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The Glass Cannon Podcast

The Glass Cannon Network
Shadowdark
Glass Cannon Network
Call Of Cthulhu
Shadowdark RPG
Pathfinder 2E
Role-Playing Games
Shanghai
Pendragon
Gen Con
Jack Brady
The Glass Cannon Network
Dungeons and Dragons
Cthulhu Mythos
Pathfinder
Tabletop Rpgs
Twilight 2000
Chaosium
Henson Manufacturing
Rpgs
Time For Chaos

Welcome to the Glass Cannon Podcast! In the spirit of old-school D&D, a collection of comedians, actors and super-nerds come together to create what is widely considered to be the gold standard of actual play podcasts. 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 tabl... more

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The heroes survive another round of horrors in the Gloaming only to tempt a far deadlier force: booze.

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The NATO soldiers and the Polish resistance fighters attempt to gather vital intelligence to inform their next moves—both from a locked security room and from local witnesses to Soviet operations.

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In the year following the experience with King Sauvage, the seasons change and the knights experience unique events, and Sir Queegan may shift the future of the realm.

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Recent Guests

Ross Bryant
Guest, connected to We Shouldn't Be Alive campaign
The Glass Cannon Network
Episode: Twilight: 2000 Character Creation | GCN Naish Rally
Ronald Cocaine Popeye McGurk
Character in-game, a bank/VC figure with a drug-addled bravado
Dracon Data/Quiet Horizon (in-game)
Episode: In Absentia | Call of Cthulhu Live! | Chicago 2026 | Modern Call of Cthulhu
Brian Hollins
Chaosium staff member, GM for Pendragon session
Chaosium
Episode: The Farmer's Boy | Pendragon: Under an Iron Sky | Chaosium
Dalgo (Gab Fenro)
Prisoner rescued and eventual guide/instructor figure in the force
Rebel Intelligence (in-story)
Episode: Star Wars Age of Rebellion Part 3
Grex Gemchuck
Mon Calamari infiltrator
Rebel Alliance
Episode: Star Wars Age of Rebellion Part 1
Eli Cavendish
Young rebel recruit from a wealthy lineage
Rebel Alliance
Episode: Star Wars Age of Rebellion Part 1
Harbena Farwander
Harbena Farwander, halfling bound on a barge rescuee
From west of Varezia
Episode: We Should Have Taken the Boat | Blood of the Wild S1 E18 | Pathfinder 2E Quest for the Frozen Flame
Erik Mona
Guest, notable game designer
Paizo
Episode: Children of the Horn | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E21 | Shadowdark RPG
Kate Stamas
Special guest who appeared on Shadowdark, part of the Glass Cannon Network
Glass Cannon Podcast
Episode: GCN News Minute March 23, 2026

Hosts

Troy Lavallee
Host of The Glass Cannon Podcast, co-lead of game sessions and live events
Joe O'Brien
Co-host and primary showrunner, active in live sessions and network stewardship
Matthew Capodicasa
GM/Host who runs multiple campaigns and hosts segments

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.4k ratings
  • Love TTRPGs? This show is the best!

    This show is perfect for anyone who enjoys playing role playing games or talking about them. When I listen to the show, it feels like sitting down with friends and listening in on their game sessions. Not long, and you’ll laugh at their jokes and enjoy the little anecdotes they share. Great storytelling, great humor, great entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pencilrogue
    Germanya month ago
  • Don't believe how good it is.

    Don't believe how good this show is. Just don't.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twinserpents
    Canadaa month ago
  • This podcast is great

    I, um, just wanted to say that I did some research and, uh, this podcast is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sizzle Zone
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fabulous

    Adjective

    1. Extremely pleasing or successful

    2. Barely Credible; Astonishing

    3. Of the nature of a fable or myth; legendary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tornakin
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5 Stars.

    I’d give them 5.5 stars if possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R DC
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some reviews note occasional pacing shifts due to sponsor breaks, but remain overall positive.
Fans praise the chemistry and humor that elevate gameplay.
Many comment on the depth of lore and system-specific banter that feels authentic.
Long-time fans appreciate consistency and variety across campaigns.
Listeners highlight the engaging live-event energy and community focus.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#3
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#59
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

We Should Have Taken the Boat | Blood of the Wild S1 E18 | Pathfinder 2E Quest for the Frozen Flame
Q: What is the plan to warn the following about Kelpie ahead of your arrival?
The group discusses leaving a message or using blood-written signage on a rock to warn the following about Kelpie ahead, and they consider other signaling methods to avoid miscommunication.
Prison Details | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E8 | Shadowdark RPG
Q: What do you want a GM for?
I want to do Brindlewood Bay because it seems like a cozy Lovecraftian mystery.
Prison Details | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E8 | Shadowdark RPG
Q: Any gaming resolution for 2026?
I would like to play Time Watch.
You're the Meat | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E4 | Shadowdark RPG
Q: Did you hear, did we hear whimpering throughout the night?
From a distance, you couldn't hear anything until you were right up next to it.
You're the Meat | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E4 | Shadowdark RPG
Q: What do you want to do about the rats?
The party decides to try to knock them out with a sleep spell instead of directly confronting them.

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What is The Glass Cannon Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running actual-play RPG show that blends immersive, rules-focused tabletop adventures with heavy humor and banter. Episodes cover various systems (Shadowdark, Call of Cthulhu, Star Wars, Pendragon, Pathfinder 2E) and mix tactical combat, storytelling, character moments, and frequent sponsor reads. The show is notable for its rotating cast of regular players and guest GMs, high-energy dynamics, and strong community engagement around live events and promotions—making it a go-to for fans of live-play with a comedic edge and deep lore.

Potential listeners often cite the chemistry among hosts, their entertaining banter, and the balance between gameplay mechanics and narrative moments as standout traits. The format's breadth across system... more

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1. Ross Bryant
2. Ronald Cocaine Popeye McGurk
3. Brian Hollins
4. Dalgo (Gab Fenro)
5. Grex Gemchuck
6. Eli Cavendish
7. Harbena Farwander
8. Erik Mona

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