Best Homebrew Game Club Podcasts (2025)

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Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten 2:06:41

22d ago2:06:41

2:06:41

The gang interviews Chris Totten, Associate Professor of Game Design at Kent State University and the creator of recent Game Club pick Kudzu. This far-ranging conversation touches on GB Studio development, game design as a field of study, publishing indie games, introducing Gen Z students to retro gaming, a possible Kudzu sequel, and many other top…

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Episode 147 - When Someone Asks If You Are A Handmaiden, You Say Yes 41:35

2d ago41:35

41:35

Our heroes leave the hospital and travel across Vulkarus to prepare for tomorrow morning's hearing. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 294- Conclave of the Iconoclasts 1:00:03

3d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

The party convenes a conference of grave importance; amid the greatest minds of the continent who oppose the True Church, the audacious Project Exodus is unveiled. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave u…

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Vampire: The Masquerade Clans: Banu Hakim vs. Clan Malkavian 55:14

6d ago55:14

55:14

Send us a text Malcolm is the GM today while Tori calls in and is on the air remotely! The ladies cover a couple of clans in VTM for this episode. Arcadia leads off by talking about the Banu Hakim. This clan isn’t one of the most well-known clans in VTM because it's one of the most isolated and isn't part of the Camarilla. The Banu Hakim clan has i…

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Episode 293- TNG 1:00:31

10d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Anchorstorm. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the treeship Teliferious. Her 300-episode mission: to seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where storm wizards have been stabbed before. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi atthealche…

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New Toys From the Bros: The Power of the OGL and Creative Commons 46:15

13d ago46:15

46:15

Send us a text Tori brings the latest and greatest news for Dungeons & Dragons content creators to share with Malcolm and Arcadia. Is this news for the community? What does it mean? Is anything new at the table for lovers of the world's largest TTRPG? Join Tori, Malcolm & Arcadia at the table as they discuss what the update to D&D's System Resource…

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Episode 292- Fireside Chat 1:00:34

17d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

As convictions harden, the barons of the Wandering Tree pay another visit to a forgotten god for a quick round of world-shaking revelations. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podc…

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Episode 146 - The Purple Warehouse 55:38

18d ago55:38

55:38

Our heroes make a special delivery to the Purple Sisters. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Don't Be an Arseling: Best Practices for TTRPG Players and the Art of D&D 59:44

20d ago59:44

59:44

Send us a text Arcadia is our GM this episode, and Jess is back! Tori leads off after losing initiative with the topic of good and bad player characteristics. The number one great player characteristic is being engaged in the game. Remember, you’re working with the GM, not against them, which rings true for most tables. Both GMs and players can wor…

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Episode 291- The Vote 56:29

22d ago56:29

56:29

With the last of the masks secure, (most of) the party convenes to decide the fate of some supreme cosmic power. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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School TTRPG Clubs and Finding Your Table 55:46

27d ago55:46

55:46

Send us a text We get to try out new podcasting tech as we have a special guest today calling in remotely. Coel Scheel joins us to talk about his experience with gaming clubs in school. For him, it was a good opportunity to meet more of his fellow gamers and bond over some of the geekier parts of life. He talks about how these high school clubs giv…

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Episode 290- Cage Match 54:04

1M ago54:04

54:04

Two old men settle their differences, and an object of grand cosmic power hangs in the balance. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Homebrewing for the Classroom and the Importance of Lore 53:25

1M ago53:25

53:25

Send us a text Malcolm GMs this one and Arcadia has the winning initiative role. Cady talks about how teachers can use TTRPGs for learning and how homebrewing can create the correct platform for teaching specific skills and knowledge. Hack and slash campaigns don't always cut it to teach economics or other subjects. Worldbuilding can be challenging…

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Furry Vengeance and Game-Based Learning 41:50

1M ago41:50

41:50

Send us a text Malcolm is our ref for this episode, in which Tori rolled highest on initiative and comes back to the topic of the "Satanic Panic” and how we're now facing its modern re-occurrence in the form of the FURRIES Act, introduced by a legislator in Texas. Due to the vague language of this bill, it can block TTRPG clubs in schools due to “n…

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Episode 289- Desmond Explains It All 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

With one final mask between the party and phenomenal cosmic power, they head for Jux once more. Will Estio’s life be ruined for a third time? Will the Prince of Coin yield to the tender touch of diplomacy? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi atthealchemistcl…

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Episode 145 - Dubious Nobility 57:22

1M ago57:22

57:22

Our heroes spend another day in the hospital. Jylliana examines Max, Arturos cases the joint, and Wyn organizes a field trip. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recap: 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

Nick and Bart discuss their trip to the 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a convention that's surprisingly become an annual destination event for homebrew fans. After the break, a special guest returns to the podcast (with a slightly deeper voice than last time). Cover image drawing by Nate Ehlers. Music break: Shooting Starlight…

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Character Flaws and You Don't Have To Be an Actor To Roleplay 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

Send us a text Tori gets to ref this episode and we have a guest! Jess is with us in the studio. Malcolm covers the topic of character flaws. This doesn’t mean nerfing your character, but it does prevent players from munchkining their characters. Flaws also give a character more depth than just being stereotyped heroes. Some examples of flaws inclu…

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Episode 288- The Beacon of Agaton 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

Toiling under the yoke of the Aldraxan occupation, the spirit of the dwarves still smolders. Spark the flame, ignite the rebellion, and burn away the tyrants. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a r…

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TTRPG Pet Peeves and Character Death 51:18

2M ago51:18

51:18

Send us a text Arcadia gets to ref this episode. Tori leads off with a list of gaming pet peeves from both sides of the table. Most of the items on that list boil down to just being aware that you're playing a collaborative game; be courteous to your fellow players and to the GM. The GM and the players are not opposing forces; it shouldn't be adver…

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Episode 144 - New Horizons 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

Our heroes learn about some big changes from the former crew of the Kestrel. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 287- The Massacre at Kord 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

The storm is unleashed, and the Barons of the Wandering Tree descend upon the capital of Aldrax. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Min-Maxxing and Don't Forget About Dave 47:25

2M ago47:25

47:25

Send us a text Arcadia leads off with her shot at the moderator spot. Tori brings up the topic of min maxxing in D&D. Tori is an admitted optimizer when it comes to her builds but strives not to be a problem player. Powergamers, munchkins, min-maxxers, and optimizers can be yproblem children at the table. Min-maxing and optimizing are usually broug…

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Episode 286- The Trial of the Mask 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Face to face with the great orchestrator of the Aarakocra Grandpa Death Conspiracy, terrible secrets come to light -- and one man must face backwards and walk towards his destiny. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the …

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Satanic Panic and Gotta Make That Castle Payment 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

Send us a text Tori is in the moderator seat this episode. Arcadia leads off with the Satanic Panic and how D&D got roped into that mishigas. The Satanic Panic took over the US, and D&D was primed to get brought into it. Due to being started at the beginning of the latchkey kids, parents worried about those kids who were without parents constantly …

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Episode 285- Two Down, Three to Go 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

With the mask of Tenebra safely in their hands, the party turns their sights towards the Cloudtop Aerie, grappling with the prospect of a traitor in Ched’s homeland. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave…

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Episode 143 - The Good Stuff 40:22

2M ago40:22

40:22

Our heroes confer with Princess Antonia and check in on Prince Maximilian. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Debating Level 1 and Spooky Stories 36:28

3M ago36:28

36:28

Send us a text Malcom gets to be the ref this episode. Arcadia comes with the idea that starting at level 1 is the way to go with starting a campaign. This can give players the ability to grow with their characters. This can move the story forward and help the players out with learning their character do's and don’ts. Tori debates this with the fac…

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Episode 284- The Proxy of Tenebra 58:27

3M ago58:27

58:27

In the hall of the mountain king, an unassuming merchant and his very wet lizard attempt to dethrone a chosen emissary of the gods; what could go wrong? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review …

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If You Build It, They Will Play 53:07

3M ago53:07

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Send us a text Arcadia comes to the table as the ref this session. Malcolm starts the conversation by talking about session 0 and its uses at the table. Session 0 can be a useful tool at a gaming table. This can make sure your “social contract” is good for all members of the table. You can bring up house rules and how they will work in the game. Yo…

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Episode 283- Next Steps 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

With Tarajux’s Clone Circus in tatters, the crew of Teliferous regroups to find their next victim. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 142 - The Hospital of the Clinging 38:37

3M ago38:37

38:37

Our heroes take stock of their injuries, count their losses, and encounter royalty. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It Isn't As Hard As You Think 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

Send us a text Arcadia is the moderator for this one. Malcolm leads off with how “easy” it is to be a DM. He has been our forever DM since the ‘90s. Arcadia has swapped out with him as well. There are tons of DM resources and it may not be as scary as you think. Rule #1 of DMing: if you aren’t having fun, the players probably aren’t either. Letting…

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Inclusion, Friendships, and Therapy? 49:32

3M ago49:32

49:32

Send us a text Tori gets to moderate this episode. Arcadia starts us off with the topic of finding the right table for you. Finding nightmare tables proves the old adage, no D&D is better than bad D&D. Sometimes you gotta kiss a lot of frogs to find the right partner. Finding the right group of people to game with is key because they can turn into …

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Episode 282- Consequences 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

Things are not as they are. The universe lies askew, wobbling on its great axis, and there will be a reckoning for the errant hand which knocks it aside. Friends will burn, and foes draw near. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected]…

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Welcome to the Table 43:44

3M ago43:44

43:44

Send us a text Welcome to our table! Three friends with over 100 years of combined TTRPG experience decide to talk about one of our favorite pastimes. With Malcolm as our moderator, the discussion begins. Tori breaks into the topic about how the hobby is becoming more accessible and acceptable to the general public. There are many pluses to this ch…

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Game Club 22: Inspector Waffles: Early Days 1:17:09

3M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Bart, Conor, and Nick don their detective hats for Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Tune in as the gang solves the paw-some mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle. Can they make it through with their wits intact, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Still need to play the game? Find it on Steam or GOG, or get the…

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Episode 281- The Nightstalker 51:48

3M ago51:48

51:48

After a long voyage, the crew returns at last to a familiar home, friendly faces, and a well-deserved rest. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 141 - All Ashore That's Going Ashore 56:36

3M ago56:36

56:36

Our heroes wake up at a crash site. It's not going well. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 280- Spying on Your Friends 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

With the power of Veilbreaker fully unleashed, the party immediately uses it for the pettiest possible personal errands. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 279- Annabel Lexum 50:43

4M ago50:43

50:43

Tarajux, Tarajux, Falrax, and Ched confront a mysterious treeship-stalker. Will they be able to outwit Aldrax’s finest? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 278- Spoilers for the Prestige 51:05

4M ago51:05

51:05

With Veilbreaker safely in-hand, the crew departs from the Dragonclaw Isles. What awaits them out over the open sky? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spo…

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Book Club - Episode 19 - The Wrong Way to Use a Gun 17:49

4M ago17:49

17:49

Our heroes gather for book club and discuss The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader. Content warnings: f/f, 1980s eroticism, nether lips, bathtub funtimes, buttocks, wide, gnomish automaton-generated text accusations, sex gun territory, waggle, utter confusion, at what COST. Submission by the mysterious Mak'weaveré. Commission your own bad fanfic from Mack…

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