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Talk of the Table

Many Sided Media
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Game Design
Crowdfunding
Zine Month
Actual Play
TTRPG Community
Ttrpgs
Kickstarter
Tabletop Rpgs
TTRPG
Dungeons and Dragons
Realis
Many Sided Media
The Time We Have
Possible Worlds Games
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 Oscar Biffi and Chiara Locatelli of NessunDove, an Italian publisher known for localizing games like The Magus, Triangle Agency, and The Time We Have. We discuss balancing original publication and translation, what make... more

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Brian sits down with Elliot for a very special Talk of the Table about Elliot’s brand new game, To Feel Your Warmth. We discuss the origins of this vampire duet game, what makes it a true spiritual successor to The Time We Have, and why the door bein... more

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Brian and Elliot sit down with Rico Evangelho, CEO of hit point press, and Ethan Yen, co-designer of Fetch My Blade, the latest publication from Hit Point Press. We discuss the journey this game has taken from zine to hardcover book, how the game has... more

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In our final RPG Party episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by three teams behind three new mystery TTRPGs crowdfunding now on Gamefound.

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

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Recent Guests

Chiara Locatelli
Translator and game designer at Italian publisher NessunDove
NessunDove
Episode: Connection Through Translation (w/ Oscar & Chiara of NessunDove)
Oscar Biffi
Writer, game designer, and publisher at NessunDove
NessunDove
Episode: Connection Through Translation (w/ Oscar & Chiara of NessunDove)
Rico Evangelho
CEO of Hit Point Press
Hit Point Press
Episode: Fetch My Blade (w/ Ethan Yen & Rico Evangelho)
Ethan Yen
Co-designer of Fetch My Blade
Glyphtide Games
Episode: Fetch My Blade (w/ Ethan Yen & Rico Evangelho)
Mike Underwood
Creator of Hope Dies Last campaign frame, Infinite Citadel founder
Infinite Citadel
Episode: Daggerheart Double-Feature (RPG Party #2)
Matt Best
Co-creator with Mike on Hope Dies Last, campaign frame designer
Infinite Citadel
Episode: Daggerheart Double-Feature (RPG Party #2)
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
Road Warriors Team
Episode: Scheming Archmages & Stand-Up Comedians (RPG Party 1)

Hosts

Elliot Davis
Host of Talk of the Table
Brian Flaherty
Host of Talk of the Table

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Great host chemistry and really interesting interviews

    I learn something new about game design or actual play creation in just about every episode, Elliot and Brian bring their best to every interview and it’s just overall a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    superdillin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredibly insights into the TTRPG Industry

    Elliot and Brian always bring on the most interesting folks in the TTRPG industry and I come away from every episode having learned something I will actually be able to use in my own creative projects. I’m excited for every single episode of this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just Another Brian
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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
    Germanya year 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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Experts praise the show for practical, upfront discussions of production and design.
Fans appreciate the emphasis on indie creators and community around TTRPGs.
Listeners note the hosts' curiosity and ability to pull thoughtful insights from guests.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#182
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#209
Ireland/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Connection Through Translation (w/ Oscar & Chiara of NessunDove)
Q: What makes a game a good fit to be a NessunDove translation?
NessunDove looks for games with distinctive ways to play, varied formats, and qualities that suit the publisher's tastes and can reach different audiences.
Connection Through Translation (w/ Oscar & Chiara of NessunDove)
Q: How would you define what makes for good translation?
A good TTRPG translation makes rules understandable and preserves the game's tone and creative prompts, adapting wordplay and cultural references when needed.
To Feel Your Warmth (w/ Elliot Davis)
Q: How have the rules changed between The Time We Have and To Feel Your Warmth in order to facilitate the type of story that you're trying to tell with To Feel Your Warmth?
The new game uses an open doorway and face-to-face play, timer cards that heighten the pressure of a single night, and silent cards focused on longing, fear, and hunger. Its ending has multiple possible outcomes rather than the earlier game's more inevitable conclusion.
To Feel Your Warmth (w/ Elliot Davis)
Q: What was it about that game and the process of making it that made you see that there was legs to make a spiritual successor? And also, why did you land on vampires and on romance when you had started with the familiar relationship of brothers and zombies?
Davis said players often asked whether The Time We Have could be played by romantic partners, inspiring a game about lovers. The vampire concept grew from Sinners and its use of the invitation threshold, while romance let him explore intimacy, trust, betrayal, and how people respond when someone they love has changed.
Fetch My Blade (w/ Ethan Yen & Rico Evangelho)
Q: What made you say, yes, I want to try a solo journaling game, and I want to try this solo journaling game as a publication?
Evangelho said he is the company's sole owner and chooses projects he finds compelling and feasible. He values experimentation and wanted to help elevate a game that appealed to him.

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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 lively, interview-driven show focused on tabletop RPGs, design, and indie publishing. Episodes often pair deep-dive conversations with creators—ranging from game designers and actual-play producers to artists and publishers—with practical breakdowns of development, crowdfunding, production, and community-building. The hosts prize hands-on insight, practical tips, and candid stories from the front lines of indie TTRPGs, conventions, and live-play worlds, making it a go-to for aspiring designers, publishers, and fans who want actionable context about how successful tabletop projects come together and sustain momentum over time.

What stands out is a strong emphasis on community, collaboration, and sustainability within the indie scene, plus... more

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Recent guests on Talk of the Table include:

1. Chiara Locatelli
2. Oscar Biffi
3. Rico Evangelho
4. Ethan Yen
5. Mike Underwood
6. Matt Best
7. Ella Carter
8. David Piccolomini

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