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Intrepid Heroes 162: Transdimensional Radiation Angels

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2025/07/07

Our heroes encounter some informative hespers who warn them of the beast that awaits! Listen Now!(mp3)

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Game Design Unboxed 118: Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game

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2025/07/01

In episode 118 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Pat Marino, game developer and Director of Hobby Games for The Op about capturing the excitement of the Cuphead video game in a unique tabletop experience that resonated with existing fans and the board game community. They explore what it takes to […]

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Upshift 044: Transformers ONE

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2025/06/27

Ryan and Charles talk about how the new Transformers Roleplaying Game Transformers ONE Sourcebook can transform your Essence20 game. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that […]

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Digital Divination 138 – Free RPG Day

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2025/06/26

Ron is off this week. John and Jason talk about some of the games released for Free RPG day, including Starfinder 2nd Edition’s Battle for Novarush! Listen Now!

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Intrepid Heroes 161 – Cowboy Fungi!

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2025/06/23

Our heroes meet adventurers who were pulled in from the Plane of Wood! Listen Now!(mp3)

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Know Direction Beyond 97: Galaxy Guide Review

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2025/06/18

Alex and James crack open the first Starfinder 2e hardcover, and the first Starfinder hardcover since Mechageddon, the Starfinder Galaxy Guide. Listen Now! (mp3)

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Game Design Unboxed 117: Please Don’t Burn My Village

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2025/06/17

In episode 117 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with game designer Simon Weinberg about his journey from reviewing terrible games to realizing just how tough it is to make good ones. He shares lessons from navigating the publishing world like understanding a company’s catalog before pitching, being patient during the long […]

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Upshift 043: RenegadeCon 2025 E20 Panels and...

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2025/06/13

Ryan and Charles talk about the Essence20 panels and announcements at RenegadeCon 2025. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated […]

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Digital Divination 137 – Top 3 Starfinder Adventures...

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2025/06/12

With just 8 weeks left until the release of Starfinder 2, RPG freelance author John Godek, Paizo Senior Game Designer Jason Keeley, and Dungeon & Dragons Designer Ron Lundeen discuss what Starfinder 1 adventures to play now! Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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Game Design Unboxed 116: Biome

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2025/06/03

In episode 116 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with game designer Leonie Grundler about what inspired her nature-themed tableau builder, Biome. They discuss how inspiration can come from the worst places – like being laid off from a tech startup and catching COVID – how binge-playing Wingspan sparked the idea for […]

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Upshift 042: More Than Combat – The My Little Pony...

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2025/05/30

Ryan already convinced Charles that the My Little Pony Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook is a great buy for any Essence20 players. Now he explains why MLP CRB Chapter 10: Conflicts is required reading for every Essence20 Game Master. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and […]

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Digital Divination 136 – Starfinder 2 News from...

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2025/05/29

John, Ron, and Jason talk about all the cool Starfinder 2nd Edition news that was announced at PaizoCon this past weekend! Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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Game Design Unboxed 115: Piles

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2025/05/20

In episode 115 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with game designer and co-founder of Lost Boy Entertainment, Cameron Ring, covering everything from the value of short form video and social media marketing in the tabletop industry, to the importance of making games you find fun. Danielle and Cameron talk about Lost […]

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Upshift 041 – A History of Essence20

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2025/05/16

The Essence20 roleplaying system turned 3 years old this year (technically). Ryan tells Charles about the wild early days of how the system came to be. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the host works for Renegade […]

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Digital Divination 135 – Exploring the Galaxy Guide!

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2025/05/15

John, Ron, and Jason give an overview of Paizo’s latest release for Starfinder 2nd Edition – the Galaxy Guide! Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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Know Direction Beyond 96: Tech Class Playtest Review

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2025/05/13

The Starfinder 2e drought is over, Alex and James have new content to cover! They share their thoughts on the mechanic and technomancer classes from the Tech Class Playtest. Listen Now! (mp3)

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Intrepid Heroes 158 – What a Mother!

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2025/05/12

Our heroes safely subdue a grossly mutated Spike and bring the squox and her kits back to their home. Listen Now!(mp3)

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Game Design Unboxed 114: The Case of the Curiously...

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2025/05/06

In episode 114 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Ace Ellett, half of Bluefish Games – the company he and his wife Anna founded as a result of their love for escape rooms and puzzles. Danielle and Ace talk about what went into the fictional world of Hincksville and the character Bluefish […]

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Upshift 040 – G.I. JOE from 2000 to Today

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2025/05/02

Ryan is joined by new Upshift cohost Charles Cushman in an episode intended to establish his credentials, but quickly turns into two hours of fond memories of and accomplishments within G.I.JOE from the last 25 years. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing […]

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Digital Divination 134 – Starfinder 2e Tech Class...

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2025/05/01

John and Jason talk about the new Mechanic and Technomancer classes for Starfinder 2e that were released this week for the Tech Class Playtest! Listen Now!

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