SavageCast - a Savage Worlds RPG clearing house
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingspure, distilled savagery
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Episode 43: Stingers & Spores
May 15, 2021 07:28 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe folks who brought you Buccaneer interview the folks who bring you Bugganeer, otherwise known as Stingers & Spores: Pirates of the Still Sea. Stingers and Spores is a setting where you can play a myriad of insect characters in a world with familiar fantasy RPG expectations, and this new adventure extends the adventure into the pirate realm played out on the "still sea" of a large puddle. This definitely isn't a game like anything you've played! Appearing: Peter Saloom, Calvin Thompson,...
Episode 42: Big Apple Sewer Samurai
May 05, 2021 03:40 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBDoes your inner child still pine for 80s-90s era cartoons about adolescent abnormal attacking anthropomorphs? Then do we have a new Savage Worlds SWAG setting for you! In this episode we interview Alb' from The Raven & The Albatross, the creators of Big Apple Sewer Samurai. Appearing: Alb', Chris Fuchs, Christopher Landauer Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib
Episode 41: Back in the Saddle Again
April 14, 2021 08:13 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBAfter posting all of one episode in 2020, we're back in 2021 and going to post at least one episode. Actually, we're going to try out twitch streaming and releasing as a podcast twice a month for a bit and see how that works out. In this episode we cover the current Savage Worlds news and then invite on Sean Nokes and Mike Lafferty to talk about The After and their current kickstarter, Tales from the Trail , which is in its final hours so grab this multi-adventure expansion to the post-apoca...
Episode 40: Hollerween is Coming
October 13, 2020 07:28 - 47 minutes - 36 MBDon't call it a comeback, we were never gone. Last time we talked we were about to embark on the amazing Savage Cruise. Now the world is in disarray. But we still want to have some fun. Join us tonight at 5pm Central for a live watch-party of Pinnacle Entertainment all-stars playing Tim Earley's upcoming setting Holler: An Appalachian Apocalypse on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/peginc You can catch the video of the under-2-hour actual play on your own anytime on YouTube. Grab your FREE (d...
Episode 39: Savage Seas
December 31, 2019 03:20 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBWe wrap up 2019 talking about all the fun we're going to have to start off 2020 playing Savage Worlds. Game Stores we've frequented on our recent travels: Lookout Games, Spearfish SD Isle of Games, Tuscon AZ Denver Area Game Stores you should check out: The Gaming Goat; Total Escape Games; Enchanted Grounds; Crit Castle; Collector Mania; Atomic Goblin Games; Boardgame Republic; GameTrain USA; Lair of Abraxas; Hobbytown USA; The Game Lounge The PEG Show Hexacon 2020 Appearing: Dustin Ha...
Episode 38: A Few Blessings More
November 19, 2019 13:55 - 48 minutes - 48.2 MBWe continue our discussion with Ron Blessing, PEG Community Manager, and co-host of the new Savage Interludes. We talk about the current renaissance in Savage Worlds and what the game and scene will look like in 10 years. Savage Interludes RSS Email Savage Interludes Savage Interludes on Apple Podcasts Savage Interludes on Google Play SW World Builder’s Guide Wendigo Tales Volume 1 Kickstarter Deadlands: Lost Colony Kickstarter Deadlands Dark Ages adventure: Sins of the Father The Last G...
Episode 37: Count Your Blessings
November 14, 2019 09:35 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBRon Blessing, our podcasting God Father, joins us to talk about his new podcast with Veronica Blessing and Tracy Sizemore: Savage Interludes and taking on the new role of Savage Worlds Community Manager. Savage Interludes RSS Email Savage Interludes Savage Interludes on Apple Podcasts Savage Interludes on Google Play Simply Savage Podcast Archive Artificer's Codex SW World Builder's Guide Skullcrusher Mountain by Jonathan Coulton Action Deck Card sleeves: Sleeve Kings "Tiny Epic Compatib...
Episode 36: Dead End Infestation Deck
September 11, 2019 13:44 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBPleasantries out of the way, we get to the exciting debut of Dead End's Infestation Deck mechanics from the folks at Atomic Ninja Studios. These are some innovative and exciting features to bring to SWADE and a great way to bring a unique playstyle to their dark zombie survival setting. AtomicNinja.com Savage Worlds GM Podcast Dead End Jumpstart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmsavages/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savagecastrpg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmsavages/ Fac...
Episode 35: GenCon Only Experiences
August 12, 2019 08:17 - 52 minutes - 54.3 MBThe Savage Bull went to Gen Con for the first time and has some thoughts on the beast that is the largest gaming event in the world. Amid the chaos and goodness that is GenCon, he also got the opportunity to sit down for an interview with the folks at Atomic Ninja Studios who are putting the final touches on their upcoming Dead End setting for Savage Worlds. Before we get to the meat of their setting (next episode) we discussed what it's like to attend GenCon and some surprises for new atte...
Episode 34: #SavageStuff
July 26, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 108 MBAll proceeds from the Buccaneer: Through Hell and High Water are going to Krista White to help her fight against cancer, now until she's done with Chemo! Pick up Buccaneer ON SALE now at DTRPG. If you'd like to contribute directly to Krista and Charles White, check out their GoFundMe. Guardians of Umbra: FUNDED and Final Hours now on Kickstarter SavageCruise.com = 7 Day Savage Worlds gaming cruise from New Orleans to Montego Bay to Grand Cayman to Cozumel. Come play with the SavageCast (Ch...
Episode 33: Holler Back Boys
May 31, 2019 10:50 - 1 hour - 71 MBWe interview Southern raised, Colorado local, Tim Earley about his upcoming Savage Worlds setting, HOLLER: An Appalachian Apocalypse. Audio improves at the 24 minute mark for the interview. Savage News: Karl Keesler announced as the official PEG demo Game Master for Savage Cruise 2020! Savage Bull coming to Dragon Con 2019 Savage Mommy coming to Italy this September The After for Savage Worlds on Kickstarter Colorado Designers smashed the 4th Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Jumpst...
Episode 32: Bobby Evans of the SWADE Cast
April 24, 2019 17:04 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBWe got together with Bobby Evans of the GM Table, the SWADE Cast, the upcoming video series Savage Worlds for Beginners, and the upcoming Hellgate High RPG sourcebook. We talk Disney, intellectual property and public domain, being a critic for people you know well, producing shows, the sausage making of Savage Worlds Adventure Edition, the Savage Cruise 2020, zombie LARPs, social combat crunch, film, both directions of licensing (i.e. getting IP to make RPGs, and making your RPG into a Holly...
Episode 31: Saving Throw Crew
April 16, 2019 22:50 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThe cast of Saving Throw Wild Cards joins us for a post-GenghisCon debrief and a little insight in to their history in gaming, what it takes to run a successful gaming media enterprise, familial naming traditions, Scrooge McDuck, and what sort of DUELs they would tackle in Savage Worlds. Also, what happens when you throw Stones. Where it all began. See them live on Twitch. Catch Meghan on the Sounds Like Crowes Fireside Chat. The whole Wild Cards crew recently appeared on The GM Table. ...
Episode 30: The Savage Sign – Brian Reeves & Aaron Acevedo
February 05, 2019 05:45 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBBrian Reeves and Aaron Acevedo from Sigil Entertainment Group join us to talk about the Savage Sign kickstarter and what we can expect from the new settings therein and share some industry insider secrets. Brian wrote an excellent adventure for Buccaneer, the one we presented to the very special backers (including Shane) live at GenghisCon 2018. He also worked on the Virulent setting and a Sword and Sorcery adventure for the Savage Sign. More from Brian Reeves. Aaron is the Art Director be...
Episode 29: The Savage Sign – Eugene Marshall & Ian Eller
February 05, 2019 03:13 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThe Savage Sign kickstarter is in its final days, so creators Eugene Marshall and Ian Eller join us to talk about Revolution, Psinaut, and Pantheon. These new settings and more are debuting in the first volume of the Savage Sign, and this is part one in our two-part interview of Sign creators. More from Eugene Marshall.More from Ian Eller. Appearing: Eugene Marshall, Ian Eller, Chris Fuchs, Christopher LandauerIntro: Derek JohnsonMusic: Jib
Episode 28: Crystal Heart
December 05, 2018 07:25 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBEran Aviram and Aviv Or from the Up To Four Players webcomic and the currently funded and more kickstarter for Crystal Heart join us for an in-depth look at their history in gaming and their upcoming setting for Savage Worlds. Appearing: Chris Fuchs, Christopher Landauer, Patrick Nickels, Aviv Or, Eran Aviram Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib
Episode 27: Shane Hensley Talks Adventure Edition
October 09, 2018 19:05 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWe talked with Shane Hensley about Savage Worlds Adventure Edition for 90 minutes. We had to redact 30 minutes of it for your safety. The human mind can only take so much excitement and Shane dropped a lot of spoilers for upcoming projects and details on what you can find in the pages of the new edition of Savage Worlds. A ton of them are still in this podcast, so find a safe place to sit down before listening. The Savage Worlds Adventure Edition kickstarter begins on October 16th. Appear...
Episode 26: Back in Business
September 27, 2018 08:09 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThe second book in the Olympus Inc line by Charles White and Gilbert Gallo is now live on kickstarter! Pelion Report for Olympus, Inc. Kickstarter If you haven't picked that setting up yet, you can get free previews of the setting and the new book as well: Free Olympus, Inc. Preview Free Pelion Report Sneak Preview Rockopolis RPG successfully kickstartered and is now available for pre-order. Savage Bull is writing an adventure for this setting. Eran and Aviv from UpTo4Players have a camp...
Episode 25: How to NOT DIE in Savage Worlds
July 13, 2018 07:19 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBTired of being dead? Is Savage Worlds killing your characters too much? In this episode we highlight the main strategies of character creation and play to give your characters the best odds of not dying. Featured funny: Always the First to Die song Appearing: Chris Fuchs, Christopher Landauer Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib
Episode 24: Secret Agents of CROSS
June 13, 2018 05:57 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBPete Ruttman of Blessed Machine joins the SavageCast to discuss his live kickstarter for Secret Agents of CROSS, a Savage Worlds setting book where Catholic agents protect the flock from supernatural horrors, demons, and earthly evils. You can check out the free TEST DRIVE of this setting now on DTRPG. Appearing: Chris Fuchs, Christopher Landauer, Pete Ruttman Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib
Episode 23: Sounds Like Crowes
May 24, 2018 04:20 - 1 hour - 83 MBCaleb Sundsted of the excellent Deadlands Reloaded Podcast, "Sounds Like Crowes," joins us for an in-depth discussion of Season One of his show, the cast, and the players behind them. Featuring the immortal line from Savage Mommy, "But it's an asshole that you want to hear, that you want to see more of." Go listen to this show, it's crazy good. Sounds Like Crowes website. Sounds Like Crowes RSS feed. Appearing: Caleb Sundsted, Chris Fuchs, Christopher Landauer Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib
Episode 22: Behind the Scenes
May 16, 2018 20:59 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIn this episode we reveal some of the behind the scenes not-so-secrets of what equipment we use to record the show; character advancement pace; and how to decide which NPCs are Wildcards, Henchmen, and Mooks. Fuchs and I are both enthralled with a Deadlands actual play podcast called Sounds Like Crowes [RSS]. We're interviewing the GM and Host, Caleb Sundsted, next week, so give it a listen now so you're ready for our deep dive in to Season One. Savage Worlds Kickstarters: Larry Elmore's ...
Episode 21: Old Settings Worth Playing
March 24, 2018 00:24 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBThings are as good as they've ever been with new Savage Worlds settings hitting Kickstarter all the time. But there are also a number of settings from before the kickstarter era that new players and GMs can get a lot of enjoyment out of. Prompted by an e-mail from listener Daniel C, we talk about a few new settings coming out as well as a few of our old favorites. We also tackle a question asked recently on SW social media: Can you play SW without Edges and Hindrances? Active now on Kicksta...
Episode 20: Black to the Future
January 15, 2018 22:38 - 54 minutes - 46.9 MBIn today's episode, you'll find: * What to expect at GenghisCon 41 * Are GMs who run Modules uncreative? * New Core Rules from FLASH GORDON! * Which rules should make their way in to Savage Worlds "Black" edition? Appearing: Chris Fuchs, David Garrett, Christopher Landauer Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib Editing: DG, CL
Episode 19: The Future of Savage Worlds
December 27, 2017 06:43 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe New Year is almost upon us, and with it will come a new printing of Savage Worlds. For the first time in the studio together all three hosts talk what the Black Edition of Savage Worlds might look like and where RPGs in general might head in the new year. If you’d like to join us for GenghisCon 2017, coming up this February 15th – 18th, you can submit your games now. Appearing: Chris Fuchs, David Garrett, Christopher Landauer Intro: Derek Johnson Music: Jib Editing: DG, CL
Episode 18: What You Really Really Want
October 24, 2017 06:54 - 1 hour - 77 MBWhile David is off in the wilderness hunting Sasquatch, Chris and Christopher talk Tacticon 2017 and What You Really Really Want to see in a Savage Worlds setting when it comes to adventure content. If you joined us for Savage Saturday Night you could have walked away with one of these excellent prizes from our generous sponsors. If you missed out, you can pick them up now and play what all the cool kids are playing: Ancient World Setting Book Ancient World: Bestiarum Vocabulum Heart of Da...
Episode 17: No Savage Sobriquet
June 14, 2017 09:18 - 40 minutes - 45.7 MBSAVAGES! We're proud to announce that David "No Savage Sobriquet" Garrett is joining the SavageCast as an official host. You can check out his gaming musings at his blog, Visions of the Dark, here: https://davidmauricegarrett.com/ In this episode, the trio discuss the awesomeness that was GenghisCon 2017 and we invite Matt Rowles on to announce what the plans are for Tacticon2017 (new date, new location, and a SAVAGE ONE HUNDRED). If you want to join us and run games, you can submit them n...
Episode 16: “Meta” Gaming with Savage Worlds
February 01, 2017 22:28 - 1 hour - 64 MBMommy, Bull, and guest host David Garrett discuss several ways to add another layer of content and crunch to your Savage Worlds games. Savage News: Happy Jacks RPG ActualPlay of Savage RIFTS ArcKnight Flat Plastic Miniatures 2 Kickstarter GenghisCon Savage Worlds Raising the Bar Panel Evolution of Fantasy Role Playing Games "Meta" Gaming in Savage Worlds David Garrett discusses his idea for a competitive Savage Worlds tournament game. You can download the draft of his Savage Worlds Lea...
Episode 15: Savage Worlds GMs the WORST in the Industry?
December 29, 2016 17:09 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAre Savage Worlds Game Masters the WORST in the Industry? We tackle this controversial and provocative claim made on the G*M*S Magazine Podcast and more in this episode of the SavageCast. Savage News: Ghost Punchers by Darryl Hardy This is Worldcrafting by Andrzej “Enc” Stój Gamecca Magazine Savage Review Series Olympus Inc is now for sale! Are Savage Worlds GMs the WORST Game Masters in the Industry? http://www.gmsmagazine.com/podcasts/podcast-episode-the-rpg-room-games-that-are...
Episode 14: Star Wars – Coming, Winter Is – Actual Play
October 24, 2016 09:25 - 3 hours - 192 MBHail Savages! Warning, the following podcast is rated NC-17 *No one 17 and under admitted* for depictions of intense and persistent violence, fantasy violence, implied violence, language well beyond polite conversation, profanity raised to an art form liberally dispersed from beginning to end, crude humor, consensual and non-consensual substance abuse, Nudity both sexually oriented and otherwise including male nudity and alien nudity and alien male nudity, and graphic sexual content of every...
Episode 13: Things Are People Too!
October 10, 2016 06:41 - 57 minutes - 38.4 MBWe have our fingers knuckle deep into the zeitgeist of Savage Worlds (don't worry, a little enlargement is normal at this age, it's entirely benign and won't necessarily progress) and a clear pattern has emerged recently: Savages treating non-people-things the way Savage Worlds treats characters. In the upcoming Pirate setting that we're working on, we treat Ships like characters, giving them stats and Edges and possibility for advancement, etc. We introduce you to our partner in crime and t...
Episode 12: GenCon 2016 Pinnacle Booth Interviews
September 20, 2016 12:27 - 54 minutes - 39.2 MBWhile it might surprise you because sometimes his audio sounds like he lives in a cave, the Savage Mommy actually likes to go out and meet people, and sometimes even talk to them. At GenCon 2016 he stopped by the Pinnacle booth to get the latest Savage Worlds news from Clint and Jodi Black, follow up with James Walls who appeared on the Kids in Gaming panel from our last episode, Mark Swafford who converted Thunderscape the World of Aden to Savage Worlds, and a slew of Savages who fell in to...
Episode 11: ConTessa Gaming with Kids GenCon Panel
September 16, 2016 12:30 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBWe sent the Savage Mommy off to GenCon 2016 to bring back some highlights that the rest of us sad sacks who didn't get to go missed out on. Because the RPG community can often look like the Titanic after the life-boats launched, lacking in women and children, we're excited to bring you this panel discussion. Friend of show and ConTessa ambassador Darcy Ross -- who you can check out on the new Cyper Speak podcast -- assembled and moderated a sell-out panel of gaming luminaries, many of whom ...
Episode 10: Talk Nerdy to Me
July 08, 2016 02:39 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBWe asked you to reach out to us at our SavageCast email, [email protected], with your Savage Worlds questions, and you did. So we get to the business of answering them. We really enjoy interacting with the Savage Worlds community, so keep those questions coming. Thank you to our large and growing listener base for supporting us through our first 10 episodes. Don't forget to leave ratings and reviews on iTunes, as this helps us build the community and the quality of our shows. 00:01:30 ...
Episode 9: Wild Die Crossover
June 17, 2016 12:27 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThis town ain't big enough for TWO Savage Worlds Podcasts, so the Mommy and Bull faced off with Jaime and Eric from The Wild Die Podcast to lay claim to this dusty outpost on the podcast frontier. Or maybe we were just being neighborly and sat down to break bread with our broadcasting neighbors. Or maybe we got all 1% as the White Collar answer to their Blue Collar appeal. Or maybe we lost a bet. Or they won one. Or something. Since their listeners actually send them questions, we answered a...
Episode 8: World Building with Ross Watson and SPF
June 02, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBRoss Watson of Accursed fame and Shaintar's Sean Patrick Fannon join us for the first of our World Builders interviews. We've been talking about our World Builder interviews since the start of the show so we're excited to bring you the first in what we hope is a long series delving into the thought process behind bringing you many and varied settings to play in. SBN Podcast says goodbye after 41 episodes Fear the Boot celebrates 10 years and over 400 episodes Savage Bull is now helping wit...
Episode 7: RIFTS Enter the Odd Squad 2 of 2
May 21, 2016 04:09 - 2 hours - 106 MBWe're back with the BIG finale of the Savage Worlds RIFTS actual play of SPF's Enter the Odd Squad. If you missed the first part, give it a listen now. Before we get to the finale, our RIFTS veterans share their fond memories of world-destroying character builds from the old school Palladium rule set, and SPF hints at upcoming projects (Prowlers & Paragons) he has on the back burner, which will be coming to kickstarter later this year. 00:09:30 - Act 3 Begins
Episode 6: RIFTS Enter the Odd Squad 1 of 2
May 20, 2016 04:16 - 4 hours - 164 MBBack on March 19th, 2016 the SavageCast got together with Sean Patrick Fannon, his better half Carinn Seabolt, and a crew of RIFTS veterans but Savage Worlds initiates John Ross and Toby Carpenter, hosted by the first lady of gaming herself Wendy Reischl to play in Enter the Odd Squad, a Savage Worlds - RIFTS mashup adventure which ports characters from half a dozen existing Savage Worlds settings into the world of RIFTS, recasting them as iconic roles familiar to that world. Because this ep...
Episode 5: Fast, Furious, Fun
May 06, 2016 05:28 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBYou've heard the hype: "Fast, Furious, and Fun." If there were any more alliteration you might die. Savage Mommy and Savage Bull tell you exactly why the hype is real. We break down the Savage Worlds game mechanics, style, and philosophy that deliver on the promise of an RPG session that is easy to prep for, quick to run, creates an exciting atmosphere of heroism and anticipation and consistently delivers a quality cooperative roleplaying experience. We talk card initiative, target number...
Episode 4: Do you even RIFTS, Bro?
April 12, 2016 07:22 - 51 minutes - 25.2 MBMommy and Bull leave the safety of their caves to join Sean Patrick Fannon for a sneak peak at the upcoming Savage Worlds RIFTS setting. During our interview, Sean answers how he got Kevin Siembieda to let his baby go play with the Savage Worlds kids, how the SW version handles stuff like MEGA DAMAGE, what old favorites from the original Palladium line will make their return, where the timeline will start, why [conversion] is the wrong idea, new artwork, and where to follow the progress. Se...
Episode 3: Corporate Gods are Petty and Cruel
March 21, 2016 12:00 - 52 minutes - 61.4 MBThis is not Deja Vu, there is no glitch in the matrix. Your Savage hosts welcome Charles White of Fabled Environments to the show to announce the RE-launch of his kickstarter for Olympus, Inc. (Coming April 5th, 2016) and discuss why the forces of evil pulled it the first time at 98% funded. Charles talks about the ideas behind Olympus Inc, working with gli Italiani, the evolution of his publishing company and future aspirations for the Olympus Inc line. We also dig deep into Charles' past ...
Episode 2: Just the Tips
March 09, 2016 13:55 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBMommy and Bull are back to help you not suck at Savage Worlds. Savage Happenings: We discuss the highly successful Weird War One kickstarter and 7th Sea, tease our upcoming episodes with Charles White about Olympus Inc. and its upcoming kickstarter resurrection on April 5th. We also hint at our upcoming Sean Patrick Fannon recording which will cover a RIFTS interview and an actual-play. Karl Keesler of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 1980s fame is confirmed as the Savage Worlds special g...
Episode 1: Feels Like the First Time
February 24, 2016 21:49 - 57 minutes - 65.7 MBHail Savages! Coming to you from GenghisCon2016 is the Savage Worlds Panel featuring Clint Black, Jodi Black, Shane Hensley, Darrell Hardy, Neal Hyde, Sara Martinez, Chris "Savage Mommy" Fuchs and Christopher "Savage Bull" Landauer. Panelists answer how they got into gaming, how they found Savage Worlds, the origins of the Necessary Evil setting, why Darrell chose Savage Worlds for Karthador, how to take advantage of Savage Worlds' license program for fans and publishers, the history of Sav...
Episode 0: Something Savage This Way Comes
February 09, 2016 07:28 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBHail Savages! Coming to you from the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains -- Denver, Colorado -- it’s the SavageCast. A Savage Worlds podcast brought to you by the Rocky Mountain Savages. Your hosts, Chris “Savage Mommy” Fuchs and Christopher “Savage Bull” Landauer spill their guts and read the entrails to divine what is in store for you in future episodes. Find out how our hosts got into gaming, what led them to Savage Worlds, and where they got their nicknames. They also welcome special ...