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The Ultimate RPG PodcastEpisode 22 - Horror 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 26The 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 29The 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 55The 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 36The 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 22
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 39The 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 12
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 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 minSkyjoust!!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 17
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 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 02Skyjoust!!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 35
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 06Skyjoust!!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 48
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 07Skyjoust!!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 07
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 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 50
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 03Skyjoust!!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 Tails2024-12-1047 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 00Skyjoust!!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 36
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 11Skyjoust!!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/adchoices2024-11-1946 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 21
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 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 40Skyjoust!!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 Perrymen2024-10-2951 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/adchoices2024-10-2249 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 14The 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 36The 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 08The 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 33The 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 19The 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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-----------------------------------------Check Out the Ultimate RPG Line of Book...2024-08-131h 17The 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 03
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 Hyaku2024-03-0443 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
One ShotI Have the High Ground, Episode 3EPISODE SUMMARYThe argument between these laser codpiece-wearing space knights is about to come to a climax in our final episode playing I Have the High Ground by Jess Levine. SHOW NOTES
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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 minOne ShotI Have the High Ground, Episode 2EPISODE SUMMARYWe’ve created some sad old space knights, placed them in a fantasy tavern, and given them some weird trauma and now it’s time for them to fight each other and face their insecurities. SHOW NOTES
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One Shot News & Updates
Catch The Atomless at Breakout con
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Dillin Apelyan
James D’Amato
-----------------------------------------------------Watch Harlem Hellfighters Never Die!!If you have the...2024-02-121h 00One ShotI Have the High Ground, Episode 1EPISODE SUMMARYThe new host of One Shot, Dillin, sits down with James for a one-on-one game of verbal jousting, using I Have the High Ground by Jess Levine. Meet two retired space-knights in an idyllic tavern, with a grudge to settle. SHOW NOTES
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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 minOne ShotStar Crossed Solo, Episode 6EPISODE SUMMARYJames continues his solo play of Star Crossed! Like all good stories, this too comes to an end.SHOW NOTESWanna know more about this game?Find out more about Star Crossed Solo here!James has a new book coming out!Check this link for information about the Ultimate RPG Game Master's Guide!Find James, Jef, and Jon at Emerald City Comic Con!Join them for some all-new, improvised panel goodness!James D’AmatoJames' Twitter...2024-01-291h 30
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 GrauerMUSIC2024-01-2247 minOne ShotStar Crossed Solo, Episode 5EPISODE SUMMARYJames continues his solo play of Star Crossed! Manual labor sometimes means you've got to take things into your own hands.SHOW NOTESWanna know more about this game?Find out more about Star Crossed Solo here!James has a new book coming out!Check this link for information about the Ultimate RPG Game Master's Guide!James D’AmatoJames' TwitterMake sure to check out James' Other Podcast!----------------------------------------------------Music Used in This Episode...2024-01-2253 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 GrauerMUSIC2024-01-1551 minOne ShotStar Crossed Solo, Episode 4EPISODE SUMMARYJames continues his solo play of Star Crossed! Oh what a tangled tangle we tangle when first we practice to be... uh... tangled.SHOW NOTESFind out more about Star Crossed Solo here!James D’AmatoJames' TwitterMake sure to check out James' Other Podcast!----------------------------------------------------Music Used in This EpisodeSet Sail, Matteo GalesiEditing and sound design by Tracy BarnettFind more of Tracy's work here! Learn more ab...2024-01-1551 minOne ShotStar Crossed Solo, Episode 3EPISODE SUMMARYJames continues his solo play of Star Crossed! There's a room to be shared and only one bed... classic.SHOW NOTESFind out more about Star Crossed Solo here!James D’AmatoJames' TwitterMake sure to check out James' Other Podcast!-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out the surveys for our auditioning hosts!SuperDillinReneeNoirBig BeazJ Strautman----------------------------------------------------Music Used in This EpisodeSe...2024-01-0853 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 GrauerMUSIC2024-01-0836 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 minOne ShotJ's Blades in the Dark, Episode 3EPISODE SUMMARYJ Strautman, the final auditionee for the One Shot Host role, leads James, B, and Gabe through an eldritch-touched gala-themed session of John Harper’s Blades in the Dark. Part three of three!SHOW NOTESCheck out Blades in the Dark here!Follow the cast here!J StrautmanGabe HicksB MarsollierJames D’Amato-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out the surveys for our auditioning hosts!SuperDillinReneeNoirBig Beaz...2024-01-011h 24
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 minOne ShotJ's Blades in the Dark, Episode 2EPISODE SUMMARYJ Strautman, the final auditionee for the One Shot Host role, leads James, B, and Gabe through an eldritch-touched gala-themed session of John Harper’s Blades in the Dark. Part two of three!SHOW NOTESCheck out Blades in the Dark here!Follow the cast here!J StrautmanGabe HicksB MarsollierJames D’Amato-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out the surveys for our auditioning hosts!SuperDillinReneeNoirBig Beaz...2023-12-181h 18One ShotJ's Blades in the Dark, Episode 1EPISODE SUMMARYJ Strautman, the final auditionee for the One Shot Host role, leads James, B, and Gabe through an eldritch-touched gala-themed session of John Harper’s Blades in the Dark.SHOW NOTESCheck out Blades in the Dark here!Follow the cast here!J StrautmanGabe HicksB MarsollierJames D’Amato-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out the surveys for our auditioning hosts!SuperDillinReneeNoirBig BeazIf you...2023-12-111h 00One ShotStar Crossed Solo, Episode 2EPISODE SUMMARYOur pair meet each other and the tension begins to build. Bricks are pulled, feelings felt, and tropes tripped. And space is still gay!SHOW NOTESFIND STAR CROSSED: LOVE LETTERS ON BACKERKIT!Make your games of Star Crossed even better!THE ULTIMATE RPG GAMEMASTER'S GUIDEPre-order here!ULTIMATE RPG CAMPFIRE CARDSGet them here!-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out the surveys for our auditioning hosts!SuperDillinReneeNoirBig...2023-12-041h 31One ShotStar Crossed Solo, Episode 1EPISODE SUMMARYWherein we meet your (quite literally) star crossed, almost lovers. James stets up the game with a little worldbuilding and character creation. And wouldn't you know it, it turns out space is gay!SHOW NOTESFIND STAR CROSSED: LOVE LETTERS ON BACKERKIT!Make your games of Star Crossed even better!THE ULTIMATE RPG GAMEMASTER'S GUIDEPre-order here!ULTIMATE RPG CAMPFIRE CARDSGet them here!-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out the surveys for our auditioning hosts!SuperDillin2023-11-271h 11One ShotCommunity Radio, Episode 2EPISODE SUMMARYIn a decaying mall, somewhere in America, we get a day in the lives of those who work there.SHOW NOTESGRAB THE GAMES FOR GAZA BUNDLE!Please help support people who are in so much need right now.GET THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOK HERE!Click here for The Ultimate Micro RPG Book and other wonderful items by James!GET COMMUNITY RADIO HERE!Find this and Quinn's other work on Gumroad!FIND STAR CROSSED: LOVE LETTERS ON BACKERKIT!...2023-11-131h 17One ShotCommunity Radio, Episode 1EPISODE SUMMARYIn a decaying mall, somewhere in America, there is a community radio station that still broadcasts the news *you* need.SHOW NOTESGRAB THE GAMES FOR GAZA BUNDLE!Please help support people who are in so much need right now.GET THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOK HERE!Click here for The Ultimate Micro RPG Book and other wonderful items by James!GET COMMUNITY RADIO HERE!Find this and Quinn's other work on Gumroad!-----------------------------------------------------Please fill out th...2023-11-061h 02One ShotBig Beaz's Gunfucks, Episode 4EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome back to our final episode of Gunfucks, run by One Shot Network Auditioning Host, BigBeaz! Our badasses have blown through half the baddies, quickly ending a lover’s quarrel. Do they have what it takes to finish the job and claim their goodies?? Should be easy as pie, right? SHOW NOTESGRAB THE GAMES FOR GAZA BUNDLE!Please help support people who are in so much need right now.GET THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOK HERE!Click here for The Ultimate Micro RPG Book and o...2023-10-301h 11One ShotBig Beaz's Gunfucks, Episode 3EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome back to our third episode of Gunfucks, run by One Shot Network Auditioning Host, BigBeaz! Armed with a dope new ride and the promise of loot, can our badasses take down the targets and claim their triumphant treasure??SHOW NOTESGRAB THE GAMES FOR GAZA BUNDLE!Please help support people who are in so much need right now.GET THE ULTIMATE RPG CAMPFIRE CARD DECK HERE!Click here for the card deck and other wonderful items by James!This episode features Gunfucks...2023-10-231h 03One ShotBig Beaz's Gunfucks, Episode 2EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome back to episode two of GunFucks, run by One Shot Network Auditioning Host, BigBeaz! We continue our story as our party enters a new settlement and meets a mysterious individual with a proposition for them. What wacky antics will our ragtag band of badasses get into this time??SHOW NOTESGET THE ULTIMATE RPG CAMPFIRE CARD DECK HERE!Click here for the card deck and other wonderful items by James!This episode features GunFucks by Adira Slattery! Grab yourself a copy & let your inner badass out!2023-10-1654 minOne ShotBig Beaz's Gunfucks, Episode 1EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome one and all to this epic adventure of GunFucks, run by BigBeaz! Join a wildly inconvenienced witch, a gambler in witness protection, a creepy and mysterious child, and an incredibly nonchalant nomad as they explore the planet Daemon and try to survive everything it has to throw at them in their pursuit of loot! SHOW NOTESGET THE ULTIMATE RPG CAMPFIRE CARD DECK HERE!Click here for the card deck and other wonderful items by James!This episode features GunFucks by Adira Slattery! Grab yourself a c...2023-10-091h 01One ShotNoir's Urban Shadows, Episode 4EPISODE SUMMARYHello and welcome to Noir’s adventure through Magpie Games Urban Shadows 2nd edition! A wizard with a wayward ward, an infernal businessman, a werewolf, a knight sworn to establish order. Our heroes have been made and now the chaos starts!GIVE YOUR FEEDBACKUse this form to tell us what you thought of Noir's audition!CHECK OUT URBAN SHADOWS!Click here to star your own Urban Shadows Adventure!THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOKGet some awesome games!
James D’Amato as Kazo...2023-10-021h 16One Shot522. Noir's Urban Shadows, Episode 3EPISODE SUMMARYHello and welcome to Noir’s adventure through Magpie Games Urban Shadows 2nd edition! A wizard with a wayward ward, an infernal businessman, a werewolf, a knight sworn to establish order. Our heroes have been made and now the chaos starts!GIVE YOUR FEEDBACKUse this form to tell us what you thought of Noir's audition!CHECK OUT URBAN SHADOWS!Click here to start your own Urban Shadows Adventure!THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOKGet some awesome games!
James D’Amato as Kazo...2023-09-2553 minOne ShotNoir's Urban Shadows, Episode 2EPISODE SUMMARYHello and welcome to Noir’s adventure through Magpie Games Urban Shadows 2nd edition! A wizard with a wayward ward, an infernal businessman, a werewolf, a knight sworn to establish order. Our heroes have been made and now the chaos starts!CHECK OUT URBAN SHADOWS!Click here to star your own Urban Shadows Adventure!THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOKGet some awesome games!
James D’Amato as Kazoodle
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...2023-09-181h 04One ShotNoir's Urban Shadows, Episode 1EPISODE SUMMARYHello and welcome to Noir’s adventure through Magpie Games Urban Shadows 2nd edition! A wizard with a wayward ward, an infernal businessman, a werewolf, a knight sworn to establish order, and so much more awaits you in this adventure. Hope you’re ready for it!CHECK OUT URBAN SHADOWS!Click here to star your own Urban Shadows Adventure!THE ULTIMATE MICRO RPG BOOKGet some awesome games!
James D’Amato as Kazoodle
Twitter: Check out what James is up to!
Eric Campbell as Ziggy
Twitter: Check...2023-09-111h 06One ShotRenee Rhodes' Animon Story, Episode FourEPISODE SUMMARYIn the final episode of our Animon Story game, run by auditioning host Renee Rhodes, the kids face the King of Beasts and accept his challenge. Only by confronting a twisted dream can they prove themselves worthy of the bond with their Animon companions. But are their bonds with each other strong enough to convince the King?This one shot is part of our audition series to find a new host. There will be an accompanying listener survey released with each series—and Renee’s is available now! Let us know what you thin...2023-08-2859 minOne ShotRenee Rhodes' Animon Story, Episode ThreeEPISODE SUMMARYIn the continuation of our Animon Story game, run by auditioning host Renee Rhodes, the kids learn that people around them are being affected by the Animon world of dreams. To save their sleeping loved ones and their Animon, they must first gain an audience with the powerful King of Beasts. And the King does not welcome them.This one shot is part of our audition series to find a new host. There will be an accompanying listener survey released with each series—and Renee’s is available now! Let us know what you...2023-08-211h 04One ShotRenee Rhodes' Animon Story, Episode TwoEPISODE SUMMARYIn the continuation of our Animon Story game, run by auditioning host Renee Rhodes, the players create the Animon companions—their types, classifications, and special abilities—that came to them in their dreams.Alaska, Ikemba, Minnie, and Max wake up after dreams identical to the ones they had before meeting their Animon. When school is mysteriously canceled, the group decides to check on their missing friend. Soon, they discover there is more happening than the adults are telling them… and it’s all connected to Animon and dreams.This one shot is part...2023-08-141h 07One ShotRenee Rhodes' Animon Stories, Episode OneEPISODE SUMMARYMeet the kids of our Animon Story game, run by auditioning host Renee Rhodes! A free spirit with four waiting friendship bracelets, a younger sibling with eclectic role models, a delinquent with a misguided past, and a loner who lost the only friend he ever had… The cast determines their characters traits, stats, and relationships with each other.This one shot is part of our audition series to find a new host. There will be an accompanying listener survey released with each series. Let us know what you think of the auditioning hosts!...2023-08-071h 05One Shot510. Chuubo's Marvelous Wish-Granting Engine Part 3Chuubo, Seizhi, and Leonardo enjoy mystery dogs together while trying to reconnect. Although Seizhi and Chuubo are friendly it seems Leonardo is determined to keep his guard up. Despite that everyone is able to marvel at Leonardo's magnificent inventions.CASTVictor as GM and LeonardoJames D'Amato as ChuuboJeeyon Shim as SeizhiEDITINGAly Grauer2023 CONVENTION TOUR SCHEDULE
San Diego Comic-Con, July 19-23, San Diego CA
Gencon, August 3rd-6th, Indianapolis IN
How to get your friends into RPGs Tursday 1:00, ICC : 244
The RPG...2023-06-261h 02One Shot509. Chuubo's Marvelous Wish-Granting Engine Part 2Chuubo and Seizhi find a photo that drags out some difficult memories of an old friend. Difficult for Chuubo emotionally, and difficult for Seizhi because he technically never met this friend, even if he remembers that he did. Later the two encounter a mysterious stranger on the beach who has them both concerned for very different reasons.CASTVictor as GMJames D'Amato as ChuuboJeeyon Shim as SeizhiEDITINGAly Grauer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-06-191h 09One Shot508. Chuubo's Marvelous Wish-Granting Engine Part 1Meet Chuubo and Seizhi, two teenage residents of Fortitude-- a peaceful and beautiful small town on a Pacific island-- in the middle of their summer vacation. They enjoy peaceful days and small adventures in one of the most beautiful places in the world. But there is something very strange about them. CASTVictor as GMJames D'Amato as ChuuboJeeyon Shim as SeizhiEDITINGAly Grauer2023 CONVENTION TOUR SCHEDULE
Gencon, August 3rd-6th, Indianapolis IN
How to get your friends into RPGs Tursday 1:00, ICC : 244
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One Shot193. Noir World Part 1Game designer John Adamus walks James D'Amato, Kat Kuhl, Paulomi Pratap, and Jim McClure through Noir World's character and world generation process. They set up some tangled relationships in a city plagued by corruption. Exactly what you want to hear for a noir.
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One Shot177. Exalted Part 2Mal (James D'Amato), Li (Jim MCclure), and Chul Quitl (Rob Stith) have discovered that the river has stopped flowing because its god is in deep emotional turmoil after his favored priest disappeared. Tho resolve this situation they must discover why the priest left his place at his deities side.
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One Shot175. A Scoundrel in the DeepAlone in a vast and impossibly dark cave (Jeff Stormer), far beneath the surface of the earth, a Scoundrel (James D'Amato) closes his hand around The Ruby of the Deep. He runs his hands of ver the gems many facets, which have not seen light longer than he has been alive. He is weary and weak. He has faced many dangers to claim his prize, traversed terrain more dangerous than any he had trifled with in his past. He has risked everything just to hold the gem. Now he must escape with his life.
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One Shot120. Mythic MortalsThe opening night of Loosey Goosey Presents: The Any Fischer Story an improvised trial of the century goes horribly wrong as James D'Amato is kidnapped by a horrible monster during the opening. It is up to his girlfriend, little sister, and scene partner to discover their superpowers, rescue James, and save the show.
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One Shot79. Our Last Best HopeIn the year 2020 the earth is threatened by her closest neighbor: THE MOON. An intrepid band of earth's greatest scientific minds is dispated with a desperate plan just crazy enough to work. Brilliant Cosmic Ecologist Joy Worth (Phoebe Stonebraker,) Engineering wunderkind Logan Murphy (Tyler Davis,) the world's foremost expert on sociology Crispin Nugget (Brad Pike,) and the President/World's fastest doctor Steel Johnson (James D'Amato) are OUR LAST BEST HOPE.
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One Shot51. One Last JobThis week James D'Amato, Patrick Winegar (Brandon Lightening aka Myserique), Kat Murphy (Trixie LaRoux), John Patrick Coan (Leon Kameilski aka The Chameleon), and Alex Nichols (Larry "Lefty" LaRoux) get together for ONE LAST JOB.
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One Shot43. GanglandThis week James invited Alex Manich, Maggie Dempsey, and special guest cartoonist Kevin Budnik over to play Gangland. This game is special to James because he designed it. As you can imagine, being a James D'Amato system, it is gloriously dumb.
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One Shot35. X-PeopleToday, we invite Brandon Shockney, Rich Alfonzo, and special guest Matt D Wilson to play Fiasco. We are using a playset written by Sam Kaye and James D’Amato that is available for download right here!
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One Shot17. 8 Nights of Murder! The Deadlands Noir Hanukkah Special Part 3This week Dr. Emile Candy (Sam Kaye) and Felix “Mack” Macbre (James D’Amato) get into some how water with Capone’s outfit as they tear the windy city apart looking for Humphrey Hall, wealthy greetings card magnate. Meanwhile the bodies start piling up as the Hanukkah killer claims more victims. Can the boys find the killer and save Hall in time to save the holidays? Or will the clues make like the wick on a minorah and go up in smoke?
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One Shot16. 8 Nights of Murder! The Deadlands Noir Hanukkah Special Part 2The mystery continues to unravel as a deranged killer turns the festival of light into a festival of death! Dr. Emile Candy (Samuel Kaye) and Felix “Mack” Macabre (James D’Amato) are investigating the disappearance of a wealthy greeting card manufacturer named Hall. This week Mack and Candy match wits with the mob while looking for clues.
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One Shot14. Horror on Mt. HolycrossJames D’Amato, Alex Manich, James Hepplewhite, Dan Stauffer, and special guest Cliff D’Amato sit down to play a game of Dread, the Jenga based horror RPG. What happens when a Colorado camping trip takes a turn for the deadly? Find out on ONE SHOT!
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