The GROGNARD Files
The GROGNARD RPG files is a podcast that looks at RPGs from 'back in the day and today'. Each episode concentrates on the original rules of a featured game, the hosts' experiences of playing the game, plus excellent contributions from @dailydwarf selecting highlights from the halcyon days of White Dwarf magazine.
Episodes
UK Games Expo 2026 Report (with Laurence Phillips)
In this episode Dirk and Blythy give their account of UK Games Expo 2026 and talk to Laurence Phillips about his new game, Il Fantasma del Giallo.
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RPG ‘zines (with Wyrd Science)
In this episode, we return to the world of RPG zines and speak to John Power of Wyrd Science magazine.
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The Pirates of Drinax, Traveller RPG (with Matthew Sprange)
After three and a half years play, we are ready to discuss a fantastic Traveller campaign.
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Chaos in RPGs and beyond (with Tomas Rawlings)
In the latest episode of the podcast, we look at the use of chaos in RPGs.
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The GROGGIES Review of 2025 (with Kalum)
In this episode, Kalum from the Rolistes Podcast is in the zoom of role-playing rambling to talk about French speaking RPGs. He has spoken about Nephilim elsewhere and he tells us more in this episode. He’s also Kickstarting his game The Magic of Inventorying which will be familiar to attendees of virtual GROGMEET. Blythy and … Continue reading "The GROGGIES Review of 2025 (with Kalum)
Five Items that Made Chaosium (with Rick Meints)
Rick Meints, President of Chaosium, joins us in the room of role-playing rambling to find five items from the history of the company.
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Dirk’s Dossier – More Gladiator Chat and more
This is a collection of off-cuts from recent episodes, normally for Patreons, but a festive gift for you.
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Swedish RPGs (with Magnus Seter)
This time we talk to Magnus Seter about Swedish RPG games
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Arion Games and other RPGs (with Graham Bottley)
The return of The GROGNARD files, we talk about stuff we are playing
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Dungeon Crawl Classics Continued (Ep.85)
We return to DCC and look at some of games that belong to the family
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10 Years of The GROGNARD Files
Join us as we jump every shark in the neighbourhood, we look back at 10 years of podcasting
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Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle)
The GROGPOD looks at Dungeon Crawl Classics and reflects on our play experience
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Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82
We're still talking and not talking about magic at the same time. Ars Magica seems a fascinating game, but how do we fit it in?
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Scarred by Magic in the 70s & 80s (with Stephen Brotherstone)
Where did our idea of magic come from back in the day? We look at witchcraft and folk horror of the 70's and 80s.
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More Magic in RPGs (with China Miéville)
Back in the room of roleplaying rambling, still banging on about playing magic.
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Magic in RPGs (with Stu Horvath) Ep.79
What do we want to Play, Stay or Giveaway when it comes to Magic in RPGs? Stu Horvath adds his thoughts too.
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Sanction RPG (with Paul Baldowski) Ep 78
Join us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling with Paul Baldowski talking about Dangerous Journeys RPG, Play by Mail and Sanction.
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2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77
Join us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling as we investigate the highs and lows of role-playing in 2024. Thanks for supporting us. Why not consider tipping a couple of coins in the beret over at Patreon.
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Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaronovitch) Ep76
This GROGPOD features a special recording of an interview with writer Ben Aaronovitch, the creator of The Rivers of London series of books. An RPG has been developed by the team at Chaosium. Ben talks about the project, his formative years in gaming and gives insight into his creative process. The interview was recorded live … Continue reading "Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaronovitch) Ep7
1984: A Year in RPGs Ep75 Pt2
Following Part 1, we are now ready to open the spurious envelopes on our 1984 experiences. We also issue a challenge to listeners to help us discover new enthusiasms. At Daily Dwarf returns with an overview of what was happening in the pages of White Dwarf. Please pass on The GROGNARD files to your RPG … Continue reading "1984: A Year in RPGs Ep75 Pt2"
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1984: a year in RPGs (with Bob Fischer) Ep75 Pt 1
Welcome to the zoom of role-playing rambling where we are looking backwards to look forwards. This time we are transporting you back to the heady days of 1984. We are joined by the fabulous Bob Fischer who shares the highlights from his 1984 diaries. Judge Blythy, our resident rules lawyer, joins Dirk to determine the … Continue reading "1984: a year in RPGs (with Bob Fischer) Ep75 Pt 1"
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Flashing Blades RPG Ep. 74
All for one and one for all! We are swashbuckling into this episode with a flurry of our blades and a jaunty feather in our hat.
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Bestiaries in Role Playing Games (with Tomas Harenstam)
The final part of the epic Monster episode features Free League's Tomas Harenstam.
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More Monsters in RPGs Ep 73 Pt 2
We are still looking at the role of monsters and how we can learn from screen monsters in our TTRPGs
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Monsters in RPGs Ep.73 Pt.1
The first part of an Episode all about Monsters. Which Bestiary should stay? Which should we play? And which could go away?
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Cyberpunk RPG Ep.72
In this episode we look at the culture of cyberspace and cyberpunk in the world of RPGs
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80s Computers and RPGs Ep71 Pt2
Following the interview with Dan Whitehead, we discuss our formative years with computers
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ZX Spectrum Games (with Dan Whitehead) Ep.71 Pt. 1
Special Guest of virtual GROGMEET, Dan Whitehead takes us to the Speccy Nation
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ThunderPhase! TTRPG Questions and Answers Ep.70 Pt.2
More listener questions are answered by Dirk and Blythy.
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White Dwarf RPG Covers (with ThunderPhase) Ep. 70 Pt. 1
Let's look back at the wonderful worlds created by White Dwarf covers.
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Traveller RPG Revisited (with Marc Miller) Ep 69
In this episode, we have a very special guest. Marc Miller is the creator of the Traveller Role-Playing game and in this interview he talks to Dirk the Dice about his first encounter with Dungeons and Dragons. He also talks about the origins of Traveller and his trip UK Games Day. Judge Blythy, our resident … Continue reading "Traveller RPG Revisited (with Marc Miller) Ep 69"
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Five Room Dungeons (with Johnn Four) Ep. 68
This episode follows the theme of the previous one, where we looked at Adventure Design. This time at the book club we have the amazing Johnn Four who shares his Five Room Dungeon method and explains how story techniques can add to our gaming. Judge Blythy and Dirk the Dice look back at the games … Continue reading "Five Room Dungeons (with Johnn Four) Ep. 68"
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Review of 2023 in RPGs (with Gaz Bowerbank)
A review of the highs and lows of gaming in 2023 with a Book Club visit from Gaz from The Smart Party podcast.
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Cults of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason) Ep 66
Live from GROGMEET 23, join us as we roll back the years with Mike Mason. We look at the key moments in the history of Call of Cthulhu: its origins and its early campaigns. In Library Use, Blythy and Dirk look at Cults of Cthulhu and Different Worlds and consider the world populated by people … Continue reading "Cults of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason) Ep 66"
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Glorantha (with Jeff Richard)
A homecoming. The GROGNARD files returns to Glorantha, the setting where our RPG life began. 4mins – Jeff Richard joins us at the Book Club to talk about The King of Sartar, Greg Stafford’s epic book of The Dragon Pass. The discussion also includes The Cults of RuneQuest. 26 mins – Judge Blythy and Dirk … Continue reading "Glorantha (with Jeff Richard)"
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Michael Moorcock Ep. 64
Behold the man! Michael Moorcock joins us in the room of role-playing rambling to talk about memoir, the multiverse, movies and much more. I recommend Sanctom Secorum and Appendix N Bookclub interviews too. I have appeared on Breakfast in the Ruins talking about Letters from Hollywood. I recommend Moorcock’s latest trilogy The Sanctuary of the … Continue reading "Michael Moorcock Ep. 6
Liminal Inspirations Ep.63 (with C.K.McDonnell) (Part 2)
Continuing to find inspiration from urban horror/fantasy, in this episode we look at The Stranger Times and Children of the Stones
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Liminal (with Paul Mitchener) Ep.63 (Part 1)
Join us as we discover the places and people 'between' with Paul Mitchener, creator of Liminal RPG
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Call of Cthulhu Ep.2 (Part 2) – REMASTERED
Another repeat! This the next in the ongoing campaign to remaster the files from the early GROGPODs. Some of the early ones are difficult to hear, so this has been equalised. It does result in some strange gaps and distortions, but nothing too distracting I hope. The roll of dice are missing from here because … Continue reading "Call of Cthulhu Ep.2 (Part 2) – REMASTERED"
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UK Games Expo Report 2023
You'll need at least two brews and a whole packet of Hob Nobs while we go on and on about UK Games Expo 2023.
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Tale of the Manticore (with Jon Cohen) ep.62
Join Dirk the Dice, climbing to the top of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh for an episode that we used to label ‘extra’ but who cares if they have an episode number? Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore joins us to share his First, Last and Everything. He mentions Mythic and The Quiet Year in … Continue reading "Tale of the Manticore (with Jon Cohen) ep.62"
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Call of Cthulhu Ep.2 (Part 1) – REMASTERED
The early episodes are steadily being remastered with an extra segment reflecting on the episode eight years on.
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Star Frontiers Ep 61 (Part 2)
Star Frontiers returns. This time we are looking for adventure!
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Star Frontiers (with Ben Riggs) Ep.61 (Part 1)
This time we look at a TSR classic and consider the history of the company post Gygax
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Dangerous Games (with Joseph Laycock) Ep.60
Don't panic, it's only a game, sit back have a hob nob, as we explore satan, RPGs and Tom Hanks .... Aye!
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Vaesen (and Moviedrome with Hypnogoria) Ep.59
We enter the strange world of the cult movies and the macabre in this episode with the help of Hypnogoria Podcast.
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Review of 2022 (with Bud’s RPG Reviews) Ep 58
The Armchair Adventurers have had another incredible year of gaming. Dirk and Blythy roll out the red carpet to the GROGGIE awards. At the Book Club, Bud talks about Viral: A Modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario.
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Into the Odd RPG at GROGMEET22 (with Chris McDowall) Ep. 57
Join us at GROGMEET22 where we meet Chris McDowall, author of Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland.
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SwordBearer RPG Ep.56
This is the GROGPOD naked. There’s no interviews or GROGSQUAD sections, it is just Dirk and Blythy talking bobbins. Swordbearer was a game that we played a lot for a brief period. We liked it, but for some reason it didn’t connect and become a game that did not stick in our repertoire. Why not? … Continue reading "SwordBearer RPG Ep.56"
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Savage Worlds (with Christian Nommay) Ep55 (Part 2)
This time we explore the worlds of Savage Worlds from Deadlands to Slipstream and beyond.
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Full Fathom Five (with Paul Fricker) Book Club – Extra
"Moby Dick as a Slasher pic" Paul Fricker talks to The Great Library of RPGs Book Club about Full Fathom Five for Call of Cthulhu.
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Savage Worlds (with Eric Lamoureux) Ep 55 Pt. 1
Exploring the very best that Savage Worlds RPG can offer the gamer. Personal insights from The Armchair Adventurers (Dirk, Blythy and The Daily Dwarf) and special guest Eric Lamoureux
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Scarred for Life by RPGs (with Stephen Brotherstone) Ep. 54 (Part 2)
This is the second part of our exploration of Scarred for Life, the fantastic series of books about growing up in the dark decades of the seventies and eighties. Gen X-rated popular culture shaped our imaginations and informed our gaming. Buy the books here. Content warning for this one as we quote directly from a … Continue reading "Scarred for Life by RPGs (with Stephen Brotherstone) Ep. 5
UK GAMES EXPO 2022 – GROGPOD extra
Here we go! After a two year break, Dirk and Blythy are back in Birmingham talking about RuneQuest, DCC, Traveller, Conan, Old School Essentials and into the Odd. It’s good to be back. Why not support us on Patreon?
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Scarred for Life by RPGs (with Stephen Brotherstone) Ep 54 (Part 1)
The 70s and 80s were the golden age of dark popular culture and Scarred for Life have chronicled the TV, comics, adverts, sweets and others of the period in a conversational but forensic style. There are two volumes available with a third on its way at the end of Summer ’22, which will feature role-playing … Continue reading "Scarred for Life by RPGs (with Stephen Brotherstone) Ep 54 (
RPG Book Club GROGPOD Extra (with Gareth Hanrahan)
Welcome, this is an extra-GROGPOD which is from a live recording made at this year’s virtual GROGMEET. Every month, on the first Sunday, the GROGSQUAD meet to discuss books from The Great Library of RPGs. This time we read The Gutter Prayer and invited Gareth Hanrahan for a Q&A session. If you would like to … Continue reading "RPG Book Club GROGPOD Extra (with Gareth Hanrahan)"
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King Arthur Pendragon RPG (with David Larkins) Ep.53 (Part 2)
One of the foundational films that shaped the games that we played is Excalibur (1981). In this episode we look back on the film and consider how it can continue to inspire our gaming. To see some of the issues of Starburst that we refer to in this episode, you’ll find images over at Dirk … Continue reading "King Arthur Pendragon RPG (with David Larkins) Ep.53 (Part 2)"
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GangBusting RPGs (GROGPOD extra)
Join me as I take an idea for a walk across the Gangster RPG shelf in the GROGPOD den. It also features a sample actual play of GangBusters – The Vanishing Investigator. Games mentioned: GangBusters Gangster! Crime Fighter Fiasco Hillfolk Spirit of ’77 Cartel Blades in the Dark Wise Guys Also mentioned: Good Friends of … Continue reading "GangBusting RPGs (GROGPOD extra)"
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King Arthur Pendragon RPG (with David Larkins)
In this episode, we finally draw the sword from the stone and examine a game that had an enormous impact on gaming in the 80s: King Arthur Pendragon. David Larkins, the Pendragon line editor for Chaosium, joins us to tell us about the history of the game, how it works and the future developments. Judge … Continue reading "King Arthur Pendragon RPG (with David Larkins)"
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GangBusters Ep.52 (Part 2)
“Get your trousers on, you’re nicked!” We are still in the mood for some old fashioned cops and robbers. In this part we look a bit more closely at how the rules work in GangBusters. Judge Blythy, our resident rules lawyer casts his eye over some of the highlights of the system. New in this … Continue reading "GangBusters Ep.52 (Part 2)"
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GangBusters RPG (with Mark Hunt) Ep.52 (Part 1)
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster in an RPG. This time we look back at a classic from back in the day. Pound the mean streets of LakeFront City as we look back to playing the game back in the 80s. Blythy opens up the box of delights … Continue reading "GangBusters RPG (with Mark Hunt) Ep.52 (Part 1)"
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Episode 51 – Review of 2021
It’s that time of the year again when our thoughts turn to The GROGGIES, our review of the year, with a series of special awards for the highlights. Get ready to open the spurious golden envelope to find the winners. We are delighted to have musical accompaniment by Paul Mitchener who also provides his First, … Continue reading "Episode 51 – Review of 2021"
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Episode 50 (Part 3) Fighting Fantasy (with Jonathan Green)
We return to the subject of Fighting Fantasy gamebooks with our special guest Jonathan Green who has written a history of the publishing phenomena. He is an active gamebook designer with many projects in his repertoire. You’ll find his latest work Ronin 47 (late pledges) kickstarter. Judge Blythy joins me at the Las O Gowrie … Continue reading "Episode 50 (Part 3) Fighting Fantasy (wit
Extra – Dirk and Blythy grogMEET Frankenstein (with Ian Cooper and Paul Fricker)
Welcome to another extra all about this year’s GROGMEET. This time it includes a live recording made at Fan Boy Three. Frankenstein’s RPG podcast has been pulling together the best bits of role-playing games this year to produce an epic monster of a game. We got together to decide which would be the best supplement … Continue reading "Extra – Dirk and Blythy grogMEET Frank
Extra – It’s a con! GROGMEET preparation
It’s that time of year when we are preparing for the GROGMEET convention in Manchester and, this time, online. Blythy and Dirk discuss the history of the meet-up, give some tips on how to start one yourself, discuss the thorny issue of ‘player sign-ups’ and run through the games they are running at the event. … Continue reading "Extra – It’s a con! GROGMEET prep
Episode 50 (Part 2) Fighting Fantasy (with Ian Livingstone)
We are pleased to say that Ian Livingstone returns to the GROGPOD to face the Games Master’s Screen. He talks about the early days of White Dwarf and the upcoming book, Dice Men from Unbound, and he also talks about his role in shaping computer studies in the UK. Fabio Vollono shares the first game … Continue reading "Episode 50 (Part 2) Fighting Fantasy (with Ian Livingstone)"
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Episode 50 (Part 1) Fighting Fantasy (with Ian Livingstone)
Armed with no more than 2 dice a pencil and eraser we are delighted to have special guest Ian Livingstone on Episode 50. Also in this episode, the return of face to face recording in the Las O Gowrie. Judge Blythy talks to Dirk about his experiences of Fighting Fantasy and reveals his thoughts of … Continue reading "Episode 50 (Part 1) Fighting Fantasy (with Ian Livingstone)"
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Extra – Forgotten Futures (with Marcus L Rowland)
Forgotten Futures is the table-top RPG that is based on the scientific romances of the late Victorian and Edwardian period. Marcus L Rowland take us on a tour on his works and the ways that it has been distributed during its years of production. You can find a whole host of fascinating material on Marcus’ … Continue reading "Extra – Forgotten Futures (with Marcus L Rowland)"
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Episode 49 – Marcus L. Rowland (with Thunder Phase!)
This is the 80th GROGPOD and there is a sense of celebration in the air. We are delighted to have Marcus L Rowland as our guest. He was a stalwart of Whit Dwarf during its hey day. Cthulhu Now! Green Horizon, To Live and Die in Mega City One and the Fear of Flying, his … Continue reading "Episode 49 – Marcus L. Rowland (with Thunder Phase!)"
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Episode 48 (Part 2) Return to Call of Cthulhu (with Lynne Hardy)
The GROGNARD files returns with the Return of Call of Cthulhu with the return of Lynne Hardy. This time she faces the Keeper’s Screen to reveal her Arcane secrets. She talks about her contribution to the Dying Earth Role-Playing Game, Cogs, Cakes and Swordsticks, the game she designed, and more news about upcoming Chaosium releases … Continue reading "Episode 48 (Part 2) Return to Call
Episode 48 (Part 1) Return to Call of Cthulhu (with Lynne Hardy)
The Armchair Adventurers keep coming back to Call of Cthulhu and we are about to begin Children of Fear, written by our guest Lynne Hardy. In this episode we discuss Lynne’s formative years in role-playing and how she started work with Chaosium with a pitch for this richly detailed and horrific campaign. Tristan Narbrough is … Continue reading "Episode 48 (Part 1) Return to Call of Cth
Episode 47 – Dr Who RPG (with Dave Chapman)
As the Final Score recedes (great result between Arbroath and Queen of the South) it’s time to grab a Tizer and sit down to an episode all about Dr Who. We speak to Dave Chapman, who is the lead writer on Doctor Who Roleplaying Game from Cubicle 7 about his history with the Doctor, his … Continue reading "Episode 47 – Dr Who RPG (with Dave Chapman)"
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Extra – My Role-Playing Games First, Last and Everything (with Tim Harford)
Tim Harford, economist, columnist, broadcaster, best-selling author, podcaster and role-player was the very special guest at virtual GROGMEET 2021. There were a vast array of games available over the weekend, including a fiendish quiz set by Pookie from Reviews from R’lyeh – thank you to everyone who took part to make it a great event. … Continue reading "Extra – My Role-Pl
Episode 46 (Part 2) DragonQuest RPG (with Chris Klug)
Download Episode Whatever happened to March 2021? We may never know, let’s hope that April restores normal service. In this episode we continue the discussion with Chris Klug about his career in game design: James Bond RPG (which we covered in Episode 15), Aidyn’s Chronicles, and his work for Chaosium, such as The Smoking Ruin … Continue reading "Episode 46 (Part 2) DragonQuest R
Episode 46 (Part 1) DragonQuest RPG (with Chris Klug)
Download Episode The GROGNARD files opens on one of our favorites from back in the day. Blythy bought it from Northern Games Day while I was playing a great game of RuneQuest and he was feeling sorry for himself. We played a lot of this game as it was our swords and sorcery game of … Continue reading "Episode 46 (Part 1) DragonQuest RPG (with Chris Klug)"
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Episode 45 – Review of 2020 (with Dave Morris)
In this episode we review the games that we have played in 2020 – there were so many! During the discussion we cover our experiences of playing Lyonesse, Savage Worlds, Mutant Year Zero and many more. You can see the report on all the games we played by following this link. Dave Morris joins us … Continue reading "Episode 45 – Review of 2020 (with Dave Morris)"
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Episode 44 – Dragon Warriors (with Dave Morris)
The last GROGPOD of 2020 features a classic British Old School RPG, Dragon Warriors. You can find out more about Dave Morris at his blog and his Patreon. Daily Dwarf has a blog too. Dave Paterson is about to launch a new podcast Frankenstein’s RPG and he’s a regular on Orlanth Rex’s Gaming Vexes. Dragon … Continue reading "Episode 44 – Dragon Warriors (with Dave Morri
Episode 43 (Bonus) Dungeons and Dragons
This is a bonus episode featuring a ‘Library Use’ segment that we recorded which looks in detail at issue 52 of Dragon Magazine (published in August 1981). The publication was around the same time as the launch of the Moldvay edition of Basic D&D. We discuss an article where the new edition is discussed in … Continue reading "Episode 43 (Bonus) Dungeons and Dragons"
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Episode 43 (Part 2) Dungeons and Dragons (with Lew Pulsipher)
This is the second part of the Dungeons and Dragons Episode. Lew Pulsipher returns to talk more about his contributions to White Dwarf, his strategy game Britannia and his contributions to EN World. Daily Dwarf revisits Holmes Basic D&D and tries to revive the magic. Cris Watkins from Bonhomie Games shares his First, Last and … Continue reading "Episode 43 (Part 2) Dungeons and Dragons (
Extra – Thunder Phase! at GROGMEETish2020 (with Paul & Gaz)
GROGMEET2020, the fifth annual meet-up of the GROGSQUAD, had to be held online to avoid pathogens. It didn’t stop us having a fantastic weekend which included a Pub Quiz, a Mausritter Tournament Dungeon, and an eclectic mix of games over four time-slots: seventy sessions in total. To end the event we recorded this live panel … Continue reading "Extra – Thunder Phase! at GROGMEETi
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