Episodes 225
Avg. Duration 49m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (22)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Welcome game masters! Each week Nick Perron dives deep into the art of running role-playing games with guests experts to get tips for everyone from first-time players to seasoned veterans. Join us to find out what makes a great story and an even greater campaign!

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S4E1 Tabletopped Turns 4 Years Old: Nick interviews..... Nick?

Apr 20, 2026 36m

In today's episode, Nick talks about the Tabletopped that was, and will be in celebration of the pod turning 4 years old!In this episode, you'll discover:If Nick can do a monologue for 40…

S3E34 System Review: Arkham Horror

Apr 06, 2026 1h 6m

In today's episode, Nick and friends of the pod Mac and Danny talk about the Arkham Horror Roleplaying game.In this episode, you'll discover:Our thoughts on what This system does RIGHTOur thoughts on…

S3E33 Settings vs. Story: What Makes a Versatile Setting?

Mar 23, 2026 54m

In today's episode, Franco and Nick talk about what settings need to be used for basically everything.In this episode, you'll discover:Our thoughts on what makes a good settingHeroic stories and what…

S3E32 Why is Technology so hard in TTRPGs?

Mar 09, 2026 44m

In today's episode, Rio and Nick get cozy and talk about technology in ttrpgs and why its so hard to make a gun feel like a gun.In this episode, you'll discover:Our thoughts on what is hard about…

S3E31 The Mailbag: Captives of Dolagan and IPs We Want a TTRPG of!

Feb 23, 2026 56m

In today's episode, the crew sits down and opens the mailbag to talk about The Captives of Dolagan module kickstarting soon as well as talk about a listener question regarding IP in TTRPGs.In this…

S3E30 Releasing Tales From the Cryptids

Feb 09, 2026 51m

In today's episode, Nick talks to Scryptid Games' co-directors Brigitte Winter and Nat Mesnard! We talk about their upcoming game anthology "Tales from the Cryptids." In this episode, you'll…

S3E29 "My Feels Have Been Destroyed": Taking Feedback as a GM

Jan 26, 2026 1h 3m

In today's episode, the crew sits down to talk about how you can solicit advice and feedback from your players by using a real life example that happened to Nick! In this episode, you'll discover:Our…

S3E28 New Year Same Hosts

Jan 12, 2026 1h 3m

In today's episode, the crew sits down to talk about the year we had, what games we have tried, and what we are looking to see in the new year!In this episode, you'll discover:Our thoughts on systems…

S3E27 Beyond the Game Master: Building Collaborative RPG Worlds with Nat Mesnard

Dec 29, 2025 54m

In today's episode, we sit down with game designer and writer Nat Mesnard, co-founder of Scryptid Games and Unquiet Games. We dive deep into the creation of Assemblage, a GM-less roleplaying game…

S3E26 Brindlewood Bay Style GMing w/ Shadomain's Jason Campbell

Dec 15, 2025 53m

In today's episode, we sit down with dungeon master and blogger Jason Campbell, of Shadomain.com. We dive deep into the debate around premade versus improvised content for campaigns, how to…

S3E25 Learning to DM: Why New Dungeon Masters Should (or Shouldn't) Use Premade Dungeons w/ Vahid Qualls

Dec 01, 2025 55m

Have you ever wondered, "Should I start with a premade adventure or create my own?" or "What's the best way to learn dungeon mastering?" If these questions sound familiar, you're in the right…

S3E23 Railroading the GM: Stakes and Death in Your Game

Nov 17, 2025 54m

Have you ever wondered, "How do I kill my player character in a way that feels fun?" or "What makes a balanced consequence for a character?" If these questions sound familiar, you're in the right…

S4E22 The City That Crawled Out of the Sea: Chaplewick Preview

Nov 03, 2025 48m

Have you ever wondered, "How do I bring a Souls-like Lovecraftian horror game to life at my D&D table?" or "What makes a truly unforgettable horror module?" If these questions sound familiar,…

S4E21 From The Vault: What's the Point of Running a Horror Game Anyway?

Oct 20, 2025 44m

This is a Re-aired episode from 2024: Have you ever wondered, "Am I running my horror TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) correctly?" or "Should my players feel more scared?" If these questions sound…

S4E20 How To Roleplay Better at the Table w/ John Serpico!

Oct 06, 2025 1h

In this episode, we sit down and try and figure out the best way to roleplay at table. Who best to join in on this talk? Why not the man who teaches a class on the subject: John Serpico!Whether…

S4E19 Is There a Better Way to Describe Your World?

Sep 22, 2025 43m

In this episode, we sit down and try and figure out the best way to narrate a game. Should you prepare? Use Box Text? Improvise? How often/long should you narrate?Whether you're a seasoned GM who's a…

S4E18 Why Your TTRPG Should Feel Like an Actual Play (Even When It's Not)w/ Lex

Sep 08, 2025 44m

In this episode, we're tackling one of the most overlooked aspects of tabletop gaming—and no, we're not talking about "min-maxing" or "rules lawyer debates." The hosts explore the art and mindset of…

S4E17 We Uncover [REDACTED] in Delta Green: System Review

Aug 25, 2025 57m

In this episode of Tabletopped, we dive deep into the shadowy world of "Delta Green," the Lovecraftian horror TTRPG that's been keeping our conspiracy theories alive and our sanity scores dangerously…

S4E19 Franco's Guide to Gen Con

Aug 11, 2025 50m

In this episode of Tabletopped, the gang is back to talk with our boots on the ground reporter, Franco, as we discuss his experience at this year's Gen Con.Winners and losers of Gen Con 2025What new…

S4E18 Nested Narratives and You

Jul 28, 2025 54m

In this episode, we're tackling one of the most fascinating storytelling techniques in tabletop gaming—and no, we're not talking about "flashback mechanics" or "framing devices." The hosts explore…

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