In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Jonny from Talking XP — a passionate creator, educator, and official Daggerheart GM Pro who’s helping shape how players learn and experience the game.

Jonny brings a thoughtful, table-first approach to GMing, blending strong mechanics knowledge with an emphasis on player agency, tone, and collaborative storytelling. We dive into what it means to run Daggerheart at a high level, how to teach new systems without killing momentum, and the lessons he’s learned from running games in front of an audience.

We also talk about his YouTube channel Talking XP, where he breaks down systems, GM tools, and tabletop theory, as well as his Actual Play series Bitten, which streams Tuesdays at 7 PM — a dark, character-driven story that shows Daggerheart in action.

Whether you’re a GM looking to sharpen your craft, a player curious about Daggerheart, or someone who just loves seeing how great tables are built, this episode is packed with insight, experience, and plenty of table talk.

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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sat down with PJ Megaw — a powerhouse in the Actual Play scene known for his sharp wit, emotional storytelling, and deep understanding of what makes a table come alive.

PJ has been a driving force both behind and in front of the table, bringing characters and worlds to life across multiple TTRPG productions.

In this episode, we talk about narrative collaboration, the evolving role of the DM, and how to build stories that stick with players long after the dice stop rolling... As well as Kermit The Frog

Whether you’re a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or someone who just loves seeing storytelling magic unfold, this episode is filled with practical insight, creative philosophy, and a lot of laughs.

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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sat down with Gina Susanna. Gina is an award winning Actual Play Performer who has been in things like Heart Is A Dungeon and Godkiller: Balance.

On this episode we talk about character creation, grief, and how we can harness our emotions for more meaningful role play at the table.

Whether you're a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or a fan of TTRPGs with big feelings—this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and genuine inspiration.

Gina Susanna.

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So You Want to Be a Hero

Season 2 - Rule 35 : Believe in Your Team - Finale Part 2

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes .*Death, Grief, flaying of skin.

TBD faces off against Dr. Theron of Libra in a climactic final battle — a confrontation that will change everything. Only one side emerges victorious. But when the dust settles, the aftermath of that fight leaves more questions than answers…

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman  

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for : 
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel 
At Our Door by Bard Queen

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with AJ Winters from Winters Tales Co. 

Whether you're a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or a fan of TTRPGs with big feelings—this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and genuine inspiration.

AJ Winters // Winters Tales Co. https://winterstalesco.com/castleton

https://www.youtube.com/c/WintersTales

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Rule 34 : Anyone Can Be a Hero - Finale Part 1.

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror* 

 After Saving Arminsguar from sheer destruction TBD flies towards what could be their last stand - Dr.Theron's Lair.  As They fly closer and closer, Forte finally finds out the price he is paid to use the Book of Grey.  Before they can get to Dr.Theron, something stands in their way - a blast from the past. 

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza  

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.

Except for : 
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel 
At Our Door by Bard Queen

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So You Want to Be a Hero

Season 2 - Rule 33 : Know When to Make the Deal. 

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror* 

As the Battle with Dawnhorn ended they heard a familiar voice call for help. Only to find Ren Brightsky, former captain of the Golden Homecoming, trapped in a cage. Will TBD help him? Does Brightsky know where R0B1N is? Am I coming out of my cage? Am I doing just fine? 

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Liam Dawnhorne is played by Brad Silman 

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.

Except for : 
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel 
At Our Door by Bard Queen

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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Weston aka Arcane Anthems! 

Whether you're a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or a fan of TTRPGs with big feelings—this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and genuine inspiration.

Arcane Athems
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https://beacons.ai/arcaneanthems

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Season 2 - Rule 32 :  A Fine Line Between Dreams and Reality  

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror* 

The First round with Dawnhorn is Over! But the battle has only begun. After the near death of Tango - about 2-3 times now, Tango goes on a vision quest while the rest of TBD try to handle their own against The Void Knight himself. Side note- this one is really unhinged. 

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Liam Dawnhorne is played by Brad Silman 

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.

Except for : 
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel 
At Our Door by Bard Queen

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So You Want to Be a Hero

Season 2 - Rule 31: Don't Antagonize the Antagonizer

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror* 

After stopping Sparrow in combat it is time to face the void knight himself, Liam Dawnhorne. TBD not only faces the captain general himself, but the clock as he throws everything at Tango Honeypot. Will they have what it takes to stop the man behind the void? Will Tango finally get his death wise? Will Forte get 'Icky?'

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Liam Dawnhorne is played by Brad Silman 

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.

Except for : 
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel 
At Our Door by Bard Queen