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Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
by Jason
This is a podcast about tabletop role playing games, exploitation movies, board games, miniature war games, and whatever else attracts my interest. Ray Otus provided the coffee cup clip art and TJ provided my music.Comments made by me are mine alone and do not represent the opinion of anyone else and comments by callers and guests do not represent me.
Episodes
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S4E15 ShireCon 2026 WrapUp
Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), and Special Guest Todd (Hexed Press TTRPG Talk) join me to discuss our experience at ShireCon 2026. My blog where I will put out updates every other Sunday: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/ You can reach…
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S4E14 Pirate Feedback
Joe Richter (Hindsightless) and Mirke the Meek (Mirke the Meek) join me to respond to BJ (The Arcane Alienist) who sent in feedback to my pirate and Conan discussions with Daniel (Bandit's Keep). I'll be back in two weeks with my convention season wrap up for NecronomiCon, Mothman Festival, and...
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S4E13 Talk Like a Pirate Day Pirates as a RPG Genre
I play calls from Mirke (Mirke the Meek) and Karl (The GMologist Presents) and have a conversation with Daniel from Bandit's Keep about Pirates as a RPG genre. LIke to Bob's (SAFCOcast) blog for the sci fi reading list: https://www.travelleritv.blog/campaign-influences RPG-a-Genre InfoPage:...
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S4E12 Cimmerian September with Bandit's Keep
Daniel from Bandit's Keep joins me to discuss his favorite Conan story, Queen of the Black Coast. My blog where I post on opposite weeks from the podcast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com/ You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" com or...
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S4E11 RPG-a-DAY2026 Finale
Late calls and follow up calls to the #RPG-a-DAY2026 episodes Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Riley (Diegetic Advancement), and I put out. Calls from Harrigan (Go Bag podcast), Peter aka Spezbaby, Bob (SAFCOcast), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Spencer (Keep Off the Borderlands), and Mirke RPG-a-Genre…
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S4E10 RPG-A-DAY2026 SCI FI as a Genre
#RPG-A_Day2026 I play and respond to calls about science fiction as a RPG genre, the games people like and the media that inspires them. Calls from Karl (GMologist Presents), Daniel, (Bandits Keep), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), and Peter aka Spezbaby. RPG-a-Genre...
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S4E9 RPG-A-DAY2026 Horror as a genre
Another rebroadcast episode so if you have already heard this on Mirke the Meek's feed you can skip this episode but if you haven't please check this out! Episode page: https://podbypost.com/podcast/mirke-the-meek-podcast/episode/rpg-a-genre-2026-horror When there's something strange in the...
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S4E8 Voulge by Raven God Games
Joe Salvador from Raven God Games joins me to talk about his new fantasy game Voulge. https://www.ravengodgames.com/ Here is the link to learn about our RPG A Day project: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026 My blog where I will put out updates every Sunday:...
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S4E7 RPG-a-DAY2026 Sword & Sorcery as a Genre
This is a rebroadcast of the RPG-a-Genre 2026: Sword & Sorcery episode. All things Sword & Sorcery for RPG-a-Day 2026! Contributors Nerds RPG Variety Cast (https://podbypost.com/profile/nerds-rpg-variety-cast), GMologist (https://podbypost.com/profile/gmologist), Peter aka Spezbaby, Rob, Joe...
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S4E6 RPG-a-DAY2026 Espionage as a Genre
Another #RPG-A-DAY2026 rebroadcast from the Mirke the Meek show. This episode, if you choose to accept it, is shaken, not stirred! But it will not self-destruct in five seconds. Contributors Bandits Keep (https://podbypost.com/profile/bandits-keep) Nerds RPG Variety Cast...
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S4E5 Short Catch Up and Mail Bag
I do a quick catch up on where I am at gaming and what events I will be attending in the new couple months. Starting at 11:30 we go into full spoilers for Spider Man A Brand New Day as I play a call from Joe (Hindsightless). Against the Star Master https://againstthestarmaster.com/ Star Borg...
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S4E4 RPG-a-DAY2026 Superheroes as a Genre
More information here: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026 Contributors: Karl (The GMologist Presents) Joe (Hindsightless) Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) Kevin (Analytic Dice) Daniel (Bandit's Keep) Harrigan (Go Bag) Mirke (Mirke the Meek) Matt (Hogw5h) My blog where I will put out...
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S4E3 Spider-Man Brand New Day Review
Spoilers start at 11:15. BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Mirke (Mirke the Meek) join me to discus the newest movie starring our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! You can find information on the #RPG-a-Day2026 project here: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026 My blog where I will put out…
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S4E2 RPG-a-Day2026 Dungeons & Dragons as a Genre
More information here: https://podbypost.com/podcast/mirke-the-meek-podcast/episode/rpg-a-day-2026-dungeons-dragons This episode is mostly a rebroadcast of Mirke the Meek's episode. Contributors - Keep Off the Borderlands (https://podbypost.com/profile/keep-off-the-borderlands) - Diegetic...
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Back for RPG A Day 2026
I'm back for a limited engagement! Or is it? Here is the link to learn about our RPG A Day project: https://podbypost.com/nerds/rpg-a-day-2026 You can reach me at nerdsrpgvarietycast "at" gmail "dot" com or https://www.speakpipe.com/nerdsrpgvarietycast My opinions are not necessarily the same as...
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So long and thanks for all the fish
Harrigan (Go Bag) joins me to talk about firearms in RPGs. Games discussed Boot Hill, Top Secret, Bureau 13 Stalking the Night Fantastic, GURPS, Palladium’s Recon, Twilight 2000, Cyberpunk 2020, Aces & Eights, and CY_BORG with some other honorable mentions. Go Bag Podcast https://www.gobagpod.com...
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Season 2 Finale
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the final episode of Season 2, Season 3 starts on Valentine's Day 2026. On this episode we field calls from NPC (The Glitterbois), Karl (The GMologist), Dark Fluid (The Silver Key), Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland)…
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S2E45 Award Show for the One Game Company Contest
Jason (The Dungeon Plunger) joins me to discuss the entries and pick two random winners for the contest that asked, "If you could only play games from one company for the rest of your life what company would it be and why?" Entries from Age of Adventure, Arlen (Live from Pellam's Wasteland),...
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S2E44 Social Conflict with Jason Hobbs
Jason Hobbs joins me to talk about social conflicts in RPGs and then Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the latest installment of our Revenge Beyond the Grave series, Avenged (2013). Forgotten Christmas Movies on The Dekahedron RPG Podcast...
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S2 Calls and Conspiracies Bonus54
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me to talk about John Keel and field calls from Jason (The Dungeon Plunger), Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderland), and Riley (Diegetic Advancement). My Contest https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com Adventure Site III Contest...
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S2E43 Swords Against The Shadows by D101 Games
I give my first impressions of the new sword & sorcery game by Newt Newport based on The Black Hack 2E as well as shout out a few new and returning podcasts. Also get your contest entries in, the deadline is 19 December 2025!. Contest details...
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S2E42 What to look for in a Science Fiction RPG
Ben Gibson of ColdLight Press joins me to discuss the desirable attributes in a science fiction RPG. We also discuss the Adventure Site III Contest which is live now! Adventure Site III Contest https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-site-contest-iii-now-open Mercs and Mayhem...
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S2 Did Conan Die? Bonus53
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for a special Thanksgiving episode of Revenge Beyond the Grave discussing 1982's Conan the Barbarian. Also please enter our contest! Adventure Site Contest III https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-site-contest-iii-now-open Ways to contact me: Speakpipe...
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S2E41 New Contest, The Dungeon Plunger, and Listener Feedback
Jason Wiebe helps me launch a new contest and I field calls from Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Joe (Hindsightless), Jason Hobbs (Hobbs & Friends), Karl (The GMologist Presents), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Eric (Omega 3D Chicken Coop), Riley (Diagetic Advancement), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The...
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S2 Six String Samurai the RPG with Runeslinger Bonus 52
Anthony aka Runeslinger shares his conversion of the film Six String Samurai into Basic Role Playing (BRP) and provides the sound effects for today's shenanigans. Casting Shadows blog on this topic where you can see the character sheet https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13914 Casting Shadows…
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S2E40 Six String Samurai (1998) with Runeslinger
Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows) joins me to discuss 1998's cult classic Six String Samurai. Casting Shadows blog https://castingshadowspodcast.com Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast...
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S2 The Crow Bonus51
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me to cover The Crow and its sequels for our Revenge Beyond the Grave series. We also field calls on soundtracks from Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), darkfluid (The Silver Key), and Joe (Dekahedron RPG). Casting Shadows/Runselinger...
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S2 Double Dragon with Mirke Bonus50
Mirke (Mirke the Meek) joins me to discuss the 1994 film Double Dragon and his experience at ShireCon 2025 last month. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at...
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S2 OSR October Pt 3 Bonus49
I finish out my series on OSR October 2025. Discussion on hit points at first level https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/old-d-ds-what-would-be-the-impact-hp-con-at-1st-level.12546 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ...
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S2E39 Chatting with Daniel Norton
Daniel (Bandit's Keep) joins me to discuss ShireCon, why daggers aren't overpowered in OD&D, and a variety of other topics. Thom's website https://throwigames.com Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast...
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S2 OSR October Pt 2 Bonus 48
I answer a call from BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and give two OSRish thoughts. The Arcane Alienist https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/arcanealienist Down in a Heap https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/rob-c Backstabbing on the RPGPub forum https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/backstabbing.12491...
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S2 OSR October Part 1 Bonus 47
On this bonus episode I cover some of the prompts Joe recommends. Things discussed: Barrows & Borderlands, HagHex, Eldritch Tales, Fantastic Heroes & Witchery, B/X Gangbusters, Tall Tales B/X Western, OSRIC, Hyperborea, Planet Eris, Carcosa, Unchained Heroes, and metacurrency. OSR October Prompts...
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S2E38 ShireCon2025 Recap
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me to do a recap of our ShireCon 2025 experience. I also play calls from James (Sub-Class Act) and Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The Borderlands). Mentioned in the episode Go Bag Podcast https://www.gobagpod.com Diegetic Advancement Podcast...
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S2 The Headless Horseman (2022) Bonus 46
Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for the next film in our Revenge Beyond the Grave series, The Asylum's Headless Horseman. Episode clip art from The Asylum poster for the movie and used purely as part of the review. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ...
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S2E37 Double Header with Jason Hobbs & Arlen Walker
In this double header Jason Hobbs discusses OSR Anchorites, AD&D, Robert Redford, mechanizing social interaction in RPGs, Bite the Bullet, boxing with David Baity, then Arlen Walker discusses This Immortal by Roger Zelazny and The Hyborian Age by Robert E Howard. Bite the Bullet...
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S2 Call In Special Bonus 45
I field calls from fellow podcasters The Pink Phantom (Phantom Thoughts), Spencer, also known as Free Thrall (Keep Off the Borderland), Barry (The Song of Dice and Shadows), Karl (The GMologist Presents), and Daniel (Bandit's Keep) with a little help from Joe (Hindsightless). Keep Off the...
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S2 Solo West Marches? Bonus 44
I discuss the idea of a solo West March style game and using different rulesets in your campaign. I also answer listener calls from John (Red Dice Diaries), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Kevin (Analytic Dice), Dekahedron Joe (Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Joe (Hindsightless), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek)....
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S2E36 Cimmerian September and The Wraith (1986)
I discuss Cimmerian September, things I have been listening to and play a “lost” episode where Joe (Hindsightless) answers some calls with me and we review The Wraith (1986). Cimmerian September Part 1 panel discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2JbqzlwlWo&t=7266s Daddy Rolled a 1 Arduin...
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S2 Experience Points Bonus43
Glitterbois on Awarding Experience Points https://breakfastpuppies.com/podcasts/glitterbois YouTube https://youtu.be/9bJmXhIk764?si=0VWrxgjiaQ7Px0rx
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S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk5 Bonus42
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 29-31 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon…
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S2 Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat movies Bonus41
Mirke the Meek joins me to discuss two films, Street Fighter (1994) and Mortal Kombat (1995), which is the winner of this battle for best video game to movie adaptation? If you want to test Mirke the Meek's puzzle dungeon you can reach him at mirke [dot] the [dot] meek [at] gmail [dot] com Ways…
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S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk4 Bonus40
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 22-28 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon…
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S2E35 Harrigan on Barbarians of Lemuria & Supers RPGs
Harrigan joins me to talk Barbarians of Lemuria, superhero RPGs and minimalist RPGs. Harrigan's Hearth https://harriganshearth.substack.com/ Saturdays with Sean (Live GM Therapy) https://www.youtube.com/@RPGSean/featured Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ...
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S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk3 Bonus39
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts 15-21 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon…
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S2 Listener Calls and Spawn (1997) Bonus38
I respond to calls from John (Red Dice Diaries), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting), Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderlands), and MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) before Joe (Hindsightless) and I discuss 1997's Spawn, full spoilers for the movie. Ways to contact…
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S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk2 Bonus37
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts for days 8-14 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio…
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S2E34 KR King on Gritty Police Films and Shadowdark
KR King of D&D Homebrew and the Monsters and Treasure podcast joins me to discuss Busting (1974), Cop (1988), Shadowdark and more! Spoilers for the films start at 50:45. Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast...
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S2 #RPGaDAY2025 Wk1 Bonus36
#RPGaDAY2025 prompts days 1-7 Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon...
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S2 End of the month calls Bonus35
A short listener feedback episode with calls from Joe (Hindsightless), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Karl (The GMologist Presents). Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at...
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S2 Superman Spoiler Review with BJ Bonus34
BJ from The Arcane Alienist joins me to discuss the new Superman film. We start off spoiler free but finish with spoilers. We both highly recommend seeing it in theaters! Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a podcast about tabletop role playing games, exploitation movies, board games, miniature war games, and whatever else attracts my interest. Ray Otus provided the coffee cup clip art and TJ provided my music.Comments made by me are mine alone and do not represent the opinion of anyone else and comments by callers and guests do not represent me.
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