3RPG Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 19 - Psychology of TTRPG - Interview with Psychotherapist Z.D. Gladstone

Season 1 · Episode 19

Saturday, September 6, 2025 • Duration 44:16

Description:

While TTRPG is no replacement for proper therapy, table top gaming is known to offer benefits to mental health, social skills, and self exploration. Join us on the therapy couch as psychotherapist and author, Z.D. Gladstone explains the science behind why RPGs can be such a boon to our well-being.

Timestamp:

00:00 Intro

1:29 - Introduction of psychotherapist, Z.D. Gladstone

6:08 - Consensus about TTRPGs amongst psychotherapists?

9:13 - Personality types in TTRPG

13:32 - Empathy and social skills

16:37 - Creating a safe space in TTRPG for mental health

22:20 - Setting session zero expectations

25:14 - Navigating a trauma response in game

31:53 - Tension mediation tactics for GMs

34:54 - The scarcity of mental health services and self-help

38:28 - Rapid fire questions for Z.D. Gladstone

Comments:

Games to Grow

https://gametogrow.org/

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by: Robert M. Sapolsky

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/327.Why_Zebras_Don_t_Get_Ulcers

Hidden Brain Podcast

https://hiddenbrain.org/

For more games stuff by Jay Underwood and other creators check out:

Episode 10 - Kinks and Drinks

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:11:26

Description:

While TTRPG's roots lie in fantasy, campaign inspiration can come from any genre and medium. In today's episode, the ThreeRPG team explore their favorite non-fantasy movies and shows as table-top settings, and what things are forbidden from their tables.

movies for inspiration

things not to allow at the table.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

8:31 - Movies to inspire

12:55 - Sandra's picks

20:09 - Chris's picks

25:21 - Jay's picks

46:35 - Forbidden from the table

On-screen:

26:21 - link to episode 8: The Hero

29:48 - link to episode 4: Batman was a Barbarian

48:11 - link to episode 6: Session Zero

58:54 - link to episode 7: Top 10 of 2025

59:27 - link to reskinning magic

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth:

Episode 9 - One Shot Workbench

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:08:56

Description:

Modules are awesome, but what if you have a killer idea for a new campaign? Take a peek inside the creative minds of ThreeRPG as they brainstorm a playable world in real-time.

Timestamps:

Brainstorming

00:00 Intro

10:10 - Genre and setting

17:22 - Creating the conflict

25:20 - exploring uncommon TTRPG genres

World Creation

28:19 - finding your entry point

38:53 - building out from the hook

45:43 - Creating the adventure

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Episode 8 - The Hero

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:11:24

Description:

While nearly every story has a hero, attempting to define this crucial element can be notoriously difficult. Join ThreeRPG for a spirited discussion on what makes a hero and how to create memorable hero moments in your campaign.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

8:10 - What is a hero? The mono myth vs other structures

15:50 - Antiheroes

18:35 - Protagonist vs. hero vs. villain

27:15 - Do heroes need to be 'good'?

32:45 - The creator, viewer, art connection

40:50 - Recreating favorite hero traits in our campaigns

44:24 - GM: Creating hero moments for all players

54:00 - Player: Claiming a hero moment

1:02:09 - Why we love the heroes we do

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

Episode 7 - Top 10 of 2025

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:56:50

Chris, Jay, and Sandra give their top 10 lists of the most overrated and underrated features in RPG for 2025.

00:00 Intro

Overrated:

8:00 - #10: leveling up (Jay), perception checks (Chris), Overly Complicated fantasy names (Sandra)

16:04 - #9: nine alignment system (Chris), Rulebook rigidity (Sandra), established D20 systems (Jay)

20:53 - #8: Over-use of digital battle maps (Sandra), generic monsters (Jay), fun house dungeons (Chris)

26:38 - #7: Random encounter tables (Jay), advantage and disadvantage in 5e (Chris), home brew vs premade trash talk

33:05 - #6: Completely original campaign (Sandra), power fantasy players (Jay), bags of holding (Chris)

37:08 - #5: leveling up (Sandra), money (Jay), potato chips (Chris)

44:22 - #4: Orphan PCs (Chris), over-drinking (Sandra), murder hobos (Jay)

48:50 - #3: Hit points (Chris), needing everyone present to run (Sandra), dark vision (Jay)

52:51 - #2: In-person play (Sandra), GMs (Jay), rolling for damage (Chris)

56:14 - #1: RAW (Jay), complete character backstories (Chris), building for min/max meta vs. the character you want to play (Sandra)

1:02:28 - Dishonorable mentions: D4 die, dark vision, riddles (Chris), minis (Jay)

Underrated:

1:04:35 - #10: Character flaws (Chris) & (Jay), attention to small details and senses (Sandra)

1:06:19 - #9: Accents and acting (Sandra), good notes (Chris), Min/Maxing (Jay)

1:10:58 - #8: Between session player hub (Sandra), low-level play (Chris), props (Jay)

Episode 6 - Session Zero

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 01:06:45

Description:

Session Zero is the cornerstone of an immersive campaign, so how do you set your table up for success? In this episode, the ThreeRPG team tackles everything from group cohesion and character creation to creating a safe environment for all of your players.

Content warning - This episode involves discussions on trauma, SA, and gender.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

3:52 - what is session zero?

5:11 - Purpose of session zero - creation, cohesion, rules, short scenario

9:22 - Genre & the 5 prime questions

14:50 - Character sheets

24:48 - Player boundaries, consent, safety tools **

33:15 - Supporting women players and characters **

42:46 - It takes a village - responsibilities around the table

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

Episode 5 - Smoozy Boozy Ooze Cruise

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 52:48

Description:

The ThreeRPG crew discusses the fine line between immersion and boredom through lore balancing. Also in this episode: It's a trap! - designing better traps and 'where blades should be drawn' - crafting memorable locations for combat.

The 6 Ts - threat, trap, timer, treat, terrain, twist

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro - remembering the World of Warcraft ZG plague event

3:30 - Lore balancing

18:53 - It's a trap!

35:06 - Where blades should be drawn - crafting memorable locations for combat

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 4 - Batman the Barbarian - Reskinning Magic

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 48:14

Description:

Sandra queries resident DM's, Jay and Chris, about the use of animal familiars and how to prevent them from breaking your campaign. Also in this episode: Reskinning magic to enhance lore and mechanics, and 'Going Beyond the Madness' - making barbarians interesting.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

2:35 - Animal familiars

15:54 - Reskinning magic

34:31 - Going beyond the madness - making barbarians interesting

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

Episode 3 - Mind or Matter. Theater of the mind vs. tactical battle maps

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration 47:56

Description:

Novelist and lore writer, Sandra Rosner, joins the ThreeRPG team to discuss the use of soundtracks to elevate your RPG session, player conflict resolution mechanics, and theater of the mind gameplay vs. tactical battle maps.

Good soundtracks and using music in your RPG session

Player conflict resolution mechanics

Theater of the mind vs. tactical battle maps

Timestamps:

00:00 - Sandra Intro

1:15 - Soundtracks

11:26 - Player conflict resolution mechanics

27:10 - Theater of the mind vs. tactical battle maps

To see more from Sandra Rosner: