Talking is a Free Action

By Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards

We're a show focused on running TTRPGs. If you have questions how to DM, we have you covered. We cover mostly 5e D&D and have frequent guests!... more

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The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.

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July 21, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.1 - I Came Where?! I'm Not Even Into Men!! (Dustin, don't listen to this one)
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action!

This week in our season 3 premier, Owen and Marvin discuss burn out, Doctor Who, nostalgia bait, and spoilers for our current campaign (Caturday, stay away from this one)!

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1h 18min
May 26, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.26 - A Sapphic Love Interest
In our Season 2 Finale, Owen and Marvin talk about likeable and unlikeable NPCs.

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1h 36min
April 28, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.25 - I Read a Book Once
This week, Owen and Marvin theory craft a team of all Rogues and discuss how they would do on a mystery adventure from a piece of media they enjoy.

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1h 8min
April 07, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.24 - You Think About Tentacles for Two Seconds ft Dustin
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

In part two of two, Owen and Marvin talk Baldur's Gate 3 with their good friend and recurring guest, Dustin...AGAIN!!!

See if you can find all of the alternate episode titles in the episode!
"A Squid-Faced Asshat"
"I'm Always the Popular Girl at Prom"
"Drain Bamage"

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1h 35min
March 17, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.23 - Because it's the Right Thing to Do ft Dustin
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

In this Part one of two, Owen and Marvin talk Baldur's Gate 3 with their good friend and recurring guest, Dustin!

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1h 42min
March 03, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.22 - Some Parents Definitely Do Have a Favorite ft. Mildra the Monk
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Owen and Marvin discuss a variety of ttrpg topics with special guest, Mildra the Monk!

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1h 14min
February 11, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.21 - I Summon God. This Time in Cherry Flavor!
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Owen and Marvin discuss long breaks in campaigns, taking notes, the death of a player character and more!

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1h 28min
January 06, 2025 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.20 - He was a lich. Trust me.
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Owen and Marvin recount their recent adventures including their bi-weekly Caturday game and a Pokemon forum game!

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1h 14min
December 11, 2024 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.19 - And You Cannot Deny His Girth
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Owen and Marvin make fantasy D&D parties AGAIN! This time, with a twist!

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1h 23min
November 26, 2024 Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.18 - Here, Try the Salmon
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Owen and Marvin talk about having one player play remotely, roasting a chicken, introducing a good villain, and BS about some recent sessions they played!

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1h 17min

FAQs about Talking is a Free Action:

How many episodes does Talking is a Free Action have?

The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.