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| Daggerheart Double-Feature (RPG Party #2) | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:47:15 | |
This this week's episode we focus on two projects in Gamefound's RPG Party making new campaigns frames for Daggerheart: Hope Dies Last and Tales and Twists. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Support Hope Dies Last on Gamefound Support Tales and Twists on Gamefound Check out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects! Mike Recommends: Matt Recommends: Kraldum: Solo Fantasy Mudlarking TTRPG Nadja Recommends: Luis Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1) | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:51:43 | |
In our first of three special episodes for Gamefound’s RPG Party 2026, Brian & Elliot are joined by Ella Carter along with the teams behind Ivory Tower and Road Warriors. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Support Ivory Tower on Gamefound Support Road Warriors on Gamefound Check out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects! Ella Recommends: Mason Recommends: David Recommends: Dan Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Making Weird Games (w/ Gabriel & Le of Weird Place) | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:00:21 | |
Brian & Elliot are joined by Gabriel Gueiros and Le Yang, the duo behind Weird Place, a game design and content studio known for games like Fluff & Fury and the upcoming Residue. We discuss the team’s journey as both game designers and content creators, why they keep finding themselves unable to keep games to zine size, and tips for using public domain art to fill your TTRPG with compelling visuals. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Le Recommends: Trying something brand new Gabriel Recommends: Andrei Tarkovsky’s movies Our Links: Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Growing Alongside The Bonsai Diary (w/ Gene Koo) | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:01:41 | |
Brian and Elliot sit down with Gene Koo, aka Sticky Doodler, the designer of the ENNIE-award-winning The Bonsai Diary. We discuss the accessible design ethos behind The Bonsai Diary, what makes solo play unique, playtesting events like Unpub, and the rise of solo TTRPGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Keep an eye out for “These Games Are Not For Sale” at PAXU26 Gene Recommends: Game design as a hobby Our Links: Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Inside TTRPG Content Creation (w/ Diana Fay) | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:49:03 | |
In the first ever LIVE taping of the show, Brian and Elliot sit down with Diana Fay, aka Diana of the Rose, a TTRPG content creator who has built a career across short-form content, livestreaming, advertising, and more. We discuss the realities of making a career in TTRPG content creation: the hidden labor, the hard-won lessons, and the trappings you can fall into when getting started. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Diana, Brian & Elliot will be at Gen Con - Say hello! Diana Recommends: Being Bored Our Links: Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Taking It Seriously (w/ J Strautman) | 13 Jul 2026 | 01:53:41 | |
Brian and Elliot sit down with J Strautman, aka Yes No Goodbye, for the third time. In addition to being the latest member of Many Sided Media, J is a musician, game designer, and podcast producer known for Planet Arcana, A Fool’s Errand, Insatiable Cravings and more. We discuss the 1000 lessons J has learned in the last three years of game design and actual play production, what taking games seriously looks like, and the many metaphors we use to think about our creative work. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Time After Time by Sam Sorenson Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| The 2026 Many Sided Media PATREON DRIVE!!! | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:06:16 | |
BECOME A PATRON! (15% off Annual Memberships in July) The month of July is our Patreon Drive! Our goal is 100 new and upgrading annual members to the Many Sided Media Patreon. Here's just some of what you'll get as a Patron:
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| Running a Booth at Origins Game Fair 2026 | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:08:56 | |
Reporting from the convention floor from Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio, Brian takes you behind-the-scenes of the moreblueberries booth with a day-to-day report of our hurdles and successes. Plus he talks to folks from Mythworks, Spilled Coffee Creatives, and Tuesday Knight Games about what makes for a successful convention. Special thanks to: Gather & Game in Buffalo, New York Produced and Edited by Brian Flaherty This is a Many Sided Media Production Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Degrassi Meets Animorphs (w/ Tim Platt) | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:57:24 | |
Brian and Elliot sit down with Tim Platt, a comedian, musician, and co-founder of the actual play podcast Rude Tales of Magic. We discuss Tim stepping into the GM chair for the latest Rude Tales series: Blue Kindness High, how Tim defines the comedic voice of his own work within and outside of the show, and why playing highschoolers can lead to better comedy in actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Tim Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Defying the Gods (w/ Chrys Sellers) | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:51:17 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Chrys Sellers, aka Hectic Electron, designer of games like Defy the Gods and Raccoon Sky Pirates. We discuss Chrys’ key lessons from her time as a horizon fellow, why a failed kickstarter doesn’t mean the end of your game, and how Defy the Gods lives up to its name. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Follow Chrys on Bluesky, Instagram, tumblr *Raccoon Sky Pirates -* Follow the new edition’s development Chrys Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| The Rise of 12 Sided Studios (w/ Jasper William Cartwright) | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:18:15 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by return guest Jasper William Cartwright, co-owner of 12 Sided Studios. We discuss how he and the team are bringing actual plays, events, and games to life while balancing creative fulfillment, business sustainability, and supporting the growth of the TTRPG industry Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Jasper Recommends: Putting a project aside for two weeks Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Gamefound’s TTRPG Push (w/ Cam Bradley) | 19 May 2026 | 00:53:52 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Cam Bradley, new business manager at Gamefound, about his mission to bring more TTRPG creators to the platform. We dive into the learnings from the first ever “RPG Party” crowdfunding event, the pain points of crowdfunding for creators and platforms, and where Gamefound might find their niche amidst the crowdfunding landscape in RPGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: @cambr_coffee on Discord Cam Recommends: Traveling and reflecting in transit Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Deconstructing the Sound of Worlds Beyond Number w/ Taylor Moore | 15 May 2026 | 01:07:18 | |
In an episode inspired by Song Exploder, Taylor Moore breaks down the musical origins of Worlds Beyond Number and dives deep into the production of three of the more than one hundred songs on the Original Soundtrack for The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1: Flight to Haverward, Sirazmir, and Carrow. Worlds Beyond Number is widely considered to be one of the best actual plays of all time. Their first campaign, The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, is a sprawling fantasy epic that highlights the storytelling power of the quartet of players: Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar, Lou Wilson, and Erika Ishii. The fifth member of the team is their producer Taylor Moore who elevated the incredible performances of the cast with lush sound design and an original orchestral score—despite having almost no experience composing music when the show began— to create the sound of Worlds Beyond Number. **This episode contains some spoilers for The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1** Links: Buy The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1 (Original Soundtrack) Listen to Worlds Beyond Number Our Links: Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Music by Taylor Moore Format inspired by Song Exploder by Hrishikesh Hirway Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Band-Aids & Bullet Holes & Actual Play (w/ Sam Dunnewold) | 04 May 2026 | 01:37:29 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Dunnewold, creator of beloved podcast Dice Exploder and the designer of the new deckbuilder TTRPG Band-Aids & Bullet Holes. We dive deep on the mechanics and design journey of Sam’s new game, how he created the one-of-a-kind series Afterimage, and what 3 years of Dice Exploder has taught him about game design and actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Band-Aids & Bullet Holes Now! Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| [Re-Release] The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine) | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:25:03 | |
(Originally released April 28th, 2025) Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds releases. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Check out the upcoming slate of PW Games Releases Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| The Fundamentals of RPG Layout (w/ Lone Archivist) | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:49:20 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Lone Archivist, layout designer known for their work on DIE, Orbital Blues, Hull Breach and more. We discuss the fundamentals of good layout, why white space is just as important as content, and how to hone your layout skills from your first indesign session. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Lone Recommends: The work of Sean McCoy and Johan Nohr The Wipeout Design Manual by The Designer’s Republic Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ Caldwell Tanner) | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:55:52 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Caldwell Tanner, co-founder and cast member of Not Another D&D Podcast and the GM of their season Trinyvale X Strahd. We talk about how the team has avoided burnout and stayed excited over 8 years of making NADDPOD, how they approached a famous module for this latest series, and what new TTRPG systems Elliot and Brian think Caldwell should play next. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Caldwell on Bluesky, Instagram Caldwell Recommends: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure - Steel Ball Run Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| The Secrets of Overlay Design (w/ Stellaluna) | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:53:29 | |
In our first ever video episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by Stellaluna, an actual play producer, performer, and graphic designer to discuss our brand new Talk of the Table video overlays. Along the way, we discuss the secrets of good overlay design, producing streamed actual play, and how to be an effective producer for sponsored actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Stella Recommends: Soothwardens by Navaar Jackson Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Blades '68: One Hat At A Time (w/ Tim Denee) | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:56:43 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Tim Denee, a game designer who wears several creative hats in his making of projects like Deathmatch Island and the upcoming Blades ‘68. We dive into how Blades ‘68 expands on the beloved world of Blades in the Dark, where this ambitious new supplement began, and how Tim balances all of the various creative roles it takes to make a book of this scope. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Tim Recommends: Tripping On Utopia by Benjamin Breen Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Designing Cloud Empress & Rust Wings (w/ watt) | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:46:57 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Watt, the designer of Cloud Empress, to discuss designing inside established systems, Ghibli-inspired games, and their latest project Rust Wings. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Tim Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Murker of Morks & Dead Internet Theory (Zine Month #4) | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:48:42 | |
In the final episode of our Zine Month 2026 series we’re diving into the Mork Borg universe with two great takes on the Borg style. [Ad-free feed and bonus episodes available on Patreon] Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Murker of MorksBack Dead Internet TheoryMurker of Morks Nishaant on Bluesky Nishaant Recommends: The Crypt Has Opened Dead Internet Theory David on Bluesky David Recommends: Doors of Dimensia Our Links: Credits: Zine Moth Art by Robyn Victa Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Lie to Him & W.F.H. (Zine Month #3) | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:56:54 | |
In the third episode of our Zine Month 2026 series, we are discussing deception, tarot, and jenga towers and how you can tell stories of corporate horror over Slack. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Back Lie to HimBack W.F.H.Lie to Him Michelle on Bluesky Michelle Recommends: One-Page TTRPG Bundle Volume #2 EUphoria - How to Play Lie to Him W.F.H. Dan on TikTok Tyler on Bluesky Dan Recommends: All’s Fair Tyler Recommends: SPACECAT (a sci-fi adventure TTRPG) Our Links: Credits: Zine Moth Art by Robyn Victa Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Axolotl with a Gun & Blightfall (Zine Month #2) | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:56:17 | |
In our second Zine Month 2026 special episode, Brian and Elliot are talking about gun-toting axolotls and doomed heroes fighting corruption. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Axolotl With A GunBack BlightfallAxolotl With a Gun Bri on Bluesky Jon on Bluesky Bri Recommends: Food & Evil by Goosepoop Games Jon Recommends: The Bottle Episode by Spilled Coffee Creatives Blightfall Matthew Recommends: Aqua Tofana by Wannabe Games Our Links: Credits: Zine Moth Art by Robyn Victa Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Be Wizards, Have Sex, F*ck Fascism (Zine Month #1) | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:53:22 | |
In our first Zine Month 2026 special episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by Robin Ekberg and Dillin Apelyan, the designers behind Rise, Wizards! and All’s Fair respectively. We discuss their two-game project collaboration with Elliot/moreblueberries, the unique dice-stacking and worldbuilding mechanics of Rise, Wizards!, and why All’s Fair is simultaneously important, challenging, and joyful to bring into the world right now. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: BACK Rise, Wizards! & All's FairDillin Recommends: Robin Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Zine Moth Art by Robyn Victa Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Building the Eternal Ruins w/ Sam Carr | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:41:10 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Carr, the creator and illustrator of The Eternal Ruins to discuss his approach to world building and how an art project became the latest TTRPG from Mythworks. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back The Eternal Ruins on Kickstarter Download The Eternal Ruins Quickstart Sam Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Designing for GMless Play w/ Nat Mesnard | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:57:32 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Nat Mesnard, a game designer, professor, and co-founder of Scryptid Games and Unquiet Games. We discuss their latest game Assemblage and how they approach GM-less game design. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Nat Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Building a TTRPG Business (w/ Andy Boyd) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:59:59 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Andy Boyd, owner of Pandion Games and game designer behind such beloved titles as Badger & Coyote, Substratum Protocol, and his latest Midnight Muscadines. We dig into how Andy built Pandion with 12 page zines, what makes a game a “Pandion game”, and how to level up your TTRPG business slowly and smartly. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Andy Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 250 Shows at The Twenty Sided Tavern (w/ Jasmin Malave) | 22 Dec 2025 | 01:02:06 | |
Brian and Elliot are joined by Jasmin Malave, cast member of the touring live show The Twenty Sided Tavern. We dig into what Jasmin has learned over 250+ performances, how the show has changed over the years, and where this live experience sits on the spectrum of actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Jasmin Recommends: “Confidence is an illusion, just do it, I believe in you!” Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A Shared World Through Play (w/ Kendrick Smith) | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:56:21 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Kendrick Smith, creator of the award-winning actual play Tales Yet Told. We dig into how Kendo has used multiple seasons and TTRPG systems to create “The Sublime”, a shared universe that is built and refined through play. Along the way, we talk about intentional storytelling through actual play, the motivations behind why we make art, and what is next for the Sublime on Tales Yet Told and beyond. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Kendo Recommends BOWLING Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Making GMs over 50 Million Dollars (w/ Devon Chulick) | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:49:57 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Devon Chulick, founder and CEO of StartPlaying, the largest online platform for players to find TTRPGs and Professional GMs. We discuss how the platform is allowing GMs to make a living in tabletop roleplaying games, how StartPlaying can help expand the hobby and introduce new games, and the power of community created through play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Devon Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Dramaturgy in Actual Play (w/ Connie Chang & Sea Thomas) | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:10:32 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Connie Chang and Sea Thomas, the creative duo behind the award winning actual play Transplanar RPG. We dive deep on the use of dramaturgy in actual play: how it weaves the wants and needs of players and GM, how it informs safe artistic storytelling in a noncolonial anti-orientalist multiverse, and how it supports long-term actual play in Transplanar’s The Chaos Protocol. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Check out The Chaos Protocol Arc 4 Sea Recommends Riding a horse Connie Recommends: Playing in the Dark by Toni Morrison Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Roundtable: Teaching Games Through Actual Play (ft. Brennan Lee Mulligan, Quinns, and Dr. Emily Friedman) | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:59:14 | |
In this Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with Dr. Emily Friedman, Quintin Smith aka ‘Quinns’, and Brennan Lee Mulligan for a discussion on pedagogic actual play. We dig into whether or not actual play is the best tool for teaching games, how we understand skill and learning in TTRPGs and beyond, and who our imagined student is when thinking of actual play as a teaching tool. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Hear the rest of this Episode: Links: Recommendations: The Novels of Sally Rooney Bad Company by Megan Greenwell Art After Money, Money After Art by Max Haiven Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| From Magic Ponies to Biblical Apocalypses (w/ Jack Caesar) | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:56:17 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jack Caesar of Caesar Ink, the team behind TTRPG adaptations of beloved IPs like My Little Pony, Discworld, and Labyrinth. We dig into how to approach IP-based games, how to treat adapted properties with respect even if you’re not a typical fan, and how working on licensed games informs Caesar Ink’s work on the original world of Doomsong. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: DOOMSONG: Thou Shalt Not Suffer The Wycce Jack Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Unboxing Lovecraftesque 2e (w/ Josh Fox) | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:50:35 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Josh Fox who is one half of Black Armada, the duo behind Lovecraftesque. We get into the exciting new features of the boxed second edition of this emergent mystery game, why safety tools should be a tailored part of game design, and Black Armada’s latest project Ex Tenebris. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Hear Lovecraftesque, Ex Tenebris, and Apocalypse Keys on Black Armada Tales Josh Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Coyote & Crow 4 Years Later (w/ Kenna Alexander) | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:50:17 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Kenna Alexander, designer of Coyote & Crow and owner of Coyote and Crow games, to discuss the lessons she’s learned in the 4 years since the hit science fantasy roleplaying game released. We get into the impact the game has had for native players and beyond, the new horror setting Ahu Tiiko, and what she has planned next for Coyote & Crow. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Kenna Recommends: As Many Ships As Stars by Weyodi Oldbear Creature Comforts from Kids Table Board Games Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Designing and Composing Worlds Beyond Number (w/ Taylor Moore) | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:12:46 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined once again by Taylor Moore, creative director and composer of Worlds Beyond Number, to discuss the completion of Book 1 of The Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One. We dig in on sustainable working practices, narrative payoff in composition, and how he’s applying the lessons of campaign 1 to the next major campaign of Worlds Beyond Number. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Listen to Worlds Beyond Number Taylor recommends: Connecting with other people in real life Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Making Mechs Mythic in Dragon Reactor (w/ Nevyn Holmes and Quinn Morris) | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:14:30 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Nevyn Holmes and Quinn Morris to talk about their mythopoetic mech TTRPG, Dragon Reactor. We discuss the importance of language in building a mythic story and Brian explains why this game’s Countdown mechanic restored his faith in downtime mechanics. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Nova Recommends: Quinn Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A Legacy of Learning Through Design (w/ Avery Alder) | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:06:45 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Avery Alder, designer of beloved games like The Quiet Year and Monsterhearts, to discuss the many full circle moments of her career, why trigger warnings are actually for the sickos, and how she continues to learn from her designs even after putting them down for over a decade. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Buy Going for Broke Avery Recommends: Red Carnations on a Black Grave Sitting in the forest Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| [LIVE SHOW] Triangle Agency: Two Years Later (w/ Caleb Zane Huett & Sean Ireland) | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:23:43 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down for the first ever Talk of the Table LIVE Show at Twenty Sided Store for a follow up conversation with the co-designers of Triangle Agency Caleb Zane Huett and Sean Ireland. We dig into bringing this game to life, the joys and horror of corporate lingo, and where the money actually goes when you raise $380,000 on Kickstarter. Featuring a Q&A from our first ever live audience! Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: You’re Too Show: A Sonic The Hedgehog Fancast Sean Recommends: Unionizing your workplace! Caleb Recommends: Line dancing! (or another non-games hobby) Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Hope on the High Seas of Hell (w/ Moss Powers) | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:46:35 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Moss Powers of Brewist Tabletop to discuss Book of Leviathan, their new expansion to the religious horror TTRPG HELLWHALERS. We discuss what this game has to say about hope and religious trauma, why gambling with Sic Bo is the perfect mechanic for driving home these themes, and what players can expect from this new expansion. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Book of Leviathan Moss Recommends: Holding on to hope Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A New Vision for Games at Kickstarter (w/ Asher McClennahan) | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:57:19 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Asher McClennahan, the new Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss new features built on community feedback, how TTRPG creators can most effectively use Kickstarter, and how he hopes to regain the trust of creators who have left the platform in recent years due to concerns over AI and more. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Asher Recommends: Connecting with the Games team at Kickstarter! Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| [PATREON PREVIEW] Roundtable: TTRPG Publishing | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:33:04 | |
In this Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with Ray Chou of Mythworks and Fred Hicks of Evil Hat for a frank discussion on the state of TTRPG publishing amidst uncertainty caused by tariffs and more. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Hear the rest of this Episode: Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Love & Hate in Adaptation (w/ Jess Levine) | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:07:34 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Jess Levine, designer of games like Planet FIST, I Have the High Ground, and Going Rogue—one half of the forthcoming two-game book with Riley Rethal’s Galactic. We discuss bringing this massive collaboration to life, the choice of working in GMless or GMed design, and why the best adaptational media is made with love and hate. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Jess Recommends: slender threads of freqs and fortune Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Introducing FIVE New Affiliate Shows | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:46:34 | |
The Many Sided Network is EXPANDING! And as a part of that expansion we are adding FIVE new affiliate shows to our network. In this episode you'll be getting a proper introduction to each of these phenomenal new shows from the creators themselves. The Many Sided Network is dedicated to TTRPG and nerdy podcasts telling great stories in new and innovative ways and this first class of affiliate podcasts are doing just that. Learn more about the Many Sided Network and all our shows at manysidedmedia.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A Love Letter to Violence (w/ Daniel Kwan) | 26 May 2025 | 00:54:42 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Daniel Kwan, designer of Wandering Blades to discuss the balance of OSR and storygame design sensibilities behind this new game, how he found inspiration in the beautiful violence of wuxia media, and what designers can learn by playing TCGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Wandering Blades Daniel’s wuxia & wuxia-esque Recommendations: Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In Daniel Recommends: Stepping outside of your comfort zone, being a learner, and playing new games Our Links: Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Games That Demand Play (w/ Zach Cox) | 12 May 2025 | 01:06:00 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Zach Cox, founder and creative lead of SoulMuppet Publishing to discuss growing a business while hating capitalism, being a sicko about book production, and creating games that demand play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Mad As Hell on Kickstarter Mad As Hell - Radical’s Handbook Zach Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Glorious Heists (w/ Andre Novoa) | 05 May 2025 | 00:50:13 | |
Elliot and Brian sit down with Andre Novoa of Games Omnivorous to discuss his latest game The Job and how it uses simple mechanics to elegantly recreate a heist movie for your gaming table. We also discuss what makes Games Omnivorous unique and touch on the TTRPG scene in Portugal. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Follow Games Omnivorous on Bluesky Our Links: Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine) | 28 Apr 2025 | 01:24:39 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds releases. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Check out the upcoming slate of PW Games Releases Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A Quantum Amount of Goofballery (w/ Land of Eem) | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:52:49 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Ben Costa and James Parks, co-designers of Land of Eem. We discuss their lifelong collaboration and how it led to the creation of this world that has spawned graphic novels, middle-grade fiction, and now a TTRPG that facilitates how Ben and James love to play games. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: James Recommends: Ben Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Listen to the Game (w/ Jason Morningstar) | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:52:27 | |
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jason Morningstar, co-owner of Bully Pulpit games and designer of titles like Fiasco, Night Witches, and the upcoming Zhenya’s Wonder Tales. We discuss how to listen to a game when designing, the power of being curious, and why sometimes the best business is built on friendship. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Support Zhenya’s Wonder Tales Jason Recommends: Our Links: Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||