Negative HP

In this episode we talk about science fiction and fantasy that we think deserve more love.

In this episode, we discuss how we decide to buy a book and our strategies when selling books. If you're a writer, it might be useful to get some insight into how readers make choices! 

In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite magic systems in books, TV/movies, and games. 

In this episode, we talk about The Last of Us and other adaptations that we've enjoyed, whether they be game to movie, book to TV, or any mixture thereof. Might be mild SPOILERS! 

In this episode, Phil and John talk about their favorite sci-fi universes in various media: from movies, to TV, to games, it's all here! 

In this episode, we chat about Spoilers and how they affect our reading and watching habits. Spoiler: don't spoil things for people.

In this episode, we discuss our favorite gaming experiences, whether it be tabletop games, video games, or board games. Lots of games have been played between us. Over 9,000 hours! 

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023. But before we say goodbye completely to 2022, here are our favorites in books, TV, movies, and games that we experienced in 2022. 

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be bombarded with new, shinier ideas and how to cope with it as writers. 

In this episode, we talk about our favorite genre of video games, strategy RPGs, and why we love specific ones so much. 

In this episode, Phil and John discuss the necessity of prologues and epilogues in fantasy fiction. They disagree per usual. Which side of the fence are you on? 

In this special episode, no news or game, just talking about all that blood and fire from Season 1 of House of the Dragon, one of the best shows we've seen in recent memory. Full of terrors and SPOILERS!

In the first episode of a new fantasy and scifi podcast, Philip Overby and John Palladino discuss the Grimdark genre, gray characters, the absence of hope, and bleak endings. Will they finally define Grimdark? No! 

In this solo episode, I talk about my favorite games, TV, and movies of 2021, my reading plans for 2022, and other stuff! 

In Episode 22, I have invited fellow tabletop RPG enthusiast John Palladino to chat with me about some of our favorite character creation systems. We didn't have time to talk about everything we wanted, but we focused on Dungeons and Dragons and MORK BORG for this episode. What are some of your favorite tabletop RPG character creation systems? 

In Episode 21 of the Negative HP Podcast, I talk about how my experience as a teacher has shaped my design choices, why I'm choosing to craft a new system, and why I decided to not use an existing system. 

This episode deals with the mechanics of the Unnamed Grimdark RPG Project. It includes the House Leader (Macro) System and Delegate (Micro) System. It also highlights how territories and resources work in the game. 

The development of the as-yet named Grimdark RPG Project continues, this time with character creation, specifically how to build your House, choosing a Class, generating Attribute scores, and touching a bit on Traits, Achievements, and Sins. Stats galore! 

This reboot of the Negative HP Podcast features an overview and worldbuilding for an unnamed Grimdark RPG Project. In this episode, I talk about the overview of the RPG, worldbuilding related to the countries, and recent games I've been playing. 

The seventeen episode features Evan Winter, author of The Burning series, which includes The Rage of Dragons and The Fires of Vengeance. Evan rolls a character while answering questions about dragons (of course), Drizzt, Druss, Robert Jordan, Sarah McLaughlin, positivity, self-publishing, traditional publishing, African culture, and more!  Website: http://evanwinter.com/ Amazon Twitter Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

The sixteenth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features author Sebastien de Castell in the most in-depth character creation so far on the show. We also discuss cat faces, bards, swashbuckling, emotional depth, and more!  Website: https://decastell.com/ Amazon Facebook Twitter Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

Episode 15 features author Michael Sliter, author of The Pandemonium Rising series which includes Solace Lost and Wisdom Lost.  We roll up a painfully average character, discuss his books, and wax philosophical about Final Fantasy VI. His book Solace Lost is also September 2020's Book of the Month for Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers on Facebook!    Website: https://www.authormikesliter.com/ Amazon Facebook Twitter   Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

In Episode 14 of the Negative HP Podcast, host Philip Overby goes solo and talks about tactical RPGs of the past, present, and future. Topics include: Fire Emblem Darkest Dungeon Slay the Spire Battle Brothers Shining Force Final Fantasy Tactics ...and more! Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

Episode 13 of the podcast brings us back to Jowl, the Village of Stabs and Scabs. This time we have Nicholas Eames and RJ Barker as our players, bringing to life the hideous, face-bitten dwarven ranger Grimwile and the antlered urban druid Ivor Limesment. Witness the glorious adventures of Grimwile and Ivor as they skate around on weasels, slap people, cast Badger spells, and more!  The Negative HP Podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can find Nicholas Eames online at https://nicholaseames.com/ You can find RJ Barker online at https://www.rjbarker.com/ BUY THEIR BOOKS! Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp        

In the 12th episode of the Negative HP Podcast, I talk to myself and I roll up a character named Stinklepee, probably the most underwhelming character in Negative HP history. Topics covered include games I'm playing at the moment, favorite movies and music. I talk Dungeons and Dragons, Nintendo Switch, and board games. If any of these things tickle your fancy, check it out! Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

The eleventh episode of the Negative HP Podcast features our first foray into role-playing with The Village of Stabs and Scabs RPG featuring Elle Lewis's fae Cleric of Death, Boxie!  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify You can buy Elle Lewis's books Dark Touch and Genesis Rising now! Amazon.com Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

Episode 10 of the Negative HP Podcast features writer T.R. Napper, the author of the cyberpunk short story collection Neon Leviathan. We talk about cyberpunk influences, using Dungeons and Dragons as a teaching tool, crazy RPG stories, and create the first half-orc character, Grugash the Mediocre!  Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify TR can be found online at: Website Facebook Twitter Buy Neon Leviathan! Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

The ninth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features the wondrous RJ Barker discussing his newest trilogy which starts with The Bone Ships, pen names, badger riding, weasel skates, the versatility of bones, and the true meaning of ANTLERS!  Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify RJ can be found online at: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram   Buy RJ's books! Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

The eighth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features Dungeon Core authors Laura Hughes aka Demi Harper and Jonathan Smidt. Laura is also the head boss of The Fantasy Hive, a website featuring news, book reviews, and interviews. This episode features discussion about Dungeon Core, LitRPG, Dragon Age: InquisitionGate 2019, gaming stories, and the creation of tiefling bard, Jeramy Hotblood!   Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify   Laura can be found online at:   Website Facebook Twitter Instagram   Jonathan can be found online at: Facebook Twitter Instagram   Buy God of Gnomes by Demi Harper! Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk   Buy Bone Dungeon by Jonathan Smidt! Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk   Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: Negative HP Facebook Group Twitter:@negative_hp Instagram: @negativehp

The seventh episode of the Negative HP Podcast features author and tabletop game designer Mike Shel. We talk game design, the Self-Publishing Fantasy Blog-Off, Hummel figurines, crazy monsters, and create our first gnome alchemist on the podcast, Horace!  Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify   Mike Shel can be found online at: Website Twitter Facebook   BUY MIKE’S BOOKS! Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk   Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

The sixth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features Nicholas Eames! We talk about all manner of things, including 90s music, a dragon eater, handsome authors, and create his dwarven ranger, Grimwile…who has achieved quite a feat of Charisma. Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Nicholas Eames can be found online at: Website Twitter Instagram BUY NICHOLAS’S BOOKS! Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Barnes and Noble Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

The fifth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features independent author Elle Lewis discussing her book Dark Touch, cosplaying, Godzilla, boxes, and creating her first D&D character, Boxie!  Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts   Elle Lewis can be found online at: Website Facebook Twitter   BUY ELLE'S BOOK! Amazon.com   Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

The fourth episode of the Negative HP Podcast features authors Anna Smith Spark and Michael R. Fletcher discussing their collaborative work for Grimdark Magazine, viking poo, obsessions, cannibalizing authors, and the creation of a beautiful rat boy named Steph.    Download the episode! Stitcher Apple Podcasts Anna Smith Spark can be found online at: Website: http://courtofbrokenknives.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenofgrimdark/ Twitter: @queenofgrimdark Instagram: @annasmithspark BUY ANNA’S BOOKS! Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Michael R. Fletcher can be found online at: Website: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRFletcherAuthor/ Twitter: @FletcherMR Instagram: @fletcher_michael_r BUY MICHAEL’S BOOKS! Amazon.co.uk Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

The third episode of the Negative HP Podcast features author Peter McLean. The second book in his War for the Rose Throne series, Priest of Lies, was recently released, the follow-up to one of my favorite new books Priest of Bones. Listen to him talk about his writing, characters, the Black Library, and roll up his very unique wizard, Minnie! Download the episode: Apple Podcasts  negative-hp.com Peter McLean can be found online at: Website:  https://talonwraith.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PeterMcLeanAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/petemc666 Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/petemc666/ BUY PETER’S BOOKS! Amazon.com Amazon.uk Barnes and Noble Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

The second episode of the Negative HP Podcast features author Gareth Hanrahan. The first book of the Black Iron Legacy series, The Gutter Prayer, has gotten a lot of buzz in fantasy circles. You can also hear Gareth roll up his very neutral mage, Oddifer!    Download the episode: negative-hp.com Apple Podcasts  Sticher Gareth can be found online at: Website: https://garhanrahan.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mytholder  Twitter: @mytholder   Buy Gareth's book here: Amazon.com Amazon UK Barnes and Noble   Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp

The very first episode of Negative HP Podcast welcomes best-selling author and all-around swell guy Mark Lawrence. The writer of various critically acclaimed novels including The Broken Empire Trilogy, The Red Queen’s War Trilogy, and The Book of the Ancestor Trilogy, Mark has entered new territory with his sci-fi series Impossible Times, beginning with One Word Kill. You also get hear Mark roll the first Role-playing Podcast Game (RPPG) character, Omicron the Magnificent!   Download the episode: iTunes Stitcher negative-hp.com   Mark Lawrence can be found online at: Website: http://www.marklawrence.buzz/ Blogspot: https://mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkLawrenceBooks Twitter: @Mark__Lawrence Instagram: @mark___lawrence   BUY MARK'S BOOKS! Amazon.com Amazon.uk Barnes and Nobles   Negative HP (or host Philip Overby) can be found online at: Website: negative-hp.com Facebook: @Philip Overby Twitter:@Philip Overby Instagram: @negativehp