The Table Business

In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by SJ McKeen. SJ is a voice actor, streamer and the creator of The World of Evindale.

In the chat, SJ will share the story of how he created the World of Evindale (over 40 years ago!), how his voice acting career began and SJ will get vulnerable and explore his personal struggle with imposter syndrome.

Resources and links:

• SJ on Twitch
• SJ on Beacon

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on YouTube
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Emma from Tabletop Talespinners. Emma is the founder and creative director of TTN, a network focused on femme-led TTRPG podcasts featuring marginalized GMs and players.

In this episode, you’ll hear Emma’s chaotic introduction to Dungeons & Dragons, the challenges and rewards of creating a podcast network for underrepresented voices, and the unique stories that emerge when diversity is prioritised.

Resources and links:

• Tabletop Talespinners Linktree

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on YouTube
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Jack Kellum from Of Gods and Gamemasters. On his Instagram bio Jack is listed as ‘a world builder of exceptional skill’ so in today’s episode we take a deep dive on world-building.

In this episode Jack breaks down what world-building actually is, we discuss a few tips to get started when building your first world and Jack shares the biggest mistakes he sees first-time world builders make.

Resources and links:

• Of Gods and Gamemasters website
• Of Gods and Gamemasters on YouTube
• Of Gods and Gamemasters on X

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on YouTube
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Mariah from the Table Talk podcast. Mariah is a passionate tabletop gaming enthusiast who has turned her love for the game into a successful podcast series.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Mariah’s inspiring journey into tabletop gaming, get insights into the challenges and triumphs of starting and running a podcast, and learn from her experiences with effective marketing strategies and common promotional pitfalls.

Resources and links:

• Table Talk on Spotify
• Table Talk on Instagram
• Table Talk on Threads
• Table Talk linkinbio

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Tom. Tom is the founder of Tabletop Bookshelf, an independent online bookstore that’s carving a niche in the tabletop roleplaying game space.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Tom’s personal journey into the tabletop world, discover the unique offerings of Tabletop Bookshelf, and understand Tom’s commitment to supporting independent creators and crowdfunded projects.

Resources and links:

• Tabletop Bookshelf
• Tabletop Bookshelf on YouTube 
• Tabletop Bookshelf on Instagram

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Dr. Paul Mason. Paul is an anthropologist, a YouTuber, and he is the anthropologist behind the new game Hexcrement.

In this episode, you’ll hear about the unique educational and conservation themes that Hexcrement brings to the table, we’ll delve into the intriguing gameplay mechanics that make it stand out, and you’ll learn how you can support the crowdfunding campaign to bring this game to life.

Resources and links:

• Back the Hexcrement crowdfunding campaign
• Aelytra
• Paul’s website
• Idioms of Normality
• Paul on Instagram 

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Dennis aka The Okayest DM. Dennis is not only a TTRPG youtuber and streamer, but he is also the mind behind the successful SAGAS Kickstarter campaign.

In this episode, you’ll get an in-depth recap of the SAGAS Kickstarter campaign, learn about the strategies that led to its success, and the most intriguing part - a candid review of what worked and the challenges faced along the way. 

Resources and links:

• The Okayest DM on Youtube
• SAGAS: Setting And Genre Agnostic System by Okayest DM — Kickstarter
• The Okayest DM on Instagram
• The Okayest DM on X
• The Okayest DM on Threads 

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack sits down with Star from the Characters Without Stories podcast. Star is a storyteller and TTRPG enthusiast who has carved out a unique niche with her show, which delves into the tales of unplayed characters in the world of tabletop role-playing games.

You’ll hear about Star’s personal journey into the realm of TTRPGs and what inspired her to start the Characters Without Stories podcast. She opens up about the challenges she’s faced as a podcaster and how she’s grown in confidence through her experiences. Additionally, Star shares the exciting details of the Moonstone Matriarchy, an all-women D&D stream that’s making waves in the community.

Resources and links:

• Characters Without Stories on Apple Podcasts
• Characters Without Stories on Instagram
• Characters Without Stories on Threads

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack is joined by Craig, aka Craig of Inspiration, an online content creator focused on helping new Dungeon Masters. Craig is a tabletop gamer and a Dungeon Master who loves to share his tips and tricks for running engaging games.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Craig got into tabletop gaming and what inspired him to start helping DMs. Craig also shares some of his top tips for new DMs. Like how do you deal with a player who makes a character that doesn't want to go on an adventure?

Resources and links:

• Points of Inspiration
• Craig of Inspiration on Instagram
• Craig of Inspiration on Threads
• Craig of Inspiration on TikTok
• Craig of Inspiration on YouTube

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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In today’s episode of The Table Business, Jack makes an announcement

Resources and links:

• Relict Kickstarter Campaign

Connect:

• Sounds Like Adventure on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure on Threads
• Jack on Instagram
• Sounds Like Adventure website

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