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The Glass Cannon Podcast

The Glass Cannon Network
Pathfinder
Thinlands Farms
Gorgas
Glass Cannon Network
Dungeons and Dragons
Christmas
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Baldur's Gate 3
Kenebo the Slim
Listener Mail
Time For Chaos
Bolan Nagaso
Varna
Betterhelp
2023 Highlights
Dungeons & Dragons
Cannon Fodder
Deadlands
Nighthold
Kniepo

Interweaving immersive storytelling with irreverent, improvised humor, the Glass Cannon Podcast delivers like no other the experience of what it's really like to sit around a table playing role-playing games with your best buds. Founded in 2015, the Glass Cannon Podcast has risen to prominence as one of the most recognized and celebrated Actual Play podcasts in the world. While the hosts were rais... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Logan
Special guest appearing in the Nashville live show
Episode: GCN News Minute October 6, 2025
Jason Charles Miller
Musician performing an acoustic set at the Nashville show
Episode: GCN News Minute October 6, 2025
Matthew Capodicasa
Founder of the Glass Cannon Network
Glass Cannon Network
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #35 – The Final Episode! Featuring Tons of Special Guests
Robert Kerkovich
Guest player and contributor
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #35 – The Final Episode! Featuring Tons of Special Guests
John Harper
Creator and writer of 'Blades in the Dark'
Game designer
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #30 – Special Guest John Harper/Game Design/Crime Fiction
Seth Skorkowsky
The best tabletop RPG reviewer on YouTube and a fiction writer
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #25 – Seth Skorkowsky/Project Hail Mary/D&D's Dark History
Mary Lou
Guest on Blood of the Wild and LARP enthusiast
Glass Cannon Network
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #14 – Druid Builds / Oblivion Remastered / Fey Adventures
Skid Maher
Role player and member of the cast
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #12 – Erik Mona / Skid Maher / D&D Campaign Settings
Erik Mona
Publisher at Paizo Publishing and expert in D&D settings
Paizo Publishing
Episode: Glass Cannon Radio #12 – Erik Mona / Skid Maher / D&D Campaign Settings

Hosts

Troy Lavallee
Game Master and CEO of Glass Cannon Network, known for his creativity and leadership in guiding the podcast's narrative direction.
Matthew Capodicasa
Player and co-host, contributing to the storytelling and dynamics in the gaming sessions.
Joe O'Brien
Co-host and player, known for his engaging commentary and character portrayal in the podcast's adventures.
Jared Logan
Co-host and player, renowned for his improv skills and creativity during gameplay.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Best in the biz!

    Love this Naish. Glass Cannon Radio was great and so is everything else on the network. Jared is absolutely fantastic, love seeing Erik too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    panda_bear_man
    United States15 days ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    calthehuman
    a month ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast gets me through my daily life ngl

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the only weather man
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jared as host?

    Paula was great. Jared, what’s up with your attitude on this episode? Not fun

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Wannabe32
    United States2 months ago
  • Poor formatting

    I don’t know if this is just an Apple thing regarding the ad insertion, or if the guys just aren’t paying attention…

    I’m 300 episodes into the Giantslayer campaign and, honestly, almost ready to give up. Why? Because I’m sick of listening to 20-30 minutes of pre-show banter, then when they finally get to actually playing, I get, literally 2 minutes of gameplay before an ad break.

    I usually skip the banter anyway, because, frankly I find most of it boring. So it’s incredibly frustrating to fin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StudioOrange
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and storytelling, feeling connected to the cast's camaraderie.
Many enjoy the emotional depth and character development throughout the campaigns, resonating with personal experiences.
The interactions among hosts lead to a genuine, entertaining atmosphere that's likened to hanging out with friends.
Some criticize the pacing and advertisement integration, feeling it disrupts immersion during gameplay moments.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#36
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#59
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#98
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The GCN Gauntlet – Mummy Dearest
Q: How is the mummy looking?
The mummy is hurt but still poses a threat to the party.
Glass Cannon Radio #26 – Sci-Fi Video Games Ranked/Starfinder 2E Sneak Peek/Death Stranding 2
Q: What would be your go-to in playing a Pathfinder game? Rogue or Ranger?
Go-to would be Ranger.
Glass Cannon Radio #26 – Sci-Fi Video Games Ranked/Starfinder 2E Sneak Peek/Death Stranding 2
Q: Is Death Stranding a must play video game?
For you, yes. For you, Joe O'Brien, I'm not going to say that Death Stranding is a must play for everyone.
Time For Chaos S2 | E19 – Island Time
Q: What does the fog signify according to the characters?
They associate the fog with the mysterious occurrences and dangers presented by Gavigan's cult.
Time For Chaos S2 | E19 – Island Time
Q: What did Dr. Brown say about Alan McGahn?
He has been in the asylum after an incident involving a fog, and his colleague was found dead nearby, indicating potential foul play.

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This podcast offers listeners a dynamic blend of immersive storytelling and humorous improvisation, capturing the essence of tabletop role-playing games. Known for its irreverent tone, the show features a talented ensemble cast that engages in epic gaming campaigns, originally centered around Pathfinder but now exploring a wide array of RPGs. Each episode presents thrilling narratives filled with character development, strategic gameplay, and light-hearted banter, making it feel as if the audience is part of an intimate gaming session among friends. Notably, the depth of the storytelling, alongside the humor and camaraderie among the cast, is a distinctive feature that sets this podcast apart in the crowded landscape of actual play shows.

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1. Jared Logan
2. Jason Charles Miller
3. Matthew Capodicasa
4. Robert Kerkovich
5. John Harper
6. Seth Skorkowsky
7. Mary Lou
8. Skid Maher

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