Austen interviews Karl Druid about his Acid Western Mork Borg hack Frontier Scum. Listen as we talk game design and inspirations for this game's world. Follow Karl on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/makedatanotlore Find the game at: https://frontierscum.com/By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

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Meet the Murder Mavens of Brindlewood Bay! These old gals are in the final round of The Great Brindlewood Bay Bake Off competition, and when the show host dies, it's up to these crazy ladies to solve the case!By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Meet the Murder Mavens of Brindlewood Bay! These old gals are in the final round of The Great Brindlewood Bay Bake Off competition, and when the show host dies, it's up to these crazy ladies to solve the case! This will be a two-part episode so tune in next week with our session finale!By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

The Beer and Pretzel Podcast sit down to discuss playing the text-based rpg Alice is Missing by Spenser Starke. Alice is Missing can be found at: https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missingBy thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Listen along as this gang of pirates probably drinks too much grog outside the game in roleplaying our characters for Pirate Borg! In the Curse of Skeleton Point, three pirates wash ashore on an island full of horror and mystery and try to figure out what happened to the Governor's missing daughter. That is if they can make it to the castle...…

Listen along as this gang of pirates probably drinks too much grog outside the game in roleplaying our characters for Pirate Borg! In the Curse of Skeleton Point, three pirates wash ashore on an island full of horror and mystery and try to figure out what happened to the Governor's missing daughter. That is if they can make it to the castle...…

Listen along as this gang of pirates probably drinks too much grog outside the game in roleplaying our characters for Pirate Borg! In the Curse of Skeleton Point, three pirates wash ashore on an island full of horror and mystery and try to figure out what happened to the Governor's missing daughter. That is if they can make it to the castle...…

Listen along as this gang of pirates probably drinks too much grog outside the game in roleplaying our characters for Pirate Borg! In the Curse of Skeleton Point, three pirates wash ashore on an island full of horror and mystery and try to figure out what happened to the Governor's missing daughter. That is if they can make it to the castle...…

Austen drinks too much and tries to record a podcast...By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Austen review's the newest stylized heavy metal rpg Hell Night in this week's review episode. Listen to the original interview between Austen and Hell Night creator Gavriel Quiroga at: https://thebeerandpretzelpodcast.podbean.com/e/neurocity-warpland-hell-night-discussion-with-gavriel-quiroga/ You can pick up this rpg for yourself at: https://www.d…

We return from our mid-season break with another solo rpg actual play—this time with the Jurassic Park-inspired survival game Clever Girl by Matthew Graveleyn. Listen as Austen plays as Jason, night crew for Dinoland, as he tries to survive alone in the park with raptors surrounding him... Clever Girl Human and Raptor edition can be found at: https…

Austen and Travis review every short film from the acclaimed third season of Netflix's Love Death + Robots. Did you agree with our rankings?By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

The Beer and Pretzel Podcast plays a tropical-themed adventure of Fiasco in this week's episode. Listen as a shipwrecked crew (and pirate) try to find a way off a deserted island, dealing with curses, angry gorillas, and the locals along the way. Follow us on social media to stay updated for future episodes!…

The Beer and Pretzel Podcast plays a tropical-themed adventure of Fiasco in this week's episode. Listen as a shipwrecked crew (and pirate) try to find a way off a deserted island, dealing with curses, angry gorillas, and the locals along the way. Act 2 is out next week. Follow us on social media to stay updated for future episodes!…

The Beer and Pretzel Podcast create their characters and relationships for the classic indie rpg Fiasco. Come back Friday for part 1/2 of our Fiasco actual play series! Follow us on social media to see our Hawaiian shirt group photo!By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Austen and Travis review two of the latest piece of Marvel media with an in-depth look at Moon Knight, and the recent Dr. Strange movie. We discuss why these latest properties don't land for us. Comic of the week: Ice Cream Man.By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

In this week's newest episode, Austen and Travis finish playing the two-player rpg Partners by Steve Dee. Welcome to "Miami Knights", the tv's newest and grooviest buddy cop show about a retired detective turned nightclub owner, and the youngest cop to become a detective in the Miami police force's history. Together they will investigate a murder t…

In this week's newest episode, Austen and Travis play the two-player rpg Partners by Steve Dee. Welcome to "Miami Knights", the tv's newest and grooviest buddy cop show about a retired detective turned nightclub owner, and the youngest cop to become a detective in the Miami police force's history. Together they will investigate a murder that took p…

Austen plays Blurred Lines, the Giallo film inspired solo rpg by Guilherme Gontijo. Austen plays a photographer who is being stalked by a leather-gloved killer whose schtick is plucking out his victim's eyeballs with a fishing hook, and strangling them with the fishing wire in Montpelier Vermont. Link to where you can find Blurred Lines: https://ww…

Before Austen and Travis sit down to play the police procedural rpg Partners together, listen as its creator discusses what went into its creation and more. Partners and others game by Steve can be found at: https://www.tinstargames.com/By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Ben Bisogno runs his Passover RPG Ma Nishtana for the group as they role-play as Jewish Hobbits in Middle Earth in our latest episode. Brad takes on the role of Saruman, Austen, and Becky two hobbits, and Ben plays an elf who married Moses the Hobbit (Austen). Will Moses and his elven wife Zipporah get Saruman's blessing for their marriage? Ben's a…

Ben Bisogno runs his Passover RPG Ma Nishtana for the group as they role-play as Jewish Hobbits in Middle Earth in our latest episode. Brad takes on the role of Saruman, Austen, and Becky two hobbits, and Ben plays an elf who married Moses the Hobbit (Austen). Will Moses and his elven wife Zipporah get Saruman's blessing for their marriage? Ben's a…

Austen and Ben Bisogno discuss his new Kickstarter for his Passover RPG Ma Nishtana. The Kickstarter can be found at: https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/manishtanarpg/ma-nishtana-why-is-this-night-different/ The basic free version can be found and played at: https://manishtana.itch.io/ma-nishtana-rpgBy thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Travis and Austen have a couple of drinks and debate the latest Batman movie. What did you think about 2022's The Batman?By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Austen and his fiance Lia finish playing Star Crossed by Alex Roberts. Using a Jenga tower, they tell a story of Mr. Wounded Needles, a venus fly trap, and Normal Dixon the 399th, a fly who is attracted to the flytrap, even though he really shouldn't... If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on Itunes, or recommend us to a friend to help us…

Austen talks to Luke aka Limithron, the creator of Pirate Borg, the most recent Mork Borg spin-off. They discuss all sorts of questions relating to what makes Pirate Borg stand out not just as an rpg, but as a Morg Borg-inspired rpg. Check out Pirate Borg at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limithron/pirate-borg If you enjoyed this episode, co…

Austen and Travis review Peacemaker on HBO Max and Boba Fett season one which is found on Disney+. One good and one bad. Game of the week: Hitman 3 At the movies: Austen recommendations: Pam & Tommy + Tenebrae. Travis recommendations: Kingsmen 3 + Belle.By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

"He's like the Jered Leto of dogs". A group of human writers led by the canine lead writer/star of the show Hero Dog attempt to create the best tv episode ever in our latest episode. Will Hero Dog and Moosefer (his friend who is a moose with a bow tie) defeat the evil necromancer David Bowie and his army of undead grandmas and zombie Tucan Sam? And…

Austen interviews Alex Roberts about Star Crossed, RPG creation, and other games that she has worked on. You can find more of her games at: https://www.helloalexroberts.com/ You can also join her Patreon to get updates on her future games: https://www.patreon.com/helloalexrobertsBy thebeerandpretzelpodcast

In this special Valentine's Day episode, Austen and his fiance Lia play Star Crossed by Bully Pulpit Games. Using a Jenga tower, they tell a story of Mr. Wounded Needles, a venus fly trap, and Normal Dixon the 399th, a fly who is attracted to the fly trap, even though he really shouldn't... If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on Itunes, …

Austen and Travis discuss a bunch of different tv shows and movies they have been checking out recently. Comic of the week: The Wake. Game of the week: Gang Beasts.By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Austen plays the one-player dating simulator rpg The Date in this week's Forever a Gnome episode. Listen as Austen stumbles through a coffee shop date as Batman enjoys his special evening with Shrek. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on Itunes, or recommending us to a friend helps us grow. Our Ko-Fi page where you can single donation c…

The group plays the adventure Action Castle for the game Parsley In this week's group actual play episode. Listen as the group plays a parser game (old text-based computer games) inspired rpg by Jared A. Sorensen. Parsley and its free adventure Action Castle can be found at: http://www.memento-mori.com/ If you enjoyed the show and want to help us g…

Austen plays Tickles, the murder-hungry cyborg unicorn in the land of the Toxic Wasteland in this week's solo rpg actual play recording episode. Group games to return this Friday! You can buy Neon Lords for yourself at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/365656/Neon-Lords-of-the-Toxic-Wasteland-Core-Rulez?term=neon+lor Episodes are out Tuesday an…

Austen interviews Brian Shutter about his ttrpg Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland. Solo and group actual play of his game out soon(ish)! You can get this game for yourself at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/365656/Neon-Lords-of-the-Toxic-Wasteland-Core-Rulez?term=neon+lords Episodes are out Tuesday and most Friday mornings at 10 am EST. If yo…

Austen plays the solo murder mystery rpg A Weekend in the Country by Lari Assmuth in our latest solo rpg podcast episode. You can buy A Weekend in the Country and 100 other solo RPGs for only 10$ for a limited time at: https://itch.io/b/1227/solo-but-not-alone-2 Episodes are out Tuesday and most Friday mornings at 10 am EST. If you enjoyed the show…

Austen and Travis review season one of Hawkeye, Don't Look Up on Netflix, and Matrix 4 which is streaming on HBO Max in this week's Trashed Talk Podcast episode. Game of the week: Carrion. At the Movies recommendations: Austen: Titane & Licorice Pizza. Travis: Sunny Boy & Doom Patrol season 2By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

A continuation of our summer-themed adventure of Tales from the Loop, the bad boy club of bad kids is back, and this time their parents have disappeared! Robots, smelly janitors, and mind-wiped adults are all out to stop these kids from solving the mystery. Tales from the Loop is all about playing as kids in the 80s that never was. Another amazing …

A continuation of our summer-themed adventure of Tales from the Loop, the bad boy club of bad kids is back, and this time their parents have disappeared! Robots, smelly janitors, and mind-wiped adults are all out to stop these kids from solving the mystery. Tales from the Loop is all about playing as kids in the 80s that never was. Another amazing …

We review the biggest movie of the year while having a couple of drinks. Oh and we review Ghostbusters Afterlife and Nightmare Alley too.By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

A continuation of our summer-themed adventure of Tales from the Loop, the bad boy club of bad kids is back, and this time their parents have disappeared! Robots, smelly janitors, and mind-wiped adults are all out to stop these kids from solving the mystery. Tales from the Loop is all about playing as kids in the 80s that never was. Another amazing …

Austen plays the solo rules for The Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain. Playing as a truck driver on the road from a mysterious threat, this solo game is about being alone in a world where everyone disappeared. You can find and play this game for yourself at: https://spc.itch.io/longhaul1983. Forever a Gnome will be a Patreon Exclusive Podcast, an…

We didn't get around to seeing Eternals, so instead listen to our latest Trashed Talk Podcast episode where Austen lists a bunch of interesting Marvel movies that were green-lit, but for some reason didn't happen. Trashed Talk Podcast is a spin-off podcast from The Beer and Pretzel Podcast.By thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Austen talks with Gavriel Quiroga about his two published games Neurocity and Warpland, and his new Kickstarter for Hell Night the RPG. You can find the Kickstarter for Hell Night at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gavrielquiroga/hell-night You can join Gavriel's Facebook group to join the discussion about all three games of his: https://www.…

"I'm here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I'm all out of bubblegum". Many sticks of gum are chewed in our latest podcast episode. Carina recruits Travis and Becky to help her find her missing cat. When foul play is discovered, they will do everything they can to get her back. All outta Bubblegum is an homage to 80s "B" action movies and has the…

"I'm here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I'm all out of bubblegum". Many sticks of gum are chewed in our latest podcast episode. Carina recruits Travis and Becky to help her find her missing cat. When foul play is discovered, they will do everything they can to get her back. All outta Bubblegum is an homage to 80s "B" action movies and has the…

The finale of our Sean Bean Quest series, Austen, Carina, and Travis all play five different Sean Beans as they try to create a movie without dying before the end. Bean jokes ensue... Episodes are out Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10 am. Email: thebeerandpretzelpodcast@gmail.comBy thebeerandpretzelpodcast

Austen interviews the creators of the very anticipated hack for Mork Borg... Cy_Borg! We talk about how the stylization came to be, what inspiration brought on this game, and how this differs from the many other cyberpunk genre games. The Kickstarter for Cy_Borg can be found at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jnohr/cy-borg?ref=ksr_email_user_…

Austen and Travis discuss everything they've been watching recently, from theatrical releases like James Bond and Dune to recent anime and spooky movies. Comic of the week: Sentient by Jeff Lemire Game of the week: Unravel 2 What did you watch in October? Let us know! Trashed Talk Podcast is a spin-off podcast from The Beer and Pretzel Podcast.…