The world of tabletop role-playing games is much broader than Dungeons & Dragons, and there’s been a boom of DIY tabletop RPGs in the last decade. But as new players are coming on to the scene, they’re asking new questions about what defines a game, and what might be problematic about classic tabletop RPGs. Game master Timm Woods explains how new game system ... Show More
Jun 3
How Folklore Spirited Anime Away
Anime and manga are a global phenomenon, and their popularity continues to grow. Many of these stories are populated by supernatural beings called yōkai. Even though yōkai can be portrayed as ghosts, demons, or monsters, they're rarely purely good or evil. We trace the history of ... Show More
37m 49s
May 6
Many Faces of Jekyll and Hyde
Pop culture has been full of Jekylls and Hydes: Bruce Banner and The Hulk, Norman Bates and Mother, Walter White and Heisenberg, The Nutty Professor and Buddy Love. They all echo the archetype that Robert Lous Stevenson established 140 years ago in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll ... Show More
39m 50s
Aug 2017
Punchbowl: Venture Maidens
<p>Welcome to the Punch Bowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2017 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work. Today, we sit down with Celeste and Britany, two creators of Vent ... Show More
27m 12s
Sep 2025
Season: RPG - Conversing with MJ Newman on the different RPG writing scenes, what are their experiences?
In this episode of RPG, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with writer and designer MJ Newman to dive into the many sides of RPG writing. Known for her work across different properties, MJ shares her experiences navigating the unique challenges of creating for both big ... Show More
53m 49s
Jun 2017
Afterparty: Wedding Party I & II
<p>After each episode we sit down for the Afterparty, where we break down our game and answer your questions about how to play Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying games at home. Today, we’re talking about our D&D cred, magic, barbarian rage, the relationship between ... Show More
36m 40s
Aug 2017
Afterparty: Political Party I
<p>This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we talk about Greg’s escapades, hero’s journeys, steampunk, and of course Harry Potter. </p> <p>Find Us Online</p> <p>- website: <a h ... Show More
29m 40s
<p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://blueboxcounseling.com/podcast/">Starship Therapise</a> and <a href= "https://jordandene.com/">Jordandene</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Welcome back, Sartorial Geeks! This week I totally nerd out about my new favorite hobby, Dungeons and Dr ... Show More