Jason

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

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This was a podcast about tabletop role playing games, exploitation movies, board games, miniature war games, and whatever else attracts my interest. Ray Otus provided the coffee cup clip art and TJ provided my music. Comments made by me are mine alone and do not represent the opinion of anyone else and comments by callers and guests do not represent me.

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Jason

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Leisure

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Feb 14, 2026

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Episodes

71 Scarlet Heroes, the perfect system for drop in / drop out games? 08.04.2020

Calls from Lonely Adventurer, RFED, and Joe. I also do an unboxing and talk about why Kevin Crawford’s Scarlet Heroes May be the perfect all around drop in / drop out game.

70 Play by Post Character Generation 05.04.2020

I answer calls from Joe, Ray, Ivy, Michael and Menion plus I roll up characters for a couple Play by Post games. Joe's Hindsightless podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/9592550/podcast/rss Ray's Plundergrounds podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/6e8a2b4/podcast/rss Ivy's The Happy Whisk podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/59b3f70/podcast/rss Michael/Chgowiz's Dungeon Master's Handbook podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/100d...

69 The Runs 01.04.2020

No, it's not a Beavis and Butthead joke, it s a discussion of Cannonball Run (1981), Midnight Run (1988) and Running Scared (1986)!

68 Sorcerer review 27.03.2020

No, I don't review the Ron Edward's RPG but I do review the William Friedkin's 1977 movie. I also give a shout out to Fat Goblin Games who could really use your help financially, answer a call from Lonely Adventurer and do a couple unboxings. Fat Goblin Games https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3865/Fat-Goblin-Games Lonely Adventurer's Camping With Owlbears podcast https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0...

67 Lots of Weekend Gaming! 23.03.2020

I played five games in the past two days and would like to talk about it! Plus Mattie and Gadget have something to say. I also give listeners three surefire ways to bring a smile to their face. The podcasts I mention during the episode: Larry Hamilton's Follow Me, and Die! https://anchor.fm/s/4a2778c/podcast/rss Micheal "Chigowiz"'s The Dungeon Master's Handbook https://anchor.fm/s/100d3ff8/podcas...

66 Romance of the Perilous Land! 21.03.2020

I answer some calls from Andy of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, talk about a Romance of the Perilous Land game I was fortunate enough to play in and do an unboxing. Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks https://anchor.fm/s/11576140/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his blog at plundergrounds.blogspot.com/ TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Pat...

65 Splish Splash 17.03.2020

This is not much of an episode to be honest, I answer some voicemails in the tub and do some unboxings. The episode slated for 21 March will actually have some new gaming content in it. Links to the things I mention in the podcast will be up shortly. Josh's JB Publishing https://anchor.fm/s/436d2e8/podcast/rss Dave's dpercentile https://anchor.fm/s/b931d08/podcast/rss Steve's Dice Roll ZIne Ramble...

64 Explicit Voicemails and Unboxings 03.03.2020

This episode is just a series of voice messages, some explicit, and unboxings. Probably not the best episode to start on...        Steve's podcast Dice Roll Zine Ramblecast https://anchor.fm/s/402d4c0/podcast/rss          Steve's The Borderlands blog https://dndborderlands.blogspot.com/        ...

63 ICRPG Altered State Deep Dive 29.02.2020

Only one topic today Runehammer Games newest release, Altered State, roleplaying in a dystopian future! I will warn you that I do not go into the details of the core ICRPG system, if you are not familiar with it go read the free quick start linked below or listen to a podcast / watch a video on the core system. Verdict? This is a winner, go buy it now! Altered State https://www.drivethrurpg.com/pr...

62 Answering a few call ins 25.02.2020

I’m sick so this is a short one, I mention a new Anchor podcast called The Noble Art of Running Away and answer calls from Che Cormack,  Lonely Adventurer & Lieren. The Altered State review has been postponed until episode 63 which is due out 29 February 2020.  The Noble Art of Running Away https://anchor.fm/sos-rope  Che's podcast Friday Night Dnd https://anchor.fm/s/350d0e0/po...

61 Star Dogs Referee's Handbook Review 22.02.2020

In this episode I respond to calls from Lonely Adventurer, Lieren, and Barney. I also review the brand new Star Dogs Referee's Handbook and I talk about my favorite genre. Star Dogs Referee's Handbook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/304127/Star-Dogs--Referees-Handbook?src=fp_u5 Michael Raston's Blog https://lizardmandiaries.blogspot.com/ Michael Raston's Podcast https://anchor.fm/s/7d04bc8/po...

60 5E Hardcore Mode by Runehammer Review 19.02.2020

In this episode I promote Lonely Adventurer of the Camping with Owlbears podcast new Zine Quest 2 project, Glaive, I review Runehammer Games’ 5E Hardcore Mode PDF, and I do a mystery unboxing. Camping with Owlbears podcast https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0/podcast/rss Glaive kickstarter http://kck.st/32cad23 5E Hardcore Mode https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/303156/5e-HARDCORE-MODE?src=fp_u5 Ray Otu...

59 Locke & Key review and what you can nick for your games 14.02.2020

I mention some new, or new to me Anchor podcasts, play reports from recent games, a mystery unboxing, review the Netflix show Locke & Key and talk about things in the show you could use in your game.     New podcasts mentioned   Bibliophile Adventures https://nerdylegion.com/podcasts/bibliophileadventures.rss  Camping with Owlbears https://anchor.fm/s/12c448e0/podcast/rss  Confessions of a Wee Tim...

58 Near And Far Boardgame 12.02.2020

Calls from ShandyAndy, Free Thrall, Pete Jones and John Alan Large, discussion of the Near And Far boardgame, mystery unboxing, & gaming update.

57 Putting the "variety" back in Variety Cast 08.02.2020

Ray Otus calls with more cyberpunk ideas, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks makes recommendations for future shows, I do an unboxing, I pitch some games I'd like to run, and I do a movie review of 2016's Neon Demon. Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.pat...

56 Talking Space 1999 with Ray Otus 04.02.2020

This is a long but good one! Ray Otus of Plundergrounds fame talks with me about the first season of the cult 1970's TV show Space 1999. Zine Quest 2 Kickstarter projects I mention: Hunters in Death https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gothridgemanor/hunters-in-death?ref=discovery&term=hunters%20in%20death Mudharbour https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1361661542/mudharbour?ref=discovery&...

55 January Cyberpunk Entries and Winner 01.02.2020

Entries from Spencer of the Keep off the Borderlands podcast, Barney of the Loco Ludus podcast, Tim of the Gothridge Manor podcast, Colin of the Spikepit RPG podcast, Rudy of the RPG Retrofit podcast, Joe of the Hindsightless & Weal or Woe podcasts, Josh of the JB Publishing podcast, Rob of the Down in a Heap podcast, Eric of the Games with Eric podcast, Ray of the Plundergrounds podcast, and John...

54 Unboxings & Ramblings 29.01.2020

I do a few unboxings and ramble about Marshall McLuhan, Space 1999, & UFO. Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/TJD

53 Daisho: Samurai Adventure RPG by Deep7 review 27.01.2020

I talk about recent Daisho ("Bushido Light"), ICRPG Altered State, Traveller, and Call of Cthulhu games as well as a review of Deep7's Daisho: Samurai Adventure. Joe and Andy leave messages and I do a mystery unboxing. Here are links to the podcasts of the callers and players I mention in this episode Joe of the Hindsightless Podcast https://anchor.fm/s/9592550/podcast/rss     ...

52 Samurai Game Using Daisho 25.01.2020

I answer a call about Urban Fantasy, give a session report for ICRPG Altered State, talk about prep for my samurai game using Daisho by Deep7, do a quick unboxing, and give my impressions after the session.  Joe's Hindsightless podcast can be found here: https://anchor.fm/s/9592550/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ D...

51 Game Prep and Phone Calls 21.01.2020

I talk about my game prep for ICRPG Altered State (cyberpunk) and Bushido (feudal Japan). I also take calls from Free Thrall, Josh, Andy, and John.  Links to the caller's podcasts Free Thrall's podcast is Keep off the Borderlands https://anchor.fm/s/6f45028/podcast/rss Josh's podcasts is JB Publishing https://anchor.fm/s/436d2e8/podcast/rss Andy's podcast is Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks https:/...

50 Urban Fantasy or was that a leprechaun working at the bank? 18.01.2020

ShandyAndy calls about combat length, I do a short unboxing, plug the January Cyberpunk Contest, and discuss Urban Fantasy. This episode's caller is ShandyAndy of the Unguarded Treasure (B52) podcast https://anchor.fm/s/cabf138/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/rayotus TJ Drennon provides all the music for my show, you can find him...

49 Anachronism and a bit more on Hallucinations 16.01.2020

This episode has calls from Free Thrall and John Alan Large, I talk more about hallucinations and have a segment about anachronism in media. The spoiler segment is just shy of two minutes long. This episodes calls are from: Free Thrall of the Keep Off the Borderlands podcast https://anchor.fm/s/6f45028/podcast/rss John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries podcast https://anchor.fm/s/55de8b4/podcast/...

48 Realistic Period Psychological Horror Films 13.01.2020

I point out some new podcasts, answer calls about the OSR and hallucinations, do a mystery unboxing, and talk about the recent wave of realistic period psychological horror movies!  New podcasts mentioned in the show: The Tentacled Tumbleweeds https://anchor.fm/s/10005428/podcast/rss Goblin's Henchman https://anchor.fm/s/7d26480/podcast/rss Shadow of the GM https://anchor.fm/s/122cac60/podcas...

47 Hallucinations in Games 12.01.2020

Some housekeeping regarding the January Cyberpunk Contest and zooming in and out of combat, a discussion about hallucinations in RPG, & a mystery unboxing.  I reference Arlen Walker's podcast Live from Pellam's Wasteland during the housekeeping, here is his RSS so you can add it to your podcatcher https://anchor.fm/s/a01c930/podcast/rss Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find him on Patre...

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