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December 15, 2019Bonus: Q&A with Aleksandra Sontowska of 'Naked Female Giant'
Show Notes
To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Aleksandra Sontowska, polish roleplayer and indie RPG writer behind ‘Naked Female Giant’.
Aleksandra is best known for her work on ‘The Beast’, an unsettling erotic game for one player, which she co-designed with her partner Kamil Wegrzynowicz.
In ‘The Beast’, the player imagines they are have a sexual relationship with an alien and inhuman creature and writes a diary describing their encounters, their fears and their anxieties, over the course of 21 days.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Q&A start: 00:01:52
Outro: 00:37:21
Aleksandra’s work
The Beast on Naked Female Giant
Naked Female Giant website
Aleksandra’s Twitter (@careforthebeast)
Bandits, Bandits, They Arrive (200WordRPGChallenge 2015)
I'm Fine (200WordRPGChallenge 2016)
Hopes and Traumas (200WordRPGChallenge 2017)
Relationship: Intense (200WordRPGChallenge 2018)
Aleksandra’s recommendations
Dogs in a Vineyard (Lumpley Games)
Archipelago (Bully Pulpit Games)
Breaking the ice (Black & Green Games)
Blades in the Dark (One Seven)
FIASCO (Bully Pulpit Games)
City of Birds (Primeval Games Press)
Murderous Ghosts (Lumpley Games)
The Hour Between Dog and Wolf (Errant Knight Games)

Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
Q&A guest was Aleksandra Sontowska of ‘Naked Female Giant’.
The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
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41 min
December 08, 2019Episode #45: Crash Pandas Pt. 2
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Jackie, Bex, Jess, Carina and Rosie for ‘Crash Pandas’, a one-page roleplaying game, created by game designer Grant Howitt, about a ragtag bunch of raccoons all trying to drive the same car at the same time.
‘Crash Pandas’ is available as a pay-what-you-want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Recap and gameplay overview: 00:00:28
Restart of 'Crash Pandas' one-shot: 00:03:28
Outro and credits: 01:15:56
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Bex Lowe, Carina Werner, Jess O’Neill, Jackie Woodburn, and Rosie Inman.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was Crash Pandas’, a one-page roleplaying game, created by game designer Grant Howitt, ‘Crash Pandas’ is available as a pay what you want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Run one down’ by Dan Lebowitz.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
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1 hr 21 min
December 06, 2019Bonus: No More Damsels' 2019 Dragonmeet Panel: 'Representation in Fantasy Settings'
Show Notes
Our friends at No More Damsels, an organisation focused on empowering diverse gendered people in the RPG and Wargaming community, hosted a panel for the Podcast Zone at Dragonmeet, one of the UK most vibrant tabletop gaming conventions.
This special bonus episode is a live recording of their panel: ‘Representation in Fantasy Settings’.
Panel bio: ‘It's not easy being green! Do you ever get sad that your orc has to be an angry warrior? Aren't you ready for a soft orc librarian? We know that changing up the rules of fantasy creates some of our best characters - learn how to use this power for good, challenge stereotypes, and use diversity to make better settings and better games.’
Panel host and guests
Sarah Pipkin - No More Damsels (She/Her)
Kate Madison - Chaotic Neutral Games (She/Her)
Chris Hislop - Adventurers Wanted (He/They)
Anil Godigamuwe - Rusty Quill (He/Him)
Naomi Clarke - Power Word Roll and No More Damsels (She/Her)
No More Damsels made a recommended fantasy reading list of 13 authors who re-defining the fantasy genre and filling it with richer, more colourful characters. You can find this and more about No More Damsels on their website.
Social links
No More Damsels
Chaotic Neutral Games
Adventurers Wanted
Rusty Quill
Power World Roll

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1 hr 2 min
November 29, 2019Bonus: RPG Academy's Film Studies – District 9 with WAIR, Girls on Tour and The Rolisties Podcast
Show Notes
The latest RPG Academy “Film Studies” was headed by our very own host and GM, Fiona from ‘What Am I Rolling’ for ‘District 9’ a science-fictional parabole from 2009 directed by Neil Blomkamp.
Fiona is joined by Mira Manga from ‘Girls on Tour’ podcast and ‘#PodcastZone’ at Dragonmeet 2019 and Kalum from ‘The Rolistes Podcast’.
As a reminder, for Film Studies, members of the Network sometimes joined by non-Network guests, will review a film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Tabletop RPG settings systems and setting mentioned included:
Savage Worlds
Fate Core
Mars Colony
Urban Shadows
Tales from the Loop
GURPS Prime Directive
Paranoia
Dread
Call of Cthulhu
The Fall of Delta Green
The Beast which, as discussed, was covered by an episode of What Am I Rolling?
If you’d like to purchase a copy of the movie discussed AND support the RPG Academy, you can use The RPG Academy’s Amazon.com affiliate link. You can even do so with tabletop RPG purchases via our DriveThru affiliate link.
Social links
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Visit our Facebook Page
Join our new Google+ Community page: The Rpg Academy
Discuss our content on The RPG Academy Network’s subReddit
Become a backer: Patreon.com/TheRpgAcademy and get access to exclusive bonus content and more!

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47 min
November 24, 2019Episode #44: Crash Pandas Pt. 1
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Jackie, Bex, Jess, Carina and Rosie for ‘Crash Pandas’, a one-page roleplaying game, created by game designer Grant Howitt, about a ragtag bunch of raccoons all trying to drive the same car at the same time.
‘Crash Pandas’ is available as a pay-what-you-want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overview: 00:01:24
Raccoon creation: 00:01:39
Start of racoon creation: 00:02:01
Raccoon stats and equipment: 00:04:08
Start of raccoon stats and equipment: 00:04:55
Actions & driving: 00:05:47
Start of 'Crash Pandas' one-shot: 00:08:05
Outro and credits: 01:00:23
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s players were Bex Lowe, Carina Werner, Jess O’Neill, Jackie Woodburn, and Rosie Inman.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was Crash Pandas’, a one-page roleplaying game, created by game designer Grant Howitt, ‘Crash Pandas’ is available as a pay-what-you-want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can find more information about Grant’s other projects and one-shots on Patreon.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Run one down’ by Dan Lebowitz

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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1 hr 5 min
November 17, 2019Episode #43: The Lost Kenku Pt. 4
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Ryan for ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life, a charity organisation which gathers thousands of gamers to play games to raise money for charity.
‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Spoiler warning: 00:00:24
Recap, gameplay overview and technical note: 00:00:46
Restart of 'The Lost Kenku' one-shot: 00:03:02
Outro and credits: 00:59:06
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s player was Ryan Harris.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life. ‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Tragic story’ by Myuu.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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1 hr 4 min
November 03, 2019Episode #42: The Lost Kenku Pt. 3
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Ryan for ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life, a charity organisation which gathers thousands of gamers to play games to raise money for charity.
‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Spoiler warning: 00:00:24
Recap, gameplay overview and technical note: 00:00:46
Restart of 'The Lost Kenku' one-shot: 00:03:02
Outro and credits: 00:58:15
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s player was Ryan Harris.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life. ‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Tragic story’ by Myuu
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast
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1 hr 3 min
October 20, 2019Episode #41: The Lost Kenku Pt. 2
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Ryan for ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life, a charity organisation which gathers thousands of gamers to play games to raise money for charity.
‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Spoiler warning: 00:00:24
Recap, gameplay overview and technical note: 00:00:46
Restart of 'The Lost Kenku' one-shot: 00:03:02
Outro and credits: 00:56:57
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s player was Ryan Harris.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life. ‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Tragic story’ by Myuu
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast
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1 hr 2 min
October 06, 2019Episode #40: The Lost Kenku Pt. 1
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Ryan for ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life, a charity organisation which gathers thousands of gamers to play games to raise money for charity.
‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Spoiler warning: 00:01:12
Gameplay overview: 00:01:34
Technical note: 00:02:27
Start of 'The Lost Kenku' one-shot: 00:03:18
Outro and credits: 00:52:12
Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
This episode’s player was Ryan Harris.
This episode’s RPG one-shot was ‘The Lost Kenku’, a 5th edition dungeons and dragons adventure written by Wizard of the Coast concept artist Shawn Wood, produced in conjunction with Extra Life. ‘The Lost Kenku’ is available to buy both on the DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. All the proceeds for the adventure will go toward Extra Life and their work with the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. You can find out more information about Extra Life on their website.
The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.
Additional music in this episode:
‘Tragic story’ by Myuu
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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57 min
September 22, 2019Bonus: Q&A with Jamie Frew of 'Old Hellfire Club'
Show Notes
To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Jamie Frew, the creator of The Old Hellfire Club: A Victorian Storytelling Card Game of Drink, Danger... and Rubber Ducks!
Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, players take on the role of the destitute members of The Old Hellfire Club, a disgraced aristocratic secret society. Together they must recount tales of their greatest adventures in the hope that someone will buy them a drink, all whilst arguing who was the actual hero or heroine!
Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Q&A start: 00:01:31
Outro: 00:26:30
Jamie’s work
Old Hellfire Club’s backerkit page
Old Hellfire Club’s Facebook page
Old Hellfire Club’s Twitter (@OldHellfire)
Jamie’s recommendations
The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen RPG
Goblin Quest/Sean Bean Quest

Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
Q&A guest was Jamie Frew of the Old Hellfire Club.
The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.
If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.
Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.
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30 min