Tabletop Hot Takes

Tabletop Hot Takes

Aria Davis & Professor Funky Productions

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

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About This Podcast

A Podcast about Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), our thoughts and feeling on them, and, of course, hot takes. We explore TTRPG history, indie RPGs, advice, recommendations, and all kinds of other great things. Professor Aria was raised in the fire of TTRPGs having run and played Shadowrun, D&D 5E, Ryuutama, and several indie RPGs. They have Game Mastered for almost ten years. They are trying to make their own system, an exploration of cyberpunk fantasy in an approachable, customizable system. Professor Funky has run TTRPGs for over 20 years and for far too many systems to count, though he will try. He is in the process of making his own system and publishing a fantasy adventure, The Plot of Conquerors, as well. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes

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Recent Episodes

Chekhov's Gun

Jun 01, 2026 43m

Aria and Funky talk about the well-known storytelling tool of Chekhov's Gun. They talk about foreshadowing, paying off previous sessions, and, of course,…

The Biblical Apocalypse in Christian Horror

May 18, 2026 1h 12m

TW: Chritianity, religious trauma, discussion of children dyingInspired by two VERY different games, Aria and Funky discuss some interpretations of the biblical apocalypse in two completely different…

Hawgbilly: Review

May 04, 2026 46m

Aria and Funky discuss Hawgbilly, a game system they found during UGNET. This one is rough. Swine & Sorcery is certainly interesting. But the misogyny of the 2000s sure shows.Aria also learns the…

UGNET (Part 4)

Apr 20, 2026 1h 17m

FINALE of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!Link for Games Involved - full download…

UGNET (Part 3)

Apr 06, 2026 2h 3m

Want to vote on Bracket placements for the final round? Go Here and fill out the form. Rank your faves and least faves!Part 3 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part…

UGNET (Part 2)

Mar 23, 2026 1h 28m

Part 2 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!Link for Games…

UGNET (Part 1)

Mar 09, 2026 1h 19m

Part 1 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!Link for Games…

Scum & Villainy: Review

Feb 23, 2026 1h 13m

Aria and Funky discuss Scum & Villainy, a game system they are both quite familiar with and played/ran in a years-long campaign. They have a lot of thoughts on this one. So settle down for a long…

KPop Demon Hunters

Feb 09, 2026 43m

Funky watched the movie, Aria didn't. They talk about it, and one reason why it's so great. They get into theme, classic boy band arrangements, and Caramell…

The Funky Method

Jan 26, 2026 44m

Many moons ago, Professor Funky stumbled upon his signature way to start a campaign. He shares it now with the world at large. -----------------------------------------Our PatreonFunky's…

Session 0 (Zero)

Dec 29, 2025 56m

Aria and Funky discuss session zeroes, how prevalent they are, what sorts of things to include in them, and taco bell.-----------------------------------------We guested on another podcast!Go listen…

Better Roleplaying Through Science

Dec 15, 2025 37m

Aria has an early christmas present for y'all. A lesson on better role playing!Do YOU want to be a better role player? Of course you do!Lucky for you, Aria has some classic tips and…

Genre: Space Opera

Dec 01, 2025 41m

What even IS a space opera? Aria and Funky attempt to find out. Along the way they discover the truth about Sandy Cheeks, and Horse Opera.-----------------------------------------We guested on…

Superintelligences

Nov 17, 2025 51m

Funky and Aria discuss their feelings on playing Superintelligences. Make sure to listen all the way to the end. This episode has an extended blooper section. We get into 1960's Batman, Sandy…

Favorite Stories in Gaming™

Nov 03, 2025 47m

Funky and Aria discuss their Favorite Stories in Gaming™. Funky gets too emotional, and Aria gets too right.This was a really fun episode for us, and we may continue it in the future as a…

Creating Galaxies

Oct 20, 2025 58m

SPAAACE GHOOOSTS!!Aria and Funky talk about using random tables to create settings, specifically galaxies of explorable planets and solar systems. They talk about knowing where the river is in New…

Get That Pathos off My Table!

Oct 06, 2025 37m

Funky and Aria discuss Pathos. Why does it not belong on Funky's table? Is Pathos a cat?They get into equity in the spotlight, Trotskyists, and cool…

Noodle Incidents

Sep 22, 2025 34m

Funky and Aria discuss Noodle Incidents. What they are, how to use them for fun and profit, and being in silly moods.-----------------------------------------Our…

Heroism

Sep 08, 2025 42m

Funky and Aria discuss Heroism. What it really means, sleep-deprived writing, and Funky's awesome grandmother are all brought up. Funky's audio was pretty messed up for this episode as he tried to…

A Unified Theory of Design

Aug 25, 2025 58m

Funky and Aria discuss Aria's Unified Theory of Cohesive Game Designtm. They get into hackable systems, generic systems, and the hopeful first sponsor of the…

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Tabletop Hot Takes has published 35 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Education, Games.

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