78 Hiatus
Taking a break to deal with real world complications. Watch for a call in episode later this week. Ray Otus of Plundergrounds has provided the art for my podcast. https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds
Jun 02, 2020•56 sec•Season 1Ep. 78
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
Twice a month (nominally) podcast about tabletop role playing games, exploitation movies, board games, miniature war games, and whatever else attracts my interest.
Callers can use my Speakpipe account
https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast
you can also send an email to nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord.
Ray Otus provided the coffee cup clip art and TJ provides my music.
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77 Games played and planned
Quick recap of some of the games I have recently played in and some that I am planning on running. Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his blog at plundergrounds.blogspot.com/ TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/TJD
May 19, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 77
76 Lethargy
It’s been a while! I talk about why I haven’t been podcasting, delve into my love for exploitation movies, mine a couple movies for game inspirations, and answer calls from some wonderful callers. Josh from the JB Publishing podcast https://anchor.fm/s/436d2e8/podcast/rss Andy from the Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks podcast https://anchor.fm/s/11576140/podcast/rss Julz from the Jewels From NZ podcast https://anchor.fm/s/d71c1d8/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his bl...
May 18, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Think before you hit send!
If you wouldn't say it to someone you respect you probably shouldn't type it on social media...
May 08, 2020•4 min
75 Is this the end?
Spoiler, it is not the end! I take some calls, do a special unpackaging and discuss games I played or ran since the last podcast. Calls from: John Alan Large's Red Dice Diaries RPG Podcast https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Karl Rodriguez, Game Master extraordinaire Menion's (AKA Rob) Confession of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi podcast https://anchor.fm/s/133db0f4/podcast/rss Barry Dewey-Robertson's Shadow of the GM podcast https://anchor.fm/s/122cac60/podcast/rss Colin Green's Spikepit RPG Podcast ...
Apr 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 75
74 GM Tips from Witchfinding and RPG Session Reports
I answer a call from John, give some more GM tips based on 1968’s Witchfinder General and talk about games I’ve played in recently to appease Joe of the Hindsightless & Weal or Woe podcasts.
Apr 21, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 74
73 More RPG Lessons From Movies
I answer some voicemails and talk about another trio of movies you can mine ideas from for your games, this time from the 1960's. I discuss 1962's How The West Was Won, 1965's The Naked Prey, and 1968's Witchfinder General. Goblin's Henchman's Goblin's Henchmen Podcast RSS https://anchor.fm/s/7d26480/podcast/rss John Alan Large's Red Dice Diaries RPG Podcast RSS https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Michael Shorten "Chgowiz" 's The Dungeon Master's Handbook Podcast RSS https://anchor.fm/s/100d...
Apr 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 73
72 Ramblecast
I ask listeners to call in and tell me about their experiences with The Strange and the Cypher system, I do some unboxings and I talk about games I was fortunate enough to play in. Links coming soon.
Apr 11, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 72
71 Scarlet Heroes, the perfect system for drop in / drop out games?
Calls from Lonely Adventurer, RFED, and Joe. I also do an unboxing and talk about why Kevin Crawford’s Scarlet Heroes May be the perfect all around drop in / drop out game.
Apr 08, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 71
70 Play by Post Character Generation
I answer calls from Joe, Ray, Ivy, Michael and Menion plus I roll up characters for a couple Play by Post games. Joe's Hindsightless podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/9592550/podcast/rss Ray's Plundergrounds podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/6e8a2b4/podcast/rss Ivy's The Happy Whisk podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/59b3f70/podcast/rss Michael/Chgowiz's Dungeon Master's Handbook podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/100d3ff8/podcast/rss & Menion's Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/133...
Apr 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 70
69 The Runs
No, it's not a Beavis and Butthead joke, it s a discussion of Cannonball Run (1981), Midnight Run (1988) and Running Scared (1986)!
Apr 01, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 69
68 Sorcerer review
No, I don't review the Ron Edward's RPG but I do review the William Friedkin's 1977 movie. I also give a shout out to Fat Goblin Games who could really use your help financially, answer a call from Lonely Adventurer and do a couple unboxings. Fat Goblin Games https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3865/Fat-Goblin-Games Lonely Adventurer's Camping With Owlbears podcast https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0/podcast/rss Matt Jackson's website http://www.msjx.org/ Ray Otus did the art for this podcast, you ...
Mar 27, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 68
67 Lots of Weekend Gaming!
I played five games in the past two days and would like to talk about it! Plus Mattie and Gadget have something to say. I also give listeners three surefire ways to bring a smile to their face. The podcasts I mention during the episode: Larry Hamilton's Follow Me, and Die! https://anchor.fm/s/4a2778c/podcast/rss Micheal "Chigowiz"'s The Dungeon Master's Handbook https://anchor.fm/s/100d3ff8/podcast/rss Andy Goodman's Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks https://anchor.fm/s/11576140/podcast/rss Dave A...
Mar 23, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 67
66 Romance of the Perilous Land!
I answer some calls from Andy of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, talk about a Romance of the Perilous Land game I was fortunate enough to play in and do an unboxing. Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks https://anchor.fm/s/11576140/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his blog at plundergrounds.blogspot.com/ TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/TJD...
Mar 21, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 66
65 Splish Splash
This is not much of an episode to be honest, I answer some voicemails in the tub and do some unboxings. The episode slated for 21 March will actually have some new gaming content in it. Links to the things I mention in the podcast will be up shortly. Josh's JB Publishing https://anchor.fm/s/436d2e8/podcast/rss Dave's dpercentile https://anchor.fm/s/b931d08/podcast/rss Steve's Dice Roll ZIne Ramblecast https://anchor.fm/s/402d4c0/podcast/rss Michael's The Noble Art of Running Away https://anchor....
Mar 17, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 65
64 Explicit Voicemails and Unboxings
This episode is just a series of voice messages, some explicit, and unboxings. Probably not the best episode to start on... Steve's podcast Dice Roll Zine Ramblecast https://anchor.fm/s/402d4c0/podcast/rss Steve's The Borderlands blog https://dndborderlands.blogspot.com/ Menion (AKA Rob)'s podcast Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi https://anchor.fm/s/133db0f4/podcast/rss Pete's podcast Dragons Are Real https://anchor.fm/s/8c05ff0/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him...
Mar 03, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 64
63 ICRPG Altered State Deep Dive
Only one topic today Runehammer Games newest release, Altered State, roleplaying in a dystopian future! I will warn you that I do not go into the details of the core ICRPG system, if you are not familiar with it go read the free quick start linked below or listen to a podcast / watch a video on the core system. Verdict? This is a winner, go buy it now! Altered State https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/304415/ALTERED-STATE?src=hottest_filtered Free ICRPG Quick Start Rules https://www.drivethrurp...
Feb 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 63
62 Answering a few call ins
I’m sick so this is a short one, I mention a new Anchor podcast called The Noble Art of Running Away and answer calls from Che Cormack, Lonely Adventurer & Lieren. The Altered State review has been postponed until episode 63 which is due out 29 February 2020. The Noble Art of Running Away https://anchor.fm/sos-rope Che's podcast Friday Night Dnd https://anchor.fm/s/350d0e0/podcast/rss Lonely Adventurer's podcasts Camping With Owlbears https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0/podcast/rss Lieren's podcast...
Feb 25, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 62
61 Star Dogs Referee's Handbook Review
In this episode I respond to calls from Lonely Adventurer, Lieren, and Barney. I also review the brand new Star Dogs Referee's Handbook and I talk about my favorite genre. Star Dogs Referee's Handbook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/304127/Star-Dogs--Referees-Handbook?src=fp_u5 Michael Raston's Blog https://lizardmandiaries.blogspot.com/ Michael Raston's Podcast https://anchor.fm/s/7d04bc8/podcast/rss Goblin's Henchman podcast https://anchor.fm/s/7d26480/podcast/rss Goblin's Henchman Blog h...
Feb 22, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 61
60 5E Hardcore Mode by Runehammer Review
In this episode I promote Lonely Adventurer of the Camping with Owlbears podcast new Zine Quest 2 project, Glaive, I review Runehammer Games’ 5E Hardcore Mode PDF, and I do a mystery unboxing. Camping with Owlbears podcast https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0/podcast/rss Glaive kickstarter http://kck.st/32cad23 5E Hardcore Mode https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/303156/5e-HARDCORE-MODE?src=fp_u5 Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides...
Feb 19, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 60
59 Locke & Key review and what you can nick for your games
I mention some new, or new to me Anchor podcasts, play reports from recent games, a mystery unboxing, review the Netflix show Locke & Key and talk about things in the show you could use in your game. New podcasts mentioned Bibliophile Adventures https://nerdylegion.com/podcasts/bibliophileadventures.rss Camping with Owlbears https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0/podcast/rss Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi https://anchor.fm/s/133db0f4/podcast/rss Send Three & Fourpence https://anchor.fm/s/1294...
Feb 14, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 59
58 Near And Far Boardgame
Calls from ShandyAndy, Free Thrall, Pete Jones and John Alan Large, discussion of the Near And Far boardgame, mystery unboxing, & gaming update.
Feb 12, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
57 Putting the "variety" back in Variety Cast
Ray Otus calls with more cyberpunk ideas, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks makes recommendations for future shows, I do an unboxing, I pitch some games I'd like to run, and I do a movie review of 2016's Neon Demon. Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/TJD
Feb 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 57
56 Talking Space 1999 with Ray Otus
This is a long but good one! Ray Otus of Plundergrounds fame talks with me about the first season of the cult 1970's TV show Space 1999. Zine Quest 2 Kickstarter projects I mention: Hunters in Death https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gothridgemanor/hunters-in-death?ref=discovery&term=hunters%20in%20death Mudharbour https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1361661542/mudharbour?ref=discovery&term=mudharbour Sinister Red https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rudymangual/sinister-red?ref=disco...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 56
55 January Cyberpunk Entries and Winner
Entries from Spencer of the Keep off the Borderlands podcast, Barney of the Loco Ludus podcast, Tim of the Gothridge Manor podcast, Colin of the Spikepit RPG podcast, Rudy of the RPG Retrofit podcast, Joe of the Hindsightless & Weal or Woe podcasts, Josh of the JB Publishing podcast, Rob of the Down in a Heap podcast, Eric of the Games with Eric podcast, Ray of the Plundergrounds podcast, and John of The Red Dice Diaries podcast. I also announce the winner of the contest. After that I discus...
Feb 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 55
54 Unboxings & Ramblings
I do a few unboxings and ramble about Marshall McLuhan, Space 1999, & UFO. Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/TJD
Jan 29, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 54
53 Daisho: Samurai Adventure RPG by Deep7 review
I talk about recent Daisho ("Bushido Light"), ICRPG Altered State, Traveller, and Call of Cthulhu games as well as a review of Deep7's Daisho: Samurai Adventure. Joe and Andy leave messages and I do a mystery unboxing. Here are links to the podcasts of the callers and players I mention in this episode Joe of the Hindsightless Podcast https://anchor.fm/s/9592550/podcast/rss and Weal or Woe Podcast https://www.wealorwoe.com/ ShandyAndy of the Unguarded Treasure Podcast (B52) https://anchor.fm/s/ca...
Jan 27, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 53
52 Samurai Game Using Daisho
I answer a call about Urban Fantasy, give a session report for ICRPG Altered State, talk about prep for my samurai game using Daisho by Deep7, do a quick unboxing, and give my impressions after the session. Joe's Hindsightless podcast can be found here: https://anchor.fm/s/9592550/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TJD...
Jan 25, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
51 Game Prep and Phone Calls
I talk about my game prep for ICRPG Altered State (cyberpunk) and Bushido (feudal Japan). I also take calls from Free Thrall, Josh, Andy, and John. Links to the caller's podcasts Free Thrall's podcast is Keep off the Borderlands https://anchor.fm/s/6f45028/podcast/rss Josh's podcasts is JB Publishing https://anchor.fm/s/436d2e8/podcast/rss Andy's podcast is Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks https://anchor.fm/s/11576140/podcast/rss John's podcast is The Red Dice Diaries https://anchor.fm/s/55de8b4/...
Jan 21, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 51
50 Urban Fantasy or was that a leprechaun working at the bank?
ShandyAndy calls about combat length, I do a short unboxing, plug the January Cyberpunk Contest, and discuss Urban Fantasy. This episode's caller is ShandyAndy of the Unguarded Treasure (B52) podcast https://anchor.fm/s/cabf138/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TJD
Jan 18, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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