Epic Realms Podcast

In this episode of Epic Realms, award-winning author and renowned editor James Lowder joins the Nick to discuss his extensive experience in writing, editing, and the world of tabletop gaming. From his early days in high school to his work on iconic projects like Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft and Call of Cthulhu. James shares insights into his creative journey. Discover his passion for horror, his up...

Todd Lockwood is an artist known for his fantasy and science fiction illustration. he gained his largest following from for his work on the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, as well as novels from Tor Books, DAW Books, and on magazine covers, including Satellite Orbit magazine, Asimov’s Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact, Realms of Fantasy, World of Warcraft, Dragon M...

Richard Lee Byers returns to Epic Realms! We catch up on all of his projects since we last spoke to him. We talk about Marvels Legends of Asgard books, Basil and Moebius, Conventions, the D&D Movie, and so much more! We talk about working with tie in fiction and scriptwriting! Its always great to catch up with Richard.

Django Wexler is a fantasy author of a multitue of novel series'. Including "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Ashes of the Sun, and The Thousand Names, as well as series for middle grade and young adults. He has also written stories for Magic The Gathering and now the Dungeons and Dragons new SpellJammer Novel Memories Wake - Available Tuesday June 4th. We talk about his journey to beco...

We are joined by video game designer, and author Austin Grossman. His novels include "Soon I Will Be Invincible", "You", and "Crooked". Soon I Will Be Invincible was nominated for the 2007 John Sargent Sr. First Novel Prize. His writing has also appeared in Granta, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. His game credits include Ultima Underworld 2, System Shock, Trespasser, Deus Ex, Epic...

We are Joined by Narrative Game Designer Winter Mullenix. We talk about her journey through the entertainment industry. Acting, Voice Overs, Music, Video Games, and Writing. She takes us on her whirlwind journey! We talk a lot about how her past experiences lend a hand in video game work and creating amazing video game stories. Such as Neverwinter, Orcs Must Die, Lucky's Tale, Magic Legends, and m...

We are joined by the 3 time Epic Realms alumni guest. Ed Greenwood. Ed Greenwood is the creator D&D's Forgotten Realms setting. He has worked on a plethora of different RPG's, and other Tabletop Games. He has consulted for video games, other authors, and game companies. All of that said, none of that compares to his laundry list of amazing novels he has written over his career. In this episode...

We are joined by Professional Wrestler Beer City Bruiser. We talk about his early career, as well as behind the scenes story of his early days. We also chat about his friends and connections he has built throughout his career and his joy seeing their successes. We also branch over and talk about his run ins with the world of the paranormal and his connections there and his work with Darkness Radio...

In this episode we are joined by author Deborah Wilde. We talk about her life, and how her life built up to the amazing author so many love and gain insights into her stories and characters. (Excerpt from her Website) Deborah Wilde is a global wanderer and hopeless romantic. After twelve years as a screenwriter, she was also a total cynic with a broken edit button, so, she jumped ship, started wri...

Christopher D Schmitz is a multi genre author who "writes books nerds like." We chat about his works, helping other authors, being an indy author, and working the convention scene. Check out his new Kickstarter starting March 18th! https://www.authorchristopherdschmitz.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feyduelist/the-esfah-sagas

Our guest Mike Mason is an RPG Designer and Creative Director for Chaosium games Call of Cthulhu brand. We talk a lot about his history with RPG's how he got into the business as well as Warhammer, his background in technical writing and sales. Of course lots of Call of Cthulhu talk as well. its a great episode and a fun guest!

Today's guest is well known on social media as a "Former McDonalds Corporate Chef" He can be seen on Plex's Dungeons and Dragons Cooking show Heroes Feast. Where he Co-Hosts the show with Sujata Day. We talk cooking, being a chef. Food science, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more. It is a high energy episode with Chef Mike Haracz!

Our guest is award winning board game designer, Corey Konieczka. From a fan of board and card games to designing award winning games and expansions. We talk about his career from humble beginning to running his own game company and working with well known properties such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and World of Warcraft. If you have ever been a fan of board games of any kind, this is a gre...

Amelia Cotter is an author, poet, researcher, and storyteller with a special interest in the supernatural, history, and folklore. She has appeared on various radio and television programs. In this Episode we talk about some of Amelia's experiences. Her views on the paranormal, the modern pros and cons of Paranormal Reality TV. As well as her books and the people she has met in the field. From hear...

In this episode we are joined by amazing friend of the show. He is the owner of both Fate of the Norns and Pendlehaven Press. Game Designer and Author. The Amazing Andrew Valkauskas! We have a great time and it went by so fast. we talked about Ath Cliath, Yule (or Jul), Odin being Santa, drinking card games, board games, history, mythology and soo much it was a great episode. Enjoy! Check them out...

This episode we were joined by award winning game designer, author, editor, and Co-Founder of Monte Cook Games. Shanna Germain. We talked about her life growing up, gaming, writing, and the origins of Monte Cook games. As well as their strategy for coming up with amazing new games! Its a great listen and a lot of fun. https://www.shannagermain.com/ https://www.montecookgames.com/ https://www.patre...

Michael Witwer is a bestselling author. He joins us to talk about his love for D&D and all of his books and how they came to be. We get some amazing behind the scenes stories and fun quips about his journey. We talk about Gary Gygax, Heroes Feast, the new Heroes Feast show, as well as Vivian Van Tassel! Michael Witwer Website - https://www.empireofimagination.com/ Epic Realms Movember Page -ht...

In this episode we are joined by Diana Jones Award winning game designer Connor Alexander. His RPG Coyote and Crow is a multiple award winning and nominated sci-fi and fantasy tabletop role playing game set in a First Nations alternate future where colonization never happened. This game was created and lead by an all Native team, and is made for all people to play. https://coyoteandcrow.net/ https...

In this episode we are joined by amazing urban fantasy author Heather Harris. We talk about her upbringing, and ties to books and writing. We also dive into her process, and get inside the differences in all her characters. It's a lot of fun with a lot of laughs.

This episode we are joined by actor and #1 NYT Bestselling author Wesley Chu. We talk martial arts, Acting, Writing Combat scenes, co writing and so much more. its a great show with lots of insights! Check out his new book Art of Destiny. The sequel to Art of Prophecy! Out Now! www.wesleychu.com

We are joined by USA Today bestselling Author Author Rhett C Bruno. We talk about his publishing company Aethon books, his books, his writing style, how he collaborates with other authors, and so much more. We covered so much it was a great episode with Rhett C Bruno! https://aethonbooks.com/ https://rhettbruno.com/

This episode we are joined by the amazingly talented Scott Innes. Voice Actor of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and many many others! He is also a radio legend, songwriter, painter, actor, and has done so much! He has Amazing stories to tell. And tell he did!

Todays Episode we are joined by author Destiny Soria also known as D.L. Soria. We talk about her young adult fantasy books as well as her new adult book "Theif Liar Lady" We hear some of her inspirations, what it was like growing up to become an author, some of her processes, D&D, and more. Its a great show with Destiny Soria! http://www.destinysoria.com/

Justin Leslie returns to Epic Realms. We talk about how things have changed in 2 years. We catch up on his books, as well as talk about his new stuff. We also chat about his friends Hunter Blain and Luke Daniels. It's a fun episode and was great to have Justin back on the show. www.justlinleslie.com

Josh Malerman is an amazing NYT Bestselling Author. Known most for his book Bird Box which was adapted to movies! We talk about this, his writing style, and differences in themes of all of his stories as well. We also talk about his new book "Spin a Black Yarn" which is available August 15th! https://joshmalerman.com/