EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 39 MIN
Season 1, Episode 6 (Feb 1, 2026): New Year and RiftKickers Updates
from Geeks with Dice · host Kenneth Weir
In this lively return to the mics, KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan catch up after a long hiatus and dive straight into the chaos of the tabletop world. They unpack the latest turbulence at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, including declining revenues, digital-count controversies, and speculation about a potential sale of WotC.The conversation shifts to the meteoric rise of Darrington Press and Daggerheart, the shifting RPG landscape, and what that might mean for the future of Rift Kickers. The hosts also spotlight recent Kickstarters, including Modern Problems Require Fantasy Solutions and Horizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion, before recapping the absolute pandemonium of the latest Rift Kickers session.From seagull‑based trench runs to nat‑20 romance rolls, accidental cult recruitment, and the establishment of Hard Shell Hooch 2.0, the party’s return to Red Haven is everything you’d expect — and everything the city guard feared. It’s tabletop chaos, industry commentary, and pure Geeks with Dice energy. Topics Covered:Podcast updates and the long gap since NovemberWizards of the Coast & HasbroRevenue drops despite inflated digital “sales”Community speculation about restructuring or saleYouTube creator suppression and metadata restrictionsDarrington Press & Daggerheart2000% higher‑than‑expected salesSystem flexibility and learning curveWhat this means for future campaignsKickstarter CornerModern Problems Require Fantasy SolutionsHorizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion tabletop gameCoriolis: Third HorizonThermobaric bombs, cat‑people paratroopers, and screamingRift Kickers RecapReturn to Red HavenBubbles’ Dagon booth and 17 crates of questionable scriptureSimi’s nat‑20 romantic escapadesLant’s laxative‑laced seagull airstrikeSweet Pea’s “negotiations” with AugryHard Shell Hooch 2.0 becomes a realityDara Vein’s migraine and the city guard’s despairUpcoming quest threads: Dave, Bob‑Bob‑Bob‑Bob & Steve, and the coastal hagGeeks with Dice, an Actual Play D&D Podcast.Host KJ the Comic Guy is your Game Master, leading a rag-tag band of would-be heroes through the Sword Coast and other memorable locations. Join this motley crew as they adventure through the world of Dungeons and Dragons.Geeks with Dice is part of the Fandom Frontier Podcast network (fandomfrontier.ca).Follow us:Join us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VthQnDgXBYBluesky: fandomfrontier.bsky.socialMastodon: [email protected]:[email protected]@[email protected]: @geekswdiceFacebook: @geekswdiceThreads: geekswdice
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In this lively return to the mics, KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan catch up after a long hiatus and dive straight into the chaos of the tabletop world. They unpack the latest turbulence at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, including declining revenues, digital-count controversies, and speculation about a potential sale of WotC.The conversation shifts to the meteoric rise of Darrington Press and Daggerheart, the shifting RPG landscape, and what that might mean for the future of Rift Kickers. The hosts also spotlight recent Kickstarters, including Modern Problems Require Fantasy Solutions and Horizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion, before recapping the absolute pandemonium of the latest Rift Kickers session.From seagull‑based trench runs to nat‑20 romance rolls, accidental cult recruitment, and the establishment of Hard Shell Hooch 2.0, the party’s return to Red Haven is everything you’d expect — and everything the city guard feared. It’s tabletop chaos, industry commentary, and pure Geeks with Dice energy. Topics Covered:Podcast updates and the long gap since NovemberWizards of the Coast & HasbroRevenue drops despite inflated digital “sales”Community speculation about restructuring or saleYouTube creator suppression and metadata restrictionsDarrington Press & Daggerheart2000% higher‑than‑expected salesSystem flexibility and learning curveWhat this means for future campaignsKickstarter CornerModern Problems Require Fantasy SolutionsHorizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion tabletop gameCoriolis: Third HorizonThermobaric bombs, cat‑people paratroopers, and screamingRift Kickers RecapReturn to Red HavenBubbles’ Dagon booth and 17 crates of questionable scriptureSimi’s nat‑20 romantic escapadesLant’s laxative‑laced seagull airstrikeSweet Pea’s “negotiations” with AugryHard Shell Hooch 2.0 becomes a realityDara Vein’s migraine and the city guard’s despairUpcoming quest threads: Dave, Bob‑Bob‑Bob‑Bob & Steve, and the coastal hagGeeks with Dice, an Actual Play D&D Podcast.Host KJ the Comic Guy is your Game Master, leading a rag-tag band of would-be heroes through the Sword Coast and other memorable locations. Join this motley crew as they adventure through the world of Dungeons and Dragons.Geeks with Dice is part of the Fandom Frontier Podcast network (fandomfrontier.ca).Follow us:Join us on our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VthQnDgXBYBluesky: fandomfrontier.bsky.socialMastodon: [email protected]:[email protected]@[email protected]: @geekswdiceFacebook: @geekswdiceThreads: geekswdice
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Season 1, Episode 6 (Feb 1, 2026): New Year and RiftKickers Updates
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