The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 35 - Tales of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser by Fritz Leiber, Part 1

Three tales of thrilling adventure from the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy. Join the most famous duo in swords and sorcery literature as they search for treasure and travel to the ends of the earth.

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Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr.

December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992

“American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert.[b] With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” - Wikipedia

introduced Fafhrd and Grey Mouser in August, 1939 in Unknown magazine, edited by John W. Campbell

early influences were H. P. Lovecraft and Robert Graves; received a letter of encouragement from Lovecraft in 1936

earned little money as a writer; addicted to alcohol and downers

actually received royalty checks from TSR for games based on Lankhmar

1975 - named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon)

James Introcaso sits down with game designer, podcaster, and all-around great guy Jim McClure to discuss the gaming great's history with RPGs. This podcast was recorded on October 11, 2016.

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James Introcaso sits down with game designer, podcaster, and all-around great guy Jim McClure to discuss the gaming great's history with RPGs. This podcast was recorded on October 11, 2016.

Please rate and review The Tome Show in iTunes!

Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: 13th Age Bestiary

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Talking Tabletop

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Everyone is John

Third Act Publishing

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso and Shane and I-Hsien from the Total Party Thrill podcast to discuss the previews for the upcoming D&D monster book Volo's Guide To Monsters. This podcast was recorded on October 25, 2016.

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James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso and Shane and I-Hsien from the Total Party Thrill podcast to discuss the previews for the upcoming D&D monster book Volo's Guide To Monsters. This podcast was recorded on October 25, 2016.

Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch!

Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Elemental Spellbook Cards

DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: 20 Uncommon Magical Rings

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Volo's Preview in Polygon

Volo's Preview in Paste

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett. It's the State of Pelgrane Press Panel from Gen Con 2016! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett. It's the State of Pelgrane Press Panel from Gen Con 2016! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age Monster Design Panel! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age GM Round Table! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age Adventure Design Panel! Enjoy!