GROGTALK PODCAST
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Official Podcast of GROGCON. James will review their experiences with old school role playing games and give advice on running these games now.
Grogtalk is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. © Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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Episodes
AD&D Multi-Class Ranked
March 10, 2024 15:40 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe second age of Grogtalk continues with Emperor James joined by the Production Goblin. They do a “tiered” list like all the cool kids are doing. This one is about the orginal AD&D multi-classes. We don’t do dual classes because, well they are dumb. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, […]
AD&D Classes Ranked
February 17, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe second age of Grogtalk continues with Emperor James joined by the Production Goblin. They do a “tiered” list like all the cool kids are doing. This one is about the orginal AD&D classes. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – […]
EOY edicts from the Emperor
January 21, 2024 18:25 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBThe second age of Grogtalk continues with somewhat random thoughts about play from Emperor James. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Support GROGTALK […]
The Second Campaign Begins! Interview with Lew Pulsipher
December 28, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThe second age of Grogtalk starts with an interview with the legendary author Lew Pulsipher. Lew and I talk about tactics and stratagems that smart players will use in their fantasy RPG’s. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK […]
Episode 130 – Live at Grogcon 23
November 15, 2023 02:44 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBJoin Dan and James as they stream live for the last time while at Grogcon 23. The audio quality is as good as it can live in a big room. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on […]
Episode 129 – Pre-Grogcon23
October 11, 2023 02:54 - 2 hours - 76.8 MBJoin Dan and James get ready for Grogcon 23 GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! Check out the cool […]
Episode 128 – Extras!
October 11, 2023 01:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 128 – Astral and Ethereal Combat in AD&D 1st Edition
September 17, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBJoin Dan and James as they talk about what they want to talk about at a time of their choosing. In particular they discuss what happens to characters and they travel the Astral and Ethereal in AD&D 1st edition. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or […]
Episode 127 – Extras!
September 09, 2023 14:21 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 127 – Retirement and old age in AD&D
August 16, 2023 01:51 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBJoin Dan and James as they talk about what they want to talk about at a time of their choosing. In particular they discuss what happens to characters and they age and face natural death in AD&D 1st edition. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or […]
Episode 126 – Extras
August 02, 2023 15:04 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 126 – Aerial Combat in 1st Edition AD&D
July 19, 2023 01:57 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBDan and James get together and discuss Aerial Combat in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]
Episode 125 – Happy Father’s Day
July 04, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBRob (not Dan) and James get together and discuss 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! Check […]
Episode 124 – Extras
June 29, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 124 – Underwater Combat in AD&D 1st Edition
June 20, 2023 03:01 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBDan and James get together and discuss underwater combat in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]
Episode 123 – Extras
June 14, 2023 01:17 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 123 – Subdual Combat in AD&D 1st Edition
May 25, 2023 14:44 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBDan and James get together and discuss subdual combat in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]
Episode 122 – Extras
May 17, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode including a discussion on grappling in AD&D 1st Edition. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the […]
Episode 122 – Overbear in AD&D 1st Edition
May 12, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBDan and James get together and discuss overbearing in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! Check […]
Episode 121 – Extras!
April 29, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode including a discussion on grappling in AD&D 1st Edition. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the […]
Episode 121 – Interview with Jon from Tale of the Manticore
April 17, 2023 23:38 - 46 minutes - 26.9 MBJoin Rob (not Dan) and James as they speak to podcaster Jon from Tale of the Manticore about his great show and solo play using old school D&D rules. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube […]
Episode 120 – Extras
April 01, 2023 21:23 - 2 hours - 80.8 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 120 – Interview with Stephen D. Sullivan
March 22, 2023 02:59 - 2 hours - 68.9 MBDan and James get together and are scheduled to talk to Steve Sullivan, fantasy author, artist and publisher who worked for TSR in the early days. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter […]
Episode 119 – Extras
March 20, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 119 – Pummelling in Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition
March 14, 2023 02:12 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBDan and James get together and end up doing mad libs and wondering was a Succubus would do on her spring break Then they pretend it is 1983 and discuss how to make encounters better with unarmed combat. Make sure you fill out your goldenrod sheets before tuning in. GROGTALK is available as a podcast […]
Episode 118 – Extras
March 05, 2023 15:48 - 2 hours - 71 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 118 – Fix problem encounters with Reaction Roles and Morale
February 27, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 55 MBDan and James get together and end up doing mad libs and wondering was a Succubus would do on her spring break. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog […]
Episode 117 – Succubus Spring Break Vacation
February 05, 2023 19:16 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBDan and James get together and end up doing mad libs and wondering was a Succubus would do on her spring break. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog […]
Episode 116 – Extras
January 29, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 116 – Back to Basics with Zach from Zenopus Archives
January 22, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDan and James speak to Zach from Zenopus Archives about Holmes Basic and whatever else they want to talk about. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on […]
Episode 115 – Extras
January 09, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 115 – Christmas in the Grog Empire
December 21, 2022 01:31 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBDan and James give the greatest gift of all to those in the Grog Empire….themselves….. They celebrate the holiday season by showing what really should have happen on Christmas Eve starting Yukon Cornelius and Hermy the Elf as they try to save Rudolph and his family. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe […]
Episode 114 – Extras
December 19, 2022 00:59 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 114 – Thanksgiving Day Special
November 29, 2022 02:43 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBDan and James give thanks by doing what they do best…..talk about old games for a very long time. They bring back when animals attack, but this time it is against a Cleric gathering the holiday feast. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to […]
Episode 113 – Extras
November 29, 2022 01:05 - 54 minutes - 31.1 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 113 – Feast Day of Orcus Special
November 15, 2022 02:05 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBDan and James discuss the DeathMaster NPC class by Len Lakofka for their Feast Day of Orcus Special. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!!Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn […]
Episode 112 – Extras!
November 09, 2022 02:03 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBGROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast.GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!!Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at our store…Grogtalk Merch Click Here!Support GROGTALK by becoming a Patron! – https://www.patreon.com/grogtalk Get exclusive […]
Episode 112 – Playing Holmes Basic at Grogcon 22
October 30, 2022 01:12 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDan and James go over Grogcon 22 including their experience running Holmes Basic. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]
Episode 111 – Live from Grogcon 22 with Lew Pulsipher
October 26, 2022 01:38 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn spite of a massive hurricane that caused major destruction and power outages….Grogcon 22 still went on! During Grogcon 22, Lew Pulsipher was our special guest and he provided a seminar on Old School versus New School gaming live! GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or […]
Episode 110 – Grogcon 22 and Flipping and Turning 9 Preview
September 22, 2022 23:41 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBJoin Rob and James as they get ready for Grogcon 22 and discuss the upcoming issue of Flipping and Turning 9, which is set to release at the same time! Links – Grogcon 22 www.grogcon.com GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to […]
Episode 109 – Interview with Bill Barton
September 21, 2022 03:44 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBAfter getting So Ya Wanna Be a Rock n Roll Star as a gift, James created an adventure for Grogcon 22 and Flipping and Turning 9. Rob (editor of Flipping and Turning) found the creator of the game and called him! James was thrilled to talk to the author about this and his other two […]
Episode 108 – Extras
September 21, 2022 02:38 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 108 – Interview with Laurel and John of Role Aids
September 05, 2022 01:26 - 2 hours - 71.2 MBJoin Dan and James as talk with Laurel and John, authors of the classic Role Aids supplement, Undead as well as other Mayfair products. Of course they do their normal nonsense. The audio was unfortunately not as great as we would have liked (through no fault of our guests, this error was on our side). […]
Episode 107 – Extras
August 29, 2022 01:09 - 2 hours - 70.3 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 107 – Ferek and Denkainen Return! But to what end…..
August 23, 2022 02:43 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJoin Dan and James as they return to play the intrepid adventurers…Ferek and Denkainen! We remodeled the Grogtalk studios and that resulted in some audio issues so apologies. Links – Grogcon 22 www.grogcon.com GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed […]
Episode 106 – Live at FLGS (Formerly Sci-fi City) The 5th Gary Gygax Day Summer Tournament
August 11, 2022 02:42 - 1 hour - 47 MBJoin Dan and James as they stream live from the reborn Sci-Fi City (aka FLGS) where that chat with Owner Lloyd and do some of the normal bits before hosting the 5th Annual Central Florida Gary Gygax Summer Tournament! Thanks again to Lloyd and the entire crew from FLGS – Orlando. Please stop by and […]
Episode 105 – Extras
July 30, 2022 02:01 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 105 – Interview with Mike Carr
July 25, 2022 00:29 - 2 hours - 76.2 MBJoin Dan and James as they have a conversation with a legend of our hobby, Mike Carr! Mike was a co-author of Don’t Give Up The Ship!, with Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. He worked on numerous TSR products and has continued to be part of the tabletop community by producing articles, products, and running […]
Episode 104 – Extras
July 20, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBHere are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!!Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Support GROGTALK by becoming a […]
Episode 104 – Astral space junk plus Ferek and Denkainen’s Excellent Adventure
July 11, 2022 01:43 - 2 hours - 75.7 MBJoin Dan and James for fun and excitement and they discuss things that interest them. You will learn the fate of Stormy Daniels and Clyde Avanatti. Is an ordinary skunk more deadly than a 1st level magic user? Why so many magic swords and weapons are intelligent? and much much more! GROGTALK posts episodes every […]