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Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff

Kenneth Hite and Robin D Laws
Role-Playing Games
Game Design
Fumbles
Tabletop Games
Tension In Gameplay
Weird Little Elf
Watergate
The Sullivanians
Peggy Guggenheim
Loveland Frogman
Holiday Party Games
Pythagoreans
Folklore
FBI
American Revolution
The Paradox Of Choice
William Stukeley
Horror Films
Ulfberht Swords
Yellow King Role Playing Game

Podcast by Kenneth Hite and Robin D. Laws

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes711Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Gaming Hut looks at the peace paradox, in which players successfully negotiate their way out of a conflict and then feel let down by the anti-climactic result.

Ken and/or Robin Talk to Someone Else features Lyla Fujiwara, project lead on the Cos... more

The Gaming Hut becomes a pit stop as beloved Patreon backer Aser Tolentino asks how a tabletop game might reproduce the spectacle of Formula One racing.

In the History Hut we ask if Elizabeth Bathory was framed.

Robin shares his KARTAS-friendly dis... more

In the Gaming Hut we wonder what might appear on a tabletop roleplaying design course curriculum.

At the behest of beloved Patreon backer Charles Picard the History Hut looks at the Welsh settlement in Patagonia.

Ken and/or Robin Talk to Someone El... more

Recorded live at Gen Con, Ken, special guest co-host Darcy Ross and a cameo from Robin’s disembodied voice, this extra-special episode features the obligatory nerdtrope deck plus meatloaf secrets, Templar channeling points, Indiana’s mythos patron, a... more

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Recent Guests

Elliot Davis
Emerging game designer focused on solo roles and romantic RPGs
Episode: Episode 668: Skating and Painting
Pat Mooney
Co-founder of Flagbearer Games
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Episode: Episode 634: Jurisdiction Over Pretend Securities
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Game designer known for creating various role-playing games
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Episode: Episode 632: An American is Being Wrong
Keiron Gillen
Renowned comics writer and game designer, known for his work on 'Die'.
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Episode: Episode 629: Laugh With You Near Them
Molly Tanzer
Author and contributor to sword and sorcery fiction
Episode: Episode 627: The Dream of All Arts
Lindsay Brown
A member of the Nature of My Game podcast and experienced GM
Nature of My Game
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Krystyna Skarbek
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Hosts

Robin D. Laws
Writer and game designer known for his work in tabletop role-playing games and for co-hosting insightful discussions on gaming and storytelling themes.
Kenneth Hite
Game designer and writer with a focus on the exploration of history and fantasy themes in games, contributing to engaging and humorous narratives in podcast discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 359 ratings
  • Found this podcast via the Monster Man podcast and am listening from the beginning (13 years after recording!) Interesting (mostly) discussions on not just RPGs but also history, cinema and pop culture.

    In this episode Robin talks about (what was then) the new game Hillfolk, Ken defends a zealous christian sect, and they both discuss RPG design.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Stanton Drew
    4 months ago
  • Ken and Robin Rock

    This podcast always has one segment that feels like it was aimed at me. The other segments always are interesting also. These two fine fellows are real gamers and well versed in the rest of the world. My gaming and game design is all the better for being a listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffSiadek
    United States8 months ago
  • Great for GM’s and history/occult research fans

    Great podcast for everyone playing any kind of roleplaying game, as well as fans of genre film, history, history of the occult, conspiracies, and elliptony!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacobBoersma
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • Always insightful

    It seems that surely everyone in the gaming community subscribes to this by now by in case they don’t - this is not to be missed. Ken and Robin are both amazing game designers. The standard format is to have 4 segments on a rotating series of topics (or “huts”) - starting almost always with the Gaming Hut, but among their many huts you’ll find Conspiracy, Elliptony (crazy theories), Espionage, Cartography, Film, and Food.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hyper_lexic
    United States4 years ago
  • This is my favorite podcast. It feeds my imagination every time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ALTechguy
    4 years ago

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They appreciate the broad range of subjects covered, from quirky historical anecdotes to in-depth game design analysis.
Listeners praise the podcast for its blend of humor and insightful discussion on topics related to gaming and storytelling.
There's a recurring sentiment that the podcast provides significant value for those interested in tabletop gaming and creative writing, making it appealing even to newcomers.
Many reviews highlight the fascinating dynamics between the hosts, citing their expertise and engaging presentation style as a major draw for fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#131
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#88
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#191
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#86
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#185
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#188
France/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 668: Skating and Painting
Q: Why would anyone make a solo role-playing game? What's the purpose of that?
I think that the pandemic in the last five years, people are lonelier than ever.
Episode 668: Skating and Painting
Q: Where do you see yourself in the panoply of romance game designers?
I think that in terms of romance games, the big inspiration for me was Star Crossed by Alex Roberts, which is Titan of the Field.
Episode 667: Live at Gen Con
Q: What is our secret to meatloaf?
The secret is to make it with a mixture of meats and wrap it in bacon.
Episode 667: Live at Gen Con
Q: What's your favorite color?
Darcy's favorite color was revealed during the discussion.
Episode 664: Oxford, Another University
Q: How does Nations and Cannons deal with historical events?
It allows players to explore American history critically, acknowledging both heroism and atrocities.

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