We are The Unlucky Frog Gaming Podcast - a podcast dedicated to all things Tabletop Gaming! We enjoy discussing games we are playing, and games we would like to play, as well as anything remotely related to tabletop gaming culture like the convention scene, Kickstarter and game rage. We regularly play D&D, Pathfinder, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer: The Age of Sigmar and a plethora of other board games. From time to time we may even have some special guests sharing their gaming know how.
So, after 5 years of podcasting we have decided to draw a line under Unlucky Frog Gaming. Tom and Josh reminisce about the past 5 years and give a big thanks to everyone who helped make us happen!
In our final recordings from Tabletop Scotland we managed to grab interviews from the convention floor from Andy of DMB Games, John of Handiwork Games, and Mark of Dream Big Games (and Wreck and Ruin Fame). Links; https://dmbgames.co.uk/ https://handiwork.games/ https://www.facebook.com/dreambiggames
In our final seminar from Tabletop Scotland 2022 we are joined by Sean F Smith, D C Bradshaw, Stoo Goff, and Tanya Floaker to discuss self-publishing RPGs. Links; @seanfsmith @curiouspenguin @stoogoff @timeoftribes
In our third panel, Tabletop Scotland's own John Harper is joined by Elaine Lithgow, Brian Tyrrell, and Lloyd Gyan to answer the question "I Tabletop Gaming Open to All?" and to discuss ways in which we can improve. Links; @ElaineLithgow @StoutStoatPress @druggeddwarf https://conplus.live/butterfly-project
In our second panel from Tabletop Scotland we are joined by Matthew, John, Michele and Kim from Onyx Path Publishing to discuss the games they're working on, including Mage: The Ascension, They Came From, and The World Below. Links; http://theonyxpath.com/
In our first seminar from Tabletop Scotland 2022 Tom is joined by hobbyist Gavin Scot and Lynsey Paterson from Perth Autism Support for their insight into providing a welcoming atmosphere for people with autism to the hobby. Links; https://www.perthautismsupport.org.uk/#
This week the guys are over at Tabletop Scotland! As such, in place of the episode this week we will be uploading the four seminars from the convention over the next couple of days - enjoy this little preview! Links; https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
This week Josh is joined by John and Simon Harper from Tabletop Scotland to preview... well, Tabletop Scotland! Tune in to hear what you and your family can get up to at the Dewars Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August. Links; https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Ryan, Tom and Josh are back again to talk the latest in table top gaming, including the Ennies, D&D Onslaught and more!
This week Ryan, Tom and Josh are back and talking about what's caught their eye at Gen Con so far, including Warhammer 40,000: Imperium Maledictum, A Goofy Movie Board game and the new D&D Starter set.
The guys are back this week and Tom has a new addiction in the form of Star Wars: :Legion from Fantasy Flight. Tune in to hear their first impressions! Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Tom, Ryan and Josh are back this week to discuss their latest gaming, as well as their initial reactions to the Dungeons & Dragons trailer and Tabletop Scotland. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ https://warbases.co.uk/
Tom, Ryan, and Josh are back to discuss their latest gaming antics, including Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Yup, 'Chuckle Brothered' is definitely a real verb - join Ryan, Tom and Josh to find out the cotext for that, and for chat about Tabletop Scotland, The Ennies and gaming in general. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ https://rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/
Tom, Ryan and Josh are back this week, discussing everything from Terry Pratchet, new citadel paints, and the planned staff walk out of Wizards of the Coast staff over Hasbro's response to the recent Roe Vs. Wade ruling from the U.S. supreme court. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopScotlandChat/permalink/3331449793758640/
This week Tom and Josh are joined by Ryan to chat all things gaming, including a look forward to the D&D events at Tabletop Scotland, their up coming cross over and some sad news about a local gaming store. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Tom and Josh are back again this week - with only 10 weeks to go until Tabletop Scotland the guys talk about what events they're looking forward to at the convention. They also talk about the end of one of Tom's Pathfinder campaigns and the start of a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign that Josh will be running. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Tom and Josh are back again and this week they discuss some new additions to Paizo's leadership team, the Kickstarter for Tsuro: Luxury Edition as well as an update on their Star Wars RPG campaign. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://email.paizo.com/4XTJ-HJ9N-35F7E14EFE229DA630BHTS7F63AD112FA6FAB3/cr.aspx https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition
Tom and Josh are back this week and this time they're discussing their latest games of Pathfinder and Dungeons and Dragons, including a total party kill and making customer ancestries for DnD. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Tom and Josh aren't going to UK Games Expo this year, but that's not going to stop them from discussing the expo this week! Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Tom and Josh return this week to chat about the latest in table top gaming. Topics covered; 01:07 - Tom gives us a run down of some of the RPGs he's been involved in recently. 04:58 - Josh talks about his first time running a Dungeons and Dragons game. 11:28 - Dungeons and Dragons expansion Call of the Netherdeep. 15:54 - The latest announcement for Marvel:Champions. 23:45 - Tom and Josh talk about planning their annual RPG crossover event. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Tom and Josh are back this week and this time they go through the various reveals from the recent Warhammer Fest 2022. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/05/04/warhammer-fest-online-all-the-massive-reveals-right-here/
Tom and Josh are back this week to make immature jokes and discuss what gaming they have been up to lately! Topics covered; 03:35 - An update on the Star Wars RPG that Tom and Josh are playing through. 17:22 - Josh talks through his prep for a game on Dungeons and Dragons . Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Josh and Tom are back again this week, discussing hidden traitors in RPGs and Pathfinder releasing content for D&D. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
This week Josh is joined by Dave, Duncan, John, and Simon from Tabletop Scotland to chat about the convention returning in 2022. Tune in to hear what you can expect to see in The Dewars Centre, Perth on the 27th and 28th August. Tickets are on sale now! https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Tom and Josh are back to discuss their latest gaming, and Josh asks Tom for some friendly advice... Topics covered; 06:43 - Josh talks about his latest gaming, including another game of crusade for Warhammer 40,000. 18:34 - Toms tips for first time Dungeon and Dragons DMs. 40:15 - Tom talks the latest Marvel Champions expansion and has a rant about the delay in releases arriving to the UK. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Josh and Tom are back this week and this time are discussing the latest reveals from Games Workshop at Adepticon, including the upcoming releases for Necromunda and The Horus Heresy. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/03/24/warhammer-preview-online-adepticon-all-the-massive-reveals-are-right-here/
Apologies for the late upload, however we have only just finished our Warhammer 40,000 Crusade weekend! Hear how Tom and Josh fared as war kicked off on the mining world of Josetierra. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
With their Warhammer 40,000 Crusade weekend coming up Josh and Tom discuss Army Painters recent line of speed paints and what they're both doing in preparation to finally get some games of Warhammer in! Topics covered; 07:54 - Army Painter's Speed Paints. 17:12 - The upcoming crusade weekend. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
This week Josh and Tom discuss both of their current RPGs set in the Star Wars universe, as well as some news from Tabletop Scotland and Avalon Hill. Topics covered; 01:07 - Tabletop Scotland announce the date tickets go on sale. 05:53 - Avalon Hill announce a 3rd edition of Betrayal at the House on the Hill. 17:11 - Tom and Josh both chat about their games set in the Star Wars universe. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/shop/ https://uk.hasbropulse.com/products/avalon-hill-betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill
Tom and Josh are back once again to discuss various goings on from the world of table top gaming. Topics covered; 05:30 - Game publisher phalanx make a PR gaffe. 14:15 - Henry Cavill visits Warhammer World. 18:39 - The final episodes of the Legend of Vox Machina. 25:21 - Warhammer Total War 3 & Tom's new Star Wars RPG. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Tom and Josh are back from their brief break to chat more table top gaming and table top gaming adjacent stuff! Topics covered; 01:20 - More discussion on the Legend of Vox Machina. 18:40 - Playing some of the recent expansions for Marvel: Legendary. 21:55 - Planning for a Warhammer 40,000 Crusade weekend. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Tom and Josh return this week to discuss the reveals from the Las Vegas Open, the new Vox Machina cartoon and a new kickstarter that looks a little familiar... Topics covered; 06:54 - The Legend of Vox Machina. 16:49 - Games Workshops Las Vegas Open reveals. 37:28 - Squad Marks on Kickstarter. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/01/28/warhammer-preview-online-las-vegas-open-see-all-of-the-reveals-right-here/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/squadmarks/battle-ready-terrain-a-flat-pack-tabletop-terrain-kit
Tom and Josh return this week to discuss the ending of their recent Pathfinder campaign, some geeky purchases and archaeological digs. Topics covered; 01:28 - The finale for Tom and Josh's Pathfinder campaign. 16:16 - Josh talks about new terrain he's purchased for Warhammer 40,000 and Tom has picked up the new Genestealer Cults codex. 27:32 - 4,000 year old board game discovered in Oman. 35:35 - New expansion for Legendary. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://news.artnet.com/art-world/archaeologists-discover-4000-year-old-board-game-2060571/amp-page?fbclid=IwAR1--cZYbjCcI7rgH_Ao-nQqpVRQ7iChTOdn7NJX7LL4jtxr-cYQjQE_gE4
Tom and Josh return this week to congratulate Ian Livingston on his knighthood, ponder how much is too much, and discuss using faith in Dungeons and Dragons. Topics covered; 07:37 - Sir Ian Livingston's knighthood. 11:01 - Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos and how much detail there should be in adventure content. 22:36 - The Adventurer's Guide to the Bible Kickstarter. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/889210931/the-adventurers-guide-to-the-bible
Tom and Josh are back after their Christmas hiatus! Join them as they discuss the latest in the world of table top gaming. Topics covered; 02:40 - Tom and Josh talk about the gaming they got up to over Christmas. 16:21 - Warhammer news. Like, all the Warhammer news. So much Warhammer news. 28:44 - The upcoming Zombicide game, Marvel Zombies. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.warhammer-community.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/marvel-zombies-zombicide?ref=discovery
Join us for the final episode of the year, where Tom and Josh discuss the latest release for Dungeons and Dragons, and Henry Cavill speaking about Warhammer on Graham Norton, all the while trying to engage their brains as they're recording in the morning for a change. Topics covered; 04:33 - Strixhaven Dungeons and Dragons release. 10:59 - Henry Cavill talking about Warhammer on the Graham Norton show. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
Tom and Josh are back again this week with a follow-up from last weeks topic as well as a new terrain Kickstarter that is giving both of them a bit of deja vu.... Topics covered; 07:46 - Games Workshop's statement on hate groups. 18:59 - Titans Terrain, and it's similarities to Up Zone. Links; https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/11/19/the-imperium-is-driven-by-hate-warhammer-is-not/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Hate%20group%20response%2C%20Nov%2019&fbclid=IwAR13yzKOksGa9ZdlGb8qI56wtyxIAow3j6TD4TNs3qZS8a_Byz_gx2ldim0 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletoptitans/titans-terrain?fbclid=IwAR3HsMPqAhWtk7HQbo8bz9T1xoJGoMV45igfeGokbUeN15TH0mJiuUssaFk https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/everythingepicgames/upzone-the-pop-up-wargaming-and-rpg-terrain-system?ref=discovery&term=upzone
A bonus episode for you all courtesy of D&D Scotland! Tom and Josh discuss and review the novel due out from the minds of Critical Role - Vox Machina Kith & Kin.
No jokey name for the episode this week as the main point of discussion is a recent incident where a participant of a Warhammer 40,000 tournament was wearing Nazi symbology. Since we recorded the episode Games Workshop have issued a formal statement on their stance regarding hate groups. We will talk about this in next weeks episode, but I thought it was still worth providing the link to their statement, along with the article from Spikey Bits that Tom was referring to in the episode. If you wish to skip straight to the discussion it starts at 15:07. Links; https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/11/19/the-imperium-is-driven-by-hate-warhammer-is-not/ https://spikeybits.com/2021/11/warhammer-isnt-for-everyone-especially-these-nazis.html
Tangents within tangents, within tangents, that's pretty much what this episode is. Join Josh and Tom as they discuss old episodes of the Simpsons, The Two Ronnies and how complexity impacts gaming experiences - enjoy!
Indeed, Josh has found himself a hill to die on this week. He and Tom are back and discussing the reveals from Warhammer day. Topics covered; 20:02 - Adeptus Custodes and Genestealer Cultists. 29:54 - Maggotkin of Nurgle. 33:51 - Dungeon Bowl. 39:30 - Warcry: Red Harvest. 44:04 - New warband for Warhammer: Underworlds, Jaghatai Khan and The Red Gobbo. Links; https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/10/30/welcome-to-the-amazing-warhammer-day-preview-online/
Tom and Josh are back once again to discuss the latest in tabletop gaming. Topics covered; 07:21 - New DnD supplement and new campaign for Critical Role. 11:44 - Josh's gaming update, including DnD and Magic the Gathering. 29:56 - Tom's gaming update, including Marvel Champions and Pathfinder.
The guys didn't go to Essen Spiel, but that's not going to stop Tom and Josh from talking about their top picks from the show! Topics covered; 01:11 - Toms hobby update. 12:12 - Azul: Queen's Garden. 19:19 - Living Forest. 21:37 - Iron Forest. 29:03 - A 3rd 'King of' game teased. Links; https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/346965/azul-queens-garden https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328479/living-forest https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279886/iron-forest https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/king-of-tokyo/news/new-king-of-tokyo-board-game-2022-announced
The guys are back again this week, and in addition to Josh making an awful pun they discuss the latest in tabletop gaming, along with a discussion into the idea of buying hobby paraphernalia as an investment. Topics covered; 06:10 - Warhammer Underworlds: Harrowdeep and Warhammer Day. 12:12 - Essen Spiel gets underway. 13:31 - Alpha Investments controversy and hobby investment. Links; https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/10/11/unboxing-harrowdeep-the-full-glory-of-the-new-season-of-warhammer-underworlds/ https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/10/11/celebrate-warhammer-day-this-october-with-two-sensational-new-miniatures/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4SXrBR8D4c&ab_channel=AlphaInvestments
Josh is starting to struggle with the blurbs for these episodes. Please send help. Topics covered; 01:10 - Tom's gaming update, including 'Star Wars: Saga', 'Pathfinder', and his favourite number. 09:10 - A recent Twitch leak has revealed the most lucrative streamer, and it turns out it is a tabletop gaming one! 15:16 - Josh's gaming update, including 'Magic: the Gathering' and others. 20:57 - Our impressions on the new Black Templars range from Games Workshop, as well as the Nurgling plushie amongst other things. Links; https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/10/04/black-templars-reinforcements-are-on-the-way-with-these-amazingly-zealous-new-models/
Tom and Josh are back this week to discuss their latest updates in the world of tabletop gaming. Topics covered; 01:30 - An update from Toms Pathfinder and Star Trek campaigns. 13:18 - Twitch and Patreon. 18:56 - Marvel: Crisis Protocol. 32:13 - Critical Role announce campaign 3. Links; https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.twitch.tv/unluckyfroggaming https://critrole.com/icymi-campaign-3-premieres-october-21st-state-of-the-role-updates/
You guys get that? Definitely not a furry. Also, table top games and stuff... Topics covered; 08:11 - Gen Con 2021. 13:38 - Allegations levelled against Paizo. 31:27 - Rumoured sale of Asmodee. Links; https://ashenholdart.co.uk/ https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/09/20/helbrecht-returns-the-high-marshal-who-leads-his-crusades-from-the-front/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder2e/comments/pp3gdi/compendium_of_allegations_against_paizo_management/ https://www.unquote.com/france/news/3025052/pai-eyeing-eur-2bn-asmodee-sale-report (behind a paywall, but as far as I can tell this was the website that broke this story)
This week Tom and Josh are joined by Dave Wright to discuss the upcoming AlbaCon and next years Tabletop Scotland. Links; https://albacon.co.uk/ https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ http://www.penumbra.org.uk/ https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/366697/The-Oxford-Articles?term=the+oxford+articles&filters=10103_0_0_0_0 https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog
This week the guys are joined by friend of the show Ewan Bowers to celebrate the most sacred of days - Tom's Birthday! Topics covered; 08:21 - Our plans for Twitch streaming, and our thoughts on Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. 19:05 - Big thank you to our loyal Patreons, and a bit of an update on our rewards. 25:16 - New boxed games from Games Workshop. 36:18 - An update on some of the RPG campaigns we're playing in. Links; https://www.twitch.tv/unluckyfroggaming https://www.patreon.com/UnluckyFrog https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/09/02/bring-the-war-torn-41st-millennium-to-your-kitchen-table-with-these-upcoming-board-games/