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BJ Boyd of the Arcane Alienist https://open.spotify.com/show/5vaztEEwKq1Npjg47MtX6A?si=c8c2b1cbd9294df0&nd=1&dlsi=905be28b796041dc and I discuss some of the fundamental changes between D&D 5e 2014 v 2024 version. I also field calls from Jason Connerrly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/), and MW Lewis (World's of MW Lewis: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/mwlewis/Reference to the Dungeon Plunger Podcast episode "Getting Froggy with Bill Webb by Jason Wiebehttps://youtu.be/s0FTveDrCuo?si=S_t1Jrj-2KTr6UIgDungeon Musings Channel Posts on the Marathon https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonMusings/communityPlease check out our YouTube channel - The GMologist Presents (www.youtube.com/@thegmologist)Today's art is the Cover Art is by Amy Lee. Thanks TJ for the intro/outro music. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
Following the sad loss of both Val Kilmer and Jean Marsh in April of this year, Ron Howard's Willow from 1988 was the only choice for May. Written by George Lucas and starring Warwick Davis, Willow is a family-friendly fantasy adventure that has stood the test of time. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… (podcast, YouTube) Mirke of Mirke the Meek (podcast) Darkfluid of The Silver Key (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube, itch, Bandcamp) Henchling 1, Henchling 2 The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The Movie for June will be Legend, from 1985, directed by Ridley Scott. Please take a look below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on June 30th, so please send your submissions by the 28th if you'd like to be included in the show. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
I am joined again by Darkfluid of the Silver Key podcast (https://darkfluid.substack.com/) who explains the game Rolemaster to me. This third episode is on Spell Law and we discuss Rolemaster adjacent games. Also a call in from Joe Richter of Hindsightless (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/joe-richter9/)Please also check out the recent podcast from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast where Jason discusses Rolemaster with GMShadow (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/episodes/S2E24-Rolemaster-Ramble-with-GMsShadow-e30fld4)You can find Rolemaster products on DTRPG for later editions (1994, 1999). We refence mainly about the 1984 edition (RM2). Shout out to Nerd of the Rings (www.youtube.com/@NerdoftheRings). Great lore videos on all things LotR!Please check out our YouTube channel - The GMologist Presents (www.youtube.com/@thegmologist)Today's art is the Cover Art from the RM2 Spell Law book by Agnus McBride. Thanks TJ for the intro/outro music. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/Th-role-playing?keyword=eldrich%20tales)eGmologistPresents
I am joined again by Darkfluid of the Silver Key podcast (https://darkfluid.substack.com/) who explains the game Rolemaster to me. The second part has been Skill & Arms Law. We have plans to revisit this topic to discuss Spell Law and run some combat challenges. Please also check out the recent podcast from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast where Jason discusses Rolemaster with GMShadow (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/episodes/S2E24-Rolemaster-Ramble-with-GMsShadow-e30fld4)You can find Rolemaster products on DTRPG for later editions (1994, 1999). We refence mainly about the 1984 edition (RM2). Shout out to Nerd of the Rings (www.youtube.com/@NerdoftheRings). Great lore videos on all things LotR!Please check out our YouTube channel - The GMologist Presents (www.youtube.com/@thegmologist)Today's art is the Cover Art from the RM2 Arms & Claw Law book by Agnus McBride. Thanks TJ for the intro/outro music. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/Th-role-playing?keyword=eldrich%20tales)eGmologistPresents
It's Movie Monday again, and the movie for this month was the Rankin/Bass fantasy animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. Adapted by Peter S. Beagle from his 1968 novel of the same name. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Ting-Edwards Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi (podcast) Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… (podcast) M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ And here's that Cairn 2e unboxing I mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXpR9P6MGZo In memory of Val Kilmer, who sadly passed at the beginning of this month, I have chosen Ron Howard's Willow from 1988 as the movie for May. See below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on May 26th, so please send your submissions by the 24th if you'd like to be included in the show. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
I am joined by Darkfluid of the Silver Key podcast (https://darkfluid.substack.com/) who explains the game Rolemaster to me. The first part has been Basic Rules and Character Creation & Concepts. We have plans to revisit this topic and run some skills challenges & combats. Please also check out the recent podcast from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast where Jason discusses Rolemaster with GMShadow (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/episodes/S2E24-Rolemaster-Ramble-with-GMsShadow-e30fld4)You can find Rolemaster products on DTRPG for later editions (1994, 1999). We refence mainly about the 1984 edition (RM2). Shout out to Nerd of the Rings (www.youtube.com/@NerdoftheRings). Great lore videos on all things LotR!Please check out our YouTube channel - The GMologist Presents (www.youtube.com/@thegmologist)Today's art is the Cover Art from the RM2 boxed set & Character Law & Campaign Law book by Agnus McBride. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/Th-role-playing?keyword=eldrich%20tales)eGmologistPresents
I begin this episode by responding to some Movie Monday feedback for The Neverending Story from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. This leads to me discussing a bunch of different films I've watched over the last couple of weeks. Phenomena dir. Dario Argenta (1985) The Quatermass Xperiment dir. (1955) Lifeforce dir. Tobe Hooper (1985) I Saw the TV Glow dir. Jane Schoenbrun (2024) Eyes Without a Face dir. Georges Franju (1960) Companion dir. Drew Hancock (2025) Find my Letterboxd profile at https://letterboxd.com/The39thMan/ The movie for April is the Rankin/Bass animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. See below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on April 28th, so please send your submissions by the 26th. Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Welcome to Movie Monday. This month's movie was The Neverending Story from 1984, directed by Wolfgang Peterson, adapted from Micheal Ende's children's fantasy novel from 1979. Here's a video comparing the German and international cuts of the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw3q65OxtCQ This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The movie for April is the Rankin/Bass animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. See below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on April 28th, so please send your submissions by the 26th. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Firstly, apologies for the delay in show notes. I've been laid up with a stomach bug the last few days and any kind of infection exacerbates my MS symptoms which effectively leaves me bedridden. But enough about that… As a tribute to the passing of visionary David Lynch, this month's movie was Dune from 1985. An adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi novel.This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ Sticking with 1984, March's film is The Neverending Story directed by Wolfgang Petersen, based on Michael Ende's fantasy novel from 1979. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on March 31st, submissions by the 29th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Just here to share a little feedback from the previous episode. Featuring calls from Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and BJ Boyd of The Arcane Alienist (podcast). And a nice little bit of feedback from Yochai himself. And here a link to Kettlewright.com Honourable Mentions: Colin Green of Spikepit (YouTube), Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus (podcast), The Happy Whisk (podcast & YouTube) The movie for February is David Lynch's Dune from 1984. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on February 24th, submissions by the 22nd, please. The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me on BlueSky @freethrall.bsky.social and a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Welcome to the first Movie Monday of 2025. This month's movie was Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger from 1977. Directed by Sam Wanamaker and featuring the wonderful stop-motion effects of the legendary Ray Harryhausen. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube & itch.io) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/The movie for February is David Lynch's Dune from 1984. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on February 24th, submissions by the 22nd, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
I talk about 3 GMs who ran 3 different games for me this past December and have inspired me to run (or at least be willing to try them again). Thanks BJ Boyd of the Arcane Alienist (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist) Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue (https://roleplayrescue.com/podcast/) and Kevin Madison of the Dungeon Musings YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonMusings) Also thank you Jason Connerrly for the call in. You can find Jason's work at Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf?si=bdb76dc0d018486c&nd=1&dlsi=f47baa3a132d4e96)
So, it's the final Movie Monday of the year and not a moment too soon. This month's movie is Terry Gilliam's grand folly The Adventures of Baron Munchausen from 1988. This sumptuous epic fantasy flopped at the box office but let's see how it holds up today. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf M.W. Lewis of The World's of MW Lewis (podcast) The movie for January 2025 is Sam Wanamaker's Sinbad & the Eye of the Tiger from 1977. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on January 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Call ins from Grahm of Gaming from the First Age (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/first-age) and Jason Connerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast; https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf?si=bdb76dc0d018486c&nd=1&dlsi=7f902814a92a4118). Also, I talk about the games I'm running and the plans for the future in games, conventions, podcast topics. Finally, an actual game play narrative written by one of my players and read by me with music in the background even. Music by StudioKolomna from Pixabay Creepy (Studio Koloma) Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
Just here to share a late submission for the Highlander episode and respond to some Movie Monday feedback. Featuring calls from M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast), Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) The movie for December is Terry Gilliam's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen from 1988. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on December 30th, submissions by the 28th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me on BlueSky @freethrall.bsky.social and a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Happy Indigenous People's Month and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Not much content here, but this month I did appear on two other podcasts discussing Indigenous Americans in fiction and roleplaying games: Nerd's RPG Variety Cast discussion of Steven Graham Jones novel The Only Good Indians The GMologist Presents discussion of Indigenous people in roleplaying games
Welcome to Movie Monday. This month's movie was the much loved fantasy action adventure classic Highlander from 1986. Directed by Russell Mulcahy from a screenplay by Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, and Larry Ferguson. It stars Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, and Sean Connery. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… (podcast & YouTube) Anthony Boyd of Casting Shadows (podcast) and Runeslinger (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoAdyMndP6g The movie for December is Terry Gilliam's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen from 1988. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on December 30th, submissions by the 28th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
A long overdue episode wherein I make excuses for my absence and respond to messages addressing my last two episodes, featuring calls from Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting (podcast), M.W. Lewis from The World's of MW Lewis (podcast), Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and Karl Rodrigues of The GMologist Presents… (podcast & YouTube). Art by Brian Churilla from Eric Powell's Big Trouble in Little China: The Hell of the Midnight Road. Big Trouble For A Little Blood by Stefan Surratt for Dragon Peak Publishing https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/483235/big-trouble-for-a-little-blood-the-sinister-secret-of-the-slugmen-weird-frontiers In The Heart Of The Land Of The Wizard Of Oz by Goblin's Henchman https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/379474/in-the-heart-of-oz?src=fp_u5 Highlander, Russell Mulcahy's fantasy classic from 1986, is this month's Movie Monday. The episode will air on November 25th so contributions before the 23rd please if you want to ensure being included in the episode. You can leave a 90-second audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You'll find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also contact me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Welcome to a Movie Monday birthday special. This month's movie was a real treat, John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China from 1986.This episode features contributions from:(in order of appearance)Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast)Michael of Mirke the Meek (podcast)Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog)Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber BulkM. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast)Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube, itch.io)"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.comYou can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.coYou can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
In this episode, I respond to some feedback about feedback, some reaction to my confession in the last episode, and a little more Oz talk. Featuring calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and M.W. Lewis from The World's of MW Lewis (podcast). Honourable mentions: Yochai Gal of Between Two Cairns (podcast), Michael of Mirke the Meek (podcast), Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien, The Secret of NIMH dir. Don Bluth (1982), Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein (1959), Starship Troopers dir. Paul Verhoeven (1997), The Crow by James O'Barr, The Crow dir. Alex Proyas (1994), The O books by L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz dir. Victor Fleming (1939). It's also an opportunity to remind you of the coming Movie Monday episode. This month's movie is John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China from 1986. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on October 28th, submissions by the 26th, please. You can leave a 90-second audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You'll find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also contact me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
In this episode, I respond to a bunch of great feedback regarding my last couple of episodes. Featuring calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and M.W. Lewis from The World's of MW Lewis (podcast). It's also an opportunity to remind you of the coming Movie Monday episode. This month's movie is John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China from 1986. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on October 28th, submissions by the 26th, please. You can leave a 90-second audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You'll find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also contact me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Call-ins from Mirke the Meek (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek) and Jason Connerrly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376) I continue to give my reflections on my favorite music genre Hard Rock & Heavy Metal using prompts inspired by #RPGaDay2024 (Thanks Autocratik (https://www.autocratik.com/) and Runeslinger (https://www.youtube.com/@Runeslinger). Here are the Prompts I'm using: Day 1 - First Album you bought with your own moneyDay 2 - Most recently played songDay 3 - Most often played song this yearDay 4 - Best/Favorite Album CoverDay 5 - Best/Most evocative lyricsDay 6 - Best/Favorite RiffsDay 7 - Group/Performer you like that is most socially awareDay 8 - Favorite concert T-shirtDay 9 - Act you've seen the most oftenDay 10 - Act you'd like too seeDay 11 - Best souvenir from a showDay 12 - Band you've liked the longestDay 13 - Great Concept AlbumDay 14 - Your Favorite Lead SingerDay 15 - Best/Favorite Band Concept/CostumesDay 16 - Song in your listening library that's the most insidious ear wormDay 17 - Most engaging fans in a venue or from a show, or the fan clubDay 18 - Most memorable show moment/songDay 19 - Best/Most Memorable Show you've been tooDay 20 - The most amazing Album with the least amount of drop off.Day 21 - Best/Favorite Classic Metal Day 22 - Favorite/most notable guitaristDay 23 - Favorite/most notable drummerDay 24 - Best quote/saying from a Metal GodDay 25 - Can't forget the best bassist!Day 26 - Your current Favorite song(s)Day 27 - Band that you enjoy that has the best marketingDay 28 - If you could take any Album...(to a deserted island, on the Morrow Project) Day 29 - Best music platform/show/radio station past or present for metal/rockDay 30 - Performer you'd like to meetDay 31 - In memorium for the Performer who has gone on... Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
This month's movie was Walter Murch's Return to Oz from 1985. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) James Knight, Helen the Elf & Tyranna the Dwarf Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk #Mirke the Meek (podcast) Colin Green of Spikepit (podcast & YouTube) M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast) Get In the Heart of the Land of the Wizard of Oz here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/379474/in-the-heart-of-oz Honourable mentions: Frank L. Baum's Oz books, The Wizard of Oz (1939) dir Victor Fleming, Oz: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting by Andrew Kolb "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
I respond to a message from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) regarding books made into movies. Find Jason's blog at https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.com It's also an opportunity to remind you of the coming Movie Monday episode. This month's movie is 1985's Return to Oz directed by Walter Murch. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on September 30th, submissions by the 28th, please. You can leave a 90-second audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You'll find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also contact me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
This is a special bonus episode to celebrate the forthcoming Reaver Sword and Sorcery Roleplaying Game by Raven God Games. Because Reaver is on Kickstarter right now until 7th October 2024, I couldn't wait to share this conversation with the game's designer.Joe Salvador is a freelance cartographer, writer and game designer hailing from Ohio, USA who has been involved with role-playing games for more than 30 years. He is the writer and creator of Eldritch Tales: Lovecraftian White Box Roleplaying and Reaver RPG. He has produced material for many other RPG systems within the broadly OSR category. He publishes under the banner of Raven God Games and he joins us today to talk about Reaver: Sword & Sorcery Roleplaying Game, on Kickstarter until October 7th 2024.Big thanks to Joe Salvador for coming on the show and also to Jason, from the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, for connecting us.Reaver Kickstarter: Reaver: Sword & Sorcery Role-Playing Game by Joseph Salvador — KickstarterORkickstarter.com/projects/ravengodgames/reaver-sword-and-sorcery-role-playing-game/ Raven God Games: Raven God GamesORravengodgames.blogspot.com/Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a special bonus episode to celebrate the forthcoming Reaver Sword and Sorcery Roleplaying Game by Raven God Games. Because Reaver is on Kickstarter right now until 7th October 2024, I couldn't wait to share this conversation with the game's designer.Joe Salvador is a freelance cartographer, writer and game designer hailing from Ohio, USA who has been involved with role-playing games for more than 30 years. He is the writer and creator of Eldritch Tales: Lovecraftian White Box Roleplaying and Reaver RPG. He has produced material for many other RPG systems within the broadly OSR category. He publishes under the banner of Raven God Games and he joins us today to talk about Reaver: Sword & Sorcery Roleplaying Game, on Kickstarter until October 7th 2024.Big thanks to Joe Salvador for coming on the show and also to Jason, from the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, for connecting us.Reaver Kickstarter: Reaver: Sword & Sorcery Role-Playing Game by Joseph Salvador — KickstarterORkickstarter.com/projects/ravengodgames/reaver-sword-and-sorcery-role-playing-game/ Raven God Games: Raven God GamesORravengodgames.blogspot.com/Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's a call-in episode featuring some awesome messages from Evil Jeff of Minions & Musings, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, BJ Boyd of Arcane Alienist, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Michael of Mirke the Meek, and M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis. Please check out contributions from fellow #RPGaDay2024 participants: Mirke the Meek https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Dekahedron https://www.dekahedron.com/ Arcane Alienist https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.com Phantom Thoughts https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantomthoughts Hindsightless https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 The GMologist presents https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez ivanmike1968 https://www.youtube.com/@ivanmike1968 Diegetic Advancement https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement Runslinger/Casting Shadows https://www.youtube.com/@Runeslinger & https://castingshadowsblog.com "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere You can leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com or look me up on Discord by searching for freethrall You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Call ins from Mirke the Meek, Jason Connerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Joe Richter (Hindsightless) on Family Gaming and RPGaDay. I respond and talk about the games that I run and want to run. Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
The main reason for this episode is to get everyone to listen to the most recent episode of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast; S2 E8> Changing RPG Tastes and You Like it Darker Book Review. I also discuss my rpg tastes, thoughts on aging, and pontificating about Labor Day. Good study, though it does go a bit off the rails at the end lol https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/S2E8-Changing-RPG-tastes-and-You-Like-It-Darker-book-review-e2nci27
This month Ralph Bakshi's animated dark fantasy Fire & Ice from 1983. A collaboration with renowned fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk The Making of Fire & Ice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYCafSa8MKE Honourable mentions: The Secret of NIMH (1982), Lord of the Rings (1978), Wizards (1977), American Pop (1981), Death Dealer (1973). The movie for next month is 1985's Return to Oz directed by Walter Murch. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on September 30th, submissions by the 28th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Jason Connerley is the voice behind the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast podcast and a regular caller to several shows, including this one. We've gamed a few times over the years and always seem to enjoy ourselves. As I began the summer break, I was grateful for Jason being willing to have a chat about something he was curious about… and it ended up that he interviewed me.Big thanks up front to Jason for taking the time to record this conversation about some practical questions for face-to-face gaming. We even went on to record a second bit about how I have fallen out of love with D&D… but I'll leave that for him to share on his show.Game on!Nerds RPG Variety Cast:Nerd's RPG Variety Cast • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersORhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblin:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason Connerley is the voice behind the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast podcast and a regular caller to several shows, including this one. We've gamed a few times over the years and always seem to enjoy ourselves. As I began the summer break, I was grateful for Jason being willing to have a chat about something he was curious about… and it ended up that he interviewed me.Big thanks up front to Jason for taking the time to record this conversation about some practical questions for face-to-face gaming. We even went on to record a second bit about how I have fallen out of love with D&D… but I'll leave that for him to share on his show.Game on!Nerds RPG Variety Cast:Nerd's RPG Variety Cast • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersORhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblin:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I am taking a pause on #RPGaDay2024 to answer some calls from various esteemed colleagues. Be sure to check out their content at the links below. Also, as mentioned in this episode, I will be running games at this year's Big Texas Comicon in San Antonio. There's a link to that below as well. If you'll be in the area, come check it out. Mirke the Meek https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Spikepit (by Collin Green) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit The GMologist (by Karl Rodriguez) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (by Jason Connerly) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Phantom Thoughts (by the Pink Phantom) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantomthoughts Big Texas Comicon https://bigtexascomicon.com/
Just me catching up on some feedback following my last couple of episodes. Featuring calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), B. J. Boyd aka “GameDoc” of Arcane Alienist (podcast), M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of WM Lewis (podcast), and Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast). This month's movie is Ralph Bakshi's Fire & Ice from 1983. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 26th of August, submissions by the 24th, please. Search for #RPGaDay2024 to discover all the great prompt responses from fellow contributors. You can leave a 90-second audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You'll find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also contact me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Hi, I'm Amy. I hijacked the GMologist! I solicited a lot of calls from friends & family to get out this feature-length podcast Just a quick thank you to all those that helped me hijack the GMologist's podcast and I wanted to say to each one of you that I could not have done this without your assistance. I encourage each and every one of you to schedule a family/friend game night and even maybe think about being a GM for those persons that are in a rehab, retirement or long term care facility. Thank you very much: Anne Freitas, Arlen Walker (Live From Pellam's Wasteland; https://www.youtube.com/@LivefromPellamsWasteland), Joe Salvador (https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/), Connie Stump, Joe Jungers, BJ Boyd (Arcane Alienist;https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist) , Jason Connerrly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Joshua Harper (The Hard Light Dynamic; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshwuah/hard-light-dynamics-a-cy-borg-zine/description), Vince Cardenas, Jason Hobbs (Hobbs & Friends, Random Screed; https://hobbsnfriends.com/, https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqtTfxYKD1ap7X39InSFa), and all you listeners that I know are calling in now. To continue the fun with us, please visit my guests podcasts if available. Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message (voice or text) via a DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my Speakpipe account: http://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents.
This month Don Bluth out-disneys Disney with 1982's atmospheric animated action adventure The Secret of NIMH. Featuring the vocal talents of Elizabeth Hartman, Peter Strauss, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, John Carradine, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, Paul Shenar, Shannen Doherty, Wil Wheaton, Ina Fried, and Jodi Hicks This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) James Knight (with Tyranna and Ellen) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube, itch.io, Bandcamp) M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast) Honourable mentions: Sleeping Beauty (1959), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Robin Hood (1973), The Rescuers (1977), The Fox and the Hound (1981), Dragon's Lair (1983), Space Age (1984), Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp (1991), Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979) The movie for next month is Ralph Bakshi's Fire & Ice from 1983. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on August 26th, submissions by the 24th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
I unbox a couple of items & use one right away to develop a family history for my solo Pendragon campaign character, Sir Aeden of Powys using the Book of Sires (Pendragon 5.2). It takes some tragic turns! Also call ins from Jason Connerrly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) an Joe Richter (Hindsightless) with a recap of my Birthday Game as a bonus. Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message via the Anchor website, through DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
I've figured out what I want to run for my Birthday Game! With a little help from Amy Lee Rodriguez (@crushfoundation) and Jason Connerrly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376). As an added bonus, BJ Boyd of the Arcane Alienist (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist) joins me to chat about Big Groups and how to run them! Intro & Outro Music by TJ Drennon. Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message via the Anchor website, through DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
A fun-packed episode right here! First some Fallout feedback from Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), Riley of Diegetic Advancement (podcast), and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog). Then we have a special message from Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube) all about The Jim Henson Hour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8f6_k6xPkU&list=PL8Q9sP0ERTn6ED3aNVsG86w7nXiMM9JKy I talk about playing Jim Henson's Labyrinth The Adventure Game with my 7-year-old daughter. Get the PDF here https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/320014 I also reflect on running Yochai Gal's Cairn (rules freely available here https://cairnrpg.com) using Yochai's adventure Rise of the Blood Olms (https://yochaigal.itch.io/rise-of-the-blood-olms) and Chris Bissette's Feast (https://loottheroom.itch.io/feast) I round things off by taking a look at the awesome work of David Blandy & Daniel Locke in Eco Mofos!! (https://davidblandy.itch.io/eco-mofos) Honourable mentions: Fallout, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Mass Effect, Portal, Driver, Batman: Arkham City, Fallout: The Roleplaying Game by Modiphius, Fallout RPG by Arcane Arcade, War For The Wasteland by Bloat Games, War Never Changes by Brandon J. Morgan, Wastoid by Jason Tocci, After the Bomb by Aaron King, Jim Henson's Storyteller, Into the Odd, Electric Bastionland & Mythic Bastionland by Chris McDowall This month's movie is Don Bluth's The Secret of Nimh from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on July 29th, submissions by the 27th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
In a break from the regular 80s fantasy theme, to honour the work of Roger Corman who sadly passed last month, this month's movie was 1963's The Raven.This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) James Knight Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk The movie for next month is Don Bluth's The Secret of Nihm from 1983. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on July 29th, submissions by the 27th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
I respond to calls from EOTB (Classic Adventure Gaming Podcast; https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ev0xXBAiWtPstofav3Bmg?si=D6oqzHWJSzmQZtDiu16OdQ) and Jason Connerrly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376) and update on a couple games or ideas inspired by these calls. Games: Hyperborea (https://www.hyperborea.tv/), Pendragon (https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwps-zBhAiEiwALwsVYa2tg4dfbrqbfZT_dyCS3tXdfe90dRKhDXFNSgQ9OoHpPw3M_J9O1xoCNHEQAvD_BwE) Traveller (https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/traveller-rpgs) Twilight-2000 (https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/twilight-2000/). Intro & Outro Music by TJ Drennon. Cover clip art by Amy Lee Rodriguez. You can send me a message via the Anchor website, through DM on Discord, as an attachment to my email (gmologist@gmail.com) or to my speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheGmologistPresents
I got some great insights from my callers. Talked about this episode: Stranger Dungeons - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3722453 Feats of Exploration - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/454780/feats-of-exploration?affiliate_id=464523 King Arthur Pendragon: Edition 5.2 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/165085/King-Arthur-Pendragon-Edition-52?affiliate_id=464523 Join the Playtest! Unchained Heroes Beta: https://www.patreon.com/posts/unchained-heroes-84405646 Alpha of Unchained: https://www.patreon.com/posts/unchained-alpha-105704973 Bandit's Keep Merch: https://bit.ly/banditsmerch Calls from : Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nerds-rpg-variety-cast/id1494636468 Riley: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement Minion - Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NF1sMhWGIllBFS2u2w14G Karl - GMologist Presents - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez Links My new podcast - Monsters and Treasure: http://anchor.fm/monsters-and-treasure Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/pDyA2jYvSx Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/banditskeep My Blog: https://banditskeep.wordpress.com Send me a message via Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton More stuff to check out My YouTube Channel: http://www.banditskeep.com My new Actual Play: OD&D with Chainmail - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLWlyyPUNLSxVSJUJ5hxyqKMDZnE5LQ9M Cerebrevore Podcast (Chainmail): https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/episodes/S1E22-Chainmail-Part-Deux-e1s51d2 Some of the above links are affiliates.
I kick things off by responding to some messages regarding my struggles with solo play (see episode 255 “False Starts in Solo”) from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast), and John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries (podcast & YouTube). As the title suggests, this episode is about the Fallout franchise, an I.P. I'm surprised I've never spoken about considering the amount of time I've spent immersed in this world. In order of appearance: Magical Kitties Save the Day! by Matthew J Hanson Dungeons & Dragons solo adventure modules by TSR Fighting Fantasy series by Steve Jackson & Ian Livingston Fallout (TV series) on Amazon Prime Video Fallout 3, 4 & 76 from Bethesda Other TV shows: Taskmaster, Reacher, The Change, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, Inside No. 9, Black Mirror, Arcane Adam Curtis (creator of The Century of the Self & The Power of Nightmares) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3RzGoQC4s Mad Max dir. George Miller A Boy and His Dog by Harlen Ellison Forbidden Planet dir. Fred M. Wilcox Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond Fallout from Interplay Fallout 2 from Black Isle Fallout: New Vegas from Obsidian Sandbox Generator by Atelier Clandestine Fallout Lorecast “The 300th Episode Celebration w/ Special Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zN8KOYfq6bilb5ywegrJv?si=mACcClW_Sw--FxmwGbkH0Q This month's Movie Monday is Roger Corman's The Raven Sword & The Sorcerer from 1963. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 24th, submissions by the 22nd, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Joe answering feedback from Evil Jeff, James, Jason, Mirke the Meek, and Riley. Topics include the Flying FIsh & Jade Dragon rules, my Star Trek adventure, and NPC secrets. Listener podcasts: Evil Jeff's Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff/ Jason's Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Mirke the Meek's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Riley's Diegetic Advancement: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement/ Share your thoughts via:
In this tribute to the Anchorite phenomena I focus on some "Faction Action" during play of Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha whilst reminiscing on the end of an Era. Awesome called in contributions from Jason Hobbs (Random Screed), Barry Robertson (A Song of Dice & Shadows), Ben Milton (Questing Beast), Frank Turfler and Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message
Well, what do you know? It's Movie Monday again and this month's movie was Albert Pyun's horror-tinged fantasy The Sword & the Sorcerer, a movie I learn I've not seen before. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast) Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube) James Knight Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk The mentioned Nerd's RPG Variety Cast episodes are… https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/455-The-Sword-and-the-Sorcerer-with-Jason-Hobbs-e1t2plk 455 The Sword & the Sorcerer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/565-Alien-From-L-A--1988-e29l0c9 565 Alien from L.A. Honourable mentions: Jason Hobbs of Random Screed and Hobbs & Friends (podcasts), Nicomeiden's Tower by MW Lewis, Smouldering Dung Games' Flipping & Turning, Daniel Norton of Bandits Keep (podcast & YouTube), The Clash of the Titans dir. Desmond Davis, Conan the Barbarian dir. John Milius, Krull dir. Peter Yates, The Dark Crystal dir. Jim Henson & Frank Oz, Hawk the Slayer dir. Terry Marcel, Excalibur dir. John Borman, Dragonslayer dir. Matthew Robbins, Return of the King dir. Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr, The Lord of the Rings and Wizards dir. Ralph Bakshi, Star Wars dir. George Lucas, Bad Dreams dir. Andrew Fleming, Laserblast dir. Michael Rae The movie for next month is Roger Corman's The Raven from 1963. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on June 24th, submissions by the 22th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
MW Lewis of The World of MW Lewis finally makes the transition from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast to join us for movie night, swooping in to defend The Dark Crystal's honour. This month's movie is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Here's another Movie Monday feedback episode. I have a couple of calls to share regarding The Dark Crystal episode then the Southwest Sofa Crew look back to this time last year at the first-ever Movie Monday feature, the Harryhausen classic Clash of the Titans. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk aka The Southwest Sofa Crew This month's movie is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
In this episode, I respond to an awesome call from Joe Richter of Hindsightless regarding Mythic Bastionland before getting into some 4D roleplaying feedback from Anthony “Runeslinger” Boyd of Casting Shadows (podcast & YouTube) and Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue (podcast & blog) that leads to me reassessing of some of my assumptions regarding this approach to play.Get ManaDawn's Mythic Bastionland character sheet here https://manadawnttg.itch.io/mythic-bastionland-character-sheet ivanmike1968's takes a look at 4D Role Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHnoZaCQey4 An experiment in horror - Call of Cthulhu actual play https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/001-isla-de-la-muerte-were-all-off-to-sunny-spain/id1530832637?i=1000582666196 Honourable mentions: sameøldji (podcast, YouTube), Safer Fantasy Crafting (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) The movie for next month is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
It's Movie Monday and this month it's the turn of groundbreaking puppet fantasy The Dark Crystal directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz John from 1982. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Colin Green of Spikepit (podcast) Evil Jeff of Minions & Musings (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Michael of Mirke the Meek and Euphonious in Dungeon (podcasts) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Find The Dark Crystal Adventure Game here https://www.riverhorsegames.com/products/the-dark-crystal-adventure-game The movie for next month is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
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