Go Bag

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Go Bag is about modern-day tabletop RPGs packed with bullets, backstories, and bad decisions. From tactical espionage to over-the-top action, we dive into games that have an element of tradecraft like... more

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

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November 26, 2025 Teasers and Cold Opens
Often experienced at the beginning of a Bond film, we talk about why and how to implement the teaser or cold open into your covert action role-playing game.
S01E11
SITREP
Russian & IBM Typewriters https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/10/how-soviets-used-ibm-selectric-keyloggers-to-spy-on-us-diplomats/
Encrypted Comms
[email protected] -or- 929.BIG.DICE
Agent Mike G.
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
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It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
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1h 13min
November 19, 2025 Agent Provocateur - YZE Powered Covert Action RPG
Mission Handlers Sean and Harrigan tackle the ttrpg Agent Provocateur by Twin Engine Productions, a Year Zero Engine covert action roleplaying game released in 2025...or was it 2024?
S01E10
PDF: On DriveThruRPG
Print: On Amazon
SITREP
Delta Green Shotgun Scenario Contest
Character Creation Cheatsheet for James Bond
Delta Green Campaign Jam
Encrypted Comms
[email protected] -or- 929.BIG.DICE
Rapier99
Jason C.
Spezbaby
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
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It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 56min
November 12, 2025 James Bond 007 RPG - Deep Dive
We finalize our deep dive into Victory Games's 1983 release of James Bond 007 RPG.
S01E09
SITREP
The Spy mini series - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_spy/s01
James Bond movie Director - https://share.google/SzXFb5JSKi5sUDjPx
Spy 2nd Edition - https://www.thepolyhedralknights.com/spy-2nd-edition
Encrypted Comms
[email protected] -or- 929.BIG.DICE
Daniel
Jason
Peter/Spezbaby
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
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It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 58min
November 05, 2025 Season 1 Q&A
First Q&A of Season 1. Sean and Harrigan do some in-depth analysis of received Encrypted Comms from Jason, Gabe, Peter, Humza, and Sunglar.
S01E08
SITREP
Spymaster's Toolkit crowdfunder https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/287589860/the-spy-game-spymasters-toolkit-supplement
Guns of James Bond https://www.headstamppublishing.com/licensed-troubleshooter
Sean on Casting Shadows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o55hwQ1PKH8
Encrypted Comms
[email protected] -or- 929.BIG.DICE
Peter aka Spezbaby
Daniel W.
Jason C.
Sunglar
Humza K.
Gabe
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them—at no extra cost to you.
It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 50min
October 29, 2025 James Bond RPG - Overview
Launched in 1983 by Victory Games, we start with an overview of James Bond the tabletop rpg.
S01E007
SITREP
The Spies that Death Forgot https://thysane.itch.io/the-spies-that-death-forgot/devlog/119421/the-spies-that-death-forgot
Author Robert Morton on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/dukieboy2.bsky.social
Encrypted Comms
[email protected] -or- 929.BIG.DICE
Voicemail from Jason C
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
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It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 14min
October 22, 2025 TSR's Top Secret - Deep Dive 2
We wrap up our deep dive into TSR's Top Secret rpg.
S01E06
SITREP
Counterpart - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4643084/
Rest is Classified podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Jn1HIW6I1AQnKVpsJHdEf?si=9201c61996394f82
Delta Green Scenario Workbook - https://staggeredamusementmachine.itch.io/delta-green-scenario-workbook
Encrypted Comms
[email protected] -or- 929.BIG.DICE
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them—at no extra cost to you.
It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 18min
October 15, 2025 TSR's Top Secret - Deep Dive 1
Time to get into the mechanics of TSR’s 1980 espionage game, Top Secret in our first of two deep-dive episodes.
S01E05
SITREP
Mod Con https://www.facebook.com/groups/1392601365327192
Terminology - Spy Museum https://www.spymuseum.org/education-programs/spy-resources/language-of-espionage
Encrypted Comms
Chad Glamann
HOOS
Larry
Kristen
Saltheart
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It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 10min
October 08, 2025 TSR's Top Secret - Overview
Before all the other espionage rpgs, this was the first and one of a kind. Released in 1980, published by TSR, Harrigan and Sean do a high-level overview of this classic game.
S01E04
SITREP
Death in Berlin - https://criticalkit.us/products/death-in-berlin-solo-rpg-rulebook-physical-copy
Delta Green Shotgun Generator - https://chartopia.d12dev.com/chart/59676/
Modus Operandi - https://www.modus-operandi.co.uk/
Encrypted Comms
Email: [email protected]
Call: 929.BIG.DICE
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Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them—at no extra cost to you.
It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 9min
October 01, 2025 Non-Mechanical Elements in Espionage Games
Previously we went over game mechanics that would be good to see in espionage rpgs. In this one we talk about elements that go into an espionage game that enhances the flavor.
S01E03
SITREP
LinksPSI Run https://lumpley.itch.io/psirun
Operator’s Loadout: https://cheatsheets.davidveksler.com/operator-loadouts.html
Delta Green Handler’s Screen: https://shop.arcdream.com/collections/role-playing-games/products/delta-green-handlers-screen-2025-copy
CORK BORG: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allrolledup/cork-bord-a-nordic-noir-investigative-role-playing-game/description
James Bond Video Game: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/007-first-light-14-new-things-we-just-learned-about-the-james-bond-game/2900-6978/#1
First Casualty (book): https://amzn.to/3JUiWQi
The Rest is Classified: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-classified/id1780384916
Encrypted Comms
Andy Hall
REDACTED
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Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them—at no extra cost to you.
It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 7min
September 24, 2025 Mechanics Specific To Espionage TTRPGs
Wherein we chat about what makes espionage RPGs different from other RPGs, what key features really help emulate the genre — chase rules, reputation rules, HTH combat that includes subdual and assassination, etc.
S01E02
SITREP
Numb3r Station: https://albi13.itch.io/numb3r-stations
Procedural rpg: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/occupiedhex/procedural
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gobagpod.com
For more Go Bag content visit: https://gobagpod.com
Become an agent of Go Bag: https://gobagpod.com/patreon
Sean – https://youtube.com/@rpgsean
Harrigan – https://harriganshearth.substack.com
Some links may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them—at no extra cost to you.
It helps keep the lights on (and the dice rolling).
...more
1h 14min

FAQs about Go Bag:

How many episodes does Go Bag have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.