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The Glass Cannon Podcast

The Glass Cannon Network
Shadowdark
Pathfinder 2e
Glass Cannon Network
Twilight 2000
Shadowdark RPG
Pendragon
Gen Con
Call Of Cthulhu
The Glass Cannon Network
The Glass Cannon Podcast
Blood Of the Wild
Chaosium
Quest For the Frozen Flame
Mammoth Lords
Poland
Pathfinder
Night Of the Green Moon
Traveller
Tabletop Rpgs
Role-Playing Games

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

Megan Doyle
NGO medical aid worker aiding wounded civilians
NGO (unknown)
Episode: Take Me to Church | We Shouldn't Be Alive E15 | Twilight: 2000
Mind y Feathertongue
Innkeeper introducing guests
The Feathered Wish Inn
Episode: The Roomkeepers | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E38 | Shadowdark RPG
Johnny Vitti
Contact in Innsmouth mentioned by players
Innsmouth residen
Episode: Call of Cthulhu: Innsmouth | Chaosium | Gen Con 2026
Jared Logan
Actor and performer; guest on the episode
Episode: Wizards and Thieves | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E36 | Shadowdark RPG
Troy Lavallee
Guest introducing wardrobe and summer gear segment
Episode: The Lady in the Lake | Blood of the Wild S1 E31 | Pathfinder 2E Quest for the Frozen Flame
Paula Depp
Guest on Shadowdark campaign episode
Paula Depp (actor/guest)
Episode: Every Man and No Man | The Glass Cannon Podcast Shadowdark E34 | Shadowdark RPG
Chris Grace
Comedian and actor introduced as a first-timer to the network in the promotion for a new campaign
GCN
Episode: GCN News Minute June 29, 2026
Robert Kurkevich
Guest player joining the Pendragon under an Iron Sky campaign
Chaosium / The Glass Cannon Network
Episode: The Swine King, Part 2 | Pendragon: Under an Iron Sky | Chaosium
Seth Skorkowsky
Author/GM, اجتماع on-network guest
Self (guest)
Episode: Bitter Sweet Symphony | Call of Cthulhu Live! | Dallas 2026 | Modern Call of Cthulhu

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 7.6k ratings
  • Polio survivor

    This show taught me how to walk again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3hot3trot
    Canada13 days ago
  • Life Changing

    I have been exclusively listening to the GCP for three years - helped me through good times and lots of bad. The most wonderful and immersive shows you can get into your ear holes. If I could give more than 5 stars I would - at least 6 for sure…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ParvaBill
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • 5 Star Review of the Week

    God I hope this gets read out by Matthew (Seriously though this podcast regularly makes me cry with laughter as I fill endless hours of chores and travel, thank you from the bottom of my heart)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robethius
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • At this point, Troy made me do it!

    Disclaimer : this completely deserved 5 stars review was written under the weight of 42 episodes of successful coercion from the DM.

    I could not stay silent for a 43rd time : this is THE best actual play show. Period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaotique_Excellent
    Canada19 days ago
  • 10 year listener and will always be. Love hanging out with you guys! Every time life gets dark the Glass Cannon offers a bit of light. Thank you

    Podcast Addict
    5
    joeguid34
    20 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.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Leisure/Games
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#19
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Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#9
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
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#16
Canada/Leisure
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#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blades in the Dark | GCN Naish Rally
Q: What is the central objective of the score?
Steal and sabotage Covenant's electroplasmic serum by disguising as Imperial personnel, with the ultimate aim of crashing the ship and triggering a citywide blackout to undermine Imperial power.
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.

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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. Megan Doyle
2. Mind y Feathertongue
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4. Jared Logan
5. Troy Lavallee
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7. Chris Grace
8. Robert Kurkevich

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