Dicegeeks.com Tabletop RPG Show

Dicegeeks.com Tabletop RPG Show

Matt Davids

A tabletop role-playing game show where we learn to become better gamemasters and role-players by filling ourselves with stories and knowledge. We talk dungeons & dragons, film history, mythology, archaeology, literature, and much more.

Dicegeeks Podcast Special Announcement

Dicegeeks Podcast Special Announcement

The time has come to take a break from the podcast. In this special episode, I go over the reasons why I'm pressing pause on the podcast. The podcast may return in a new format, but at this moment I am not sure of its future. Thank you so much for listening. It has been an amazing three and a half years. Listen to all 179 episodes on Spotify or at dicegeeks.com

Feb 15, 2023 • 6:58

A Princess, a King, and a Peasant with Tristan Zimmerman

A Princess, a King, and a Peasant with Tristan Zimmerman

Award-winning game designer and writer, Tristan Zimmerman, returns to the podcast. We cover three incredible situations you can use in your tabletop role-playing games. We begin with a princess turned cold war broadcaster. Then we take a look at a teenage king. We finish up the podcast with an examination of a peasant. All of these situations can be dropped into your DnD or other RPG campaigns today.

Feb 8, 2023 • 1:19:49

Director John Putch Interview (Mojave Phone Booth, The Father and the Bear)

Director John Putch Interview (Mojave Phone Booth, The Father and the Bear)

Director John Putch joins me on the podcast today. John's directorial work includes TV shows like Big Bad Beetleborgs, Grounded for Life, Scrubs, and more. Among his feature films are Mojave Phone Booth, The Father and the Bear, and many others. In the early years of his career, he was an actor and appeared in many TV shows and movies like One Day at a Time and Jaws 3. He had two notable appearances in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He first portrayed Mordock in the episode Coming of Age.  Then

Feb 1, 2023 • 1:27:18

Kobold Press Founder Wolfgang Baur Interview

Kobold Press Founder Wolfgang Baur Interview

The founder of Kobold Press, Wolfgang Baur, joins me on the podcast today. We have a wide-ranging discussion covering game mastering, game design, and much more. Wolfgang informs us how he discovered Dungeons and Dragons and gives us insight into Kobold Press. Don't miss this episode.

Jan 25, 2023 • 59:33

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 5)

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 5)

Ryan McHargue, the host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, returns to the podcast. Our continuing mission to break down Star Trek: The Next Generation reaches the final episode. We discuss seasons six and seven of this iconic TV show. Again our conversation is a stream-of-consciousness rant of all things Star Trek TNG. We choose our favorite episodes plus talk about some of our least favorite. Come along on this TNG exploration mission.

Jan 18, 2023 • 1:06:15

RPG Game Design with Honey Heist Creator Grant Howitt

RPG Game Design with Honey Heist Creator Grant Howitt

Honey Heist creator and RPG game designer, Grant Howitt, joins me on the podcast today. Grant fills us in on his experience with tabletop role-playing games. We talk about Honey Heist and some of the principles of RPG game design. Grant also gives incredible advice for anyone who wants to design tabletop role-playing games for a company. Do not miss it!

Jan 11, 2023 • 53:05

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 4)

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 4)

Ryan McHargue, the host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, returns to the podcast. The great Stra Trek: The Next Generation geek-out continues with season 5. Ryan and I stream of consciousness spill out our thoughts and ramblings on TNG season 5 which we both consider one of the strongest seasons. Join us!

Jan 4, 2023 • 54:53

Boomtown Choirs, Ancient Rome in Space, a Wedding to Remember with Tristan Zimmerman

Boomtown Choirs, Ancient Rome in Space, a Wedding to Remember with Tristan Zimmerman

Award-winning game designer and writer, Tristan Zimmer, returns to the podcast. In this episode, Tristan fills us in on how we can use boomtown choirs, ancient Rome in space, and a wedding to remember in our RPG campaigns. As always, Tristan pulls from history, folklore, and literature to help us add situations and complications to role-playing game campaigns. Don't miss it!

Dec 28, 2022 • 1:07:49

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 3)

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 3)

Ryan McHargue, the host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, returns to the podcast. The massive discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation continues! Ryan and I keep discussing TNG and exploring stories and ideas we can use in tabletop role-playing games. We delve deep into season 4 and Ryan fills us in on my he thinks this is one of the weakest seasons. If you are a fan of Star Trek: TNG do not miss this episode!

Dec 21, 2022 • 51:05

Corporate Warfare in 2040 with Dr. Sean McFate

Corporate Warfare in 2040 with Dr. Sean McFate

Author and national security expert, Dr. Sean McFate, joins me on the podcast today. Sean is a former paratrooper and contractor as well as an author of fiction and non-fiction. We discuss what corporate warfare looks like today and what it will look like in 2040. We discuss cyberpunk and other elements of corporate warfare and how to weave those into your role-playing game campaigns. Don't miss this podcast episode.

Dec 14, 2022 • 53:37

Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons with Ben Riggs (Interview)

Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons with Ben Riggs (Interview)

Writer and long-time role-player, Ben Riggs, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss Ben's new book Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons. We open the conversation by talking about Ben's role-playing history. However, we quickly turn to his book about the history of Dungeons and Dragons. Ben fills us in on how DnD was created and how it became a household name in the early 80s. Then trouble creeps into fantasy land as the company switches hands. We move to the mid-90s wh

Dec 7, 2022 • 56:42

Writing Science Fiction with Benjamin C Kinney

Writing Science Fiction with Benjamin C Kinney

Science fiction short story writer and neuroscientist, Benjamin C. Kinney, joins me on the podcast. We kick off the conversation by discussing  Ben's many tabletop role-playing game adventures, from Dungeons and Dragons to Shadowrun. Then we move into writing science fiction. We touch on how his work as a neuroscientist informs his writing. Monkeys with microchips in their brains enter the conversation at one point. Plus, we learn how he took a Shadowrun character backstory and turned it into a

Nov 30, 2022 • 53:57

G.I. Joe Role-Playing Game with Ryan Costello

G.I. Joe Role-Playing Game with Ryan Costello

RPG writer and game designer, Ryan Costello, joins me on the podcast to discuss his work on the G.I. Joe role-playing game. G.I. Joe, the action figures and cartoons, has been a staple of American culture for decades. Ryan takes us into his love of the Real American Hero and then fills us in on the G.I. Joe RPG. The conversation dives deep into the RPG system and Ryan breaks down player options and character types. Learn how you can fight Cobra, the world's most dangerous terrorists, with this r

Nov 23, 2022 • 1:05:59

Using a GM Screen, Marvel RPG with Matt Forbeck

Using a GM Screen, Marvel RPG with Matt Forbeck

New York Times bestselling author and legendary RPG game designer, Matt Forbeck, returns to the podcast today. We have a lively discussion about many role-playing game topics. The conversation begins with advice for using GM screens and then turns to the Marvel RPG. Plus Matt gives out tons of game-master and dungeon-master advice along the way. Do not miss this episode!

Nov 16, 2022 • 1:01:36

Splitting the Party in TTRPGs with Ryan Schoon

Splitting the Party in TTRPGs with Ryan Schoon

RPG writer Ryan Schoon joins me on the podcast today. We have a wide-ranging discussion where we touch on a number of different role-playing game topics. We talk about splitting the party and Ryan shares his game master advice. Plus we talk about some of the many RPGs Ryan has written for and a lot more. Don't miss it!

Nov 9, 2022 • 54:28

Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual of Extinct Animals with Lucas Zellers

Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual of Extinct Animals with Lucas Zellers

Podcast host and RPG writer, Lucas Zellers, returns to the podcast. First, we discuss what he has learned from his podcast Making a Monster. Lucas shares his insights into monsters and morality from having discussed it with many RPG designers. Then we jump into Lucas' new project which is the Book of Extinction for Dungeons and Dragons 5E. We talk about how he came up with the idea of making a monster manual of extinct animals. We cover several examples of the creatures and how Lucas is creating

Nov 2, 2022 • 59:07

Traveller RPG Designer Marc Miller Interview

Traveller RPG Designer Marc Miller Interview

Traveller role-playing game designer Marc Miller joins me on the podcast today. We start at the beginning, and Marc lets us know how he first learned of tabletop role-playing games through Dungeons and Dragons. Then we explore the vast reaches of the Traveller role-playing game. The creation of the first science fiction RPG becomes clear as Marc helps understand his influences from science fiction literature. We talk about Traveller 5 and what the future holds. Plus, we discuss his novel Agent o

Oct 26, 2022 • 59:57

Pirate King, Shipwreck, Festival Gone Wrong with Tristan Zimmerman

Pirate King, Shipwreck, Festival Gone Wrong with Tristan Zimmerman

Award-winning game designer and writer, Tristan Zimmerman, returns to the podcast. We cover three incredible situations you can use in your tabletop role-playing games. There's a pirate king, a crazy shipwreck, and a festival gone wrong. We discuss how you can mine these historical events for your next RPG campaign. Don't miss it!

Oct 19, 2022 • 1:16:42

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 2)

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 2)

Ryan McHargue, the host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, returns to the podcast. Our continuing mission to break down Star Trek: The Next Generation reaches part two. This episode is the second half of the same conversation that began last week. Ryan and I now launch into the third season of TNG. Don't miss this episode as we dig deep to find situations for tabletop role-playing games.

Oct 12, 2022 • 59:12

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 1)

Star Trek The Next Generation Breakdown with Ryan McHargue (Part 1)

Ryan McHargue, the host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, returns to the podcast. We begin our mission of breaking down Star Trek: The Next Generation. We both grew up with the TV show and love it. We look at seasons one and two for situations and concepts we can use in our RPG campaign. Join us for the geek out!

Oct 5, 2022 • 1:02:58

Storytelling in The Terminator, Jaws with the Monster Professor

Storytelling in The Terminator, Jaws with the Monster Professor

The Monster Professor makes a triumphant return to the podcast. We tackle movie monsters by considering the storytelling techniques in The Terminator and Jaws. The monster professor breakdowns the concept of the "hunter" that is usually present in horror movies. We dive deep into scenes and storytelling before we turn to board games. Josh is designing a new board game and he pulls back the curtain and shows us how he is creating rules.

Sep 28, 2022 • 1:29:52

Hellguard Curse of Caina TTRPG with Max Carr and Mikael Sebag

Hellguard Curse of Caina TTRPG with Max Carr and Mikael Sebag

Max Carr and Mikael Sebag, the creative force behind Hellguard: Curse of Caina, both join me on the podcast today. We dive into gamemaster advice and game design. The conversation is wide-ranging and then we focus on Hellguard.

Sep 21, 2022 • 45:48

TTRPG Rules with Rest in Pieces Designer Pete Petrusha

TTRPG Rules with Rest in Pieces Designer Pete Petrusha

Rest in Pieces and Dreamchaser designer Pete Petrusha joins me on the podcast today. We talk about game design, TTRPG rules, gamemastering, and much more. The conversation ranges from RPG history to RPG culture so you don't want to miss it.

Sep 14, 2022 • 1:05:20

Dice and Adventures with Alvaro Cifuentes

Dice and Adventures with Alvaro Cifuentes

Game designer Alvaro Cifuentes of Browy Games joins me on the podcast today. We discuss Alvaro's history of gaming and then we dive into his design work. Come along with us as we talk about tabletop RPGs and Alvaro's game Dice & Adventures.

Sep 7, 2022 • 48:02

Call of Cthulhu RPG Creator Sandy Petersen Interview

Call of Cthulhu RPG Creator Sandy Petersen Interview

The original designer of the first Call of Cthulhu RPG, Sandy Petersen, joins me on the podcast. We explore sandy's love of tabletop role-playing games and plumb the inky depths of the CoC RPG's origins. Sandy freely shares his knowledge of running Call of Cthulhu sessions and gives insights help to all game masters across all genres. It is a wide-ranging conversation that is to fascinate all lovers of RPGs. Don't miss it!

Aug 31, 2022 • 54:20

RPG World-building Rules with the Major

RPG World-building Rules with the Major

Dungeon master guru, The Major, returns to the podcast. We discuss the Major's rules of RPG world-building. He covers some common pitfalls DMs and GMs fall into while world-building for role-playing game campaigns. We talk about not wasting time, not creating things your players don't care about, and much more.

Aug 24, 2022 • 1:13:54

The Night Watch, Exploring the Caspian Sea, Post-Pirate Politics with Tristan Zimmerman

The Night Watch, Exploring the Caspian Sea, Post-Pirate Politics with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer and RPG designer, Tristan Zimmerman, returns to the podcast once again. Tristan informs us of three historical topics we can use for inspiration in our RPG campaigns. In the Tangling With the Night Watch segment, we learn to take off our 21st-century glasses when thinking about town defense in pseudo-middle-age RPG settings. The Patrocles’ Caspian Exploration Fraud is all about exploration or not. How to use frauds and false maps in RPGs. Post-Pirate Politics in a Mughal Port creates a dy

Aug 17, 2022 • 1:15:59

TTRPG World-Building Misconceptions with Houston Howard

TTRPG World-Building Misconceptions with Houston Howard

Transmedia author and speaker Houston Howard returns to the podcast. We have a fascinating conversation about the misconceptions about tabletop role-playing game world-building. We survey a wide array of topics and points of how game masters and dungeon masters can world-build effectively and creatively. We cover examples from movies, TV shows, books, and more. Every game master needs to hear this conversation.

Aug 10, 2022 • 1:13:39

The Future of Roll20 with Emily Floyd

The Future of Roll20 with Emily Floyd

Roll20 Director of Licencing, Emily Floyd, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss the use of virtual tabletop platforms and how they aid role-playing game players. The pandemic's impact on Roll20 plays a large role in the conversation. Emily also lets us in on the future of Roll20 and where the platform is headed.

Aug 3, 2022 • 52:49

Tales of Xadia The Dragon Prince Roleplaying Game with Cam Banks

Tales of Xadia The Dragon Prince Roleplaying Game with Cam Banks

Tales of Xadia RPG lead designer, Cam Banks, joins me on the podcast today. We set the stage with a conversation about Cam's role-playing game history and how he became a game designer. We then dive into a deep discussion of the Tales of Xadia which is an RPG based on the Netflix show The Dragon Prince. Cam fills us in on the stand-out features of this exciting new tabletop RPG and the rich world of The Dragon Prince. Plus, Cam gives us a hardy helping game master advice along the way. Don't mis

Jul 27, 2022 • 46:55

The Valor of Cappen Varra with Glenn McDorman

The Valor of Cappen Varra with Glenn McDorman

Host of the Elder Sign podcast, Glenn Mc Dorman, returns to the podcast. In this episode, we analyze and explore a short story by the science fiction grandmaster Poul Anderson. The Valor of Cappen Varra is a fantasy story involving trolls, Viking-like warriors, and the cowardly bard who is Cappen Varra. We talk about the writing of the story and the main dilemma faced by Cappen. We have an extended conversation about how the character of Cappen Varra surely influenced the Bard Dungeons and Drago

Jul 20, 2022 • 53:33

The Future of Warfare with Author Sean McFate

The Future of Warfare with Author Sean McFate

Future war visionary and author, Dr. Sean McFate, joins me on the podcast today. Dr. McFate shares his expertise and paints a picture of where warfare is heading in the future. We discuss his novels and his nonfiction books and explore how game masters can use the ideas he is advancing in RPGs. We also learn Sean was a D&D player while growing up. Don't miss it!

Jul 13, 2022 • 51:30

Living RPG Campaigns, He-Man, Chuck Norris, Cyborg with Austin Trunick

Living RPG Campaigns, He-Man, Chuck Norris, Cyborg with Austin Trunick

Film historian and author Austin Trunick returns to the podcast with a treasure trove of knowledge. First, he fills us in on his latest RPG experiences by detailing how he is playing in a living RPG campaign. The campaign allows for people to drop in and out without disrupting the flow of the story. But then we dive into a deep discussion about his work as a film historian and author. We talk about his new book The Cannon Film Guide Volume II (1985-1987). The conversation covers Masters of the U

Jul 6, 2022 • 1:18:38

Designing Magic Items for Tabletop RPGs with Clinton Boomer

Designing Magic Items for Tabletop RPGs with Clinton Boomer

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dicegeeks Get 20 free dungeon maps: http://dicegeeks.com/free Game designer and novelist, Clinton J. Boomer, joins me on the podcast today. We have a wide-ranging conversation about creating magic items for tabletop role-playing games and much more. We learn how Clinton won a contest that kicked off his RPG writing career. Plus we dive into his novel and what makes a good magic item. Don't miss it!

Jun 29, 2022 • 1:03:15

Pirate Mutiny, Siege of Cartagena, Ferryboat Bandits with Tristan Zimmerman

Pirate Mutiny, Siege of Cartagena, Ferryboat Bandits with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer and game designer Tristan Zimmerman returns to the podcast for a history stuffed episode for your RPG campaigns. We tackle three historical situations including a pirate mutiny, the siege of Cartagena, and ferryboat bandits.  Tristan applies his historical knowledge and we tease out ways you can use these situations in your tabletop role-playing game campaigns. Plus we have a long conversation about using diseases and illnesses in RPG sessions by pulling examples from Star Trek episodes.

Jun 22, 2022 • 1:24:05

Creating Horror in TTRPGs with Call of Cthulhu Creative Director Mike Mason

Creating Horror in TTRPGs with Call of Cthulhu Creative Director Mike Mason

Call of Cthulhu Creative Director Mike Mason joins me on today's dicegeeks podcast. We have a fantastic conversation covering a breadth of topics. We discuss how CoC game masters can create a feeling of horror in their RPG sessions. We talk about Mike's career as an RPG game designer. We discuss all sorts of GM advice. Plus I nearly detail the podcast by singing the praises of the movie Jaws.  Don't miss it!

Jun 15, 2022 • 1:01:18

Ironsworn: Starforged, RPG Art with Joshua Meehan

Ironsworn: Starforged, RPG Art with Joshua Meehan

Ironsworn: Starforged artist, Joshua Meehan, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss all things Ironsworn: Starforged. We talk about the game design, we talk about playing, and of course, we talk about Joshua's incredible artwork for the role-playing game. The conversation includes sci-fi influences and gamemastering. Don't miss it!

Jun 8, 2022 • 56:53

Writing and Publishing Advice with Author Ryan Dalton

Writing and Publishing Advice with Author Ryan Dalton

Author and role-player, Ryan Dalton, drops in on the podcast. We have a great conversation about writing, publishing, and tabletop RPGs. We dive deep into his books and how RPGs influenced his writing. Don't miss it!

Jun 1, 2022 • 1:15:45

Venture Forth with Russel Bartek (D&D Podcast)

Venture Forth with Russel Bartek (D&D Podcast)

My guest today is Russel Bartek from Venture Forth, a Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast. Russel and I dive into D&D and our love for the game. We also talk about problems dungeon masters face and creative ways to solve them. We also discuss why Venture Forth stands out from the crowd of D&D actual play podcasts. Don't miss this episode!

May 25, 2022 • 49:11

Everyday Heroes RPG with Dave Scott

Everyday Heroes RPG with Dave Scott

The owner of Evil Genius Games, Dave Scott, joins me on the podcast today. We kick things off by talking about our love for Dungeons and Dragons. We then discuss Evil Genius Games' upcoming tabletop RPG called Everyday Heroes and how it draws inspiration from 80s action movies. Dave lets us know how the d20 Modern system was updated by creator Jeff Grubb to provide the best engine for Everyday Heroes. We jump into the deep end with a discussion of the 1979 film The Warriors and other action movi

May 18, 2022 • 50:23

Sci-Fi Heists, C22 RPG System with Brandon Gutowski

Sci-Fi Heists, C22 RPG System with Brandon Gutowski

RPG game Designer Brandon Gutowski joins me on the podcast today. We discuss his deck-building role-playing system called the C22 System. Science fiction heists and RPG game design also take center stage during this wide-ranging and informative conversation about role-playing games. Don't miss this incredible gaming interview.

May 11, 2022 • 46:50

RPG Podcasting, Ironsworn with Errant Adventures' Steve Morrison

RPG Podcasting, Ironsworn with Errant Adventures' Steve Morrison

Steve Morrison from the Errant Adventures RPG podcast joins me on the dicegeeks.com podcast. Steve and I have a wide-ranging conversation covering tabletop role-playing games, writing, podcasting, and more. We discuss his RPG podcast and explore Ironsworn and Ironsworn: Starforged, two solo RPGs designed by Shawn Tomkin. We also take time to talk about solo role-playing and Steve gives some tips on how to make solo play more fun.

May 4, 2022 • 57:28

Spy-Infested Village, Olympic Spirits, Scholarly NPCs with Tristan Zimmerman

Spy-Infested Village, Olympic Spirits, Scholarly NPCs with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer and RPG game designer Tristan Zimmerman returns to the podcast. We tackle historical situations you can use in your role-playing games and Dungeons and Dragons today.  First, we touch on Montaillou a spy-infested anthill village that can give player characters major headaches. Then we move on to Olympic spirits from the Arbatel’s Grimoire. After that, we dive headlong into scholarly NPCs from Aubrey’s Lives. Take your RPG campaigns to the next level by using real history.

Apr 27, 2022 • 1:14:47

TTRPG Game Master Advice with Brian from Snow Fight Studios

TTRPG Game Master Advice with Brian from Snow Fight Studios

Brian from Snow Fight Studios joins me on the podcast. We jump headlong into our love of role-playing games. We talk about running games, our experiences playing, and we drop tons of GMing advice. We learn about Brian's miniature painting, artwork, and more of his RPG endeavors.

Apr 20, 2022 • 49:33

Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns with Crit Like a Girl Podcast

Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns with Crit Like a Girl Podcast

The dungeon master and a player from the Crit Like a Girl podcast join me on the dicegeeks podcast today. We dive into Dungeons and Dragons, running TTRPGs, and more. We discuss the Crit Like a Girl podcast, the setting, and the characters. Be sure to tune in to learn more about the podcast and experience our insights into Dungeons and Dragons.

Apr 13, 2022 • 50:45

Dinosaurs, Scifi vs Fantasy Monsters with the Monster Professor

Dinosaurs, Scifi vs Fantasy Monsters with the Monster Professor

The Monster Professor creeps onto the podcast once again. Join the Monster Professor and me on a wild ride through terrifying monsters and learn how to use them in your D&D and RPG campaigns. We tackle dinosaurs, those enigmatic beasts from earth's past. Why are they scary? Are they scary? Find out. Also, we explore monsters in fantasy realms vs. monsters from the star and science fiction. How are they different? Are they any different? Then we compare the classic monsters like the wolfman, the

Apr 6, 2022 • 1:20:06

Trademarks, Copyrights, RPGs, Sci-Fi Movies with Charles Hildebrandt

Trademarks, Copyrights, RPGs, Sci-Fi Movies with Charles Hildebrandt

Entertainment lawyer and role-player, Charles Hildebrandt, joins me on the podcast today. We have a massively wide-ranging conversation from science fiction to role-playing games to film to copyright and trademark law. We learn his father was famed science fiction illustrator Tim Hildebrandt. Charles gives us insight into his RPG journey dropping some great game master advice along the way. Then we discuss legal issues small creators may face when publishing and creating role-playing games and o

Mar 30, 2022 • 1:15:16

Advice for Creators, the Future of Storytelling with Houston Howard

Advice for Creators, the Future of Storytelling with Houston Howard

Transmedia author and longtime role-player, Houston Howard, joins me on the podcast today. We have an outstanding conversation on a vast array of topics around role-playing, storytelling, and what small creators need to do. We learn Houston's RPG history includes the old West End Games Star Wars D6 system. We cover game master advice, advice for small publishers and writers, and how you can tell your idea is good. We dive into how television shows, filmmaking, and movies are changing. Plus we ha

Mar 23, 2022 • 1:32:17

Dungeons and Dragons in Therapy with Eric Koll

Dungeons and Dragons in Therapy with Eric Koll

Eric Koll, therapist and longtime role-player, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss RPGs, Dungeon and Dragons, and more. We talk about how he uses role-playing games in therapy. The conversation ranges from game master advice to many other topics and how tabletop role-playing games can help people deal with mental health issues.

Mar 16, 2022 • 52:38

Using RPGs to Heal with Menachem Cohen

Using RPGs to Heal with Menachem Cohen

Game designer and Rabbi, Menachem Cohen, pops in on the podcast today. We discuss work in using RPGs to help people heal and grow. We talk about game design, several games he has worked on, and tons of game master advice.

Mar 9, 2022 • 50:56

Folklore in Narrative Design with Nick Jones

Folklore in Narrative Design with Nick Jones

Narrative designer, Nick Jones, drops in on the podcast today. We discuss his work in crafting stories for video games and talk about story structure. Also, we delve into Nick's theories and ideas of using folkloric motifs in narrative design. Please join us for this fascinating conversation about stories, folklore, and more to learn how you can become a better game master and role player.

Mar 2, 2022 • 53:43

Glass Delusion, Border Towers, Seaports with Tristan Zimmerman

Glass Delusion, Border Towers, Seaports with Tristan Zimmerman

Game designer and writer, Tristan Zimmerman, joins me on the podcast once again. We always tackle incredible historical events that you can use in your RPG campaigns. The conversation today centers on the Glass Delusion, five borders towers, and Seaports. We dive into how to use these in your current role-playing games campaigns to add depth and engage your players more.

Feb 23, 2022 • 1:11:29

Tabletop RPG Design, Promethium Books with Ash Kain and Brandon Miller

Tabletop RPG Design, Promethium Books with Ash Kain and Brandon Miller

Ash Kain and Brandon Miller, the masterminds behind Promethium Books, drop in on the podcast today. We discuss our gaming histories and then dive into tabletop role-playing game design. We talk dice mechanics and Promethium Books' upcoming RPG projects.

Feb 16, 2022 • 57:14

Spelljammer, Marvel Superheroes RPG with Jeff Grubb

Spelljammer, Marvel Superheroes RPG with Jeff Grubb

Spelljammer creator and writer, Jeff Grubb, drops in on the podcast today. We talk about Jeff's career and how came to work at TSR.  We discuss the classic setting of Spelljammer and its genesis. Plus, Jeff was also the lead designer on the Marvel Superheroes role-playing game. The Marvel Superheroes RPG was a very important game in my development as a game master and a role-player. Currently, Jeff works for Amazon developing video games.

Feb 9, 2022 • 59:47

Running Superhero RPGs with Game Designer Steve Kenson (Mutants and Masterminds, The Expanse RPG)

Running Superhero RPGs with Game Designer Steve Kenson (Mutants and Masterminds, The Expanse RPG)

Game designer and writer, Steve Kenson, joins me on the podcast today. Steve has designed and written a wide variety of tabletop role-players. He is the designer of Mutants and Masterminds as well as The Expanse RPG. He is also a staff writer for Green Ronin. We discuss running superhero RPGs and the popularity of superhero movies and TV shows. He gives some great strategies for superhero RPG game masters. We touch on the genesis of Mutants and Masterminds and his design work on The Expanse RPG.

Feb 2, 2022 • 56:55

RPG Character Backstories, Dreams with Luke CJ Smith and Chris Sagovac

RPG Character Backstories, Dreams with Luke CJ Smith and Chris Sagovac

Two guests join the podcast today. Luke CJ Smith is a D&D adventure writer and Chris Sagovac is an artist and professor. We discuss the D&D adventures they create and release through Copper Hoard and the DMs Guild. We touch on their approaches to playing role-playing games. We dive into dungeon mastering and discuss character backstories. Plus we talk about delivering setting information to players with prophetic dreams.

Jan 26, 2022 • 1:09:48

RPG Game Design, GMing, Steampunk with Jake Paul

RPG Game Design, GMing, Steampunk with Jake Paul

RPG game designer, Jake Paul, joins me on the podcast today. We dive into the story of how Jake came to work for Parlor Gaming. We discuss the Tephra Steampunk RPG and some of Parlor's other RPGs. Also, Jake walks us through his game design philosophy and how he uses d12s and d20s. We talk about running RPGs and Jake shares his game master secrets.

Jan 19, 2022 • 59:07

Game Master Storytelling with Aron Jolley-Meers

Game Master Storytelling with Aron Jolley-Meers

Author and game master, Aron Jolley-Meers, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss tons of different ways game masters can tell better stories. If you are feeling stuck as a GM or your RPG campaigns are lacking a bit, then listen to this episode. We talk practical RPG GM advice and how Aron collected his gaming wisdom into a book called My Guide to RPG Storytelling.

Jan 12, 2022 • 54:11

Tanares DnD 5e Campaign Setting with Alex Aboud

Tanares DnD 5e Campaign Setting with Alex Aboud

Alex Aboud, the founder of Dragori Games, joins me on the podcast today to discuss the Tanares RPG campaign setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Tanares recently kickstarted for more than two million dollars and features writers like Ed Greenwood and Bruce Nesmith. We talk about new character types, new classes, the fantasy world setting, modes of play, and more. Get ready to take D&D 5e into new realms with Tanares.

Jan 5, 2022 • 44:05

Playing Solo RPGs, GM Tips with Jon Cohen (Tale of the Manticore)

Playing Solo RPGs, GM Tips with Jon Cohen (Tale of the Manticore)

The Creator of the Tale of the Manticore actual podcast, Jon Cohen, returns to the podcast. We discuss his dark fantasy storytelling podcast. Plus we talk a lot about running solo RPGs as well as other game master tips you can use in your RPG campaigns. It is a lively conversation about all things role-playing games you do not want to miss.

Dec 29, 2021 • 1:00:07

Architecture Feud, Piasa Bird, Scam Colony with Tristan Zimmerman

Architecture Feud, Piasa Bird, Scam Colony with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer and game designer, Tristan Zimmerman, returns to the podcast today. Tristan and I discuss three historical topics and situations you can use in your RPG campaigns right now. We tackle a Florentine feud, the genesis of the mysterious Piasa bird, and a scam colony in the South Seas. Tristan and I give you tips and scenarios for how you can work these topics into your role-playing game sessions and campaigns today.

Dec 22, 2021 • 1:15:07

Running Shadowrun, D&D, and more with D4 on the Floor

Running Shadowrun, D&D, and more with D4 on the Floor

Mark from the D4 on the Floor podcast joins m on the dicegeeks show today. We discuss his years of running Shadowrun and how to effectively run tabletop RPGs. He fills us in on the D4 on the Floor podcast and lets us know about its rich fantasy world using D&D. Any fan of TTRPGs will gain a lot from this conversation.

Dec 15, 2021 • 48:44

Running Science Fiction RPGs with Patrick Kanouse

Running Science Fiction RPGs with Patrick Kanouse

Patrick Kanouse returns to the podcast today to talk about running science fiction RPG campaigns. In the first interview, we learned Patrick has done a lot of sci-fi role-playing so this topic was right up his alley. We dive into the elements of what makes a great science fiction RPG campaign and Patrick drops some great gamemaster wisdom along the way. Also, we discuss his new RPG After: The Machines.

Dec 8, 2021 • 56:52

RPG GM Advice, Explorers Guild Publishing with Richard Davis

RPG GM Advice, Explorers Guild Publishing with Richard Davis

Writer and game designer, Richard Davis with Explorer's Guild Publishing, joins me on the podcast today. We have a wide-ranging conversation touching on many areas of game master advice as Richard let's us in on how he runs RPG sessions. Also, we talk about Richard's Explorer's Guild Publishing and his RPG resources.

Dec 1, 2021 • 1:07:06

Escape from New York the Official Story of the Film with John Walsh

Escape from New York the Official Story of the Film with John Walsh

Filmmaker and author, John Walsh, returns to the podcast. Today we discuss his new book Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film. We dive into the making of the classic John Carpenter film. John Walsh fills us in on fascinating behind-the-scenes information and sets the stage as to how Escape from New York was made. We talk about the special effects, the era of the late 70s and early 80s filmmaking, the countdown device, and much more.

Nov 24, 2021 • 1:08:24

Onyx Path, the 1970s, Indie Filmmaking with Travis Legge

Onyx Path, the 1970s, Indie Filmmaking with Travis Legge

RPG writer and streamer, Travis Legge, joins me on the podcast today. We have a wide-ranging conversation touching on a variety of topics. Onyx Path Publishing, They Came from Beneath the Sea, the 1970s, nuclear war, and filmmaking are just a few of the topics we discuss. Along the way, we talk about running RPGs and writing for RPGs.

Nov 17, 2021 • 1:16:52

Liquid Core RPG Dice with DJ Shewmaker and Kenny Moore (DragonSoul Dice)

Liquid Core RPG Dice with DJ Shewmaker and Kenny Moore (DragonSoul Dice)

Today on the podcast, I welcome two guests: DJ Shewmaker and Kenny Moore with DragonSoul Dice. We talk about the liquid core role-playing game dice for which DragonSoul Dice is known. We discuss their look and how they roll. Plus, we dive into our current RPG campaigns and what characters we are playing right now. Also, we dive into the card game Magic a bit as well.

Nov 10, 2021 • 54:34

Running Role-playing Games with Brendan Lasalle (Goodman Games)

Running Role-playing Games with Brendan Lasalle (Goodman Games)

Brendan Lasalle, Goodman Games staff writer, joins me on the podcast today. Brendan lets us know how he began playing role-playing games with D&D and then quickly moved into playing other games. We discuss GMing and how players can improve how they play. Brendan fills us in on what Goodman Games is and what kind of RPGs they produce. We talk about Dungeon Crawl Classics and more. Also, Brendan is the designer of the game XCrawl and he lets us know how a new edition is in the works.

Nov 3, 2021 • 55:10

Wild West Miniature War Gaming with Forrest Harris

Wild West Miniature War Gaming with Forrest Harris

Forrest Harris, the owner of Knuckleduster Miniatures me on the podcast today. We discuss his miniature game Gunfighter's Ball and wargaming in general. We dive into the wild west and western films. Plus we dip into the weird west with orc outlaws and much more.

Oct 27, 2021 • 57:08

80s Action Movies, Cannon Films with Austin Trunick

80s Action Movies, Cannon Films with Austin Trunick

Austin Trunick, the author of The Cannon Film Guide, joins me on the podcast today. Cannon Films produced some of the greatest 80s action movies. The podcast discussion ranges from behind-the-scenes history of Cannon Films to specific movies like Invasion USA, Firewalker, Bloodsport, and more. We talk about how Cannon Films jumped on and helped fuel the ninja and breakdancing crazes of the 80s. Plus Austin used to play D&D and is now getting back into the hobby and we touch on an RPG campaign is

Oct 20, 2021 • 1:19:08

Bizarre Court Martial, African Ruins, Emissary to the Mongols with Tristan Zimmerman

Bizarre Court Martial, African Ruins, Emissary to the Mongols with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer, game designer, and blogger, Tristan Zimmerman, returns the podcast today. As always, we examine several historical topics to learn how we can use them in our RPG campaigns. Tristan dissects a bizarre court-martial, African ruins, and the emissary to the Mongols. Learn how each of these situations can be used as fuel as we run role-playing game sessions and campaigns.

Oct 13, 2021 • 1:12:32

No-Prep Gamemastering and Obsidian Portal with Zac Harrison

No-Prep Gamemastering and Obsidian Portal with Zac Harrison

My guest today is game master and Obsidian Portal emissary, Zac Harrison. We have a wide-ranging conversation touching on a variety of role-playing game topics. We discuss running RPG campaigns with low or no-prep. Other topics include: game master tips and tricks, paid GMing, and more. Plus we talk about organizing your RPG campaigns in Obsidian Portal

Oct 6, 2021 • 1:00:22

Writing, Editing, and Publishing with Jonathan Oliver

Writing, Editing, and Publishing with Jonathan Oliver

Writer and editor, Jonathan Oliver, joins me on the podcast today. The conversation spans writing, editing, publishing, and Jon's love of RPGs. We cover what editors are looking for and the trend of self-publishing. Plus Jon was the editor of my novel The Spaceport Gambit, so we discuss it a bit.

Sep 29, 2021 • 1:05:18

RPG Campaign and Story Hooks with Josh Barbeau

RPG Campaign and Story Hooks with Josh Barbeau

Comicbook writer Josh Barbeau returns to the podcast. The discussion is a deep dive into story hooks and RPG campaign hooks. We talk about how to give your players or readers questions that will carry them through the story. We draw examples from comic books, movies, role-playing games, and more.

Sep 22, 2021 • 55:16

Virtual Reality Meets Tabletop RPGs with Je'Don Carter

Virtual Reality Meets Tabletop RPGs with Je'Don Carter

CinnamonRoll Studios CEO Je'Don Carter joins me on the show today. We talk about his new virtual reality role-playing game tool that gives traditional tabletop games a VR environment. Plus, we discuss his introduction to Dungeons & Dragons and his first experiences DMing.

Sep 15, 2021 • 47:37

Three Rules to Be a Great Dungeon Master with Joel "The Major" Burt

Three Rules to Be a Great Dungeon Master with Joel "The Major" Burt

Long-time gamer, retired Air Force pilot, and game designer, Joel "The Major" Burt, visits the podcast today. Our conversation spans his introduction to RPGs, D&D, and more. However, the main focus of the discussion is his three rules to be a great dungeon master. We explore his rules and delve deep into what it means to be a truly great dungeon master.

Sep 8, 2021 • 1:19:04

Publishing RPGs on DriveThruRPG Do's and Don'ts with Adriel Wilson

Publishing RPGs on DriveThruRPG Do's and Don'ts with Adriel Wilson

DriveThruRPG's Indie Publisher Representative Adriel Wilson joins me on the podcast today. We talk about the do's and don't of publishing role-playing games on DriveThruRPG. The conversation begins by discussing tips and advice for those new to publishing. Then it moves into more advanced tips for experienced RPG publishers. Topics touched on include stock art, social media, software tips, and more.

Sep 1, 2021 • 59:03

West End Games to Pendragon RPG with Peter Corless

West End Games to Pendragon RPG with Peter Corless

Today, my guest is Peter Corless, a game designer who worked for West End Games and once owned the Pendragon RPG. In our conversation, we discuss his work on the Paranoia RPG and how he drew the map of the Millennium Falcon map for the WEG Star Wars RPG. We talk about Pendragon and what sets it apart from other role-playing games.

Aug 25, 2021 • 1:00:58

Mail Robbery, Alien Invasion, Pilgrimage of the Dead with Tristan Zimmerman

Mail Robbery, Alien Invasion, Pilgrimage of the Dead with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer and game designer Tristan Zimmerman returns to the podcast once again. Today's history topics include a murderous mail robbery in France, a Ming Dynasty invasion fleet, and the Pilgrimage of the Dead. Tristan covers these real events and then we break them down showing ways you can use them in your RPG campaigns. This episode provides a wealth of ideas and situations gamemasters can use in their games tonight. Murder, hasty trials, foreign conquering fleets, special wine, and vision of th

Aug 18, 2021 • 1:37:26

The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann

The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann

Keith Ammann, the author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters, joins me on the podcast today. The conversation kicks off with Keith telling how he was introduced to TTRPGs and how he played D&D. We discuss how important it is to understand what NPCs in the game world know because that determines how they act. We talk about the combat tactics of D&D monsters and dive deep into goblins, kobolds, and more. Plus we talk about Keith's other D&D books, and much m

Aug 11, 2021 • 59:06

RPG Treasure Hunting, Looting with Archeologist Scott Smallwood

RPG Treasure Hunting, Looting with Archeologist Scott Smallwood

Archeologist Scott Smallwood returns to the podcast to discuss treasure hunting and looting in real life and in role-playing games. His perspective as an archeologist is thought-provoking and insightful. We also check in on his RPG design projects and end up talking about ancient Norse rap battles.

Aug 4, 2021 • 1:11:10

Acquisitions Inc Sourcebook, Star Trek Adventures with Shawn Merwin

Acquisitions Inc Sourcebook, Star Trek Adventures with Shawn Merwin

RPG designer and writer, Shawn Merwin, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss Shawn's history with role-playing games and how he began writing RPG adventures. We talk about his work on the Acquisitions Incorporated sourcebook for D&D 5e. Plus we talk about his current work with Ghost Fire Gaming and, of course, he drops role-playing wisdom and advice along the way.

Jul 28, 2021 • 1:06:26

What Not to Do When GMing with Ryan McHargue

What Not to Do When GMing with Ryan McHargue

Ryan McHargue, co-host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, joins me today on the show. We discuss what not to do when GMing and other role-playing game advice and tips. We talk about creating planets for Star Wars and Star Trek RPGs, FASA Star Trek, and Ryan's work with his RPG podcast. Plus we go on a rant about Star Trek 2 and 3 as well as take a detour through the feature film directorial career of Leonard Nimoy.

Jul 21, 2021 • 1:01:36

Writing Sword and Sorcery Fiction with Howard Andrew Jones

Writing Sword and Sorcery Fiction with Howard Andrew Jones

Tales from the Magician's Skull magazine editor and author Howard Andrew Jones returns to the podcast. In the discussion, we define the sword and sorcery genre. We cover the submission guidelines for Tales from the Magician's Skull magazine and Howard tells us feelings about dwarf and elf detective stories. Howard enlightens us as to why stories shouldn't include whiny characters when writing. We also talk about why simply writing up our RPG campaigns usually does not work as short stories. Plus

Jul 14, 2021 • 48:24

Solo Role-Playing Games with Luke Miller

Solo Role-Playing Games with Luke Miller

Game designer Luke Miller joins me on the podcast today. We talk gamemaster advice, writing, and running solo tabletop role-playing games. The discussion kicks off with how Luke was introduced to tabletop RPGs and how he became a dungeon master. Then we talk about his new adventure in creating a solo RPG called Journey.

Jul 7, 2021 • 58:43

How to Be a Great Gamemaster with Guy Sclanders

How to Be a Great Gamemaster with Guy Sclanders

Gamemaster and game designer Guy Sclanders joined me on the podcast. Guy runs the How to be a Great Gamemaster YouTube Channel where posts incredible GM advice. In our discussion today, we touch on various aspects of running tabletop RPGs and Guy gives excellent advice on how to up your game. We also talk about his new diceless TTRPG called Bounty Hunter.

Jun 30, 2021 • 1:02:00

Interview with Director James L. Conway (Star Trek TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT, Smallville, Charmed)

Interview with Director James L. Conway (Star Trek TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT, Smallville, Charmed)

Director, producer, and author, James L. Conway, joins me on the show today. We discuss his television directing career including shows like MacGyver, Star Trek: TNG, Star Trek: ENT, Smallville, Charmed, The Magicians, and many more. I ask James about storytelling, directing, writing, and more. We talk about his time working on various Star Trek shows and how he was a fan of the original series. The discussion ranges from his television work into novel writing, and more.

Jun 23, 2021 • 50:22

Dungeon Master Advice, No-Prep GMing with Zac Katz-Stein

Dungeon Master Advice, No-Prep GMing with Zac Katz-Stein

Role-player and audiobook narrator Zac Katz-Stein joins me on the podcast today. The discussion ranges from dungeon master advice to playing your character to cutting down your GM prep time. We dive deep into tips and tricks that can help tabletop RPG gamemasters. Also, we touch on how Zac began playing RPGs and his work as an audiobook narrator.

Jun 16, 2021 • 1:12:21

D&D One-On-One Adventures, Novel Writing with Beth Ball

D&D One-On-One Adventures, Novel Writing with Beth Ball

RPG adventure designer and novelist Beth Ball drops in on the podcast today. Beth and I have a wide-ranging conversation discussing playing role-playing games with one gamemaster and one player, sometimes called one-on-one or duet play. We talk about strategies for effective one-on-one role-playing. We touch on the dreaded gamemaster player character (GMPC) and how it can be used correctly in duet RPGs. Beth gives us insights into writing and designing D&D duet adventures. Plus Beth and I dive i

Jun 9, 2021 • 1:01:11

Crown Heist, Fated Rulers, Notker the Stammerer with Tristan Zimmerman

Crown Heist, Fated Rulers, Notker the Stammerer with Tristan Zimmerman

Writer and game designer Tristan Zimmerman joins me once again to take real history and work it into our RPG campaigns. We discuss a Hungarian crown heist, fated rulers in Africa, and a monk with an awesome name. The conversation ranges from an overview of these topics to taking bits of them and working them into your existing tabletop games. Get ready for an action-packed episode with tons of situations that will enhance your role-playing games.

Jun 2, 2021 • 1:14:20

Interview with Director Sam Firstenburg (American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III)

Interview with Director Sam Firstenburg (American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III)

Feature film director Sam Firstenburg visits the podcast today. His most famous films include American Ninja, American Ninja II, Ninja III: The Domination, Avenging Force, and Revenge of the Ninja. We discuss American Ninja and Ninja III at length and Sam shares many stories about making them. Also, we delve into Sam's career working for Cannon Films, one of the great independent film production companies in the 1980s. The conversation ranges into what makes a great movie, directing actors, how

May 26, 2021 • 1:24:45

Sirens Battle of the Bards with Satine Phoenix and Jamison Stone

Sirens Battle of the Bards with Satine Phoenix and Jamison Stone

Satine Phoenix and Jamison Stone join me on the podcast to discuss Sirens: Battle of the Bards. The new D&D 5e campaign centered around Bards and their wonderous exploits is set in the magnificent city of Salvata. Sirens: Battle of the Bards is currently on Kickstarter. We also talk about how D&D became part of our lives and how online streaming has grown the popularity of TTRPGs. Plus Satine gives her thoughts on celebrities playing Dungeons & Dragons.

May 19, 2021 • 37:17

Worldbuilding with Adam Bassett

Worldbuilding with Adam Bassett

Former editor in chief of Worldbuilding Magazine and lead game designer for Smunchy Games, Adam Bassett, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss different aspects of worldbuilding and delve into Adam's work on card games

May 12, 2021 • 58:09

13th Age and How Playing TTRPGs Changed with Rob Heinsoo

13th Age and How Playing TTRPGs Changed with Rob Heinsoo

Co-designer of 13th Age and lead designer D&D 4e Rob Heinsoo is my guest on the podcast today. We dive into Rob's history with RPGs and how playing them has evolved over the years. The discussion ranges into Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition and Rob's thought process in the design. We also talk about the 13th Age RPG and the problems it was designed to solve in D20 fantasy gaming. Plus we touch on the future of gaming and streaming and Rob's upcoming projects.

May 5, 2021 • 55:50

Being a Good Streaming RPG Player with Anthony Carlson

Being a Good Streaming RPG Player with Anthony Carlson

RPG streamer and writer Anthony Carlson is today's guest on the podcast. We discuss Anthony's beginnings as a role-player and his interest in tabletop RPGs. With the increase in streaming content, we talk about what it takes to be a good player while streaming. Anthony also fills us in on The Ascended, the RPG actual play streaming game of which he is a member of the cast. He also sings the praises of and explains why Savage Worlds is one of the best role-playing systems for streaming.

Apr 28, 2021 • 58:48

Streaming TTRPGs with Matt Jowett

Streaming TTRPGs with Matt Jowett

Matt Jowett, Free League Publishing Twitch Director, joins me on the podcast. We discuss streaming tabletop role-playing games and Matt's position as a Twitch Director. Matt gives us some great tips for gamemastering streaming RPGs. Plus we discuss Free League Publishing games and how you can watch his streams.

Apr 21, 2021 • 49:13

Battlelords of the 23rd Century with Anthony Oliveira, David Soruco, Kurt Willis

Battlelords of the 23rd Century with Anthony Oliveira, David Soruco, Kurt Willis

The designers of Battlelords of the 23rd Century TTRPG join me on the podcast. Anthony Oliveira, David Soruco, Kurt Willis, and I have a great chat about the role-playing game, its history, design, the skill system, skill advancement, and more. We discuss our role-playing backgrounds and upcoming sourcebooks for Battlelords of the 23rd Century.

Apr 14, 2021 • 50:19

The Lazy Dungeon Master, Fantastic Lairs with Mike Shea

The Lazy Dungeon Master, Fantastic Lairs with Mike Shea

Podcast host, writer, and RPG designer, Mike Shea visits the Dicegeeks.com podcast today. Mike is the author behind The Lazy Dungeon Master and The Return of the Dungeon Master. Plus he runs the website SlyFlorish.com. We discuss DM advice, good D&D 5e boss fights, and his new book Fantastic Lairs.

Apr 7, 2021 • 1:00:33

Monster Archetypes, Golems, Typhon with The Monster Professor

Monster Archetypes, Golems, Typhon with The Monster Professor

The Monster Professor returns again! Josh Woods, author, professor, and monster expert, and I talk monster archetypes which leads us from vampires and werewolves to the Borg to the ancient heart of chaos itself. We also delve into Typhon, the god and father of monsters in Greek mythology, and the golem. This is a wide-ranging discussion touching on myth, AI, Star Trek, and more.

Mar 31, 2021 • 1:05:54

Rose Realm, Lion Men, Elephants vs Dragons with Tristan Zimmerman

Rose Realm, Lion Men, Elephants vs Dragons with Tristan Zimmerman

Tristian Zimmerman returns to the podcast to discuss the rose-realm of the king of giants and dwarves, supernatural lion men assassins, and the eternal war between elephants and dragons. We take a look at these topics and examine ways you can work them into your RPG campaigns. If you are running an RPG campaign this episode will give you tons of ideas you can add to it today.

Mar 24, 2021 • 58:52

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