The Adventure Slang Podcast

Tim and Ty visit with the delightful (and storied) game designer James Introcaso! Join us as we discuss game design, the history of James' career from podcaster/blogger to WotC and Kobold Press to MCDM. Find out how the heroic fantasy game Draw Steel led to the forthcoming dungeon crawler Crows (and how you can get it). We've got something to crow about on this episode of the Adventure Slang Pod!

In part 2 of our Darkenfold lore-dive, Grace and Ty explore the Northern Plateau; its history and the various settlements in that region. Learn more about the past and present stories of Alice, Ends Meet, Petersboro, Greenbriar, and other parts of the Upplands. Follow along as we explore the map and discuss some of the many adventure hooks awaiting the intrepid castle keeper.

He's not an anomaly, he's Sean Ireland - part of the duo that created Triangle Agency from Haunted Table Games. Sean is a game designer, writer, producer, and GM-for-hire. In addition to working on Triangle Agency, Sean produces the live improv show The Legend of You. Come along as we discuss game design, improvisation, and the reasons for choosing the lovely d4 as a basis for a game system!

Grace and Ty welcome Troll Lord Steve Chenault for this first foray into present day Aihrde, and specifically the grim forest called the Darkenfold. Here we begin our long journey through the lands of Ursal and the first location of our focus. Who better to lead the way than the man that started it all (along with brother Davis) in another time and place? Test your own Aihrde expertise as we discuss this special location and learn the surprising details about the town of Ends Meet, the little known Eschl people, and other insightful nuggets. Join us inside these borders as we begin our lore-dive into - The Darkenfold!

In this episode Ty visits with renowned musician and voice actor Jason Charles Miller. Join us as we discuss the intersection of music and gaming, the creative space, and following the luck and leads that build an adventurous life. Be sure to check out Jason's most recent single, Digging In The Dust (Water On Rust Mix). Also find his work as a voice actor in the videogame People of Note, and as TTRPG writer/designer with Steamforged Games' line of Epic Encounters!

TTRPGs feature many options for learning real life skills, and in this episode, we chat with speech language pathologist Krissy Baker, owner of the Roll for Pragmatics speech therapy program, and the Oak Park Red Dragon gaming tavern - a safe space for neurodivergent kids and adults where they can interact and engage through healthy stimuli and TTRPGs. Krissy walks us through the experience of neurodivergence, and the ways that gaming facilitates growth and communication in social spaces. Find out all about Oak Park Red Dragon right here!

Welcome back to Aihrde Out, the lore-dive podcast all about the world of Aihrde by Troll Lord Games. In this episode Grace and Ty finish the pre-history review of the major events between the Beginning of Days and the Winter Dark, when Trigal summoned Unklar to Aihrde. Get behind-the-scenes information straight from the source, as well as our take on the motivations and nuances buried in the lines of history of this expansive setting. Don't forget to follow for updates or find your hosts on the TLG Discord!

Stop by and meet Justin Estrada, the wildly talented head of gaming (and other things) at Stranger Comics, and award-winning editor of "Keep the Lights On" - a found-footage horror AP. Justin is also part of the Panic Table crew, as well as other TTRPG AP teams. Beyond that, he's a great guy and a lot of fun to chat with! Find out more in this episode of the Adventure Slang Podcast.

In this second episode Grace and Ty reflect on the Days Before Days as both the All Father and Inzae fashion their respective realms (Airhde and Inzaa). Discover the little-known real-world story of how these lands came together, resulting in the legendary setting now before us. Finally, learn more about the pre-history of Aihrde leading up to the Winter Dark and take a step closer to the present Rin.

In this episode we welcome Maui Jones of Reflect Games! Herein we discuss the power of story within and beyond gaming, and the importance of hosting a space for diversity, where shared stories act is communal and personal development. Come hear Maui give a masterclass on the heart of TTRPGs in this all-story, all-the-time episode of the ASP Podcast!

Meet your hosts, Ty and Grace, as we launch this inaugural deep dive into the history of Aihrde - the vast world of Castles & Crusades by Troll Lord Games. Each month we'll bring an in-depth study of a specific region of Aihrde; its people, landmarks, iconic residents, and history. Join us as we explore this wild landscape and find your inspiration.

If there is one thing this episode's guest knows, it's whimsy. Please help us welcome Sarah Moore, game designer, variety streamer, and we're pretty sure resident fae. Sarah talks with us about her work in gaming, including the entirely unexpected places we go. Sarah's career includes work with WotC and Gen Con, as well as many of her own projects at Formerly Feral Games. Join us as we cross over to magic for this charming chat!

This episode we visit with the talented actor Adrian Godinez! From stage to television to voice over, Adrian has spent a lifetime acting and brings a world of advice for those curious about how to get started. And it doesn't end there. This one is chock full of insight and wisdom from a passionate performer and someone we know you're going to love.

Load up on ASH and head for Valhalla, we have Erica Lowe in the house to talk RagnaBorg - the Viking Mörk Borg hack from Broken Brain Games. Erica shares her "give-it-a-try" spirit in this conversation, discussing her journey of perseverance and fearlessness, with encouragement to do the things that interest us regardless of our perceived obstacles. RagnaBorg just closed a successful Kickstarter, with full production underway. Yay violence!

In this episode we chat with the multitalented maestro of social media at Troll Lord Games, Grace Carras. Award winning poet, livestream performer, and TikTok variety persona, Grace brings a rich imagination and love of story to the Internet in so many ways. We think she's great, and you will too. Join us as we return to the Adventure Slang Podcast - 2026 edition!

Adventure Slang heads back to the Monastery for more education with the one-and-only Mildra the Monk. In this episode Mildra shares insights into the Final Fantasy Legend Edition (free)TTRPG and other thoughts on game design. Join us for an always informative sit-down with one of the most well-read gamers in the game!

Tim and Ty chat with game creator Al Spader - author of numerous TTRPG publications including Sentience, Once Upon, and Star Trek Adventures. In this episode we talk game writing beyond fantasy, positivity in story, and advice for new game creators. Learn about Al's new alien conspiracy game - Redacted - dropping on DriveThru October 30, 2025!

Meet Paul Andrighetti and Josh Hall, the punk masterminds behind the brand new House of Eidolons cyberpunk TTRPG. Herein we discuss the inspiration for the setting and game design based in customization in both genre focus and character design. Bring your medusa and get in on the heist!

Meet Ralf Wall, traditional artist and creator of Atomic Shadows, the post-apocalyptic sci-fi TTRPG based on the Shadowdark system. Ralf talks art, inspiration, and lifelong creativity. Skál!

Everyone welcome artist extraordinaire - the man behind the iconic Nuovarden logo among many brilliant artworks - Jose Ortiz! Jose joins Ty to discuss fantasy art, GMing, writing for the Living Greyhawk series, and the evolving creative culture in the era of AI. Sit with us and visit a while.

From the depths of a distant wasteland, the Mutant Lord himself, William McAusland joins Ty and Tim for this episode of the ASP pod. William is the owner of Outland Arts and creator of The Mutant Epoch TTRPG, as well as regular artist for Goodman Games. William talks with us about art, game design, and crafting one's creative ambitions into a steady occupation. Join us and be inspired!

In celebration of indie game designs and the people that make them, Ty and Tim visit with artist, writer, and developer (among other things) Brian Colin - creator of Vast Grimm and the upcoming Sqwurmish currently on Kickstarter. There's even more inside, so join us - don't be squirmy!

Like necrotic peanut butter and putrified jelly, it's Darling Creepshow and Bleakseason, together for the first time on the Adventure Slang Podcast! You met them independently here once before; now meet them as the team responsible for some of the darkest tales on the Net. But don't be fooled - our guests are a couple of the sweetest goths this side of the crypt. Hear their reflections of trust and terror as two friends navigating the time-honored tradition of storytelling.

Here to help us find our way is renowned TTRPG cartographer Anna B. Meyer. Anna's work is very well established in the World of Greyhawk fantasy setting for Dungeons & Dragons, but we're betting there is a lot you don't know about her work and gaming history. Follow us as we take the journey through this fabulous chat!

He's hardly a monster, but he is the creator of Monster of the Week. Please meet Michael Sands regarding one person's game design journey, and discover the close-knit gaming community of New Zealand. On this episode of the Adventure Slang Podcast!

Just in time for spooky season the team sits down with Darling Creepshow to talk creativity, cyberpunk, and life among the creeple. Come meet the creative spirit affectionately known as "Creep" for this inspiring pre-Halloween special. Don't be scared!

In this episode we welcome back Erin from hiatus to discuss character design ideation and inspiration. We are our own special guests for this chat among friends about an aspect of gaming that we all love. Where do you get your ideas for character creation? Send us your thoughts!

The A.S.P. podcast welcomes returning guest Jon Cohen, creator of Tale of the Manticore, to discuss the TTRPG game-adjacent audio drama - the history and new developments of this niche genre and its growing popularity. For those unfamiliar with the show and others like it, learn all about it here!

Coming to you all the way from New Zealand, WĒTĀ FX mocap actor and nerd culture enthusiast Allan Henry visits with us to discuss acting, the importance of parameters, and the wisdom of Paul, the video store guru. King Kong is in the house!

Join us as we chat with guests Michelle and Wes Otis of Twelve-Sided Stories where we discuss the origins of this wonderfully theatric Actual Play (AP) audio drama, and theorize about the growth of TTRPG related entertainment in all of its developing complexity.

In this episode Ty visits with fantasy artist Alex Sturdee, whose work appears throughout the forthcoming Nuovarden TTRPG. Alex discusses his artistic origins and the breadth of his growing ouvre, including a new comic series called Role Call. Meet the man behind the imagination!

The A.S.P. team hosts gaming monks Mildra and Xanatrix Zadare - straight out of the Monastery. Consider this episode a warm up to what yet may be in this virtual smorgasbord of TTRPG topics. There's more where that came from!

Actual Play production comes with a lot of consideration, and in this episode we visit with Christian and Miko of Folk & Myth, to discuss the ins and outs of TTRPG live streaming for an audience. We chat about everything from stakes and tension, to the reason behind safety tools, and what an audience is looking for in the AP experience.

Do you know what your monsters are doing? In episode 23 author Keith Ammann joins the ASP podcast to discuss his highly celebrated (and invaluable) work based on the blog The Monsters Know. Keith is the author of many works, including The Monsters Know What They're Doing, Live to Tell the Tale, and How to Defend Your Lair. Enjoy this insightful discussion on the challenges of creating memorable encounters that bring our TTRPGs to life.

We celebrate our two year podcast anniversary with guest Michelle Nguyen Bradley, executive producer of Tabletop News! Listen in to learn about the exciting work Michelle and team are doing to bring the world of tabletop gaming to us all. Find out how you can participate in making headlines!

This episode we welcome GamerMomLuna, host of the popular Tales from the Tavern podcast. Join us as we discuss how Luna's interest in gaming led to a little grassroots talk show that turned into a family tree of connections for gamers and creators. If you haven't heard of Tales from the Tavern before, you'll be glad you have now!

Join us as we visit with the delightful Erika Aundawyn of Role D5. In this episode we talk about the world of "not 5e" TTRPGs, and the expanding culture of tabletop gaming, table etiquette, and the modern phenomenon of moving straight from learning RPGs to live actual play performing.

The A.S.P. podcast is back from summer vacation with our guest Johnathan Wright, author of the Mecha vs Kaiju TTRPG now on Kickstarter! In this interview we discuss anime culture, Gen X media experiences, and melding dice mechanics into narrative. This one is for all the mech jockeys!

This month we visit with Zoë Lore from Women of TTRPG - a platform that celebrates women in tabletop. In this episode we discuss finding a space of one's own for gaming, the work we're looking forward to from women creators, and how to get into role-play gaming as a new player. Welcome!

In this episode we welcome Jennifer from Mobius Worlds Publishing where we discover what makes TTRPGs super, and furthermore, what makes superheroes the ideal heroic model. Join us for this fascinating conversation.

In this episode Dr. Megan Connell joins us to chat about the use TTRPGs in clinical psychology at Health Quest therapeutics, and offers insights into her forthcoming book, Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master. Please join us as we explore this fascinating look into the psychology of role-play gaming.

In our first episode of 2023 we visit with talented cosplay and TTRPG actor Briana DeCoster, aka Utahime Cosplay, as we discuss the joys of gamer culture, and what it takes to jump into our diverse and enriching tabletop community.

This episode we sit with the Lord Rev. himself, Lemar the Con Guy to discuss conventions, karaoke, comedy, and the vast TTRPG landscape with the full-throttle enthusiasm that only Lemar can bring. Join us for this engaging conversation.

ASP is pleased to welcome DeAngelo Murillo, creator and lead writer of Emerald Templars ttrpg and founder of The Geek Lyfe media company, as we discuss game design, tabletop gamer community, and the trials and triumphs of being an independent game design team.

Our one-year podcast anniversary features special guest, the incomparable Candace the Magnificent as we discuss ice cream, the ENNIEs, and the importance of authenticity and safety for storytelling in the public gaming sphere. Come join us!

The A.S.P. podcast welcomes Todd of Dungeon Jedi Masters and Todd Moonbounce production services. In this episode Ty and Erin talk live actual play and TTRPG stream production, as it looks now and possibilities for how it may look in the future.

Kat and Killian (Kristin) from Rainbows and Razorblades Productions sit down with Ty and Erin to chat about the challenges and rewards of partnership in game design and production.

Join Ty, Erin, and guest Dennis Nichol of the DnD Experience to discuss recent game culture continuity, the persistence of fantasy vs the rise of super hero genres, and what the "Air D&D" hype is all about.

Discover more about Nuovarden and the Fortunes d4 System with special insights into what this setting is, and is not, in the spectrum of tabletop RPGs. Bonus: special voice effects by Coco the doggo :)

Lewis Fraser of Dead Channel Studios sits with our hosts as we discuss Anguish magic and the journey of finding one's way into the tabletop industry.

Erin and Ty sit down with gaming gurus Jahan and Gary from Fresh Out the Box to discuss improv, hobby, and the vastness of the tabletop gaming space.

This month we chat with Jon from Tale of the Manticore about the joys of podcast production, solo-play intricacies, tone setting at the game table, and more.

In this episode we welcome cosplayer and TTRPG performer Harli Kane (Harli Hero) as we delve into cosplay, livestream gaming, and our mutual love of all things fantasy and science fiction.

Adventure Slang Pod welcomes Kayla Janelle, a.k.a. Time Lord's Wife, to talk about beginnings and endings, gamer culture and industry, and the tremendous value of friendships forged across the community.

In this episode Ty and Erin chat with game design contributors Tim Hayes and Mike Kieran about their experience working on the forthcoming 'Nuovarden' TTRPG - including new details about the system.

In episode 01 Ty and Erin introduce themselves and get into their personal gaming history, the genesis of Adventure Slang Productions, and how their current game system developed from a dream.