Between Two Cairns

Tower of the Mad Mage Mazdor

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Tower of the Mad Mage Mazdor by William Toporek, and answer a mailbag question.

How do you handle PCs going rogue with a Faction?

15:46 Mailbag

24:08 Main Review

42:33 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 14: Tower of the Mad Mage Mazdor

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Live at Gary Con XVIII: Vault of the Drow

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review D3: Vault of the Drow by Gary Gygax in another Gamer Blast from the Past! Recorded live at Gary Con XVIII!

Where do you want to see adventure design going ten years from now?
Do you follow any particular writing process?
What was the adventure that swerved you head-on into the OSR?

3:53 Mootsack

28:46 Main Review

1:02:48 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 13: Live at Gary Con XVIII: Vault of the Drow

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The Belle of the Bog

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by WatcherDM to review The Belle of the Bog by Tom Lagier.

24:09 Main Review

54:32 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 12: The Belle of the Bog

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Leviathan

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Leviathan by Christian Eichhorn, and answer a Mootsack question.

How important is Number Appearing?

06:30 Mootsack

21:37 Main Review

51:29 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 11: Leviathan

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What Lies Within the Pools Which Lie Upon the Shoreline?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review What Lies Within the Pools Which Lie Upon the Shoreline? by Matthew Morris, and answer a question from the mootsack.

Mootsack: How do modern OSR games handle a vacuum after PC death?

19:00 Mootsack

36:00 Main Review

Season 5, Episode 10: What Lies Within the Pools Which Lie Upon the Shoreline?

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DA2: Temple of the Frog

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review DA2: Temple of the Frog by Dave Arneson and David J. Ritchie, and answer a mootsack question (and then some!).

How do you telegraph traps to monsters?
What are examples of adventures that inspired your work?

13:23 Mootsack

22:55 Mailbag

31:07 Main Review

1:11:36 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 9: DA2: Temple of the Frog

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On The Hill

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review On The Hill by M. Allen Hall, and answer a mootsack question.

Mootsack: When do you stop adding or changing stuff in a system?

13:14 Mootsack

29:15 Main Review

54:54 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 8: On The Hill

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Ooze Nun

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Ooze Nun by Joey Royale and Tiger Wizard, and answer a question from the mootsack.

Mootsack: How do you balance searching for or telegraphing traps?

10:11 Mootsack

27:47 Main Review

56:38 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 7: Ooze Nun

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Dinoplex: Cataclysm & CRYO-SIQ

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Directsun to review Dinoplex: Cataclysm by Ian Yusem and CRYO-SIQ by WACO. We also answer a mootsack question... but the call was coming from inside the house!

Mootsack: How do you handle the existential dread of changing careers?

13:32 Mootsack

30:18 Main Review

Season 5, Episode 6: Dinoplex: Cataclysm & CRYO-SIQ

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Tiny Fables

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Tiny Fables by Josiah Moore, and answer a mootsack question.

Mootsack: How do you know what levels to design for?
Weird stranger things ephemera

19:58 Mootsack

35:25 Main Review

1:07:26 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 5: Tiny Fables

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Pollute the Elfen Memory Water

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin to review Pollute the Elfen Memory Water by Michael Raston, and to answer a mailbag question.

How do you do notes for prep and during play?

23:18 Mootsack

39:52 Main Review

1:13:24 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 4: Pollute the Elfen Memory Water

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Downward Spiral of the Lost

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Downward Spiral of the Lost by Pablo Dapena, and answer a mootsack question.

How do you handle large amounts of gold in a dungeon?

12:34 Mootsack

29:02 Main Review

59:40 Deep Dive

Season 5, Episode 3: Downward Spiral of the Lost

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B8: Journey to the Rock

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:45:00 GMT

JOIN US AT BETWEEN TWO CONS!

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review B8: Journey to the Rock by Michael Malone in another Gamer Blast from the Past! Also, we answer a mailbag question.

Should I bend the story to serve the narrative?

10:37 Mootsack

25:53 Main Review

Deep Dive 51:19

Season 5, Episode 2: B8: Journey to the Rock

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A Haunting in Glass

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review A Haunting in Glass by Jesse Winter, and answer a rulings-related question.

How do you handle hidden information (like a character that will die after X days)?

8:14 Make a Ruling

33:48 Main Review

Season 5, Episode 1: A Haunting in Glass

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The Cairnies 2025

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again! Brad, Sam, and Yochai count down their five favorite modules they reviewed this year. There is also a mootsack question in there somewhere.

7:45 Mootsack

23:22 The Cairnies

Spoilers Below!

Yochai

5 Ex Inferis

4 Frozen Ascent

3 Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle

2 Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh

1 The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu

Brad

5 Buried in the Bahamas

4 Kidnap the Archpriest

3 ARKOS

2 Frozen Ascent

1 Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh

Sam

5 Evils of Illmire

4 Fragments of the Floating City

3 Frozen Ascent

2 Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle

1 The Ghosts of Zoazanna Mountain

Season 4, Episode 17: The Cairnies 2025

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Seven Sealed Spirits

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Sam, and Brad review Seven Sealed Spirits by WatcherDM, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Do you adjust your game to fit whom you're playing with?

16:30 Mootsack

24:25 Main Review

49:53 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 16: Seven Sealed Spirits

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Into the Wilds

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Into the Wilds by Harley Stroh, and answer a mootsack question.

Mootsack: Are there artistic style "studies" of RPG modules?
Support Sam's art! Back Corporate Breakfast on Kickstarter now!

6:56 Mootsack

15:40 Main Review

59:38 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 15: Into the Wilds

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Fragments of the Floating City

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Fragments of the Floating City by Will Jarvis, and answer a Mootsack question.

Mootsack: How do you introduce a new player in a single session?

Support Sam's art! Back Corporate Breakfast on Kickstarter now!

8:24 Mootsack

15:52 Main Review

41:03 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 14: Fragments of the Floating City

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Mana Meltdown

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:45:00 GMT

We review Mana Meltdown by Lazy Litch, and answer a mootsack question.

Mootsack: How do you convey a sense of place, or awe in an adventure?

5:46 Mootsack

14:24 Main Review

50:43 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 13: Mana Meltdown

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Beneath the Muckfort

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam (aka Skullboy, aka Better Legends) review Beneath the Muckfort by Bo Ryan Crumb, and answer a question from the Mootsack.

Mootsack: Tips for introverts when dealing with challenging issues?

13:20 Mailbag

30:45 Main Review

58:41 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 12: Beneath the Muckfort

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BSOLO Ghost of Lion Castle

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review BSOLO Ghost of Lion Castle, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: Should I run older editions of D&D?

9:44 Mootsack

27:00 Main Review

Season 4, Episode 11: BSOLO Ghost of Lion Castle

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Warped Beyond Recognition

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad are joined by Clayton Notestine to review Warped Beyond Recognition by Quadra, and answer a mailbag question.

How often do you get excited about new rules-systems? Are you fans of Runequest?

28:30 Moot Sack

50:13 Main Review

1:27:08 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 10: Warped Beyond Recognition

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Mines, Claws & Princesses

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Mines, Claws & Princesses by Oswald, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How do you know when to use mechanics or natural language?

10:45 Moot Sack

31:15 Main Review

58:28 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 9: Mines, Claws & Princesses

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Serpent's Sanctum

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Serpent's Sanctum by Michael C. Madsen, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: Do I need to go "all in" on things that inspire me, even if I don't care for their origins?

18:48 Mootsack

25:25 Main Review

52:57 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 8: Serpent's Sanctum

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Candle

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Candle by Chris Bissette, and answer a mailbag question.

How do you handle the disconnect between player skill and character skill?

7:55 Mootsack

17:51 Main Review

47:55 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 7: Candle

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Dungeon Module D1-2: Descent to the Depths of the Earth

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Benjamin Marra to review Dungeon Module D1-2: Descent to the Depths of the Earth by Gary Gygax, in another Gamer Blast From the Past!

36:14 Main review

1:19:58 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 6: Dungeon Module D1-2: Descent to the Depths of the Earth

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Turn it Off

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Turn it Off by Sean Audet, and answer a mootsack question.

Mootsack: How do I overcome my desire to overrule the result of a reaction roll?
Between Two Cons! Fill out the Poll!
Gamefound

10:20 Mootsack

24:55 Main Review

47:22 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 5: Turn it Off

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The Chateau Amongst the Stars

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Chateau Amongst the Stars by Revivify Games, and answer a mailbag question.

Do RPGs have to be Tolkien fantasy for new players?
The Sandbox vs The Railroad

13:38 Mailbag

32:55 Main Review

1:02:40 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 4: The Chateau Amongst the Stars

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Sharky

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Sharky by Idle Cartulary, and answer a mailbag question.

How do you keep things snappy?

10:40 Mailbag

17:43 Main Review

54:24 Deep Dive

Season 4, Episode 3: Sharky

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The Ghosts of Zoazanna Mountain

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:45:00 GMT

We review The Ghosts of Zoazanna Mountain by Tuomas Vauhkonen, and answer a mailbag question.

What is the most effective way to get your work out there?

06:21 Mailbag

28:24 Main Review

1:11:28 Deep Dive

See Skullboy's art in A Familiar Tower by Directsun!

Season 4, Episode 2: The Ghosts of Zoazanna Mountain

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Into the Depths of Kreuger Castle

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Into the Depths of Kreuger Castle by Wayward Beacon, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: Realistic spaces or gameable spaces?

7:08 Mootsack

16:32 Main Review

33:48 Deep Dive

Season 4, Bonus Episode 2: Into the Depths of Kreuger Castle

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Earth and Wine

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Earth and Wine by Leonard Schellauf, and answer TWO mailbag questions.

What kinds of things make a dungeon feel alive?
What settings or modules would you mush together?

12:10 Mootsack

22:20 Main Review

44:29 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 52: Earth and Wine

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U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh by Dave J. Browne and Don Turnbull, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: Why are forests cool?

05:25 What have we been playing?

16:09 Mootsack

27:53 Main Review

35:14 Art Talk

46:29 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 51: U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

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Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle by Brendan Barnett, and answer a mailbag question.

How do you justify that something you make should exist?

11:49 Mootsack

26:44 Main Review

30:30 Art Talk

53:33 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 50: Grotto of the Golden Gargoyle

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Potpourri

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:11:17 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam discuss what they've been playing, answer some mootsack questions, discuss "the issues," and do a bit of show & share. It's a Potpourri episode! On the main feed!

if you could play any RPG with any celebrity who would it be and with what system?
How to handle two large west marches parties?

7:01 What have you been playing?

16:33 Mootsack

31:52 Haters Welcome

46:40 Show & Share

Season 3, Episode 49: Potpourri

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The Sunken Kingdom of the Tidal Throne & Brackish Basin

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:45:00 GMT

VOTE FOR DREAM SHRINE TO WIN AN ENNIE AWARD!

[Or don't - YG]

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review two small dungeons, The Sinking Kingdom of the Tidal Throne by Black Sand Games & Drained Temple of the Brackish Basin by Brian Stauffer.

4:30 What Have You Been Playing?

19:24 Mootsack

29:55 Hot or Not

33:36 Main Review – Sinking Kingdom

47:32 Main Review – Drained Temple of the Brackish Basin

Season 3, Episode 48: The Sinking Kingdom of the Tidal Throne & Drained Temple of the Brackish Basin

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The Frozen Ascent

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Frozen Ascent by JP Coovert, and answer a mailbag question.

Do you have suggestions for running games with strangers?

9:49 Mootsack

22:56 Main Review

40:32 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 47: The Frozen Ascent

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ARKOS

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review ARKOS by Heavy Crown Games, and answer a mootsack question.

What sorts of rabbit holes have you found yourself going down?

13:20 Mootsack

25:12 Main Review

33:51 Art Talk

57:37 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 46: ARKOS

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The White Horse of Lowvale

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The White Horse of Lowvale by Tania Herrero, and answer a mootsack question.

How can I make my work more accessible?

08:55 Mootsack

22:12 Main Review

25:39 Art Talk

58:59 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 45: The White Horse of Lowvale

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CM6: Where Chaos Reigns

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Where Chaos Reigns by Graeme Morris in another Gamer Blast from the Past. Also, we answer a mootsack question.

Map art: pretty or useful, which is better?

06:48 Mootsack

16:00 Main Review

47:10 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 44: Where Chaos Reigns

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Snail Fancy

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Skullboy (aka Sam Mameli) and I are joined by Bodie H. to review Snail Fancy by Feral Indie Studio.

Mootsack: Storygamer wants to OSR

08:03 Art Questions

19:04 Mootsack

29:21 Main review

55:20 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 43: Snail Fancy

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Buried in the Bahamas

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Buried in the Bahamas by Luke Stratton, and answer a rulings related question.

5:52 Make A Ruling

16:36 Main Review

39:00 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 42: Buried in the Bahamas

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A Pound of Flesh

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Dave Hoskins to review A Pound of Flesh by Tuesday Knight Games.

7:04 Questions

29:44 Adventure Overview

56:16 Main Review + Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 41: A Pound of Flesh

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The Issues: Goodman Games Controversy

Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Bonus episode to non-patrons!

Yochai, Brad, and Sam discuss THE ISSUES: Goodman Games edition.

1:00 Another Dad Story

5:52 Dumb Jobs

13:36 Under the Dice Fest

24:00 The Issues

Season 3, Bonus Episode 20

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B1 In Search of the Unknown

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review B1 In Search of the Unknown by Mike Carr, and answer a mailbag question.

How important are doors in Door D&D?

08:30 Mootsack

19:36 Main Review

53:21 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 40: B1 In Search of the Unknown

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Kidnap the Archpriest

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Daniel Kwan to review Kidnap the Archpriest by Skerples.

27:43 Main Review

50:37 Deep Dive

Support Daniel's game on Kickstarter!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades

Season 3, Episode 39: Kidnap the Archpriest

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Ex Inferis

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Ex Inferis by Tyler Welch and BoRyan Crum, and answer a rulings-related question.

How do you adjudicate Charm Person?

A history of Charm Person.

7:52 Mailbag

16:51 Main Review

49:49 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 38: Ex Inferis

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Doom of the Savage Kings

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Joel Hines to review Doom of the Savage King by Harley Stroh, and answer a rulings-related question.

Question: How do you deal with drunk PCs?

Season 3, Episode 37: Doom of the Savage Kings

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Year of the Rat

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Year of the Rat by Owen O'Donnell, and answer a mailbag question.

- Mootsack: Creating a module to last a specific amount of time.

8:29 Mootsack

20:25 Main Review

Season 3, Episode 36: Year of the Rat

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Down Bad

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Down Bad by Christian Eichorn, and answer a mootsack question.

How do YOU write a dungeon?

9:12 Mootsack

23:16 Main Review

42:19 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 35: Down Bad

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The Beloved Underbelly

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Beloved Underbelly by Philippe Ricard and answer a question from the mailbag.

What do you do when players that don't take notes?

10:36 Mootsack

27:03 Main Review

51:42 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 34: The Beloved Underbelly

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T1: The Village of Hommlet

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, Sam (and Kari) are joined by Joseph R. Lewis to review The Village of Hommlet by Gary Gygax. Recorded in-person from Gary Con 2025!

29:35 Main Review

01:12:00 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 33: The Village of Hommlet

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Eco Mofos Pamphlets

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review five pamphlets for Eco Mofos, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: "Did you choose the type of finish for your product based on what's common or what was cheapest?"

Season 3, Episode 32: Eco Mofos Pamphlets

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The Curious Creeps in Crimson Creek

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review The Curious Creeps in Crimson Creek by Daniel H. Carlsen, and answer a mailbag question.

03:21 Mootsack: How much content is enough for a module?

11:58 Main Review

32:47 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 31: The Curious Creeps in Crimson Creek

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Jerimond's Orb

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Kelsey Dionne to review Jerimond's Orb by Ree Soesbee.

Check out Kelsey's upcoming Kickstarter the Western Reaches!

15:56: So Hot, So Not

22:56 Main Review

49:04 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 30: Jerimond's Orb

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In the Court of the Crypto King

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review In the Court of the Crypto King by Jonathan Quiet, and answer a mailbag question.

Advice on running modules with very terse text?

6:18 Mootsack

20:14 Main Review

28:08 Adventure Review

43:44 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 29: In the Court of the Crypto King

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The Evils of Illmire

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Evils of Illmire by Spellsword Studios, and answer a mailbag question.

Question: What is color?

9:40 Mootsack

30:19 Main Review

35:14 Art Talk

40:21 Adventure Review

1:00:15 Deep Dive

Season 3, Episode 28: The Evils of Illmire

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L3: Deep Dwarven Delve

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam discuss L3: Deep Dwarven Delve by Len Lakofka, and adjudicate a rulings-related question.

How do you handle the Wish spell?

08:40 Let's Make a Ruling

25:20 Main Review

49:08 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 27: Deep Dwarven Delve

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The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu by Kevin Crawford, and answer a mailbag question.

Question: “How do you approach running mystery adventures?”

08:00 Mailbag

30:36 Main Review

1:06:05 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 26: The Smoking Pillar of Lan Yu

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Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign by Chris Gonnerman, and answer a mailbag question.

05:24 Mailbag

15:10 Main Review

23:44 Art

33:24 Reviews

1:01:44 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 25: Morgansfort: The Western Lands Campaign

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The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:45:00 GMT

Note: We recorded this episode before Brad had signed on to write a module for The Merry Mushmen. He feels weird about it. Whatever.

Yochai & Brad review The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh by Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin, and answer a mailbag question.

4:00 Mailbag

17:00 Main Review

45:00 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 24: The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh

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The Big Squirm

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:45:03 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Big Squirm by Luke Gearing, and adjudicate a rulings-related question.

How to run a pickpocket in a tavern/in general?

06:56 Let's Make a Ruling

21:20 Main Review

31:40 Art

54:06 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 23: The Big Squirm

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Hell Unearthed

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:45:23 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Hell Unearthed by Cameron Maas, and answer a rulings question.

How do you handle boundary-pushers?

01:52 Let’s Make A Ruling

25:28 Main Review

38:32 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 22: Hell Unearthed

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I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:45:07 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli to review I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City by David Cook, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How do you organize your work?

15:04 Mailbag

00:30:40 Main Review

00:38:08 Art Talk

00:49:04 Reviews

1:01:12 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 21: I1: Dwellers of the Forbidden City

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The Cairnies 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:45:42 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and Sam celebrate the things they liked in 2024.

04:16 Favorite video games

15:56 Favorite RPG session this year (player or GM)

24:04 Favorite board games

27:48 Most inspiring piece of media from this year

34: 44 Favorite module we didn’t review

47:00 Favorite module we did review

Season 3, episode 20: The Cairnies 2024

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Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:45:43 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures by Nick LS Whelan and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How do you deal with prep in a PbP?

3:06 Mootsack

18:00 Other hobbies

26:17 Module Introduction

34:24 Art & Layout

42:23 Review

56:00 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 19: Sanctimonious Slimes vs Expired Epicures

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Fate's Fell Hand

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:45:13 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Jedediah Berry to review Fate's Fell Hand by Harley Stroh, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How do you find the time?

21:32 Mailbag

36:48 Main Review

1:02:45 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 18: Fate's Fell Hand

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Night of Blood

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:45:08 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Night of Blood by Jim Bambra, and answer some mailbag questions.

1:22 Bluesky

7:09 Mootsack #1 How do you handle PCs with differing alignments?

13:4 Mootsack #2 How are quantum trolls different from random tables?

19:11 “The Spectacle of Cinema”

26:15 Amazing Tales

30:31 Main Review

44:41 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 17: Night of Blood

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X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:45:40 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) to review X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon by Douglas Niles in another Gamer Blast from the Past. Also we answer a mailbag question.

What is a “Capital D” Dungeon?

05:52 Mootsack

13:28 Main Review

39:24 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 16: X3: (The) Curse of Xanathon

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Stockholm Kartell Pamphlets

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:45:37 GMT

Yochai & Brad review six pamphlets from Stockholm Kartell, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Mootsack: How do you make games in person happen?

06:18 Mootsack

20:21 Art Talk

24:28 Main Review

Season 3, episode 15: Stockholm Kartell Pamphlets

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Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:45:20 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Reynaldo Madriñian to review Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine by Giuliano Roverato, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: How do you handle playing with settings from cultures other than your own?

23:29 Mootsack

30:38 Module Overview

35:14 Art Talk

41:53 Main Review

Season 3, episode 14: Bakto's Terrifying Cuisine

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Beyond the Silver Scream

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:45:50 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Beyond the Silver Scream by Forrest Aguirre, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack 1: Is there any interest revamping adventures?
Mootsack 2: What are your tips on running a lunch hour game?

00:00 Intro

05:41 Mootsack

19:05 Main Review

20:18 What's the Module About?

22:52 Art Talk

25:30 Thoughts on the Module

32:37 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 13: Beyond the Silver Scream

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Many Gates of the Gann

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:45:31 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review Many Gates of the Gann by Chaotic Henchmen Productions.

See Andrew's "prop" for yourself!

00:00 Intro

23:04 Jack Vance

31:28 Main Review

34:51 What is this adventure about?

36:24 Art Talk

42:35 Individual Reviews

58:53 Deep Dive

1:25:34 Intimate Connections

1:30:03 Why aren't there more dungeons like this?

Season 3, episode 12: Many Gates of the Gann

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The Sunless Citadel

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:45:42 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review The Sunless Citadel by Bruce R. Cordell, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: How do you like to do crafting in an RPG?

00:00 Intro

11:48 Mootsack

22:00 Main Review

23:18 Historical Background

25:37 Art Talk

32:29 What is Adventure All About?

39:23 Content of the Module

54:51 DEEP DIVE

Season 3, episode 11: The Sunless Citadel

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Bonepicker's Tower

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:45:15 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Karl Stjernberg (aka Skullfungus) to review Bonepicker's Tower by WR Beatty, and answer a question from the mootsack.

~22:31 Mootsack

~31:36 Main Review

~37:47 Art

~59:26 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 10: Bonepicker's Tower

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Cursed Scroll #1

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:45:27 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by JP Coovert to review Cursed Scroll #1 by Kelsey Dionne.

Timestamps

~12:15 JP: Art, Comics, Monthly zines

~25:04 Main Review

~51:20: Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 9: Cursed Scroll #1

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Secret Vault of the Windswept Island

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:45:48 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Secret Vault of the Windswept Island by Wonder Twin Harmony, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: How do you address "Commune with Animals" in your games?

~ 07:57 Mailbag

~14:34 Main Review

~20:32 Art Talk

~37:28 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 8: Secret Vault of the Windswept Island

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C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:45:25 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan by Harold Johnson, in another Gamer Blast From the Past! We also answer a mailbag question.

Question: How do you feel about freeform vs vancian magic?

~7:24 Mailbag

~21:00 Main Review

~1:02:12 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 7: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan

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Crush Depth Apparition

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:45:24 GMT

We review Crush Depth Apparition by Amanda Lee Franck, and review a answer question.

How to balance adventures and encounters old school games?

~ 6:26 Mootsack

~ 19:12 Main review

~ 44:46 Deep Dive

Season 3, episode 6: Crush Depth Apparition

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The Hand of God

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:25 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Hand of God by Mike Knee, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How do you balance parenting and adult responsibilities with creativity?

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The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Luke Stratton (aka Limithron) to review The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen from The Chaos Crier #0 by the Merry Mushmen.

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Another Bug Hunt

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Another Bug Hunt by Tuesday Knight Games, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: Do you listen to music during play?

Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!

For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!

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Castle Elkenstone

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Castle Elkenstone by Jacob Fleming, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How has reviewing modules changed your playing and creating?

Send us your comments or questions!

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N5: Under Illefarn

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Yochai, Brad, and Sam + special guest for our very first in person Gamer Blast from the Past! Recorded at Gen Con 2024, we discuss the 1987 Steve Perrin module Under Illefarn.

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Rotblack Sludge

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Amanda P to review Rotblack Sludge by Stockholm Kartell and answer a mailbag question.

How do you reconcile differences in play vs reading/reviewing a product?

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N4: Treasure Hunt

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N4: Treasure Hunt by Aaron Allston, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: How do you help players figure out what magic items do?

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Metro Skate Blood Bath & In the Face of Embarrassment

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Metro Skate Blood Bath by Logan Dean & In the Face of Embarrassment by Eric K. Hill, and answer a mailbag question.

What do you lose when you kill your darlings?

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The Waking of Willowby Hall

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Waking of Willowby Hall by Ben Milton, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: What do you think about metagaming?

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Halls of the Blood King

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Josh McCrowell to review Halls of the Blood King by Diogo Nogueira, and answer a mailbag question.

What sorts of real-world tools do you use to increase the pressure of play?

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Show & Share: YCBN Zines & Forbidden Lands

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad answer a mailbag question, discuss a series of zines by You Can Breathe Now Games, and Brad's experience with Forbidden Lands.
Content Warning: Star Trek

Question: What tools do you bring with you to the table?

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Tide World of Mani

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Tide World of Mani by Silverarm Press, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack Question: How do you end a campaign in an "OSR" way?

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Willow

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Willow by Lazy Litches Loot, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Mailbag: Do you ever get analysis paralysis before choosing what to run?

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B10: Night's Dark Terror

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review B10: Night's Dark Terror in another Gamer Blast from the Past. We also answer a mailbag question.

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Slumbering Ursine Dunes

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Joseph R. Lewis to review Slumbering Ursine Dunes by Chris Kutalik, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: What other types of games do you play?

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Mailbag Catchup Q2 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad answer a whole mess of of mailbag questions!

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Sword of the Dragonslayer

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Sword of the Dragonslayer by Hellwinter Forge of Wonders, and answer a mailbag question.

Do you listen to bumpers when recording?
Does you need to include mechanics in a module?
Does system matter?
What Brad does with stickers
What Yochai does with stickers

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X1: The Isle of Dread

Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review X1: The Isle of Dread by Tom Moldvay and David Cook in another Gamer Blast from the Past. We also answer a mailbag question.

What do you all think about depth crawls?

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Sleeping Place of the Feathered Swine

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Ava Islam to review Sleeping Place of the Feathered Swine by Logan Knight, and answer a mailbag question.

How do keep up with the scene, and how does it make you feel?

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Whalgravaak’s Warehouse

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Whalgravaak’s Warehouse by Andrew Walter, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: How do you decide whether something you've written should be published?

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The Valley of Flowers: Wildendrem Volume One

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Valley of Flowers by Phantom Mill Press, and answer a mailbag question.

This question was way too long to list here, just use the chapter markings!

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B4: The Lost City

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review B4: The Lost City by Tom Moldvay, and answer a mailbag question.

What can video games and TTRPGS learn from each other?

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After-Show Show: Pre-Show Edition

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad & Sam try to review a classic module, but fail. This is the result.

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Sacrebleu

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Nate Treme of Highland Paranormal Society to review Sacreblue by Tito B. A., and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: Good OSR adventures for kids?

Back the Cairn 2e box set on Kickstarter NOW!

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UR1: The Tomb of the Sea Kings

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Tomb of the Sea Kings by Lawson Bennett, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: What kind of games do you enjoy playing as a player, not a GM?

Follow the Cairn 2e box set on Kickstarter to find out when it launches!

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Silent Titans

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Quinns to review Silent Titans by Patrick Stuart.

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Gone Fishin' & Seven Silver Spheres

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Hexagnome to review Gone Fishin' & Seven Silver Spheres, and answer a mailbag question.

Advice for new designers?
A link to Gone Fishin' (permalink!)

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X2: Castle Amber

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review X2: Castle Amber by Tom Moldvay and answer a mailbag question.

Question: isn't an OSR Syllabus a form of gatekeeping?

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Beneath the Comet

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review Beneath the Comet by North Wind Adventures, and answer a mootsack question.

Question: What kind of prep do you do?

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Gatehouse on Cormac's Crag

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Gatehouse on Cormac's Crag by Dave Bezio, and answer two mailbag questions.

Mailbag 1: What is Gonzo?
Mailbag 2: Do you like superhero RPGs?

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Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Leo Hunt (Mr Vaults of Vaarn himself) to review Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier by Gus L, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: What goes in your OSR Design Syllabus?

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N3: Destiny of Kings

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N3: Destiny of Kings, and answer a mailbag question.

How do you balance critical thinking, secrets, and mystery?

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The Necropolis of Nuromen

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Necropolis of Nuromen by Justin Becker, and answer a mailbag question.

Mootsack: How do you sort your physical zines/books?

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Hidden Hand of the Horla

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Hidden Hand of the Horla by Appendix N Entertainment and answer two mailbag questions.

What module have you run that exceeded your expectations from reading it?
What should be done about the term "OSR"?

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ASE1: Anomalous Subsurface Environment

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Anomalous Subsurface Environment by Patrick Wetmore, and answer a mailbag question.

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Mailbag Catchup 2023

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad answer a number of mailbag questions.

Questions/Times:
5:15 How do you incorporate dreams and nightmares in your games?

8:20 What do you both think about the question of motivation in OSR style games, especially when money is the basis for xp?

15:34 Regarding diegetic play. What would you like to see in adventures, or what systems do you think could help support this style of play?

30:30 You’ve got to run a game for your family and some family friends, mix of ages of brand new players, 40 down to 7. What game are you reaching for and what sort of adventure you running?

38:12 Looking back at all the adventures you’ve reviewed, what genres, sub-genres, formats, locations, etc. do you think are currently underserved?

47:13 Drukk Nipples

48:07 Any interest in covering one page adventures?

54:51 Favorite modules/settings/adventures with emphasis on interesting faction play? And what makes good/interesting/fun factions in a dungeon or larger area?

59:20 How to approach converting linear material to more sandboxy use? And do you have any tips for running city-based games?

1:03:15 What's a game/adventure that you started reading this year and you bounced off of? How do you know when something isn't for you?

1:08:25 What is the difference between a set of comprehensive house-rules, and a hack?

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UK1: Beyond the Crystal Cave

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review Beyond the Crystal Cave by Dave J. Browne, Tom Kirby, and Graeme Morris, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag Question:

If a module were just the location descriptions and nothing else, what is the one other addition that you just simply could not do without?

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Jewels of the Carnifex

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Jewels of the Carnifex by Harley Stroh, and answer a mailbag question.

Question: How do you deal with GM fatigue?

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After-Show Show: 2023 Year in Review

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review our favorite episodes from 2023, and discuss what we are looking forward to in 2024.

4min - Our favorite episodes of the year
8:45 - Favorite thing we've read for the show
13:35 - Best thing we haven't read yet
19min - What we're looking forward to
28:311 - Best things we've played this year

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The Cleaning of Prison Station Echo

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Cleaning of Prison Station Echo by Magnum Galaxy Games, and answer a mailbag question.

Question: How do introduce players to new rules?

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Slate & Chalcedony

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Slate & Chalcedony by Melsonian Arts Council, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Mailbag Question: Do you use sadness in your games?

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Reach of the Roach God

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Amanda Lee Franck to review Reach of the Roach God by Centaur Games.

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By the Light of the Whispering Flame

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Joel Hines of Silverarm (press) to review By the Light of the Whispering Flame by Aaron Hedegaard, and answer a mailbag "question."

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The Bloodship Returns

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Bloodship Returns by Dirk Leichty, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: Are non-linear dungeons really the end all, be all?

2:25 Mailbag
11:40 Kids say the darndest things
14:45 Main Review

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The Caverns of Thracia

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review The Caverns of Thracia by Jennell Jaquays.

PLEASE SUPPORT JENNELL ON GOFUNDME!

Check out Michael Bacon & co's "terse" version of TCoT here

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Nightmare Over Ragged Hollow

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Nightmare Over Ragged Hollow by Joseph R. Lewis, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag Question: What is the divide between Story Games and the OSR?

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You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by special guest Amanda P. to review You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge by Amanda Lee Franck, and answer a mailbag question.

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Through The Valley of the Manticore

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Through the Valley of the Manticore by Jacob Fleming, and respond to a mailbag question.

2:46 Child labor
4:40 Mailbag
17:42 Main Review
36:00 Deep Dive

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The Hyqeous Vaults

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review The Hyqeous Vaults by The Hyqeous Vaults Creation Team!

3:04: How do you describe your art?
7:02: Latest Troika! adventure
12:04 Slipgate Chokepoint
21:25 Frank & Comics Delta
25:31 Maxims of the OSR
32:15 Main Review
50:38 Deep Dive

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N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: What do you think of Gold for XP?

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Secret of the Black Crag

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by W.F. Smith from Prismatic Wasteland to review Secret of the Black Crag by Chance Dudinack.

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Gradient Descent

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Kelsey Dionne of The Arcane Library to review Gradient Descent by Luke Gearing.

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Mortzengersturm, The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peak

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Mortzengersturm, The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peak by Trey Causey, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag Question: How do keep track of what happens during a session?

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Show & Share: Settings

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad answer a mailbag question, discuss the nature of settings, and share a few of their favorites.

Question: How do you engage with violence in RPGs?

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DL1: Dragons of Despair

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are once again joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) for another Gamer Blast from the Past! We review DL1: Dragons of Despair, and ask Sam about his RPG history.

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Unicorn Meat

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Unicorn Meat by Dan D, and answer a mailbag question.

Question: What is your favorite non-dungeon module?

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Broken Heart of the Castle

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Broken Heart of the Castle by Cloud Curio, and answer some mailbag questions.

What do you think about web-based tools?
What makes a good social hub?

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Kavlov's Sanctuary

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

To mark our year of podcasting, Yochai & Brad review Kavlov's Sanctuary by Jean Luc Lariviere-Lacombe, and answer a whole heap of questions regarding the show!

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The Bureau

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Chris McDowall to review The Bureau by Josh Domanski and Goblin Archives, and answer a mailbag question.

Question: What makes a good non-combat encounter?

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G1-3 Against the Giants

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In another entry in our Gamer Blasts from the Past, Brad & Yochai are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review G1-3 Against the Giants, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Question: How do you whether to write more, or less?

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The Queen of Elfand's Son

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Queen of Elfland's Son by Michael Curtis, and answer a mailbag question.

Should we review/consider blog adventures as well?

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Bottomless Pit of Zorth

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Bottomless Pit of Zorth by G. Hawkins, and answer a question from the mootsack.

Question: Tips and tricks on navigating the ttrpg scene on Discord?

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Holy Mountain Shaker

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Holy Mountain Shaker by Luka Rejec, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Question: Thoughts on Dungeon Synth?

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Lair of the Lamb

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by special guest Directsun to discuss Arnold Kemp's Lair of the Lamb, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: Do you look to other modules or similar media for inspiration?

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Date of Expiration

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Date of Expiration by Graphite Prime, and answer a letter from the mailbag.

Question: How do you playtest?

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Mission Excalibur

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Mission Excalibur (print version here) by Seann McAnally, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag: What material should be in a sandbox setting?

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After-Show Show: Mailbag Catch-up

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad spend an entire show reading letters from the mailbag.

Questions answered:

What do your home games look like?
What system are you using, what houserules or hacks?
Biggest delta between impression and actual reading/playing?
Staple, perfect, ring...?
How do you prefer to play games? Is it different from how you prefer to run games?
How do you organize important information?
What methods do you use to make sure quieter players aren't overshadowed?
Do you have any techniques for melding together two different settings?
What is something about your GMing that you wish to (or is trying to) improve?
Is there a system (osr or non-osr) you'd like to run/try to run but haven't had the chance to yet?
How do you feel about monthly in/yearly challenges, and game jams?
What is your favorite way to introduce a new pc after a death?
What is your favorite type of jam? Or do you prefer jellies, perhaps a preservative?
How to avoid bottlenecking in designing an adventure?
What prompted you to start a podcast? And do you ever consider changing the format or focus of the show?
What is your favorite thing that you have written?
So what are your favorite storygames or systems that don’t fall within the spectrum of traditional western fantasy?
How does one to reduce lethality without numbing the thrill of danger and discovery inherent in old school style play?
Help: too many players!

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S2 White Plume Mountain

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review the classic adventure White Plume Mountain by Lawrence Schick.

Question: What small RPGs or adventures would you give out?

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Extraction From Demon-F***ked Cleveland 1996 + The Chair

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by guest Leo Hunt (of Vaults of Vaarn fame) to review two pamphlet adventures: Extraction From Demon-F***ked Cleveland 1996 by Logan Dean & The Chair by Zach Hazard Vaupen.

Parental advisory: this episode contains foul language.

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Fronds of Benevolence

Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Fronds of Benevolence by Andrew Walter, and answer some mailbag questions.

Question 1: Advice on running an open table?
Question 2: How do you narrate combat?
Tire Guys

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The Spire of Iron and Crystal

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Spire of Iron and Crystal by Matt Finch, and answer some mailbag questions.

Mailbag 1: What do we think about crowdfunding and ttrpgs?
Mailbag 2: What modules have good endings?

00:09:01 Mailbag: What do you think about crowdfunding and RPGs?
00:16:36 Mailbag: What modules have good endings?
00:26:05 Main Review
00:44:47 Deep Dive

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B3 Palace of the Silver Princess

Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy for our inaugural Gamer Blasts From The Past, where we review the "1981" module Palace of the Silver Princess by Jean Wells.

Question: What settings do you wish were more popular?
Skullboy's Your Princess Is In Another Castle

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Cold Wind Whispering

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Cold Wind Whispering by Markus Linderum, and answer a three-part question from Gus L.

Questions:

When you use someone else's adventure at your table - what do you look for?
Best adventure about pyramids?
What would it take to write a good adventure about Orcs in a hole?

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Sepulchre of Dusk

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Sepulchre of Dusk by Cutter Mountain Simulations.

Question 1: What are your writing habits?
Question 2: What do you think of the ORC license?
Question 3: Do rules define what an RPG is about?
Question 4: Will we see a return to "physicality" in game design?

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Shadow of the Beakmen

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Shadow of the Beakmen by Harley Stroh, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Mailbag: How do you choose a module to review/run?
Hereticwerks Collections on Itch

00:00:50 Mailbag: How do you choose a module?
00:14:00 Mailbag: How do you organize your PDFs?
00:20:53 Main Review (Deep Dive only!)

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Monkey Murder Manor

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Monkey Murder Manor by Ripley Caldwell, and answer some questions from the mailbag.

Question 1: How do you make puzzles "good"?
Question 2: Do you get tired of running modules more than once?
Soviet Ants

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Dogtooth Valley

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Dogtooth Valley by Nate Treme (aka Highland Paranormal Society) and answer THREE questions from the mailbag.

Question 1: How involved do you like to get when making characters, or when others make characters in games you GM?
Question 2: When you run a campaign, how do YOU end it? And what (if any) kind of procedures or guidance do you wish game texts would offer to help bring things to a close?
Questions 3: How do we help people unlearn whatever they think they know from the latest edition of D&D? Or do we even need to?

02:20 Mailbag 1
12:10 Mailbag 2
21:05 Mailbag 3
29:10 Main Review

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The Isle of the Plangent Mage

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) to review The Isle of the Plangent Mage by Donn Stroud.

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Magical Murder Mansion

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Magical Murder Mansion by Skerples, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Mailbag: What makes a good RPG gift?

00:38 Mailbag
15:15 Main Review
41:29 Deep Dive

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The Frost Spire

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Frost Spire by Jacob Hurst, and answer a question from the mailbag.

Mailbag: Do you take notes about what voices or mannerisms an NPC has?

0:27 Mailbag
12:02 Main Review
19:47 Deep Dive

Note: Apparently one of the guys from Blackalicious died, We didn't know that. RIP.

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Special Episode: Show & Tell

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad do another Show & Tell!

Mailbag: How important are starter adventures?
Brad: Old School & Cool Vol 3
Yochai: Do Not Let Us Die in the Dark Night of this Cold Winter
Yochai: Dialect

0:41 Mailbag
10:07 Show & Tell
11:24 Old School & Cool Vol 3
27:05 Do Not Let Us Die in the Dark Night of this Cold Winter
33:13 Dialect

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The House Always Wins

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The House Always Wins by Tim Obermueller, and answer a mailbag question.

Mailbag question: How do you handle languages?
Generating Languages with Mewo2

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After-Show Show: RPG Backstories & Minor Squabbles

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

On today's After Show Show, Yochai & Brad talk about their respective RPG backstories: their entry into the hobby and how it led them to where they are today.

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Ominous Crypts of the Blood Moss

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Ominous Crypts of the Blood Moss by Ominous Crypt of the Blood Moss, and answer a listener question.

Mailbag Question:
Do you prefer system neutral, system-specific, or somewhere in between?

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Hideo's World & The Haunting of Ypsilon 14

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad answer two mailbag questions, and review two Mothership pamphlet adventures: Hideo's World & The Haunting of Ypsilon 14.

01:20 Mailbag 1
17:30 Google+ was cool, actually
22:30 Mailbag 2
29:30 Main Review:Hideo's World
38:15 Main Review: The Haunting of Ypsilon 14

Fun links:

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Vampire Cruise

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad and special guest Zedeck Siew review Vampire Cruise by Amanda Lee Franck.

01:08 Welcome Zedeck
37:44 Main Review + Deep Dive

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Falkrest Abbey

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Falkrest Abbey by Axian Spice, and answer a mailbag question from NonDairyGiant.

1:15 Mailbag
13:02 Main Review
24:44 Deep Dive

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Operation Unfathomable

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Operation Unfathomable by Hydra Cooperative, and answer a question from the mailbag.

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Brewkessel

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Brewkessel by Kettlesberg Games, and answer a few questions from the audience.

0:37 Mailbag
18:20 Main Review
43:42 Deep Dive

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After-Show Show: What we liked, what's coming in 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad talk about their favorite RPG products from 2022, and what they're excited about in 2023.

Downtime in Zyan
Gig Economy
Beasts of the Outer Swells
The Book of Gaub
The Toxic Wood
Merry Mushmen (Knock/The Folklore Bestiary)
Games Omnivorous (Haunted Almanac/Vaults of Vaarn/Hex & Screen/Mausritter Box Set)
The Night Land: A Story Retold
The Ramanan Sivaranjan Awards for Excellence
24xx
So You Want To Run A Puzzle Dungeon

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The Gnomes of Levnec

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Gnomes of Levnec by Zzarchov Kowolski and answer a whole bunch of mailbag questions.

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The Black Wyrm of Brandonsford

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad & special guest Sam Mameli (aka skullboy) review The Black Wyrm of Brandonsford by Chance Dudinack.

01:00 Smashing Pumpkins
03:03 Sam went to art school
07:15 Moebius had a daughter
10:10 Advice for young Sam
13:15 Twitter is not an interesting or cool place
19:25 How do you find artists?
22:47 Patreon stickers
26:50 Main Review (also Deep Dive)

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The Beast of Borgenwold

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Beast of Borgenwold by Harry Menear, and answer a couple of mailbag questions.

MKBHD video on AI art.
A rad Jewish folktale you can read online.

0:25 Mailbag: Folktales
16:38 Mailbag: AI
27:58 Main Review
43:54 Deep Dive

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After-Show Show: More Lorn, Agency as Art, Megadungeons

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In a special after-show (show), Yochai and Brad share additional thoughts about Lorn Song of the Bachelor, adventure design, player agency, and megadungeons.

Games: Agency As Art
Interview with C. Thi Nguyen
Stonehell

0:57 More Lorn
5:15 A System to Match the Setting
13:19 Completionism
13:57 Games: Agency as Art
16:40 Stonehell
20:00 Waiting

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Lorn Song of the Bachelor

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review Lorn Song of the Bachelor by Zedeck Siew, and answer TWO mailbag questions.

0:25 Mailbag
18:54 Main Review

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Elder Oak

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review Elder Oak by Tuomas Vauhkonen, and answer a question from the ol' mailbag.

00:30 Mailbag
12:36 Main Review
33:38 Deep Dive

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Special Episode: Show & Tell

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad answer a mailbag question, then skip the review. Instead, they talk about unusual games they love. Check out Riverbend and The Indie Hack!

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The Blackapple Brugh

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review The Blackapple Brugh by Kyle Hettinger (free PDF here), and open up the ol' mailbag.

00:00:50 Mailbag 1
00:09:24 Mailbag 2
00:17:49 Main Review
00:40:32 Deep Dive

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The Mall

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad are joined by Chris (aka Directsun) to review The Mall by Goblin Archives.

01:45 Puzzle Dungeons
08:48 Main Review
21:12 Deep Dive

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The Temple of the Blood Moth

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review The Temple of the Blood Moth by Jacob Butcher, and answer a listener question.

0:37 Mailbag
16:15 Main Review
27:52 Deep Dive

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The Castle That Fell From The Sky

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and special guest Gus L. review The Castle That Fell From The Sky by Steve Robertson.

06:15 Trivia
11:21 Main Review

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DNGN

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad, and special guest Lex Mandrake review the first issue of DNGN by Singing Flame, and answer a listener question.

1:18 Listener Question
10:10 Main Review
36:53 Deep Dive

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The House of the Hollow

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review The House of the Hollow by Dylan Mangini, and answer a listener question.

00:00:30 Question from a listener
00:10:00 Main Review
00:19:23 Deep Dive

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The Toxic Wood

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Toxic Wood by Lazy Lich, and answer some listener questions.

00:16 Listener Questions
12:12 Main Review: Summary
23:11 Main Review: Deep Dive

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The Sepulchre of Seven

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai and Brad review Hexagnome's The Sepulchre of Seven, and answer a question from a listener. The Sepulchre of Seven can be purchased from Lulu or downloaded as a free PDF.

0:47 Listener Questions
6:32 Main Review
22:39 Spoilers

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Desert Moon of Karth

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai, Brad & special guest Amanda P. review Desert Moon of Karth by Joel Hines.

1:04 Main Review
28:39 Spoilers

Get Desert Moon of Karth here.
There is also a Jam going on until October 27th.

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Super Blood Harvest

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Super Blood Harvest by Dirk Leichty.

0:17 Main Review
28:07 Spoilers

Get Super Blood Harvest here.

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Zed & Two Noughts + Tangled

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review Zed & Two Noughts + Tangled, two funnels by The Afterthought Committee, and discuss virtual tabletop software.

0:19 Virtual Tabletops
14:39 Main Review
34:54 Spoilers

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The Isle

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Yochai & Brad review The Isle by Luke Gearing, and talk a bit about Zinequest.

0:13 Zinequest! Zinequest?

5:10 Main Review

26:33 Spoilers

Get The Isle here.

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