Titterpigs – The TTRPG Podcast

What does it take to build a tabletop RPG from the ground up? This episode, we're joined by Jared Twing, creator of Of Hearth and the Harrowing, to talk about his journey from an AD&D kid to a professional RPG writer and, ultimately, an independent game designer. We discuss his years writing for Chaosium and other publishers, why he chose the BRP system as the foundation for his game, and...

This episode, we explore the unique culture of tabletop gaming conventions. From convention archetypes and hobby tribes to etiquette, survival tips, actual play celebrity culture, and the mysteries of the elusive Industry Cryptid, we discuss what makes conventions such a memorable part of the hobby and why we keep coming back despite the exhaustion, expense, and inevitable con crud. Email us at ⁠⁠...

After teasing the infamous Burrito Blanket Incident during our ChaosiumCon recap, we're finally revealing the full story. Join us for a tale of convention revelry, questionable late-night decisions, and consequences that proved surprisingly difficult to contain. Featuring special guest narration by Scott Dorward, to whom we owe our sincere thanks for lending his voice and gravitas to a story that...

The Titterpigs are back from ChaosiumCon, and we have dodged the ConCrud to bring you a full recap. It was our first time at the con and it did not disappoint. From impromptu panels and packed vendor halls to multi-table RPG chaos and late night nonsense, we walk through the highlights, the surprises, and the moments that made it unforgettable. We also dig into podcasting. What works, what doesn’t...

The Titterpigs are joined by RPG writer and designer Jon Hook for a conversation that jumps from old-school Dungeons & Dragons nostalgia to crafting horror in Call of Cthulhu. We talk scenario design, convention play, and Jon’s approach to building investigative horror, starting with the ending and working backward. Along the way we have thoughts on AI in RPGs, game systems like Free League Pu...

Part Two of this special Titterpigs / Orcusdorkus RPG Shenanigans crossover continues our roundtable discussion of Pendragon 6th Edition. The conversation drifts from rules talk into campaign war stories from The Grey Knight, including ogre ambushes, giant fights, disastrous feasts, knights losing their minds and running off into the woods, and the very questionable consequences of partying in Fae...

In this special crossover episode, the Titterpigs teams up with Orcusdorkus RPG Shenanigans for a roundtable discussion about our experience playing Pendragon 6th Edition. After months running through the Starter Set and The Grey Knight, we sit down for a loose, open-forum conversation about the game. In part one, the discussion meanders as we talk about learning the rules, the trait and passion s...

The Titterpigs sit down with creator Brian Colin to chat about Vast Grimm, the first full standalone game built from the MÖRK BORG license, covering its splatterpunk sci-fi body horror, worm infection mechanics, and the Gate of Infinite Stars campaign arc. We also touch on Brian’s DIY publishing talents (zines, printing/shipping himself), plus other games such as Plunderlust , Squirmish , and Rapt...

In this episode of Titterpigs , we’re joined by James Pozenel of Horse Shark Games to talk Netcrawl, a DCC-inspired cyberpunk dive that turns nethacking into a full on, everyone at the table adventure. We dig into James’s RPG origins, the G+ / Gong Farmer’s Almanac era, how Netcrawl became a standalone game with streamlined rules, and what’s next for Horse Shark Games. It was a lot of laughs and a...

The Titterpigs finally corner Dr. Paul Mitchener, designer, educator, and creator of Liminal, for a long-overdue chat. Paul takes us from his first RPG experience (GMing D&D before he’d ever played) to his early published work on Wild Talents, and how a mix of curiosity, collaboration, and sheer nerve turned into a career in game design. We dig into the origins of Liminal, why its UK-flavored...

As 2025 finally limps toward the finish line, we take a step back and look at the year that was. For us, or the hobby, and for all the highs, lows, and all the moments in between. There was some good to be found, but let’s be honest, a lot of 2025 can go straight in the bin. So join us as we reflect, rant, appreciate the bright spots, and set our sights on a hopefully kinder, joyful, and far less...

We sit down with Thorin Thompson to talk game design, playtesting, and the tricky balance of humor and horror at the table. From Sky Ov Crimson Flame and the Blights of the Eastern Forest to the multiverse design of Seekers Ov the Otherworlds , we dig into mechanics, collaboration with artists, and building connected worlds that feel strange, dangerous, and fun. Along the way, Thorin shares insigh...

Join us on this episode of Titterpigs as we sit down with the brilliant Avery Alder, designer of The Quiet Year, Monsterhearts, Dream Askew, and more. We dig into identity in RPGS, vulnerability at the table, and how her games create a space for reflection, tension, and unexpected beauty. It’s an insightful, thoughtful conversation with an innovative voice in tabletop RPGs. Check out our Patreon:...

In this episode, we dive into our experiences running and playing the delightfully bizarre Weird Heroes of Public Access by Joey Royale. We explore its massive highs, a few minor stumbles, and all the gloriously weird moments in between. If you would like to get yourself a copy of WHPA, you can support Get Haunted Industries here: https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/get-haunted-indust...

KamCon was an incredible experience, and much of that is thanks to these two amazing folks and the many volunteers who make the convention what it is today. In this special Orcusdorkus/Titterpigs crossover episode, we explore the history of KamCon, what it takes to organize and run an event like this, and where the convention could go in the future. I also share my personal recap and thoughts from...

Scott returns from KamCon with stories and swag, and after a little catching up the Titterpigs dive headfirst into the messy fun of genre preferences and prejudices. Keith bares his ongoing aversion to sci-fi (is it the pew pews? the technobabble? we may never know), while Scott admits his eternal frustration at never finding a supers RPG that lives up to the energy and imagination of comic books....

After a series of roadblocks, hurdles, and tragic loss, we have crawled back up from the pit and into the Titterpig's studio to dust off the microphones, bring you all up to date, and take a moment to reflect on our friend Bud. Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/titterpigs?fan_landing=true&view_as=public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We are back with another fantastic interview as we sit down with Damon and Kitsumi Lang, to talk about The Sutra of the Pale Leaves: Twin Suns Rising , a new Call of Cthulhu book from the combined efforts of the Sons of the Singularity and Chaosium. We dig into the inspiration behind the book, its creative development, and the striking influence of Kasumi’s art throughout. Naturally, we couldn’t r...

We have been spinning around the event horizon for over two months, but we have finally made our way out of the gravitational pull, and have returned with a new episode. A bit of a rambling update but still, we ain't dead yet. You can support Titterpigs for as little as 99 cents a month. Click the Support button on our homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/titte...

We have a cornucopia of topics this episode as we recap our experience with BSERCON4 Online and the games we played, talk about some of our favorite RPG communities and community resources, and finally discuss our impressions with the game I ran at BSERCON, Jackals. Cheers You can support Titterpigs for as little as 99 cents a month. Click the Support button on our homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ htt...

It's been a hell of year, both within and without hobby, and the Titterpigs are back to reflect on their year in gaming, highlighting the events that made their TTRPG 2024. Cheers and Happy New Year to one and all! You can support Titterpigs for as little as 99 cents a month. Click the Support button on our homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/titterpigs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Titterpigs each participated in a separate gaming convention and they are here to bring you a recap of the cons and the games they played. Cheers. You can support Titterpigs for as little as 99 cents a month. Click the Support button on our homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/titterpigs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patre...

It's spooky season and we are back to talk about what we have planned over the Halloween month and also have an off the cuff discussion about using folklore and urban legends to create a greater sense of familiarity and immersion for your horror RPG system of choice. You can support Titterpigs for as little as 99 cents a month. Click the Support button on our homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podc...

We are back in the studio to get caught up on what the Titterpigs have been up to and then have a chat with Sam Byford about The Warlock Returns, a fanzine for the fantastic RPG Advanced Fighting Fantasy. Cheers. You can find Advanced Fighting Fantasy and The Warlock Returns at the following Drive-Thru link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/667/arion-games/category/25223/advanced-fighting...

We are back listeners with another fantastic episode as we sit down to have a chat with the impeccable Brendan LaSalle, as he takes us on his journey into gaming, the creation of XCrawl, joining Goodman Games, and the ultimate version of his life long creation, XCrawl Classics. You can check out Xcrawl Classics, many other wonderful games by Brendan Lasalle, and DCC Organized Play info here: https...