Know Direction Network
1,309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAll of Know Direction’s Shows, including Pathfinder and Starfinder News, Reviews, Interviews, and Actual Play podcasts.
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Episodes
Digital Divination 107 – Player Driven Narratives
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 41.8 MBJohn, Jason, and Ron talk about using player driven narratives in Pathfinder, Starfinder, D&D, and Scum and Villainy. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
Intrepid Heroes 130 – Intrepid Scoundrels!
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 57.2 MBThe crew takes a side trek as Jason Keeley GMs Scum and Villainy for a new group of Intrepid Scoundrels! Listen Now!(mp3)
Know Direction Beyond 83 – SF2 Field Test Envoy
April 05, 2024 09:05 - 42.9 MBAlex and James look at what the Field Test version of the Envoy means for Starfinder 2e. Listen Now! (mp3)
Digital Divination 106 – Session Zero
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 38.5 MBJohn, Jason, and Ron talk about session zero of their upcoming Scum and Villainy campaign as well as the session zero panel Ron participated in at Norwescon. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
Know Direction 301: Dr. Emily Friedman on Actual Play
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 80.6 MBEsther and Navaar chat with Dr. Emily Friedman, an Associate Professor of English at Auburn University, writer for Polygon, and senior scholars in the field of creating things outside of mass commercial capitalism. That includes Actual Play podcasts. Also available in writing. Listen Now! (mp3)
Game Design Unboxed 86: Gartenbau
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 41 MBIn episode 86 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with David Abelson about his Mensa award winning game Gartenbau published by 25th Century Games. Initially the game started as a color theory tile placement game but grew into a three-layer tile stacking game of beautifully arranged flowers that gain prestige using a […]
Intrepid Heroes 129 – Victory!
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 80.4 MBIn the climactic conclusion of the Devastation Ark adventure path, our heroes defeat the evil Siv AI core and now look forward to their lives after adventuring. Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Upshift 031: Decepticon Directive Breakdown
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 106 MBRyan shares his thoughts and Jason shares his experiences as the developer working on Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticon Directive. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the hosts both work for Renegade Game Studios in some capacity, this […]
Digital Divination 105 – Anti-Heroes and Villains
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 39.6 MBJohn, Jason, and Ron, talk about anti-heroes, evil campaigns, and power washing! Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 85: Mission to Planet Hexx
March 19, 2024 21:00 - 60.4 MBIn episode 85 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Jim Fitzpatrick about his game Mission to Planet Hexx. Inspired by a love of SyFy he designed a hex tile game about exploring space with different abilities triggered by moving your ship around the tiles. He learned through playtesting how to create […]
Intrepid Heroes 128 – It’s a Miracle!
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 54.3 MBOur heroes battle their way closer to the Siv AI core. Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Upshift 030: Renegade Con: 10th Anniversary Edition Reveals
March 15, 2024 02:07 - 89.9 MBRyan and Jason go over the Essence20 products revealed at the most recent Renegade Con. Reveals G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game Beginner Box: Boot Camp A 32-page Playing the Game booklet A 26-page first adventure (Snake Pit) A 26-page second adventure (Operation Cold Iron Mission 1: Slithering About) 8 pre-generated characters Steeler Firewall Bullet-Proof Dusty Taurus […]
Know Direction Beyond 82: Reach for the Scoured Stars
March 14, 2024 02:35 - 42.2 MBAlex and James share their thoughts on the Scoured Stars Starfinder adventure path. Listen Now! (mp3)
Digital Divination 104 – Game Design and Development
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 36.3 MBJohn, Ron, and newly named Paizo Senior Game Designer Jason talk about the differences between Game Developers and Game Designers. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
KD300 – Thinking About Actual Play with Goblets and Gays
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 68 MBEsther and Navaar invite the cast of Goblets and Gays to discuss making and making it with an actual play podcast. Also available in writing. Listen Now! (mp3)
Intrepid Heroes 127 – Three Body ProblemKD300 – Thinking About Actual Play with Goblets and GaysIntrepid Heroes 127 – Three Body Problem
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 68 MBEsther and Navaar invite the cast of Goblets and Gays to discuss making and making it with an actual play podcast. Also available in writing. Listen Now! (mp3)
Game Design Unboxed 84: Mischief
March 05, 2024 09:57 - 53.7 MBIn episode 84 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Glenn Cotter about his design Mischief, formerly Fickle. Learn how he got the game signed and printed first with Bard Games. Then what happened when he received the rights back and got the game re-signed with Smirk & Dagger as Mischief. Listen […]
Intrepid Heroes 127 – Three Body Problem
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 70.2 MBOur heroes involuntarily undergo Siv conditioning that results in a strange kind of three body problem! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Digital Divination 103 – Switching to a New Edition
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 39.6 MBJohn and Ron talk about challenges and strategies for switching to a new TTRPG. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 83: Home
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 66.9 MBIn episode 83 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Doug Levandowski and Yeonsoo Julian Kim about their co-design Home. Home is an RPG that focuses more on storytelling than dice rolling thanks to Tarot cards that help every player take turns as the “Director” of their scary story. With different modules […]
Intrepid Heroes 126 – Wait! There’s More!
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 65.4 MBOur heroes receive a limited time offer for saving the galaxy from the Siv! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Digital Divination 102 – Starfinder 2 Playtest Adventures!
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 38.9 MBJason, John and Ron talk about the recently announced Starfinder 2 Playtest Adventures! Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 82: Mansplaining
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 62.7 MBIn episode 82 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Fertessa Allyse and Mondo Davis about their party game Mansplaining. Learn not only what the term “mansplaining” means but also, learn how they designed a game made not to offend but allow players to feel what it is to have someone over-explain […]
Digital Divination 102 – Starfinder 2 Playtest Adventures!Intrepid Heroes 125 – Night at the MuseumDigital Divination 102 – Starfinder 2 Playtest Adventures!
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 45.3 MBOur heroes fight through an ancient Siv museum and learn enough to achieve 20th level! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Intrepid Heroes 125 – Night at the Museum
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 45.3 MBOur heroes fight through an ancient Siv museum and learn enough to achieve 20th level! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Know Direction Beyond 81: Ports of Call
January 31, 2024 02:28 - 45.4 MBAlex and James finally visit Starfinder’s Ports Of Call. Listen Now! (mp3)
Digital Divination 101 – Game Tools
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 40.3 MBJason, John and Ron talk about building a digital tabletop, tools you can use to build NPCs and monsters, as well as how you might incorporate Paizo adventures into your home campaign. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 81: Pirate Tails
January 23, 2024 09:03 - 62.2 MBIn episode 81 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Whitney Loraine the designer of Skybound’s Pirate Tails game. Her inspiration came from the push-you-luck set collection mechanics of Biblios. She took what she liked most from that game and created her own game. Listen to her start as a new designer. […]
Intrepid Heroes 124 – Diplomacy!
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 57.9 MBWith encouragement from Simon, our heroes are able to obtain some critical star charts with 50% less slaughter! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Digital Divination 100 – We Made It!
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 40.1 MBAfter months of talking about getting to the 100th episode, John and Ron ruminate on the past and look to the future of Digital Divination. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast, and his opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 80: Misconceptions
January 09, 2024 10:13 - 44.9 MBIn episode 80 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with George Li about his game Misconceptions. His publishing company Rabble was approached by Bud Light Seltzer to create Misconceptions, a game based on debunking other common, but wrong, beliefs. Learn how they worked with Bud Light’s marketing team to design and publish […]
Intrepid Heroes 123 – Frujai Attack!
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 59.9 MBOur heroes must battle a massive intelligent fungus! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Upshift 029: Toy Talk 2024
January 05, 2024 10:16 - 73.3 MBWith Jason away, Ryan shares the multitude of G.I. JOE packages he received over the holidays. Also, he talks a lot about Classified Dreadnoks, for some reason. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the hosts both work […]
Presenting – Michael Bramnik
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 25.5 MBJohn chatted with game designer and Evil Genius Games Organized Play Manager Michael Bramnik Listen Now!(mp3)
Know Direction Holiday Special 2023
December 31, 2023 20:51 - 132 MBJoin a selection of Know Direction staff, old and new, for the latest installment of the network’s holiday tradition. Listen Now! (mp3)
Digital Divination 099 – Resolutions
December 28, 2023 11:00 - 37.6 MBJason, John, and Ron discuss the year that was and make some gaming resolutions for the coming year. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 79: Mantis
December 27, 2023 01:02 - 59.5 MBIn episode 79 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Jeremy Posner and Ken Gruhl about their co-design Mantis published by Exploding Kittens. They talk about how they found each other as co-designers and the many games that have spawned from the partnership. How a failed design of Ken’s inspired Jeremy to […]
Intrepid Heroes – 2023 Wrap-Up
December 25, 2023 11:00 - 31.5 MBPart of the Intrepid Heroes crew gather to wrap-up the year and look forward to what’s coming down the road. Listen Now!(mp3)
Upshift 028: And A Banter New Year
December 23, 2023 21:03 - 72.3 MBRyan and Jason end the year bantering about the media they’ve been consuming lately. It was supposed to be about all the media they consumed in 2023, but both hosts drew blanks when they went to outline the episode. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it […]
Know Direction 299: Pathfinder Year In Review
December 20, 2023 05:47 - 52.4 MBEsther and Navaar look back on 2023 and the banner but tumultuous year Paizo and their Pathfinder brand had. Also available in writing. Listen Now! (mp3)
Know Direction Beyond 80: SF2@PAXU
December 19, 2023 14:07 - 51.5 MBAlex played Starfinder 2e at PAX Unplugged a couple of weeks ago and he shares his thoughts with James and a live Twitch audience. That, and a closer look at the Field Test Mystic. Listen Now! (mp3)
Digital Divination 098 – First and Favorite Characters
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 33.3 MBJason and John take a walk down memory lane and talk about their first RPG characters and their favorite Starfinder characters. Listen Now!
Game Design Unboxed 78: Diced Veggies
December 12, 2023 10:12 - 46.5 MBIn episode 78 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Josh, Jory and Rowan Cappel about their co-design Diced Veggies published by KTBG. This design started as a father/son activity that quickly added a niece/cousin to the mix. Starting from a catchy name they quickly created a dice drafting cooking game with […]
Intrepid Heroes 122 – Here Be Giants!
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 59.9 MBJust when they thought they were safe, our heroes are confronted by moon giants! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Intrepid Heroes 121 – Here Be Giants!
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 59.9 MBJust when they thought they were safe, our heroes are confronted by moon giants! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Upshift 027: Ferocious Fighters Breakdown
December 11, 2023 02:34 - 156 MBRyan shares his experiences working on G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game Ferocious Fighters: Factions in Action Vol. 1. Fair warning, Ryan had scheduling issues getting this episode recorded, so it’s long and the editing is loose. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired […]
Know Direction Beyond 79: Enhanced Thoughts
December 06, 2023 14:13 - 56.6 MBWith two Enhanced classes out of the way, Alex and James cram the rest of Starfinder Enhanced into one enthusiastic review. Listen Now! (mp3)
Digital Divination 097 – Starfinder Subsystems
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 37.6 MBJohn, Jason, and special guest Ron Lundeen talk how to introduce new Starfinder subsystems as a GM. Listen Now! Our guest today is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.
Game Design Unboxed 77: Holiday Hijinks
November 28, 2023 09:57 - 58.3 MBIn episode 77 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Jonathan Chaffer, the mastermind behind the 18-card escape room game line Holiday Hijinks published by Grand Gamers Guild. Jonathan discusses how his holiday gift idea has now turned into a line of creatively crafted escape room games that only requires internet and […]
Intrepid Heroes 121 – Liquidation!
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 56.6 MBAfter returning to their own bodies again, our heroes must stave of liquidation! Listen Now!(mp3) The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.