Nathanael Cole - NPC at Breakfast Puppies
The Glitterbois
The Glitterbois are two blokes (and then some) with an intense and long-lived love for the rich role-playing game worlds created by Palladium Books. Join us as we talk about the vast imaginative possibilities of the Palladium Books RPG "Megaverse" in a quest to spread appreciation for their games, meet established wanderers of their worlds, and hopefully bring new players into the fold. We'll look into the workings and histories of all of their games, including Rifts, Palladium Fantasy, Nightbane, Dead Reign, Macross, Ninja Turtles, and more! Step through the rift and Unleash Your Imagination...
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Nathanael Cole - NPC at Breakfast Puppies
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Jul 3, 2026
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Episodes
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #008: Chihuahua with a Shotgun 12.10.2025 1:53:01
I mean the title really does tell you everything. Someone gives Bronson a shotgun. Hilarity ensues. Give a listen to find out more! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main web...
#199 – Mutants Down Under 03.10.2025 36:47
Next up on our dive through the books is Mutants Down Under, the third official title in the "After the Bomb" series of RPG supplements, originally for the TMNT & Other Strangeness game line. This book is awesome. And oh damn, look at that episode number! I wonder what's coming up next... Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Cha...
#198 – Road Hogs 19.09.2025 34:01
We initially planned to record this as a combo episode talking about both Road Hogs and Mutants Down Under at the same time. After all, we figured, they're both really slim, they can't have more than a half hour combined talk, right? Wrong! So this is just Road Hogs, and we have a lot to say! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Cha...
#197 – The BIO-E System 12.09.2025 27:07
Today we're talking about the BIO-E system that is present in After the Bomb and the TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG. It's a fantastic point-buy character-crafting tool that we wish was more common in their games. Hopefully we'll get a revival of interest in it with the new TMNT Redux releases! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord...
#196 – Skills Acquisition and Adjudication 05.09.2025 37:07
This one's a fun round table chat on how we manage the awarding, acquisition, and ruling of skills in our games (as usual with a heavy focus on Palladium). Lots of ideas and different opinions here, so give us a listen and then drop by discord to share your own ideas! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know...
#195 – Awarding Experience Points 29.08.2025 1:06:38
Today we're talking about Experience Points in RPGs (primarily Palladium), some of the common methods for awarding them, and our own preferences as GMs. This round table topic was suggested by one of our Discord users, and provided way more fodder than expected! Thanks for the suggestion, and keep them coming folks! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to se...
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #007: All the Da I Need 22.08.2025 1:57:45
Disgusting rats! The nerve of those cretins! And more disgusting rats with laser guns! The outrage! Our Rifts game continues, with a very angry cat and a very bad situation, which can only get better, right? ...Right? Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any...
#194 – After the Bomb RPG 1E vs 2E 12.08.2025 1:01:44
Thanks to some helpful listeners, we're now back on track to talk about these books in a roughly chronological publication order. That means the next book on our list is After the Bomb! And since the original was a rather slim tome, we're taking this opportunity to talk about both the original and the second edition publication. Many thanks to our Discord friends for helping us get all our publica...
#193 – The Slingers 05.08.2025 40:22
In this episode, NPC and Buckley take some time to do an extended deeper look at the "Slinger" classes from Rifts New West. We break down the differences, compare their various strengths, and discuss some fun ways to use them in a campaign. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a...
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #006: Broken Concrete Pillows 28.07.2025 1:52:00
The Four from Cincinnati venture forth into the irradiated warrens beneath the ruins of old Detroit, in search of clues to the fate and location of their missing game master, Mike. Within these foul depths, they find danger, violence, and vintage 1990s porn cds. Special Note! Patrons of the show on Ko-Fi and Pinecast get access to a special alternate version of this episode. The content is the sam...
#192 – Machinations of Doom 11.07.2025 20:45
Hoo-eeee we recorded this one months ago, on the same night as our chat with mister Perez himself, but other big episodes kept getting put ahead into the queue. Anyway, here's our chat on the awesome, wonderful, why-don't-you-own-a-copy-ot-this-already Rifts graphic novel, Machinations of Doom! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord C...
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #005: ALL OF THE BACON 04.07.2025 1:55:15
We finally are back on the road once more, seeking adventure and answers! Shortly into this voyage, the party considers murdering Bronson for his crimes against humanity. Okay maybe only Riley and Mister Cat consider it. But the suffering is real. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by lea...
#191 – Rifts World Book 15 Spirit West 20.06.2025 28:28
We conclude the "Western Trilogy" Rifts World Book review with number 15: Spirit West. Give us a listen, then drop by our Discord and join the discussion! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options,...
#190 – Rifts World Book 14 New West 13.06.2025 1:01:37
YEE HAW! It's finally time to talk about the New West! This book is fantastic, and we have a lot to say about it. So saddle up, pop this cassette tape (side 1 up) into your Sony FutureDeck Player, and hit the trail to Silvereno. Then drop by our Discord and say hello! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know...
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #004: Lethal Tango 06.06.2025 1:40:01
In this episode, the heroes get injected, inspected, detected, infected, neglected, selected, and all kinds of groovy things. Riley learns to appreciate magical baking, Henry makes friends with both the townsfolk and Gorshkov, and Mister Cat takes a stab at offering someone a demonically delicious retirement package. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to s...
#189 – Chat with Matthew Balent (Live at Wagoncon 2025) 30.05.2025 1:06:58
This past May, at the 2025 Wagoncon gaming convention, we had a chance to record a chat with Matthew Balent about his history in the game hobby and industry, including a deep dive into the history of Valley of the Pharaohs. Thanks again for your time and the awesome game, Matt, we look forward to chatting with you again! This recording was fraught with technical setbacks before we even started, an...
#188 – Rifts World Book 13 Lone Star 23.05.2025 46:37
Finally, FINALLY, we have reached the great, fantastic, best of all time forever dot com, wonderful-amazing Rifts Lone Star world book. It's one of the greats of the line, and I will fight you. So will Bronson, cause that's where he was born, and we all know how he can beat a guy. But seriously, it's awesome, and you should drop by our Discord to tell us why you think it's as awesome as we do. Dro...
#187 – Rifts Promise of Power Reforged (w/ Kevin & Sean) 23.05.2025 1:06:16
Today we are joined by both Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson of Palladium Books, to talk about the awesome news of the upcoming crowd-funded restoration and remastering of Palladium's "lost" video game: Rifts Promise of Power! Kevin and Sean share boat loads of details on this new undertaking, and we're all ridiculously excited by the prospect of finally getting to play this game. Drop us a...
#186 – Rifts World Book 12 Psyscape 16.05.2025 46:00
Okay folks, we're finally here. No spoilers here, just give it a listen and then head to our Discord after, with flame-retardant clothing prepared and ready! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and optio...
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #003: Welcome to New Lazlo 08.05.2025 2:09:19
Welcome to the third exciting episode of the Grand Saga of His Royal Greatness, Mister Cat. And minions - or friends, if you will. There's also a dog. The vehicle is loud and Riley should not be allowed to drive again. There's some more stuff that happens, but behold, and bask in the glory of the Cat! Now bring tribute, like a good vassal. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebo...
#185 – Valley of the Pharaohs 40th Anniversary 29.04.2025 58:25
Today we're talking about the recently-released 40th Anniversary Edition of the Valley of the Pharaohs RPG, by Matthew Balent. This is a pretty amazing game, and we're ridiculously excited to talk about it! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podc...
#184 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 9: Nightbane & Dead Reign (w/ Kevin) 25.04.2025 1:48:38
Our retrospective series continues! Kevin Siembieda joins us on the mics once again, to tell us stories of the creation and inspirations behind Nightbane and Dead Reign - and also a little on Systems Failure as an unexpected bonus! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on...
#183 – Rifts World Book 11: Coalition War Campaign 18.04.2025 36:15
In this episode, we talk about how Vince Martin made the baby jesus cry through his 90s-tastic edgy reboot of the Coalition Dead Boy armor. Also we talk about some gaming book or something like that. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast agg...
The Glitterbois Play Rifts #002: I Miss Golden Girls 15.04.2025 2:05:01
Our new RIFTS actual play series continues! Our excellent friend and guest GM Kyle from the Bastard Quest podcast returns for another session. In this episode, Troy learns a lesson in peeking where he doesn't belong-- oh who am I kidding, of course he doesn't learn anything. And an unlikely hero gets revenge for slights no one is sure actually even happened. All in a day's work for the Cincinnati...
#182 – Rifts World Book 10: Juicer Uprising 11.04.2025 44:30
Continuing our trek through the Rifts World Books, we're now up to book 10: Juicer Uprising, the last entry in a damn solid line of CJ Carella's earlier game creations for Palladium Books. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook , and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate site...
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