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The GROGNARD Files

The GROGNARD Files

Dirk the Dice 149 episodes Nov 8, 2026

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

Dolmenwood RPG (Gavin Norman)
Dolmenwood RPG (Gavin Norman) Nov 8, 2026 1:34:47 In this episode we talk to Gavin Norman the founder of Necrotic Gnome and author of Dolmenwood The post Dolmenwood RPG (Gavin Norman) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
Bunnies & Burrows RPG
Bunnies & Burrows RPG Sep 28, 2026 1:04:22 In this episode, we look at one of the first RPGs from 50 years ago, Bunnies and Burrows, inspired by Watership Down The post Bunnies & Burrows RPG first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
The Price of Freedom RPG (with Malcolm Craig)
The Price of Freedom RPG (with Malcolm Craig) Sep 4, 2026 1:43:53 In this episode, we head for the bunker once again and talk about RPGs and the Cold War. The post The Price of Freedom RPG (with Malcolm Craig) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
More RPG Zines (with Nick Edwards)
More RPG Zines (with Nick Edwards) Aug 15, 2026 1:25:01 We are back, talking to RPG zine editor from back in the day and today, Nick Edwards The post More RPG Zines (with Nick Edwards) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
UK Games Expo 2026 Report (with Laurence Phillips)
UK Games Expo 2026 Report (with Laurence Phillips) Jun 20, 2026 1:41:49 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. The post UK Games Expo 2026 Report (with Laurence Phillips) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
RPG ‘zines (with Wyrd Science)
RPG ‘zines (with Wyrd Science) May 25, 2026 1:48:00 In this episode, we return to the world of RPG zines and speak to John Power of Wyrd Science magazine. The post RPG ‘zines (with Wyrd Science) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
The Pirates of Drinax, Traveller RPG (with Matthew Sprange)
The Pirates of Drinax, Traveller RPG (with Matthew Sprange) Apr 12, 2026 1:33:52 After three and a half years play, we are ready to discuss a fantastic Traveller campaign. The post The Pirates of Drinax, Traveller RPG (with Matthew Sprange) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
Chaos in RPGs and beyond (with Tomas Rawlings)
Chaos in RPGs and beyond (with Tomas Rawlings) Mar 8, 2026 1:36:42 In the latest episode of the podcast, we look at the use of chaos in RPGs. The post Chaos in RPGs and beyond (with Tomas Rawlings) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
The GROGGIES Review of 2025 (with Kalum)
The GROGGIES Review of 2025 (with Kalum) Feb 2, 2026 1:40:23 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)
Five Items that Made Chaosium (with Rick Meints) Jan 1, 2026 1:35:50 Rick Meints, President of Chaosium, joins us in the room of role-playing rambling to find five items from the history of the company. The post Five Items that Made Chaosium (with Rick Meints) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
Dirk’s Dossier – More Gladiator Chat and more
Dirk’s Dossier – More Gladiator Chat and more Dec 24, 2025 54:25 This is a collection of off-cuts from recent episodes, normally for Patreons, but a festive gift for you. The post Dirk’s Dossier – More Gladiator Chat and more first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
Swedish RPGs (with Magnus Seter)
Swedish RPGs (with Magnus Seter) Nov 30, 2025 1:27:44 This time we talk to Magnus Seter about Swedish RPG games The post Swedish RPGs (with Magnus Seter) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

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