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The Glass Cannon Podcast

The Glass Cannon Network
Shadowdark
Pathfinder 2e
Twilight 2000
Call Of Cthulhu
Pendragon
Gen Con
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The Glass Cannon Podcast
Chaosium
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Poland
Traveller
Dolmenwood
Blood Of the Wild
Quest For the Frozen Flame
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Time For Chaos
Patreon
Call Of Cthulhu Live!
Dungeons & Dragons

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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Recent Guests

Paula Deming
Actress, content creator, game master, and board game expert
Episode: Kings of Men | The Secret Fire Prologue | The One Ring RPG
Chris Grace
Actor and Dropout performer
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Jason Charles Miller
Musician, voice actor, and Tolkien enthusiast
Episode: Kings of Men | The Secret Fire Prologue | The One Ring RPG
Skid Maher
Actor and longtime Tolkien fan
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Episode: Kings of Men | The Secret Fire Prologue | The One Ring RPG
Erik Mona
Game industry professional and Call of Cthulhu player
Episode: Eternal Lies | Call of Cthulhu Live! | Madison 2026 | Modern Call of Cthulhu
Jim Zub
Comic book writer and tabletop role-playing game performer
Episode: Eternal Lies | Call of Cthulhu Live! | Madison 2026 | Modern Call of Cthulhu
Joe O'Brien
Glass Cannon Network creative working on Shadows of the Broken
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Episode: GCN Community Update October 26, 2026
Kate Stamas
Actor and player joining as a regular in this chapter
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Episode: So Wet 3: Wet Dreams May Come | The Glass Cannon Podcast: The Gloaming E46 | Shadowdark RPG
Megan Doyle
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Episode: Take Me to Church | We Shouldn't Be Alive E15 | Twilight: 2000

Host

Joe O'Brien
Host of a long-running actual-play network known for community-driven storytelling and live-event promotion.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.7k ratings
  • For all your parasocial needs

    This show gives you a deep hit of that parasocial relationship goodness, and since those work both ways, you’ll know they care about you too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    feegin'
    United States23 days ago
  • Stimulating

    I finish most episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan Rush
    United States24 days ago
  • This Host has the Most

    Joe was great as the Referee for Twilight: 2000, and he’s a natural fit as the GM for Shadowdark. As long as Joe’s running the game, I’m here to stay. No offense to Troy.

    P.S. It’s great to see Kate back. Please stay.

    P.P.S. Please bring back T2K!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faroe’s Ghost
    United States24 days ago
  • It’s nice!

    My favorite characters are Wimple and Gabagoogle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nahnahnah nah
    United States24 days ago
  • 5 Stars

    5 stars out of love and respect. 4 1/2 stars because Joe needs to put on his listening ears

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rotohood
    United States24 days ago

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Fans value the mix of humor, character-driven storytelling, and deep system knowledge; many promote a subscription model for bonus content.
Clips and cliffhangers keep audiences returning for new episodes and live drops.
The show's production quality and live-event energy are repeatedly highlighted.
Listeners consistently praise the camaraderie and group chemistry at the table.
Guests and campaigns are viewed as a strength, driving word-of-mouth and fan engagement.

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Apple Podcasts
#5
United States/Leisure/Games
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#26
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#10
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#19
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#66
United Kingdom/Leisure

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Eternal Lies | Call of Cthulhu Live! | Madison 2026 | Modern Call of Cthulhu
Q: What do you do?
The investigators explore the bank, search for a way to open the vault gate, and investigate why the customers are frozen.
King Solomon's Mines | Time For Chaos S4 E15 | Call of Cthulhu Masks of Nyarlathotep
Q: What can the Nairobi Star's archives reveal about the Carlyle Expedition?
Editor Natalie Smythe Forbes says the paper covered the expedition's arrival, disappearance and deaths, as well as the subsequent trials and Erika Carlyle's search for closure. She takes the investigators to relevant archives.
King Solomon's Mines | Time For Chaos S4 E15 | Call of Cthulhu Masks of Nyarlathotep
Q: Could someone on the train have summoned the fire vampires, and what would the ritual require?
The keeper explains that summoning requires significant magic points and time, with five minutes of casting per magic point. The attackers may have been summoned by two people or by one powerful caster, and the caster could have been on or near the train.
GCN Community Update October 26, 2026
Q: How do you foresee handling this rotating GM chair that you, you know, has is now something that we've committed to going forward for The Glass Cannon Podcast?
O'Brien sees each GM leading a focused chapter with a reachable time horizon, then handing the story to another GM. Chapters could use different settings while keeping the same characters, and he plans to continue as a player.
GCN Community Update October 26, 2026
Q: Talk to me about the decision to move it to the Dolmenwood.
The group felt the Gloaming arc had reached a satisfying conclusion and wanted to explore a new storyline. Dolmenwood appealed to the players for its fairy folklore, witchcraft, and distinctive setting, while allowing them to keep the same characters and world.

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A high-energy actual-play series that spans multiple RPG systems, campaigns, and live events. Episodes foreground long-running narrative arcs across Pathfinder, Shadowdark, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, Twilight: 2000, and more, always blended with improvisational humor, table banter, and character-driven drama. The show is notable for its rotating slate of ambitious campaigns, sprawling world-building, and high-production live moments from conventions, giving listeners the feel of being at the table with friends who love deep rules, wild twists, and ongoing story hooks. Sponsorships and cross-promotional promos are common, and the lineup frequently features special Gen Con and community-focused drops, making it a go-to for fans who want imme... more

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1. Paula Deming
2. Chris Grace
3. Jason Charles Miller
4. Skid Maher
5. Erik Mona
6. Jim Zub
7. Joe O'Brien
8. Kate Stamas

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