Best Daniel Kwan Podcasts (2025)

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 7: If You Don't Have Real Kaiju, Artificial is Fine | Roleplay Retcon 52:45

16h ago52:45

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There's no time to process the horrifying discovery in the Siberian industrial complex, because Obsidian Fury is back to finish the job. Alex brings a knife to a gunfight. Amara brings guns to a gunfight. Bon brings weird vibes to a gunfight. Content Warnings: Violence, war, weapons, guns Guest GMed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Henn, a.k.a. @iwriterobots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Play…

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Making Mechs Mythic (w/ Nevyn Holmes and Quinn Morris) 1:14:30

2d ago1:14:30

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Elliot and Brian are joined by Nevyn Holmes and Quinn Morris to talk about their mythopoetic mech TTRPG, Dragon Reactor. We discuss the importance of language in building a mythic story and Brian explains why this game’s Countdown mechanic restored his faith in downtime mechanics. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Link…

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WWR 58 ☉ Dungeons + Drama Nerds w. Percy Hornak, Nicholas Orvis, & Ben Ferber 1:07:31

4d ago1:07:31

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We're back with more lovely actual play friends! On this episode, we're joined by Percy Hornak, Nicholas Orvis, and Ben Ferber of Dungeons + Drama Nerds! Join us and this bevy of dramaturges as we discuss the intersection of stage plays and games, improv, tiered authorship in TTRPGs and more. Make sure to check out Stillfleet Studio's newest game, …

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A Legacy of Learning Through Design (w/ Avery Alder) 1:06:45

9d ago1:06:45

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Avery Alder, designer of beloved games like The Quiet Year and Monsterhearts, to discuss the many full circle moments of her career, why trigger warnings are actually for the sickos, and how she continues to learn from her designs even after putting them down for over a decade. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Da…

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 6: Industrial Complex? It's Actually Quite Simple | Roleplay Retcon 1:16:29

15d ago1:16:29

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The vibes at the Shatterdome are rancid, to say the least. The pilots try to pick up themselves up after their failed mission and receive a new one: Investigate the source of the mysterious Jaeger's signal in Siberia. Amara finds piece. Bon mates for life. Alex gets hooked. Content Warnings: Violence, Death, War, Trauma Guest GMed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Henn, a.…

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 5: J.D. Salinger's Catch Her in the Sky | Roleplay Retcon 39:43

16d ago39:43

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The mysterious rogue mech won't respond to communications and seems hellbent on eliminating Mako Mori. Amara, Bon, and Alex fight desperately to buy time for Mako to escape... Content Warnings: Violence, Death, War, City Destruction Guest GMed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Henn, a.k.a. @iwriterobots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BE/HOLD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We're pla…

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Daniel's Trip to the Chinese Canadian Museum | No Dice, No Problem #38 1:04:31

16d ago1:04:31

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Fresh from a trip to Vancouver, Daniel shared his experiences visiting the Chinese Canadian Museum, cancelling a group jubensha experience, the Burnaby Crystal Mall food court, and more! - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ //SPONSOR Asia…

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WWR 57 ☉ RP Jesters w. Rachel Kordell and Casey Reardon 1:12:52

25d ago1:12:52

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On this episode of Why We Roll, we sit down with Rachel Kordell and Casey Reardon of the actual play podcast RP Jesters! We chat about the process of making AP, the Jesters' expansive (and excellent) catalogue of series, and adapting to genre. Last but not least, we also discuss their newest campaign, LOST REQUIEM featuring Stillfleet Studio's Dans…

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WWR Bonus ☉ Left of the Projector x Why We Roll – VIDEODROME 1:31:17

27d ago1:31:17

1:31:17

Long live the new flesh! Wythe and Chris are back with Evan on Left of the Projector for another film discussion. This time we dissect David Cronenberg's 1983 body horror / tech and sex anxiety classic, VIDEODROME! From Left of the Projector – In this episode, I join Chris and Wythe from the Why We Roll Podcast to analyze David Cronenberg's cult cl…

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Daniel & Drew's War on TCG Scalpers | No Dice, No Problem #37 1:12:19

29d ago1:12:19

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Daniel and Drew continue their discussion about KPop Demon Hunters, the Gundam Card Game, and the state of TCG prices in local game stores. - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠⁠⁠⁠ //SPONSOR Asians Represent! is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge!…

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Ashes Without Number Breakdown (feat. Wizard) 3:33:27

1M ago3:33:27

3:33:27

Jack & I are back to talk about Ashes Without Number for over 3 hours! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WasabiBurger Follow On Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/wasabiburger Actual Play Podcast! https://wasabiburger.podbean.com/ Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/ksyzdkEuK5 Chapters: 00:00 Intro+Rambling 29:20 Character Creation 1:25:44 Equipment+Cra…

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[LIVE SHOW] Triangle Agency: Two Years Later (w/ Caleb Zane Huett & Sean Ireland) 1:23:43

1M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Elliot and Brian sit down for the first ever Talk of the Table LIVE Show at Twenty Sided Store for a follow up conversation with the co-designers of Triangle Agency Caleb Zane Huett and Sean Ireland. We dig into bringing this game to life, the joys and horror of corporate lingo, and where the money actually goes when you raise $380,000 on Kickstart…

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WWR 56 ☉ The Next Session Podcast w. Alyssa and Adam Johns 1:22:36

1M ago1:22:36

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On this episode of Why We Roll we're joined by TTRPG advice power couple Alyssa and Adam Johns of The Next Session Podcast to discuss GM advice, the intersection of therapy and TTRPGs, and more! How can we use aesthetic distance in our games to help players grow? How do GMs overcome imposter syndrome? And how the HECK do animated skeletons even sta…

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 4: Downtime Is Not Clowntime | Roleplay Retcon 51:54

1M ago51:54

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The training exercise went brilliantly, and now all that's left is the big day. Bon makes some waves. Alex punches out. Amara has range. Content Warnings: PTSD, animal death, weapons of war Guest GMed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Henn, a.k.a. @iwriterobots⁠⁠⁠⁠! Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BE/HOLD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We're playing ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lancer⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Pa…

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Hope on the High Seas of Hell (w/ Moss Powers) 46:35

1M ago46:35

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Moss Powers of Brewist Tabletop to discuss Book of Leviathan, their new expansion to the religious horror TTRPG HELLWHALERS. We discuss what this game has to say about hope and religious trauma, why gambling with Sic Bo is the perfect mechanic for driving home these themes, and what players can expect from this new ex…

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Trans Characters in Anime: A History | Episode 107 | Asians Represent! 1:56:49

1M ago1:56:49

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Liana and Emma sit down and discuss trans and gender non-conforming characters in Anime over the years, examining characters from popular series ranging from 1981 to present. They discuss how things are handled, how things have changed, and what series succeed and fail. *//SUPPORT*Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for ex…

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 3: Kaiju? Gesundheit | Roleplay Retcon 49:32

2M ago49:32

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Now that Amara has learned the ropes in her new Jaeger, it's time for a combat exercise against Jake's three simulated Kaiju. It's also a good way to get to know her new squadmates, who don't have any personal problems at all. Content Warnings: Violence, gore Guest GMed by ⁠⁠⁠Henn, a.k.a. @iwriterobots⁠⁠⁠! Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠BE/HOLD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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BONUS: House of Cards (with Fiona Howat, Daniel Kwan, and Jon Taylor) 2:25:46

2M ago2:25:46

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For the One Shot Patreon Drive, we played Ben's secret project: House of Cards, a horror game about survivors trying to escape a labyrinth of seemingly endless rooms from different houses and eras. Fiona Howat from What Am I Rolling?, Daniel Kwan from Asians Represent!, and Jon Taylor from System Mastery joined us!…

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Daniel & Drew Review KPop Demon Hunters | No Dice, No Problem #36 47:24

2M ago47:24

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Daniel and Drew's tabletop gaming rivalry intensifies with their first game of Spearhead! Daniel also can't stop talking about the new Netflix animated musical fantasy film KPop Demon Hunters. Trust him, it's really fun! - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wand…

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One Shot Patreon Drive! 4:00

2M ago4:00

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The One Shot Network Patreon Drive is going on NOW!By Two Fish in a Jug

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WWR 55 ☉ Echoes of the Veil w. Raffi Marhaba 1:09:22

2M ago1:09:22

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Jack in and hack the system with us as we sit down to both play and discuss Echoes of the Veil—the newest cyberpunk game from Reverie Rebels—with designer Raffi Marhaba (they / them)! We cover a wide range of subjects including playing the cyberpunk genre politically, magic systems in sci-fi, and designing around social justice. Make sure to tune i…

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A New Vision for Games at Kickstarter (w/ Asher McClennahan) 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Asher McClennahan, the new Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss new features built on community feedback, how TTRPG creators can most effectively use Kickstarter, and how he hopes to regain the trust of creators who have left the platform in recent years due to concerns over AI and more. Talk of the Table is hoste…

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Unlocking Chinese American Roots - Genealogy Resources & Research Tips | Episode 106 | Asians Represent! 1:12:12

2M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Drew and Sean explore the rich world of Chinese American genealogy - from online tools to historical archives and other cultural resources that can help folks trace their family roots. Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or researching for future generations, this episode of Asians Represent is a great way to level up your understanding …

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WWR 54 ☉ Mage Hand High Five w. Rowan McStay and Casey Papas 1:18:45

2M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Saddle up, partner! On this episode of WWR, Wythe and Chris are fixin' to get into the western genre with Rowan McStay and Casey Papas of the wonderful actual play podcast, Mage Hand High Five! We chat about MHH5's history, gaming Western tropes, breaking away from colonial narratives, and—of course—the narrative versatility of trains. This episode…

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Daniel & Drew Tell Killer Stories | No Dice, No Problem #35 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Daniel and Drew discuss the new Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie, poop knives, their growing Warhammer 40K rivalry, and as always, answer YOUR questions on this episode of No Dice, No Problem! - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades⁠⁠ //SP…

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[PATREON PREVIEW] Roundtable: TTRPG Publishing 33:04

2M ago33:04

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In this Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with Ray Chou of Mythworks and Fred Hicks of Evil Hat for a frank discussion on the state of TTRPG publishing amidst uncertainty caused by tariffs and more. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Hear the rest of this Episode: Talk of the Table on Patreon…

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Love & Hate in Adaptation (w/ Jess Levine) 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Elliot and Brian sit down with Jess Levine, designer of games like Planet FIST, I Have the High Ground, and Going Rogue—one half of the forthcoming two-game book with Riley Rethal’s Galactic. We discuss bringing this massive collaboration to life, the choice of working in GMless or GMed design, and why the best adaptational media is made with love …

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A Family Affair | Episode 105 | Asians Represent Charity Actual Play 3:08:43

2M ago3:08:43

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Asians Represent is back with a charity actual play benefiting AAPI United! Liana facilitated "A Family Affair", a Valor adventure she contributed to Unbreakable: Pathways. Unbreakable: Pathways is a collection of Asian-centric adventures that showcase the intersections of culture, tradition, and experiences utilizing a plethora of Tabletop Rolepla…

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 2: Jaeger? I barely know'er | Roleplay Retcon 54:51

3M ago54:51

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Amara and Jake are in hot water with the Pan Pacific Defense Council, but Jake's surprising connection offers them a job in exchange for freedom: Help revive the dying Jaeger pilot training program. Content Warnings: Profanity, heavy weapons, family trauma Guest GMed by ⁠⁠Henn, a.k.a. @iwriterobots⁠⁠! Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠BE/HOLD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We'…

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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Ep. 1: What's Amara with You? | Roleplay Retcon 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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The Kaiju attacks ended long ago. Now, scavengers pick through the ruins of Los Angeles to find Jaeger parts, either to re-sell on the black market or for making homebrew machines of their own. Both mech wunderkind Amara Namani and Jake Pentecost, son of fallen Kaiju conflict hero Stacker Pentecost, have infiltrated a Jaeger graveyard to find a val…

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WWR 53 ☉ Narrative Design w. Claire Carré 1:22:33

3M ago1:22:33

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Join us as we sit down to chat with filmmaker, screenwriter, and video game narrative designer ⁠Claire Carré⁠ (⁠Lovesick w. Rose City Games, ⁠Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet w. Naughty Dog Games⁠). In this unique episode, we discuss narrative design, Claire's history with TTRPGs, and the intersection of tabletop and visual media—make sure to tun…

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Introducing FIVE New Affiliate Shows 46:34

3M ago46:34

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The Many Sided Network is EXPANDING! And as a part of that expansion we are adding FIVE new affiliate shows to our network. In this episode you'll be getting a proper introduction to each of these phenomenal new shows from the creators themselves. The Many Sided Network is dedicated to TTRPG and nerdy podcasts telling great stories in new and innov…

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A Love Letter to Violence (w/ Daniel Kwan) 54:42

3M ago54:42

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Daniel Kwan, designer of Wandering Blades to discuss the balance of OSR and storygame design sensibilities behind this new game, how he found inspiration in the beautiful violence of wuxia media, and what designers can learn by playing TCGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back W…

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WWR 52 ☉ Wandering Blades w. Daniel Kwan 1:27:15

3M ago1:27:15

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Join us as we sit down to chat with award-winning TTRPG designer and podcaster Daniel Kwan about his new game, Wandering Blades—backing on Kickstarter until May 30th 2025 at wanderingblades.com! We talk wuxia genre fiction, representation, designing beautiful—yet deadly—combat, cinema, and more so make sure to tune in! If you enjoy Why We Roll, con…

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Daniel Kwan Talks Wandering Blades, Designing RPGs & Action Movies! 1:34:53

3M ago1:34:53

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Creator of Ross Rifles and showrunner of Asians Represent! podcast Daniel Kwan joined me to talk about their latest kickstarter, Wandering Blades, Delta Green, Wuxia movies and if he would rather run into 1 gorilla or 100 men! Wandering Blades Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/wandering-blades/description Patreon: h…

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WWR Bonus ☉ Left of the Projector x Why We Roll 1:44:08

3M ago1:44:08

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Join us as we discuss the 1997 sci fi film GATTACA with our pal Evan on Left of the Projector! From LoP: 'In this episode, we analyze the 1997 sci-fi film Gattaca, directed by Andrew Niccol, alongside Wythe Marshall and Chris Pickett from the "Why We Roll" podcast. We examine the film's portrayal of a future shaped by genetic engineering and social…

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Daniel & Drew Go to Wizard Jail | No Dice, No Problem #34 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Fresh off a game of Warhammer 40K, Daniel and Drew discussed the funding of the Wandering Blades RPG Kickstarter campaign, visiting historical sites for inspiration, and how they'd imprison spellcasters in a fantasy universe! - Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tonyatplusoneexp/w…

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WWR 51 ☉ Rascal News w. Rowan Zeoli 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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Join us as we chat with Rowan Zeoli – indy journalist extraodinaire and co-founder of the independent TTRPG news site, Rascal News – about the state of the industry, how Rascal got started, why independent TTRPG journalism matters (spoiler – it really matters). If you're enjoying Why We Roll, consider joining the Stillfleet Patreon! For as little a…

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Blending Narrative & Combat with "Rising Action"! | Episode 104 | Asians Represent! 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

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Daniel interviewed Aki, a new game designer based in Tokyo, about their debut game Rising Action! Rising Action is a roleplaying game for two players where you play a pair of rivals having an ever-escalating battle where their past and passions collide. Inspired by action anime and JRPG cutscenes, it is designed to produce dramatic encounters that …

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Games That Demand Play (w/ Zach Cox) 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Elliot and Brian sit down with Zach Cox, founder and creative lead of SoulMuppet Publishing to discuss growing a business while hating capitalism, being a sicko about book production, and creating games that demand play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Mad As Hell on Kickstarter Mad As Hell Quickstart Mad…

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WWR 50 ☉ Transgender Deathmatch Legend II w. Kayla Dice 1:57:30

3M ago1:57:30

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On this episode of WWR, we are so excited to welcome back TTRPG designer, comedian, and WRESTLER, Kayla Dice of Ratwave Game House! Get into the kayfabe with us as we play and discuss Kayla's newest game, Transgender Deathmatch legend II (available on Itch)! Transgender Deathmatch Legend II is a TTRPG beat-em-up designed for two players, using a de…

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Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018): Lancer Rookie Camp | Roleplay Retcon 59:18

4M ago59:18

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We're taking you back to Crunchytown with the Mech TTRPG Lancer, which we'll use to remake Pacific Rim: Uprising, the disappointing 2018 sequel to Pacific Rim. Though very fun and satisfying, Lancer is a little complicated, so we brought in Lancer and known robot kisser Henn to GM this series! Guest GMed by Henn, a.k.a. @iwriterobots! Soundtrack by…

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Glorious Heists (w/ Andre Novoa) 50:13

4M ago50:13

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Elliot and Brian sit down with Andre Novoa of Games Omnivorous to discuss his latest game The Job and how it uses simple mechanics to elegantly recreate a heist movie for your gaming table. We also discuss what makes Games Omnivorous unique and touch on the TTRPG scene in Portugal. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Lin…

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Daniel & Drew Get Organized | No Dice, No Problem #33 1:14:02

4M ago1:14:02

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Daniel and Drew dive into the world of tabletop gaming storage, Chinese genealogy, bullet time, and more! - Check out Drew's article, Paper Families, Paper Trails: Genealogy and the Chinese Exclusion Act here: https://www.slcl.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/pastports-052025.pdf Support the launch of Daniel's wuxia TTRPG Wandering Blades here: http…

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The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine) 1:24:39

4M ago1:24:39

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Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds rel…

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Hard Boiled: The Iconic Hong Kong Blood Opera | Episode 103 | Asians Represent! x John Who? 1:42:16

4M ago1:42:16

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CW: Discussion of policing, firearms, and crime Enjoy this episode of the John Who? podcast - a spin-off of Asians Represent! For this episode of the podcast, Brandon Lim of Black Belt Cinema joined Daniel and Drew for a discussion about John Woo's 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, Hard Boiled. They discussed the impact of this movie on Hong Kong …

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Yochai Gal Interview - Beyond The Pale 1:12:39

4M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Cairn 2e creator & Between 2 Cairns Co-Host, Yochai Gal spoke with me about the history, mythology and inspiration behind the Beyond The Pale Cairn sandbox adventure. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WasabiBurger Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/zggWSeoq3EA Follow On Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/wasabiburger Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/k…

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WWR 49 ☉ The Sometimes Kingdom w. Ethan Gouldini 1:16:57

4M ago1:16:57

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On this episode of Why We Roll, we chat with Ethan Gouldini about their game, THE SOMETIMES KINGDOM, a topsy-turvy portal fantasy RPG. Join in as we discuss building magical systems and worlds, GMing a living house, and everything seasonal. If you're enjoying Why We Roll, consider supporting us over at patreon.com/stillfleet – for a few bucks a mon…

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Cocktail (1988): Finale (with Superdillin) | Roleplay Retcon 1:14:25

4M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

In the finale of our remake of Cocktail (1988), some of the employees are chased by their pasts and some are agonizing about the present. Is a future of love and happiness even possible? Some say The Newest House knows... Can you guess who likes who before we do? Content Warnings: Sexual content Starring Superdillin from the One Shot Podcast, Patch…

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Daniel & Drew Have a Work Meeting | No Dice, No Problem #32 1:10:51

4M ago1:10:51

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Ever wondered how an Asians Represent podcast episode comes together? In this special No Dice, No Problem episode, Daniel and Drew sat down for a laid-back chat about Battletech and to answer listener questions...only to end up planning some episodes for the next exciting season of Asians Rep! Check out the John Who? podcast: johnwhopodcast.carrd.c…

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