For this week's episode, we are diving into everyone's deepest trauma; Working in retail! Our game is Retail.Therapy by Mike Free, which focuses on the amazingly wonderful bad times we all have in working retail. The goal of the game? Don't end up crying in the bathroom. Our wonderful store associates are: Julia (they/them), playing Veronica (she/her) Michael (he/him), playing Mark (he/him) Paul (he/him), playing Devin (he/him) Samm (they/them), playing Carter (they/them) === Intro/Outro music b...
Apr 08, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Welcome to Legacy: Life Among the Ruins! Our first mini-campaign on The QueerXP has reached its conclusion! Our players navigate their next steps, and one member leaves the group high and dry, in the midst of resources being scarce. How will it all wrap up? Find out now! Players: Conor (he/him), playing Nyx (they/them): Social Links Dakota (they/she), playing Lunulata (they/them): Twitter / Twitch DJ (he/him), playing Morea (they/them): Twitter === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric C...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Happy April 1st! Today we have an Oops! All Kings episode for you! Our all Drag King cast is playing For The Dungeon by Jordan Palmer. In this game, our Kings will be taking on the role as dungeon minions and will need to defend their big bad boss (who may or may not be a dragon-cat). Will they succeed? Will they acquire shiny things? Will there be potatoes involved? You'll just have to give it a listen to find out! Players: MT Hart (he/they): Twitter / Instagram Onyx Reigns (they/them): Instagr...
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week we are visiting the world of Songs For The Dusk by Kavita Poduri, which is post-apocalyptic adventure about brave and compassionate adventurers going out into the world as it rebuilds. We had a blast in our little adventure and hope y'all enjoy it too! Players: Chad (he/him): Social Links RahRah (he/they): Social Links Sophia (she/her): Social Links === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Mar 25, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 29
For our March panel chat, we have brought together some femmes who love playing games! I sat down with three folks to talk about their experiences with the gaming world, femme representation in video games, and which. femme character could step on their necks (spoiler, it was the sexy vampire lady). Panelist: Calamity (she/they) Dakota (they/she) MB (she/her) === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 28
As we continue highlighting women game designers for Women's History Month, this week we have jumped headfirst into the world of CARZ, by Adira Slattery ! Join our players as we rocket across the junk heap planet formerly known as Earth to try and survive this hell, one more day. Our players are: Kai (he/him): Twitter Missy Steak (she/they): Website Mr. Ray (they/he): Itch / Twitter Ratchét (she/her): Instagram Tyler (he/him): Twitter === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (h...
Mar 11, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week we boldly go where no-one has gone before! That's right, we're doing a Star Trek inspired TTRPG written and designed by Lara Page Turner . She was also gracious enough to join us for the episode and run her game! Beni (he/him), playing Mycenae (he/him): Twitter Connor (he/him), playing Carl (he/him): Social Links Eric (he/they), playing Rox (they/them) Juicy Garland (she/they), playing Gork M'gork (he/him): Social Links === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/the...
Mar 04, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The world is ending in three days. We can't stop it. We simply have to embrace it. Welcome to Dare Hickman's " When The Sun Dies ," our actual play this week. We are super excited to have Dare join us for this episode, and hope everyone enjoys listening to this as much as we all enjoyed recording it. Guests: Dare (she/they/fae) - Facilitator ( Social Links ) Casper (he/they) - Playing KnightMare (he/they) Social Links Hector (he/they) - Playing Hawk (he/him) Social Links Lex (they/she) - Playing...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 25
PAX, GenCon, Big Bad Con, FlameCon, etc. There are so many different conventions and ways to meet other folks who share similar passions to you, but cons can also be large, overwhelming, and difficult spaces to navigate. Today's chat is all about how to try and have the best con experiences one can have! We have assembled a great group who offer up some really good insights! Nala / Jae (they/them) Social Links DJ (he/him) Twitter Nanite (he/him) Twitch === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Have often have we thought that reality television show The Bachelor was missing something: A vampire. On this week's episode, we have an answer: Things get horny and scary! Join us as we play I Want Your Bite by Rue Dickey. Our amazing cast of folks seeking vampiric love: Candace (they/she): Social Links Ghost (they/them): Twitter Kai (he/him): Twitter Nicole (she/her): TikTok === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter...
Feb 12, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Have you ever thought to yourself "today seems like a good day to kill god?" Because if so, we have an actual play for you this week! In a beautifully designed one-on-one TTRPG, Godkiller: First Blood edition (by Connie Chang) is the story of one Godkiller going on a journey to take down their deity. Will Zephyr be successful? Can they go through with it? Take a listen and see. Samm (they/them), playing Godkiller Zephyr (they/them): Twitter / Instagram === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host...
Feb 05, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Have you ever wondered what a game of pseudo-hamsters driven by emotions would be like? Well look no further because Michtim: Fluffy Adventures is here! On a quest that is totally not stolen from a widely popular musical, our intrepid crew venture out into the world to complete a very important quest! Players: Ambrose (she/they), playing Spiral (they/them) Cap (he/him), playing Frazil (he/him) Casper (he/they/fae), playing BonBon (he/they) Frans (they/them), playing Geesh (they/them) === Intro/O...
Jan 29, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Welcome to Legacy: Life Among the Ruins! Our first mini-campaign on The QueerXP. This week, our players are dealing with the aftermath of an attack from the Tyrant Kings. How will they respond? How will they preserve their resources and their safety? Players: Conor (he/him), playing Nyx (they/them): Social Links Dakota (they/she), playing Lunulata (they/them): Twitter / Twitch DJ (he/him), playing Morea (they/them): Twitter MT Hart (he/they), playing Aruna (he/him): Twitter / Instagram === Intro...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 20
As we start 2024, we reflect on all that Marvel had to offer us in 2023. What did we think? Well all I can say for sure is that there were a lot of STRONG opinions! The unanimous consensus though: Give us the X-Men, finally! Panelists: Chris (he/him) ( TikTok ) Earl (he/him) ( Twitter ) Emre (he/him) ( Twitter ) Juicy Garland (she/her) ( LinkTree ) === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheQueer...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live our your Magic Girl fantasy? If so, we have an episode for you!! This week, we are playing Glitter Hearts by Greg Leatherman , who joined us to run his game! Making up the rest of our Magical Girl cast is: Calamity (she/they), playing Mallory Dakota (they/she), playing Ari Fewture (he/him), playing Clay Matt (he/him), playing Luca === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Tw...
Jan 15, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 18
To kick off the new year, we are bringing you the brand new game Queerz! , which is a game about LGBTQ+ Sentai superheroes fighting ignorance with empathy. Joining us was an incredible team of Sentai Superheroes, including: Michael (he/they) playing Willi Wessl (he/they) playing Absolutely Fabulous Chance (he/him) playing Harvey M. Jakq (Discord: thescarlettace) (they/them) playing Twinkie Camp === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine Th...
Jan 08, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 17
To close out 2023, we are playing Visigots vs Mall Goths this week! This game is, as described by the author: a tabletop roleplaying game and dating sim about the conflicts and romances among the warriors who sacked ancient Rome and 20th century spooky teens, set in a suburban Los Angeles shopping mall during 1996. There are a lot of bisexuals. Join us on this wacky adventure with a wonderful cast of folks! We will see you back on January 8th, 2024! Beni (he/him), playing Rico (he/him) : Twitter...
Dec 18, 2023•2 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Let's get emotional! Today we're talking video games that made us feel things. Maybe we were devastated by a character death, maybe we felt truly seen in a moment, or maybe it us feel inspired to do something. Regardless of why it made us emotional, it did, and our panelists dive into all of our favorite emotional moments this week! Panelists: Chris (he/him): Instagram / TikTok Marshall (he/him): Twitter Matt (he/him): LinkTriee MB (she/her): LinkTree Nick (he/him): Twitter / MegaSheen Podcast =...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
BONUS EPISODE! This week we partnered up with Shrike Tabletop to play a game of Blood Neon: Atomic Shock , a hyperviolent vaporwave fantasy tabletop game! Atomic Shock is the newest expansion for the base game, Blood Neon, introducing new elements of game play and new options for your characters!! Guest GM: Adam (he/him), Twitter R. Val (she/her), LinkTree MT Hart (he/they), Twitter , Instagram Marshall, Twitter === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitte...
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 14
It is time to get WEIRD(er than usual)! We are playing Delta Green today! This is a Call of Cthuhlu inspired game built around you being an agent that works for a super secret government operation known as Delta Green. We are honored to have special guest DM and Delta Green enthusiast, Juicy Garland, as well as a wonderful cast of players! DJ (he/him), playing Agent Kontrol (he/him): Twitter Juicy Garland, serving as our GM (Handler) (She/her): LinkTree Nanite (he/him), playing Agent Kricket (he...
Dec 04, 2023•3 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to Legacy: Life Among the Ruins! Our first mini-campaign on The QueerXP. In our first episode, you met three of the players, got to learn a bit about the world, and understand the system a bit. This time, our three players meet an estranged faction who has shown up unexpectedly, and have to make some big decisions about their next steps! Players: Conor (he/him), playing Nyx (they/them): Social Links Dakota (they/she), playing Lunulata (they/them): Twitter / Twitch DJ (he/him), playing Mo...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week I sat down with a crew of folks to talk all about our favorite, non-Dragon Game(tm), tabletop RPGs. We go through a LOT of them, so buckle up and hopefully you learn about a new game you want to try! A few standouts we spend a bit of time on: Masks by Magpie Games Galactic 2e by riley renthal Games built on Belonging Outside Belonging (Crisis, Dream Apart, Dream Askew, Sleepaway) There were a ton more, so be sure to jot down your favorites! Panelists: Hector (he/they): LinkTree Ray (th...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week we are diving into the world of The Exceptionals by Sahoni. It is an X-Men inspired game, with a huge focus on community and belongingness. We had an absolute blast playing this, and hopefully you enjoy listening to it! Lex (they/she) playing Olivia Rill (she/her) DammitCat (any) playing Adam St. Clair (he/they) Chance (he/him) playing Jules Van De Kamp (she/her) === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter: htt...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to part two our this week's episode! We are joined by game designer Ash Krieder to run their very own game for us, Our Traveling Home , a GMless and (mostly) diceless game inspired by Howl's Moving Castle. Players: Ash (they/them), playing Kelys (he/they/neo-pronouns) : Tumblr Datoka (they/she), playing Asha (they/she) : Twitter Jason (he/him), playing Mort (it/its) : Social Links MT Hart (he/they), playing Vesiath (any) : Instagram === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumr...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In a super special and fun episode, we are joined by game designer Ash Krieder to run their very own game for us! We are playing Our Traveling Home , a GMless and (mostly) diceless game inspired by Howl's Moving Castle. Please note, we have broken this episode into two parts, and it does sort of abruptly end in part one. My apologies on the editing. Part Two will drop this week, on Thursday! Please be sure to check out the second half of the story! Players: Ash (they/them), playing Kelys (he/the...
Nov 13, 2023•3 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week, we sat down with game designer Claire Mulkerin to talk about her games, her craft, and what it means to be a trans game designer. It was a great opportunity, and everyone should absolutely be checking out her games! Claire's links: Twitter / BlueSky / Buy her games! === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheQueerXP The QueerXP Instagram: https://instagram.com/thequeerxp The QueerXP Bl...
Nov 06, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Sometimes, you make silly social media challenges and think you won't beat them, and when you do, you play The Jellicle Chance by Segoli! That's right, a Cats-inspired TTRPG exists, and we played it! Buckle up for 45 minutes of cat facts, jellicle arguments, and a talent show not to be missed. In our potentially most unhinged episode to date, we give you: The Jellicle Chance. The Jellicle Guests Adam (he/him): Twitter / Hike Mass DJ (he/him): Twitter Nicole (she/her): TikTok === Intro/Outro musi...
Nov 03, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Happy Halloween! For our final spooky episode of the month, we have an all-drag cast playing Fears & Fathoms by Ribston Pippin! Featured guests are: Bombae : Instagram Candace Persuasian : Instagram Juicy Garland : Instagram / Twitter === Intro/Outro music by Harris Heller Host, Eric Crumrine (he/they): https://twitter.com/ECrumrine The QueerXP Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheQueerXP The QueerXP Instagram: https://instagram.com/thequeerxp The QueerXP BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thequee...
Oct 30, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to Legacy: Life Among the Ruins! Our first mini-campaign on The QueerXP. In this introductory episode, get to know our world, our families, and our players. This will be a once-a-month release that will feature a rotating cast over the campaign. We cannot wait to see where this story leads us! Players: Conor (he/him), playing Nyx (they/them): Social Links Dakota (they/she), playing Lunulata (they/them): Twitter / Twitch DJ (he/him), playing Morea (they/them): Twitter === Intro/Outro musi...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This episode we dive into the delightful game of Brindlewood Bay , a cozy murder mystery TTRPG by Jason Cordova. Our players will take on the personas of Murder Mavens, a group of elderly women who investigate and solve crimes! They have entered the Jolly Good Baking Show as contestants, but when someone turns up dead, it'll be up to them to save the day! Disclaimer: The game has more mystical elements to it, but we went with bit more of a generally cozy story, as a lot of those elements work mu...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
