The Tome Show
1,362 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA D&D News, Reviews, Interviews, and Advice.
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Lesser Evils part 2 (Book Club)
April 12, 2013 18:11 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBErin M. Evans joins us in this episode, after we discuss the second half of her book Lesser Evils, the second book featuring the Brimstone Angels. Joining us for this discussion is Eric Paquette, Brenda Samler, and Geoff Winn. Our next book club book will be Eye of Justice by Eric Scott Di Bie, please read along with us. If you want to help the show out, shop at the links below and we get a small part of the proceeds to help us pay our bills. Thanks for your support...
Dungeon Boardgame (Tome 210)
April 09, 2013 08:07 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode we take a look at the Dungeon! board game originally published in 1975 and updated and released recently. Joining Jeff and Tracy are the Tome Show's editor, Sam Dillon as well as Jeff Dougan. Enjoy! Want to support the show, go shopping from either of the links below. Anything you buy will give the show a percentage...
Lesser Evils part 1 (Book Club)
April 06, 2013 13:40Lesser Evils, the latest Brimstone Angels book, by author Erin. M. Evans, is the focus of this installment of the Tome Show Book Club. In this episode we discussed the first half of the book with Eric Paquette, Brenda Samler, and Geoff Winn. In a week or so you'll get to hear the second half of the episode wherein we finish our discussion of the book at talk to the author. Stay tuned. Want to support the show? Go shopping using the links below and we'll get a taste. Thanks for anything you d...
Tome News Desk (March 2013)
April 03, 2013 12:12 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAnchor Sam and on the street reporter Randall go it without Jeff as they discuss the latest D&D news that's fit to discuss. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, click one of the links below and go shopping...thanks for your support.
Spider and Stone part 2 (Book Club)
April 01, 2013 01:12 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWe discussed the second half of the Forgotten Realms novel, Spider and Stone, and chatted with the author (Jaleigh Johnson) about this book, which gives us a climax in the Rise of the Underdark D&D event. If you want to support the show, click one of the banners below and go shopping... Links: Jaleigh Johnson - Twitter | Website Andy - Twitter | Website Eric - Twitter
Story on the Fly Advice (Tome 209)
March 27, 2013 00:37 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBJames Wyatt from WotC joins us in this episode where we talk about making up your story on the fly. How do you improv your game and do it well? There is no greater pro than James Wyatt... Help the show out...shop at the link below:
Book Club: KGtGD part 2
March 24, 2013 00:33 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBPart 2 of the Kobold Guide to Game Design book club chat...and an interview with Wolfgang Baur of Kobold Quarterly/Open Design, author of most of the book, and all around good guy. Enjoy! Help the show, shop here:
Tome News Desk (February 2013)
March 22, 2013 00:30 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Tome News Desk crew (anchors Jeff and Sam and on the street reporter Randall) chat about what they thought were the biggest D&D news stories in February. Enjoy! Links for everything we discussed and more is here. Support the show, shop here:
Behind the DM Screen (March 2013)
March 12, 2013 22:27 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAnd with this episode your BtMDS blitz is at an end. You are now officially caught up on everything we've recorded on your favorite show about Mike, Randall, and Jeff chatting about their games and helping each other to make them better. If you like the show and want to support us, go shopping on Amazon or at the D&D Classics stores by following our links (below). Thanks for listening!
Behind the DM Screen (February 2013)
March 10, 2013 13:56 - 1 hour - 58 MBRandall, Jeff and Mike continue discussing their games. Randall wades into his Riven game, Jeff is going D&D Next with the Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, and Mike plays Next as well, with his Eberron game. Support the show, shop at the links below...
Behind the DM Screen (January 2013)
March 08, 2013 12:50 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode Randall, Jeff, and Mike talk about their games, as they tend to do. Enjoy! Support the show...shop below... D&D Classics
Tome News Desk (Jan 2013)
March 06, 2013 00:46 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBJeff and Sam report on the news from January 2013 along with our roving reported Randall. Enjoy!
The Last Threshold Interview with RA Salvatore (Tome Show Special)
March 04, 2013 00:46 - 55 minutes - 38 MBIn this Tome Show special episode we present you with an interview with RA Salvatore about his latest Drizzt novel. For more on Mr. Salvatore swing by his website. For this book and more from the author take a look at the Amazon carousel below and support the Tome Show at the same time. Amazon.com Widgets
Elminster's Guide to the Forgotten Realms (Tome 208)
February 21, 2013 02:44 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this systemless book about the creation and details of life of the Forgotten Realms you'll find some of the original notes (and pictures) from when the popular shared setting was created. We discuss the book and interview the man behind the book (and the Realms), Ed Greenwood. Sponsors Continue Magazine Noble Knight Noble Knight Pick - 2e Forgotten Realms boxed set
Spider and Stone part 1 (Book Club)
February 19, 2013 02:44 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this book club installment we discuss the first half of Spider and Stone, a Forgotten Realms book delving deep into dwarven culture as much as the drow. Enjoy! Sponsor Noble Knight Noble Knight Pick of the Episode - Bloodstone Dice Continue Magazine Links: Andy's Twitter Recent and Upcoming Book Club Books: Amazon.com Widgets
Dungeon Command (Tome 207)
February 05, 2013 02:49 - 1 hour - 44 MBIt's been a bit, but now that our editor, Sam, is back in full health prepare for a Tome Show-splosion! In this episode we discuss the Dungeon Command miniatures game and interview a little someone over at WotC about the game. We are also joined by Tom McAmbly and Jon Green, both new but worthy additions to the show. WARNING: the audio quality of the interview suffers from technological problems, although the rest of the episode is of normal quality. Thanks for your understanding... Sponsors...
Behind the DM Screen (December 2012)
January 08, 2013 01:15 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBRandall, Jeff, and Mike gathered for our monthly chat to discuss their games. Sponsors: Continue Magazine Noble Knight Noble Knight Pick - Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
Old School Stan! (Tome 206)
January 01, 2013 06:04 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this advice episode we talked to Stan!, off and on employee of WotC who is a long time staple of the gaming community for his writing, editing, and comic-making. He talked to us about what it means to run an old school game and how to capture that nostalgic feeling. Sponsors: Noble Knight Rules Cyclopedia Continue Magazine Links: Littlest Shoggoth Kickstarter Stannex Super Genius Games
News Desk (December 2012)
December 31, 2012 04:04 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWelcome to the Tome's News Desk episode for the holiday season of 2012, covering the months of November and December. We tried a different format this time around with fewer stories but more in depths discussion. Let us know what you think. If you want to see the wide range of topics that we considered when choosing our areas of discussion find them all at www.delicious.com/squach Sponsors: Noble Knight Continue Magazine Enjoy!
Complete Kobold's Guide to Game Design Part 1 (Book Club)
December 23, 2012 12:51 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBWe read the Complete Kobold's Guide to Game design in our book club. The first half one month and the second half the next month. Here's the first half. Enjoy! Sponsors: Continue Magazine Noble Knight Links: Andy - Twitter | Website
Skein of Shadows (Book Club)
December 15, 2012 12:18 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWe read the book Skein of Shadows by Marsheila Rockwell, a book set it Eberron and tied to the D&D Online (DDO) MMORPG. We chat about the book, talk to the author, and have a rolicking good time. Sponsors: Continue Magazine Noble Knight Links: Marcy's website Andy's twitter
Menzoberranzan (205)
December 04, 2012 02:13 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn this episode we discuss the book Menzoberranzan from Wizards of the Coast. It's an edition proof book all about the most famous city of the drow. We talked to the authors about the book give a bit of our take on it. Enjoy! Sponsors: Noble Knight Noble Knight Pick of the Episode - Menzoberranzan Continue Magazine Links: Brian's Twitter Eric's Webcoming (Snow by Night)
Behind the DM Screen (November 2012)
November 22, 2012 17:47 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBHappy Thanks giving from Tome Show Productions. To show our thanks for you we give you the latest Behind the DM Screen with Mike, Jeff, and Randall. Enjoy and consider sponsoring Jeff's beard for a few bucks to help put an end to the nearly 40,000 US women who will die of breast cancer this year. Thanks! Sponsors: Noble Knight Continue Magazine Links: How Not to Grow a Beard Month (HoNoToGroABeMo) Jeff's posts for HoNoToGroABeMo (the novel he's writing for NaNoWriMo) Sponsor Jeff's Beard
News Desk (October 2012)
November 16, 2012 23:58 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIt's the October 2012 News Desk. We talk about PBS, D&D Next stuff, and more. Join us and have fun! Sponsors: Noble Knight Pick of the Episode - Isle of Dread Continue Magazine Links: Article Links Isle of Dread Retro Review from Sam
Chris Perkins (Gamer to Game)
November 15, 2012 00:58 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBOur last GenCon episode is finally out with DM to the Stars Chris Perkins. Sorry it took so long, Tracy, the host of Gamer to Game had life come up (and a new job) and is bowing out of the show after the last few episodes already recorded last summer come out. That leaves Jeff to do the editing chores and...well, life there too. But here it is, Chris Perkins, live from GenCon, Gamer to Gamer. Enjoy! Sponsors: Continue Magazine Noble Knight Games
Game Inspiration Advice (204)
November 13, 2012 00:41 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode we are joined by a familiar figure, Mike Shea, to give some advice on finding inspiration to make your game better. Sam, our editor, has weathered the storms of the Northeastern region of the US and is getting us back on track, editing the episodes that we have been busily recording like clock work. Thanks goes to Sam for his diligence. This is extra important because Jeff is unable to do it all as this is November and he is using all of his non-podcasting free time posting ...
Behind the DM Screen October 2012
November 02, 2012 11:30 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBJeff, Randall, and Mike discuss their October 2012 games...it's spooky Halloween-time! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Behind the DM Screen September 2012
November 01, 2012 01:30 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBMike, Jeff, and Randall gather together to discuss their games...as usual. Fun is had by all. Recorded in September 2012. Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Tome News Desk (Sept 2012)
October 15, 2012 01:46 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis is the first of a series of D&D News shows wherein Sam, Jeff, and a guest will discuss the most interesting in D&D news once a month. For links swing by here. Our guest in this, first, episode is Randall Walker. Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Behind the DM Screen 8
October 02, 2012 01:12 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBRandall, Mike, and Jeff talked to each other and a live audience at GenCon in 2012 and this is what came of it. Enjoy! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Freelancing Advice (Tome 203)
September 30, 2012 02:05 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBThe Dungeon and Dragon magazine open submission window is nearly upon us, so we've gathered together some experienced freelance game designers Owen K. C. Stephens and Craig Campbell (as well as co-host Tracy Hurley) to talk about how to get attention with your pitch, get it accepted, and what to do once you have your foot in the door to try and keep the freelancing jobs coming. Sponsors: Continue Magazine Links: Craig: Wizards Community | ENWorld Owen: Paizo Boards | Website | Super G...
Story Advice with Robin Laws from GenCon (Tome 201)
September 24, 2012 01:12 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe legendary Robin Laws joined us for our GenCon episode, recorded in front of a live audience. It was a lot of fun and I hope we get the chance to continue this. Sponsor: Continue Magazine Amazon.com Widgets Links: Robin Laws - Blog | Twitter
Dungeons and Dragons A Documentary (Tome 202)
September 04, 2012 01:02 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIn Tome Show episode 202 we talked to Anthony Savini, one of the guys working on Dungeons and Dragons: A Documentary, a really cool looking documentary detailing the history and impact of everyone's favorite RPG. And yes, we know that you haven't seen episode 201 yet (unless you happened to be at GenCon and game by to see it) but we wanted to get this out to you ASAP so you'd have time to participate in the Kickstarter to support it. Sponsors: Continue Magazine Links: D&D: A Documentary -...
End of Con Interview (GenCon 2012)
September 01, 2012 13:17 - 20 minutes - 9.2 MBIt is a little late, and I apologize for that (it's completely my fault - blame Sam, not Jeff!). This is the final audio recording from GenCon 2012 - Jeff's End Of Con Interview! We hope you've enjoyed all of this year's GenCon coverage - look for more next year! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
DnDNext: Creating the Core Seminar 2 (GenCon 2012)
August 29, 2012 23:02 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThis is an audio recording of the DnD Seminar entitled Creating the Core hosted at GenCon 2012. This seminar was also hosted on a different day and several different questions were asked and answered in that session - This is the second release, so it is a different audio file with different questions, but a very similar beginning. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week: Tomorrow we will post the last of the GenCon audio we have for this year - Jeff's End-of-Con in...
The Future Look of DnD (GenCon 2012)
August 28, 2012 00:19 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThis is an audio recording of the DnD Seminar about the Future Look of DnD, hosted at GenCon 2012. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week: Tuesday we will post the second Creating the Core Seminar. On Wednesday we will post Jeff's End-of-Con interview!
Forgotten Realms: What is the Sundering? seminar 2 (GenCon 2012)
August 26, 2012 17:10 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis is an audio recording of the DnD Seminar entitled Forgotten Realms: What is the Sundering? hosted at GenCon 2012 This seminar was also hosted on a different day and several different questions were asked and answered in that session - This is the second release, so it is a different audio file with different questions, but a very similar beginning. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week: Monday will feature the Future Look of DnD Seminar. Tuesday we will post ...
Being an Artist for Wizards of the Coast (plus FFG and Paizo; GenCon 2012)
August 25, 2012 19:19 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBEver wonder how to start a career as an RPG artist? Want to know what it takes to work for a major RPG/gaming company? Here is your chance to find out! This seminar features a panel of people in the arts at Wizards of the Coast, Paizo Publishing, and Fantasy Flight Games. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Neverwinter MMO Seminar (GenCon 2012)
August 24, 2012 23:21 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBEverything you ever wanted to know about the new DnD MMO - Neverwinter! Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
DnD Digital Gaming (GenCon 2012)
August 23, 2012 22:49 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBThis is the DnD Seminar entitled DnD Digital Gaming - this seminar has all the information you ever wanted to know about what's next for computer based DnD. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Forgotten Realms: What is the Sundering? seminar 1 (GenCon 2012)
August 23, 2012 00:31 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis is an audio recording of the DnD Seminar entitled Forgotten Realms: What is the Sundering? hosted at GenCon 2012 This seminar was also hosted on a different day and several different questions were asked and answered in that session - The Tome Show will release that one later this week! Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
DnDNext: Creating the Core Seminar 1 (GenCon 2012)
August 22, 2012 02:33 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBSorry for the late post - we had technical difficulties today, but I got this one released before midnight - so we are still in line to release one GenCon episode per day! This is an audio recording of the DnD Seminar entitled DnDNext: Creating the Core, hosted on Thursday at GenCon 2012 This seminar was also hosted on Saturday and several different questions were asked and answered in that session - The Tome Show will release that one later this week! Look for more great GenCon coverage o...
DnD Seminar: Minis, Boardgames, and Beyond (GenCon 2012)
August 20, 2012 20:08 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBThis is the DnD Seminar entitled Minis, Boardgames, and Beyond, hosted at GenCon 2012 Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
DnDNext Live Session (GenCon 2012) Listener Discretion is Advised!! NSFW
August 19, 2012 15:36 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis is the DnDNext Live session run by the DM to the stars, Chris Perkins. The players are names you will recognize and the game is fun and entertaining. PLEASE NOTE THIS RECORDING CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND THEMES THAT ARE ADULT IN NATURE AND COULD BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME - LISTEN AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION - THIS RECORDING IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!! Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
D&DNext Panel: Monsters, Magic Items, and DM Mischief (GenCon 2012)
August 18, 2012 11:39 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis is the panel entitled Monsters, Magic Items, and DM Mischief from GenCon 2012. The panel members are Jeremy Crawford, Chris Perkins, Mike Mearls, and James Wyatt. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
D&DNext Panel: Monsters, Magic Items, and DM Mischief (GenCon 2012)
August 18, 2012 11:39 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis is the panel entitled Monsters, Magic Items, and DM Mischief from GenCon 2012. The panel members are Jeremy Crawford, Chris Perkins, Mike Mearls, and James Wyatt. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
The Future of DnD: Keynote Address (GenCon 2012)
August 17, 2012 06:50 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBThis is the keynote address for GenCon 2012, given by Greg Leeds, president of Wizards of the Coast. The topic is the Future of DnD. Look for more great GenCon coverage on The Tome Show this week! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Behind the DM Screen 7
August 14, 2012 02:46 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBJeff discusses ending his game, Mike keeps running Gardmore Abbey, and Randall actually played this month! Woah! Don't forget to join Tome Show Productions at GenCon. All events are at the Crowne Plaza: Victoria Stn C/D. Behind the DM Screen is on Saturday at 7 Gamer to Gamer with Chris Perkins is Saturday at 6 and The Tome Show Advice with Robin D. Laws is on Friday at 6 Hope to see you there! Sponsors: Continue Magazine
Jeff Greiner (Gamer to Gamer ep 4)
August 09, 2012 18:04 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this (long-delayed) episode of Gamer to Gamer, Tracy talks with Jeff Greiner, the head of all Tome Show Productions. Tracy and Jeff talk about his 4th Edition game, zombies in fantasy games, and a Deva who just. Wouldn't. Die! Enjoy. Sponors: Continue Magazine Tome's Amazon Store
Charon's Claw w RA Salvatore Special (Tome/Dice Monkey Radio)
August 07, 2012 00:07 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBIn this special episode Mark Meredith of Dice Monkey Radio and Jeff Greiner of The Tome Show produced an accidental team-up. They both, individually and independently, conducted an interview with R.A. Salvatore, author of Charon's Claw and the rest of the Drizzt series of novels and more. Rather than give you two Tome Show Production episodes in a row interviewing the same person, we spliced them together into one special combo episode. Mark talks to Mr. Salvatore about the process of writin...