TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars
Craig ShipmanDo you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast. Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work? I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations. Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of y... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 283 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGames | |||
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One of the great beauties of art is how different creators build upon their influences and contemporaries, creating layers that work together. We see it a lot in the TTRPG space, from shared mechanics, an influx of hacks and shared IPs, and so much c... more
Sean is the Director of Projects at Evil Hat Productions, a game developer and TTRPG enthusiast who has played more games than almost anyone we know. He’s been part of the design team for great titles like Agon, Apocalypse Galactica, Blades in the Da... more
Craig and Marc discuss Marc's process for developing two of his games.
Dragon Magazine
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Star Frontier
Call of Cthulu
Paranoia
Apocalypse World
Blades in the Dark
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Delicious in Dungeon
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Craig spoke with Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan about his creative process, writing horror without being a big fan of the genre, and more.
GURPS
Gumshoe
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Trail of Cthulu
Fear Itself
House of Leaves
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- Take me to the Third Floor
Craig’s interviews are fantastic. He focused on his guests and their inspirations, giving all of us insight into their process and what drove them. Give it a listen!
Apple Podcasts5SeanNittner
United Statesa month ago - Best interviewer in the biz
No one else in the industry is as good at asking questions as Craig. He does an excellent job at getting creators to mine their own experiences for interesting tidbits that will be useful to the rest of us!
Apple Podcasts5becuzitsbitterUnited States10 months ago - By Crom!
I discovered the POD via Matt John posting about it. Was a great listen, felt like I was sitting round a table listening in o mates talking shiy and having a beer.
Apple Podcasts5Rikdog72
New Zealanda year ago - Craig walks the walk
My favourite online GM- Seriously.
I have found Forbidden Lands, Symbaroum and now Vaesen through Craig.
Listen to his 7 tips episode. I had already subconsciously adopted many of them from watching Third Floor’s play through’s on You Tube.
He has definitely made me a better GM.
Apple Podcasts5MojoPorter
United Kingdom2 years ago - Addictive listening
Just a fantastic insight into tabletop roleplaying game creatives. Fascinating, and a brilliantly relaxed and entertaining listen. My new must-listen in gaming podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5David F ChapmanUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Israel/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | Israel/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Russia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Sweden/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Philippines/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #180 |  Spain/Leisure/Games |
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What is TABLETOP TALK about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deep-dive interview series focused on tabletop design, playtesting, and storytelling. Conversation topics span RPG mechanics, crowdfunding journeys, collaboration with IP holders, and the creative process behind both indie and larger-tabletop projects, with guests ranging from game designers to publishers and project leads. The host brings a hands-on, curious approach, drawing out practical insights, design decisions, and play-session anecdotes that illuminate how games come to life at the table. This show often reveals how constraints, playtesting feedback, and collaboration shape final products, making it valuable for aspiring designers, publishers, and marketing teams seeking authentic creator-driven content.
Expect thoughtful, proces... more
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1. Tim Denee
2. Sean Nittner
3. Marc Majcher
4. Steven Alexander
5. Takuma Okada
6. Cam Banks
7. Glenn Ford
8. Mikey Hamm
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