A weekly, round table RPG advice show that combines friendships, table-top RPGs, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is informative, honest and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a slightly infantile sense of humor, look no further — you’re home.
From old-school games, to new narrative systems, from the sublime to the ridiculous, we’ve got Actual Play RPGs for every taste. Our APs are unedited, but have some of the best role-players and GMs you will ever see (or hear!) in action. If you are looking for shows that make you feel like you are sitting at the table with friends, look no further!
Happy Jacks RPG One Shots is an actual play podcast feed featuring a collection of single session or mini-campaign games in a variety table-top RPG systems, from old favorites, to the new and shiny.
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HJRP S30E11 | Improv for Gamers, a Favorite RPG Moment, & Another Decuma Idea
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◇ Summary: Using improv games to avoid boring sessions, new listener shares his favorite gaming moment, & using Decuma to get your group to play a new game system! | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stu (@srvenable), and Jason (@itsprobablyok) ◇ 0:34 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 2:25 – Announcements: Please leave a us a (good) review! 7:24 – Anders …
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LC08 Finally Free | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) ◇ Vaesen is a folklore horror game by Free League Publishing that …
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HJRP S30E010 | Homebrewing Worlds, Space Trucker Money, & Coriolis
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◇ Summary: How deep to make homebrewed worlds, Space truckers and money in the Alien RPG, & Coriolis the Third Horizon | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and CADave (@casithlord) ◇ 0:37 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 1:51 – Announcements: Please leave a us a (good) review! 3:37 – Whizzard asks about how deep we delve when creating homebrew worl…
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LC07 Upon Waking | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) ◇ Vaesen is a folklore horror game by Free League Publishing that …
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HJRP S30E09 | Game Jams, New Player Tropes, Con Memories, & More
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◇ Summary: DriveThruRPG Game Jams, New Player Tropes, Big Bad Con Memories, & How to start GMing | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Jay (@jayafrica), and Clara (@clearly_golden) ◇ 0:35 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 1:32 – Announcements: Please leave a us a (good) review! 3:14 – News: DriveThruRPG is doing a game jam!, 14:30 – Heath from Maryland asks…
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LC06 Love & Death | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) ◇ Vaesen is a folklore horror game by Free League Publishing that …
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HJRP S30E08 | Intriguing Villains, Pranks gone Wrong, & a GM Mistake
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◇ Summary: How to create intriguing villains, a PC’s pranks go too far, and fixing a common GM mistake | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Clara (@clearly_golden) ◇ 0:34 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 1:37 – Announcements: JackerCon 2022 is July 22-25. Sign up at happyjacks.org/jc , 5:40 – Clara talks about our current actual play of Vaesen,…
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HJRP S30E07 | Benefits of Imbalance, GMing for 10 Players, & a TPK Story
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◇ Summary: Using “Stars & Wishes” while GMing, Playing RPGs with Kids of different ages, and a happy story about becoming a GM | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Joey (@Feywilde85) ◇ 0:34 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 3:44 – Announcements: JackerCon 2022 is July 22-25. Sign up at happyjacks.org/jc 5:45 – Gerald from Toranto wonders if imba…
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OS27 | Quest by The Adventure Guild
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An odd assortment of sailors head out on their first, somewhat unplanned, adventure. This is a one-shot game to try out Quest, a rules-light narrative roleplaying system that uses character cards and 20 sided dice, by The Adventure Guild. ◇ GM: Jason Adam Jay Kimi Eli ◇ Visit happyjacks.org for a full list of our actual play campaigns, one-shots an…
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LC05 Rats | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) ◇ Vaesen is a folklore horror game by Free League Publishing that …
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HJRP S30E06 | GMing with “Stars & Wishes”, Playing with Kids, & GM Success Story
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◇ Summary: Using “Stars & Wishes” while GMing, Playing RPGs with Kids of different ages, and a happy story about becoming a GM | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Joey (@Feywilde85) ◇ 0:34 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 1:25 – Announcements: JackerCon 2022 is July 22-25. Sign up at happyjacks.org/jc 3:36 – Vyrrk in DC writes in about using “…
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LC04 Growing Stronger | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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◇ In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. ◇ GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) ◇ Vaesen is a folklore horror game by Free League Publishing t…
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HORUS10 Finale | Eye of Horus | Temples and Tombs by Gallant Knight Games |
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At the dawn of WWII, Eleanor Roosevelt’s secret society works tirelessly to keep powerful artifacts safely out of the hands of the global war machine, even as Seti I walks the earth once more. GM: Chris Grey (@greyauthor) – Jason (@itsprobablyok) – Emily (@emilyvdw) – Joe (@JoeLovesStories) – Blythe (@TheBlytheKala) Visit http://www.happyjacks.org/…
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LC03 Smith’s Deal | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) Visit http://www.happyjacks.org/londoncalling for a full list of t…
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LC02 Mischief & Cows | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) Visit http://www.happyjacks.org/londoncalling for a full list of t…
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HJRP S30E05 | Too Many Plot Threads, Items as Aspects & D&D’s Marketing
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◇ Summary: How to tell if you have the right number of plot threads, Having Items as PC Aspects in Fate, & why D&D has lasted while other systems faded away | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Moe (@ashyfeet1) ◇ 0:34 – Welcome & Episode Summary, 3:11 – Announcements, 7:10 – Forlornhope22 asks how many plot threads is too many, 26:39 – Eric…
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HORUS09 | Eye of Horus | Temples and Tombs: Year Zero Engine
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Eye of Horus | Temples and Tombs by Gallant Knight Games | At the dawn of WWII, Eleanor Roosevelt’s secret society works tirelessly to keep powerful artifacts safely out of the hands of the global war machine, even as Seti I walks the earth once more. GM: Chris Grey (@greyauthor) – Jason (@itsprobablyok) – Emily (@emilyvdw) – Joe (@JoeLovesStories)…
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HJRP S30E04 | Taking Notes during RP, Playing in IPs Correction, & Cheating Player Drama
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Happy Jacks Tabletop RPG Advice Show: Season 30, Episode 4 ◇ Summary: Players taking notes during intense RP moments, Playing RPGs in existing IPs, Playing with a cheater | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Joey (@Feywilde85), and Adam (@hoobuk) ◇ 0:35 – Welcome & Episode Summary 3:37 – Announcements 5:48 – Gaz asks about players taking notes during …
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LC01 New Mysteries | London Calling | Vaesen Actual Play
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In the 1920s, our heroes must solve mysteries surrounding supernatural creatures to keep the people of London safe, even as the world marches on toward the modern age. GM: CADAVE (@casithlord) Clara (@clearly_golden) Kurt (@kurtpotts) Mitch (@mitchsbustillos) Samantha (@Redpandroid) Visit http://www.happyjacks.org/londoncalling for a full list of t…
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HORUS08 | Eye of Horus | Temples & Tombs: Year Zero Engine
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Eye of Horus | Temples and Tombs by Gallant Knight Games |At the dawn of WWII, Eleanor Roosevelt’s secret society works tirelessly to keep powerful artifacts safely out of the hands of the global war machine, even as Seti I walks the earth once more. GM: Chris Grey (@greyauthor) - Jason (@itsprobablyok) - Emily (@emilyvdw) - Joe (@JoeLovesStories) …