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Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

Twice a month (nominally) podcast about tabletop role playing games, exploitation movies, board games, miniature war games, and whatever else attracts my interest. Callers can use my Speakpipe account https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast you can also send an email to nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" com or find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Ray Otus provided the coffee cup clip art and TJ provides my music. Comments made by me are mine alone and do

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00:32:58

591 Last Call

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/28

Trust, Carl Kolchak, in game taxes and post apocalyptic definitions on the last call in show for 2023. Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Johnny, and Michael (Mirke the Meek) Post Apocalyptic Game Definition thread on RPG Pub https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/what-makes-a-fantasy-game-also-a-post-apocalyptic-game.10119/ To submit an entry for January 2024's Movie Monday, which will be Time Bandits, send them to Spencer aka Free Thrall at Keep Off The Borderlands https://freethrall.carrd.co/ or

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02:21:05

590 A Conan Christmas on Movie Monday

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/25

This month for movie night we watched some or all the Conan movies, it was the viewer's choice! Next month's movie night will fall on 29 January 2024 and will feature 1981's Time Bandits! To submit an entry for January 2024's Movie Monday, which will be Time Bandits, send them to Spencer aka Free Thrall at Keep Off The Borderlands ⁠⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co ⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://freethrall.substack.com/⁠⁠ email spencer.freethrall@gmail.com Entries from Mirke the Meek (Mirke the Meek),

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01:18:01

589 Streets of Fire with Runeslinger

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/22

Anthony aka Runeslinger from Casting Shadows joins me to discuss Walter Hill's 1984 neo-noir film, Streets of Fire as well as Albert Pyun's 2008 unofficial sequel Road to Hell. Casting Shadows podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0sEnjb4ECR6CcfU6Bvug7p Casting Shadows blog https://castingshadowsblog.com/ Runeslinger YouTube https://youtube.com/runeslinger Sign up now for the BSerCon 3 online convention next

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00:56:10

588 Skills, Apocalypses and much more

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/20

Another mail bag episode where I field calls on a variety of topics. Calls from The Powerful Silencer of the Alamo, Joe (Hindsightless), Hobbs (Random Screed), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Joe (Raven God Games), Karl (The GMologist Presents), MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Dekahedron Joe (The Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) Top RPGs for 2023 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rich-fraser/episodes/CN230-Best-RPG-books-of-2023-e2dbapm Holmes & Clark RPG

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01:06:51

587 The Night Stalker 1972

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/17

KR King from D&D Homebrew and the Monsters and Treasure podcast joins me to talk about the ABC TV Movie of the Week, The Night Stalker. Full spoilers within. D&D Homebrew YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DDHomebrew/featured Monsters and Treasure Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monsters-and-treasure Sign up now for the BSerCon 3 online convention next month! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-3-online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (sadly not in 3D) Ways to contact me:

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00:06:08

586 Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/16

Today is the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! Emerging American Revolution https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@emergingrevolutionarywar8217/featured Sign up now for the BSerCon 3 online convention next month! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-3-online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (sadly not in 3D) Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international

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01:17:19

585 Ron's Old School Reader

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/13

I discuss two new podcasts, Analytic Dice Studio & Diegetic Advancement, and two wonderful AD&D 1E/OSRIC supplements from Ron Christopher, one of which is mostly player facing! Plus I open up the mail bag. Calls from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Dark Fluid (The Silver Key), Marc email on skills, Riley (Diegetic Advancement), MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) Analytic Dice Studio

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00:38:04

584 Mean Guns 1997

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/10

In the last entry for this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun Karl of The GMologist Presents and I discuss the 1997 movie Mean Guns. Spoilers within. Previous shows in the Year of Pyun series The Sword and the

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00:51:45

583 AD&D1E Sword Wielding Magic Users

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/06

Calls from Joe (Hindsightless), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) Mentioned this episode: The Omega 3D Chicken Coop latest episode (the series starts two episodes prior https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-salzwedel/episodes/REBOOT-Games-that-Succeed-and-Games-that-Fail-e2cge27 BSerCon 3 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-3-online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (sadly not in 3D) Smoldering Dung

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00:09:49

582 Willful Misreadings of D&D

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/12/03

In this short episode I discuss Coldlight Press' Adventure Site Contest, plug some podcasts, and dive into the willful misunderstanding of OD&D by Skerples & of AD&D fighter attacks on the CAG discord. Plus a reminder about a Conan Christmas for this month's Movie Monday. Discussed this episode: Coldlight Press Adventure Site Contest https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-site-contest-has-begunand-an-example Zock Bock Radio 20 (also episodes 25, 26, 36, 38, 51, 52)

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00:56:58

581 Comedy Gold Skills

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/30

Another mail bag episode. Calls from Karl (The GMologist Presents), Michael (Mirke the Meek), Peter (Spezbaby on discord), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) Outlaws of the Water Margin Thread on the RPGPub⁠ ⁠https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/outlaws-of-the-water-margin.4318/ The Worlds of MW Lewis Episode 227 ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mwlewis/episodes/227-New-DMs-XPs-from-ADD-RAW-e2c2h6v⁠⁠ D&D as a post apocalyptic setting blog

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01:12:23

580 Krull on Movie Monday

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/27

This month for movie night we watched Peter Yates' 1983 science fantasy swashbuckling film, Krull. Next month's movie night will fall on 25 December so we will be doing all the Conan movies (yes, Red Sonya counts!). You have until 22 December 2023 to send in your thoughts for A Conan Christmas. Entries from Kevin (Analytic Dice), Commodore (Coldlight Press), Goblin’s Henchman (Goblin’s Henchman), Michael (Mirke the Meek), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderland), Joe

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00:05:48

579 We Are Diminished

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/26

This episode is dedicated to Aaron Koelman. I discuss a new podcast, a contest by Coldlight Press, an updated Reaver quick start, and continue to be the classified ads for our little section of the gaming community. Mentioned this episode: Mirke the Meek’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo?si=pv_ieh5ITUWPlkJBTRuAsQ Coldlight Press Contest https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/spread-the-wordadventure-site-contest Jason Hobbs for your stories about Aaron:

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00:59:08

578 Thanksgiving Mail Call

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/23

I open the mailbag and answer calls on a variety of subjects. Calls from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderland), Joe (Hindsightless), Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Graveslugg (Graveslugg on discord), Eric (Omega 3D Chicken Coup), Goblin’s Henchman (Goblin’s Henchman), Michael (mirkethemeek on discord), Joe (Raven God Games), Commodore, James (james_knight1984 on discord), Sameoldgi (Sameoldgi) Mentioned on the show: The Worlds of MW Lewis Episode 227

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00:31:19

577 Brainsmasher... A Love Story 1993

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/19

In the eleventh entry during this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep and I discuss the 1993 movie Brainsmasher... A Love Story. Spoilers within. Previous shows in the Year of Pyun series The Sword and the

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00:42:29

576 Why Not A Gold Standard?

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/16

Another mail bag episode with calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Peter (Spezbaby on discord), Brian (Have to Look That Up). Mentioned on the show: Wandering DM's S05 E36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i67xXmDB1D4&t=1s Sameøldji's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0DfNWT1GCV29rGskOHuDjX?si=CA5ijOXcQJyUjEZ6gbX-8Q Bandit’s Keep video on being a better player https://youtu.be/uJUU3TJFxpQ?si=L1q6V1qPNQ_PTZ-f Akratic Wizardry Pulp

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00:14:09

575 Reconsidering TSR's Rules Cyclopedia

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/12

I reconsider the 1991 Rules Cyclopedia. Mentioned this show: Ivanmike1968 on Weapon Mastery https://youtu.be/D_LNOubnk90?si=kY6RN3Yh3MP1SGWh Melestrua's Musings BECMI Skills https://melestrua.net/2020/09/19/a-history-of-skills-in-becmi/ Melestrua's Musings All Skill Posts https://melestrua.net/category/playing-the-game/skills/ BSerCon 3 https://tabletop.events/conventions/bser-con-3-online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for

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00:44:17

574 OctOSR Mailbag Catch Up

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/08

I catch up on all the calls from last month with a little help from Harrigan. Calls from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderlands), Michael, Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Gabe (Analytic Dice), The Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts), Kevin (Analytic Dice / Burn 2d6), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Joe (Hindsightless) Sub-Class Act Frog Errant https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sub-class-act/episodes/Bonus-Episode---Frog-Errant-e2b2kev Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers:

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01:11:57

573 Zen and Art of USR

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/05

Jay Murphy of Vanishing Tower Press joins me to discuss Scott Malthouse’s USR, life lessons from hobbies, embracing genre, and AI art in RPG products. Jay's products https://vanishingtower.blogspot.com/p/usr-products-from-vanishing-tower-press.html Jays blog https://vanishingtower.blogspot.com/ Jays podcast ⁠https://vanishingtower.blogspot.com/p/vanishing-tower-podcast.html⁠ Tenfootpole review of Jay's module https://tenfootpole.org/ironspike/?p=6277 Scott Malthouse's blog

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00:38:00

572 OSR Healing and Hitpoints

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2023/11/03

In this OSR overflow episode I talk about hit points and healing plus I open the mail bag for calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), Barry (Shadow of the GM), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Spenser aka Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderlands), and Colin (Spikepit). Mentioned during the show: Natural Healing in D&D | Wandering DMs S05 E29 https://www.youtube.com/live/zmc-JPIq5zw?si=MaXtUxvbudop_3Hi https://deltasdnd.blogspot.com/2018/03/healing-through-ages.html Weal or Woe

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