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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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12:25

But is it Really Roleplay? (4D Roleplaying, Jubensha,...

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2024/04/18

In this episode I that a look into 4D roleplaying as discussed by Sameøldji on episode 14 of their podcast The Four Dimensional Model of Roleplaying. https://open.spotify.com/episode/035cpq8HK6aK3ekVSI3ln9?si=UYL2wQVhTLqnoL-UWXIfyA I also came across a couple of YouTube videos that relate to the topic. Firstly, Quintin “Quinns” Smith takes a trip to Singapore to investigate the phenomenon of Jubensha for People Make Games. https://youtu.be/6_dlxbGUNNQ?si=cs6FXHpb-XHv2frV Also check out Quinns of the

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11:26

Between the Borderlands: Twice as Mice (Mausritter:...

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2024/04/12

Just sharing a surprise unboxing and a call from Colin Green of Spikepit (podcast). This month’s movie is Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal from 1982. Contributions submitted by the end of April 26th, please. See below for details on contacting the show. Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠ You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ You can also find me on Discord by searching

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19:11

Between the Borderlands: Virgins & Revisions (E247)

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2024/04/02

Just a little Movie Monday feedback concerning Dragonslayer and Excalibur. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist Presents… (podcast & YouTube) This month’s movie is Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal from 1982. Contributions submitted by the end of April 26th, please. See below for details on contacting the show.Leave me an audio message

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68:54

Excalibur on Movie Monday (E246)

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2024/03/25

It’s Movie Monday again and the movie for March was John Boorman’s Arthurian epic Excalibur from 1981. Liam Neeson meets Helen Mirren anecdote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoY0J5jSbTMThis episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting (podcast) Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist Presents… (podcast & YouTube) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Goblin’s

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38:29

Flogging a Dead Dragon & AOB (Further DragonSlayer...

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2024/03/20

Well, March flew by all too quickly. This is me playing catchup before Movie Monday comes around again. This month’s movie is John Boorman’s Excalibur from 1981. Contributions are required for March 22nd. See details for contacting the show below. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast & blog) Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist Presents… (podcast &

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73:32

Dragonslayer on Movie Monday (E244)

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2024/02/26

Well, it’s Movie Monday again and this month’s movie was Matthew Robbins’ dark medieval fantasy Dragonslayer, a movie I’d not previously seen. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Michael of Mirke the Meek (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast & blog) Goblin’s Henchman (& co.) (podcast & blog) Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube)

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23:29

Between the Borderlands: Dungeonmaster/Ragewar, A...

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2024/02/22

Goblin’s Henchman kindly sent me a review of the former Movie Monday feature Dungeonmaster. I decided to give the movie a watch before listening to that review, having missed the movie the first time around. In this episode, I share my thoughts along with those of the Goblin’s Henchman-fronted Southwest Sofa Crew. The movie for next month is Matthew Robbins’ Dragonslayer from 1981. Submissions required by February 23rd. See details for contacting the show below. Leave me an audio message

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43:30

The Bride of RPGs are Frankenstein's Monsters (E242)

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2024/02/17

Featuring awesome messages from Ivan Podgwaite of IvanMike1968 (YouTube), Julz Burgisser of Jewels From NZ (podcast, Twitch), Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog), Michael of Mirke The Meek (podcast), and Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast). Media mentioned: Anthony and Ivan play Ubiquity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXW8hhw_7xc&list=PLZfuKgeD5fl5IEr68OYG7pnTANwtxiaYA Ivan runs Dark Age of Manhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb3HS2sUM9M&t=373s Dark

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22:50

Between the Borderlands: More Bandits Banter Time (E241)

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2024/02/06

Here’s more Time banter, featuring a message from Anthony “Runeslinger” Boyd of Casting Shadows (podcast & blog) concerning the Voyagers TV show, and mor feedback from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents… (podcast & YouTube), and Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting (podcast). Honourable Mention: Daniel Norton of Bandit’s Keep (podcast & YouTube), Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast & blog) The movie for next

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11:53

Between the Borderlands: Extra Time Bandits Bonus (E240)

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2024/02/03

Here’s a little follow-up to Time Bandits Movie Monday, featuring a missed contribution from Mirke the Meek (podcast) and feedback from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog), Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast), Daniel Norton of Bandit’s Keep (podcast & YouTube)The movie for next month is Matthew Robbins’ Dragonslayer from 1981. Submissions required by February 23rd. See details for contacting the show below. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From

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73:53

Time Bandits on Movie Monday (E239)

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2024/01/29

Here it is! My first bash at Movie Monday, a feature previously hosted by Jason Connerley over on Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Jason kindly asked if I could take over hosting the feature, which I was more than happy to do, as he has some other things he would like to devote time to. One such project is his new solo play RPG blog that you can check out here https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.comAs you’ve probably guessed, this month’s movie is Terry Gilliam’s classic kids adventure Time Bandits from 1981. A

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21:17

What are the Odds? (E238)

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2024/01/22

Beginning with another reminder for your Movie Monday entries. This month’s movie is Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits (1981). Please see the various methods of contacting the show below.I respond to a couple of messages kindly sent in by Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast before comparing chances of success in various RPGs I’ve played.Systems mentioned: Chris McDowall’s Into the Odd, David Black’s Black Hack, Gary Gygax & Dave Arneson’s original Dungeons & Dragons, Advanced, Basic and Fifth

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12:47

The Role of the Dice (E237)

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2024/01/14

I begin with a reminder for your Movie Monday entries. This month’s movie is Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits (1981). Please see the various methods of contacting the show below.I respond to a message from Michael of Mirke the Meek before contemplating the purpose of player dice rolls.Honourable mentions: Tim Gray’s Jaws of the Six Serpents, Daniel Norton & K.R. King of Monsters & Treasure - episode 56 “DM Controlled Fun”, Mastering Dungeons episode 171 “2023 Review and 2024 RPG Outlook”, Matt

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5:39

Between the Borderlands: The Substack Interpretation...

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2024/01/11

This is not a regular episode. This is Between the Borderlands.This is a follow-up episode regarding Substack’s decision to remove Nazi content. Special thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless.Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public

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4:05

Between the Borderlands: The Substack Situation (E235)

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2024/01/10

This is not a regular episode. This is Between the Borderlands. I just wanted to share my thoughts regarding the Substack approach to content moderation.Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this

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17:46

A Boy and His Podcast (E234)

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2024/01/06

This episode is primarily a bit of housekeeping, a bunch of stuff that should have been mentioned in the last episode, some end-of-year gaming and the announcement that I will be taking over the hosting of Movie Monday, a feature previously hosted by Jason Connerley over on Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Movie Monday is a feature in which we choose a movie for listeners to watch each month and send in their thoughts. Those messages are then compiled and shared in an episode that goes out on the last

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21:06

The Seduction of Art (E233)

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2023/12/23

In this episode, I answer messages from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Michael of Mirke the Meek, and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… I take a very brief look at a bunch of RPG books I picked up this year including Modiphius’s The Troubleshooters RPG, Zedeck Siew and Munkao’s Reach of the Roach God, Luka Rejec’s UltraViolet Grasslands 2E, Ben Milton’s Knave Second Edition, Chris McDowall’s Mythic Bastionland, Limitron’s Pirate Borg, Jason Sholtis’ Dungeon Dozen Vol. 2, Monty

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22:21

Next Stop King Goosey (The Curse of the Ganshogrr)...

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2023/12/08

This episode kicks off with a wonderful message Mirke the Meek, whose podcast has had me contemplating the format of my show. We then have a potted history of Traveller courtesy of Micheal “Chigowiz” Shorten of The Dungeon Master’s Handbook and a first-time call for Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (creator of AZAG and 5B). Lex’s creations are available on both DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/24684/dank-dungeons?keyword=dank%20dungeons and itch https://dank-dungeons.itch.ioI

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16:23

Get on the Gus Bus (Gus L) (E231)

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2023/11/28

Here’s another brief episode as I attempt to get back in the saddle. Big thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… for the birthday wishes. I also have a call from new podcaster on the block Mirke the Meek. Be sure to check his show out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mirke-the-meek/id1717660767Find Gus L.’s blog All Dead Generations free stuff here https://alldeadgenerations.blogspot.com/p/pdf-adventure-archives.htmlListen to Jason Connerley

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13:41

OSR October - A Brief Debrief (E230)

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2023/10/28

Some brief notes for a brief episode. Big thanks for calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi, and Barry Dewey-Robertson aka GM Shadow of Shadow of the GM.Be sure to check out Gus L.’s blog All Dead Generations. Find the free stuff here https://alldeadgenerations.blogspot.com/p/pdf-adventure-archives.htmlMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message

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