Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

New season, new format, same nonsense. This episode is all genetically modified animals all the time.  Panel discussion on Palladium Books' After the Bomb RPG featuring Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), Joe (Raven God Games), KR (DnD Homebrew) Two book recommendations, Synbat by Bob Mayer and Watchers by Dean Koontz Finally we end with a spoiler filled review of 1993's horro...

Roger William Corman, born April 5, 1926 died May 9, 2024. You will be missed.

“ When you are finished changing, you are finished ” - Benjamin Franklin Featuring a never before heard tune by TJ! I play calls from Michael (Mirke the Meek), Colin (Spikepit), James Knight, Jason (Random Screed), and last but not least Adam. Tim Shorts over at Gothridge Manor https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gothridgemanor/episodes/This-One-is-for-Jason-e2irde0 Ways to contact me: Google...

Kevin (Analytic Dice) had some thoughts about episode 622 so I reached out to one of the panel members, Gabe (Analytic Dice), to respond. Analytic Dice https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/analyticdice

Joe from Hindsightless joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1985 comedy film, Brewster's Millions. Spoilers within. Dekahedron RPG Podcast look for episodes 124 and 125  ⁠http://www.dekahedron.com/⁠ Previous episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective  Streets of Fire ⁠⁠⁠ https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffWzZuPCOFb ⁠⁠⁠ Hard Times ⁠⁠ https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wHGLCk5JkGb⁠⁠ The Wa...

Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) and Gabe (Analytic Dice) join me to discuss The One Ring RPG and why it might feel claustrophobic. Gabe's secret blog https://volcanicfortressofsurt.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-discursion-long-shadow-of-tolkien.html Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe...

MW asked, "What do we mean when we say B/X is procedural?" Karl joins me to discuss. One Shot RPG Pulp Action 1935 https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477603/osrpg-pulp-action-1935 The GMologist Presents Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez The GMologist Presents YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ The World of MW Lewis https...

Segment order fixed Darkfluid from The Silver Key joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1987 neo-Western action thriller film, Extreme Prejudice. Spoilers within. The Silver Key https://darkfluid.substack.com Previous episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective  Streets of Fire ⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffWzZuPCOFb⁠⁠⁠ Hard Times ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wHGLCk5JkGb⁠⁠ The Warr...

I open the mailbag and discuss my reasoning behind winding down the podcast. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Barry (A Song of Dice & Shadows). Honorable mention to MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) The Arcane Alienist for Christmas Movie Talk https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist Bedrock Podcast https://bedrockgames.podbe...

David Dudka, the designer behind the One Shot RPG (OSRPG) system and adventures joins me for a chat. You can contact David by email at oneshotrpg.gm@gmail.com or on discord at phzoul One Shot RPG on DrivethruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4266/one-shot-rpg Covenant of Dagon Actual Play  ⁠https://www.realplaygamespod.com Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (54...

Joe from Raven God Games joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1982 action comedy film, 48 Hrs. and the 1990 sequel Another 48 Hrs. Spoilers within. Raven God Games https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/9237/Raven-God-Games The Micheaux Mission https://www.micheauxmission.com Burn 2d6 https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/440073/burn-2d6-core-rules Visceral https://simonwaddell.itch....

Orenthal James Simpson 9 July 1947 to 10 April 2024.

When I think of 616 I think Marvel and the first comic I really followed was Marvel's ROM Spaceknight. This episode also features a new song by TJ and calls from Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), Joe (Raven God Games), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), and MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis). Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (5...

Karl from The GMologist Presents joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1981 action thriller film, Southern Comfort. Spoilers within. The GMologist Presents Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez   ⁠ The GMologist YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thegmologist9270 Previous episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective  Streets of Fire  ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffWzZu...

I play a call from Joe (HIndsightless), highlight a podcast and YouTube video worth checking out, and finally reflect on recent deaths and the state of the podcast. Mirke the Meek on in game rewards for out of game activities https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek/episodes/032---Well--Duh-Ning-Motivations-e2hfsn4 Great YouTube inteview with Hankerin Ferinale of Runehammer https://y...

We have lost another great one. Louis Cameron Gossett, Jr. (May 27, 1936 – March 29, 2024)

Today I open up the mailbag to Gabe (Analytic Dice), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows). Visceral https://simonwaddell.itch.io/visceral Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvar...

James from Sub Class Act joins me to discuss approaches, systems and oracles for solo gaming. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sub-class-act Mentioned during the show: Tabletop Diversions blog how to solo play series part 1 https://tabletopdiversions.blogspot.com/2015/01/solo-role-playing-series-part-1.html  The oracle I am using for my blog https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.com/2024/03/interlude...

James “Jim” Michael Ward III May 23, 1951 ~ March 18, 2024 Obit https://www.haaselockwoodfhs.com/obituary/JamesJim-WardIII Grogtalk Interview Jim Ward https://www.youtube.com/live/gfpjBCZlzjA?si=m3YbhZbqArJ61rrl DaveCon https://www.davecon.net/ Grogtalk https://www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Anthony aka Runslinger (Casting Shadows), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Sonny (Ai...

I decided to open the mail bag for St. Patrick's Day. Calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), and Kevin (Analytic Dice). Bill Hoyt, one of the early D&D players, has published his campaign notes. Available on itch for free https://smolderingdung.itch.io/bill-hoyt-my-old-campaign 1970's dungeon, The Lonely Mountain https://tidalwaveg...

Gabe from the Analytic Dice podcast joins me to discuss Modiphius' line of 2D20 games, meta currencies, and Against the Darkmaster.  Analytic Dice Podcast  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/analyticdice Gabe’s modules  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Gabriel%20Dybing Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers:...

Eric from The Omega 3D Chicken Coop joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1980 western film, The Long Riders. Spoilers within. The Omega 3D Chicken Coop Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-salzwedel Previous episodes in the Walter Hill retrospective  Streets of Fire  ⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffWzZuPCOFb⁠⁠⁠ Hard Times  ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wHGLCk5Jk...

Don’t buy Demons & Dragons from Gothic Church, they are straight up stolen from Chris Gonnerman’s Basic Fantasy RPG. Video here: https://youtu.be/Rwrswtn4vgo?si=Q5Y7V6HuCv9UdcKF

I discuss the idea of offering carrot or stick type XP rewards for your players in your tabletop roleplaying games. I also ask about interest in a play by mail type American Prohibition era gangland campaign. Finally we end the show with the trailer for this month's movie in my Walter Hill retrospective. RPGPub topic "Punish your players for failing to participate! Or not." https://w...

Jason is sick and can't record this week so Riverside steps in to do the show for him. This episode will be pretty impenetrable to the brand new listener, sorry about that. The show will be back next week with a regular episode. To call in your thoughts about Excalibur to Free Thrall https://freethrall.carrd.co Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe fo...