The Dungeon Plunger Podcast

Welcome Dungeon Plunger Union Members! This episode I sat down for a chat with my buddy Cup of Solo! We talk about how he got into RPGs via choose your own adventure style books and other solo games, how he overcame his fear of puppets by becoming an amateur puppeteer. His time in a punk band, quitting drinking, vikings failed attempt at invading Wales and a huge discussion of solo roleplaying and...

THIS EPISODE WILL BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF! In this episode I chat with Carl D. A man of mystery who states that “he’s on a mission to become the world’s most consistently OK Game Master”. What does that mean ? Listen and find out! The fact of the matter is that Carl D. is a good friend and Dungeon Plunger Discord moderator. Over the past year and a half we have gamed online together with another bunch...

This week I have a chat with YouTube sensation, author and co-host of the Modern Mythos Podcast Seth Skorkowsky! We talked about a LOT in this 2-hour interview. Starting off we discuss skill based rpg systems, what they are, and tricks and tips on how to run them. We talk a bit about the OSR, the history of RPGs, and why Dungeons & Dragons overshadows other games, especially science fiction. W...

This week I chatted with my friend and host of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast Jason Connerly! We talk about the radical Index Card RPG (ICRPG) by Rune Hammer and together we are hosting a contest to win some swag and potentially 1 of 2 25$ gift certificates from Drivethrurpg. Listen to the show to find out how you can enter for your chance to win! Get your submissions in by December 19, 2025 We will a...

In this episode I have a fantastic chat with Bridgett Jeffries, Chaosium's Community Manager, co-host of the Miskatonic University Podcast, founder of Symphony Entertainment and all around an outspoken and vivacious spirit in the RPG community. We talked about how her love of gabbing and a trip to detention in high school would change her life forever. We also chat about her love of horror games,...

This week I chatted with Robert J Schwalb! We talk about his start in the game industry, his time working with Mongoose, Green Ronin and Wizards of the Coast. His experiences working on three editions of D&D (3e, 4e and 5e), Warhammer Fantasy and the Game of Thrones rpgs would ultimately lead to him starting his own company and creating the Demon Lord Engine that powers Shadow of the Demon Lor...

Grim Merchants : Four new cutthroat businesses to populate Prospero's Dream. Sell your soul, lose your mind, spend your cash and dive back in. On Backerkit now! - Ends November 11, 2025 This week I interview Joshua and Michael Kramer fellow Canadians on their newest project for Mothership Month called Grim Merchants. We talk about how they got into the ttrpg space, how they became creatives and go...

I sit down for a chat with Heinrich D. Moore the author of the eponymous book series for Call of Cthulhu including his guides to Character Creation, Carcosa as well as many more titles that can be found on the Miskatonic Repository. LINKS Heinrich’s DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?author=Heinrich%20D.%20Moore Heinrich’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heinrichmoorepresents45...

In this episode I talk with Jason Hobbs about his time podcasting, running his Legendary Kalmatta West Marches game, as well as his newest project the Bite the Bullet western RPG that features game mechanics for social combat! LINKS Hobb’s itch.io page : https://hobbs665.itch.io/ Bite the Bullet - Random Character Generator : https://bite-the-bullet.netlify.app/ CREDITS Music and Stingers by : Ree...

I speak with Greg Vaughan a major writer of adventure scenarios from the days of Dungeon Magazine, contributor to many adventures paths during that time as well as numerous adventure paths for Paizo's Pathfinder AP's. Greg was also one of the founders of Frog God Games and the author of the MASSIVE Slumbering Tsar campaign book and developer of the Lost Lands. We talk about his time writing for Du...

I chat with Jeff Jones of RPG Ramblings and author Adam Kovac on their newest zine for Scoundrels of Brixton: Savage Frontier. We also talk about Adam's other projects including his Hard Vacuum adventures. If you love Traveller and Cepheus Engine then this is the episode for you! LINKS RPG Ramblings Website : https://rpgramblings.com/ Boondock RPG Adventures : https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publi...

I speak with XP Lovecat a YouTuber, Editor and Call of Cthulhu enthusiast on horror gaming, running Masks of Nyarlathotep and much more! Leslie “XP Lovecat” Horn’s YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@XPLovecat Leslie’s Editing Services : https://www.xplovecat.com/ Leslie’s Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/c/XPLovecat/home CREDITS Music and Stingers by : Reed Reimer of Fable Factory Studio: https:/...

Courtney Campbell and I talk about mental health, corporate hellscapes and his cyberpunk and sorcery masterpiece of an RPG called Sinless. It's not just a Shadowrun hack! Hack and Slash Blog : https://hackslashmaster.blogspot.com/ DrivethruRPG : https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/5597/hack-slash-publishing Sinless RPG : https://sinlessrpg.com/ Manon Quarterly Kickstarter : https://www.kicks...

I have a chat with Lead Designer John Scott and Terry Herc publisher of Terry Herc Games to talk about their latest project Stargazer Keep. This mega dungeon is a Metroidvania styled, Ronnie James Dio inspired adventure path powered by Mörk Borg. Stargazer Keep Kickstarer Page : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terryherc/stargazer-keep-part-1-of-a-mork-borg-compatible-megadungeon?ref=discovery...

I have Ray Otis of Plundergrounds and the Gygax 75 challenge fame on to talk about gaming, Magic: The Gathering and his thoughts on peanut butter omelettes! SHOW NOTES Ray’s Itch.io Page : https://plundergrounds.itch.io/ Nerds RPG Variety Cast episode which inspired this episode : https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/s2e30-jason-and-jason-plunge-the-fluff/id1494636468?i=1000712927697 CREDITS Musi...

Cork Bord Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allrolledup/cork-bord-a-nordic-noir-investigative-role-playing-game?ref=diwhx1 Find Paul & Just Crunch Games at : YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@JustCrunchGames DriveThruRPG : https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10007/just-crunch-games Official Website : https://www.justcrunch.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/just...

Our guest today is Daniel Norten, host of the YouTube channel Bandit’s Keep and co-host of The Monsters and Treasure podcast along with K R King of D&D Homebrew. Bandits Keep YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/banditskeep Bandits Keep Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk?si=9e528504359f44c6 Daniel’s OD&D Hack : https://www.patreon.com/posts/unchained-alpha-105704...

Culture of Imagination Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/08JpS6gXz4jreX0R1lIT3B Cthulhu Dreamt Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/actionfiction/cthulhu-dreamt-ttrpg-sci-fi-horror-and-metal-soundtrack Intro Link: https://cthulhudreamt.com/ CodeBurst (cyberpunk) : https://codeburst.tech/ Outlands (sci-fi thriller concept soundtrack) : https://fablefactory.org/projects/outlands...

Anthony "Runeslinger Boyd and I talk ttrpg stuff with a focus on the Call of Cthulhu RPG and Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign. Find Anthony at: Casting Shadows Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/0sEnjb4ECR6CcfU6Bvug7p Casting Shadows Blog : https://castingshadowsblog.com/ Runeslinger Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@Runeslinger SHOW CREDITS Music and Stingers by : Reed Reimer of Fable Factory...

I talked to Jason Bulmahn from Paizo Publishing about his newest creation for his personal game imprint called Minotaur Games, HELLFINDER! We talk about how he got into working in the hobby, his time as a competitive Magic: The Gathering Player and much more. Minotaur Games: https://www.minotaurgames.com/ Jason Bulmahn’s Website: https://jasonbulmahn.com/ Jason Bulmahn’s Patreon : https://www.patr...

I sit down and chat with David "Zeb" Cook author of titles like Dwellers of the Forbidden City, Isle of Dread, Planescape, AD&D 2e and much more. We discuss his time at TSR and working on properties like Indianna Jones and Conan the Barbarian and a lot more. The Necromancer’s Game Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/necromancergames/the-necromancers-game?ref=9sxnxf Bill’s Patreo...

Jason Connerly of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast get down into the nitty gritty of Palladium games and tear you a new Rift where the sun don't shine! Nerds RPG Variety Cast : https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Palladium Books : https://www.palladiumbooks.com/ The Glitterbois : https://breakfastpuppies.com/podcasts/glitterbois Music and Stingers by : Reed Reimer of Fable Factory Studi...

I sit down with Matthew Sprange of Mongoose Publishing to talk about Traveller and the history of Mongoose from the early d2o days to the present and beyond! Find everything Mongoose at the link below. Mongoose Publishing: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/ Special thanks to Bob Loftin for his help sourcing questions for the show. You can listen to his Traveller focused podcast SAFCO at the link...

SHOW NOTES Karl Rodriguez, GMologist Presents : https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap?si=491f9d81cfcb4fcf Jason Connerly, Nerds RPG Variety Cast : https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Music and Stingers by : Reed Reimer of Fable Factory Studio: https://fablefactory.org/ Dungeon Plunger Cover art by : Jon McNally: https://www.jonmcnally.net/ Special Thanks to Edward V...

GMologist Presents Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap GMologist Presents YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ Free League, The One Ring : https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/the-one-ring/ Music and Stingers by : Reed Reimer of Fable Factory Studio: https://fablefactory.org/ Dungeon Plunger Cover art by : Jon McNally: https://www.jonmcnal...