Best Carrot Com Podcasts (2025)

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New Podcast Feed for Cerebrevore 0:43

9M ago0:43

0:43

Cerebrevore has moved! New episodes are being posted to this feed: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebrevorelives and here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4hx0dfMGliNFyJYSSxfn7g Older episodes will remain on this feed.

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S3E3 Magic in TTRPGs 1:25:08

9M ago1:25:08

1:25:08

Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), and Karl (The GMologist Presents) talk about different magic systems in tabletop role playing games. You can leave a message on our Speakpipe ⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/Cerebrevore⁠⁠⁠ You can send an email, you can even attach an audio file to it, to cerebrevo…

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S3E2 Personal Appendix N 1:17:13

11M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Karl (The GMologist Presents) discuss the media that influence their gaming. Mirke the Meek episode referenced https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek/episodes/Call-Ins-Catchup-Gaming-RewardsMotivations-e2im27e/a-abdmfb5 You can leave a message on the Spotify for Pod…

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S3E1 Carrot and Stick in Dungeons and Dragons 1:33:02

1y ago1:33:02

1:33:02

We got the band back together! Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek) discuss the idea of rewarding players in game rewards like Inspiration or XP for out of game actions. You can leave a message on the Spotify for Podcasters website …

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S2E7 The Bride of Frankenstein Rob & Jason vs The Universal Monsters Part 3 (Rebroadcast) 1:19:22

2y ago1:19:22

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In this rebroadcast of a 2021 episode of the Down in a Heap podcast Rob joins Jason for more classic monster movie talk. This time, it’s The Bride of Frankenstein from 1935. Enjoy! Spoiler alert for the film. Down in a Heap https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-c Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 You can…

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S2E6 Frankenstein Rob & Jason vs The Universal Monsters Part 2 (Rebroadcast) 1:21:44

2y ago1:21:44

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In this rebroadcast of a 2021 episode of the Down in a Heap podcast Rob joins Jason to talk about 1931's Frankenstein! Spoiler alert for the film. Down in a Heap https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-c Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 You can leave a message on the Anchor website for the podcast https:/…

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S2B7 Conan the Undaunted Play Along Part 6 11:32

2y ago11:32

11:32

Time to buy Modiphius’ 2D20 Conan is running out! This is part six of our interactive game book series using James M. Ward's Endless Quest Book #19, Conan the Undaunted, from 1984. We read the story to you, the listeners, up to each decision point. Between episodes listeners will vote on what course Conan should take and we pick back up two weeks l…

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S2B6 Conan the Undaunted Play Along Part 5 9:52

2y ago9:52

9:52

This is part five of our interactive game book series using James M. Ward's Endless Quest Book #19, Conan the Undaunted, from 1984. We read the story to you, the listeners, up to each decision point. Between episodes listeners will vote on what course Conan should take and we pick back up two weeks later with whatever course of action is most popul…

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S2B5 Conan the Undaunted Play Along Part 4 24:44

2y ago24:44

24:44

After fielding some listener feedback we continue with Conan's adventures. Feedback from Daniel of Bandit's Keep and Colin of Spikepit. Votes from Daniel and Joe. This is part four of our interactive game book series using James M. Ward's Endless Quest Book #19, Conan the Undaunted, from 1984. We read the story to you, the listeners, up to each dec…

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S2E5 Dracula Rob & Jason vs The Universal Monsters Part 1 (Rebroadcast) 1:48:47

2y ago1:48:47

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In this rebroadcast of a 2021 episode of the Down in a Heap podcast Rob joins Jason to talk about 1931's Dracula! We also discuss the "Spanish Dracula", a Spanish language version that was filmed on the same sets at night during the production. Spoiler alert for both films. Down in a Heap https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-c Nerd's RPG Var…

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S2B4 Conan the Undaunted Play Along Part 3 17:11

2y ago17:11

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Part three of our interactive game book series using James M. Ward's Endless Quest Book #19, Conan the Undaunted, from 1984. We read the story to you, the listeners, up to each decision point. Between episodes listeners will vote on what course Conan should take and we pick back up two weeks later with whatever course of action is most popular. Vot…

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S2E4 James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty's Secret Service Discussion 1:01:11

2y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Join Karl, Daniel and Jason for our impressions and a discussion of James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty's Secret Service by Victory Games that was published from 1983 to 1987 and still stands out as a one of the premier espionage games to the present day. Classified RPG PDF & Print on DrivethruRPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/128259…

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S2B3 Conan the Undaunted Play Along Part 2 12:26

2y ago12:26

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Part two of our interactive game book series using James M. Ward's Endless Quest Book #19, Conan the Undaunted, from 1984. We read the story to you, the listeners, up to each decision point. Between episodes listeners will vote on what course Conan should take and we pick back up two weeks later with whatever course of action is most popular. Votin…

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S2E3 Curating Gaming Collections with Spikepit 1:02:26

2y ago1:02:26

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Colin Green of the Spikepit podcast joins Jason to discuss how our gaming tastes have changed over the years and how Colin has gone about curating his collection to a manageable size. Find the panel members here: Colin on Spikepit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit Jason on Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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S2B2 Conan the Undaunted Play Along Part 1 14:08

2y ago14:08

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The start of a new interactive game book series using James M. Ward's Endless Quest Book #19, Conan the Undaunted, from 1984. I will read the story to you, the listeners, up to each decision point. Between episodes listeners will vote on what course Conan should take and I will pick back up in two weeks following whatever course of action as most p…

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S2E2 Cerebrevore Rebirth! 15:53

2y ago15:53

15:53

We are still here! Feedback from Daniel and the way forward. Daniel (Bandit's Keep) YouTube http://www.youtube.com/banditskeep Twitter https://twitter.com/banditskeep Podcast https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Bandit's Keep Discord Server https://discord.gg/jvPhY8bRs6 You can leave a message on the Anchor website for the podcast https://anchor.fm/cere…

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S2B1 Metal Heroes and the Fate of Rock Play Along 14:04

2+ y ago14:04

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The start of our interactive game book series using Swen Harder's rock / comedy gamebook Metal Heroes and The Fate of Rock. I will read the story to you, the listeners, up to each decision point. Between episodes listeners will vote on what course Taylor should take and I will pick back up in two weeks following whatever course of action as most po…

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S2E1 Goodbye 2022, hello 2023! Games enjoyed and anticipated 1:37:40

2+ y ago1:37:40

1:37:40

We discuss our favorite roleplaying games and campaigns from 2022 then discuss what we are looking forward to in 2023. Please let us know what your favorites from last year were and what you are excited for this year! Panel Members: Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://www.youtube.com/@LivefromPellamsWasteland/featured B.J. (The Arcane Alie…

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S1E22 Chainmail Part Deux 1:23:44

2+ y ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Join Daniel, Taylor and Jason for another discussion about using Chainmail as the combat system for D&D. Article on skills in OD&D https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/2022/11/proficiency-dice-for-0e.html Panel Members: Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co Daniel (Bandit's Keep) YouTube http://www.youtube.com/ban…

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S1E21 Recycling RPG Settings 1:23:54

2+ y ago1:23:54

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Republished with the audio fixed. On this episode Arlen, Che Webster, and Jason discuss how certain settings and intellectual properties are continually recycled in table top roleplaying games. Panel Members: Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) Podcast https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLoibMx57Anui2T4-zV…

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S1E20 Collecting RPGs 1:18:32

2+ y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Join Arlen, B.J. and Jason as they discuss the curious hobby of collecting tabletop roleplaying games. Panel Members: Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) Podcast https://anchor.fm/pellamswastelandYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLoibMx57Anui2T4-zVBsQ B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Ca…

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S1B18 Cerebrevore Confidential 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

54:11

We change things up today and bring you a couple one on one interviews. Amy and Joe talk to me about duet (one GM one player) gaming and Joe talks about how sometimes the GM has to make hard decisions before digressing into a ramble of various RPG related subjects. Dicey Tales RPG (link to the Kickstarter at top of their page) https://diceytales.co…

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S1B17 Bonus Ramble on Future Campaign Ideas 35:20

2+ y ago35:20

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In this bonus episode we talk about campaigns we'd like to run and must see movies for the upcoming Christmas season. We discuss games set in the modern world, running mysteries, survivor horror fantasy apocalypse games, and After the Bomb 2E, Palladium Book's hopeful, anamorphic animal post-apocalyptic game. We also discuss how sustainable a long …

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S1E19 Sports in RPGs 1:14:51

2+ y ago1:14:51

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Karl grabs the reins and leads us in a discussion about how to do a sports-centric TTRPG. Panel Members Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLoibMx57Anui2T4-zVBsQ Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co Karl (The GMologist Presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Recorded in November…

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S1E18 Lessons from playing AD&D since the 1980's 1:42:14

2+ y ago1:42:14

1:42:14

Vic and MW join me to talk about playing AD&D in the 1980's through today the lessons that players today can take from those games. Panel Members Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co MW (The World's of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Vic (DaveCon) https://www.davecon.net Link to the DaveCon ticket give-away Vic m…

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S1E17 Video Nasties, Folk Horror & Mythic Cinema of Britain and Ireland 1:32:00

2+ y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

I am joined by a group of British horror enthusiasts to discuss horror movies from their perspective to include the video nasties phenomenon, folk horror and of course tabletop role playing games. Panel Members James (@james_knight on discord) Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co John and Hannah (The Red Dice Diaries…

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S1E16 Superheroes and Mythology 1:56:19

2+ y ago1:56:19

1:56:19

Arlen, BJ, and Karl discuss mythology, superheroes and even touch on superhero TTRPGs. Panel Members Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Karl (The GMologist Presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Recorded in October of 2022 Cover art by Ray Otus (Plund…

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S1E15 Running Serious Horror TTRPGs 1:28:56

2+ y ago1:28:56

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On this episode we discuss how to run a horror table top role playing game with a serious atmosphere and tone. Panelists include the hosts of Runeslinger/Casting Shadows and the Ultimate Effort Show! Blog article: Discomfort, Fear, Terror, and Vast Cosmic Horror, on a Dime a Day https://castingshadowsblog.com/2010/06/13/evoking-atmosphere-in-horror…

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S1E14 Dungeon and MegaDungeon Design in D&D 1:11:00

2+ y ago1:11:00

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The panel discusses designing dungeons and megadungeons. This is a dual effort with Hexed Press, see the follow on YouTube video where we use the tools discussed to create a dungeon here: https://youtu.be/a3sWUWzEdfE Spoilers for B4 The Lost City Alexandrian articles on Jaquaying the Dungeon https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/13085/roleplaying-ga…

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S1E13 Better Labeling for D&D and the OSR 1:24:39

2+ y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

Now that the OSR renaissance or revival is done we discuss how to better label these games. Stay after the closing song for some Star Wars & Star Trek talk. Panel Members: Arlen from Live From Pellam's Wasteland https://www.youtube.com/c/LivefromPellamsWasteland & https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland BJ from The Arcane Alienist https://anchor.fm/arca…

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S1B16 D&D Odds and Ends Bonus Discussion 1:43:28

2+ y ago1:43:28

1:43:28

In this bonus episode we discuss DM Scotty's Luck Dice, handling communal property (ships, bases of operations) in D&D, getting player buy in to the DM's game world, D20 systems versus D100 systems, plus we play and respond to a call from MW Lewis. Plus stay after the closing song for some thoughts on Palladium Fantasy and Rifts. Luck Dice https://…

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S1E12 Using Chainmail with OD&D 1:53:37

2+ y ago1:53:37

1:53:37

In this episode Daniel of Bandit's Keep and Taylor of Clerics Wear Ringmail come on to talk about their experiences using Chainmail as the combat system for the original 1974 edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Things mentioned in this episode: Grey-Elf Games (Jason Vey) resource page https://www.grey-elf.com/ Jason Vey current projects https://www.el…

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S1B15 D&D Controversies Bonus Episode 1:17:16

2+ y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

The panel touches on the “is Conan a hero” controversy then move on to answering calls from The Pink Phantom on adjusting monster stats on the fly, rolling morale and reactions checks for the player characters, and alignment language. Featured this episode are calls from The Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts) https://anchor.fm/the-pink-phantom Also me…

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S1E11 Time Travel in RPGs Panel Discussion 1:17:13

2+ y ago1:17:13

1:17:13

An all star panel assembles to discuss time travel in table top role playing games. Panel Members Anthony aka Runeslinger Blog https://castingshadowsblog.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Runeslinger Podcast https://anchor.fm/runeslinger Barney @Loco_Ludus Podcast https://anchor.fm/loco-ludus Kofi (support his Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regressi…

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S1B14 Time Travel methods in RPG's (republished) 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

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Bonus episode, today we present the third of a four part series on time travel. The first three parts were previously aired on Safer's wonderful podcast, Safer Fantasy Crafting https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting , and the fourth and final part will be a panel discussion on time travel in role playing games. This episode originally appeared …

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S1B13 Concepts of Time 2 (republished) 1:08:05

2+ y ago1:08:05

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Bonus episode, today we present the second of a four part series on time travel. The first three parts were previously aired on Safer's wonderful podcast, Safer Fantasy Crafting https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting , and the fourth and final part will be a panel discussion on time travel in role playing games. This episode originally appeared…

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S1B12 Concepts of Time Part 1 (republished) 51:03

3y ago51:03

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Bonus episode, today we present the first of a four part series on time travel. The first three parts were previously aired on Safer's wonderful podcast, Safer Fantasy Crafting https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting , and the fourth and final part will be a panel discussion on time travel in role playing games. This episode originally appeared …

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S1E10 Alignment in D&D 1:41:46

3y ago1:41:46

1:41:46

This week the panel talks about alignment in tabletop roleplaying games. Calls from The Pink Phantom check out his podcast https://anchor.fm/the-pink-phantom Also mentioned is the episode on alignment language by Bandit's Keep https://youtu.be/iPX0Ce6f6Qk Panel Members BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Jason (Nerd's RPG Vari…

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S1B11 Why You Should Play Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (republished) 44:32

3y ago44:32

44:32

Summer is here and it is harder for the panel to assemble so today I am republishing a wonderful episode from one of the panel members, Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist Presents podcast ( https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez ) on why you should consider playing Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. I have slightly truncated Karl's episode and added an intro, if y…

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S1B10 Bonus ICRPG Vigilante City Character Creation 42:54

3y ago42:54

42:54

In this bonus episode we create characters for ICRPG Vigilante City. Be warned this is just a raw, unedited recording of three guys sitting around making characters. Panel Members Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Jason (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) https://anchor.fm/jason376 Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-rich…

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S1B9 A Summer Shorty 23:07

3y ago23:07

23:07

Jason and Joe answer listener calls and discuss why fantasy is the predominant genre for table top role playing games and whether character creation should be done alone or as a group. Feedback from The Pink Phantom, Free Thrall of Keep of the Borderlands podcast https://anchor.fm/free-thrall and Joe from Raven God Games https://ravengodgames.blogs…

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S1E9 The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Rulebook Layout 1:20:50

3y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Our panel discusses rulebook layout, what works and what doesn't. Purple Sorcerer's Dungeon Crawl Classics Crawler App https://purplesorcerer.com/crawler.php Panel members: BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://anchor.fm/jason376 Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The…

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S1B8 Mail Bag and More Movie Talk 59:23

3y ago59:23

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This bonus episode has an impromptu panel who discuss some feedback from our listeners and continue the discussion about movies that have influenced their gaming. Panel members: BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Karl (The GMologist Presents...) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Recorded in June of 2022 Cover art by Ray Otus (…

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Common Player Tropes in D&D 1:01:38

3y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Our panel discusses common player tropes in D&D. Panel members: Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://anchor.fm/jason376 Karl (The GMologist Presents...) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Recorded in July of 2022 Cover …

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S1B7 Bonus Movies That Influenced Our Gaming 1:06:32

3y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

This bonus episode has an impromptu panel where we discuss some movies that have influenced our gaming. Panel members: Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://anchor.fm/jason376 Karl (The GMologist Presents...) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Recorded in June of 2022 Cover art…

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Gunpowder in your D&D 1:25:46

3y ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Our panel discusses gunpowder in your fantasy roleplaying games. The stinger after the end theme song contains spoilers for The Watchmen graphic novel and movie. Panel members: Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://anc…

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S1B6 Bonus Episode D&D Organized Play 1:11:08

3y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

This bonus episode has an impromptu panel of old fogies that discuss organized D&D play. Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast also answers calls from Brian of the Have to Look That Up podcast. Caller: Brian (Have to Look That Up) https://anchor.fm/havetolookthatup Panel members: B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Karl (The …

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Published or Home-brew Modules for D&D 1:33:31

3y ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Daniel Norton of the Bandit's Keep media empire joins us to discuss the merits of buying published modules vs writing your own. Panel members:B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Daniel (Bandit's Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) https://anchor.fm/jason376 Karl (The GMologist Presents...) h…

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S1B5 Nerdy Chit Chat 1:12:12

3y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

We blather about various topics including movies, D&D, and other role playing games. Minor spoilers for Obi Wan episodes 1&2, the three Star Wars trilogies, and all seasons of Stranger Things. Bandit's Keep episode discussing usage dice for hit points https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton/episodes/Combat-results-and-calls-e1j610n/a-a81nagk Panel members:…

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Juggling a busy life and TTRPGs 57:53

3y ago57:53

57:53

Four busy gamers tackle the question, "How can we stay positively engaged with the hobby when we've little time or energy to do so?" Things mentioned this episode: DrivethruRPG May D&D Sale ends sometime on 30 May 2022 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/sale.php?filters=0_0_0_0_0_45711 Che Webster Roleplay Rescue https://roleplayrescue.com/ Andy Goodman …

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