Best Robin D Laws Podcasts (2024)

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016: Keep Your Eye on the Ball – How to Play to Your Strengths During a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, With Robin D. Laws 36:33

23h ago36:33

36:33

Did you know that you already possess all it takes to be a fantastic tabletop roleplaying gamer? You can tell great stories, with great people, and have fun! In this episode, Clint speaks with veteran game designer and life-long gamer, Robin D. Laws. With over 30 years of experience he is uniquely qualified to talk about playing to your personal st…

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Episode 605: Astrophysicists Not Acronym Physicists 1:05:28

16h ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Beloved Patreon backer Noel Warford summons us to the Gaming Hut, asking how to coax more independence from one’s players. Estimable backer Kevin Nault pries open the door to the Archaeology Hut to hear the very colorful story, or stories, surrounding the discovery of the Nag Hammadi manuscripts. The discovery of a planet with a fluffy, cotton cand…

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Episode 605: Astrophysicists Not Acronym Physicists 1:05:28

23m ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Beloved Patreon backer Noel Warford summons us to the Gaming Hut, asking how to coax more independence from one’s players. Estimable backer Kevin Nault pries open the door to the Archaeology Hut to hear the very colorful story, or stories, surrounding the discovery of the Nag Hammadi manuscripts. The discovery of a planet with a fluffy, cotton cand…

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Episode 604: It Takes a While to Work 1:14:09

7d ago1:14:09

1:14:09

In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ryan McClelland asks for tips on incorporating 1890s anarchists into The Yellow King Roleplaying Game. After many previous passing mentions, writer, explorer, scenester and cannibal William Seabrook finally becomes the subject of his own History Hut segment. Without the paper bag and cardboard box the grocer…

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Episode 604: It Takes a While to Work 1:14:09

7d ago1:14:09

1:14:09

In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ryan McClelland asks for tips on incorporating 1890s anarchists into The Yellow King Roleplaying Game. After many previous passing mentions, writer, explorer, scenester and cannibal William Seabrook finally becomes the subject of his own History Hut segment. Without the paper bag and cardboard box the grocer…

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015: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 2 - My Name is Inigo Montoya Jr. 28:58

8d ago28:58

28:58

My Name is Inigo Montoya, Jr. is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint explores the fun and nostalgia playing through the story of a character from the cult classic, The Princess Bride. SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 RPG - Click Here Quick Descriptions of Each Game on the Survey - Click Here Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook,…

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Episode 603: He’s a Pregen 1:01:45

14d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

In the Gaming Hut we turn the rise of surreal online retailer Temu into a horror scenario hook. Beloved Patreon backer Ginge assigns the Tradecraft Hut to cough up the real dossier on the icy retrieval mission Project Coldfeet. Estimable backer Charles Picard requests the Culture Hut treatment for experimental filmmaker and Vodou researcher Maya De…

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Episode 603: He’s a Pregen 1:01:45

14d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

In the Gaming Hut we turn the rise of surreal online retailer Temu into a horror scenario hook. Beloved Patreon backer Ginge assigns the Tradecraft Hut to cough up the real dossier on the icy retrieval mission Project Coldfeet. Estimable backer Charles Picard requests the Culture Hut treatment for experimental filmmaker and Vodou researcher Maya De…

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Bonus: What are your choices? Vote for Season 2 - The Next RPG to Claim! 10:23

15d ago10:23

10:23

It’s time to take a look at what games listeners can vote on to be the next Tabletop RPG we claim in Season 2 of Claim to Game, airing in Fall of 2024! Clint will give a run through of the community's top choices, what the game is generally about, and encourage you to take the survey and cast your vote. SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 - Click Here Descriptions…

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Player Agency 1:10:48

15d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

How much should players contribute to the ttrpg experience? How much are they allowed too? The lads discuss getting more out of your gaming sessions.

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Episode 602: They Have a Space Lawyer 1:10:01

21d ago1:10:01

1:10:01

In the Gaming Hut, Ken turns the tables on Robin by springing a concept for a game on him. Eavesdrop on the process as they riff on Ley Brothers. The Crime Blotter reaches back into America’s history of 19th century violence to cover the assassination of Kentucky governor William Goebel. In Ask Ken and Robin beloved Patreon backer Walter Manbeck as…

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Episode 602: They Have a Space Lawyer 1:10:01

21d ago1:10:01

1:10:01

In the Gaming Hut, Ken turns the tables on Robin by springing a concept for a game on him. Eavesdrop on the process as they riff on Ley Brothers. The Crime Blotter reaches back into America’s history of 19th century violence to cover the assassination of Kentucky governor William Goebel. In Ask Ken and Robin beloved Patreon backer Walter Manbeck as…

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014: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 1 - Kobold Quest 20:55

23d ago20:55

20:55

Kobold Quest is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint explores how these small dragon creatures bring chaotic fun all their own to the gaming table. SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 RPG - Click Here Quick Descriptions of Each Game on the Survey -Click Here Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here Items mention…

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Episode 601: Hydrate and Fix Your Boot 1:12:15

28d ago1:12:15

1:12:15

In the Gaming Hut we examine the fine but crucial distinction between fun obstacles and dilemmas your players will read as punishments. The Horror Hut looks at a classic and misunderstood trio of classic characters, the so-called Brides of Dracula. In the Cinema Hut we break down the visual grammar of shot composition. Finally, the Consulting Occul…

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Episode 601: Hydrate and Fix Your Boot 1:12:15

28d ago1:12:15

1:12:15

In the Gaming Hut we examine the fine but crucial distinction between fun obstacles and dilemmas your players will read as punishments. The Horror Hut looks at a classic and misunderstood trio of classic characters, the so-called Brides of Dracula. In the Cinema Hut we break down the visual grammar of shot composition. Finally, the Consulting Occul…

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013: What is a Rules Hack in Tabletop RPGs? 12:56

1M ago12:56

12:56

Clint examines the term “Rules Hack,” and how hacks can be a fun way to implant your own beloved setting, theme, or game mechanic into a ruleset you love without having to learn a whole new tabletop roleplaying game. Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here Items mentioned during episode: Goblin Ques…

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Episode 600: LIGHTNING ROUND!!! 41:45

1M ago41:45

41:45

Numbers come and numbers go but when the podcast odometer clicks over to 600 Ken and Robin listeners know what to expect: the thunderous return of LIGHTNING ROUND!!! Want to pose a question to the show? Get your priority question asking access with your support for the KARTAS Patreon! Our Patreon-backed Letterboxd list of all films mentioned on the…

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Episode 600: LIGHTNING ROUND!!! 41:45

1M ago41:45

41:45

Numbers come and numbers go but when the podcast odometer clicks over to 600 Ken and Robin listeners know what to expect: the thunderous return of LIGHTNING ROUND!!! Want to pose a question to the show? Get your priority question asking access with your support for the KARTAS Patreon! Our Patreon-backed Letterboxd list of all films mentioned on the…

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012: How to Prepare for a New Tabletop Roleplaying Game as a Player, With Jonathan Eisemann 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

Have you ever heard the old adage, “Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail?” When getting ready to play a new game, no one wants to show up at the table unprepared. Longtime player and Game Master, Jonathan Eisemann, shares his best practices of how he prepares when stepping into a new TTRPG. Resources mentioned during episode: How It's Played (P…

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Episode 599: You Can’t Rule Fish Out 57:30

1M ago57:30

57:30

In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Bob Grider asks how to create mystery hooks for sovereign citizens in The Yellow King: This Is Normal Now. With dire inevitability this leads to a discussion of pan-conspiratorialist Romana Didulo, aka the Queen of Canada. Estimable backer Paul Douglas seeks the Tradecraft Hut take on the death of White Helm…

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Episode 599: You Can’t Rule Fish Out 57:30

1M ago57:30

57:30

In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Bob Grider asks how to create mystery hooks for sovereign citizens in The Yellow King: This Is Normal Now. With dire inevitability this leads to a discussion of pan-conspiratorialist Romana Didulo, aka the Queen of Canada. Estimable backer Paul Douglas seeks the Tradecraft Hut take on the death of White Helm…

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011: Goblin Quest - Actual Play! 1:38:19

1M ago1:38:19

1:38:19

Clint was able to convince 3 other human beings to play Goblin Quest the RPG with him. That’s right! This episode is an actual play of Goblin Quest the RPG with 4 players, lots of goblins, and a whole lot of laughs. *A special thanks to our players Ryan, Robert, and Jonathan. May the ears of your goblins never need to be plucked off for luck! If yo…

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Episode 598: Do We Really Want That Horse In Here? 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Picking up where a previous Gaming Hut left off, beloved Patreon backer Gene Ha asks about scenarios where one of the PCs is a mole working against the rest of the group. In Ask Ken and Robin, estimable backer Martin Rundkvist asks how Ken’s planned relocation of Swords of the Serpentine to Venice is going to work. The Voyager space probe has been …

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Episode 598: Do We Really Want That Horse In Here? 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Picking up where a previous Gaming Hut left off, beloved Patreon backer Gene Ha asks about scenarios where one of the PCs is a mole working against the rest of the group. In Ask Ken and Robin, estimable backer Martin Rundkvist asks how Ken’s planned relocation of Swords of the Serpentine to Venice is going to work. The Voyager space probe has been …

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Adventure Games with Robin D Laws 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

Live From the Spring Kraken 2024 in Germany, Gaz joined forces with game designer Robin D Laws and fellow Unconventional GM Guy Milner to give a seminar on running adventures games for ttrpgs. If you dig actual plays played with vim and vigour, check out the new ⁠⁠Unconventional GMs YouTube channel⁠⁠.…

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Episode 597: The Copper Scroll is Real 1:17:12

2M ago1:17:12

1:17:12

In the Gaming Hut we talk about our visit to Shadowcon in Barcelona, courtesy of our beloved pals at Shadowlands, who have just published a stunning edition of the Dracula Dossier in the Spanish language. Travel Advisory covers our exploration of the less nerdy reaches of our new favorite city, with an obligatory selection of small plates in the Fo…

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Episode 597: The Copper Scroll is Real 1:17:12

2M ago1:17:12

1:17:12

In the Gaming Hut we talk about our visit to Shadowcon in Barcelona, courtesy of our beloved pals at Shadowlands, who have just published a stunning edition of the Dracula Dossier in the Spanish language. Travel Advisory covers our exploration of the less nerdy reaches of our new favorite city, with an obligatory selection of small plates in the Fo…

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010: How to Find Balance Between Tabletop Roleplaying Games and Life 14:13

2M ago14:13

14:13

Clint recognizes times when he was obsessed over TTRPG and how it challenged him to grow. Too much of a good thing can still be TOO MUCH. Items mentioned during episode: Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here Paizo's Pathfinder 2E (3.12.24 Remaster) - Click Here *These are affiliate links and if y…

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Market Leaders Pod 92: Leveraging Thought Leadership and Data-Driven Strategies with Adrian Lurssen 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

Join host David Ackert as he explores business development in the digital age with guest Adrian Lürssen. Adrian is Co-Founder and VP Strategic Development at JD Supra, a leading online publishing and targeted content distributor, empowering professionals to showcase their expertise, gain media attention, and establish authority in their respective …

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Episode 596: Also a No Show Job 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

In the Gaming Hut, beloved Patreon backer Andrew Miller asks for tips on playing paladins well. We enter the History Hut to wonder what shattered the mind of Tudor historian John Leland. Amid the popcorn munching of the Cinema Hut estimable backer David Sowa asks why so many action movies have poor final acts. Finally the Consulting Occultist looks…

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Episode 596: Also a No Show Job 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

In the Gaming Hut, beloved Patreon backer Andrew Miller asks for tips on playing paladins well. We enter the History Hut to wonder what shattered the mind of Tudor historian John Leland. Amid the popcorn munching of the Cinema Hut estimable backer David Sowa asks why so many action movies have poor final acts. Finally the Consulting Occultist looks…

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009: Should I play with a Gamemaster or go GM-less? 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

Clint explores the equivocal question, “Is a GM necessary in Tabletop RPG’s?” After listening you can decide which mode of gameplay works best for you when playing Goblin question RPG. If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here for the softcopy physical book or Click Here for the PDF version! T…

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Episode 595: IPA Aliens 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Jason Thompson asks if the group dynamic known as the Tyranny of Structurelessness applies to GM-less roleplaying games. Estimable backer Gray St. Quintin seeks the regular confines of the Architecture Hut to ask about Walter Burley Griffin, designer of Canberra and avid anthroposophist. Fun With Science ens…

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Episode 595: IPA Aliens 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Jason Thompson asks if the group dynamic known as the Tyranny of Structurelessness applies to GM-less roleplaying games. Estimable backer Gray St. Quintin seeks the regular confines of the Architecture Hut to ask about Walter Burley Griffin, designer of Canberra and avid anthroposophist. Fun With Science ens…

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008: Goblin Quest - How to Play the Game from Beginning to End 25:53

3M ago25:53

25:53

Clint’s goblins are ready to take action. Time to roll the dice, cash in those action tokens, and attempt to finish our quest before all our Goblins die horrific yet hilarious deaths! If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here for the softcopy physical book or Click Here for the PDF version! Th…

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Episode 594: Bishop of the Drowned Land 1:07:35

3M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

In the Gaming Hut we identify the elements of a great recurring gamemaster character. At the behest of beloved Patreon backer Lester Ward, the Archaeology Hut mulls the ancient Egyptian fortresses that were flooded by the building of the Aswan dam. In the Book Hut tough, wisecracking Patreon backer Adam Grotjohn seeks a 101 on hardboiled fiction. A…

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Episode 594: Bishop of the Drowned Land 1:07:35

3M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

In the Gaming Hut we identify the elements of a great recurring gamemaster character. At the behest of beloved Patreon backer Lester Ward, the Archaeology Hut mulls the ancient Egyptian fortresses that were flooded by the building of the Aswan dam. In the Book Hut tough, wisecracking Patreon backer Adam Grotjohn seeks a 101 on hardboiled fiction. A…

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007: How To Not Take Things Personally When Playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games 16:00

3M ago16:00

16:00

Clint considers how to set himself and the other players he games with up for success and fun. Hint: It all starts with a little pre-game preparation, and good healthy self-talk. Mentioned in the Episode: How not to take things personally? | Frederik Imbo | TEDxMechelen Items mentioned during episode: D&D Starter Set (Includes Lost Mines of Phandel…

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Market Leader Podcast: Navigating Constructive Pushback: with Matt Plavnick and Robin Davidson 43:25

3M ago43:25

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Join David Ackert in this episode of the Market Leader’s Podcast as he welcomes special guests Robin D. Davidson, Head of Business Development and Communications at Boies Schiller, and Matt Plavnick, Director of Client Development at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell. They engage in a conversation centered around the concept of "constructive pushback" in leg…

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Episode 593: Supermarket of Murder 1:16:13

3M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Elves and dragons have some emotional needs to work out as the Gaming Hut answers beloved Patreon backer Nikolaj’s request for tips on bringing elements of DramaSystem into an F20 game. The Crime Blotter checks out the Philadelphia poison murders, a massive killing for profit scheme involving syndicate witches in the Trail of Cthulhu era. Madrigals…

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Episode 593: Supermarket of Murder 1:16:13

3M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Elves and dragons have some emotional needs to work out as the Gaming Hut answers beloved Patreon backer Nikolaj’s request for tips on bringing elements of DramaSystem into an F20 game. The Crime Blotter checks out the Philadelphia poison murders, a massive killing for profit scheme involving syndicate witches in the Trail of Cthulhu era. Madrigals…

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006: Goblin Quest - How to Create Interesting Quests and Adventure Ideas 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Clint has his goblin line-up, and now will determine what the heck they are trying to do! We’re going on a Quest, in Goblin Quest RPG by Grant Howitt. Tolkien once said, “Not all those who wander are lost,” but these goblins are a good as lost already. If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here…

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Episode 592: A Rhode Island Level of Excitement 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

In the Gaming Hut we find ways to bring players back into the action when they make sensible decisions that sideline their characters. 2Beloved Patreon backer Paul S. Enns beckons us into the Tradecraft Hut to cover the May 23rd Lake Maggiore boating accident. In the Monster Hut we look at the blemmyae, the hungry headless folk of classical and med…

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Episode 592: A Rhode Island Level of Excitement 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

In the Gaming Hut we find ways to bring players back into the action when they make sensible decisions that sideline their characters. 2Beloved Patreon backer Paul S. Enns beckons us into the Tradecraft Hut to cover the May 23rd Lake Maggiore boating accident. In the Monster Hut we look at the blemmyae, the hungry headless folk of classical and med…

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Claim to Game - Helping Busy People Master Tabletop Role-playing Games 1:37

3M ago1:37

1:37

Join Clint Scheirer, educator and new gaming friend, as he helps busy people master tabletop role-playing games, one game at a time. Episodes will be released each week to aid gamers of all levels quickly grasp TTRPGs so they can enjoy playing them. Each season of the show will have one specific game of focus, along with episodes honing in on topic…

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005: How to Be a More Captivating Storyteller During a Tabletop RPG 12:31

3M ago12:31

12:31

In this episode, Clint inspects three ways to keep other players listening to what you have to say when it’s your turn to speak while playing a tabletop roleplaying game. There is a reason people say that storytelling is an art. Items Mentioned During this Episode: Terminator RPG: Core Rules (Night Fall Games) - Print Version - Click Here Terminato…

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Bonus: A Winner AND Weekly Episodes Unleashed! 1:41

3M ago1:41

1:41

The inaugural launch week is over, a prize has been won, and Clint has an update for the frequency of podcast episode releases you won’t want to miss! If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here for the softcopy physical book or Click Here for the PDF version! These are affiliate links and if yo…

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Character In Your Characters 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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How do you put more character in your #ttrpg character? You don't have to go full method actor, here are some simple and actionable ideas to get you started. If you dig actual plays played with vim and vigour, check out the new ⁠Unconventional GMs YouTube channel⁠.

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