Talk of the Table
Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.
Mon, April 28, 2025
The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis , and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds releases. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Realis Ashcan Follow Austin Walker Friends at the Table Shelved by Genre Follow Possible Worlds Games Check out the upcoming slate of PW Games Releases Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tue, April 15, 2025
A Quantum Amount of Goofballery (w/ Land of Eem)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Ben Costa and James Parks, co-designers of Land of Eem . We discuss their lifelong collaboration and how it led to the creation of this world that has spawned graphic novels, middle-grade fiction, and now a TTRPG that facilitates how Ben and James love to play games. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Land of Eem Exalted Funeral James Recommends: Usagi Yojimbo Ben Recommends: Star Wars Unlimited Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, March 31, 2025
Listen to the Game (w/ Jason Morningstar)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jason Morningstar, co-owner of Bully Pulpit games and designer of titles like Fiasco , Night Witches , and the upcoming Zhenya’s Wonder Tales . We discuss how to listen to a game when designing, the power of being curious, and why sometimes the best business is built on friendship. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Support Zhenya’s Wonder Tales Bully Pulpit Games Follow Jason Jason Recommends: SUPER BANDIT Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, March 17, 2025
A Game Can Always Come Back (w/ Viditya Voleti)
BACK A LAND ONCE MAGIC Elliot and Brian are joined by Viditya Voleti, award winning designer of Bloodbeam Badlands , Space Between Stars , and the currently crowdfunding A Land Once Magic (published by our own moreblueberries!). We discuss keeping a sketchbook of games, the love of worldbuilding, and why it’s never too late to bring one of your games to print. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Support A Land Once Magic Follow Viditya Viditya Recommends: The Colors of Ravnica The Structures of Ravnica Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, March 03, 2025
No One Expects the Monty Python RPG! (w/ Brian Saliba)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Brian Saliba, lead designer of Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme . Brian, Brian, and Elliot dive deep on writing a licensed TTRPG, the important distinction between a “Python” game and a comedy game, and why rolling a nat 20 means you’re taking everything way too seriously. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Pre-Order Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme Crowbar Creative - Brian’s Company Brian Recommends: Apollo 47 Technical Handbook Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tue, February 25, 2025
3 Projects, 2 Editions (Zine Month #4)
In the final Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers who are bringing their games to second editions. Adam Bell takes us through the royal court drama game Uneasy Lies the Head . Then, Aaron Lim tells us all about his TWO games Ithaca in the Cards & What Should We Have Tomorrow?. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Adam’s Links: Support Uneasy Lies the Head Follow Adam Support A Perfect Rock Aaron’s Links: Support Ithaca in the Cards & What Should We Have Tomorrow? Follow Aaron Support Ella Lim Check out Playtest Zero Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tue, February 18, 2025
Love Gods & Warped Pods (Zine Month #3)
In the 3rd Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers who are getting meta with their projects. Graham Gentz tells us all about the “Hallmark-meets- Cabin-in-the-Woods ” game Love for the Love Gods . Then, Jordan Dube takes us through his interdimensional podcast game Warped FM. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Graham’s Links: Support Love for the Love Gods Follow Graham Support Mum Chums , Out of Orbit , & Against Time and Death Jordan’s Links: Support Warped FM Follow Goose Poop Games A Crowdfunder’s Strategy Guide Support Out of Orbit Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tue, February 11, 2025
Heroic Sacrifice & Plenty O' Patrons (Zine Month #2)
In the second Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers creating games perfect for before your next fantasy campaign. Ethan Yen tells us about his tactical storytelling game of heroic sacrifice Prequel . Then, Meghan Cross takes us through her game that reimagines the warlock-patron relationship O Patron Mine. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Ethan’s Links: Support Prequel Follow Ethan Check out Lyla’s Newsletter Support Out of Orbit & A Perfect Rock Meghan’s Links: Support O Patron Mine Follow Meghan Support Bonds Between Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tue, February 04, 2025
Horse Farts & Raccoon Spies (Zine Month #1)
In the first Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers creating comedy-forward TTRPGs. Tom Lavery takes us through his two-people-in-a-horse costume game Horse Majeure . Then, Stephen Hans shares his three-raccoons-in-a-trenchcoat spy comedy Mission: ImPAWsible. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Tom’s Links: Support Horse Majeure Follow Tom on Bluesky tomlavery.com - Grab Horse Majeure for Free! Support Caught in the Rain Bonus - Watch Midsomer Murders Stephen’s Links: Support Mission ImPAWsible spaceaces.fun Tuna Ceti V Support A Perfect Rock Our Links: Support Us on Patreon Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, January 27, 2025
Zine Month 101 (w/ Tony Vasinda)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Tony Vasinda, Chief Alchemist of PlusOneEXP and one of the organizers of Zine Month, for a practical deep dive on marketing, team formation, and fulfillment for designers this Zine Month. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: PlusOneEXP Find Tony on Bluesky Zine Club - Get Zines Every Month! Marketing: TONY’S PRESS KIT VIDEO Rascal Announcement Section Communities: RPGZines FB Group ZiMo Discord PlusOne Discord Fulfillment Partners: PlusOneEXP Floating Chair Club Peregrine Coast Press SoulMuppet Beyond Cataclysm IPR Tony recommends: Repugnant Fukuzatsu Sooty Beards Salt the Earth Lost Phantosmia Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: <a hre
Mon, January 13, 2025
[PATREON PREVIEW] Roundtable: The State of Actual Play
In the first Talk of the Table Roundtable special, Brian & Elliot sit down with repeat guests Dr. Emily Friedman and Taylor Moore to break down the state of actual play, the big changes of the past year, and the challenges that we still have to overcome. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Hear the rest of this Episode: Talk of the Table on Patreon Links: Dr. Emily Friedman Taylor Moore Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, December 30, 2024
The 1-Year Navel Gaze Spectacular
In this special episode, Brian & Elliot sit down to discuss one full year of Talk of the Table. We take a look at what we’ve learned, how the show has changed, and how the tabletop industry has changed alongside it. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Support the Show: Talk of the Table on Patreon Leave a 5-star Review! Tell a friend! Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, December 16, 2024
New GM, Same Rude Tales (w/ Christopher Hastings)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Christopher Hastings, the DM of Rude Tales of Magic: NETHERMURK, to discuss his transition into the DM seat for a new campaign of a long running show, why splitting the party is actually good, and the tricky balance of parasociality in actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Listen to Rude Tales of Magic: NETHERMURK Find Chris online Chris recommends: The Sweatbox Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bonus · Mon, December 02, 2024
An Announcement
We're adding Talk of the Table bonus content to the Many Sided Media Patreon! Go to patreon.com/manysidedmedia to learn more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, November 25, 2024
A Career Playing Games (w/ John Harper)
Elliot and Brian are joined by John Harper, designer of such games as Lasers & Feelings , Agon , and Blades in the Dark , to discuss his career in game design, the new Blades supplement Deep Cuts , and the important distinction between creative and business sustainability over a long artistic career. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Find John on Twitter & Bluesky John’s Games Evil Hat Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts John recommends: Dropout.tv Improv for Gamers Play Unsafe Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, November 11, 2024
Putting the HRT in Hurt (w/ Kayla Dice)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Kayla Dice, designer of Transgender Deathmatch Legend II , to discuss how she brought her wrestling history into this TTRPG, why trick taking is the perfect mechanic to represent hand-to-hand combat, and the power of specificity in the game’s themes and design. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Back Transgender Deathmatch Legend II Find Kayla on social media Kayla recommends: The work of Laurie O’Connel Finding her and Laurie at Dragonmeet Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Fri, November 01, 2024
The Time We Have (w/ Elliot Davis)
In this special episode, Brian sits down with co-host Elliot Davis to discuss his latest game, The Time We Have. We talk about the journey to this tragic zombie duet TTRPG, why it is the culmination of lessons from previous games, and the best part of making bigger games with bigger teams. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Back The Time We Have Listen to My First Dungeon’s The Time We Have Episode Elliot recommends: Backing A Fool's Errand Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, October 28, 2024
Fools on an Errand (w/ J Strautman & B Marsollier)
Elliot and Brian are joined by the co-GMs of Planet Arcana and co-designers of upcoming science-fantasy TTRPG A Fool’s Errand , J Strautman and B Marsollier, to discuss the journey from actual play to actual game, break down the tarot-powered mechanics and themes of this new game, and why you should get excited about making your own "Big Oops". Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Back A Fool’s Errand Listen to Planet Arcana Find J on Twitter Find B on Twitter or Instagram B recommends: The Arkham Horror Living Card Game J recommends: Playing with a first-time TTRPG player Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, October 14, 2024
Ravenous Catholic Kaiju (w/ Aaron Voigt)
Elliot and Brian are joined by novelist, game designer, and youtuber Aaron Voigt, aka A. A. Voigt, to discuss his latest project that is both game and novel: Détente for the Ravenous. Along the way we learn about how he is applying the video essay format to TTRPGs, why the best writing lessons aren’t sexy, and what spicy ice cream can teach us about meaningful art. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Buy Détente for the Ravenous Find Aaron: YouTube , Twitter , Bluesky , Tumblr We discussed: Journey of 1000 Zips Helvetia Good Writers Are Perverts Aaron recommends: Watch Hessan’s County Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, September 30, 2024
Every Spread is a Frame (w/ Johan Nohr)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Johan Nohr, the illustrator and graphic designer who has created iconic visual identities for games like MÖRK BORG , Into the Odd , and the upcoming Paint the Town Red. We discuss creating strong visual identities, what game designers can learn from traditions of graphic design, and why you should avoid perfection. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: MÖRK BORG Art by Nohr Johan’s Website Johan recommends: True Grit Texture Supply YouWorkForThem Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, September 09, 2024
Designing Out-of-Box Play (w/ Alex Roberts)
Elliot and Brian are joined by the mind behind beloved TTRPGs For The Queen and Star Crossed, Alex Roberts, to discuss how to design for out-of-box play, what we can learn from LARPs and classic card games, and what it means to see two of her games given new life. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: For The Queen 2E Star Crossed: Love Letters Support Alex on Patreon Alex’s Links Alex recommends: The work of Julia Bond Ellingboe Steal Away Jordan Tales of the Fisherman’s Wife Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, August 26, 2024
Exquisitely Gameable Sentences (w/ Will Jobst)
Elliot and Brian are joined by game designer, publisher, and prolific TTRPG editor Will Jobst to discuss good collaboration, the balance of style and efficiency, and how to avoid burnout. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Support Plasmodics - Kickstarting Now Will on Twitter Good Luck Press Will recommends: The Design Games Podcast Finding a non-games hobby Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Thu, August 08, 2024
[Feed Drop] "Lilting Towards Terror:" Harnessing Humor & Horror in TTRPGs (w/ Many Sided Media)
Cameron “Danger” Strittmatter ( The Panic Table ) interviews Elliot, Brian, Shenuque, and Abby from Many Sided Media about how to bring humor and horror to your games. Links: WATCH THIS INTERVIEW (See our beautiful faces!) BACK VOIDSTREAM Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, July 29, 2024
The Games Deserve Better Criticism (w/ Quinns)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Quinns, host of the new review show Quinns Quest , to discuss the “why” behind his pivot to TTRPGs, what we can learn from cooking youtube, and whether we will ever be able to answer the question “What is a TTRPG?”. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Quinns Quest People Make Games Quinns recommends: Read The Pike Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, July 15, 2024
Intention, Collaboration, & Experimentation (w/ Superdillin)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Superdillin, new host of the One Shot Podcast, to talk about his work across actual play and game design, why he chooses projects with intention, and what he is learning from listening to as much actual play as he makes. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Support HUNT(er/ed) Listen to One Shot Listen to the Atomless Buy Dillin’s Games Follow Dillin on Socials Dillin recommends: The Pixelated Players The Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses Hear Dillin on our Rom Com Drama Bomb episode Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, July 01, 2024
Funding to Fulfillment (w/ Jay Dragon)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jay Dragon, editorial director and co-founder of Possum Creek Games, to discuss the 5-year journey of Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast , the challenges and wonders of navigating this massive production, and how to maintain your love for a project after release. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Buy Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast Jay on Twitter Jay on Tumblr Possum Creek Patreon jay@possumcreekgames.com Jay recommends: Last Train to Bremen Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, June 17, 2024
Teamwork Over Toxic Masculinity (w/ Grant Howitt)
Title: Teamwork Over Toxic Masculinity (w/ Grant Howitt) Elliot and Brian are joined by Grant Howitt, game designer and co-founder of Rowan, Rook & Decard. Grant discusses the journey to his latest project Hollows, how its design emulates souls-borns and MMOs, and why toxic masculinity and depression are at the core of this crunchy boss battle game. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Grant Howitt Hollows on Backerkit Rowan, Rook and Decard Grant recommends: Scones Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, June 03, 2024
Good vs. Great in Actual Play (w/ Rowan Zeoli)
Elliot and Brian are joined by tabletop journalist and actual play critic Rowan Zeoli to discuss how she thinks as both critic and fan, how this industry can carve a path forward, and what separates good from great in the medium. (NOTE: This was recorded in January before the launch of Rascal) Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Rowan on Twitter rascal.news Check out: Gudiya Queens Court Games Replay Story Genius by Lisa Cron Story Grid by Shawn Coyne Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, May 20, 2024
Respecting the Work (w/ Jasper William Cartwright)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Jasper William Cartwright to discuss how we can make actual plays and TTRPGs a more sustainable career. Jasper shares lessons about respecting the work, being open to new opportunities, and life after appearing on Dimension 20 . Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: @JW_Cartwright on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok jasperwcartwright.com Three Black Halflings Rotating Heroes Check out: Edward Spence London Carlisle Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, May 06, 2024
Collaboration, Business, and Creativity in Games (w/ Banana Chan)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Banana Chan for a chat about their work across TTRPGs, LARPs, and board games and the lessons on business, creativity, and collaboration that she has taken from each. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: @bananachangames @readwritememory Read Write Memory Watch The Brothers Sun Follow Triangle Agency Play Rebuilding Seattle Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, April 22, 2024
GM Tips for a Live Audience (w/ Bridgett Jeffries)
Elliot and Brian (along with special guest/host Shenuque Tissera) are joined by Bridgett Jeffries, Coordinator of Events and Outreach for Chaosium, to discuss her recent live show at Breakout Con and tips for GMing for a live audience, emotional horror, and setting yourself up for success. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . This episode also featured Shenuque Tissera . Links: bridgett@chaosium.com Symphony Entertainment Read The Ruins by Scott Smith Many Sided Media Discord Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, April 01, 2024
Proper Preparation for Producers and Performers (w/ Drakoniques)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Drakoniques, an actual play performer and producer known for their unique character designs and skill in securing sponsors for AP productions. Drak shares their tips and learnings for bringing money into the AP space through sponsorship, producing unique actual play series, and building memorable characters. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Follow Drakoniques on Twitter Hire Drak as a producer, performer, or game designer Check out Drak’s work on: Beyond the Brook Enemy of my Enemy Higher Education Our Lives After Hire Stellaluna - Award-Winning Overlay Designer Join us in the Many Sided Media Discord for a special screening of episode 4 of Beyond the Brook 4/1 @ 8pm Twenty Sided Newsletter Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, March 18, 2024
Expanding the World of DIE RPG (w/ Kieron Gillen)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Kieron Gillen, renowned comic book author and designer of DIE RPG , to discuss building a community around your game and the future of DIE RPG (plus a preview of what to expect in the first two issues of DIE: Scenarios ). Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Buy DIE (Comics) Buy DIE RPG Preorder DIE RPG Scenarios Vol. 1: Bizarre Love Triangles Rare Flavours Subscribe to Kieron’s Newsletter Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, March 04, 2024
Reflecting on 1 Year of Worlds Beyond Number (w/ Taylor Moore)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Taylor Moore, producer and sound designer of Worlds Beyond Number, to discuss the ins and outs of sound design, how much system matters in actual play, and ways we might get more sustainable and ethical money into this industry. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Listen to Worlds Beyond Number Triangle Agency Startplaying.games Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, February 26, 2024
Map-Destroying Kaijus & Distressingly Hot Aliens (Zine Month #4)
In the final Talk of the Table Zine Month Special Episode, Elliot and Brian are joined once again by two designers creating brand new games. Nick Gralewicz takes us through his mech vs. kaiju mapmaking game, HOME . Then, Darling Demon Eclipse comes to the table to discuss their horror-sci-fi-romance duet game, Biotrophication. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Nick’s Links: Support HOME Deep Dark Games Support Miru 3 Eclipse’s Links: Support Biotrophication Eclipse on Twitch Eclipse on Twitter Support From Midgard to Eternity Our Links: FINAL DAYS to Support Rom Com Drama Bomb - Elliot’s Zine Month Project Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tue, February 20, 2024
Special Report: Introducing Rascal (w/ Lin Codega & Rowan Zeoli)
Elliot and Brian sit down with Lin Codega & Rowan Zeoli, 2/3 of the founding team of Rascal , a brand new worker-owned TTRPG news outlet that hopes to shake up the industry. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: rascal.news Send press kits to press@rascal.news Other Rascal emails Lin on Twitter Rowan on Twitter Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, February 19, 2024
Modern Ghosts & Ethereal Pendulums (Zine Month #3)
In the third Talk of the Table Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by two designers creating brand new games. B Marsollier sits down to talk about the range of humorous, terrifying, 100% Modern Ghosts . Then, Luke Earl teaches us how to use a dowsing pendulum for his solo artifact-creation game Field Agent Handbooks: Observancy Dept. 1924–28. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty B’s Links: Support 100% Modern Ghosts Find B on Instagram , Tumblr , & Bluesky Listen to B on Planet Arcana Support Rom Com Drama Bomb Luke’s Links: Support Field Agent Handbooks: Observancy Dept. 1924–28 Æther Corp Unofficial Zine Month Site Support Luke’s Recs: HIC:Tapestry (still funding!) Radish Quest (still funding!) Miru 3 (coming soon!) Death Game (campaign over) The Black Wren (campaign over) Our Links: Support Rom Com Drama Bomb - Elliot’s Zin
Mon, February 12, 2024
Puzzling Dungeons & Haunted Parks (Zine Month #2)
In the second Talk of the Table Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by Lola Johnson to discuss their system-agnostic puzzle dungeon crawl: The Tower. Then, Nico MacDougall comes to the table to talk about The Hauntings of Hyde Park, a supplement for The Between . Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Lola’s Links: Support The Tower Lola’s Games Lola’s Yarn, Knitting Patterns, & Charms Support Girlfriend of the Week Support GUTGUN Pre-Order Godspark …and read/write more poetry! :) Nico’s Links: Support The Hauntings of Hyde Park Nico’s Socials, Freelance Rates, & Games Support The Stone Flesh Gift Buy The Between Our Links: Support Rom Com Drama Bomb - Elliot’s Zine Month Project Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, February 05, 2024
Living Ships & Deadly Documentaries (Zine Month #1)
In our first Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by the designers behind two exciting new Mothership supplements headed to crowdfunding for this Zine Month: ARKYVR by Rhodrick Magsino & The Stone Flesh Gift by Jordan Boschman. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Rhodrick’s Links: Support ARKYVR Alewood Games Support I Got a Knife! Jordan’s Links: Support The Stone Flesh Gift ATypicalFeaux Buy BXLLET Our Links: Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, January 29, 2024
Lessons in Game Design (w/ Cassi Mothwin)
Elliot and Brian sit down with Cassi Mothwin to discuss lessons she learned from a jam-packed year of game design, audio/visual experimentation, and crowdfunding. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Website - cassimothwin.com Store - mothwin.com Support Cassi on Patreon Cassi’s Socials: Twitter Instagram TikTok Listen to Planet Arcana Buy Parsley Buy Last Flight of the Pandora Check out Nova, Hunt, or Rune from Gila RPGs Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, January 15, 2024
Making a Career in Games (w/ Samantha Leigh)
Elliot and Brian sit down with Samantha Leigh, author of the ENNIE-nominated Anamnesis , to discuss their recent transition from hobbyist to professional game designer. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Sam’s Links: https://samleigh.carrd.co/ Tik Tok: @goblinmixtape Twitter: @goblinmixtape NERVES blog Reviewing Lancer Our Links: Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mon, January 01, 2024
What We Brought to the Table in 2023
Elliot and Brian sit down to reflect on the first year of Talk of the Table, what we learned from our guests, our strong opinions on interview shows, and what we want to bring into the next year. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Zine Month Interest Form Advertising Purchase Form Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E9 · Mon, December 11, 2023
The Art of Collaboration (w/ Rick Perry)
Elliot and Brian are joined by Rick Perry, the mastermind behind the iconic miniatures and battlesets from Dimension 20, to discuss the keys to forging a successful creative partnership and how to build a great creative team. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Twitter: @richardhperry Watch Dimension 20: Dropout.tv Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E8 · Mon, November 27, 2023
Preserving TTRPGs Through Actual Play (w/ Jeff Stormer)
Award-winning podcaster and pillar of the TTRPG community Jeff Stormer joins Brian to discuss what to look for in your next game and some of the things he’s learned about TTRPGs after 8 years of Party of One . Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Subscribe to The Twenty Sided Newsletter to hear an exclusive 30-minute bonus segment from this interview with Jeff Stormer. Links: Party of One Twitter: @partyofonepod Party of One: The My Little Pony RPG Alex Pearlman Found in His House When He Moved In Games: Middle Earth Roleplaying Traveller Pasion de las Pasiones World Wide Wrestling Magic & Mischief Lacuna Part 1, The Creation of the Mystery and The Girl From Blue City Triangle Agency Starcrossed Project ECCO 10 Candles Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E7 · Mon, November 13, 2023
We Are Not An Actual Play (w/ Encounter Party’s Ned Donovan & Brian David Judkins)
Elliot and Brian sit down with Ned Donovan and Brian David Judkins to talk about their show Encounter Party , its new home on D&D Adventures , and whether they’re even willing to call it an “actual play”. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Encounter Party Links: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 9pm on Freevee & Plex encounterparty.com Encounter Party on Twitter Encounter Party on Instagram Encounter Party on Facebook Join the Encounter Party Discord Ned Donovan Links: neddonovan.com @neddonovan on Twitter New Jersey Web Fest Brian David Judkins Links: @BDJudkins on Twitter Ukiyo-pop Our Links: Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E6 · Mon, October 23, 2023
The Many Hats of Game Design (w/ momatoes)
Elliot and Brian sit down with momatoes to discuss how she approaches writing, design, layout, illustration and beyond in her pursuit of ‘wondrous storytelling’. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: momatoes’ INCREDIBLE website - keep up with all things momatoes momatoes’ games - buy ARC , The Magus , Capybara Capers , and more momatoes’ Patreon - support momatoes, become a noblin! Big Bad Con POC Scholarship Across RPGSEA Of Promises & Paper Airplanes Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E5 · Mon, October 09, 2023
You Owe Them The Effort (w/ J Strautman)
Elliot and Brian sit down with J Strautman to discuss innovation and effort in actual play, why solo-ish games are fun, and when you can call yourself a “Game Designer”. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: J’s Socials: Twitter Bluesky Instagram Listen to Planet Arcana Sleepaway - Possum Creek Games Read the New Orcer Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bonus · Fri, October 06, 2023
[FEED DROP] Games & Feelings (w/ Eric Silver & Jasper William Cartwright)
This isn't an episode of Talk of the Table , but that doesn't mean you can stop Brian from talking about actual plays! This is a feed-drop from the podcast Games & Feelings, an advice podcast about being human and loving games. In July, Brian joined Eric Silver and Jasper William Cartwright to talk about what it's like making actual play shows and we thought it was just the kind of conversation listeners of this podcast would like to hear. Games & Feelings - What it's Like Making Actual Play Content (w/ Brian Flaherty & Jasper William Cartwright) A new podcast guest approaches! It’s Brian Flaherty of My First Dungeon ! He joins Eric and Jasper to talk about the form, function, and feelings behind making content out of TTRPGs. We really GET INTO IT, so we’re very excited to share this one. Subscribe to The Twenty Sided Newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E4 · Mon, September 25, 2023
Violence Until Glory in Gubat Banwa (w/ Joaquin Saavedra & Dylan Briones)
Joaquin Saavedra & Dylan Briones discuss their game Gubat Banwa , the award-winning role-playing game of war drama and martial arts tactics set in a mythic classical Southeast Asia Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty GUBAT BANWA LINKS SUPPORT THE KICKSTARTER GubatBanwa.com Buy Gubat Banwa SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter (Gubat Banwa): @playgubatbanwa Twitter (Joaquin): @makapatag Twitter (Dylan): @dylbriones Ancient Southeast Asia by Miksic and Goh Alandal by Alex Nino and Jay Ignacio Shri Bishaya and Margosatubig by Ramon Muzones OUR LINKS Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord CREDITS: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E3 · Mon, September 11, 2023
First, Consider the Audience (w/ Dr. Emily Friedman)
Elliot and Brian sit down with Dr. Emily Friedman to discuss the current state of actual play, why you should consider the audience, and the importance of checking your spam folder. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty LINKS Em’s Twitter: @friede Em’s Website: ecfriedman.com Series Seeker Twenty Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord CREDITS: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E2 · Mon, August 28, 2023
Triangle Agency: The Paragon of Crowdfunding
Caleb Zane Huett and Sean Ireland of Haunted Table Games join us to break down the smashing success of their game Triangle Agency and how they put together the best Kickstarter campaign we’ve ever seen. LINKS: Triangle Agency Kickstarter Entertainment Community Fund Carlos Cisco Twitter Roll Dice with Friends signup.hauntedtable.games Sign up for The Twenty Sided Newsletter Join the Many Sided Media Discord VAULT WRITERS Will Jobst (editor) Leon Barillaro Carlos Cisco Logan Dean Cassi Mothwin Erin Roberts Christian Sorrell Viditya Voleti Kay W. J.R. Zambrano CREDITS Hosted by Elliot Davis & Brian Flaherty Editing by Brian Flaherty Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
S1 E1 · Mon, August 14, 2023
The LA-ification of Actual Play (w/ Eric Silver)
Elliot and Brian sit down with Eric Silver ( Join the Party ) to discuss the “LA-ification” of actual plays and the ethos of the “New York School” of TTRPG podcasts. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty Links: Twitter: @el_silvero Tik Tok: @ericthesilver Multitude Productions Join the Party i’m sorry did you say street magic? Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trailer · Sun, August 13, 2023
Welcome to Talk of the Table
Talk of the Table is a new TTRPG podcast from Many Sided Media hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Each episode we will talk to game designers, actual play performers, writers, journalists, historians, and anyone else who has a unique perspective on the current state of the table top community and where it's headed. Our goal is to bring our love for games to each conversation and to find pieces of practical knowledge for those who want to make their mark in tabletop. New episode every other Monday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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