Titterpigs – The TTRPG Podcast

The Titterpigs get a quick education about Alt-History in Gaming with the indisputable, Ken Hite. Author of such fantastic games like The Fall of Delta Green, Trail of Cthulhu, and Night's Black Agents.  It was an absolute joy, albeit a tad intimidating, to have such a prolific power house of our hobby on our humble little podcast and we look forward to having Ken on again real soon.  We...

Show us on the GM screen where the players hurt you! :-P We are back with episode 16 to discuss the opposite side of coin game when it comes to game table civility and decorum, the players. It is something that is not discussed as much as the Game Master's responsibility at the table and it is something that is quite often overlooked or excused when it comes to their faux pas. We feel that just is...

We had a delightful conversion with Charlie about his introduction to RPGs, the initial beginnings of what would become Shiver, making games more accessible and easier to read and understand for dyslexic and other process challenged gamers, and the new levels of excitement both he and his brother are taking Shiver to next. All that and many other things as we do here on Titterpigs. (i.e. ramble on...

We have Josh Burnett, author of such games as Crepuscular 1 & 2, Them's Monsters!, and Leopard Women of Venus, and also veteran convention GM, to discuss his methods for running convention RPGS, compare experiences, talk about expectations from both the GMs and the players during RPG con games, and learn the tried and true mid-western method for conflict engagement while at the table. ;-) You...

The Titterpigs are back after some downtime and so, what better way to stretch out our dormant podcasting muscles than with speculating and garnering opinions about the WotC's OneDnD announcement. After doing a little catch up, we touch briefly upon the playtest, but focus more so on the potential boons and banes of there direction we think OneDnD may be going and postulate on how it cou...

Where we have a wonderful chat with David Larkins, author of Chaosium's Berlin: Wicked City and Head Line Editor for Pendragon 6th Edition, as he graciously allows both Keith and Scott to fanboy about his works, while quite possibly getting a word or two in edgewise about his beginnings in gaming with gamebooks, his research with Berlin, and what is up and coming for the new Pendragon line.  ...

Where we laydown a down and dirty shotgun episode, picking our potential Ennie winners with our up and coming housemates staying with us a GencCon. This was a last minute improvisational gathering of the minds, so the sound isn't perfect, but it was fun chat none the less, so sit back and enjoy as we debate our winners, while you try so very hard not to yell at us through your speakers or headphon...

Due to an unfortunate rescheduling, The Titterpigs decided to have a social hangout during the Fourth of July holiday and have brew and chat with some friends during a YouTube livestream. Come, have a listen, and enjoy the chaos as just like with Ken and Robin, we talk about...umm, well, stuff. ;-p You can find the video stream on our YouTube Channel. Cheers!  Intro by Dr. Mitch. You can foll...

Where we prove we are still here, as life as found a way to delay the Titterpigs yet again, but we carry on with a shotgun episode and spend some time gushing on about our coming, and also first visit, to GenCon.  Intro by Dr. Mitch. You can follow Dr. Paul Mitchener on Twitter @TheTweedmeister for more ukulele goodness and also to check out his many TTRPG offerings. Most especially Liminal&n...

In this episode we have a wonderful and insightful chat with Jason Sheets of Sons of Singularity as we touch on several topics about Historical RPGs and their relevance within the gaming world. From simple things such as what our favorite historical games are, to more socially topical aspects such as white washing history in games and continuing with quite a bit more. Thank you for listening and w...

In this episode we get caught up with what's been going on since the new year, read off some listener mail and play some voice mails for Your Side of the Mic , and have an excellent hang with Levi Combs, the head honcho, creative extraordinaire at Planet X Games, and all around righteous dude, where we discuss what lead to his writing and creating of RPGs, keeping positive in the gaming world, he'...

In this episode we welcome in the New Year, go over some recent arrivals in Special Delivery, and also have nice long sit down with Andy Markham and talk about one of his favorite topics in the RPGVerse, Zines! (Pronounced Z-EE-N not Z-EYE-N) We cover many aspects, such as a brief history of zines, what our opinions are on them are, what might constitute a zine, and so on, but generally we just ha...

In this episode, Scott and Keith continue with Bud and Pookie and as they go over their most anticipated games of 2022 and put a nice neat bow on 2021. Thank you all for following us in our inaugural year of the Titterpigs podcast and we looking forward to providing you with more content during this year. Happy gaming everyone!  Games Mentioned: Mothership 1E Delta Green Runequest Cults WFRP:...

In this episode, Scott and Keith review their favorite games that dropped in 2021 along with their friends and special guests Bud, from his popular YouTube Channel Buds RPG Review and Zine Review, and Pookie, known for his excellent blog Review's From R'lyeh and his recent venture into YouTube, Unboxing in the Nook. Games Mentioned: Twilight 2000 I mpossible Landscapes Runequest Starter Set The De...

In this episode, Scott and Keith embrace the real Christmas spirit, consumerism, and get a little cheesy in their presentations of their holiday gift recommendos. Links to the games mentioned below. As a disclosure, None of these are sponsored and are entirely the personal recommendations of Titterpigs. Have a Happy Holiday Everyone!  Games Mentioned: Twilight 2000 Liminal I mpossible Landsca...

In this episode, Scott and Keith discuss their thoughts on acceptable and unacceptable qualities of gamebooks - tapping into Keith's experience in the industry. Several listeners' voicemails are presented for your listening pleasure, and they ask listeners a new question. Email us at titterpigspod@gmail with your comments, questions, or soundbites.  Give us a follow on all our socials:  ...

In this episode, we have a casual chat with Alex and Ian about their history, their backgrounds in the RPG world, previous games they have collaborated on, various insights on interests, and also their new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, Carnival of Madness & The Grindhouse Vol 1 and 2 , all available now by clicking the links below. Be sure and take advantage of their sale now through Halloween. W...

In this episode, we discuss the topic of Character Agency in horror games, exploring if you can retain agency or not and still have a true memorable horror experience, and we also recommend six of our favorite non-mainstream horror games for listeners to check out! Please use the Anchor site or app to leave your thoughts on the episode or email us your recording to titterpigspod@gmail.com Dr. Paul...

In this episode we introduce ourselves and our motivations behind the podcast, cover some basic genre likes and dislikes, and go over some parcels we have recently received that we are excited about.  This episode's intro was created by Dr. Paul Mitchener— Follow him on Twitter @TheTweedmeister for more ukulele goodness and also to check out his many TTRPG offerings.  Give us a follow on...