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Dice in MindEpisode 98: Emily Care Boss + Epidiah RavacholPlease check out our new project on TikTok:
Star Trek: New Voyages
Emily Care Boss is an independent role-playing game designer/publisher and conservationist living on land of the Wabanaki Dawnland Confederacy, in western Massachusetts of the United States. Emily’s designs include Breaking the Ice, Shooting the Moon, and Under my Skin which won the player’s choice Otto award at Fastaval in 2009. These games were published in a single volume compendium with additional hacks and mods, as the Romance Trilogy in 2016 and earned a nomination for the Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gami...2023-08-071h 27Dice in MindEpisode 98: Emily Care Boss + Epidiah RavacholPlease check out our new project on TikTok:
Star Trek: New Voyages
Emily Care Boss is an independent role-playing game designer/publisher and conservationist living on land of the Wabanaki Dawnland Confederacy, in western Massachusetts of the United States. Emily’s designs include Breaking the Ice, Shooting the Moon, and Under my Skin which won the player’s choice Otto award at Fastaval in 2009. These games were published in a single volume compendium with additional hacks and mods, as the Romance Trilogy in 2016 and earned a nomination for the Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gami...2023-08-071h 27
Journey of an Aesthete Podcasthttps://www.jouneyofanaesthetepodcast.com/The Two Hundred A Day Plus Expenses Rockfish Show with Eppy And Nathan
Inside this Episode with your host, Mitch Hampton
What is in one television show from the wayback machine of fifty years ago?
Particular as we are deluged with so much to watch today?
Well, you could say, a lot.
I guess you might also say that I have been a fan of The Rockford Files and its star James Garner for as long as I have been conscious I never thought that one television show would be inspiring and meaningful enough to have its own podcast and come to t...2023-07-131h 49
TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor WarsEpidiah Ravachol (Dread, Swords without Master) Interview: ep. 195Where do you get the idea to make a horror RPG that uses a Jenga tower??
Join Craig as he talks with Eppy Ravachol about his creative process and much more.
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Edge Of Tomorrow MinuteMinute 026Minute 26 opens on Maggot #3 and ends in a fiery crucible. Our guest is Epidiah Ravachol https://twitter.com/Epidiah Game designer (Tabletop) , former midwesterner, podcaster and publisher. Find his games here Find his Sword and Sorcery magazine here Find his Rockford Files podcast here and here if you feel like patronizing In this episode, we discuss accelerating the timeline as a storytelling method, the idea that Cage’s memory is his superpower, our personal chances at surviving a time loop. Once again we talk about Alien...2021-09-0144 min
Two Hundred A DayThe Great Blue Lake Land and Development CompanyNathan and Eppy take a road trip to S2E6: The Great Blue Lake Land and Development Company. After Jim is ripped off in a small town, he needs to get his 10 grand back - but nobody is talking. He brings in Rocky and a fast-talking con buddy, but everything changes before they can run the con! While it felt to us like it didn't have the full Rockfordishness that we see in later seasons, this is a fun episode with a lot of individual points to like!
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus...2020-08-301h 20
Two Hundred A DayResurrection in Black & WhiteNathan and Eppy talk about S2E8 Resurrection in Black & White. Jim is hired by a magazine reporter named Susan to help clear the name of a man who's been in jail for 6 years for a murder he says he didn't commit. The case is pretty cold, but with Jim and Susan's powers combined they manage to figure out what happened and track down the culprits - in a motorboat, no less! We really enjoyed this episode, especially the chemistry between Jim and Susan and the nuanced character work woven into their story. Plus, we get to talk about...2020-07-261h 30
Two Hundred A DayDwarf in a Helium HatNathan and Eppy get a look at the wild party scene of 70s LA in S4E17 Dwarf in a Helium Hat. Jim gets a threatening phone call, but to the wrong number! His conscience can't let this sit, and in trying to track down Jay Rockfelt to warn him of the impending danger, he gets dragged in to a life-and-death situation with a jersey mobster who just wants to be taken seriously. Though this one has a bit of a thing plot, it's a fun episode with some particularly amazing dialogue!
We mention Gigi Garner's James...2020-06-281h 23
Two Hundred A DayBlack Lives Matter (A Plus Expenses Special)Black Lives Matter. We support the ongoing uprisings against police brutality in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and we wanted to both reflect on what this means for us and talk to our audience directly about how you can help. We start the conversation with our standard Plus Expenses-style check-in, and transition about half an hour in to talking about the protests and what we're currently grappling with as next steps towards a future without police.
Ways to help:
We are donating funds from our Patreon to < >the Los Angeles Action Bail Fund
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Two Hundred A DayCoulter City WildcatNathan and Eppy go wildcatting with Jim and Rocky in S3E6 Coulter City Wildcat. Rocky is forced to sign over the mineral rights to a oil lease he won in a lottery he's been playing, and Jim is determined to find out why his dad was roughed up and what scam is at the heart of the matter. They take a road trip to Coulter City to unravel a stubborn mystery, and we have a great time riding along with them in their efforts. While we found the mechanics of the plot to be little obscure, this is...2020-05-311h 33
Two Hundred A DayThe Hawaiian HeadacheNathan and Eppy take a sun-soaked trip to S6E8 The Hawaiian Headache. Jim and Rocky won a trip to Hawaii! Jim doesn't get to enjoy a minute of it before being brought into an issue of national security by an old Korean War sergeant. Things go from bad to worse as he juggles a missing agent, a briefcase with $10K, gangsters and a murder charge. A silly episode, without much mystery to speak of but a lot of good gags!
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus Expenses. Covering our non-Rockford media, games and...2020-04-261h 26
Two Hundred A DayStar Trek DS9 - Badda-Bing, Badda-BangWelcome to Twenty Dollars a Day, the podcast where we explore our favorite fictional characters in the Star Trek universe! Nathan and Eppy discuss the holodeck-hosted heist in S7E15 Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang. Vic Fontaine's lounge is suddenly taken over by a hidden variable in his always-on program, the bridge crew has to pull together to help out their holographic buddy. A loving homage to films like Ocean's Eleven, we really enjoyed both watching our friends make and execute on a plan, and the opportunity to talk about a holodeck episode that doesn't stem from technological disaster.
Happy...2020-04-011h 07
Two Hundred A DayMalibu Madness - Round 2!It's the second half of the Malibu Madness Tournament! We crown category winners, regional champions and then get to the big cheese, the inaugural Malibu Madness Champion! We had a lot of fun doing this, and hope you enjoy it too. Check out patreon.com/twohundredaday to see the brackets and follow along!
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus Expenses. Covering our non-Rockford media, games and life chatter, Plus Expenses is available via our Patreon at ALL levels of support.
Want more Rockford Files trivia, notes and ephemera? Check out the Two...2020-03-292h 11
Two Hundred A DayMalibu Madness - Round 1!We're taking the occasion of being about half-way through the series to talk about what makes this show so great - through the lens of a March-Madness-style bracketed tournament! There's a lot to talk about, as we go through 64 of our favorite villains, car chases, pieces of dialogue, episodes, and more. Our next episode will feature the crowning of our inaugural Malibu Madness Champion! Enjoy!
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus Expenses. Covering our non-Rockford media, games and life chatter, Plus Expenses is available via our Patreon at ALL levels of support.
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Two Hundred A DayThe Man Who Saw the AlligatorsNathan and Eppy talk about the second "Anthony Boy" Gagglio episode, S05E17 The Man Who Saw the Alligators. Last seen with a police bullet in his gut at the end of Season 3's To Protect and Serve, Anthony Boy is out of jail and seeking revenge on the man he blames for his problems: Jim Rockford. Jim, dealing with oral surgery and an IRS audit, doesn't know what's coming. This 90-minute episode is another compelling David Chase portrait of obsession, and we really have a lot to say both about the technique and all of the amazing details...2020-02-231h 37
Two Hundred A DayA Plus Expenses SpecialTime for a state of the podcast episode! We're using the first half of the episode to update our listeners on some of our life events before going back in time to talk about those events before they happened on the Plus Expenses episode that goes out to all of our Patreon backers. This includes Eppy's visit to Chicago, Nathan's post-mortem on a recent Kickstarter project, and our thoughts on the show Banacek. Plus, we introduce an upcoming March event: MALIBU MADNESS!
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus Expenses. Covering our non-Rockford media, games...2020-02-091h 06
Two Hundred A DayTo Protect and Serve (Two-Part Episode)Nathan and Eppy talk about a remarkable two-parter from Season 3, To Protect and Serve. Jim is hired to find a run-away bride from New York, but that quickly becomes the background to the drama stemming from the interference of a police "buff" named Lianne who's fallen for Dennis. Ultimately a character study of the obsessive Lianne, this David Chase-written story balances all of our familiar characters with the her narrative focus, as well as introducing a new foe for Jim in the character of hit man "Anthony Boy" Gagglio - more about him in our next episode. Highly recommended!2020-01-261h 41
Two Hundred A DaySticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury YouNathan and Eppy talk about the long-titled S3E13 Sticks and Stones Will Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You. Jim comes back from vacation to learn that fellow PIs are losing their licenses through a series of set-ups. He teams up with a crack squad of motormouths to figure out what's going on, who's behind it, and why the private security firm Waterbury wants to do this in the first place. It's a fun David Chase-penned romp with that lovely Rockford Files stiffening of fantastic character play from guests Cleavon Little, Simon Oakland and Val Bisoglio.
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Two Hundred A DayThe Italian Bird FiascoNathan and Eppy talk about S2E19 The Italian Bird Fiasco. Jim takes a seemingly easy job bidding for a Cormorant statue at an art auction, but once it's broken in an assault by goons it quickly becomes clear that there's more to this job than it seems! A very funny episode with a great supporting cast, we enjoyed the ride even though the story itself was a little under (or over?) explained for our taste.
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus Expenses. Covering our non-Rockford media, games and life chatter, Plus Expenses is...2019-11-241h 26
Two Hundred A DayGodfather Knows Best (Live!)To celebrate our 60th episode, Nathan and Eppy are joined again by Emily Care Boss to talk about the fourth 90s Rockford Files Movie - Godfather Knows Best. But that's not all! We recorded this episode live as we watched the movie, all together in the same place! You can hear us hypothesize the twists and turns of this David Chase-penned script as Jim tries to help his godson, Becker's son Scott, out of trouble. We really had a great time, and came away feeling that this was the strongest of the movies so far. We hope you enjoy...2019-11-101h 59
Two Hundred A DayRosendahl and Gilda Stern Are DeadNathan and Eppy discuss the second appearance of Rita Moreno on the show, in S5E2 Rosendahl and Gilda Stern Are Dead. Jim's friend Rita is witness to a murder, and quickly blamed for it just because she's a prostitute! Jim, of course, wants to help clear her name - but things turn more serious as they uncover evidence of a string of murders, all connected to a mobster played by Abe Vigota. It's a great character study in a villain who thinks he's a victim, and as always the Rita-Jim chemistry is so fun to watch, that's worth...2019-10-271h 30
Two Hundred A DayThe Battle-Ax and the Exploding CigarNathan and Eppy talk about S5E14 The Battle-Ax and the Exploding Cigar. In some ways a parody of spy thrillers, Jim gets accidentally drawn into a plot by a national security operative that involves illegal gun-running - and in short order the FBI and ATF are also involved. Jim teams up with the no-nonsense Mrs. Bateman, head of the Federal Building steno pool, to figure out what happened to one of her secretaries, and in the process unravel this covert operation. It's a fun romp!
We now have a second, patron-exclusive, podcast - Plus Expenses. Covering...2019-10-131h 34
Two Hundred A DayGuiltNathan and Eppy talk about S5E15: Guilt. The woman that Jim almost married calls him out of the blue - someone is trying to kill her! Jim has to handle not only the puzzle of her mysterious assailant, but also how Valerie uses their past relationship to get what she wants out of him. The title of the episode is indeed the main emotional theme, and we find it to be a well-told but, in some ways, difficult story. It does have perhaps the most spectacular vehicle chase we've seen so far, though!
We now have...2019-09-291h 32
Two Hundred A DayA Plus Expenses SpecialThis is our latest Plus Expenses episode, the show we release to our patrons over at our Patreon. Plus Expenses is our pre-show chatter, where we catch up with each other and talk about other media we've been into and what's going on in our lives as self-employed game designers. In this episode, we talk about: Amazon and capitalism, pricing games, Youtube radicalization, the Star Wars Minute podcast, Godzilla, meat shields vs jobbers, pro wrestling in Japan, a book of essays on David Chase, the cultural influence of television, location as character, place in RPGs, psychogeography, the World of...2019-09-1544 min
Stellar FirmaStellar Firma - Space Pals Special 2Tim and Ben are joined by Rusty Quill Gaming regulars, Alex, Helen and Lydia, for the conclusion of our a special crossover!This week Shmerr makes some observations and things get Hot as the crew tries to solve their fuel crisis.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Fast or Write, Capricious Cacti, C. X. Lu, Stick in Hand, Margaery Clare, Cora, aritchie, Brian Greenwald, Elita Grunde, majesticrhyhorn, Jon Williams, Sigma Bunny, Jack, Rainny Q, Charlotte Ballantyne, Kerry Cobey, Roseann White, Bennett Burns, Anna Veltkamp, Theora RiceIf you would like to...2019-09-1348 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG Space Pals Special - 2Join Alex, Helen, Lydia, Ben, and special guest Tim Meredith in the conclusion of the two-part special with the cast of Stellar Firma!This week Shmerr makes some observations and things get Hot as the crew tries to solve their fuel crisis.Thanks to this week's Patrons:Fast or Write, Capricious Cacti, C. X. Lu, Stick in Hand, Margaery Clare, Cora, aritchie, Brian Greenwald, Elita Grunde, majesticrhyhorn, Jon Williams, Sigma Bunny, Jack, Rainny Q, Charlotte Ballantyne, Kerry Cobey, Roseann White, Bennett Burns, Anna Veltkamp, Theora RiceIf you would like...2019-09-1148 min
Stellar FirmaStellar Firma - Space Pals Special 1It's time for a special crossover! Tim and Ben join Rusty Quill Gaming regulars, Alex, Helen and Lydia, in this exciting two-part space adventure!This week we meet Deraldio Pilchards, Mr. Squeakington [her/she], Shmerr, Commander Unal Manspray & Worshiper 2X7 as they navigate the perils of deep space.Thanks to this week's Patrons:Sarah Schrader, Jeremy Wallace, Ellie M, Laurent, manywisps, Micah Epstein, Ezzoh, Anke Gladnick, Rhadja, ECD, Kelly O, Q, ivelostmyspectacles, Luna Zephyr, Pagan angel, Stormy Weather, 3 Eyed Mavens, Nadia Tudhope, E K, Vance BarnhillIf you w...2019-09-0653 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG Space Pals Special - 1Join Alex, Helen, Lydia, Ben, and special guest Tim Meredith on this exciting two-part space adventure with the cast of Stellar Firma!This week we meet Deraldio Pilchards, Mr. Squeakington [her/she], Shmerr, Commander Unal Manspray & Worshiper 2X7 as they navigate the perils of deep space.Thanks to this week's Patrons:Sarah Schrader, Jeremy Wallace, Ellie M, Laurent, manywisps, Micah Epstein, Ezzoh, Anke Gladnick, Rhadja, ECD, Kelly O, Q, ivelostmyspectacles, Luna Zephyr, Pagan angel, Stormy Weather, 3 Eyed Mavens, Nadia Tudhope, E K, Vance BarnhillIf you would like to join t...2019-09-0453 min
Two Hundred A DayProfit and Loss (Two-Part Episode)Nathan and Eppy take a look at the first two-part episode from the first season, Profit and Loss (E12 and 13). Starring Ned Beatty as the villainous CEO of a fraudulent investment firm, this two-parter is very much one linear story through both episodes. Though it features a number of wonderful Jim Rockford moments, and gives us a lot of good Rocky material, we can't help but feel like the big climax is a bit of a let-down given the extensive buildup. On the other hand, it does have perhaps the greatest 3-minute hot-dog related scene in all of the...2019-08-251h 54
Two Hundred A DayGigi Garner Interview + Q&A SpecialNathan and Eppy are super excited to welcome Gigi Garner, daughter of James Garner and animal rescuer, to the show! We talk to Gigi about the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund she recently launched, get some of her reflections on the Rockford Files and her father's legacy, and hear some great stories! We then answer questions from our patrons and listeners, including the monumental task of picking a favorite episode!
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Two Hundred A DayThe Reincarnation of AngieNathan and Eppy talk about S2E12 The Reincarnation of Angie. Jim gets a call from the panicked Angie, concerned about a mysterious call from her now-missing brother Tom. Things escalate after they find half a million in cash in Tom's wall safe, and Jim calls in a friend from the FBI to help track down what happened to Tom, and why someone is now after Angie. A curious episode that showcases Jim's tradecraft, we found that it has a bit of a mismatch between the emotional beats and the narrative, both of which are very strong on their...2019-07-281h 33
Two Hundred A DayThe Paper PalaceNathan and Eppy talk about the first appearance of Rita Moreno on The Rockford Files in S4E16 The Paper Palace. When a pair of French-speaking tough guys assault Moreno's character, Rita Capkovic, the police don't seem very interested in helping out a known prostitute. While Dennis is a friend, she ends up hiring Jim to find out why anyone would want to hurt her - and when one of her only other friends, an elderly woman, is killed, it ups the stakes of the mystery. This episode shines as a nuanced portrait of a woman who lives her...2019-07-141h 31
Two Hundred A DayDrought at Indianhead RiverNathan and Eppy discuss S3E5 Drought at Indianhead River. Jim gets a tip that Angel's life is in danger, but "Angelo" is too high on his newfound success in real estate to take the threat seriously. Determined to save Angel despite himself, Jim drags him along as he fends off both the mob and the cops to try and figure out why his friend is on a hit list. A wonderful showcase of the Angel-Rockford relationship, focusing on just how much Jim can take, we really like this one! It has some unexamined plot devices and uses institutionalization...2019-06-301h 32
Two Hundred A DayIf The Frame Fits...To celebrate our 50th episode, Nathan and Eppy discuss the third 90s Rockford Files TV movie: If The Frame Fits... This feels like the first true reunion movie, as it features not only Angel and Dennis, but Chapman, Diehl and, triumphantly, a returning Beth Davenport! Jim has been framed for the murder of another PI, and this movie hums right along just like the best of the 70s shows as he figures out what's going on while on the run from the law. Our favorite so far!
While the story and script are snappy and have all...2019-06-161h 43
Two Hundred A DaySecond ChanceNathan and Eppy discuss S4E4 Second Chance. Following up on our last episode (The Hammer of C Block), we visit the final Gandalf Fitch episode to see how the character has been handled since that debut. Gandy seems to have found a niche for himself bouncing at nightclubs, but when he decides to manage the career of a promising lounge singer (played by Dionne Warwick), he ends up hit on the head and chasing down ghosts from the past - and, of course, turns to Jim for help. Also featuring a complicating Angel appearance, this episode is both...2019-05-261h 32
Two Hundred A DayThe Hammer of C BlockNathan and Eppy discuss the first appearance of Isaac Hayes as Gandolf Fitch in Season Two's The Hammer of C Block. Gandy has been in prison for 20 years for a murder he swears he didn't commit, and since Jim owes him money from their time together in the slammer, his first stop is Rockfish's trailer. The plot of this one revolves around discovering the truth behind the murder of Lila, Gandy's ex-girlfriend; but what we struggled with as we watched is how Gandy is, at root, the actual villain of the piece. Content warning! This episode (and thus our...2019-04-281h 31
Two Hundred A DayStar Trek TNG - Ship in a BottleWelcome to Twenty Dollars a Day, the podcast where we explore our favorite fictional characters in the Star Trek: TNG universe! Nathan and Eppy discuss the second appearance of holographic Prof. Moriarty in S6E12 Ship in a Bottle. Data and Geordie are just trying to enjoy some simple Sherlock Holmes programs on the holodeck, but there's some kind of fluctuation - and when Reg Barkley takes a look, it allows Moriarty to escape the hell of being trapped in system memory. He quickly launches a plan to con the access codes to the Enterprise out of Captain Picard...2019-04-011h 12
Two Hundred A DayCounter GambitNathan and Eppy discuss S1E16 Counter Gambit. Jim is hired by an unsavory acquaintance to find a woman, which he quickly realizes is a cover for some kind of valuable that this woman may or may not have with her. Once Jim does find her, however, the situation quickly becomes more complicated. This is a con game episode, and we really enjoyed the twists and turns of the con, and (as titled) the counter-con. Of particular delight is the first regular-season appearance of Angel Martin! If you can see this one cold, you should - there's a lot...2019-03-241h 19
Two Hundred A DayThe Trees, The Bees and T.T. Flowers (Two-Part Episode)Nathan and Eppy cover our second two-parter episode, a Season Three gem featuring notable character actor Strother Martin as the titular T.T. Flowers, an elderly farmer who refuses to sell his land to a predatory real estate developer. Through a scheme involving his shady son-in-law and an ethically bankrupt psychiatrist, T.T. is hauled off against his will to a mental institution; but Rocky knows that something isn't right. Once he get Jim on the case, it's just a matter of time until he starts to uncover the scheme, but he faces numerous attempts on his life as...2019-02-252h 09
Two Hundred A DayKill the MessengerNathan and Eppy talk about S5E5 Kill the Messenger. Our good friend Dennis Becker is under a lot of pressure - not only does he have his Lieutenants exam coming up, the wife of the deputy chief police commissioner is murdered, and he gets assigned the case. Jim tries to help, but everything he uncovers about this murder just makes it harder for Dennis in one way or another. A spotlight episode for Becker, it really showcases Joe Santos's hold on the character, and we get to see some big changes in Dennis Beckers life. We really loved...2019-01-271h 23
Roll To PlayWolfspell Kickstarter w/ Epidiah RavacholBonus Episode: Wolfspell Kickstarter w/ Epidiah Ravachol Featuring: Kent Blue, Epidiah Ravachol, and Tim Devine This week I am joined byTim Devine of Dice Up Games tochat with game designer and all-around awesome person, Epidiah Ravachol about his game currently funding on Kickstarter; Wolfspell. Please, if you enjoy what we are doing and want to see us grow,2019-01-2136 min
Roll To PlayFrom Behind The Screen: Wolfspell w/ Epidiah RavacholFrom Behind The Screen: Wolfspell Kickstarter w/ Epidiah Ravachol
Featuring:
Kent Blue, Epidiah Ravachol, and Tim Devine
This week I am joined byTim Devine of Dice Up Games to chat with game designer and all-around awesome person, Epidiah Ravachol about his game currently funding on Kickstarter; Wolfspell.
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3W6 – Erzählrollenspiel, Storygames & Indie-Games5.04 Epidiah RavacholGreat name, great indie game designer: Meet Epidiah Ravachol.2019-01-0901 min
Two Hundred A DayA Bad Deal in the ValleyNathan and Eppy talk about S2E22 A Bad Deal in the Valley. After an old girlfriend saddles Jim with a briefcase full of counterfeit cash, he has to figure out what her con is before the Feds get to him... or her. A solid, but unremarkable episode overall that shares many threads with other others we've talked about so far. We feel like it's a great introduction to the Rockford Files vibe, and fun to watch by itself, but it doesn't do anything in particular better than any other episode of the show.
Want more Rockford...2018-12-231h 12
Two Hundred A DayThe Big CheeseNathan and Eppy discuss S6E10 The Big Cheese. Jim gets a phone call from a reporter friend telling him to expect something in the mail... just as he's murdered! He doesn't know what it is, but it's something that a crooked union boss wants to get ahold of. And when the package is finally delivered... well, it really "sharpens" the mystery (it's a wheel of cheese!). This is a remarkable episode in how it handles considerable back-and-forth tone shift between grittiness and humor - and it also reveals another emotional layer of the Jim Rockford character, as he...2018-11-251h 33
Two Hundred A DayOur Third Discussion SpecialYour hosts Nathan and Eppy have a short conversation about what's changed over the course of the podcast so far, what has surprised us about the show, and what we're thinking about for the future. It happens to be Thanksgiving, so we also take a moment to say thank you for listening. Thanks so much!
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Two Hundred A DayA Blessing In DisguiseTo celebrate our 40th episode, Nathan and Eppy take a look at the second Rockford Files TV movie, 1995's A Blessing In Disguise. The premise is that Angel has become a televangelist preacher, so it's worth watching for that alone! Though padded out in some odd ways to our eyes, this movie really showcases how rock-solid Garner and Margolin are in their roles as Jim and Angel, no matter how much time has passed since the original show.
As a 2-hour TV movie, we use our entire episode to go through it, with overall impressions and digresses...2018-10-281h 41
Two Hundred A DayDirty Money, Black LightNathan and Eppy discuss S3E22 Dirty Money, Black Light. Rocky finally gets a break and wins a vacation in Hawaii - but once he's gone, starts receiving thousands of dollars in cash in the mail. Jim, worried that he's been tricked into a scam, has to hustle to figure out what's going on and why in this episode full to the brim with crooks, loan sharks, feds, Angel, Dennis AND Beth! One of the Stuart Margolin-directed episodes, there's so much packed into this episode that some of the threads are hard to follow, but many of the specific...2018-09-301h 30
Two Hundred A DayThe Big RipoffNathan and Eppy discuss S1E7 The Big Ripoff. Jim goes on a European jaunt to track down the truth about a widow who received a big insurance payout, but his client doesn't buy his conclusion that the husband is still alive. Trying to figure out a way to get paid for his work, Jim goes to the insurance company, leading him to yet another town in California to prove that Steve Nelson is still alive. We felt a very strong "back to basics" vibe with this episode, which features a fantastically tight script by series creator Roy Huggins...2018-08-261h 23
Roll To PlaySwords Without Master Part TwoSwords Without Master Part 2 Featuring: Game Master: Epidiah Ravachol Players: Kent Blue, Tim Devine, and Andrew This episode we wrap up Swords Without Master (which can be found in Issue 3 of Worlds Without Master). Epidiah Ravachol. Eppy was awesome enough to come on and run the game for myself, Tim Devineof Dice Up2018-08-021h 01
Roll To PlaySwords Without Master Part TwoSwords Without Master Part 2
Featuring:
Game Master: Epidiah Ravachol
Players: Kent Blue, Tim Devine, and Andrew
This episode we wrap upSwords Without Master (which can be found in Issue 3 of Worlds Without Master) with Epidiah Ravachol. Eppy was awesome enough to come on and run the game for myself, Tim Devine of Dice Up Games, and Andrew.This game is truly amazing and I cannot wait to play it again.
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Refugees of EsmereldaEpisode 19: Harold and Emil Go to the BonemillThis week Josh, Hayley, and Blaine sit down to create characters for Epidiah Ravachol's Dread. The game itself will be set in the old bonemill on the edge of town, featured in The Quiet Year.
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Two Hundred A DayThe Attractive NuisanceNathan and Eppy discuss S4E14 The Attractive Nuisance. Rocky has started a road-side restaurant, but a mysterious figure keeps prowling around the place. Simultaneously, Jim is being threatened by a lawsuit from a guy who climbed onto his trailer to look at the interesting telescope that was up there. In trying to keep Rocky out of trouble and also track down why his roof was REALLY so interesting, both Rockfords are caught up in a knotty situation with roots in the Prohibition era mob/FBI conflict. Thankfully, a smooth Cannell script keeps watching this mess unfold entertaining and...2018-07-291h 32Roll To PlaySwords Without Master Part OneSwords Without Master Part 1
Featuring:
Game Master: Epidiah Ravachol
Players: Kent Blue, Tim Devine, and Andrew
I am so pleased to give you part one of Swords Without Master (which can be found in Issue 3 of Worlds Without Master). Swords Without Master is “agame of strange sorceries, brutal violence and astounding wonder” by Epidiah Ravachol. Eppy was awesome enough to come on and run the game for myself, Tim Devine of Dice Up Games, and Andrew who is new to the podcast!
Next week, I will be...2018-07-2600 min
Two Hundred A DayThe Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick FallsNathan and Eppy discuss S4E9 The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick Falls. A group of stand-up citizens from Deer Lick Falls, Michigan employ Jim to find them a firetruck, but of course that's just a cover for their real intent: hiring a hit man! Once Jim rejects their offer, he needs to find the niece who's the target and try to convince the various bureaucracies involved that these "black-belts in respectability" have murder on their mind. A memorable episode that approaches the Rockford Files formula from a skewed direction, we really liked this one, and not just for...2018-06-301h 31
Two Hundred A DayThe Empty FrameNathan and Eppy discuss S5E8. We finally meet Angel's brother-in-law Aaron as he's being feted as the new Police Commissioner - but a cadre of socialist revolutionaries breaks up the party and steals the art of the hosts, John & Jeff, right off the walls! Jim is hired to track down the paintings while the police conduct their own investigation, but each thing Jim discovers leads to new questions. He has to untangle a dense web of motivations to solve this one, an effort hindered by Angel's newly-found position of influence, but aided by Lt. Chapman's fall from grace...2018-06-171h 30
Two Hundred A DayNice Guys Finish DeadNathan and Eppy finally venture into Season 6 to discuss E7 Nice Guys Finish Dead. Featuring a returning Tom Selleck as Lance White alongside the also-returning James Whitmore Jr as Freddie Beamer, this comedic episode is all about watching these strong, counterpointed characters collide. Jim and Lance are trying to clear Beamer from being blamed for a murder that occurred right in the middle of a PI association conference! While this episode does have a lot of good gags and character work, it feels to us more like an excuse for the series to have a little fun with its...2018-05-271h 31
Roll To PlayFrom Behind the Screen w/ Epidiah RavacholFrom Behind the Screen 8 w/ Epidiah Ravachol and Tim Devine Featuring: Kent Blue, Epidiah Ravachol, and Tim Devine This week I am joined byTim Devineof Dice Up Gamestochat with game designer and all-around awesome person, Epidiah Ravachol. Epidiah has designed plenty of games you’ve probably heard aboutincluding Dread, Swords Without Master, and Vast &2018-05-241h 38Roll To PlayFrom Behind The Screen w/ Epidiah RavacholFrom Behind the Screen 8 w/ Epidiah Ravachol and Tim Devine
Featuring:
Kent Blue, Epidiah Ravachol, and Tim Devine
This week I am joined byTim Devine of Dice Up Games to chat with game designer and all-around awesome person, Epidiah Ravachol. Epidiah has designed plenty of games you’ve probably heard aboutincluding Dread, Swords Without Master, and Vast & Starlit. You can find all of these games on his website.
If you follow us on any of our social media, you saw Tim and Kristin Devine’s big...2018-05-2400 min
Two Hundred A DayThe Competitive EdgeNathan and Eppy discuss S4E19 The Competitive Edge. Hired to track down the disappearance of a bank executive by his wife, Jim stumbles upon the secret of an exclusive "health club" The Alphian Way, leading to his own abduction to a rural mental health institution! While leaning a little too hard on the comedic portrayal of the mentally ill, this episode is a tightly-plotted piece with a wonderfully broad cast of character actors, and we find a lot to like inside the fantastical story.
Want more Rockford Files trivia, notes and ephemera? Check...2018-05-131h 31
Two Hundred A DaySo Help Me GodNathan and Eppy are joined by special guest Jess Banks to discuss one of the most memorable, and perhaps influential, episodes of The Rockford Files: S3E7 So Help Me God. Jim is called before a grand jury to testify about a case he knows nothing about, and when he invokes his Fifth Amendment rights he is jailed on contempt of court! This "issue episode" dramatizes the use of grand juries to compel witness testimony and exploit the mechanisms of justice to deprive innocent people of their rights, in a way that is compelling and educational, not preachy. Jess...2018-04-291h 33
Two Hundred A DayIn Hazard
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Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday. Big thanks to our Gumshoe patrons! Check them out:
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And thank you to Dael Norwood, Shane Liebling, Dylan Winslow, Bill Anderson, Adam Alexander, Chris and Dave!
...2018-04-151h 30
Two Hundred A DayThe Big GoodbyeWelcome to Twenty Dollars a Day, the podcast where we explore our favorite fictional characters in the Star Trek: TNG universe! Nathan and Eppy discuss the character of Dixon Hill as introduced in S1E11 The Big Goodbye. When Captain Picard decides to destress by bringing up his favorite noir detective program on the newly upgraded holodeck, it all seems like fun and games - until a remote probe sends things haywire and the fictional and real dangers facing the Enterprise start to converge. This is a well-constructed episode with some poignant moments among all the scenery chewing. (Happy...2018-04-011h 17
Two Hundred A DayThe Queen of PeruNathan and Eppy discuss S4E12 The Queen of Peru. Rockford is trying to handle an insurance company client recover a stolen diamond, but things go pear-shaped as the crooks try to pull a fast one and the diamond ends up in... the RV of a family from Indiana? The Wronkos steal Jims grill, where the diamond happens to be, and well things just spiral from there. This comedic episode combines a sparking David Chase script with some great characters, and is rightly considered a Rockford Files classic. We really enjoyed it!
Want...2018-03-181h 30
Two Hundred A DayLocal Man Eaten by NewspaperNathan and Eppy discuss S5E12 Local Man Eaten by Newspaper. Jim goes undercover at a scandal rag to figure out why his client, a doctor to the famous, has been burgled; meanwhile, a local mob boss is facing pressure from inside the family due to rumors spread by that very newspaper. This episode features two separate storylines that intertwine as the pressure mounts on each side, focusing on the increasing dissolution of Natalie, the woman driving her husband Augie to take over the mob family. This episode doesn't give us as much Rockford as usual but it paints...2018-02-251h 29
Two Hundred A DayFeeding FrenzyNathan and Eppy discuss S3E4 Feeding Frenzy. Jim's ex-girlfriend's father has been sitting on a literal pile of money that he accidentally stole, and now he wants Jim's help giving it back without repercussions. However, he's not alone in knowing about the score, and now all the sharks are circling in order to get that half million dollars for themselves! A suggestion from one of our Patreon backers, this episode has a great pace, snappy dialogue and features one of the greatest set-piece hostage exchanges in Rockford Files history - but there are some unclear thematic elements that...2018-02-111h 29
Two Hundred A DayThe Dark and Bloody GroundNathan and Eppy are joined by special guest Emily Care Boss to talk about S1E2 The Dark and Bloody Ground. Featuring the debut of Beth Davenport and excellent action sequences from director Michael Schultz, we have a lot to gush about beyond the slightly-too-convoluted mystery plot that centers on dual identities, obscure copyright law, and love lost in the pursuit of big Hollywood money. In our second half, Emily leads our deep dive conversation into building dynamic relationships AND dynamic action sequences in fiction. Thanks to our Patreon supporters for enabling our first guest appearance!
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Two Hundred A DayI Still Love L.A.Nathan and Eppy celebrate a year of the podcast by discussing the first 90s Rockford Files TV movie, I Still Love L.A. Fifteen years after the end of the original show, we catch back up with our friend Jim Rockford as he tries to (gasp) sell his trailer and leave L.A.! Amidst race riots, fires and earthquakes, Jim takes a case from his attorney ex-wife to discover the truth of the murder of a wealthy socialite. But when one of Jim's childhood baseball heroes turns out to be a possible satanist (!), he has to sort through a...2018-01-141h 33
Two Hundred A DayWhite on White and Nearly PerfectNathan and Eppy discuss S5E4, White on White and Nearly Perfect. Tom Selleck guest stars as Lance White, a squeaky clean alternative vision of what a P.I. can be. Working together to investigate the kidnapping of a wealthy industrial magnates daughter, Lance White's charmed storybook life gives Rockford a lot to criticize - but figuring out the case hinges not on Lance's idealism but Rockford's pragmatism. Equal parts character study, deconstruction of the fictional P.I. tropes and truly hilarious writing, this is a real stand-out episode not just of The Rockford Files but of purely entertaining...2017-12-241h 33
Two Hundred A DayThe Aaron Ironwood School of SuccessNathan and Eppy discuss S2E1, The Aaron Ironwood School of Success. When Jim's former foster brother turns up in L.A., it's not just to promote his business empire; he has a problem and he needs help. It turns out that Jim may trust Aaron just a little too much as he's brought into a swindle, and has to figure out the angle before it's too late! The chemistry on screen elevates this episode over a slightly illogical script, and the psychology of the action sequences give us a lot to talk about in our second half!
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Two Hundred A DayThe Four Pound BrickNathan and Eppy discuss S1E20 The Four Pound Brick. An old friend of Rocky's is convinced that her cop son's death was no accident, and Rocky hires Jim to look into it! A straight-forward detective mystery written by pulp author and screenwriter Leigh Brackett, we find the combination of genre conventions and iconic Rockford Files characterization to be well worth the watch, and it gives us a lot to talk about in our second half as well!
Want more Rockford Files trivia, notes and ephemera? Check out the Two Hundred a Day...2017-11-261h 27
Two Hundred A DayHotel of FearNathan and Eppy discuss S4E10 Hotel of Fear. Angel gets into serious trouble when he witnesses a murder, and Jim needs to look sharp to keep him out of the literal line of fire! This episode deftly handles multiple mysteries while showcasing all of the things we love about both Jim and Angel, giving us a lot to talk about in our second half about crafting characters in fiction. A solid recommendation from us!
Want more Rockford Files trivia, notes and ephemera? Check out the Two Hundred a Day Rockford Files Files!2017-11-121h 29
Two Hundred A DayQuickie NirvanaNathan and Eppy discuss S4E7 Quickie Nirvana. Rockford's hippie acquaintance Sky Aquarian draws him into a serious problem with a former employer, a blackmail scheme and a bunch of money. A wonderful David Chase script gives us all of juicy characters, good gags and fun mystery-solving action we love so much in the show, and much fodder for talking about how to demonstrate character through actions in our second half. We really like this one!
Here's a link to the Meta Rosenberg interview we mention in the show, at the Archive of American...2017-10-221h 31
Two Hundred A DayThe No-Cut ContractNathan and Eppy discuss S2E15 The No-Cut Contact. Rob Reiner guest-stars as a "second rate quarterback on a third-rate team" who nevertheless drags Jim into trouble, caught between the Mob and the Feds. Can Jim figure out what's going on before "King" Sturdevan pins the whole deal on him? We break down how the chemistry of the leads and our beloved tight writing make this a great episode to watch, and go over protagonism and MacGuffin's in the second half. Highly recommended!
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday. Big...2017-10-081h 26
BACKSTORY45. Epidiah RavacholGame designer and publisher Epidiah Ravachol talks playstorming, the games you love to teach, and the unheralded joy of double-entry bookkeeping.
Dig 1000 Holes
Epidiah on Twitter
Worlds Without Master
Dread
Sagas of Sundry
Project Alpha
RPG Solitaire Challenge
Across the Table Podcast
3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars
Swords Without Master
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
The Beast
Urban Jungle and the Usagi Yojinbo RPG2017-09-2800 min
Two Hundred A DayJust By AccidentNathan and Eppy discuss S1E21 Just By Accident. This episode keeps the action moving along as Rockford investigates the death of a friends son, a Demolition Derby driver, in a mysterious accident - unfortunately, the writing overall and the treatment of Rockford in particular doesn't meet our generally high expectations! We break down the missed opportunities in the second half, as this episode left us wanting better choices made on behalf of our friend Jim.
During this episode we mention the phenomenon of Native Americans being hired as high-rise iron workers - we didn't have our...2017-09-241h 28
Two Hundred A DayThere's One in Every PortNathan and Eppy discuss S3E12 There's One in Every Port. Rockford thought he was helping out a friend, but it turns out he was conned! Now he has to assemble a crew, turn the mark and con his "old friend" Eddy in order to pay back the mob - before time runs out. This is a wonderful con game romp of an episode!
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Two Hundred A DayThe Oracle Wore a Cashmere SuitNathan and Eppy discuss S3E2 The Oracle Wore a Cashmere Suit. A self-proclaimed psychic is assisting the police with a missing persons case, and takes a keen interest in what Jim has to do with it. A wonderful performance from Robert Webber as "psychic" Roman Clementi adds to a fast-paced story of mystery, mixed motives and murder. It's a great episode!
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday. Big thanks to our Gumshoe patrons! Check them out:
Richard Hatem
Lowell Francis's Age of Ravens gaming blog
Kevin Lovecraft and the Wednesday...2017-08-271h 29
Across the TableEpidiah Ravachol and Swords Without MasterEpidiah Ravachol and Swords Without Master (28 mins) Download
A detailed discussion with Epidiah Ravachol about the design of Swords Without Master
http://www.richard-williams.com/ax/ax2sep_ERSwords.mp3
0000 Why has Swords taken so long?
0125 What has pro-wrestling to do with the Perilous Phase?
0209 How each phase shares responsibility for the narrative
0333 The Rogues Phase and Playing your character in the face of demands that go against your vision of the character and framing demands
0650 The Discovery Phase as driver of the game
0820 The Phase for ending the game2017-08-1400 min
Two Hundred A Day2 Into 5.56 Won't GoNathan and Eppy discuss S2E10 2 Into 5.56 Won't Go. Jim's old commander from the Korean war has been killed - but not before leaving a mysterious message on Jim's answering machine that leads the Colonel's daughter to Jim's door. This episode leans a little harder on some generic tropes than we generally expect, but does feature great dialogue and a lot of fodder for our second-half discussion about handling villains, dramatic irony and metaphors in your stories and games!
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday. Big thanks to our Gumshoe patrons! Check them out:2017-08-131h 25Across the TableThe development of the rpg design of Epidiah RavacholThe development of the rpg design of Epidiah Ravachol (38 mins) Download
A profile of the rpg development history of Epidiah Ravachol with contributions from the Tableplay, Tell Me Another and Independent Insurgency podcasts
http://www.richard-williams.com/ax/ax2sep_ERprofile.mp3
0053 The origins of Dread
0444 The Dread tower
0550 The Dread questionnaires
0616 Publishing Dread
0728 Time and Temp
0928 Epimas and the success of the pdf
1023 Playstorming
1130 The Games in a Jiffy: Trial & Terror and MonkeyDome
1350 MonkeyDome, tonal resolution and Sword & Sorcery
1510 Dread House: refining and developing Dread2017-08-1000 min
Two Hundred A DayPastoria Prime PickNathan and Eppy discuss S2E11 Pastoria Prime Pick. Jim's car break down in New Pastoria, and a series of coincidences quickly turn into a plot to charge him with a serious array of crimes - and the whole town is in on it! This episode features great pacing and Rockford character moments as the plot unfolds, revealing an all-too-relevant tale of government corruption.
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Two Hundred A DayOur Second Discussion SpecialTo celebrate going to a two-episode-a-month format, Nathan and Eppy take on some listener questions and comments about the show so far! We consider questions about some of our favorite episodes, including The Farnsworth Strategem and Chicken Little Is A Little Chicken, and then tackle an existential question: what is a "typical" episode of The Rockford Files?
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday. Big thanks to our Gumshoe patrons! Check them out:
Richard Hatem
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Kevin Lovecraft and the Wednesday Evening Podcast Allstars
And...2017-07-1657 min
Two Hundred A DayThe Girl in the Bay City Boys ClubNathan and Eppy discuss S2E13 The Girl in the Bay City Boys Club. Jim goes to Bay City to investigate a crooked poker game, but quickly gets caught up with a rogue DA, his idealistic assistant Kate, and the mob. The only episode directed by James Garner, this one surprised us with subtleties as it delighted us with dynamic chases!
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Richard Hatem
Lowell Francis's Age of Ravens gaming blog
Pluto Moved On Podcasts and Video...2017-07-091h 27
Two Hundred A DayA Portrait of ElizabethNathan and Eppy discuss S2E16 A Portrait of Elizabeth. Beth brings a new client (and her new boyfriend) to Jim to get some help, but it turns out that Dave has a nefarious scheme of his own. This episode effortlessly weaves together the emotional connection of Beth and Jim, Jim's efforts to discover Dave's plot, and Beth's professional skills - it's truly a gem of an episode that's shot right to top of our "must-see" list!
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Two Hundred A DayChicken Little Is A Little ChickenNathan and Eppy discuss S2E9 Chicken Little Is A Little Chicken. Angel asks Jim Rockford for a little help collecting some money - but before he knows it, Jim is orchestrating a way-too-complicated shell game to keep two rival mob bosses from planting both him and Angel at the bottom of the LA river. This episode has it all and we really highly recommend it!
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
spoileralerts.org for the adding machine...2017-05-141h 31
Two Hundred A DayGearjammers (Part 2)Nathan and Eppy discuss S2E4 Gearjammers, Part 2. Jim's car has exploded, Rocky is still being targeted for death and just why were those trucks hijacked anyway? It's a race against time for Jim and Dennis to figure out the mystery that started last episode and save Rocky's hide. This is the second in a two-parter, see our last episode (#8) for our discussion and analysis of Gearjammers, Part 1.
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
spoileralerts.org for the...2017-04-161h 29
Two Hundred A DayGearjammers (Part 1)Nathan and Eppy discuss S2E3 Gearjammers, Part 1. Jim's dad Rocky sees something he shouldn't and makes himself a target of assassination - can Rockford track him down before the killers do? In addition to the mystery, the joy of this episode is the reveal of Joseph Rockford's personal life. Plus a great car chase! This is our first two-parter, our next episode will cover Gearjammers, Part 2.
We reference this Rolling Stone article about the truckers strike of 1974: The Truckers Go to Washington: Democracy in Action on the Interstate.
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for...2017-04-091h 35
Two Hundred A DayOur First Discussion SpecialWe hit our first goal on Patreon! Thank you backers! To celebrate, Nathan and Eppy discuss their experience doing the podcast so far, and how training our critical Rockford eye just keeps revealing more to enjoy. Plus, Eppy shares the benefits of what we've discussed in our narrative elements sections to his ongoing tabletop game of Urban Jungle!
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday. Big thanks to our Gumshoe patrons! Check them out:
Lowell Francis's Age...2017-03-1750 min
Two Hundred A DayJust Another Polish WeddingNathan and Eppy discuss S3E17, Just Another Polish Wedding. Gandalf Finch (Isaac Hayes) and Marcus Hayes (Louis Gossett Jr.) team up to race against Jim in an effort to be the first to find the heir to a buried fortune - but of course nothing is quite as it seems! This is a real gem of an episode on a number of levels, and we have a lot to say about the character dynamics in particular.
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the...2017-03-121h 33
Two Hundred A DayCharlie Harris at LargeNathan and Eppy discuss S1E19, Charlie Harris at Large. Rockford's old prison buddy "Charming" Charlie Harris is in some deep trouble, and comes to Jim to help him find the mystery woman that can save his bacon. This episode features some great character writing as well as a classic Rockford-style nested mystery, both of which we really enjoyed!
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
spoileralerts.org for the adding machine audio clip
Freesound.org for the...2017-02-121h 25Two Hundred A DayThe Farnsworth StrategemNathan and Eppy discuss S2E2, The Farnsworth Strategem. This episode features Rockford running a confidence game on behalf of his friend Becker, and contains a number of recurring characters as well as an in-depth look at how he uses his okie oilman character Farnsworth to swindle the mob!
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
spoileralerts.org for the adding machine audio clip
Freesound.org for the dining audio clip
Support the podcast by subscribing...2017-01-151h 32Two Hundred A DaySleight Of HandNathan and Eppy discuss S1E15, Sleight of Hand. This episode stands out for being more personal to Jim Rockford and less of an "investigation of the week," and we talk about how this kind of departure-from-formula makes for a memorable episode.
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
spoileralerts.org for the adding machine audio clip
Freesound.org for the dining audio clip
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday
Two...2016-12-231h 26Two Hundred A DayThe CountessNathan and Eppy discuss S1E3: The Countess. Recommended for a first-time Rockford watcher!
Thanks to:
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fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
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Freesound.org for the dining audio clip
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday
Two Hundred a Day is a podcast by Nathan D. Paoletta and Epidiah Ravachol. We are exploring the intensely weird and interesting world of the 70s TV detective show...2016-12-231h 26Two Hundred A DayTall Woman In Red WagonNathan and Epidiah introduce the podcast, talk about why they love The Rockford Files so much, and discuss S1E5 "Tall Woman In Red Wagon."
Thanks to:
zencastr.com for helping us record
fireside.fm for hosting us
thatericalper.com for the answering machine audio clips
spoileralerts.org for the adding machine audio clip
Freesound.org for the dining audio clip
Support the podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/twohundredaday
Two Hundred a Day is a podcast by Nathan D. Paoletta and Epidiah Ravachol. We are exploring the...2016-12-231h 29Across the TableEpimas 2016 – Epidiah RavacholEpimas 2016 – A conversation with Epidiah Ravachol (16 mins) Download
Ric & Rob talk with Epidiah Ravachol about Epimas 2016.
http://www.richard-williams.com/ax/axsep2_epimas16.mp3
See the Epimas bundles on the Worlds without Master website. Bundles can be bought and gifted until 23 December 2016.
0046 Read Epidiah’s interview with Brie Sheldon about the history of Epimas.
0053 Why he does Epimas
0245 How Epimas has changed
0633 Playing favourites in The Romance trilogy
0822 Playing favourites in this year’s Epimas
1255 Epimas games he wishes he’d designed
1320 Hidden gems in the Epimas bundles2016-12-2100 min
RPG Design PanelcastEpisode 95 – GearheadsGearheads: Clever RPG Mechanics
Recorded at Gencon 2016
Presented by Jason Pitre, and Emily Care Boss
Roleplaying game design is a hotbed of innovation, and this panel is a place to talk about some of the latest and greatest mechanics for games. We will talk about fronts, countdown clocks, gm-less play, advantage, and other mechanics to sink your teeth into.
Links and Games!
Romance Trilogy, including Breaking the Ice, Shooting the Moon, and Under my Skin, by Emily Care Boss (http://www.blackgreengames.com/lcn/2016/7/24/romance-trilogy)
Indie Groundbreaker Awards (http://www.igdnonline.com/in...2016-09-1859 min
TablePlay PodcastEPISODE 034 – Interview – Epidiah RavacholINTERVIEW WITH EPIDIAH RAVACHOL:
TablePlay sits down with a co-creator of the horror roleplaying game Dread. Eppy discusses his process for creating and publishing Dread, new variants of the game...
Tabletop roleplaying game actual plays, news, and interviews.2016-02-1300 min
The Gauntlet PodcastEpisode 31 - Epidiah RavacholThis week, Epidiah Ravachol talks with us about Worlds Without Master, running the long con to get players for the games you're interested in, and the myriad joys of accounting.
Here are the links for the final question:Dan: http://i.imgur.com/goe7Ue3.jpgEppy: http://www.toomuchjoy.com/index.php/music-2/finally-1996/
Games discussed: Everything in Worlds Without Master (Swords without Master, Wolfspell, Enter the Avenger, Sorceress Bloody Sorceress, A Scoundrel in the Deep, Invisible Empire, No Longer with Us, Masks of the Mummy Kings), Meguey Baker's Wishing Games, The Fin...2015-11-061h 31
Another QuestionClockworkIn this episode:
Dungeons & Dragons (Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, 1974)
Pendragon (Greg Stafford, 1985)
Gurps (Steve Jackson, 1988)
Amber Diceless Role Playing (Erick Wujcik, 1991)
Civilization (Sid Meier, 1991)
C°ntinuum: roleplaying in The Yet (Chris Adams, Dave Fooden, Barbara Manui, 1999)
Burning Wheel (Luke Crane, 2002)
Mutants & Masterminds (Stephen Kenson, 2002)
Dread (Epidiah Ravachol, 2004)
Burning Empires (Luke Crane, 2006)
Best Friends (Gregor Hutton, 2007)
The Blossoms are Falling (Luke Crane, 2007)
Mouse Guard (Luke Crane, David Petersen, 2008)
Diaspora (Brad Murray, C.W. Marshall, Tim Dyke, Byron Kerr, 2009)
Freemarket (Jared Sorensen, Luke Crane, 2009)
Apocalypse World (D. Vincent Baker, 2010)
Microscope (Ben Robbins, 2011)
Time & Temp (Epidiah Ravachol, 2012)
Fate Core (Leonard Balsera, Brian Engard, J...2015-02-1700 min