Eric Holden & Matt Staples

The Goblin's Corner

Leisure EN ↓ 202 episodes

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.

Author

Eric Holden & Matt Staples

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Leisure

Podcast website

goblinscorner.com

Latest episode

Apr 21, 2026

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Episodes

Custom Spells 14.06.2021

Whereupon we eat a few suspect spell components and dive headfirst into creating thematic and engaging spells for whatever tabletop RPG you happen to be playing. You've customized your story and your world; it's time to add some fun custom spells as well. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our webs...

Mage Guilds 07.06.2021

Whereupon we break out the funky robes and wizard hats and delve deep into types of magic using groups, as well as how to effectively create and run them for your tabletop game of choice. Add interesting NPCs, assailants, or just a couple of guys eating fried shrimp and plotting world domination. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resou...

Boss Battles 31.05.2021

Whereupon we comb various dungeons and lairs for the best advice for prospective storytellers to run a deadly, amazing, and fun boss battle. Break out the minions, prepare to bronze your character sheet because things are about to get epic! 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

Reputation & Notoriety 24.05.2021

Whereupon we describe how you can weave these two storytelling elements into your game to allocate to your players (or plague them, in the case of notoriety) for better roleplaying. Give the gift that's better than XP...a great 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

We Interview Garon Whited 20.05.2021

Eric & Matt chat with author Garon Whited about Garon's newest book Fugue, the latest in The Nightlord Series, as well as nerding out over D&D, storytelling, and more. 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

Repercussions In Gaming 17.05.2021

Whereupon we explore the secrets to cause and effect, both for storytelling and to create an immersive, interactive experience for your players. Learn how negative repercussions can lead to positive experiences, and why it's bad to be a dragon poker. 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.go...

Building A Better Cult 10.05.2021

Whereupon we sharpen our sacrificial knives, get out the celebratory robes and go into great detail on how to successfully run and play cults in your storytelling game of choice. We also talk way too much about cheese sandwiches.  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

Horror Game Thematics 03.05.2021

Whereupon we wax philosophical on the means and themes of horror genre games. We also introduce our newest staff writer Sigil, and throw him to the wolves in our discussion. Knives out, minds open! 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 Kira Leigh 29.04.2021

Eric & Matt chat with author Kira Leigh regarding Kira's newest book Constelis Voss, as well as talking story, sci-fi, fun tropes and (naturally) tabletop gaming. 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

MacGuffins & Red Herrings 26.04.2021

Whereupon we talk plot and story by going into depth regarding the nature of MacGuffins and Red Herrings. Learn how they can fit into your tabletop game, add depth to your campaign, or buy some time while you try to come up with something interesting on the fly. 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...

Douglas Adams & RPGs 19.04.2021

Whereupon we gather our towels, and honor how the genius that was Douglas Adams inspired artists, writers and two particular podcast hosts over a series of wonderful books. Learn about this hoopy frood and why ridiculous science is made for tabletop roleplaying games. Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on our w...

Stupid Monsters pt2: Lesser Known Fiends 12.04.2021

Whereupon we scour the lower abyssal plains for irritating and amusing evils to toss into your favorite game of choice. They are insidious, they are mean, and they're out to ruin your players' lives. 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

Combat, Injury & Death 05.04.2021

Whereupon we put the smack down on some heavy hitting themes by ramping up dramatic combat for your game. We also explore ways to make injury and even character death interesting and a part of your player characters' stories.  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 pt1: Deserts 29.03.2021

Whereupon we discuss sand, sun, and survival in the harsh, arid terrain. Get some dusty thematics to spice up your game of choice and slake your thirst on various monsters and other great storytelling points. Sunscreen 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

Eaters of the Dead: Ghouls & Ghasts 22.03.2021

Whereupon we dig up some folklore and trivia for two of our favorite misused undead, and provide several fun ways to make ghouls and ghasts more interesting, flavorful, and deadly. Storytelling to sink your teeth into! Free puns included. 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 Pantheons 15.03.2021

Whereupon we breathe deeply from the sacred vapors of nearby caves and provide the means and the method to help you create your own homebrewed deities. Whether your divine creations hug or smite your players, your game will never be the same. 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...

Let's Talk About Space pt3 08.03.2021

Whereupon we dive into how to create custom planets and aliens for your tabletop space game. Engage your brains and enrich your game worlds quickly and easily with just a little planning. Make it so! 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

Let's Talk About Space pt2 01.03.2021

Whereupon we get into the nitty gritty of storytelling for a space tabletop in terms of environment, mood, thematic elements, and plot devices. Give your players a sense of wonder and awe, right before their ship explodes. 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

Let's Talk About Space pt1 22.02.2021

Whereupon we provide the rundown of several of our favorite space tabletop games for you to try, as well as rattle off lots more space games to weigh down your already compromised bookshelf. My god, it's full of games! 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 Magic Items pt2: The Goblin's Corner Armory 15.02.2021

Whereupon we cram as many ridiculous magic items as possible into a 40 minute episode, for you the wonderful listener to use in whatever game you'd like. Remember those flavorful big sticks we taught you to make? Well, here's a few (and one you can even jump to). Send us Fan Mail Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on all the socials, and check out resources, merch and more on...

Stupid Spells: Libro Stultus Magicae 08.02.2021

Whereupon we amuse and delight with several hand picked, custom made spells for your fantasy game of choice. They might be useful or even potentially mean, but they are guaranteed to be silly. 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

Chimeras 01.02.2021

 Whereupon we give you an inordinate amount of knowledge concerning jamming a whole bunch of creatures into unique, deadly and amusing monsters for your game of choice. Strap yourselves in, this flight will be bumpy.  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 Magic Items 25.01.2021

Whereupon we teach you how to make the big stick you beat monsters to death with into an even better big stick, as well as making it a flavorful, deadly big stick. Now go out there and enjoy your stick! 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

Festivals & Holidays 18.01.2021

Whereupon we get merry and provide a great many options for sprinkling holidays and other causes for revelry into your tabletop campaign. Break out the eggnog and sacrificial dinnerware, we're getting festive!  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

Criminal Organizations 11.01.2021

 Whereupon we reach beyond just thieves guilds or names out of an NPC hat to bring you a methodology to your favorite group of lawbreakers. You will never find, a more wretched archive, of scum and villainy.  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

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