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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 Davi...
Paint the Town Red | Season Talkback w/ Zach Cox
Zach Cox (designer ofPaint the Town Red) joins us to discuss our season of Paint the Town Red, re-live our favorite moments, and. talk about the future of this game.This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and thePaint the Town Redcrowdfunding campaign on Backerkit. Pre-order your copy of Paint the Town Red.Gr...
Paint the Town Red | Episode 4 - Talkback
The gang talks about the finale and about their favorite moments from the season.CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSuperdillinas MinnieBrian Flahertyas The GMSubscribe to The Twenty Sided NewsletterJoin the Many Sided Media DiscordThis season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and...
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 Bladessupplement Deep Cuts, and the important distinction between creative and business sustainability over a long artistic career.Talk of the Table is hos...
Paint the Town Red | Episode 4 - It Never Sleeps
The City Falls...This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit.Grab a copy of the Paint the Town Red quickstart today!CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSuperdillinas MinnieBrian Flahertyas The GMTheme Song: "Paint ...
Upcoming Changes to our Patreon
Hey all,Starting December 1st the My First Dungeon Patreon will become the MANY SIDED MEDIA PATREON!That means this Patreon will be your one-stop shop for all the bonus content for both My First DungeonandTalk of the Table(and maybe some more shows in the future).We’ll be rolling out more info in the coming weeks, bu...
Paint the Town Red | Episode 3 - Talkback
The gang takes a ride on The V Line..CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSuperdillinas MinnieBrian Flahertyas The GMSubscribe to The Twenty Sided NewsletterJoin the Many Sided Media DiscordThis season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaig...
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...
Wanderhome
Something is wrong at at the Bubbleburg Lagoon…Featuring:Shenuque Tisseraas Acha BachaBrian Flahertyas EkbertAbby Hepworthas MargarineElliot Davisas HamishCredits:Wanderhomewas designed by Jay DragonEdited byShenuque Tissera
Paint the Town Red | Episode 3 - The V Line
A celebration for Sivali has an unexpected guest…This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit. Go back the campaign today!Grab a copy of the Paint the Town Red quickstart today!CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSupe...
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...
Paint the Town Red | Episode 2 - Talkback
The gang recounts the highlights (and lowlights) of the party at Margino & Bane.CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSuperdillinas MinnieBrian Flahertyas The GMSubscribe to The Twenty Sided NewsletterJoin the Many Sided Media DiscordThis season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and ...
The Time We Have | Live, Laugh, Love
Back The Time We Have Right NowShenuque and Elliot play Elliot’s latest game The Time We Have, a tragic two player TTRPG about two brothers' final conversation in a zombie apocalypse.CW: Discussions of death, Illness/progressive illness, strained sibling relationship, caring for a sick parent, loss of a parent, d...
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 ...
Paint the Town Red | Episode 2 - Madison Avenue
A powerful faction prepares to reveal their scheme...This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit. Go back the campaign today!Grab a copy of the Paint the Town Red quickstart today!CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSu...
Paint the Town Red - Episode 1 Talkback
Our four sad vampires discuss what drew them to their characters and what they thought of their first party in 1920’s New York City.CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSuperdillinas MinnieBrian Flahertyas The GMSubscribe to The Twenty Sided NewsletterJoin the Many Sided Media Discord...
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 ...
THEME SONG - Paint the Town Red
“Paint the Town Red” written by J. Struatman and Brian FlahertyInstrumentation and performance by J. StrautmanLYRICSTimes Square ghouls, Bowery boysWall Street zombies are all here for the noiseAnd that crimson elixirFor you? Just one lick, sirTake it from the nape of my neckThe pulse here is steadyBoys I hope that...
Paint the Town Red | Episode 1 - The Shallow Grave
Four vampires witness the end of the Roaring 20's...This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit. Go back the campaign today.Grab a copy of the Paint the Town Red quickstart today!CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas Sival...
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...
Paint the Town Red | Session Zero
Four sad vampires walk into New York City…This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaign on Backerkitlaunching on October 10th.Grab a copy of the Paint the Town Red quickstart today!CastDrakoniquesas CainEdward Spenceas FitzroyShenuque Tisseraas SivaliSuperdillinas ...
The Fire Flickers Between You
A mech and its pilot sit around a campfire and prepare for the end…Featuring:Shenuque Tisseraas The MechAbby Hepworthas The PilotCredits:The Fire Flickers Between Youwas designed by Viditya VoletiEdited byShenuque TisseraProduced by Many Sided Media
Paint the Town Red | Interview w/ Zach Cox
Zach Cox (designer of Paint the Town Red) walks us through the rules of Paint the Town Redand how to make being sad so much fun.This season is sponsored by SoulMuppet Publishing and the Paint the Town Red crowdfunding campaign on Backerkitlaunching on October 10th.Grab a copy of the Paint the Town Red quickstart todayP...
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 Davisand Brian Flah...
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 Davisand Brian Flaherty.Links:Support Plasmodics- Kickstarting NowWill on TwitterGood Luck Pres...
Fedora Noir
This month we dive into a film noir that involves an ever-increasing number of puppets! Listen to us unravel in real time in this thrilling murder mysteryHow far will the Detective go to solve the case? Can the Partner and the Flame be trusted? And what will the Hat think when it all goes sideways?Featuring:Shenuque Ti...
Sail The Wildsea with Firefly Elliot Davis
Ahoy!Have you been wanting to jump into a game of The Wildsea?Now you can join a campaign run by our very own Firefly Elliot Davis on StartPlaying!We're sharing this with patrons first so you can grab a slot before anyone else!There are two available campaigns:Biweekly on Mondays at 6p ETBiweekly on Wednesdays at 2...
Listener Survey!
We’re doing our first ever LISTENER SURVEY! We want to hear from you about what you like most about the things we make and what you want to see more of from us in the coming year. This survey covers everything we make from our podcasts to our newsletter to our Patreon and will have a real impact on our current and fu...
[FEED DROP] The Network Defenders E01 - Memories
This is a feed drop from our good friends over at Planet Arcana. Planet Arcana is one of our favorite APs and this new mini-series features a few voices you'll recognize from My First Dungeonincluding: Noordin Ali Kadir, Drakoniques, and J Strautman. Contains Explicit LanguagePlanet Arcanapresents The Network Defen...
What Game Should We Play in September
Vote for which game you'd like us to play!Voting ends August 15th
