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Three middle-aged nerds dive deep into the golden age of tabletop RPGs, covering the classics from the 80s and 90s that shaped the hobby we love today. Iain and Jason banter their way through gaming history while Steve desperately tries to keep them on topic—and occasionally succeeds.
Whether you're a grognard who lived through THAC0 or a newcomer curious about what to do with all those lovely polyhederal dice you've aquired, we've got you covered with historical deep-dives, roundtable discussions fueled by questionable nostalgia, and actual play episodes where our players' competence is... variable.
All of this released on a schedule that can charitably be called "flexible" at best.
Grab some dice and join us for a trip down memory lane—just don't ask us to commit to when the next episode will drop.
Episodes
73 episodes
Demon: The Fallen - Angels, Faith and a Truncated Release Schedule
What if rebellion began as an act of love? Demon: the Fallen was the final game in the original World of Darkness line, and we chart it's - painfully - short history. Was it fun to play fallen angels from the dawn of time, or was th...
The Hollow Men - Episode 1
Welcome to the Hollow Men - a Hunter: the Reckoning dramatised solo actual play.In this episode, we meet our protagonist, Courtney Webster, whose meeting at a bar with a contact doesn't go exactly as planned.All music and soud eff...
The Hollow Men - Episode 2
Welcome to the Hollow Men - a dramatised Hunter: The Reckoning solo actual play. Courtney deals with the fall out from the fight at the Depot, and the fact that the police officer helping her appears wrong to her Second Si...
The Hollow Men - Session 0
Welcome to the Hollow Men - our Hunter: The Reckoning solo actual play. In this episode we interoduce you to the world of the Hollow Men as well as providing a walk through of character creation. If you want to skip the boring rules...
Wraith: The Oblvion - What if That Voice in Your Head Answered Back?
What happens when an RPG asks you to play the dead, feed on emotion, and also hand over your own inner critic to another player? We go deep on Wraith: The Oblivion, the most haunting corner of the World of Darkness, unpacking why its ideas stil...
Clay, Cards, and Character Deaths - an Interview with Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore
Stakes make stories breathe. We sit down with Jon Cohen - writer, host, and designer behind Tale of the Manticore and One Shot in the Dark - to explore why consequence beats comfort, how a hybrid format turns solo play into gripping audio drama...
Ordinary People, Unseen War -A History of Hunter: The Reckoning
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Pendragon Roundtable: Virtues, Passions, and Winter's Embrace
Step into the world of Arthurian legend through Pendragon, the RPG that masterfully captures the essence of knightly virtue, tragedy, and legacy spanning generations. Unlike traditional fantasy games, Pendragon isn't about magical powers or eve...
Games That Could Have Been Great: Nephilim
The golden age of darker, more mature RPGs in the mid-1990s saw numerous games trying to capture the same audience that Vampire: The Masquerade had tapped into. Among these ambitious titles, Nephilim stands out as a fascinating "what could have...
Talisman: The Magical Quest Game
Embark on a magical journey through gaming history as we explore Talisman, the fantasy board game that's kept players rolling dice and chanting "Toad! Toad! Toad!" for over four decades.Whether you're a veteran who spent nights battling...
The Perfect Game That Almost Vanished: Pendragon
What makes a tabletop RPG truly perfect? Not just popular or commercially successful, but flawlessly designed where every element fits together so seamlessly you can't imagine it any other way? Greg Stafford's King Arthur Pendragon stands as on...
Unveiling the Eldritch Lore: The Impact and Evolution of Call of Cthulhu
Step into the shadows of the unknown with us as we unearth the fascinating history behind the Call of Cthulhu RPG, a game that turned tabletop horror on its head. We'll trail the game's evolution, from Sandy Peterson's early work to the a...
Enemy in Shadows Companion: Review
Join us as we crack open Cubicle 7's supplement for the Enemy Within campaign, The Enemy in Shadows Companion - the essential guide to adventuring in the Reikland (allegedly).Is this a storehouse of useful added extras, or something that...
Dark Conspiracy Roundtable
The dark minions may have tried to sabotage our first episode, but we're back with a deep dive into the fascinating world of Dark Conspiracy, GDW's dystopian monster-hunting RPG from 1991.Dark Conspiracy occupies a unique place in rolep...
[SOUND REMASTERED] Dark Conspiracy - Problematic Aliens? Grab Your Storm Rifle!
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Enemy in Shadows: A Critical Review
What happens when a beloved classic gets reimagined three decades later? That's the question at the heart of my deep dive into Enemy in Shadows, Cubicle 7's director's cut of the legendary Enemy Within campaign for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay.
Unboxing the Terrors of Space: A Deep Dive into Mothership RPG Kickstarter
Discover sci-fi horror as we unwrap the Mothership RPG Kickstarter rewards and share our candid reactions. Picture the tense corridors of "Alien" and the haunting void of "Dead Space" as we analyze the game's system, designed for hair-raising o...
Call of Cthulhu Roundtable Part 2: Tabletop Terror and the Gamble of Crowdfunding Ventures
Prepare to be immersed in the spine-tingling realm of Cthulhu board games as we continue to recount our harrowing yet delightful experiences from the comfort of our tabletops. From the sudden demise of the Mythos card game that left us in acade...
An Odyssey into Cosmic Dread: A Roundtable Discussion on Call of Cthulhu
Step into the shadows with us and special guest Matt Sanderson, a distinguished author of the eldritch horror RPG Call of Cthulhu, as we convene for a spine-tingling, two-part roundtable discussion. Our personal forays into the game's chilling ...
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - All Episodes!
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone con...
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 5
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone con...
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone con...
Computer RPGs
With a certain Baldur's Gate 3 taking the world by storm, we decided to do an episode on computer RPGs - all those digital versions of our favourite games that we've lost hours to. Join us as we talk about games from the past that...
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 3
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone con...
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone con...
