On this episode, Brittany talks about the haunted old folks home Sunshine Villa in Santa Cruz, CA. Kaylynn talks about the hauntings along Lombard and California Streets in San Francisco, CA. We also talk about Hunger games, the Pope and natural disasters a little too much, but hey come for the ghosts, stay for the stupidity, am I right? We hope yo…

Hello and welcome to the Dice Exploder 2023 year end bonanza! I love me a good ranked list of movies on an end of year movie podcast, but ranked lists are bad and this show’s about RPGs not movies, so you get this instead. It’s me, Aaron King of the RTFM podcast, Lady Tabletop of the Alone at the Table podcast, and Sharang Biswas of winning tons of…

Hello hello! Today I’ve got for you another between-season bonus episode. This time we’re breaking format to talk about i know the end, a module I published earlier this year about going back home after a long time away and all the horrors that entails. Because if you can’t occasionally publish something self-indulgent in your podcast feed, what’s …

It’s a bonus between-seasons Dice Exploder! Wowie! As promised back in my episode with Gem Room Games about Mork Borg, today I’m talking about accessibility in game design using Mork Borg’s graphic design as an example. My cohost is Marc Muszynski, a friend and screenwriter with low vision, and we talk in detail about his experience with Mork Borg.…

Happy Halloween Creeps! On this week's episode, Brittany talks about the movie Deliver Us From Evil (2014) starring Eric Bana and the freaky true stories of retired NYPD officer Ralph Sarchie that inspired the film. Kaylynn talks about the Bloody Pit, which is an abandoned mining tunnel that was responsible for many deaths in its prime. So, get rea…

On this episode I’m joined by Nychelle Schneider, also known as Mistletoe Kiss, a moderator from the Blades in the Dark discord and contributor to The Wildsea, the upcoming Dagger Isles supplement for Blades, and Underground Maps & Passkeys among others. Nychelle brought on the idea of customizing existing games, homebrewing mechanics for your tabl…

Thomas Manuel of the Indie RPG Newsletter and the Yes Indie’d podcast joins me to talk about Secondary Missions, a mechanic from Band of Blades by Off Guard Games. In Band of Blades, a grim military fantasy forged in the dark game, you and your party go off and do missions. Meanwhile, there’s a whole other squad out there doing a whole other missio…

It’s your last chance to back Dice Exploder season 3 on Kickstarter! The campaign ends Friday, October 6th! Here’s the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sdunnewold/dice-exploder-a-tabletop-rpg-design-podcast This week I’m joined by Tasha Robinson, film editor at Polygon, Games on Demand aficionado, Golden Cobra honorable mentionee, and aut…

Hey Creeps! Happy Spooky Season! On this week's episode We bring you some haunted houses! Brittany talks about the Enfield Poltergeist, which occurred in the 1970's in Enfield, London, England and was the inspiration for the Conjuring 2. Kaylynn talks about the Whaley House in San Diego, CA, the history of the land who they think is haunting it. Gr…

In the year of our lord two thousand and twenty, many things occurred. But one of those things was the cultural event known as Blaseball. Blaseball was, more or less, a simulated baseball league that ran one game an hour, one season a week, that players could bet on and then use their winnings to vote for global rules changes. It got... weirder fro…

DICE EXPLODER IS KICKSTARTING NOW Ignore the lies of previous weeks, the Kickstarter has come early, and you can back it right the heck now. Here’s the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sdunnewold/dice-exploder-a-tabletop-rpg-design-podcast Today on this beautiful Tuesday I have for you a preview of the Kickstarter’s backers-exclusive epis…

This week I’m joined by Jason Morningstar of Bully Pulpit Games, known for Fiasco, Night Witches, and many other excellent games. Jason brought on transparency, a concept originating in the Nordic larp community, which describes the separation of player knowledge from character knowledge (similar to dramatic irony. We go through a whole library of …

Hello Creeps! It's been a while since we've brought you some spooky tales. Please forgive us. We are back and ready to kick off the spooky season! This episode was recorded back in March or April, so forgive the slightly outdated banter. On this episode, Brittany talks about the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, since he always seemed to come up in other e…

Double the cohosts, double the mechanics, double the Kickstarters to back! This week, Sam talks with Kali Lawrie and Dan Phipps of Gem Room Games about Mork Borg by Pelle Nilsson and Johan Nohr: its graphic design and the Calendar of Nechrubel. Mork Borg is famous for the absolute assault on the eyes [complimentary] committed by its graphic design.…

This week, Sam talks with Tan Shao Han about stress from Brinkwood by Erik Bernhardt, a character resource originally from Blades in the Dark by John Harper. This is one of those episodes where to talk about the mechanic in question, we kind of had to talk about the whole-ass game around it because so much of Brinkwood is tied up in stress. And in …

Oh, hey there. It's us. We're back. On this week's episode, Brittany talks about doppelgängers and their possible sign as a bad omen and a few famously creepy instances in which they've been seen. Kaylynn talks about Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Cook County, Illinois. This was a cemetery that people once picnicked, swam and fished at but it has now…

On this week's episode Brittany talks about the many popular "White Witch" legends just in the Bay Area, California. This includes the White Witch of Tilden Park in Berkeley, which seems to have an ever-evolving tale and was a source of fear for us as kids. Kaylynn talks about the Trans-Allegheny Asylum and the many stupid reasons someone could be …

On this week's episode Brittany continues with her unhealthy infatuation with Stranger Things and covers the Montauk Project: The conspiracy theory that the U.S. government was conducting secret mind control experiments in upstate New York, which inspired the Lab in Stranger Things. Kaylynn tells us the short but sad story of the San Antonio ghost …

Hey everyone. Thanks for hanging through another break! We appreciate you! On this week's episode Brittany talks about the Byron Hot Springs Hotel, which if you have been keeping up with us on Instagram, we took some awesome photos there with Brendan at Hop and Steal Photography @Hopandsteal_photography on instagram! The hotel was once frequented b…

On this week's episode Brittany talks about the Crescent hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and its many ghosts related to the time it was ran as a cancer hospital by a man that wasn't actually a doctor. Tune in to learn what his "magic elixir" was actually made of... Kaylynn talks about Vulture City Ghost Town and the haunted gold mine complete wit…

On this week's episode Brittany talks about the Greenbriar Ghost or Zona Heaster: the ghost that helped solve her own murder. This case went to trial and is the only case in American history that evidence from a paranormal encounter persuaded a jury. Kaylynn talks about Poveglia Island, which had been used to banish plague victims in the 1300s, the…

We're time traveling back a bit this week because I forgot to edit this episode. Ooops. On this week's episode Brittany talks about the Curse of King Tut's Tomb and all of the casualties that were left in the wake of raiding his resting place. We ask the age-old question of when does grave robbing become archaeology and honestly, we'd curse someone…

Hey Creeps! We are back from our unintentional hiatus! On this week's episode Brittany talks about psychic medium Sylvia Browne, her gifts, her predictions, her legacy and her flaws. Kaylynn tells the short but spooky story of the headless nun that somehow can talk out of her neck to ask you to help her find her head. We missed you. This week's epi…

We're here and a little on the rambling side... Sorry about it. On this week's episode Brittany talks about Preston Castle in Ione, CA. The castle was a reform school for boys, and was prone to violence and death, leaving behind some ghosts to tell the tales. Kaylynn talks about The Queen Mary, which is permanently docked in Long Beach, CA. The shi…

Happy 50th episode to us!! This week Brittany talks about the Smithsonian and the ghosts that linger as well as some of the haunted and cursed items it holds! Kaylynn talks about a Bay Area legend, the haunted Toys 'R' Us in San Leandro, CA. There's the ghost of a disgruntled would-be lover, toys flying off shelves and Sylvia Browne out doing her t…

On this week's episode we keep it short and creepy! Brittany talks about the urban legend of Bloody Mary, the history of who she may be, and how weird mirrors are in general. Kaylynn talks about Fort Riley in Kansas and the plethora of ghosts just roaming in every place imaginable. Don't stare into the mirror too long. Enjoy! Sources can be found o…

On this week's episode Brittany talks about the strange "coincidence" that is the 27 Club, the long list of celebrities that have tragically passed away at the age of 27. Some people think they sold their souls, some people think it's not statistically relevant. Either way, it's definitely a little spooky. Kaylynn talks about the painting of Samant…

Sorry for the wait, again...... On this week's episode, Brittany talks about the Tower of London, its brutal history as a prison and all of the historical figures. Animals haunt it too, including a bear that gave a man a heart attack. Kaylynn talks about the ghost of Elvis Presley and his presence in Las Vegas and of course, Graceland. (Which Kayly…

Hello, everyone! We're back. We swear it this time. First, we appreciate you all bearing with us as we continue to adjust to the wonkiness of life happening right now. On this week's episode, Brittany talks about Little Bastard, James Dean's ill-fated Porsche Spyder 550 and the morbidity of profiting off of the wreckage, which might be why the thin…

Hey there, we got a long one for you. Sorry 'bout it... sort of. On this week's episode, Brittany talks too much about the Titanic and the premonitions and ghosts surrounding the tragic maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" ship. TW: All things sad about the Titanic, including dogs... We warned you... Kaylynn talks about Beringer Vineyards, a winery in…

Happy New Year. We're keeping it short and sweet for you! On this week's episode Brittany talks about the Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska. This Gold Rush era brothel is a place we have visited before. Although nothing spooky happened to us, there are a few ghosts that still reside upstairs. Kaylynn talks about Turnbull Canyon, another "triangle…

On this week's episode Brittany talks about Moon River Brewing Company in Savannah, GA. Savannah is like, hella haunted. Probably the number one most haunted city in the U.S. So naturally this brewery is haunted to, mostly by the ghost of a town troublemaker that was killed, and a ghost named Toby in the basement. Kaylynn talks about the Hoia Fores…

Welcome to our first randomized episode! We hope you all will enjoy the new format. On this week's episode Brittany talks about the Bell Witch, a spirit named Kate that killed a man and laughed about it. Kaylynn talks about Dalhousie Castle in Scotland, which is now a B&B if you'd like to visit and let the Grey Lady sit on your bed with you... spoi…

Welcome to our last themed episode! This week we talk about haunted houses! Brittany talks about the Winchester Mystery House, our personal experience there, the sprawling maze and the few ghosts that remain in the place. Kaylynn talks about the Lizzie Borden House, which is now a bed and breakfast with ghost cats. So remain with the tour group and…

Hi there, its been a while but we're back! Enjoy this episode we recorded 2 weeks ago! We promise things are still relevant aside from us telling you Happy Thanksgiving. On this Episode we discuss haunted Universities. Brittany talks about Gettysburg College and the unfortunate souls from the Civil War that still haunt the place. Kaylynn discusses …

On this week's episode we keep it short and sweet with some more cryptids! Brittany discusses the Jersey Devil, tormenting those that live near the pine barrens, and might actually be a kangaroo. Kaylynn discusses the Ahool which only one man has seen and we aren't even 100% confident it isn't a Pokémon. So keep an eye on the skies for flying creep…

First and Foremost, H.G. Wells is not H.P. Lovecraft. On this week's episode, we discuss cursed books. Brittany talks about The Catcher In The Rye and its ties to a few murderers. Yes, you read that right! The book your high school English teacher made you read. Kaylynn talks about The Great Omar and it's help in sinking the Titanic, as well as the…

Elizabeths, Sarahs and Marys, OH MY! On this weeks episode we talk about the Salem Witch Trials. Brittany discusses the timeline of events, as well as the people indicted and convicted, all seemingly named Elizabeth, Sarah and Mary. All jokes aside, this was an extreme case of either mass hysteria, or neighbor feuds and resulted in the deaths of 20…

Happy Halloween! Ok, so we're a few days early. On this week's episode we pay homage to our favorite Halloween slasher... Halloween! We love Michael Meyers and our queen Jamie Lee Curtis. Since Mike is referred to as the boogeyman throughout John Carpenter's film, Brittany talks about Boogeymen, or Bogeymen, the origin of the stories and a few diff…

On this week's episode we talk about haunted train stations. Brittany discusses the Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station in Kolkata, India and how a ghost sighting in the train tunnel made the local news. (Trigger Warning for talk of suicide, however we do not discuss any specifics.) Kaylynn discusses the Waterfront Station in Vancouver, British Colombia…

On this weeks episode we discuss haunted asylums. Brittany talks about Pennhurst State School and Hospital in Spring City, PA, it's dark and cruel history and the poor souls still residing there. Kaylynn talks about Rolling Hills Asylum in Bethany, NY and the 7 foot tall man that kills rats and the cruel nurse ghost. There's also some ghosts that d…

Hi Everyone! We're back from a week away! On this week's episode we talk about haunted highways. Brittany discusses U.S. Route 491, previously numbered 666. There are ghosts, creatures, disappearing cars, aliens... You name it, U.S. 666 has it! Kaylynn discusses the famous Route 66, the many popular haunted stops and all of their haunted bathrooms.…

*DISCLAIMER: Background noise in this episode*On this weeks episode we pay homage to Ed and Lorraine Warren by telling the stories of some famous cases that they worked on. Brittany discusses the Amityville Horror house, and Kaylynn tells the stories of Arne Johnson who stabbed his landlord while possessed by a demon, and the Smurl Family whose dog…

On this weeks episode we discuss some interesting religious movements. However, these seem to pop up on every list titled "creepy or paranormal cults." Brittany talks about Raelism and its extraterrestrial origins, and Kaylynn talks about The Order of the Solar Temple and their ascension to the star Sirius. We know we're teetering the true crime li…

On this weeks episode we adventure to Virginia City, NV to explore the Washoe Club and the Mackay Mansion. We just got back from a trip to Nevada and we really did explore a little bit of the Washoe Club, enough to get spooky! Brittany tells you about the ghost that kicks your chair and steals your drink and Kaylynn tells you about Johnny Depp and …

On this weeks episode we discuss people mysteriously disappearing and some reappearing with crazy stories to tell. Brittany discusses the disappearances of little boy John Doe and his robot grandma, as well as Steven Kubacki who disappeared while skiing and turned up 15 months later with no recollection of where he had been. Kaylynn discusses the l…

On This weeks episode we discuss our all-time favorite pairing of paranormal creatures: Vampires and Werewolves! Are you team Edward or Team Jacob? We're actually Team Charlie and Team Guy That Almost Hit Bella With A Car. But seriously, Creeps, this episode is not about Sparkly Vampires and Giant Dogs. We dive into the history and lore of Vampire …

On this weeks episode we discuss the creepy stuff lurking beneath city streets. Brittany talks about the Paris Catacombs, the bone art and gets bent over TripAdvisor reviews. Kaylynn talks about the London Catacombs and Tombs and the jump-scare filled walk through experience. Oh, and the ghosts. of course! So grab your candles and stay with the gro…

On this weeks episode we talk about haunted penitentiaries! Brittany talks about Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA, and Pep the Dog-Inmate and torture tactics. Kaylynn talks about Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson, MO, and famous mobster inmates and stinky ghosts. So be on your best behavior and enjoy! Sources can be found on ou…

We're back from our week off and ready to share some more creepy stories with you. This week we discuss the Kraken, which started out as a "island sized crab doing whale stuff" before it got its more loveable Octopus-like description. And the Loch Ness Monster, the famous Twilight quote, and and all of the animals she could possibly be. So Thalasso…