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Interview with John Large of the excellent Red Dice Diaries

In a bid to sort out my back catalogue I'm once again jumping into the way back machine to bring you this podcast originally released as episode 058. It features further discussion and listener responses related to my episode focussed on young players running games, in particular my son's DnD 5E "Hogwarts" actual play. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding ab...

This podcast was originally released as episode 056 'Hogwarts' game chat and actual play

Jumping into the way back machine to retrieve this podcast originally released as episode 50. Pondering apects of various RPGs, including Maze Rats, Knave, PBTA, Midderlands, Dolmenwood, Operation Unfathomable, Black Hack usage die, 5E advantage and disadvantage, reaction rolls and more..,:::::::::.. Big thanks to Matt Jackson and John Large for their called in contributions.

Celebrating the collaborative nature of the Anchorite community; it's hard for me to listen to now, but we jump into the way back machine for this 2018 podcast. Originally aired as a follow up to episode 011 "Why play DnD and other role playing games?", 012 is the listener response "Why we play Dungeons and Dragons", with great contributions from Larry Hamilton and Darren G...

I jump into the way back machine to retrieve this podcast from the Spikepit archives, originally aired as episode 011, wherein I ponder the question - why play Dungeons and Dragons or roleplaying games? Big thanks to my brother Darren for his called in contributions If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, ⁠spikepitpodcast@gmail...

A "Drive By" podcast originally aired as episode 336 - Middle Earth in my DnD Realms? Yep, me again mashing up RPG stuff. The Adventures in Middle Earth rules for 5E seem like a great fit for my DnD home group's style of play, who doesn't want to have their cake and eat it? If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@g...

A podcast originally aired as episode 370, wherein I attempt to clarify design concepts for my DnD 5E Spike Hack and also ask if the OSR mantra "rulings not rules" is still applicable when making distinctions between DnD of old and the current edition of today? Big thanks to Barney Dicker (Loco Ludos) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for their called in contributions.

340 Recent Topic Round Up. RPG discussion revolving around my responses to some great call ins inspired by recent topics.  Many thanks to Joe Salvador and fellow podcasters  Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Josh Beckelhimer (Forever Prepping DM) Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) John Large (Red Dice Diaries) Frank Turfler (Frank T's Liner...

Reflections on Warhammer of old, classic Games Workshop of the early 80's, as well as the usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby, in particular discussion of Free League games and "War Stories" a Year Zero driven WW2 RPG.  Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Ner...

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Originally recorded 10/03/2021 and shelved. This episode is now released in response to listener feedback. If we are going to have a conversation, perhaps singing off of the same song sheet may help. Spikepit hits the books in a quest to resolve his inner D&D conflict through hacking rules old and new. Taking Chap...

In this tribute to the Anchorite phenomena I focus on some "Faction Action" during play of Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha whilst reminiscing on the end of an Era. Awesome called in contributions from Jason Hobbs (Random Screed), Barry Robertson (A Song of Dice & Shadows), Ben Milton (Questing Beast), Frank Turfler and Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). The intro music used in this episode...

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. (WARNING - listeners of a sensitive disposition may find all the talk of dice pool based games disturbing - owing to a complete lack of D20 roll high task resolution) Awesome called in contributions from Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Anthony aka "Gunslinger" (...

Want to hear me trying out Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha for the first time? This is the episode for you. Big thanks to my boy for happily joining in. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please cont...

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation and reflection in relation to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby - in particular Reboot. Execute, D&D Curse of Strahd and Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  ...

An experimental conversation starter on the subject of smooth and snappy game mechanisms. Join in folks, I'd love to hear what you have to say. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact m...

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby.  Awesome called in contributions from Graham aka First Age (Gaming from the First Age), Rob aka Menion (Confessions of a Wee Timorous Bushi), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written a...

We join our heroes as they battle to save the Winery from it's noxious intruders. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joinin...

We join our heroes as it's all kicked off. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://w...

We join our heroes as they head toward the Wizards of Wine Winery (www.www.com) and things hot up. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy.(Originally published Feb 2022)

We join our heroes as they meet some mysterious refugees fleeing persecution. Sorry no intro for this COVID edition. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)

Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist) for his encouragement, aslo DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)

Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy (Originally published Feb 2022)

The plot thickens as our heroes discover more about Strahd's creepy realm. Big thanks to the Mysterious Cody M for his vote of confidence, and as always DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)

Something creepy going on in Barovia, surely not!