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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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11:26

Between the Borderlands: Miracle on Dirty Thought...

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2025/12/11

The debate continues. Jason Hobbs (Random Screed, Hobbs & Friends podcast) and MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis podcast) call in to convince me that Nausicaä is mooning us all. See the case for the defence below… Exhibit A: https://www.reddit.com/r/ghibli/comments/q9z5j6/is_anybody_else_bothered_by_all_the_gratuitous/ Exhibit B: https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/32328/does-nausica%C3%A4-wear-underpants-and-if-not-what-outside-universe-reason-is-there Exhibit C:

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41:08

Flying Solo (Carved in Stone, Star Borg, Astroprisma)...

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2025/12/08

Welcome to another episode of Keep off the Borderlands, wherein I answer some calls, open some boxes, and chat about solo tabletop roleplaying games. Featuring calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents…, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Mirke of Mirke the Meek podcast. We talk about getting older, Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and Mothership hack Cloud Empress. Cloud Empress by Watt can be found here:

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102:57

Movie Monday: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (E306)

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2025/11/23

Welcome to Movie Monday! This month’s movie was Hayao Miyazaki’s animated post-apocalyptic fantasy Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind from 1984. A based on Miyazaki’s own critically acclaimed manga series of the same name. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) James Knight and Ellen of the Southwest London Sofa Gang James and Judy of the South Pacific Sofa Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Joe

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38:01

Belated Birthday Box Bonanza (Vaesen, Stay Frosty,...

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2025/11/16

Having found myself on the wrong side of 55, I attempt to distract from this devastating realisation by responding to some Movie Monday feedback before indulging in a little retail therapy. First up is James Knight with a call about September’s movie Richard Donner’s Superman, then we have calls from Joe Richter of Hindsighless and MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis regarding the October choice Fred Dekker’s Monster Squad. I mention a Dungeon Craft review of Chris McDowall’s Mythic Bastionland that

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67:49

Movie Monday: The Monster Squad (E304)

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2025/10/26

Notes coming soon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

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21:01

Between the Borderlands: What Superman Did Next (E303)

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2025/10/12

Welcome to a mid-month Movie Monday feedback episode. I share my thoughts on the Richard Donner cut of Superman 2 and Superman 2025, James Gunn’s latest attempt to revive the franchise. I have calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents… (podcast), James Knight and Tyranner of the Southwest London Sofa Gang, and Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast). Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The movie for October will be 1987’s Monster

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38:18

Barney's Back, Kpop Demon Hunters & Dolmenwood...

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2025/10/06

This episode features the welcome return of Barney Dicker from Loco Ludus, who talks about Luke Gearing’s Swyvers, Guards of Traitor’s Toll from Grey For Now Games and Cyberpunk Red: Combat Zone from Monster Fight Club, some great feedback from Joe Richter of Hindsightless. I share my thoughts on Kpop Demon Hunters directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Also featuring… Bite the Bullet by Jason Hobbs https://hobbs665.itch.io/bite-the-bullet Listen to Jason talking about the game here

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99:04

Movie Monday: Superman The Movie (E301)

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2025/09/28

Welcome to Movie Monday. This month we watched Richard Donner’s Superman from 1978, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando, with an unforgettable score by John Williams. I also watched the sequel Superman 2 from 1980 directed by Richard Lester. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk BJ Boyd of The Arcane Alienist (podcast) MW Lewis of The Worlds of

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28:52

A Little More Max & a Little Munchkin (E300)

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2025/09/19

Welcome to the 300th episode of Keep Off The Borderlands. I respond to some more Mad Max feedback from Goblin’s Henchman and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast before speaking to a special guest. Honourable mentions: Shadow Chaser by Simon Tudhope, Making a Tabletop RPG for Your Particular Kid by Steph Campbell, Star Gems by Leslie Arambula, First Fable by Matthew McFarlane, Sandbox Generator by Atelier Clandestin, Magical Kitties Save the Day from Atlas Games, Mausritter by Isaac Williams,

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48:48

Whoops Apologies, More Mad Max Saga & RPGaDAY2025 11...

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2025/08/31

Welcome to Keep Off The Borderlands. I kick things off with errata before listening to some more Mad Max messages from MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Jason recommends a great podcast called Weird Studies. Find out more here https://www.weirdstudies.com I share some brief spoiler-free thoughts on George Miller’s 2024 film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga before concluding with my failed attempt at #RPGaDAY2025. The Movie

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112:08

Movie Monday: Mad Max 2 (and More) (E298)

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2025/08/25

Welcome to the Movie Monday Mad Max special. I watched Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior from 1981, but thanks to some very generous contributors, we take a look at director George Miller’s Mad Max franchise. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) Find Ten Earth Shattering Blows here

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28:33

Between the Borderlands: Comic Asides, Dead Ends &...

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2025/08/20

So, we’re still stuck in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth with this feedback episode. Featuring calls from Joe Richter of Hindsighless, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Goblin’s Henchman, and Joe of Dekohedron RPG Podcast. August is not only #RPGaDAY2025, it’s also Movie Monday’s Mad Max month, and I recommend those unfamiliar with the franchise watch Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior from 1981. Please take a look below for details on how to contact the show. That episode will air on July 28th, so

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15:38

RPGaDAY2025 Prompts 1 to 10 Recap (E296)

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2025/08/10

Welcome to the #RPGaDAY2025 recap. Here are the first 10 prompts for August 2025. #RPGaDAY Material mentioned:Electric Bastionland by Chris McDowall, Random Realities and Everspark by Cezar Capacle, Into the Cess & Citadel by Alex Coggan & Charlie Ferguson Avery, The Weird from Monte Cook Games, Cairn 2e by Yochai Gal, Plot Unfolding Machine by Jeansen Vaars, OZ by Andrew Kolb, The Gardens of Ynn by Emmy ‘Cavegirl’ Allen, Throne of Avarice by Brian Yaksha, Vaesen Mythic Britain & Ireland by Graeme

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45:54

No More Heroes, Lots More Labyrinth (E295)

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2025/08/05

In this feedback episode, I field calls from Safer of the currently dormant Safer Fantasy Crafting podcast, the Southwest London Sofa Gang, who are joined by James Knight’s dad Iain, MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis podcast, and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. August is not only #RPGaDAY2025, it’s also Movie Monday’s Mad Max month, and I recommend those unfamiliar with the franchise watch Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior from 1981. Please take a look below for details on how to contact

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85:21

Movie Monday: Jim Henson's Labyrinth (E294)

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2025/07/27

Welcome to Movie Monday. This month, we finally got around to Jim Henson’s Labyrinth from 1986. Starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, this musical fantasy was not the box office success I believed it to be. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… (podcast, YouTube) M.W. Lewis of

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9:02

Between the Borderlands: Dark Knight of the Soul (E293)

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2025/07/22

I respond to a message from MW Lewis of the Worlds of MW Lewis, continuing the superhero movies genre debate from the last couple of episodes. Listen to Joe Richter’s spoiler-free reviews of James Gunn’s Superman https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oUOPdwxKtFHOrSpWXzMPC Listen to Joe Richter chatting to Jason Connerley https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ljeCfHHUItSrOpB6AUm5J Listen to Jason Connerly chatting to BJ Boyd https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pkiSPjE8RBoX7t1m987BW Also, a reminder that

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18:02

Between the Borderlands: Legend, Jam, Heroes & RPGaDay

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2025/07/14

Here be feedback and announcements: some Legend talk, an itch.io jam, some hero talk, and RPGaDay. First up, it’s Joe Richter of Hindsightless with some Movie Monday feedback, a brief look at Lex Mandrake’s Tree of Night adventure, and an Appendix-N itch jam that’s already well under way. Then we have a bit about superhero movies from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and a reminder that next month is #RPGaDay2025. Here’s Lex Mandrake’s draft version of The Tree of Night module for OSE

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128:08

Movie Monday: Legend (E291)

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2025/06/29

Welcome to Movie Monday. This one’s a little longer than usual, as we’ll be exploring both the US Theatrical version and the Director’s Cut of Ridley Scott’s Legend, first released in 1985. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous

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42:10

Between the Borderlands: Willow in the Wind (E290)

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2025/06/08

Here’s some more wittering about Willow. Featuring: Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi (podcast) Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (YouTube, itch, Bandcamp) The Umberbulk (allegedly) Goblin’s Henchman (blog) The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The Movie for June will be Legend, from 1985, directed by Ridley Scott. Please see below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on

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96:09

Movie Monday: Willow (E289)

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2025/05/25

Following the sad loss of both Val Kilmer and Jean Marsh in April of this year, Ron Howard’s Willow from 1988 was the only choice for May. Written by George Lucas and starring Warwick Davis, Willow is a family-friendly fantasy adventure that has stood the test of time. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk James Knight, Tyranner the Dwarf and Ellen the Elf Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… (podcast, YouTube)

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