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Talk of the Table

Many Sided Media
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Game Design
Zine Month
Crowdfunding
Actual Play
TTRPG Community
Ttrpgs
Kickstarter
Tabletop Rpgs
TTRPG
Dungeons and Dragons
Realis
Many Sided Media
Possible Worlds Games
The Time We Have
Critical Role
Mad As Hell
Podcasting
Audience Engagement
Dimension 20

Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.

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In our first of three special episodes for Gamefound’s RPG Party 2026, Brian & Elliot are joined by Ella Carter along with the teams behind Ivory Tower and Road Warriors.

Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.

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Brian & Elliot are joined by Gabriel Gueiros and Le Yang, the duo behind Weird Place, a game design and content studio known for games like Fluff & Fury and the upcoming Residue. We discuss the team’s journey as both game designers and content creato... more

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Brian and Elliot sit down with Gene Koo, aka Sticky Doodler, the designer of the ENNIE-award-winning The Bonsai Diary. We discuss the accessible design ethos behind The Bonsai Diary, what makes solo play unique, playtesting events like Unpub, and the... more

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In the first ever LIVE taping of the show, Brian and Elliot sit down with Diana Fay, aka Diana of the Rose, a TTRPG content creator who has built a career across short-form content, livestreaming, advertising, and more. We discuss the realities of ma... more

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Recent Guests

Ella Carter
Head of RPG Party at Gamefound
Gamefound
Episode: Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)
David Piccolomini
Creator of Road Warriors
Rift Kid Games
Episode: Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)
Dan Metz
Co-creator of Road Warriors
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Episode: Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)
Gene Koo
Designer of The Bonsai Diary and Color Jam
Sticky Doodler / Hatchling's Games
Episode: Growing Alongside The Bonsai Diary (w/ Gene Koo)
Diana Fay
Creator, host, panelist, performer in the TTRPG space
DianaTheRose (online persona)
Episode: Inside TTRPG Content Creation (w/ Diana Fay)
Jay Strautman
Award-winning composer, game designer, and podcaster known for Planet Arcana, The Fool's Errand and Insatiable Cravings
Yes, No, Goodbye / Many Sided Media
Episode: Taking It Seriously (w/ J Strautman)
Michael Frank
Designer/creator of The Time We Have
Tuesday Knight Games
Episode: Running a Booth at Origins Game Fair 2026
Alan Gerting
Co-owner of Tuesday Knight Games
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Episode: Running a Booth at Origins Game Fair 2026
Tim Platt
Comedian and musician; co-founder of Rude Tales of Magic
Rude Tales of Magic
Episode: Degrassi Meets Animorphs (w/ Tim Platt)

Hosts

Elliot Davis
Host of Talk of the Table; long-time co-host with focus on TTRPG design, production, and community work.
Brian Flaherty
Co-host with a focus on production, crowdfunding insights, and studio collaboration.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • All about RPGs and Actual Play

    Great, light hearted and still very interesting and informative. If you’re interested in RPGs, especially from the indie scene and people playing them with an audience, don’t hesitate to lend Talk of the Table an ear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holle reviewing
    Germany10 months ago
  • Consistently Inspiring

    One of my favourite podcasts talking about TTRPGs and game design. I am consistently inspired by the conversations, and have discovered so many cool artists and art through it as well! Several of my art projects both completed and in development wouldn’t exist without Many Sided Media!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toesimpon
    Canadaa year ago
  • Invaluable & Thought-Provoking Conversations

    Every episode of Talk of the Table, I learn something about the craft of TTRPGs and/or actual play. The hosts are excellent interviewers and bring both knowledge and curiosity to these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael R. Underwood
    United States2 years ago

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A consistently high-signal show for anyone building in the TTRPG space.
Hosts bring curiosity and practical insight, with strong guest selections.
Thoughtful, design-forward discussions that give real-world takeaways for indie creators.

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#229
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#124
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Apple Podcasts
#146
Philippines/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#153
Belgium/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#173
Netherlands/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#174
Denmark/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)
Q: For this year's RPG Party, what does success look like to you?
Success is not merely funding; it's equipping creators with tools for long-term success, enabling sustainable growth, and fostering a community where peers mentor each other and share learnings to lift all projects.
Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)
Q: This is a curated event, as you said, like creators have to submit to this to become part of the RPG Party. What does that process look like?
Applicants submit projects for review; a longlist is narrowed down to a manageable shortlist (roughly 15-25 projects) based on visual identity, potential, and fit, with emphasis on originality and the creator's ability to execute.
Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)
Q: Can you just tell folks who are listening first, what is RPG Party?
RPG Party is a curated yearly initiative by Gamefound to spotlight indie creators, validate their innovative concepts, and guide them through a structured bootcamp and crowdfunding process with peer mentors and industry partners.
Inside TTRPG Content Creation (w/ Diana Fay)
Q: Is TTRPG content creation your full-time job?
Diana explains that for most people in the space, content creation is a major commitment but not always a full-time exclusive job; many have second jobs or do writing, DMing, and other related work. She herself regards it as a very substantial part of her life, sometimes feeling like a full-time job when including streaming, editing, and planning.
Taking It Seriously (w/ J Strautman)
Q: What is your axiom for actual play going forward?
The core belief is that actual plays should balance structure with improvisation, allowing the players to explore themes while maintaining enough guiding momentum to reach a meaningful endpoint.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talk of the Table

What is Talk of the Table about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversational show centered on tabletop RPGs that features in-depth interviews with designers, publishers, and production leads, plus explorations of actual-play production, crowdfunding, and the broader TTRPG ecosystem. Across episodes, topics include world-building, game design philosophies, production workflows, and the craft of creating accessible, engaging actual plays. Notable traits include a steady focus on indie publishing, thoughtful mentorship discussions, and practical takeaways for creators and sponsors alike. The format blends design critique with behind-the-scenes production insights, often weaving in sponsorships and community-driven projects. Potential listeners will likely appreciate deep dives into crafting mechanics, ... more

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Recent guests on Talk of the Table include:

1. Ella Carter
2. David Piccolomini
3. Dan Metz
4. Gene Koo
5. Diana Fay
6. Jay Strautman
7. Michael Frank
8. Alan Gerting

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