Episodes 62
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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About This Podcast

Above Table is a podcast for Dungeons and Dragons homebrew and indie supplements. Each week your hosts Phil and Josh will pick a theme and explore all the amazing homebrew content around it. Want to play a Bard that isn't a schmoozing singer? Got an idea for a Nigella Lawson inspired Warforged? Tasha's Cauldron of Everything running dry? We got you covered! Every Wednesday, Above Table shines a light on all the different ways to play the world's greatest roleplaying game. If you're new player, working on your 100th character or a DM for life, get inspiration for your next game each week with Above Table. If you're curious about the creators behind some of our favourite projects we've got A Short Rest, lovely chats with lovely ttrpg creators, which is released on Sundays.


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Ep.55 - Written In The Cards

Mar 12, 2025 1h 11m

This week we divine and dive into the fascinating intersection of tarot cards and tabletop role-playing games. From character creation to game mechanics and storytelling, we explore how tarot can add…

Ep.54 - Throwing (Wild)Shapes

Mar 05, 2025 1h 8m

This episode isn’t about dance moves but the class with probably the most iconic class feature: Druids and their Wildshape. Join us as we explore the new 2024 Druid changes and have a cozy romp…

Ep.53 - Monk Ki-ing Around

Feb 26, 2025 1h 11m

We're going back to our roots, exploring a class and associated subclasses, and this time it's monks! Accounting for 2024 rules changes, this episode covers new options for Kung Fu monks, boistrous…

Ep.52 - It's High Noon

Feb 19, 2025 1h 9m

D&D has expanded well beyond original Medieval fantasy, and whether you're world building in a steampunk metropolis, galactic empire or an alternate eldritch Victorian Europe, the subject of…

Ep.51 - Hyrules

Feb 12, 2025 57m

Hey! Listen! It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this episode full of Zelda content to help with your journey. From different RPG systems and iconic 8-bit dungeon crawls that both emulate the games we…

Ep.50 - We Are Inspired

Feb 05, 2025 1h 7m

Episode 50! So time to celebrate with some Inspiration! Inspiration has changed in the official rules so we dive into how Inspiration is given out and what it means. We discover a myriad of different…

Ep.49 - Get Inked

Jan 29, 2025 1h 1m

Ever wanted a character's tattoos to have more meaning beyond physical description? Then this episode is for you. From Ink Devil Warlocks to Tattooists with sketchbooks and the Marked class who…

Ep.48 - Guilds, Glorious Guilds!

Jan 22, 2025 1h 4m

From economic powerhouses and adventuring leagues to scholastic societies and, of course, the infamous thieves' guilds - this episode covers them all. We explore full fledged guilds ready to plug…

Ep.47 - Zero to Hero

Jan 15, 2025 1h 16m

With new games due to start in 2025, we've already covered Safety Tools and Session Zero. But what about Level Zero…? In this episode we explore how playing characters experience before they are…

Ep.46 - Rime Time

Dec 18, 2024 1h 9m

The temperature continues to plummet and so we're taking our icy theme to the next level and jumping into Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Phil brings an avalanche of supplements into Ten-Towns…

Ep.45 - A Bit Chilly

Dec 11, 2024 47m

Nothing makes you appreciate the warmth of a fire or mulled beverage of choice like the contrast with the biting cold. That's why this week we come bearing polar presents. For GMs we explore the…

A Short Rest with Kefa Studios

Dec 08, 2024 25m

In this episode we're chatting with Kevin Fannin aka Kefa Studios. We talk miniature painting, their start in content creation and the medieval themes of their first Kickstarter project, Banner of…

Ep.44 - Festive Fun

Dec 04, 2024 50m

We've hit December and the decorations are up! The holiday spirit is in the air but how can we translate that to the table? Whether you want inspiration for crafting your own fantasy holidays,…

Ep.43 - Critter Chatter

Nov 27, 2024 59m

How do you run Speak with Animals or Speak with Plants? From helpful eloquent NPCs that can provide all the information a party needs to reticent wild creatures that have limited knowledge and…

Ep.42 - Safety First

Nov 20, 2024 1h 4m

A must-have for any game, this week we explore the different safety tools out there to ensure a safe, inclusive and fun environment at table. From consent forms and transparency on tone before the…

Ep.41 - Thicker Than Water

Nov 13, 2024 1h 7m

Whether power through sacrifice, a connection with primal life force or gothic vampiric sanguimancy - blood magic runs through much of the fantasy genre. Often forbidden or dangerous, we explore how…

Ep.40 - Are We The Bad Guys?

Nov 06, 2024 1h 2m

Ever mused with other players on what it would be like to play as the bad guys? Well now you can. In this episode Josh & Phil discuss the pitfalls and issues of playing evil, character alignment…

Ep.39 - Trouble Brewing

Oct 30, 2024 1h 21m

We've spent weeks brewing this one up and it's finally here! Our spooky season comes to a close with a potions focused episode. From making them feel more memorable or important in game to playing…

Ep.38 - Heckin' Curses

Oct 23, 2024 1h 19m

Throwing a hag at your party but limited by Bestow Curse? Playing a crafty witch but bereft of jinxes? We've got you covered. From using cursed items and intricate ritual castings to flinging jinxes…

Ep.37 - Sounds Familiar

Oct 16, 2024 1h 11m

What is a witch without her familiar? Whether you want your own soul-linked dæmon or sassy black cat a la Salem, Find Familiar is a go to spell for many players. Yet it has its limits. From expanded…

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