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Dieku Podcast
by Dieku Games
Join me in the exploration of why we love table top games through long form interviews with game designers and industry influencers.Learn more at DiekuGames.com
Episodes
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Grok?! Second Edition with Lester Burton
I welcomed Lester Burton from Gander Games, to share details about the upcoming 2nd Edition of GROK?! which is an adventure role-playing game set in a gonzo world of boundless plausibility and use your ingenuity and resourcefulness to overcome strange and perilous threats.Planet Grok was once a...
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Erin Green - Illustrator of the Fang Dungeon Bestiary on Zinetopia
I welcomed Erin Green, who isn an incredible illustrator and art instructor from Vancouver, BC who has been teaching art for over 15 years to students of all ages.Erin is also illustrating many of the weird little monsters in the Fang Dungeon Bestiary which is currently crowdfunding on Backerkit…
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Fun With Fang Adventure Winner with Regin the Mapmaker
I was joined by Regin the Mapmaker (Christian Lindquist) the gold adventure winner of the recent Fun With Gang game jam for his adventure - Passion for Dummies. But it didn't stop there, as Regin put in a second adventure called Hel's Kitchen. Between the two, they won best art, best map, and…
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Raspberry Juice Adventure for Fangelsehala TTRPG with Omer Shapira
I was joined by Omer Shapira, the creative mind behind Mitz Petel, which mean Raspberry juice in Hebrew. The adventure is loosely based upon the children's story, and was one of the entries into the #FunWithFang Adventure Jam which recently concluded.Back Raspberry Juice during...
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TTRPG Year-in-Review for 2025
2025 was another interesting year in the TTRPG Industry, and I was once again joined by Shannon Appelcline, author of the "Designers & Dragons" series, to provide historical context to the events of the year.Shannon shared his insights on a variety of topics including the tariffs, AI, economy…
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Origins of Early Dungeons & Dragons Products - OD&D, B/X, BECMI and 1E
I was once again joined by friend of the show, Shannon Appelcline, the author of the "Designers & Dragons" series, Free Trader Beowulf about the history of Traveller, and now the soon to be crowdfunded Designers and Dragons Origins, a four book series that delves into the history of how each TSR...
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Trashing the Ennies, Decline of the OSR, and a Massive Channel Update
I'm going to give a massive channel update on everything Dieku Games, including the upcoming Bug Busters Kickstarter, trashing the Ennies, the future of the channel(s), upcoming interviews, and more! Buckle up! Bug Buster...
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Stargazer Keep - the cosmic sword & sorcery RPG inspired by the music of Ronnie James Dio
I welcome John McQueen-Scott and Terry Herc - the designers of Stargazer Keep - cosmic sword & sorcery RPG zine series, inspired by the music of Ronnie James Dio and channeled through the lens of Mörk...
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Free League Publishing's Legacy and Bright Future with Tomas Härenstam
I welcome Tomas Härenstam, the CEO of Free League Publishing , and the creator of the Year Zero Engine which has been used in many of their amazing games such as Tales from the Loop, Vaesen, Alien, Blade Runner and Coriolis - which recently launched a new version called - The Great Dark.Free…
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The Shrike and Vaults of Vaarn 2E
VOTE NOW! https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2025/ballot.php?category_id=2 I welcome back Leo Hunt, the creative mind behind the Ennie Nominated The Shrike - a dark fantasy sandbox adventure in a derelict limbo of rusted iron, saltwater, stone, and blood, as well as the beloved Vaults of Vaarn -...
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Gangbuster B/X with Mark Hunt
I welcome Mark Hunt the creator of Gangbusters B/X which puts a old school spin on the old TSR Gangbusters game of 1920's mobsters, detectives and police!Buy the Game:https://wizardtowergamesshop.comFacebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/996728023731435#OSR #ttrpg
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Closet - The Solo Journaling TTRPG About Coming Out CONTENT WARNING
CONTENT WARNING: Between 16:30 and 22:00 there is discussion of abuse (including abuse relating to religion), suicidal ideation, and self harm. If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is available. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be...
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Hell World - a brutal, old school, post-apocalyptic biopunk role playing game!
I was once again by Gavriel Quiroga, designer of Neurocity, Warpland and Hell Night, along with Austin DuRivage who is the illustrator of Hell World - a brutal, old school, post-apocalyptic biopunk role playing game.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gavrielquiroga/hellworld-earthKickstarter…
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Make Your First TTRPG Adventure with the Fun with Fang Jam
Create, Sell, and Get Recognized! JOIN NOW: https://itch.io/jam/fun-with-fang Calling all TTRPG designers, storytellers, and creatives! The Fun with Fäng Adventure Jam is your chance to design and sell your own adventure for Fängelsehåla! This jam is all about creating adventures for Fängelsehåla...
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Indie Game Design with Kobayashi!
I welcomed back, Kobayashi, the designer of Fleaux!, Rats in the Walls, Black Sword Hack, Ronin Saga and now his most recent game - Assassins, Demons & Dying Gods - a roleplaying game about demon hunters, mad gods and revolutions in the city of Ashengrad. DriveThruRPG:...
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Fame & Fable Kickstarts on February 18!
Fame and Fable is a fantasy-themed competitive board game for 1 to 4 players. Use your actions to buy ally and item cards from the market and play these to defeat monsters, complete contracts or disrupt other players. Gain fame through your exploits to move your player token around the game…
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FÄNGELSEHÅLA Kickstarter Wrap-up
Buy a copy of FÄNGELSEHÅLA https://dieku.myshopify.com
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2024 Year in Review in the TTRPG World
2024 was another interesting year in the TTRPG Industry, and I was once again joined by Shannon Appelcline, author of the "Designers & Dragons" series, to provide historical context to the events of the year. Shannon shared his insights on a variety of topics including the 50th Anniversary of…
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The Weekly Scroll with Ryan and Hunter
I welcome Ryan and Hunter from The Weekly Scroll podcast, which provides in-depth unbiased analysis of indie role playing games, as well as creator interviews and actual plays called - side quests. Learn mores at: https://www.twitch.tv/TheWeeklyScroll https://x.com/Weekly_Scroll...
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321 RPG 5th Anniversary Expanded Rulebook and Monster Guide
I welcomed back John “Hambone" McGuire who along with Geo Collazo created 321 RPG, and they are currently crowdfunding a 5th Anniversary Expanded Rulebook and Monster Guide on Backerkit. Backerkit:...
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Wonderland with Andrew Kolb
I was once again joined by Andrew Kolb @andrewkolb the designer of Neverland, Oz, and now a book-end to this fantastic trilogy - Wonderland - which will be released on Tuesday Nov 12. Buy Wonderland: https://www.amazon.ca/Wonderland-Fantasy-Role-Playing-Andrew-Kolb?affiliate_id=2868133 Domestika...
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Mothership Month with Sean McCoy
I welcome Sean McCoy one half of Tuesday Knight games, along with Alan Gerding. They are the creative minds behind games such as Two Rooms and a Boom, Werewolf in the Dark, and Mothership the sci-fi horror game that has become one of the darlings of the indie game industry....
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HallowZine 2024
I was joined by Josh Domanski and Zach Vaupen of Liminal Horror to discuss how to design an adventure or setting for horror. Bring your questions and thought! For more information about Liminal Horror: https://liminalhorrorrpg.com Horror of the Americas Game Jam:...
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Lost Pages with Paolo Greco
Lost Pages was founded in 2012 by Paolo Greco, who decided that academia was frustrating as hell. Barely employed, from of a desk make of loudspeakers and a cabinet door they developed 'Adventure Fantasy Game', and then went off to release a series of spellbooks, including some bound by hand by...
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Weird Heroes of Public Access- WHPA-TV13 Role Playing Game
Have you ever dreamed of hosting your own public access TV show? Investigating the bizarre supernatural mysteries of your small town? Now's your chance! Introducing Weird Heroes of Public Access - the table-top roleplaying game that lets you and your friends step into the shoes of quirky public...
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Dragon Town and the Darkness Below - Game Pitch
JP Coovert shares information about his new system-neutral setting - Dragon Town and the Darkness Below! This system-neutral, tabletop roleplaying adventure is light in tone, but heavy on danger. It’s a perfect introduction for first-time roleplayers and filled with enough weirdness to surprise...
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Huckleberry - A Wyrd West RPG Game Pitch
Huckleberry is a dark and weird tabletop role-playing game inspired by the mythology of the American Old West. In this unforgiving landscape, the veil between reality and the Wyrd is frayed and worn thin, allowing the Wyrd to seep into every crevice, corrupting and twisting the very fabric of...
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Blackmoor Foundations with Griffith Morgan and Chris Graves
I welcome the Griffith Morgan and Chris Graves who collectively make uo The Fellowship of the Thing which are the folks behind the Secrets of Blackmoor documentary, as well as publishers of the The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg, Blackmoor Foundations, and the upcoming Into the Wild Blue Yonder. To...
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Miami 86 Game Pitch
Miami 86 RPG is a rules-light, action-packed role-playing game designed for 2 to 6 players (or more) with solo play options. Immerse yourself in the quintessential 1980s Miami ambiance, inspired by iconic classics like the film Scarface, the TV series Miami Vice, and the video game Grand Theft...
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NECROVENGE Game Pitch with Philip Jensen
Philip Jensen joins me to discuss NECROVENGE, a solo TTRPG about rebuilding your dungeon and getting your revenge on those pesky adventurers! NECROVENGE is a standalone solo game, where you, as a failed necromancer, set out to get revenge on those who have wronged you. Recruit minions, build…
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World's Largest Game Store - The Sentry Box
I was joined by Gordon Johansen, owner of the World's Largest Game Store - The Sentry Box. Communities are not just bound by borders – they are often comprised of people with shared passions. A friendly local game store (FLGS) is a unique place where people can connect with each other, create...
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Jason Connerly from Nerd's RPG Variety Podcast
I was joined by Jason Connerly, the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Podcast, which I have been regular listener of since it began in 2019. Recently Jason has made some changes to the format, and we'll be talking about that, as well as the history and legacy of the show....
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Wasteland Degenerates Game Pitch
Wasteland Degenerates is a gas-guzzling, high octane post-apocalyptic RPG about miserable, radiated scum struggling to survive in tomorrow’s unforgiving carcass! Enter Wasteland Degenerates: Jumper Cable Edition, a Cy_Borg variant where you play the worthless dregs of post-apocalyptic society…
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Marginal Worlds Game Pitch
I was joined by Zoe Franznick who is kickstarting a new magic item deck called Marginal Worlds along with co-creator Mac Boyle, both bringing their expertise in Medieval Studies to bear on the project. I think it's a good fit for games like Knave, OSE, Cairn, and Dolmenwood! Marginal Worlds is a...
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Merry Mushmen Adventure Double Feature on Kickstarter
I was joined by Joseph R. Lewis, author of Raiding the Obsidian Keep, as well as Liam Pádraig Ó Cuilleanáin, author of The Horrendous Hounds of Hendenburgh, whose best selling adventure modules are being dusted off by the team of the Merry Mushmen who are comprised of Eric Nieudan and Olivier...
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Basic Fantasy OSR with Chris Gonnerman
I was joined by Chris Gonnerman, the creator of Basic Fantasy and Iron Falcon and one of the founders of the OSR. We discussed Chris' start in the hobby and the development of the amazing community around Basic Fantasy. We also covered Chris writing Iron Falcon, a throwback to the little brown...
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Archeterica - Game Pitch
Archeterica is an pseudo Napoleonic TTRPG about secret societies and unearthly phenomena! This is a classless 2D6 system with a focus on dramatic character development and shadow organizations activities. In Archeterica you will be able to embody extremely versatile personalities as your heroes,...
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The Lost Bay with Iko
I was joined by Iko who is the creative mind behind the Outer Rim Uprising and Skyrealms, and is currently kickstarting The Lost Bay - a suburban gothic tabletop RPG, setting and collection of adventures set in alternate 90s. Kickstarter:...
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Weird World - Game Pitch
Take the world's most famous fantasy RPG, combine it with Idiocracy, add a bit of Borderlands, and let it soak in a slag bin for 6,042 years in front of a TV playing Rick & Morty and Futurama on a loop… there you have WEIRD WORLD! WEIRD WORLD is a weird science-fantasy role-playing game with fast...
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FÄNGELSEHÅLA - Quaint design with complex play
FÄNGELSEHÅLA is the Swedish word for "dungeon." We are inviting you to play an epic adventure with the elegance of the instructions from everybody's favorite furniture store! This tabletop role-playing game takes a minimalist approach, offering an immersive experience without the complexity.…
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Leo Hunt from Vaults of Vaarn and The Shrike
I welcomed Leo Hunt, the creative mind behind Vaults of Vaarn, which a widely admired game within the OSR community. Leo is now on the cusp of releasing The Shrike which is a a dark fantasy sandbox adventure in a derelict limbo of rusted iron, saltwater, stone, and blood, designed for Old School...
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Dimday Red Game Pitch - Nodus Zine 02
I was joined by Spiros Drakatos, the creative mind behind DIMDAY_RED, the TTRPG that pits players in the last days of human kind. Nowhere to run, no deus ex machina, just choosing how they will live their lives while the world ends. Spiros will be launching Nodus Zine 02 which features Neu Bonn,...
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Monsters, Aliens & Holes in Ground with Stu Horvath
I welcome Stu Horvath, the author of Monsters, Aliens and Holes in the Ground - which chronicles how RPGs have evolved since their inception. Stu is also the co-host of The Vintage RPG Podcast along with John "Hambone" McGuire and also publisher of the Unwinnable web site and Patreon which has a...
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Whispers of the Woods - Game Pitch
This is Whispers of the Woods. A minimalistic role-playing game in which players will fill the shoes of 18th-century villagers on a journey into mysterious, dark woods. The game is focused on storytelling, making difficult decisions, and weaving a collaborative, intertwined narrative. Beautifully...
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The Bloggies with Zedeck Siew and Prismatic Wasteland
I welcome two of the best know bloggers within the indie/OSR space. W.F. Smith, also known as Prismatic Wasteland, whose blog goes by the same name. WF also won an Ennie this last year in the category of Best Supplement for Barkeep on the Borderland, along with many contributors to the great...
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Jason Cordova from The Gauntlet and Brindlewood Bay
I welcome Jason Cordova - the creative mind behind Brindlewood Bay, the cozy mystery game that features elderly mavens solving TV-style cases, within the backdrop of a larger cosmic horror. Jason is also the host of Fear of a Black Dragon and The Darkened Threshold as well as founder of the...
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2023 Year in Review in the TTRPG World
2023 was another interesting year in the TTRPG Industry, and I was once again joined by Shannon Appelcline, author of the "Designers & Dragons" series, to provide historical context to the events of the year. Shannon shared his insights on a variety of topics including the OGL Fiasco, emerging...
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Let Us Build a Tower - Game Pitch
Let Us Build a Tower is one-of-a-kind OSR adventure that takes players back thousands of years to a temple-city in the throes of apocalypse. There they ascend the ever-changing Tower to Heaven, braving the curse of chaos in hopes of reaching the ultimate reward at the Tower’s heights. To learn...
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The World of Myrr with Andrew Cawood
I was once again joined by Andrew Cawood, the creator of the popular Monsters Book Series, which featured Monsters of the Underworld, City, Wilderness, Dungeon and Feyland 1 and 2. Andrew is currently kickstarting the World of Myrr, which is the fantasy setting in which the monster books have…
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OBSCURE - Game Pitch
OBSCURE is a tabletop role-playing game inspired by the genre "found-footage horror" known from movies and video games like The Blair Witch Project, Outlast and V/H/S. The game is made for one-location horror one-shots and survival horror campaigns, where storytelling is weighted above rules, and...
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