Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
AireCon Episode Delayed
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week's episode of Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk has been delayed due to too much gaming ...
DnD Sketch 219 | The Great Goose Race
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It’s time again for the Great Goose Race!
Ep 290: Avoiding Disaster While Running an RPG
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss how to save an RPG session from disaster. In the news, NA...
DnD Sketch 218 | Deductive Reasoning
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Who needs magic and psychics? The City Watch has deductive reasoning to solve crimes!
Ep 289: The History of Vecna
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the history of Vecna. In the news, D&D Beyond upda...
DnD Sketch 217 | Microtransation Rules
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The publishers of Burrows and Bearowls seek to unleash an evil upon tabletop roleplaying: Microtrans...
Ep 288: Planestrider's Journal for Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the Planestrider’s Journal for Level Up: Advanced 5t...
DnD Sketch 216 | Duel Preparations
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When insults cannot be tolerated, sometimes the only solution is a duel.
Ep 287: The Rise and Fall of Evil Genius Games
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the rise and fall of Evil Genius Games. In the news, 2...
DnD Sketch 215 | Gatekeepers
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A traveller tries to convince the guard to open the gates after dark.
Ep 286: Dragons
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and PJ talk about everything to do with dragons in RPGs. In the news, shake-up at ...
DnD Sketch 214 | The Journey Not the Destination
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Does “It’s the journey that matters, not the destination” count on a quest to defeat evil?
Ep. 285: The Pros and Cons of Metacurrency
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about metacurrency in games. In the news, Hasbro is NOT sell...
DnD Sketch 213 | Battlecries
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The party debates what to use as a battlecry.
Ep 284: Matching Story Ideas to Rule Systems
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss matching a story idea to the best rules system. In the ne...
DnD Sketch 212 | RPGs with Pets
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The GM runs a game for a dog and a cat.
Ep 283: Most Anticipated New RPGs of 2024
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica count down the most anticipated new RPGs of 2024 according to EN ...
DnD Sketch 211 | Dark Omens
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Warnings of dire portents and dark omens herald the greatest threat to the Nine Duchies...
#282 Looking Back at 2023 in RPGs
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica look back at 2023 in RPGs and the industry. In the news, Wizards ...
Sketch #210: Potion Seller
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an advent...
#281: New Year’s Resolutions
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about their New Year’s gaming resolutions. In the news, RP...
Sketch #209: Underwhelming Monsters
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the adven...
Sketch #208: The Adventures of Montana Drones
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, we join i...
#280: AI Art Controversy in RPGs...Again
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and PJ talk about recent controversies with AI generated art. In the news, new rel...
Sketch #207: Santa’s Elves on Strike
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, Santa's e...
#279: Hasbro Layoffs and D&D’s Future
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss the Hasbro layoffs and how they affect Dungeons & Dra...
Sketch #206: Underwhelming Magic Shop
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#278: D&D Beyond and Walled Gardens with Mike Shea
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish to talk about D&D Beyond ...
Sketch #205: Legendary Dragon
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#277: Avoiding Gamemaster Burnout
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss gamemaster burnout. In the news, new D&D playtest ...
Sketch #204: Tower Repairs
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a wizard ...
#276: Playing Animals in an RPG
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about playing as animals in an RPG. In the news, update on the Deck...
Sketch #203: Semantic Curse
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#275: Merchandise in RPGs
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss merchandise in TTRPGs. In the news, Pathfinder Remaste...
Sketch #202: Sketch Without End
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one recorded l...
#274: RPG Community Management and Moderation
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Jessica talk about managing and moderating an online RPG community. In the new...
Sketch #201: A Horse is a Horse
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a city gu...
#273: The Lostigistics of Organizing an RPG Game
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the logistics of organizing an RPG game. In the new...
Sketch #200: Distracting Nomenclature
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the group...
#272: Blades in the Dark
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about Blades in the Dark. In the news, teases for D&D 50...
Sketch #199: Not a New Edition
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the Burro...
#271: The Deck of Many Things
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the Deck of Many Things. In the news, Kobold Press ...
Sketch #198: Performance Review
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, denizens ...
#270: Restricting Character Options
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Peter and Jessica talk about restricting character creation options. In the news, Pathfin...
Sketch #197: No More Enemies
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the heroe...
#269: Strongholds and the D&D Bastion System Playtest
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about player strongholds and the new Bastion D&D play...
Sketch #196: Rushed Rogue
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
Bonus Content Excerpt: ”Rehearsing” The Musical
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A bunch of people asked for this. So, this stuff is normally in our bonus content (outtakes) for our...
#268: Virtual Tabletops
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss the different Virtual Tabletop options. In the news, E...
Sketch #195: Zombie DM
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the dungeo...
#267: Adjusting Difficulty in Tabletop RPGs
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about difficulty settings in tabletop RPGs. In the news, ...
Sketch#194: A Sketch Without Russ
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, Peter and...
Ep 266: Secrets of a Million Dollar RPG Kickstarter
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Jessica discuss what goes into a million-dollar RPG crowdfunding campaign. In ...
Sketch #193: Rules of the Universe
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an advent...
#265: Dungeons & Dragons Playtest Packet Review
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the new Dungeons & Dragons playtest packet. In ...
Sketch #192: Jabba A Hutt
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the defin...
#264: Baldur’s Gate 3
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about Baldur’s Gate 3. In the news, more million-dollar...
Sketch #191: Slaying a Dragon is Work
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a group o...
#263: RPG Writer Pay Rates
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about pay rates for writers in the RPG industry. In the n...
Sketch #190: Color Coded Starfighters
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, one of th...
#262: Interesting Monster Design
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about what makes an interesting monster. In the news, D&a...
Sketch #189: Scrying Formats
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#261: 2023 ENnie Award Winners
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Peter and Jessica talk about the winners of the 2023 ENnie Awards. In the news, Dungeons ...
Sketch #188: The Door is a Jar
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, an advent...
#260: Gen Con 2023 News
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica go over all the news (so far) from Gen Con including Starfinde...
Sketch #187: Magic Words
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#259: Open5e with Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Jessica talk with special guest Mike Shea about Open5e. In the news, Dungeons ...
Sketch #186: Small Large Giant
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the playe...
#258: Who Chooses the Game to Play?
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about who chooses what game to play. In the news, preview...
Sketch #185: Are We The Baddies?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#257: Social Media in the RPG Industry
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about using social media in the RPG industry. In the news...
Sketch #184: Traveller in Disguise
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, three tra...
#256: Algorithmic AI Content Generation and RPGs
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about algorithmic AI generated content and RPGs. In the news, D&...
Sketch #183: Sponsorship Deal
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#255: Is Metagaming Cheating?
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss whether metagaming is cheating. In the news, a new pla...
Sketch #182: The Problem with Billy
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the group...
#254: Can the GM Cheat?
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica answer the question, “Can the GM cheat in an RPG?” In the ...
Sketch #181: New Game
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the group...
#253: D&D and 5e Video Games
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus and Peter talk about the D&D 5e video games Baldur’s Gate 3 and Solasta: Crown o...
Sketch #180: Missing Scroll
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the resul...
#252: Publisher’s Convention Survival Guide
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica take you behind the scenes of working a convention as a publis...
Sketch #179: Grand Steed
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, a warrior...
#251: Live at UK Games Expo
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica are live at UK Games Expo recording from the convention! In th...
Sketch #178: Spell Names
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,an apprent...
Join Us At UK Games Expo This Weekend!
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Hello folks, Russ here, with a quick reminder that Jess, Peter and I will be at the UK Games Expo in...
#250: The Cost of Printing an RPG Book
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the costs of printing an RPG book. In the news, D&D...
Sketch #177: Playtest Changes
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the playe...
#249: Playing D&D Without Playing D&D
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about playing D&D without D&D. In the news, One D&D surve...
Sketch #176: Tax Time
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the party ...
#248: What Makes a New Edition a New Edition
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica discuss what makes a new edition of an RPG a new edition. In t...
Sketch #175: Heroic Followers
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the party...
#247: Changes to Pathfinder 2e Remastered
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the changes in the remaster of Pathfinder 2nd Editi...
Sketch #174: Magic of Spelljammers
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one,the player...
#246: One D&D Playtest Packet Classes & Weapons
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the new One D&D Playtest Packet. In the news, Pathf...
Sketch #173: Hack the System
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the GM ha...
#245: To Save a Kingdom for Level Up: Advanced 5e
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about EN Publishing’s Kickstarter for the Level Up adve...
Sketch #172: Random Revenge
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the chara...
#244: Dungeons & Dragons Creator Summit Part 2
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica continue discussing the Dungeons & Dragons Creator Summit. In ...
Sketch #171: Dragon Hoard
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each week we revisit a short skit from the main podcast, a year or more back. In this one, the adven...
#243: Dungeons & Dragons Creator Summit Part 1
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about the Dungeons & Dragons Creator Summit. In the news,...