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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||
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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 States9 months 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 Statesa year 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 Zealand2 years 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 Kingdom3 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 | #210 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  France/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #209 | New Zealand/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  Netherlands/Leisure/Games |
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What is TABLETOP TALK about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Insightful interviews with tabletop designers, writers, and publishers who shape indie RPGs, board games, and related media. Conversations commonly explore design processes, collaborative workflows, crowdfunding journeys, and the intersection of narrative craft with game mechanics. Listeners get behind-the-scenes looks at how creators iterate from concept to published product, including playtesting, open licensing, and community-building. A notable pattern is the emphasis on practical guidance for aspiring guests and publishers, from world-building and system design to marketing, timing, and partnerships. This mix of deep design dives and real-world publishing experiences makes it useful for creators and PR teams looking to understand who's... more
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Recent guests on TABLETOP TALK include:
1. Ben Robbins
2. Ben Milton
3. Paul Vermeren
4. Gene Koo
5. Matthew Nevers
6. Emily Friedman
7. Elliot Davis
8. Dillin Apelyan
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