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The Cocked DieAjit GeorgeAjit George, Co-Creative Director of Wizards of the Coast's new book Journeys into the Radiant Citadel stopped by the podcast to talk gaming, charity, and his journey. It's quite the story!
I hope you enjoy.2022-07-2151 min
The Cocked DieBonus Episode - DnD Direct EditionHere's everything you might have missed from DnD Direct!2022-04-2414 minThe Cocked DieS3E8 Meagan KenreckMeagan Kenreck is a TTRPG performer, badass, and all-around good human. It was such a joy to speak with them!
I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!2022-04-0741 minThe Cocked DieS3E7 Hope LaVelle and Adam Bradford talk Children of Éarte!Adam Bradford of Demiplane, and Hope LaVelle stopped by to talk all things Children of Éarte!
We didn't get all the answers, but we got a BUNCH.
The show premieres tonight on twitch.tv/DemiplaneRPG2022-03-161h 09The Cocked DieThe Cocked Die Interlude - a Call of the Netherdeep sneak peekNo interview this week as I prepare for a SPECIAL interview with Children of Éarte stars Adam Bradford and Hope LaVelle. That one is dropping early because CoE premieres on Tuesday...and so will the interview!
Today I drop a sneak peek into The Call of the Netherdeep adventure which is in stores starting Tuesday, March 15th!
Take a listen.2022-03-1104 minThe Cocked DieS3E6 Derrick from How Not 2 DMToday I'm chatting with Derrick from How Not 2 DM an interview show where he talks to people...about their Dming experience and advice!
If you'd like to support the charity we discussed during the show, you can find a special RPG bundle here: https://t.co/udRXhveJUY
And you can catch Dreadful Tales, my Ravenloft horror anthology Tuesdays at 830 et on twitch.tv/talonnclaw2022-03-0451 minThe Cocked DieS3E5 Stryk RedkiteStryk is a DM, streamer, and content creator on Twitch. As the DM for Utharian Legends, and Dreadful Tales, there's a LOT for us to talk about!
Dreadful Tales runs on twitch.tv/talonnclaw every Tuesday night starting at 830 ET2022-02-2536 minThe Cocked DieS3E4 Shawn BanerjeeShawn is a writer, DDAL coordinator, and founder of the word project.
Check out our Tyrants of the Underdark unboxing video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP0ydTPzFrM
And check out Dreadful Tales, our Ravenloft Anthology starting February 22nd.
2022-02-1737 minThe Cocked DieS3E3 Lee GoldbergLee Goldberg is a D&D lover, and a pancake artist with Dancakes, who incredibly fuses gaming with pancakes. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a wonder to behold! He’s also a cast member on They Came from beneath the Sea, an Artual Play series on Ye Olde Dragon’s twitch channel.
Starting on February 22nd, we are launching a new D&D actual play show on the TalonnClaw twitch channel! It's called Dreadful Tales.
It's a Ravenloft anthology series which will feature 2 DMs, and ten incredible players! How is it going to work...2022-02-1136 minThe Cocked DieS3E2 Ricky WellsRicky Wells is a gamer, tabletop performer, and my castmate on Scribes and Scrolls! We had an in-depth conversation about how gaming helped him cope with some challenge in his youth. It was heartfelt and raw.
Rivals of Waterdeep returns this Sunday for Season 12 with LaTia in the DM's chair! It starts 10 am PT, 1 pm ET on twitch (dot) tv (slash) rivalsofwaterdeep
Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery dropped its second edition and it's glorious. Long has it been my favourite game! I talk about it in brief, but you can also check out...2022-02-0445 minThe Cocked DieS3E1 - RobogoblinWe're back for Season 3! I'm so excited to chat with Robogolin, creator of TTRPGIfs and the Golden TTRPGifs awards!
You can watch the show on January 29th at 7 pm ET/4 Pm PT on twitch.tv/TTRPGifs2022-01-2742 minThe Cocked DieS2E34 Jarred from Monsters and MulticlassMonsters and Multiclass is a podcast/youtube show that assesses all of the different combinations dnd classes can offer. Wizard/Sorcerer? Why not! And monsters. Don't forget the monsters. He, and his cohosts Kevin and Will, drop new videos on Wednesdays and new podcats on Thursdays.
Shoutout to Hackbolt for keeping our spaces safe. Drop them a Ko-Fi if you can: https://ko-fi.com/hackbolt
Learn more about the new DDAL rules here: https://yawningportal.dnd.wizards.com/blog/game-on-less-rules-more-play/
Do yourself a favour and check out the DND nerds website: https://www...2021-09-1158 min
Roll for Persuasion - Conversations With CreatorsGary Milakovic Uses Fantasy Games to Make a Real-World DifferenceGet access to the Zone of Truth bonus segments by becoming a member of our PATREON.This show was brought to you by our fantastic friends at HERO FORGE! Create the tabletop mini of your dreams with their always evolving, always AMAZING custom mini generator tools. Choose from countless species, weapons, outfits, magical effects and more, and bring your characters to life TODAY. Check them out at https://www.heroforge.com...2021-09-0640 minThe Cocked DieS2E33 Fluffy SnowfallFluffy Snowfall is a variety streamer, Ttrpg player, and a general ray of sunshine. She uplifts and supports our community and I was excited to chat with her!
THIS SATURDAY at 8 pm ET is our first QuestfortheCure: SideQuest! Join DM Lauren Urban, Goblin Katie, Eugenio Vargas, Kris Siddiqi, Robogoblin, DeeTwenty, and Hope LaVelle as they traipse through a wacky adventure to raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research. Watch LIVE on twitch.tv/TeamSquadUp!
It's not too late to snag a seat at one of our SideQuests! Browse before...2021-09-0238 minThe Cocked DieS2E32 Cari ScholtensCari Schotens is a voice actor, TTRPG player, and in her spare time, teaches math and coaches track and field. You can catch Cari, every Monday, on twitch.tv/MiniTerrainDomain as Teera the Sunmaned on Scribes and Scrolls: The Candlekeep Mysteries!
It's been a secret 3 months in the making...in September we're running five bonus charity games raising money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research! We're calling them Quest for the Cure: SideQuests, with incredible DMs like Lauren Urban, Adam Bradford, Crucian Gyal, MTD Jake, and Tanya DePass, it's going to be an unforgettable month! You can bid...2021-08-2747 minThe Cocked DieS2E31 Kiel AdamKiel Adam is an Indie game designer, writer, and publisher. His brand Run, Write, Play, fosters community, creativity, and collaboration in the TTRPG space. You can find Kiel's work, and some goodies, on his patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RunWritePlay2021-08-1949 minThe Cocked DieS2E30 DND Jordan LeaJordan is a variety streamer, you can find her on her channel at twitch.tv/DNDJordanLeaYou can watch Jordan every Monday on MiniTerrainDomain's epic new campaign: Scribes and Scrolls: The Candlekeep Mysteries, starting at 8 ET! twitch.tv/miniterraindomain2021-08-1252 minThe Cocked DieS2E29 Jay from 88 RiddlesCheck out Jay's wares here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/88Riddles
Watch Quest for the Cure this Saturday at 8 pm ET on twitch.tv/teamsquadup
For every $25 you donate TODAY you earn a chance to win a seat at our next Quest for the Cure series game! Yup, you could play D&D with Ed Greenwood, Amy Lynn Dzura, Blair Brown, Emma Wakelin, and Eric Morden. Donate here: https://www.jessesjourney.com/questforthecure/2021-07-2841 minThe Cocked DieS2E28 Cait GreerCait Greer is a graphic designer, artist, and writer. Their norse inspired designs turn any project into a kickass project!
For every $25 you donate between now and July 28thyou earn a chance to win a seat at our next Quest for the Cure series game! Yup, you could play D&D with Ed Greenwood, Amy Lynn Dzura, Blair Brown, Emma Wakelin, and Eric Morden. Donate here: https://www.jessesjourney.com/questforthecure/
Watch my mustache get waxed for Quest for the Cure donations: https://youtu.be/xbVuhy5S0qE
Cait's Yggrasil Art: https://www...2021-07-2235 minThe Cocked DieS2E27 Dark AllianceToday we're talking about Dark Alliance, the new video game from D&D and Tuque!
In the news, this weekend is D&D live and features an all-star line up of players and announcements about the new books...and beyond...
Also on Saturday, at 8 PM et on twitch.tv/TalonnClaw we're hosting a Flip, Flop, and Chop adventure raising money for Jesse's Journey!
2021-07-1418 minThe Cocked DieS2E26 - Joe NuzzoJoe Nuzzo is a professional DM, the co-producer and DM for Second Star to the Right a fifth edition streaming show set in Neverland, and an RPG producer for WizKids!
I hope you enjoy.2021-07-0737 minThe Cocked DieS2E25 Dustin & Devan from D4Today we're talking to Dustin & Devan from D4 about their intro to gaming, the importance of giving back, and their unique co-DM system.
You can watch D4 weekly on Sundays at 7 pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/rockpunchatl
For every $25 donation you make to #QuestfortheCure, you win a chance to play in our July 31st episode! Winner is drawn July 28th. Donate $100 bucks, that's four chances! https://www.jessesjourney.com/questforthecure2021-06-3044 minThe Cocked DieS2E24 - Josh SimonsJosh Simons is a freelance TTRPG designer, streamer, and assistant director of ambassadors for Jasper's Game Day!
#QuestfortheCure continues this weekend! June 26th at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT twitch.tv/TeamSquadUp
Our Dark Alliance stream starts tomorrow at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT twitch.tv/FortNerdDotCom2021-06-2350 minThe Cocked DieS2E23 StrixToday, we're talking to award winning game designer Strix!
Into the Motherlands Kickstarter continues here. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cypheroftyr/into-the-mother-lands-rpg
You can win a seat for #QuestfortheCure! For $25 contribution between now and June 23rd, you get a chance to join us! Click the link for more information: #QuestfortheCure guest seat contest / jessesjourney.com/questforthecure2021-06-1737 minThe Cocked DieS2E22 Ginny LovedayToday I'm talking with game designer Ginny Loveday!
In the news we're talking about the next two D&D books The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos!
And it's not too late to get your contribution in to win a seat for the next episode of #QuestfortheCure! https://www.jessesjourney.com/questforthecure
You can learn more about animal adventures, here: https://steamforged.com/games/animal-adventures-gullet-cove?tab=Overview2021-06-0855 minThe Cocked DieS2E21 B. Dave WaltersToday we're chatting with tabletop streaming legend B. Dave Walters!
The Black Dice Society airs on twitch.tv/DND on Thursdays at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT.
The Black Dice Society patreon is here
Into the Motherlands Kickstarter continues here.
You can win a seat for #QuestfortheCure! For $25 contribution between now and June 23rd, you get a chance to join us! Click the link for more information: #QuestfortheCure guest seat contest2021-06-0141 minThe Cocked DieS2E20 Mark MeerToday we're chatting with actor Mark Meer, perhaps best known as M. Commander Shepard.
The Black Dice Society airs on twitch.tv/DND on Thursdays at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT.
The Black Dice Society patreon is here
#QuestfortheCure is happening this Saturday! The game starts at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on twitch.tv/TeamSquadup
#QuestfortheCure silent auction
#QuestfortheCure guest seat contest
Into the Motherlands Kickstarter continues here.
There's only a few days left in Talon & Claw's Gemstone/Glass Kickstarter! Check it out here if you...2021-05-2539 minThe Cocked DieS2E19 Mark Meer TrailerA trailer for the Tuesday, May 25th Episode of The Cocked Die with Mark Meer!2021-05-2300 minThe Cocked DieBonus: Van Richten's Guide to RavenloftWe flip through the new book and give some highlights on what you can expect from D&D's latest work of art!2021-05-1914 minThe Cocked DieS2E18 Goblin KatieToday we're chatting with Goblin Katie from D4! She's a wonderful human being who's as generous with her time for charity as her laugh is infectious.
She streams regularly on her channel https://www.twitch.tv/goblinkatie
#QuestfortheCure silent auction
#QuestfortheCure guest seat contest
Rivals of Waterdeep returns with S10! Catch them May 16th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT on https://www.twitch.tv/rivalsofwaterdeep
Catch up on Scribes & Scrolls: The Candlekeep Mysteries https://www.twitch.tv/miniterraindomain
Talon & Claw's Gemstone/Glass Kickstarter continues for just over t...2021-05-1838 minThe Cocked DieS2E17 Hope LaVelleWe chat with one of the brightest, most generous and inspiring personalities in the TTRPG space Hope LaVelle about her career as an actor and stunt performer, and of course her D&D character Penelope "Half-Pint."
#QuestfortheCure silent auction
#QuestfortheCure guest seat contest
D&D is partnering with G4 to present D&D Live 2021
Rivals of Waterdeep returns with S10! Catch them May 16th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT on https://www.twitch.tv/rivalsofwaterdeep
Scribes & Scrolls: The Candlekeep Mysteries premieres May 17 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT only on...2021-05-1136 minThe Cocked DieS2E16 Fenway JonesI chat with Fenway Jones about the upcoming (and in progress) Jasper's Game Week, raising money for suicide awareness and prevention. Learn more and see the full schedule at www.jaspersgameday.com
Check out Talon & Claw's incredible gemstone/glass dice and council of 11 kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/tcc011
The Black Dice Society's patreon total got them to a special bonus episode! This official D&D stream is set in Ravenloft. Check it out on Thursdays before Critical Role, on the DND Twitch (twitch.tv/dnd)2021-05-0530 minThe Cocked DieS2E15 Dwight the Big Bearded NerdWe're talking to Dwight the Big Bearded Nerd, who hosts bi-weekly painting streams on his twitch channel BigBeardedNerd21
We're also talking Jasper's Game Week: https://jaspersgameday.com/
And Talon and Claw's Gemstone kickstarter: http://www.tinyurl.com/tcc0112021-04-2841 minThe Cocked DieS2E14 Tanya DePass Returns!Tanya DePass is a streamer, a TTRPG creative, the founder of I need Diverse Games, and an all-around swell person. You’ve seen her on Rivals of Waterdeep, The Black Dice Society, Into the Motherlands, Jasper’s Game Week, Worldbuilders, and so many more. She’s a force for good in our community and I’m so glad she stopped by again to chat S2 of Into the Motherlands and a few other topics I won’t spoil.
Our next #QuestfortheCure Game is April 24th 8 ET/5 PT on twitch.tv/TeamSquadUp.
You still have time to win a se...2021-04-2052 minThe Cocked DieS2E13 Andrew from Roll for PersuasionOur next #QuestfortheCure Game is April 24th 8 ET/5 PT on twitch.tv/TeamSquadUp. To find out more about #QuestfortheCure, or to donate and hopefully win a seat visit: https://www.jessesjourney.com/questforthecure
You can find find Andrew's podcast at: rollpersuasion.com
You can watch Second Star to the Right on twitch.tv/secondstarshow
This episode contains some mature language. Listener discretion is advised.
2021-04-1441 minThe Cocked DieS2E12 - Demiplane with Adam Bradford and Peter RomaneskoYou can find demiplane at demiplane.com
Our next #QuestfortheCure Game is April 24th 8 ET/5 PT on twitch.tv/TeamSquadUp. To find out more about #QuestfortheCure, or to donate and hopefully win a seat visit: https://www.jessesjourney.com/questforthecure
Legendary Pants #Winedice kickstarter has fewer than 3 days left! Check it out here (I'll have bourbon, with a mead & absinthe chaser. It sounds gross, but the dice are...legendary!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarypants/wine-dice
You can find the Black Dice Society: @BlackDiceSoc, on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackDiceSociety, and on...2021-04-0755 minThe Cocked DieS2E11I took a week off to recover from Talon & Claw Twitch Con 2021, where we raised $3001.01 for Jasper's Game Day and suicide prevention and awareness! I appreciate you sticking with me!
The VODs for the weekend will go live on their youtube eventually, but for now you can find them on twitch.tv/talonnclaw
No interview this week, we'll resume the chats next week, but I wanted to do a deep dive into Candlekeep Mysteries and what you get from each adventure in the book!
Unlike my last review, this one is FULLY spoilered...2021-03-3024 minThe Cocked DieBONUS: Candlekeep Mysteries edition!This is almost; well, probably not almost, maybe like...some, of what you'd want to know about Candlekeep Mysteries in just under ten minutes!
What can you expect from the book? Can you use it in a non-Forgotten Realms setting?
We answer at least one of these questions!2021-03-1707 minThe Cocked DieS2E10- Kris Siddiqi and Dwarven MossKris Siddiqi is an actor, comedian, improviser, handsome...dreamy...but I digress. Kris produces and stars in Dwarven Moss, a unique D&D actual play podcast that has only two players and a DM. Featuring high quality audio, sound effects, and custom music, Dwarven Moss is a high-quality listening experience. Check it out at www.dwarvenmoss.com
Talon & Claw twitch con is this coming weekend! There's lots of D&D and more! It's all happening on the Talon & Claw twitch channel!
The great DMs include Fenway Jones, Devan and Dustin from D4, MTD Jake, and J...2021-03-1645 minThe Cocked DieS2E9 Feliza CasanoThis week we're talking to Feliza Casano, who plays Alleycat on Cyberpunk: Independence, and her experience with TTRPGs, and Cyberpunk specifically.
Legendary Pants has relaunched their kickstarter for the #WineDice series and it's already almost a third funded! Check it out here.
Cyberpunk: Independence launched this week and is now available on VOD! Podcast episode will launch today. Watch Session 0 here.
This episode contains some coarse language. Viewer discretion is advised.2021-03-1033 minThe Cocked DieS2E8 Matthew Stanford and Legendary PantsToday we're chatting with Matthew Stanford, co-owner of Legendary Pants, a tabletop development company from the suburbs of Philly. They primarily make dice and some other tabletop products! They are launching a crowdfunding campaign for a beautiful run of dice inspired by "fine beverages." Check out their #WineDice for more pics.
In the news we're talking Adam Bradford's move to Demiplane RPG, a Quest for the Cure ongoing series, and the Cyberpunk: Independence premiere this coming Sunday March 7th at 7 pm et/4 pm PT on twitch.tv/FortNerdDotCom2021-03-0444 minThe Cocked DieS2E7 Gil the VlogsmithGil the Vlogsmith is a D&D player, a game streamer, and a professional blacksmith. He hand forges dice and a whole bunch of other amazing stuff! You've heard the cast of Critical Role curse him out before rolling, "don't f*** me Gil!"
There is a language warning for this episode.
In the news we're talking about Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
We're also excited to announce the full cast for #QuestfortheCure Episode 0!
Rachel Seeley, Velvet Valhalla, Anthony from Talon & Claw, Feliza Casano, Tennessee Martin, and Hope LaVelle!
Episode 0...2021-02-2347 minThe Cocked DieS2E6 - Keith BakerMy guest today is Keith Baker. Baker is best known as the creator of the Eberron DND setting, and the card game Gloom, amongst a host of other credits.
He recently published a cooperative storytelling card game based on the hit podcast The Adventure Zone called The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance
Additionally:
Quest for the Cure: Episode 0, a charity fundraising game for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is happening on February 28th at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT on the charity's twitch channel: twitch.tv/TeamSquadUp.
Episode 0 features Hope LaVelle from DND Beyond’s...2021-02-1740 minThe Cocked DieS2E5 - Brian Gray and Eugenio VargasI chatted with Brian Gray and Eugenio Vargas, the newest cast members for Rivals of Waterdeep!
You can catch new episodes from their 9th season on Sunday mornings at 1 pm ET/10 am PT at https://www.twitch.tv/rivalsofwaterdeep
Anthony from Talon & Claw (and our first guest on this fine podcast) is committed to getting a tattoo of the SS Failboat if their twitch channel hits 100 new subscribers by March 21st. So obviously I made a video trying to convince people to subscribe!
Check out the video here: https://twitter...2021-02-1037 minThe Cocked DieS2E4 - James IntrocasoToday I'm chatting with James Introcaso: he's a well known game designer, and writer, and he's an Emmy-nominated producer. He was the lead designer of Burn Bryte for Roll20 and recently published My Dad's Monster Manual which reimagines Monster Manual monsters based on feedback from his non-gamer Dad.
Check out Gothic Lineages from Unearthed Arcana: https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/gothic-lineages2021-02-0335 minThe Cocked DieS2E3 - LaTia JacquiseGreat news for Dragonlance fans, as Weis and Hickman have resolved their dispute with Wizards, and a new trilogy called in a series called "Classic Dragonlance" is coming soon!
Today my guest is LaTia Jacquise; she's a cast member of Rivals (and the DM for its upcoming season premiering on January 31st at 10 pm https://www.twitch.tv/rivalsofwaterdeep), a former DDAL community manager, and the Community Relations Manager for Monte Cook games.2021-01-2726 minThe Cocked DieS2E2 - Thomas Votaw, Drifter's AtlasBig news! A D&D TV show is in the works. Well. Sort've. A pitch for a D&D TV show has been ordered. Read a bit more here: https://www.fortnerd.com/post/d-n-d-kolstad
My guest today is Thomas Votaw of the Drifter's Atlas; currently they're running a kickstarter campaign for a quarterly magazine published about RPGs; there'll be lots about D&D, but other stuff too. Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/driftersquarterly/the-drifters-quarterly-vol-1and2?ref=3ydmg92021-01-2040 minThe Cocked DieS2E1 - Tennessee MartinShe's a screenwriter who's worked in the entertainment industry for almost a decade. While she's new to TTRPGs in general, she made in a big splash in September, joining Realmsmith at D&D Celebration, the brand's biggest event of the year!
We also preview Candlekeep Mysteries, talk about the secrecy of the new switch, and other games to look forward to in 2021!2021-01-1330 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 15 - Kicking Butt with Noura IbrahimShe's an actor, a singer, and a black belt martial artist. She's appeared in Cyberpunk, D&D, Pathfinder, and Vampire streams, and is going to be EVERYWHERE in 2021.
She's contributed to the success of our friends over at RealmSmith and she's just a cool person.
I loved getting a chance to chat with Noura Ibrahim about her career and streaming in general, and posited alternate theory about the origin of her character Ib's name.
You can find her on social media @nouralogical2020-12-1830 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 14 - Breaking New Ground with Tanya DePassToday we're talking Quest for the Cure (and hey spoiler alert, in 2021 its a six episode limited series) and a warning for Cyberpunk 2077 players with photo sensitivity.
My guest is Tanya DePass; she's a streamer, a TTRPG personality, and the founder of I Need Diverse Games, a not-for-profit dedicated to raising the profile of marginalized folks in the gaming space.
She was also just announced as a member of the future class by The Game Awards, which is an honour she richly deserves.
Learn more about Into the Motherlands: https://motherlandsrpg.com/
2020-12-1138 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 13 - Questing with Blair BrownBlair Brown is a gamer, a musician, and a senior producer at Respawn Entertainment, working on Star Wars. How cool is that? I talked to Blair about his work, what it's like working in the gaming business, and about our upcoming episode of Quest for the Cure!
Which brings me, naturally, to a reminder that Quest for the Cure happens this Saturday at 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT! Join Ed Greenwood, creator of The Forgotten Realms himself, Amy Lynn Dzura, Emma Wakelin, Eric Morden and Blair, as we going get our hero on for a great cause.
2020-12-0435 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 12 - No Critical Failures with Fenway JonesIn today's Episode I chat with Fenway Jones, founder, and spokesperson for Jasper's Game Day. Jasper's raises funds and awareness for suicide prevention.
She's a wonderful human who's doing great work! Check our Jasper's at www.jaspersgameday.com
Also, as you all know, Quest for the Cure continues on Dec 5th at 8 pm ET.
But what you didn't know is one person is going to win a seat at the table; which table? Oh the one with Ed Greenwood, Amy Lynn Dzura, Emma Wakelin, Blair Brown, and Eric Morden, of course.
...2020-11-2622 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 11 - Content with Shawn MerwinToday I'm chatting with Shawn Merwin, one of the most prolific D&D creators of his generation. He's been credited in numerous Wizards of the Coast products, and has worked with a number of different companies to produce their RPGs including Star Trek: Adventures.
He's currently the resource manager for the Eberron: Oracle of War campaign.
The guy is literally teaching the class on RPG design, at Freedonia University.
And to top it off, he's just the most generous and humble guy you can imagine. I am so excited to share my interview...2020-11-1738 minThe Cocked DieBonus Episode: TASHA, TASHA, TASHA - almost everything you need to know in 30 minutesTasha's Cauldron of Everything releases today and it's breathtaking.
This bonus episode looks at a LOT of the new content in the book including new subclasses, feats, and magic items.
If you haven't gotten your copy yet, whet your appetite with this tasty preview.2020-11-1729 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 10: Giving Back with Amy Lynn DzuraToday, I'm talking to Amy Lynn Dzura!
She is a community manager for the Dungeons and Dragons adventurer’s league, a convention organizer, and she joined me for the Quest for the Cure live play game, helping raise almost $6000 for Jesse’s Journey and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research.
We're also going a bit deeper into the story of Cyberpunk Red, and talking about some of the subclasses that have leaked from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, coming next week!2020-11-1043 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 9: Always Alliterate, a Dungeons & Dragons Discussion with Velvet ValhallaIn the news, we discuss the delay of physical copies of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything in Europe and Asia-Pacific, the rumours of a D&D TV show, and remind everyone of the release date of R. Talsorian Games' Cyberpunk Red.
My interview is with Velvet Valhalla: a drag performer, host, and gamer, we discuss how Dungeons & Dragons is helping her cope with mental health challenges, and a whole host of other things.
I hope you enjoy.2020-11-0332 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 8: It's a Funny Story with Emma WakelinToday's episode features news about the release date of Cyberpunk: Red, the latest incarnation of the iconic roleplaying game, congratulations to Lili Sparx on her amazing fundraiser for littlewarriors.ca, supporting awareness, prevention, and treatment of child sex abuse, and an interview with comedienne Emma Wakelin. I hope you enjoy!
www.littlewarriors.ca2020-10-2729 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 7: Master of Behind AND Before the Curtain MTD JakeToday I chat with MTD Jake, the driving force behind Mini Terrain Domain: https://www.twitch.tv/miniterraindomain and one heckuva guy.
Jake is a DM and one of the most sought after producers for TTRPG streams anywhere.
He's also Captain BOOM on the Sunday Night Talon and Claw Sea of Thieves stream.
I hope you enjoy my chat with Jake.2020-10-2034 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 6: Stories with Andrew BiskinskyiToday I'm talking to Andrew Bishkinskyi! He's a writer and D&D player, who's written a ton of content for Adventurer's League amongst other things!
You can check out his work here: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Andrew%20Bishkinskyi
We also talk about Kelly Sabhan (D'Angelo's) new all native D&D stream NDND and Into the Motherlands, the new RPG system and stream led by Creative Director Tanya Depass and lead developer B. Dave Walters.
You can watch new episodes of NDND on Mondays on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2020-10-1332 minThe Cocked DieSquadUp Catch up - Next episode October 12Thank you to everyone who made SquadUp happen.
We raised $6,000 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research! Our next new episode goes live on October 12th.2020-10-0701 minThe Cocked DieBonus Episode - Gary and Sam Maggs talk heroes, D&D, and Quest for the CureGary and best-selling author Sam Maggs chat about her home-town charity Jesse's Journey and what SquadUp means to the community.
Join Sam at 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT on twitch.tv/teamsquadup as she rolls some dice for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research.2020-09-2614 minThe Cocked DieBonus Episode - Gary and Ajay Talk D&D, Sea of Thieves, and GamingGary and Seasoned Gaming Journalist Ajay Fry chat #QuestfortheCure, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Sea of Thieves!
You can catch Ajay playing some D&D at 12:30pm ET (9:30 am PT) on twitch.tv/teamsquadup
You can catch Ajay streaming games on his own channel on Mondays and Wednesdays, twitch.tv/ajayfry2020-09-2425 minThe Cocked DieBonus Episode: Gary, GM Travis, MTD Jake, and Anthony from Talon and ClawThe TalonnClaw twitch team (and crew of the SS Failboat in Sea of Thieves) chat our extra long episode in support of Jesse's Journey on Saturday, September 27th at 7:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm Pacific!
We're giving away gift cards from Tabletop Loot, Smugglers Coffee, handmade wooden accessories from Talon and Claw, and a D&D Sourcebook bundle from D&D beyond valued at almost $400 USD!
Watch the game on Sept 27th and you can win some viewer prizes: http://twitch.tv/talonnclaw
Contribute and be eligible to win even more prizes: https://secure2.convio.net...2020-09-2337 minThe Cocked DieBonus Quest for the Cure Episode with Rachel SeeleyWe chat Dungeons & Dragons, #QuestfortheCure, and what it's like to be a female gamer on a hit show.
Join Rachel at 12:30 ET, 9:30 am PT on Saturday as she joins the squad in #QuestfortheCure!
twitch.tv/teamsquadup2020-09-2322 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 5: Lauren Urban from D&D Beyond and podcast 1 of 5 in advance of SquadUpLauren Urban chats her experience with D&D, the stream, and the generous philanthropy for which D&D Beyond is known.
SquadUp: twitch.tv/teamsquadup
Information: fortnerd.com/squadup
2020-09-2246 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 4 - Rime of the Frostmaiden, Cassandra McDonald, and Sponsor Announcements for #QuestfortheCure!This week we're chatting a little bit of Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (spoiler free) and dropping some new info on the sponsors who've come on board to support #QuestfortheCure on September 26th!
D&D Beyond, LibrisArcana.com, Natural20 Studio, Geeky Tendencies, DM's Guild, Silverwing Armoury, and more have all given us some amazing stuff and we're so excited to be working with them. There'll be prizes for viewers AND donors during both of the streamed D&D games on September 26th, and our recently announced extra long Sea of Thieves stream on September 27th!
2020-09-1530 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 3 - Squad Up cast announcement and Part 2 with Jason AzevedoThis past week we announced an amazing cast for two live streamed D&D games raising money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research.
It includes legendary streamers, podcasters, SquadUp ambassadors, and one of the greatest Dungeons & Dragons creators of all time.
Happening on September 26th, at 12:30 pm (ET), 9:30 am (PT), and 8 pm (ET) and 5 pm (PT), the cast includes TV host Ajay Fry, Rachel Seeley and Allie Gonino, cast members of Girls, Guts, Glory, one of the most popular D&D shows on Twitch, streaming legend B. Dave Walters, best-selling author Sam Maggs, and the creator o...2020-09-0822 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 2 - Squad Up, More Tasha's, Combat Wheelchairs, and Jason AzevedoIn Episode 2, we chat about some of the controversy around the introduction of lineages in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and the combat wheelchair.
We're also teasing the two charity streams on September 26th in support of SquadUp, raising money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research.
This week we're presenting the first half of our interview with Jason Azevedo, celebrity DM, and president of Realmsmith,tv.
We hope you enjoy it!
Gary2020-08-3120 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 1 - Tasha and Talon'n'clawToday we had the opportunity to discuss the announcement of the brand new Fifth Edition supplement, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, and all of the goodies it introduces into the game including new feats, character options, and character origins, which will drastically change how players create characters.
Our interview with Anthony, owner of Talon and Claw, dives deep into Dungeons & Dragons and its role in overcoming challenges. It's a heavy, but meaningful, conversation.2020-08-2443 minThe Cocked DieEpisode 0 - What is The Cocked Die Podcast and why should you care?The Cocked Die Podcast is about Dungeons & Dragons and the people that play it.
Episode 0 is my attempt to convince you to listen to Episode 1; I really hope it works!2020-08-2403 min