Contact the Paladins of Podcast Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Chatoic Chronicles through his Linktree We love the hard work and SRD referenced over at the Open Gaming ...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Chatoic Chronicles through his Linktree We love the hard work and SRD referenced over at the Open Gaming ...
Jun 14, 2025•53 min
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Chatoic Chronicles through his Linktree We love the hard work and SRD referenced over at the Open Gaming ...
May 31, 2025•57 min
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of The Paladins of Podcast , Rob and Mike welcome Steve Kellams , host of the Epic Adventure Podcast ! We dive deep into worldbuilding , exploring the art of crafting immersive settings, memorable characters, and the pop culture influences that shape our stories. Steve also shares insights from his time with Oddfish Games , the publisher behind the Radiance Engine , and reflects on his journey with the Epic Adventure Podcast . Whether you’re a GM, ...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of The Paladins of Podcast , Rob and Mike sit down with Amber, aka Mythril , from The Storyteller’s Tale ! We dive into the origins of her storytelling troupe, how it all began, and the journey that transformed it into the engaging and immersive show it is today. From character-driven narratives to behind-the-scenes insights, Mythril shares the passion, challenges, and creative process that bring her tales to life. Epic Adventures by OddFish Games,...
May 03, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 20
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of The Paladins of Podcast , Rob and Mike welcome the one and only Killer DM to the show! Known for his high-stakes, game-show-style podcast, Killer DM takes us behind the curtain of his ambitious 100-player challenge —where small groups battled through elimination brackets in a test of strategy, skill, and survival. How do you manage that many players? What surprises did the contestants throw his way? And what lessons did he learn from orchestrati...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of SideQuests , Rob and Mike chat with Chris, the founder of Rogue Game Masters, a groundbreaking website designed to connect players with local game masters and groups. Chris shares the vision behind promoting paid game mastering while strengthening local economies. From meetups in pubs and breweries to fancy restaurants, Rogue Game Masters fosters face-to-face connections and supports community hubs. Whether you're searching for your next great g...
Apr 05, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Mike sit down with Marcin, the Architect GM, to explore the art of worldbuilding, crafting immersive maps, and running unforgettable high-level adventures. From one-shots to full-blown campaigns, we discuss how to keep the magic alive—even during the dreaded experience point slog. Marcin shares his strategies for pushing past plateaus, keeping your players engaged, and taking your game all the way to level 20. Whether you're a seasoned GM or just starting ...
Mar 22, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of SideQuests , Rob and Mike—your trusty Paladins of Podcast—welcome the Inked GM to the show! With years of experience running unforgettable TTRPG campaigns, the Inked GM shares his passion for the tabletop gaming community. We also dive into his partnership with Rogue DM’s, a platform dedicated to connecting players and GMs, fostering collaboration, and bringing the magic of shared storytelling back to the table. Grab your dice and join us for th...
Mar 08, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Get ready to laugh until you level up! On this episode of SideQuests , The Paladins of Podcast , Rob and Mike, are joined by the uproariously talented SideQuest Improv Comedy Troupe from across the pond. They take us behind the curtain to share what goes into their hilarious live shows, how they craft their on-the-spot adventures, and the unique thrill of taking audience suggestions and running wild with them. But that's not all! In a truly one-of-a-kind segment, ...
Feb 22, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Contact the Paladins of Podcast This week on SideQuests , The Paladins of Podcast , Rob and Mike, welcome a very special guest: Nicole, the Gamemaster Mom ! Nicole has been hard at work crafting fun and accessible RPG content designed to introduce young children to the imaginative world of tabletop role-playing games. In this episode, we explore how Nicole found her passion for creating early-entry RPG materials, what inspires her innovative approach, and how she's carving out a unique space in ...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Join The Paladins of Podcast , Rob and Mike, on this special episode of SideQuests as they sit down with John, the mastermind behind the solo-live play phenomenon Tale of the Manticore . Together, they dive into the origins of the podcast, the creative challenges of storytelling solo, and how John evolved his production into one of the most unique and compelling actual play podcasts in the gaming world. From the early days of humble beginnings to becoming a stando...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Mike the Calamity Punk sits down with the Paladins of Podcast to talk about the unintended consequences of player actions, DM decisions, and how they all help shape the world we build for our players. Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Do...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Contact the Paladins of Podcast We had the absolute pleasure talking with Derek and Kate from Nomnivore games about their thoughts and processes behind doing what they can to increase accessibility in their games. We also all agree on safety tools and how they limit some expression and creative freedoms (hot take spoilers ya'll) Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks fo...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Mike sit down with some of the guys from White Carnation Adventuring Group to talk all about their processes, world building, and what it means to be a large team of adventurers working on publishing material and adventures out into the world! Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adven...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Mike sit down with a few more experienced individuals as we wrap up our Kickstarter conversation. Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Ch...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Mike take a look at the business side of table top role playing games. Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kellams and Mike Howlett Anime Pulse reviews all types of anime from Shonin to Romance and anything between . Thanks for tuning in to SideQuests ! For more epic adventures, visit our website at EpicTableGames.com . Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our Discord community. Follow Mike TaylorLyfe and Chatoic Chronicles through hi...
Nov 16, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Mike, the Paladins of Podcast sit down and talk about what resources they utilize to help run their games, keep track of information, and make sure to have everything they need to run a successful short-term game, or long-term campaign. Many of these resources can easily be found online through a quick google search, and while we talk about our favorites, don't forget to let us know what you're using to keep things moving as smoothly as possible. Epic Adve...
Nov 02, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Today we sit down with quite a few guests who have either worked their magic on kickstarter and have had a successful campaign. We ask question from a perspective of what it takes to plan a successful crowdfunding campaign, as well as how to plan and execute some of the finer details. However we have learned that one of the biggest things any campaign needs to be successful is a community of support behind you. Epic Adventures by OddFish Games, featuring Steve Kel...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Today we tackle the idea of improvisation techniques and preparing your games. We also have a few guests, Calamity Punk, and DM Seti join us as we talk about what it takes to prepare for sessions and what we do to help build our improve skills. The audio got a bit splotchy as not everyone's technology was 100%, and it actually took one of our guests over 3 hours to upload all his recorded audio which was incredible! We did what we could to make this as listenable ...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike explore the powerful role tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) play in building vibrant communities, both in person and online. Discover how these games bring people together, fostering creativity and collaboration in ways that extend far beyond the gaming table. Rob and Mike highlight the benefits of creating and participating in TTRPG communities, sharing personal experiences of how these groups have enriched their li...
Sep 21, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, your trusted paladins of podcasting, dive deep into the essential topic of player feedback. Join them as they discuss the best times and methods for gathering player insights to enhance your games, ensuring everyone at the table has an amazing experience. Starting with Session Zero, Rob emphasizes the importance of checking in regularly to understand what players are looking for and how their preferences might evolve. ...
Sep 07, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this episode of SideQuests!, we dive deeper into the world we began building in our previous episode. Focusing on one of the two cultures we defined, we start to flesh out the intricacies of how magic influences and operates within our desolate world, reminiscent of the dry, barren landscape of Dark Sun. Drawing inspiration from various sources, we introduce the concept of death cults and societies of nomadic travelers who possess a greater affinity for magic c...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this exciting episode of SideQuests!, we embark on the creative journey of world building with a focus on the concept of 'Scorched Earth'. We delve into the process of determining the best method for constructing a captivating world: should we start with macro, large-scale ideas and work our way down to the granular details, or should we begin with the small elements and build the world around those? After a thorough discussion, we decide on a blended hybrid ap...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Today the Paladins of Podcast talk about the Ethical Considerations in the table top gaming space. Mike's bullet points really help us keep track of some of the biggest points within this topic, and we start out with one of the best considerations which is Consent and Safety Tools. While we understand that not all tables know what the are, or use them knowingly, many things such as lines and veils are often employed are second nature depending on the type of story...
Jul 27, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Contact the Paladins of Podcast The paladins are talking about the hobby space of tabletop role playing games being Mainstream now. From some long-humbled roots in obscurity such as Dungeon Majesty, a televised Public Access late night actual play that set the stage for today's format to WotC's own funded Acquisitions, INC being the groundfloor to how Critical Role has dominated the internet culture surrounding most things table-top. We also talk a bit about how it's branched out into other medi...
Jul 13, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In the latest episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, the intrepid Paladins of Podcast, journey into the creative depths of storytelling with their newest member, Mike. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Mike's storytelling prowess as he shares insights into his inspirations, creative process, and experiences crafting adventures for LootQuest. From his love for solo games to his knack for spinning captivating narratives, Mike's passion for storytelling shines t...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Contact the Paladins of Podcast SideQuests! returns with a revamped lineup, introducing the newest podcast paladin, Mike Taylor (TaylorLyfe). Rob and Mike dive into Mike's intriguing journey from childhood adventures with HeroQuest and comic books to his distinguished military career and, surprisingly, his initial resistance to tabletop roleplaying games. Despite being drawn to the lore and stories within RPG books during his deployments overseas, Mike didn't fully embrace the gaming world until...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Contact the Paladins of Podcast In this gripping episode, the paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, are joined by fellow paladins, Lauren and Tucker, to dissect the recent exposé shaking the foundations of tabletop gaming. The spotlight falls on Evil Genius Games, the masterminds behind Everyday Heroes, as a damning article from EnWorld thrusts their business practices and leadership into the unforgiving light. With swords drawn and minds sharp, we delve into the depths of Evil Genius Games' alleged...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr
Contact the Paladins of Podcast Join the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Eli as they embark on another unscripted journey through the realms of gaming. In this episode, they kick back and reminisce about their latest gaming sessions, delving into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that arose along the way. Dive into the technical side of online gaming as Rob shares his effortlessly simple setup, utilizing just a webcam to capture the essence of his tabletop adventures. Meanwhile, Eli takes cente...
Feb 10, 2024•51 min
