A Role To Play

A Role To Play

An RPG Community Podcast. Follow me as I seek out interesting people in and around the roleplaying game industry. Hear their stories, their struggles, their passion, their advice. Exploring the world of RolePlaying Games. #ttrpg #podcast #ttrpgcommunity #ttrpgpodcast #podcastinterview #realstories #realpeople #d&d #roleplayinggames #gaming #dnd #storytelling

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February 1, 2025 69 mins

Unlock the secrets to transform cybersecurity training with Glen Sorensen, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and virtual Chief Information Security Officer. Glen combines his cyber expertise and passion for role-playing games into innovative tabletop exercises. Through Hackback Gaming, these exercises turn mundane simulations into immersive learning experiences, promising to revolutionize how leaders perceive and engage with this inc...

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What if you could transform your decision-making skills through the power of play? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Dan Epstein from The Long Game Project on how tabletop role-playing games can revolutionize the way organizations learn and make decisions. The Long Game Project provides innovative ways to simulate complex real-world scenarios using dynamic tabletop exercises. 

Are you a Game Master? Take your skills to work...

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September 7, 2024 40 mins

When I saw the Kickstarter for the Jukebox Karaoke game I knew I had to have it. Maybe you do too – it’s one of the top 14 games to check out this year according to Dicebreaker.com.

Lyla is also the project lead for the Brandon Sanderson Cosmere RPG! (At time of recording, it was known as “The Stormlight project.) Maybe you’ve heard of it? The Cosmere RPG set the record for fastest-growing RPG Kickstarter ever. 

Today I tal...

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Return to Brookmere is an Instagram and YouTube channel hosted by Daniel Estes, the eldest son acclaimed author, Rose Estes. Rose was the creator of the Endless Quest series put out by TSR - a selection of fantasy based stories where the reader chooses which path to follow. But Rose contributed much more than those. And while Daniel didn't pay much attention when these books were being written, he's seeing a whole new wor...

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So... Um... why does the creator of the Forgotten Realms still work at a Library?? 

Let’s find out. And along the way, we talk about the D&D movie, success and prioritization ? What does it mean to be a decent human being? The benefits of creativity, and the importance of living our lives – and writing our stories. 

We pick up where we left off – with Ed musing, matter-of-fact, on how many more novels he can write before he dies....

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Part 2 of my interview with the Ed Greenwood!

Creator of the Forgotten Realms D&D setting, Ed is a prolific author and creator.  The Patron Saint of RPGs. 

If you're already a fan, you know Elminster, the "unreliable narrator", chosen of Mystra, goddess of magic. But who was Elminster before D&D?

Listen as Ed shares a bit of the history behind Elminster's role in the Realms, ...

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Ed Greenwood is the creator of the Forgotten Realms, a prolific author, game designer, and the Patron Saint of RPGs. 

A glimpse into the influences that shaped this master storyteller. 

"Life is a series of moral choices."

As we explore the theme of "Who are you?," listen as Ed brings memorable people and unusual events from his early years to life! Grist for the mill as they say. Ther...

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An informal sit-down with Patchcloak Adam. A man of many talents, voices, and stories! I know Adam for his voice acting and story telling at my local D&D table. Join me as I learn about why he knows how to talk into a microphone correctly, how he got into D&D,  and the story he will one day tell. Stick around to the end when I 'open the floor' to other players from our table. Adam on stand up - and some cool stori...

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Dice are a thing. They really are.  And they are the thing at Dragonheart Dice. Listen as Cher takes me through the evolution of her dice shop. From it's humble beginnings to its continuous growth.  Something about this shop pulls players in from all over - and there's always something new for even the most distinguished buyer.

  • Ah, but where does this passion for dice come from??
  • What are people looking for?
  • What was in ...
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Tomekeeper and Lead DM for Six Sides of Gaming, Devin Wilson says exactly what I needed to hear... On taking steps and keeping going, and running games, well, for everyone!

What goes into planning a game for the players at the table? Especially when the players are people such as Ed Greenwood, Keith Baker, Elisa Teague, and Luke Gygax?

Hear what Devin has to say about following the opportunities that are presente...

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