In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian sits down with Jonathan from Latinos Against Spooky Shit, one of the most influential voices blending culture, comedy, and storytelling in the tabletop RPG community.

This conversation explores how cultural identity, family traditions, horror folklore, and lived experience shape the stories we tell at the gaming table. Jonathan shares insight into building inclusive spaces, creating comedy that connects across cultures, and using humor to navigate topics of fear, representation, and community.

We discuss:

How cultural roots influence TTRPG storytelling

The power of representation in Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPGs

Why comedy and horror work so well together

Building community through authentic content creation

Creative challenges faced by tabletop creators online

How to keep storytelling grounded, funny, and emotionally real

Whether you're a Dungeon Master, player, writer, or TTRPG creator, this episode delivers inspiration, practical advice, and heartfelt perspectives on what makes tabletop storytelling meaningful.

If you enjoyed this deep dive into cultural storytelling, follow The Bearded Nerd Podcast for more creator interviews, worldbuilding tips, Dungeon Master guides, and storytelling episodes. And check out Jonathan’s work at Latinos Against Spooky Shit — one of the funniest and most authentic voices in the TTRPG community.