Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards

Talking is a Free Action

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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

Episodes

Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.5 - Paranoid of Owls ft Jimmy and Braverman from Side Quest Squad 29.01.2024 1:58:03

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk with Jimmy and Braverman from Side Quest Squad, a D&D Podcast about their party makeup, fourth wall breaks, and homebrew. Stay tuned next week for the rest of the rest of the SQS party. 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 2.4 - Jaded Florida Sideshow ft Gigi 14.01.2024 1:51:58

Guess how many dog barks we added to the audio! Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk with their friend Gigi about her experiences, characters that are not group-friendly, conflict at the table (in and out of character), and Orlando theme parks. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disco...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.3 - We're Gonna Tangent This Sh*t 24.12.2023 1:15:30

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about One-Shots, Doctor Who, Stranger Things, and whether or not Owen has played a Jedi before. 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 ...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.2 - Copyright Friendly Yonko 12.12.2023 1:17:29

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about secret plans, evil characters, their home games, and when Dungeons and Dragons might not be the game for you 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 Mar...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.1 - That's Basically What a Lightsaber Is 08.11.2023 1:10:06

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about overpowered abilities, banning a class from your table, and magic items! 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.twitter.co...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.52 - A Level Up Moment 15.10.2023 53:57

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen reminisce about the last 51 episodes of Talking Is a Free Action! 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.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Catch the...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.51 - I Burn Down the Library 02.10.2023 1:23:26

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about engaging every player in your session and the campaign as a whole! 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.twitter.com/Taiyouget...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.50 - That Table Deserved Better 22.08.2023 1:24:46

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about seemingly everything except D&D! 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.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Catch the show live on Twit...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.49 - Hear My Eyeroll 06.08.2023 1:05:34

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen go over plans for an upcoming one shot Owen is DMing for the Stories and Sorceries Podcast. Additionally, they chat about Owen's home games and how he plans them. 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...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.48 - A Part-Time Thespian ft Julian 23.07.2023 1:24:44

This week, Owen and Marvin are joined by their long-time friend Julian as we discuss our home game, playing casually, and the influences of anime and movies on our gameplay! And the philosophy of Game of Thrones? Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladd...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.47 - New Cheese Money ft. JD from Stories and Sorceries 12.07.2023 1:37:04

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin are joined by JD from the Stories and Sorceries podcast as we discuss a recent one shot he ran. We also chat about Star Wars and finding a voice!

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.46 - The Palate of a Toddler 25.06.2023 59:10

Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen catch up on their recent sessions and hint at some upcoming projects! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or Fol...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.45 - Talking...as a Free Action 12.06.2023 45:22

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action. This week, Marvin and Owen follow up on last weeks campaign discussion with some positive news before delving into brewing for Owen's next session, coordinating schedules, as well as talking about an upcoming collab with Wally DM. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZp...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.44 - That Defeated Sigh 21.05.2023 1:24:40

This week Marvin and Owen chat about Marvin's return to live-streaming, Owen's currently running game, and keeping combat meaningful. Want to hear more from us? Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or Follow the Show at https://twitter.com/tiafapodcast Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future e...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.43 - On The Same Boat 07.05.2023 55:57

Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week Marvin and Owen spend some time - perhaps too much time - talking about Star Wars. They also go over planning for Owen's next personal campaign. Want to hear more from us? Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or Follow the Show at https://twitter.com/tiafapo...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.42 - A Gnome with a Gname 03.04.2023 1:17:12

Hey everyone, I know it has been a while since our last upload. March had been a rough month, but I'm optimistic we'll be back at it and on a semi-regular release schedule. Sorry again, but know that we have plenty of episodes banked - its just the editing that slows things down. This week, we talk about some new campaigns we're playing, the Undertaker, as well as Critical Role. Feel f...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.41 - Intrepid Adventures 28.02.2023 1:51:26

Apologies for the delay - its been a crazy February but we're happy to be back at it! You can expect more regular releases from here. Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week we catch up with not one, but all the players from our recently concluded Saturday home Campaign. The conversation drifts from how they felt about the conclusion, thoughts on the big bad, the story, and some of their fa...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.40 - Full Face-Heel Turn ft. Nick 31.01.2023 1:57:10

This week Marvin and Owen have their friend and party member Nick, discuss his thoughts on the final combat encounter of the  groups home game, as well as some overall thoughts on the campaign as a whole. Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or Follow the Show at   https://twitter.com/tiafapodcast Feel fre...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.39 - Most Certainly Not a Tie 25.01.2023 1:23:02

This week, Owen and Marvin talk about the elephant in the room, OGL, ORC and Wizards of the Coast. From there Owen chats about plans he has for a new campaign he's running. Marvin is returning to Star Wars Sagas edition after a decade. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https:...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.38 - Skipping the Cut Scene 17.01.2023 1:02:56

This week Marvin and Owen chat about a recent D&D session Owen played in where he felt railroaded. The pair chat about railroading in campaigns, how to avoid it, when its good, splitting the party, and how to skip cut scenes. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https://www....

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.37 - Significantly More Bulk 09.01.2023 1:27:45

This week Owen and Marvin discuss the penultimate session of the home game Owen DMs. They chat about Marvin's feelings on the fight, the lead up, and the summary of the campaign. Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or Follow the Show at   https://twitter.com/tiafapodcast Feel free to comment with topic suggest...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.36 - Lands of Adversity 25.12.2022 1:34:36

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin are joined by Jack of the Lands of Adversity TTRPG. Together we chat about the system, as well as philosophy surrounding legacy characters and matters of race. As an update starting in January we will be moving to a twice a month release schedule. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussi...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.35 - A Turdungeon ft Chris 11.12.2022 2:03:48

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week Marvin and Owen are joined by special guest Chris. Together, they chat about problem players, story telling, and Kuatoans! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.34 - An Anime Feel ft. WarlockDND 27.11.2022 1:25:59

This week Marvin and Owen have Zach from the audio drama Warlock on the show. Together they discuss Warlock, anime, Game of Thrones, and more. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or...

Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.33 - Cooking is a Full Action 22.11.2022 43:39

Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, we open the discussion on favors for in game rewards, before dropping into a sidebar on cooking, and more. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Ta...