Best Che Webster Podcasts (2024)

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S2E9 Calls, Fabula Ultima, and more Che Webster 2:11:56

2h ago2:11:56

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On this listener feedback episode Karl (The GMologist Presents), Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop), and Che (Roleplay Rescue) help me field calls from Ben (Coldlight Press), Evil Jeff (Minions & Musings), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderlands), MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Lex Mandrake (Dank Dungeons), and Riley (Diegetic Advanceme…

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Episode 5: Che "Rhymefest" Smith reflects on cultural communion and how he bridges between Chicago and Cody, Wyoming 43:42

3h ago43:42

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In this episode, artist and rapper Che "Rhymfest" Smith discusses his experiences growing up in Chicago and his transformative experiences in Cody, Wyoming. He reflects on how art can foster cultural communion and play a key role in bridging differences. Che talks about the importance of service and justice and shares how his organization, Art of C…

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Reaver with Joe Salvador 32:25

3d ago32:25

32:25

This is a special bonus episode to celebrate the forthcoming Reaver Sword and Sorcery Roleplaying Game by Raven God Games. Because Reaver is on Kickstarter right now until 7th October 2024, I couldn’t wait to share this conversation with the game’s designer. Joe Salvador is a freelance cartographer, writer and game designer hailing from Ohio, USA w…

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Dragons with Arlen Walker 40:50

15m ago40:50

40:50

My guest, Arlen Walker, is the host of Live From Pellam’s Wasteland which you can find both as a podcast and on YouTube in video form. In this, the last of my holiday chats with gaming friends, Arlen raises the question of how to deal with dragons in our roleplaying campaigns. Big thanks up front to Arlen for coming on to the show. As ever, it was …

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Episode 4: Julie Tesch and Jake Loesch discuss the "Interconnected" series and the shared challenges facing rural and urban Minnesotans 37:21

1d ago37:21

37:21

In this episode, Ellen talks with Julie Tesch from the Center for Rural Policy and Development and Jake Loesch from Citizens League. Julie and Jake discuss their "Interconnected" conversation series, which explores shared challenges between rural and urban communities and opportunities for designing effective statewide systems. Since 2020, the Inte…

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Episode 3: Tuleah Palmer & R.T. Rybak explore the importance of rural-urban interdependence in Minnesota 52:06

2d ago52:06

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R. T. Rybak and Tuleah Palmer lead the most urban and rural Minnesota foundations. They both wrote editorials in the Star Tribune in 2023 about the importance of rural-urban interdependence in Minnesota. In this conversation, Ellen Wolter moderates a discussion between Tuleah and R.T. about the intricate interdependence between rural and urban Minn…

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S2B8 Sleepy Hollow RPG Interview 42:18

11d ago42:18

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Join me to learn about Kids in the Attic's Sleepy Hollow RPG now on Backerkit! Sleepy Hollow Backerkit Page https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/kids-in-the-attic/sleepy-hollow-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game-of-early-19th-century-folk-horror?ref=bk-social-project Kids in the Attic https://kidsintheatticgames.com Reaver Kickstarter by Raven God Games h…

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Invoking Imagination with Menion 1:04:31

6d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Today’s chat is with Menion, aka Rob, the creator and host of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi, a podcast that hails from Japan. This one follows on from Rob’s call-in at the top of the show as we pick up his points in response to Episode 3 and wrestle together to make sense of the elusive intangibility of the fantasy Otherworld. Big thank you i…

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Episode 2: Nick Jacobs, author of The Rural Voter, shares his findings and explains how the 'gap effect' leads to simple stories about rural and urban spaces 37:21

22d ago37:21

37:21

In this episode, Ellen interviews Nick Jacobs, co-author of "The Rural Voter," about the nuances of rural America and how they are often overlooked when we consider the complex relationship between rural and urban spaces. They discuss the methodology behind Nick’s research and the challenges of surveying rural populations. They also delve into "rur…

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S2E8 Changing RPG tastes and You Like It Darker book review 2:10:35

23d ago2:10:35

2:10:35

Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) joins me to discuss what to do when your RPG tastes change. After that Nicky joins me to discuss Stephen King's 2024 story collection You Like It Darker. Book review starts 31 minutes into the show. Spoilers for the book start 60 minutes into the show and talk about adapting the book for use in your RPGs, with spoilers…

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Episode 1: Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp explains why rural and urban America should care about each other 33:42

16d ago33:42

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In our first episode, former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, now Director of University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP), discusses the vital connections between rural and urban America. She shares her experiences growing up in a small town and explains the goals behind IOPs recent Bridging the Divide conference to bring rural and urban Americ…

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S2B7 Gena Rowlands and Solo Feedback 1:02:12

19d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

I say goodbye to Gena Rowlands and Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands) joins me to answer listener calls on solo gaming. Calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Gabe (Analytic Dice), Paul, and Mirke the Meek (Mirke the Meek). Daniel's Solo Actual Play YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BanditsKeepActualPlay Omega 3D Chicken Coop with Gabe h…

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Face-to-Face GM Tools with Jason Connerley 28:48

20d ago28:48

28:48

Jason Connerley is the voice behind the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast podcast and a regular caller to several shows, including this one. We’ve gamed a few times over the years and always seem to enjoy ourselves. As I began the summer break, I was grateful for Jason being willing to have a chat about something he was curious about… and it ended up that he…

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S2E7 Hard Science Fiction Games and Movies 2:27:55

28d ago2:27:55

2:27:55

I am joined by Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Nicky, and K.R. (DnD Homebrew) to discuss hard sci fi games and two films, The Andromeda Strain and Outland. Full spoilers for the movies. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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S2B6 Reaver with Joe Salvador 24:18

1M ago24:18

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I talk to Joe Salvador of Raven God Games about his upcoming kickstarter for Reaver, a sword & sorcery roleplaying game. Sign up for to be notified about the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravengodgames/reaver-sword-and-sorcery-role-playing-game Raven God Games website: https://www.ravengodgames.com/ Ways to contact me: Goog…

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S2B5 Calls on Pendragon, RPG Art, and Hot Sauces with Karl 44:18

1M ago44:18

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Karl (The GMologist Presents) joins me to answer listener feedback from Joe (Hindsightless), Free Thrall also known as Spencer (Keep Off The Borderlands), Menion also known as Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi), and Evil Jeff (Minions and Musings). The GMologist Presents Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez The GMol…

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Six Months Face-to-Face with Jon McNally 49:42

1M ago49:42

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Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Jon McNally has been a listener and Patron for some time now and regularly calls in. His thoughts and questions are always provocative for me in a positive manner, inviting reflection and deeper consideration. The call at the top of the show is the one message that I held off on including in Episode 3 and wanted …

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Welcome to Side by Side, a new University of Minnesota Extension podcast exploring the connections between rural and urban spaces 2:58

1M ago2:58

2:58

Side-by-Side definition: 1. beside one another 2. in the same place, time, or circumstance. What does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Rural sociologists have described urban and rural fates as being shared. Yet, we too often focus on rural and urban spaces as separate and divided entities. The rural-urban conversation …

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S2B4 Hot Sauce, Bards and Crossroads 40:49

1M ago40:49

40:49

On this bonus episode Joe from Hindsightless joins me to answer listener feedback on hot sauce, bards and the movie Crossroads. You can find Joe's show here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/joe-richter9/ Calls from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Harrigan, Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Joe (Hindsightless), Darkfluid (The Silver Key) Ways to conta…

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S2E6 #RPGaDay2024 Panel Discussion 2:18:08

2M ago2:18:08

2:18:08

Harrigan, Gabe (Analytic Dice), and Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) join me to answer all the prompts for #RPGaDAY2024 More on #RPGaDAY2024 https://www.autocratik.com/2024/07/announcing-rpgaday2024-for-august.html Harrigan's Blog ⁠https://harriganshearth.substack.com⁠ Gabe's Secret Blog ⁠https://volcanicfortressofsurt.blogspot.com⁠ Analytic Dice ⁠…

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Meta-Tech with Christopher R. Rice 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Hailing from Portsmouth, Virginia, Christopher R. Rice is constantly writing, tinkering with, and running GURPS. A frequent writer for Steve Jackson Games, if he's not writing for GURPS, he's blogging about it. His site “Ravens N' Pennies” is well-stocked with more GURPS goodies than you could shake a stick at. This one’s about GURPS Meta-Tech, his…

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S2E5 Bards in TTRPGs and Crossroads (1986) 2:00:24

2M ago2:00:24

2:00:24

I say goodbye to Bob Newhart. Eric and Joe join me to defend the lowly bard and finally Daniel helps me discuss Walter Hill's 1986 musical drama Crossroads. Full spoilers for the film. Omega 3D Chicken Coop https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-salzwedel Hindsightless https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 Bandit's Keep https:/…

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S2B3 Lonely Fun or Mindless Fun 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

Free Thrall and I discuss solo play vs other solo endeavors plus I field listener feedback from Menion, Paul, Joe, and Free Thrall himself. Keep Off The Borderlands https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠ ⁠https://www.speakpipe.…

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Snapshot! 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

Hello Rescuers! This episode is subtitled, "Tactical combat, wargaming, and RPGs". Although inspired by Snapshot, the thoughts are broader than any one particular set of rules. Opening with a quotation from Jamison's, "Gamemastering", this episode shares some thoughts about the place of wargaming in the roleplayer’s arsenal. The words of Brian Jami…

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S2E4 Summer Spectacular featuring Pendragon 6E 2:42:19

2M ago2:42:19

2:42:19

Pendragon 6E and The Grey Knight, summer blockbuster movies, TTRPG art, managing your game collection and summer recipes with Karl, Joe, Colin and Eric. Hindsightless https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 Spikepit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit The GMologist Presents https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodr…

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S2E3 Scientific Ghost Movies with KR King 2:02:03

3M ago2:02:03

2:02:03

KR King joins me to talk about The Legend of Hell House (1973), The Stone Tape (1971), and Quatermass and the Pit (1967). Full spoilers for the all things. D&D Homebrew https://www.youtube.com/@DDHomebrew Monsters and Treasure https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monsters-and-treasure Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540)…

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S2B2 Bay vs Maas and Listener Calls 29:12

3M ago29:12

29:12

Which director makes my wife feel dumber, Michael Bay or Dick Maas? Tune in to find out. I also play calls about the last episode from Joe (Hindsightless) and Riley (Diegetic Advancement) and discuss some news items including giving accolades to EN World. Dieku Games Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DiekuGames Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous …

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S2E2 RPG Theory Ramblings and Rebel Moon 1:54:16

3M ago1:54:16

1:54:16

Harrigan and Gabe Dybing join me to ramble about games before Karl joins me for a spoiler filled discussion of Rebel Moon. Harrigan's Blog https://harriganshearth.substack.com Gabe's Secret Blog https://volcanicfortressofsurt.blogspot.com Analytic Dice https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/analyticdice The GMologist Presents https://podcasters.sp…

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S2B1 The problem with White Box FMAG 16:36

3M ago16:36

16:36

I talk about a serious moral issue with Seattle Hill's White Box Fantastic Medieval Adventure Game and open the mail bag. Aron Clark recommends David Brin’s Startide Rising. Aron himself is the author of the wonderful Holmes & Clark RPG. https://onthetabletop.blog/2023/05/28/holmes-clark/ I also play calls from Barry over at Song of Dice and Shadow…

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S2E1 Palladium's After the Bomb and Man's Best Friend (1993) 1:26:25

4M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

New season, new format, same nonsense. This episode is all genetically modified animals all the time. Panel discussion on Palladium Books' After the Bomb RPG featuring Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), Joe (Raven God Games), KR (DnD Homebrew) Two book recommendations, Synbat by Bob Mayer and Watchers by Dean Koontz Finally we end with a …

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Back To Analogue 40:52

4M ago40:52

40:52

This episode brings us back to the most important question in rediscovering our hobby: How do we best recapture the spirit of play and of deep engagement with these games? This episode reflects on a shift in my experience of gaming and talks about what I have been learning as I focused on running two Fellmyr games - that is two groups of players us…

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RIP Roger Corman 4:25

5M ago4:25

4:25

Roger William Corman, born April 5, 1926 died May 9, 2024. You will be missed.

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625 CODA 37:27

5M ago37:27

37:27

“When you are finished changing, you are finished” - Benjamin Franklin Featuring a never before heard tune by TJ! I play calls from Michael (Mirke the Meek), Colin (Spikepit), James Knight, Jason (Random Screed), and last but not least Adam. Tim Shorts over at Gothridge Manor https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gothridgemanor/episodes/This-One-…

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624 The One Ring Response Episode 12:54

5M ago12:54

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Kevin (Analytic Dice) had some thoughts about episode 622 so I reached out to one of the panel members, Gabe (Analytic Dice), to respond. Analytic Dice https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/analyticdice

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623 Brewster's Millions with Joe 1:13:22

5M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Joe from Hindsightless joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1985 comedy film, Brewster's Millions. Spoilers within.Dekahedron RPG Podcast look for episodes 124 and 125 ⁠http://www.dekahedron.com/⁠Previous episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective Streets of Fire ⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffWzZuPCOFb⁠⁠⁠Hard Times ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-w…

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622 The One Ring RPG panel discussion 1:08:34

5M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) and Gabe (Analytic Dice) join me to discuss The One Ring RPG and why it might feel claustrophobic. Gabe's secret blog https://volcanicfortressofsurt.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-discursion-long-shadow-of-tolkien.html Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international cal…

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621 Procedural Tabletop Roleplaying Games 39:14

5M ago39:14

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MW asked, "What do we mean when we say B/X is procedural?" Karl joins me to discuss. One Shot RPG Pulp Action 1935 https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477603/osrpg-pulp-action-1935 The GMologist Presents Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez The GMologist Presents YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeK…

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620 Extreme Prejudice with Darkfluid again 2:18:59

5M ago2:18:59

2:18:59

Segment order fixed Darkfluid from The Silver Key joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1987 neo-Western action thriller film, Extreme Prejudice. Spoilers within.The Silver Key https://darkfluid.substack.comPrevious episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective Streets of Fire ⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffWzZuPCOFb⁠⁠⁠Hard Times ⁠⁠https://spoti…

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619 The Home Stretch 50:29

5M ago50:29

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I open the mailbag and discuss my reasoning behind winding down the podcast. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Barry (A Song of Dice & Shadows). Honorable mention to MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) The Arcane Alienist for Christmas Movie Talk https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealien…

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618 One Shot RPG interview 57:49

5M ago57:49

57:49

David Dudka, the designer behind the One Shot RPG (OSRPG) system and adventures joins me for a chat. You can contact David by email at oneshotrpg.gm@gmail.com or on discord at phzoul One Shot RPG on DrivethruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4266/one-shot-rpg Covenant of Dagon Actual Play ⁠https://www.realplaygamespod.com Ways to co…

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617 48 Hrs. & Another 48 Hrs. with Joe Salvador 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Joe from Raven God Games joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1982 action comedy film, 48 Hrs. and the 1990 sequel Another 48 Hrs. Spoilers within. Raven God Games https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/9237/Raven-God-Games The Micheaux Mission https://www.micheauxmission.com Burn 2d6 https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/440073/burn-2d6-…

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Imagine with Michael Tenery 1:15:35

6M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Hello Rescuers! We’re back! Sort of. As I said a few weeks ago, I am changing the pace of Roleplay Rescue from a regular podcast to being a, well, irregular podcast - in other words, although this is the first episode of the resurrected show, it may be some time (or not) before I record another. But this episode couldn’t wait. I thought about holdi…

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O. J. Simpson 9:52

6M ago9:52

9:52

Orenthal James Simpson 9 July 1947 to 10 April 2024.

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616 ROM Spaceknight 41:33

6M ago41:33

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When I think of 616 I think Marvel and the first comic I really followed was Marvel's ROM Spaceknight. This episode also features a new song by TJ and calls from Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), Joe (Raven God Games), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), and MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis). Ways to contact …

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615 Southern Comfort with Karl 1:13:16

6M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Karl from The GMologist Presents joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1981 action thriller film, Southern Comfort. Spoilers within. The GMologist Presents Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez ⁠ The GMologist YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thegmologist9270 Previous episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective Streets of Fire ⁠h…

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614 Giving my notice 15:09

6M ago15:09

15:09

I play a call from Joe (HIndsightless), highlight a podcast and YouTube video worth checking out, and finally reflect on recent deaths and the state of the podcast. Mirke the Meek on in game rewards for out of game activities https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek/episodes/032---Well--Duh-Ning-Motivations-e2hfsn4 Great YouTube intev…

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RIP Louis Gossett Jr. 2:38

6M ago2:38

2:38

We have lost another great one. Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024)

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613 Feedback on 2D20, XP for missing players, and more! 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

Today I open up the mailbag to Gabe (Analytic Dice), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows). Visceral https://simonwaddell.itch.io/visceral Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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612 Solo RPGs with Sub Class Act 51:55

6M ago51:55

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James from Sub Class Act joins me to discuss approaches, systems and oracles for solo gaming. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sub-class-act Mentioned during the show: Tabletop Diversions blog how to solo play series part 1 https://tabletopdiversions.blogspot.com/2015/01/solo-role-playing-series-part-1.html The oracle I am using for my blog …

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The End? 17:55

6M ago17:55

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Here’s the short version: I’m going to take a break - once again - from podcasting. When I do return, whether it’s in a couple of weeks, two months, or a year, I’m going to take the approach of recording when I have something I’m interested in saying. No more weekly or bi-weekly schedule, just grabbing the mic whenever ideas are worth developing. A…

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