Trailblazer Academy

Trailblazer Academy episodes:

• 11.04.2023

  Class Overview: Core - Cleric (1E)

  Detailed overview of the 1E Cleric class published in the Core Rulebook.

  
• 10.24.2021

  Class Overview: Core - Paladin (1E)

  Detailed overview of the 1E Paladin class published in the Core Rulebook.

  
• 07.04.2021

  Class Overview: Core - Monk (1E)

  Detailed overview of the 1E Monk class published in the Core Rulebook. Caleb's audio may sound strange due to him using a new mic he had incorrectly configured. Future episodes will not have this problem.

  
• 02.03.2021

  Class Overview: Base - Summoner (1E)

  Detailed overview of the 1E Summoner class published in the Advanced Players Guide.

  
• 10.15.2020

  321 - Player vs Character [ft. Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson]

  This episode covers the differences between being a player and acting as a character. Featuring the late Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson.

  
• 10.10.2020

  313 - Multiclassing (1E)

  This episode covers everything you need to know about multiclassing.

  
• 09.04.2020

  Ancestry Overview: Lizardfolk (2E)

  Detailed overview of the Lizardfolk race (also known as Iruxi) published in Lost Omens: Character Guide (2E).

  
• 08.06.2020

  101 - Basic Mechanics (2E)

  This episode is a must-listen for any first-time Pathfinder 2E players. Professors Caleb and Rob go over the basic mechanics of the game with something for new and knowledgeable players alike.

  
• 07.01.2020

  Book Review: Core Rule Book (2E)

  This episode reviews the Core Rule Book (2E).

  
• 07.01.2020

  314 - Metagaming [ft. Marcus 'djWHEAT' Graham from Twitch.tv]

  This episode covers the differences between good and bad metagaming. Featuring special guest Marcus 'djWHEAT' Graham, Head of Creator Development at Twitch.   Visit djWHEAT's twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/djwheat

  
• 07.01.2020

  We're Out of Hiatus!

  We're out of Hiatus! We've renamed the podcast Trailblazer Academy and new episodes will be coming out for both 1st and 2nd edition, alongside remasters of our back catalog!

  
• 04.25.2019

  Book Review: Advanced Player's Guide (1E) [clean]

  This episode reviews the Advanced Player's Guide (1E).This is a clean version of this episode. You can find the full episode with 40 minutes of additional content on this feed.

  
• 04.25.2019

  Book Review: Advanced Player's Guide (1E)

  Book Review series covers opinions on the core rule books.

  
• 02.21.2019

  320 - Comedy [ft. Brockett Vola & Dan Hall from Biggest Fan Podcast]

  This episode covers ideas on how to utilize comedy in your game. Featuring Brockett Vola & Dan Hall from the Biggest Fan Podcast.This episode had to be recorded via Skype and all on one track, as such there is reduced...

  
• 02.03.2019

  Class Overview: Core - Rogue (1E) [ft. Dan Tharp from Paizo]

  Detailed overview of the 1E Rogue class published in the Core Rulebook. Featuring Dan Tharp from Paizo.

  
• 01.03.2019

  The Year of the Remaster!

  We will be remastering Pathfinder Academy's back-catalog during 2019. Schedule will remain the same 1 episode a week, to be released on Thursdays. Sometimes will do multiple short episodes in a week. Occasional new episodes, generally around 1 month. To see what episodes...

  
• 01.01.2019

  Book Review: Ultimate Psionics (1E) (3P)

  This episode covers the 3rd party 1E book Ultimate Psionics published by Dreamscarred Press. This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

  
• 12.20.2018

  2nd Edition Playtest Feedback

  After having a lot of experience with the Pathfinder 2nd Edition Playtest we're ready to give you our feedback on the playtest system. From playing through and GMing the entire Playtest Adventure Path Doomsday Dawn on the feedback schedule, to...

  
• 12.13.2018

  312 - GM Fiat

  This episode covers how to handle GM Fiat and lying to your players.

  
• 12.06.2018

  150th Episode Special [ft. Mark Moreland from Paizo]

  Join us as we celebrate 150 episodes of quality teachings the only way we know how - talking about Catfolk! Featuring special guest, Paizo's own Franchise Manager, Mark Moreland!

  
• 11.15.2018

  Class Overview: Core - Druid (1E)

  Detailed overview of the 1E Druid class published in the Core Rulebook.

  
• 11.08.2018

  309 - Inspiration from Other Media

  This episodes covers ideas around using and being inspired by other media.

  
• 10.31.2018

  Party Episode 2018! [ft. Andrew] [ft. Johan from GrethSC] [ft. Robert Dunn]

  An annual party, where a few of your favorite guests from the past year get together with Caleb, Andrew, and Christian to play games, hang out, and just have some good old fun every Halloween.

  
• 10.18.2018

  308 - Horror

  This episode covers rules and tips on how to utilize Horror in your game. This episode builds off of concepts introduced in Horror Adventures (1E).

  
• 10.11.2018

  Book Review: Book of the Damned (1E) [ft. Perram from Know Direction]

  This episode covers the Book of the Damned (1E). Featuring special guest Perram from the Know Direction Podcast.   Listen to Perram's podcast Know Direction: http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/

  
• 10.04.2018

  319 - Race Builder (1E)

  This episodes covers rules on how to build player races in 1E using rules presented in the Advanced Race Guide.

  
• 09.27.2018

  318 - Monster Builder (1E)

  This episode covers rules on how to build monsters in 1E using rules presented mainly in Bestairy 1 and expanded on in the further Bestiaries.

  
• 09.20.2018

  Archetype Overview: Shifter - Adapative Shifter (1E)

  This episode covers the Adaptive Shifter arcehtype for the 1E Shifter introduced in Distant Realms.

  
• 09.13.2018

  Archetype Overview: Slayer - Ankou's Shadow (1E)

  This episode covers the Ankou's Shadow arcehtype for the Slayer introduced in Legacy of the First World (1E). This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

  
• 09.13.2018

  Archetype Overview: Slayer - Ankou’s Shadow

  This episode covers the Ankou's Shadow arcehtype for the slayer introduced in Legacy of the First World. This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

  
• 09.06.2018

  Race Overview: Ganzi (1E)

  Detailed overview of the Gnazi race published in Planar Adventures (1E).

  
• 08.30.2018

  Book Review: Mythic Adventures (1E) [ft. Robert Dunn]

  This episode reviews Mythic Adventures (1E).

  
• 08.30.2018

  Book Review - Mythic Adventures

  Book Review series covers opinions on the core rule books.

  
• 08.23.2018

  Race Overview: Duskwalker (1E)

  Detailed overview of the Duskwalker race published in Planar Adventures (1E).

  
• 08.17.2018

  412 - Mass Combat (1E)

  This episode covers the Mass Combat subsystem introduced in Ultimate Campaign (1E). This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

  
• 08.09.2018

  Book Review: Planar Adventures (1E)

  This episode reviews Planar Adventures (1E), the last book in the core 1st edition line. Springtime by Pierre-Auguste Cot (nsfw art): https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438158

  
• 08.02.2018

  Archetype Overview: Bard - Archaeologist (1E)

  This episode covers the Archaeologist archetype for the Bard introduced in Ultimate Combat (1E). This episode was sponsored. Want to sponsor an episode? Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

  
• 07.26.2018

  317 - NPC Builder (1E)

  This episode covers rules on how to build NPCs using the specific classes made for NPCs.

  
• 07.19.2018

  Race Overview: Aphorite (1E)

  Detailed overview of the Aphorite race published in Planar Adventures (1E).

  
• 07.18.2018

  Sponsor an Episode!

  You can sponsor an episode about nearly any subject to have Caleb & Christian record an episode on it! Visit http://www.tblazer.net/sponsor-an-episode for details.

  
• 07.12.2018

  Book Review: GameMastery Guide (1E)

  This episode reviews the GameMastery Guide (1E).

  
• 07.05.2018

  Class Overview: Occult - Spiritualist (1E) (Extra Credit)

  In this extra credit we go over the Phantoms' stats and emotional foci.

  
• 06.28.2018

  Class Overview: Occult - Spiritualist (1E)

  Class Overview series covers mechanics and opinions of the various classes.

  
• 06.21.2018

  305 - Usefull Magic Items & Gear (1E) (Extra Credit)

  In this episode we cover a large list of useful mundane items and gear. The show notes contain the list of items as well as criteria we used and list of books we had access to when looking at the...

  
• 06.14.2018

  304 - Inclusion [ft. Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson]

  This episode covers topics of inclusion, answering three foundational questions that TTRPG players will inevitably come across. Featuring special guest Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson.

  
• 06.14.2018

  304 - Inclusion [ft. Geoff ‘iNcontroL’ Robinson]

  300 series covers advanced topics.

  
• 06.07.2018

  310 - Creating Good Villains [ft. Kyle Fergusson from Amove TV]

  This episode covers traits and certain uses of villains so you can create good villains for use in your games.

  
• 05.31.2018

  Class Overview: Fighter (1E) [ft. Crystal Frasier from Paizo]

  Class Overview series covers mechanics and opinions of the various classes.

  
• 05.24.2018

  Class Overview: Gunslinger (1E)

  Detailed overview of the Gunslinger class published in Ultimate Combat (1E).

  
• 05.17.2018

  305 - Usefull Magic Items & Gear (1E)

  This episode covers a large list of useful magic items. Gear will be covered in the extra credit. The show notes contain the list of items as well as criteria we used and list of books we had access to...