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Alan, Joe, and Randy leave each episode up to chance, fate, and destiny as they roll dice to determine what they’ll talk about. It’s structured chaos for the smart consumer!

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    RFT Finale – 2016 Roll With Its

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 95:15


    It is the end of 2016 and we take the chance to talk about all of our favorites for the year. Our 2016 Roll With It episode covers all the mediums we normally talk about from books to table top games! So join us as we reflect on the things that we loved this year.

    What Historical Thing would you Enjoy in a Different Medium?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 64:56


    If there is one thing the RFT party likes to do it is to take their mission of structured chaos on a journey through time. This episode they talk about the things they love from history, that they want to love in a whole new way. So come see what historical media mash ups the […]

    What Action Cartoon/Anime Delighted You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 73:08


    It’s feeling like a Saturday morning on this episode of Roll For Topic. We are talking the action cartoons an animes that delighted us. They may not be perfect, but they just hit that sweet spot inside of our brains that is perfect to us. So take a journey with us into a world of […]

    What Comedic TV Show had the Saddest Moment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2016 68:35


    Ah the comedy, the wonderful peace of fiction meant to lift ones spirits and to forget about the troubles of the real world. TV comedies are especially good at this, brightening ones day in a short amount of time. However many of these shows eventually finding themselves doing something meaningful with that captivated audience. Taking […]

    What is your favorite Video Game Console?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 68:55


    Its time for the Roll For Topic crew’s next Side Quest! They dive into their favorite video game consoles. The ones that sparked their love of video games that still burns today. So come walk with us down this digital memory lane! Roll With It’s Alan: Miniature Painting Joe: Dark Elf Trilogy Randy: Luke Cage  […]

    What is your favorite Video Game Console?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 68:55


    Its time for the Roll For Topic crew’s next Side Quest! They dive into their favorite video game consoles. The ones that sparked their love of video games that still burns today. So come walk with us down this digital memory lane! Roll With It’s Alan: Miniature Painting Joe: Dark Elf Trilogy Randy: Luke Cage  […]

    What is your favorite Video Game Console?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 68:55


    Its time for the Roll For Topic crew’s next Side Quest! They dive into their favorite video game consoles. The ones that sparked their love of video games that still burns today. So come walk with us down this digital memory lane! Roll With It’s Alan: Miniature Painting Joe: Dark Elf Trilogy Randy: Luke Cage  […]

    What Western Thing should be Put in a Time Capsule?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2016 66:28


    Its time to make another audio time capsule. This time we want to share with the future our picks to represent the Western genre in media. So of course we end up talking about a plethora of classic Western themed films. We also go into if setting alone is what makes it a Western or […]

    What Gothic Horror Tabletop Game had the Most Tragic Character?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 68:28


    The days grow colder, and the nights grow longer. As we get closer to that time where things go bump in the night. A fortuitous topic appears from our Table of Structured Chaos! In this episode we talk about the gothic & horror tabletop games that had some of the most tragic characters. Maybe you […]

    What Sci Fi Novel Should be Required Reading in School?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 76:54


    Hey everyone are you ready to go back to school! Well we are and we talk about what Sci Fi themed books we think should be read in the classroom. We discuss what we like about these novels and what educational value they have. So jack in your headphones and join us in the podcast […]

    What Superhero Comic had the Most Satisfying Ending.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2016 56:40


    This issue of Roll For Topic we talk about some of our favorite superhero comic issues arcs, and runs that wrapped up in a memorable and satisfying way. We cover some more recent staples as well as the history for some of the characters invloved in these great stories. Come listen to our panel talk […]

    What Realistic Movie Had Your Favorite Plot Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2016 62:45


    This week the Roll for Topic crew talks about their favorite plot twists in “realistic” films. Even though these films have some unlikely elements, or even some small fanatasical ones, they take place in the “real world” or could possibly happen. So come join us and find out what we came up with. His name […]

    What Historical Movies Had The Best Charcters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 56:26


    RFT 12: What Historical Movies had the Best Charcters Since the beginning of cinema, history has been used as inspiration and for plot. Across these films are many excellent performances and actors. This episode of RFT we talk about the historical films, that are filled with multiple wonderful characters who draw you into the history. […]

    What Historical Movies Had The Best Charcters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 56:26


    RFT 12: What Historical Movies had the Best Charcters Since the beginning of cinema, history has been used as inspiration and for plot. Across these films are many excellent performances and actors. This episode of RFT we talk about the historical films, that are filled with multiple wonderful characters who draw you into the history. […]

    What Historical Movies Had The Best Charcters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 56:26


    RFT 12: What Historical Movies had the Best Charcters Since the beginning of cinema, history has been used as inspiration and for plot. Across these films are many excellent performances and actors. This episode of RFT we talk about the historical films, that are filled with multiple wonderful characters who draw you into the history. […]

    What Fantasy Video Game deserves more respect than it gets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 68:30


    Like in many other mediums, video games have some well-known series and entries that everyone knows. However, there are also some hidden gems that slip through the cracks for various reasons. This episode the RFT crew talks the fantasy video games that deserves to be unearthed for some more time in the sun. This week […]

    What Fantasy Video Game deserves more respect than it gets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 68:30


    Like in many other mediums, video games have some well-known series and entries that everyone knows. However, there are also some hidden gems that slip through the cracks for various reasons. This episode the RFT crew talks the fantasy video games that deserves to be unearthed for some more time in the sun. This week […]

    What Fantasy Video Game deserves more respect than it gets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 68:30


    Like in many other mediums, video games have some well-known series and entries that everyone knows. However, there are also some hidden gems that slip through the cracks for various reasons. This episode the RFT crew talks the fantasy video games that deserves to be unearthed for some more time in the sun. This week […]

    What Apocalyptic Video Game has the Best Antagonist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2016 44:25


    When it comes to apocalyptic wastelands and dystopian societies many times the best villain is the world itself. However some have villains that make the apocalypse even worse to live! Join us as we talk about these dystopian villains that we love to hate! Roll With It’s Alan – Monster Factory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1jGnFt78H8 Joe – The Vagrant: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23559647-the-vagrant […]

    What Super Hero TV Show Gets better over time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 65:38


    RFT 09: What Superhero TV Show Gets Better Over Time? Some superhero TV shows burn brightly and then the writer’s strike happens and dwindles quickly. However some shows are not only able to keep the magic going, but to keep you guessing and in wonder. Join us as the RFT crew assembles with special guest […]

    What Super Hero TV Show Gets better over time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 65:38


    RFT 09: What Superhero TV Show Gets Better Over Time? Some superhero TV shows burn brightly and then the writer’s strike happens and dwindles quickly. However some shows are not only able to keep the magic going, but to keep you guessing and in wonder. Join us as the RFT crew assembles with special guest […]

    What Super Hero TV Show Gets better over time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2016 65:38


    RFT 09: What Superhero TV Show Gets Better Over Time? Some superhero TV shows burn brightly and then the writer’s strike happens and dwindles quickly. However some shows are not only able to keep the magic going, but to keep you guessing and in wonder. Join us as the RFT crew assembles with special guest […]

    What gothic/horror movie had the most satisfying ending?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2016 79:08


    The Roll For Topic crew are on the case. Discussing their most satisfying movie endings that somehow fall into the gothic or horror genre. So grab a flashlight, a wooden stake, and your headphones as we venture into what goes bump in the night! Roll With Its Alan – Dementia Friendly America – http://www.dfamerica.org/ Joe – […]

    What was your favorite Childhood toy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2016 67:12


    For their first Side Quest, the Roll For Topic misfits travel to the isle of childhood toys. We talk about the toys that made holidays memorable, the ones that had special meaning, and the ones that we will never forget! Roll With Its Alan – Stardew Valley:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot7uXNQskhs Joe – Up Up Down Down: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIr1YTkEHdJFtqHvR7Rwttg Randy […]

    What Fantasy Novel Would You Put In A Time Capsule?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 60:03


    This episode of Roll For Topic we talk about the fantasy authors, worlds, and characters that have captured our hearts and minds. Not only that we discuss which ones we would hide away to be found in the dystopic future! So cozy up in your hobbit hole; your ears are going on an adventure! Roll […]

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    What Comedic Comic Delighted You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2016 48:48


    Comic books, comic strips, web comics; these days comics are everywhere. Over the years the hosts of Roll for Topic have enjoyed comics of different varieties, art styles, and themes. On this episode Alan, Joe, and Randy talk about the comics that give us a warm fuzzy feeling, and always seem to make us smile. […]

    What Historical Thing Is The Funniest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 55:21


    This episode of Roll for Topic we travel through history. We discuss real historical events, media involving history, and things discussing history that made us chuckle. So you get your flux capacitors ready and gun it to 88 MPH! Alan – http://www.dancarlin.com/ Joe – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1431045/ Randy – http://www.firewatchgame.com/ Twitter: @rollfortopic Email: podcast@commonroomradio.com Support us on […]

    What Historical Thing Is The Funniest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 55:21


    This episode of Roll for Topic we travel through history. We discuss real historical events, media involving history, and things discussing history that made us chuckle. So you get your flux capacitors ready and gun it to 88 MPH! Alan – http://www.dancarlin.com/ Joe – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1431045/ Randy – http://www.firewatchgame.com/ Twitter: @rollfortopic Email: podcast@commonroomradio.com Support us on […]

    What Historical Thing Is The Funniest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 55:21


    This episode of Roll for Topic we travel through history. We discuss real historical events, media involving history, and things discussing history that made us chuckle. So you get your flux capacitors ready and gun it to 88 MPH! Alan – http://www.dancarlin.com/ Joe – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1431045/ Randy – http://www.firewatchgame.com/ Twitter: @rollfortopic Email: podcast@commonroomradio.com Support us on […]

    What table top game made you cry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2016 49:42


    Tabletop games brings people together to solve problems and have fun. Some are so well designed that they challenge us at levels beyond “winning”. This episode Alan, Joe, and Randy are joined by RFT producer Josh Stevens to discuss some of our most memorable adventures at the table. Roll With It – Alan – http://www.amc.com/shows/breaking-bad Joe […]

    Which Action Cartoons Were Most Influential to You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2016 53:39


    Alan, Joe, and Randy are back to talk about their most influential Saturday morning viewing experiences. Which action cartoons helped shape their likes, interests, and beyond? So hop in your transforming robot car, tell that talking animal to turn this one up to 11, and find out if some of your favorites pop up! Support […]

    Which Video Game Has Your Favorite Plot Twist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2016 59:01


    Our pilot podcast! Welcome to Roll for Topic, the podcast of structured chaos for the smart consumer, where Lady Luck takes a seat and a roll of the dice determines the topic! This week: join Alan, Joe and Randy as they discuss the video game with the best plot twist. Will your favorite make it […]

    Which Video Game Has Your Favorite Plot Twist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2016 59:01


    Our pilot podcast! Welcome to Roll for Topic, the podcast of structured chaos for the smart consumer, where Lady Luck takes a seat and a roll of the dice determines the topic! This week: join Alan, Joe and Randy as they discuss the video game with the best plot twist. Will your favorite make it […]

    Which Video Game Has Your Favorite Plot Twist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2016 59:01


    Our pilot podcast! Welcome to Roll for Topic, the podcast of structured chaos for the smart consumer, where Lady Luck takes a seat and a roll of the dice determines the topic! This week: join Alan, Joe and Randy as they discuss the video game with the best plot twist. Will your favorite make it […]

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