Between Two Cairns
Yochai Gal & Brad Kerr
An RPG product review podcast, hosted by Yochai Gal and Brad Kerr (and occasionally, Sam Mameli). Each week we review a module or adventure. Visit our patreon to support the show and to receive bonus content! Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird Little Freaks" or higher level to receive regular bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the Court of the Crypto King
Yochai, Brad, and Sam review In the Court of the Crypto King by Jonathan Quiet, and answer a mailbag question.Advice on running modules with very terse text?6:18 Mootsack20:14 Main Review28:08 Adventure Review43:44 Deep DiveSeason 3, Episode 29: In the Court of the Crypto KingFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers
Feb 27, • 1:10:03
The Evils of Illmire
Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Evils of Illmire by Spellsword Studios, and answer a mailbag question.Question: What is color?9:40 Mootsack30:19 Main Review35:14 Art Talk40:21 Adventure Review1:00:15 Deep DiveSeason 3, Episode 28: The Evils of IllmireFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the music and bumpers from this episode! Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird Little Freaks" o
Feb 20, • 1:26:00
L3: Deep Dwarven Delve
Yochai, Brad, and Sam discuss L3: Deep Dwarven Delve by Len Lakofka, and adjudicate a rulings-related question.How do you handle the Wish spell?08:40 Let's Make a Ruling 25:20 Main Review49:08 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 27: Deep Dwarven DelveFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the music and bumpers from this episode! Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird Little Freaks" or higher l
Feb 13, • 1:06:15
The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu
Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu by Kevin Crawford, and answer a mailbag question.Question: “How do you approach running mystery adventures?”08:00 Mailbag30:36 Main Review1:06:05 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 26: The Smoking Pillar of Lan YuFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the music and bumpers from this episode! Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird Littl
Feb 6, • 1:16:15
Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign
Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign by Chris Gonnerman, and answer a mailbag question.05:24 Mailbag15:10 Main Review23:44 Art33:24 Reviews1:01:44 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 25: Morgansfort: The Western Lands CampaignFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the music and bumpers from this episode! Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird Little Freaks" or h
Jan 30, • 1:27:07
The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh
Note: We recorded this episode before Brad had signed on to write a module for The Merry Mushmen. He feels weird about it. Whatever.Yochai & Brad review The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh by Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin, and answer a mailbag question.4:00 Mailbag17:00 Main Review45:00 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 24: The Horrendous Hounds of HendenburghFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our
Jan 23, • 56:59
The Big Squirm
Yochai & Brad review The Big Squirm by Luke Gearing, and adjudicate a rulings-related question.How to run a pickpocket in a tavern/in general?06:56 Let's Make a Ruling21:20 Main Review31:40 Art54:06 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 23: The Big SquirmFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to
Jan 16, • 1:08:02
Hell Unearthed
Yochai & Brad review Hell Unearthed by Cameron Maas, and answer a rulings question.How do you handle boundary-pushers?01:52 Let’s Make A Ruling25:28 Main Review38:32 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 22: Hell UnearthedFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the music and bu
Jan 9, • 50:24
I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli to review I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City by David Cook, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: How do you organize your work?15:04 Mailbag 00:30:40 Main Review00:38:08 Art Talk00:49:04 Reviews1:01:12 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 21: I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden CityFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to
Jan 2, • 1:24:01
The Cairnies 2024
Yochai, Brad, and Sam celebrate the things they liked in 2024.04:16 Favorite video games15:56 Favorite RPG session this year (player or GM)24:04 Favorite board games27:48 Most inspiring piece of media from this year34: 44 Favorite module we didn’t review 47:00 Favorite module we did review Season 3, episode 20: The Cairnies 2024For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the music from th
Dec 23, 2024 • 1:05:10
Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures
Yochai & Brad review Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures by Nick LS Whelan and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: How do you deal with prep in a PbP?3:06 Mootsack18:00 Other hobbies26:17 Module Introduction34:24 Art & Layout42:23 Review56:00 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 19: Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired EpicuresFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to
Dec 19, 2024 • 1:12:30
Fate's Fell Hand
Yochai & Brad are joined by Jedediah Berry to review Fate's Fell Hand by Harley Stroh, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: How do you find the time?21:32 Mailbag36:48 Main Review1:02:45 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 18: Fate's Fell HandFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Thank you for supporting us on Patreon!Thanks to
Dec 12, 2024 • 1:27:03
Night of Blood
Yochai & Brad review Night of Blood by Jim Bambra, and answer some mailbag questions.1:22 Bluesky7:09 Mootsack #1 How do you handle PCs with differing alignments?13:4 Mootsack #2 How are quantum trolls different from random tables?19:11 “The Spectacle of Cinema”26:15 Amazing Tales30:31 Main Review44:41 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 17: Night of BloodFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways
Dec 5, 2024 • 1:01:07
X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) to review X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon by Douglas Niles in another Gamer Blast from the Past. Also we answer a mailbag question.What is a “Capital D” Dungeon?05:52 Mootsack13:28 Main Review39:24 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 16: X3: (The) Curse of XanathonFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for
Nov 27, 2024 • 1:05:09
Stockholm Kartell Pamphlets
Yochai & Brad review six pamphlets from Stockholm Kartell, and answer a question from the mailbag.Mootsack: How do you make games in person happen?06:18 Mootsack20:21 Art Talk24:28 Main ReviewSeason 3, episode 15: Stockholm Kartell PamphletsFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Than
Nov 21, 2024 • 48:10
Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine
Yochai & Brad are joined by Reynaldo Madriñian to review Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine by Giuliano Roverato, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you handle playing with settings from cultures other than your own?23:29 Mootsack30:38 Module Overview35:14 Art Talk41:53 Main ReviewSeason 3, episode 14: Bakto's Terrifying CuisineFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our
Nov 14, 2024 • 1:03:40
Beyond the Silver Scream
Yochai & Brad review Beyond the Silver Scream by Forrest Aguirre, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack 1: Is there any interest revamping adventures?Mootsack 2: What are your tips on running a lunch hour game?00:00 Intro05:41 Mootsack19:05 Main Review20:18 What's the Module About?22:52 Art Talk25:30 Thoughts on the Module32:37 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 13: Beyond the Silver ScreamFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Pa
Nov 7, 2024 • 46:45
Many Gates of the Gann
Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review Many Gates of the Gann by Chaotic Henchmen Productions.See Andrew's "prop" for yourself!00:00 Intro23:04 Jack Vance31:28 Main Review34:51 What is this adventure about?36:24 Art Talk42:35 Individual Reviews58:53 Deep Dive1:25:34 Intimate Connections1:30:03 Why aren't there more dungeons like this?Season 3, episode 12: Many Gates of the GannFor listener questions, email between
Oct 31, 2024 • 1:42:27
The Sunless Citadel
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review The Sunless Citadel by Bruce R. Cordell, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you like to do crafting in an RPG?00:00 Intro11:48 Mootsack22:00 Main Review23:18 Historical Background25:37 Art Talk32:29 What is Adventure All About?39:23 Content of the Module54:51 DEEP DIVESeason 3, episode 11: The Sunless CitadelFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our
Oct 24, 2024 • 1:13:39
Bonepicker's Tower
Yochai & Brad are joined by Karl Stjernberg (aka Skullfungus) to review Bonepicker's Tower by WR Beatty, and answer a question from the mootsack.~22:31 Mootsack~31:36 Main Review~37:47 Art~59:26 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 10: Bonepicker's TowerFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editi
Oct 17, 2024 • 1:21:58
Cursed Scroll #1
Yochai & Brad are joined by JP Coovert to review Cursed Scroll #1 by Kelsey Dionne.Timestamps~12:15 JP: Art, Comics, Monthly zines~25:04 Main Review~51:20: Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 9: Cursed Scroll #1For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Become a Patreon b
Oct 10, 2024 • 1:08:38
Secret Vault of the Windswept Island
Yochai & Brad review Secret Vault of the Windswept Island by Wonder Twin Harmony, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you address "Commune with Animals" in your games?~ 07:57 Mailbag~14:34 Main Review~20:32 Art Talk~37:28 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 8: Secret Vault of the Windswept IslandFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the sh
Oct 3, 2024 • 54:46
C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan by Harold Johnson, in another Gamer Blast From the Past! We also answer a mailbag question.Question: How do you feel about freeform vs vancian magic?~7:24 Mailbag~21:00 Main Review~1:02:12 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 7: The Hidden Shrine of TamoachanFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hea
Sep 26, 2024 • 1:31:54
Crush Depth Apparition
We review Crush Depth Apparition by Amanda Lee Franck, and review a answer question.How to balance adventures and encounters old school games?~ 6:26 Mootsack~ 19:12 Main review~ 44:46 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 6: Crush Depth ApparitionFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers. Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird L
Sep 19, 2024 • 56:53
The Hand of God
Yochai & Brad review The Hand of God by Mike Knee, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: How do you balance parenting and adult responsibilities with creativity?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to hear bonus episodes! Become a Patreon backer at the "Weird Little Freaks" or higher level to receive regular bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2024 • 1:07:59
The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen
Yochai & Brad are joined by Luke Stratton (aka Limithron) to review The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen from The Chaos Crier #0 by the Merry Mushmen.Send us your comments or questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 5, 2024 • 1:22:47
Another Bug Hunt
Yochai & Brad review Another Bug Hunt by Tuesday Knight Games, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: Do you listen to music during play?Send us your comments or questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 29, 2024 • 1:10:41
Castle Elkenstone
Yochai & Brad review Castle Elkenstone by Jacob Fleming, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: How has reviewing modules changed your playing and creating?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 22, 2024 • 57:56
N5: Under Illefarn
Join Yochai, Brad, and Sam + special guest for our very first in person Gamer Blast from the Past! Recorded at Gen Con 2024, we discuss the 1987 Steve Perrin module Under Illefarn. Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 15, 2024 • 1:19:30
Rotblack Sludge
Yochai & Brad are joined by Amanda P to review Rotblack Sludge by Stockholm Kartell and answer a mailbag question. How do you reconcile differences in play vs reading/reviewing a product?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 25, 2024 • 1:19:21
N4: Treasure Hunt
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N4: Treasure Hunt by Aaron Allston, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: How do you help players figure out what magic items do?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 18, 2024 • 1:24:30
Metro Skate Blood Bath & In the Face of Embarrassment
Yochai & Brad review Metro Skate Blood Bath by Logan Dean & In the Face of Embarrassment by Eric K. Hill, and answer a mailbag question.What do you lose when you kill your darlings?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 11, 2024 • 50:51
The Waking of Willowby Hall
Yochai & Brad review The Waking of Willowby Hall by Ben Milton, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: What do you think about metagaming?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 4, 2024 • 58:01
Halls of the Blood King
Yochai & Brad are joined by Josh McCrowell to review Halls of the Blood King by Diogo Nogueira, and answer a mailbag question.What sorts of real-world tools do you use to increase the pressure of play?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 27, 2024 • 1:17:16
Show & Share: YCBN Zines & Forbidden Lands
Yochai & Brad answer a mailbag question, discuss a series of zines by You Can Breathe Now Games, and Brad's experience with Forbidden Lands.Content Warning: Star TrekQuestion: What tools do you bring with you to the table?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 20, 2024 • 1:02:17
Tide World of Mani
Yochai & Brad review Tide World of Mani by Silverarm Press, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack Question: How do you end a campaign in an "OSR" way?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 13, 2024 • 1:02:06
Willow
Yochai & Brad review Willow by Lazy Litches Loot, and answer a question from the mailbag.Mailbag: Do you ever get analysis paralysis before choosing what to run?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 6, 2024 • 1:04:33
B10: Night's Dark Terror
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review B10: Night's Dark Terror in another Gamer Blast from the Past. We also answer a mailbag question.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 30, 2024 • 1:39:43
Slumbering Ursine Dunes
Yochai & Brad are joined by Joseph R. Lewis to review Slumbering Ursine Dunes by Chris Kutalik, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: What other types of games do you play?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 23, 2024 • 1:08:33
Mailbag Catchup Q2 2024
Yochai & Brad answer a whole mess of of mailbag questions!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 16, 2024 • 1:16:08
Sword of the Dragonslayer
Yochai & Brad review Sword of the Dragonslayer by Hellwinter Forge of Wonders, and answer a mailbag question.Do you listen to bumpers when recording? Does you need to include mechanics in a module?Does system matter?What Brad does with stickersWhat Yochai does with stickersThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairn
May 9, 2024 • 1:00:38
X1: The Isle of Dread
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review X1: The Isle of Dread by Tom Moldvay and David Cook in another Gamer Blast from the Past. We also answer a mailbag question.What do you all think about depth crawls?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 2, 2024 • 1:14:57
Sleeping Place of the Feathered Swine
Yochai & Brad are joined by Ava Islam to review Sleeping Place of the Feathered Swine by Logan Knight, and answer a mailbag question.How do keep up with the scene, and how does it make you feel?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 25, 2024 • 1:28:25
Whalgravaak’s Warehouse
Yochai & Brad review Whalgravaak’s Warehouse by Andrew Walter, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you decide whether something you've written should be published?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 18, 2024 • 47:20
The Valley of Flowers: Wildendrem Volume One
Yochai & Brad review The Valley of Flowers by Phantom Mill Press, and answer a mailbag question.This question was way too long to list here, just use the chapter markings!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 11, 2024 • 1:34:21
B4: The Lost City
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review B4: The Lost City by Tom Moldvay, and answer a mailbag question.What can video games and TTRPGS learn from each other?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 4, 2024 • 1:21:52
After-Show Show: Pre-Show Edition
Yochai, Brad & Sam try to review a classic module, but fail. This is the result.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 3, 2024 • 33:49
Sacrebleu
Yochai & Brad are joined by Nate Treme of Highland Paranormal Society to review Sacreblue by Tito B. A., and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: Good OSR adventures for kids?Back the Cairn 2e box set on Kickstarter NOW!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music, and directsun for the deep dive bumper.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 28, 2024 • 1:09:30
UR1: The Tomb of the Sea Kings
Yochai & Brad review The Tomb of the Sea Kings by Lawson Bennett, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: What kind of games do you enjoy playing as a player, not a GM?Follow the Cairn 2e box set on Kickstarter to find out when it launches!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 21, 2024 • 49:55
Silent Titans
Yochai & Brad are joined by Quinns to review Silent Titans by Patrick Stuart.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 14, 2024 • 1:24:58
Gone Fishin' & Seven Silver Spheres
Yochai & Brad are joined by Hexagnome to review Gone Fishin' & Seven Silver Spheres, and answer a mailbag question.Advice for new designers?A link to Gone Fishin' (permalink!)Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 7, 2024 • 1:29:03
X2: Castle Amber
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review X2: Castle Amber by Tom Moldvay, and answer a mailbag question.Question: isn't an OSR Syllabus a form of gatekeeping?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 29, 2024 • 1:53:18
Beneath the Comet
Yochai and Brad review Beneath the Comet by North Wind Adventures, and answer a mootsack question.Question: What kind of prep do you do?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 22, 2024 • 1:09:25
Gatehouse on Cormac's Crag
Yochai & Brad review Gatehouse on Cormac's Crag by Dave Bezio, and answer two mailbag questions.Mailbag 1: What is Gonzo?Mailbag 2: Do you like superhero RPGs?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 15, 2024 • 1:13:00
Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier
Yochai & Brad are joined by Leo Hunt (Mr Vaults of Vaarn himself) to review Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier by Gus L, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: What goes in your OSR Design Syllabus?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 8, 2024 • 1:17:20
N3: Destiny of Kings
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N3: Destiny of Kings, and answer a mailbag question.How do you balance critical thinking, secrets, and mystery?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 1, 2024 • 1:33:30
The Necropolis of Nuromen
Yochai & Brad review The Necropolis of Nuromen by Justin Becker, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you sort your physical zines/books?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 25, 2024 • 57:13
Hidden Hand of the Horla
Yochai & Brad review Hidden Hand of the Horla by Appendix N Entertainment and answer two mailbag questions.What module have you run that exceeded your expectations from reading it?What should be done about the term "OSR"?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 18, 2024 • 56:52
ASE1: Anomalous Subsurface Environment
Yochai & Brad review Anomalous Subsurface Environment by Patrick Wetmore, and answer a mailbag question.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 11, 2024 • 56:49
Mailbag Catchup 2023
Yochai & Brad answer a number of mailbag questions. Questions/Times:5:15 How do you incorporate dreams and nightmares in your games?8:20 What do you both think about the question of motivation in OSR style games, especially when money is the basis for xp?15:34 Regarding diegetic play. What would you like to see in adventures, or what systems do you think could help support this style of play?30:30 You’ve got to run a game for your family and some family friends, mix of ages of brand new players,
Jan 4, 2024 • 1:18:02
UK1: Beyond the Crystal Cave
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review Beyond the Crystal Cave by Dave J. Browne, Tom Kirby, and Graeme Morris, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag Question:If a module were just the location descriptions and nothing else, what is the one other addition that you just simply could not do without?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more B
Dec 28, 2023 • 1:24:31
Jewels of the Carnifex
Yochai & Brad review Jewels of the Carnifex by Harley Stroh, and answer a mailbag question.Question: How do you deal with GM fatigue?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 21, 2023 • 1:03:17
After-Show Show: 2023 Year in Review
Yochai & Brad review our favorite episodes from 2023, and discuss what we are looking forward to in 2024.4min - Our favorite episodes of the year8:45 - Favorite thing we've read for the show13:35 - Best thing we haven't read yet19min - What we're looking forward to28:311 - Best things we've played this yearThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find
Dec 15, 2023 • 46:29
The Cleaning of Prison Station Echo
Yochai & Brad review The Cleaning of Prison Station Echo by Magnum Galaxy Games, and answer a mailbag question.Question: How do introduce players to new rules?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 14, 2023 • 51:54
Slate & Chalcedony
Yochai & Brad review Slate & Chalcedony by Melsonian Arts Council, and answer a question from the mailbag.Mailbag Question: Do you use sadness in your games?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 7, 2023 • 52:40
Reach of the Roach God
Yochai & Brad are joined by Amanda Lee Franck to review Reach of the Roach God by Centaur Games.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1:19:26
By the Light of the Whispering Flame
Yochai & Brad are joined by Joel Hines of Silverarm (press) to review By the Light of the Whispering Flame by Aaron Hedegaard, and answer a mailbag "question."Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1:24:47
The Bloodship Returns
Yochai & Brad review The Bloodship Returns by Dirk Leichty, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: Are non-linear dungeons really the end all, be all?2:25 Mailbag11:40 Kids say the darndest things14:45 Main ReviewThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 9, 2023 • 1:00:11
The Caverns of Thracia
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review The Caverns of Thracia by Jennell Jaquays. PLEASE SUPPORT JENNELL ON GOFUNDME!Check out Michael Bacon & co's "terse" version of TCoT hereThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1:23:59
Nightmare Over Ragged Hollow
Yochai & Brad review Nightmare Over Ragged Hollow by Joseph R. Lewis, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag Question: What is the divide between Story Games and the OSR?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 26, 2023 • 1:01:53
You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge
Yochai & Brad are joined by special guest Amanda P. to review You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge by Amanda Lee Franck, and answer a mailbag question.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 19, 2023 • 1:11:59
Through The Valley of the Manticore
Yochai & Brad review Through the Valley of the Manticore by Jacob Fleming, and respond to a mailbag question.2:46 Child labor4:40 Mailbag17:42 Main Review36:00 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 12, 2023 • 59:24
The Hyqeous Vaults
Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review The Hyqeous Vaults by The Hyqeous Vaults Creation Team!3:04: How do you describe your art?7:02: Latest Troika! adventure12:04 Slipgate Chokepoint21:25 Frank & Comics Delta25:31 Maxims of the OSR32:15 Main Review50:38 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 5, 2023 • 1:21:29
N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: What do you think of Gold for XP?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 28, 2023 • 1:39:28
Secret of the Black Crag
Yochai & Brad are joined by W.F. Smith from Prismatic Wasteland to review Secret of the Black Crag by Chance Dudinack.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 21, 2023 • 1:08:14
Gradient Descent
Yochai & Brad are joined by Kelsey Dionne of The Arcane Library to review Gradient Descent by Luke Gearing.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 14, 2023 • 1:28:08
Mortzengersturm, The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peak
Yochai & Brad review Mortzengersturm, The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peak by Trey Causey, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag Question: How do keep track of what happens during a session?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 7, 2023 • 53:15
Show & Share: Settings
Yochai & Brad answer a mailbag question, discuss the nature of settings, and share a few of their favorites.Question: How do you engage with violence in RPGs?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 31, 2023 • 58:39
DL1: Dragons of Despair
Yochai & Brad are once again joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) for another Gamer Blast from the Past! We review DL1: Dragons of Despair, and ask Sam about his RPG history.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 24, 2023 • 1:19:27
Unicorn Meat
Yochai & Brad review Unicorn Meat by Dan D, and answer a mailbag question.Question: What is your favorite non-dungeon module?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 17, 2023 • 52:26
Broken Heart of the Castle
Yochai & Brad review Broken Heart of the Castle by Cloud Curio, and answer some mailbag questions.What do you think about web-based tools?What makes a good social hub?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 10, 2023 • 55:36
Kavlov's Sanctuary
To mark our year of podcasting, Yochai & Brad review Kavlov's Sanctuary by Jean Luc Lariviere-Lacombe, and answer a whole heap of questions regarding the show!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Aug 3, 2023 • 57:53
The Bureau
Yochai & Brad are joined by Chris McDowall to review The Bureau by Josh Domanski and Goblin Archives, and answer a mailbag question.Question: What makes a good non-combat encounter?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 27, 2023 • 1:16:18
G1-3 Against the Giants
In another entry in our Gamer Blasts from the Past, Brad & Yochai are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review G1-3 Against the Giants, and answer a question from the mailbag.Question: How do you whether to write more, or less?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 20, 2023 • 1:20:49
The Queen of Elfand's Son
Yochai & Brad review The Queen of Elfland's Son by Michael Curtis, and answer a mailbag question.Should we review/consider blog adventures as well?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 13, 2023 • 55:55
Bottomless Pit of Zorth
Yochai & Brad review Bottomless Pit of Zorth by G. Hawkins, and answer a question from the mootsack.Question: Tips and tricks on navigating the ttrpg scene on Discord?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jul 6, 2023 • 40:52
Holy Mountain Shaker
Yochai & Brad review Holy Mountain Shaker by Luka Rejec, and answer a question from the mailbag.Question: Thoughts on Dungeon Synth?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 29, 2023 • 57:10
Lair of the Lamb
Yochai & Brad are joined by special guest Directsun to discuss Arnold Kemp's Lair of the Lamb, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag: Do you look to other modules or similar media for inspiration?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 22, 2023 • 1:11:14
Date of Expiration
Yochai & Brad review Date of Expiration by Graphite Prime, and answer a letter from the mailbag.Question: How do you playtest?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 15, 2023 • 47:04
Mission Excalibur
Yochai & Brad review Mission Excalibur (print version here) by Seann McAnally, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: What material should be in a sandbox setting?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 8, 2023 • 44:25
After-Show Show: Mailbag Catch-up
Yochai & Brad spend an entire show reading letters from the mailbag.Questions answered:What do your home games look like?What system are you using, what houserules or hacks?Biggest delta between impression and actual reading/playing?Staple, perfect, ring...?How do you prefer to play games? Is it different from how you prefer to run games?How do you organize important information?What methods do you use to make sure quieter players aren't overshadowed?Do you have any techniques for meldi
Jun 2, 2023 • 1:03:24
S2 White Plume Mountain
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review the classic adventure White Plume Mountain by Lawrence Schick. Question: What small RPGs or adventures would you give out?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jun 1, 2023 • 1:08:45
Extraction From Demon-F***ked Cleveland 1996 + The Chair
Yochai & Brad are joined by guest Leo Hunt (of Vaults of Vaarn fame) to review two pamphlet adventures: Extraction From Demon-F***ked Cleveland 1996 by Logan Dean & The Chair by Zach Hazard Vaupen.Parental advisory: this episode contains foul language.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 25, 2023 • 1:17:15
Fronds of Benevolence
Yochai & Brad review Fronds of Benevolence by Andrew Walter, and answer some mailbag questions.Question 1: Advice on running an open table?Question 2: How do you narrate combat?Tire GuysThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 18, 2023 • 56:21
The Spire of Iron and Crystal
Yochai & Brad review The Spire of Iron and Crystal by Matt Finch, and answer some mailbag questions.Mailbag 1: What do we think about crowdfunding and ttrpgs?Mailbag 2: What modules have good endings?00:09:01 Mailbag: What do you think about crowdfunding and RPGs?00:16:36 Mailbag: What modules have good endings?00:26:05 Main Review00:44:47 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also
May 11, 2023 • 1:04:14
B3 Palace of the Silver Princess
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy for our inaugural Gamer Blasts From The Past, where we review the "1981" module Palace of the Silver Princess by Jean Wells. Question: What settings do you wish were more popular?Skullboy's Your Princess Is In Another CastleThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
May 4, 2023 • 1:22:25
Cold Wind Whispering
Yochai & Brad review Cold Wind Whispering by Markus Linderum, and answer a three-part question from Gus L.Questions:When you use someone else's adventure at your table - what do you look for?Best adventure about pyramids?What would it take to write a good adventure about Orcs in a hole?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 27, 2023 • 44:02
Sepulchre of Dusk
Yochai & Brad review Sepulchre of Dusk by Cutter Mountain Simulations.Question 1: What are your writing habits?Question 2: What do you think of the ORC license?Question 3: Do rules define what an RPG is about?Question 4: Will we see a return to "physicality" in game design?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 20, 2023 • 47:29
Shadow of the Beakmen
Yochai & Brad review Shadow of the Beakmen by Harley Stroh, and answer a question from the mailbag.Mailbag: How do you choose a module to review/run?Hereticwerks Collections on Itch00:00:50 Mailbag: How do you choose a module?00:14:00 Mailbag: How do you organize your PDFs?00:20:53 Main Review (Deep Dive only!) Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns
Apr 13, 2023 • 51:31
Monkey Murder Manor
Yochai & Brad review Monkey Murder Manor by Ripley Caldwell, and answer some questions from the mailbag.Question 1: How do you make puzzles "good"?Question 2: Do you get tired of running modules more than once?Soviet AntsThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Apr 6, 2023 • 52:31
Dogtooth Valley
Yochai & Brad review Dogtooth Valley by Nate Treme (aka Highland Paranormal Society) and answer THREE questions from the mailbag. Question 1: How involved do you like to get when making characters, or when others make characters in games you GM?Question 2: When you run a campaign, how do YOU end it? And what (if any) kind of procedures or guidance do you wish game texts would offer to help bring things to a close?Questions 3: How do we help people unlearn whatever they think they know from th
Mar 30, 2023 • 49:19
The Isle of the Plangent Mage
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) to review The Isle of the Plangent Mage by Donn Stroud.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 23, 2023 • 1:13:52
Magical Murder Mansion
Yochai & Brad review Magical Murder Mansion by Skerples, and answer a question from the mailbag.Mailbag: What makes a good RPG gift?00:38 Mailbag15:15 Main Review41:29 Deep Dive Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 16, 2023 • 54:48
The Frost Spire
Yochai & Brad review The Frost Spire by Jacob Hurst, and answer a question from the mailbag.Mailbag: Do you take notes about what voices or mannerisms an NPC has?0:27 Mailbag 12:02 Main Review19:47 Deep DiveNote: Apparently one of the guys from Blackalicious died, We didn't know that. RIP.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Mar 9, 2023 • 40:00
Special Episode: Show & Tell
Yochai & Brad do another Show & Tell!Mailbag: How important are starter adventures?Brad: Old School & Cool Vol 3Yochai: Do Not Let Us Die in the Dark Night of this Cold WinterYochai: Dialect0:41 Mailbag10:07 Show & Tell11:24 Old School & Cool Vol 327:05 Do Not Let Us Die in the Dark Night of this Cold Winter33:13 DialectThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between T
Mar 2, 2023 • 41:59
The House Always Wins
Yochai & Brad review The House Always Wins by Tim Obermueller, and answer a mailbag question.Mailbag question: How do you handle languages?Generating Languages with Mewo2Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 23, 2023 • 50:49
After-Show Show: RPG Backstories & Minor Squabbles
On today's After Show Show, Yochai & Brad talk about their respective RPG backstories: their entry into the hobby and how it led them to where they are today.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 17, 2023 • 30:12
Ominous Crypts of the Blood Moss
Yochai & Brad review Ominous Crypts of the Blood Moss by Ominous Crypt of the Blood Moss, and answer a listener question.Mailbag Question: Do you prefer system neutral, system-specific, or somewhere in between?Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 16, 2023 • 40:03
Hideo's World & The Haunting of Ypsilon 14
Yochai & Brad answer two mailbag questions, and review two Mothership pamphlet adventures: Hideo's World & The Haunting of Ypsilon 14. 01:20 Mailbag 117:30 Google+ was cool, actually22:30 Mailbag 229:30 Main Review:Hideo's World38:15 Main Review: The Haunting of Ypsilon 14Fun links:A guide to playing by postThe Haunting of Ypsilon 14 Computer ConsoleThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Als
Feb 9, 2023 • 51:09
Vampire Cruise
Yochai & Brad and special guest Zedeck Siew review Vampire Cruise by Amanda Lee Franck.01:08 Welcome Zedeck37:44 Main Review + Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Feb 2, 2023 • 1:12:05
Falkrest Abbey
Yochai & Brad review Falkrest Abbey by Axian Spice, and answer a mailbag question from NonDairyGiant.1:15 Mailbag13:02 Main Review24:44 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 26, 2023 • 38:01
Operation Unfathomable
Yochai & Brad review Operation Unfathomable by Hydra Cooperative, and answer a question from the mailbag.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 19, 2023 • 37:42
Brewkessel
Yochai & Brad review Brewkessel by Kettlesberg Games, and answer a few questions from the audience.0:37 Mailbag18:20 Main Review43:42 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 12, 2023 • 58:04
After-Show Show: What we liked, what's coming in 2023
Yochai & Brad talk about their favorite RPG products from 2022, and what they're excited about in 2023.Downtime in ZyanGig EconomyBeasts of the Outer SwellsThe Book of GaubThe Toxic WoodMerry Mushmen (Knock/The Folklore Bestiary)Games Omnivorous (Haunted Almanac/Vaults of Vaarn/Hex & Screen/Mausritter Box Set)The Night Land: A Story RetoldThe Ramanan Sivaranjan Awards for Excellence24xxSo You Want To Run A Puzzle DungeonThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email b
Jan 6, 2023 • 26:40
The Gnomes of Levnec
Yochai & Brad review The Gnomes of Levnec by Zzarchov Kowolski and answer a whole bunch of mailbag questions.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Jan 5, 2023 • 39:16
The Black Wyrm of Brandonsford
Yochai, Brad & special guest Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) review The Black Wyrm of Brandonsford by Chance Dudinack.01:00 Smashing Pumpkins03:03 Sam went to art school07:15 Moebius had a daughter10:10 Advice for young Sam13:15 Twitter is not an interesting or cool place19:25 How do you find artists?22:47 Patreon stickers26:50 Main Review (also Deep Dive)Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the
Dec 29, 2022 • 52:19
The Beast of Borgenwold
Yochai & Brad review The Beast of Borgenwold by Harry Menear, and answer a couple of mailbag questions.MKBHD video on AI art.A rad Jewish folktale you can read online.0:25 Mailbag: Folktales16:38 Mailbag: AI27:58 Main Review43:54 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 22, 2022 • 52:38
After-Show Show: More Lorn, Agency as Art, Megadungeons
In a special after-show (show), Yochai and Brad share additional thoughts about Lorn Song of the Bachelor, adventure design, player agency, and megadungeons.Games: Agency As ArtInterview with C. Thi NguyenStonehell0:57 More Lorn5:15 A System to Match the Setting13:19 Completionism13:57 Games: Agency as Art16:40 Stonehell20:00 WaitingThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find
Dec 16, 2022 • 21:18
Lorn Song of the Bachelor
Yochai and Brad review Lorn Song of the Bachelor by Zedeck Siew, and answer TWO mailbag questions.0:25 Mailbag18:54 Main ReviewThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 15, 2022 • 42:31
Elder Oak
Yochai and Brad review Elder Oak by Tuomas Vauhkonen, and answer a question from the ol' mailbag. 00:30 Mailbag12:36 Main Review33:38 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 8, 2022 • 42:24
Special Episode: Show & Tell
Yochai and Brad answer a mailbag question, then skip the review. Instead, they talk about unusual games they love. Check out Riverbend and The Indie Hack!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Dec 1, 2022 • 50:27
The Blackapple Brugh
Yochai and Brad review The Blackapple Brugh by Kyle Hettinger (free PDF here), and open up the ol' mailbag. 00:00:50 Mailbag 100:09:24 Mailbag 200:17:49 Main Review00:40:32 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 24, 2022 • 1:02:09
The Mall
Yochai & Brad are joined by Chris (aka Directsun) to review The Mall by Goblin Archives.01:45 Puzzle Dungeons08:48 Main Review21:12 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 17, 2022 • 55:47
The Temple of the Blood Moth
Yochai and Brad review The Temple of the Blood Moth by Jacob Butcher, and answer a listener question.0:37 Mailbag 16:15 Main Review27:52 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 10, 2022 • 41:50
The Castle That Fell From The Sky
Yochai, Brad, and special guest Gus L. review The Castle That Fell From The Sky by Steve Robertson. 06:15 Trivia 11:21 Main ReviewThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Nov 3, 2022 • 46:23
DNGN
Yochai, Brad, and special guest Lex Mandrake review the first issue of DNGN by Singing Flame, and answer a listener question.1:18 Listener Question10:10 Main Review36:53 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 27, 2022 • 53:35
The House of the Hollow
Yochai and Brad review The House of the Hollow by Dylan Mangini, and answer a listener question.00:00:30 Question from a listener00:10:00 Main Review00:19:23 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 20, 2022 • 34:00
The Toxic Wood
Yochai & Brad review The Toxic Wood by Lazy Lich, and answer some listener questions. 00:16 Listener Questions12:12 Main Review: Summary23:11 Main Review: Deep Dive Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 13, 2022 • 41:20
The Sepulchre of Seven
Yochai and Brad review Hexagnome's The Sepulchre of Seven, and answer a question from a listener. The Sepulchre of Seven can be purchased from Lulu or downloaded as a free PDF.0:47 Listener Questions6:32 Main Review22:39 SpoilersThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Oct 6, 2022 • 40:19
Desert Moon of Karth
Yochai, Brad & special guest Amanda P. review Desert Moon of Karth by Joel Hines.1:04 Main Review28:39 SpoilersGet Desert Moon of Karth here. There is also a Jam going on until October 27th.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 29, 2022 • 38:41
Super Blood Harvest
Yochai & Brad review Super Blood Harvest by Dirk Leichty.0:17 Main Review28:07 SpoilersGet Super Blood Harvest here.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 22, 2022 • 49:41
Zed & Two Noughts + Tangled
Yochai & Brad review Zed & Two Noughts + Tangled, two funnels by The Afterthought Committee, and discuss virtual tabletop software.0:19 Virtual Tabletops14:39 Main Review34:54 SpoilersGet Zed & Two Noughts from here, and Tangled from here.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.
Sep 15, 2022 • 56:25
