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S37E05 | PBTA Prep, FATE, & A Gaming Story

◇ Robin asks about sharing PBTA prep as an Improv GM, Christopher in Carolina replies to us about FATE, From the archive 2023: Doogler share...

1:05:31May 1, 2026

S37E04 | FATE vs Player Agency, GM Horror Stories, & Initiative Thoughts

◇ Scott has some questions about FATE, Jason in Kyiv shares a collection of GM horror stories, From the archive 2024: Jemma Storygirl in the...

1:31:08Apr 14, 2026

S37E03 | Adam from Gnome Made Games, Being a Good Player, Tropes with New Players

◇ We chat with Adam from Gnome Made Games, Wes in Indianapolis wants advice on how to be a good player, From the archive 2022: Heath from Ma...

1:20:02Apr 9, 2026

S37E02 | Can Lines & Veils be Inappropriate?, How Actual Plays Work, Memorable NPCs

◇ Ed from Minnesota, Now in Florida asks if Lines and Veils are appropriate for all games, Captain Curt from Alaska asks how planning Actual...

1:18:59Apr 8, 2026

S37E01 | Railroading Players vs. PCs, Session Zero Playbook, & In-Game Holidays

◇ Ayslyn asks about railroading players vs. railroading characters, Eric from New Jersey wants feedback on their Session Zero plan, & Fr...

1:29:19Mar 26, 2026

HJRP S36E24 | End Season 36 | Encourage Exploring, System Strengths, & Success Story

◇ A Guy in Austin asks how to get players to explore, Aggie wants to know what our favorite systems do best, From the archive 2022: Weaselcr...

55:33Mar 7, 2026

HJRP S36E23 | Molten Sulfur Press, Game Design Groups, & Too Many Plot Threads

◇ We chat with Tristan Zimmerman our Indie designer of the month, Jeff asks about TTRPG designer support groups, From the archive 2021: Forl...

1:35:42Mar 7, 2026

HJRP S36E22 | Live from OrcCon 2026!

◇ Live from OrcCon 2026 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different...

1:12:32Feb 22, 2026

HJRP S36E21 | Explaining TTRPGs, GM Strengths, & Note Taking

◇ Eric from New Jersey asks how to explain TTRPGs to family, Mike from New York State shares about GM strengths, From the archive 2022: Weas...

1:29:53Feb 16, 2026

HJRP S36E20 | Making Maps, Gaming Group Sponsors, & Con Game Expectations

◇ Gurg Murg asks about making game maps, M replies about their gaming group plans, From the archive 2022: Steve from So Cal asks what to exp...

1:25:59Feb 6, 2026

HJRP S36E19 | Creating Villains, Player Contracts, & Voiding PC Abilities

◇ Eric from New Jersey wants to talk about creating villains, Wes from Indianapolis takes player contracts literally, From the archive 2024:...

1:52:42Feb 2, 2026

HJRP S36E18 | Gaming Resolutions, Prep for Mysteries, Day Jobs in Games

◇ Vyrrk from DC wants to hear gaming reflections and resolutions, Spattz from Earth talks mystery game prep, From the archive 2021: GM Radio...

1:05:54Jan 25, 2026

HJRP S36E17 | Character Sheets, NPC Control Reply, Forcing Game Prep

◇ Charger347 asks about character sheet improvements, Steffi from Scotland replies to our discussion on NPC crowd control, From the archive...

1:29:29Jan 18, 2026

HJRP S36E16 | Politics at the Table, Safety at Con Games, & Realistic Physical Combat

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks about politics at the gaming table, Out of Print GM from Yorkshire asks about safety in convention games, From th...

1:03:18Jan 7, 2026

HJRP S36E15 | Prep vs Campaign Length, Is Prep Death?, Combat & XP Issues

◇ Gurg Murg asks how Gm prep changes depending on campaign length, Carlos Salazar on the Discord asks “is prep death?”, From the archive 202...

1:33:11Jan 2, 2026

HJRP S36E14 | GM Tricks, Math Rocks, & Dealing with a Dominant Player

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks what our go-to GM tricks are, Charger347 wants to talk about math rocks, & From the archive 2022: K Ryan is s...

1:16:28Dec 24, 2025

HJRP S36E13 | Scheduling Games, Generic Systems, & Successful Horror Story?

◇ Alverant asks about scheduling games, Gurg Murg asks about generic ttrpg systems, Mike from New York State has a horror story with a succe...

1:43:17Dec 13, 2025

HJRP S36E12 | First System Impressions, Extroverts Supporting Introverts, & IPs Made for Play

◇ Ed from Mn, now in Fl. asks about how a first experience forms a lasting opinion of a system, Clara asks how extroverted players can suppo...

1:29:19Dec 13, 2025

HJRP S36E11 | What are Storygames?, Safety Tools Failure, & Learning Hard Systems

◇ Steffi from Scotland asks what we consider a “storygame”, Arrya from New Jersey shares a safety tools story, & Eric from N...

1:33:45Nov 29, 2025

HJRP S36E10 | GM Feedback, Clerics vs Warlocks, & City Campaign Settings

◇ Vyrrk asks about GM Feedback, Steve in SoCal replies to our comments about Clerics & Warlocks being the same, & From the Archive 2...

1:17:02Nov 18, 2025

HJRP S36E09 | GM Dice Rolls, Finding A Group, & Making Combat Interesting

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks where GMs should roll their dice, Wes in Indianapolis has some tips for finding a gaming group, & From the Ar...

57:11Nov 10, 2025

HJRP S36E08 | Ross Payton of RPPR, Horror Systems, & Player Agency vs. Rolls

◇ We are joined by Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio, BeardHare on the Discord asks for system recommendations, & from the Archiv...

1:51:45Oct 26, 2025

HJRP S36E07 | Mid Campaign Safety Tools, Non-AI GM Resources, Playing Gods

◇ NOTE: This podcast is intended for adults and includes conversations about sensitive topics. Please listen with care. ◇ Steve in SoCal ask...

1:23:00Oct 26, 2025

HJRP S36E06 | Creating PC Importance, APs vs. Home Games, & Play by Post

◇ Curt from Alaska asks how to create a sense of importance with low-level PCs, Mike from New York State asks about playing in Actual Plays...

1:29:06Oct 26, 2025

HJRP S36E05 | Weird Player Problems, Cool Game Idea, & NPC Crowd Control

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks about being inclusive for weird problems that really try a group’s patience, Charger 347 shares some cool games i...

1:06:11Oct 5, 2025

HJRP S36E04 | Getting a Great PBTA Experience, Favorite NPCs, & Fun Kid Stories

◇ Robin asks how to get the most out of a PBTA game, Kurt wants to know about our favorite NPCs, From the Archive 2021: Leatherneck shares s...

1:23:45Sep 28, 2025

HJRP S36E03 | Ethical AI Use, Appropriation vs. Appreciation, & a Dream Campaign Idea

◇ Thomas in Denmark asks about ethically using AI as a GM, Eric from New Jersey asks for advice on how to tell appropriation from appreciati...

1:29:22Sep 28, 2025

HJRP S36E02 | Hot Takes on Savage Worlds, Weak Heroes Rule, & Shadowrun Success

◇ Eric from New Jersey wants a word with Jason, Steve in SoCal asks about weaker heroes being the best, From the Archive 2018: Jen from Atla...

1:38:13Sep 11, 2025

HJRP S36E01 | Live from Gateway 2025!

◇ Live from Gateway 2025 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of differen...

1:08:21Sep 11, 2025

HJRP S35E25 | Horizons Fellowship, Fantasy Dinosaurs, & Stat Array Drama

◇ Julien, Horizons Fellowship, Toby from the Discord asks for ideas of a fantasy world centered around dinosaurs, & From the Archive 201...

1:20:09Jul 28, 2025

HJRP S35E24 | Black Armada Games, Solo Games, & 7th Sea Plot Question

◇ Black Armada Games and their design work, Paul asks about solo games, From the Archive 2018: Scott asks how to make 7th Sea fun for his st...

1:47:30Jul 28, 2025

HJRP S35E23 | Large Gaming Groups, Mechanics vs. Fun, Wish Struggles

◇ M asks what to do with a large group of gamers, Steve in SoCal is worried about mechanics getting in the way of fun, From the Archive 2021...

1:39:41Jul 19, 2025

HJRP S35E22 | System vs. Story, An Origin Story, Keeping Engaged in Combat

◇ Ed from FL asks if we pick a system or story first, Eric from New Jersey shares an origin story, From the Archive 2019: zombieHeart wants...

1:10:53Jul 15, 2025

HJRP S35E21 | Setting up a Big Bad, Safety Tools, & Plot Hooks

◇ Steven from Serbia asks advice for setting up a Big Bad, Davi shares thoughts on safety tools, From the Archive 2018: GaztheDm from the Ne...

1:38:47Jul 8, 2025

HJRP S35E20 | GMing for Jocks, Keeping the GM Spark, & Magic Systems

◇ Sean from NJ asks how to GM a game for adult jocks who haven’t played TTRPGS before, Jeff in Tennessee shares how he kept the GMing “spark...

1:28:45Jun 28, 2025

HJRP S35E19 | Resurrecting Old Campaigns, Open Table Style, & a D&D Question

◇ Gurg Murg asks how to resurrect old campaigns, Spattz asks for recommendations for an open table style game, From the Archive 2018: Harold...

1:04:58Jun 28, 2025

HJRP S35E18 | Why Play TTRPGS?, How to Pace Games, & Unanticipated PVP

◇ Ed from FL asks what is the point of playing ttrpgs?, Robin (from the UK) asks about pacing games, From the Archive 2021: Shawn from just...

1:16:51Jun 10, 2025

HJRP S35E17 | Belonging Outside Belonging Advice, An Origin Story, Running Modern Games in Troubled Times

◇ Gurg Murg needs Belonging Outside Belonging advice, Wes from Indianapolis shares his origin story, From the Archive 2021: Alverant asks ho...

1:32:03Jun 10, 2025

HJRP S35E16 | Game Daze Story, What Systems need Upgrades, & 10yo Murder Hobo

◇ Robin from the UK shares their Game Daze experience, Carlos from Detroit asks what systems need an upgrade, From the Archive 2019: Mcwyrm...

1:35:30May 17, 2025

HJRP S35E15 | BGE & TTRPG Retailers, Mike’s Origin Story, & PCs that are Too Good

◇ BGE & the Retailer perspective, Mike from New York shares his origin story, From the Archive 2019: Wil from Wisconsin tells the tale o...

1:05:36May 17, 2025

HJRP S35E14 | Games Folk vs Outsider Art, D&D in Postwar Serbia, & GMs Prompting Players

◇ Wes from Indianapolis replies to the idea that Actual Plays are Art, Steven tells how he found D&D in postwar Serbia, From the Archive...

1:43:46May 5, 2025

HJRP S35E13 | Tariffs and TTRPGs, X-cards with Multiple Problems, & Disappearing Elves

◇ Tariffs on TTRPGs, Taurelin asks about X cards and multiple problem players, From the Archive 2022: Weaselcreature laments the fate of Stu...

58:19Apr 30, 2025

HJRP S35E12 | Prep Without a System, A Success Story, & Interesting NPCs

◇ Alverant asks how to prep for a game BEFORE you have the rules, Mike from New York State shares a gaming success story, From the Archive 2...

1:06:53Apr 30, 2025

HJRP S35E11 | People Against RPing, Reply about Stars & Wishes, & Hard-Won GM Lessons

◇ Jörn from Sweden asks why some people are so against playing rpgs, Jolene replies to our conversation on Stars and Wishes, From the Archiv...

1:53:06Apr 1, 2025

HJRP S35E10 | Rediscovering the GMing Spark, Toxic LARP Mistakes, & Con Horror Story

◇ Aaron has wants that spark back in his GMing relationship, LivetTea asks if they screwed up during a LARP, From the Archive 2018: Alverant...

1:12:38Mar 31, 2025

HJRP S35E09 | Groups with no GM, Learning an IP FAST, & Calling Out our Pro-PBTA Bias

◇ Rick asks about gaming groups without anyone to GM, Eric from New Jersey asks how to learn an IP world fast, From the Archive 2019: Falco...

1:19:59Mar 28, 2025

HJRP S35E08 | Horror Game Reply, Preferring Online Games, & Religions in Games

◇ Graf has a reply to our discussion of horror games, Mike from New York State shares why he prefers online play, From the Archive 2018: Ed...

1:45:28Mar 28, 2025

HJRP S35E07 | GAMA Expo, Vampire Tea, & Worldbuilding with Depth

◇ Kimi talks GAMA and industry events, Steffi pours A LOT of Vampire tea, From the Archive 2019: Joe from the Inland Empire asks about makin...

1:20:38Mar 27, 2025

HJRP S35E06 | Live from OrcCon 2025!

◇ Live from Gateway 2024 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of differen...

1:28:19Mar 2, 2025

HJRP S35E05 | Intrigue in RPGs, Favorite Systems, & Running Accessible Games for Kids

◇ Clara (yes, that Clara) asks about intrigue and conspiracy in TTRPGs, Eric from New Jersey responds to the call for favorite systems, From...

1:06:40Mar 2, 2025