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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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Brian and Elliot sit down with J Strautman, aka Yes No Goodbye, for the third time. In addition to being the latest member of Many Sided Media, J is a musician, game designer, and podcast producer known for Planet Arcana, A Fool’s Errand, Insatiable ... more

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Reporting from the convention floor from Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio, Brian takes you behind-the-scenes of the moreblueberries booth with a day-to-day report of our hurdles and successes. Plus he talks to folks from Mythworks, Spilled Coffee ... more

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Brian and Elliot sit down with Tim Platt, a comedian, musician, and co-founder of the actual play podcast Rude Tales of Magic. We discuss Tim stepping into the GM chair for the latest Rude Tales series: Blue Kindness High, how Tim defines the comedic... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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)
Chris Sellers
Game designer and publisher behind Defy the Gods and Raccoon Sky Pirates
Hectic Electron / Plus One EXP
Episode: Defying the Gods (w/ Chrys Sellers)
Jasper William Cartwright
Co-owner of 12 Sided Studios
12 Sided Studios
Episode: The Rise of 12 Sided Studios (w/ Jasper William Cartwright)
Cam Bradley
New business manager at Gamefound
Gamefound
Episode: Gamefound’s TTRPG Push (w/ Cam Bradley)
Sam Dunnewold
Host and producer of the Dice Exploder podcast
Dice Exploder
Episode: Band-Aids & Bullet Holes & Actual Play (w/ Sam Dunnewold)
Lone Archivist
Graphic designer and layout artist known for Hull Breach, Die RPG, Orbital Blues
Lone Archivist / Many Sided Media
Episode: The Fundamentals of RPG Layout (w/ Lone Archivist)

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
    Germany8 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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#39
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Apple Podcasts
#74
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Apple Podcasts
#160
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Apple Podcasts
#173
Switzerland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#191
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Apple Podcasts
#216
Philippines/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Taking It Seriously (w/ J Strautman)
Q: What are the big changes you saw in your design process during the Forge era?
Micro-changes dominated; there weren't big single changes so much as countless small refinements in mechanics, layout, and how I communicate needs to playtesters.
The Rise of 12 Sided Studios (w/ Jasper William Cartwright)
Q: How has the growth of 12 Sided Studios impacted the way you work with clients?
The founder stresses that respect for clients and clear communication are essential; you should meet clients where they are, maintain high standards, and avoid compromising quality, even when dealing with difficult notes or tight deadlines.
Defying the Gods (w/ Chrys Sellers)
Q: First, can you tell us what Defy the Gods looks like mechanically?
Defy the Gods uses a fire-based dice mechanic where a character's immoral pride triggers a move, with different outcomes depending on whether you roll a miss, a success, or a perfect success, and the outcomes include wounding epithets, triggering dooms, and potentially elevating a character to fight a world force, all while preserving human relationships through hearts and collaborative play.
Degrassi Meets Animorphs (w/ Tim Platt)
Q: How do you approach game design to support storytelling rather than overwhelm players?
Tim describes a flexible, rules-light approach that foregrounds conversation, character relationships, and social dynamics, using mechanics like social damage to heighten stakes while keeping play accessible and focused on storytelling.

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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. Jay Strautman
2. Michael Frank
3. Alan Gerting
4. Tim Platt
5. Chris Sellers
6. Jasper William Cartwright
7. Cam Bradley
8. Sam Dunnewold

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