
The 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 | 145 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Chaosium is celebrating 50 years since the company was founded by Greg Stafford. Their games have always been at the core of what we play, so it was great to have more time with returning guest, Rick Meints.
Rick is the president of Chaosium, perhap... more
Do you need a companion as you wash up after a big day of festivities? Here you go. What do YOU do with your left overs? Here at the GROGNARD files, we don’t like them going to waste. We like to splice them together to create a treat for Patreons.
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In this episode Dirk talks to Magnus Seter about Outside the Box, How Sweden Conquered The World of Role-Playing Games. Learn the fascinating story of how RPGs reached Sweden and were transformed by the play culture.
Thanks to Fandrake, the publishe... more
September and October have been replete with gaming sessions. Can you have too much of a good thing? That’s the question we ask this episode.
Dirk is joined in the Zoom of Role-Playing Rambling by Graham Bottley from Arion Games, which is celebratin... more
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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.
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
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🙏
A wonderful walk down memory lane for me, full of nostalgia and fun. Just a great RPG podcast.
Podcast of excellent gaming and biscuits +5, +4 vs. poor mental health, produces conventions twice/year. A legendary artefact.
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This podcast engages listeners by exploring both nostalgic and contemporary aspects of role-playing games (RPGs). Each episode typically features discussions on specific games, their original rules, and personal anecdotes from the hosts and guests, culminating in insights about the evolving landscape of RPGs. Noteworthy for its warm and humorous delivery, the content emphasizes community engagement, nostalgia, and the history of gaming, offering listeners a chance to revisit their gaming roots while discovering new facets of the hobby. Additionally, the podcast often highlights contributions from influential figures in the RPG community, enriching its content with diverse perspectives.
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Recent guests on The GROGNARD Files include:
1. Rick Meints
2. Magnus Sita
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5. Graham Bottley
6. Dave Patterson
7. Brendan LaSalle
8. Adrian Tchaikovsky
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