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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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00:43:32

352 Boomstick! first impressions

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/21

I give some quick first impressions on Eric Lamoureux's new project, Boomstick! In addition I field a bunch of listener calls. Boomstick! Jumpstart https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/375234/Boomstick--Jumpstart Wiseguys https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/290098/Wiseguys-The-Savage-Guide-to-Organized-Crime-SWADE Calls from Ray (Plundergrounds) https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The

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00:59:54

351 VTT Immersion Feedback and Politics

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/20

My listeners weigh into the discussion about VTTs and immersion. I end the show with an editorial about the industry being weaponized for use in American political battles. Content warning added 28 May 2023. Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, 29 March 1943 – 17 May 2022, known professionally as Vangelis has passed. Calls from Rob (Down in a Heap) https://anchor.fm/rob-c Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall MW (The Worlds

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01:01:23

350 Tipsy Talk with Eric of The Omega 3D Chicken Coop

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/17

Eric and I talk about the different challenges that face GMs who run science fiction RPGs vs fantasy ones. We also ramble about movies and a couple other things. This was recorded late at night after adult beverages so listener beware. Back to my regular format next episode. The Omega 3D Chicken Coop https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/message

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00:56:49

349 Do VTTs ruin immersion in play?

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/15

RIP Fred Ward & do VTTs ruin immersion in roleplaying games?Also discussed spoiler free Netflix's Lincoln Lawyer and with minimum spoilers the Firestarter franchise. The Happy Whisk podcast https://anchor.fm/thehappywhisk The Happy Whisk YouTube https://youtube.com/c/TheHappyWhisk Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Ivy (The Happy Whisk) https://anchor.fm/thehappywhisk Sam (no podcast) Daniel (Bandit's Keep)

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00:21:45

348 Colin takes the p!ss

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/11

I mention a couple creators we have recently lost, George Perez and Patricia McKillip. Also I answer a few listener calls. We'll be back to a full show this coming weekend. Cerebrevore podcast https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/ Key & Peele Survivalist skit https://youtu.be/wVX8wm_CONM Dracula Daily https://draculadaily.substack.com/about Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The GMologist

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00:20:43

347 Dennis Waterman passes plus more on usage dice

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/08

I say goodbye to Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) and field calls about calls about usage dice, resource management, and initiative. Calls from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Karl & Amy (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radiant Grandeur Baron The Belligerent Hero of The

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00:39:54

346 Reaper recap plus eating crow

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/06

I do a long overdue recap of Joe Salvador's Reaper play test and discuss bringing my Cyberpunk 2020 campaign out of hiatus.I also apologize to Joey and Colin. Neal Adams interviews on Fatman on Batman https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dvqGEi5D1b0V7JT38AviP?si=3TdF8iFeRrm3qoxbmo9EFA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 Cerebrevore Bonus Episode on the Marvel Multiverse Playtest https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/episodes/S1B3-Marvel-Multiverse-Playtest-Character-Creation--Combat-e1i0p5p or listen on YouTube

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01:05:03

345 Callers Assemble!

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/05

I play the last of my backlog of calls in this episode that discusses hidden hit points, usage dice and initiative. I also announce a small change to the prize for my May contest. Runehammer YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/DrunkensDragonsPlayDDLikeaBadass Calls from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez John (Ghost in the Machine/no podcast) Proud member of the

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00:52:47

344 Star Wars Day 2022

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/03

I talk about Star Wars and mention the direct successors of West End Games D6 version. I also say goodbye to Ric Parnell and field calls on the topic of why fantasy games are more popular than Sci-Fi games. Don't forget to send your entry in for my Nicholas Cage contest! Hyperspace D6 Reddit post https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/dlpn51/hyperspaced6_a_simple_streamlined_rpg_hack_of/ Hyperspace D6 direct link

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00:49:32

343 May Contest Announcement and Listener Calls

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/05/01

I spill the beans on my Nicholas Cage inspired May contest, say goodbye to comic artist Neal Adams, welcome in #KiwiRPG week and respond to a batch of listener calls. Article on Neal Adams https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/neal-adams-dead-batman-comics-artist-1235138106/ also listen to Angus from Kirby’s Kids say goodbye to Neal https://anchor.fm/kirbyskids/episodes/Kirbys-Kids-Super-Special-Celebrating-The-Legacy-of-Neal-Adams-e1hsdg6 Kiwi RPG Week article

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00:50:43

342 The Northman (2022) panel discussion

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/26

I am joined by Joe (Raven God Games) https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/ and B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist to discuss Robert Eggars’ new movie The Northman. There is a short spoiler free section followed by a longer spoiler filled discussion of this exciting film. Go see it in the theater! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/message

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00:26:41

341 AD&D Initiative & Fantasy vs Sci Fi or Why...

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/24

Response to questions & comments from Cody (No Save For You) https://anchor.fm/nosaveforyou and Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton plus an argument to leave old podcasts on the air. Cody asks about AD&D Initiative and I recommend he listen to Chgowiz’s episodes on the topic from The Dungeon Master’s Handbook podcast https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook specifically episode 22

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01:13:02

340 A fistful of caffeine to your kisser

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/23

Sorry for the break but I’m back with a massive listener call in show. Calls from Rich (Cockatrice Nuggets) https://anchor.fm/rich-fraser Sam (a solo gamer without a podcast) MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Eric (The 3D Omega Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez The Pink Phantom (no podcast, yet)

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00:38:33

339 Marvel Multiverse RPG Play Test Session Report

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/14

I was able to buy the play test of the new Marvel RPG early and we ran a scenario with it last night. This is a rambling, stream of consciousness podcast where I discuss my impressions of the system. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/message

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00:04:24

Goodbye Mr. Gottfried

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/13

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried, February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022, has passed. Back to regular episodes shortly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/message

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00:22:46

337 Feedback on March Contest

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/04

Due to unexpected delays in production of the podcast I offer you this quick filler episode of calls regarding last month’s contest. I also give a short, non spoiler review of a horror movie that deserves a remake, I Am Lisa from way back in 2020. Transitions provided by what I am currently binging. Cerebrevore https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/ Calls from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall Anthony (Casting Shadows) https://anchor.fm/runeslinger Colin

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01:20:28

336 March Contest Award Show

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/04/01

Its here! This is the award show for the March contest where I ask listeners what their white whale of gaming is. Entries from John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries) http://reddicediaries.com/ Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Barney (Loco Ludus) https://anchor.fm/loco-ludus Paul (Heptalemma on the discords) Arlen (Live From Pellam’s Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi) https://anchor.fm/menion BJ (The Arcane

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00:40:12

335 Catching up and listener calls

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/03/29

Raw audio this episode, sorry about that! In this show I talk about the craziness that has been going on with me lately and play a number of longer listener calls. Last chance to enter the March 2022 contest! The calls talk about druids, gatekeeping, gamer classifications being useless, MW gives Eric an award, and the Dominion Rules RPG which is available free here http://dominionrules.org/ Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Menion AKA Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous

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00:34:03

334 In defense of D&D 5E

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/03/26

Eric of the Omega 3D Chicken Coop is fired up! Callers talk about hidden hit points, we defend 5E, there is a point/counterpoint discussion of gatekeeping, I think this one has it all! If nothing else you can hear me unsuccessfully try to extract my foot from my mouth. MW’s episode where he interviews a 5E player: https://anchor.fm/mwlewis/episodes/Episode-7-The-Interview-with-David--the-5e-Library-DM-who-tried-a-1e-One-Shot-e1e6do5 Calls from Karl (The GMologist presents…)

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00:40:24

332 Julius Caesar Omnibus

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast ·

2022/03/24

Back to the regular show next episode. This one is all the calls on Julius Caesar and a little on the Celts, Druids & human sacrifice in one place. Arlen also hints to a couple of his future podcasts. MW’s recommendations for further research: The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan (which puts Caesar in perspective), Listen to the episodes 29-46 of The History of Rome podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474 and read Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the

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