About this podcast
We’re four mates from London who talk tabletop with humour and honest debate. Breaking down the basics, exploring all the brilliant systems, and sharing tips for players and GMs alike. Join us for beginner-friendly live plays, exclusive creator interviews, and practical table advice. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a returning player, or a grizzled old veteran (like us), it’s never too late to start a quest!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 37 episodes
- The Wasted Semen Awards · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 43In this episode, we discuss a miniature painting competition we set up for our RPG Blokes characters, with each of us painting a figure based on our alter ego and sending it to…
- Vampire the Masquerade (with Lore By Night) Part Two · 2 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 41The second part of out two part Session Zero, with Lore By Night. The transition from regular blokes to blood-drinking fledglings is almost complete, and now we have our fully…
- What is Player Agency in a Roleplaying Game? · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 39In this episode of RPG Blokes, we discuss the essential concept of player agency and its role in enriching role-playing games. Mark, along with hosts Steven, Jon, and Barry…
- The Golden Demon Quest (Part Three) The Final Result · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 37Little Mark is back from Milwaukee! He survived the customs drama, the flight, and the white-knuckle terror of transporting painted minis across the Atlantic in a Tupperware box…
- Fighting Fantasy and Gamebooks (with Jonathan Green) · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 35Time for an origin story. Our origin story! Gamebooks and the Fighting Fantasy Series in particular were very much responsible for our discovery of RPGs, and in today's episode…
- Call of Cthulhu (Part One) The Fat Maggot · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 33Masks of Nyarlathotep the Peru Prologue. Following a morning spent exploring the markets of Lima on Augustus Larkin's tab to purchase local attire and supplies, the investigators…
- Beware of Bad DM's · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 31In this episode of RPG Blokes, we explore the various traits and behaviors of 'bad DMs' that can negatively influence the tabletop role-playing experience. We define archetypes…
- Will Artificial Intelligence Kill the RPG? · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 29In this episode we discuss AI and its effect on role-playing games, looking at where it can be useful and where it becomes problematic. We talk about using AI as a factual…
- Pesky Cheats in your RPGs · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 27This week we’re diving into the finer points of gaming and tackling those pesky cheats! We’ve witnessed it all over the years so you won’t fool us. If you’re keen to stay…
- Battle-Mapping vs Theatre of the Mind · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 25In this episode of the RPG Blokes podcast, we tackle the timeless debate of battle mapping versus theatre of the mind in tabletop gaming. We examine whether using physical maps…
- The Golden Demon Quest (Part Two) 300 Hours Later · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 23In this episode of RPG Blokes, we sit down with Little Mark for a crucial check-in before he boards a British Airways flight with a Tupperware box full of custom-painted…
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (with Graeme Davis) · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 21Anyone who knows the RPG Blokes knows that Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is the big one for us. It’s the game that traded shiny armour and high magic for mud, disease, and a healthy…
- Vampire the Masquerade (with Lore By Night) Part One · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 19Today, we’ve got a bonus episode for you all, and we’re going to cut our teeth on a new RPG. We’ve invited a true heavyweight from the World of Darkness—the one and only Lore By…
- Tips on How to Stay Alive in an RPG · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 17In this episode of RPG Blokes, we discuss essential survival tips for Dungeons & Dragons characters. We emphasize the importance of party cohesion, checking for traps, and…
- Pop Culture, Religion & the Redemption of D&D · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 15Grab your dice and light a candle for the misunderstood bards of the past. In this episode, Mark, Jon, Stephen, and Barry tackle the big one: The Redemption of D&D. We look back…
- Painting Minis · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 13In this episode, we chat with Little Mark, a miniature painting expert, about the impact of miniatures in tabletop RPGs and the therapeutic benefits of painting. He shares his…
- Dice Superstitions · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 11In this episode of RPG Blokes, we explore the fascinating world of dice superstitions with fellow gaming enthusiasts. We each share our unique relationships with our dice…
- The Lichemaster (Part One) WFRP Live-Play · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 9Fifteen years have passed since the necromancer Heinrich Kemmler was trapped and defeated. But his evil is about to begin anew. High in the Grey Mountains, chance - or fate…
- The Golden Demon Quest (Part One) The Milwaukee Plan · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 7Join our Discord to see photos of the work in progress. In this episode of RPG Blokes, Little Mark discusses his preparations for the Golden Demon competition in Milwaukee…
- Dragon Warriors (with Dave Morris) · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode, we explore the nostalgic impact of Dragon Warriors, a cornerstone in role-playing games that has shaped our gaming journeys for 40 years. Joining us is Dave…
