Best Black Halflings Podcasts (2024)

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“From Black CEO to Black CEO” - With Abubakar Salim 53:31

14h ago53:31

53:31

If you watched the 2023 Game Awards, you saw actor Abubakar Salim - from Raised by Wolves, Legend of Vox Machina and Assassins Creed: Origins - announce his incredible new metroidvania platformer, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. And today, he’s our guest!!!! From the grief of losing his father that the game was born from, to the power in vulnerability and p…

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"Goodbye Oxventurer's Guild" - with Jane Douglas 1:06:03

7d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

This is NOT a drill! After 6 incredible years, the UK's premier TTRPG show 'The Oxventurer's Guild' is coming to an end! Jasper and Liv (and Jeremy, but who's counting) have Jane Douglas aka Prudence on the show to talk about what this means for Oxventure. Is it really the end? Will everyone die horrible, violent deaths? Or is there a slim possibil…

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Snotlings 1:35:34

9d ago1:35:34

1:35:34

Matt and Jody discuss the Snotling team! Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/

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"Welcome To The Narrative Universe" - With Daisy Stridinger & Joshua Orsak 1:12:44

15d ago1:12:44

1:12:44

This week, Liv and Jeremy are bringing you a sponsored episode from the makers of a TTRPG system underdog: The Narrative Universe! Joined by writer Daisy Kurtwise (mskurtwise) and creator Joshua Orsak, we take a deep dive into the 100-side system that's modular, story-forward, and math-optional! If you're looking for a system that's heavily focusse…

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"Ultimate GM Snack? Soup!" - With Kay and Sam Lubwika Bartlett (Roll & Play Press) 58:17

22d ago58:17

58:17

We know you've seen Roll & Play Press' EVERYWHERE - from Critical Role to High Rollers, but did you know the dream team behind this new industry giant was a nerd and a boffin? Yes, fresh off the heels of their incredibly successful Map Library kickstarter, today Jasper and Liv are joined by CEO Kay Lubwika Bartlett and CCO Sam Bartlett! From what m…

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"This Is Not Real Life!" - With Margaret Krohn 1:15:51

28d ago1:15:51

1:15:51

Keeping up our streak of interviewing phenomenal women for Women's History Month, this week we have one heck of a woman who develops for Ashes of Creation, writes gorgeous games like Witches & Spellcraft, and has performed in APs on this very podcast - It's Margaret Krohn! Our very own Jenna Ainsley from 'Big Trouble In Little Mineuse' is here to c…

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"The Hog King" - With Jasmine Bhullar 59:38

1M ago59:38

59:38

It is time to kick back and listen to the dulcet tones of this week's absolutely incredible guest; straight from the tables of DesiQuest, Dimension20, Critical Role and Acquisitions Incorporated, it's Jasmine Bhullar! Jasmine joins Liv and Jeremy as they dive into the transition from true Mathlete nerd to TTRPG nerd, being the weird kids with unfat…

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"You can smell the Misogyny Soup from here" - With Ginny Di 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

This week, the queen of cosplay and character creation content - Ginny Di - joins us on the mic! The YouTuber, singer, cosplayer, and creator of everything from viral videos to incredible costumes talks to us about her experiences of being a woman in content creation, how "The Deep Nerds" brought her into the fold of the TTRPG world, the questions …

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3BH Presents: "The Corrupted - Part 1" - With Navaar Jackson, Gabe Hicks, Lexi McQueen, and Drakoniques 1:42:48

2M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Fight if you can. It's best to run. And if you hear them wailing... try to survive. DISCLAIMER: since this episode has aired and in light of developments, Gabe Hicks has been removed from the cast list of 3 Black Halfling's 'The Corrupted' playthrough. We have decided to keep Part 1 live in its current edit out of respect for the time and effort th…

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Black Orcs 1:25:14

2M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Matt and Jody discuss the Black Orc team! Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic: Black Orcs Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

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"3 Black Halflings And The White Boy They Make Fun Of" - With Lin Codega 1:56:57

2M ago1:56:57

1:56:57

This week, we have the journalist who broke that OGL story - it's Lin Codega! Jeremy and Liv are talking with Lin about everything that made them... well, them! From learning how to cow tip, to being forged in the fandom fires of superwholock, and the story behind a viral tweet about a certain summit. But that's not all - because this week Lin and …

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"James Corden Is In the 3BH Green Room?!" - With Nur-D Rocks 1:22:26

2M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

This week, Jeremy and Jasper have a guest that's got a real nice smile and a +3 sword (he found another sword!) - it's TTRPG rapper, pro GM, and actual, genuine opening act for Ludacris... Nur-D! And boy does he have stories. From putting on a rap show at GenCon, to exploring how being black has informed his relationship with being a nerd, and aski…

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"I'll Be A Cleric, But I Ain't Healing You" - With Omega Jones aka Critical Bard 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

As part of Black History Month, we are bringing you interviews with some of the greatest black creators on the scene - and so obviously we hard to start with Omega Jones aka Critical Bard! Singer, Streamer and TTRPG icon, they take us through how they play a Cleric with hard lines, gives us a look into how TTRPG's shaped them, and speaks some hard …

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"The Halflings Are Goin' Wild, Baybee!!!" - 3BH Plans for This Year 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

This week Liv and Jeremy chat about what you can expect from 3BH this year! We're talkin' Con appearances, AP series, live shows, side projects, and more!!! CORRECTION: In this episode, Jeremy incorrectly says that Malta is owned by Great Britain, when in fact Malta has been an independent nation since 1964, and a member of the European Union since…

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"I Didn't Eat Dinner For This" - With Tim Platt 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

This week we welcome comedy's premier TTRPG player Tim Platt of Rude Tales Of Magic onto the show! That's right, the voice of Stirfry, and the brilliantly bizarre Smellulus joins us to talk about tough crowds, memorable performances, and exactly how far is too far? Follow Tim here: https://www.instagram.com/iamkingbozo, https://twitter.com/TimothyP…

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3BH Presents: A Coyote & Crow One Shot feat. Connie Chang and Akinana Circle 3:59:36

3M ago3:59:36

3:59:36

It's finally here: 3BH plays Coyote & Crow! Jeremy and Liv are joined by Connie Chang of Transplanar and Logan and Martin of Akinana Circle, the organized play arm of Coyote & Crow, for this incredible one shot! Join us as Logan, our Story Guide, takes us on a wild and chaotic adventure into the incredible world of Cahokia! Follow Coyote & Crow and…

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3BH Presents: Eldritch Foundry's "How We Saved the Grateful Gathering" feat. Charlene Bayer, Em Carlson, and DeadAussieGamer 3:34:26

4M ago3:34:26

3:34:26

This week, Jeremy and Liv are joined by Charlene Bayer (she/they), Em Carlson (fae/faer), and DeadAussieGamer (he/him) for a very special one shot: Eldritch Foundry's new winter-themed adventure, "How We Saved the Grateful Gathering"! Dive into the mystical ice dome of Winter’s Mercy in “How We Saved the Grateful Gathering,” a Dungeons & Dragons ad…

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"The Alan Cumming Cast" - With Chris Spivey 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

This week it is our pleasure to welcome Multi-award-winning writer and game designer Chris Spivey, author of incredible works such as Harlem Unbound & Haunted West. What did we talk about I hear you ask? Well, Alan Cumming of course! Follow Chris here: https://twitter.com/Darker_Hue https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ COME SEE 3BH LIVE: https://www.l…

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"Danger in the Lone Pine Desert" feat. The Storyteller Squad and Connie Chang 2:11:38

4M ago2:11:38

2:11:38

Jasper and Jeremy are joined by guest GM Natalie Fuinha of The Storyteller Squad and guest player Connie Chang for a Monster of the Week one shot set in the world of The Storyteller Squad AP series! Join two of the worst men you've ever met and a literal angel as they band together to solve the mystery of what's going on in the city of Lone Pine. G…

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"Take A Deep Breath, One More Step" - With KP Upadhyayula 59:51

5M ago59:51

59:51

If you have seen stunning photos of some of your favourite folks from around the TTRPG space then most likely you have seen our next guests work! KP is a cultural consultant, voice-over actor & brilliant photographer, we sit down to discuss making your way in this industry and much more! Find KP's work here: https://www.kpvoiceover.net/ COME SEE 3B…

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"Less Crunch, More Story, and I'll Make You Roll, Maybe" - Shirefolk Spotlight with The StoryTeller Squad 52:00

5M ago52:00

52:00

This week, Jeremy is joined in the Halfling Hovel by a very special group of guests: the Keeper and Cast of Storyteller Squad! The Storyteller Squad is a slice of life Monster of the Week podcast that's perhaps best described as "the '10 Hours Lo-fi and Chill for Autumnal Lesbians and Witchy Cryptids' of AP series". In this episode we talk about th…

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“Not All Heroes Get To Succeed” - Matthew Lillard & Bill Rehor of Beadle & Grimm's 35:39

5M ago35:39

35:39

What a treat we have for you today! Talking to two of the amazing minds behind Beedle & Grimms, why and how they started the company, and what their new show 'Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!' is all about... well besides killing tiny little level 1 adventurers with huge monsters! Find the show here: https://beadleandgrimms.com/pages/fasterpurplewo…

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“One of the Players Played as One of the Other Players” - With Zack FG 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

This week we have the Producer of Oxventure & GM for Realms of Peril & Glory, ZACK! Destined to take over the TTRPG space Zack is doing some brilliant things with both the shows he works on and is a fantastic force for good in the space. Follow Zack here: https://twitter.com/zackfg Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwrigh…

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Game Analysis 1:17:26

6M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Matt and Jody (and special guest @djakl!) discuss the benefits and limitations of quantitative and qualitative game analysis! Andrew's (@djakl) Math Document Community Team Guide Team Value System Spreadsheet The Ultimate Edition Community FAQ Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz B…

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"Extreme Nerddom" - with Drakoniques 1:08:06

6M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

This week, Jeremy interviews TTRPG writer, performer, AP producer, and longtime friend of the show, Drakoniques! You've heard them in 3BH shows like "Outlaws & Obelisks: Slowdown Showdown", "Beautiful Nonsense", and "The Vineyard"! Enjoy this lovely and informative chat about character creation and performance in TTRPGs, Pokemon biology, and the ge…

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“Get an Ivy, Is on the To-Do List” - With Ivy B 1:04:14

6M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

It isn't often we get joined by an actual CEO, but today we are the leader of the Crit Awards which you may remember is the very awards in which 3BH won best podcast thanks to all you wonderful listeners. We talked to Ivy about all of her work on raising money for charity, what a community manager does & of course what it takes to make your own awa…

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"Just Come up with a Title" - with Doug Levandowski and Jonathan Gilmour 1:14:14

6M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

This week, Liv and Jeremy are joined by game-designers extraordinnaire Doug Levandowski and Jonathan Gilmour for a chat about their incredible Kids on Bikes series, board game design vs. TTRPG design, and how to write a good rulebook! Follow Doug: https://twitter.com/DougLevandowski Follow Jonathan: https://twitter.com/jongilmour?lang=en Kids in Ca…

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"I Will Give You Legitimacy" - With Ellen Rose 1:27:48

7M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Slowly we collect the many faces of Oxventure! Today we add the one and only Ellen Rose, we have lore dumps, we have origin stories & we have one unhinged episode of 3BH! Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright , Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagic Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for y…

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"The Power Imbalance Goes the Other Way" - with Isa 1:38:58

7M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

It's been a long time coming, and this week Jeremy finally sits down for an interview with professional costume and prop designer and friend of the show, Isa! They chat about TTRPG safety tools, costume design, terrifying British children's media, and much more! Want to hear the extended "Trash TV Cut" of this episode? Head over to the 3BH Patreon!…

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Necromantic Horror 1:55:38

7M ago1:55:38

1:55:38

Matt and Jody discuss the Necromantic Horror team! Brian Nolte's Ogre Painting Saga Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

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"This Is Your Reward, JOSH!" - with Amber Seger 1:31:02

7M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

This week, the 3 Black Halflings are joined by the Project Manager for Kobold Press, the co-owner of Cloud Curio, and graphic designer Amber Seger for a hilarious and insightful chat about fruit, proximity to whiteness, and JOSH! Follow Amber here: https://twitter.com/rocketorca https://www.instagram.com/rocketorca_art/ https://bsky.app/profile/roc…

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"The Colour Of Friendship" - With Andy Farrant 1:13:27

8M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

This week we are joined by the star & GM for Oxventure's latest adventure 'Deadlands', as well as award winning writer & producer its Andy Farrant, as we talk about Outside Xbox, the beginning of Oxventure & of course a deep love of Disney channel originals. Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright , Jeremy Cobb: @Jeremy…

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"Will You Join Our Adventuring Party?" - Patreon Re-Launch & Hero Forge Giveaway 3:52

8M ago3:52

3:52

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Follow us for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3BlackHalflings Or Share any post on social media that has has the give away image on it. Win one of 10 awesome Hero Forge minis. So when we were talking about what we need to do as a trio to level up and take 3BH to the next level we realised that the key to all of the EPIC…

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"I’m Going to Run Through This Whole Party" - Everything Baldur's Gate 3 1:36:51

8M ago1:36:51

1:36:51

Yes, yes that title means what you think it means... Anyway, today we are talking about Baldur's Gate 3, all the things we love... and don't love about this absolutely massive game. There is a huge amount to get our teeth stuck into! Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright , Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesd…

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"That Minority Work Ethic" - With Connor Alexander of Coyote & Crow 59:10

8M ago59:10

59:10

Today we are joined by award-winning game designer Connor Alexander, who hot off the heels of yet another INCREDIBLE Kickstarter success is taking this all-Native lead team to new heights. Find everything Coyote & Crow here: https://coyoteandcrow.net/ Folow them: @CoyoteNCrowRPG Follow Connor: @ConnorAlexander Follow the Halflings here: Jasper Will…

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"With a Capital B, Bad" - Discussing Artificial Intelligence 1:35:00

8M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

Today the Halflings discuss the giant elephant in the room which is slowly gaining sentience and coming to take all of our jobs, AI! Are there any upsides? What should we be worried about? & Who does it affect the most? These are all questions that will take time to answer fully but the halflings are here to share their thoughts and feelings on thi…

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Khorne 1:34:44

8M ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Matt and Jody discuss the Khorne team! Note: This episode contains an instance of profanity at 19:30. Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

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"Fred Savage, but English" with Paul Foxcroft 1:52:11

8M ago1:52:11

1:52:11

Jasper and Liv are off fighting the forces of darkness, so Jeremy has once again summoned Halfling Avenger Navaar Jackson! Together, they shall embark upon a hilarious and chaotic interview with the inimitable Paul Foxcroft! Join them as they talk about comedy, live D&D, and the continued need for diversity in the TTRPG industry. Follow Paul Foxcro…

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3BH Presents: Fate of Wakandell, The Ancestral Tree 2:52:49

9M ago2:52:49

2:52:49

A restless Wakandell awaits its new king and which means three of its mightiest warriors: Iṣẹ Buburu, Sha'So Nazari & Tiwa must embark on an epic journey to find untapped power and ensure that the fate of this land doesn't end up in the wrong hands. An epic 3BH one-shot starring Aabria Iyengar, B. Dave Walters & Alicia Marie with Jasper as the DM! …

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"I am Jeremy's Dad" - With DeAngelo Murillo 1:11:05

9M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

This week, Jeremy's 100% actual father DeAngelo Murillo swings by for a soul-healing chat about all things from forging a living in TTRPG's to finding out that you are in fact not black. Follow DeAngelo here: @That_DeAngelo Get your hands on Emerald Templars here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/438384/Emerald-Templars-Core-Rule-Book Follow th…

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“Hoiwped, That’s Disgusting” - Jasper Is on His Soapbox & queeRPG Shirefolk Spotlight 1:41:20

9M ago1:41:20

1:41:20

In this episode, Jasper shares movie opinions that he is only brave enough to share when Jeremy is tucked away in a castle. He gets on his soapbox about modern cinema and the Spiderverse movies & Liv does her best to moderate him! Make sure you sit around till the end for a great Shirefolk spotlight with Kenzie Tartaglione of queeRPG! Follow them h…

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"The Whole Halfling Huddle" - Answering Your Questions 1:07:51

10M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

It's time for another Q&A! Once again, Liv and Jeremy are hopping into our Discord to answer more of your burning questions. Stay tuned to hear them talk about running a Session 0, the 3 R's of Incorporating a Culture or Group that Isn't Yours, and whether Jeremy is less "friendly" or "neighborhood" as a DM! 3 R's for Incorporating a Culture or Gro…

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"The White Characters are more Relateable" - Lost in Controversy 1:34:30

10M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

The 3 Black Halflings return to classic form as they do a deep dive into a recent Vanity Fair article surrounding the alleged toxic work environment of the hit show Lost! Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright , Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagic The Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023…

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Endgame Challenge Cards & Bonus Plays | Ultimate Edition 1:38:01

10M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Matt and Jody discuss the endgame challenge cards and bonus plays from Ultimate Edition! Note: The ad copy for Blitz Bowl AI was written by a large language model AI. Tabletop Simulator Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | …

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"A Champion of the Players" - Interview with Lexi AKA BlackGirlMage 1:34:00

10M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

The INCREDIBLE Lexi AKA BlackGirlMage stops by the shire for an absolute delight of an interview! Join us as we laugh our way through a discussion about angels vs. demons, being a cheerleader for your players as a GM, and polymorphed dragons with doors in their butts! Find Lexii on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage and Twitch: https://www.…

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"The Table Lost Their Minds & I felt Like God" - A Roll20 Interview With Morgan Buck & Andrew Searles 1:27:42

10M ago1:27:42

1:27:42

What goes into making a VTT? What new and exciting features could be headed our way? What happens when overnight EVERYONE wants to play TTRPG's online!? These questions and many more are answered by today's guests & their discussions with our 3 Halflings! PLEASE VOTES FOR US IN THE CRIT AWARDS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNVWISaAPIbY…

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"That Pippen Edge" - A Kickback with Brian Murphy 50:58

10M ago50:58

50:58

LIVE FROM THE 2DIO! Me and Murph kickbacked talking all things Scottie Pippen even though neither of us know a damn thing about basketball... But we did watch The Last Dance & Space Jam! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes. Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want to …

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Nobles 1:34:20

10M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

Matt and Jody discuss the Noble team! djakl's Blitz Bowl: Ultimate | Math Edition Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

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“Jeremy Cobb Is Back” - Advice For Game Masters 1:30:05

11M ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Today's episode starts with an important PSA... After that, the halfling duo throws out some advice for all game masters based on some of the lessons they have learned over the last few years! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ HALFLINGS and get on your way to being your best self. Support us on Pa…

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"What Is Happening??" - WotC Pinkerton Scandal 1:07:28

11M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

OGLs, Summits, and Pinkertons, oh my! While D&D the game remains fun as ever, WotC are increasingly ruining their reputation with debacle after snafu after scandal. What's a D&D fan to do? Liv and Jeremy discuss the recent WotC Pinkerton incident, how these issues affect their own feelings about playing D&D, and how we engage with work from corrupt…

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