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!Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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 dis…

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!Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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!Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

Kat and 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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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 :)Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang

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.Av Adventure Slang