TayTRPG: Conversations on Tabletop

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay talks to Si about his love of music and storytelling, crushing an AP on his first go, and some exclusive Afterlight lore. Si Rutherford is a UK-based composer, sound designer, producer, GM and occasional lawyer. He has made original music for actual play shows including Oaths & Empires, Rotating Heroes, Wayward Autumnal and Godkiller: Balance . He’s composed sou...

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay chats with Christian about the secret to believable accents, working with titans, and his love of character depth. Christian Carlson is a lover of stories, with a background in history, performance, and literature. He is someone who has sought out the tales of not only our world but any world he could get his hands on. Stage theatre, creative writing, television, in...

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay yaps with Alex about his extensive TST history, tour life in a VW Passat, and how his being a nerd was baked in from the beginning. R. Alex Murray is a Brooklyn based comedian, actor, musician, and professional goof ball. He has been performing on stages and screens since he was a wee beardless lad. He's performed Off Broadway, starred in streaming comedy series...

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay talks to Maia about creating trust at the table, her favorite system out of 50, and the hyperfixation that is TTRPGs. Maia (my-ee-uh) Wilson is a narrative-first Gamemaster and actual play creator focused on character-driven drama, emotional stakes, and cinematic pacing, with a strong emphasis on collaborative storytelling and immersive sound design. Her anthology p...

Happy New Year! In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay chats with Will about being a consequences DM, why casters are his class of choice and the character he holds near and dear. Will Champion is a professional voice actor, dungeon master, and full-time nerd. Currently on tour with the Twenty-Sided Tavern, he is most notable for voicing both Vision and Starfox in Marvel’s WHAT IF…? An Immersive Story. H...

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay sits down with Jasmin to talk about forging her own path, her fear of improv and why performing is her favorite thing to do. Jasmin Malave is a lifelong nerd and longtime immersive actor. She is absolutely tickled to be making her National Tour debut with something as on brand as the Twenty-Sided Tavern! RomCom lovers can check out her podcast Shenanigans Ensue, and...

In this not at all spooky episode of TayTRPG, Tay Marie chats with Maddie Murphy, about the jobs you're meant for, knowing when to sit in a moment, and all things improv. Maddie Murphy is a multi-hyphenate actor, improviser, and professional Dungeons & Dragons player—currently adventuring across the country with The Twenty-Sided Tavern. She is the co-founder of High Stakes Productions, one...

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay Marie yaps with Em Carlson, about making faer best friends cry, the importance of drinking your own kool-aid, and the pride fae feels for GKB. CW: Conversations around suicide and suicidal ideation. Spoilers for GKB: 26:00-1:16:20 Em Carlson is the co-founder and creative force behind BlackwaterDnD. In their main campaign fae plays Honiah “Shy” Shydare, a Triton Tid...

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay Marie sits down with Diego F. Salinas to talk Twenty Sided Tavern, honing his DM craft and the joy of building a satisfying story. Diego F. Salinas is a professional actor and dungeon master currently performing in the national tour of Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Off the stage, he has run hundreds of hours of D&D for clients in person and onl...

In the first episode of TayTRPG, Tay Marie sits down with Gina Susanna to talk Godkiller: Balance, character creation, and why telling stories is her favorite thing to do. Gina Susanna is a prolific and multi-award-winning actual play creator, voice actor and writer known for crafting emotionally rich characters and bringing sincerity and nuance to every role. You may know her from various product...