Hindsightless
559 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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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!
205: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking' Call In's
July 14, 2021 05:57 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBHey, Joe! Where you going with that gun in your hand? In what might be the last episode on guns, Barry of the GM Shadow podcast and Collin of the Spike Pit media empire share their thoughts on the subject. Collin and Barry are joined by our good friend Johnny, and Johnny's got a story to tell.
204: On Clarifications and CUrries
July 09, 2021 18:53 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBHello there, boys and girls. Today were going to learn about hydrostatic shock with our pal Jason. Can you say "hydrostatic"? Then, brother B.J. blesses our brains with his waggish wisdom on Walter and the Wardrobe. Lastly, friend T.J. has something yum yum yummy bubbling away in his tummy. Can you say "vegan"? No? Neither can ol' Papa Joe
203: Let's Talk about Guns
July 04, 2021 19:09 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBI'm recording this on the 4th of July, so I figured, what better way to celebrate 'Merica than by talking about guns in RPG's? Today, Jason drops a ton of serious knowledge on the subject. Thank you so much for the calls, Jason. Also, in all seriousness, thank you for your service.
202: My First Time... with Karl
July 02, 2021 16:42 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBI discuss my first foray into the world of Deadlands and my initial taste of the Savage Worlds RPG. I then discuss a potential pitfall to learning a new game online. Then I have calls from Mr. Henchman, Jason, B.J., and Karl. Thanks, dudes! Oh yeah, I also talk about guns in fantasy games. I'm sure I don't say anything contentious.
201: Dark Musings & Congratulatory Call In's
June 27, 2021 17:12 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBin this episode I get a bit self-indulgent by really exploring what makes each and everyone of these stories from dark mysteries so damn amazing. There are patterns here, folks! Deep patterns. Layers upon layers. Let’s unravel those layers together.
Episode 200: Dark Mysteries: Dreamings from an Autumn Gloaning
June 19, 2021 18:06 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBLike a cowled and squalling newborn, freshly freed from its' mother's womb, Dark Mysteries emerges into the world with power. My undying gratitude goes out to the six people who spent their time and Energy helping me put this episode together. You six truly made this as special as it has become. I love it so much. They are truly wonderful people, each and every one of them. Please take the time to listen to their tales, and a double please to check out the links below to find more of their aw...
S9E22 A Chill Hang Sesh
June 13, 2021 05:08 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBJason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Karl of the GMologist Presents podcast call in with some thoughts on the question I posed last episode. We cover a wide range of topics including; old games, Pathfinder 2, Medicaid, and how awesome the cyberpunk future will be. You know, all the fun stuff. It's a good time.
S9E21 I'm the Hottest Chick in High School
June 09, 2021 00:50 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB.In this can't miss episode; I ask some questions that I hope don't rub anyone the wrong way, but I have to ask. I mean, when a wee tim'rous bushi plants a question in my mind, I gotta find some answers. I follow that up with a grip of really awesome call in's, and Anchor's greatest detective stops by to solve n impossible mystery. Hang on to your seats because it looks like summer block buster season started early this year!!!
S9E20 Deadly Virility
June 04, 2021 14:35 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBAll good things must come to an end, thus the conclusion to the Rat Hack aka A Green and Pleasant Land. That's right folks, it's the epic end of the Pathfinder 1e mini campaign I've been running for the past few months and I want to talk about it! I also want to talk about how lucky I am to have the best players in the world! Each of them were kind enough to call in and tell us what their character is up to one year later, despite my players being sooooo over the RPG homework assignments I al...
S9E19 Growing Old Together
May 29, 2021 00:07 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThey say two in a row is bad for the algorithm. I say, "to hell with them!!!" Karl, Jason, and Spikepit all had really interesting things to say about my last episode and I wanted to get their words to you all ASAP. Karl drops some U.S. military history, sprinkled with a touch of RPG goodness, while Jason and Colin want to talk about getting old. There's some really great stuff here, y'all. Check it out!
S9E18 Dust on a Bowl of Rose-Leaves
May 27, 2021 20:19 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLet's take a walk down memory lane with Karl and Jason, as they each spin tales of their wasted years. Iron Maiden rules! That’s right, it's another Call In Explosion! But it’s also much more than that. There’s a mystery buried here. One that may never be solved. Will you be the one to uncover the truth?
S9E17 Mage Hand is a Hell of a Spell
May 24, 2021 05:25 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIt was the penultimate session of the Rat Hack and I want to talk about it. I also have calls from old friends, new listeners, and a voice from the distant past. Thanks to my amazing players and to Julz, Brian, Jason, and Karl for the wicked dope messages!
S9E16 Deep, Dark, Mysterious CupboardS
May 18, 2021 05:03 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBBoom! You want call in's? I GOT call in's! You tired of hearing my voice on my show, well this is the episode for you! I have messages from some of Anchor's finest. Luminaries from across the podcasting universe have gathered their forces here, on my show, which I'm sharing with you now!. The usual cast of characters are joined by some voices we haven't heard 'round these parts in, as Roland Deschain would so wistfully put it, "delah" Thank you ever so much Barney, Che, Goblin's Henchman, Ja...
S9E15 Airport Recap
May 15, 2021 15:14 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBI recorded most of this episode at the airport, waiting for my flight down to see my mom and sister for the first time in 19 months. Since I've been down in Southern California, I haven't had time to record or play any games. I also have a bunch of really freaking awesome call in's that I want to get to, but that will have to wait until next episode. Until then, I'l be down in Huntington Beach living my best, fully vaccinated life.
S9E14 The G.O.A.T.
May 05, 2021 04:44 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBToday I want to talk about the DM I most aspire to be like. I don't remember if I've mentioned them before on my show, but I want to put this out there for posterity because they were absolutely amazing. I am pretty damn sure they'll never hear this, andWe'll talk about why not later in the episode. Who's your GOAT? Who was the person that made you want to be a DM in the first place? Let me know. And speaking of the greatest of all time, Jason was kind enough to answer my movie question, so...
S9E13 The Skin Stealers
May 02, 2021 01:23 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBI recorded half of this right after my second shot, so please forgive me if things get a little jumbled. The only game I have to talk about this episode is the latest session of the Rat Hack, the modified pathfinder 1e game I'm running for a few of my friends. I was lucky enough to get calls from Jason and Barney, so you'll here them as well. A fantastic episode all the way around. Dark Mysteries is coming.
S9E12 Jason Yells at Joe
April 25, 2021 21:50 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBAs promised, my 190th episode brings you almost five minutes of Jason telling me off for engaging in edition war nonsense. That said, he also tells me that I wasn't engaging in edition war nonsense, so whatcha gonna do? I also have calls from Andy and Barry, so you know it's going to be rad! Lastly, even though I talk about them before the call in's, I played in 2.5 games this week and I want to share those experiences with you. Though there's none in this episode, any fairy tale erotica I e...
S9E11 Dark Mysteries
April 20, 2021 06:13 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe gauntlet has been thrown down, though not by me. Everything is within our grasp now. There is no problem we can't solve. The impetus for this episode was a slew of very lovely messages I got about my fairy tale. A big, heart-felt thank you to Goblin's Henchman, Logan, Spencer, Barney(?), and Jason, you fellas made my day with those calls. I was nervous as heck putting out that story and I am tickled that it has received such a warm welcome!
S9E10 Story Time with Papa Joe
April 17, 2021 21:34 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBThis one gets weird. Pretty. Damn. Weird. Before that though, I have some awesome call in's from some super rad dudes! We might even talk a little about the Rat Hack, my stripped down version of Pathfinder 1e for the mini campaign I'm currently running. Let me just add;I have it on good authority that the way I spin my yarn could frighten an easily scared 4-year old, so listen at your own peril.
S9E9 Couldn't Think of a Name
April 05, 2021 01:46 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBI talk about our most recent session of the Rat Hack and how to get through a session when you're not feeling very creative. Fake it 'til you make it.
S9E8 My Spooky House
March 31, 2021 01:31 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThree! Three! Three games in one! In this episode, I talk about the games in which I recently played, Jason stops by to say hello, Logan makes podcasting sound very profound, and I drop something spooky at the end. What more could anyone ask for? Probably a lot, but this is what you get.
S9E7 Rad Books and Magic Calls... No, Wait!!!
March 24, 2021 01:47 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBI discuss the aftermath of the ripper camp raid, how the love of a child is the real treasure, and answer some super rad calls from some way cool dudes.
S9E6 Call In's & Why the Hell Am I Like This?
March 19, 2021 20:55 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBI got some great Collins from a few of the aluminum areas of Anchor! John and Jason drop by for a poetry slam, B.J. has something to say about human versatility, and Logan drops some science about animal intelligence. I even do a little singing. Then, I do a mostly terrible job at explaining why I am the way I am.
S9E5 The Rat Hack aka My Version of Pathfinder
March 14, 2021 15:47 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBJason, let’s see if this works😎 In this episode I talk about my latest session of my mini campaign. What happens when a blind guy tries to run 17 bad guys and one friendly unicorn on a VTT? Tune in and find out!
S9E4 How Do They Hammer with Such Tiny Arms?
March 09, 2021 05:35 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBI know, right? Me again already, but I HAD to put out an episode! I was too excited. Why, you ask? Because I received two call in's from the masterful Logan "Swordbreaker" Howard. Now, where I come from, when you get messages from a person of that caliber, it behooves you to put out a damn episode ASSAP. So, here it is Additionally, I wanted to answer a question that Andy Goodman asked on his wonderful podcast Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, and then turn the question around on its' head. A...
S9E3 Mitigate Your Losses
March 07, 2021 01:22 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode I discuss the totally awesome session of League of Eternal Guardians that I got to play inAnd the almost totally awesome session of my mini campaign that I ran. I was also lucky enough to get calls from three amazing people. Thanks so much to John, Colin and Jason. You dudes are awesome!
S9E2 Dream Weaver
February 28, 2021 02:02 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBToday I ask you questions three. Listen well and answer me.Hear me when you’re with your dogs or driving solo in the fog. Pay attention to the road, else comes danger yet untold.
S9E1 A Whole New World
February 22, 2021 02:24 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBHave I already used that one? Seems I can't be bothered to check. Today I answer some rad call in's and talk about the first session of the low magic mini campaign I'm running using a deeply altered Pathfinder 1e. It's a good time! Why is it a good time? Because awesome people took time out of their day to call into my show, so you get to listen to them as well as me! Two for one!
S8E24 When Rainbows Kill
February 19, 2021 17:26 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBGood grief! When's the last time any of you have had to deal with Prismatic Spray at your table? As the unquestioned king of getting new players into the hobby, I discuss what a crazy spell PS is, and why PF1 is just as deadly as any of the vaunted OSR games I've played, read listened to, or watched.
S8E23 A Very Versatile Spell
February 14, 2021 07:55 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBA quick run down of the last session of RotRL and a "unique" new insight on a classic spell.
E8S22 Humans. Are. Not. Versatile.
February 12, 2021 02:03 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBIs that a click baity title enough for y'all? I go on a little rant about this whole idea that the thing that separates humans from the other species in an RPG is their versatility. It ain't. To misquote a classic, "If it breeds, we can't kill it."
S8E21 Birthday Time Warp
February 05, 2021 06:18 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBI'm recording this the day before my birthday, which means it's already my birthday in certain parts of the world! #worldwide A big shout out to Barry, Lieren and Jason for your super thoughtful advice on my moral quandary. Even though I don't need to, I'm going to say it anyways; go check out Shadow of the GM, Updates from the Middle of Nowhere, and Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. They're great. You're great. We're all great. Let me also give another big, but silent, shout out the rad folks that...
S8E20 A Cry for Help
January 30, 2021 06:15 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBI’m stuck in a quagmire folks; The moral kind. What’s a dungeon master to do? Help me, Anchor-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope. I mean, you’re not really my *only* hope but it sure would be awesome if you could help out. Thanks for the call, Jason. You’re awesome! Oh yeah, I also talk about my last session of our Rise of the Runelords game.
S8E19 World Building Ramble
January 23, 2021 21:57 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBI talk about North Watch, the starting town I'm building for the mini-campaign I'l be running next month. I love world building and if anyone wants to hear more about what's going on in North Watch, let me know.
S8E18 Love You to Death
January 20, 2021 05:46 - 13 minutes - 12 MBI felt that the title of the greatest goth metal song, by the greatest goth metal band (Type O Negative) would be the perfect fit to talk about my most recent session of Rise of the Runelords. It was a silken pink bloodbath. Also, Type O rules! As always (at least lately); here there be spoilers!
S8E17 A Whole New World
January 15, 2021 02:43 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBToday I talk more about Mystera and all its' beautiful weirdness and give a rundown on what happened in last night's awesome session of Rise of the Runelords. Did my new character, Alastair Bronzebarrow, work the way I thought he would? Did the battle play out the way I hoped? What do Jason C and Rob C (no relation) have to say? Answers to these questions and so much more await you!
E8S16 Getting to Know the Known World
January 13, 2021 04:24 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBI know, another episode from me already? Yup. I love it when folks call in because it gives me stuff to talk about. I also talk about my new favorite old setting.
S8E15 Rising from the Ashes
January 09, 2021 23:32 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBI received some pushback from my last episode and let it not be sad that I do not give my detractors a voice on my platform. The majority of this episode is dedicated to talk about my new character.
S8E14 Trumpsters Are Cultists & the Death of Puck
January 08, 2021 03:31 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBWhat happened yesterday was started by, encouraged by, and supported by Donald Trump, the worst president this country has ever had. If someone supports Donald Trump, then they are a cultist. They're not a part of a political party. They're members of a very dangerous cult; blindly believing whatever their cult leader tells them. They should be ashamed of themselves, but they're all too stupid, self centered, and selfish to feel shame. I also talk about the near TPK we suffered last night. F...
S8E13 A Short Episode After a Long Day
December 31, 2020 01:30 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBA quick one to respond to a rad call in from my fellow Pathfinder aficionado, Shawn. I also talk a bit more about the low magic/low fantasy setting I'm putting together.
S8E12 A Brief Word from Puck
December 25, 2020 00:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBA question from Jason deserves a response from Puck himself🤣 I also talk about the gaming I’ve been thinking about lately. Merry Christmas and happy holidays🎄
S8E11 A Quick Chat
December 23, 2020 05:34 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBJust a short one here (that's what he said) where I answer some awesome call in's from Shawn and Jason. Thanks for the messages, boys.
S8E10 Threepeat
December 18, 2020 04:23 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThird time's the charm. Well, this is only the second time, but two out of three ain't bad. Meatloaf rules! Herein I ACTUALLY tell you about my recent time with Rise of the Runelords. We're deep into book 5 now and it's still all the way awesome! This was our last session before the New year, so I guess I'll have to come up with something else to talk about for a few weeks. Oh, and I once again (for the first time) tell you about the one feat I might ban in the next campaign of Pathfinder t...
S8E9 Two is One & One is None
December 11, 2020 05:34 - 21 seconds - 342 KBI didn't think of the title until I was done recording but I have to give a big shout out to ol' Spikepit for introducing me to that pithy little saying. Today I talk about the two, count 'em two, sessions of Rise of the Runelords that I played in since my last episode. Later, I postulate about the Pathfinder feat I might ban in my next campaign. I'm sure you've already noticed, but I am the world's worst numberer. My episode numbers are all over the place to the point where it basically ...
S5E8 The Most Dangerous Part of RPG's
November 30, 2020 04:19 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBI talk about the book I just finished reading, my latest session of Rise of the Runelords, and talk about the unquestionably deadliest part of any RPG.
E8S7 The Jason & Joe Show
November 20, 2020 17:27 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJason's smart enough to get the people he wants to talk to on his show and I'm not, so this is what you get🤣 You're already listening to Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, so you don't need me to tell you how great of a show it is.
S8E6 TPK or Win the Day?
November 19, 2020 20:23 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMy retelling of the conclusion to book 4 of Paizo's amazing adventure path, Rise of the Runelords. As always, major spoilers abound. Is this the best pre-written, fantasy campaign of all time?? Yes. Have I played them all? No.
S8E4 I Got Spikepitted!!!
November 06, 2020 04:08 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBA fairly short and confuse one for me tonight. Thanks to Karl for the info and call in’s. You’re a cool dude. Be good to each other out there folks.
S8E3 Rise of the Dragon Plains
November 02, 2020 17:31 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe first 2 minutes of this episode is a highly charged political rant, so feel free to skip it. I had to record it multiple times because the first couple of takes were too... much. This is the toned down version. I put the rant at the start so anyone can skip over it and get right into the rest of the non political episode. Cheers! I recount the three, count 'em THREE, games I played in this week! As always, there will be major spoilers of the Rise of the Runelords campaign. Thanks for t...