
Hi! I’m Rene ("Rainy") and I'm here to share my love of solo roleplaying games with you! Join me on solo actual play series, interview friends and folks from the TTRPG hobby, and explore game design, and all the ways you can play more games.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesHobbiesLeisure | |||

Slowly adding players to the spooky month episodes, this time I'm joined by returning guest (and wife, I guess that's important) Lynn for a game of Ghost + Human by friend of the pod Dan Bronson-Lowe a.k.a. Almost Bedtime Theater.
This is a wonderfu... more
Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby!
This month's episode is one that took months of scheduling (it is the BBEG of TTRPGs... more
Spooky month is upon us, and thus we play horror!
It begins alone, and, in this game, it ends alone. Blood in the Margins by Chris Bissette is another of his incredible Wretched & Alone games about a student who, along with some accomplices, killed ... more
I'm squeezing in one more episode for Solo September and it's one of the games I've wanted to play (and solo!) the longest - Primal Quest by Diogo Nogueira!
There are also a bunch of supplements for Primal Quest, including the solo supplement Primal... more
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Rene approaches playing games and talking about games with genuine enthusiasm. He’s a fun, entertaining, and super creative host. If you love gaming (including solo RPGs) I highly recommend this one!
This podcast is really good. Rene is a really good host putting out really good content. It helps my work day go by faster.
Really enjoying this. Production quality excellent, interesting selection of games, and the host strikes a good balance of storytelling vs 'behind the screen' insights into the mechanics and decision making.
Really enjoying this. Production quality excellent, interesting selection of games, and the host strikes a good balance of storytelling vs 'behind the screen' insights into the mechanics and decision making.
Parent note: Only as far as the end of the Sundered Isles play through, but so far there's also been no swearing so it's a nice safe option when I'm listening somewhere my kids might burst in.
Rene does a great job explaining and making complicated games understandable for a novice like myself. I’m so excited he is putting this passion into a podcast and sharing it with the masses. Thank you.
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A solo and collaborative RPG-focused show that centers on soloplay streams, in-depth discussions with fellow designers and creators, and explorations of indie and mainstream tabletop systems. Episodes blend on-air game narration with design insights, rules explanations, and world-building, often featuring solo runs across systems like The One Ring, Ironsworn, and various OSR-inspired titles. Listeners can expect a warm, process-oriented approach to making and consuming tabletop storytelling, with attention to mechanics, pacing, and the craft of producing high-quality actual-play content. The show stands out for its consistent emphasis on solo play, accessible design talk, and a community-friendly, exploratory vibe that invites aspiring crea... more
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