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Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG PodcastMaking Your Mooks More HumanIn today's episode we discuss making mooks more human. What are mooks? How can we improve them? How does this make for memorable encounters? How much should I add to my mooks to improve them? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.comor Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGamingPlease leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast.L...2024-03-2939 min
Hobo's CollectiveMages & MooksShannon McMaster Joins us to talk about Mages & Mooks and the new magic system in it. check it out on itch: https://shannonmcmaster.itch.io/mages-and-mooks
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Two Mooks and a MicFinale with the Mooks!wrapping up season 2 with a banger! see you all in season 3!2022-12-112h 03
Two Mooks and a MicAnother Tired One from the Mooks...after a long week the boys just chill and talk about the most outlandish things imaginable. The one is also a test run for discord recordings so stay tuned for guests from everywhere around the globe! Enjoy. lol2022-11-1347 min
Two Mooks and a MicSpook the Mooks Part 3 with... Grantcrazy crazy one today bro2022-10-311h 20
Two Mooks and a MicSpook the Mooks Part 2After a haunted house the Mooks get a bit scary on this one. enjoy. lol2022-10-231h 07
Two Mooks and a MicOff the Dome with the Mooks Part 4finally got two mics bro. enjoy lmao.2022-10-091h 09
Two Mooks and a MicSpook the Mooks with... EmmaToday we talk about some scary stuff with Emma bro... enjoy lol2022-09-131h 28
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 46: Big Rick Energy! DnD Let's Play Part 6The Let's Play of the DnD/Rick and Morty crossover adventure continues! Dave pranks Evan with a deadly werewolf encounter, and Chad takes charge as they cruise through several dangerous traps and encounters as they journey with their new companion... Buddy Frump!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQJoin our Discord HERE! https...2022-08-0129 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 45: Big Rick Energy! DnD Let's Play Part 5The Let's Play of the DnD/Rick and Morty crossover adventure continues! The party continues onward to stalk a family of orcs, only to crash the party and take off with a captive. Making their escape with the orcs in hot pursuit, they eventually must take a stand!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQ2022-07-2546 min
Two Mooks and a MicOff the Dome with the Mooks part 3mad godenjoy, lol2022-07-171h 12
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 44: Big Rick Energy! DnD Let's Play Part 4The Let's Play of the DnD/Rick and Morty crossover adventure continues! The party of Evan, Chad and JJ are lead by Dave the DM through more dangers and perils. From saving a hot/dangerous wizard, to the infamous "Pickle Room"!! The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQJoin our Discord HERE! https://discord.g...2022-07-1137 min
Two Mooks and a MicOff the Dome with The Mooks Part 2We were really tired for this one. Enjoy. lol2022-07-101h 29
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 43: Big Rick Energy! DnD Let's Play Part 3The Let's Play of the DnD/Rick and Morty crossover adventure continues! Dave leads the party through traps and tribulations. From DnD'ception, to crazy writers that can bend reality, to statues of giant butts!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQJoin our Discord HERE! https://discord.gg/rn4xv9DDBe...2022-06-2736 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 42: Big Rick Energy! DnD Let's Play Part 2The Let's Play of the DnD/Rick and Morty crossover adventure continues! Dave leads the party onward, throwing them up against rooms of goblins and interesting decisions in the hopes of epic loot and prestige!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQJoin our Discord HERE! https://discord.gg/rn4xv9DD2022-06-1334 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 42: Big Rick Energy! DnD Let's Play Part 1The game is afoot! Dave, Chad, Evan, and JJ decide to venture together into the world of Dungeons and Dragons... and Rick and Morty! These two universes collide as Chad the Warrior, Evan the Rogue, and JJ the Wizard attempt to survive a dungeon created by Rick the Dungeon Master (played by Dave). It's sci fi and magic combined in this crazy playthrough, and there is no telling how badly these morons can screw it up. The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos a...2022-06-0638 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 41: The Toxic Carnies of Onondaga LakeEvan and Chad educate Dave on the most polluted lake in the country that used to be in their own backyards. Not only is the water toxic, but also the venues surrounding it. The gang also talk about terrible jobs, scam baiters, random conspiracy theories, and why high school sports suck. All this and more on The Mooks Podcast!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:2022-05-091h 05
Two Mooks and a MicOff the Dome with the MooksToday we discuss current events, nerdy stuff, music, and more. Enjoy. lol.Thanks for sticking with us for 10 whole episodes! We love you!2022-05-011h 30
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 40: Why Its the Best Year to Be a Nerd in 2022Dave Chad and JJ discuss the joy it is to be a nerd in 2022. From the movies, TV shows and animations, to the games and stories. No matter your fandom or fantasy fancy, there is no better time to be a nerd than in 2022!! All this and more random stories this episode of The Mooks Podcast! The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.y...2022-04-181h 02
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 38: Bears, Balls and Bell BustingDave, Chad, Evan and Ryan spend 30 seconds talking about Ukrainian citizens trolling the Russian military to break down more pressing matters: What are the different parts of a bell? Is camping just for bears, drug addicts and cults? What do we do with our balls? What are Leo's best movies? All this and more on this weeks episode of The Mooks Podcast!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check...2022-03-1459 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 37: Drunken Malfunctions, Google Deductions, and Holy AbductionsDave, Chad, JJ, and John return to dive deep into the strangeness of the internet. They attempt to guess popular Google searches, only to discover they just have sick minds. They also discuss how Sonic has been reduced to robbing banks, nostalgic movies of the early 90's, and a new book that argues that one of humanity's greatest figures.... may be not from this planet! The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our d...2022-02-281h 07
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 36: Prison Droning, AI Dating, and Buffet BrawlingSeason 3 has ARRIVED!! The gang returns, with the addition to our new friend Ryan to the group. Dave also shows everyone the studio upgrades and what's soon to come.The gang talks about the use of drones to drop contraband into prisons, fishing for firearms in Florida, fake sign language interpreters, bullying AI girlfriends, and 40 person brawl at Golden Corral (where else?). All these stories and more this week on The Mooks Podcast!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff...2022-02-141h 18
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 34: Monsters Among MonstersDave, Chad, JJ and AJ return to the studio to talk about the greatest monsters in the current world: R-Kelly, frat boys, alligators, and spaghetti. Chad concedes defeat to the Tag Challenge, and Dave unveils the newest logo update to the rest of the crew! The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQBe sure t...2021-10-1851 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 33: Life in the Big CityDave Evan and Chad are back in the studio! They break down their experience with the new Diablo II Resurrected, discuss the pains and pleasures of life in Charleston and Syracuse, and reveal the new show digital logo. Much love and thanks to Faraday's Dreams for the creation of this new beauty. Check him out on Instagram: infinite_alchemy.The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:2021-10-041h 08
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 32: Eels on JenkemDave, Chad, and JJ cruise back into the studio to update everyone on the TAG challenge. Dave explains the month long absence while they talk about how no-one knows where eels come from, Chads tan, weird stuff people inhale, and other strange stories.The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQBe sure to leave...2021-09-1356 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 31: Drunk History, Toys of Death, and Challenges LoomingEvan returns to the gang to regale us with tales of horrible bar patrons. Dave sets his friends up to participate in several challenges with dire consequences, and the gang tell their favorite drunken and/or badass moments in history. The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQBe sure to leave a like and s...2021-07-261h 12
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 30: The Bryan Robert's BandDave and AJ get to hang out and drink with Bran Roberts and Matthew Frazier from The Bryan Robert's band. We talk outlaw country, the music scene in Charleston, crazy stories from the road, and giant killdozers! The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQBe sure to leave a like and subscribe! Leave a 5 s...2021-06-282h 04
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 29: Adult Gaming, Bear Fighting, and Bigfoot FIndingThe gang gets together to discuss the important news you don't see in the news cycle, like how there are tons very lewd and strange games flooding the Steam market. Bigfoot is out and about in Colorado, and the best way to fight a bear... is to push it off a wall? They also argue with Dave on why he is the better Halo player in the group.The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with...2021-06-211h 22
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 28: A Tale of a Disney EmployeeThe gang brings back their most recent guest John to talk about his experience from working at one of the biggest companies in the world, Disney! John explains how the application, interview, and transition to Disney happened, and sheds light on the inner workings and secrets of what goes on for a regular employee at the great House of Mouse. The tunnels are real!!! The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb a...2021-06-071h 22
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 22: DJ_Nor_Way (Greg Thompson)The gang sits down with the great and powerful Greg Thompson a.k.a DJ_Nor_Way! Greg is a local entrepreneur, DJ, and content creator in the Charleston, SC. Greg sits down to discuss how to establish a positive relationship with failure in order to succeed. We also discuss the importance of taking risks, putting yourself out into the world as a creator, and how not just to DJ with music, but to DJ in life entirely. You can find DJ_Nor_Way and his awesome content here:https://www.facebook.com/DJ_Nor_Way-8802895588071122021-03-221h 39
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 21: War of the French FriesIt was time to settle the score. The gang decided to gather french fries from all across the fast food kingdom to determine which was best. It ended just as you'd assume it would if you gave a group of Irish goons alcohol and potatoes: with screaming, laughing, and a few good stories.The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel...2021-03-081h 11
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 20: Gaming, DARE Failing, and Friendly ShamingAfter surviving the holiday of love, the gang is back and ready to dish out the hate. Evan regales them with the glorious victory, in laser tag. The guys then break down their reactions to Diablo 2 being remastered and why you should be more excited about that than Diablo 4, as well as discussing their favorite games from childhood. They discuss the failure of the DARE program and presidential drug prescriptions, and Dave unveils a new parody song titled, "We All Know That He'll Die Young!"The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire...2021-03-0155 min
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 19: The Valentines Day MassacreAfter briefly looking for an explicit Billie Eilish video, the gang goes over their terrible Valentines Day plans they have in store for their significant others. Dave briefs the guys on how he is now involved in a lawsuit with his former Catholic high school and calls his brother to tell him of the news. The gang checks out the new robotic chef, investigate Nazi treasures and Antarctic bases, and discuss how its a bad idea to inject mushrooms into your bloodstream along with many other strange stories.The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can...2021-02-221h 07
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 18: Drunk at Work, Mortgage Perps, and Sex Doll TwerksDave has had a rough week and decides to get drunk, since his co-workers apparently can do so while at work. AJ recounts tales of a brawl that happened while downtown. Dave and JJ decide to become crazed mortgage salesmen, and the gang discusses who would attend a wedding for a body builder and a sex doll.The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https...2021-02-151h 07
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 17: The Best Friends Game!The gang takes time to unwrap their Christmas gifts Dave got them. AJ breaks down the newest in missile technology, realizing that it's all run by hamsters. Dave introduces a beer made by Waffle House and how desperate the House of Mouse is getting, and the gang decide to play the newest game that sweeping the nation: The Best Friends Game!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it...2021-02-081h 16
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 16: WTF Happened With Wall Street vs RedditThe Mooks Podcast takes a chance to sit down and discuss everything that happened over the last several days with Reddit, Wall Street, and the Gamestop stocks. We tried to give you a decent explanation to what happened, how it happened, what happens next, and the terms that are being thrown around that people may not understand. We also try to keep our usual humor about everything, and end up talking about some random funny stuff going on in the world as well. The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on...2021-02-011h 11
The Mooks PodcastThe Mooks Podcast Episode 15: Dog Statues, Robot Coups and Penguin PoopsThe gang is back!! Dave, Chad, JJ and AJ are back in the studio to drink, laugh, cry, and drink some more. They find the goodest boy, dictators love of puppies, the growth of AI, the projectile pooping of penguins and much more!The Mooks Podcast is now on YouTube! You can watch the entire show on video to see all of the videos and stuff we are talking about along with all of our dumb antics. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmSFXNp61wp_bmobJ33PaQBe sure to leave...2021-01-251h 14
Of Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 95 – Lessons from Disney WeeniesThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters we discuss how to use landmarks and other forms of in-world compasses in your games, as inspired by Disney “Weenies.”The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 95 – Lessons from Disney Weenies first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-07-0423 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 95 – Lessons from Disney WeeniesThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters we discuss how to use landmarks and other forms of in-world compasses in your games, as inspired by Disney “Weenies.” 2018-07-0423 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters 92 – The Element of SurpriseThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss how (and when) to surprise your players. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget, you can join our facebook page to be notified of news and community about the show there as things develop.The post Of Mooks and Monsters 92 – The Element of Surprise first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-06-0622 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters 92 – The Element of SurpriseThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss how (and when) to surprise your players. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget, you can join our facebook page to be notified of news and community about the show there as things develop. 2018-06-0622 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 91 – Taking Your Party PlacesHow do you introduce your players to new settings in your game? Rob and I discuss that subject in today’s episode. Look up Of Mooks and Monsters on youtube if you prefer to listen there. As always, thanks for listening! 2018-05-3023 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 91 – Taking Your Party PlacesHow do you introduce your players to new settings in your game? Rob and I discuss that subject in today’s episode. Look up Of Mooks and Monsters on youtube if you prefer to listen there. As always, thanks for listening!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 91 – Taking Your Party Places first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-05-3023 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 90 – American Crime Story S1Welcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters. This week, Rob and I discuss lessons we can learn from American Crime Story Season 1, the Trial of O.J. Simpson. Thanks for listening! 2018-05-2322 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 90 – American Crime Story S1Welcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters. This week, Rob and I discuss lessons we can learn from American Crime Story Season 1, the Trial of O.J. Simpson. Thanks for listening!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 90 – American Crime Story S1 first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-05-2322 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 89 – Lessons from FuturamaOf Mooks and Monsters is back! Rob and I return with a new format of episode: Lessons From… and this week we are using a favorite show of ours, Futurama. Thanks for listening! 2018-05-1624 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 89 – Lessons from FuturamaOf Mooks and Monsters is back! Rob and I return with a new format of episode: Lessons From… and this week we are using a favorite show of ours, Futurama. Thanks for listening!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 89 – Lessons from Futurama first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-05-1624 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 87 – Interim Game ReportHello, mooks and monsters! Today, it’s just me with a quick little episode. Tomorrow, another full episode will drop. EDIT: Apologies, our recording fell through. Technical difficulties are the worst, folks. We’ll have another episode out next week. Thanks for listening! You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com if you want to communicate with us. We hope to hear from you. 2018-04-0404 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 87 – Interim Game ReportHello, mooks and monsters! Today, it’s just me with a quick little episode. Tomorrow, another full episode will drop. EDIT: Apologies, our recording fell through. Technical difficulties are the worst, folks. We’ll have another episode out next week. Thanks for listening! You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com if you want to communicate with us. […]The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 87 – Interim Game Report first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-04-0404 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 86 – Savage Worlds AP 5This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, our Savage Worlds Actual Play returns! Rob plays and I run. Thanks for listening! Email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com. We’d love to hear from you! 2018-03-2829 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 86 – Savage Worlds AP 5This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, our Savage Worlds Actual Play returns! Rob plays and I run. Thanks for listening! Email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com. We’d love to hear from you!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 86 – Savage Worlds AP 5 first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-03-2829 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 85 – Themes in GamesThis week Rob and I talk theme on Of Mooks and Monsters. Bear with this one a little, ’cause it gets really good! You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Thanks for listening. 2018-03-2131 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 85 – Themes in GamesThis week Rob and I talk theme on Of Mooks and Monsters. Bear with this one a little, ’cause it gets really good! You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Thanks for listening.The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 85 – Themes in Games first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-03-2131 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 83 – Building HypeHello, Mooks and Monsters! We have returned with an episode about how to build hype around characters, events, and artifacts in your games. Thanks for listening! You can email us at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Share and enjoy! 2018-03-0723 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 83 – Building HypeHello, Mooks and Monsters! We have returned with an episode about how to build hype around characters, events, and artifacts in your games. Thanks for listening! You can email us at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Share and enjoy!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 83 – Building Hype first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-03-0723 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 82 – Gimmick ChallengesOf Mooks and Monsters is back, and this week we’re talking about all the unusual challenges and moments a resourceful GM can cook up for players from props to minigames and the like. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.comThe post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 82 – Gimmick Challenges first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-02-2826 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 82 – Gimmick ChallengesOf Mooks and Monsters is back, and this week we’re talking about all the unusual challenges and moments a resourceful GM can cook up for players from props to minigames and the like. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com 2018-02-2826 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 79 – Making Stuff UpWelcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters, folks! Rob and I are back, talking about creativity and making things up as game masters. We ramble and brainstorm and offer advice. Give it a listen, and don’t forget to check out our new facebook page right here. You can buy my latest book on Amazon.com. Take a look at all my books over there. You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com and let us know what you think, or what you want us to talk about in...2018-02-0730 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 79 – Making Stuff UpWelcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters, folks! Rob and I are back, talking about creativity and making things up as game masters. We ramble and brainstorm and offer advice. Give it a listen, and don’t forget to check out our new facebook page right here. You can buy my latest book on Amazon.com. Take a […]The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 79 – Making Stuff Up first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-02-0730 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 78 – World BackstoryWe return, as zombies from the grave, dear listener! In this episode of the podcast, Rob and I discuss world backstory and how to apply your creativity toward exploring the world, what pitfalls to avoid, and all the other good stuff. I don’t mention this all the time, but my new book, The Cleanway is up for pre-order, and on sale for 99 cents through late February. Check it out here. You can email us at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com. Follow us on Twitter. I’m @TNiederriter. Rob is @StageHat. Anot...2018-01-3131 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 77 – Giving Players a WinThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I are back to talk about when and how to give players a win, a chance to feel victorious, in RPGs. There is more to it than that, but to find out what we think, give the episode a listen. You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com. Let us know what you think. You can find my new book, The Cleanway, now available for pre-order at Amazon.com. Thanks for listening! 2018-01-2429 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 77 – Giving Players a WinThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I are back to talk about when and how to give players a win, a chance to feel victorious, in RPGs. There is more to it than that, but to find out what we think, give the episode a listen. You can email the show at […]The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 77 – Giving Players a Win first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2018-01-2429 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 73 – Understanding Rules with Savage WorldsWelcome back, everyone! It’s our final episode of the year, folks. For this one, Rob asks me a few questions about how one learns a new RPG one is planning to run. It’s been a good year for Of Mooks and Monsters. Thanks to all you listeners, and hope to hear from you in 2018. […]The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 73 – Understanding Rules with Savage Worlds first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-12-2728 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 73 – Understanding Rules with Savage WorldsWelcome back, everyone! It’s our final episode of the year, folks. For this one, Rob asks me a few questions about how one learns a new RPG one is planning to run. It’s been a good year for Of Mooks and Monsters. Thanks to all you listeners, and hope to hear from you in 2018. You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com and let us know what you want to hear on the show. Thanks, and happy new year. 2017-12-2728 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 72 – Freeform or GrindWelcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters. This week, Rob and I talk about two very popular forms of videogame structure that often prove to be pitfalls in tabletop rpgs. Thanks for listening! Have any ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Happy holidays!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 72 – Freeform or Grind first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-12-2032 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 72 – Freeform or GrindWelcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters. This week, Rob and I talk about two very popular forms of videogame structure that often prove to be pitfalls in tabletop rpgs. Thanks for listening! Have any ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Happy holidays! 2017-12-2032 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 71 – Engaging the AudienceThis time on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob is running the show again, and we talk about how to read your audience to make a game everyone can enjoy. And in this case, audience means players. The two have some parallels and some differences. Thanks for listening! Share and enjoy! You can email the show […]The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 71 – Engaging the Audience first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-12-1332 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 71 – Engaging the AudienceThis time on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob is running the show again, and we talk about how to read your audience to make a game everyone can enjoy. And in this case, audience means players. The two have some parallels and some differences. Thanks for listening! Share and enjoy! You can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com and let us know any thoughts you have on what we said and any topics we should discuss in the future. 2017-12-1332 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 70 – Reading the AudienceThis week Of Mooks and Monsters returns with an episode where we talk about how to use the skill of reading and audience to run better games. Rob takes center stage on this one. Email us any questions or comments at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Thanks for listening. 2017-12-0634 min
Of Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 70 – Reading the AudienceThis week Of Mooks and Monsters returns with an episode where we talk about how to use the skill of reading and audience to run better games. Rob takes center stage on this one. Email us any questions or comments at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com Thanks for listening.The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 70 – Reading the Audience first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-12-0634 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 68 – Bringing Down MetagamersHey everybody! This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss one of the greatest enemies of fun in roleplaying games: metagaming, and its often-unwitting agents, the metagamers. Thanks for listening! Share and enjoy. Email us your feedback at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com 2017-11-2231 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 68 – Bringing Down MetagamersHey everybody! This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss one of the greatest enemies of fun in roleplaying games: metagaming, and its often-unwitting agents, the metagamers. Thanks for listening! Share and enjoy. Email us your feedback at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.comThe post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 68 – Bringing Down Metagamers first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-11-2231 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 64 – Sticking to the PlanThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss reasons and ways to stick to your plans as a game master. Beware. Here there be metaphors. Remember, you can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com if you have any questions or comments you want to hear addressed on the show. Thanks for listening. 2017-10-2531 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 64 – Sticking to the PlanThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss reasons and ways to stick to your plans as a game master. Beware. Here there be metaphors. Remember, you can email the show at podcast@mentalcellarpublications.com if you have any questions or comments you want to hear addressed on the show. Thanks for listening.The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 64 – Sticking to the Plan first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-10-2531 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 61 – Where Mechanics EndWe’ve talked a little about rules on Of Mooks and Monsters from time to time. But what about situations outside of the rules, and events that defy mechanics altogether? This week, Rob and Tim explore where the mechanics end. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Don’t forget you can find all my works at my […]The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 61 – Where Mechanics End first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-09-2737 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 61 – Where Mechanics EndWe’ve talked a little about rules on Of Mooks and Monsters from time to time. But what about situations outside of the rules, and events that defy mechanics altogether? This week, Rob and Tim explore where the mechanics end. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Don’t forget you can find all my works at my amazon.com author page. Thanks for listening. 2017-09-2737 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters 59 – Writing Your Own RulesHey everyone, Tim here. This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and I discuss one of my favorite parts of game mastering: writing new rules. As usual, we wander. Anecdotes abound. Thanks for listening. I still have some free books on Instafreebie in case you have yet to check them out. You can also get my latest book, The Mangrove Suite on Amazon.com. Or, if you’re more into action and fantasy, check out my other recent release, Soul Art. 2017-09-0629 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 58 – Wargames and RPGsWelcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters everybody. It’s me, Tim, and this week on the podcast, Rob and I discuss a mutual passion of ours and how it ties in with roleplaying games. That topic? Wargaming. Give us a listen and if you’re not familiar with this type of game you may even learn something new. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to check out Tim’s recent books, Soul Art, and The Mangrove Suite, available in ebook and print. Share and enjoy. 2017-08-3033 min
Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 55 – Recruiting Players Part 1Welcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters everyone! Today, your able cohosts, Rob Ward and Tim Niederriter, discuss how to recruit new players to your game. This is the first of a two-part episode on this subject. Hope you enjoy it! Check out Tim’s free works on instafreebie.com when you have time. Or, get the cream of the crop and buy one of Tim’s newest books, The Mangrove Suite, and Soul Art, today! Thanks for listening. 2017-08-0922 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 54 – AtmosphereOf Mooks and Monsters returns! This week, Rob and Tim discuss and pontificate on the nature of atmosphere a game master can bring to RPGs. It’s a good long conversation, and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. All of Tim’s books are available from the sidebar at mentalcellarpublications.com, and you can also get some free samples of his work over at instafreebie.com. Share and enjoy! 2017-08-0240 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 50 – Mammalia Actual Play Part 2 It’s been about a year since the podcast began! Welcome to episode 50! This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and Tim continue the actual play of Mammalia. Peter Ganges has a deal to make at the hotel, but dangerous animals are on the way. Rob Ward runs. Tim Niederriter plays. Tim’s new novel, “Soul Art” is up for preorder today. Check it out here, there, and everywhere. Get Tim’s free stuff over at instafreebie.com. You can email us at podcast@ofmooksandmonsters.com. Than...2017-07-051h 21Of Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 49 – Mammalia Actual Play Part 1 This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob runs a game near and dear to his heart for Tim. This one’s a doozy, featuring our player character, Peter Ganges, a liger in a world of anthropomorphic animals. Peter tries to close a deal in a dangerous country. Stay tuned next week for part two! Right now you can check out a whole bunch of Tim’s free samples, and even the complete “Rem’s Dream” novel, over at instafreebie.com. No matter how you do it, if you sign up for Tim’s mailing li...2017-06-2843 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 48 – Winging ItThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and Tim discuss something that most Game Masters do at some point: Run a game without much preparation. Give it a listen, and let us know what you think by emailing us at podcast@ofmooksandmonsters.com. Don’t forget, Tim has free books you can check out at instafreebie. Or you can see what Tim has for sale in fiction at his Amazon author page. 2017-06-2140 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 46 – Maps and NavigationThis week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and Tim discuss the making of game maps and the use of navigation in RPGs. Enjoy! Don’t forget to check out Tim’s free ebooks here. 2017-06-0741 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 45 – Dustmarrow Hall Game #1Today, Of Mooks and Monsters returns with some Risus Fantasy gameplay in our new Dustmarrow Hall campaign! Tim runs. Rob plays. And we have a grand old time. Hope you do too. Share and enjoy, and check out Tim’s free ebook samples over at instafreebie if you haven’t already. Thanks for listening! 2017-05-3142 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 44 – Dustmarrow Hall Character CreationWelcome back to Of Mooks and Monsters! This week, Tim and Rob are back with some actual character creation for Risus Hack to start a new game. Enjoy! Share this episode. Or email us at podcast (at) ofmooksandmonsters.com You can also check out Tim’s free giveaways at instafreebie right now. 2017-05-2441 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 43 – Settling DisputesThis week, Of Mooks and Monsters is back. Rob and Tim discuss the means of settling player disputes as a game master. In other news, Tim has three giveaways going. Each one is the fresh opening of a novel in progress. Check them out at the links below. White Curtain The Mangrove Suite Temple Theater 2017-05-1744 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 41 – Generations in RPGsOf Mooks and Monsters returns with a discussion about using the passage of generations of characters in games. We wander, froth and rave. Hope you enjoy it! This is episode 41! Don’t believe your lying ears when you hear me say otherwise in the episode. Share and enjoy! Thanks for listening. 2017-05-0340 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 41 – Generations in RPGsDownload Of Mooks and Monsters returns with a discussion about using the passage of generations of characters in games. We wander, froth, and rave. Hope you enjoy it! This is episode 41! Don’t believe your lying ears when you hear me say otherwise in the episode. Share and enjoy! Thanks for listening.The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 41 – Generations in RPGs first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-05-0340 minOf Mooks & MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 39 – Ending CampaignsOf Mooks and Monsters returns! This week, Rob and Tim discuss when and how to end campaigns and tell stories about good endings, bad endings, and all sorts of in-between stuff. Thanks for listening! You can follow Rob on Twitter @StageHat. Want to employ a skilled actor? Check out Rob’s business page here. Follow Tim on Twitter @TNiederriter. Buy Tim’s books at Amazon.com to help support the show. Keep sharing, and keep enjoying! 2017-04-1941 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks and Monsters Episode 28 – Intelligence Ramblings Download This week on Of Mooks and Monsters, Rob and Tim start out thinking they were only discussing unintelligent characters. Later, we discovered the real subject of this show was character intelligence in general. And off we go, rambling and storytelling. Even more than usual, thanks for listening. Share and enjoy!The post Of Mooks and Monsters Episode 28 – Intelligence Ramblings first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2017-01-2545 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks & Monsters Episode 14 – Leading Players without RailsDownload This week’s Of Mooks & Monsters is focused on railroading, the distasteful practice of the GM leading the players by the nose through their story, and how we as GMs can avoid it. Join Actor-GM Rob Ward and Author-GM Tim Niederriter as we delve into a cardinal issue of running roleplaying games. Share and enjoy!The post Of Mooks & Monsters Episode 14 – Leading Players without Rails first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2016-09-2147 minOf Mooks and MonstersOf Mooks & Monsters Episode 3 – Character CreationDownload This week, in Of Mooks & Monsters, Tim and Rob discuss the creation of characters in RPGs. Enjoy! The post Of Mooks & Monsters Episode 3 – Character Creation first appeared on Mental Cellar Publications.2016-07-0647 min
The Sunday SpecialEpisode #009: Bedroc RecordsThe ninth episode of The Sunday Special features your hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw with very special guests - the entire Bedroc Records family! That's right, this is a very, very special Sunday. Tune in for Bedroc's exclusive first-ever radio interview, along with live performances by Quis and Mariot. Tech with Tushar features a Google Desktop Client for the Mac, a tech-related joke, and human-automobile breeding.2007-04-0800 minThe Sunday SpecialEpisode #008: The April FoolsThe eighth episode of The Sunday Special goes simple, featuring your hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw. Tech with Tushar features gadgets for April Fool's Day.Leadbelly - "Ain't It A Shame To Go Fishin' On A Sunday"Blackstar - "Children's Story"Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli - "Know That"Nas - "Life's A Bitch"Nas - "One Love"Johnny Cash - "Folsom Prison Blues"Johnny Cash - "San Quentin"Johnny Cash - "Cocaine Blues"Johnny Cash - "The Wreck of the Old 97"Warren Smith - "Rock N Roll...2007-04-0600 minThe Sunday SpecialEpisode #007: Khandelwal. Tushar Khandelwal.The seventh episode of The Sunday Special features your hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw along with new guest DJs Smoldyface and Robotron. Tech with Tushar features cool new gadgets and software! Happy Pesach!In this episode, hear Tushar say the following:~1:00:00 – “No, I am not Tushar about this.” “I’m not Dimitri!”~1:10:00 – “No. No. And no a third time.”Busta Rhymes – “Woo Hah! Got You All In CheckJames Brown – “Mother Popcorn”James Brown – “Talkin’ Loud & Sayin’ Nothing”James Brown – “Brother Rapp”James Brown – “Ain’t It Funky Now”Fela Kuti – “Ako”Fela Kuti – “Obe”O...2007-04-0500 minThe Sunday SpecialEpisode #006: iPornThe sixth episode of The Sunday Special features your hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw along with new guest DJs IceCore and CyberDuck. Tech with Tushar features a way to protect against theft of iPods and Mac laptops, the massive amount of spam on the Internet, and the Marisa Miller nude iPod advertisement.Smif & Wesson – “Bucktown”Gravediggaz – “Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide”Propellerheads (Featuring De La Soul) – “360° (Oh Yeah)”Outkast – “Southernplayalisticcadillacmusic”Chromeo – “You’re So Gangsta”Columbia Records - The 1903 Grand Opera SeriesHall & Oates – “You Make My Dreams Come True”Depeche Mode – “Just Can’t Get Eno...2007-04-0300 minThe Sunday SpecialEpisode #005: Tushar Gets a LessonThe fifth episode of The Sunday Special is back to basics with your hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw. Tech with Tushar features a bra that doubles as a shopping bag, a USB-powered butt cooler, and a new way to join the Mile-High Club. Listen for Tushar's giggle.GZA & Ras Kass – “Lyrical Swords”Aesop Rock & Del the Funky Homosapien – “Preservation”Ghostface Killah – “Big Girl”The Ronettes – “Be My Baby”The Crystals – “Da Doo Ron Ron”Stories – “Brother Louie”Sly & The Family Stone – “You Can Make It If You TrySly & The Family Stone – “(You Caught Me) Smilin’2007-03-0900 minThe Sunday SpecialEpisode #002 AudioThe second episode of the increasingly popular Sunday Special. This week's episode features hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw along with guest DJs Delicious Dr. White Chocolate, DizzyD, and Papa DizzyD. Tech with Tushar features the popular Steve Jobs call for "DRM-free" music announcement along with recent Google updates, including Google's plans "to take over the world" as Peetie would put it.Episode #002 Audio2007-03-0400 minThe Sunday SpecialEpisode #003 AudioThe third episode of the Sunday Special is populated by even more Guest DJs than last week. This week's episode features hosts Mr. Mooks and Peetie Wheatstraw along with guests DizzyD, AFried (a.k.a. Smooth Jazz), Papa Grandma, and Tess Peppers. Tech with Tushar features the possible shutdown of Wikipedia, Yahoo Autos! ripoff of Digg's style and voting features, and Firefox's 300+ million downloads, amongst many other announcements.Episode #003 Audio2007-02-1800 min