Eric Holden & Matt Staples
The Goblin's Corner
Become a better DM, storyteller and player each week! Professional GMs Eric Holden & Matt Staples talk gaming, storytelling and more. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (or other table top RPGs), a gaming pro, or somewhere in between, you can be assured to learn something that will make your game more interesting, engaging, and most of all fun.
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Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Latest episode
Apr 21, 2026
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Episodes
High Seas Thematics 08.11.2021 1:00:06
Whereupon we grab the rum and hoist the main sails, delivering salty narratives and ways for you to add some of the open ocean into your gaming session. Seriously, did you think we needed a reason to talk about pirates in an episode? Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Ghosts & Haunted Locations 01.11.2021 1:04:33
Whereupon we stare at some static on an old television until we bring great knowledge from beyond regarding ghosts and haunted locations for your RPG of choice. Grab some spectral themes, spooky storylines and ethereal upgrades for your favorite unquiet spirits. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website...
Elder Evils 25.10.2021 57:47
Whereupon we finally get around to summoning Gozer the Gozerian who gives us all the info on bringing elder evils into your next game session. Have some fun with the apocalypse, while it lasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
All About Lycanthropy 18.10.2021 50:17
Whereupon we gaze at the moon and howl down various bits of trivia regarding the changing breeds. Use existing tropes and lore for your roleplaying campaign, create rules from whole cloth, and weave dramatic or fun elements into your game. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Custom Monsters 11.10.2021 1:09:30
Whereupon we take your existing vicious monsters from your favorite TTRPGs and show you ways to make them even more vicious. Whether you reskin an old favorite or make a new monster from scratch, this episode has something for everyone. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
We Interview Ali Khamseh 07.10.2021 28:07
Eric & Matt talk with Ali Khamseh, a writer, director, and actor. Ali is the creator of AK88 Studios, half of the YASP! Podcast, and the host of The Last Thoughts of a Busy Mind. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Governments In Games 04.10.2021 51:02
Whereupon we get all bureaucratic up in here, to provide unique types of fantasy and sci-fi governments for your next TTRPG adventure. Build your game world using merit, might, and plenty of red tape. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
We Interview Jim Markus 30.09.2021 24:19
Eric & Matt chat with Jim Markus, a frugal living enthusiast, event producer, writer, and game designer. He designed Fortunes: The Tarot Card Storytelling Game, which came out this year. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Themed Campaigns 27.09.2021 1:04:23
Whereupon we riffle through the slowly fossilizing library in our studio to bring various theme ideas for your next game. Think outside the box or module and let this episode inspire you! Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Terrain Series pt3: The Matrix 20.09.2021 57:28
Whereupon we take the red pill, plug in and provide a datajack full of useful information regarding our favorite digital reality. New concepts, environment ideas and story arcs await your virtual fingertips and modest credstick transaction, chummer. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinsc...
The Bad Guy Gets Away 13.09.2021 47:54
Whereupon we cackle madly on a cabbage wagon while serving loads of info on reoccurring villains for your tabletop roleplaying game. Provide story arcs, difficult assailants, and direct the ire of your players towards an in game villain, instead of you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.gobl...
Adventuring Guilds 06.09.2021 55:24
Whereupon we gear up to bring you the best methods for constructing and running adventuring guilds in your game. Delight your players with storyline and side quests, wow them with colorful NPCs, or just TPK them because they deserve it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Time Periods pt3 30.08.2021 1:18:02
Whereupon we joyride in a DeLorean to deliver a final helping of three future time periods. Great Scott! Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Time Periods pt2 23.08.2021 1:17:10
Whereupon we hijack an alien ship disguised as a police call box and serve three piping fresh time periods in part two or our three part series. Stick around for a wibbly wobbly episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
We Interview Joe Gaylord 19.08.2021 25:37
Eric & Matt chat with Joe Gaylord of Lazarus Game Labs about his upcoming project "Gathering The Realms", which allows players and DMs the ability to bring "Magic: The Gathering" flavor and mechanics to your campaign. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.co...
Time Periods pt1 16.08.2021 1:07:10
Whereupon we both climb into a phone booth near a Circle K to bring you three thematically excellent early time periods for your game. Air guitaring optional. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
We Interview Justin Heasman 12.08.2021 25:35
Eric & Matt talk with the Justin Heasman, CEO and one of the founders of ultimategamesmaster.com, a multiplatform app which simplifies online gaming as well as allowing unique ways for players and storytellers to collaborate in game. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Planar Series pt1: The Feywild 09.08.2021 1:10:30
Whereupon we dance in several mushroom circles to bring you information regarding the beauty and horror of the Faerie Realm. Have your characters make some deals, get jiggy with some sprites, or simply enchanted (forever) by the lore of the Feywild in your game. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website...
Custom Magic Items pt3: Dungeoneering Non-Essentials 02.08.2021 51:37
Whereupon we once again forge fun and ridiculous magic items for your tabletop RPG, this time with an emphasis on dungeon survival (or lack thereof). Drink the blood of your enemies, dig through solid rock with beer and more in this episode! Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.co...
Megafauna 26.07.2021 1:04:51
Whereupon we talk gigantic creatures of all sorts, and how you can add them into your campaign of choice as enemies, events, natural hazards or even locations. Big monsters, bigger story opportunities. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Lairs 19.07.2021 1:02:44
Whereupon we show you how to create, manage and story tell epic lairs for your big bad, or host of minions (or both). Find out what makes monsters tick by digging through their stuff, and how you can use lairs for campaigns or fun story arcs. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.c...
Stupid Spells pt2: Abnormal Abjuration 12.07.2021 37:09
Whereupon we provide a second helping of delightfully weird and potentially useless spells for your game, while slowly losing count of the spells created (and our minds). We also simultaneously channel the A-Team in our creative output. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Bullywugs & Lizardmen 05.07.2021 57:42
Whereupon we journey back to the marshlands to talk about two classic monsters, go over their tropes and history, and provide new ideas for adding spice to old creatures. Let Eric & Matt float thematics, while sinking paladins. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Terrain Series pt2: Swamps 28.06.2021 1:13:45
Whereupon we scour intel on various wetlands environments, watery hazards and boggish themes for your campaign. Learn about dangers, wonders, and flaming manatees without ever having to put your waders on. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.com
Creature Harvesting 21.06.2021 1:01:44
Whereupon we get to the heart, spine, or spleen of the matter regarding using pieces of creature kills for loot, magic item creation, storytelling, and flavor (for theme or for character nourishment). We also talk way too much about flumphs. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our website www.goblinscorner.co...
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