The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 43 - What Mad Universe by Fredric Brown A science fiction magazine editor is transported to another world. “What Mad Universe” is a hilarious satire of science fiction, sort of a precursor to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and an amazing adventure story in its own right. Thanks to our sponsor: Easy Roller Dice Guests: Siobhan K twitter - @ordquelu email - siobhan@thoughtstream.com Chris Constantin blog - http://breadthofpopsanity.blogspot.com Dark Revelati...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 119
The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 42 - The Carnelian Cube by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt Thanks to our sponsor: Easy Roller Dice Murray Fletcher Pratt April 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59) Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92) “The Carnelian Cube” (hardcover) Gnome Press, 1948 (paperback) Lancer Books, 1967 Guests: Louis Brenton twitter - @revlouisbrenton website - louisbrenton.com Jeremiah McCoy websites - http://jeremiahmccoy.com & http...
Jun 28, 2017•59 min
The Stream of Annihilation Round Up (Round Table Episode 155) Welcome the Round Table's round up of the Wizards of the Coast Stream of Annihilation. We sit at the Round Table with friend of the show Ginny Loveday and first-time guest Katie to get their thoughts on the info we learned from the stream and on live streaming of D&D in general. Hope you enjoy! Panelists: 1)Topher Kohan (Host) Email: topheratl@gmail.com Twitter: @TopherATL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topher.kohan 2) Ginny L...
Jun 23, 2017•55 min
In this episode Jeff sits down to chat with professional D&D cartographer and RPG artist Mike Schley about how he entered the hobby, what old people in art class talk about, and how he was introduced to the RPG hobby! Thanks to our Sponsor: Easy Roller Dice Links: Schleyscapes Kickstarter Campaign Mike Schley web Mike Schley twitter Mike Schley Illustration & Design on Facebook Schleyscapes on Instagram Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Louis Brinton and Jeremiah McCoy to discuss the newest Cubicle 7 Adventures in Middle Earth release: Wilderland Adventures! THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: EASY ROLLER DICE Links: Louis Brinton on Twitter Louis Brinton web Jeremiah McCoy web Jeremiah McCoy web2 Jeff on Twitter http://Thetomeshow.com http://Patreon.com/thetomeshow https://easyrollerdice.com/...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Intro and Dubious Quadgrams! – The Data of D&D – Episode 1 Welcome to the 1st episode of newest show on the Tome Show Network! The Data of D&D is a show from Topher Kohan and Mike Shea that talks about the numbers in and around this hobby we love called Dungeons and Dragons. The first episode is all about the show and how we look at data. We hope you enjoy! Panelists: 1)Topher Kohan (Co-Host) Twitter: @TopherATL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topher.kohan 2) Mike Shea (Co-Host) Email...
Jun 12, 2017•19 min
And the Round Table is cak with Episode 154!!! The topic today? Minis and Terrain: Talking to DM Jim and David Whitehead about miniatures, D&D scenery and using 3d printing to make it all happen Thank you to our sponsor, Easy Roller Dice!! Panelists: 1) Topher Kohan (Host) Email: topheratl@gmail.com Twitter: @TopherATL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topher.kohan 2) James (jim) Floyd Kelly (Guest 1) Email: jktechwriter@gmail.com Skype: james.floyd.kelly Twitter: @jamesfloydkelly Facebook:...
Jun 05, 2017•51 min
In this episode Tracy and Jeff are joined by Christopher Grey and Sam Dillon to discuss the latest D&D 5e release, Tales from the Yawning Portal. What is it? Should you buy it? Can you live without it? Should you attempt to get Blackrazor or Wave? Will you help Meepo? Find out if you should on this episode of The Tome Show. Thank you to our sponsor, Easy Roller Dice!! Links: Christopher Grey on the Web Christopher Grey Patreon Happiest Apocalypse on Earth Sam on the Web Sam on Twitter Tracy ...
May 26, 2017•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, Sam, Mike, and Jeff talk about their games from May 2017! Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
May 17, 2017•1 hr 2 min
In this episode Jeff is joined by the Tome Show's new social media director, Ishmael Alvarez, and author of the Brimstone Angels series of books, Erin M Evans, to talk about Warlocks! What's so cool about warlocks? How does warlock spellcasting work? What pact should you take? What are the best roleplaying oppotunities for each pact? They discuss all of this and more on this episode of the Tome. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: EasyRollerDice.com Links: Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Fat Gob...
May 15, 2017•1 hr
In this episode Jeff and Eric sit down and discuss a recent Forgotten Realms novel, Death Masks. After the discussion, Jeff interviews the author, none other than the creator of the Forgotten Realms, Ed Greenwood!! Links: The Office of Ed Greenwood The EdVerse Eric on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 46 min
In this episode, Jeff and Sam are joined by Geoffrey Winn, from the Appendix N and Sailor Moon Silver podcasts, to talk about their games from April 2017! Links: Geoffrey Winn on Twitter Sailor Moon Silver Podcast Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
May 05, 2017•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Jeff sits down with three Middle Earth experts to discuss the latest Adventures in Middle Earth book from Cubicle 7. Adventures in Middle Earth - Loremaster's Guide is a D&D 5e release that hit shelves in April! Jeff is joined by Geoffrey Winn, Louis Brinton, and new Tome Show guest, James Carruthers! Links: Geoffrey Winn on Twitter Sailor Moon Silver Podcast Louis Brinton on Twitter Louis Brinton web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Jeff Greiner sits down for a chat with RPG Industry Icon Margaret Weis and her gaming buddy and co-author Robert Krammes to talk RPGs and their new novel, Spymaster! They discuss Dragonlance, how they each got into gaming, and Margaret's love for playing Jayne and Tasselhoff! Links: MargaretWeis.com Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Apr 28, 2017•32 min
In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jonathan Nelson and Gazza Bishop to talk about Fighters! Why should you play a fighter? How can you spruce up your fighter? WHat background should you take? Why is the fighter the best class? Who are the characters that are iconic fighters? All of this and more is discussed in this episode of the Tome. UNDERWORLD RACES & CLASSES KICKSTARTER Links: AAW Games Adventure a Week Jonathan G. Nelson on Facebook Gazza Bishop on Facebook Tracy on Twitter J...
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Caught up! Mike, Sam, and Jeff once again sit down to discuss their games - this time they talk about their sessions from March 2017. Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Apr 19, 2017•58 min
In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jon Green and review several D&D 5e products available on the Dungeon Master's Guild or DriveThruRPG. Reviewed Products: All Things Through the Bright Flames It Builds Character A Guide to Out of the Abyss Dragon Drop Adventures 5e A Guide to Storm King's Thunder Adventurous Archetypes Complete Adventures of MT Black Vol I Links: Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Jon on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Jeff Greiner sits down for another Gamer to Gamer episode - this time he interviews SlyFlourish himself, the unforgettable Mike Shea! Mike discusses how he got into gaming, his RPG books and projects, D&D advice, and his current Kickstarter project. SLY FLOURISH'S FANTASTIC ADVENTURES on kickstarter now! Encounter Roleplay Website DM's Deep Dive Podcast Links: Mike on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow...
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 18 min
The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 41 - Adept’s Gambit by Fritz Leiber www.nobleknight.com Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992 “American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields...
Apr 10, 2017•43 min
Stepping ever closer to the elusive condition of being caught up! Sam, Jeff, and Mike are back to discuss their games from February 2017. Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 31, 2017•1 hr
August Derleth expands the Cthulhu Mythos and shows us the darkness can be held at bay with just a little bit of bathtub gin in your belly. What hidden secrets lie behind the dark glasses of Laban Shrewsberry? www.nobleknight.com August William Derleth born February 24, 1909 in Sauk City, WI; died July 4, 1971 The House on Curwen Street (aka The Trail of Cthulhu) - Weird Tales , March 1944 The Dweller in Darkness - Weird Tales, November 1944 My guests: Louis Brenton twitter - @revlouisbrenton we...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Topher Kohan to discuss BARDS! What is so great about this class? WHo should play a bard? What are the best bard abilities? Who should avoid this class? What does the DM need to know about the class? And more... Links: Topher on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 24, 2017•1 hr
We are almost caught up to the current month here in BtDMS-land! Mike, Sam, and Jeff are at it again - discussing their games from January 2017. Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 22, 2017•1 hr 4 min
The BtDMS-Extravaganza continues! In this episode, Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their campaigns from November 2016! Thanks to Open Gaming for sponsoring us this month! OpenGamingStore.com Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min
The BtDMS catch-up continues! Sam was unavailable this episdoe, so Jeff and Mike were joined by David Gibson! In this episode the guys talk about their games from October 2016! Links: David on Twitter Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 17, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Mike, Sam, and Jeff are back in this episode to talk about their games from September 2016! Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 10, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Sam is finally making his way through the editing dungeon and has hit the motherload! He has found all of the old Behind the DM Screen episodes that were not previously released! In this episode, Jeff, Sam, and Mike talk about their campaigns from summer 2016! Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Jeff Greiner jump starts the Gamer to Gamer feature of the Tome Show feed by interviewing Forgotten Realms Loremaster, Matt Sernett. Matt discusses how he got into gaming, his work on D&D 5e (and previous versions) and how he became the go-to guy for Realms lore at Wizards of the Coast. Note that this episode was recorded before the previous Gamer to Gamer episode that featured Rodney Thompson. Links: Matt on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com...
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Wolfgang Baur, Amanda Hamon Kunz, and Steve Winter to discuss the age-old sandbox vs railroad debate in your D&D game! You will hear some great tips and tricks from this all-star group of guests. After the discussion, they tell us all about Kobold Press' latest Kickstarter campaign... Midgard Campaign Setting: Dark Roads & Deep Magic!!!! Act fast, as there is only a week left in the KS campaign and you won't want to miss out on this great pro...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Harold Shea sets off an another enchanted adventure, this time to the world of the Orlando Furioso. Will he be reunited with his lost love, or will bad poetry be his undoing? www.nobleknight.com Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92) Murray Fletcher Pratt April 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59) “The Castle of Iron” Unknown , April 1941 (hardcover) Gnome Press, 1950 (paperback) Pyramid Books, 1962 My guest: Peter Foxhoven website - http://www.cromcountthe...
Feb 15, 2017•1 hr 8 min