- Reckless A-Talk: Two-Year Anniversary Episode!
Hello listeners! Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and creators to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan, and I’ll cut straight to it - this is an anniversary episode!
I adore doing Reckless A-Talk. Over the last two years, I have gotten the chance to talk to some of, if I’m being honest, best and brightest and most wonderful folks in the indie tabletop scene. I am so unbelievably proud of what we’ve done and what the show has become.
But there is one, glaring problem with Reckless A-Talk (for me at least) - no updates! So many we’ve talked to, particularly from those early months, have gone on to do some truly incredible things. And you, our dear listeners, haven’t heard nearly enough about said incredible things.
So, for this episode, we talked to two of our first guests - well, three technically. J and B of the Planet Arcana podcast and Kerri Smith of Crossroads Games were kind enough to swing back around and answer a few questions. All three remain some of our favorite creators and some of my personal favorite folks. More on those incredible things as we go, but I can promise lots of insights, lots of laughs, and some BREAKING NEWS.
Plus, a little message from GM Nathan. Enjoy!
Edited by Nathan Lurz
PLANET ARCANA LINKS
J’s games: https://strautmaskreplica.itch.io/
New Planet Arcana ruleset playtest episode 54: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NFbUZfA1uegWSUFsXyO52?si=52c1a4da5c634f10
Curse of Str-ABBA and troponeo vega: https://troponeovega.bandcamp.com/album/the-curse-of-str-abba
CROSSROADS GAMES LINKS
Crossroads Info: https://crossroadsgames.start.page/
Crossroads Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CrossroadsGames
Outbreak: Undead - Death Toll: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLODuhBKlPkJdaY4_l_Z4Om-wSeBgApPNk
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48m | Nov 28, 2023 - Episode 91: Radiant, HOOOLY ENERGY!
A new creature has inserted itself into the fray, complicating the fight with the library automatons. As if invisible librarian swarms weren’t bad enough, what of this new creature that can seemingly pass through walls at will? Will all of this prove to be too much for the Guilders?
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57m | Nov 14, 2023 - Episode 90: The Dangers of A.I.
The Guilders are forced into an altercation with the servants of the Grand Serviciousness, the Grand Collective of Servitude, who have made it their mission to bring order to the orderless Library!
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43m | Nov 7, 2023 - Reckless Attack's 2 Year Birthday Q&A!
TWO. DANG. YEARS
What a journey! Thank you for sticking with us, shouting about us, and doing all the little things you all do to keep our creative fires well-stoked.
To celebrate, we collected some of the internet’s HOTTEST questions about us, our show, TTRPGs, and more, here for you all to enjoy. All the who, all the what, and at least some of the why.
And for anyone wondering, don’t worry - we still have a heck of a lot of Reckless Attack ahead for us all.
Back to normal episodes next week!
50m | Oct 31, 2023 - Episode 89: Into the Stacks
The Guilders finally enter the restricted section of the Agmar Library. There they encounter both more and less than they were expecting. With some help, they are finally able to begin their search for the first book on their list.
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44m | Oct 24, 2023 - Episode 88: Opening the Door
Some members of the Golden Tree Adventuring Guild gather at the Library where they meet the people that can open the wards on the restricted section… some previous acquaintances and others that are new. But not all of the Guilders are there, much to Val’s annoyance.
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57m | Oct 17, 2023 - Episode 87: While We Wait
Have you ever wondered what the Guilders do when they are not out… guilding? Do they race each other through winding Agmar? Do they get gifts made for each other? Do they present gifts to respected co-workers? Do they do research and find out a bit more about they city they now call home? While the adventurers wait to hear back from the Library, perhaps the answers can be found in this week’s episode.
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42m | Oct 10, 2023 - Episode 86: De-Brief Explanation
The Guilders meet with Vina Calveta, the Shield, and Garnak inside the Gold Tree guildhall and explain the options given to them by Lorana Moonglove. Will the Library of Agmar agree to part with some of their precious books, or will a plan be needed to get them some other way?
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55m | Oct 3, 2023 - Reckless A-Talk: Ester Ellis, Editor Dungeons & Daddies, Creator: Station Blue, The Goblet Wire, Whale Song
Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
This week we had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with today’s enthusiastic, knowledgeable and joy of a guest, Ester Ellis!
She is a wonderful and imaginative audio drama designer, producer, performer and writer, for projects including Station Blue, Whale Song, and The Goblet Wire. But she is also the lead editor for the ultra popular actual play podcast Dungeons and Daddies.
Ester and I talk about tons of things, including their really excellent personal and weird and scary audio dramas, how they got into audio design and editing Dungeons and Daddies, editing for bingers and week-by-week fans alike, setups and payoffs, editing workflow, giving and taking feedback, transitioning as a creator, and gobs more.
Enjoy!
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Edited by J. Strautman https://strautmaskreplica.carrd.co/
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https://twitter.com/EsterTheEsper
https://www.instagram.com/estertheesper/
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Dungeons & Daddies: https://www.dungeonsanddaddies.com
Whale Song: https://stationblue.libsyn.com/whale-song
Station Blue: https://www.stationbluepodcast.com/
The Goblet Wire: https://thegobletwire.carrd.co/
Dolmonwood https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/dolmenwood-tabletop-rpg
2h 9m | Sep 28, 2023 - Tale Til Now: Mending Broken Bones(EP 67-84)
Welcome to the fourth Reckless Attack Tale Til Now Episode, summarizing events leading up to our meeting with Lorana Moonglove, the hidden sorceress.
We know getting into a new podcast with a big backlog can be a tall task. To give interested folks some nice jumping in points, we're publishing end-of-arc recap episodes highlighting the important story moments from the past handful of episodes.
They'll be designed so you can listen to a couple of these and have a good understanding of where things are in the Reckless Attack plot - though of course nothing beats going back and listening to the original episodes!
We hope you enjoy, and thanks for listening!
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3m | Sep 26, 2023 - Reckless A-Talk: Sea Thomas, Producer and Performer at Transplanar RPG, Higher Education RPG, and more
Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I don’t think I speak in hyperbole when I say this episode is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys TTRPGs and actual plays, as I spoke to Sea Thomas, who is an actual play performer, producer and dramaturge, most visibly on Transplanar RPG, as well as Higher Education RPG, The Mythic Initiative, Beyond the Brook, and many more shows.
Sea has long been someone I’ve been dying to talk to , and I can truly say this interview was both an actual joy and something that changed my brain chemistry a little bit as a creator in so many good good ways. This is one I’ll be thinking about for a long time, and I hope you will too.
As always if you enjoy this episode please go check out some of our other Reckless A-Talk interviews and maybe even our actual play episodes.
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Edited by J. Strautman
https://strautmaskreplica.carrd.co/
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Transplanar RPG: https://transplanarrpg.com/
Higher Education RPG: https://twitter.com/StrixHigherEd
Mythic Initiative: https://twitter.com/TheMythicInc
Beyond the Brook: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drakoniques/beyond-the-brook-over-the-garden-wall-inspired-actual-play
Open Flame Theater https://openflametheatre.org/
Red-winged blackbird call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aghr-iDdsm8
Øka Hyen cosplay: https://twitter.com/SeaPlaysRPG/status/1695874536627978387
1h 39m | Sep 14, 2023 - Episode 85: In Need of a Drink
The Guilders, having concluded their meeting with Lorana Moonglove, are sent back to Agmar. Once there, they take a bit of time to contact their friends and stop by their favorite places to relax and unwind. But in the back of all of their minds (except maybe Checkers) is the worry about how the news they bring back with them will be received.
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56m | Sep 5, 2023 - Reckless A-Talk: Linda Codega, entertainment/TTRPG reporter for io9
Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan, and I am particularly nerdily excited for today’s episode, as I got to touch on multiple passions of mine in my conversation with tabletop and entertainment reporter and game designer Linda Codega (they/them).
Linda’s TTRPG and entertainment work has led to some incredibly important conversations in the space, including award-winning work on Wizards of the Coast considering changing it’s gaming licensing and racism in D&D, tabletop luxury woodworking company Wyrmwood’s toxic workplace culture, and much more.
They also cover independent game studios, compile the actual play and game release spotlight The Gaming Shelf, and all kinds of great stuff.
As always if you enjoy this episode please go check out some of our other Reckless A-Talk interviews and maybe even our actual play episodes.
With that - see you next time!
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Edited by J. Strautman
https://strautmaskreplica.carrd.co/
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https://gizmodo.com/author/lcodega
OGL story: https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-dnd-wotc-investor-call-minor-ogl-magic-the-gathe-1850122792
Race in D&D: https://gizmodo.com/one-dnd-racism-rpg-stereotypes-dungeons-dragons-wotc-1849531852
Wyrmwood coverage: https://gizmodo.com/wyrmwood-gaming-doug-costello-bobby-downey-1850237181
The Gaming Shelf: https://gizmodo.com/gaming-shelf-ttrpgs-eat-the-reich-candela-obscura-1850762820
Substack: https://substack.com/@lincodega
Itch.Io page: https://lhcodega.itch.io
1h 38m | Aug 31, 2023 - Episode 84: Deal or No Deal
The Guilders finally have their audience with Lorana Moonglove and explain why they need her help. Will she be able to do what they ask, and if so, what will she demand in return? Some ancient artifact of great power? Or maybe just a nice dinner?
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52m | Aug 29, 2023 - Episode 83: The Clone Shown Zones
The Guilders make their way through the streets of Starry Night Pastures, the city on the top of a buffalo where Lorana makes her home. Even though the city is orderly and the denizens seem friendly enough, there is something strange about the place. But, after an obscure riddle, a long journey, and a tour of the city, the members of the Golden Tree Adventuring Guild come face-to-face with Lorana Moonglove.
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1h 4m | Aug 22, 2023 - Episode 82: The Appointed Time
In the aftermath of the fight with the mummy Nalgrog, the Guilders take stock and begin the final leg of their journey to meet Lorana Moonglove. The place? Where the sun fell out of the sky at the end of the reign of the Pentarchy. Is it just a convenient place or is it a foreshadowing of their upcoming meeting with Lorana?
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57m | Aug 15, 2023 - Reckless A-Talk: Austin Taylor (Transplanar, Kids in Capes, MCDM, Strix U)
Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
This week we are joined by prolific and excellent TTRPG performer, writer and designer Austin Taylor, who you will learn through this interview does SO MUCH STUFF.
Austin has worked in a ton of big-name and/or familiar indie tabletop productions - he has written monster info for MCDM’s monster book Flee Mortals, performed in former Reckless A-Talk spotlighted shows Transplanar and Strix U, worked on the upcoming Kids in Capes game, and so much more.
They also manage to just be a really lovely, thoughtful, and charismatic person on the side.
She and I talk a lot about making spaces for yourself and others, labels, choosing characters that choose optimism, lessons learned as a therapist, making connections, and gardening. And the usual caveat of so, so much more.
If you enjoy the episode please go check out some of our other Reckless A-Talk interviews and maybe even our actual play episodes!
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Edited by J. Strautman
https://strautmaskreplica.carrd.co/
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Kids in Capes
https://www.huntersentertainment.com/single-post/development-of-kids-on-capes-goes-to-twitch
Flee, Mortals!
https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/flee-mortals-the-mcdm-monster-book
Transplanar
https://transplanarrpg.com/
Strix U
E1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AqZKXXNIbA
The Mind and the Martyr
E1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FPPKCUNgwI
Cobwebs TTRPG
https://worldchampgameco.itch.io/cobwebs
Bananachan
https://twitter.com/bananachangames
https://www.youtube.com/c/BananaCGames
Jess AKA burst0fhope
https://twitter.com/burst0fhope
“Summer” - Joe Hisaishi from "Kikujiro"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDH_nJM3djc
Reckless A-Talks
Connie Chang - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7w3ZxG4RWTOhDxh2uhYkVt?si=7p5yPT_OSeSeyvYgVrSfcg
Lexi McQueen - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6j2QMuXF4PJISogVHy5Xoj
1h 23m | Aug 10, 2023 - Episode 81: The Heart of the Problem
The battle with Nalgrog the Deathless is NOT OVER! Just when the Guilders thought they had taken the mummy down, it instead inhabits Brinla’s body and covers itself in bone armor. Does anyone know enough about mummies to find its weakness and stop it once and for all?
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1h 8m | Aug 8, 2023 - Episode 80: Nalgrog the Deathless
The Guilders have found the lair of the mummy, Nalgrog the Deathless. However, the mummy has captured Darthon’s love, Brinla, and turned her against the holy place she had once sworn to protect. Can the Guilders stop Nalgrog and save Brinla, or is it already too late?
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50m | Aug 1, 2023 - Reckless A-Talk: Matthew & Fernando of Abyssal Brews (Homebrew magic items, supplementary TTRPG systems)
Greetings! Another exciting episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show, as we sit down with Matthew Ross and Fernando Dominguez, the creators behind Abyssal Brews.
The two are are prolific, creating homebrew tabletop subsystem and magic item offerings for D&D, Pathfinder and more, which are usually designed and promoted by Matthew and beautifully illustrated by Fernando. They have collaborated with a ton of big names including recently participating in Paizo Con. Most illustriously, of course, their work has even appeared right here on Reckless Attack, as we used the Campfire travel system during one of our adventures.
In this episode, we talk about partnership, knowing what you want out of a project, cutting through the noise, failing fast and failing better, finding and fixing problems (and selling the solutions), and painting the best rock you can paint.
Enjoy!
Edited by J. Strautman https://strautmaskreplica.carrd.co/
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https://abyssalbrews.com/
https://www.patreon.com/abyssalbrews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abyssalbrews/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbyssalBrews
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/2xDVSptprR
YouTube, ft. Illustration walkthroughs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hBq6RMus4HrPMgSKQDKiw
2h 6m | Jul 27, 2023
