-Special-Celebrating-The-Legacy-of-Neal-Adams-e1hsdg6 Kiwi RPG Week article https://www.dicebrea...
May 01, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 343
I am joined by Joe (Raven God Games) https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/ and B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist to discuss Robert Eggars’ new movie The Northman. There is a short spoiler free section followed by a longer spoiler filled discussion of this exciting film. Go see it in the theater!
Apr 26, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Response to questions & comments from Cody (No Save For You) https://anchor.fm/nosaveforyou and Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton plus an argument to leave old podcasts on the air. Cody asks about AD&D Initiative and I recommend he listen to Chgowiz’s episodes on the topic from The Dungeon Master’s Handbook podcast https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook specifically episode 22 https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook/episodes/Episode-22---Demystifying-ADD-Com...
Apr 24, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Sorry for the break but I’m back with a massive listener call in show. Calls from Rich (Cockatrice Nuggets) https://anchor.fm/rich-fraser Sam (a solo gamer without a podcast) MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Eric (The 3D Omega Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez The Pink Phantom (no podcast, yet) ...
Apr 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 340
I was able to buy the play test of the new Marvel RPG early and we ran a scenario with it last night. This is a rambling, stream of consciousness podcast where I discuss my impressions of the system.
Apr 14, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried, February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022, has passed. Back to regular episodes shortly.
Apr 13, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 338
Due to unexpected delays in production of the podcast I offer you this quick filler episode of calls regarding last month’s contest. I also give a short, non spoiler review of a horror movie that deserves a remake, I Am Lisa from way back in 2020. Transitions provided by what I am currently binging. Cerebrevore https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/ Calls from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall Anthony (Casting Shadows) https://anchor.fm/runeslinger Colin (S...
Apr 04, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 337
