The Arcane Alienist Podcast
1) Reptilian Encounters Back in the Swamp
The latest D&D with Drama Kids - the party slogs through the swamp in search of an evil priest, but find lizardfolk, hydras, dragons, and even a couple of lost elves. I also have some calls regarding ...Show More
2) You Are Not Your Character Sheet (and Neither Are YOU)!
In this episode I just have some reflections on how people increasingly thinks of themselves as a collection of identity markers, not unlike the traits on a character sheet in an RPG. Send me a messag...Show More
3) RPG a Day 2025, Days 21-31
It's #RPGaDay2025Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's wha...Show More
4) RPG a Day 2025, Days 11-20
It's #RPGaDay2025Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's wha...Show More
5) RPG a Day 2025, Days 1-10
It's #RPGaDay2025Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's wha...Show More
6) Roleplaying the Classics, Part 2
Wait... Part 2? This is a crossover episode where Karl Rodriguez and I discuss some of the classic modules from the TSR era of D&D. You can find Part 1 of the conversation at The GMologist Presents. S...Show More
7) Freudian Feedback and Playlists for Characters
In this episode we have calls from Evil Jeff (Minions & Musings) and Mike the Meek with comments about Sigmund Freud and alignment. I also give an update on my "D&D with Drama Kids" campaign and pose ...Show More
8) Sigmund Freud, Alignment, and the Swords & Wizard Book of Options
Inspired by the chapter on alignment in the S&W Book o Options, I present a comparison of Michael Moorcock's cosmic balance and Freud's theory of personality. Also, I have calls from Daniel (Bandit's ...Show More
9) Process Based Game Mastering?
This episode as some actual "alienist" content as I compare the way psychologists use theory and to make decisions in psychotherapy to the way a GM uses understanding of game design to make rulings at...Show More
10) Emergent Gameplay
In this episode I discuss using embracing the emergent stories that come from just playing the game and seeing where it takes you.This is partially inspired by recent discussions by Che Webster and An...Show More