Explore every episode of the podcast Tabletop Tangents
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangent #1: Introductions | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:44:26 | |
In our very first episode, we go over the purpose of our new podcast, introduce ourselves and explain a bit about our love for Savage Worlds, GMing, movies, and more! Welcome to Tabletop Tangents! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU | |||
| Tangent #2: The Target Number | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:44:39 | |
In our second episode we dive right into some of the amazing and not-so-obvious aspects of the Savage Worlds core mechanic. We explore running entire game sessions with only basic skill rolls, and talk about each of our introductions to the system (spoilers: it didn't initially click for Tracy!). This is an episode that should open the minds of both Savage Worlds beginners and seasoned GMs alike. WARNING this one gets a little spicy right out of the gate, hence the explicit tag... Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU | |||
| Tangent #8: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:55:13 | |
This week, Dot is absent doing real-life work stuff, but Chris and Tracy soldier one, this time talking about Social Conflicts in Savage Worlds. We chat about how to set them up, when to use them, when NOT to use them, and best practices for getting the most out of them, even with shy players. | |||
| Tangent #7: The Shape of Our Gaming | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:50:03 | |
This week, we talk about our personal gaming evolutions. From the very beginnings when we first started, what we learned and how it screwed us up. Then we move to our "adolescence" and into "maturity. The idea is to take stock of how we became the gamers we are, what we've gotten out of it, and what we're still hoping to explore. Join our discord and share your stories with us! | |||
| Tangent #6: The Con Vs. The Living Room | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:53:39 | |
In this episode, we tangent about all kinds of topics regarding con games versus home games, the difference in approach and style, introductions at the table about how much to say or not to say, and a particularly detailed "very special" tangent about Gen Con specifically. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU | |||
| Tangent #5: Movie Night | 28 May 2026 | 00:57:55 | |
This is our first "movie talk" episode. We ask each other a few pointed questions about movies, what they mean to us, and share some pretty personal stuff in the process. The art we love helps expose who we are to both ourselves and to others, and we think that's pretty beautiful. | |||
| Tangent #4: Combat Jitters | 21 May 2026 | 00:51:23 | |
In this episode we talk about some of the ins and outs of running combat in Savage Worlds, along with several tangents about GMing along the way. | |||
| Tangent #3: The Reluctant GM | 07 May 2026 | 00:47:41 | |
This week we talk about reluctance and anxiety about running games, especially as a new GM. IThis nervousness never goes away, though, as Chris and Tracy attest. We talk about Dot's experiences with her first few games, and offer words of encouragement to those who feel that beautiful desire to share their love of gaming as a GM, but are paralyzed by fear and anxiety that they won't be "good enough." | |||
| Tangent #10: Insert Title Here | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:54:06 | |
This week we talk about the trials and triumphs of pursuing creative endeavors. | |||
| Tangent #9: Friends With Bennies-fits | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:59:10 | |
This week, we talk about Bennies in Savage Worlds. It may seem simple, but Bennies are built into the game from the ground up, and do much more in creating the narrative at the table than just what the rules say on paper. We explore (and argue about) some of these subtleties, from the effect of Benny hoarding, to the effect they have on players and their heroes, to how and when they are given out. | |||