Happy Jacks RPG Podcast: GM & Player TTRPG Advice
Happy Jacks RPG NetworkA weekly tabletop RPG advice show that combines friendship, humor, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 590 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesHobbiesLeisure | |||
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◇ Anon in Gameland wants advice on character drama bleeding into real life, Ken from Canada shares a story, From the archive 2021: Nikolas from Stockholm talks about types of players and theatre of the mind | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Sam ◇
00:33◇ Welc... more
◇ Captain Curt in Alaska asks for D&D Lesson Plans, Jay the Historian wants to discuss TTRPG instructions, From the archive 2022: Nikolas from Sweden talks note taking | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Riley ◇
00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary
01:22◇ Announ... more
◇ Live from Gateway 2026 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in ou... more
◇ Steffi from Scotland talks more about the gardening style of gaming, Nathan wants to know about post-game talks with APs, From the archive 2022: Whizzard asks about how much worldbuilding GMs do on their own and how much of it they do with players ... more
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- One of the best gaming podcasts
Been listening for over ten years. Just an outstanding podcast. They discuss a variety of tabletop games, and provide entertaining advice and discussion.
I enjoy the current version as much as I miss the old format.
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United States5 months ago The friendliest TTRPG podcast. Hosted by the creator of Decuma and Starscape (among other things). Cozy, inclusive discussion and banter about RPGs. Not D&D centric. Lots of indie perspective. I love it!
Podcast Addict58 months agoHorrifiedRancor- One of the best gaming podcasts
Been listening for over ten four years. Just an outstanding podcast. They discuss a variety of tabletop games, and provide entertaining advice and discussion.
Apple Podcasts5LieuallenUnited States9 months ago As a new DM this podcast has helped reframe my responsibility with empathy as priority. It's a great podcast. Everyone works so hard. And the community is great.
Podcast Addict52 years agoDefaultradioI've been listening to this podcast for years and it always has good advice on how to run games, and not tips that are game specific but can help you no matter what you play.
The podcast is almost entirely driven by viewer emails which is a great way to make sure they are staying relevant for what their viewers want to know.
I also really like how the cast is varied and diverse so we can get opinions from a vast majority of voices even when the same questions are asked multiple times.
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Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Brazil/Leisure/Games |
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This show centers on practical GMing and player guidance for tabletop RPGs, blending humor with thoughtful advice. Regular hosts and guests explore session design, safety tools, pacing, and how to balance player agency with structure across a wide range of systems. Notable throughlines include handling open-world vs. railroading, running conventions or large tables, and fostering inclusive play communities. A standout quality is the lively, collaborative vibe and willingness to discuss both technical mechanics and real-world dynamics at the table, making it helpful for both new GMs and veteran players. Potential listeners can expect accessible tips, strong community engagement, and a breadth of perspectives from indie designers, convention ... more
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