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Retro Role Cast

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Shadowdark
Old School Essentials
Mothership
Call Of Cthulhu
Dungeon Crawl Classics
Corbanus
Choydrig
Slayle
Magic
Dungeons and Dragons
Blackwood
Dragon
Dragons
Forbidden Lands
Slale
Hell Hound
Roleplaying Games
Dungeon
Greta Base
Corals

"Serious roleplaying games played by deeply unserious people."

We are a tabletop roleplaying actual play podcast featuring games that remind us of our gaming roots! We play in person with real math rocks! We love gritty, high action dark settings with nuance, but aren't too far away from our bitter, cynical, yet still lovable selves at all times!

Currently: Going way back to many of our playe... more

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After the last troll falls, the troupe surveys the damage... An item of wonder is found, some sketchy NPC's are met, and the PC's follow the halfling under the mountain...

Shadows of the Pale is our house written Season 4 OSRIC min... more

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This episode is all about the action!  the guys protect their rear flank by confronting the larger Giant, Grozig ,and his crew at an encampment in the forest.  Fireball is cast for the first time on the pod!  No fictional cattle wer... more

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In this slightly more Chaotic Neutral episode than most, the players overhear an argument between Giants, free some villagers after some quick reactions of the halfling scout, find a creature not to be found in the various monster m... more

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The encounter with the ogre on the path takes a turn... The scout picks his way through an abandoned garden to spy upon the denizens of the Baron's abandoned manor.  Moonlit discussions as the assault is prepared...

Shadows of the ... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • A great old school rpg podcast

    A great cast of guys playing with the rules they grew up on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fenway4444
    United States2 years ago
  • I've only listened to their playthrough of DCC's Sailors on the Starless Sea funnel, but it was good. A little slow-going at times but overall, good players and DM.

    Podchaser
    4
    jacksin
    2 years ago
  • Your son sent me

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sk3llo
    United States4 years ago

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Fans appreciate the table banter and deep dive into retro systems, which feels like a friendly game night.
The show nails nostalgia and camaraderie around old rules and crunchy gameplay.
A great old school rpg podcast with a solid cast and classic vibe.

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A retro RPG-focused show that leans into old-school rules and storytelling, with a mix of serious, high-stakes play and playful banter. Episodes center on classic fantasy campaigns, dungeon crawls, and OSRIC/Shadowdark-era adventures, highlighting tactical combat, political intrigue, and collaborative world-building. The format emphasizes nostalgic game nostalgia, hands-on table dynamics, and a culture of friendly in-jokes, while exploring mentor-style GM guidance and deep rules debates. Noteworthy is the long-running, rotating-GM structure and the willingness to cross between classic systems, delivering both crunchy mechanics and accessible storytelling for listeners who love traditional tabletop RPGs and community-centric play.

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Retro Role Cast launched 4 years ago and published 111 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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