Rob Hilferty, Daniel Quinn, & Courtney Staples

Worldbuild With Us

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Worldbuild With Us Worldbuild With Us is a podcast where we create fantastical worlds with help from you, our listeners. This podcast is brought to you by Rob Hilferty , Daniel Quinn , and Courtney Staples . Important Update Thank you so much for your continued support, patience, and input. We've been building worlds with you since August of 2019, and after some serious discussion we’ve decided to end Worldbuild WIth Us. We want to go out with a bang, and so we're dedicating our final episodes to the development of the Last of the Thousand Worlds. We plan to take this thing full circle and end...

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Rob Hilferty, Daniel Quinn, & Courtney Staples

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Sep 19, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 41: An Interview With Dael Kingsmill 14.05.2020

On this week's episode, we had a blast interviewing  Dael Kingsmill  who you might know from Monarch's Factory or her Wolfgang series. We talk about Australlian accuracy in the Simpsons, how trash is the best genre of movie, and create our own Jojo's/Star Wars mash-up in our worlbuilding jam! If you haven't already please give her stuff a watch and subscribe.  Do you have a worldbuilding prompt yo...

Episode 40: Land of a Thousand Modded Tigers (Part 3) 07.05.2020

In this week's episode, we finish our jaunt in Cyberpunk by offering up a myriad of stories to tell set in the Land of a Thousand Mods. We jump around from horror, to Mad Max, and even throw in some Tiger King so come check it out. Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com  or follow us on Twitter  @LetsWorldBuild Intro them...

Episode 39: Land of a Thousand Mods (Part 2) 30.04.2020

We're back with our second part of our jaunt into Cyberpunk as we explore the Land of a Thousand Mods. In this week's episode, we go over some of the factions, conflicts, and expand into the technology of an eco-ravaged landcape.  Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com  or follow us on Twitter  @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme...

Episode 38: The Land of a Thousand Mods 23.04.2020

In our first episode of the new format, a listener e-mail has us exploring a brand new setting in the futuristic, chrome-laden world of cyberpunk. We talk clans, privacy as a commodity, and obvious super villain Papa John so come give it a listen! Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com  or follow us on Twitter  @LetsWorld...

Episode 37: The Apocalypse(s) 16.04.2020

In this week's episode of Worldbuild With Us, we give a grand sendoff to our persistent setting for the last 30+ episodes. But we couldn't let such a beloved setting go out with a whimper, could we? Hell no. In our Apocalypse episode, we bring you four world-ending events for the price of one and bring it all together in a Crisis on Infinite Earths style crossover event.    Do you have a worldbuil...

Episode 36: Interview with Dingo from Dingo Doodles 09.04.2020

We got to sit down with  Dingo from Dingo Doodles  today in a really fun interview where we discover her love of Inuyasha, DnD 3.5 and extensive homebrew. For our worldbuilding-jam we got: the Romance genre focusing on a Monster and Event, with the theme of triumph. If you want to know the twist give today's episode a listen and make sure to support Dingo, her channel and her webcomic! Also maybe...

Episode 35: The Dark Side of the Path of Thorns (Part 2) 02.04.2020

In our continued deep-dive into the Path of Thorns we begin to explore the darker side of these peace-loving pseudo-socialists. We also explore some of the deeper themes within the Path itself while exploring some Points of Interest, Monsters, and "Capital" within the nation-state. We also create a dungeon in our first dungeon-jam, similar to what we've done in previous interviews.  Have any quest...

Episode 34: Let Us Walk the Path of Thorns 26.03.2020

Hoo boy we got a spicy one for y'all today. In our first of another two-part series of deep dives into nation-states, we examine the Path of Thorns, a place where healthcare, housing, and education are all free and guaranteed to each citizen. Of course a place like that has to belong in a fantasy world right? Anyway, we give a brief overview of the Path of Thorns, their political system, resources...

Episode 33: The Quill; Totally Not Parasites 19.03.2020

In this episode, we do another deep-dive into the Quill, a mysterious parasitic symbiotic race that have strict codes and morals when it comes to bonding with their hosts.  Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com  or follow us on Twitter  @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under...

Episode 32: Interview with Jim Davis of Web DM 12.03.2020

Get ready to nerd out on some history and get kinda depressed about climate change in our interview with Web GM's Jim Davis! We had a great time during our Worldbuilding Jam where we finally got to delve into a romantic setting a bit.  Make sure to go check out Web DM if you haven't already! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.co...

Episode 31: Dungeon Delving With Special Guest Courtney Staples! 05.03.2020

Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Episode 30: Interview With Seth Skorkowsky 27.02.2020

Behold the rise of Dark Teddy in our amazing interview with author Ennie winner for online content Seth Skorkowsky. We talk horror, character flaws and "The Process" while discussing Seth's new book! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod ( incompe...

Episode 29: A Deep Dive on the Ashenborne 20.02.2020

Today's episode has us examining one of the unique races to the World of a Thousand Gods in the Ashenborne, a race trapped in a cycle of imperfect reincarnation. We sit down and take a look at some variants, important practices, and locations! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro t...

Episode 28: Interview with Logan Reese from the Runesmith! 13.02.2020

In today's episode, we got to sit down with Logan Reese , mastermind behind the Runesmith Youtube channel and noted notable over at XP to Level 3! Despite fighting technical issues we talk shitty jobs, imposter syndrome, and end on a big worldbuilding jam session. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @L...

Episode 27: Monstrous Ecology 06.02.2020

On today's episode, some listener email really sparks some interesting discussions about naturally occurring monsters inspired by series like Monster Hunter and the Witcher. We also introduce some of our own monsters into the Land of a Thousand Gods! Special thanks to listener Cass for the topic suggestion! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: Worldbuil...

Episode 26: Interview with Pathfinder Co-Creator and Author James L Sutter 30.01.2020

Today's episode is a real special one as we get to interview none other than James L Sutter; RPG industry veteran, author, and master-class world builder. Not much more to say except we had a blast recording this, stop reading this and give it a listen! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBui...

Episode 25: Empire by Streetlight (Part 2) 23.01.2020

We continue our look into the Empire of Embers in this week's episode, examining the forgotten rebel tunnels in the veins of the living earth, and talk about giant Volcano Fortresses because they're cool dammit! Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: B...

Episode 24: Into the Empire of Embers (Part 1) 17.01.2020

In another part of our ongoing Deep Dive series, we wade into the shadow of the Empire of Embers. Can you stand under the withering gaze of the Emperor and his Reforged? Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.o...

Episode 23: Getting to Know Some Historical Figures 10.01.2020

Hey everyone! Daniel's back from his vacation in London and boy did he come back not liking the new Star Wars movie. At least we have The Mandalorian! In this episode, we each explore a few important historical figures from around the World of a Thousand Gods! Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (in...

Episode 22: A Wild Ride Exploring the Bank of Death 03.01.2020

Hoo boy does this episode have everything! Wine Cowboys! Disneyland Gangs! Literal Blood Money! A Stolen Lake! Sit back and enjoy the ride! Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Episode 21: Getting to Know the Bank of Death (Part 1) 29.12.2019

Deep into the winter season is the perfect time to sit and reflect on life death and the cycle of debt. So enter now gentlefolk, the Bank of Death. So join us in the first of two parts as we explore their lands, cultures, and power structures. Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li...

Episode 20: Sit Back Relax and Reflect 20.12.2019

Hey, you know what? It's almost Christmas and we all deserve a break sometimes right? Well, that's how we felt when we sat down and recorded our newest episode. We talk about worldbuilding, our mission statement, and thank all of you for listening! Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.co...

Episode 19: Unveiling the God Beyond the Portal 13.12.2019

In this episode, we head north into the frozen wastes to uncover the mysteries surrounding the God Beyond the Portal. We discuss the cults, doppelgangers, the Forgotten, and much more! Do Junji Ito and Burrito really sound that similar or is Chris just being that guy? Got some questions for us? WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin Mac...

Episode 18: Deep Dive Into the Caliphate (Part 2) 06.12.2019

In the second part of our Caliphate deep dive, we examine aspects of the Caliphate's geography, landmarks, and its glorious capital! We also go off the rails about talking about CHUDs and Mantaurs! If CHUDs are from Chicago do you pronounce it Shuds? Answer us by sending an email to: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompet...

Episode 17: An In-depth Look at the Caliphate of Feasts and Famines (Part 1) 29.11.2019

Just in time for Thanksgiving comes the in-depth look at the Caliphate of Feasts and Famines, a war-like nation of extremes! In this first part we break down the power structure, culture, and resources of the Caliphate while narrowly avoiding bug milk! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: WorldbuildWithUs@gmail.com Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacL...

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