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Anyone's Game!
Help us choose the game we'll be playing in our September bonus actual play!(Our August game of The Fire Flickers Between Us) will be coming out on August 15th)Brian, Abby, Shenuque, and Elliot each pitch a new TTRPG for us to try and you, the Patrons, will vote on which one we will play the following month. All members of the Patreon are eligible to vote, but only members at or above The Dice Pool tier will be able to listen to the bonus actual play.Cast your vote in the poll on our Patreon!The Pitches:Shenuque - Come Dice with Me by Kiero...
Under the Table: The Wildsea
SPOILERS AHEADA special behind-the-scenes chat about our latest season. Featuring...Firefly - Elliot DavisProducer - Shenuque TisseraTell us:What other things would you like to hear about in future Under the Tables?Attachments: Elliot and Shenuque's Session NotesElliot's Desk:Elliot's Index Cards:Edited by Shenuque TisseraA Many Sided Media Production
The Wildsea - Series Talkback (w/ Felix Isaacs)
Wildsea designer Felix Isaacs joins Brian and Elliot to discuss what we did right, what we did wrong, and how we can make our next game of The Wildseaeven better.Buy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Join The Wildsea Discord ServerCredits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing and Sound Design byBrian FlahertyTheme song and character themes by BE/HOLDProduced by Many Sided MediaSubscribe to The Twenty Sided NewsletterJoin the Many Sided Media DiscordT...
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:Quinns QuestPeople Make GamesQuinns recommends:Read The PikeMany Sided Media DiscordTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
The Wildsea - Episode 6 Talkback
Our Wildsailors look back on the finale and their journey through the rustling waves…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing by Shenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided MediaThis season is sponsored by Mythworks
Wildsea Tree Shanty #6 - “Lament”
Written and Performed by J Strautman and Brian FlahertyInstrumentation by J StrautmanLyrics:Lament to me my love you found me Still among the trees for meLament my heart it’s broken furtherVeins they splinter through leaves for meYou and I were Tallshanks too tangled Rising above the sea of leavesOur fruit was so sweet and our flowers were bloomingPoison to all but each otherLament to me my love you found meStill among the trees for meLament my heart it’s broken furtherVeins they splinter through leaves for meWalking the thrash to keep from...
The Wildsea - Episode 6 - Of Howl and Void
Howl meets Void…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing and Sound Design byBrian FlahertyTheme song and character themes by BE/HOLD“Lament” Written and performed by J Strautman and Brian Flaherty with Instrumentation by J StrautmanAddit...
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:Support HUNT(er/ed)Listen to One ShotListen to the AtomlessBuy Dillin’s GamesFollow Dillin on SocialsDillin recommends:The Pixelated PlayersThe Eagles Are Turning People Into HorsesHear Dillin on our Rom Com Drama Bomb episodeMan...
What Game Should We Play Next In The Dice Pool?
Listen to the latest Patreon-exclusive episode of Anyone's Gameto hear about these four EXCELLENT games and cast your vote for which one you want to hear us play for our Patreon-exclusive bonus actual play in August.
Introducing…Anyone’s Game!
Anyone’s Game is a new, Patreon-exclusive mini-game where YOU get to help us choose the next game we’ll be playing!Brian, Abby, Shenuque, and Elliot will each pitch a new TTRPG for us to try and the Patrons will vote on which one we will play the following month. All members of the Patreon are eligable to vote, but only members at or above The Dice Pool tier will be able to listen to the bonus actual play.The Pitches:Elliot - For the Queen (2e) by Alex RobertsBrian - Scene Theives by Tyler CrumrineAbby - Dead After Dinner by Jenn MartinShen...
The Wildsea - Episode 5 Talkback
Our band of Wildsailors discuss the things they found beneath the rustling waves…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing by Shenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided MediaThis season is sponsored by Mythworks
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:Buy Yazeba’s Bed & BreakfastJay on TwitterJay on TumblrPossum Creek Patreonjay@possumcreekgames.comJay recommends:Last Train to BremenMany Sided Media DiscordTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited...
From Honey With Love
Who will be crowned this year's High Honey?Shenuque Tissera as JogoAbby Hepworth as Enry IgginsElliot Davis as PilkBrian Flaherty as Bear MasterGrab your own copy of Honey HeistHave you played Honey Heist? Tell us about your game below or on our Discord!Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Wildsea Tree Shanty #5 - “Give Me A Chart”
Written and Performed Brian Flaherty and J StrautmanInstrumentation by J StrautmanLyrics:-Chorus-Give me a chart and I’ll sing you a storyA story of sailors that sailed here beforeThey forged the pathways that all of us followSo follow with caution but sail them with joy-Singer A-Read not the chart for the arrows and dashesthe dashes are foolish, the arrows are lies-Singer B-Lies on a chart find the truth in its branchesthe branches that carry you into the world-Singer A-The world is not kind and the leaves they are hungrya hunger that rustle...
The Wildsea: Episode 5 - Of Darkness and Loss
Something lurks beneath the verdant waves…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing and Sound Design byBrian FlahertyTheme song and character themes by BE/HOLD“Give Me A Chart” Written and performed by J Strautman and Brian Flaherty with ...
Wildsea - Episode 4 Talkback
Our Wildsailors discuss their new ally and build their submersible...Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEdited by Shenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided MediaThis season is sponsored by Mythworks
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:Grant HowittHollows on BackerkitRowan, Rook and DecardGrant recommends:SconesMany Sided Media DiscordTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
The Wildsea - Episode 4 - Of Trials and Blood
Those without memory must still face the consequences of their actions…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing and Sound Design byBrian FlahertyTheme song and character themes by BE/HOLD“Auburn Love” Written J Strautman and performed by...
The Wildsea - Episode 3 Talkback
Our Wildsailors discuss whether or not they should give it back (the heart, that is)…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing by Shenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided MediaThis season is sponsored by Mythworks
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:Rowan on Twitterrascal.newsCheck out:GudiyaQueens Court GamesReplayStory Genius by Lisa CronStory Grid by Shawn CoyneMany Sided Media DiscordTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot...
Wildsea Tree Shanty #4 - Darkness Under Eaves
“Darkness Under Eaves” Written and performed by Brian Flaherty and J Strautman Instrumentation by BE/HOLD and J StrautmanAdditional voices by J Strautman, BE/HOLD, Elliot Davis, and Noordin Ali KadirLyrics:Let me recount a tale of yoreA tale of the emerald seaA tale of a sailormore foolish than wiseFools find their tragedyFrom birth it was wrote a legend of loreHer life all tangled in fateShe was a sailor more destined than taughtHeedless of its weightShe thought not for charts and she thought not for mapsHer compass it always stayed trueSh...
The Wildsea: Episode 3 - Of Prophecy and Bone
Attention Wildsailors: Speak no whispers…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing and Sound Design byBrian FlahertyTheme song and character themes by BE/HOLD“Darkness Under Eaves” Written and performed by Brian Flaherty and J Strautman w...
Introducing...Bitcherton!
Bitchertonis an improvised comedy podcast inspired by the stories of Jane Austen that tells the tale of a wealthy family’s secrets, scandals… and shenanigans.Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy neighbors, awful country cousins, and now, a body to hide. Will the Bitcherton’s keep their secrets from the pages of Lady Bigg-Withers gossip sheet? Or will her pen skewer their good name forever?Oh bits! What a predicament!PRE-SAVE THE KICKSTARTERCredits:Cassie Willsonas Lady Patience BitchertonCarolyn Pageas Gwendoline BitchertonA...
The Wildsea - Episode 2 Talkback
What’s with the heart, Elliot?!Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 20% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing by Shenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided MediaThis season is sponsored by Mythworks
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:@JW_Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram, TikTokjasperwcartwright.comThree Black HalflingsRotating HeroesCheck out:Edward SpenceLondon CarlisleMany Sided Media DiscordTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced...
Wildsea Tree Shanty #3 - Marrow for the Morrow
"Marrow for the Morrow"Written by Brian Flaherty and J StrautmanInstrumentation by J Strautman and BE/HOLDPerformed by Brian FlahertyBackup Vocals by J Strautman, Elliot Davis, and BE/HOLDLyrics:I thought I heard the old char say,“Last call, boys, it’s over!”All the grain’s run dryMeat’s drowned in fliesAnd it’s marrow for the morrowNothing left to savor nowThe wind’s not in our favorWe’ve dined our lastWorst’s come to passAnd it’s marrow for the morrowI thought I heard the old char say,“Last call, boys, it’s ove...
The Wildsea - Episode 2 - Of Ichor and Tea
Memories return with the beating of a heart…Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 25% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing and Sound Design byBrian FlahertyTheme song and character themes by BE/HOLD“Marrow for the Morrow” Written and performed by Brian Flaherty and J Strautm...
The Wildsea - Episode 1 Talkback
Our crew of wild sailors discuss their first outing on the rustling waves and why they feel the need to break everything on their ship.Featuring:Elliot Davis as The FireflyBrian Flaherty as Whistlin’Abby Hepworth as IzoraNoordin Ali Kadir as Dr. Ezra CarcossKendrick Smith as BatsJ Strautman as CherryBuy The Wildsea(Use promo code MYFIRSTDUNGEON for 25% off)Credits:The Wildseawas designed by Felix IsaacsPublished by MythworksProduced by Shenuque Tissera and Elliot DavisEditing by Shenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided MediaThis season is spons...
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:@bananachangames@readwritememoryRead Write MemoryWatch The Brothers SunFollow Triangle AgencyPlay Rebuilding SeattleMany Sided Media DiscordTwenty Sided NewsletterCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided Media
Wildsea Tree Shanty #2 - Callous & Song
Callous & Song -by J Strautman, Brian Flaherty, and BE/HOLDLyrics:[solo]We've sailed through the waves with a hole in our hullWe've dined on just twig sap and shoes[refrain]and shoes![solo]We've filled up our engine with bees to half fullOh, the sea she cares not if we win or we lose[refrain]the sea she cares not if we win or we lose[solo]If its clear skies in morn’ it's stormy by eveThere’s nothing to do but sail on[refrain]sail on![solo]You may ask of the sea for a gift from her leavesOh, the sea she cares only for callous...
