The Ultimate RPG Podcast
1) Episode 27 - Solo Games and Unique Mechanics with Meghan Cross!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Meghan Cross in a discussion about designing games with digital play in mind, the hook and loop mechanic in Meghan's game HUNT(er/ed) and how the game benefited fro...Show More
2) Episode 26 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 2
EPISODE SUMMARY The second part of the interview with Tyler Crumrine. In this episode, James talked to Tyler about how things are done at Possible Worlds Games compared to the publishing industry a...Show More
3) Episode 25 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 1
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Tyler Crumrine in a discussion about his career before Possible Worlds Games, the pivot to designing TTRPGs as a career post COVID, and the future of Possible World...Show More
4) Episode 24 - Sound Designing Actual Play with Taylor Moore!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Taylor Moore in a discussion about the formation of the Kickstarter workers union and how one organize a union, the appeal of audio as an art form, the relationship...Show More
5) Episode 23 - Games Education and Sexuality with Sharang Biswas!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Sharang Biswas in a discussion about what defines a game designer, teaching game design, as well as the role and influence of sexuality in his games. In the worldbu...Show More
6) Episode 22 - Horror in Actual Play with Gannon Reedy!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Gannon Reedy in a discussion about time constraints in actual play, especially when it comes to combat. They also talk about visualizing actual play as the GM, how ...Show More
7) Episode 21 - Collaboration and The Rise of PDFs With Aram Vartian!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Aram Vartian in a discussion about setting professional standards for yourself, the future of TTRPG publishing, the power of collaboration and how it has influenced...Show More
8) Episode 20 - Preservation and Reviewing Actual Play with Dr. Emily Friedman!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Dr. Emily Friedman in a discussion about the unique challenges of studying actual play, "the ambitious middle," the overreliance on digitization as preservation, as ...Show More
Episode 20 - Preservation and Reviewing Actual Play with Dr. Emily Friedman!
1:55:47 | Apr 22nd, 2025
9) Episode 19 - TTRPG Reviews and Corporate Horror with Sam Leigh!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Sam Leigh in a discussion about their inspirations, what tarot can bring to TTRPGs, how they approach reviewing games, the future of their videos, and more. In the w...Show More
10) Episode 18 - Solo TTRPGs and Abandoned Circuses with Kienna Shaw!
EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Kienna Shaw in a discussion about the draw of solo and duet TTRPGs for them and whether the inability to be present for solo games changes how they design their game...Show More