Austin Trunick, the author of The Cannon Film Guide, joins me on the podcast today. Cannon Films produced some of the greatest 80s action movies. The podcast discussion ranges from behind-the-scenes history of Cannon Films to specific movies like Invasion USA, Firewalker, Bloodsport, and more. We talk about how Cannon Films jumped on and helped fuel the ninja and breakdancing crazes of the 80s. Plus Austin used to play D&D and is now getting back into the hobby and we touch on an RPG campaign is he hoping to run.

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80s Action Movies, Cannon Films with Austin Trunick

Writer, game designer, and blogger, Tristan Zimmerman, returns the podcast today. As always, we examine several historical topics to learn how we can use them in our RPG campaigns. Tristan dissects a bizarre court-martial, African ruins, and the emissary to the Mongols. Learn how each of these situations can be used as fuel as we run role-playing game sessions and campaigns.

Bizarre Court Martial, African Ruins, Emissary to the Mongols with Tristan Zimmerman

My guest today is game master and Obsidian Portal emissary, Zac Harrison. We have a wide-ranging conversation touching on a variety of role-playing game topics. We discuss running RPG campaigns with low or no-prep. Other topics include: game master tips and tricks, paid GMing, and more. Plus we talk about organizing your RPG campaigns in Obsidian Portal

No-Prep Gamemastering and Obsidian Portal with Zac Harrison

Writer and editor, Jonathan Oliver, joins me on the podcast today. The conversation spans writing, editing, publishing, and Jon's love of RPGs. We cover what editors are looking for and the trend of self-publishing. Plus Jon was the editor of my novel The Spaceport Gambit, so we discuss it a bit.

Writing, Editing, and Publishing with Jonathan Oliver

Comicbook writer Josh Barbeau returns to the podcast. The discussion is a deep dive into story hooks and RPG campaign hooks. We talk about how to give your players or readers questions that will carry them through the story. We draw examples from comic books, movies, role-playing games, and more. 

RPG Campaign and Story Hooks with Josh Barbeau

CinnamonRoll Studios CEO Je'Don Carter joins me on the show today. We talk about his new virtual reality role-playing game tool that gives traditional tabletop games a VR environment. Plus, we discuss his introduction to Dungeons & Dragons and his first experiences DMing. 

Virtual Reality Meets Tabletop RPGs with Je'Don Carter

Long-time gamer, retired Air Force pilot, and game designer, Joel "The Major" Burt, visits the podcast today. Our conversation spans his introduction to RPGs, D&D, and more. However, the main focus of the discussion is his three rules to be a great dungeon master. We explore his rules and delve deep into what it means to be a truly great dungeon master.

Three Rules to Be a Great Dungeon Master with Joel "The Major" Burt

DriveThruRPG's Indie Publisher Representative Adriel Wilson joins me on the podcast today. We talk about the do's and don't of publishing role-playing games on DriveThruRPG. The conversation begins by discussing tips and advice for those new to publishing. Then it moves into more advanced tips for experienced RPG publishers. Topics touched on include stock art, social media, software tips, and more.

Publishing RPGs on DriveThruRPG Do's and Don'ts with Adriel Wilson

Today, my guest is Peter Corless, a game designer who worked for West End Games and once owned the Pendragon RPG. In our conversation, we discuss his work on the Paranoia RPG and how he drew the map of the Millennium Falcon map for the WEG Star Wars RPG. We talk about Pendragon and what sets it apart from other role-playing games.

West End Games to Pendragon RPG with Peter Corless

Writer and game designer Tristan Zimmerman returns to the podcast once again. Today's history topics include a murderous mail robbery in France, a Ming Dynasty invasion fleet, and the Pilgrimage of the Dead. Tristan covers these real events and then we break them down showing ways you can use them in your RPG campaigns. This episode provides a wealth of ideas and situations gamemasters can use in their games tonight. Murder, hasty trials, foreign conquering fleets, special wine, and vision of the dead... Don't miss it!

Mail Robbery, Alien Invasion, Pilgrimage of the Dead with Tristan Zimmerman

Keith Ammann, the author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters, joins me on the podcast today. The conversation kicks off with Keith telling how he was introduced to TTRPGs and how he played D&D. We discuss how important it is to understand what NPCs in the game world know because that determines how they act. We talk about the combat tactics of D&D monsters and dive deep into goblins, kobolds, and more. Plus we talk about Keith's other D&D books, and much more.

The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann

Archeologist Scott Smallwood returns to the podcast to discuss treasure hunting and looting in real life and in role-playing games. His perspective as an archeologist is thought-provoking and insightful. We also check in on his RPG design projects and end up talking about ancient Norse rap battles.

RPG Treasure Hunting, Looting with Archeologist Scott Smallwood

RPG designer and writer, Shawn Merwin, joins me on the podcast today. We discuss Shawn's history with role-playing games and how he began writing RPG adventures. We talk about his work on the Acquisitions Incorporated sourcebook for D&D 5e. Plus we talk about his current work with Ghost Fire Gaming and, of course, he drops role-playing wisdom and advice along the way.

Acquisitions Inc Sourcebook, Star Trek Adventures with Shawn Merwin

Ryan McHargue, co-host of the Geezers of the Game podcast, joins me today on the show. We discuss what not to do when GMing and other role-playing game advice and tips. We talk about creating planets for Star Wars and Star Trek RPGs, FASA Star Trek, and Ryan's work with his RPG podcast. Plus we go on a rant about Star Trek 2 and 3 as well as take a detour through the feature film directorial career of Leonard Nimoy.

What Not to Do When GMing with Ryan McHargue

Tales from the Magician's Skull magazine editor and author Howard Andrew Jones returns to the podcast. In the discussion, we define the sword and sorcery genre. We cover the submission guidelines for Tales from the Magician's Skull magazine and Howard tells us feelings about dwarf and elf detective stories. Howard enlightens us as to why stories shouldn't include whiny characters when writing. We also talk about why simply writing up our RPG campaigns usually does not work as short stories. Plus, we talk about Howard's new novel released in August 2021 called When the Goddess Wakes.

Writing Sword and Sorcery Fiction with Howard Andrew Jones

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