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Reckless Attack

RA Studios
Dungeons and Dragons
Agmar
Dungeons & Dragons
Reckless Attack
Magic
Checkers
Emerald Gala
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Quincy Feathertop
Waveless Lake
Tabletop Rpgs
Ultra Giant
Pentarchy
Ttrpgs
Selv Asterlyn
TTRPG
Chicago
Game Design
Caskren
Valespa Carter

Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and other TTRPGs? Then come join us at our table! Reckless Attack is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Real Play podcast, hosted by a group of cheery, diverse, regular folks in Chicago who love their game and want to share it with you.

If you want to find out more, visit us at recklessattack.com or chat with us on Twitter at @Reckless_Attack. Hang out with other f... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes220Founded5 years ago
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The Guilders plan the infiltration mission of their lives.  But, as has been proven countless times before, no plan survives first contact.  Even with the help of the Fareye, given both the magical and mundane defenses of the city, can they make it t... more

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The Guilders meet back up with the Fareye. He takes them to some of the places that may have information they need as well as telling them about the two places he was not able to get into during his various escapes into the city.

Come check out all ... more

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The April Fool’s Day adventure for 2026 continues!  “The Mystery at Baldur Skate - An Attuned Toon Tune”.  We rejoin our cast of characters as the mystery unfolds at the (partial) Grand Opening of Baldur Skate.  Why are there weird things afoot and w... more

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The April Fool’s Day adventure for 2026 is finally here! Join us as we play Toon, the cartoon role-playing game from Steve Jackson Games. A more appropriate game for April Fool’s Day has never been made.

Please enjoy the adventure, “The Mystery at B... more

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Fareye Grumbingo
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Episode: Episode 149: The Chaterunga Choo-Choo
Viditya Voleti
Interactive artist, game designer and games educator, founder of A Land Once Magic.
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Episode: Reckless A-Talk: Viditya Voleti - Game Designer (A Land Once Magic, Bloodbeam Badlands, Space Between Stars)
Eli Hauschel
A Ghost of Eli, professional sound designer, editor, performer, and member of Mayday Roleplay.
Mayday Roleplay
Episode: Reckless A-Talk: Eli Hauschel (Mayday Roleplay) - Professional sound designer and editor, performer, designer
Elliot Davis
Tabletop designer, producer, GM and performer, co-founder of Many Sided Media
Many Sided Media
Episode: Reckless A-Talk: Elliot Davis (Many Sided Media) - Performer, Game Designer, Producer
Spencer Campbell
Renowned game designer and creator of Gila RPGs
Gila RPGs
Episode: Reckless A-Talk: Spencer Campbell (Game Designer - Gila RPGs)
Brian Flaherty
Co-founder of Many Sided Media, podcast producer, actual play GM, and performer.
Many Sided Media
Episode: Reckless A-Talk: Brian Flaherty of Many Sided Media (My First Dungeon, Bitcherton)
Lorana Moonglove
A powerful sorceress and former apprentice to the Dreamweaver
Episode: Episode 108: The Final Wager
Jes the Human
TTRPG creator and charity streamer known for engaging gameplay and fundraising efforts.
Various charity events and TTRPG productions
Episode: Reckless A-Talk: JesTheHuman
Rowan Zeoli
Co-founder of Rascal, an independent qualitative news outlet for TTRPGs.
Rascal
Episode: Reckless A-Talk: Rowan Zeoli (Rascal News)

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Nathan
GM/Host and central figure in Reckless Attack; long-running presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Absolutely loving this podcast, audio is great and just a fun group to listen to.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DoubleDeckerTacoWeMissYou
    2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Really engaging high-quality stuff well worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasonKline84
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent Interviews

    If you're interested in the world of TTRPGs and/or actual play, this podcast is worth a place in your podcast rotation purely on the strength of the Reckless A-Talk interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael R. Underwood
    United States2 years ago
  • LOVE THIS SHOW!

    This is just a phenomenal podcast. There’s so much care taken in every episode (and the interviews are INVALUABLE to anyone interested in TTRPGs). Go listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just Another Brian
    United States2 years ago
  • A fun romp through a homebrewed world mixed with engaging interviews. Excellent in all the ways.

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    Fell Sorcerer
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Worldbuilding and storytelling feel thoughtful and collaborative.
Production quality is consistently high and the chemistry between players is a standout.
Interviews and guest variety are a draw for fans of TTRPGs.
Frogs and dice‑driven humor create a unique, memorable vibe.
A few reviews note strong production and a sense of community around the Discord/Patreon.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reckless A-Talk: Elliot Davis (Many Sided Media) - Performer, Game Designer, Producer
Q: What tabletop role playing game and or D&D, etc., monster or antagonist, have you never faced or run that you would love to?
I think I would love to run Deathmatch Island and I think the island is the protagonist in that game.
Reckless A-Talk: Elliot Davis (Many Sided Media) - Performer, Game Designer, Producer
Q: What does not excite you creatively, spiritually and or emotionally?
When my friends lose.
Reckless A-Talk: Elliot Davis (Many Sided Media) - Performer, Game Designer, Producer
Q: What excites you creatively, spiritually and or emotionally?
Getting to see my friends win.
Reckless A-Talk: JesTheHuman
Q: What gives you hope?
I think people's willingness to help others when asked and give when asked whether it's financially, their time, their talents, or even like something that they know how to make.
Reckless A-Talk: JesTheHuman
Q: What excites you creatively, spiritually, and or emotionally?
French fries.

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A high-energy, table‑top RPG actual‑play with a strong emphasis on group chemistry, character-driven storytelling, and rapid banter. Episodes blend strategic planning, improvisation, and escalating danger across sprawling fantasy settings, featuring heist capers, time‑loops, and post‑Sunfall mysteries. Production quality and playful worldbuilding stand out, with frog motifs and ongoing arcs that reward long-term listeners while remaining accessible to newcomers who enjoy witty dialogue, clever puzzles, and big narrative finales.

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1. Fareye Grumbingo
2. Viditya Voleti
3. Eli Hauschel
4. Elliot Davis
5. Spencer Campbell
6. Brian Flaherty
7. Lorana Moonglove
8. Jes the Human

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