Best Sam Dunnewold Podcasts (2024)

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Sam Dunnewold (Dice Exploder) Interview: ep. 243 2:11:46

14d ago2:11:46

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Craig sat down with Sam Dunnewold and learned where the inspiration for Dice Exploder emerged from, Sam's creative process works, and what it was like working with Jason Morningstar on a new game about time, reenactors, and the horrible human that was Jesse James. Check out Dice Exploder Back Season 4 of Dice Exploder Fiasco RPG Portrait of a Lady …

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Show And Tell # 148 – Sam Dunnewold 40:59

29d ago40:59

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Show-Tell-Sam-D.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Sam Dunnewald about his game Northfield and his Ennie nominated podcast Dice Exploder. Links https://samdunnewold.com/ http://www.diceexploder.com/ https://sdunnewold.itch.io/ VOTE FOR ACTION 12 C…

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Bonus ep – GenCon 2024 Recap and Review 47:36

3h ago47:36

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GenCon-2024-Recap.mp3 Hello and Welcome to The RPG Academy. In this special bonus episode Michael, Brad, Michael and Jared discuss their 2024 trip to Nerdvana that is GenCon! Comments and Feedback are always welcome. Thanks!! ~Michael E-mail us at TheRpgAcademy/Gmail. Follow us on twitter @TheRpg…

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Looking Back on Two Years - Diversity Report and Giveaway Announcement 11:31

3d ago11:31

11:31

I've been bringing characters without stories and the creators who made them to the table for TWO YEARS! It felt like a good time to get reflective and talk about something I've been working on - diversifying my guests and the games we talk about. I also did a two year anniversary giveaway - tune in to find out who won! Send us a Text Message. Cove…

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Show And Tell # 150 – Holdfast Station – corrected audio 40:31

6d ago40:31

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Show-Tell-Holdfast.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) on the other side of the microphone as HE gets interviewed by returning host Tom Cantwell all about Holdfast Station, Moe’s newest game. A zero-prep game about asteroid miners surviving and holding their communi…

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Show And Tell # 150 – Holdfast Station – corrected audio 40:31

6d ago40:31

40:31

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Show-Tell-Holdfast.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) on the other side of the microphone as HE gets interviewed by returning host Tom Cantwell all about Holdfast Station, Moe’s newest game. A zero-prep game about asteroid miners surviving and holding their communi…

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Show And Tell # 149 – Starscape redux 33:30

13d ago33:30

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Show-Tell-Kimi-ReRun-1.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) revisits a conversation with Kimi Hughes Designer of the Ennie award winning Decuma, and the Powered By the Apocalyps game Starscape, Kickstarting now! Links https://goldenlassogames.com/ @goldenlassogirl.bs…

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Show And Tell # 149 – Starscape redux 33:30

14d ago33:30

33:30

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Show-Tell-Kimi-ReRun-1.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) revisits a conversation with Kimi Hughes Designer of the Ennie award winning Decuma, and the Powered By the Apocalyps game Starscape, Kickstarting now! Links https://goldenlassogames.com/ @goldenlassogirl.bs…

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Detention, LIVE! episode 102 – with Guest Co-host John Ross 1:00:46

16d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Detention-ep-102-with-Guest-John-Ross.mp3 Hello Academaniacs! In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host John Ross, Michael’s oldest child for some fun and silly TTRPG chat. Extra Curricular Chris – Finished the Acolyte, Eat the Reich, The Boys, Adult stuff John – Stranger Thin…

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Reyna the Lion - Being a Woman Online with Alejandra Wilhelm (D&D5e) 1:00:47

24d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Content warning this episode for discussions of sexual assault and sexual harassment. We don’t go into any detail, but if this topic is a trigger for you, I recommend you skip it. Alejandra Wilhelm brings Reyna to the table. Reyna is a fierce and loyal barbarian hiding her identity from the archfey her father sold her to. Alejandra and I discuss pa…

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The Rolistes Present… Time to Vote for “Action 12 Cinema” at the Ennies! 50:56

26d ago50:56

50:56

https://archive.org/download/the-rolistes-present-episode-13-2024.07.14/The%20Rolistes%20Present_Episode%2013_2024.07.14.mp3 Listen, subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Podchaser. Sign up for our newsletter! Vote for “Action 12 Cinema” at the Ennie Awards 2024 https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2024/ Don’t forget to join our newsletter…

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Ben Alexander (ION Heart, Illustrator for Shiver) Interview: ep. 242 1:09:23

27d ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Craig sat down with Ben Alexander of Parable Games to discuss his art and new solo RPG, ION Heart. Get ION Heart HERE Check out Shiver and other games he’s illustrated Watch Ben MAKE Turnip 28 Billion Suns ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add…

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Show And Tell # 148 – Sam Dunnewold 40:59

28d ago40:59

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Show-Tell-Sam-D.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Sam Dunnewald about his game Northfield and his Ennie nominated podcast Dice Exploder. Links https://samdunnewold.com/ http://www.diceexploder.com/ https://sdunnewold.itch.io/ VOTE FOR ACTION 12 C…

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Emily Weiss (Picket Line Tango for Mothership) Interview: ep. 241 1:44:35

1M ago1:44:35

1:44:35

Enjoy this conversation with Emily Weiss, public defender, gamer, and creator of Picket Line Tango and Breach of Contract for Mothership.Get Emily’s work here. Cure by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Red Strings Club Pulse Mad God Gaslight ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Detention, LIVE! episode 101 – Action 12 Cinema ENnie Nominated 51:25

1M ago51:25

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Det-101-A12C-Ennie-nom.mp3 Hello Academaniacs! For this special 100th Detention LIVE episode Chris and I share the big news! We’re going on a cruise together! Oh, also my game Action 12 Cinema has been nominated for an ENnie award under the “Best Rules” category and I need your help! VOTE FOR ME …

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Show & Tell # 147 – Mythworks 53:11

1M ago53:11

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Show-Tell-Mythworks.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Ray Chow, Co-founder and CEO of Mythworks, an award winning RPG and Comic book publisher. Links https://www.Myth.works https://www.gama.org/page/horizons https://ennie-awards.com/current-submi…

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Show & Tell # 147 – Mythworks 53:11

1M ago53:11

53:11

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Show-Tell-Mythworks.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Ray Chow, Co-founder and CEO of Mythworks, an award winning RPG and Comic book publisher. Links https://www.Myth.works https://www.gama.org/page/horizons https://ennie-awards.com/current-submi…

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Grammarye Praise-God Winthrop, Teenage Witch - Acting Out with Juicy Garland (Monsterhearts 2e) 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Juicy Garland brings Grammarye Praise-God Winthrop to the table. Grammarye is a teenage witch and the black sheep of a family with a 400 year vendetta against the Salem Witch Trial judges who killed their ancestor. Juicy and I share our love for witchy touchstones like The Craft and The Witch (or as we say The VVitch), sympathize with Grammarye's d…

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Bonus ep – Michael’s Origins 2024 recap 1:06:58

1M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bonus-Michaels-2024-Origins-recap.mp3 Hello and Welcome to The RPG Academy. In this special bonus episode Michael ( @TheRpgAcademy ) and Chris Burlew chat about Michael’s recent journey to Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH Origins gaming convention Favorite game: Savage Worlds Kerebos Club reborn…

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Detention, LIVE! episode100 How to Be a Better DM Podcast 52:34

1M ago52:34

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Detention-LIVE-ep-100.mp3 Hello Academaniacs! For this special 100th Detention LIVE episode Chris and I are joined by Justin Lewis from Session Zero Studio and the How to be a Better DM Podcast. Extra Curricular Chris – Agents of Mystery of Netflix, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Work stuff and living a…

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Show & Tell # 146 – Bump in the Dark 35:38

2M ago35:38

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Show-Tell-Bump-in-the-Dark.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Jex Thomas about his horror RPG, Bump in the Dark. Links https://jexjthomas.itch.io/bump-in-the-dark https://itch.io/profile/jexjthomas https://bumpinthedarkrpg.com/ https://twitter.com…

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Kit, the Sea Witch - Friendship is Magic with Savannah Rayne (D&D5e) 45:12

2M ago45:12

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Savannah Rayne brings Kit to the table. Kit is a con woman on the run in disguise as a man, who finds family and the confidence to harness her innate magic on a pirate ship. Savannah and I discuss roleplaying away from a table in private chat and public cosplay. We also talk about Savannah's two favorite tropes - found family and the sorcerer gaini…

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Oba Manu, Family Guy - Parent Tropes and Pastoral Hopes with Navaar Seik-Jackson (Pathfinder 2e) 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Navaar Seik-Jackson brings Oba Manu to the table. Oba is a dad who wants nothing more than to live the simple life, but is pulled back into adventuring for "one last job." Navaar and I discuss having a family both at and away from the table, needing to protect your family while avoiding violence - and how scary that can be as a Black father, and po…

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Show & Tell # 145 – The Extraordinarily Horrible Children of Raven’s Hollow 36:01

2M ago36:01

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Show-Tell-Jessie.mp3 https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Show-Tell-Jessie.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Jessie Burneko about his new card based RPG, The Extraordinarily Horrible Children of Raven’s Hollow Links Dice Camp: htt…

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Jake (Terraino) Interview: ep. 240 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Is there a way to make your game terrain affordable? Enjoy Craig's conversation with Jake Karlsmark of Game Gear Master. They discuss Jake's Terraino system, the idea's origin, and his creative choices to bring it to life. Check out the goods on their website Terraino YouTube channel Satisfactory ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jonathan Mordech (King’s Poisoner) Interview: ep. 239 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

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Jonathan talks about the origins and the mechanics behind his GM-Less RPG, The King's Poisoner. He walks us through the process and decisions that took the basics of Blackjack and transformed it into an RPG with court intrigue and murder! Support The King's Poisoner BackerKit Campaign Find more games on V2S Games website Follow V2S Games on X Join …

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Lancelot, Blind Fighter - Testing Your Limits with Stephan Kelly (Coven and Crucible) 56:48

3M ago56:48

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Stephan Kelly brings Lancelot to the table. Lance is a blind martial artist in a coven of witches, doing his best to leave the world a little bit better than when he found it. Stephan and I discuss building a character while you're building the system, testing the limits of system mastery, and an unfortunate jousting accident. This character is bui…

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Ross Bryant (Glass Cannon Network, Stream of Blood, The Good Place) Interview: ep. 238 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

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Ross Bryant shares his creative process as a performer and a player. He reveals the skills that make for a great player and GM. We dig into the crossover from being an actor and comedian and playing in an RPG. Ross on Instagram Ross on Twitter Ross on IMDB Early Ross the player on Steam of Blood Recent Ross on Glass Cannon Twin Masks LARP Season 1 …

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WF Smith (Barkeep on the Borderlands) Interview: ep. 237 33:08

3M ago33:08

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WF Smith discusses his Ennie-winning book, Barkeep on the Borderlands. Craig asks about the idea's origin and the creative decisions that brought the book to life. Prismatic Wasteland Barkeep on the Borderlands Prismatic’s Itch ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jim & Raychel (Tabula Sono 3D VTT) Interview: ep. 236 1:54:27

3M ago1:54:27

1:54:27

Craig talks with the sibling duo behind the innovative browser-based virtual tabletop Tabula Sono. They discuss how the idea emerged and the design pillars that guide their development. The VTT We playing HEDGE on the VTT My Q&A on their YT channel Wheel of Time Elantris Warbreaker Stormlight Archive Outlander Book Series House of Earth and Blood (…

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Joel Vrugdenhil (Star & City, Heaven or Hell) Interview: ep. 235 58:08

3M ago58:08

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Craig talks with Joel about two of his games, Star & City and Heaven or Hell. Joel reveals the influences he's had from video and board games. They discuss when to recognize a game isn't working and what to do next. Joel’s Twitter Joel’s Itch Joel’s Twitch Project Moon Games Battlecon Board Game Blue Lock Call of the Night Street Fighter 6 ********…

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Show & Tell # 144- Slayers RPG 42:11

3M ago42:11

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Show-Tell-Slayers.mp3 This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sitting down with Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs, the designer of Slayers, an RPG with asymmetric characters to play. Links gilarpgs.com https://x.com/GilaRPG https://gilarpgs.itch.io/s E-mail us at TheRpgAcademy/…

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Orco the Magnificent, Sh*tty Wizard - Religious Rebellion with Grant Nordine (D&D5e) 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Grant brings Orco the Magnificent to the table. Orco is not a very good wizard, but he gives it his best shot. Grant and I discuss religious trauma, high school theater, and the opposite of min-maxing. This character is built for D&D5e. Grant Nordine is the titular game master of Game Master Monday and the guide for Bella's Comet. Grant is an award…

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Show & Tell # 143- D20 Cruise recap with Neal and Rich 58:44

3M ago58:44

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ST-D20-Cruise-discussion.mp3 This week’s show is a Michael Special where he chats with friends Neal Powell and Rich Howard about their recent stint as Pro DMs on the D20 Cruise. Links Event.Cruise Whelmed the YJ Files podcast The Dungeon Master’s Block Podcast Follow Michael on TikTok E-mail us a…

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Show & Tell # 142 – Moe guests on Dice Exploder 44:25

3M ago44:25

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https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Show-Tell-Dice-Exploder.mp3 This week’s show is a cross-over where we are cross posting a recent episode of the Dice Exploder podcast where our very own Show and Tell Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) was a guest. Dice Exploder is a geeky deep dive podcast into TTRPG game mechanics, how they work an…

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Addison Goff (Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy) Interview: ep. 234 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

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Craig talks with Addison Goff about his game, where the investigative system came from, and how he believes it solves some of the issues he sees in other games like Call of Cthulhu and the Gumshoe system, AMIN website Their Patreon Their Itch Their Ko-fi Eureka Kickstarter ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as …

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James D’Amato (One Shot Podcast Network, Campaign: Skyjacks) Interview: ep. 233 2:00:46

3M ago2:00:46

2:00:46

Craig and James discuss James' creative approach to making actual plays, writing books, and creating the new Oh Captain, My Captain RPG. One-Shot Podcast Oh Captain, My Captain! Skyjacks The Ultimate RPG Guide Series Illimat Card Game The Decemberists Wyrd Sisters EarthBound video game ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the …

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Guy Milner (Unconventional GMs, Burn after Running) Interview: ep. 232 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

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How do you run a one-shot in three hours that everyone loves? Enjoy this discussion with Guy Milner about how he prepares and runs one-shot sessions. He shares practical tips and makes the case for playing and running games at conventions. Burn After Running RPG One-Shots Blog Unconventional GMs YouTube Channel Fabula Ultima JRPG Assassin’s Creed N…

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Stoo Goff (Aegean, The Gaslight Club) Interview: ep. 231 56:13

4M ago56:13

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Craig talks with Stoo Goff about his creative approach. Stoo is the creator behind the RPGs Aegean and The Gaslight Club and is the publisher of WILD by David Chapman. We Evolve website Stoo Goff website Aegean RPG WILD RPG Gaslight Club ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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David Chapman (Dr. Who, Conspiracy X 2.0, Wild) Interview: ep. 230 1:21:56

4M ago1:21:56

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Listen as Craig talks with David about his process for bringing games like Dr. Who and Conspiracy X 2.0 to life. Laundry 2nd Edition Conspiracy x 2.0 Doctor Who: The Roleplaying Game Second Edition WILD RPG Buffy the Vampire Slayer Roleplaying Game Aegean Adventures Masks of Nyarlathotep Tales from the Loop ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Tendertwig, Sweet Summer Child - Childlike Wonder with Tori Fica (Pathfinder 2e) 41:34

4M ago41:34

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Tori Fica brings Tendertwig to the table. Tendertwig is a Leshy Oracle who moves through life with the confidence of a child - because they are actually only 1 year old. Tori and I discuss the freedom of playing a character utterly devoid of imposter syndrome, how being cute is a special ability, and playing a literal baby. This character is built …

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