Best Lijo John Podcasts (2024)

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Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat 1:09:24

2+ y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This week, we hang out with Bebop's Elite, The Bebop Beat, to shoot the sheet about Cowboy Funk, the Queen of England, and bounty hunting as the crew of the DragonPop. Thanks again to Jamie and Lauren for playing our game! Mentions this week: TV-Y7 FV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_Guidelines Cowboy Andy is Batman Backstreet's Back, al…

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Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

47:31

This week we follow the three Qis in Boogie Woogie Feng Shui. We discuss the heavenly anime known as Cowboy Bebop, we dive into earthly game mechanics of Bebop Tabletop, and we hear our magnetic new-to-tabletop friends in our latest playtest! Special thanks to Patty, Steph, Kizer, and Ariel for play-testing this week's game! This week we introduce …

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Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land 2:06:08

2+ y ago2:06:08

2:06:08

This week, we talk about mad space clowns and jump into our second playtest featuring the familiar faces of Matt and Travis (and also Colin)! Stick around for our immediate playtest thoughts and what we think we should fix next! Mentioned in this episode: Batman the Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmUk2YUm14 Unearthed Arcana - ht…

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Wild Horses - The First Playtest 1:40:23

2+ y ago1:40:23

1:40:23

This week we welcome back Meg and Jack and introduce Joe from our regular Dungeons and Dragons table as they take on our first playtest based on Wild Horses! Let's consider this the first Bebop Tabletop Actual Play! Interested in a release of the full play session? Leave us a comment and a review to let us know! Mentioned in this episode: Space Shu…

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Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet 1:01:33

2+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraine This week, we start talking 'bout art, but like a good jazz solo, we follow the flow! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Artist Travis Overstreet (https://overstreetart.com/) Would you be interested in a de…

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Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine 52:24

2+ y ago52:24

52:24

This week, Lijo and Wu speak like children and leave a message for their future selves. Also in this session, they build a playable Faye Valentine character using the brand new skills list. It's a good thing that in space no one can see you cry. While you're here, why not leave us a review? Or two? Mentioned in this episode: Improv's "Game of the S…

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Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush 1:07:44

2+ y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend Cole Rush! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms. Let's kick the beat! Two articles for Cole! What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&D We’re In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution For more follow @ColeRush1…

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Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This week we're joined by Jesse from the excellent Sudden But Inevitable podcast to talk about Black Dog Serenade and how to design Tabletop RPGs for superfans. Grab your dice, bring a friend, and prepare your questions for the game maestro! Mentioned in this episode: Sudden But Inevitable Jesse on Twitter Con Air Shut Up and Sit Down - The Teach F…

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My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty 1:00:35

2+ y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Happy Valentine's Day! This week we welcome our friend and expert of most things nerdy, Patty (pattygoesrhar) joins us to talk My Funny Valentine. Stop by for Futurama references and Super Fun Happy Times in this really weird cub scout meeting! Mentioned in this episode: Check out our Twitch streams on Wednesday nights @ wufireGotPower Goose Goose …

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Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own 43:15

3y ago43:15

43:15

In space, no one can hear you moo... so be heard in your own customized, personalized zipcraft! This week, join Lijo and Andrew as they talk about the game mechanics implications of building spaceships, possible player versus player tweaks, and the VHS Era of Anime. So slap a flame decal on your fastest vehicle and stop on by! Mentioned in this epi…

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Jupiter Jazz (Part 1 and 2) - Space Lonely ft. Meg and Jack 1:07:18

3y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Meg and Jack stop by to talk Jupiter Jazz and Space Loneliness. Along the way we discuss handling sensitive topics at the table (no flirting with Lijo!) and adding a little bit of style (dice) and fashion. All this and more in this EX+ rated session with our ttrpg family members! Mentioned in this episode: TV Tropes - Bury Your Gays Dimension 20 - …

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Toys in the Attic - One Shots and Rock Lobsters ft. Matt DiCarlo 49:36

3y ago49:36

49:36

It's 2022 and we're talking Toys in the Attic with special guest Matt DiCarlo! We try to fit this bottle episode into our system and try not to spoil any Ganymede rock lobster on the way. Listen in to this mutant Alien one-shot and have a Moderately Better New Year! Mentioned in this episode: Dave Arneson Star Wars Roleplaying Game The Tommy Westph…

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Intermission - Showdown at the Yoko Corral 1:01

3y ago1:01

1:01

Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted. Sometimes the hunted has a podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu

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Intermission - Pirate Radio 1:44

3y ago1:44

1:44

A little musical intermission. Sorry about the static. Music Credit: Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy…

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Intermission - Holiday 2072 0:38

3y ago0:38

0:38

Wait... What is this? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyBy Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu

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Special Session - Mechanical Rodeo 35:20

3y ago35:20

35:20

Wait, I don't remember this episode of the show! This week we take a break from our regular format to summarize the mechanics and lessons we've learned over the last 10 sessions of Bebop Tabletop! If you want to know how our game will be played, this is the one to listen to! Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen …

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Ganymede Elegy - Pillars of Character Creation 42:02

3y ago42:02

42:02

This week we discuss our Three Pillars of Character creation as Jet faces his art-house, noir past on Ganymede. Will exploding scenes actually appear in our game? Let's find out together! The Three Pillars What's in Your Past? Why are you doing what you're Doing? How do you Move Forward? Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and T…

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Jamming With Edward - Crew Dynamics ft. Evan Young 40:12

3y ago40:12

40:12

As Ed joins the Bebop crew, we welcome our first guest host Evan Young! We talk about crew dynamics, player dynamics, and ultimately how game rules can never replace good old fashioned communication. Mentioned in this episode: ProZD's Conserving Every Healing Item Another space western TV show - Firefly /r/rpghorrorstories Remember Myspace? Theme a…

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Waltz for Venus - Success and Skill Checks 47:35

3y ago47:35

47:35

A trip to beautiful Venus is just what the doctor ordered as we look at skill checks, partial successes, advantages, and disadvantages. Don't worry about the spores, bring your Universal Money Card, and come on by! (Warning: exposure to role playing games may cause excessive fun) Mentioned in this episode: "Are we the baddies?" sketch Theme and Mus…

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Heavy Metal Queen - Breaking Down a Scene 46:57

3y ago46:57

46:57

No blues this week as we meet the interstellar trucker VT and her cat Zeros. As she chases down Decker, we break down the scene using all the mechanics we've developed so far, and even make up new ones to fill in the gaps! Check with your doctor to see if space is right for you! Mentioned in this episode: How Long Humans Survive in Space WIthout a …

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Sympathy for the Devil - Dice Roll Accelerando 42:43

3y ago42:43

42:43

This week, as the crew turns a magic space rock into a magic bullet, we talk about rolling math rocks and how to keep up the tempo during encounters. We've got some meaty game design decisions to make here, so tune your delicate and refined ears our way. Did we solve all the game's problems in the first draft? "Yeah. As if." Mentioned in this episo…

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Ballad of Fallen Angels - Character Backgrounds 47:23

3y ago47:23

47:23

This week we're looking at Spike's past in Ballad of Fallen Angels and discussing character backgrounds. Will you play a character with a dark criminal past? Maybe a crooked ISSP officer? Creepy space clown? I'm definitely going with the tragic past Ein build. Mentioned in this episode: Mass Effect Service History and Psych Profile by Alex Donaldso…

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Gateway Shuffle - Crime and Other Monkey Business 39:52

3y ago39:52

39:52

This week we talk about the criminal element, player consequences for failure, a monkey virus, and a collection of items to catch your eye. So come on in. The sea rat is to die for! Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - ht…

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Honky Tonk Women - Flight 55:59

3y ago55:59

55:59

We finally meet femme fatale Faye Valentine, but this session's all about free flying! Join us as we break down Gordon Richman's secret casino standoff into a tabletop RPG session. Mentioned this Week: @TheZoneCast and @BrennanLM discuss ship combat homebrew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agi0-9fKehU Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by…

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Stray Dog Strut - Chase Scenes and Property Damage 49:15

3y ago49:15

49:15

Shucks Howdy! How y'all doing? We're keeping our game design running with a discussion about building dynamic and interesting chase sequences for all types of players to enjoy. Also, we worry about the incredible cost your crews are about to inflict across the solar system. Listening to this episode won't cost a Woolong, but we'll gladly accept you…

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Asteroid Blues - Game Structure 50:28

3y ago50:28

50:28

Let's Jam! Hosts Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu dive right into the first session by breaking down the introduction to our favorite bounty hunters in the star system and discovering the first piece of the game design puzzle: Game Structure. Will future bounty hunting role players enjoy our five phases of fun? Will this structure accommodat…

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Bebop Tabletop Intro Bop 0:22

3y ago0:22

0:22

3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a tabletop RPG. Hosts Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu are remixing the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game that you can play. Let’s Jam! New episodes weekly This podcast uses the following third-party services for…

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Lijo John Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG

Lijo John and Andrew Wu

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Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat 1:09:24

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Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters 47:31

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Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land 2:06:08

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Wild Horses - The First Playtest 1:40:23

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Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet 1:01:33

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Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine 52:24

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Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush 1:07:44

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Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable 1:07:41

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My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty 1:00:35

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Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own 43:15

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Jupiter Jazz (Part 1 and 2) - Space Lonely ft. Meg and Jack 1:07:18

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Toys in the Attic - One Shots and Rock Lobsters ft. Matt DiCarlo 49:36

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Intermission - Showdown at the Yoko Corral 1:01

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Intermission - Pirate Radio 1:44

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Intermission - Holiday 2072 0:38

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Special Session - Mechanical Rodeo 35:20

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Ganymede Elegy - Pillars of Character Creation 42:02

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Jamming With Edward - Crew Dynamics ft. Evan Young 40:12

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Waltz for Venus - Success and Skill Checks 47:35

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Heavy Metal Queen - Breaking Down a Scene 46:57

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Sympathy for the Devil - Dice Roll Accelerando 42:43

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Ballad of Fallen Angels - Character Backgrounds 47:23

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Gateway Shuffle - Crime and Other Monkey Business 39:52

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Honky Tonk Women - Flight 55:59

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Stray Dog Strut - Chase Scenes and Property Damage 49:15

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Asteroid Blues - Game Structure 50:28

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Bebop Tabletop Intro Bop 0:22

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