“Please interpret the rules in whatever way helps us.” The Broken Tusk scouts continue the brutal battle against the demonic trees as Aklep slowly fills the cavern with a raging wildfire. Episode Artwork by Mike Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Featuring: Mik…

The party prepares for battle with the Neogi, and Zartok magically scouts out the area for their stealthy incursion. We have already recorded the final TFTGGW episodes, including a lengthy Q&A, but if you still have more questions, get in touch with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. You can also send us an email.…

With the battle looming, Aster presents the heroes with a gift and a chance to rest. We have already recorded the final TFTGGW episodes, including a lengthy Q&A, but if you still have more questions, get in touch with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. You can also send us an email.By Tales from the Glass-Guarded World

“Korgo Ponders Eyeliner” The Broken Tusk scouts encounter and talk to a surprising number of strangers in the dangerous caves. Episode Artwork by Mike Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Featuring: Mike as The GM Ashley as Aklep Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korgo …

The final battle with the Neogi approaches, and Tara is invited to the war council. Meanwhile, the rest of the party keeps busy around the camp. We have already recorded the final TFTGGW episodes, including a lengthy Q&A, but if you still have more questions, get in touch with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. You can also send us an…

It's finally time: The party must confront Levarrion. That's probably bad for them, but good for us, because it means we get new art from Ignacio Corva! Check it out on the Discord server or on tftggw.com. We have already recorded the final TFTGGW episodes, including a lengthy Q&A, but if you still have more questions, get in touch with us on Faceb…

“A Bola, Not Ebola” The Broken Tusk scouts rest and then return to the cave, where they preview a future threat. Episode Artwork by Mike Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Featuring: Mike as The GM Ashley as Aklep Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korgo — Need More Bo…

This chat was recorded as a test to make sure our audio equipment was all working properly, because the next day we started recording the final episodes of Tales from the Glass-Guarded World! We're getting very close to the end. If all goes as planned, you'll hear the final episodes before the end of 2024. Remember to listen to us on the House of B…

“This cave SUCKS.” The scouts continue a desperate battle against the strange creature that has occupied the skin of a smilodon. Episode Artwork by Mike Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Featuring: Mike as The GM Ashley as Aklep Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korg…

We're in the home stretch! With our skill challenges done, the party members reunite months later on the Moonstone to plan their next steps, while Coral deals with the consequences of becoming a god. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what y…

“Warning: They may be cute” The Broken Tusk scouts decide that they would rather meet a terrifying and deadly monster than hang out with some cute animals. Episode Artwork by Mike Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Featuring: Mike as The GM Ashley as Aklep Jess…

We're almost back to the main story, but today Jessica runs us through a one-page RPG called Adventure Skeletons by Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor. A group of skeletons from the wizard research complex decides to venture out into the world, and what they encounter is ridiculous. Next time we'll be back to regular episodes, and we'll continue with th…

We have music from the Tales of Bob series "Cowboy Bebob" again this week. Next week we'll be back with a silly one-shot GM'd by Jessica, and then two weeks after that we return to the main TFTGGW story until the podcast is finished! Art for this episode is by Trevor a.k.a. @CosmicAmazing on Instagram.…

“Cold Guano would be a cool band name” A new chapter begins as the scouts say goodbye to two friends and hello to another. Episode Artwork by Mike Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Featuring: Mike as The GM Ashley as Aklep Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korgo — Ne…

Part 3 of our Start Frontiers homebrew rules playtest continues the story of S.C.U.M., the Splendid Company of Upstanding Mercenaries. They've made their way inside the Aramax One power facility to destroy the computer in the basement, only to discover some mercenaries have already broken in, disarmed the guards, and occupied the basement to do...s…

“Blues Blood” The crew of the Dancing Queen makes repairs but ends up making things worse. Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The Big Shot Cristina as Bon Josh as Cactus Jack Shubert as Rockbot — Need More Bob in Your Life? Check out our…

Part 2 of our Start Frontiers homebrew rules playtest continues the story of S.C.U.M., the Splendid Company of Upstanding Mercenaries. They've made their way inside the Aramax One power facility to destroy the computer in the basement, but it looks like someone else broke in first. Art for this episode is by Brandon Weigel and Shaunmakes! Connect w…

This month we're back to a music release, and it's the intro theme from the Tales of Bob miniseries "Cowboy Bebob"! It's inspired by the music of Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts from Cowboy Bebop, of course. You can hear Mike's friend Norman (from all the way back in high school!) at the beginning. Art for this episode is by Trevor a.k.a. @CosmicAmazi…

“Rock the Casbah” A musical criminal is causing trouble, and the crew of the Dancing Queen leaps into action. Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The Big Shot Cristina as Bon Josh as Cactus Jack Shubert as Rockbot — Need More Bob in Your …

We're rapidly approaching the end of TFTGGW, but we're taking a break from the main story for this amazing playtest of some new homebrew rules for the classic Star Frontiers role-playing game. Pink, Brandon, Pavel, and Rhett each play members of S.C.U.M., the Splendid Company of Upstanding Mercenaries as they undertake a very shady mission. We thin…

“Baby Blues” The crew of the Dancing Queen comes together to pursue a bounty and learn how this unusual RPG works. Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The Big Shot Cristina as Bon Josh as Cactus Jack Shubert as Rockbot — Need More Bob in …

While Zartok, Ansna, and Gerlos are spreading the Far Off One's magical jars, the rest of the Glass Guardians (Tara, Aster, Coral, Mama Sass, Gasten, and their deck hand, Silver Eyes) are trying to spread the good word about Coral Petrichor, the new god of knowledge. It's time for another narrative skill challenge! Our Spelljammer combat rules are …

This month's chat is just a podcast update from Mike. We're getting near the end of the podcast, so send us your questions! You can contact us using email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Remember to listen to us on the House of Bob and Tales of Bob, too! You can find the music from Broken Tusk Rising on Mike's Bandcamp page.…

“If we are buried alive, we have magic and a moose” The battle at the foot of the mountain rages on, with Lost Mammoth Valley almost within reach! Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy …

The party has split! Zartok, Ansna, and Gerlos are spreading the Far Off One's magical jars around the inside of the crystal sphere that contains their solar system (we're using the classic 2nd Edition Spelljammer cosmology, not the 5E Spelljammer cosmology). Can they succeed at a skills challenge and place enough jars for their plan to work? Our S…

“My butt hurts” The fight they have been dreading is finally here: The Burning Mammoths have set up one last obstacle, and the fight to escape to freedom begins! Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Jan…

After visiting Ronkthrak, and requesting permission to revisit the gods, the party heads straight for the Godspeak. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what you think! You can also send us an email.…

“I’ve killed many a university student for that.” Now at the pass to Lost Mammoth Valley, the scouts must make one last push. They expect enemies ahead, but are surprised to meet a new friend. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammoc…

Once again we lack music to share this week, so I'm talking to Brandon, Pavel and Rhett about various actual-play podcast stuff! If there's anything you'd like us to talk about (TTRPG related), or if you have an opinions on what we talk about in this chat, send us an email! Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know w…

After further, additional, continuing, supplementary discussion, the party decides on a course of action. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what you think! You can also send us an email.By Tales from the Glass-Guarded World

“The moose sucks Korgo’s nose in a cold and calculated way.” The Broken Tusk scouts confront a desperate-looking Ardissa Prendergant again, as well as a frost troll. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM…

The decision making continues! Nothing will interrupt the exciting discussion action you all crave. No one will be permitted to go to the lobby. Stay in your seats! Make sure you visit the restroom before you start listening. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and D…

“Some rocks are jerks.” In a hurry to reach Lost Mammoth Valley, the heroes take what they hope is a shortcut through a snowy forest. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy Jessica as Xa…

Once again we lack music to share this week, so instead Ashley, Jessica, Josh, and Mike are talking about Mike's ongoing plan to revise the old Star Frontiers game. If there's anything you'd like us to talk about (TTRPG related), or if you have an opinions on what we talk about in this chat, send us an email! Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram,…

The party has been trying to get some answers, ideas, or decisions out of Mun the Immortal, in his orbitting wizard tower. So far they've only learned that the Far Off One's plan would work. Now Mun has teleported to Corellon's Needle to talk to Coral, who is sulking after Zartok said some unkind things. Brace yourself for some big revelations! Our…

“Confusion is a sign of weakness” The scouts interrogate another captured Burning Mammoth,relax with the following by a lake, and have a weird encounter with Argakoa the songsinger. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring…

The Glass Guardians head to Mun's orbiting tower, the Moonstone, to get some advice. They may not like what they hear. Be sure to stick around for the outtakes at the end! Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what you think! You can also send …

“Please Heal the Wolf” The scouts ambush Burning Mammoth scouts, but the fight is more difficult than expected. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korgo Sh…

We don't have any new music to share this week, so instead Josh and Mike are talking about odds and ends. We might keep doing this every month! If there's anything you'd like us to talk about (TTRPG related) send us an email! Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what you think!…

“Xankath Bramblesong, Attorney At Law” Back on the march, the Broken Tusk Scouts try to resolve a forest dispute. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korgo …

With the battle over, and the gnome village abandoned, the party has to decide what to do next. Zartok has already made up his mind, however, and his choice doesn't involve the rest of the party. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what you t…

“A Brand New Car!” A terrible ward overpowers the Broken Tusk scouts. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy Jessica as Xankath Josh as Korgo Shaun as Andreas — Need More Bob in Your Lif…

With their exhausting combat behind them, the party returns to the gnome village only to get more bad news. They're going to have to start making big decisions. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Let us know what you think! You can also send us an email…

Hey, remember to listen to Tales of Bob for more great tabletop role-playing game action! You can find Tales of Bob in all your favorite podcast apps, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or use this RSS link: https://feeds.simplecast.com/bHcOhDd9 We'll be back with a regular TFTGGW episode next week!…

“Is there something spooky in here? It sounds quite spooky.” The scouts explore a ruined barrow, and confront its guardians. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy Jessica as Xankath Jos…

Just when the party seemed victorious, the enemy spelljammer started falling. With only a few rounds before both ships smash into the ground, can Aster and Coral make their way to the other ship to try to release Corellon's Needle from the grappling arms? Coral still has a revivify spell ready for Gerlos, right? Our Spelljammer combat rules are up …

“Burning Man” The scouts encounter a Burning Mammoth who doesn’t immediately try to kill them, and must decide what to do with him. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy Jessica as Xank…

After spending an episode trying to break their ship free, and setting the enemy ship on fire, the Neogi have launched another assault! Does the party have anything left to throw at them, literally or metaphorically? This one gets bad, listeners. Our Spelljammer combat rules are up on the DMs Guild! Check them out. Connect with us on Facebook, Inst…

It's the first release of the month, so we're back to music. This time it's from Tales of Bob: Broken Tusk Rising. We have a lot of combat music for that show, because 1) Pathfinder 2E adventures have a lot of combat, and 2) combat tends to be a bit drawn out. Next week we're back to the Glass Guardians as their ship continues to be grappled by the…

Broken Tusk Rising Chapter 024 [Pathfinder 2E] “Jonesy would make a good backpack” The scouts interrogate their prisoner, then resume hexploration. Episode Artwork by Janette Broken Tusk Rising Cover Artwork by Shaun @shaunmakes Tales of Bob Cover Artwork by @CosmicAmazing Audio Production by Mike Hammock Featuring: Mike as The GM Janette as Jonesy…