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Talking is a Free Action
by Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards
We're a show focused on running TTRPGs. If you have questions how to DM, we have you covered. We cover mostly 5e D&D and have frequent guests!
Episodes
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.4 - Booty call? Call me back.
Finally! After ten-thousand year's we're free! Owen and Marvin return, discussing everything new to them since their long TTRPG break in the summer of 2025. (Please note that this was recorded 6 months prior to its initial release and none of what you're hearing is new information to the world...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.3 - Ya Ever Spend 600 Years Reliving the Same 2 Weeks?
This week, Owen and Marvin theory craft teams of two different species and discuss how they would do on a mystery adventure from a piece of media they enjoy. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.2 - Mistake is the Right Word for What That Was
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin discuss their greatest mistake in their TTRPG careers. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 3.1 - I Came Where?! I'm Not Even Into Men!! (Dustin, don't listen to this one)
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week in our season 3 premier, Owen and Marvin discuss burn out, Doctor Who, nostalgia bait, and spoilers for our current campaign (Caturday, stay away from this one)! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.26 - A Sapphic Love Interest
In our Season 2 Finale, Owen and Marvin talk about likeable and unlikeable NPCs. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.25 - I Read a Book Once
This week, Owen and Marvin theory craft a team of all Rogues and discuss how they would do on a mystery adventure from a piece of media they enjoy. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.24 - You Think About Tentacles for Two Seconds ft Dustin
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! In part two of two, Owen and Marvin talk Baldur's Gate 3 with their good friend and recurring guest, Dustin...AGAIN!!! See if you can find all of the alternate episode titles in the episode! "A Squid-Faced Asshat" "I'm Always the Popular Girl at Prom" "Drain...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.23 - Because it's the Right Thing to Do ft Dustin
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! In this Part one of two, Owen and Marvin talk Baldur's Gate 3 with their good friend and recurring guest, Dustin! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.22 - Some Parents Definitely Do Have a Favorite ft. Mildra the Monk
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin discuss a variety of ttrpg topics with special guest, Mildra the Monk! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Mildra on twitter, youtube, instagram…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.21 - I Summon God. This Time in Cherry Flavor!
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin discuss long breaks in campaigns, taking notes, the death of a player character and more! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion ondiscord Follow Owen ontwitter…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.20 - He was a lich. Trust me.
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin recount their recent adventures including their bi-weekly Caturday game and a Pokemon forum game! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.19 - And You Cannot Deny His Girth
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin make fantasy D&D parties AGAIN! This time, with a twist! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord Follow Owen on twitter and bluesky Follow Marvin on twitter and bluesky...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.18 - Here, Try the Salmon
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about having one player play remotely, roasting a chicken, introducing a good villain, and BS about some recent sessions they played! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.17 - Gang Up on the First One
This is our 69th episode since our relaunch! NICE! Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a players finding their voices, interesting battle mechanics, and getting important info to the player characters!! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.16 - A Sacrifice I'm Willing to Make
We're sorry if any of Owen's audio is garbled at any point. Also, pay no mind to when we suddenly get loud near the end. Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a Boss battles, literally phoning it in, and KINGDOM HEARTS!! Feel free to comment with topic...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.15 - Just Shamelessly Riff on Doctor Who
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a presidential assassination attempt (it was topical when we recorded), passing the torch, and getting started with TTRPGs! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.14 - It Would Be Funny If He Was Called Shiv
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin make fantasy D&D parties! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.13 - If I'm Gonna Be a Disney Princess...
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin check back in on their current campaigns and talk about failing forward and keeping a scene/session moving. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.12 - A Metaphor for Occupy Wall Street ft Dustin
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin catch up with long-time friend Dustin about his first experiences as a DM and the campaigns he is currently running and playing in. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.11 - A Very Simple Flow Chart
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin talk about a ruling that Marvin hates, Rules Lawyering, and recycling character concepts (sort of) Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.10 - The Two Types of Owen Encounters ft Jack from Lands of Adversity
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin catch back up with Jack from Lands of Adversity, an upcoming TTRPG. We talk about the design philosophy of the game and have a short demo how the magic system works! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.9 - A Corporate Tax Write-Off
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen check in on their Owen's current games, Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender, the end of Rooster Teeth, and the passing of Akira Toriyama. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.8 - We're All Faces Now!
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen check in on their current games/projects, talk about making characters vocally/audibly distinct, and NPC's directly contributing to player character development! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.7 - We're Playing Power Rangers!
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen catch up about their active and upcoming games, including, but not limited to, Power Rangers, Star Wars, and the recent reunion of Intrepid Adventurers! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.6 - A Pound of Ham ft Andre and Pizza from Side Quest Squad
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, in a part 2, Marvin and Owen talk with Andre and Pizza from Side Quest Squad, a D&D Podcast about beginnings in the hobby, play styles, and the unyielding passage of time. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.5 - Paranoid of Owls ft Jimmy and Braverman from Side Quest Squad
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk with Jimmy and Braverman from Side Quest Squad, a D&D Podcast about their party makeup, fourth wall breaks, and homebrew. Stay tuned next week for the rest of the rest of the SQS party. Feel free to comment with topic…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.4 - Jaded Florida Sideshow ft Gigi
Guess how many dog barks we added to the audio! Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk with their friend Gigi about her experiences, characters that are not group-friendly, conflict at the table (in and out of character), and Orlando theme parks. Feel free to comment...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.3 - We're Gonna Tangent This Sh*t
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about One-Shots, Doctor Who, Stranger Things, and whether or not Owen has played a Jedi before. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.2 - Copyright Friendly Yonko
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about secret plans, evil characters, their home games, and when Dungeons and Dragons might not be the game for you Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 2.1 - That's Basically What a Lightsaber Is
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about overpowered abilities, banning a class from your table, and magic items! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.52 - A Level Up Moment
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen reminisce about the last 51 episodes of Talking Is a Free Action! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.51 - I Burn Down the Library
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about engaging every player in your session and the campaign as a whole! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.50 - That Table Deserved Better
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen talk about seemingly everything except D&D! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/zfP9YqcFV Follow Owen on Twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.49 - Hear My Eyeroll
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen go over plans for an upcoming one shot Owen is DMing for the Stories and Sorceries Podcast. Additionally, they chat about Owen's home games and how he plans them. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.48 - A Part-Time Thespian ft Julian
This week, Owen and Marvin are joined by their long-time friend Julian as we discuss our home game, playing casually, and the influences of anime and movies on our gameplay! And the philosophy of Game of Thrones? Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.47 - New Cheese Money ft. JD from Stories and Sorceries
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin are joined by JD from the Stories and Sorceries podcast as we discuss a recent one shot he ran. We also chat about Star Wars and finding a voice!
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.46 - The Palate of a Toddler
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Marvin and Owen catch up on their recent sessions and hint at some upcoming projects! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on Twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.45 - Talking...as a Free Action
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action. This week, Marvin and Owen follow up on last weeks campaign discussion with some positive news before delving into brewing for Owen's next session, coordinating schedules, as well as talking about an upcoming collab with Wally DM. Feel free to comment with…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.44 - That Defeated Sigh
This week Marvin and Owen chat about Marvin's return to live-streaming, Owen's currently running game, and keeping combat meaningful. Want to hear more from us? Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Taiyougetsu Or Follow the…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.43 - On The Same Boat
Welcome back to Talking is a Free Action! This week Marvin and Owen spend some time - perhaps too much time - talking about Star Wars. They also go over planning for Owen's next personal campaign. Want to hear more from us? Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.42 - A Gnome with a Gname
Hey everyone, I know it has been a while since our last upload. March had been a rough month, but I'm optimistic we'll be back at it and on a semi-regular release schedule. Sorry again, but know that we have plenty of episodes banked - its just the editing that slows things down. This week, we…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.41 - Intrepid Adventures
Apologies for the delay - its been a crazy February but we're happy to be back at it! You can expect more regular releases from here. Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week we catch up with not one, but all the players from our recently concluded Saturday home Campaign. The conversation...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.40 - Full Face-Heel Turn ft. Nick
This week Marvin and Owen have their friend and party member Nick, discuss his thoughts on the final combat encounter of the groups home game, as well as some overall thoughts on the campaign as a whole. Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.39 - Most Certainly Not a Tie
This week, Owen and Marvin talk about the elephant in the room, OGL, ORC and Wizards of the Coast. From there Owen chats about plans he has for a new campaign he's running. Marvin is returning to Star Wars Sagas edition after a decade. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.38 - Skipping the Cut Scene
This week Marvin and Owen chat about a recent D&D session Owen played in where he felt railroaded. The pair chat about railroading in campaigns, how to avoid it, when its good, splitting the party, and how to skip cut scenes. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.37 - Significantly More Bulk
This week Owen and Marvin discuss the penultimate session of the home game Owen DMs. They chat about Marvin's feelings on the fight, the lead up, and the summary of the campaign. Follow Owen on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Vladdviever Follow Marvin on Twitter…
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.36 - Lands of Adversity
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, Owen and Marvin are joined by Jack of the Lands of Adversity TTRPG. Together we chat about the system, as well as philosophy surrounding legacy characters and matters of race. As an update starting in January we will be moving to a twice a month...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.35 - A Turdungeon ft Chris
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week Marvin and Owen are joined by special guest Chris. Together, they chat about problem players, story telling, and Kuatoans! Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.34 - An Anime Feel ft. WarlockDND
This week Marvin and Owen have Zach from the audio drama Warlock on the show. Together they discuss Warlock, anime, Game of Thrones, and more. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow Owen on...
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Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.33 - Cooking is a Full Action
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action! This week, we open the discussion on favors for in game rewards, before dropping into a sidebar on cooking, and more. Feel free to comment with topic suggestions for future episodes, or join in the discussion on discord at https://discord.gg/KEZpnuDyD4 Follow...
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We're a show focused on running TTRPGs. If you have questions how to DM, we have you covered. We cover mostly 5e D&D and have frequent guests!
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Talking is a Free Action is created and hosted by Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards.
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