Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.
Elliot and Brian sit down with Moss Powers of Brewist Tabletop to discuss Book of Leviathan, their new expansion to the religious horror TTRPG HELLWHALERS. We discuss what this game has to say about hope and religious trauma, why gambling with Sic Bo is the perfect mechanic for driving home these themes, and what players can expect from this new expansion.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Book of LeviathanBuy HELLWHALERSFollow MossMore games from BrewistMoss Recommends:Holding on to hopeOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian sit down with Asher McClennahan, the new Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss new features built on community feedback, how TTRPG creators can most effectively use Kickstarter, and how he hopes to regain the trust of creators who have left the platform in recent years due to concerns over AI and more.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:games@kickstarter.comKickstarter Learning LabAutonomica Campaign PageAsher Recommends:Pandora's LegacyConnecting with the Games team at Kickstarter!Our Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with Ray Chou of Mythworks and Fred Hicks of Evil Hat for a frank discussion on the state of TTRPG publishing amidst uncertainty caused by tariffs and more.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Hear the rest of this Episode:Talk of the Table on PatreonLinks:MythworksEvil HatMany Sided Media Discord Many Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian sit down with Jess Levine, designer of games like Planet FIST, I Have the High Ground, and Going Rogue—one half of the forthcoming two-game book with Riley Rethal's Galactic. We discuss bringing this massive collaboration to life, the choice of working in GMless or GMed design, and why the best adaptational media is made with love and hate.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Galactic & Going RogueFollow JessFollow Jumpgate GamesJess Recommends:hook, line & cyb3rslender threads of freqs and fortuneOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Many Sided Network is EXPANDING! And as a part of that expansion we are adding FIVE new affiliate shows to our network. In this episode you'll be getting a proper introduction to each of these phenomenal new shows from the creators themselves.The Many Sided Network is dedicated to TTRPG and nerdy podcasts telling great stories in new and innovative ways and this first class of affiliate podcasts are doing just that.Dice ExploderMaia's Game Room Tales Yet ToldDorkspawnMage Hand High FiveLearn more about the Many Sided Network and all our shows at manysidedmedia.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian sit down with Daniel Kwan, designer of Wandering Blades to discuss the balance of OSR and storygame design sensibilities behind this new game, how he found inspiration in the beautiful violence of wuxia media, and what designers can learn by playing TCGs.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Wandering BladesFollow Daniel Daniel's wuxia & wuxia-esque Recommendations:Come Drink With MeDragon InnNew Dragon Gate InnTwilight of the Warriors: Walled InShadowDragon (aka Wuxia)Sword of the StrangerSamurai ChamplooGhost of TsushimaProject: The PerceiverBlades of the GuardiansDaniel Recommends:Stepping outside of your comfort zone, being a learner, and playing new gamesOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian sit down with Zach Cox, founder and creative lead of SoulMuppet Publishing to discuss growing a business while hating capitalism, being a sicko about book production, and creating games that demand play.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Mad As Hell on KickstarterMad As Hell QuickstartMad As Hell - Radical's HandbookSoulMuppet PublishingZach on BlueskyZach Recommends:NecropolisOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian sit down with Andre Novoa of Games Omnivorous to discuss his latest game The Job and how it uses simple mechanics to elegantly recreate a heist movie for your gaming table. We also discuss what makes Games Omnivorous unique and touch on the TTRPG scene in Portugal. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:The Job on BackerkitGames OmnivorousFollow Games Omnivorous on BlueskyOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds releases. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Realis AshcanFollow Austin WalkerFriends at the TableShelved by GenreFollow Possible Worlds GamesCheck out the upcoming slate of PW Games ReleasesOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Ben Costa and James Parks, co-designers of Land of Eem. We discuss their lifelong collaboration and how it led to the creation of this world that has spawned graphic novels, middle-grade fiction, and now a TTRPG that facilitates how Ben and James love to play games.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Land of EemExalted FuneralJames Recommends:Usagi YojimboBen Recommends:Star Wars UnlimitedOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jason Morningstar, co-owner of Bully Pulpit games and designer of titles like Fiasco, Night Witches, and the upcoming Zhenya's Wonder Tales. We discuss how to listen to a game when designing, the power of being curious, and why sometimes the best business is built on friendship.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Support Zhenya's Wonder TalesBully Pulpit GamesFollow JasonJason Recommends:SUPER BANDITOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
BACK A LAND ONCE MAGICElliot and Brian are joined by Viditya Voleti, award winning designer of Bloodbeam Badlands, Space Between Stars, and the currently crowdfunding A Land Once Magic (published by our own moreblueberries!). We discuss keeping a sketchbook of games, the love of worldbuilding, and why it's never too late to bring one of your games to print.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Support A Land Once MagicFollow VidityaViditya Recommends:The Colors of RavnicaThe Structures of RavnicaOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Brian Saliba, lead designer of Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme. Brian, Brian, and Elliot dive deep on writing a licensed TTRPG, the important distinction between a “Python” game and a comedy game, and why rolling a nat 20 means you're taking everything way too seriously.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Pre-Order Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment ProgrammeCrowbar Creative - Brian's Company Brian Recommends:Apollo 47 Technical HandbookOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In the final Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers who are bringing their games to second editions. Adam Bell takes us through the royal court drama game Uneasy Lies the Head. Then, Aaron Lim tells us all about his TWO games Ithaca in the Cards & What Should We Have Tomorrow?.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyAdam's Links:Support Uneasy Lies the HeadFollow AdamSupport A Perfect RockAaron's Links:Support Ithaca in the Cards & What Should We Have Tomorrow?Follow AaronSupport Ella Lim Check out Playtest ZeroOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In the 3rd Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers who are getting meta with their projects. Graham Gentz tells us all about the “Hallmark-meets-Cabin-in-the-Woods” game Love for the Love Gods. Then, Jordan Dube takes us through his interdimensional podcast game Warped FM.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyGraham's Links:Support Love for the Love GodsFollow GrahamSupport Mum Chums, Out of Orbit, & Against Time and DeathJordan's Links:Support Warped FMFollow Goose Poop GamesA Crowdfunder's Strategy GuideSupport Out of OrbitOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In the second Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers creating games perfect for before your next fantasy campaign. Ethan Yen tells us about his tactical storytelling game of heroic sacrifice Prequel. Then, Meghan Cross takes us through her game that reimagines the warlock-patron relationship O Patron Mine.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyEthan's Links:Support PrequelFollow EthanCheck out Lyla's NewsletterSupport Out of Orbit & A Perfect RockMeghan's Links:Support O Patron MineFollow MeghanSupport Bonds BetweenOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In the first Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers creating comedy-forward TTRPGs. Tom Lavery takes us through his two-people-in-a-horse costume game Horse Majeure. Then, Stephen Hans shares his three-raccoons-in-a-trenchcoat spy comedy Mission: ImPAWsible.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyTom's Links:Support Horse MajeureFollow Tom on Blueskytomlavery.com - Grab Horse Majeure for Free!Support Caught in the RainBonus - Watch Midsomer MurdersStephen's Links:Support Mission ImPAWsiblespaceaces.funTuna Ceti VSupport A Perfect RockOur Links:Support Us on PatreonTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Tony Vasinda, Chief Alchemist of PlusOneEXP and one of the organizers of Zine Month, for a practical deep dive on marketing, team formation, and fulfillment for designers this Zine Month.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:PlusOneEXPFind Tony on BlueskyZine Club - Get Zines Every Month!Marketing:TONY'S PRESS KIT VIDEORascal Announcement SectionCommunities:RPGZines FB GroupZiMo DiscordPlusOne DiscordFulfillment Partners:PlusOneEXPFloating Chair ClubPeregrine Coast PressSoulMuppetBeyond CataclysmIPR Tony recommends:RepugnantFukuzatsuSooty BeardsSalt the EarthLost PhantosmiaMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In the first Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with repeat guests Dr. Emily Friedman and Taylor Moore to break down the state of actual play, the big changes of the past year, and the challenges that we still have to overcome.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Hear the rest of this Episode:Talk of the Table on PatreonLinks:Dr. Emily FriedmanTaylor MooreMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this special episode, Brian & Elliot sit down to discuss one full year of Talk of the Table. We take a look at what we've learned, how the show has changed, and how the tabletop industry has changed alongside it.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Support the Show:Talk of the Table on PatreonLeave a 5-star Review!Tell a friend!Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Christopher Hastings, the DM of Rude Tales of Magic: NETHERMURK, to discuss his transition into the DM seat for a new campaign of a long running show, why splitting the party is actually good, and the tricky balance of parasociality in actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Listen to Rude Tales of Magic: NETHERMURKFind Chris onlineChris recommends:The SweatboxZen Mind, Beginner's MindMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Elliot and Brian are joined by John Harper, designer of such games as Lasers & Feelings, Agon, and Blades in the Dark, to discuss his career in game design, the new Blades supplement Deep Cuts, and the important distinction between creative and business sustainability over a long artistic career.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Find John on Twitter & BlueskyJohn's GamesEvil HatBlades in the Dark: Deep Cuts John recommends:Dropout.tvImprov for GamersPlay UnsafeMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Elliot and Brian are joined by Kayla Dice, designer of Transgender Deathmatch Legend II, to discuss how she brought her wrestling history into this TTRPG, why trick taking is the perfect mechanic to represent hand-to-hand combat, and the power of specificity in the game's themes and design.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Back Transgender Deathmatch Legend IIFind Kayla on social mediaKayla recommends:The work of Laurie O'ConnelFinding her and Laurie at DragonmeetMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this special episode, Brian sits down with co-host Elliot Davis to discuss his latest game, The Time We Have. We talk about the journey to this tragic zombie duet TTRPG, why it is the culmination of lessons from previous games, and the best part of making bigger games with bigger teams.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Back The Time We HaveListen to My First Dungeon's The Time We Have EpisodeElliot recommends:Backing A Fool's ErrandMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by the co-GMs of Planet Arcana and co-designers of upcoming science-fantasy TTRPG A Fool's Errand, J Strautman and B Marsollier, to discuss the journey from actual play to actual game, break down the tarot-powered mechanics and themes of this new game, and why you should get excited about making your own "Big Oops".Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Back A Fool's ErrandListen to Planet ArcanaFind J on TwitterFind B on Twitter or Instagram B recommends:The Arkham Horror Living Card GameJ recommends: Playing with a first-time TTRPG playerMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by novelist, game designer, and youtuber Aaron Voigt, aka A. A. Voigt, to discuss his latest project that is both game and novel: Détente for the Ravenous. Along the way we learn about how he is applying the video essay format to TTRPGs, why the best writing lessons aren't sexy, and what spicy ice cream can teach us about meaningful art.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Buy Détente for the RavenousFind Aaron:YouTube, Twitter, Bluesky, TumblrWe discussed:Journey of 1000 ZipsHelvetiaGood Writers Are PervertsAaron recommends: Watch Hessan's CountyMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Johan Nohr, the illustrator and graphic designer who has created iconic visual identities for games like MÖRK BORG, Into the Odd, and the upcoming Paint the Town Red. We discuss creating strong visual identities, what game designers can learn from traditions of graphic design, and why you should avoid perfection.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:MÖRK BORGArt by NohrJohan's WebsiteJohan recommends: True Grit Texture SupplyYouWorkForThemMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by the mind behind beloved TTRPGs For The Queen and Star Crossed, Alex Roberts, to discuss how to design for out-of-box play, what we can learn from LARPs and classic card games, and what it means to see two of her games given new life.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:For The Queen 2EStar Crossed: Love LettersSupport Alex on PatreonAlex's LinksAlex recommends: The work of Julia Bond EllingboeSteal Away JordanTales of the Fisherman's WifeMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by game designer, publisher, and prolific TTRPG editor Will Jobst to discuss good collaboration, the balance of style and efficiency, and how to avoid burnout.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Support Plasmodics - Kickstarting Now Will on TwitterGood Luck PressWill recommends: The Design Games PodcastFinding a non-games hobbyMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Cameron “Danger” Strittmatter (The Panic Table) interviews Elliot, Brian, Shenuque, and Abby from Many Sided Media about how to bring humor and horror to your games. Links:WATCH THIS INTERVIEW (See our beautiful faces!)BACK VOIDSTREAMTalk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter
Elliot and Brian are joined by Quinns, host of the new review show Quinns Quest, to discuss the “why” behind his pivot to TTRPGs, what we can learn from cooking youtube, and whether we will ever be able to answer the question “What is a TTRPG?”. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Quinns QuestPeople Make GamesQuinns recommends: Read The PikeMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Superdillin, new host of the One Shot Podcast, to talk about his work across actual play and game design, why he chooses projects with intention, and what he is learning from listening to as much actual play as he makes.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Support HUNT(er/ed)Listen to One ShotListen to the AtomlessBuy Dillin's GamesFollow Dillin on SocialsDillin recommends: The Pixelated PlayersThe Eagles Are Turning People Into HorsesHear Dillin on our Rom Com Drama Bomb episodeMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jay Dragon, editorial director and co-founder of Possum Creek Games, to discuss the 5-year journey of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, the challenges and wonders of navigating this massive production, and how to maintain your love for a project after release.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Buy Yazeba's Bed & BreakfastJay on TwitterJay on TumblrPossum Creek Patreonjay@possumcreekgames.comJay recommends: Last Train to BremenMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Title: Teamwork Over Toxic Masculinity (w/ Grant Howitt)Elliot and Brian are joined by Grant Howitt, game designer and co-founder of Rowan, Rook & Decard. Grant discusses the journey to his latest project Hollows, how its design emulates souls-borns and MMOs, and why toxic masculinity and depression are at the core of this crunchy boss battle game.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Grant HowittHollows on BackerkitRowan, Rook and DecardGrant recommends: SconesMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by tabletop journalist and actual play critic Rowan Zeoli to discuss how she thinks as both critic and fan, how this industry can carve a path forward, and what separates good from great in the medium. (NOTE: This was recorded in January before the launch of Rascal)Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:Rowan on Twitterrascal.newsCheck out:GudiyaQueens Court GamesReplayStory Genius by Lisa CronStory Grid by Shawn CoyneMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jasper William Cartwright to discuss how we can make actual plays and TTRPGs a more sustainable career. Jasper shares lessons about respecting the work, being open to new opportunities, and life after appearing on Dimension 20.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:@JW_Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram, TikTokjasperwcartwright.comThree Black HalflingsRotating HeroesCheck out:Edward SpenceLondon CarlisleMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Banana Chan for a chat about their work across TTRPGs, LARPs, and board games and the lessons on business, creativity, and collaboration that she has taken from each.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:@bananachangames@readwritememoryRead Write MemoryWatch The Brothers SunFollow Triangle AgencyPlay Rebuilding SeattleMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian (along with special guest/host Shenuque Tissera) are joined by Bridgett Jeffries, Coordinator of Events and Outreach for Chaosium, to discuss her recent live show at Breakout Con and tips for GMing for a live audience, emotional horror, and setting yourself up for success.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. This episode also featured Shenuque Tissera.Links:bridgett@chaosium.comSymphony EntertainmentRead The Ruins by Scott SmithMany Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Drakoniques, an actual play performer and producer known for their unique character designs and skill in securing sponsors for AP productions. Drak shares their tips and learnings for bringing money into the AP space through sponsorship, producing unique actual play series, and building memorable characters.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:Follow Drakoniques on TwitterHire Drak as a producer, performer, or game designerCheck out Drak's work on:Beyond the BrookEnemy of my EnemyHigher EducationOur Lives AfterHire Stellaluna - Award-Winning Overlay DesignerJoin us in the Many Sided Media Discord for a special screening of episode 4 of Beyond the Brook 4/1 @ 8pmTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Kieron Gillen, renowned comic book author and designer of DIE RPG, to discuss building a community around your game and the future of DIE RPG (plus a preview of what to expect in the first two issues of DIE: Scenarios).Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:Buy DIE (Comics)Buy DIE RPGPreorder DIE RPG Scenarios Vol. 1: Bizarre Love TrianglesRare FlavoursSubscribe to Kieron's NewsletterTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Taylor Moore, producer and sound designer of Worlds Beyond Number, to discuss the ins and outs of sound design, how much system matters in actual play, and ways we might get more sustainable and ethical money into this industry.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:Listen to Worlds Beyond NumberTriangle AgencyStartplaying.gamesTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
In the final Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined once again by two designers creating brand new games. Nick Gralewicz takes us through his mech vs. kaiju mapmaking game, HOME. Then, Darling Demon Eclipse comes to the table to discuss their horror-sci-fi-romance duet game, Biotrophication.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyNick's Links:Support HOMEDeep Dark GamesSupport Miru 3Eclipse's Links:Support BiotrophicationEclipse on TwitchEclipse on TwitterSupport From Midgard to EternityOur Links:FINAL DAYS to Support Rom Com Drama Bomb - Elliot's Zine Month ProjectTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian sit down with Lin Codega & Rowan Zeoli, 2/3 of the founding team of Rascal, a brand new worker-owned TTRPG news outlet that hopes to shake up the industry.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:rascal.newsSend press kits to press@rascal.newsOther Rascal emailsLin on TwitterRowan on TwitterTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
In the third Talk of the Table Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers creating brand new games. B Marsollier sits down to talk about the range of humorous, terrifying, 100% Modern Ghosts. Then, Luke Earl teaches us how to use a dowsing pendulum for his solo artifact-creation game Field Agent Handbooks: Observancy Dept. 1924–28.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyB's Links:Support 100% Modern GhostsFind B on Instagram, Tumblr, & BlueskyListen to B on Planet ArcanaSupport Rom Com Drama BombLuke's Links:Support Field Agent Handbooks: Observancy Dept. 1924–28Æther CorpUnofficial Zine Month SiteSupport Luke's Recs:HIC:Tapestry (still funding!)Radish Quest (still funding!)Miru 3 (coming soon!)Death Game (campaign over)The Black Wren (campaign over)Our Links:Support Rom Com Drama Bomb - Elliot's Zine Month ProjectTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
In the second Talk of the Table Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by Lola Johnson to discuss their system-agnostic puzzle dungeon crawl: The Tower. Then, Nico MacDougall comes to the table to talk about The Hauntings of Hyde Park, a supplement for The Between.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLola's Links:Support The TowerLola's GamesLola's Yarn, Knitting Patterns, & CharmsSupport Girlfriend of the WeekSupport GUTGUNPre-Order Godspark…and read/write more poetry! :) Nico's Links:Support The Hauntings of Hyde ParkNico's Socials, Freelance Rates, & GamesSupport The Stone Flesh GiftBuy The BetweenOur Links:Support Rom Com Drama Bomb - Elliot's Zine Month ProjectTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
In our first Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by the designers behind two exciting new Mothership supplements headed to crowdfunding for this Zine Month: ARKYVR by Rhodrick Magsino & The Stone Flesh Gift by Jordan Boschman.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyRhodrick's Links:Support ARKYVRAlewood GamesSupport I Got a Knife!Jordan's Links:Support The Stone Flesh GiftATypicalFeauxBuy BXLLETOur Links:Twenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian sit down with Cassi Mothwin to discuss lessons she learned from a jam-packed year of game design, audio/visual experimentation, and crowdfunding.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:Website - cassimothwin.comStore - mothwin.comSupport Cassi on PatreonCassi's Socials: TwitterInstagramTikTokListen to Planet ArcanaBuy ParsleyBuy Last Flight of the PandoraCheck out Nova, Hunt, or Rune from Gila RPGsTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian sit down with Samantha Leigh, author of the ENNIE-nominated Anamnesis, to discuss their recent transition from hobbyist to professional game designer. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertySam's Links:https://samleigh.carrd.co/Tik Tok: @goblinmixtape Twitter: @goblinmixtape NERVES blogReviewing LancerOur Links:Twenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian sit down to reflect on the first year of Talk of the Table, what we learned from our guests, our strong opinions on interview shows, and what we want to bring into the next year.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:Zine Month Interest FormAdvertising Purchase FormTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Elliot and Brian are joined by Rick Perry, the mastermind behind the iconic miniatures and battlesets from Dimension 20, to discuss the keys to forging a successful creative partnership and how to build a great creative team. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLinks:Twitter: @richardhperryWatch Dimension 20: Dropout.tvTwenty Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided Media
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