Hindsightless
558 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHi! I'm Joe, the former host and DM of the first ever Pathfinder 2E actual play podcast. On this show, I share my thoughts on RPG's, life, and whatever else happens to cross my mind. I mostly stick to role playing games though... I promise.
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Episodes
253: Here There Be Monsters 2
September 15, 2021 06:26 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBR.I.P. Norm Macdonald I have some awesome messages from Jason, B.J., Daniel and Arlen. We're talking medieval times, monsters and more!
252: Here There Be Monsters
September 12, 2021 12:59 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBThe min/maxing discussion has been put on pause. We may revisit the topic, we may not. Either way, today I have some fantastic calls from Arelin, B.J., Karl and Jason. We talk Curse of the Crimson Throne, fashion, hippopotami, video games, Pathfinder, and more. After the calls I speculate what people, living in a fantasy world, would actually know about the monsters that threaten their lives on a daily basis. It's a real ripsnortin' episode!
251: Raiding the Bandit’s Keep
September 10, 2021 04:32 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's just me and Daniel. All day, baby! You ready to talk about min/maxing, power building, life in a fantasy land? how to cook steaks, and much, much more? Then this is the episode for you!
250: Twisted Paths
September 09, 2021 14:52 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBI think we could all use a respite from the min/maxing discussion, so in this episode I'll recap the second session of the Curse of the crimson Throne adventure that I'm currently playing. In short, and with no spoilers, it was awesome!!! The adventure presented us with what, in my opinion, were two unexpected and totally rad plot twists which took me completely by surprise. WARNING: This recap contains MAJOR spoilers for book 1 of Curse, so if you care about such things, you may not want ...
250: The
September 08, 2021 06:57 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBThere's a lot going on in this episode. We learn about cooking steaks, there's a suggestion for a RichterCon202X activity, there's support for my new career path, and Daniel guess all good cop/bad cop on my punk ass! I told you there was a lt. A big, heartfelt thank you to Jason, Daniel, and Mr. Hencman for all the awesome calls!
249: You Thought it was Over?
September 07, 2021 15:14 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBNot by a long shot. People had more to say on min/maxing and I'll be damned if I won't share their words with you. Messages of encouragement and disapproval pepper this spicy episode. I have calls from Lieren, Kit, Karl, Barney and Jason. I even have a message from Taylor that I received in an unusual manner.... and much more! After the calls we get blue. Dark blue... ...because it's a special segment of Hindsightless After Dark! Don't worry, I give plenty of warning before diving into tho...
248: The People Respond
September 06, 2021 17:58 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe pitchforks have been lit and the torches sharpened! RFED, B.J., and Jason all have lots to say about my min/maxing episode. As I want my show to be a Bastian for open conversation and diverse opinions, I present to you their thoughts, unedited and unadulterated, in their own words. I may butt in from time to time. Get ready to hear these three amazing dudes verbally tar me up and feather me down! Be sure to stick around till the end of the show for an awesome announcement from Jason!
247: Min/Maxing Makes Sense
September 04, 2021 11:23 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn today's episode, I have some really fun calls from Jason, Taylor and Karl. What? You were expecting more? Oh, ok. I guess I'll talk about why an optimized adventurer fits into the fiction better than the alternative.
246: Skinner Makes Some Friends
September 02, 2021 16:11 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn today's episode I discuss my first foray into Paizo's Curse of the crimson Throne adventure path and my first in-person interactions with this group. I also discuss the dismissiveness and weakness of the term "talking past each other".
245: RPG-A-Day #31 Thank
August 31, 2021 15:37 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBI thank the folks that have helped me get through this month, this year, and that helped me name my new Pathfinder character. Thank you all for listening, each and every one.
244: RPG-A-Day # 30 Mention
August 30, 2021 21:55 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBJason and B.J. have thoughts about my Solo episode and I'm going to share them with you.
243: RPG-A-Day #29 System
August 29, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn this giant-sized, action-packed episode we'll discuss ancient history, the cyberpunk future, U.S. Revolutionary-era weapons, the Bronze Age collapse, and much, much more! It's RPG-A-Day and it's massive!!! Featuring calls from Colin Green, Jason, B.J., and Karl. Thanks, dudes!
242: RPG-A-Day #28 Solo
August 28, 2021 07:08 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBI have so many messages to share with you from my past couple of episodes... and you won't find any of them here! Today, I'm flying solo! It's just you and me, my lovelies. Sit back, relax, and let me tell you tales of yore.
241: RPG-A-Day #27 Fraction
August 27, 2021 09:08 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBLet's talk about the end of the world! Jason calls in with his thoughts on the theory of human history that I proposed in episode 239, and Taylor drops another global cataclysm on our heads! Big thanks to Spike Pit, Jason, Taylor and Spencer for all the fantastic messages. Y'all are a substantial fraction of my favorite podcasters in the world. It's RPG-A-Day and it's crackin''!
240: Karl Claps Back!
August 26, 2021 20:37 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBI received so many messages about my previous episode (ep. 239) that I had to split them into two episodes. In this non-RPG-A-Day episode Karl, of the GMologist Presents podcast, responds to the allegations made by Jason, of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, that Karl is a mean dungeon master. Then Karl and I talk about some Pathfinder stuff.
239: RPG-A-Day #26 Theory
August 26, 2021 06:25 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis episode is jam-packed with hours of newly leaked, never-before heard audio files of top REDACTED officials discussing the REDACTED of the REDACTED. You do not want to miss this one. It's going to open your eyes to the REDACTED! We also have some rad calls from Jason, B.J., and Karl. It's RPG-A-Day and it's REDACTED!!!
238: RPG-A-Day #25 Welcome
August 25, 2021 07:19 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis word couldn't have come at a more perfect time, as I welcome a new contributor to the show in this episode. I also have calls from RFED and Karl, so let's do it! It's RPG-A-Day and it's open for business!
237: RPG-A-Day #24 Translate
August 24, 2021 07:03 - 29 minutes - 27 MBB.j. and Jason stop by to talk more about the Wizard of Bloat and I discuss how I use translations to be a better DM. As a head's up; there's talk about what's going on at OnlyFans in this episode, but I give ample warning before that discussion begins. If frank discussions of adult topics offends you, please feel free to skip the last 7 minutes of this episode. Again, I give a warning before that conversation gets started. It's RPG-A-Day and it's spicy!!! Here's the link to Jim Murphy's Y...
236: RPG-A-Day #23 Memories
August 24, 2021 00:51 - 29 minutes - 27 MBStrap in y'all, it's gonna be a long one! Jason stops by to talk about bloat, then he and Spike Pit gave me some awesome ideas for names for my new Pathfinder character and his mother. We even have a special guest make a surprise appearance!!! It's RPG-A-Day and it's the jam!!! I say "peace out' really weird at the end, but it's late and I don't feel like re-recording that whole bit.
236: RPG-A-Day #26 Memories
August 23, 2021 06:56 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBStrap in y'all, it's gonna be a long one! Jason stops by to talk about bloat, then he and Spike Pit gave me some awesome ideas for names for my new Pathfinder character and his mother. We even have a special guest make a surprise appearance!!! It's RPG-A-Day and it's the jam!!! I say "peace out' really weird at the end, but it's late and I don't feel like re-recording that whole bit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
235: RPG-A-Day #22 Substitute
August 22, 2021 07:13 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBJason and Karl call in to talk about simplicity, bloat, and the Wizard of Oz. I tell a fun story about meeting a Paizo employee in person and ask you, the most amazing listeners in the world, for help. Can you help me? Better yet; will you help me? It's RPG-A-Day and it slaps!
234: RPG-A-Day #21 Simplicity
August 21, 2021 14:26 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBKarl's talking Wizard of Oz, Jason's talking Pathfinder, and I'm talking about one of the most overrated terms in RPG's. It's RPG-A-Day and it's popping'!
233: RPG-A-Day #20 Foundation
August 20, 2021 07:02 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBI was pretty tired when I recorded this episode, though I do my best to keep it coherent. Luckily, we have the likes of Taylor, Mr. Henchman, and Jason to guide us through these tremulous times. It's RPG-A-Day and it slaps!
232: RPG-A-Day #19 Theme
August 19, 2021 07:01 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBJason and I discuss my fake dad and I ramble about the common themes that pop up in my campaigns. It's RPG-A-Day and it totally rocks!
231: RPG-A-Day #18 Write
August 18, 2021 16:02 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJason, Karl, and B.J. have more to say about moving during combat in RPG's. Then, I ponder about which system would be best suited for a scenario or adventure written by Stephen King. It's RPG-A-Day and we're having fun!
229: RPG-A-Day #16 Move
August 16, 2021 15:20 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBTaylor shares an amazing story about getting bitten by an unusual animal, Jason has some suggestions for Karl, and I try to think of something to say about move. It's day 16 of RPG-A-Day 2021, so let's do it!
228: J.R.R. Talkin #1 If It Bleeds
August 15, 2021 21:10 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBThis is the first in a new series of episodes where I'll talk about the book(s) I'm currently reading. I'll sprinkle these J.R.R. Talkin episodes in amongst my regular episodes. All praise to the immortal Goblin's Henchman for this truly genius name! I had to do something with this fantastic name, then Jason called in with a question about a book I was reading. Eureka! The concept of these episodes was born! Today we'll be talking about the 2020 Stephen King book, If It Bleeds.
227: RPG-A-Day #15 Supplement
August 15, 2021 15:47 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJason wants swear words, Karl pontificates on possible post-apocalyptic systems, and I discussed two of my favorite RPG supplements. It's a good time!
226: RPG-A-Day #14 Fun
August 14, 2021 09:08 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBGiven my recent diatribes on the evils of the phrase "beer and pretzels", is anyone really surprised that I went with the alternate word for today? Jason extends an olive branch, Julz drops some Maori, and Karl waxes about floods. It's RPG-A-Day #14 and it's awesome!!!
225: RPG-A-Day #13 Flood
August 13, 2021 07:03 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBJulz and Jason have thoughts. Thoughts that they want to share with you! Then I mess everything up by talking about floods or something.
224: RPG-A-Day #12 Think
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWe finally finished Rise of the Runelords and I discuss the super crazy final battle. Mr. Henchman and Karl then stop by for a chat. Then our old friend Spike Pit leads us perfectly into today's topic of think. I go on a pretty savage rant about some folks that weren't thinking for themselves.
223: RPG-A-Day #11 Wilderness
August 11, 2021 07:22 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJason’s talking beer & pretzels, two of the FUNdamental building blocks of D&D. Then I start getting all esoteric and talk about getting weird in the woods.
222: RPG-A-Day #10 Trust
August 10, 2021 15:13 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThere was a quick turn around after the Masters of the Universe episode and Jason and Karl have some stuff to say about the Netflix cartoon. Should we trust what they have to say? See what I did there? I also talk about trust in gaming. Let me also give a big shout out to my totally awesome sister! She absolutely rocks and is the best sister ever!
221: RPG-A-Day #9 Medium
August 09, 2021 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBB.J. of the Arcane Alienist podcast calls in with some fantastic feedback on the Masters of the Universe episode that I did with Julz from NZ. He's got some really cool insight and corrections toon may MotU lore knowledge. I'm including the link to the Youtube channel he references because it's a really interesting channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_CCOtabpHyZyCQkB8NsuQ
220: RPG-A-Day #8 Stream; feat. Julz From NZ
August 08, 2021 21:55 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBFor today's word, stream, the captivating Julz From NZ stops by to discuss the new Masters of the Universe show currently streaming on Netflix. What does Julz, with no prior exposure to He-Man, think about the new cartoon and is it different from me, who grew up with the original? Tune in to find out!
219: RPG-A-Day #7 Small
August 07, 2021 08:10 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBCalls from Jason, Karl, and Mr. Henchman round out this tiny episode.
218: RPG-A-Day #6 Flavor
August 06, 2021 07:23 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBToday's episode is an unplanned simulcast with the GMologist Presents podcast. Karl and I are both talking about Game of Thrones. Go check out his show then come back. I also have a call from B.J. and a totally not-kicking-up-dust call from Jason. This is a fun one, folks!
216: RPG-A-Day #5 Throne
August 05, 2021 16:09 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBKarl and Jason call in about my episode on weapons and ol' Spike Pit leads us right into our discussion on thrones. Enjoy!
216: RPG-A-Day #4 Weapon
August 04, 2021 16:13 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBToday I talk about the most dangerous weapon of all. No, not love. I’m talking about magic and fighting a super high-level wizard.
215: RPG-A-Day #3 Tactic
August 03, 2021 07:06 - 7 minutes - 7.43 MBA few calls from Karl leads us right into today's discussion of tactics.
214: Seven Sons of Seven Sons
August 02, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBSome of Anchor's brightest stars pop in to share their wisdom on a few of the topics from my past couple shows. We'll be talking shopping, social encounters, and combat duration. Today's show features; Barney, Colin, Goblin's Henchman, Jason, Karl, Rob C., and Spencer!!! Now, if that ain't an all-star cast, I don't know what is!
213: RPG-A-Day #2 Maps
August 02, 2021 08:11 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBMap talk and calls from Jason and Karl. Thanks, dudes!
212: RPG-A-Day #1 Scenario
August 01, 2021 16:35 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBIt's RPG-A-Day time again! That snuck right up on me. Let's kick this thing off with some talk about scenarios.
211: Let's Get Social
July 31, 2021 05:09 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBBarney and Karl call in with their thoughts on shopping and social situations in RPG's and I make one of my always popular comparisons between OSR games and Pathfinder.
210: The Unknown Road
July 30, 2021 00:08 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBWarning: If hearing raw emotion isn't your thing, you may want to skip this one. And this was the take that I could use! Here's a rad message from Karl and the news I was alluding to in episode 209.
209: It's Been Awhile
July 27, 2021 11:19 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBI'm back folks! After a bombardment of episodes from me, I took a little break. Now, I'm back with some hot new calls and a session recap of an amazing session in which I recently played! What happens when you put me, Spencer, Barney, Andy, Jason, and TJ all in the same virtual room? Sci-fi shenanigans, that's what.
208: 50 for 50
July 18, 2021 23:02 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBIt looks like the Anchorites are planning RichterCon202X and they got some amazing ideas!!! Jason, B.J., Karl, Mr. Henchman, and Andy all throw their hats into the ring on when, where and how this Con should be birthed. Let's get messy! Here's the link to the Youtube show I was talking about. You should totally check this dude's channel, Historia Civilis. It totally rocks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH1oYhTigyA
207: Communal Tongues
July 16, 2021 21:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBI played some games for the first time in what seems like forever! Let's talk about 'em!!! Games might've been a stretch.
206: My Call In's Weigh a Ton
July 14, 2021 23:31 - 19 minutes - 18 MBComing at you faster than the spray from my AK, it's another episode about guns! Jason has some more to say and Karl Rodriguez drops some gun science on our butts. He also talks about the worst RPG ever, though he doesn't know he's doing it. If that doesn't hook 'em, I don't know what will. Wait... am I typing this or just thinking it? S*@t, I think I'm typing it! I gotta stop!