Best QueeRPG Podcasts (2025)

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Stories of Growth (w/Candace the Magnificent) 1:52:43

Play Pause

8d ago1:52:43

1:52:43

This episode of Press Pause is about twice as long as normal because Candace is an absolutely wonderful person and brilliant artist and they have a TON of wisdom to spread. This episode covers the importance of character arcs, how to hold yourself accountable, and Candace's personal relationship with the wonderfully queer game, Moonlight on Rosevil…

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Murderous Ghosts (2025 Halloween Special) 56:26

26d ago56:26

56:26

It's been three years of queeRPG already! Join our hosts, Kenzie Tartaglione and Ashley Westover, for a queeRPG Halloween Special! This year, we are playing the game, Murderous Ghosts by Vincent D. Baker and Meguey Baker. The content warning for this episode includes blood, death, ghosts, hanging, knife violence, brief mentions of medical malpracti…

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Players are the Most Important Part w/Graham Gentz 47:43

1M ago47:43

47:43

During this Press Pause, Kenzie Tartaglione sat down with game designer Graham Gentz, to chat making games, Under the Autumn Strangely, and their newest game, Love For the Love Gods! You can find Graham and his games here. You can find us here. This episode was produced by Kenzie Tartaglione and Ashley Westover. Editing by Kenzie Tartaglione. Theme…

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Growing Community (w/RahRah) 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

By queeRPG

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Collaboration is the Name of the Game (w/ Doug Levandowski) 45:12

2M ago45:12

45:12

During this Press Pause, Kenzie Tartaglione sat down with game designer Doug Devandowski to chat about everything Kids on Bikes! You can find Doug here. You can find us here. This episode was produced by Kenzie Tartaglione and Ashley Westover. Editing by Kenzie Tartaglione. Theme music by Lorna Ryan.…

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New Game Showcase: Homecoming 1:48:31

2M ago1:48:31

1:48:31

Join Kenzie Tartaglione, the host of queeRPG, as she plays through Meghan Cross' new solo game, Homecoming, in this new episode of New Game Showcase. This game is up on Kickstarter this month, so once you're done listening to the playthrough, make sure to head over there and check it out! The content warnings for this episode include abandonment, e…

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Homecoming (w/Meghan Cross) 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

Welcome to season 2 of Press Pause! During this show, Kenzie Tartaglione interviews creatives in the TTRPG space about what they do and why they do it! This episode, we have game designer Meghan Cross to chat about her new game coming to Kickstarter with Possible World Games, Homecoming! You can head over and back that Kickstarter now! You can find…

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Season 3 Wrap Up 52:26

3M ago52:26

52:26

Join Kenzie as she hosts a final conversation with Danielle Halen and Atlas Mathews, two-thirds of Lamplight Investigative Services, about the season as a whole. This episode was produced by Kenzie Tartaglione. Editing by Kenzie Tartaglione. You can find us here.By queeRPG

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S3 E19: Case Closed 1:44:47

4M ago1:44:47

1:44:47

The culmination of the last few months of Lamplight Investigative Services’ cases have brought them full circle and on to lives, just a little different from where they began. The content warning for this episode includes blood, body horror, complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, death, dead bodies, fantasy violence, guns,…

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S3 E18: Wedding of the Year 1:31:53

5M ago1:31:53

1:31:53

You are cordially invited to attend the highly anticipated nuptials of JJ August and Zion Voronov, to take place at the The Talisman Theatre. Black tie dress code is required. Gadgetry is appreciated but not required. Please RSVP by… The content warning for this episode includes alcohol, complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynami…

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S3 E17: The ArcTech Symposium 1:10:17

5M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Zeke Emory invites Lamplight Investigative Services to attend the ArcTech Symposium - a convention that celebrates innovation within Nova - and furthermore, the Viola Weatherby Memorial Presentation. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, manipulation, and physical harm This ep…

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S3 E16: Walking Through Dreams 54:04

6M ago54:04

54:04

Taking the investigation into her own hands, Jo uses the goggles she found in the Clockwork Aqueducts to see into April’s mind, only to be met with a dream of her own and a break in the case that has been haunting them from the beginning. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, …

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S3 E15: Family Reunion 1:18:42

6M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

Dealing with the aftermath of injuries in the sewer, JJ August is thrown into a family reunion with a lot of mixed feelings and uncertainties about April’s loyalties. The content warning for this episode includes alcohol, broken bones, concussions, complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, hospitals, mention of drug use, sexu…

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S3 E14: Foot Chase at the Clockwork Aqueducts 1:12:58

7M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

As an explosion wracks the tunnels, JJ and Jo are injured in more way than one when Mama Amoretta comes to their rescue. The investigators find themselves within the halls of The Clockwork Aqueducts, chasing after more than only one lost girl. The content warning for this episode includes broken bones, concussions, complicated family dynamics, comp…

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S3 E13: The Search for Meray 1:24:50

7M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

As Meray’s father leads Mama Amoretta around The Bridge in search for more clues about the whereabouts of his missing daughter, JJ and Jo climb into the sewers to take a more physical approach to the case. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, fantasy violence, explosions, kidnapping, murder This episode spotlig…

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S3 E12: An Epidemic of Disappearances 1:11:09

8M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

A friend and Cypher restaurant proprietor, Ernesto, presents Lamplight Investigative Services with a new case, one of a missing family friend that ends up connecting them all in a way they could never have imagined. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, complicated relationship dynamics, grief, and kidnapping Yo…

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S3 E11: When Life Catches Up 1:46:32

8M ago1:46:32

1:46:32

A second case down and the investigators of Lamplight have some down time to deal with personal issues that they've been evading. The content warning for this episode includes alcohol, complicated family dynamics, complicated relationship dynamics, drugs, romance themes, sexual themes This episode spotlight is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soul Operator⁠. You can find us…

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S3 E10: Brawl at the Neon Star 55:31

9M ago55:31

55:31

The investigators of Lamplight get into a fight at the Neon Star, an art store, as they’re investigating the Arclight case. In the process, someone is wounded, someone dies, and a mask is removed to reveal an way too familiar identity. The content warning for this episode includes blood, complicated family dynamics, fantasy violence, guns, murder, …

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S3 E9: Following Leads and Making Connections 1:15:43

9M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

The beginning of a new case is always fraught with loose ties. The investigators of Lamplight spend the day after the Night of Gilded Birds trying to put together some semblance of a case. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, discussions of drugs, grief, heartbreak, hospitals…

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S3 E8: Distraction? Kiss! 1:11:52

10M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

While the doors to the Arclight have opened, there is still much to do before the night ends. Tying up loose ends and offering comfort wherever it can be found, Lamplight Investigations officially accepts a new case from Rosalind Glynne. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, h…

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S3 E7: The Night of Ruined Birds 1:26:24

10M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

The Lamplight investigator's night of revelry is cut short when they are forced to put their skills to the test to see what went wrong at the Night of Gilded Birds. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, complicated relationships dynamics, grief, hallucinations, and mind control This episode spotlight is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mag…

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S3 E6: The Night of Gilded Birds 1:36:28

10M ago1:36:28

1:36:28

Mama Amoretta is invited to The Arclight for an arts gala, inviting JJ and Jo along. The night is full of light, music, drinks, and date drama. The content warning for this episode includes alcohol, complicated family dynamics, discussions of parental neglect, sexual themes This episode spotlight is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mage Hand High Five⁠! You can find us ⁠⁠⁠⁠at …

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S3 E5: Casualties of a Case 49:43

11M ago49:43

49:43

The investigators of Lamplight head to Westpoint Station to confront a ransom and hopefully save the life of a woman caught in the crossfires of something bigger than they could have anticipated. The content warning for this episode includes blood, complicated family dynamics, fantasy violence, flirting, guns, kidnapping This episode spotlight is ⁠…

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S3 E4: The Calm Before the Kidnap 1:35:52

11M ago1:35:52

1:35:52

The investigators of Lamplight are dealing with a case gone cold, but the Weatherby sisters are still very much not safe. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, drinking, grief, kidnapping, and sexual themes This episode spotlight is ⁠Game Master Monday⁠! You can find us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Lamplight Investigations is a T…

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S3 E3: A Missing Piece 1:58:14

12M ago1:58:14

1:58:14

The investigators of Lamplight, with supervision from the Velvet Roses, search Viola Weatherby's lab. Jo makes the impulsive decision to commit another break in, this time, in the home of wealthy investor, Zeke Emory. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, drinking, flirting, grief, guns, mentions of medical malp…

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S3 E2: A Legal Break In 1:11:09

1y ago1:11:09

1:11:09

The three investigators of Lamplight split up to gather more information about the mysterious circumstances regarding Viola Weatherby's death, before taking the key given to them by Rose Weatherby, and letting themself into the late inventor's personal laboratory. The content warning for this episode includes blood, complicated family dynamics, dri…

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S3 E1: The Theft and Death of Viola Weatherby 1:54:19

1y ago1:54:19

1:54:19

Esteemed inventor, Viola Weatherby, was found dead and her daughter, Rose Weatherby, seeks out the services of Mama Amoretta, JJ August, and Jo Gilmore of Lamplight Investigative Services, to solve the case. The content warning for this episode includes complicated family dynamics, drinking, grief, mentions of death and murder, and sexual themes Th…

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New Game Showcase: The Time We Have 1:48:35

1y ago1:48:35

1:48:35

On this New Game Showcase, we are not only showcasing the new duet TTRPG by Elliot Davis, The Time We Have, but we are also celebrating our two year anniversary with this special collaboration with Wildmoore High. The content warnings for this episode include: death, grief, loss, bullying, and vague mentions of homophobia/transphobia. This episode …

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Confluence RPG (w/ Kandi J. Williams and Sin Posadas) 51:40

1y ago51:40

51:40

Welcome back to Press Pause! As you may have noticed, we've partnered up with Publishing Goblin and their new game, Confluence: the Living Archive and so for this episode, Kenzie got to chat with a couple of the minds behind this genre-blending TTRPG! This episode was sponsored by Publishing Goblin and their new game Confluence RPG. You can go back…

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Lamplight Investigations Trailer 1:37

1y ago1:37

1:37

A trailer for the third season of queeRPG, Lamplight Investigations: a Thirsty Sword Lesbians noir! Premieres on November 7th, 2024. You can find us here. This episodes was produced and edited by Kenzie Tartaglione. Theme music by Lisette Amago.By queeRPG

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What is Thirsty Sword Lesbians? 8:50

1y ago8:50

8:50

Kenzie Tartaglione's here to give you a little rundown of what exactly Thirsty Sword Lesbians is and what to expect in the upcoming season! You can find us here. This episode was produced and edited by Kenzie Tartaglione. Theme music by Lorna Ryan.By queeRPG

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New Game Showcase: Confluence RPG 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

Join Kenzie Tartaglione in a rundown of Publishing Goblin's new game, Confluence RPG, and watch her build a so out of character character that she needs a moment of silence about it. If you haven't heard the awesome news, one of the stretch goals for the Confluence crowdfunding campaign is an actual play by us! We're very excited about it, but it c…

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We're Going to Fuck This Shit Up (w/ Harper Sage Petit) 49:03

1y ago49:03

49:03

Welcome back to Press Pause: Let's Chat! We are once again throwing it back this week to our second season, Of Kith and Pen, with a sit down chat with Harper Sage Petit who was our incredible guide for the season! This episode was sponsored by Publishing Goblin and their new game Confluence RPG. You can pre-save on ⁠Backerkit⁠ and their crowdfundin…

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I Want to Make My Friends Happy (w/ Octa Delgado) 42:59

1y ago42:59

42:59

Welcome back to Press Pause: Let's Chat! We're throwing it back this week to our second season, Of Kith and Pen, with a sit down chat with Octa Delgado who played the wonderful weaver Neu. This episode was sponsored by Publishing Goblin and their new game Confluence RPG. You can pre-save on Backerkit and their crowdfunding campaign launches on Octo…

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Shades of the West - Episode 5 - I'm Not Leaving 1:49:14

1y ago1:49:14

1:49:14

Our travelers reach the end of one journey like most travelers do, but must figure out how to go on. Our mini-show, Shades of the West, is the first actual play for the TTRPG, Bard RPG by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scriv the Bard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. GMs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Ashley Westover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Starring: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stevie Faye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, …

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Shades of the West - Episode 4 - The Past Come to Light 1:28:14

1+ y ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Judith sends our travelers on their way with information of an unkind nature for them to use as they please. Our mini-show, Shades of the West, is the first actual play for the TTRPG, Bard RPG by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scriv the Bard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. GMs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley Westover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Starring: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stevie Faye⁠⁠⁠…

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Shades of the West - Episode 3 - Eye of the Storm 1:27:29

1+ y ago1:27:29

1:27:29

Staying in Temple forever means you've learned a thing or two, and a woman, just apart from the town itself, may be able to help our travelers escape. Our mini-show, Shades of the West, is the first actual play for the TTRPG, Bard RPG by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scriv the Bard⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. GMs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Ashley Westover⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Shades of the West - Episode 2 - A Night in Temple 1:31:20

1+ y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Our travelers are forced to bed down over night in Temple and the warnings of what night could bring do not keep the consequences at bay. Our mini-show, Shades of the West, is the first actual play for the TTRPG, Bard RPG by ⁠⁠⁠Scriv the Bard⁠⁠⁠. You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. GMs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Ashley Westover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Star…

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Shades of the West - Episode 1 - Hope is a Commodity 1:15:41

1+ y ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Things are wrong in Temple. But, its the only resting place for miles and traveling makes weary. Just... don't stay too long. Our mini-show, Shades of the West, is the first actual play for the TTRPG, Bard RPG by ⁠⁠Scriv the Bard⁠⁠. You can find us at ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. GMs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Ashley Westover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Starring: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stevi…

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Bard RPG (w/Scriv the Bard) 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

53:18

queeRPG's next mini-show is Shades of the West using the Bard RPG system. Not only is this a new system but Shades of the West is the first ever actual play production using Bard RPG. ⁠Kenzie⁠ got on a call with ⁠Scriv the Bard⁠, the creator of the game, to chat about process, development, and all-ages gaming in another episode of Press Pause! Shad…

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Shades of the West Trailer 2:04

1+ y ago2:04

2:04

Beware the west. To find yourself, you may lose yourself. Histories cannot stay buried. Our next mini-show and the first actual play for the TTRPG, Bard RPG by ⁠Scriv the Bard⁠, premieres August 6th! You can find us at ⁠here⁠. GMs: ⁠Kenzie Tartaglione⁠ and ⁠Ashley Wetover⁠ Starring: ⁠Stevie Faye⁠ ⁠Brendan Hooker⁠ ⁠Riley Maness⁠ ⁠Linnie Schell⁠ of ⁠…

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New Game Showcase: Hunt(er/ed) (w/Lexi aka blackgirlmage) 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

59:01

And we begin... the hunt. On this new episode of New Game Showcase, Kenzie is joined by Lexi AKA blackgirlmage to play through the new game, "Hunt(er/ed)," by Dillin Apelyan and Meghan Cross. We partnered with them for this episode to give you a look at what all this game offers! Their Kickstarter is now live, so go check that out and support indie…

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Candela Obscura: The Circle of the Broken Cage - Episode 3 - The World Feels Dusty 2:31:06

1+ y ago2:31:06

2:31:06

After a blink into Oz's past, the Circle of the Broken Cage finally has a proper lead on their case. In meeting this new phenomena, they must each wrestle with their own selves to overcome. Content warnings: Body horror, cursing, ghosts You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/queerpg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're looking for some new dice, head over to ⁠⁠⁠…

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Candela Obscura: The Circle of the Broken Cage - Episode 2 - As If the Sea Should Part 2:07:02

1+ y ago2:07:02

2:07:02

After happening upon a rather gory scene, the Circle of the Broken Cage debriefs with their Lightkeeper and finds a troubling connection to one of the member's pasts. Content warnings: Cursing, birds, drinking, ghosts, loss, mental illnessYou can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/queerpg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you're looking for some new dice, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Candela Obscura: The Circle of the Broken Cage - Episode 1 - I Am Nobody 2:14:14

1+ y ago2:14:14

2:14:14

We meet the Circle of the Broken Cage as they discover a harrowing start to a new case.Content warnings: Cursing, body horror, death, vomiting You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/queerpg⁠⁠⁠⁠If you're looking for some new dice, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2903/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code queeRPG10 at checkout to get 10% off!The Ci…

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Circle of the Broken Cage Trailer 0:52

1+ y ago0:52

0:52

The trailer for queeRPG's Candela Obscura mini-seres, The Circle of the Broken Cage. Premiering on May 7th, 2024. You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/queerpg⁠⁠⁠⁠ This trailer was produced and edited by Kenzie Tartaglione.By queeRPG

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Arcanists and Acorns (Daggerheart Open Beta) 2:54:58

1+ y ago2:54:58

2:54:58

A group of heroes are sent on a delivery mission by the king to find the Whitefire Arcanist and deliver an important package. Will they make it in time to save the kingdom? Or will the dangers of the Sablewood take them before their mission is complete? This episode is using the Daggerheart open beta system by Darrington Press. Any rules seen in th…

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Indie Punk Journalism (w/ Lin Codega of Rascal News) 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

54:27

A new TTRPG news site has sprung up and Kenzie sat down with one of the co-founders to chat about what this indie punk journalism is hoping to accomplish! We celebrate independent journalism in this space and urge you all to go subscribe! They already have a punch of great articles up and have a free subscription tier! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠https:…

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Hoarding TTRPGs (w/ Jenine Florence Jacinto) 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

50:54

Welcome back to Press Pause: Let's Chat! We just released a three episode Kids on Bikes miniseries called, Let's Go To the Mall, run by Jenine Florence Jacinto, so, we wanted to air this very belated interview Kenzie did with them. They talked theater, they talked books, they talked season two of queeRPG, Of Kith and Pen! You can find us at: ⁠⁠http…

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New Game Showcase: Daggerheart Playtest 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

Kenzie got the character creation playtest for Daggerheart by Darrington Press and took a bit of time to sit down and talk about what the process looks like. If you're interested in this game, the beta opens publicly on March 12th! Sign up for a Patreon to see the video versions of our Press Pause shows. You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/q…