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The Between
Hargrave House
Pizza Time
American Playbook
The Undeniable
Trophy RPG
Brindlewood Bay
Penny Dreadful
Public Access
Werewolf
Chuck E. Cheese
Roleplaying Games
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Old West
The Factotum
Character Development
Deadwood
London
Ghosts Of El Paso
Dorian Gray

The Darkened Threshold is a tabletop roleplaying game podcast about the mystery and horror genres, with a specific focus on the games Brindlewood Bay and The Between

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Latest Episodes

Public Access is coming to Kickstarter March 17th!

In this special podcast episode, Matt and Jason do a deep dive on Public Access—what it is, how it works, and how this edition differs from the version released in 2023. Then, Jason gets very perso... more

Opening Segment

01:05 - A surprise from The Between players

04:03 - The Lands Remaining stuff

Topic

08:00 - Being an effective Carved from Brindlewood player

Media Recommendations

45:10 - Dungeon Crawler Carl

46:40 - Searching for a Wor... more

Games We've Been Playing

01:14 - Putting the finishing touches on Beach Blanket Body Bag

03:35 - Trophy Dark: The Pit

Topic

06:35 - Cinematic Gameplay

Media Recommendations

43:31 - The Seance of Blake Manor

45:05 - All Hallows

Come ha... more

Games We've Been Playing

01:15 - New Public Access campaign

04:04 - The Secret of Castronegro

Topic

08:32 - Reincorporation

Media Recs

37:00 - The Salt Grows Heavy

38:56 - Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions

Come hang out with Alex ... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Cordova
Designer of The Between and co-host on other Gauntlet podcasts
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Host

Jason Cordova
Co-host of The Darkened Threshold; expert in RPG dynamics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Killer stuff!

    I love this show! Always insightful and animated, I really enjoy tuning in every week to hear about this unique branch off the PbtA tree. Public Access *rules*!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plushykat
    United States2 years ago

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Killer stuff! Has insightful takes and a playful energy that fits this niche.
Strong focus on mechanics and storytelling makes it great for fans of indie RPG design and play.
Listeners get a thoughtful, design-minded look at RPGs with a community-driven vibe.

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Apple Podcasts
#214
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#237
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#47
Netherlands/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#133
Ukraine/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#141
Finland/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#174
Russia/Leisure/Hobbies

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By Endurance We Conquer
Q: What makes By Endurance We Conquer different from other tabletop RPGs?
The focus on short, immersive experiences and the shared resource mechanics aim to enhance group storytelling and create a more intense emotional connection.
By Endurance We Conquer
Q: What is the premise of the game By Endurance We Conquer?
It revolves around a group of polar explorers who get trapped in ice and must navigate both the harsh environment and supernatural elements to uncover the mystery of their missing captain.

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What is The Darkened Threshold about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-due look at horror-tinged tabletop RPGs, with frequent focus on Brindlewood Bay and The Between, plus discussions of design philosophy, campaign structure, and GM tooling. Episodes spotlight practical play, cinematic storytelling, and evolving game systems, from Kickstarter pushes to new add-ons and upcoming settings. The show blends design critique, play reports, and creative inspiration, often interleaved with humor and personal anecdotes about memory, nostalgia, and collaborative storytelling. Its conversations tend to attract listeners who are seriously into indie RPG design, narrative-driven play, and the surrounding creator communities.

Noteworthy elements include crossovers with Brindlewood Bay's ecosystem, in-depth explorati... more

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Which podcasts are similar to The Darkened Threshold?

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1. The Lands Remaining Podcast
2. Fear of a Black Dragon
3. Around the Hearth
4. Yes Indie'd Pod
5. Dice Exploder

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The Darkened Threshold launched 3 years ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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