The Redcaps Podcast

The Redcaps Podcast episodes:

• 06.18.2024

  Episode 148 - The Dungeon Minister & CleriCon

  Today I sit down with Father Aaron of Dungeon Minister fame and we chat about CleriCon, Faith and Gaming, and how his parish's town informs his campaign setting. Show Links CleriCon: http://clericon.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDungeonMinister ...

  
• 06.13.2024

  Episode 147 - Free League & Dragon Bane

  In todays episode we are going to be chatting with Tomas Härenstam from Free League Publishing and we are going to talk about the history of the company and the game DragonBane Show Links Free League: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/ Dragon Bane: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/dragonbane/ Youtube: ...

  
• 06.07.2024

  Episode 146 - Monkey Blood Design & Midderlands

  Today I sit down with Glynn from Monkey Blood Design best known for the creation of the Midderlands setting, an amazing OSR setting. We talk about layout design, monster deisgn, local folklorem and so much more. Show Links Shop: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/7771/monkeyblood-design Web: http://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk...

  
• 06.03.2024

  Episode 145 - Merry Mushmen & New Adventures

  Today I sit down with Eric from the Merry Mushmen as well as some of it's now expanded family with Liam and Joe as we talk about adventure design a new kickstarter, and so much more. Show Links Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896102915/an-adventure-double-feature-by-the-merry-mushmen Merry Mushmen:...

  
• 05.29.2024

  Episode 144 - Grim Jim & Creating Games

  In today's episode we are going to be chatting with James "Grim Jim" Desborough about creating games, reviewing games, the online TTRPG space, and just discovering a bit more about the man. Show Links Post-Mort: https://post-mort.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grimasaur Youtube: https://youtube.com/postmortemvideo &...

  
• 05.25.2024

  Episode 143 - RPGMatch & Finding Games

  In todays episode we are going to be chatting with Joaquin from RPG.net and RPGMatch.org about how he created the tinder like site for RPG players Show Links Site: https://rpgmatch.org/ Forum: https://www.rpg.net/ Reach out to me! Web: https://www.theredcaps.net⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter...

  
• 05.21.2024

  Episode 142 - Redwyrm & the 7yr old DM

  In todays episode we are going to be chatting with Daniel from the Redwyrm to talk about music, gaming, and his 7yr old DM genius of a son. Show Links Web: https://www.wyrmden.com Twitter: https://x.com/redwyrmofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redwyrmofficial Reach out to...

  
• 05.16.2024

  Episode 141 - Hammer City Games & Earth: After Death

  In todays episode we are going to be chatting with Brenden from Hammer City Games to talk about the Canadian gaming scene and his new kickstarter Earth After Death. Show Links Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hammercitygames/earth-ad-post-apocalyptic-survival-roleplaying Web: https://www.hammercitygames.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HammerCityGames Recommendation: https://rat-bastard-games.itch.io/hypermall-unlimited-violence Reach out to me! Web: https://www.theredcaps.net⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter...

  
• 05.14.2024

  Episode 140 - Harmony Ginger & 1:1 Time

  In todays episode we are going to be chatting with Harmony Ginger, a DM who has been experimenting with her game using 1:1 time and Braunstein gaming concepts and chatting about it on Twitter. Show Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gingerblast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@harmony_ginger Reach...

  
• 05.10.2024

  Episode 139 - Mythic Mountain RPG & Folk Gaming

  In today's episode I sit down with Ross from Mythic Mountain RPG a folk RPG gaming club in Kentucky and we chat about what folk gaming is, the OSR in general, and recorded sessions. Show Links Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mythicmountainsrpg Podcast: https://adventuresinthevaletaverncast.podbean.com Reach out to me! Web:...

  
• 05.07.2024

  Episode 138 - John Johnson & Lets Quest

  In today's episode I sit down with John Johnson from the non-profit group "Lets Quest After School" which helps schools and libraries setup gaming groups for kids and provides them with great resources. Show Links John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsQuest501c3 Find...

  
• 03.17.2023

  Episode 137 - Ben Riggs & TSRs History

  In this episode, I sit down with Ben Riggs and talk about his amazing book Slaying the Dragon. Show Links Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/benriggs_ Bens Website: https://www.writerbenriggs.com/ The Book!: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/slaying-the-dragon/ ...

  
• 02.28.2023

  Episode 136 - YumDM & d12 Monthly

  In this episode, I sit down with Russ from YumDM and discuss his amazing zine D12 monthly. Show Links YumDM - https://yumdm.com/ Get the Zine - https://yumdm.com/zines/ Support via DTRPG - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/21858/YUMDM On Social - https://twitter.com/yum_dm Reach out to me! ...

  
• 02.22.2023

  Episode 135 - Alexander Davis & TurningDice

  In todays episode we are going to talk about weird dice, well more specifically we are going to talk to someone who makes weird dice - Alexander Davis from Turningdice joins us on the show Show Links See the Dice: https://tinyurl.com/turningdice1 Another...

  
• 02.19.2023

  Episode 134 - A fantasy scenario pitch

  In today's episode, we talk about a fantasy adventure scenario I've had rolling around in my head and how it's inspired by a scifi book I recently read. Show Links: Earthside by Dennis E Taylor:  https://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&ref;_=sv_adbl_subnav_ref1_8 Call in from Che:   https://roleplayrescue.com/podcast/ ...

  
• 02.15.2023

  Episode 133 - Back to BasiX with Thom Wilson

  In today's episode, we are chatting with Thom Wilson about his latest Kickstarter, his many many projects, the great zine back to basix, and much more. Show Links: Kickstarter:  Trouble at Mill Manor - A Seize Your Destiny Solo Adventure by...

  
• 02.14.2023

  Episode 132 - Tinhat games & The True OSR

  In today's episode, we are chatting with Alessandro from Tin Hat games about their latest Kickstarter the True OSR. Show Links: Kickstarter:   The TRUE OSR - Obsolete Shitty Rules by Tin Hat Games — Kickstarter Youtube:   Tin Hat Games - YouTube ...

  
• 02.12.2023

  Episode 131 - What makes a good player?

  In today's episode, we hear from a bunch of people on Twitter and the fediverse about what makes a good player in TTRPGs. If you get a chance check out all the voices you heard on their various socials, there...

  
• 02.08.2023

  Episode 130 - Eric Mickols & The Arcane Bindery

  Todays episode we are sitting down in conversation with Eric of the Arcane Bindery to talk about binding books, programming games, designing products, and much more. Sponsor Information Todays episode is brought to you by Manscaped.com use promo code REDCAP for 20%...

  
• 02.03.2023

  Episode 129 - AngryGM & GM Advice

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we are joined by Scott from the AngryGM blog. Topics AngryGM Blog:   https://theangrygm.com/ AngryGM Games:  https://angry.games/ AngryGM on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AngryGamesInc Reach out to me! Web: https://www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps Phone (USA):...

  
• 01.28.2023

  Episode 128 - The Doomsday Clock

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we talk about the Doomsday clock, some podcast news, and some hobby news Topics Doomsday Clock:  Doomsday Clock - Wikipedia Blades in the Dark:   https://bladesinthedark.com/progress-clocks WoTC SRD CC License:   OGL 1.0a &...

  
• 01.27.2023

  Episode 127 - Tale of Manticore & Solo Gaming

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we are joined by Jon the amazing host of the Solo RPG podcast Tale of the Manticore Topics Tale of the Manticore Podcast:   https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/ One Shot in the Dark RPG:   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/366526/One-Shot-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=3323577 Tale...

  
• 01.20.2023

  Episode 126 - Peter Jung & Roll for Kindness

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we have a guest to help educate us a bit on gaming with neurodivergent kids. Topics Peter on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/RollForKindness Peters Website:   https://rollforkindness.com/ UoW Article:  https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/news/world-builder Reach out to me! Web: https://www.theredcaps.net ...

  
• 01.19.2023

  Episode 125 - Splintered Shields

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we are going to talk about a well known house rule regarding shields Topics Trollsmyth Blog:   Trollsmyth: Shields Shall be Splintered! Original Edition Campaign Supp:  Original Edition Campaign: Additional Rules for Fantasy Medieval...

  
• 01.15.2023

  Episode 124 - Hexed Press & Dungeon 23

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we are going to talk about Dungeon 23 with Todd from Hexed Press Find Todd Dungeon 23 Helper: https://hexedpress.itch.io/dungeon23-helper Website: http://hexed.press/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hexedpressman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HexedPress Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hexedpress Topics Dungeon 23 Original Post: https://twitter.com/seanmccoy/status/1599809865836363782 Lamy...

  
• 01.11.2023

  Episode 123 - Directsun Games & Kickstarters

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we are going to talk about the Kickstarters and I have a friend here to help me!. Find Direct Sun Here Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@directsun Directsun Games Print Store: http://directsunGames.com/ Directsun Games Itch.io: https://directsun.itch.io/ ...

  
• 01.05.2023

  Episode 122 - The OGL Drama

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we are going to talk about the OGL, some potential changes, and how it may impact our hobby. Show Links: SRD 5.1: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document D&D; Beyond Statement: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1410-ogls-srds-one-d-d Roll For Combat YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h93Q8Bc6FQ Reddit...

  
• 01.03.2023

  Episode 121 - New Year Catchup

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode we go over some voice/e-mails and welcome everyone to 2023 Show Links: Hindsightless: https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Bandits Keep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bandits-keep/id1532907284 Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://anchor.fm/jason376 Tale of the Manticore: https://taleofthemanticore.blogspot.com/ Micro Chapbook: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/9707/Micro-RPG/subcategory/25210_35007/Micro-Chapbook-RPG-10 Four against Darkness: ...

  
• 12.27.2022

  Episode 120 - Issac Williams & Mausritter

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode we talk with Issac Williams about mice and mausritter! Show Links: Mausritter:  https://mausritter.com/ Losing Games:   https://losing.games/ Games Omnivorous:   https://gamesomnivorous.com/ Hexcrawl Toolbox:   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andrenovoa/hexcrawl-toolbox Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps Phone (USA):...

  
• 12.23.2022

  Episode 119 - AI Made this Episode

  In this episode, we interview an AI and then let it write an episode of the podcast Callers featured: ChatGPT:   https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps Phone (USA): 385.273.3227 Intro music: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...

  
• 12.20.2022

  Episode 118 - Chris Gonnerman & Iron Falcon

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode we talk with Chris Gonnerman about some fantastic new developments with Iron Falcon Show Links: Chris Gonnerman:  https://twitter.com/chrisgonnerman Iron Falcon https://www.ironfalconrpg.com/ Basic Fantasy https://basicfantasy.org/ Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps Phone...

  
• 12.16.2022

  Episode 117 - Level 2 Spells

  In this episode, we debate the best level 2 spell in OSR/TSR era D&D.; Callers featured: Daniel Norton:  https://www.youtube.com/Bandit'sKeep Pink Phantom:  https://anchor.fm/the-pink-phantom Direct Sun:    https://directsun.bigcartel.com/ Jason Connerly: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps Phone (USA):...

  
• 12.13.2022

  Episode 116 - Steve Grodzicki - Low Fantasy Gaming

  Welcome, Steve Grodzicki from Pickpocket Press!  We sit down to talk about Low Fantasy Gaming, Low Life, Old Mage, Boardgames, and more! Show Links: Pickpocket Press:   https://lowfantasygaming.com/ Steve on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/LowFantasyGamin Hobbs and Hexed Press Discuss:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO09fQUF4Ew Reach out to me! ...

  
• 12.08.2022

  Episode 115 - Justin Alexander & The Alexandrian Blog

  Welcome, Justin Alexander the creator of the widely popular Alexandrian blog.   We sit down and talk about gaming, blogging, acting, and Shakespeare.    Show Links: Shakespear Quote:   https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/soliloquies/that-this-too-solid-flesh-would-melt/ The Alexandrian Blog:   https://thealexandrian.net/ Justin on Twitter:   @hexcrawl Magical Kitties:   https://www.atlas-games.com/magicalkitties ...

  
• 12.06.2022

  Episode 114 - Quick Ideas and Musings

  In this episode, we go over some episode X fragments I have and play some voicemails. Show Links: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows:   https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/ Direct Sun:    https://directsun.bigcartel.com/ Che Webster:  https://roleplayrescue.com/ Jason Connerly: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe:...

  
• 12.01.2022

  Episode 113 - Eric Nieudan & The Merry Mushmen

  Welcome back Eric Nieudan (one half of the Merry Mushmen) to the show!   We sit down and chat about the new folk lore-inspired bestiary,  a sword and sorcery game, and of course Knock! Bon retour d'Eric Nieudan (la moitié des Merry...

  
• 11.27.2022

  Episode 112 - Stat Blocks & Forgotten Monster

  In this episode, we talk about how to read monster stat blocks and describe a monster lost to to time! Show Links: Call from Direct Sun:    https://directsun.bigcartel.com/ Find the forgotten monster in the master set:    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17167/DD-Master-Set-BECMI-ed-Basic Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net ...

  
• 11.25.2022

  Episode 111 - Jim Kelly & The Tabletop Engineer

  Welcome, Jim Kelly to the show - a game designer, a writer, a maker, and a lover of RPGs.   Jim has been a long-time listener and is just an excellent person to chat with I hope you all enjoy this...

  
• 11.21.2022

  Episode 110 - Yochai Gal & Cairn

  Yochai Gal joins me on the podcast to talk about Cairn, the OSR, the NSR, game design, and much more. Show Links: Cairn:   https://cairnrpg.com/ New School Revolution:   https://newschoolrevolution.com/ Between two Cairns:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042709 Yochai on Itch:   https://yochaigal.itch.io/ Yochai on...

  
• 11.20.2022

  Episode 109 - Random Updates

  In this episode, we talk about a stat generation method that you might like, a convention visit recap, some gaming updates, and podcast updates! Show Links: Stat Roll Example: https://imgur.com/a/8sXlcav MCC Module: https://www.goodman-games.com/downloads/MCC-Preview-FRPGD16.pdf Third Kingdom Games: https://www.thirdkingdomgames.com/ Fediverse: @[email protected]  ...

  
• 11.16.2022

  Episode 108 - Chris McDowall & Into the Odd

  We are back with another wonderful conversation, this time we welcome Chris McDowall to the Redcaps Podcast to chat about Into the Odd, Bastionland, Boardgames, Wine, and so much more. Show Links: Bastionland Blog:   https://www.bastionland.com/ Into the Odd:   https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/store/?product_id=7749919539458 Bastionland...

  
• 11.08.2022

  Episode 107 - Unpause your game

  In this episode, we talk about unpausing your world and keeping it active!   Show Links: Safer Fantasy Crafting Podcast:   https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting Worlds without Number:   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/348791/Worlds-Without-Number Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps Phone (USA): 385.273.3227 Intro music: Eyes Gone Wrong by Kevin MacLeod...

  
• 11.07.2022

  Episode 106 - Del Teigeler & Fantasy Art

  We are back with another wonderful conversation, this time we welcome Del Teigeler to the Redcaps Podcast to chat about art, games, and how they come together in many products the majority of this audience loves. Show Links: Find Del at:...

  
• 11.04.2022

  Episode 105 - AC11 & OSR October Thoughts

  In this episode, we review AC11 The Book of Wondrous Inventions!  We also give some closing thoughts on OSR October Show Links: AC11 @ Drivethru:  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/16978/AC11-The-Book-of-Wondrous-Inventions-Basic OSR October Links: Down in a Heap:   https://anchor.fm/rob-c/episodes/OSR-October--Day-1---What-is-Rob-cs-OSR-e1ojkl6 Nerds RPG:   https://anchor.fm/jason376/episodes/405-What-is-OSR-October-e1oh4ms Phantom Thoughts:  https://anchor.fm/the-pink-phantom/episodes/014-Its-OctOSR-e1ol0o0 ...

  
• 11.02.2022

  Episode 104 - AC10 Bestiary of Dragons & Giants

  In this episode, we review AC10 Bestiary of Dragons & Giants!  We also get to play some wonderful voicemails from the listeners Show Links: AC10 @ Drivethru:   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/16976/AC10-Bestiary-of-Dragons--Giants-Basic Che:  https://roleplayrescue.com/ Jason:  https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Reach out to me! www.theredcaps.net Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theredcaps ...

  
• 10.31.2022

  Episode 103 - Runehammer & Index Card RPG

  In this episode, we have a fantastic conversation with Brandish Gilhelm aka Hankerin Ferinale aka Runehammer about his games, his art, and much much more. Show Links: Extra Life:  https://www.extra-life.org/participant/494108 Runehammer Hub:   https://www.runehammer.online/ Runehammer Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh5vto8JFstb9Sma9zV25g ICRPG:  https://www.runehammer.online/online-store/Index-Card-RPG-Master-Edition-PDF-p495157491 EZD6:  https://www.ezd6.com/ AmpuFit:...

  
• 10.30.2022

  Episode 102 - AC9 Creature Catalogue

  In this episode, we review AC9 The Creature Catalogue!  We also get to play some wonderful voicemails from the listeners Show Links: Extra Life:  https://www.extra-life.org/participant/494108 AC9 @ Drivethru:  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/16973/AC9-DD-Creature-Catalogue-Basic Jason:  https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Direct Sun:  https://directsun.bigcartel.com/ Little Monsters:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097758/ ...

  
• 10.29.2022

  Episode 101 - AC8 Revenge of Rusak & Voicemails

  In this episode, we review AC8 3D Dungeon tiles and The Revenge of Rusak!  We also get to play some wonderful voicemails from the listeners Show Links: Extra Life:  https://www.extra-life.org/participant/494108 AC8 @ Drivethru:   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/16971/AC8-3D-Dragon-Tiles-featuring-The-Revenge-of-Rusak-Basic Face Folio:  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/393636/Face-Folio Joe:  https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 ...

  
• 10.28.2022

  Episode 100 - Child Hero Contest Results!

  Welcome to episode 100!!! of the Redcaps Podcast.  In this episode we review the entries and pick a winner to the Child Hero contest and I'm joined by a special guest Jason from the Nerds RPG variety cast. Show Links: Extra...

  
• 10.27.2022

  Episode 99 - Andrew Kolb & Oz

  Welcome to The Redcaps Podcast, In today's episode, we chat with Andrew Kolb all about the Oz, Neverland, Game Design, and much much more. Show Links: Andrew Kolb:   www.kolbisneat.com Oz:  Amazon  |  DTRPG Inspire Isle Deception Murder in Hong Kong ...