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| Shitebag if Ye Don't! (#RPGaDay2024 Roundup) (E265) | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:45:07 | |
As #RPGaDay2024 comes to a close, I summarise my responses to the month’s prompts. For show notes and links, please take a look at the daily Substack posts I've been sharing throughout August. The one exception is Jason Tocci’s innovative minimalist 24XX system which I didn't post about but got a mention in this episode. Find it here https://jasontocci.itch.io/24xx Please check out contributions from fellow participants: Mirke the Meek https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Dekahedron https://www.dekahedron.com/ Arcane Alienist https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.com Phantom Thoughts https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantomthoughts Hindsightless https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 The GMologist presents https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez ivanmike1968 https://www.youtube.com/@ivanmike1968 Diegetic Advancement https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement Runslinger/Casting Shadows https://www.youtube.com/@Runeslinger & https://castingshadowsblog.com "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Fire & Ice on Movie Monday (E264) | 25 Aug 2024 | 01:13:22 | |
This month Ralph Bakshi’s animated dark fantasy Fire & Ice from 1983. A collaboration with renowned fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) M. W. Lewis of The Worlds of M. W. Lewis (podcast) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk The Making of Fire & Ice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYCafSa8MKE Honourable mentions: The Secret of NIMH (1982), Lord of the Rings (1978), Wizards (1977), American Pop (1981), Death Dealer (1973). The movie for next month is 1985’s Return to Oz directed by Walter Murch. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on September 30th, submissions by the 28th, please. "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for freethrall This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| False Starts in Solo (E255) | 18 May 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
In this episode, after responding to a couple of great calls from Michael of Mirke the Meek (podcast) and Colin Green of Spikepit (podcast), I explore my struggle with solo roleplaying games, playing other roleplaying games solo and getting my head around gaming in general with a host of awesome RPGs getting mentioned along the way. In order of appearance: Phantom Mill’s The Valley of Flowers Chris McDowall’s Mythic Bastionland and Into the Odd Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu Jon Sutherland’s Watchers of Walberswick from White Dwarf issue 50 Amanda P’s Pilgrimages of the Sun Guard Nerd Siren’s Corny Groń and Beyond Corny Groń Ockult Örtmästare Games and Stockholm Kartell Mörk Borg and Dark Fort Yochai Gal’s Cairn 2E and Beyond the Pale Corkboards & Curiosities – How being a Teacher made me a better Game Master https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVKhKTprEuw David Blandy’s Lone Eons, Lost Eons, and Eco Mofos Free League’s Dragonbane Man Alone – The Best Book for Improving Your Solo Skills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQC3xHdERsk Cezar Capacle’s Random Realities and Lisergia Jason Graham & Del Branham’s Dark Age of Man By Odin’s Beard’s Runecairn Wardensaga Remastered and Runecairn: Into the Nine Realms Tuesday Knight Games’ Mothership Honourable mentions: Andy Goodman of Grizzly Peaks Radio The movie for next month is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Vaesen Take 2, Second Cite (episode 165) | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:12:26 | |
A call from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast prompts me to revisit my recent Vaesen overview. I also get a call from my old friend Brandon Marlow (a.k.a. Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus). Honourable mentions: Spirit of 77 by By David Kizzia & Bob Richardson, Monster of the Week by Michael Sands, Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, Dave Peterson's Frankenstein's RPG podcast. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| You Say Vaesen, I Say Vaesen (episode 164) | 31 Jan 2021 | 00:16:31 | |
Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast calls in to school me on %Liar and Dave Hargrave's Arduin followed by a brief overview of Vaesen, a game of Nordic folk horror from Free League (Fria Ligan). Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Knave, Glaive & Rogueland (episode 163) | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:16:16 | |
First, a final word from Joe Richter of Hindsightless on the trouble with thieves, or rogues, or whatever you crazy kids are calling them nowadays, followed by a message from first-time caller Wayne Banacek, creator of the infamous %Liar statistic. I talk a little about Ben "Questing Beast" Milton's Knave rules system before giving a brief overview of Scott Wegener's Glaive and Caverns of Heresy's Rogueland, two zine RPGs based on the Knave rules. You can pick up Glaive here https://tesladyne.itch.io/glaive You can get Rogueland here https://cavernsofheresy.itch.io/rogueland or on Drivethru https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/335988/ROGUELAND?term=rogueland Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| An Honest Thief (episode 162) | 09 Jan 2021 | 00:15:58 | |
Kicking off in the traditional manner with a message from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, followed by responses from Joe Ritcher of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, and wise elders of old-school D&D, Rob C of Down in a Heap and, the man himself, Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep. I recommend listening to Darrold "creator of the thief class" Wagner on episode 160 of The Save or Die Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-160-start-thief/id385668065?i=1000504027427 Also please check out Daniel Norton's YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV3GrWa8Jjw&t=609s Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Faulty Thieves (episode 161) | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:22:59 | |
Kicking off with a lovely message from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, followed by a couple of responses from naysayers Colin "Spikepit" Green and Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and a nice reading from the original Dungeons & Dragons rules by Jason Connerley. Also please check out Daniel Norton's YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV3GrWa8Jjw&t=609s and his podcast https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Opportunity Makes a Thief (episode 160) | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:18:24 | |
Thanks to a few messages from Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, I was prompted to delve into the origins of the thief as a playable class in Dungeons & Dragons and its subsequent impact on the early game. I take a look at Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax's original rules, Simon Bull's Delving Deeper Reference Rules Compendium, Charlie Mason's White Box: Fantastic Medieval Adventure Game, John Eric Holmes' Basic Set, Gygax's Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and Tom Moldvay's Basic Set. Also please check out Daniel Norton's YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV3GrWa8Jjw&t=609s and his podcast https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Deluge of Feedback for Alluvial Plains (episode 159) | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:52:18 | |
As the title suggests, a whole bunch of feedback following my episodes on magic and shamanism in the Alluvial Plains setting for Barney Dicker's Vantage system followed by a great message from Barney regarding the dearth of difference between early humans and their modern counterparts. Featuring contributions from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Goblin's Henchman, Ray Otus of Plundergrounds, Sofinho of Alone in the Labyrinth and Colin "Spikepit" Green. Honourabl mentions: Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Tom Barbalet of My Rules are Better. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| In With The Old (episode 158) | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:22:47 | |
Just me chatting about my experience playing with Dave "dPercentile" Aldridge running Gavin Norman's Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy, the reorganised version of Tom Moldvey and David Cook's Basic/Expert Dungeons & Dragons rules, in Dave Arneson's Blackmoor. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| The Magical Mystery of Alluvial Plains - Vol. 3, The Shaman Rises (Extended Cut) (episode 157) | 12 Nov 2020 | 01:09:38 | |
In true Peter Jackson style, this last instalment is of epic proportions. We begin with the final part of my chat with Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus where we further explore the potential of shamanic powers in the Alluvial Plains. The is followed by feedback I've already received regarding the previous two episodes. Details to follow. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| The Magical Mystery of Alluvial Plains - Vol. 2, Mystic Boogaloo (episode 156) | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:42:17 | |
Plot twist: It's a trilogy! That's right, I've gone all Peter Jackson on yo' ass! We go straight into the second part of my chat with Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus where, thanks to the help of some great call-ins from Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Goblin's Henchman and Colin 'Spikepit' Green, we delve deeper into the magical possibilities of Alluvial Plains. Honourable mention: David Surman co-creator of Alluvial Plains, Tom Barbalet of My Rules Are Better, Arlen Walker of Live from Pellum's Wasteland and Safer Fantasy Crafting. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Between The Borderlands: Crystal Reflections & Titans Return (E254) | 14 May 2024 | 00:37:40 | |
Here’s another Movie Monday feedback episode. I have a couple of calls to share regarding The Dark Crystal episode then the Southwest Sofa Crew look back to this time last year at the first-ever Movie Monday feature, the Harryhausen classic Clash of the Titans. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk aka The Southwest Sofa Crew This month’s movie is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| The Magical Mystery of Alluvial Plains - Vol. 1, Mystical Melees (episode 155) | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:41:45 | |
Yes, it's a two-parter. I start by responding to some call-ins I've received. Firstly, belated birthday wishes from Josh Beckelhimer of Forever Prepping DM followed by some calls in response to my previous episode from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal Or Woe, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. Then I share the first half of a great chat with Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus where we get deeper into what we really want from a magic system of the Alluvial Plains setting for his Vantage system. Honourable mention: David Surman co-creator of Alluvial Plains, Tom Barbalet of My Rules Are Better, Arlen Walker of Live from Pellum's Wasteland and Safer Fantasy Crafting. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Alluvial Plains - Could It Be Magic? (episode 154) | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:43:34 | |
Thanks to some fantastic messages from Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, I discuss my thoughts and feelings regarding Alluvial Plains; the Mesolithic Doggerland setting for Barney's Vantage RPG system. Honourable mentions: Dave Surman co-creator of Alluvial Plains, Tom Barbalet of My Rules Are Better, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Liam Thompson creator of Purple Crayon Games and Sanctions RPG and Fabian Kuchler (the guy I couldn't remember). Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Kindness & Complacency (episode 153) | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:30:28 | |
I thought I'd slip out an episode before I officially become an old man. Just me responding to a few call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere, Cody Maza of No Save for You, Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi, Loney Adventurer of Camping with Owlbears and Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks. Mainly wellwishers, a little more alignment talk and pondering the nature of evil. Get Ossea Pura here https://free-thrall.itch.io/ossea-pura Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Back & Forth (episode 152) | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:21:08 | |
I respond to call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere and Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. A bit about Chainmail, Supplement VII Forbidden Lore and Ossea Pura followed by some reflecting on a year of on-line gaming. Get Ossia Pura here https://free-thrall.itch.io/ossea-pura Get Jason Vay's Supplement VII Forbidden Lore here http://grey-elf.com/Forbidden_Lore.pdf Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Game Changer (episode 151) | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:40:44 | |
I kick-off season 4 with a heads-up about what's in store on a personal level and a little investigation into the origins of Free Kriegsspiel. I have a host of call-ins from Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere and John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries RPG Podcast. Some further discussion on the subject of alignment, revisiting my 2d6 system Osseous and the prospect of me actually running games. Honourable Mentions: Nicolas Dessaux's Epées & Sorcellerie, Gary Gygax's Chainmail, Original Dungeons & Dragons, Dave Arneson, David Wesley's Braunstein, James & Robyn Georges' Diceless Dungeons, Norbert Matausch's Landshut Rules and Wizard Lizard's Underground Adventures. Get Ossea Pura here https://free-thrall.itch.io/ossea-pura And here are some of other games I mention. https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/nicolas-dessaux/ep%C3%A9es-sorcelerie-english-translation/ebook/product-14nz275z.html https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17010/Chainmail-Rules-for-Medieval-Miniatures-0e https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/210174/Diceless-Dungeons https://matausch.itch.io/landshut https://wizard-lizard.itch.io/underground-adventures Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Errata & Addenda (episode 150) | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:18:19 | |
Just responding to messages I received following my last few episodes concerning alignment and theory. Calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Colin "Spikepit" Green, Dave Aldridge of dPercentile and Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus. Honourable mentions: Arlen Walker's Live from Pellum's Wasteland Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Zero Theorem (episode 149) | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:25:54 | |
I respond to a bunch of messages following episode 147. Call-ins from Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi, Evil Jeff of Minions & Musings, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus. Honourable Mentions: Dave Aldridge of d'Percentile, Martin Buber's I and Thou, Jonathan D. Fox's The Essential Moreno: Writings on Psychodrama, Group Method, and Spontaneity by J. L. Moreno. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| The Chaos of Alignment (episode 148) | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:27:58 | |
The inevitable alignment call-in show. An allstar cast featuring Colin "Spikepit" Green, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal Or Woe, Josh Beckelhimer of JB Publishing and Forever Prepping DM, Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Sofinho of Alone In The Labyrinth and Safer Fantasy Crafting. Check out Pariah here https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/311826/PARIAH-Volume-1?term=paria Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Engagement in Theory or Getting dPercentile on Yo' Ass (episode 147) | 20 Sep 2020 | 00:18:30 | |
A bunch of calls from Dave Aldridge of dPercentile prompts me to talk about philosopher Martin Buber's I & Thou and how it might relate to the academic study of roleplaying games. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Substance, Style & Re: Alignment (episode 146) | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:33:38 | |
Reflecting on the Barney's bone brouhaha being discussed over on Andy Goodman's Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks season 3 and Jason Connerly's Nerd's RPG Variety Cast episodes 112 & 113. Featuring calls from Dave Aldridge of dPercentile, Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Between The Borderlands: Flower Box (The Valley of Flowers) (E253) | 06 May 2024 | 00:10:11 | |
Here’s an audio unboxing for your listening pleasure. Jedediah Berry & Andrew McAlpine’s The Valley of Flowers is a fantasy campaign setting of mythic adventure in a world gone strange, for use with Old-School Essentials and Cairn which I think would make a great companion for Chris McDowall’s Mythic Bastionland. Check out this review of The Valley of Flowers on Between Two Cairns https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sc1zPwSRdYpvVD5yrgpHG?si=YosoqEAkTpmOkF74zUh7vA Honourable mention: Fallen by Perplexing Ruins This month’s movie is Albert Pyun's The Sword and the Sorcerer from 1982. Contributions submitted by May 25th, please. See below for details on contacting the show. Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Out of Alignment (episode 145) | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:09:42 | |
A call from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue followed by some thoughts on alignment. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Bucket Half Full (episode 144) | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:22:18 | |
I kick things off with some calls from John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries RPG and Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast before running through a few things I've ticked off the bucket list. Honourable mentions: Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Hankerin Ferinale, Index Card RPG, Arlen Walker of Live from Pellam's Wasteland, Sword and Scoundrel, Electric Bastionland, Colin Green of Spikepit, Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Vantage RPG, Griff Mon Morgan iii, Dungeons & Dragons, Dave Arneson, Dave Aldridge of dPercentile, Old-School Essentials, Blackmoor, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Call of Cthulhu, Scott Dorwood of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Rules of Immergement or Purple Worm Rider part 3 (episode 143) | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:20:02 | |
Tying up some loose ends (or creating a few more) regarding immersion and engagement featuring call-ins for Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Colin "Spikepit" Green. Honourable mentions: Safer Fantasy Crafting, Arlen Walker of Live from Pellam's Wasteland and Dave Aldridge of dPercentile. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Lancashire Hotchpotch (episode 142) | 05 Sep 2020 | 00:20:16 | |
Just responding to a bunch of call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Sofinho of Alone in the Labyrinth and Karl Rodriguez. Also featuring a pithy review of I'm Thinking of Ending Things directed by Charlie Kaufman. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| Bonus Spoiler Free Tenet Review (episode 141) | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:08:02 | |
Was it a cat I saw? No, it was a movie! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 31st "Experience" (episode 140) | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:08:01 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Experience - A shout out to my fellow RPGaDayers, a call-in from Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 30th "Portal" (episode 139) | 30 Aug 2020 | 00:18:44 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Experience - My God! It's full of stars! Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Karl Rodriguez, Dave Aldridge of dPercentile, Safer Fantasy Crafting, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Weal or Woe, Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi and Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. Honourable mentions: Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus and Dave Surman. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 29th "Ride" (episode 138) | 29 Aug 2020 | 00:04:47 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Ride - I make myself a coffee and flip through Iron Crown Enterprises' Riders of Rohan module for Middle-Earth Role Playing. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 28th "Close" (episode 137) | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:13:19 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Close - This one turns into a love letter to Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks. I also share some calls from Dave Aldridge of dPercentile about Old-School Essentials and Basic/Expert Dungeons & Dragons. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 27th "Favour" (episode 136) | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:11:39 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Favour - I talk about about a recent shift in my gaming preferences, my first session of Old-School Essentials before sharing some wonderful messages following my turn in the GM seat a recent episode of Spikepit. Featuring call-ins from Colin "Spikepit" Green, Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus. Thanks, guys! Honourable mentions: Basic/Expert Dungeons & Dragons and Dave Aldridge of dPercentile. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can get Osseous at https://free-thrall.itch.io/osseous --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| The Grand Illusion (4D Feedback) (E252) | 02 May 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
In this episode, I respond to an awesome call from Joe Richter of Hindsightless regarding Mythic Bastionland before getting into some 4D roleplaying feedback from Anthony “Runeslinger” Boyd of Casting Shadows (podcast & YouTube) and Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue (podcast & blog) that leads to me reassessing of some of my assumptions regarding this approach to play. Get ManaDawn’s Mythic Bastionland character sheet here https://manadawnttg.itch.io/mythic-bastionland-character-sheet ivanmike1968’s takes a look at 4D Role Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHnoZaCQey4 An experiment in horror - Call of Cthulhu actual play Honourable mentions: sameøldji (podcast, YouTube), Safer Fantasy Crafting (podcast), Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) The movie for next month is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 26th "Strange" (episode 135) | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:07:04 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Strange - I talk about my love for strange settings and the absence of strangeness from my appearance on Colin Green's Spikepit followed by a really nice call-in from Menion (AKA Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 25th "Lever" (episode 134) | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:03:11 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Lever Honourable mentions: Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Griff Mon Morgan III. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 24th "Humour" (episode 133) | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:07:57 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Humour - A bit about how I like to amuse myself, the fate of Paranoia, how humour isn't always welcome and a cheeky message from Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. Honourable mentions: Colin "Spikepit" Green, Electric Bastionland, Bastion Jam on Itch.io, Barbarians of the Ruined Earth from DIY RPG Productions and Sword & Scoundrel from Grand Heresy Press. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 22nd & 23rd "Rare" & "Edge" (episode 132) | 23 Aug 2020 | 00:09:53 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Comfort - Some encouraging messages from Joe Richter of Hindsight and Weal or Woe, Jason Connerly of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Arlen Walker of Live from Pellam's Wasteland. Honourable mentions: Colin "Spikepit" Green, Dave Aldridge of dPercentile, Secrets of Blackmoor dir. Griff Mon Morgan III, Sword & Scoundrel from Grand Heresy Press. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 21st "Push" (episode 131) | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:03:50 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Push - Inspired by a call from Joe Richter of Hindsight and Weal or Woe Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 20th "Investigation" (episode 130) | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:01:24 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Investigation - Shout out to Andy "gametes" Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 19th "Tower" (episode 129) | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:06:02 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 An apology, a little history, some esoterica and a bit of nostalgia. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 18th "Meet" (episode 128) | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:02:27 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Meet - Giving the tavern a miss. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 17th "Comfort" (episode 127) | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:04:56 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Comfort - A couple of sweet call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsight and Weal or Woe and I show some love for Scott "Lonely Adventurer" Wegener's Glaive. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere and Iona age 4. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 16th "Dramatic" (episode 126) | 16 Aug 2020 | 00:05:04 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Dramatic Honourable mentions: Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Arlen Walker of Live From Pelham's Wasteland, Sword and Scoundrel from Heresy Press. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| The Dark Crystal on Movie Monday (E251) | 28 Apr 2024 | 01:05:27 | |
It’s Movie Monday and this month it’s the turn of groundbreaking puppet fantasy The Dark Crystal directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz John from 1982. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) Colin Green of Spikepit (podcast) Evil Jeff of Minions & Musings (podcast) Joe Richter of Hindsightless (podcast) Michael of Mirke the Meek and Euphonious in Dungeon (podcasts) Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast & blog) Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Find The Dark Crystal Adventure Game here https://www.riverhorsegames.com/products/the-dark-crystal-adventure-game The movie for next month is Albert Pyun's The Sword & The Sorcerer from 1982. See below for details on contacting the show. The episode airs on the 27th, submissions by the 25th, please. Music by Timothy J. Drennon "Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 15th "Frame" (episode 125) | 15 Aug 2020 | 00:03:16 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 Frame Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 14th "Banner" (episode 124) | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:02:16 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 I don't have much to say about banners so I share a message from Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere instead. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||
| RPGaDAY 2020 August 13th "Rest" (episode 123) | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:04:08 | |
#RPGaDAY2020 I begin talking about downtime in the Black Hack before moving on to, you guessed it, Electric Bastionland. Music by Timothy J. Drennon. Find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD/posts Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com | |||