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The Professor Frenzy ShowSomething Killing Children #41, Marvel Two-in-One #46, Roddy McDowall, Twilight Zone Ep: The MirrorThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 356 Something Is Killing The Children #41 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s):James Tynion IV | Artist(s):Werther Dell Edera | $4.99 Crush Depth #2 from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s):David Andry | Artist(s): Alex Sanchez | $4.99 Lost Fantasy #1 from Image Comics (W) Curt Pires (A) Luca Casalanguida $4.99 G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Silent Missions: Duke #1 from Image Comics (W) Wes Craig (A) Wes Craig, Jason Wordie $3.99 Feral #12 from Image | Writer(s):Tony Fleecs | Artist(s):Trish Forstner Tone Rodriguez Brad Simpson | $3.99 Were Taking Everyone Down With Us #2 from Image | Wr...2025-05-071h 28
Retro Life 4 YouBite Into Terror: Revisiting Fright Night (1985)Welcome back to **"Retro Life 4 You,"** where we take a deep dive into the most iconic films of the past! Today, we're turning the spotlight on one of the most beloved cult classics from the 80s—the 1985 horror-comedy masterpiece, **"Fright Night."**Directed by **Tom Holland**, "Fright Night" brings a fresh twist to the vampire genre, blending horror, humor, and teen drama in a way that had audiences hooked. Starring **William Ragsdale** as the terrified teen Charlie Brewster, **Chris Sarandon** as the suave yet sinister vampire Jerry Dandrige, and the legendary **Roddy McDowall** as the reluctant vampire hunter Pe...2024-10-031h 03
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningFire Fighters Everywhere! Part 2 of the Firies Climb for MND/ Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His & Hers Endurance KITZKia Ora e te whānau! If, as we posited last week, the collective noun for a group of Fire Fighters is a Calendar then in this episode we’ve got most of the months ticked off!!! First off, we’ve got all the action from day 2 of the Firies Climb for MND. Then in the second part of our show Matt had the pleasure of sitting down at home with Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His & Hers Endurance Events KITS when they swung through from Whangarei on their way to The Great Naseby.We...2024-09-101h 31
Keep off the BorderlandsBorn to Run (Labyrinth, Rise of the Blood Olms, Feast, Eco Mofos!!) (E260)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/p...2024-07-0352 min
Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignSpencer Campbell's Rule of ThreeThis week I'm joined by Spencer Campbell to discuss adventurous raccoons, semi-domesticated hyenas, and more.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Minions & MisfitsMakers & Misfits: Chris McDowallYes, you read that right! Our interview series, Makers & Misfits, is now actually a series! In this second entry Cam and Sam interview Chris McDowall, the creator of Into the Odd (see Season 2 of this podcast), Electric Bastionland, and his newest project Mythic Bastionland! Learn more about Chris and his awesome projects at http://www.bastionland.com/
New Episodes Released Every Other Monday!
Podcast Website: https://minionsandmisfits.podbean.com/
If you must tell us how ardently you admire and love our show, Follow and Like us on Facebook, our other socials below, and sh...2024-05-2125 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignAndy Chambers' Rule of ThreeThis week I'm joined by the legendary Andy Chambers to talk about deadly viruses, space bugs, and flying with your eyes closed.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2024-05-201h 00Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignKelsey Dionne's Rule of ThreeThis week I'm joined by Kelsey Dionne to talk about stacky-pully, CD-ROM character builders, and one of the best books of GM advice ever written.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2024-05-0654 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignMike Hutchinson's Rule of ThreeThis week I'm joined by Mike Hutchinson to talk about nostalgia for the party you just missed, being lured away from pitched battles, and the most frustrating board game experience of my life.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2024-04-291h 00Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignLaurie O'Connel's Rule of ThreeThis week I'm joined by Laurie O'Connel to talk about a game where you're forced to sit out, another where you all play the same character, and an RPG that wound up as a divorce court drama.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/lice...2024-04-2248 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignQuintin Smith's Rule of ThreeThis week I'm joined by Quintin Smith of Quinns' Quest to talk about horrible caves, sleazy deals, and the most popular RPG in the world (not that one).
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2024-04-151h 18
The Lost Bay PodcastChris McDowall, designer of Mythic BastionlandChris Mc Dowall is the designer of the rules light flavor heavy trifecta of games Into the Odd, Electric Bastionland and Mythic Bastionland. In this episode we talk about Chris' latest game Mythic Bastionland, its sources of inspiration, design process, and the spirit behind its ruleset.
Bastionland blog & Patreon
https://www.bastionland.com/
https://www.patreon.com/bastionland
Mythic Bastionland preorders
https://mythicbastionland.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
The Lost Bay - suburban gothic RPG on Kickstarter
ht...2024-04-0436 min
The Really Awful Movies PodcastReally Awful Movies: Ep 451 – ShakmaOn this episode of the podcast, the killer monkey movie, Shakma!
We turn our gaze to the 90s, and to this animal / nature run amok flick, which, all things considered, remains a lesser known sub genre entry.
Roddy McDowall plays a research scientist, and he’s working at a facility doing strange experiments. All the while, his colleagues are obsessed with live action role play and some elaborate game on the premises.
Shakma has its moments, though can’t be considered Olympic podium-worthy, when it comes to animal attack movies (that’s reserved for Ja...2024-03-0118 min
The Professor Frenzy ShowThe Deviant #2, Animal Pound #1, That Guy: Roddy McDowall, Favorite Bad MoviesThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 285 The Deviant #2 from Image | Writer(s): James Tynion IV | Artist(s):Joshua Hixson | $3.99 Animal Pound #1 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): Tom King | Artist(s): Peter Gross | $4.99 Project Cryptid #4 from Ahoy Comics | Writer(s): Liana Kangas Various | Artist(s): Salomee Luce-Antionette Ted & Ro | $3.99 Plot Holes #5 from Massive (W/A) Sean Gordon Murphy $4.99 Rumpus Room #4 from | Artists | Writers & Artisans | Writer(s): Mark Russell | Artist(s): Ramon Rosanas | $3.99 Hunt For The Skinwalker #4 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): Zac Thompson | Artist(s): Valeria Burzo | $4.99 2023-12-271h 26
Dieku PodcastMythic Bastionland with Chris McDowallI welcome back Chris McDowall, who is the author of the influential games of Into the Odd, and Electric Bastionland.
Chris will be kickstarting his newest venture Mythic Bastionland which has been billed as rules light roleplaying in a dreamlike world of knights and myths.
Learn more at:
https://www.bastionland.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bastionland/mythic-bastionland-rpg-before-into-the-odd
2023-11-0341 min
Movie OublietteThe Legend of Hell House (with Chris McKay)Chris McKay, director of the thrilling horror comedy Renfield, joins us for our Halloween special for a tour of one of his favourite haunted house movies: The Legend of Hell House, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It features a rag-tag group of psychics and physicians investigating a notoriously evil abode once inhabited by a deranged megalomaniac whose hobbies included bestiality, necrophilia and "a gamut of sexual goodies". Based on a novel by Richard Matheson and directed by John Hough, this 70s take on The Haunting stars Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill and Gayle Hunnicutt and features hom...2023-10-311h 02
Weird Games and Weirder People12 Chris McDowall12th Episodes! And today we have a very special guest, a game designer that has been influential to my work and to so many other game designers I admire as well, Chris McDowell!
Chris is a TTRPG designer in Manchester UK, known for Into the Odd, Electric Bastionland, and the upcoming Mythic Bastionland. He makes rules-light flavour-heavy games and writes at bastionland.com.
I had the pleasure and honor to meet Chris at Gen Con 2023. We talked a little bit, I gave him some of my games, and it was ce...2023-10-271h 31
Keep off the BorderlandsWeek 1 #RPGaDAY2023 Retcon Roundup (E224)I begin this episode by re-answering the first RPGaDAY prompt then I respond to a couple of calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries before addressing prompts 2 to 6 of #RPGaDAY2023.Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd hereGet Yochai Gal’s Cairn 2E playtest here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Km4LQliCbn-sAH2nzT6WhLTnGKZyijLx/viewFeaturing…Lieren of Updates fr...2023-08-0620 min
Workplace GeeksNeurodiversity (pt.2) in search of better | with Jo Yarker📣 Brand new FREE Audiem webinars featuring special guests | The 7 habits of AI-powered workplace leaders | register here 🤓The Workplace Geeks welcome back workplace health and wellbeing expert Dr Jo Yarker, Reader in Occupational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, and Managing Partner of Affinity Health at Work, for the second part of their deep dive into neurodiversity. Chris and Ian explore 'Physical Workplace Adjustments to Support Neurodivergent Workers: A Systematic Review' (2022) co-authored by Jo, with Clara Weber, Beate Krieger, Eunji Häne, and Almuth McDowall.The purpose of the paper was to...2023-06-061h 08
Tabletop Miniature Hobby PodcastThe Doomed: Apocalyptic Horror Hunting, by Chris McDowallI was leafing through the latest edition of Miniature Wargames magazine when I came across an advert for a new game called The Doomed, scheduled for release in early August 2023 by Osprey Publishing.The Doomed immediately jumped out to me, and I wanted to learn more. It looks like another exciting miniature agnostic title to add to my collection. I tracked down author Chris McDowall (Into the Odd, Electric Bastionland), and he was kind enough to spend some time with me talking about the game, as well as his hobby history. Oh, and we also...2023-06-0247 min
System MattersElectric Bastionland #02 – Interview mit Chris McDowallMichael hatte das Vergnügen mit Chris McDowall über Electric Bastionland, seinen Blog Bastionland und über Rollenspiele zu sprechen. Das Interview ist auf Englisch. Kirk Osamayo – (Ambient) On A Blimp aus dem Album Season One...2023-04-241h 02
Dork Day ExtrasInterview: Chris McDowall of Into the Odd RemasteredThe Fox Brothers talk with Chris McDowall about Into the Odd Remastered. A "rules-light, flavor-heavy roleplaying game of industrial horror and cosmic strangeness."
You can find Into the Odd for pre-order at Free League Publishing.
For more information, you can also visit Bastionland.com.
Follow Chris on twitter @Bastionland, and Free League Publishing @FreeLeaguePub.
Follow us on twitter @dorkdaypodcast, on Facebook @dorkdayafternoon, or check out our website www.dorkdayafternoon.com.2023-01-2355 min
Big Dumb MonstersEp. 79 - Heston Goes Bananas: Planet of the Apes (1968)It's a veritable MADHOUSE this week as Nick and Chris get their stinking paws on the 1968 sci-fi classic, Planet of the Apes. Starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, and Kim Hunter.
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Feel like watching instead? Then...2023-01-091h 41
KARTELLIAN CLAMOR07. (Dragonmeet Special) Magic Items, with guestsThis is a special episode, impromptu recorded late at night at the Dragonmeet Convention in the UK. Not only do we sit together in the same room, we're also joined by five esteemed guests: Chris Bissette (Loot the Room), Zach Cox (SoulMuppet Publishing), Chris McDowall (Bastionland Press), Matt Sanders (Sealed Library) and Andre Novoa (Games Omnivorous). Joining from Stockholm Kartell are Johan, Christian S, Carl and Dan.
We decided in what can only be described as a split-second decision to spend the episode talking about MAGIC ITEMS. What makes a good magic item and how do we u...2022-12-1432 min
The GROGNARD FilesInto the Odd RPG at GROGMEET22 (with Chris McDowall) Ep. 57At GROGMEET22 we had a great gaming experience with members of the GROGSQUAD. In this podcast we look back on some of the highlights.
Introduction to Chris McDowall. Chris talks about his formative years as a gamer and the influences on his design choices.
12:00 A GamesMaster Prepares – Dirk and Blythy discuss their experiences GMing the multi-table Mothership game and the other great games.
42:00 OpenBox – Chris McDowall introduces Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland.
01:12 GamesMaster Prepares more – A discussion of more games played, including Old School Essentials using these great pre-generated characters.
...2022-11-231h 48
The GROGNARD FilesInto the Odd RPG at GROGMEET22 (with Chris McDowall) Ep. 57
At GROGMEET22 we had a great gaming experience with members of the GROGSQUAD. In this podcast we look back on some of the highlights.
Introduction to Chris McDowall. Chris talks about his formative years as a gamer and the influences on his design choices.
12:00 A GamesMaster Prepares – Dirk and Blythy discuss their experiences GMing the multi-table Mothership game and the other great games.
42:00 OpenBox – Chris McDowall introduces Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland.
01:12 GamesMaster Prepares more – A discussion of more games played, including Old School Essentials using these great pre-generated characters.
...2022-11-231h 48
The Redcaps PodcastEpisode 108 - Chris McDowall & Into the OddWe are back with another wonderful conversation, this time we welcome Chris McDowall to the Redcaps Podcast to chat about Into the Odd, Bastionland, Boardgames, Wine, and so much more.
Show Links:
Bastionland Blog: https://www.bastionland.com/
Into the Odd: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/store/?product_id=7749919539458
Bastionland Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bastionland-podcast-tabletop-roleplaying-game-design/id1506416713
Board Games: Libertalia and Sagrada.
Wine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montefalco_Sagrantino
Reach out to me!
www.theredcaps.net
Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps
Phone (USA): 385.273.3227
Intro music:
Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin...2022-11-1655 min
Snyder’s ReturnInterview - Chris McDowall - Into The Odd Remastered TTRPGSend us a textToday I talk with TTRPG 'Into The Odd' creator, Game Designer, Content Creator, Podcaster, Publisher, YouTuber and Bastionland Press founder - Chris McDowall.We discuss ttrpg Into The Odd Remastered, Game Design, COVID Lockdown Creations, Inspirations and much more.You can find Chris and all of the Bastionland Press associated content via the links below.Twitter:https://twitter.com/bastionlandWebsite:https://www.bastionland.com/Other:2022-07-2647 min
What Am I Rolling?Bonus: Q&A with Chris McDowall & Johan Nohr with Into The Odd Remastered!Show NotesTo tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews game designers Chris McDowall and Johan Nohr about the upcoming remastered release of ‘Into The Odd’, a rules-light, flavour-heavy roleplaying game of industrial horror and cosmic strangeness.Bastion is the only city that matters. In its industrial age, it sits as the smoke-shrouded hub of mankind, surrounded by a world of lurking horrors and cosmic interference. The Underground spreads beneath the people’s feet and the stars loom above. In ‘Into The Odd’, pla...2022-07-2436 min
Terrible WarriorsMeet The Makers: Chris & Johan (Into the Odd)Justin connects with Chris McDowall and Johan Nohr to learn all about the remastered edition of the critically acclaimed Into The Odd. Into The Odd’s remastered printing will be available online at freeleaguepublishing.com and your FLGS later in the summer. Follow Chris McDowall’s blog at bastionland.com Follow Johan Nohr on twitter @JohanNohr And stay up to date with other amazing projects by visiting Stolkholm Kartel Our theme song is by Epic Game Music Follow us on Twitter at @dicewarriors and support the show by b...2022-06-2842 min
Keep off the BorderlandsOne Sought Adventure feat. Solo Game Master's Guide & Into The Odd (episode 199)Featuring...Joe Richter of HindsightlessThe Prisoner (1967) created by Patrick McGoohanBe Seeing You by Tanya Floaker https://timeoftribes.itch.io/be-seeing-youJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastThe Monster Club (1981) dir. Roy Ward BarkerLost Eons by David Blandy https://davidblandy.itch.io/lost-eons2400 by Jason Tocci https://jasontocci.itch.io/2400Jason Tocci's blog https://pretendo.games/James A. Sral of Sub-Class ActJames' Itch page https...2022-05-3146 min
Dieku PodcastChris McDowall, Designer of Electric Bastionland and Into the OddWe were joined by Chris McDowall, the designer of the Ennie nominated Electric Bastionland, which was built upon the rule-set and concepts first used in Into the Odd. Chris shares his process in developing these two foundational games, and what he looks for in both game systems and settings.
You can learn more about Chris' work at:
https://www.bastionland.com
https://www.patreon.com/bastionland
https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/bastionland
https://www.youtube.com/bastionland
https://www.twitch.tv/bastionland
https://bastionland.pledgemanager.c...2022-04-1255 min
Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignInto the Odd: Jason TocciWelcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Jason Tocci of Pretendo Games
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses...2022-03-0255 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignInto the Odd: Sam DoeblerWelcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Sam Doebler of Dreaming Dragonslayer
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses...2022-02-2246 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignInto the Odd: Isaac WilliamsWelcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Isaac Williams, creator of Mausritter.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses...2022-02-1541 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignInto the Odd: Yochai GalWelcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Yochai Gal, creator of the Cairn RPG.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons...2022-02-081h 01Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignInto the Odd: Ava IslamWelcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Ava Islam of Kill Jester, creator of the upcoming Errant RPG.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By...2022-02-0145 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignInto the Odd: Johan NohrWelcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary, here forth known as ITORAC.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Johan Nohr, who's visual flair brought this book to life.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed...2022-01-2545 min
MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowall
This episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games rea...2021-10-041h 08MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowall
This episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games rea...2021-10-041h 08Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowallThis episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games really made a statement this year with awards and rec...2021-10-041h 08Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowallThis episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games really made a statement this year with awards and rec...2021-10-041h 08
Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Episode 235 - An Odd Talk with Chris McDowallThis episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave, & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland.2021-10-041h 08
What Would The Smart Party Do?Into The Odd Remastered
Episode 151 - Into The Odd Remastered a.k.a You Were The First
Good friend of the show Chris McDowall has remastered his well-renowned and critically-acclaimed Into the Odd in a new edition, teaming up with more good friends of the show, Free League! The lads go through design choices, graphics, how to write a game and much more in this busy episode!
You can find out more about all Chris' stuff at his website. Jump on the Kickstarter here!
If you dig actual plays...2021-09-261h 02
Have to Look That UpE34: Aloha Friday "Froth Tribute"Short discussion of "labels" and how to bridge "narrative" and "OSR" games... which is really to say that it may be better to try lots of different games, regardless of "labels," to figure out what things you like that can make your favorite game even better.
Podcasts Referenced:
Roleplay Rescue, Talking Labels, Communication, and Play Styles with Lieren (episode 912): https://anchor.fm/rpgrescue/episodes/912-Talking-Labels--Communication--and-Play-Styles-with-Lieren-e15opq2
Mud & Blood, Interview with Chris McDowall (episode 91): https://9littlebees.com/mab091-chris-mcdowall-interview/
Mud & Blood, Interview with Rob Schwalb (episode 22): https://9littlebees.com/mab022-rob-schwalb-interview/
2021-08-2715 min
Dungeon Designers Guild"Into the Odd" & "Electric Bastionland" with Chris McDowallInto the Odd & Electric Bastionland by Chris McDowallBastionland BlogDrivethruRPG:Into the OddElectric BastionlandTheme music:"High Fantasy" by Gygax (Gygax Bandcamp)All rights reserved.Additional music:"Looking for Treasure" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Episode Artwork:Zeph Siebler (SunderedWorldDM)...2021-07-272h 13
Tabletop Gaming Magazine PodcastS2E31: Chess and Chess alike with Matthew VernallWe talk to Tabletop Gaming’s accidental chess expert, Matthew Vernall about Chess, chess variants, and games that are a bit like chess. Join us for our first external in-person podcast since the before times and experience the slight echo of Chris’ dining room. You’ll learn a lot about chess, and also understand what we mean when we say “bong cloud opening” and “queens go free”.We discuss Chris McDowall’s d100 chess variants, which can be found here: https://www.bastionland.com/2020/11/d100-chess-scenarios.html – we pick some at random and review them.2021-07-261h 18
Homos on Haunted HillReturn to Innocence ("Cutting Class")Kevin & Chris continue School's Out Month with the Brad Pitt-fronted slasher curio, Cutting Class (1989). The 'mos talk Jill Schoelen's search for a storyline, the homoerotic adventures of Brian & Dwight, pervy principal Roddy McDowall, a shop class climax, non sequitur Martin Mull madness, and more. Bonus topics include favorite theatrical movie experiences, a late '80s horror history refresher, and a return to Pure Moods.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hohhpodcast2021-05-1859 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Alan GerdingContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by Alan Gerding of Tuesday Knight Games.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2021-04-261h 21Tabletop Gaming Magazine PodcastS2E24: Chris McDowall on Making and Breaking GamesToday we talk to Chris McDowall about his, somewhat odd, roleplaying – Electric Bastionland, and his process for making (and breaking) games. Chris has a unique approach to game making which uses the idea of removing things from systems until you have something new as a starting point. We also get Chris’ top five tips for game design and chat about his new 10mm war-game.Find Chris here, and buy Electric Bastionland: https://www.bastionland.com/Chris McDowall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bastionlandSubscribe to the Bastionland Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bastionland Our music...2021-04-2650 min
The Lost Bay PodcastChris McDowall - Electric BastionlandChris McDowall is the creator of the RPGS Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland. Both games share a fascinating weird industrial early XXth century setting and have been extremely influential to the indie RPG scene for the way they handle game mechanics. As a matter of fact, if you’ve listened to previous episodes of this podcast you might have heard other designers mention Chris’ games a few times.
In this episode we talk about Fear, a strange fascination with the London Underground Railway, a rural English county nobody knows about, one hundred failed careers, miniature wargames, and...2021-04-2125 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Brendan SContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by one of my favourite RPG writers, Brendan S of Necropraxis.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2021-04-191h 15
Crush the Cargill PodcastChris Bisley - Doing the BizAndrew and Steve gate-crash a party at Andrew McDowall's place to talk to Chris Bisley, winner of the Riverhead Relaps Backyard Ultra. Topics include food, mud, headspace and running in circles.
And we meet Biscuit the kelpy.
2021-04-1948 min
Last Games Night On EarthEp.7 Chris McDowall - Bastionland - Friends on RotationThis week we're Joined by Chris McDowall (He/Him), designer of Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland RPGs.
We find out what their Last Games Night on Earth would look like!
Get in touch with us on social media @LGNOEpodcast
https://www.bastionland.com/
GAMES
Black Hole Council = https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/243599/black-hole-council
Warhammer quest 1st edition =https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1634/warhammer-quest
Spire = https://rowanrookanddecard.com/spire-rpg/2021-04-1358 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Ana PolanscakContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by one of the most exciting creators in the world of miniature modelling, Ana Polanscak of Gardens of Hecate.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
2021-04-1247 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Chris BissetteContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week, we journey back through the era of of pound shops, peer pressure, and finding forbidden publications in bins. I'm joined by the game designer behind Loot the Room, Chris Bissette.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
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Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)2021-04-0558 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Reynaldo MadriñanContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined the game designer behind the upcoming BREAK!! RPG, Reynaldo Madriñan, talking about the three games that are most important to him.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: B...2021-03-301h 46Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Philippa MortContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by game designer and historian Philippa Mort, talking about the three games that are most important to her.
Correction: In this episode we discussed 'keepsake games' and made a crediting mistake. Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor are the creators of Field Guide to Memory. Jay Dragon actually created the Wanderhome RPG.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
A...2021-03-2249 min
Revenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 1Ep 675 Hour 1: Music from Rose McDowall, Morrissey, Bone Symphony and moreIn Hour 1 this week, we play music from Morrissey, Rose McDowall, The Bone Symphony and more. classic alternative artists.Hour 2 features a conversation with J.C. Carroll of The Members2021-03-2054 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Diogo NogueiraContinue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by Game Designer Diogo Nogueira, talking about a game from each of the three schools of RPGs that have influenced his own work.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative...2021-03-1552 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignRule of Three - Gav ThorpeIt's a new series of the Bastionland Podcast! This time we're exploring the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by Author and Game Designer Gav Thorpe, talking about the boxed set that got him hooked in early years, a gem from his time at Games Workshop, and an unassuming little RPG that sent him down a Kickstarter rabbit hole.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out...2021-03-081h 26
Toa Tabletop: New Home of the Mud & Blood Podcast92: Electric Bastionland ReviewWe review Electric Bastionland, the award-winning weird fantasy game by Chris McDowall.For a summary of all our review scores, visit https://mbcast.co/reviewsLINKS!Free EB content on Itch: https://chrismcdee.itch.io EB in PDF on Itch: https://chrismcdee.itch.io/electric-bastionland EB in PDF on DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/308100?affiliate_id=430686 EB in print direct from Chris (purchase link in sidebar): https://www.bastionland.com/ EB in print from Exalted Funeral: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/electric-bastionland Chris's Blog: https://www.bastionland.comMark...2020-12-242h 39
Toa Tabletop: New Home of the Mud & Blood Podcast91: Chris McDowall InterviewIn episode 91, we interview Chris McDowall about Electric Bastionland, the last game we'll be reviewing in 2020.LINKS!Chris's Blog: https://www.bastionland.com D100 Horses: https://www.bastionland.com/2016/02/d100-horses-with-arnold-k.html How OSR is Electric Bastionland: https://www.bastionland.com/2020/07/how-osr-is-bastionland.html Eclectic Bastion Jam: https://itch.io/jam/eclectic-bastion-jam Mark of the Odd SRD: https://www.bastionland.com/2020/11/mark-of-odd-licence-and-srd.html Bastionland Manifesto: https://www.bastionland.com/2020/04/the-bastionland-manifesto.htmlTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http...2020-12-102h 20
The Melt PodcastRose McDowall | Magick, Sorrow, and Strength
I speak with Scottish musician Rose McDowall who has collaborated musically with the likes of COIL, Current 93, Nurse With Wound, Psychic TV, and Boyd Rice. She is probably most famous in the mainstream for her band Strawberry Switchblade in the 80s. She joined me to talk about such things as her tumultuous childhood in Glasgow, her colorful musical career, tripping with John Balance, and various esoterica.
The songs in order are:
Forever– Rose McDowall & Shawn Pinchbeck
A Sad Sadness Song– Current 93
Christmas Is Drawing Near- COIL
Our Twisted Love– Rose M...2020-11-2700 min
Revenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 1Nov 20-26 Hour 1: Day SongsThis week, we play DAY songs: tracks featuring days of the week, holidays, special days or any kind of day. Music includes tracks from The Undertones, New Order, Hazel O’Connor, Rose McDowall, Midnight Oil and more. This is Hour 1; also enjoy Hour 22020-11-2254 min
Movies That Made Us GayFright Night with Kevin and Chris from Homos on Haunted HillWe watched Fright Night (1985) with our friends Kevin Jones & Chris Moore but you may know them as the Homos on Haunted Hill. Apparently the filmmakers didn’t include the glaring queerness on purpose but the cast alone betrays its homo tendencies. Roddy McDowall, Amanda Bearse and future adult film star Stephen Geoffreys turn up the camp in this tale of a sexy vampire moving to the suburbs. William Ragsdale is cute but harmless as our hero Charley who is so enthralled by the sexy Jerry Dandrige (Chris Sarandon) he’s constantly fighting off his perfectly willing (and horny) girlfriend (Bearse...2020-10-021h 32Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignNiche Explorer Episode 6 - David Black & Solo GamesThis week I'm joined by David Black to discuss solo games and their place alongside more typical multiplayer games.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-281h 08Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignNiche Explorer Episode 5 - Zachary Cox & Horror GamesThis week I'm joined by Zachary Cox to discuss horror elements in gaming.
Find out more about Zach's work at https://www.soulmuppet.co.uk/ including the new Best Left Buried Kickstarter.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-211h 06Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignNiche Explorer Episode 4 - Emmy Allen & Narrative WargamingThis week I'm joined by Emmy Allen to discuss a lesser-known corner of miniature gaming.
Find out more about Emmy's work at http://cavegirlgames.blogspot.com/
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-1456 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignNiche Explorer Episode 3 - Zedeck Siew & WorldbuildingThis week I'm joined by Zedeck Siew to discuss how he creates evocative worlds, and how you can do the same.
Find out more about the Thousand Thousand islands at https://athousandthousandislands.itch.io/
This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-0748 min
Revenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 1Sep 4-10: Classic Alt artists from ScotlandThe 80s are back - and with a Claymore! On this week's Revenge of the 80s Radio, we play music from Scottish artists of the classic alternative era including Rose McDowall, Orange Juice, Big Country, Fish, The Armoury Show, The Associates and many more.2020-09-0554 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignNiche Explorer Episode 2 - Johan Nohr and Pelle Nilsson & Tone in GamesToday I'm joined by Mork Borg creators Johan Nohr and Pelle Nilsson to discuss how they created a game with such a vibrant tone, and why.
Find out more at https://www.stockholmkartell.com/
This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-08-3154 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignNiche Explorer Episode 1 - Joseph McCullough & Miniature WargamesThe first episode of the Bastionland Podcast's new Niche Explorer series.
Today I'm joined by Frostgrave creator Joseph McCullough to discuss the boundaries and shared ground between Roleplaying Games and Miniature Wargames
Read more of Joseph's thoughts at http://therenaissancetroll.blogspot.com/
This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
2020-08-2455 min
Keep off the BorderlandsRPGaDAY 2020 August 12th "Message" (episode 122)#RPGaDAY2020 A message from Joe Richter of Hindsightless allows me to revisit Stack and a message from Colin "Spikepit" Green regarding Nate Treme prompts me to talk about clear and concise communication.Honourable mentions: Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Pete Jones of Dragons Are Real/Purple Worm and Into the Odd/Electric Bastionland and it's creator Chris McDowall.Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/postsSpecial thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere.Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com...2020-08-1209 min
Keep off the BorderlandsRPGaDAY 2020 August 7th "Couple" (episode 117)#RPGaDAY2020 I read through a blog post by Chris McDowall on 2 player co-op Electric Bastionland https://www.bastionland.com/2020/04/collaborative-bastionland.htmlMusic by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/postsSpecial thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere.Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.s...2020-08-0707 min
Smart TalkAn Atlas of Aotearoa is discussed by a panel at the 2020 NZ Festival of the ArtsMeng Foon talks with author Chris McDowall, and contributors Nadine Anne Hura and Veronika Meduna about an Atlas of Aotearoa in this highlight from the 2020 New Zealand Festival Writers' programme. Listen to Chris McDowall, Nadine Anne Hura and Veronika Meduna talking to Meng Foon about the Atlas of Aotearoa in this highlight in this highlight from the 2020 NZ Festival of the Arts writers' programmeWe Are Here - An Atlas of Aotearoa is the extraordinary product of years of work that offers an in-depth view of Aotearoa as a place and as a people. It...2020-07-1232 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Actual Play - The Droner HouseThe first attempt at an Electric Bastionland Actual Play. Originally broadcast on Twitch.
I'm joined by Sean McCoy and Alan Gerding from Tuesday Knight Games, who will be braving the Droner House to seek their legally sanctioned loot.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-06-081h 36Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Commentary #6: Setting with Sean McCoyThe sixth and final episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Sean McCoy, designer of the sci-fi horror game Mothership. Together we'll discuss how settings are presented in games, and the methods used in Electric Bastionland.
Special thanks to all the Kickstarter backers that helped me reach this stretch goal to make the commentaries possible.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed...2020-05-061h 02Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Commentary #5: Running the Game with Ben MiltonThe fifth episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Ben Milton, designer of Maze Rats, Knave, and the voice behind Questing Beast. Together we'll discuss how Electric Bastionland handles advice for the Conductor.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-04-2941 min
Loco LudusThe Bastion Social 002 (Electric Bastionland)Barney and Spencer (from Keep Off the Borderlands) continue their musings about the great roleplay capital city, Bastion, and the fallout from Chris McDowall's RPG rules systems Electric Bastionland and Into the Odd. They discuss solo roleplaying and Ray Otus' Oracle gaming tool (link below), Barney's Amberwood borough in Bastion (see Electric Bastionland rules p.326-8), Mausritter (which utilises the ItO rules) (link below) and, last but not least, they roll up a pair of Rook Tamers (Emmy Allen's special failed career. See Electric Bastionland rules p.56-7).
You can find the first episode of The Bastion Social in the K...2020-04-2456 min
A Mile in My ShoesChris Grant – A Mile in My Shoes"There is a price you pay for the work that we undertake"Try on Chris' shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Chris' story is produced by Eleanor McDowall.More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2215 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Commentary #4: Rules with John HarperThe fourth episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by John Harper, designer of Blades in the Dark, Lasers & Feelings, and Lady Blackbird. Together we'll discuss the Rules of Electric Bastionland and whether simpler always means better.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-04-221h 14Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Commentary #3: Failed Careers with Arnold KempThe third episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Arnold Kemp, acclaimed writer at Goblin Punch and creator of the GLOG system. Together we'll discuss how Failed Careers bring the world to life with a focus on people and the work they do, however unsuccessful.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-04-1547 minRevenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 1April 10-16: Music from The Toy Dolls, Jason Ringenberg, The Stranglers, Bone Symphony and more - Hour 1In Hour 1, we play music from Jason Ringenberg, Blancmange, The Toy Dolls, The Stranglers and many more classic alternative artistsHour 2 features a conversation with Rose McDowall2020-04-1154 minBastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Commentary #2: Art with Alec SorensenThe second episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by artist Alec Sorensen, a familiar name to anybody that's been reading the book already. Together we'll discuss how he brought the world of Bastionland to life with a distinct visual style, and go into more detail on a few favourite pieces.
Find more of Alec's art here.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed...2020-04-0843 min
Keep off the BorderlandsInto the Odd & Electric Bastionland: O Bastion! My Bastion! (episode 91)I respond to a couple of call-ins from Dave Alridge of dPercentile and Cody M of No Save For You and The Tentacled Tumble Weeds before talking about a few early thoughts on the setting of Chris McDowall's Into The Odd and Electric Bastionland.Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts"Warning" by Lieren of Updates from the Middle of NowhereContact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This i...2020-04-0215 min
A Half Life Start Inc.CTC#30 Quarantine Diaries Ft. Brad McDowallJoin Chris and the crew this week as we discuss the latest topics and trends! This episode we welcome back good friend Brad McDowall to discuss a bit about what's going in during these times in our local community and legislation as well as some updates with his progress as Legislative Councilman for Hamden.2020-04-021h 00Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignEB Commentary #1 - Intro with Rowan Rook & DecardThe first episode of the promised audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Grant, Chris, and Mary from Rowan Rook and Decard, who consulted on this project and help me give an overview of what the game is, why it exists, and how it stands apart from other RPGs.
Find out more about Rowan Rook and Decard at rowanrookanddecard.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-04-0152 min
Tuesday Knight Podcast | All About Board Games197 Electric Bastionland [featuring Chris McDowall]What was the first roleplaying game you ever played? Chris McDowall (@bastionland) joins Alan to talk everything RPG. Join them as they geek about Games Workshop (@GW_officialUK), Warhammer, and Heroquest. They ask, "which Chaos God would most likely corrupt you?" But mostly, Chris describes this latest RPG, Electric Bastionland, currently on Kickstarter. Alan even rolls a character in less than 3 minutes.
Mentioned this episode:
www.bastionland.com
the Kickstarter: http://kck.st/36Td95O
Into the Odd
Music Attribution:
Algorithms by Chad Crouch
Trapped by Quincas Moreira
Left U Into Sting by Otis McDonald2019-11-1444 min
Access Granted NZChris McDowall - Magic Internet peopleToday Viv ends her time with Access Granted by chatting with Chris McDowall. Chris and Viv first met at Kiwifoo earlier this year when he showed us a sneak peek of his latest project. If you haven’t seen the “We Are Here” book yet, check out the link below, it is beautiful and amazing.Chris first got into maps playing Dungeons And Dragons and learning about geography at university and he hasn’t looked back since.- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mcdowall-6057b427/- https://www.masseypress.ac.nz/books/we-are-here/- https...2019-11-1332 minLoco LudusChris McDowall interview on Electric Bastionland and Into the OddInterview with rpg designer and author Chris McDowall on his Into the Odd and upcoming Electric Bastionland (currently running on Kickstarter). Intro with messages from Che @ Roleplay Rescue podcast https://anchor.fm/rpgrescue and Spencer Free Thrall @ Keep Off the Borderlands podcast https://anchor.fm/free-thrall2019-11-121h 26Revenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 1Oct 4-10 show: Women of New Wave and Punk - Hour 1This week on Revenge of the 80s Radio, we salute the women of punk and new wave with tracks from the ladies of the Classic Alternative era, featuring new tracks from Josie Cotton, Rose McDowall, Berlin and classics by Martha Davis, Lydia Lunch, The Little Girls, Strawberry Switchblade, The Coconuts and many more.2019-10-0554 minWhat Would The Smart Party Do?Electric Bastionland with Chris McDowallEpisode 107 - Electric Bastionland
(a.k.a You Have Shared Ownership of a Child's Musket)
Into the Odd was one of the lad's favourite independent game offerings of a couple of years ago, and now Chris McDowall is back again with his follow up, Electric Bastionland. Chris jumps in to talk about the imminent Kickstarter (early November 2019), what the design process was on the new game, what new and improved and much more. Plus! A five minute character creation session and other great content.
If you want to see Chris' Blog find out more here2019-08-281h 04
Keep off the BorderlandsI Think We're Alone Now (episode 16)I kick off responding to a call from Colin "Spikepit" Green regarding the d20 before getting onto the main topic of solo play. Inspired by last episode's call from John Large of The Red Dice Diaries, essentially, me speaking about Kenny Norris of SoloRoleplayer.com and using Chris McDowall's Into the Odd with Tiny Solitary Soldiers Solo Engine from http://tinysolitarysoldiers.blogspot.comHonourable mentions: Jeremy "Frothsof" Smith of Thought Eater, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue. Youtube Channels Ivanmike68, Gamer Geeks, Solo RPG Guy and Questing Beast.Free Thrall Theme by Timothy J D...2019-07-3131 min
Revenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 1Our July 19-25 show is up: “Day Songs of the 80s”Click here to listen live between 10pm and midnight Eastern US Time You can also get the show from our flagship station website: www.wtbq.com. ***Check the bottom of this post for other affiliates’ dates and times.Â
This week, we play DAY songs: tracks featuring days of the week, holidays, special days or any kind of day. Music includes tracks from The Undertones, New Order, Hazel Oâ€Connor, Rose McDowall, Midnight Oil and more. If you like our show, please feel free to help us keep going through our Patreon Page. Revenge of the 80s Radio...2019-07-2054 min
Uncomfortable is OK PodcastBuzzing around the world lessons from Stephen McDowellI had the pleasure of having a conversation with a young Kiwi dude currently residing in L.A. His name is Stephen McDowall, or better known on social media as “The Buzzy Kiwi”. Stephen’s plan for his life hit a bump a couple of years back. Just out of uni and working as a self-employed personal trainer an old rugby injury came back to haunt him. Undergoing what he thought was a routine surgery, he woke up to the news that the cartilage in his hip had started dying and he was experiencing arthritic changes. Instead of being back at w...2018-03-0909 min
The Name of the Pod - A Babylon 5 PodcastA Distant Star
Episode 27: A Distant Star (Season 2, Episode 4)Synopsis: In which Captain Sheridan questions his fitness for his new position, a daring rescue attempt is made, and Dr Franklin puts everyone on a diet. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0517616/?ref_=ttep_ep4http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/countries/us/guide/026.html The EAS Cortez alongside B5. An un-cited wikipedia note claims the Explorer class is 6km long, where the station is 8km long.
Dropfleet Commander: https://www.hawkwargames.com/collections/dropfleet-commander2018-02-1645 min