TayTRPG: Conversations on Tabletop

In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay talks to Conner about creating meaning in the silly, thinking about DnD as a writer, and how the play Metamorphoses set him on his path.

Since 2024, Conner Marx has been praying nightly for Nat 1s as the Dungeon Master of the Twenty-Sided Tavern. Other notable nerd cred includes Resident Evil: Village, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Z Nation, The Gamers: Hands of Fate, and Mana Screwed. On TV he's best known as Ben from NBC's "New Amsterdam" and his most recent film, "Eephus," premiered at Cannes Directors' Fortnight before being nominated for two Film Independent Spirit Awards. He is also a graduate of the Experimental Theatre of Vassar College.

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In this personal record breaking episode of TayTRPG, Tay yaps with Rachel about the importance of safety at a table, learning to believe in herself and her book and anime recommendations that inspire her storytelling.

Rachel Knight joined Bards of New York full time at the table in the summer of 2024. Prior to that, she was a ‘backstage’ Bard. Her background in theatre is behind the scenes. She worked as a Props Artisan in New York City for several years, creating magic for Broadway, Off Broadway, National Tours, and window displays. When she is not at Bards, she is either being an attorney or reading with a cat in her lap.

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay talks to Cassidy about tripping into a life they love, the theatre that changed her college trajectory, and bringing their brand of chaos to The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Originally from California, Cassidy Sledge is now living their best life in New York City! They earned their Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University in Vocal Performance and Opera with a minor in Theater and a certificate in Musical Theater. An original cast member of the Twenty-Sided Tavern, she has enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons for the past few years all over the country. Now, she enjoys making music, theater, rock climbing, and continuing to play TTRPGs with R. Alex Murray and friends in the Your Favorite Nerds series in Brooklyn.

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay yaps with Hannah about enjoying the journey, creating bespoke mechanics, and the origin of her love of storytelling.

Hannah Minshew is a New York based actor and creative. Classically trained at Westminster College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, she has performed in England and throughout the United States regionally, at Shakespeare Festivals, and Fringe Festivals. She is one of the founding members of Bards of New York, an actual-play tabletop roleplaying show that streams live every week on Twitch and YouTube. She is the current game master for their main campaign, Gilded Thrones. A high stakes, political fantasy, romance set in a brand new world.

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay talks to Si about his love of music and storytelling, crushing an AP on his first go, and some exclusive Afterlight lore.

Si Rutherford is a UK-based composer, sound designer, producer, GM and occasional lawyer. He has made original music for actual play shows including Oaths & Empires, Rotating Heroes, Wayward Autumnal and Godkiller: Balance. He’s composed soundtracks for the TTRPGs Sin Eater and Cinder Edge, and the soon-to-be-released City of the Black Rose campaign setting. His 2025 actual play podcast Afterlight (which he wrote, GM'd, edited, sound designed and scored with original music) has won multiple awards on the festival circuit, including for Best Mystery AP, Best Ensemble Cast, Best GM and Best Soundtrack.

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay chats with Christian about the secret to believable accents, working with titans, and his love of character depth.

Christian Carlson is a lover of stories, with a background in history, performance, and literature. He is someone who has sought out the tales of not only our world but any world he could get his hands on. Stage theatre, creative writing, television, indie film, and so much more, he’s had a lot of experience that fuels his approach to performing. At the heart of all this work is a love of character creation and improvisation that has been developing since he was a kid.

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay yaps with Alex about his extensive TST history, tour life in a VW Passat, and how his being a nerd was baked in from the beginning.

R. Alex Murray is a Brooklyn based comedian, actor, musician, and professional goof ball. He has been performing on stages and screens since he was a wee beardless lad. He's performed Off Broadway, starred in streaming comedy series, sung at over a hundred children's birthday parties, told jokes into countless beat up microphones, toured the country as a member of Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern, trod the boards for Shakespeare Festivals, and recorded what feels like thousands of podcast episodes.

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay talks to Maia about creating trust at the table, her favorite system out of 50, and the hyperfixation that is TTRPGs.

Maia (my-ee-uh) Wilson is a narrative-first Gamemaster and actual play creator focused on character-driven drama, emotional stakes, and cinematic pacing, with a strong emphasis on collaborative storytelling and immersive sound design. Her anthology podcast, Maia’s Game Room, is currently in its fourth season, featuring the Starforged series, Iron Rising. You can jump in there or start from the beginning wherever you get your podcasts.

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Happy New Year! In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay chats with Will about being a consequences DM, why casters are his class of choice and the character he holds near and dear.

Will Champion is a professional voice actor, dungeon master, and full-time nerd. Currently on tour with the Twenty-Sided Tavern, he is most notable for voicing both Vision and Starfox in Marvel’s WHAT IF…? An Immersive Story. He was also Edward in Stephen King’s I Know What You Need at SDCC’s Film Fest, the voice of Tiberius in Barbarians on Netflix, and a currently-secret role in Project Songbird (which the demo for is out now on Steam!). He is also the Dungeon Master for the popular Bards of New York D&D campaign “Dark Age."

BoNY Spoilers for Regolus: Dark Age - 38:55-48:02

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In this episode of TayTRPG, Tay sits down with Jasmin to talk about forging her own path, her fear of improv and why performing is her favorite thing to do.

Jasmin Malave is a lifelong nerd and longtime immersive actor. She is absolutely tickled to be making her National Tour debut with something as on brand as the Twenty-Sided Tavern! RomCom lovers can check out her podcast Shenanigans Ensue, and gamers can hear her voice in The Unbeatable Path. Outside interests include re-reading Chekhov, video games with friends, tending her many plants, and eating nice things.

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