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Dave Wakeman's The Business of Fun PodcastRandy Nichols wants band to use the same tools as the secondary market.My guest today is Randy Nichols! I've been working to get Randy on for a few weeks now. Our schedules finally lined up. We had a great conversation! Some of the things we hit on: Sports v. Concerts Why he fights the secondary market, or, at least seems to. Financialization of tickets. Tools. And, more. Visit my website: www.DaveWakeman.com You can get my newsletters, but I've also laid out a bit of a customer path for ways for you to work with me. I have been do...
2025-11-031h 08
Music TectonicsStealing Back the Scalpers' Playbook with Randy NicholsToday we have a fascinating conversation with Randy Nichols, artist manager and CEO of Force Media Management. Randy's been at the forefront of attempting to figure out the ticketing strategy math, especially the scalper side of the equation. We hear about his dive into the cold hard data, scalper chat rooms, and that time he sent someone undercover to the Ticket Scalpers Convention. We also talk about the allure of the "super fan" and why that is… baloney. Also we get into merch, and the general state of live music today. News! YouTube to d...
2025-07-1651 min
The Live Music Industry Podcast#27 - All-In Ticketing Exposed: A Candid Conversation with Randy NicholsIn this episode, Matt sits down with outspoken music industry advocate Randy Nichols for an unfiltered deep dive into the broken ticketing system—and the growing movement to fix it. From viral LinkedIn posts to behind-the-scenes talks with the DOJ, Randy shares his personal journey, his work with NITO, and what it will really take to make ticketing fair for fans and artists alike.Topics covered:How Ticketmaster rose to power—and what’s keeping it thereWhy “all-in pricing” is finally gaining tractionThe dark side of scalping, lobbying, and legislationMistakes artists and platforms keep makin...
2025-07-101h 50
This Is DeLaCruzCruz on Crews Episode 4: Ticket Scalping (Randy Nichols)Send us a textIn this episode of Cruz on Crews, Nick DeLaCruz is joined by Randy Nichols, a behind-the-scenes expert with firsthand insight into the shadowy world of ticket reselling.What starts as a conversation about bots and resale platforms quickly unravels into a deeper look at how a multi-billion-dollar scalping industry is exploiting fans, bypassing laws, and manipulating the system from the inside out. From deceptive tech tools to powerful lobbying groups, Randy walks us through how it all works and why it's so hard to stop.We cover:The...
2025-06-281h 11
The Gunz ShowRandy Nichols (Artist Manager / National Independent Ticket Organization)Why are tickets so expensive these days? What is the latest on the Congressional bill that is supposedly supposed to stop scalpers? Randy Nichols joins me to give YOU the latest and the unfiltered truth one everything going on behind the scenes.
The post Randy Nichols (Artist Manager / National Independent Ticket Organization) appeared first on idobi.
2025-06-0628 min
Mastering Events: An Audience Republic PodcastRandy Nichols (Fly South Music Group)Randy Nichols is an artist manager and music tech startup advisor. He also has one of those resumes that makes you question whether he’s found a few more hours in the day than the rest of us. He's guided artists to multiple Gold records and Grammy nominations, as well as overseen record releases and sold out tours on six continents. He manages or has managed Underoath, The Starting Line, Vacationer, Aaron Gillespie, Say Anything, Bayside, Person L, The Almost, Hit The Lights, Beach Slang, Fake Problems, and Jamison Parker and The Pilfers. He is an...
2024-06-1851 min
Biggus GeekusDivide, Divide, Divide The Hobby!Episode 175 Streamed Live Tuesday January 23, 2023
Main Topic: Divide -Divide-Divide The Hobby!
https://youtu.be/L9pDhntGoVY?t=30 (sample of the song “Divide” by
Disturbed)
Bravo Mr. Boivin: https://youtu.be/u20Wuj5gMY0
What is wrong with just accepting the natural division of folks in the
hobby? (i.e., BrOSR, 4D, Basic DD 1st-3rd level, 3.X epic tabletop
skirmish, Sparkletroll Barista D&D, etc.) Let them do what they want
and screech about being Elite, who cares? Shouldn’t we all just try to
be excellent to each other? Maybe we should try to be excellent in our
chosen...
2024-01-241h 53
State Of FluxRandy Nichols and Rob Abelow (Music Industry Disruptors)For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year.
Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketing, Livestreaming, Social Media, and Streaming.
About Randy Nichols
Randy Nichols is a thought leader and lifelong learner in music and tech. He manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and mor...
2023-12-1557 minState Of FluxRandy Nichols and Rob Abelow (Music Industry Disruptors)For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year.
Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketing, Livestreaming, Social Media, and Streaming.
About Randy Nichols
Randy Nichols is a thought leader and lifelong learner in music and tech. He manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and mor...
2023-12-1557 minBiggus GeekusWhat makes a Challenging Game?What
makes a Challenging Game?
Episode 167 Streamed Live Tuesday November 28, 2023
Main Topic: What makes a Challenging Game?
CR vs random tables vs encounters to fit the ‘story’/adventure.
When does challenging become a meat grinder?
How can mechanics inform the challenge of a game?
Some examples for comparison:
DnD OSR : fairly random, expect that the ‘wilderness’ could produce
almost any creature, no skill checks to challenge Player characters-
proficiencies allowed for this to a lesser extent in later editions,
combat d...
2023-11-301h 51Biggus GeekusJoe V. Randy D&D Edition War Round 2: 1e vs. 2enotes to follow
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2023-10-292h 11Biggus GeekusJoe v. Randy - A Battle in the D&D Edition WarNotes to follow
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2023-10-191h 59Biggus GeekusBig Geek Con #1 ReportEpisode 158 Streamed Live Tuesday September 26, 2023Main Topic: Big Geek Con 1- Post Shenanigans ReportPeople to thankWorkers/helpers: A special nod goes to Randy’s wife & K. Scott Appreciation to Joe Hardin and His wife, L. Neumann, Martenson, Greg T., Larry E., and Fladey ( for donations to raffle) as well as David Guyll (donations for raffle- extreme number of miniatures).The GMs: Fladey, Larry N., Larry E., Martenson, Kelley, Tim, and Benny S., Darth Thiek (Commander -style tourney), Halcyon, J. Demo, Nathan Lindy, and Geoff S.Special Kudos:Ben R...
2023-09-272h 07Biggus GeekusPlanescape ReimaginedEpisode 156 Streamed Live Tuesday September 12, 2023
Mental Illness as badge of Honor
https://dotesports.com/dnd/news/first-canonically-autistic-dnd-character-arrives-in-the-book-of-many-things
Main Topic: Planescape Reimagined
The Great Wheel Cosmology:https://srd.dndtools.org/srd/environment/planesDescriptionsAndCosmology.html
Randy’s Big IDEA: The prime (Prime Plane) is prime real estate throughout the Multiverse and all the other planes want it. Why? It is the only plane that is not dedicated to a single idea or alignment. It has desirable resource (its residents) and it is no...
2023-09-132h 03
Icon InsightsRandy Nichols: The Perfect Project, The Perfect TimeIn this episode of Icon Insights, ’19 Leeds School of Business graduate Brinete Chavez examines some standout projects from the career of Randy Nichols, an acclaimed Denver-area commercial and multi-family real estate developer and the President and Founder of The Nichols Partnership, Inc. Nichols has been a mainstay on the Colorado real estate scene for more than three decades, and The Nichols Partnership has developed over three million square feet of office, multi-family, hotel, and retail, including such prominent urban Denver/Boulder projects as One Platte, Clayton Lane, SPIRE, 1899 Wynkoop, Galvanize, Turntable, and PearlWest. The company also owns St...
2023-08-1432 minBiggus GeekusDnD WeirdnessEpisode 147 Streamed Live Tuesday July 11, 2023
The Main Hobby is Busted
Baldur’s Gate 3 video game: https://news.yahoo.com/baldurs-gate-3s-commitment-d-190000993.html
Cohors Cthuhlhu Game - https://youtu.be/96Eb7ZFgtVE
We need a true alternate hobby culture…fight the power!
Main Topic: DnD Weirdness
Exploring the weirdness of Dungeons. That they exist at all. Old school dungeons don’t stay empty
If you lean into the last point, empty dungeons don’t stay empty, it can serve th...
2023-07-122h 17Biggus GeekusMonster Mash #11: ORCS & More!Episode 137 Streamed Live Tuesday May 2, 2023
Anvil: Iron Age Magazine #1
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anvil-iron-age-magazine-issue-1/x/27459496#/
Pinkertons of the Coast Update:
https://news.yahoo.com/magic-raid-wasnt-first-time-162558008.html
Main Topic: Monster Mash #11 ORCS & More!
Orcs, goblins, bugbears, hobgoblins, kobolds, and gnolls through the editions.
Some say they are misunderstood. Some say they are stand-ins for the “other”. Honest research into the origins of our shared hobby will reveal that these monsters, for monsters they are without doubt, are formed from...
2023-05-032h 12Biggus GeekusI Don’t Want No Stinkin’ D&DEpisode 131 Streamed Live Tuesday March 21, 2023
Main Topic: 10 games You can and Should Play if you don’t want no stink’in D&D!
Randy’s List: (will populate asap)
Joe’s List:
Hyperborea
Shadowrun
Dungeons and Delvers
Stars Without Number
Mutants and Masterminds
Chronicles of Aeres
Rifts
Earthdawn
Scarlet Heroes
Castles and Crusades
We briefly discuss each one listing its merits and sometimes a flaw or two. Joe’s list has many he ha...
2023-03-222h 15Biggus GeekusMASTER YOUR GAME PREP | DARK SUN PROBLEMATIC | PLAYING MULTIPLE PCSEpisode 128 Streamed Live Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Weekly WOTC Crap Wrap-Up: Dark Sun is problematic, according to WOTC's Kyle Brinks
https://www.wargamer.com/dnd/dark-sun-problematic
Main Topic: MASTER YOUR GAME PREP - Randy has a game prep Masterclass! His evolution through the editions of play from little more than drawing a dungeon to 6 - 8 hrs for one session of play. Randy has been on all sides of this aspect of running a ttrpg.
Quick Hit/Hard Target: Multiple PCs: Hirelings, shared pool of characters, stable of characters - all explored.
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2023-03-012h 39Biggus GeekusWhat do we want from a Dungeon?Episode 123 Streamed Live Tuesday January 24, 2023
Tired of OGL stuff yet?
Recent news and thoughts:
DnD Shorts https://youtu.be/J4kGMsZSdbY
T-shirted Historian https://youtu.be/jP2JLWPX_LI
Done with WoTC so maybe we should just move
Dungeoncraft https://youtu.be/4oV9Fnkyyfc
Grim's Project: https://postmortemstudios.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/opendnd-public-domain-roleplaying-panza-draft-1-0
Main Topic: What do we want from a Dungeon?
We used Dungeons by Central Casting to inspire the creation of a dungeon
(Thanks to Ryan David @nerdcognito and Max @legion of myth for the suggestion)
From both...
2023-01-252h 12Biggus GeekusGrim Jim and the Weasels of the CoastMuch Ado about D&D w/special guest Grim Jim
Episode 122 Streamed Live Tuesday January 17, 2022
Shout out to Nerdcognito! Twitter: @Nerdcognito, https://www.nerdcognito.com/
Merch at Big Geek Emporium! https://biggeekemporium.com/big-geek-merch/
Main Topic: Much Ado About D&D w/Special Guest- Grim Jim
Grim details his background from picking up Fighting Fantasy adventure books at the tender age of 8 to running his own independent game company Postmortem Studios: https://post-mort.com/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/XnrTdF8scX0
Blog: https://talesofgrim.wordpress.com/
Grim’s latest is...
2023-01-182h 33Biggus GeekusDump Dungeons and DragonsEpisode 121 Streamed Live Tuesday January 10, 2023
Main Topic: Done with D&D
With the OGL 1.1 “leaked”, where does that leave the true fans and indie creators in our hobby? Where does that leave many traditional publishers who use OGL 1.0 for their works? It seems to us that we must look to new games and new ideas in the hobby and away from Wizards of the Coast whether or not the new “stance” pans out to be true or not. We cannot trust that WOTC will not pull the rug out from all of us to bolster their flagging p...
2023-01-112h 09Biggus GeekusWhy Learn A New Game?!?!?!?Episode 120 Streamed Live Tuesday, January 3 2023
Main Topic: Learning New Rpgs
This new years we plan on on covering more tabletop RPGs that aren’t Dungeons and Dragons
How many times do you play a game before you know if it is for you?
Do you prefer to
watch a ‘how to” video on Youtube or elsewhere?
be taught by an experienced play/gm?
dive in with friends and see what happens?
read it yourself and teach it to your fellows at the table?
Should everyone commit to buying the book after...
2023-01-042h 07Biggus GeekusDemons and Devils | Dungeons and Dragons Not Monetized EnoughEpisode 117 Streamed Live Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Main Topic: Demons & Devils In Dungeons and Dragons
Mythological etymology:
Demons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon
Devils: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil
Demons and Devils have been in Dungeons and Dragons since the beginning and continuing to the current edition. They have been forces of evil all along until the current edition, in which all creatures seem to have a human’s breadth of perspective. These creatures are mostly possessed of great supernatural powers and physical might, which make them fearsome foes to battle. Thei...
2022-12-152h 26The Gunz ShowTaylor Swift & Ticketmaster Debacle / Music Insider Randy Nichols It was quite the week for Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster as her Midnights Tour had a disaster of a presale rollout. We all know what happened by now – the webstie crashing, fans being locked out from accessing tickets, waiting in virtual lines for hours only to get error messages and plenty more. Music manager and insider Randy Nichols joined The Gunz Show to explain what happened, what may happen in the future and who is to blame – is it the scalpers, Ticketmaster, promoters, or the artist themselves? This interview is AMAZING and I guarantee you will learn... Read more »
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2022-11-301h 03Biggus GeekusTuesday Night Pre-Thanksgiving Chill StreamJoe started out solo, but was joined by Bruce Lombardo of Dix Division, Hungar the Starvarian, then Randy joined in.
links: Bruce: https://youtube.com/@YourBuddy75
Hungar: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHmL5dT_lLONt5ZnJ2eA1Nw
Scrying Dutchman's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scryingdutchman/the-modern-adventurers-guide-to-guns-and-gear-a-5e-add-on
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2022-11-273h 24Biggus GeekusAttributes in D&D and Other TTRPGsEpisode 114 Streamed Live Tuesday November 15, 2022
Main Topic: Attributed to Attributes
The attributes of a character:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_%28role-playing_games%29
Compare and contrast the DnD attributes: STR, DEX, CON, INT, WIS, CHA
Other systems:
Target Number systems- DnD 3.X +Savage Worlds: https://www.uptofourplayers.com/ready-to-roll/savage-worlds-rules/
Marvel Superheroes RPG (FASERIP): https://rollhighordie.com/what-is-marvel-faserip/
Roll and keep systems- L5R, Vampire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade#Game_system
https://rollandkeep.fandom.com/wiki/Introduction_and_Design_Goals#What_is_Roll...
2022-11-162h 10
Biggus GeekusWe Love The OSR, But Is It D&D?Our fascination with OSR
Episode 91 Streamed Live Tuesday June 7,2022
Random Geek-itude
1. Batman Knights-Batman is possibly Bi-sexual https://youtu.be/zovi-CwUxrk
2. The Stranger Things Final Season Villain? https://www.themarysue.com/what-d-and-d-villain-stranger-things-final-season/
3. Vecna Statue: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51255/wizkids-unveils-dungeons-dragons-vecna-premium-statue
4. Shout out to Patrick Demo: Randy’s Orcus mini is no longer lonely in the Abyss of my miniature collection!
Our fascination with the OSR
I. Mile high View
Is the OSR Nostalgia?
A Return to your Roots?
A Re-focusing of what you think is important?
2022-06-081h 41Biggus GeekusCC16 Re-Cap and Lessons learnedEpisode 88 Streamed Tuesday May 17, 2022
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
1. Call-ins/emails none so far
2. We’ve lost two great ones in comics- George Perez: https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/george-perez-death-marvel-dc-comic-book-artist.html and Neal Adams: https://nypost.com/2022/04/30/neal-adams-legendary-comic-book-creator-and-batman-artist-dead-at-80/
3. Midnight rpg being re-released…yep its 5e: https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-if-sauron-won-check-out-this-trailer-for-the-midnight-rpg.688317/
4. Dark tower Kickstarter is live!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devillich/original-adventures-reincarnated-7-the-dark-tower?ref=53cnov
Main Topic: CC16- Re-cap and Lessons Learned
Good
1. Great time, ran smoothly,
2. loved not running any games
3. played a lot
2022-05-181h 53Biggus GeekusMonster Mash 2 - Incorporeal Undead in D&DEpisode 85 Streamed Live on Thursday April 28, 2022
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
Call-ins & emails - John Alan Large
Thor: Love & Thunder Trailer- https://youtu.be/tgB1wUcmbbw
Total Party Skills: Brand antagonizing their fan base https://youtu.be/2GxDPnNg8qI
WoTC screws over Hungarian Game Company: https://youtu.be/4clIK3VmazM
Randy’s wife learn hilarious griefing lesson.
WriterDojo: https://www.writerdojo.com/
Main Topic: Incorporeal Undead
1. Banshee, Ghost, Spectre, Shadow, Wraith
2. First appearance in DnD
3. What are the basic and most long en...
2022-04-292h 15
Biggus Geekus5 RPGs To Play That Are Not DnDEpisode 78 Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Special Guest Host Patrick Demo!
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
1.) No calls ins or emails.
2.) A salty Brian Sanderson https://winteriscoming.net/2022/02/23/brandon-sanderson-salty-george-rr-martin-work-fromsoftware-elden-ring/
3.) A successful Brian Sanderson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dragonsteel/surprise-four-secret-novels-by-brandon-sanderson
5 Games
Joe:
Hackmaster
Rifts (Paladium)
Ars Magica
Champions
Aliens
Patrick:
Earthdawn
Shadowrun
Harn
Lone Wolf
Sliver
Lightning Round!
1) Why?
2) What quality does it have that is different from DnD?
3) Play...
2022-03-102h 59Biggus GeekusKeeping it Real while Playing PretendEpisode 77: Keeping it Real while Playing Pretend (Verisimilitude vs It’s just a game)
Episode 77 Tuesday March 1,2022
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
1. Call-in from John Alan Large
2. Tiamat, again! https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50487/wizkids-reveals-d-d-icons-realms-aspect-tiamat
3. Marvel Fans?: https://insidethemagic.net/2022/02/evangeline-lilly-canadian-trucker-protest-canceled-al1
4. Randy backed this OSE KS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/old-school-essentials-fantasy-rpg-box-sets
and https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/545820095/hell-on-the-high-plains-a-deadlands-booster-campaign
Main Topic: Keeping it Real (verisimilitude in gaming)
Verisimilitude : the quality of seeming true or of having the appearance of being real
Re...
2022-03-031h 55Biggus GeekusThe 3 R’s: Renounce, Ridicule and ReplaceEpisode 75 Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Main Topic: Renounce, Ridicule and Replace
1.) Vanity Fair calls critics trolls: https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/02/10/amazon-prime-video-uses-vanity-fair-to-attack-critics-of-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-as-trolls/
2.) Venger calls for DnD insurrection of some sort: https://youtu.be/m10NnMSQdMo
3.) The Waspinator: https://youtu.be/wNYG7tfeLY8
4.) For Canon’s Sake https://youtu.be/gRy--1DqF-8
5.) Nerdrotic https://youtu.be/QyResw8A_ssRc
All these speak to something serious for TTRPG gamers and nerds and reasonable folk alike- we need to stop funding this nonsense.
RENOUNCE
Buying old TSR stuff from WoTC
Should we (Biggus Ge...
2022-02-172h 08Biggus GeekusEpisode 73: 13th Age Finale ... Part TwoCome see if Biggus Geekus can manage to finish this topic. We will also banter with live chat and discuss industry and geek news.
Support the show:
PayPal: paypal.me/biggusgeekus
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13th Age Deep Dive Finale part 2
Episode 73 February 1, 2022
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands Instead of calls and emails we talk about the Ottawa Tucker Convoy
JP Sears video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl88jzJK1Rs
Comic readers don’t like bi-sexual Superman? Shocking!?! https://www.outkick.com/sale...
2022-02-032h 07Biggus GeekusPros & Cons of Spellcasting Systems In Your TTRPGEpisode 68 Streamed Live Tuesday December28, 2021
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
None
Silent Josh Presents:
Weird Frontiers: https://www.enworld.org/threads/weird-frontiers-takes-dcc-west.684619
New Dragonlance Novel: https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2021/12/dd-theres-a-new-dragonlance-trilogy-in-the-works-for-2022.html
Main Topic: Pros and Cons of Spellcasting Systems
Main Types
1. Vancian: fire and forget Dungeons and Dragons
2. Sub-category of Vancian such as spell slots limited but adjustable: Arcana Evolved
3. Spell Points: Savage Worlds
4. Stat Drain: Cypher System
5. Spell check system: Dungeon Crawl Classics
Consequences for Spell Casting
1. DnD...
2021-12-302h 10Biggus GeekusSave or Suck /Die in Dungeons and DragonsEpisode 66 Tuesday December 14,2021
With special guest co-hosts OG GM and Bruce Lombardo of Dix Division
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
Call-ins & emails: Email from Web Warrior. To be addressed with Randy
1. Nu-TSR is at it again and then they are not:https://techraptor.net/tabletop/news/tsr-crowdfunds-campaign-to-stop-wizards-of-coast and then https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2021/12/bews-tsr-voluntarily-dismisses-legal.html
2. WOTC erases its own lore: https://twitter.com/alienropeburn/status/1470586389821542401?s=21
Main Topic: Save or Suck
1. What are these things called “save or suck”?
2. DnD editions had plenty of these until 3.5, 4e (a...
2021-12-162h 23
Biggus GeekusBringing Your World to LifeEpisode 56 Friday October 8 ,2021
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
John from Red Dice Diaries
Jason from The Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
News from the Silence (news from Silent Josh):
1.) Juiblex Figure
2.) Superman's Boyfriend?
3.) Metric System in DnD?
4.) https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-counterspell-5e-statblock-changes/
5.) https://screenrant.com/tabletop-rpg-campaigns-non-violent-apocalypse-world-pacifist/
6.) https://www.wargamer.com/dnd/alignment-rules-changes
7.) Legion of Myth: gatekeepers Episode 1: https://youtu.be/T19Tyl1Vqcw
8.) Critical role makes the bucks: https://youtu.be/UndkdHKgdl0
Main Topic: Bringing your world to Life (sparking in...
2021-10-082h 28Biggus GeekusThe Con GameEpisode 55 Wednesday, September 29,2021
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast
John of Red Dice Diaries
A.) Joe cheated on Randy: https://youtu.be/RdQN0RNyT0U
Links on Dungeons and Dragons History
https://followmeanddie.com/2017/05/11/review-dave-arnesons-true-genius-robert-j-kuntz/
https://nerdvanamedia.com/gaming/fact-check-lorraine-williams-destroyed-not-created-tsr/13825/
https://dmdavid.com/tag/tag/lorraine-williams/
https://archive.org/details/60_minutes_on_dungeons_and_dragons/60_minutes_on_dungeons_and_dragons.flv
B.) Contest of Champions #2: and the winner is… hockeypuckjr
C.) Next edition of DnD announced? 50th anniversary 2024…5.5E? ht...
2021-09-302h 38
How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue StreamsE22: When Do I Need an Attorney, Business Manager, and/or a Manager? Defining an Artist's Traditional "Team" w/ Randy NicholsWe did it! You now know how to build a sustainable music career and collect all revenue streams. However, help is always appreciated! In this episode Host Emily White interviews a longtime, yet very modern manager, Randy Nichols. Emily and Randy break down artist management and the ancillary team members that surround an artist.
Important note!: *Many* music industry folks listen to this podcast and have read the book it's based on. The point is - we're all learning and growing together. It's important, if not crucial, for you to have an understanding of what is going...
2021-09-142h 10Biggus GeekusNaming Conventions in RPGsEpisode 52 Wednesday September 8, 2021
Call ins & Emails from the Outlands
Call ins from Jason and Joe
We talk about Randy’s recent gaming and Joe’s lack, office work, and:
Ed Greenwood’s new campaign setting Kickstarter for 5e D&D
EnWorld’s rabbit hole discussing New School and Old School playstyles.
Naming Conventions in RPGs
Definition: A naming convention is a convention (generally agreed scheme) for naming things.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naming_convention
How important is it in tabletop roleplaying games?
If a GM decides on one...
2021-09-092h 00Biggus GeekusA BG Retrospective: Rules, Rulings, and RolesA BG Retrospective: Rules, Rulings, and Roles
Episode 50 Wednesday August 25,2021
Special Guests:
Patrick from Pointy Hat Games
Taylor from Clerics Wear Ringmail
Call Ins and messages:
Jason
Taylor
Josh
The Positive Material Plane
Played 5e 1-shot last Saturday…much fun…no short rest…pretty deadly challenging!
Main Topic: Rules, Rulings & Roles
1. After 50 episodes:
A.) Technical side
B.) Letting each other speak: Joe, Randy & Guest(s)
C.) Show Focus
D.) Our journey to OSR Adjacent
E.) Mud-sword the RPG
...
2021-08-273h 17Biggus GeekusTop 10 Inspirational Movies for RPG GamingEpisode 43 Recorded on Tesday June 22, released on Wednesday June 30, 2021
Call ins
Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
Andy of Expedition to The Grizzly Peaks
The Positive Material Plane
Playing Swords & Sorcery Whitebox
Got Lion & Dragon in hardback
Main Topic: Top 10 Inspirational Movies for RPG Gaming
Joe’s List: Superman, Blade, Dune, The Holy Grail, The Dark Crystal, The Three Musketeers (1978), Iron Man, Army of Darkness, Wrath of Khan, Willow
Randy’s List: LoTR, Aliens, Princess Bride, Tombstone, Army of the Dead (Netflix), Conan, Hellboy, Star Wars...
2021-06-301h 21
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Technology Will Change the Future of Music For the Better with Randy Nichols (Underoath Band Manager)Randy Nichols manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and more. He’s also an advisor to some incredibly cool music and tech companies including Moment House, Propeller, Immensity, and Tension Division.
In this episode we talk about the future of music and how we can adopt certain technologies including blockchain and NFTs into the space beyond what we’ve already seen in 2021 and how it will change the future of music for the better.
He shares detailed advice on how to network and send concise emails to get attention from managers and get discovered.
2021-05-031h 07
The Right AngleGrapes of Wrath, Smoke of BrimstoneWas Jesus always gentle? Teachers that helped frame my theological journey; Drinking, smoking and junk food; The legalistic two-step.
2021-03-2025 minBiggus GeekusPotpourri with PatrickEpisode 28 Wednesday March 17, 2021
Call Ins
Our man, Jason C with some truth bombs!
Check out Iron Rations podcast from 3/12/21 “Why 5e Doesn’t teach how to DM”
The Gaming NEWS:
1) 3-D Printed Minis
2) Greg Gillespia’s Barrowmaze: Dwarrowdeep
3) The Terminator RPG Kickstarter is up
4) Encyclopedia Kickstarter is live- for DM’s & 15 different cities
5) Obvious leftist article on why DnD is dropping alignment
6) “Cook”-y Monster is up to it again- The Darkest House
A Potpourri of Gaming Topics
1) Erik Tenkar on The Most influential Ed...
2021-03-182h 21Biggus GeekusShorties Episode 3Episode 3, Sunday March 14, 2021
Call Ins
Fun times with Jason from NERDS RPG Variety
Jason discusses issues such as Player Agency, Bennies and other Hero Points, Our website (such as it is) and many other topics.
Wing’in It!
We discuss Race n Dungeons and Dragons, and how it has lost its savor.
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2021-03-1559 minBiggus GeekusPlayer Agency & Bennies (A Twofer)Episode 27 Wednesday, March 10, 2021
We open with our usual intro and we talk about recent and future games.
The Gaming NEWS
KS cancels Perfect RPG Campaign:
Zak Smith sues Gencon and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-3HX1-wrlQ
DnD Survivalist Guide KS with Douglas Niles
A Twofer
1) Player Agency - this is one of those terms like RPGs and replayability that is tough to define. We give it the Geekus treatment.
Stack Exchange: What is Player Agency and what is it good for
Ask Angry: Stealing A...
2021-03-112h 18Biggus GeekusShorties episode 2Sunday March 7, 2021
Call Ins
Fun times with Jason from NERDS RPG Variety Cast
-His GM stuff
-SW: edges his only negative (btw: we are old as well - 54)
-Re-skinning trolls/don’t say the name/
-Group think/Sourcing for certain skill checks
-No such thing as GM metagaming?
-GM keeps sheets behind lots of work
-Games as Therapy
John and Hannah from the Red Dice Diaries
-chuckled at our mention of her LARP experience
Wing’in It!
How different should different tasks look in t...
2021-03-081h 01Biggus GeekusThe Obligatory Meta-Gaming EpisodeEpisode 26 Wednesday March 3, 2021
We begin with our typical intro and talk about upcoming games.
The Gaming NEWS
Big Money KS
DnD Gets New Division at Hasbro
WOTC Gets a New Logo
WOTC Levels Up at Hasbro
WOTC Makes More Money Than Hasbro’s Toy Division
Production update for New DnD Movie and Magic TV Series
6 Things The New DnD movie needs, according to Dicebreaker
Hugh Grant in as villain for movie
When should GMs ask for dice rolls
Play D &D to Discover your Gender ID...
2021-03-052h 00Biggus GeekusCR & PredictabilityEpisode 25 February 24, 2021
1st Year Anniversary (roughly)
Our usual intro and gaming blather…
Special Guest
Glen Halstrom of Radio Grognard
The Gaming NEWS
Another roll20 ranking this week (I think I know what Uncategorized is) And even more
Pericle RPG
Ravenloft …again…: and again
Beadle and Grimm Strikes Again with Finger Puppets(?) ONLY $359!!!
Jon Peterson’s Other book
Main Topic: CR & Predictability in RPGs
We discuss: Challenge Ratings and appropriately challenging encounters.
Angry GM CR, There’s a Better Way (Part 1)
Angry GM CR, The...
2021-02-251h 50Biggus GeekusShorties Episode 1Tuesday February 16, 2021
We do our usual intro and discuss recent gaming.
Call Ins
Jason from Nerds RPG Variety Cast calls in to discuss various points relative to episode 23.
Wing’in It!
A rambling discourse of many RPG topics
Shameless Plug Time
If you would like to support our show, please check out our website at: www.biggusgeekuspodcast.com/support
Any contribution is much appreciated, and we thank you for your consideration.
Please share the podcast with your friends. Its available most pl...
2021-02-2133 minThe Right AngleThe Overton WindowShould Christians be nice or kind? What's suspicious about the capitol riot? Who has really been inciting riots this year? What is the Overton Window?
2021-02-1937 minBiggus GeekusPC Progression: Zero to Hero … OR NOT?Episode 24, Monday February 15, 2021
We do our usual intro and briefly talk about home games.
The Gaming NEWS:
Savage Pathfinder Q & A
Free League’s One Ring 2e KS good start (but read this short article)
We’re #2!! We’re #2!! …are you really?
A Mathematics Moment
We (or Randy to be honest) goes deep into the math of 5e’s advantage/disadvantage mechanic. Some reading can be found here
Main Topic: PC Progression: Zero to Hero … OR NOT?
We discuss RPG character progression (or advancement) types:
Zero-to-Hero...
2021-02-161h 45Biggus Geekus5E DnD a Belated ReviewEpisode 23 February 10 ,2021
Call In: From Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast
The Gaming NEWS:
Jon Peterson continues to provoke good discussion: “Does System Matter?”
Recall: The Blood War
Shadow of the Demonlord (been around a while)
1 on1 RPG play
Pathfinder spells to SW Powers
Keith Baker’s Eberron Remember the win
Main Topic: 5E Dungeons and Dragons- A Belated Review
We start with the Players Handbook: Rollout, Production Value, and Readability
WOTC’s replacement site for bad first printings
Phil, Joe and Randy St...
2021-02-112h 09Biggus GeekusOSR ReDuxEpisode 22 Recorded on Wednesday February 3, 2021
The Gaming NEWS:
Rob Kuntz, TLB Games and Legends of Roleplaying
Additional Info
Free Sunken City Map Package
Immersion and Roleplaying
Zinequest 3
Call Ins
We really appreciate the praise!
Red Dice Diaries- John Alan Large comments on episode 20 and about the OSR
Hobbs & Friends of the OSR - Jason Hobbs [Low Fantasy Gaming] comments on episode 21: Railroad vs Sandbox
Min-Topic - OSR Redux
Re-cap and re-hash our discussion on 3D with E.Tenkar and G. Halstrom on the Dungeons...
2021-02-041h 50
Open House Podcast#192 | Randy Seidman + D-FormationClick the post for details on this episode!
Welcome back to Open House. Randy Seidman here with another two hours of the grooviest beats. A solid episode is lined up for you today, some of my favorite recent tunes in the first hour, followed by an exclusive session with the talented legend out of Spain, D-Formation. You can grab all past episodes of Open House at Soundcloud or subscribe for free on all Apple and Android platforms. For now, turn it up.
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2021-02-031h 58Biggus GeekusThe Railroad vs The SandboxThe RR vs The Sandbox
Episode 21. Wednesday January 27, 2021
We do the usual intro and chit chat.
The Gaming NEWS:
Dragonlance Classic Announced
The Rise of Offensive Games
And Virtue Signal The Game of Social Justice
The Origins of Rule Zero
What’s an RPG?
Main Topic: The RR vs the Sandbox
We define the terms from the interwebs:
Railroad
Linear game design
Carrot-and-stick
Sandbox Game Design
We discuss these definitions, and a number of questions with respect to hoe th...
2021-01-281h 53Biggus GeekusIs This OSR?Is this OSR?
Episode 20. Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
We do our usual intro and recent gaming reports.
The Gaming NEWS:
DnD TV Show in the works: and oh and
The Origins of Rule Zero
A Bit more news on Savage Pathfinder: It launched today [ 1-19-21]. Did you back it?
How to roleplay?
Main Topic: Is this the OSR?
We define and discuss various aspects of OSR play, what we like and don’t like. We hope its an accurate decription.
A Cabin Con Moment
We r...
2021-01-201h 10Biggus GeekusPlayer BurnoutEpisode 19 Wednesday January 13, 2021
We have our usual intro and gaming situations.
The Gaming NEWS:
Candlekeep Mysteries (announced 1-12-21)
Really just the Korvair Map Rug
Is this the way?
Origins pushed back to fall in hopes of F2F Con
Free maps
New Dragonlance Novel Announced?
Main Topic: Player Burnout (in RPGS)
We define burnout and talk about how to recognize it. We also talk about solutions, and other deeper things.
A Cabin Con Moment
Do you think we will ever tire/grow...
2021-01-141h 14Biggus GeekusCombat in RPGsEpisode 18 Recorded on Wednesday January 6, 2021
We have our usual intro and gaming situations.
The Gaming NEWS:
ENWORLD is 20 years old
Diversity woes for WOTC
Playing for Two
Main Topic: Combat in RPGs
We get into the nitty gritty of combat: initiative, movement, terrain, length, PC roles, PC vs Player skill, and a host of other questions.
Initiative types taken from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initiative_(role-playing_games)
Some Questions taken from: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/7040/how-do-i-make-and-use-tactically-interesting-terrain/7044#7044
A Cabin Con Moment
...
2021-01-071h 26The Right AngleYou Say You Wanna RevolutionYear in review episode. Why am I doing this podcast? Are we in the middle of a socialist revolution? What can we do about it? Bias in the media and social media platforms.
2020-12-3145 minBiggus GeekusIf You Build Them We Will Play - Making PCsEpisode 17 Recorded on November 28, 2020 for release on December 31, 2020
We have our usual Intro and moaning about the lack of in person gaming.
Back in My Day
We talk about the Talisman board game from way back.
Main Topic: Making PCs in DnD
We compare and contrast how PCs are made in the various editions of DnD. In situations where our experience is limited and/or it is from Eons ago quotes were taken from https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/13212/what-are-the-big-differences-among-the-dd-editions
We also name preferences and compare to some other...
2020-12-311h 43Biggus GeekusWhat We Love about RPGsSaturday November 28, 2020 pre-recorded for Wednesday December 23rd, 2020
Our usual intro and gaming situations
No Gaming News because we prerecorded
Main Topic: What we love about RPGs
Wherein we discuss the many things that draw us to RPGs. From escapism to socializing with our pals. The kinds of games and game genre we like best. Also, we discuss our who and where gaming preferences.
A Cabin Con Moment
Our favorite things about our favorite gaming event of the year
Building A Better Gaming World
Shall we continue...
2020-12-241h 20Biggus GeekusGet Off My DomainWednesday December 16, 2020
Our usual intro and gaming situations
The Gaming News:
Chris Pine to star in new Dungeons and Dragons movie
Seems a little late for the DnD Beyond App to just now get a dice roller
LotFR has something other than Samurai to play. It’s in the top 20 for 2020 at GeekNative.
Things We Actually Like:
Tale of The Manticore
New Financial Backer!!!
Thank you to Amy and Trent. You guys are great!!!
Main Topic: Get Off My Domain!
We discuss the in...
2020-12-171h 33The Right AngleThe Fundamental Things ApplyWhat does it mean to be a fundamentalist? What are the fundamentals of the faith? Are Christian fundamentalists like Muslim fundamentalists?
2020-12-1420 min
Anything Goes With Greg & AlexRandy Nichols - The Starting Line/Underoath ManagerIn this episode we sit down for an in depth (and hilarious) conversation with the manager of The Starting Line and Underoath, Randy Nichols. Not only does he manage those bands, but he is also the CEO of Force Media Management. We discuss many things including this weekends upcoming Music Mentors webinar featuring Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie. Randy also drops a HUGE announcement about the future of The Starting Line (even before telling the band members themselves!). Take a journey with us through Randy’s career and hear all of the crazy things that he has experienced as he stays true...
2020-12-101h 28Biggus GeekusWealth in RPGsWealth in RPGs
Episode 14, Wednesday December 9,2020
We do the usual, the intro and we lament the lack of gaming for the week.
The Gaming NEWS:
Free League to release Colonial Marines Supplement
Cypher Creator System
Gift Ideas for Players
Wealth in RPGs (and their value)
We discuss tracking wealth, what we do with it as players, and it’s utility as a part of the game (or not).
Some useful articles:
https://theangrygm.com/nothing-here-but-worthless-gold/
https://mythcreants.com/blog/three-ways-of-handling-money-in-roleplaying-games/
http://bigballofnofun.bl...
2020-12-101h 31Biggus GeekusPC Power Disparity and How to Handle itThursday December 3rd, 2020
We opened with our usual intro but deviated the norm to play a few messages from John of The Red Dice Diaries. These were great and we appreciate the time he took to listen and comment. Thanks John!!!
Shout outs to Tenkar’s Tavern and Roleplay Rescue as well
We went on to discuss Randy’s lack of gaming and my excess of gaming.
The Gaming News:
Clarification #1: Comparing “Free League, the company who is responsible for Alien RPG/Tales from the Loop etc.) Revolutionary League (Anarch...
2020-12-041h 37Biggus GeekusGM & Player RANTSRecorded Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
We open with the usual intro and talk about the next session of Savage Worlds
The Gaming NEWS
1. GaleForce 9 sues WOTC breach of contract…another one?
And another?
2. Sweet towns and taverns maps
3. Pop-up terrain
4. Mophidius (of Conan fame- 2d20 system?) shows some art from the new DUNE RPG
5. The Yawning Portal ($350 price tag…YIKES!)
6. Tasha’s Cauldron Of Everything is Out
Rant Time: Frustrations with GMs and Players from the perspective of a Player and a GM
We discuss quite a few pe...
2020-11-252h 02The Right AngleIs the Left liberal?Is the American Left really liberal? What does it mean to be liberal in the traditional sense? Who's really more authoritarian these days?
2020-11-2200 minBiggus GeekusNewbie GM AdviceNovember 19th, 2020
Intro and gaming catchup where Randy and Joe talk about their latest in person Savage Worlds Fantasy game together.
The Gaming NEWS:
1) Fun and annoyance with swords
2) New Old Survey for DnD
3) Reorg at Asmodee shuffles Star Wars mini games away from FFG
4) Free League is on Fire
5) Traveller Box Set on the Horizon
6) Blue Rose Quickstart
7) Vampire changes owner?
8) Non profit VTT
9) Nominate your fav rpg podcast
New GM Advice:
Highlights: Play with friends, keep it simple, don’t fear mi...
2020-11-202h 03Biggus GeekusMagic systems and Making Magic MagicalEpisode 10: Magic systems and Making Magic Magical
This is Episode 10 and the date is Thursday November 12, 2020.
We had a special guest to our podcast, our good friend, fellow CabinCon attendee, and CEO of Pointy Hat Games: Patrick Demo!
Pointy Hat Games can be found here.
After our usual intro and recent gaming catch-up, Joe waxed poetic about HackMaster!
The Gaming NEWS:
1) Beginner Box for PF2
2) RPG Dice Accessories Folding Tower
3) Starfinder Bundle of Holding
4) The Terminator Quick Start Rules out next month
5) Wizkid announces 2-D...
2020-11-133h 06Biggus GeekusWho Are You as a TTRPG GamerNovember 5, 2020
Intro and Our recent game together!
The Gaming NEWS:
Dungeons and Dragons Live Action Show in the works at Hasbro (Thanks to Josh Z for the tip)
Magpie Games-Urban Shadows 2e( Dresden-esque/WOD and is PbtA game)
Mutants and Masterminds 3e releases The Super team Handbook
Beadle & Grimm’s Character Chronicles
The Dungenerator Randy kicked this one.
Main topic: Who Are you as a TTRPG Gamer?
Joe and I answer a potpourri (~12 that is) of questions related to who we are as TTRPG gamers. Seeing as...
2020-11-061h 48Biggus GeekusLet's Start a CampaignOctober 28, 2020
Intro:
The usual intro and the obligatory gaming catch-up
Gaming news:
1)New Pathfinder Board game- competitive/monster fighting (to be crowdfunded)
2)New Terminator RPG coming out by Nightfall games
3)Curse of Strahd Revamped: deluxe version $99(?)
4)The Dungeon Hobby Museum and FB site what is this? Hmmmmmm……
Main Topic: Let’s Start a Campaign
We discuss starting up a campaign. DM decision or group discussion. To have Session Zero or not. X Cards; what are they and do we need them. This and more in our main topic
2020-10-291h 48The Right AngleHappy Reformation Day!Why do churches have fall festivals? Why don't they celebrate Reformation Day instead? What is the meaning behind that day? I briefly share the story of Martin Luther's 95 theses and then discuss the Five Solas.
2020-10-2900 minBiggus GeekusHandling PC death“It’s Worse than That, He’s Dead Jim” (handling PC death)
October 22, 2020
The usual intro and the obligatory gaming catch-up
The Gaming News:
Hickman & Weis have sued WOTC for breach of contract
Sexism/racism accusations at WOTC recently
Nazi Dracula Must Die! Kickstarter
Main Topic: Handling PC Death
Is PC death a thing that should be at the gaming table? Sure it sucks, but is that a bad thing? How does player investment figure in? How about resurrection? How about no resurrection? Does system matter? The geeks discuss these...
2020-10-231h 24The Right AngleFalling From GraceWhat does it mean to fall from grace? Is this phrase a warning that we might lose our salvation or is it a misnomer? What is grace anyway?
2020-10-1200 min
Blatantly Honest with Makaila NicholsRandy Haveson on self-esteemRandy Haveson is a former drug addict and alcoholic but has been sober now for over 36 years. Today, Randy is an author, speaker, life coach, father and husband. He's living proof that you can overcome any obstacle if you believe in yourself.
2020-10-0629 minBiggus GeekusD&D Through The AgesWednesday September 30th, 2020
We open with the usual intro and talk about the next session of Savage Worlds
The Gaming News:
1) Fans (with some help) have made the final episode of DnD cartoon: REQUIEM
2) Power Rangers RPG coming out soon (5e rules)
3) Hellboy RPG coming (5e rules)
Main Topic: Dungeons and Dragons though the Ages
Old DnD:
OD&D (1974-1977) + Greyhawk (’75)
Holmes Basic (77’), Moldvay Basic set (81’) and D. Cook’s Expert creates B/X
Mentzer’s BECMI (83’-85’)à Rules Cyclopedia (AARON Allston revised BECMI in 1991):
Advanced...
2020-10-011h 07The Right AngleThe New Moral MajorityShould Christians be involved in politics? What was wrong with the Moral Majority in the 1980s? Is there a new moral majority today from the left? Also, I inserted my political philosophy in the middle of the episode.
2020-09-2618 minThe Right AngleDoctrine of ElectionFooled you! This isn't about predestination. It's about choosing a president. Ha! get it?? Seriously though... What are the questions we should be asking about these candidates? How can we think differently and more appropriately about it in this election?
2020-09-1213 minThe Right AngleSymbolism Over SubstanceWhat political ideas do we see in the media and politics that value symbolism over substance? That is, the primary motivation behind them is to appear compassionate more so than to actually solve the problem.
2020-08-2317 minBiggus GeekusThe Prep ScaleThursday, July 30th, 2020
We open with the usual intro and talk about the next session of Savage Worlds
Segment #2: The Gaming NEWS:
1. On the D&D Celebration
2 Batman Gotham City Chronicles: The Role Playing Game,
Main Topic: The Prep Scale
1. How much is too much? And how much is too little?
2. Is there a ratio for hours played vs prepped? Both in general and for you specifically?
3. What kind(specifically what items)/how much do you do when you run a game? What is your process?
4. Can...
2020-07-3157 minThe Right AngleWolves in the SheepfoldThere are different kinds of false teachers. Some are more obvious and some are more strategic. How can we spot them?
2020-07-2623 minThe Right AngleNever Be a Beast of BurdenWe weren't made to carry every single burden in this world emotionally. We aren't called to take on every necessary cause in this life. We each have a limited role in the world and that even applies to the area of prayer and mental concern.
2020-07-0411 minThe Right AnglePolitical Correctness & Discernment"Teach me good judgment" Ps 119:66 "Give me discernment" Ps 119:125 "Be wise as serpents, harmless as doves" Matt 10:16.... How is the Christian to respond to the political correctness of our day? Do we just fall in line with anything that feels like positive emotions? How do we use discernment in response to the media's narratives? What do recent events reveal about this?
2020-06-1721 minThe Right AngleRacism: a Social Construct?With so-called "racial" animosity heating up, what should be the Christian response? Is this a serious problem or are we just being manipulated by the media?
2020-06-0415 minBiggus GeekusHigh vs. Low FantasySaturday May 9th, 2020
We open with the usual and talk about not gaming. Listening to podcasts.
Main Topic: High and Low Fantasy
We come up with some definitions, then compare and contrast. Fantasy literature and other media are also brough to bear.
A Cabin Con Moment
New date announced: June 11-14, 2020
We discussed games we prepped and COVID19 related attendance issues
The Gaming NEWS
Free League doing Twilight 2000 4e
Also doing Aliens
and recently got LOTR
No Worldbuilding this time around!!!
...
2020-05-101h 04The Right AngleNone Dare Call It ConspiracyWhat is the deal with conspiracy theories? What does that term mean exactly and how should it be used? What should be the Christian response to these ideas?
2020-05-0910 minBiggus GeekusWhat Is Adventure?Saturday, May 9th, 2020
We open with the usual intro and talk about preparing for CabinCon, and our short-lived Deadlands game. Also Randy’s harrowing cellar escapade.
What is Adventure?
We defined it and spoke at length about that and how to flavor it with heroism. How Lord of the Rings, Conan, and John Carter are a kind of foundation. Also how western culture figures in.
A Cabin Con Moment
We talk schedule and number of attendees with respect to our governor’s restrictions.
The Gaming NEWS
No News this...
2020-05-031h 22The Right AngleRepentance Not PenanceHow should we handle our failures and residual guilt as believers. Some in church history have suggested penance as helpful but is it?
2020-05-0212 minBiggus GeekusCampaigns vs. One ShotsWednesday, October 7th, 2020.
This episode replaces Episode 2 from Sunday, April 5, 2020 due to it being lost.
We open with the usual intro and talk about how we are not gaming much.
The Gaming News
Monte Cook’s Diamond Throne RPG Kickstarter
BG 3 Early Access yesterday 10/6/20
Campaigns vs. One-Shots:
Campaigns and One-shot games are defined, compared and contrasted. The we say what we like about them. We express our general preference for campaigns while providing some good uses for one-shots.
A Cabin Con Moment
The end of on...
2020-04-061h 25The Right AngleTheological Peer PressureIs the Word of God really your final authority or is it the latest guru you've been listening to?
2020-04-0212 minThe Right AnglePanic Goes ViralPractical thoughts on Christian living during the Coronavirus quarantine
2020-03-2717 minThe Right AngleMythical DeconversionFinding a good perspective of the recent "deconversion" stories such as the guys from Good Mythical Morning
2020-03-2519 min2020-03-2400 minBiggus GeekusA Very Special EpisodeTuesday, October 7th, 2020
This episode replaces our lost episode from March 1. Lost because I failed to download it from Skype before it was deleted. This is one of 2 that was lost in the same manner.
We open with the usual intro and lament at the lack of gaming in our lives.
The Gaming News:
1. As the holiday season approaches GAMA has a cool charity
2. WOTC has an update to sage advice
3. Human teeth dice
4. Pelgrane to release 3 new books
Politics and Gaming
1. Is it needed?
2...
2020-03-021h 16Biggus GeekusOur First TimeWednesday, February 26th, 2020
Opening: This is our inaugural episode attempting to tell you a little bit about how we got into RPGs and the gaming hobby as well as what we hope to cover in this podcast.
Then we discussed our progression through the editions of DnD. We then discuss other games we tried…how our play changed and what helped form it.
Questions:
1) What do you recall of your first time?
2) What drew you to DnD?
3) What do you remember the most about our early games…say the firs...
2020-02-271h 07
New Books in Business, Management, and MarketingRandy Nichols, “The Video Game Business” (British Film Institute, 2014)Video games have become an important cultural and economic force in our media environment. In his new book, The Video Game Business (British Film Institute, 2014), scholar Randy Nichols provides an overview of the increasingly diverse global market for video games. Nichols locates the origins of the video game industry back to the dawn of the computer age in the 1960s. He then explores the emergence of an industry around video games, noting the interdependence of hardware and software across a number of key “epochs”: from consoles to computer gaming to the explosion of mobile gaming. Throughout the book, Nichols expl...
2015-08-1749 min
New Books in Game StudiesRandy Nichols, “The Video Game Business” (British Film Institute, 2014)Video games have become an important cultural and economic force in our media environment. In his new book, The Video Game Business (British Film Institute, 2014), scholar Randy Nichols provides an overview of the increasingly diverse global market for video games. Nichols locates the origins of the video game industry back to the dawn of the computer age in the 1960s. He then explores the emergence of an industry around video games, noting the interdependence of hardware and software across a number of key “epochs”: from consoles to computer gaming to the explosion of mobile gaming. Throughout the book, Nichols expl...
2015-08-1749 min