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Ship of the Dead Podcast

Limithron
Mörk Borg
Dungeons & Dragons
Pirate Borg
OSR
Wonderland
Art and Cartography
Sea Of Legends
Ttrpgs
PAX Unplugged
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Cabin Fever
Neverland
Card Game Mechanics
Dwarven Forge
Epic Atlas
Kickstarter
Tabletop Gamer
Collaborative Storytelling
Graphic Design
Patreon

Limithron's Ship of the Dead, a tabletop roleplaying game podcast with a strong focus on pirate themed games, Dungeons & Dragons, and OSR/NSR games like Mörk Borg and Mothership. GM tips & tutorials, industry interviews, actual plays, and more. Hosted by battle map artist and Pirate Borg creator Luke Stratton (Limithron). Support at www.limithron.com/patreon.

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Latest Episodes

Mike Shea

Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master (Book)

Mike’s Notes:

Level up Advanced 5e by EN World Publishing (System)

The City of Arches (Campaign Setting)

Ozymandias (Poem)

Forge of Foes (Book)

Tales of the Valiant (System)

Other:

Dragonbane (RPG)... more

Karl Stjernberg – Skullfungus

Patreon

Isle of Ixx (Adventure)

Knock (Magazine)

Tomb of Black Sand (Adventure)

Black Hack (RPG)

CY_BORG (RPG)

Dyson Logos Maps (Maps)

Brad Kerr (Designer)

Dream Shrine (Adventure)

Yeast Ghouls (Adventure)

JP Coovert (Y... more

Tales From The Locker Kickstarter (Ends Feb 27 2026)

Ed Bourelle - Skeleton Key Games

Philip Reed

Alexander Jatscha-Zelt - Golem Productions

Ed’s Notes:

The Masticator Gate & Endless Demon Deck

Three from the Locker

Privateer Press

Time Bandits (M... more

Gavin Norman

See YouTube Video of Episode HERE

Old-School Essentials (RPG)

Exalted Funeral (Company)

Dolmenwood (RPG)

Questing Beast on Dolmenwood (Video) — “Dolmenwood is the BEST D&D book of 2025… and it’s not close”

Bastard Quest (YouTube Ch... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Shea
Author and GM prep expert, Sly Flourish
Episode: How To Be a Great GM with Mike Shea
Karl Stjernberg
OSR cartography artist known as Skullfungus
Skullfungus / OSR Cartography
Episode: Using RPG Maps with Skullfungus & JP Coovert
JP Coovert
RPG creator, writer, artist, and publisher
Dragon Town / PirateBorg / various zines
Episode: Using RPG Maps with Skullfungus & JP Coovert
Gavin Norman
The mastermind behind Old School Essentials and creator of Dolmenwood.
Necrotic Gnome
Episode: Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood, OSE)
Kelsey Dionne
Creator of the Shadowdark RPG and Arcane Library
Arcane Library
Episode: Kelsey Dionne (Arcane Library)
Mike Mearls
Executive Producer for RPGs at Chaosium and former Lead Designer for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
Chaosium
Episode: Mike Mearls (Chaosium/Mike Mearls Games)
Joseph R. Lewis
Adventure writer and creator associated with Dungeon Age Adventures
Dungeon Age Adventures
Episode: Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Brian Colin
Co-creator of Vaskrim RPG and designer of Squirmish
Creature Curation
Episode: Brian Colin (Creature Curation)
Zac Goins
Director of Marketing and Production at Limithron
Limithron
Episode: Zac Goins (Limithron)

Host

Luke Stratton
Creator of Pirate Borg, Luke Stratton hosts discussions and interviews related to tabletop roleplaying games, specifically in the context of pirate themes and OSR/NSR gameplay. Known for his insights on game design and community engagement, he brings a blend of experience as a designer and a passionate gamer.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • One of the best TTRPG podcasts out there

    I came upon this podcast due to my love of Pirate Borg. It’s a great podcast on Pirate Borg alone, but it’s so much more than that. The content that Luke discusses and the guests he brings on are always top notch. As an aspiring creator, I think that it covers so many aspects of the TTRPG space that other podcasts don’t explore. The Broadside Barrage is always awesome. That part of the Q&A reminds me of someone interviewing your favorite band, but asking the fun questions and not the basic quest... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brockenwitch
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast about A Pirate OSR TTRPG

    I really am enjoying this podcast right out of the gate. While focused on Pirate Borg (which as of this review is being Kickstarter’ed), it has a holistic approach to the ORS and 5e. A love TTRPGs comes through. The podcast has a good range of game creator guests. The podcast covered good balance mechanics, flavor and what Kai cool.

    Production values are great and it is well edited. The sound levels are good. I can listen to it in my loud work van while driving on the freeway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Really Delta
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome first podcast! I look forward to the next!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nates
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and quality of discussion regarding tabletop RPGs, noting particularly insightful tips and industry insights that are rarely covered elsewhere.
The podcast is praised for its engaging production values, with many listeners finding it enjoyable to listen to during various activities, further highlighting its accessibility.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#144
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#87
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#88
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#201
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#225
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#3
Norway/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood, OSE)
Q: Can you share what you're working on?
Gavin shares that they are mostly working on the OSE Starter Set which includes multiple books designed for players and referees.
Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood, OSE)
Q: What are you into right now?
Gavin mentions he's into the works of writer Matthew Hughes and gets into 70s jazz music.
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: What adventures, campaign books or source books have had the biggest impact on you and the way you run and write adventures?
Lewis mentions 'Ultraviolet Grasslands' and 'DeCarbon Observatory' as important works that inspired his approach to adventure design.
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: I think this is probably a good time to mention, are you gonna be at GaryCon?
Yes, I plan to be at GaryCon and will host a State of the OSR panel.
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: What are some of the tips or thoughts on your own adventure writing process?
Lewis explains he organizes ideas into an outline before drafting, making sure all elements of the adventure fit together logically.

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The content centers around tabletop roleplaying games with a significant focus on pirate-themed content, alongside discussions on popular systems such as Dungeons & Dragons and various OSR (Old School Renaissance) and NSR (New School Renaissance) games like Mörk Borg and Mothership. The podcast features a mix of GM tips and tutorials, industry interviews, and actual play sessions, engaging a passionate community of tabletop enthusiasts. Additionally, it emphasizes collaborative gameplay and exploration of various gaming philosophies, making it distinct within the tabletop RPG landscape.

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1. Michael Shea
2. Karl Stjernberg
3. JP Coovert
4. Gavin Norman
5. Kelsey Dionne
6. Mike Mearls
7. Joseph R. Lewis
8. Brian Colin

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