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Happy Jacks RPG Advice Show
by Happy Jacks RPG Network
A weekly tabletop RPG advice show that combines friendship, humor, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
Episodes
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S37E24 | Fundraising with Games, Game Session Music, & Players Intimidated by Roleplaying
◇ Eric from New Jersey wants our help, Toby gives a take on music and gaming, From the archive 2013: CaptainKiwi asks how to keep players from being intimidated by roleplaying | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Sam ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:50◇ Announcements – Our next Game Daze is Oct 24th!…
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S37E23 | PC Drama Becoming Real Drama, A Gaming Story, & Theatre of the Mind
◇ Anon in Gameland wants advice on character drama bleeding into real life, Ken from Canada shares a story, From the archive 2021: Nikolas from Stockholm talks about types of players and theatre of the mind | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Sam ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:04◇ Announcements – Our...
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S37E22 | Teaching D&D, TTRPG Instructions in Books, & Note Taking for Games
◇ Captain Curt in Alaska asks for D&D Lesson Plans, Jay the Historian wants to discuss TTRPG instructions, From the archive 2022: Nikolas from Sweden talks note taking | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:22◇ Announcements – Our next Game Daze is Oct 24th! It’s…
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S37E21 | Live from Gateway 2026!
◇ Live from Gateway 2026 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio. **I say in the audio that it is…
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S37E20 | Gardening Gamers, Post-Game Talks, & How Much Worldbuilding with Players?
◇ Steffi from Scotland talks more about the gardening style of gaming, Nathan wants to know about post-game talks with APs, From the archive 2022: Whizzard asks about how much worldbuilding GMs do on their own and how much of it they do with players | Hosts: Kimi, Kodi, & Jason ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome &...
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S37E19 | Prepping NPCs, PCs that Change You, PCs Committing Crimes
◇ Ed from MN, now inf FL asks about prepping NPCs, Eric from New Jersey asks how characters have changed us, From the archive 2022: Zed From Norfolk asks how to handle it when your players commit crimes in your gameworld! | Hosts: Kimi, Jason A, Pooja, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary...
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S37E18 | Game Frustrations, A Success Story, Wanting to Game Again
◇ Wes in Indianapolis is frustrated with his game, Gurg Murg shares a success story, From the archive 20218: Weaselcreature wants to get gaming again! | Hosts: Jason, Sam, & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:19◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening August 08! Sign up to run or…
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S37E17 | Limitations as Opportunities, Our Theme Song, Disliking a Group’s System Choice
◇ Kurt H asks how limitations can become opportunities, Nathan asks about our theme song, From the archive 2022: Eric from New Jersey doesn’t like his groups game system | Hosts: Jason, Kodi, Jay & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:30◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening August...
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S37E16 | NPCs, Bad Game Sessions, Crafting in RPGs
◇ Gregory from Wisconsin wants to talk about NPCs, Davi wants to know what makes a bad game session, From the archive 2022: Actual Jesse asks about crafting in TTRPGs | Hosts: Kimi, Sam, Pooja, Dion ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:09◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening August 08!...
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S37E15 | “Cinematic” Things, Alcohol at the Table, and Compels in FATE
◇ Wes in Indianapolis asks about things being “cinematic”, Eric from New Jersey talks alcohol at the game table, and from the archive 2021: Scott asks about compels in FATE | Hosts: Jason, Kodi, Jay & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:17◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening…
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S37E14 | Back to TTRPGs after 30 Years, Explorers vs Gardeners, and Story Time
◇ Jay is returning to gaming after 30 years and has some questions, Nathan has some input about Exploring vs Gardening players, and from the archive 2021: Matt has some stories for us | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Matthew Nevers ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:42◇ Announcements - Game Daze will…
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S37E13 | Coffee All Night Games, No-AI GM Prep Resources, and Gear in Games
◇ We talk to our indie designer of the Month for July, Matthey Nevers of Coffee All Night Games, Gurg Murg asks for prep resources that don’t use AI, From the archive 2023: Shawn near DC wants to talk about gear in games | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, Jason A, & Matthew Nevers ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode...
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S37E12 | Players vs Game Premise, Forever DM not DMing, and “Toolbox GMs”
◇ Carl C in New Jersey has a problem with players and game premise, Mike is a Forever DM who isn’t currently the DM, and From the archive 2023: Moe P is proud to be a “toolbox GM” but wonders if there is a better way? | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:16◇ Announcements -...
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S37E13 | Coffee All Night Games, Non-AI Prep Resources, and Gear in Games
◇ We talk to our indie designer of the Month for July, Matthey Nevers of Coffee All Night Games, Gurg Murg asks for prep resources that don’t use AI, From the archive 2023: Shawn near DC wants to talk about gear in games | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:42◇…
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S37E12 | Game Premise Problems, Forever DM not DMing, and “Toolbox GMs”
◇ Carl C in New Jersey has a problem with players and game premise, Mike is a Forever DM who isn’t currently the DM, & From the archive 2023: Moe P is proud to be a “toolbox GM” but wonders if there is a better way? | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:16◇ Announcements –...
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S37E11 | Player Contributions, System Styles, GM Tricks
◇ Wes in Indianapolis asks how to get players to help build a sand box, Gregory from Wisconsin talks about system styles, From the archive 2021: Ben from TX asks about what tricks we fall back on as GMs | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Artem ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:21◇ Announcements - Game...
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S37E10 | Fun Dungeon Crawls, A Horror Story, & Slow GMing
◇ Gurg Murg asks about making rewarding dungeon crawls, Steffi from Scotland shares a horror story, and From the archive 2024: Steve from Cambridge wants to talk about slow GMing | Hosts: Kimi, Clara, CADave, & Artem ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:14◇ Announcements - Game Daze will be...
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S37E09 | Live from GamEx 2026!
◇ Live from GamEx 2026 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio.◇ ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky...
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S37E08 | TTRPGS without Dice, Gaming Success Story, and Powers that cause Problems
◇ Designing TTRPGS without traditional dice mechanics, Wes from Indianapolis shares a success story, From the archive 2022: Mike from New York wants to talk about game power that cause problems | Hosts: Kimi, Kodi, & Sam Dunnewold ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:12◇ Announcements - Come…
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S37E07 | Stolen Moments, Success Story, and Surprise PC Roleplaying
◇ Jake from Illinois asks about stolen moments, Wesley Street on the Discord sends in a success story, From the archive 2022: Taurelin wants to know how to handle it when PCs don’t do what’s their players expect | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Cousteau ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:53◇...
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S37E06 | Pets in Campaigns, Pax East, Electronics at the Table
◇ Gregory from Wisconsin writes in about pets in campaigns, Matty All Night shares some con game stories from Pax East, From the archive 2022: Weaselcreature asks about electronics at the gaming table | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Kodi ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:46◇ Announcements - Help us...
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S37E05 | PBTA Prep, FATE, & A Gaming Story
◇ Robin asks about sharing PBTA prep as an Improv GM, Christopher in Carolina replies to us about FATE, From the archive 2023: Doogler shares a gaming story | Hosts: Jason, June, & Kodi ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:10◇ Announcements - Help us grow the show! Please take a few minutes to...
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S37E04 | FATE vs Player Agency, GM Horror Stories, & Initiative Thoughts
◇ Scott has some questions about FATE, Jason in Kyiv shares a collection of GM horror stories, From the archive 2024: Jemma Storygirl in the discord asks about Initiative and sequenced actions | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, June, & Jay ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:54◇ Announcements - Help us grow...
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S37E03 | Adam from Gnome Made Games, Being a Good Player, Tropes with New Players
◇ We chat with Adam from Gnome Made Games, Wes in Indianapolis wants advice on how to be a good player, From the archive 2022: Heath from Maryland wants to know if we’ve witnessed tropes at the table with new players | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, June, & Adam from Gnome Made Games ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome &...
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S37E02 | Can Lines & Veils be Inappropriate?, How Actual Plays Work, Memorable NPCs
◇ Ed from Minnesota, Now in Florida asks if Lines and Veils are appropriate for all games, Captain Curt from Alaska asks how planning Actual Plays works, From the archive 2023: A different Kurt who is not from Alaska asks about memorable NPCs | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, Sam, & Jess Pendley ◇ 00:33◇...
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S37E01 | Railroading Players vs. PCs, Session Zero Playbook, & In-Game Holidays
◇ Ayslyn asks about railroading players vs. railroading characters, Eric from New Jersey wants feedback on their Session Zero plan, & From the Archive: Spilmeister Thomas from Denmark talks about in-game holiday ideas | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Clara ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:26◇...
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HJRP S36E24 | End Season 36 | Encourage Exploring, System Strengths, & Success Story
◇ A Guy in Austin asks how to get players to explore, Aggie wants to know what our favorite systems do best, From the archive 2022: Weaselcreature shares a success story | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, Teri & Rob ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:43◇ Announcements - Our next Game Daze will be in March...
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HJRP S36E23 | Molten Sulfur Press, Game Design Groups, & Too Many Plot Threads
◇ We chat with Tristan Zimmerman our Indie designer of the month, Jeff asks about TTRPG designer support groups, From the archive 2021: Forlornhope22 wants to know how many plot threads is too many | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Tristan ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:24◇ Announcements - Our next...
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HJRP S36E22 | Live from OrcCon 2026!
◇ Live from OrcCon 2026 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio.◇ ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky...
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HJRP S36E21 | Explaining TTRPGs, GM Strengths, & Note Taking
◇ Eric from New Jersey asks how to explain TTRPGs to family, Mike from New York State shares about GM strengths, From the archive 2022: Weaselcreature talks note taking | Hosts: Pooja, Adam, & Artem ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:01◇ Announcements - 1) Our next Game Daze will be in March!…
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HJRP S36E20 | Making Maps, Gaming Group Sponsors, & Con Game Expectations
◇ Gurg Murg asks about making game maps, M replies about their gaming group plans, From the archive 2022: Steve from So Cal asks what to expect from convention games | Hosts: Kimi, Clara, Pooja, ,& Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:09◇ Announcements - 1) Our next Game Daze will be in...
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HJRP S36E19 | Creating Villains, Player Contracts, & Voiding PC Abilities
◇ Eric from New Jersey wants to talk about creating villains, Wes from Indianapolis takes player contracts literally, From the archive 2024: Darkknight asks about players voiding other PC’s abilities | Hosts: Kimi, Clara, Pooja, ,& Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:09◇ Announcements...
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HJRP S36E18 | Gaming Resolutions, Prep for Mysteries, Day Jobs in Games
◇ Vyrrk from DC wants to hear gaming reflections and resolutions, Spattz from Earth talks mystery game prep, From the archive 2021: GM Radio Rob asks about keeping games with day jobs interesting | Hosts: Kimi, Jay, & Rose ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:58◇ Announcements 05:07◇ Indie...
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HJRP S36E17 | Character Sheets, NPC Control Reply, Forcing Game Prep
◇ Charger347 asks about character sheet improvements, Steffi from Scotland replies to our discussion on NPC crowd control, From the archive 2022: The_Gekko_State in Canada wants to know how to get excited about game prep… aka actually do it. | Hosts: Kimi, Dave, Pooja, & Adam ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome &...
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HJRP S36E16 | Politics at the Table, Safety at Con Games, & Realistic Physical Combat
◇ Thomas from Denmark asks about politics at the gaming table, Out of Print GM from Yorkshire asks about safety in convention games, From the archive 2012: Veremond gets in the weeds about wrestling and physical abilities in games | Hosts: Kimi, Jay, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary...
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HJRP S36E15 | Prep vs Campaign Length, Is Prep Death?, Combat & XP Issues
◇ Gurg Murg asks how Gm prep changes depending on campaign length, Carlos Salazar on the Discord asks “is prep death?”, From the archive 2021: Shawn from just outside Washington, DC has some combat and XP questions! | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, Adam, & Courtney ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:34◇...
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HJRP S36E14 | GM Tricks, Math Rocks, & Dealing with a Dominant Player
◇ Thomas from Denmark asks what our go-to GM tricks are, Charger347 wants to talk about math rocks, & From the archive 2022: K Ryan is struggling with a loud and dominant player messing up his gaming group | Hosts: Kimi, Adam, & CADave ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:54◇ Announcements…
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HJRP S36E13 | Scheduling Games, Generic Systems, & Successful Horror Story?
◇ Alverant asks about scheduling games, Gurg Murg asks about generic ttrpg systems, Mike from New York State has a horror story with a successful ending (thanks safety tools!) | Hosts: Riley, Rose, & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:50◇ Announcements 02:25◇ Indie Designer of the Month:...
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HJRP S36E12 | First System Impressions, Extroverts Supporting Introverts, & IPs Made for Play
◇ Ed from Mn, now in Fl. asks about how a first experience forms a lasting opinion of a system, Clara asks how extroverted players can support introverted players, & From the Archive 2022: Weaselcreature asks about playing in RPG IPs like Traveller’s setting and Eberron vs. pop culture IPs like...
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HJRP S36E11 | What are Storygames?, Safety Tools Failure, & Learning Hard Systems
◇ Steffi from Scotland asks what we consider a "storygame", Arrya from New Jersey shares a safety tools story, & Eric from New Jersey asks how we learn difficult systems | Hosts: Kimi, Rose, & Clara ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 03:22◇ Announcements 05:17◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Ross...
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HJRP S36E10 | GM Feedback, Clerics vs Warlocks, & City Campaign Settings
◇ Vyrrk asks about GM Feedback, Steve in SoCal replies to our comments about Clerics & Warlocks being the same, & From the Archive 2023: Arrya from New Jersey asks about running a City campaign | Hosts: Kimi, Riley & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:16◇ Announcements 02:43◇ Indie...
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HJRP S36E09 | GM Dice Rolls, Finding A Group, & Making Combat Interesting
◇ Thomas from Denmark asks where GMs should roll their dice, Wes in Indianapolis has some tips for finding a gaming group, & From the Archive 2019: Andreas from Sweden asks about how to make combats interesting | Hosts: Kimi & Jay ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:41◇ Announcements 2:30◇…
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HJRP S36E08 | Ross Payton of RPPR, Horror Systems, & Player Agency vs. Rolls
◇ We are joined by Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio, BeardHare on the Discord asks for system recommendations, & from the Archive 2019: Ben from Texas asks about player agency and rolls | Hosts: Kimi, Adam & Ross Payton from RPPR ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:24◇ Announcements...
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HJRP S36E07 | Mid Campaign Safety Tools, Non-AI GM Resources, Playing Gods
◇ NOTE: This podcast is intended for adults and includes conversations about sensitive topics. Please listen with care. ◇ Steve in SoCal asks about reassessing safety tools mid campaign, Gregory from Wisconsin asks about non-AI resources for GMs, & from the Archive 2020 Ben from Texas talks about...
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HJRP S36E06 | Creating PC Importance, APs vs. Home Games, & Play by Post
◇ Curt from Alaska asks how to create a sense of importance with low-level PCs, Mike from New York State asks about playing in Actual Plays vs. Home games, & from the Archive 2019: uncommonman from Sweden asks about Play by post games | Hosts: Kimi, Dave, Vixie & Joey ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode...
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HJRP S36E05 | Weird Player Problems, Cool Game Idea, & NPC Crowd Control
◇ Thomas from Denmark asks about being inclusive for weird problems that really try a group’s patience, Charger 347 shares some cool games ideas, From the Archive 2019: Steffi from Scotland wants advice on NPC crowd control | Hosts: Kimi & Jason ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:59◇...
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HJRP S36E04 | Getting a Great PBTA Experience, Favorite NPCs, & Fun Kid Stories
◇ Robin asks how to get the most out of a PBTA game, Kurt wants to know about our favorite NPCs, From the Archive 2021: Leatherneck shares some fun kid stories | Hosts: Kimi, Adam & Pooja ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:56◇ Announcements 2:56◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Black Armada Games...
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HJRP S36E03 | Ethical AI Use, Appropriation vs. Appreciation, & a Dream Campaign Idea
◇ Thomas in Denmark asks about ethically using AI as a GM, Eric from New Jersey asks for advice on how to tell appropriation from appreciation at the RPG table, From the Archive 2018: Terry in Idaho talks about his dream campaign idea | Hosts: Kimi & Pooja ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome, Episode Summary &...
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HJRP S36E02 | Hot Takes on Savage Worlds, Weak Heroes Rule, & Shadowrun Success
◇ Eric from New Jersey wants a word with Jason, Steve in SoCal asks about weaker heroes being the best, From the Archive 2018: Jen from Atlanta shares her Shadow Run success story | Hosts: Jason, Adam, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 2:07◇ Announcements 2:09◇ Indie Designer of the…
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HJRP S36E01 | Live from Gateway 2025!
◇ Live from Gateway 2025 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio. ◇ ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A weekly tabletop RPG advice show that combines friendship, humor, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
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What is Happy Jacks RPG Advice Show about?
A weekly tabletop RPG advice show that combines friendship, humor, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
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