Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards
Talking is a Free Action
We're a show focused on running TTRPGs. If you have questions how to DM, we have you covered. We cover mostly 5e D&D and have frequent guests!
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Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards
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Feb 25, 2026
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Episodes
Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.4 - Booty call? Call me back. 25.02.2026 59:32
Finally! After ten-thousand year's we're free! Owen and Marvin return, discussing everything new to them since their long TTRPG break in the summer of 2025. (Please note that this was recorded 6 months prior to its initial release and none of what you're hearing is new information to the world anymore) Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the disc...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.3 - Ya Ever Spend 600 Years Reliving the Same 2 Weeks? 12.09.2025 1:16:34
This week, Owen and Marvin theory craft teams of two different species and discuss how they would do on a mystery adventure from a piece of media they enjoy. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and ...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.2 - Mistake is the Right Word for What That Was 18.08.2025 49:41
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin discuss their greatest mistake in their TTRPG careers. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch the show live on Twitch (eventually we'...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.1 - I Came Where?! I'm Not Even Into Men!! (Dustin, don't listen to this one) 21.07.2025 1:17:09
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week in our season 3 premier, Owen and Marvin discuss burn out, Doctor Who, nostalgia bait, and spoilers for our current campaign (Caturday, stay away from this one)! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.26 - A Sapphic Love Interest 26.05.2025 1:35:54
In our Season 2 Finale, Owen and Marvin talk about likeable and unlikeable NPCs. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch the show live on Twitch (eventually we'...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.25 - I Read a Book Once 28.04.2025 1:07:28
This week, Owen and Marvin theory craft a team of all Rogues and discuss how they would do on a mystery adventure from a piece of media they enjoy. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.24 - You Think About Tentacles for Two Seconds ft Dustin 07.04.2025 1:34:04
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! In part two of two, Owen and Marvin talk Baldur's Gate 3 with their good friend and recurring guest, Dustin...AGAIN!!! See if you can find all of the alternate episode titles in the episode! "A Squid-Faced Asshat" "I'm Always the Popular Girl at Prom" "Drain Bamage" Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future epi...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.23 - Because it's the Right Thing to Do ft Dustin 17.03.2025 1:41:46
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! In this Part one of two, Owen and Marvin talk Baldur's Gate 3 with their good friend and recurring guest, Dustin! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch the show liv...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.22 - Some Parents Definitely Do Have a Favorite ft. Mildra the Monk 03.03.2025 1:13:26
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin discuss a variety of ttrpg topics with special guest, Mildra the Monk! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Mildra on twitter , youtube , instagram , and twitch Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and ...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.21 - I Summon God. This Time in Cherry Flavor! 11.02.2025 1:27:31
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin discuss long breaks in campaigns, taking notes, the death of a player character and more! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch the show live on Twitch (eventually we'l...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.20 - He was a lich. Trust me. 06.01.2025 1:13:07
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin recount their recent adventures including their bi-weekly Caturday game and a Pokemon forum game! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch the show live on Twitch (eventually we'll st...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.19 - And You Cannot Deny His Girth 11.12.2024 1:23:00
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin make fantasy D&D parties AGAIN! This time, with a twist! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky Catch the show live on Twitch (eventually we'll stream again) twitter and bluesky .
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.18 - Here, Try the Salmon 26.11.2024 1:16:21
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about having one player play remotely, roasting a chicken, introducing a good villain, and BS about some recent sessions they played! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on twitter ...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.17 - Gang Up on the First One 05.11.2024 1:09:26
This is our 69th episode since our relaunch! NICE! Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a players finding their voices, interesting battle mechanics, and getting important info to the player characters!! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.16 - A Sacrifice I'm Willing to Make 15.10.2024 1:07:09
We're sorry if any of Owen's audio is garbled at any point. Also, pay no mind to when we suddenly get loud near the end. Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a Boss battles, literally phoning it in, and KINGDOM HEARTS!! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zf...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.15 - Just Shamelessly Riff on Doctor Who 03.09.2024 1:04:49
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a presidential assassination attempt (it was topical when we recorded), passing the torch, and getting started with TTRPGs! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on twitter ...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.14 - It Would Be Funny If He Was Called Shiv 13.08.2024 1:13:33
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin make fantasy D&D parties! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on twitter https://www.twit...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.13 - If I'm Gonna Be a Disney Princess... 30.07.2024 1:04:52
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin check back in on their current campaigns and talk about failing forward and keeping a scene/session moving. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdv...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.12 - A Metaphor for Occupy Wall Street ft Dustin 09.07.2024 1:06:57
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin catch up with long-time friend Dustin about his first experiences as a DM and the campaigns he is currently running and playing in. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on twitter https://w...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.11 - A Very Simple Flow Chart 25.06.2024 1:12:57
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a ruling that Marvin hates, Rules Lawyering, and recycling character concepts (sort of) Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.10 - The Two Types of Owen Encounters ft Jack from Lands of Adversity 11.05.2024 1:54:46
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin catch back up with Jack from Lands of Adversity, an upcoming TTRPG. We talk about the design philosophy of the game and have a short demo how the magic system works! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.9 - A Corporate Tax Write-Off 01.04.2024 57:16
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen check in on their Owen's current games, Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender, the end of Rooster Teeth, and the passing of Akira Toriyama. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twitter ht...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.8 - We're All Faces Now! 11.03.2024 1:32:56
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen check in on their current games/projects, talk about making characters vocally/audibly distinct, and NPC's directly contributing to player character development! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twi...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.7 - We're Playing Power Rangers! 26.02.2024 1:02:00
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen catch up about their active and upcoming games, including, but not limited to, Power Rangers, Star Wars, and the recent reunion of Intrepid Adventurers! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twitter h...
Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.6 - A Pound of Ham ft Andre and Pizza from Side Quest Squad 11.02.2024 1:17:49
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, in a part 2, Marvin and Owen talk with Andre and Pizza from Side Quest Squad, a D&D Podcast about beginnings in the hobby, play styles, and the unyielding passage of time. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twitter ...
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