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Welcome back, brave adventurers! Tonight the tavern smells of sawdust, leather, laser scorch marks, and the faint aroma of a honey badger hopped up on cold brew — because we’re joined by the incredible Meghann from Elm Rose Designs!

Rudy and CJ roll initiative on a night of laughter, crafting chaos, Florida crop-top weather, and why none of us should be trusted around lasers (especially CJ, who WILL stare directly into the beam like a moth to a flame).

Meghann sits down at the tavern table to talk about her gorgeous handcrafted journals, dice boxes, mimics, sweaters, and more — all so beautiful they make adventurers say, “I want one… but my handwriting is too ugly for this.”

In this episode, you’ll hear: How Meghann started crafting magical items worthy of any adventuring party — from engraved wooden journals to 3D mimic dice boxes. Why her creations are so gorgeous they belong in a wizard’s study (and why Rudy refuses to write in them). The now-famous snake-and-sword engravings, the mimic box everyone wants, and the sweater line that’s about to empty our bank accounts. Insight into her tools (yes, CJ nerds out HARD when the lasers come up). Meghann’s ongoing campaigns and why her Druid has beef with a caffeine-fueled honey badger. A dramatic reenactment of Rudy’s absolutely unhinged D&D notes (“Chicken Vendor Goblin. Bloody Diamond. Necromancer Punch. ???”). A Nat 1 and Nat 20 story that hits harder than a barbarian with Great Weapon Master.

And of course, she jumps into Dungeons & Decisions, battling CJ in a D&D trivia showdown across all editions — and yes, Meghann lands some big-brain 3.5 lore hits.

By the end of the night, you’ll be laughing, inspired, and probably loading items into your cart at Elm Rose Designs.

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Gather ‘round, travelers tonight the tavern welcomes a true wandering storyteller, the one and only Luke, a.k.a. The Nomadic Bard!

Rudy and CJ pour the drinks and dive deep into the mind of a professional Game Master and indie TTRPG advocate who lives for the chaos, community, and caffeine that make tabletop storytelling magic. From running multiple campaigns at once to homebrewing entire worlds from scratch, Luke proves that every good story starts with too little prep and too much imagination.

Expect full-on tavern laughter, a few DM trauma flashbacks, and just enough gaslighting to make you second-guess your own NPCs.

Inside this episode: How Luke became a forever DM by choice (not accident!) and why he thrives in the chaos. Crafting dual campaigns that share one living world with crossovers, rumors, and shared lore. The eternal debate: prep vs. improv, and why players always ignore the map you spent 10 hours making. How horror, music, and real-world parallels shape Luke’s storytelling. The tragic saga of Julius Cheeser, the Roman-armored mouse hero who stole hearts (and died a legend). Why “rule of cool” beats “rules as written” every damn time. Bonus topic: Gaslighting your players... for narrative reasons, of course.

So pour yourself a pint, light a candle for fallen familiars, and get ready for a night of laughter, wisdom, and dice-fueled storytelling from the bard who lives it.

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Welcome back, weary travelers! Tonight the tavern table is glowing with creative energy as Rudy and CJ are joined by none other than Jenel — aka Boss Jellybean, TTRPG author, showrunner, and Crit Award–nominated overlay designer!

From the worlds of Fate Ultima and Talking XP to her very own game system Safe Mode Disabled, Jenel brings us on a wild ride through meta storytelling, digital dimensions, and the beautiful chaos of TTRPG creation.

This one’s packed tighter than a mimic’s treasure chest with world-building wisdom and dice-rolling philosophy. Expect laughs, lore, and plenty of “holy crap, that’s genius” moments.

You’ll hear about: The creation of Safe Mode Disabled, a dual-playbook TTRPG that blends real-world archetypes with in-game avatars — think Tron, Sword Art Online, and Ready Player One had a storytelling baby. How meta this game gets — players at Gen Con role-played con-goers playing a con demo that glitched reality (yes, really). Jenel’s path as a graphic designer, crafting overlays for Cast Party, Roll D5, Fate Ultima, and more. Balancing Kickstarter launches, creative chaos, and pregnancy at the same time — pure IRL boss energy. Druid or Cleric? Why her wings-obsessed Aasimar characters keep returning to the table. Hot takes: why encumbrance rules are evil, and legendary resistances need to be banished to another plane.

So grab your tankard, roll a few D20s, and settle in — this episode proves that storytelling is just another form of magic (minus the components pouch).

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The tavern’s never been rowdier — because this week, the guest is one of our own. That’s right, the one, the only, the pant-less wonder himself — Dante, our chaotic in-field reporter, finally takes the hot seat to explain how he stumbled (and possibly streaked) his way into Chat 1 & Done. 🔥🎙️

Rudy and CJ dig deep — or at least as deep as Dante’s attention span allows — to uncover the “true” story of how a naked tiefling clutching a microphone became the face (and occasional lawsuit) of the show. From blackmailing his way into employment, to starting an underground rivalry with a dragon over illegal pillow fights, Dante’s life is equal parts fever dream and tavern brawl.

Expect:

• The legendary “Mayor’s Wife” incident (and why Dante still won’t wear pants)
• The ongoing saga of the Mermaid Bathwater Scandal 💦
• Tales from the Nine Hells DMV and CJ’s brief visit there
• Magic Item or Malarkey, featuring frogs, cursed amulets, and confused demons
• HR nightmares, jean-short debates, and way too much information about Dante’s grooming habits

It’s crude, it’s chaotic, and somehow… it’s still the heart of the tavern.

So grab your ale, shield your eyes, and prepare for the wildest interview we’ve ever survived.

Featuring: 🔥 Dante — @DemonDaddyDante on Only Slimes (viewer discretion advised) 🎙 Rudy & CJ — Hosts of Chat 1 & Done 💀 Special shout-outs to the brave souls at HR (may they rest in paperwork)

Welcome back, adventurers! The tavern doors swing wide once again, and this time a true champion steps inside — the incomparable Morgan from Tales Guild, better known across the realm as AttackOnMorgan! 🎭⚔️

Rudy, CJ, and Dante sit down with Morgan for a night of laughter, storytelling, and total D&D mayhem. From live-action battles inside a real tavern to CRIT Award nominations and cosplay chaos, Morgan proves that the line between performance and play is as blurry as a bard after six ales.

You’ll hear about: 🍻 How Morgan went from binging Critical Role to performing D&D live on stage at the Rogue-Like Tavern in Burbank. 🎭 Tales of the “Rogue-Like Rumbles” — where WWE meets The Hunger Games and natural 20s hit harder than folding chairs. 🪄 The origin of her beloved characters: Talia the Battle Master, Zelvi the Rogue-Cleric, and Belladonna the Hex-Blooded Fighter. That time a Nat 1 unlocked her villainous alter-ego mid-campaign (and things got real bloody). Mermaid bathwater, bad saving throws, and a brutal game of I Cast Identify that left everyone guessing.

By the end of the night, the tavern’s filled with laughter, redemption arcs, and enough chaos energy to power an entire campaign. So grab your dice, order something strong, and get comfy — because this episode is pure storytelling gold.

Where to Find Morgan: 🎲 Tales Guild — Twitch / YouTube 📜 AttackOnMorgan — Instagram, Threads, X, BlueSky 🕯 Pick Your Poison Productions — Home of the Rogue-Like Rumbles & Dungeons & Dream Girls 💀 Dyson Autism Channel — Catch her as Zelvi in the New Orleans Campaign

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Welcome back, weary travelers! The fire’s warm, the dice are loaded, and tonight’s special guest has traveled far beyond the seas to join us in the tavern. 🌴🎲

Rudy and CJ crack open a cask with Andre from Tabletop Jamaica, the Dungeon Master and storyteller bringing island flavor to the world of tabletop RPGs. From accidental award-show crashes to the wild world of minis, 3D printing, and player chaos, Andre drops in to share how he turned a local dream into a full-on D&D community movement.

We trade stories about the eternal struggle of unpainted minis, the temptation of buying “just one more,” and how teaching D&D at conventions turned Andre into a shepherd wrangling a flock of wayward adventurers. There’s talk of purple lights, rogue players, tiny murder-hobos, and the eternal DM struggle of keeping everyone on quest before someone burns down the tavern.

Whether you’re a player, a DM, or that one guy who keeps casting Fireball indoors, this episode’s got something for you.

So grab your tankard, roll for initiative, and pull up a chair — because Tabletop Jamaica is in the house, and this session’s got rhythm, chaos, and more natural 1s than we’d like to admit.

Find Tabletop Jamaica: 🎲 YouTube & Twitch – Tabletop Jamaica 📜 Instagram & Threads – @TabletopJamaica

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Season 2 kicks off with a bang as the crew sits down with Mike, the founder and CEO of Arcane Circle—a groundbreaking all-in-one platform built by Game Masters, for Game Masters. From streamlining campaign management and virtual tables to verifying pro-level GMs through training modules, Mike shares how Arcane Circle aims to revolutionize tabletop RPGs.

Join Rudy, CJ, and Mike as they dive into:

• The inspiration behind Arcane Circle’s creation
• Tales of emotional damage and wild player moments from years of DMing
• Horror one-shots, cryptid bosses, and why the Wendigo never gets old

Grab your dice, raise a mug, and get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe cry—because this episode proves that even a Nat 1 on small talk can still roll into an epic adventure.

In this episode of Chat 1 & Done, we welcome Seth and Travis, the creators behind the revival of Altered World—a tabletop RPG decades in the making. They share the game’s fascinating origins, from 1980s inspirations like Shadowrun and GURPS to its unique blend of cyberpunk, sci-fi, fantasy, and time-twisting worldbuilding.

We dive deep into:

• The 2d10 exploding dice system and its philosophy of player agency.
• A world where aliens invade, dimensions collapse, gods awaken, and swords rival guns.
• Generational worldbuilding, political intrigue, and the Wild Wars.
• The design balance between realism, fun, and narrative freedom.
• Their upcoming projects including Cube Madness and running sessions at Roll20Con25 for charity.

Plus, the crew plays 30-Second Backstories, where hilarity (and necro-dancers) ensue, and share tales of nat 20 triumphs and nat 1 disasters.

Grab your dice, pour an ale, and join us for an epic conversation about building games, breaking worlds, and keeping imagination alive.

Grab a mug and slide into your seat, travelers — tonight’s tale brings the chaos of the big top straight into the tavern! 🎪✨

Rudy and CJ welcome Jo from Dice Circus, the Scottish ringmaster of one of the most chaotic, clown-free (don’t even say the word at her table) D&D live shows around. Together we swap war stories about overflowing dice bags, unfinished minis glaring at us from the shelf, and that one Nat 20 that saves the day right before a Nat 1 crushes your soul.

Expect banter, a little trauma (thanks older siblings and scary movies), and a whole lot of laughs as Jo tells us about her chicken companion Cheese, how D&D became her escape, and why her players should probably brace themselves for Halloween. Oh — and Dante swoops in with breaking news from the “petting zoo.” Spoiler: a clown didn’t make it out alive.

We even throw down in our game-show segment I Cast Identify, where diamonds, death timers, and a speedy answer turn into pure tabletop dominance.

So grab your tankard, roll your dice, and come join the Circus — because this episode proves once again that the tavern table is never short on chaos, clowns, or questionable wisdom.

Find Dice Circus: 🎭 Twitch & YouTube – Dice Circus 🎲 TikTok & Insta – @OfficialDiceCircus Supporting We Really Care charity Sponsored by Loke Battlemats – your best ally for digital battle maps

This episode is brought to you by Beard Sorcery – because if your beard isn’t worth a thousand platinum, are you even adventuring right? Get yours here.

Step into the tavern as CJ and Rudy welcome Matt from Dungeon Matters! With over 20 years of DMing experience, Matt shares his passion for storytelling, miniature painting, and crafting epic encounters—like dropping a full-sized blue dragon into a meat-grinder one-shot. The crew dives into Matt’s DM style, the balance between planning and improvisation, and the wild stories only decades at the table can create. Plus, Matt goes head-to-head in Dungeons and Decisions, recalls his most legendary natural 20s and critical fails, and gives a sneak peek at his custom terrain and minis now on Etsy.

If you love dice, roleplay, and hearing how one dragon encounter can ruin negotiations but make memories for life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.