Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
This podcast covers tabletop role-playing games, exploitation movies, board games, miniature war games, and other topics of interest to the host. The host's comments are personal and do not represent others, while those of callers and guests are their own.
Episodes
S4E15 ShireCon 2026 WrapUp
Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), and Special Guest Todd (Hexed Press TTRPG Talk) join me to discuss our experience at ShireCon 2026.My blog where I will put out updates every other Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/
S4E14 Pirate Feedback
Joe Richter (Hindsightless) and Mirke the Meek (Mirke the Meek) join me to respond to BJ (The Arcane Alienist) who sent in feedback to my pirate and Conan discussions with Daniel (Bandit's Keep). I'll be back in two weeks with my convention season wrap up for NecronomiCon, Mothman Festival, and ShireCon.
S4E13 Talk Like a Pirate Day Pirates as a RPG Genre
I play calls from Mirke (Mirke the Meek) and Karl (The GMologist Presents) and have a conversation with Daniel from Bandit's Keep about Pirates as a RPG genre. LIke to Bob's (SAFCOcast) blog for the sci fi reading list: https://www.travelleritv.blog/campaign-influencesRPG-a-Genre InfoPage: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026Mirke's Contact Infohttps://www.speakpipe.com/MirkeTheMeek
S4E12 Cimmerian September with Bandit's Keep
Daniel from Bandit's Keep joins me to discuss his favorite Conan story, Queen of the Black Coast.My blog where I post on opposite weeks from the podcast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the ot
S4E11 RPG-a-DAY2026 Finale
Late calls and follow up calls to the #RPG-a-DAY2026 episodes Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), and I put out. Calls from Harrigan (Go Bag podcast), Peter aka Spezbaby, Bob (SAFCOcast), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Spencer (Keep Off the Borderlands), and Mirke RPG-a-Genre InfoPage: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026Mirke's Contact Infohttps://www.speakpipe.com/Mi
S4E10 RPG-A-DAY2026 SCI FI as a Genre
#RPG-A_Day2026 I play and respond to calls about science fiction as a RPG genre, the games people like and the media that inspires them. Calls from Karl (GMologist Presents), Daniel, (Bandits Keep), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), and Peter aka Spezbaby.RPG-a-Genre InfoPage: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026Mirke's Contact Infohttps://www.speakpipe.com/M
S4E9 RPG-A-DAY2026 Horror as a genre
Another rebroadcast episode so if you have already heard this on Mirke the Meek's feed you can skip this episode but if you haven't please check this out!Episode page: https://podbypost.com/podcast/mirke-the-meek-podcast/episode/rpg-a-genre-2026-horrorWhen there's something strange in the #RPG-a-Day, call in your experiences for a Horror episode.Contributors- Nerds RPG Variety Cast (ht
S4E8 Voulge by Raven God Games
Joe Salvador from Raven God Games joins me to talk about his new fantasy game Voulge.https://www.ravengodgames.com/Here is the link to learn about our RPG A Day project: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor http
S4E7 RPG-a-DAY2026 Sword & Sorcery as a Genre
This is a rebroadcast of the RPG-a-Genre 2026: Sword & Sorcery episode. All things Sword & Sorcery for RPG-a-Day 2026!ContributorsNerds RPG Variety Cast (https://podbypost.com/profile/nerds-rpg-variety-cast), GMologist (https://podbypost.com/profile/gmologist), Peter aka Spezbaby, Rob, Joe Salvador (https://www.ravengodgames.com/), Ian, Spencer (https://freethrall.substack.com/podcas
S4E6 RPG-a-DAY2026 Espionage as a Genre
Another #RPG-A-DAY2026 rebroadcast from the Mirke the Meek show.This episode, if you choose to accept it, is shaken, not stirred! But it will not self-destruct in five seconds.ContributorsBandits Keep (https://podbypost.com/profile/bandits-keep)Nerds RPG Variety Cast (https://podbypost.com/profile/nerds-rpg-variety-cast)Jason's Espionage Adventures Episode (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/pro
S4E5 Short Catch Up and Mail Bag
I do a quick catch up on where I am at gaming and what events I will be attending in the new couple months. Starting at 11:30 we go into full spoilers for Spider Man A Brand New Day as I play a call from Joe (Hindsightless).Against the Star Master https://againstthestarmaster.com/Star Borg https://jpcoovert.com/products/star-borg#RPG-A-DAY2026 what we are doing https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-da
S4E4 RPG-a-DAY2026 Superheroes as a Genre
More information here: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026Contributors:Karl (The GMologist Presents)Joe (Hindsightless)Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands)Kevin (Analytic Dice)Daniel (Bandit's Keep)Harrigan (Go Bag)Mirke (Mirke the Meek)Matt (Hogw5h)My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast &q
S4E3 Spider-Man Brand New Day Review
Spoilers start at 11:15. BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Mirke (Mirke the Meek) join me to discus the newest movie starring our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!You can find information on the #RPG-a-Day2026 project here: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast &
S4E2 RPG-a-Day2026 Dungeons & Dragons as a Genre
More information here: https://podbypost.com/podcast/mirke-the-meek-podcast/episode/rpg-a-day-2026-dungeons-dragonsThis episode is mostly a rebroadcast of Mirke the Meek's episode.Contributors- Keep Off the Borderlands (https://podbypost.com/profile/keep-off-the-borderlands)- Diegetic Advancement (https://podbypost.com/profile/diegetic-advancement)- Nerds RPG Variety Cast (https://podbypost.co
Back for RPG A Day 2026
I'm back for a limited engagement!Or is it?Here is the link to learn about our RPG A Day project: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" comor https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycastMy opinions are not necessarily the same as the other people you hear on my show. Thank you to Ray Otus for the coffee cup clip art and to TJ for the in
So long and thanks for all the fish
Harrigan (Go Bag) joins me to talk about firearms in RPGs. Games discussed Boot Hill, Top Secret, Bureau 13 Stalking the Night Fantastic, GURPS, Palladium’s Recon, Twilight 2000, Cyberpunk 2020, Aces & Eights, and CY_BORG with some other honorable mentions. Go Bag Podcast https://www.gobagpod.comHarrigan’s Hearth https://harriganshearth.substack.comNatalie and Tara Try Stuff: 18th Century Bake
Season 2 Finale
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the final episode of Season 2, Season 3 starts on Valentine's Day 2026. On this episode we field calls from NPC (The Glitterbois), Karl (The GMologist), Dark Fluid (The Silver Key), Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland), and Riley (Diegetic Advancement) with a little help from Jason Hobbs (Bite the Bullet). Ways to
S2E45 Award Show for the One Game Company Contest
Jason (The Dungeon Plunger) joins me to discuss the entries and pick two random winners for the contest that asked, "If you could only play games from one company for the rest of your life what company would it be and why?"Entries from Age of Adventure, Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderlands), Matt (Pint of Cthulhu), Ben (Coldlight Pre
S2E44 Social Conflict with Jason Hobbs
Jason Hobbs joins me to talk about social conflicts in RPGs and then Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the latest installment of our Revenge Beyond the Grave series, Avenged (2013).Forgotten Christmas Movies on The Dekahedron RPG Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jpgill/episodes/BONUS-Christmas-Movies-2025-with-Jason-e3caj2tBite the Bullet https://hobbs665.itch.io/bite-the-bulletBite
S2 Calls and Conspiracies Bonus54
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me to talk about John Keel and field calls from Jason (The Dungeon Plunger), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderland), and Riley (Diegetic Advancement).My Contest https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.comAdventure Site III Contest https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/just-threemoredaysMovie Monday https://freethrall.substack.com/ht
S2E43 Swords Against The Shadows by D101 Games
I give my first impressions of the new sword & sorcery game by Newt Newport based on The Black Hack 2E as well as shout out a few new and returning podcasts. Also get your contest entries in, the deadline is 19 December 2025!. Contest details https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/end-of-2025-contest.htmlThe Silver Key https://darkfluid.substack.com/The GMologist and Darkfluid on
S2E42 What to look for in a Science Fiction RPG
Ben Gibson of ColdLight Press joins me to discuss the desirable attributes in a science fiction RPG. We also discuss the Adventure Site III Contest which is live now!Adventure Site III Contest https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-site-contest-iii-now-openMercs and Mayhem https://www.amazon.com/Mercs-Mayhem-Raconteur-Press-Anthologies/dp/B0FYDFSJQNWays to contact me: Speakpipe for in
S2 Did Conan Die? Bonus53
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for a special Thanksgiving episode of Revenge Beyond the Grave discussing 1982's Conan the Barbarian. Also please enter our contest!Adventure Site Contest III https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-site-contest-iii-now-openWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast
S2E41 New Contest, The Dungeon Plunger, and Listener Feedback
Jason Wiebe helps me launch a new contest and I field calls from Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Joe (Hindsightless), Jason Hobbs (Hobbs & Friends), Karl (The GMologist Presents), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Eric (Omega 3D Chicken Coop), Riley (Diagetic Advancement), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderland), and Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows).Matt Jackson’s blog https://www.msjx.org/
S2 Six String Samurai the RPG with Runeslinger Bonus 52
Anthony aka Runeslinger shares his conversion of the film Six String Samurai into Basic Role Playing (BRP) and provides the sound effects for today's shenanigans. Casting Shadows blog on this topic where you can see the character sheet https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13914Casting Shadows Podcast / Youtube https://castingshadowspodcast.comRuneslinger Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/Runes
S2E40 Six String Samurai (1998) with Runeslinger
Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows) joins me to discuss 1998's cult classic Six String Samurai. Casting Shadows blog https://castingshadowspodcast.comWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Fi
S2 The Crow Bonus51
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me to cover The Crow and its sequels for our Revenge Beyond the Grave series. We also field calls on soundtracks from Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), darkfluid (The Silver Key), and Joe (Dekahedron RPG).Casting Shadows/Runselinger https://castingshadowspodcast.comGO BAG https://www.gobagpod.comThe Silver Key https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silver-key/
S2 Double Dragon with Mirke Bonus50
Mirke (Mirke the Meek) joins me to discuss the 1994 film Double Dragon and his experience at ShireCon 2025 last month.Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the
S2 OSR October Pt 3 Bonus49
I finish out my series on OSR October 2025. Discussion on hit points at first level https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/old-d-ds-what-would-be-the-impact-hp-con-at-1st-level.12546Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot&#
S2E39 Chatting with Daniel Norton
Daniel (Bandit's Keep) joins me to discuss ShireCon, why daggers aren't overpowered in OD&D, and a variety of other topics.Thom's website https://throwigames.comWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of
S2 OSR October Pt 2 Bonus 48
I answer a call from BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and give two OSRish thoughts.The Arcane Alienist https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/arcanealienistDown in a Heap https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/rob-cBackstabbing on the RPGPub forum https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/backstabbing.12491Black Streams: Solo Heroes https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/114895/black-streams-solo-heroesWays to
S2 OSR October Part 1 Bonus 47
On this bonus episode I cover some of the prompts Joe recommends. Things discussed: Barrows & Borderlands, HagHex, Eldritch Tales, Fantastic Heroes & Witchery, B/X Gangbusters, Tall Tales B/X Western, OSRIC, Hyperborea, Planet Eris, Carcosa, Unchained Heroes, and metacurrency. OSR October Prompts https://vagabondgm.blogspot.comDekahedron RPG Podcast https://www.dekahedron.com Dekahedron RP
S2E38 ShireCon2025 Recap
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me to do a recap of our ShireCon 2025 experience. I also play calls from James (Sub-Class Act) and Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands).Mentioned in the episodeGo Bag Podcast https://www.gobagpod.comDiegetic Advancement Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/diegeticadvancementLord of Maps https://lordofmaps.comREH Foundation Conan Panel Part 1 htt
S2 The Headless Horseman (2022) Bonus 46
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the next film in our Revenge Beyond the Grave series, The Asylum's Headless Horseman. Episode clip art from The Asylum poster for the movie and used purely as part of the review. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast '
S2E37 Double Header with Jason Hobbs & Arlen Walker
In this double header Jason Hobbs discusses OSR Anchorites, AD&D, Robert Redford, mechanizing social interaction in RPGs, Bite the Bullet, boxing with David Baity, then Arlen Walker discusses This Immortal by Roger Zelazny and The Hyborian Age by Robert E Howard. Bite the Bullet https://hobbs665.itch.io/bite-the-bulletLive from Pellam's Wasteland https://www.youtube.com/@LivefromPellamsWas
S2 Call In Special Bonus 45
I field calls from fellow podcasters The Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts), Spencer, also known as Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderland), Barry (The Song of Dice and Shadows), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Daniel (Bandit's Keep) with a little help from Joe (Hindsightless).Keep Off the Borderlands Speakpipe https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsOther ways to send in your thoughts on
S2 Solo West Marches? Bonus 44
I discuss the idea of a solo West March style game and using different rulesets in your campaign. I also answer listener calls from John (Red Dice Diaries), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Kevin (Analytic Dice), Dekahedron Joe (Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Joe (Hindsightless), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek).Discussed in the show:Lord of Maps https://lordofmaps.comSolitary RPG "West Marches for Solo Gamers&
S2E36 Cimmerian September and The Wraith (1986)
I discuss Cimmerian September, things I have been listening to and play a “lost” episode where Joe (Hindsightless) answers some calls with me and we review The Wraith (1986). Cimmerian September Part 1 panel discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2JbqzlwlWo&t=7266sDaddy Rolled a 1 Arduin livestream with Dave & George of Emperors Choice Games from 28 August 2025 https://www.youtube.com
S2 Experience Points Bonus43
Glitterbois on Awarding Experience Pointshttps://breakfastpuppies.com/podcasts/glitterboisYouTube https://youtu.be/9bJmXhIk764?si=0VWrxgjiaQ7Px0rx
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk5 Bonus42
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 29-31Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Foll
S2 Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat movies Bonus41
Mirke the Meek joins me to discuss two films, Street Fighter (1994) and Mortal Kombat (1995), which is the winner of this battle for best video game to movie adaptation?If you want to test Mirke the Meek's puzzle dungeon you can reach him at mirke [dot] the [dot] meek [at] gmail [dot] com Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/Nerds
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk4 Bonus40
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 22-28Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Foll
S2E35 Harrigan on Barbarians of Lemuria & Supers RPGs
Harrigan joins me to talk Barbarians of Lemuria, superhero RPGs and minimalist RPGs.Harrigan's Hearth https://harriganshearth.substack.com/Saturdays with Sean (Live GM Therapy) https://www.youtube.com/@RPGSean/featuredWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvariety
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk3 Bonus39
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 15-21Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Foll
S2 Listener Calls and Spawn (1997) Bonus38
I respond to calls from John (Red Dice Diaries), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderlands), and MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) before Joe (Hindsightless) and I discuss 1997's Spawn, full spoilers for the movie. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVariet
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk2 Bonus37
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts for days 8-14Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr
S2E34 KR King on Gritty Police Films and Shadowdark
KR King of D&D Homebrew and the Monsters and Treasure podcast joins me to discuss Busting (1974), Cop (1988), Shadowdark and more! Spoilers for the films start at 50:45.Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me o
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk1 Bonus36
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts days 1-7Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr
S2 End of the month calls Bonus35
A short listener feedback episode with calls from Joe (Hindsightless), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Karl (The GMologist Presents). Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Aud
S2 Superman Spoiler Review with BJ Bonus34
BJ from The Arcane Alienist joins me to discuss the new Superman film. We start off spoiler free but finish with spoilers. We both highly recommend seeing it in theaters!Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a v
S2E33 Chuck Norris Film to RPG with Daniel Norton
Daniel from Bandit's Keep joins me to discuss the Chuck Norris films Silent Rage and Code of Silence and how to adapt them to RPG adventures. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Dis
S2 TBH campaigns, The Beekeeper and Robocop! Bonus33 Try2
Episode reloaded after fixing audio issues with first call.I respond to listener feedback from Darkfluid (The Silver Key), Joe (Hindsightless), Graham (Gaming From The First Age), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), and Rob aka Menion (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi) and than Joe helps me discuss Robocop for our Revenge Beyond the Grave series.Ways to contact me: Sp
S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Bonus 32
David and Anthony join me to discuss #RPGaDay 2025. The infographic and a plain text version of the prompts are available on my blog: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/rpgaday2025.htmlLInks for this episode:You can find the #RPGaDAY stuff here:www.facebook.com/RPGaDAYDave's blog:www.autocratik.comDave's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/autocratikWhat Dave's been worki
S2E32 Solo Play Tutorial with Sub Class Act
James Sral of the Sub Class Act podcast does a tutorial solo game with me using Eye of Erendor, a modified version of Matt Jackson’s Red, White, & Blue oracle, and The Perilous Wilds. Also mentioned during the show Matt Finch’s Tome of Adventure Design and Kevin Crawford’s Black Streams: Solo Heroes https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/114895/black-streams-solo-heroesWays to contact me: Spe
S2E31 Jason and Jason on Jason: The Beekeeper (2024)
James Wiebe helps me pollenate your earholes on this spoiler filled discussion of Jason Statham in The Beekeeper.Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeo
S2 The Black Hack suitable for campaigns? Bonus31
Free Thrall aka Spencer joins me to discuss if The Black Hack is suitable for long term campaign play. You can reach him here: https://freethrall.carrd.coWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords i
S2 The Reign of the Kingfisher Bonus 30
I field calls from Joe (Hindsightless), James (Sub Class Act), and Daniel (Bandit's Keep) before discussing The Reign of the Kingfisher by T.J. Martinson with Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's Wasteland). There is a spoiler section at the end.Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgv
S2E30 Jason and Jason Plunge the Fluff
Jason Wiebe (The Dungeon Plunger) joins me for a RPG ramble! Topics covered include Savage Worlds, 5E, ICRPG, Barbarians of Lemuria, Conan: Lord of the Mount by Stephen Graham Jones, Vampire Hunter D, XDM, OD&D, Pathfinder, Board Games, Magic, E.T., Necromunda, OSRisms, CAG, D&D edition wars, and more! I also answer calls from BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee
S2E29 RPG Skills & Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 (1987)
Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) joins me for an intro to skills in RPGs and then Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 (1987) the next installment in our Revenge From Beyond The Grave series.Next book review will be The Reign of the Kingfisher by T. J. Martinson.Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyC
S2 Published settings aren't all bad? Bonus29
Listener feedback episode with calls from Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Karl (The GMologist Presents), David (Baffle Box Games & Betelnut Games), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), and Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland).Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcas
S2E28 Invasion USA, High Plains Drifter, Pale Rider, oh my!
Daniel (Bandit's Keep) joins me to talk about Chuck Norris' 1985's Invasion USA and how to run it at your table. Then Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for another segment of Revenge Beyond the Grave to discuss a brace of Clint Eastwood films 1973's High Plains Drifter and 1985's Pale Rider.A Pint of Cthulhu podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/interveiw-with-nerds-rpg-variety-cast/id165148009
S2 Lovely Listener Feedback Bonus28
In this bonus episode I answer feedback from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Bob (SAFCOcast), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek).SAFCOcast https://www.safcocast.com/Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast '
S2E27 RPG Philosophy and Sundiver (1980)
Daniel (Bandits Keep) joins me to discuss if published settings and modules are a trap and Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) joins me to discuss David Brin's 1980 novel Sundiver.Discussed in the episodeSmugglers Coffee Tales to Astound Blog https://talestoastound.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/thoughts-on-the-play-style-and-fiction-for-classic-traveller/Esoteric Creature Generator for Classic
S2 Everyone Loves James Knight Bonus27
I field more listener feedback from Jason (The Dungeon Plunger Podcast), Karl (The GMologist Presents, Joe (Hindsightless), Safer (SaferFantasyCrafting), Kevin (Analytic Dice), and Michael (Mirke the Meek)Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot'
S2E26 Tunnels & Trolls Turns 50
Dekahedron Joe (The Dekahedron RPG Podcast) joins me to talk Tunnels & Trolls, Anchorite APA and American Revolution and then Joe Richter (Hindsightless) joins me to talk The Fog (1980).Boston 1775 Blog https://boston1775.blogspot.com/Emerging Revolutionary War blog https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/Emerging Revolutionary War YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0McjpHESQwLyFUzW5nfIVgT
S2 Paul Revere's Ride Bonus26
Today is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's historic ride! On this bonus episode I read Longfellow's poem.Text of the poem https://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/issues/1861jan/paulrev.htmWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find
S2 Old Fashioned Call In Show Bonus25
A bonus call in show with calls from BJ (The Arcane Alienist) , Jason (The Dungeon Plunger Podcast), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), and Karl (The GMologist Presents)Also mentioned Death Stalker V’s Random Encounter Show on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RandomEncounterShowWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast T
S2E25 Lifeforce and Prince of Darkness with James Knight
James Knight joins me to discuss Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce (1985) and John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (1987) as well as Nigel Kneale's Quatermass which inspired them. Full spoilers. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast
S2E24 Rolemaster Ramble with GMsShadow
Barry (A Song of Dice and Shadows) joins me to discuss the slow read of The Silmarillion we are doing on the Audio Dungeon Discord and to geek out over Rolemaster. Clip art today is the cover of the 1989 edition of Arms Law & Claw Law by Angus McBride.Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRP
Saint Patrick's Day Chat 2025 S2Bonus24
Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi) and Joe (Hindsightless) join me for a ramble about Dazed and Confused and other coming of age films, Saint Patrick's Day and how the Irish saved Western Civilization. This is a raw, unedited conversation. Menion playing video games on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68WELA1HNSkHow the Irish Saved Western Civilization https://www.
S2E23 Wounds and Phenomena (1985)
Nicky & Arlen join me to discuss Nathan Ballingrud's short story collection Wounds and Joe joins me to discuss Dario Argento's 1985 film Phenomena. Arlen's book reviews on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LivefromPellamsWastelandWays to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast
Reaver with Joe Salvador S2Bonus23
The Reaver Kickstarter by Raven God Games just went live!Kickstarter page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravengodgames/reaver-sword-and-sorcery-role-playing-game-0Actual Play https://www.youtube.com/@newedgeswordandsorcery8061Actual Play https://youtu.be/eVY2nO2i8mk?feature=shared
S2E22 The Dungeon Plunger Cometh
Jason Wiebe from The Dungeon Plunger podcast joins me, I say goodby to Gene Hackman, rant about digital media, and later play calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderlands), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Michael (Mirke the Meek)The Dungeon Plunger podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dungeon-plunger/1892944/Dungeon Plungin’ print and play board game https://boar
Send Reggie Bannister your love S2Bonus 22
Reggie Bannister is near the end, entering home hospice care, and if you can send him cards and letters letting him know you are thinking about him it would mean a lot! Reggie BannisterPO Box 4387Crestline, CA 92325More here at Bloody Disgusting https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3855674/phantasm-star-reggie-bannister-enters-hospice-care-write-to-him/
S2E21 Fight Club (1999)
Nicky asks me to hit her as hard as I can. Spoilers for both Chuck Palahniuk novel and 1999 David Fincher movie.Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon D
S2 Fudge RPG with GM Shadow Bonus 21
Barry aka GM Shadow joins me to discuss the Fudge RPG and I field listener calls from Dark Fluid, Karl & Amy Lee Rodriguez, Joe Richter, and MW Lewis.Dekahedron RPG on Fudgehttps://youtu.be/RZUw02b7hTw?si=xivLGfxmYv1zHejFAudio verisonhttps://www.dekahedron.comA Song of Dice and Shadowshttps://shows.acast.com/dice-shadowsGrey Ghost Gameshttps://www.fudgerpg.com1995 Edition of Fudge RPGhttps://w
S2E20 Espionage Adventures
Scott from Kongable TSNWO joins me to discuss writing and running espionage adventures.
Scott's FaceBook page is: S. Kongable TSNWO Missions
If you want to talk espionage missions join the page and the conversation.
Scott's Drive-Thru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/28959/kongable-tsnwo
Top Secret: New World Order: https://topsecretrpg.com/
Ways to contact me: Google Voic
Bond, the Connery years S2Bonus 20
Karl (The GMologist Presents) joins me for a spoiler filled discussion of the official Bond films from Dr. No to Diamonds are Forever.
Sound of 007 documentary can be found on Amazon
Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145
Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast
S2 Blog Relaunch and Forest of the Moon Bonus19
I'm relaunching my blog and The Old Warlock has a pending kickstarter!
https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com
Forest of the Moon Denizens https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oldwarlock/forest-of-moon-denizens
Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145
Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.spea
Daryl Davis S2Bonus18
I talk about why today, Inauguration Day in the US, we should take time to get to know the teachings of Daryl Davis.
TedTalk https://youtu.be/fw0vS0qvYo0?si=tMEnrqt3hNb4FHWH
Here is a 6 minute video if you are in a hurry https://youtu.be/X7g3XtTHprI?si=umvLlhnIYWLQDCKW
His documentary can be found on Amazon, it is called Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America and he is on episode 141
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