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Keep off the Borderlands

"It"s about RPGs and stuff" ~ Free Thrall

Welcome to Keep off the Borderlands. Initially a podcast documenting my return to table top roleplay gaming following a thirty-year hiatus. Currently searching for excuses for why I haven"t GM"d yet. You can leave me an audio message here or via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands Email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can also follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and join the podcast Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/

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14:53

The Backer Strikes Back (Galactic & Going Rogue) (E288)

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2025/05/13

Hold onto your purse strings, this could be a pricey one! This is essentially a promotional episode for an upcoming Kickstarter from Jess Levine and Riley Rethal, but I speak about a whole bunch of stuff I’ve backed, too. The Galactic & Going Rogue Kickstarter can be found here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-going-rogue-two-ttrpgs-of-war-among-the-stars Here are the itch pages Galactic 2e https://metagame.itch.io/galactic and Going Rogue 2e

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32:24

Between the Borderlands: The 2nd to Last Unicorn (E287)

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2025/05/06

I’m really stretching this “Between” episodes format. There’s enough here to warrant a fully fledged episode, but I’m my own boss, so what you gonna do? I begin by addressing a shameful omission from the previous episode before diving into a whole bunch of feedback. Featuring: James Knight, Ellen the Elf & Tyranner the Dwarf Goblin’s Henchman (blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast) Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi

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77:25

Movie Monday: The Last Unicorn (E286)

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2025/04/27

It’s Movie Monday again, and the movie for this month was the Rankin/Bass fantasy animation The Last Unicorn from 1982. Adapted by Peter S. Beagle from his 1968 novel of the same name. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Ting-Edwards Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast) Karl Rodriguez of The

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16:50

Between the Borderlands: Neverending Movie Talk (E285)

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2025/04/15

I begin this episode by responding to some Movie Monday feedback for The Neverending Story from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. This leads to me discussing a bunch of different films I've watched over the last couple of weeks. Phenomena dir. Dario Argenta (1985) The Quatermass Xperiment dir. (1955) Lifeforce dir. Tobe Hooper (1985) I Saw the TV Glow dir. Jane Schoenbrun (2024) Eyes Without a Face dir. Georges Franju (1960) Companion dir. Drew Hancock

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69:46

Movie Monday: The Neverending Story (E284)

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2025/03/31

Welcome to Movie Monday. This month’s movie was The Neverending Story from 1984, directed by Wolfgang Peterson, adapted from Micheal Ende’s children’s fantasy novel from 1979. Here’s a video comparing the German and international cuts of the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw3q65OxtCQ This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf

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10:34

Between the Borderlands: Cairn Adventures (E283)

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2025/03/24

A little bonus for you. Here is the audio for a recent YouTube video I made. As I was denied access to YouTube’s advanced features, this is an opportunity to share links I could not share in the video description. Featuring: Brad Kerr’s Demon Driven to the Maw https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/372360/demon-driven-to-the-maw?src=DotDem Yochai Gal’s Rise of the Blood Olms & Beyond the Pale https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475984/cas-2-rise-of-the-blood-olms?src=DotDem

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16:34

Between the Borderlands: Dune The Return (E282)

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2025/03/09

Yay! I’m still alive and Movie Monday feedback is back! I share an email from Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons, calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety cast. For next Movie Monday I’m sticking with 1984. The Neverending Story directed by Wolfgang Petersen is based on Michael Ende’s fantasy novel from 1979. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on March 31st, submissions by the 29th, please if you want to be included in the show. Leave

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92:07

Movie Monday: Dune (281)

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2025/02/24

Firstly, apologies for the delay in show notes. I’ve been laid up with a stomach bug the last few days and any kind of infection exacerbates my MS symptoms which effectively leaves me bedridden. But enough about that… As a tribute to the passing of visionary David Lynch, this month’s movie was Dune from 1985. An adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel.This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of

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10:49

Between the Borderlands: Cairn Calls (E280)

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2025/02/17

Just here to share a little feedback from the previous episode. Featuring calls from Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and BJ Boyd of The Arcane Alienist (podcast). And a nice little bit of feedback from Yochai himself. And here a link to Kettlewright.com Honourable Mentions: Colin Green of Spikepit (YouTube), Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus (podcast), The Happy Whisk (podcast & YouTube) The movie for February is David Lynch’s Dune from

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32:16

First Time GMing (Cairn 2E, Rise of the Blood Olms,...

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2025/02/11

In this episode, I reflect on my first time in the Game Master’s seat running Yochai Gal’s Cairn 2nd Edition. Here’s a link to Yochai running Rise of the Blood Olms https://youtu.be/HcY1Ytwznyk?si=SFQZf4p4fueTLyCO Games and adventures mentioned: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker & Meguey Baker One Shot World, Cairn, & Rise of the Blood Olms by Yochai Gal https://yochaigal.itch.io Into the Odd, & Electric Bastionland by Chris McDowall Knave by Ben Milton Mausritter by Isaac Williams Osseous by

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81:28

Movie Monday: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (E278)

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2025/01/27

Welcome to the first Movie Monday of 2025. This month’s movie was Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger from 1977. Directed by Sam Wanamaker and featuring the wonderful stop-motion effects of the legendary Ray Harryhausen. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube & itch.io) Goblin’s Henchman

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23:47

Between the Borderlands: The Truth About Munchausen...

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2025/01/19

Here’s an episode in which I talk a little about failing to discuss RPG-related activity, I share some Movie Monday feedback regarding Terry Gilliam’s The Adventures of Baron Munchausen and my experience watching the 1962 Czechoslovakian film The Fabulous Baron Munchausen directed by Karel Zeman. Featuring calls from M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast), and Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast). Honourable mentions: Andy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks Radio, Scott Dorward of The Good Friends

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64:54

Movie Monday: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (E276)

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2024/12/30

So, it’s the final Movie Monday of the year and not a moment too soon. This month’s movie is Terry Gilliam’s grand folly The Adventures of Baron Munchausen from 1988. This sumptuous epic fantasy flopped at the box office but let’s see how it holds up today. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf M.W. Lewis of

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17:04

Between the Borderlands: There Can Be Only One More...

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2024/12/11

Just here to share a late submission for the Highlander episode and respond to some Movie Monday feedback. Featuring calls from M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast), Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) The movie for December is Terry Gilliam’s The Adventures of Baron Munchausen from 1988. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on December 30th, submissions by the 28th, please. "Warning" by Lieren

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89:05

Movie Monday: Highlander (E274)

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2024/11/25

Welcome to Movie Monday. This month’s movie was the much loved fantasy action adventure classic Highlander from 1986. Directed by Russell Mulcahy from a screenplay by Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, and Larry Ferguson. It stars Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, and Sean Connery. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the

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27:09

Between the Borderlands: Big Trouble in Little...

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2024/11/21

A long overdue episode wherein I make excuses for my absence and respond to messages addressing my last two episodes, featuring calls from Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting (podcast), M.W. Lewis from The World’s of MW Lewis (podcast), Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and Karl Rodrigues of The GMologist Presents… (podcast & YouTube). Art by Brian Churilla from Eric Powell’s Big Trouble in Little China: The Hell of the Midnight Road

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70:13

Movie Monday: Big Trouble in Little China (E272)

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2024/10/28

Welcome to a Movie Monday birthday special. This month’s movie was a real treat, John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China from 1986.This episode features contributions from:(in order of appearance)Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast)Michael of Mirke the Meek (podcast)Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog)Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber BulkM. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast)Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube, itch.io)"Warning" by Lieren of

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2:47

Between the Borderlands: The Computer is Your Friend...

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2024/10/25

This is simply an announcement about the recent removal of my YouTube channel. You can leave a 90-second audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠ You’ll find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ You can also contact me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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12:18

Between the Borderlands: Call-ins About Call-ins...

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2024/10/22

In this episode, I respond to some feedback about feedback, some reaction to my confession in the last episode, and a little more Oz talk. Featuring calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and M.W. Lewis from The World’s of MW Lewis (podcast). Honourable mentions: Yochai Gal of Between Two Cairns (podcast), Michael of Mirke the Meek (podcast), Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien, The Secret of NIMH dir. Don Bluth (1982), Starship Troopers by Robert

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28:13

Between the Borderlands: Return to Return to Oz (E269)

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2024/10/13

In this episode, I respond to a bunch of great feedback regarding my last couple of episodes. Featuring calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), and M.W. Lewis from The World’s of MW Lewis (podcast). Other movies mentions: Fight Club (1999), No Country For Old Men (2007), The Crow (1994), Annihilation (2018), The Wiz (1978), Angel Heart (1987), Dune (1984), Dune: Part One (2021), Dune: Part 2 (2024), High Fidelity (2000), Blade

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