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 | 150 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||
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In this episode we are joined by Games designer Malcolm Craig, to look at the role-playing game (RPG) The Price of Freedom, by West End Games. This is a game that created a great deal of controversy when it was released. We look at the flame war that... more
We are back … we’ve been on our holidays! July was International Zine Month and we have got into the spirit by returning to the topic. RPGzines is our focus in this episode!
Nick Edwards was a ‘zine editor in the 80s and he’s come back with a new ‘z... more
At the end of May 2026, we went to UK Games Expo and enjoyed the delights of gaming, shopping and chatting. In this episode we give you a blow by blow account of the event, if you want it or not.
A Prefab Sprout game is played using the contents of ... more
John Power at virtual GROGMEET
Thistime on The GROGNARD Files, we’re joined by Wyrd Science editor John Power to talk about his vision for modern RPG magazines, the return of tabletop print culture, and why zines still matter in the age of PDFs and ... more
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- Too many interviews
Podcasts already have enough ads stuffed into them, and now all the RPG podcasts I listen to are turning into interview shows where they invite industry people on to talk about products their companies put out. These are just hour-long ads. I have, like, audiobooks I can listen to. I don’t need to listen to hour-long ads of industry people being pleasant about their own products.
Apple Podcasts1Teem Dodger
United States5 months ago - Exceptional
Just a great well laid out well spoken, entertaining, nostalgic, educated, exceptional podcast
Apple Podcasts5Scottbigdaddy46United States7 months ago - Cheaper than Therapy
Graduated school at the same time as these two, so their memories of society, culture and world events (not to mention RPGs) largely mirror my own. Just filling a glass and closing my eyes to listen is better than any meditation. Hugely inspiring and always nostalgic, this podcast keeps my gaming juices serenely flowing.
Required listening.
Apple Podcasts5Rob in AlbuquerqueUnited Statesa year ago - 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
Canada2 years 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 Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #207 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  Ireland/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Sweden/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Japan/Leisure/Games |
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A warmly nostalgic look at tabletop RPGs, blending deep dives into classic rules with first-hand play memories and cultural context from the UK scene. Conversations frequently center on vintage games, fanzine culture, the evolution of RPG publishing, and the enduring community that surrounds old-school gaming. A notable throughline is the strong, personable hosting duo whose camaraderie shapes a welcoming, conversational vibe, often featuring industry guests who offer design, publishing, and historical perspectives. Potential listeners will likely enjoy thoughtful, era-spanning discussions, friendly banter, and practical takeaways for fans and collectors alike, with a consistent emphasis on accessibility and community.
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Recent guests on The GROGNARD Files include:
1. Malcolm Craig
2. Nick Edwards
3. Laurence Phillips
4. John Power Jr.
5. Judge Blythe
6. Matthew Sprange
7. Tomas Rawlings
8. Rick Meints
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