Best The Clockwork Game Design Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Gamefulness, and farewell to the Clockwork Game Design Podcast!

28d ago

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It has been an amazing ten years! Thank you to everyone who listened! This is a short episode where I just talk a little bit about where I’m at, and why I’m deciding to end the Clockwork Game Design Podcast. Thank you to all of the amazing guests – DOZENS of them – over the years who provided their amazing insights and thoughts on a huge variety of…

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Episode 128: Weaver of Dreams 1:03:21

23d ago1:03:21

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Celestria demonstrates why she is called, “Dreamweaver” and tries to help the Guilders prepare for the fight to come in her own special way. Will it be enough? Will it be too much? https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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April Fool's Day 2025 (Part 2): A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C. 1:14:03

1M ago1:14:03

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Welcome to part two of the April Fool’s Day episode! This year’s game is played using a game published in the ‘90s by TSR called Marvel SAGA. It is a card-based role-playing game where the players create and play their very own superheroes. So, without further ado… here is A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C. - Part 2 So…

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April Fool's Day 2025 (Part I): A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C. 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Welcome once again to the April Fool’s Day episode! This year’s game is played using a game published in the ‘90s by TSR called Marvel SAGA. It is a card-based role-playing game where the players create and play their very own superheroes. So, without further ado… here is A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C. Song parodie…

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Reckless A-Talk: Viditya Voleti - Game Designer (A Land Once Magic, Bloodbeam Badlands, Space Between Stars) 1:11:23

1M ago1:11:23

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Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and this week we got to talk to the amazing game designer and artistic…

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Episode 127: A Clockwork Storage 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Checkers leads the Guilders through the catacombs of Agmar on the behest of the voice in his head. What could possibly go wrong? https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattackBy RA Studios

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Episode 126: Ag-Marred 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Mira Carter (Val’s Mom) has surprised her by arriving in Agmar. So what do the Guilders do? Well, take her on a tour of the city, of course! https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Reckless A-Talk: Eli Hauschel (Mayday Roleplay) - Professional sound designer and editor, performer, designer 1:09:53

2M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and this week we are joined by a really special guest who essentially excels at every aspect of TTRPG performance and production, Eli aka aghostofeli from Mayday Roleplay! Eli was an early connection we made in the TTRPG space, and immediately stood out for their abilities and instincts as a…

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Episode 125: Visitors 44:26

3M ago44:26

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Vina Calvetta consults the Guild while preparing for the defense of the Red City of Agmar against the inevitable attack of the Ultra Giant. Allies, rivals, and friends make their own plans for survival. For some, it is helping with the defenses. For others, it is being as far away as possible. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with ot…

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Tale Til Now: The Secret of Saint Stillwater(EP 106-124) 4:11

3M ago4:11

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Welcome to the sixth Reckless Attack Tale Til Now Episode, summarizing events at the Waveless Lake and the discoveries made there. We know getting into a new podcast with a big backlog can be a tall task. To give interested folks some nice jumping in points, we're publishing end-of-arc recap episodes highlighting the important story moments from th…

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Reckless Adjacent: Shadowdark RPG Part 1 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Are you ready to brave the darkness? Then join the Reckless Attack crew through a one-shot of Shadowdark RPG! This award-winning RPG provides an old-school vibe that is accessible for those familiar with D&D 5e. If you want the rest of the adventure, head over to our Patreon and sign up for the Pile o' Frogs tier for this and other Reckless Adjacen…

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Episode 124: A Giant Problem 43:37

3M ago43:37

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The Ravenmounts try to escape the disaster created by the release of an Ultra-Giant and make their way back to report on what they have found. The Guilders, with many questions unanswered, go over what they know in order to formulate a plan (or, at least, the IDEA of a plan) to stop the Ultra-Giant and save as many of the citizens of Ryxia as possi…

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Episode 123: Grove is in the Heart 1:14:20

4M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Juniper and the other Ravenmounts travel to the Druid Grove to find out why they have not contacted Deepwood in the last week. What they find there could change Ryxia forever. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Episode 122: Gill-ders 1:08:25

4M ago1:08:25

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The Guilders deal with the aftermath of the fight at the cave and the now formerly former Waveless Lake. Some previous acquaintances arrive with news concerning the Shepherd and how they have been furthering their plans. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https:…

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Episode 121: To Catch a Thief 1:07:34

5M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Selv races against time and his own past to prevent the Monastery's Dragon egg from being stolen. The pursuit takes him across the tournament grounds and beyond. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Episode 120: Investigation A La Cart 46:42

5M ago46:42

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Seeming to be the prime suspect in the poisoning of a tournament contestant, Selv does some investigating on his own to try to find out who the real culprit is and how they plan to pull off their dastardly heist. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.pa…

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Episode 119: A Meal Fit For A Sting 50:30

5M ago50:30

50:30

Selv meets some of the other contestants at the tournament over the first night's meal. Conversation and spices abound before the second day of fighting begins. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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“Progressive” games and neoliberal ideology with Austin Anderson

6M ago

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Hi all! Today I have a fascinating conversation with the brilliant Austin Anderson, who is I think the last of the guests that I’ll have on the show from the Alt-F4 conference (along with Dr. Rachel Kowert and Kathleen Morrissey). In this conversation we talk about a bunch of AAA games, such as Detroit Become Human the Last of Us and others, along …

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Reckless A-Talk: Elliot Davis (Many Sided Media) - Performer, Game Designer, Producer 1:31:51

6M ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. We are overjoyed to bring you this week’s episode with tabletop designer, producer, GM and performer Elliot Davis! Elliot’s name…

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Episode 118: Abbott and Kavos Fellow - Who's Up First? 44:32

6M ago44:32

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Selv finally relates the tale of his journey to participate in the Monastery Tournament. Will something more than an occasional match be required of him? The tournament heats up… and not just because of the volcano. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www…

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Episode 117: Selv Asterlin: A Tourney for Fire 51:54

6M ago51:54

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In order to pass the time, Selv begins to tell the tale of his experience at the Tournament and the interesting people he met during that time. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Final Fantasy, Consensual Play and more with Kathleen Morrissey

6M ago

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Hi everyone! I come to you with another great conversation, with another super cool person that I met at the Alt-F4: Rebooting Community After Gamergate conference: Kathleen Morrissey. Kathleen is working on a PhD in computational media over at Worchester Polytechnic Institute, she’s done all kinds of awesome academic stuff on the subjects of games…

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Reckless A-Talk: Aaron Voigt (Video essayist, game designer, author) 1:23:38

6M ago1:23:38

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Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. This week we got to interview TTRPG video essayist, reviewer, writer, and author Aaron Voigt. Aaron is someone I had been up unt…

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Final Fantasy, dark patterns and more with Dr. Rachel Kowert

7M ago

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Hi all! today I have a wide ranging conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a researcher who studies the effects of games and also discusses a wide range of other pop culture topics, through her youtube channel Psychgeist. She’s written and contributed to a lot of books (including a Psychgeist series, spoken at numerous events including the United Nat…

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Episode 116: Descents and Ascents 1:00:12

7M ago1:00:12

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After the grueling fight with the creature from another realm, the Guilders take stock of where they are and what they now have. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattackBy RA Studios

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Reckless Adjacent: Anyone Can Wear The Mask(Part 1) 1:04:05

7M ago1:04:05

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What? A superhero game in my D&D 5e Actual Play Podcast? That's right! This week is the first part of our play through of Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a superhero TTRPG created by Jeff Stormer. ACWTM is a super fun and flavorful 1-3 player game, and Nathan, Steve, and I, Jonathan, had a fantastic time uncovering the story of John "The Jaunt" Strider a…

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Interview with game marketing expert Ryan Rigney

7M ago

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Hi all! The Clockwork Game Design Podcast has re-taken-over its own podcast space from the Bannet Bulletin for a week, to share with you this exciting conversation I just had with my old pal Ryan Rigney. His first published game, Fast Fast Laser Laser, is actually a game that I did all of the artwork for, which was actually really fun. But these da…

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Episode 115: Stillwater Runs Deep 1:01:03

7M ago1:01:03

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Trying to save Checkers from a life of servitude, the remaining Guilders put their skills to the test battling the entity that has, in a matter of minutes, reversed the decades-long stillness of the Waveless Lake. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.p…

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Reckless A-Talk: Spencer Campbell (Game Designer - Gila RPGs) 1:41:24

8M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. I am as always your host GM Nathan, I use he/him pronouns, and this week I got to expand my mind and laugh a lo…

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Episode 114: Got 'em 47:49

8M ago47:49

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The creature responsible for the current non-waveless status of the Waveless Lake reveals itself and attacks the Guilders. But what does it want? And can it be stopped before all of them fall under the sway of the ancient creature? https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patr…

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Episode 113: The Lake Formerly Known as 'Waveless' 50:54

8M ago50:54

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The Guilders find out about the Lake (formerly known as Waveless) and head to the island to find out what happened. Could it have something to do with the shrine to Saint Stillwater that is supposedly somewhere on the island? https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! h…

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Episode 112: Guild Trek - The Next Generation 53:49

8M ago53:49

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Under Checkers’ watchful eye, the children explore the island in the middle of the Waveless Lake while competing in a Grung-inspired competition and spooky cave exploration. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Episode 111: An Old Bill with Cent Appeal 59:29

9M ago59:29

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The Guilders head to the formerly Waveless Lake where they encounter more than one denizen of the lake that has taken issue with the agitated sloshing of their home. Reckless Attack colored dice by Carrie Lindstedt! Find their creator @catalysedconcepts on Instagram! https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discor…

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Episode 110: Deals, Appeals, and Playground Squeals 1:09:42

9M ago1:09:42

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Finally, a day off for our Guilders to just relax and not do anything too stressful. Maybe a quick visit to see some old acquaintances? Some nice meditation practice with fellow Guilders? A quick trip to the Library to do some research? I’m sure nothing life-changing could happen to multiple Guilders in just ONE episode, right? Right? https://www.r…

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Episode 109: Serving the Community 42:45

9M ago42:45

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Checkers’ checkered past finally catches up with him as he is forced to redirect his more chaotic energies into something that will benefit the city and its people. This episode asks the question: What would happen if a checkered-past Checkers takes charge and chooses a charity checklist along with the challenge of chaperoning children? https://www…

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Tale Til Now: Borrowed Knowledge(EP 85-105) 5:33

9M ago5:33

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Welcome to the fifth Reckless Attack Tale Til Now Episode, summarizing events inside the Restricted Section of the AGMAR Public Library. We know getting into a new podcast with a big backlog can be a tall task. To give interested folks some nice jumping in points, we're publishing end-of-arc recap episodes highlighting the important story moments f…

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Reckless A-Talk: Drakoniques (TTRPG performer, producer, writer) 1:31:12

9M ago1:31:12

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Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. I am as always your host GM Nathan, I use he/him pronouns, and this week we are joined by the polyhyphenate TTR…

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Bannet Bulletin Ep. 3 – Introducing the Impulse Combat System (and more)

10M ago

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Above is an early screenshot of our combat system in the prototype for Through Broken Land, which is coming along smoothly. The incredible UI art was just freshly finished by our artist, Wizbane, and oh my god I love it! Anyway, today I’m talking about our Impulse System, which is the core of the FF13-inspired combat system in Through Broken Land. …

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[Patreon Exclusive]Reckless A-Snack: Pickles and Fun Facts! 45:52

10M ago45:52

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Welcome to an episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive show, Reckless A-Snack! Join the RA Crew as we eat snacks and chat about the interview question of the day. For more exclusive content such as Reckless A-Snack, our Behind the Screen talk-back show, or our Reckless Adjacent show where we try out different TTRPG systems, support us at patreon.co…

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Reckless A-Talk: Brian Flaherty of Many Sided Media (My First Dungeon, Bitcherton) 1:45:33

11M ago1:45:33

1:45:33

Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and this week we are extremely excited to to share ou…

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Episode 108: The Final Wager 1:04:31

11M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

All of the planning, plotting, and preparation from the past several weeks finally comes to fruition as the Guilders prepare for both the funeral of The Fortunate and the arrival of Lorana Moonglove. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rec…

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Episode 107: What Now? 1:02:50

11M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

After making it out of the Restricted Section of the Agmar Library, the Guilders take some time to gather their thoughts and relax. “Relaxing” takes a different form for each Guild member. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Reckless A-Talk: Lex from TitanomachyRPG (Caltrop Core, Nighthawks) 1:28:38

11M ago1:28:38

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Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and I am so happy to present to you this frankly long…

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Episode 106: We're HOME! 1:01:11

12M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Having finally made it out of the restricted section of the Agmar Library, the members of the Golden Tree Guild discuss their next steps and try to return to normal life. In whatever form that may take. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/…

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