I talk role-playing games and video games with Webster University Assistant Professor, Mike Breault. Mike’s gaming industry career began at TSR in the 1980s working on Advanced Dungeons & Dungeons. After working on Pool of Radiance, the first D&D video game, Mike left TSR to focus on digital games. That switch led him to work […]

Role-player and podcast host Adron Buske joins me today for a wide-ranging conversation. We touch on a variety of topics concerning gamemasters and how they can tell better stories and run better RPGs. About the FICTITIOUS Podcast The Fictitious podcast, hosted by Adron Buske, delves into the craft of Science Fiction and Fantasy storytelling through

Filmmaker, actor, and special effects artist Wyatt Weed drops in on the Dicegeeks.com Tabletop RPG Show. We discuss his career in the film industry and much more. Wyatt shares stories about his special effects work. Plus we talk about his appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as Predator 2. The history of

Ken Hite has designed tabletop role-playing games for more than 20 years. He has worked for many RPG companies from Wizards of the Coast to Pelgrane Press. Some of his RPGs include Trail of Cthulhu, Night’s Black Agents, The Fall of Delta Green, and the fifth edition of Vampire: The Masquerade. In the podcast episode,

Tom Stockman, the editor at wearemoviegeeks.com, joins me on the podcast to talk giant ape movies. Ever since King Kong debuted in 1933, it has captured the popular imagination. Many writers, directors, and producers have tried to replicate its success with rip-offs, sequels, and remakes. Tom and I discuss his favorite giant ape movies. WeAreMovieGeeks.com

Critically acclaimed author Howard Andrew Jones joins me today to discuss his Pathfinder novels, his new fantasy novels, writing, Dungeon and Dragons, and more. Howard talks about how he began role-playing and how he decided to be a writer. Howard Andrew Jones Books and Links In the podcast, we talk about a number of Howard’s

Johnn Four is a gamemaster, a game designer, and a writer. We learn why how Johnn began playing tabletop role-playing games and why he started roleplayingtips.com. Also, we talk about gamemastering, and much, much more. Johnn Four’s Website and RPG Books Johnn runs an excellent website and offers a newsletter of incredible role-playing game tips

Doug Lefler joins me on the podcast today to discuss his extensive Hollywood career as well as his thoughts on what makes a great story. Doug is a storyboard artist, a writer, a director, and a second unit director. His film and TV credits span from The Black Cauldron to Denver: The Last Dinosaur to

Novelist RJ Carter lets us in on how he became the writer of the Remo Williams books. We tramp headlong into men’s adventure to learn about the series that spawned 153 novels and a 1985 movie. Plus, we explore RJ’s other works, including a Dr. Who tie-in novel. RJ Carter Books Learn more about novelist

Matt Click is a writer, editor, game designer, and gamemaster. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into gamemaster prep. We talk about how to handle different situations at the gaming table as well as Matt’s method of preparation for RPG sessions. Learn More About Matt Click It was a complete blast talking

Actor, stuntman, and creature performer Mark Atkin helped bring Thorin Oakenshield to life in the Hobbit Film Trilogy. We discuss what it means to be a scale double, how he got the part, and what it was like being on such a huge movie set. Also, Mark was a creature performer in the horror movie

Game designer and director of content for the Know Direction Pathfinder News Network, Ryan Costello, joins me today. We discuss the history and the future of the Pathfinder RPG. Plus we chat about gamemaster prep and much more. The Know Direction Podcast Here are some links for you to learn more about Ryan and his