Best Mayfair Games Podcasts (2024)

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Cinematic Unisystem Detective Noir Game 10:06

6h ago10:06

10:06

#detective #Noir #RPG On today's podcast, I discuss my solo roleplaying game I had this weekend, using the Cinematic Unisystem rules, and playing a detective in the 1930. I used the Mythic One Page emulator, along with the 1920s and 1930s random tables for names and inspiration. It was a good time and the cinematic unisystem just gets easier over t…

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Ash vs Evil Dead Gaming 12:44

16h ago12:44

12:44

#AOD #AVE #EvilDead On today's podcast, I decided to answer an FB Message asking me about one of my solo gaming experiences from Jessica. So I decide to talk about a game that was fresh in my mind that I just started, Ash vs Evil Dead solo game, using the Army of Darkness Rules. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

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FASA Star Trek, Captain Reggie, Lt Nova & The Felonians 14:56

17h ago14:56

14:56

#Startrek #FASA #RPG Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about a story of a campaign I ran for Star Trek using FASA rules. It involved two players, time anomalies, telepathic cat people and wacky crystals. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Public Service Announcements 26:48

1d ago26:48

26:48

The following collection of Public Service Announcements was created by the Mayfair City Council in collaboration with the Mill Street Players between the years of 1976 and 2014. It is presented now for your edification and entertainment. Transcript CW: Home invasion/stalking, implied harm to children Mayfair Watchers Society is based on the works …

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Call of Cthulhu, the game and its mindset with DM Will 54:51

2d ago54:51

54:51

#CofC #cthulhu #RPG Today on the podcast, DM Will returns and we discuss the various editions of Call of Cthulhu, but mostly focus on the mechanics of 7th edition. We discuss the mindset of the game and getting into it, along with the mythos, the monsters, the characters and handling sanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Scheffler Wins Surrounded by the Cops 43:50

2d ago43:50

43:50

Protesters. Cops. A playoff. And a record sixth win on the season for Scottie Scheffler at the Traveler's Championship (1:42). A runaway finish for journeywoman Amy Yang who claimed the KMPG Women's PGA Championship this weekend. The rest of the field couldn't keep up, and that included Nelly Korda who didn't even make the cut (5:37). LIV Nashville…

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Vampire: The Masquerade and Wolf Man Jack 11:59

3d ago11:59

11:59

#VtM #Vampire #RPG Today I got an email asking about my experiences with Vampire: The Masquerade. I played it for a while in the '90s and early '00s and once character that stands out was "Wolfman Jack" - who was a WWF wrestler. Enjoy the story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport this podca…

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DC Universe The Roleplaying Game by WEG 14:07

4d ago14:07

14:07

On Today's Podcast, I decided to chat about the DC Universe Roleplaying Game. Its a game that wasn't well received by fans using the West End Games "d6 Legends" system. The game had a lot of work put into it as far as giving fans supplements and ideas, but the game was lacking a lot with its mechanics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…

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JLI Podcast - Formerly Known as the Justice League (2003) 2:32:11

5d ago2:32:11

2:32:11

Sean Ross joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about the 2003 reunion mini-series Formerly Known as the Justice League! Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire are back with Maxwell Lord as he assembles a new superhero team designed to be accessible to the common man. Calling themselves the SUPER BUDDIES and operating from a suburban strip mal…

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Mayfair's Underground RPG, Often called DC Heroes lite? 12:07

7d ago12:07

12:07

#Underground #MayfairRPG #RPG Underground is a satirical "grim and gritty"-style superhero role playing game set in the near future. It was released by Mayfair Games in 1993 as a commentary on the politics and society of the early 1990s. Drivethru link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2873/underground?affiliate_id=421647 --- Send in a voice…

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Fighting Fantasy Books are very cool! 9:08

8d ago9:08

9:08

#FightingFantasy #AdventureBooks Today on the podcast I decided to discuss the fighting fantasy books by Ian Livingstone. I found a few at Half Priced Books and I remember these books being a lot of fun. Though I don't remember this cover as its a recent 2017 edition. Link to Book: https://amzn.to/4clwFc8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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DeChambeau wins the 2024 US Open 42:43

9d ago42:43

42:43

Bryson DeChambeau won the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst No. 2, a course that ravaged everybody, except Bryson. Rory McIlroy put on a good show, but Michael predicts Rory will never rise to the occasion at a major championship again (1:26). The LPGA's Meijer Classic ended in a 3-player playoff, and Lexi Thompson, on her farewell tour after announcing he…

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Hidden Gems in Used Books! 12:03

14d ago12:03

12:03

#Usedbooks #DMTips In today's episode, I discuss buying used books from the store and finding a hidden gem, like a map, or a creature, or an entire dungeon. Its joy to find these things inside the book as it makes you think about what you could do it with it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupp…

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Reponse to Friday's Fireside Chat! 10:40

11d ago10:40

10:40

Last Friday, Geoff and I did a live stream for my youtube channel and we wanted to respond to those who left comments on the show afterwards. Some GREAT comments, so they deserve answering right away! Link to Video: https://youtube.com/live/GsG5vKNthAQ?feature=share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/mess…

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Technology in Gaming, Good or Bad? You Decide! 13:34

14d ago13:34

13:34

#Gaming #DMTips #TechnologyGaming On today's podcast I reach into the email bag and answer a question about what I think of how gaming has evolved with technology, and what I think is better overall. What do I think? You'll have to tune in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport th…

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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - The Sometimes Controversial Charm Monster Spell 13:55

15d ago13:55

13:55

#DMtips #Spells #Greyhawk On today's podcast, I flip open the AD&D 1e Player's handbook to the 4th level Magic User spell called, "Charm Monster". Discuss that spell, how to use and how its often talked about as Controversial as far as how its been used by various people. I also tell you a story about how it was part of one of the worst gaming expe…

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Changeling 33:28

17d ago33:28

33:28

Something strange happened this morning at the Grab 'n Go. Transcript CW: Harm to children Mayfair Watchers Society is based on the works of Trevor Henderson. Created by Trevor Henderson & Pacific S. Obadiah Changeling was written by Henry Galley & Charlie Green Amy Hsu - Melissa Lusk Roberto Torres - Giancarlo Herrera Quinten - Russ More Bill - Jo…

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Dungeons & Dragons - The Manual of Hexterity! 9:14

16d ago9:14

9:14

#dungeonsanddragons #hexmapping #mapping On today's podcast, I am going over the Manual of Hexterity, a pay what you will product on Drivethrurpg.com, that is an excellent tool for your DM binder. It adds a lot of flavor to your hex maps and even your dungeon maps. Link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/395396/manual-of-hexterity?affiliate_i…

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2024 US Open Preview 34:44

16d ago34:44

34:44

At Muirfield Village, Jack Nicklaus shared the hand of Scottie Scheffler who continues to dominate in Tiger Woods fashion with his win at the Memorial (1:28). Alex made the trek to LIV Houston to see if it really was "Golf, but louder." Spoiler: it wasn't (5:47). On the DP World Tour, they held their annual mixed field event, the Volvo Cars Scandin…

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Shadowrun - Giving characters the spotlight? 9:29

17d ago9:29

9:29

#GMTips #Shadowrun #RPG In this episode, I got an email from Lucas asking about how do you ensure that each archetype can shine and feel equally important in a campaign. I go over ways you can make each character feel important and have their moment in the spotlight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/mes…

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Dungeons and Dragons - Keeping players on track with modules? 10:31

18d ago10:31

10:31

#DMTips #DMAdvice #RPG In the latest episode of our podcast, I talk about a thought-provoking email inquiry about guiding players through modules and keeping them engaged. Join me as I reflect on this intriguing question and share valuable insights and practical tips on how to effectively steer players within the framework of modules. Really gettin…

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Grievances I have about people who only play D&D and nothing else! 11:19

22d ago11:19

11:19

In today's episode, I get right to the chase of things and talk about a situation a friend is having with his group not wanting to play anything other then D&D and how its good to experience other RPGs, if only to recharge your batteries for the old faithful game you love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevil…

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Shadowrun - Bottled Demon Module is Excellent! 13:46

23d ago13:46

13:46

#Shadowrun #BottledDemon #RPG On today's podcast, I decided to pull out one of my favorite second edition modules to talk about, the Bottled Demon. It has a lot going on, and its really interesting. Listen in as I talk about the module's plot and how interesting it is for a new GM looking for a mission or two. --- Send in a voice message: https://p…

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Dungeons and Dragons - Solo Crawling, No GM Oracle needed! 13:29

24d ago13:29

13:29

#GMlessgames #soloRPG #SoloTTRPG Welcome to the podcast and today's topic is about playing D&D by yourself, but there is no need for complex GM Emulators, or oracles needed! You can engage in building a world and dungeons to play through and all you need is your party of characters, hex maps, grid map, the AD&D DMG book and your imagination. Listen…

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Billy Mayfair on Tiger and Golfing with Autism 54:00

25d ago54:00

54:00

Lancaster CC won the weekend for the US Women's Open, as Nelly Korda didn't even reach Saturday. Sunday's leaders collapsed and a past winner took the prize at the LPGA's second major (1:41). The RBC Canadian Open didn't get another Canadian winner for the second year, but did feature a first timer's emotional win with his dad on the bag (5:03). Sc…

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Shadowrun - Designing Missions Advice 13:18

25d ago13:18

13:18

#Shadowrun #RPG On today's podcast, I am answering an email but this time, its about Shadowrun. The question is about designing missions and what advice do I have about making the missions interesting. Listen in as I give an example of a mission I came up with that lasted a few sessions, and had a moral dilemma. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Limited Wish, How Limited is it really? 11:52

28d ago11:52

11:52

On today's podcast, I decided to take a look at the limited wish spell, breaking it down and giving my interpretation of the spell, how it could be used and how it should not be used. Of course just like anything in any game, the opinion is subjective to the reader's interpretation, and in this case its mine. Maybe you'll rule things differently an…

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Solo RPGs - Games you can play in your head! 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

#soloRPG #soloroleplaying #RPG In today's episode, I talk about a book that helped things actually click in my head for Solo Roleplaying and give me a better understand of how to actually do it. Listen in and I will describe what about this book really helped! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSup…

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Should a DM Give Players Advice & Warnings? 11:49

1M ago11:49

11:49

In this episode today, I ponder the question of a DM giving players advice during combat, warnings during play and if those players should listen to the DM. I also go over if a DM should give "bad or evil" advice to players and is that fair of him to do that? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupp…

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Pinned Post 30:46

1M ago30:46

30:46

Hello. For those of you who may not be familiar with me, my name is Inha Cho. I am one of the moderators of this message board. Transcript CW: None Mayfair Watchers Society is based on the works of Trevor Henderson. Created by Trevor Henderson & Pacific S. Obadiah Pinned Post was written by Kale Brown Inha Cho - Bailey Wolfe Dialogue Editor - Jesse…

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Dungeons and Dragons: The Armor Spell, from 1st to 5th, How its changed 11:13

1M ago11:13

11:13

#DMtips #dnd #RPG On today's podcast I decided to take a look at another spell, starting with its AD&D 1e roots, and see how its evolved since then. The Armor spell in AD&D is often misused in my opinion and I wanted to clear up how it works exactly and then we take a look at Mage Armor, which is what the spell morphed into and compare it with 3e a…

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Golf Betting Basics with Keith Stewart from Read the Line 46:44

1M ago46:44

46:44

This weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial almost produced another win for the world's number 1 golfer, but a new name emerged victorious (1:36). The golf world was shocked at the news of the death of Grayson Murray. Check in with your friends and loved ones, and if you find yourself in a dangerous spot or are having suicidal thoughts, cal…

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Dungeons and Dragons: The Goodberry spell, The Forgotten Gem of Druid Magic 11:22

1M ago11:22

11:22

#dungeonsanddragons #druidspells #dnd In this episode I shine the spotlight on an often-overlooked spell called, Goodberry. Join me as I look at it from AD&D, and how its evolved through out the editions of D&D. Its a very versatile spell and it should be in every Druid's list of spells. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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Value Traps 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

David Orr is a former poker player turned fund manager. He started out investing with a value bias, and then eventually did a 180 and started shorting value traps. He talks about how his strategy evolved and also his plan to grow his fund. Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/orrdavid Support the show links: https://docs.google.com/document…

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Paladins & Protection from Evil! 10:55

1M ago10:55

10:55

#DMtips #DnD #ADnD In this episode I got an email from LeroyD20 asking me about my thoughts about thoughts on the Paladins continuous protection from evil ability and if the "detect evil" ability is over used! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@theEvilDM.com Facebook: https://F…

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The Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-Heroes 21:33

1M ago21:33

21:33

#Dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #humor In this episode, Sal and Vince sit down and discuss a GM's Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-heroes characters and tropes. Website: ⁠⁠https://TheEvilDM.com⁠⁠ Support: ⁠⁠https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM⁠⁠ Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@⁠⁠⁠theEvilDM.com Facebook: ⁠⁠https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster⁠ --- Send in a…

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Spell Preparation and Creation 14:03

1M ago14:03

14:03

#DMtips #GMTips #DND In this episode I got an email from Marcus, asking me about how to handle spell Preparation, what to do if a party is in a hurry or the prep gets interrupted and then he asks about custom spells. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@theEvilDM.com Facebook: ht…

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Troublemaker 18:45

1M ago18:45

18:45

Hello, my little troublemakers! Your mistress has returned. You haven't been behaving in my absence, have you? Transcript CW: None Mayfair Watchers Society is based on the works of Trevor Henderson. Created by Trevor Henderson & Pacific S. Obadiah Troublemaker was written by Kale Brown Linnea - Janine Bower TTS - Rissa Montañez Dialogue Editor - Je…

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Let's Call this an RFI Mini as DM Will is here! 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

#DMtips #RFI #ADND1e Listen in as Vince is joined by former co-host of Roll for Imitative, DM Will! The two kick off the show talking about conventions and then various topics that include how to handle players who don't show up, Virtual Table tops, and keeping players engaged in the game. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/T…

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2024 PGA Championship Recap with Jesse Mueller, Barstool Trent, and more! 50:09

1M ago50:09

50:09

The PGA Championship at Valhalla. The first major championship Course of Life has credentialed media for. And that meant Alex got to ask questions of Jon Rahm, Ludwig Aberg, Brooks Koepka, and Scottie Scheffler. Alex and Michael look back on the week for Scottie, the disappointment for Rory, and the big win for Xander over Bryson DeChambeau (1:49).…

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Designing Campaigns from the ground up 13:15

1M ago13:15

13:15

#DMTips #CampaignDesign #dnd In today's episode, I go through my process that works for me for building homebrew worlds for the start of a campaign. Everyone has their own process, and no one person will do it the same, so here is my method. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@t…

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Making Giant Monster End Bosses More Interesting 12:52

1M ago12:52

12:52

#DMTips #GMTips #dnd In today's episode I was asked a few questions from a listener, and she wanted to know how I could make the giant end boss encounter a little more interesting and original. Tune in and find out what tips I give to make the encounter more interesting! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X:…

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JLI Podcast - Meanwhile... JLI in WHO’S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE 2:48:55

1M ago2:48:55

2:48:55

Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about JLI-related pages from WHO'S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE! We present clips from old episodes of the WHO'S WHO PODCAST, covering 35 different JLI entries! Plus, in the 1990s JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE *never* received their own loose leaf WHO'S WHO page. Well, Isamu Yukinori strives to put right what once we…

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DMs, How do you control rowdy players? 11:07

1M ago11:07

11:07

#DMTip #DMAdvice #RPG In today's episode, a question from a listener Carl, I cover how to handle a group full of rowdy players, and how to calm them down. I answer this with a story about one of my games and answer a question about RFI's DM Will, a former Co-host. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheE…

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DM Advice on running Mystery & Investigation sessions 12:35

2M ago12:35

12:35

#DMTips #GMTips #RPG On today's show I got an message on FB from listener Samantha, who wanted to know my thoughts on running an adventure for mystery & Investigations. What tips I have for keeping it engaging and interesting. Tune into today's show and see what I suggest! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/…

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Talking Homebrew races, is it possible? Octopus-People? 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

#dmtips #homebrew #dnd Got a message asking me for advice on creating homebrew races for D&D, and how to balance them. In today's podcast I went over the pro's and con's of making new races as well as explored a custom race I came up with for this podcast called Octopus-People. Listen in and find out more! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: ht…

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