The GROGNARD Files
Dirk the DiceThe GROGNARD RPG files is a podcast that looks at RPGs from 'back in the day and today'. Each episode concentrates on the original rules of a featured game, our experiences of playing the game, PLUS excellent contributions from @dailydwarf selecting highlights from the halcyon days of White Dwarf magazine.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGames | |||
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This time we return to the topic of Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) with Judge Blythy, our resident zealot.
Appendix G, our never-ending list of influences, expands with the wonderful Swords Series from Fritz Leiber nominated by Dave Paterson.
We talk... more
It was 10 years ago today, that we first came out to play! In this episode we jump every shark in sight by reflecting on the past ten years of the podcast.
We invited listeners to ask us anything, as long as it was looking back over the past 10 year... more
In this GROGPOD, Judge Blythy talks about his initiation into the cult of DCC. We look at what makes it work.
Goodman Games, the publisher of DCC, is hosting DCC Day on 19th July 2025.
We are joined by Brendan LaSalle who talks about DCC and his fu... more
In this episode, we continue our examination of magic in Role-Playing Games with a look at Ars Magica with Science Fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky. He talks to us about the setting, the rules and the way that magic works in the game.
We haven’t ha... more
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- A Warm Blanket of RPG Love
A warm and enjoyable discussion of the glory of RPGs that is always a highlight. Highly recommended, especially for those of us who started gaming back in the 70s and 80s
Apple Podcasts5Mullets4Ever
Canada6 months ago - A Rambling Guide Around The Underbelly Of RPGS
Listening to Dirk and Judge Blithy (The Sarah Lancashire and Frazier Crane of wargaming) is the acoustic equivalent of sitting in a high backed Churchill chair dead centre in the day room of an RPG care home - and I mean that in the most positive sense. Rambling and discussing everything RPG old and new with a brew and hob nobs whilst wearing your comfiest slippers. Thanks guys🙏
Apple Podcasts5A-Judd
United Kingdom7 months ago - Wonderful
A wonderful walk down memory lane for me, full of nostalgia and fun. Just a great RPG podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Mystic_Womble
United States9 months ago - Relaxed and friendly podcast with a wonderful community
Podcast of excellent gaming and biscuits +5, +4 vs. poor mental health, produces conventions twice/year. A legendary artefact.
Apple Podcasts5Jim Jim The GrimUnited Kingdoma year ago - Great 80’s rooted British RPG gaming nostalgia
Or at least that’s how it starts. Dirk and his Rules Lawyer (Blythy KC) delve into various 80s games from the days before the Deep Freeze of the 90s, a warm and gently witty exploration that also touches on various other elements of 80s UK nerd-dom. But it’s their ongoing re-engagement with the hobby, exploring what current gaming has to offer, that really brings it to life. Highly recommended, with an impressive selection of guests from the industry across the seasons too. If you remember White... more
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Apple Podcasts | #105 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #157 | Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | Ireland/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #63 | Ireland/Leisure |
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This podcast focuses on tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), blending nostalgia with contemporary discussions about the gaming landscape. Each episode explores specific games, featuring in-depth conversations about their original rules, personal experiences, and guest insights from notable figures in the RPG community. Through a warm, humorous tone, the hosts share their deep affection for RPGs, emphasizing the evolution of gaming and drawing from their extensive knowledge of the genre. Listeners can expect a delightful mix of reminiscence and current trends, making it a lively companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike.
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Recent guests on The GROGNARD Files include:
1. Dave Patterson
2. Brendan LaSalle
3. Adrian Tchaikovsky
4. Stephen Brotherstone
5. China Miéville
6. Stu Horvath
7. Paul Baldowski
8. Bob Fischer
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