Shows
The Ultimate RPG PodcastSolo Games and Unique Mechanics with Meghan Cross!EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Meghan Cross in a discussion about designing games with digital play in mind, the hook and loop mechanic in Meghan's game HUNT(er/ed) and how the game benefited from having two designers. They also talk about inspiration behind Meghan's new game, Homecoming. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a seaside town with unpredictable and drastic tides that may have sometimes been caused by the creature living nearby in the water.
SHOW NOTES
Meghan Cross is a TTRPG designer and content creator specializing in GMless and...
2025-10-171h 21The Ultimate RPG PodcastPublishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 2EPISODE SUMMARY
The second part of the interview with Tyler Crumrine.
In this episode, James talked to Tyler about how things are done at Possible Worlds Games compared to the publishing industry at large. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they used Cosmic Century Knights to create an artist commune with an infrastructure based on engineered ant colonies, a special gooey natural resource, and colorful concrete buildings.
SHOW NOTES
Tyler Crumrine is a Pittsburgh-based award winning TTRPG designer, and the founder of Possible Worlds Games. He is the...
2025-09-301h 15The Ultimate RPG PodcastEpisode 25 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 1EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Tyler Crumrine in a discussion about his career before Possible Worlds Games, the pivot to designing TTRPGs as a career post COVID, and the future of Possible Worlds Games as a publisher of both known and emerging designers. They also discussed how Tyler goes about teaching his TTRPG game design course, and much more! The second half of the interview will be up on September 30th.
SHOW NOTES
Tyler Crumrine is a Pittsburgh-based award winning TTRPG designer, and the founder of Possible Worlds Games...
2025-09-171h 20The Ultimate RPG PodcastSound Designing Actual Play with Taylor Moore!EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Taylor Moore in a discussion about the formation of the Kickstarter workers union and how one organize a union, the appeal of audio as an art form, the relationship between the actual play performer and editor, as well as a peak into the behind the scenes of Worlds Beyond Number. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a saint in a pheromone based hive mind society.
SHOW NOTES
Taylor Moore is the founder and creative director of Fortunate Horse. He is also th...
2025-07-291h 28The Ultimate RPG PodcastGames Education and Sexuality with Sharang Biswas!EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Sharang Biswas in a discussion about what defines a game designer, teaching game design, as well as the role and influence of sexuality in his games. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Sharang created a healing institution founded by ghosts, a faction of militant vegan dragon riders, and their worst enemies — the cheese makers.
SHOW NOTES
Sharang Biswas is a designer and writer of tabletop role-playing games and interactive media, a writer of speculative fiction, an adjunct professor of game studies at...
2025-07-151h 41The Ultimate RPG PodcastHorror in Actual Play with Gannon Reedy!EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Gannon Reedy in a discussion about time constraints in actual play, especially when it comes to combat. They also talk about visualizing actual play as the GM, how Gutter became a horror podcast and Gannon's approach to making horror actually scary. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create an inscrutable god whose whims are impossible to predict, let alone please.
SHOW NOTES
Gannon Reedy is a visual artist and one fourth of Gutter, a horror comedy podcast. He was also the GM...
2025-05-201h 23The Ultimate RPG PodcastCollaboration and The Rise of PDFs With Aram Vartian!EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Aram Vartian in a discussion about setting professional standards for yourself, the future of TTRPG publishing, the power of collaboration and how it has influenced his work. They also talked about Aram's upcoming projects including Dragon Age: In Darkness Eternal. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Aram create an outer space human civilization with moral AI gods, the discovery of magic, and how it changed everything.
SHOW NOTES
Aram Vartian is a photographer, designer, writer, and long time podcast producer. Aram...
2025-05-061h 26The Ultimate RPG PodcastPreservation and Reviewing Actual Play with Dr. Emily Friedman!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Dr. Emily Friedman in a discussion about the unique challenges of studying actual play, "the ambitious middle," the overreliance on digitization as preservation, as well as the responsibility of reviewing actual play and its obstacles. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Dr. Friedman create a punk world that answers the question "What if Rococo got covered in ash?"SHOW NOTESDr. Emily Friedman is a scholar, critic, and a tenured associate professor of English. She is also a leader in the...
2025-04-221h 52The Ultimate RPG PodcastTTRPG Reviews and Corporate Horror with Sam Leigh!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Sam Leigh in a discussion about their inspirations, what tarot can bring to TTRPGs, how they approach reviewing games, the future of their videos, and more. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Sam create a horror corporation that hides its true actions behind friendly little mascots.SHOW NOTESSam Leigh is an award-winning tabletop game designer and the owner of Blinking Birch Games. Other than designing their own games, Sam also writes and edits for other TTRPGs, records voice-overs, and creates...
2025-04-081h 33The Ultimate RPG PodcastSolo TTRPGs and Abandoned Circuses with Kienna Shaw!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Kienna Shaw in a discussion about the draw of solo and duet TTRPGs for them and whether the inability to be present for solo games changes how they design their games. Kienna also discusses their strengths and weaknesses as a designer and the biggest difference working on videogames vs TTRPGs has been, in their experience. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Kienna create an abandoned prison turned abandoned circus turned horror game setting.SHOW NOTESKienna Shaw is a game writer...
2025-03-251h 19
Skyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 7It all comes down to this, Serafina and Skeane face off against one another while Dimitri and Verse clash for a winner-takes-all final tie breaker! Who will come out on top? Find out on this final episode of the semi-finals of Skyjoust!!CASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott as Serafina Honore - Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
James Mendez Hodes as MC "Trance" Trancephorm - B...
2025-03-1139 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 6The penultimate episode of the Semi-Finals is here! Will the Frog Princes or the Jolly Ganders set themselves up for victory? Find out in these thrilling match ups!CASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott as Serafina Honore - Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
James Mendez Hodes as MC "Trance" Trancephorm - Bluesky - Website
Nathan Blades as Dimitri Hyaku - Campaign: Skyjacks - Bluesky - I...
2025-03-1147 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastThe Evolution of Actual Plays with Jeff Stormer!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Jeff Stormer in a discussion about Jeff's evolving sense of what "Party of One" is, the evolving perceptions of what actual play should be, and the possible negative side effects of that. They also talk about what WebFests mean to Jeff as an artist. In the second half of the episode they create a superhero with reality warping powers and a moral code made of steel.SHOW NOTESJeff Stormer is an award-winning podcaster, author, marketing content writer, and game designer. You can buy his book, The...
2025-03-111h 36
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 15Our poor adventurers are struggling against their gold allergies and things get dire for at least one of them while they are caught between a mountain of gold and a smoke demon. Can their last-ditch effort pay off big time in the 11th hour? And what secrets of this world will be revealed in the finale of this competition?!---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The G...
2025-03-0655 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 14Our poor adventurers find themselves in a jam with these security guards. Can they dispatch them before one of them perishes? Will they find a way to overcome their gold allergies? Will a single one of them remember they have a cart they could use to wheel the gold?! Find out on the penultimate episode of this season of Adventure Capitalists!---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee a...
2025-02-271h 01The Ultimate RPG PodcastUnfinished Games and Adrenaline Junkies with Viditya Voleti!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Viditya Voleti in a discussion about the benefits of leaving games unfinished and the decision making process behind prioritizing projects, choosing which games to publish, and how to price them. They also discuss the differences in designing a game when you're envisioning it as a physical vs digital product. In the second half of the episode, James and Viditya create a sunken cyberpunk city in a post-climate-crisis dystopian world.SHOW NOTESViditya Voleti is an award winning game designer, interactive artist, and educator. You can presave his...
2025-02-251h 09
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 14It's the final countdown! The demonic birds are zeroing in on the most sinful event of the year as Team Chicago scrambles to shove as much as they can into the Cosmic Vault.Content warnings: Mild body horror, violence, death______________________________________Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , https://twitter.com/itsj00lz ,
James Dugan: Talking Shop, https://twitter.com/DuganItRight , https://www.instagram.com/duganitright/
Brad Pike: , https://twitter.com/brad_pi...
2025-02-2158 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 13Can our poor adventurers win against a couple of beasts and a whole lot of guards? They only have this big obstacle before the gold is all theirs. And what ever happened to the barista? Gold allergies might soon be the least of their worries.---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitter
Alan Linic as Old Bunsy: ...
2025-02-2155 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 13The wealthy team finally learns the origins of The Little Man. They also must find a way to get their 2.1 million Virtue auction payday into their vault and make plans for final Hail Marys to boost their total-- all while praying that Team LA's plan to destabilize the world's currency doesn't work.Content warnings: Mild body horror, guns______________________________________Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , https://twitter.com/itsj00lz ,
James Du...
2025-02-1450 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 12Our poor adventurers find themselves needing to clean things up a bit after they refused to properly authenticate the vaults before opening them, setting off the various traps within. If they can handle the extra security and terrifying beasts, they have a good shot at a big haul, but can they pull themselves together long enough to do so?---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The G...
2025-02-141h 05Skyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 5Jade faces off against Trance with a little help from a special concoction from Verse. Skeane finds out about Hildred's absence. Dimitri gets a pep talk while Serafina plots. Trance cements his position on the team. Jade's fashion sense might be a pain point for the team after all.CASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott as Serafina Honore - Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
James M...
2025-02-1347 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastAnti-Gatekeeping TTRPGs and Game Editing with Sean Foer!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Sean Foer in a discussion around the magic of introducing children and other beginners to the boundless creativity of TTRPGs, common mistakes game designers make, and his upcoming adventure module for Perils and Princesses called "Secret of the Night Market." In the second half of the episode, James and Sean create a sci-fi murder mystery!SHOW NOTESSean Foer is a professional Game Master, consultant, and Tiktok creator, as well as a game designer and editor. You can book a game with him here.-----------------------------------------
2025-02-111h 14
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 12Auction time! As the patrons bid on perfume, fantastic vehicles, and a fair bit of body detritus, the wealthy entrepreneurs can mostly only watch the epic highs and lows. Mostly.Content warnings: Murder, guns______________________________________Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , https://twitter.com/itsj00lz ,
James Dugan: Talking Shop, https://twitter.com/DuganItRight , https://www.instagram.com/duganitright/
Brad Pike: , https://twitter.com/brad_pike , https://www.instagram.com/brad53199/
Ja...
2025-02-0753 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 11Old Bunsy and Douglas Fir find themselves testing out their hazmat suits sooner than expected as the first vault opens. It's too bad there was a dimension beast attack not too long ago while they were wearing the suits. Meanwhile, Spuggles and the Grunch work with the vice president of the bank to open the next vault, only to find something surprising just inside the door.Content Warning: Lack of empathy, Allergies---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Ty...
2025-02-0752 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 11The gala guests are impatiently waiting their hosts to begin the auction. Also, what's that smell? Plus, the Chicago team fires off one of their final sabotages toward the LA team.Content warnings: Vomit, mild body horror______________________________________Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , https://twitter.com/itsj00lz ,
James Dugan: Talking Shop, https://twitter.com/DuganItRight , https://www.instagram.com/duganitright/
Brad Pike: , https://twitter.com/brad_pike , https://www.in...
2025-01-311h 02
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 10Douglas and Old Bunsy find their way down the chimney of the bank vice president's home while Spuggles and the Grunch wait outside, only to be faced with an unexpected obstacle before finding the vice president. Can our poor adventurers convince him to help them open the vaults before it's too late? Or before Spuggles soils his hazmat suit a bit too much?Content Warning: Child endangerment, kidnapping, biting---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Sp...
2025-01-3159 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 4We get our first glimpse of the arena as the Jolly Ganders face off against the Frog Princes in the first couple of matches! Serafina finds herself pitted against Skeane in a traditional jousting match. Dimitri and Vercingetorix find joy in their match to some unexpected results!CASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott as Serafina Honore - Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
J...
2025-01-2852 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastD&D Memes, Expanding Your TTRPG Horizons, and Grimdark Godlings with Ryan Mossberger!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Ryan Mossberger in a discussion about how Ryan got into D&D, old school RPG forum discussions, what makes a game designer, as well as the experience of discovering TTRPGs outside of D&D. In the second half of the episode, James and Ryan created a Grimdark legion of godlings with microniche domains and very complicated relationships.SHOW NOTESRyan Mossberger is a TTRPG creator making memes and TikToks as well as adventures and other small form TTRPG content. You can donate to his charity drive here.
2025-01-281h 32
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 9The poor adventurers find themselves in the primary bank vault and are met by dozens of vault doors of various sizes on various levels. The team devises a plan to get into the vaults, but it's going to require a certain bank vice president, and where can they find one of those in the middle of the night?Content Warning: Weird bio-tech---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery Cou...
2025-01-2553 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 10Do you like funny names? If so, this is the episode for you, because the gala is in full swing and the guests are rolling in, each with their own stats for wealth, popularity, and how gullible they are. As things are winding down, the team is horrified to learn of Team LA's plan that threatens to destroy all their work.Content warnings: Mild body horrorAdventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , h...
2025-01-2442 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 9Team Chicago scrambles to plan their gala. But first they have to get a dying Ebenzer’s soul into another body before he pays the ultimate price– a moderate fine.Content warnings: Body horror, transphobia, violence, goreAdventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , https://twitter.com/itsj00lz ,
James Dugan: Talking Shop, https://twitter.com/DuganItRight , https://www.instagram.com/duganitright/
Brad Pike: , https://twitter.com/brad_pike , https://www.instagram.com/brad53...
2025-01-171h 06
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 8The poor adventurers find themselves in a loophole, literally, before planning their big heist, but first they need to get past a surprise from the other team before they can even think about the next level of security in this vault.Content Warning: Gore, Body Horror---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitte...
2025-01-1659 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 3Dimitri takes flight and gets some practice time in before coming to a realization, Skeane meets with Hildrid, Jade deals with her parents after her injury, Trance snoops around the Jolly Gander's facility before flashing back to a realization about Jade, Skeane foils Serafina's plans, and the Jolly Ganders have a heart-felt team bonding moment before gameday.CW: Alcohol Use, Parental disapprovalCASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott...
2025-01-1446 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastCatering to the Audience and Parasociality with Ned Donovan!EPISODE SUMMARYJames is joined by Ned Donovan in a discussion around their differing creative philosophies around actual play, Ned's three pillar theory, as well as the idea of divorcing parasociality from actual play. He also shares insights about the creation of Encounter Party. In the worldbuilding portion of the episode, they create a world where everybody is always watching and it would be a fatal mistake to take the wrong turn than the one your GPS is telling you.SHOW NOTESNed Donovan is an Actor and Singer with a BFA in Mu...
2025-01-141h 45
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 8Team Chicago once again receives a boon for being the first cast to schedule their recording session. Then they play hardball to find an affordable venue for their gala that doesn’t feel affordable, you know? It’s all going sunny side up until Team LA strikes…Content warnings: Mild body horrorAdventure Capitalists, Team Chicago:
Claire Linic: Mystery County, https://www.instagram.com/clairelinic , https://twitter.com/clairelinic ,
Joolz: The Pod Has Been Cast, https://www.instagram.com/itsjoolz/ , https://twitter.com/itsj00lz ,
James Dugan: Talking Shop, https://twitter.com/DuganItRight , https://www.inst...
2025-01-1052 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 2Skeane schemes with a sponsor, Jade takes advantage of a broken heart, Serafina entices some hooligans to ne'er-do-well, Vercingetorix has a moment of clarity with his hummingbird, Drift, and Trance talks with Old Long and Auntie Cerabina and tries to find a mutually beneficial solution.CASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott as Serafina Honore - Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
James Mendez H...
2025-01-0753 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 7Working hours are over and the team takes advantage of the nightlife– some for business, some for pleasure. Then it’s a quick errand to the patent office to convince the… ethically nervous patent clerk to rubber-stamp their new invention, the Hollythorn Hammer. Plus, the Fingers of the Invisible Hand of the Market have a secret to tell…Content warnings: Blood, sexual references, guns---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Valentine: The Pod Has Been Cast - Instagram - Twitter
J...
2025-01-031h 07
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 7The police arrive at the ballroom ready to catch whoever is invading the bank, but our poor adventurers have convinced them that they are the police and that the true culprit is the notorious Christmas Day Serial Killer who is allegedly trapped in the bank vault itself!Content Warning: Police---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyl...
2025-01-0155 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders vs The Frog Princes - Part 1We are introduced to our six competitors of the second PvP match between the Frog Princes and the Jolly Ganders before Dimitri Hyaku bumps into Vercingetorix Gull in one of the local non-adult toy shops within the city where this match will take place.CONTENT NOTEPerformance pressure, disapproving familyCASTJames D'Amato as the GM - Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Adventure Capitalists - BlueskyThe Frog Princes
Rashawn Nadine Scott as Serafina Honore - Mystery County...
2024-12-3147 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastImpersonations, Creative Outlets, and The Intern with Knife Lore!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James as he and Knife Lore talk about bringing characters to life with impersonations, trying to have a creative outlet in a bite size format, and the importance of using your platform and resources for good causes. For the worldbuilding portion of the episode, they created a "magical unpaid intern in the worst bureaucracy imaginable."SHOW NOTESKnife Lore is a TikTok creator, impersonator, full time law student, and actual play performer. You can check out their actual play show Westerly Academy on YouTube.-----------------------------------------Check...
2024-12-311h 04
Charlas desde Shadowlands1129. Trastienda 71. James D’Amato comentado a tres bandasTrastienda 71 Comentando a D'Amato, con Nacho G. Máster y Álvaro Loman.
En la última Trastienda de Shadowlands del año nos reunimos los tres podcasters de esta sombría casa, Álvaro, Arturo y Nacho para comentar los mejores momentos de James D'Amato en su entrevista y hacerla más accesible a quienes no hablen la lengua de Gran Bretaña. Y, como siempre que se juntan tres roleros, también desbarramos un poquito. ¡Qué disfrutéis!
Entrevista a James D'Amato.
En preventa, las Guías Definitivas para jugar a rol. Justo lo que necesitas para elevar tu juego.
Partida de El Rey de...
2024-12-2736 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 6Team Chicago must file the paperwork for their profitable non-profit organization; to grease the wheels of bureaucracy, the team calls upon Shank’s grandfather, the equally whimsical and terrifying mayor of Hollythorn. Okay, Brad.Content warnings: Body horror---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Valentine: The Pod Has Been Cast - Instagram - Twitter
James Dugan as Ebenezer Hollythorn: Talking Shop - Instagram - Twitter
Brad Pike as Shank Pubis: Instagram - Twitter
James D'Amato as the GM: Campaign: Sk...
2024-12-2058 minCharlas desde Shadowlands1125. Entrevista a James D’Amato, autor de Las Guías definitivas para jugar a rolJames D'Amato: Master rolero y Diseñador de Juegos
Sobre James D'Amato
James D'Amato es un reconocido diseñador de juegos y autor, conocido por sus Guías Definitivas para Jugar a Rol. Es cofundador de la red de podcasts One Shot, donde emite su campaña Skyjacks. Además, ha sido formado en el arte de la comedia improvisada en las escuelas Second City e iO de Chicago.
Carrera y Logros
Guías Definitivas para Jugar a Rol: James ha escrito una serie de guías que han sido aclamadas por la comunidad de rol, ayudando a personas jugadoras o direc...
2024-12-191h 22
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 6The poor adventurers find themselves in over their heads before the bank's holiday party, resulting in The Grunch having a snack and Bunsy blending in with the staff, while Douglas discovers something new about themselves.Content Warning: Gore, Cannibalism, Enthrallment---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitter
Alan Linic as Old Bunsy: ...
2024-12-1859 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastIntention, Community, and Natural Magic with Jeeyon Shim!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James as he and Jeeyon discuss intention behind her prose approach of writing games, the experience of working with a game editor, and growing a community on Patreon! Then hang as they create a world based on natural magic.SHOW NOTESJeeyon Shim is a second generation Korean American indie role-playing game and live action role-playing game designer and writer. A former outdoor educator, her body of work is strongly influenced by themes of connection to the natural world. Playing Shim's narrative games often involves creating a keepsake artifact.
2024-12-171h 47
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 5Ebenezer’s 360 no-scope headshot of the monstrous bird is sick, but he doesn’t stick the landing when he tries to show off afterwards and, unfortunately, that’s the part some teens filmed. Can Valentine put on the rizz and convince them not to ruin Team Chicago’s newly founded organization with bad PR? Meanwhile, Eggs tries to convince his uncle to replace Shank’s sin-riddled body.Content warnings: Gun violence, mild body horror, mention of disease---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Vale...
2024-12-131h 03
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 5After recapping how each of the teams are doing after their first sessions, a plan is made to crash the holiday party by the poor adventuring party, but how long before those plans go awry?---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitter
Alan Linic as Old Bunsy: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
James D'Amato as the GM: Cam...
2024-12-111h 01Skyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 7The Barmwhich Perrymen and The Burning Tails enter into the tie breaker round where everything is on the line. Can Torikoshi pull himself and his team together before Allez is able to understand his own part in the Barmwhich history? Who will take the final match point and move on to the next round?!CONTENT NOTESCASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich PerrymenAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseThe Burning Tails
2024-12-1047 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 4Team Chicago makes their passionate plea for Eggs’s rich Uncle Rick’s financial backing– this time with barely any lying! All is going smoothly (or, at least, non-lethally) until someone’s sins catch up with them…Content warnings: Mild body horror, gun violence---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Valentine: The Pod Has Been Cast - Instagram - Twitter
James Dugan as Ebenezer Hollythorn: Talking Shop - Instagram - Twitter
Brad Pike as Shank Pubis: Instagram - Twitter
James D'Amato as the GM: Campaign...
2024-12-061h 00
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 4Our four poor adventurers find themselves covered in filth after an attempt at the vault. Can they get cleaned up before time resets without raising even more alarms?---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitter
Alan Linic as Old Bunsy: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
James D'Amato as the GM: Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultim...
2024-12-0457 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 6The Barmwhich Perrymen trade points back and forth with The Burning Tails! We're getting close to the final confrontation between these two powerhouses, but which team will lead with the most heart when it comes down to taking the lead and taking the game?CONTENT NOTESCASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich PerrymenAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseThe Burning TailsMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June...
2024-12-0347 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastHorrors and the Real World with Kendo!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James as he and Kendo discuss Voices in the Woods and how the real world and real world politics have influenced it. Then hang with them as they create a sci-fi horror world about a species of gaseous beings and the monsters that hunt them.SHOW NOTESOver the past several years Kendo has been combining their passion for TTRPGs and Digital Storytelling to create a wide variety of tabletop content. From Actual Plays to educational and promotional content they live, breath, and embody a love for Tabletop RPGs. You...
2024-12-031h 33
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 3Team Chicago goes to the Rick Van Reich wing of the Children's Hospital (who happens to be Eggs's uncle) to recruit charismatic sad orphans for their Ponzi scheme. The tough part is making the orphans the exact right amount of sad.Content Warnings: Mention of suicide, amputation, child endangerment---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Valentine: The Pod Has Been Cast - Instagram - Twitter
James Dugan as Ebenezer Hollythorn: Talking Shop - Instagram - Twitter
Brad Pike as Shank Pubis: Instagram...
2024-11-241h 11
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 3The four poor adventurers begin their first impromptu heist at the "The First and Only National Bank but of a Nicer Place Than This Nation" that just opened yesterday, Christmas Eve, anywhere from multiple days to centuries ago.---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitter
Alan Linic as Old Bunsy: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
James D'Ama...
2024-11-2059 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 5CONTENT NOTESCASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich PerrymenAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseThe Burning TailsMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi HondaEDITINGRyan BoelterMUSICArne ParrottMAILING LISTJoin Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-1946 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastCharacter from Different Angles with Amelia Som!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James as he discusses different approaches to character with Amelia Som!SHOW NOTESYou can find Amelia Som on the podcast Unprepared Casters or raising money for Doctors Without Borders in Roll For Initiagive’s new series “The Apron Strings.” Thoughts and opinions expressed are direct revelations from god and do not reflect her personal beliefs. Visit links.ameliasom.com for info.-----------------------------------------Check Out the Ultimate RPG Line of Books and Products!-----------------------------------------The Ultimate RPG Podcast is a production of the On...
2024-11-191h 18
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 2Team Chicago schmooze their way into the Wealthy Donors Lounge and propose an... exciting investment opportunity to Valentine's rich and problematic Daddy.---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Valentine: The Pod Has Been Cast - Instagram - Twitter
James Dugan as Ebenezer Hollythorn: Talking Shop - Instagram - Twitter
Brad Pike as Shank Pubis: Instagram - Twitter
James D'Amato as the GM: Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcast - Bluesky
Editing and Sound DesignBenjamin G...
2024-11-1556 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam Chicago, Episode 1Welcome to the wealthy side of the world, where the other team of "entrepreneurs" begin their quest for capital. Fortunately for them, it's Free Money Day at the Museum! Surely it will be that easy.---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team Chicago
Claire Linic as Eggs: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Joolz as Valentine: The Pod Has Been Cast - Instagram - Twitter
James Dugan as Ebenezer Hollythorn: Talking Shop - Instagram - Twitter
Brad Pike as Shank Pubis: Instagram - Twitter
James D'Amato as the GM: Campaign: Skyjacks - Starwhal: Odyssey - The Ultimate RPG Podcas...
2024-11-1556 min
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 2The four poor adventurers find out more about their curse before targeting a nondescript homestead as the first part of their heist plans. Things should work out well for them as long as excessive Christmas cheer doesn't intervene.---------------------------Adventure Capitalists, Team LA
Rashawn Scott as Douglas Fir: Mystery County - Dimension 20 - Bluesky - Instagram - Twitter
Tyler Samples as Spuggles the Elf: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
Avery Lee as The Grunch: https://www.averyllee.com/ - Instagram - Twitter
Alan Linic as Old Bunsy: Mystery County - Instagram - Twitter
James D'Ama...
2024-11-151h 03
Adventure CapitalistsTeam LA, Episode 1The world has been ravaged down to the core, the oceans banished to the skies, and the two remaining habitable continents are divided by a massive canyon full of demonic birds. One of these continents is the playground of the wealthy, the other a slum inhabited by the poor. In addition to having to live in a Dickensian gutter, the inhabitants of the poor hemisphere are afflicted with a second terrible curse: Every day is Christmas Day. Every inhabitant of the poor hemisphere wakes up to an ever-growing pile of presents and an endless gentle snow, unable to remember...
2024-11-1556 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 4The teams take the pitch. Ever the underdogs, the Perrymen lose the initial draw and have to contemplate spending resources to compete for momentum. Braith and Tien are the first to face off in the competition. Two competitors who have been struggling under the weight of looming larger concerns, can they lay their burdens down for the match and fly?CONTENT NOTESObviously the pressure of competition but this is a gentler one, overcoming reckless tendencies.CASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich PerrymenAaron Catano Saez ... Allez...
2024-11-1243 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastCommunity and Care with Connie and Sea!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James as he discusses building with intention with Connie and Sea!SHOW NOTESConnie Chang (they/her/her) is a trans, Chinese-American actual play Game Master with a passion for threading queer drama with black-hearted apocalyptica. Connie has appeared in the New York Times, on NPR (twice!), and on Dimension 20's Adventuring Academy with Brennan Lee Mulligan. Connie loves menacing TikTok.Sea Thomas (they/them) is an agender dancer, digital artist, and professional tabletop performer, lore-keeper, and theatre-maker who has been featured on Roll20, GenConTV, Dragon Talk, Gehenna...
2024-11-051h 37Skyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 3Augie runs out to audition for the performance troupe he dreams of joining. Constantin approaches Divya to make an apology he has owed for years. Braith tries to confront the fact that he takes too many risks and Torikoshi helps coach him through it. Tein, temporarily free of his curse enjoys being a kid. June goes snoopin. Then the tween fans become a bit of a problem.CONTENT NOTESAudition trauma, serious adult relationship stuff, heavy stress imageryCASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich PerrymenAaron Catano...
2024-11-0544 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 2Tien Fieldhouse tries to quit his team telling them the absolute craziest backstory of anyone in the competition. June spend some time in the aviary (obviously) and meets some of her competition. Augie unloads some of the burden he has been carrying. Allez encounters Torikoshi at a restaurant and the two awkwardly find kindred spirits.CONTENT NOTESAngst that has a little more oomph than normal teen angst, lots of blood, actually a lot of good vibes because these are good kidsCASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich Perrymen
2024-10-2951 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Burning Tails: Part 1CONTENT NOTESCASTJames D'Amato ... GMThe Barmwhich PerrymenAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseThe Burning TailsMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi HondaEDITINGRyan BoelterMUSICArne ParrottMAILING LISTJoin Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-2249 minThe Ultimate RPG PodcastTalking Character with Harlan Guthrie!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James as he discusses creative character choices with multi-talented creator, Harlan Guthrie!SHOW NOTESHarlan Guthrie is a Canadian writer, editor, director, sound designer, musician, and voice actor. He is the sole creator and talent behind Malevolent, the Lovecraftian horror Audio Drama which is part of the Rusty Quill Network and runner up to the 2021 Discover Pods awards.As a writer, a number of his works have been featured on the multi-award winning NoSleep Podcast and as an Audio Engineer he worked on Season 2 of The Town Whispers. H...
2024-10-221h 12The Ultimate RPG PodcastMaking Worlds from Words with Eric Silver!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James and Eric Silver as they discuss podcasting and learning as you go!SHOW NOTESEric Silver is the best game master in podcasting. He has many shows, including Join the Party, Games and Feelings, Tell Me About It, and The Distraction. In addition, he's the Head of Creative at Multitude and even recently wrote a game for the One Shot Patreon's Book Club! Follow the links to find his work or look wherever podcasts are found.-----------------------------------------Check Out the Ultimate RPG Line of Books...
2024-10-081h 34The Ultimate RPG PodcastGetting Creative with CatieOsaurus!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James and Cate as they discuss creativity and what's inspiring them!SHOW NOTESCatieosaurus (she/they) is a certified ADHD sex educator, mental health advocate and full-time content creator. As a professional streamer and TTRPG influencer, she is passionate about opening conversations about neurodiversity and accessibility into the gaming community. -----------------------------------------Check Out the Ultimate RPG Line of Books and Products!-----------------------------------------The Ultimate RPG Podcast is a production of the One Shot Podcast Network, with permission from Adams Media. The podcast i...
2024-09-241h 05The Ultimate RPG PodcastPutting it All Together with Nala Wu!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James and Nala as they discuss the many hats we wear in RPGs and how to put that all together when we create!SHOW NOTESNala J. Wu (they/them) is a proud queer trans nonbinary art director (Hunters Entertainment, Metal Weave Games) and award-winning illustrator (Apocalypse Keys, Uncaged Goddesses, Coyote & Crow). Besides art, Nala does voice acting, sensitivity consultations, and actual play performances! Follow them on socials @naladraws and check out their portfolio on naladraws.com!-----------------------------------------Check Out the Ultimate RPG Line of Books...
2024-09-101h 30The Ultimate RPG PodcastBuilding with Kieron Gillen!EPISODE SUMMARYJoin James and multi-disciplinary all-star Kieron Gillen as they discuss games, worldbuilding, and more!SHOW NOTESKieron Gillen first came to attention as a comic creator with his 2006’s Phonogram, with Jamie McKelvie. Jamie and he formed into a gestalt monster that rampaged against the next fifteen years of comics, culminating with critical and smash hit the Wicked + the Divine.When not with Jamie, he has co-created books such as DIE, The Ludocrats, Once & Future, Three, Uber and more. When not making his own worlds, he has worked on Mar...
2024-08-271h 16The Ultimate RPG PodcastWorldbuilding with Rowan Zeoli!EPISODE SUMMARYJames joins Rowan Zeoli to build a setting using The Ultimate RPG Worldbuilding Guide!SHOW NOTESA journalist covering the intersection of progressive thought and niche cultural movements. Her work has appeared in Polygon, Tripsitter, Autostraddle, and The Fandomentals; where she’s covered gender, psychedelics, and the largest developments in actual play, from award winning indie programming to big budget productions. She is also co-founder of convention/non-profit WriteHive. She can be reached at rowan@rascal.news.
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2024-08-131h 14The Ultimate RPG PodcastCharacter with SuperDillin!EPISODE SUMMARYJames joins SuperDillin to build a character using The Ultimate Character Backstory Guide!SHOW NOTESThank you for listening to the first episode of The Ultimate RPG Podcast! We hope you enjoy James and Dillin building their character together using the tools from James' book.Dillin (she/he/they) is a tabletop entertainer and designer who appreciates games that support the variety of stories people are yearning to tell. She is an Actual Play performer in multiple podcasts and APs including The Atomless, an original Starfinder podcast, and the de...
2024-07-301h 00Skyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 4Allez flashes back to one of the few moments he has seen his father as a vulnerable man, the moment he learned the true stakes of this competition for Barmwhich. He calls upon the spirit of the town to aid him in his tilt, but can a dying town really help him claim victory?CONTENT NOTESAlcoholism, insane pressure for a teen, grief, bone theftCASTJames D'Amato ... GMAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseEDITING
2024-07-0853 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 3It's match day! The Perrymen emerge in their new uniforms to a somewhat confused community. They are resolute to make this match for themselves. Suzi Buckwheat struggles with her first time experiencing a crush and essentially has a psychotic break.CONTENT NOTESUnderage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tension, bullyingCASTJames D'Amato ... GMAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseEDITINGRyan BoelterMUSICArne...
2024-06-2457 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 2Allez tries to rally the team over a grill full of delicious sausages. Augie takes the opportunity to make a difficult confession. Which is unfortunate, because soon after they are discovered by Dominion Shattersky.CASTJames D'Amato ... GMAaron Catano Saez ... Allez ShatterskyPaulomi Pratap ... Augie BelyeaLiz Anderson ... Tein FieldhouseEDITINGRyan BoelterMUSICArne ParrottMAILING LISTJoin Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-1057 minSkyjoust!!The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 1The town of Barmwhich prides itself on jousting, but the only team they have left is their fledgling Perrymen and for the past decade, they have been at the bottom of the lists. But their bad luck might be about to change. Thanks to their talented captain Allez Shattersky, the graceful Augie Belyea, and a new recruit Tien Fieildhouse the Perrymen have made it to the quarter finals. With the support of their community and some good coaching, the Parrymen might come out on top!CONTENT NOTESEconomic depression, death, a truly insane amount of...
2024-05-2752 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 4Jade finishes her match with flair, finishing early to get some face time with Salieri. This leaves Skean to face off against his low-rent doppelganger in a traditionally mounted joust. He takes the opportunity to send a message to team management about the kind of coaches he is willing to tolerate. Finally, Verse faces off against his old flame and potential co-conspirator, Constance Trubbl. Will he really take a dive during a quarterfinal match with management watching?CONTENT NOTESUnderage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tension, bullyingCAST
2024-05-1354 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 3Match day has finally come as the Ganders face off against their local Windrider Island rivals The Crimson Flash. First up Jade enters a Tengu Dori as an attacker against her fake boyfriend Berry Pleasant. She has worked hard to get close to him so she can impress Salieri, but now the gloves are off. She wants to beat Berry handily so she can make a mark and build her following. Will her strategy backfire?CONTENT NOTESUnderage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tensionCASTJames...
2024-04-2949 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 2Skeane struggles to manage his temper keep a polite appearance in public. Jade gets tempted into a date with, Barry, a member of her rival team in order to get close to Salerie, an infamous fashion designer. Verse holds a cocktail party for rich delinquents and runs into an old flame Constance Sorrow. She has an offer to make them both a handsome amount of money.CONTENT NOTESUnderage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tensionCASTJames D'Amato ... GMJon Taylor ... Skeane Lightwind
2024-04-1545 minSkyjoust!!The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 1Despite being new, the Jolly Ganders are the current top team in the fledgling jousting league rankings and the current favorite to win the tournament. The Flying Garnish Brewery and Distillery put together the perfect group of top athletes and top performers to make a team that will capture the hearts of anyone watching and convince them to have a drink. Skeane Lightwind, Vercingetorix Gull, and Jade Wofle have the best equipment, the best facilities, the most fans, and the skills it takes to win. But what makes them dangerous is they'll do anything to win with style.
2024-04-011h 02
Skyjoust!!The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 4Dimitri pushes things too far and has to be disqualified. Distraught he tries to feel the stadium. This leaves the Frog Princes far behind and everything in the hands of Trance. Seeing her cousin in the crosshairs, Serafina gives her a tip that could change the game. Can she push herself far enough to save their shot at the championship?CONTENT NOTEGuilt over hurting someone, unbelievable pressureCASTJames D'Amato ... GMRashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina HonoreJames Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance" TrancephormNathan Blades...
2024-03-1845 min
Skyjoust!!The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 3The Frogs face off against the Decorated Tusks! They try to put all the pressure aside and focus on the joust. Serafina struggles between her desire to play to the crowd and play the game. Dimitri feels confident that he has figured out his opponent, but his confidence might be misplaced.CONTENT NOTEFeeling ignored and undervalued by family, worrying about losing your dream jobCASTJames D'Amato ... GMRashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina HonoreJames Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance" TrancephormNathan Blades ... Dimitri Hyaku
2024-03-0443 min
Skyjoust!!The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 2Serifina is advised to take a more direct role in controlling the fans of the Frog Prince jousting club, but things escalate quickly. Trance is pulled away from the Frog Prince publicist his aunt hired to receive contradictory orders from Old Long, his handler with The Liquid Swords. Dimitri worries about the pressure being heaped upon the team.CONTENT NOTETeen torn between family and duty, teen being pretty wreckless with dangerous peopleCASTJames D'Amato ... GMRashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina HonoreJames Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance"...
2024-02-191h 02
Skyjoust!!The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 1The reigning champions of the fledgling joust leagues The Frog Princes are in a slump. After taking an important loss earlier in the season the only barely managed to make it into the quarter-finals. Serfina Honore (Rashawn Scott) is desperate to live up to her mother's sky high expectations, MC "Trance" Trancephorm (James Mendez Hodes) is torn between his loyalty to his family and The Liquid Swords, and Dimitri Hyaku (Nathan Blades) wants to prove himself so he can play the sport he loves. Can they find the confidence they need to pull themselves together? Or will they buckle...
2024-02-1258 min
Skyjoust!!The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 6With some words of wisdom, Torikoshi helps June rally and head back into her match. When it comes time for his own though, Torikoshi must face the legacy of his school, the expectations of his grandmother, and his own anger. With everything on the line can he rise above or will he be swallowed by the maelstrom?CONTENT NOTEPerformance pressure, generational trauma, guilt, extreme teen angerCASTJames D'Amato ... GMMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi Honda...
2024-01-2938 min
Skyjoust!!The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 5It's time to start jousting! We play our first match games and finally see how the training Braith and June have been doing has paid off. Braith starts things off with a mounted joust, but he is still grappling with learning healthy caution. Will he be able to pull things together in time?CONTENT NOTECompetition, guilt, heavy pressureCASTJames D'Amato ... GMMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi HondaEDITINGAly GrauerMUSIC
2024-01-2247 min
Skyjoust!!The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 4The Buring tails arrive at Robert's Ruins to begin their quarter-final match against Sterling Hawk Academy. The Tails have the talent and will to advance but can they get their teamwork to where it needs to be? If it's going to happen they'll have to pull it off mid-flight.CONTENT NOTEBig competition, difference in financial support between teamsCASTJames D'Amato ... GMMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi HondaEDITINGAly GrauerMUSIC
2024-01-1551 minSkyjoust!!The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 3Braith and June tend to their birds after a difficult session of training. Braith and Squall are able to steal a moment of peace but June and Augury are tempted by the call of wing whispering. Meanwhile, Torikoshi comes so close to bonding with the team... before he completely loses confidence again.CONTENT NOTEGenerational pressure, emotional devastationCASTJames D'Amato ... GMMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi HondaEDITINGAly GrauerMUSIC
2024-01-0836 minSkyjoust!!The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 2Torikoshi and Valkyrie evaluate the skills of their new recruits. There is hope for the Burning Tails this year but Torikoshi struggles to see it from underneath the shadow of his new responsibilities. June and Braith have trouble adjusting to the training and high-strung captain.CONTENT NOTESA teen struggling in a high-pressure situation of their own creationCASTJames D'Amato ... GMMel D'Amato ... Braith AshworthAly Grauer ... June HymnalDrew Mierzejewski ... Torikoshi HondaMAILING LISTJoin Here
2024-01-0147 min
Skyjoust!!The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 1The Burning Tails have one of the oldest fledgling teams in jousting, they believe the true art of jousting lies not in ferocity, but in flying beautifully. Unfortunately, this philosophy has so far left them at the bottom of the lists every year with very few championships to their name.Torikoshi Honda (Drew Mierzejewski,) grandson of Tomoe Honda the founder of the Buring Tails School, is in his last year of the fledgling team. He's made it to the quarter-finals but the rest of his teammates had to drop out of the tournament, leaving him as captain...
2023-12-2558 min
Character Creation CastCharacter Evolution Cast E23 - System Agnostic Tools for Character Development with James D'AmatoWelcome to a special bonus episode of Character Evolution Cast where we sit down with James D’Amato, author of the Ultimate RPG series of books that we have covered many times on the show before, here to talk with us about utilizing system agnostic tools to help enhance our characters at the table, including a demonstration of his brand-new Campfire Cards which are available right now!Character Creation Cast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/charactercreationcastAnnouncements:
Campfire Cards:
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Main Site: https://bit.ly/ultimatecampfire
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2023-08-021h 39
Campaign: SkyjacksTales from Spéir: The Crown of GrünschenkA barkeep in the forest town of Grünschenk offers a young Skyjack a tale as a warning against trusting one Luminary to protect you from another.CONTENT NOTEHorror, heartbreak, suffering, cold, starvation, injusticeWritten by... James D'AmatoRead by... Aly GrauerFeaturing... James D'AmatoEditing... James D'Amato
2022-11-0327 min
Delinquent ComicsBetween the Panels with James D'AmatoIt's our first ever Delinquent Comics bonus episode! The Delinquent Comics cast is joined by James D'Amato, President of the One Shot Network and author of the new book The Ultimate Game Master's World Building Guide. James comes on the show to lead us through some exercises from his book and together we create the Vega Corporation, crucial to our next arc: Vega Rising.This episode of Delinquent Comics featured Ashton Lorelle, Conner Casteel, Shawn Delp, Ben Wallis, and of course James D'Amato. This episode featured a world building exercise from James' new book The Ultimate Game...
2021-08-091h 10
Yes Indie'd PodJames D'Amato discusses Campaign: SkyjacksMarx interviews James D'Amato about One Shot, Campaign: Skyjacks, and the Ultimate RPG Game Master's Worldbuilding Guide.Yes Indie'd Pod on TwitterYes Indie’d Pod websiteDonate via Ko-Fi James D’Amato on TwitterThe Ultimate RPG Game Master's Worldbuilding GuideSkyjacks: Courier’s Call Season 2 on KickstarterJames Chip on TwitterJames Chip on ItchioJames Chip official websiteIntro music by Jemma Hooper • Outro music and interstitials from filmmusic.io • "Bit Quest" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) • License: CC BY (creativec...
2021-06-0639 min
Androids and Assets - The Complete PackageBrokerage and Banditry in Conversation with James D’Amato
Return guest James D’Amato is back to resolve the question of currency on Campaign Skyjacks. So man the rigging and secure lines because we are headed into the sky. Stay till the end for a special insight into the future of 2021, as James draws a luminary to reveal what lays ahead.
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2021-03-101h 12
Character Creation CastSeries 26.3 - Genesys and Skyjacks with James D’Amato (Discussion)Welcome to the final episode of series 26! James D’Amato joins us, once again, to discuss Genesys, a setting neutral RPG by Fantasy Flight Games, as well as learning a bit more about the Campaign Skyjacks world of Speir!Announcements:
Courier’s Call Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-1
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1Character Creation Cast on Podchaserhttp...
2020-04-2050 min
Gaming With Gage + FriendsJames D'Amato ReturnsWelcome back to Gaming with Gage, your podcast for Roleplaying Games and the Periphery.Thanks for being hereAnd thank you to everyone who tuned in to Extracurricular Activities last Thursday. I have so much fun running that game and I was very excited to introduce Char to the cast. For the uninitiated, ExA is an East Texas University live stream that is produced by Gamerstable. You can catch the VOD and future episodes at twitch.tv/gamerstable.For those of you who were listening last season you may have caught that we...
2020-04-2042 minCharacter Creation CastSeries 26.1 - Genesys and Skyjacks with James D’Amato (Creation)We’re very excited to welcome you to the beginning of series 26! This series we welcome our very own network president, James D’Amato, to learn about Genesys, a setting neutral RPG by Fantasy Flight Games, as well as begin creating characters in the Campaign Skyjacks world of Speir!Announcements:
Courier’s Call Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-1
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363...
2020-04-0858 min
Everything is AwesomeEverything is Awesome Episode 143 – Brave and Heroic Decisions w/ James D’Amato[powerpress]
In the year and a half since James D'Amato has been on the show, he has become a full time content creator, his network is transitioning one of its flagship shows from a beloved franchise to a built from the ground up universe, and wrote a book! We talk about what it takes to run the One Shot Network and what the future of Campaign is. James also discusses his new book, The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide.
ABOUT JAMES D'AMATO
James D'Amato is the creator and game master of the One Shot podca...
2018-10-101h 12Character Creation CastCharacter Evolution Cast E01 - Voices with James D’AmatoOn the very first episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with James D’Amato, host of the ONE SHOT podcast, to learn about how incorporating character voices can enhance your play experience.Guest:James D’AmatoTwitter: @OneShotRPGOne Shot Network Twitter: @OneShotNetworkOne Shot Network Website: One Shot WebsiteDungeon Dome Card Game Twitter: @DungeonDomeDungeon Dome Card Game Website: bit.ly/dungeondomePre-Order: The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory GuideTimestamps:00:00:00 - Announcements00:01:46 - Intr...
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