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The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerApocalyptic Monsters With Travis SivartEric and Matt sit down with Travis Sivart to chat about writing, ghost hunting, his knighthood and monsters. Travis is an author of multiple genres of books including sci-fi and fantasy novels. He created the Traverse Reality, a shared universe that connects cyberpunk, fantasy and steampunk works, and writes characters who feel real to his readers.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2024-04-2531 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's Corner10 D&D Predictions for 2024Eric and Matt get out the crystal ball and provide 10 possible insights into the future of D&D 2024 edition, the company Hasbro and gaming in general. Will things get worse before they get better? Will Hasbro make a cash grab (yes)? Will they ever remake DarkSun (no)? Find out here!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2024-03-2817 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Ed Jowett from Shades of VengeanceEric sits down with Ed Jowett, managing director and lead games designer of Shades of Vengeance. Ed's newest game Era: Kaiju (a game where you get to play a giant monster) is currently on kickstarter.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2024-03-1427 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerD&D Hot Takes pt2Once again, Eric & Matt dive into internet shouting matches to go over 10 more spicy D&D hot takes! You have opinions, we have answers…sort of.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2023-12-2129 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerD&D Hot TakesEric & Matt take a look at 10 internet hot takes from Twitter, regarding D&D and gaming in general. How bad could it be?Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2023-04-1741 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerDM Panel w/Ian Woodworth & Mike DanielDM panel time! Eric pairs up with Ian Woodworth from Undercommon Taste and Mike Daniel from 19 Hits The Dragon to answer your most popular storytelling questions. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2023-02-0750 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCreature Creation With Russ AdamsEric and Matt chat with creature creator Russ Adams about monsters, visual effects and his new comic game. Russ is an FX artist and creature designer best known for his work on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge, and is the founder of Escape Design FX.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-11-0851 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWorld Building With Keith BakerEric & Matt chat with Keith Baker, creator and author of the D&D world Eberron, and cofounder of the tabletop game company Twogether Studios. Learn how to build engaging game worlds with Keith, as well as several new games Twogether Studios is cooking up.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-10-1751 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerBetter Speaker, Better Gamer With Brenden KumarasamyEric & Matt chat with Brenden Kumarasamy, communication coach and founder of the YouTube series Mastertalk. Learn how a little bit of communication and public speaking knowledge can help you become a better storyteller and player.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-09-0525 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCrafting On A Budget With DM ScottyEric & Matt chat with crafting legend DM Scotty, creator of the YouTube series TheDMsCraft, about creating monsters and terrain on the cheap. Learn inexpensive ways to create amazing minis for your tabletop game, necessary materials to start the hobby, and much to do about hot glue guns.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-05-161h 09The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerMinis & Terrain With Leif WesterholmEric & Matt chat crafting with Leif Westerholm, creator of the YouTube series Devs & Dice, as well as how to incorporate different minis and terrain into your game.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-04-251h 05The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Cameron NunanEric & Matt chat with Cameron Nunan, co-host of Region Unlocked, a video game podcast started by two friends living on opposite sides of the world.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-04-0724 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Tom BaldingEric & Matt talk with Tom Balding, CEO of Infinite Odyssey Games. Infinite Odyssey Games started as a group of friends wanting to homebrew their own sci-fi fantasy campaign, and from that drive created Other Earths, the first game out of the studio as well as their own d6 system.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-02-1720 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Ian TassinEric & Matt talk with Ian Tassin, the creator of Apotheosis RPG. Apotheosis is a dynamic tabletop fantasy role-playing game with a host of character options and abilities, designed so that every character feels and plays unique.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-02-0324 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerChimeras pt2: Flying MonstrositiesWhereupon we raid the winged simian research lab in OZ to bring you more amazing, terrifying and ridiculous chimeras for your amusement. Let us inspire you to give your players a WTF moment.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-01-1053 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerArtifactsWhereupon we roll a Titan for some sacred flame and enlighten you with ways to bring interesting artifacts to your tabletop, your story, and your players. We also toss a few freebee artifacts to use in your game as well...enjoy!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2022-01-0358 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerSpace StationsWhereupon we suit up for the cold black expanse and hyperspace in some delightful ideas to create, run and play space stations. Welcome aboard, and mind your head stepping through the airlock.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-12-271h 01The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerElder GoodsWhereupon we summon a mystical heavyset man in red garments to bring epic, world ending tidings of good for your tabletop role playing game of choice. Bestow amazing feats of creation and worldbuilding on your players with our holiday episode!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-12-2053 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTerrain Series pt4: Taiga ForestsWhereupon we don our cold winter gear and ride into snowy woods on dire rabbits to bring new flair into one of the least talked about habitats. Learn about climate, story options for the freezing wilderness, and more about dire beavers than you thought possible.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-12-131h 07The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerFantasy Taverns & Their DrinksWhereupon we diligently gather information of various fantasy drinking establishments for your player characters to haunt. Learn the difference between a tavern and a pub, what not to order in a planar bar, and why gnomes are fun to party with.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-12-061h 16The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerLudicrous Bestiary Volume 3: Feline HorrorsWhereupon we scour the Abyss for the darkest creatures to throw into your game, and find that they are all in fact cats. Enjoy six fuzzy monsters to add story options, flavor for a campaign, or just terrorize your players.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-11-2945 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerAncient CivilizationsWhereupon we uncover the dust of ages and bring options, thematics and storylines for adding ancient civilizations to your TTRPG. Dig in and learn how to make your world interesting, rich in culture, and timeless.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-11-221h 09The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCursed ItemsWhereupon we take the wheel of a red 1958 Plymouth Fury to distribute some fun ideas regarding cursed items for your game. Climb in, give a listen, and don't mind the Pazuzu amulet in the glove box.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-11-1554 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHigh Seas ThematicsWhereupon we grab the rum and hoist the main sails, delivering salty narratives and ways for you to add some of the open ocean into your gaming session. Seriously, did you think we needed a reason to talk about pirates in an episode?Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-11-081h 00The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerGhosts & Haunted LocationsWhereupon we stare at some static on an old television until we bring great knowledge from beyond regarding ghosts and haunted locations for your RPG of choice. Grab some spectral themes, spooky storylines and ethereal upgrades for your favorite unquiet spirits.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-11-011h 04The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerElder EvilsWhereupon we finally get around to summoning Gozer the Gozerian who gives us all the info on bringing elder evils into your next game session. Have some fun with the apocalypse, while it lasts.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-10-2557 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerAll About LycanthropyWhereupon we gaze at the moon and howl down various bits of trivia regarding the changing breeds. Use existing tropes and lore for your roleplaying campaign, create rules from whole cloth, and weave dramatic or fun elements into your game.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-10-1850 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCustom MonstersWhereupon we take your existing vicious monsters from your favorite TTRPGs and show you ways to make them even more vicious. Whether you reskin an old favorite or make a new monster from scratch, this episode has something for everyone.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-10-111h 09The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Ali KhamsehEric & Matt talk with Ali Khamseh, a writer, director, and actor. Ali is the creator of AK88 Studios, half of the YASP! Podcast, and the host of The Last Thoughts of a Busy Mind.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-10-0728 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerGovernments In GamesWhereupon we get all bureaucratic up in here, to provide unique types of fantasy and sci-fi governments for your next TTRPG adventure. Build your game world using merit, might, and plenty of red tape.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-10-0451 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Jim MarkusEric & Matt chat with Jim Markus, a frugal living enthusiast, event producer, writer, and game designer. He designed Fortunes: The Tarot Card Storytelling Game, which came out this year.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-09-3024 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerThemed CampaignsWhereupon we riffle through the slowly fossilizing library in our studio to bring various theme ideas for your next game. Think outside the box or module and let this episode inspire you!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-09-271h 04The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTerrain Series pt3: The MatrixWhereupon we take the red pill, plug in and provide a datajack full of useful information regarding our favorite digital reality. New concepts, environment ideas and story arcs await your virtual fingertips and modest credstick transaction, chummer.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-09-2057 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerThe Bad Guy Gets AwayWhereupon we cackle madly on a cabbage wagon while serving loads of info on reoccurring villains for your tabletop roleplaying game. Provide story arcs, difficult assailants, and direct the ire of your players towards an in game villain, instead of you.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-09-1347 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerAdventuring GuildsWhereupon we gear up to bring you the best methods for constructing and running adventuring guilds in your game. Delight your players with storyline and side quests, wow them with colorful NPCs, or just TPK them because they deserve it.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-09-0655 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTime Periods pt3Whereupon we joyride in a DeLorean to deliver a final helping of three future time periods. Great Scott!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-301h 18The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTime Periods pt2Whereupon we hijack an alien ship disguised as a police call box and serve three piping fresh time periods in part two or our three part series. Stick around for a wibbly wobbly episode.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-231h 17The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Joe GaylordEric & Matt chat with Joe Gaylord of Lazarus Game Labs about his upcoming project "Gathering The Realms", which allows players and DMs the ability to bring "Magic: The Gathering" flavor and mechanics to your campaign.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-1925 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTime Periods pt1Whereupon we both climb into a phone booth near a Circle K to bring you three thematically excellent early time periods for your game. Air guitaring optional.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-161h 07The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Justin HeasmanEric & Matt talk with the Justin Heasman, CEO and one of the founders of ultimategamesmaster.com, a multiplatform app which simplifies online gaming as well as allowing unique ways for players and storytellers to collaborate in game.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-1225 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerPlanar Series pt1: The FeywildWhereupon we dance in several mushroom circles to bring you information regarding the beauty and horror of the Faerie Realm. Have your characters make some deals, get jiggy with some sprites, or simply enchanted (forever) by the lore of the Feywild in your game.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-091h 10The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCustom Magic Items pt3: Dungeoneering Non-EssentialsWhereupon we once again forge fun and ridiculous magic items for your tabletop RPG, this time with an emphasis on dungeon survival (or lack thereof). Drink the blood of your enemies, dig through solid rock with beer and more in this episode!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-08-0251 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerMegafaunaWhereupon we talk gigantic creatures of all sorts, and how you can add them into your campaign of choice as enemies, events, natural hazards or even locations. Big monsters, bigger story opportunities.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-07-261h 04The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerLairsWhereupon we show you how to create, manage and story tell epic lairs for your big bad, or host of minions (or both). Find out what makes monsters tick by digging through their stuff, and how you can use lairs for campaigns or fun story arcs.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-07-191h 02The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerStupid Spells pt2: Abnormal AbjurationWhereupon we provide a second helping of delightfully weird and potentially useless spells for your game, while slowly losing count of the spells created (and our minds). We also simultaneously channel the A-Team in our creative output.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-07-1237 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerBullywugs & LizardmenWhereupon we journey back to the marshlands to talk about two classic monsters, go over their tropes and history, and provide new ideas for adding spice to old creatures. Let Eric & Matt float thematics, while sinking paladins.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-07-0557 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTerrain Series pt2: SwampsWhereupon we scour intel on various wetlands environments, watery hazards and boggish themes for your campaign. Learn about dangers, wonders, and flaming manatees without ever having to put your waders on.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-06-281h 13The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCreature HarvestingWhereupon we get to the heart, spine, or spleen of the matter regarding using pieces of creature kills for loot, magic item creation, storytelling, and flavor (for theme or for character nourishment). We also talk way too much about flumphs.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-06-211h 01The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCustom SpellsWhereupon we eat a few suspect spell components and dive headfirst into creating thematic and engaging spells for whatever tabletop RPG you happen to be playing. You've customized your story and your world; it's time to add some fun custom spells as well.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-06-1452 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerMage GuildsWhereupon we break out the funky robes and wizard hats and delve deep into types of magic using groups, as well as how to effectively create and run them for your tabletop game of choice. Add interesting NPCs, assailants, or just a couple of guys eating fried shrimp and plotting world domination.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-06-071h 00The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerBoss BattlesWhereupon we comb various dungeons and lairs for the best advice for prospective storytellers to run a deadly, amazing, and fun boss battle. Break out the minions, prepare to bronze your character sheet because things are about to get epic!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-05-3154 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerReputation & NotorietyWhereupon we describe how you can weave these two storytelling elements into your game to allocate to your players (or plague them, in the case of notoriety) for better roleplaying. Give the gift that's better than XP...a great game.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-05-241h 00The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Garon WhitedEric & Matt chat with author Garon Whited about Garon's newest book Fugue, the latest in The Nightlord Series, as well as nerding out over D&D, storytelling, and more.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-05-2031 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerRepercussions In GamingWhereupon we explore the secrets to cause and effect, both for storytelling and to create an immersive, interactive experience for your players. Learn how negative repercussions can lead to positive experiences, and why it's bad to be a dragon poker.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-05-1755 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerBuilding A Better CultWhereupon we sharpen our sacrificial knives, get out the celebratory robes and go into great detail on how to successfully run and play cults in your storytelling game of choice. We also talk way too much about cheese sandwiches. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-05-101h 05The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHorror Game ThematicsWhereupon we wax philosophical on the means and themes of horror genre games. We also introduce our newest staff writer Sigil, and throw him to the wolves in our discussion. Knives out, minds open!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-05-031h 06The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWe Interview Kira LeighEric & Matt chat with author Kira Leigh regarding Kira's newest book Constelis Voss, as well as talking story, sci-fi, fun tropes and (naturally) tabletop gaming.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-04-2933 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerMacGuffins & Red HerringsWhereupon we talk plot and story by going into depth regarding the nature of MacGuffins and Red Herrings. Learn how they can fit into your tabletop game, add depth to your campaign, or buy some time while you try to come up with something interesting on the fly.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-04-2654 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerDouglas Adams & RPGsWhereupon we gather our towels, and honor how the genius that was Douglas Adams inspired artists, writers and two particular podcast hosts over a series of wonderful books. Learn about this hoopy frood and why ridiculous science is made for tabletop roleplaying games.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-04-1944 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerStupid Monsters pt2: Lesser Known FiendsWhereupon we scour the lower abyssal plains for irritating and amusing evils to toss into your favorite game of choice. They are insidious, they are mean, and they're out to ruin your players' lives.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-04-1254 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCombat, Injury & DeathWhereupon we put the smack down on some heavy hitting themes by ramping up dramatic combat for your game. We also explore ways to make injury and even character death interesting and a part of your player characters' stories. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-04-051h 16The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTerrain Series pt1: DesertsWhereupon we discuss sand, sun, and survival in the harsh, arid terrain. Get some dusty thematics to spice up your game of choice and slake your thirst on various monsters and other great storytelling points. Sunscreen optional.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-03-291h 09The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerEaters of the Dead: Ghouls & GhastsWhereupon we dig up some folklore and trivia for two of our favorite misused undead, and provide several fun ways to make ghouls and ghasts more interesting, flavorful, and deadly. Storytelling to sink your teeth into! Free puns included.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-03-2251 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCustom PantheonsWhereupon we breathe deeply from the sacred vapors of nearby caves and provide the means and the method to help you create your own homebrewed deities. Whether your divine creations hug or smite your players, your game will never be the same.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-03-1554 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerLet's Talk About Space pt3Whereupon we dive into how to create custom planets and aliens for your tabletop space game. Engage your brains and enrich your game worlds quickly and easily with just a little planning. Make it so!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-03-081h 14The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerLet's Talk About Space pt2Whereupon we get into the nitty gritty of storytelling for a space tabletop in terms of environment, mood, thematic elements, and plot devices. Give your players a sense of wonder and awe, right before their ship explodes.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-03-011h 10The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerLet's Talk About Space pt1Whereupon we provide the rundown of several of our favorite space tabletop games for you to try, as well as rattle off lots more space games to weigh down your already compromised bookshelf. My god, it's full of games!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-02-221h 09The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCustom Magic Items pt2: The Goblin's Corner ArmoryWhereupon we cram as many ridiculous magic items as possible into a 40 minute episode, for you the wonderful listener to use in whatever game you'd like. Remember those flavorful big sticks we taught you to make? Well, here's a few (and one you can even jump to).Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-02-1539 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerStupid Spells: Libro Stultus MagicaeWhereupon we amuse and delight with several hand picked, custom made spells for your fantasy game of choice. They might be useful or even potentially mean, but they are guaranteed to be silly.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-02-0840 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerChimeras Whereupon we give you an inordinate amount of knowledge concerning jamming a whole bunch of creatures into unique, deadly and amusing monsters for your game of choice. Strap yourselves in, this flight will be bumpy. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-02-011h 13The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCustom Magic ItemsWhereupon we teach you how to make the big stick you beat monsters to death with into an even better big stick, as well as making it a flavorful, deadly big stick. Now go out there and enjoy your stick!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-01-251h 01The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerFestivals & HolidaysWhereupon we get merry and provide a great many options for sprinkling holidays and other causes for revelry into your tabletop campaign. Break out the eggnog and sacrificial dinnerware, we're getting festive! Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-01-181h 00The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCriminal Organizations Whereupon we reach beyond just thieves guilds or names out of an NPC hat to bring you a methodology to your favorite group of lawbreakers. You will never find, a more wretched archive, of scum and villainy. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-01-1148 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerThe NPC Cheat SheetWhereupon we provide a delightful set of ways to level up your non-player characters, for more interesting and dynamic storytelling. Do you suffer from lame NPCs? This episode is for you.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2021-01-041h 00The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerIt Doesn't Start In A Bar Whereupon we send off the dumpster fire of 2020 with multiple examples of how you can set up interesting beginnings to your tabletop game or story, that don't involve your local watering hole. Happy New Year everyone! We can't wait to show you what we have in store for next year. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-12-2841 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerStupid Monsters: Ludicrous Bestiary Volume 1Whereupon we wish you a wonderful holiday season by spawning six unusual monsters from our silly brains, for whatever tabletop game you happen to be playing. Spice up your serious roleplaying game with some definitely NOT serious creatures.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-12-2146 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerBeing A Bastard: Building Better TrapsWhereupon we summon our inner diabolical tendencies to give you, our dear listener, the means to create better, more dastardly traps for your game. GMs, don't worry if you start cackling madly while listening...it's perfectly natural.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-12-141h 08The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerGuards! Guards!Whereupon we determine how to enrich your game world (and player enjoyment) with effective use of the law, and law enforcement. Tired of one dimensional city cops, enforcers, guards, and mercenaries? We have the answer right here.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-12-0753 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerAlignment: Pros & ConsWhereupon we dredge our brains and spill a vast, briny pool of knowledge concerning alignment; why it's useful in game settings and how it can hinder both players and storytellers alike. Start paddling, it's about to get deep.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-11-301h 11The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerDrinking At The TableWhereupon we bestow sacred words of wisdom in consuming beverages before, during and after a table top role playing game. We also share drink recipes, and give a couple of themes for the aspiring GM or host to get players in the proper mindset for gaming.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-11-2351 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerCity BuildingWhereupon we put on our professor hats and give you, the listener, vast knowledge on how to build a living, breathing, interesting city for your game and your player characters. Grab a notepad kids, there will be a test later.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-11-161h 16The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerOld Dogs, New TricksWhereupon we bring you some tried and tested techniques to get your stubborn players to venture into playing different kinds of tabletop games. Remember kids, variety is the Melange of life.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-11-0938 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerFun Card GamesWhereupon we diverge a bit and bring you up to speed on several card games you should be playing. Five wonderful, fun games hand selected for playability, storytelling aspects and the capacity to irritate your friends.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-11-021h 01The Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHalloween Review: Ten CandlesIn their final game review for the 5 part Halloween horror series, Eric & Matt explore the seriously creepy world of Ten Candles. Happy Halloween everyone!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-3124 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHalloween Review: Shadow of the Demon LordIn our part 4 of 5 series for Halloween, Eric & Matt review the darkly rich game Shadow of the Demon Lord, while Eric drops gratuitous F-bombs in his excitement. Also, there's another amazing monster from the crew at Eldritch Dream Games.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-3030 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHalloween Review: Call of Cthulhu In our part 3 of 5 series for Halloween, Eric & Matt review the dark tentacled majesty that is Call of Cthulhu, explore options and rules for clever GMs, and talk Necrids from our friends at Eldritch Dream Games. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-2931 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHalloween Review: DreadIn our part 2 of 5 series for Halloween, Eric & Matt review some horror Jenga, and why you should totally mess your friends up with this game. We also discuss liches, courtesy of Eldritch Dream Games.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-2823 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHalloween Review: DeadlandsIn our part 1 of 5 series for Halloween, Eric & Matt review the wild west horror game Deadlands, and why they think it's a great fit for your bookshelf. We also get to try out some fun monsters from Eldritch Dream Games.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-2745 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerKobolds & GoblinsWhereupon we enjoy a hearty discussion regarding two of our favorite underrated monsters: the trap loving kobold, and the mischievously murderous goblin. Lore, society, and potential builds for GMs included.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-2646 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerWhy Play Tabletop Role Playing Games?Whereupon we give you a reason for playing tabletop RPGs (as if you needed one) and venture down the rabbit hole of pizza toppings way more than we should. Listener suggested episode!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-1959 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerFirst GameWhereupon we debate how hot superhero costumes can get in the south, as well as prepare newcomers for typical shenanigans to expect during their first game session. Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-1242 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerSession ZeroWhereupon we drink deep from the well of knowledge (and Eric's liquor cabinet), going into the differences in group zeros versus solo zeros, along with the benefits and potential pitfalls of each. Listen close, there'll be a test later.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-10-0557 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerPlaying Online vs. Playing In PersonWhereupon we argue the pros and cons of online gaming versus in person gaming, in a world where we're pretty much limited to online gaming (thanks covid-19).Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-09-2837 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHow To Host A Game NightWhereupon we describe the many tips to successfully set up and host an amazing game night, and talk probably way too much about snacks. Life lessons, kids...life lessons.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-09-2135 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerHow To Be A Good PlayerWhereupon we give dos and don'ts of proper player etiquette, gripe like old men on a porch, and wax philosophical regarding Matt's TV watching habit.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-09-1435 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerBuilding A CharacterWhereupon we provide several examples on how to make a good character great. Let's give that one dimensional character some depth!Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-09-0629 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerGood StoryWhereupon we describe the many examples of chimeras in a fantasy game. Oh, and we also talk about what makes a good story.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-09-0345 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTypes of DMsWhereupon we go into great length regarding the many types of DMs, GMs and other things which end in "Ms." There's also a bread dragon.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-08-3141 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerTypes of PlayersWhereupon we describe several types of players in gaming, as well as the benefits and cons of each.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-08-2439 minThe Goblin\'s CornerThe Goblin's CornerIntroductionsPilot episode. Whereupon we ramble nonsensically and tell you a bit about ourselves. Very unpolished, like a diamond sitting beneath a dragon bottom.Send us a textSupport the show---Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com2020-08-1718 min