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Mike Mearls Interview
January 31, 2019 16:02 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBEpisode 92 - Mike Mearls Interview (a.k.a. Hit Dice are the new Healing Surge) Rare treat this week dear listeners, the lads interview Mr D&D himself right now, Mike Mearls. We cover current projects, what it was like taking over the helm, design choices and some nitty gritty details and listener questions, among many other things. Very insightful, and a charming guest, we look forward to inviting Mike back in the near future to answer more gems such as "What the hell is a hit point?" and "...
Bonus Episode – Rolling Up A DMG Scenario
January 23, 2019 22:27 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBBonus Episode - Rolling Up A DMG Scenario (a.k.a. Stop Moaning and Roll Your Dice) Hot on the heels of our Dungeon Master's Guide overview (part one), the lads have done a bonus episode rolling on the tables in the DMG and coming up with some ideas for a scenario. If you've got a copy of the book handy, then play along as they come up with table entries and what they might mean. Think about what you might do. Let the guys know how you get on. What would you do differently? Have you ever u...
Dungeon Master’s Guide – Part One
January 21, 2019 19:21 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBEpisode 91 - Dungeon Master's Guide - Part One (a.k.a. Generic Cleric) Arguably one of the most overlooked, under-read RPG books of recent years, the Dungeon Master's Guide has lots of interesting parts and deserves a more thorough look. Gaz and Baz take a wander through the first few chapters of this D&D staple and offer insights on the pages found therein! New DMs or old hands alike could gain something from delving into a staple of the RPG library. Looks out for a bonus episode, with r...
Plans For 2019
January 03, 2019 18:32 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEpisode 90 - Plans For 2019 (aka Your Motivation Is Down The Gym) Stuck for what to do in the New Year? Does it all seem to much? Too many games, not enough time? It's exactly the same at Smart Party Towers. This week the lads look at what 2019 might hold, how to get the most out of gaming hours, which books to read, corralling gamers and choosing systems and settings. Let's get some games in and all be even better players in 2019! Do The Smart Party a favour and head on over to the EN Wo...
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay – WFRP Actual Play
January 01, 2019 13:48 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBBonus Episode - WFRP Actual Play The lads are joined by Dirk the Dice and Blythy off of The Grognard Files and Mat Hart from Steamforged Games to play some of the new Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay from Cubicle 7. The brave adventurers failed Baron Von Horgen in a previous endeavour and now find themselves in Schmutziger, attempting to bring back the black sheep of the Von Horgen flock. Having had an encounter with the Stevedores' Guild, (you can hear more about that here), our plucky band start...
2018 In Review
December 23, 2018 17:44 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBEpisode 89 - 2018 In Review (aka A Lot of People Give a Monkeys About This) It's that time of the year again - another one survived! Baz and Gaz and go through the games of the year, themes and what's hot right now in the industry. A sojourn through the upcoming games as well - discussion on why the new Savage Worlds might be more anticipated the Pathfinder 2 - and the proliferation of second editions, sequels and franchises. It's not just the lads of course, thanks to all the glorious gue...
B. Dave Walters Interview
December 06, 2018 17:06 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 88 - B. Dave Walters Interview (aka Shine on You Crazy Diamond) Live gaming actor, streamer, DM, comic author, life coach and all round great guy B. Dave Walters has more strings to his bow than a harpist. You may know him from LA By Night, The Uncommon Trust, D&D, or various Geek & Sundry or other outlets (Top Ten links below). Gaz and Guest Host and good friend of the show Iain McAllister of The Giant Brain and Brainwaves podcast chat to Dave about streaming games, running D&D in ...
Bonus Episode – Dragonmeet Seminar
December 03, 2018 22:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBBonus Episode - Dragonmeet Seminar A special treat dear listeners! This week the lads were down in London Village to attend Dragonmeet - a one day convention. They teamed up with old pals The Good Friends of Jackson Elias to have a verbal wrestle on whether all RPGs were essentially just customised versions of Dungeons & Dragons. Due to live recording in fluid environment, some sections of audio may not be to the usual high standard, but the content is solid fried gold as always. Let us kn...
Rob Schwalb Interview
November 28, 2018 20:27 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBEpisode 87 - Rob Schwalb Interview (aka All Hail the Demon Lord) Rob Schwalb, our special guest this time is a veritable game-producing machine, prolific output for Shadow of the Demon Lord is added to by Occult Philosophy in Kickstarter. One of the designers of D&D, involved in everything from A Song of Ice and Fire to WFRP second edition - Rob has plenty to talk about and intriguing thoughts into game design and where inspiration comes from. Many thanks to Rob for coming on again! We los...
Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan Interview
November 24, 2018 13:18 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBEpisode 86 - Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan Interview The prolific and talented Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan joins the lads for some gaming chat and excellent advice on writing scenarios. We cover the writing process, collaborating with others, creating specifically for convention games and why gaming books should be useful at the table, among other things. A lot of what Gar says makes perfect sense and our glorious listeners may wonder, as we did, why it's not just this obvious for everyone - but that's th...
Shane Ivey Interview
November 15, 2018 17:44 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBEpisode 85 - Shane Ivey Interview The guys chat to Arc Dream head honcho Shane Ivey about the Ennie-award-winning Delta Green, GODLIKE, British small press games, publishing in the modern world many other things. Not only a prolific producer of games, but well-read fan of RPGs too, Shane has plenty to say on what's happening on Arc Dream and tidbits on other games and insights into how to run a game company. The Delta Green site has plenty of content, but there's great presence on Facebook,...
Spire & One Page RPGs
November 02, 2018 19:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEpisode 84 - Spire & One Page RPGs (with Grant Howitt and Christopher Taylor) A cornucopia of voices on this edition, as Baz is unavailable, but Iain McAllister from Brainwaves podcast and The Giant Brain blog in on board to help interview Grant Howitt and Christopher Taylor of Rowan Rook & Decard best known for Spire RPG and one sheet RPGs such as Jason Statham's Big Vacation. Join the Strata Kickstarter You can also catch the guests on the Hearty Dice Podcast, for your listening pleasur...
Designing Scenarios
October 14, 2018 16:43 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBEpisode 83 - Designing Scenarios Scenarios are what it's all about! Thanks to glorious supporters on Patreon, The Smart Party have pumped out a couple of adventures - one whimsical from Baz and another more gritty from Gaz. This week the lads chat about the process of designing their own scenarios and some of the tips and tricks they've learned from their own writing and reading (and playing) other peoples'. Struggle to write your own stuff? Wonder what goes on behind the scenes? This podca...
First Time DM Experience
October 02, 2018 20:12 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEpisode 82 - First Time DM Experience It's been many long years for Baz and Gaz, hazy memories of early games lost to the mists of time. What was it like to run that very first game? Well, that lads can't remember, that's for sure, so this time they're joined by delightful guest Nina (@humanbard) to talk about her first time behind the DM screen. Our guest has been playing for many years, and done podcasting and streaming, but that first time in charge of the game can be intimidating. But l...
Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD
September 20, 2018 17:01 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBEpisode 81 - Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD (Interview with Russ Morrissey) Attention thrill-seekers! Russ Morrissey, designer of the W.O.I.N system joins the lads to talk about his new take on Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD. A nostalgiac trip to the early days of gaming, inside scoops and future products, a view of the system, chat about how to make a successful Kickstarter and more await you! With the full support of Rebellion Comics, the art and production are in place, an a...
Patrick Stuart Interview
September 13, 2018 18:49 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEpisode 80 - Patrick Stuart Interview (a.k.a Picard is my nemesis) More Ennie Award Winning guestage this week, with Patrick Stuart joining the lads. Author of such gems as Maze of the Blue Medusa, Veins of the Earth and many more, Patrick provides insightful chat on his writing process, inspiration and all things gaming from Warhmmer to OSR. Follow what Patrick is doing by checking his blog or get some lovely books on his author website. You can find much more of Dirk's unique art by cl...
Troika! Daniel Sell Interview
September 05, 2018 15:39 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEpisode 79 - Troika! Daniel Sell Interview Good friend of the show Ennie Award Winning Daniel Sell returns (last time was Episode 13!) to talk about his revamp of Troika! which definitely isn't Fighting Fantasy, winning Ennie awards and his delightfully hands-off publishing style. Fans of Hipster Planescape are in for a treat, as is anyone who likes something just a little bit different than the usual. Daniel publishes The Undercroft, a nostalgically pleasing hand-crafted fanzine, you can c...
Teachers & Teaching
September 01, 2018 17:38 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBEpisode 78 - Teachers & Teaching This week the lads are joined by educators Pete Atkinson and Neil Gow to talk about how teaching influences gaming, or vice versa. Is the noble art of pedagogy something that helps or hinders young minds when it comes to playing games? With a teacher of primary, secondary and further education on board, the assembled classroom discusses what lesson we can all learn. Gaz mentioned a Data Science in the Games Industry course that can be picked up on the freem...
Satine Phoenix Interview
August 21, 2018 20:19 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBEpisode 77 - Satine Phoenix Interview Community Manager of Dungeons & Dragons, co-creator of Maze Arcana (with Ruty Rutenberg) and all around great ambassador of D&D and gaming in general Satine Phoenix joins the lads for some great chat on D&D, communities, sending people to sleep, D&D around the world, gaming in a castle and all sorts. Strap yourselves in for some delightful conversation and heartfelt chat about our great hobby! You can find Satine by looking for @satinephoenix around the...
Bonus Episode – UK Games Expo Chat
August 14, 2018 21:11 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBBonus Episode - UK Games Expo Chat Not too long ago it was the highlight of the UK gaming calendar UK Games Expo and Gaz went round chatting to all kinds of lovely gaming folk to find out what's going on in the wonderful world of gaming. Here's some awesome #content from his travels. [02:10] Paul Baldowski from All Rolled Up, Cthulhu Hack and other fame All Rolled Up [06:20] Sam, from award-winning Sins RPG SINS RPG [12:50] Julia from Lamentations of the Flame Princess talks about wei...
Jonathan Tweet Interview
August 09, 2018 23:37 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBEpisode 76 - Jonathan Tweet Interview Legendary game designer and writer, Jonathan Tweet joins the lads this week, with news of his reboot of Over the Edge which you can still grab on Kickstarter if you're quick, great insights on D&D, Everyway, Ars Magica and much more. We get in a bunch of questions from our dear listeners and generous supporters and a couple of our own war stories too! Want to discuss further? Give the lads your view via Facebook, on the Twitters: @the_smart_party or em...
Ennies Nominee Review
August 01, 2018 16:58 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBEpisode 75 - Ennies Nominee Review The gremlins got into the sound engine again this week and it's all gone a bit tinny. Never mind, the content is still golden! Maybe electrum. The lads discuss the Ennie Awards happening at Gen Con weekend. What's with the nominees, the process, the missing games? All is far grist for the mill - get the expert opinion on this year's entries while the GenCon masses cast their vote. Think of anything that should have got an Ennie? Give the lads your view via...
DIY Gaming
July 23, 2018 17:48 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBEpisode 74 - DIY Gaming (a.k.a. It's Only Got to be Good Enough) Back by popular demand! The Smart Party presents DIY gaming – what do they mean by this? A bit of reminiscing about how it used to be “back in the day”, a dash of OSR and writing your own stuff, and advice to stop creating and start playing! Already building your own stuff? Give the lads your view via Facebook, on the Twitters: @the_smart_party or email the guys directly! Enable the purchasing of virtual nuts and bolts by be...
Bonus Episode – Runequest Actual Play
July 09, 2018 20:43 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBBonus Episode - Runequest Actual Play As a special feature, here's some actual play of the Free RPG Day adventure which is still available at the Chaosium site. The lads along with Mat Hart (currently warming up to release Dungeons & Doggies read more on Facebook here) faced the perils of Glorantha, as realised by Dirk the Dice from The Grognard Files. Something different to keep you going while we get more content for you dear listeners, many thanks to Dirk for helping out and doing an edi...
UK Games Expo UK
May 17, 2018 17:58 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBEpisode 73 - UK Games Expo Preview (a.k.a. Bring Back The Beer Bus) Spring has sprung, and that can mean only one thing, it's nearly time for UK Games Expo! The lads are stalwarts of the show, and joined by fellow podcaster, reviewer and Expo veteran Iain McAllister of the Giant Brain to talk about what's hot, top tips and generally enthuse about the event. You can read more detail of his Top Ten Hit List here. Obviously listening to our excellent chat about Expo gives you all you need to ...
Downtime Abbey
May 02, 2018 16:32 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBEpisode 72 - Downtime Abbey (a.k.a. You're Not My Supervisor) What to do with those pesky players when they're not delving in dungeons? How to convince the GM you need time to fanny around and go shopping for booster potions with real characters? Two sides of the same copper piece my friends, this week the lads talk about downtime or what goes on in games when you're not doing the core activity (be that punching orcs in the face or using Traveller to model Elite). What do you do with your t...
New GM Advice
April 03, 2018 21:33 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBEpisode 71 - New GM Advice (a.k.a. Your Job Is To Lose Every Fight) How do you go about running your first game? Do you want to be a DM, GM, LM, Referee or Keeper? Perhaps you've played for years but never run a game, maybe you've never gamed at all, is could be you tried running games and didn't really get on with it. Fear not! The Smart Party are here to help. The lads go through how to go about running your first RPG with everything from whether you should buy and adventure, to giving yo...
Dungeons and Dragons
March 20, 2018 18:07 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBEpisode 70 - Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. There's this new game called D&D) There's a new hwatness on the streets that you may not have heard of. It's called Dungeons & Dragons and has loads of editions apparently. Who knew? Baz and Gaz have managed a couple of sessions (after finally making a save versus paralysis), and what's more have been on the same side of the DM screen for once. Baz patiently talks a sceptical Gaz through the joys of the Player's Handbook and they finish off with a s...
Urban Fantasy with Paul Mitchener
March 08, 2018 21:27 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBEpisode 69 - Urban Fantasy with Paul Mitchener (a.k.a. Liminal Advertising) Special Guest time once more and the prolific Dr Mitch is on again. The lads talk about his new Urban Fantasy game, and indeed – what is Urban Fantasy? Does American Gods count? What about Young Adult novels? Liminal is out on Kickstarter with a bunch of stretch goals, all introducing different writers, Jason Behnke’s art and other frippery - giving the guys plenty to talk about. Mitch even sings at one point… but d...
Roleplaying Games of the 90s
February 23, 2018 23:19 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBEpisode 68 - Roleplaying Games of the 90s (a.k.a. Gaming Like It's 1999) Let's party like it's 1999! Why not the whole decade? The lads take a trip down memory lane to go over the 90s (which only last decade right?) and talk through some of the key products, what's still hot and what's not - and maybe which games deserve another day (or never really got the day they deserved) in the sunshine. The episode is dedicated to Mik Reed, who was a familiar avuncular face on the UK con circuit. Sad...
Greg Stolze Interview
February 03, 2018 22:31 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBEpisode 67 - Greg Stolze Interview Gaming Legend Greg Stolze joins the lads for a great chat about his many games and what he's up to in 2018. Unknown Armies, Over The Edge, Godlike, Feng Shui, REIGN, Temintation Shock, short stories and novels - Greg has an impressive portfolio and plenty to talk about, so dive in and enjoy! You can hear about about Temination Shock on Greg's Soundcloud and read much more on REIGN and his myraid other writing projects on the Stolze site. Deliver gold pie...
A New Campaign 2018
January 13, 2018 22:26 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBEpisode 66 - A New Campaign 2018 It's the start of a glorious new year and the lads discuss what they've got for Christmas, how to start a new campaign, what new and exciting games they may be setting up for 2018 and other goodness. Do you remember Transhuman Space? That and more could be in the offing this year... Give sacrifice to the Patreon fund, and we'll keep attending great events, and recording more content for you, dear listeners. Both of you. At time of writing we're at a sufficie...
Rafael Chandler Interview
December 21, 2017 18:57 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBEpisode 65 - Rafael Chandler Interview Author of one of the finest novels of modern times (Baz knows his stuff on this), video game designer and RPG creator Rafael Chandler joins the boys for a discussion about his works and many other fun things! Find out about Splatterpunk horror games, the enigmatic El Degollador (The Decapitator) from Peruvian history, how the creation process works for games and novels, why spiders are your friends, and much more! If you want to tell Rafael about your...
End of Year Review 2017
December 18, 2017 18:28 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBEpisode 64 - End of Year Review 2017 It's been a funny old year. Or has it? Baz and Gaz go over what's been happening, talk about their favourites, and upcoming things that tickle their collective fancy. Throw a copper piece into the Patreon fund, and we'll keep attending great events, and recording more content for you, dear listeners. Both of you. If we get enough funding we'll dish out some fanzine action too - so tell your friends. Check out our spangly new Facebook page. Find them on...
Dragonmeet Review & Interviews
December 08, 2017 20:44 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEpisode 63 - Dragonmeet Review & Interviews After a great time as part of the #Podcastzone at Dragonmeet, the guys got together for a review of the event and also mixed in some of the interviews and brief chats they got while gadding about. Hear from OSR guys such as Luke Gearing [19:20], the Lamentations of James Raggi [28:55], the silvered tones of Patrick Stuart [34:05]; plus, what's new in Chaosium Line Editor Mike Mason's stable [39:50] and more Cthlhu style shenanigans from Paul Baldow...
Bonus Episode – Black Hack at Dragonmeet
December 05, 2017 23:02 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBBonus Episode - Black Hack at Dragonmeet The lands went on a jolly to Dragonmeet and have a full episode in the pipe - but along the way they spent some time in the bar chatting to David Black of The Black Hack fame, gate crashed by Chris Mc Dougal Donald Duncan Dowall from Into the Odd. Throw in a dollar or two to the Patreon fund, and we'll keep attending great events, and recording more content for you, dear listeners. Both of you. Check out our spangly new Facebook page. Find them on t...
Preparing For Dragonmeet
November 29, 2017 18:24 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEpisode 62 - Preparing For Dragonmeet If you're going to try a one day gaming convention in the Big Smoke, then Dragonmeet is the place to be. What to expect though? Baz and Gaz lead you through everything that's going down, provide stories of previous adventures, and fill you in on some tips and tricks, along with highlights not to be missed. Most of all, they look forward to meeting both their listeners there! Dragonmeet is one of the most vibrant tabletop gaming conventions and the large...
Ken Rolston at The Kraken
November 21, 2017 19:56 - 56 minutes - 52 MBKen Rolston, known for his work on Elder Scrolls (Morrowind and Oblivion), Paranoia and many other gaming successes, joins us for a chat about all things game related. From his long and storied history in the hobby, producing an RPG, the state of the video gaming industry, RPG tips and stories, to many amusing anecdotes, Ken was a delight to chat to. In his own words: subversive, perverse, deconstructionist, sophisticated, mellifluous, jaded and more; Ken is a huge personality in the gaming ...
Rick Meints at The Kraken
November 19, 2017 15:07 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBYou're in a German Schloss, it's 4am, and you've been drinking and eating fit to burst. What could top this off? Chatting to President of Chaosium, Rick Meints about Runequest, running Chaosium, the fan community and ducks. Slurred words are obviously a result of being sleepy, and sound of enjoyment in the background is... well, people enjoying themselves. We recorded live and there is a bit of background noise, but the content, as always, is awesome. Help us get more content! Throw in a d...
The Grognard Files
November 17, 2017 19:01 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBEpisode 61 - The Grognard Files Baz and Gaz are joined by Chris (a.k.a Dirk the Dice) from The Grognard Files, to talk about old, comforting RPG gaming. Something eldritch occurred with Gaz's voice and he sounds like a dusty robot, but never mind that, our guest has a syrupy voice, sweet and soothing as if from the Sabden Treacle Mines. The guys talk Grognard Files, old school stuff like Runequest, Games Workshop, 24 hour gaming advice and more! If you haven't checked out the Grognard Podca...
Sandy Petersen at The Kraken
November 14, 2017 20:49 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBSpecial Guest and Great Old One, Sandy Petersen (creator of Call of Cthulhu and mind behind Petersen Games talks to us about his upcoming board games, getting into Call of Cthulhu and his foray into video games. A fantastic German gaming retreat happens once a year in the old East Germany and this is one of several on-site interviews. As a result sound quality isn't 100%, but the content is! You can find the latest Kickstarter from Petersen Games here, created by Sandy's son and fellow desi...
Bonus Ep – Blades in the Dark AP
October 26, 2017 16:23 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWe reviewed Blades in the Dark a few weeks ago and now Baz has taken it out for a spin with his gaming group. For your delectation we present a bonus 'cast - an hour of actual play! Become a Patreon and we can get you the character creation audio too! Throw in a dollar or two to the Patreon fund, and we'll keep getting you more stuff. Email the guys Find them on the Twitters: @the_smart_party Direct download here!
The Kraken with Andrew Kenrick
October 25, 2017 19:22 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBA fantastic German gaming retreat happens once a year in the old East, and Gaz was there once again. He comes back loaded with interviews, the first of which is a debrief of the event with Andrew Kenrick, former White Dwarf editor and Managing Editor at Cubicle 7 and publisher of the excellent Dead of Night rpg. We discuss the high quality of the event, why you should play Delta Green as well as Call of Cthulhu, the advantages of multi-cultural gaming and also a few writer tips for good meas...
Fria Ligan Interview with Tomas Härenstam
October 10, 2017 21:34 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 59 - Fria Ligan Interview with Tomas Härenstam This week, it's special guest time once again, and the the affable from The Free League came along to talk to us about Mutant Year Zero, Tales From the Loop, their new Kickstarter and more! If you're really quick, you might just be able to get in on the Forbidden Lands Kickstarter - an open-world survival tabletop RPG with art by legendary Swedish fantasy artist Nils Gulliksson and the masterful Simon Stålenhag. Help us get to Dragonme...
Blades in the Dark
September 28, 2017 20:19 - 1 hour - 61 MBEpisode 58 - Blades in the Dark - with Iain McAllister of Giant Brain fame! The lads have been playing the excellent Blades in the Dark by John Harper, and Baz even went out of his comfort zone, running it as a low-prep game at a convention. Hear what is so good about this game anyway, and maybe a couple of foibles. You can find Iain's blog here: Giant Brain Game reviews, reports from UK Games Expo and more. Help us get to Dragonmeet! Throw in a dollar or two to the Patreon fund, and help...
Playing Up
September 11, 2017 16:38 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEpisode 57 - Playing Up (a.k.a Player's advice for players) We have books full of gaming advice for GMs, but where is all the help for players? What can you do to help your fellow players out? Shouldn't we all just be helping each other have a great time? All this and more answered in this episode, with your genial hosts, Baz and Gaz! We don't do Kickstarters for the podcasts, but we do have a Patreon. Throw in a dollar or two to the Patreon fund, and help us pay for hosting and other su...
ShaCon All Over
August 30, 2017 19:04 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBEpisode 56 - ShaCon All Over (a.k.a Savage Worlds and ShaCon Convention) The UK's inaugural Savage Worlds convention has happened and Gaz was there as Guest of Honour! Baz asks searching questions about this Savage Worlds thing as may some people haven't yet heard about it or played it. It's not Earthdawn after all. Something weird happened with Gaz's mic this time round, but don't worry, the lads have thrashed the tech goblins and everything should be back to perfection next week! We don...
Licensed Games with Mat Hart
July 25, 2017 21:40 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBEpisode 55 - Licensed Games with Mat Hart If you've heard about Guild Ball and the Dark Souls board game, you'll have heard of record-breaking Kickstarters from Steamforged Games. The lads have an extensive chat with the loquacious Mat Hart about RPGs, licensed games, kickstarters and what he's having for tea. We don't do Kickstarters for the podcasts, but we do have a Patreon. Throw in a dollar or two to the Patreon fund, and help us pay for hosting and other sundries. Get us to $75 and Ba...
Counting Beans
July 25, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 69 MBEpisode 54 – Counting Beans Special Guest time once more! The Gents speak to Paul Baldowski, joint creator of the excellent All Rolled Up gaming accessories, prolific blog writer, author of the Cthulhu Hack and more! We also chat about the latest games from Sweden and try to work out why we love them so much. Like Stranger Things? Play The Future Loop! Want a sweet Fanzine from The Smart Party? Throw in a dollar or two to the Patreon fund, and help us pay for hosting and other sundries....
Preparing to Fail
June 22, 2017 20:47 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe lads are back from holiday! They've been reading stuff, playing games, going to conventions. This week they just about Games Expo, ConDamned and not wearing pants. Also! Bonus content - preparing characters for a con game or maybe just rolling them up at the convention table. Why do one over the other? You can find out about ConDamned on t'Facebook group. If you fancy getting involved in UK Games Expo, their website is here. Want a sweet Fanzine from The Smart Party? Throw in a dollar o...