
Around the Hearth features discussion on a wide range of topics relevant to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) featuring members of the Open Hearth Gaming Community. We talk games, gameplay, design, and the games being played at the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar. Our online games are free and open to all! If you'd like to join the fun, visit openhearthgaming.com for more information.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

In this episode, Gwen talks with community member & layout/designer David MK and game designer Will Munn about Arium the Worldbuilding RPG. They cover the game's core concepts, adaptability, and new elements added by Arium: Evolve. The Kickstarter f... more
In this episode of the Open Hearth Podcast, host Tea talks with a couple of community members about their gaming. This time Moria and Shane discuss things they recently played, cover three RPGs in more depth (Basic Fantasy RPG, Fearful Symmetries, an... more
...to the last, I prattle with thee; from a studio apartment, I yap at thee; for the game's sake I pod my last cast at thee!!
In the first-ever live studio recording of the show, José & Ian spend a (very warm) summer evening bouncing off of each oth... more
In this episode of the Open Hearth Podcast, host Gwen talks with a couple of community members about their gaming. This time Jex (Bump in the Dark) and Mads discuss things they recently played, cover three RPGs in more depth (Blades '68, Firebrands a... more
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Just a fantastic show. Great discussions about RPGs by many people who are not designers, but just folks who like to play games.
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This show centers on tabletop RPG discussion, design, play, and community dynamics, with a focus on Open Hearth Gaming Community activities and PBTA-inspired systems. Episodes frequently explore practical GMing tips, onboarding new players, narrative structure, safety tooling, and collaborative storytelling, often through roundtable conversations with community members and guest designers. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on play experiences, system design critique, and real-world event context, which makes it useful for listeners who want actionable ideas for running or playing in indie and traditional TTRPGs. The format often emphasizes inclusive play, practical tooling, and community-driven projects, making it appealing to both asp... more
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Recent guests on Around the Hearth include:
1. Jax Mads
2. Jim Crocker
3. Jay Brown
4. Rich Rogers
5. Dominick Heaham
6. Tyler Lombenack
7. David MK
8. Rae Nedjadi
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