Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 20 – The Shortest Episode: Running Halloween Themed Games
Andy is out sick this week so rather than skipping Chris decided to jump on the mic and blab about whatever struck his fancy for a few minutes, which…
6 years, 6 months ago
Episode 19 — How to Run a Convention Game (with John Corey)
Gamemastering a roleplaying game at a convention is a much different ball game than running for your home group. Guest GM John Corey returns as we di…
6 years, 6 months ago
Episode 18 – 7th Sea Campaign Retrospective with Matt Wilson
Matt, one of our first guest GMs, recently wrapped up a two-year campaign of 7th Sea, so we invited him back to reflect on what he’s learned. Also, w…
6 years, 7 months ago
Episode 17 – Reflections on Gencon 2019
As a change of pace from our usual format, we’re talking about Gencon 2019, from which Andy just returned! Chris and Andy discuss some GMing takeaway…
6 years, 7 months ago
Episode 16 – How to Send Off a Player Who’s Leaving Your Game
What do you do when one of your players has to leave the game for good? Hopefully, you give them a fun in-game send-off. Chris and Andy discuss what …
6 years, 8 months ago
Episode 15 – Theater-of-the-mind vs. Maps, Minis, and Other Visual Representations (with Murph)
We’re joined by Murph to talk about how to bring the action at the table alive. Do you paint word pictures, or slap down some gorgeously painted mini…
6 years, 8 months ago
Episode 14 – How to Create and Use Monsters in a Game (with Kyle Latino)
This episode we’re joined by Kyle Latino, our first returning guest (!), to discuss monsters. Listen as we all admit to just re-skinning existing mon…
6 years, 8 months ago
Episode 13 — How to Prepare to Run a Roleplaying Game (With Audrey Huggett)
We’re joined by GM and librarian Audrey Huggett to talk about preparing to run an RPG. We also hear about Audrey’s successful efforts to bring rolepl…
6 years, 9 months ago
Episode 12 — How to Handle Randomness in Your Games
How do you incorporate random elements into your games? Do you rely heavily on randomness or do you downplay it? Andy and Chris discuss the fun (and …
6 years, 9 months ago
Episode 11 — How to Track Combat Details (with Jason Matteson)
What’s the best way to track and manage hit points and other details during an RPG combat scene? Guest GM Jason Matteson joins Andy and Chris to disc…
6 years, 10 months ago