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The RPG Academy

The RPG Academy
Dragonlance
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Game Design
Dragon Army
Lord Soth
Kickstarter
Tabletop Rpgs
Dragon Queen
Calamon
Red Dragon Army
Gencon
Rpgs
Action 12 Cinema
Knights Of Salamnia
Character Development
Role-Playing Games
Tabletop Journeys
Magic
Tabletop Role-Playing Games

A mix of General Advice / Discussion Podcasts and Actual Play Podcasts

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded12 years ago
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GamesLeisure

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Hello and welcome to The Campaigns, the Actual Play podcasts from The Rpg Academy.

Here is episode 42 from our live streamed game The RPG Academy Presents: Dragonlance: Shad... more

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Hello and welcome to The Campaigns, the Actual Play podcasts from The Rpg Academy.

Here is episode 41 from our live streamed game The RPG Academy Presents: Dragonlance: Shadow of the D... more

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Hello and welcome to The Campaigns, the Actual Play podcasts from The Rpg Academy.

Here is episode 40 from our live streamed game The RPG Academy Presents: Dragonlance: Shadow of the ... more

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Hello and welcome to The Campaigns, the Actual Play podcasts from The Rpg Academy.

Here is episode 39 from our live streamed game The RPG Academy Presents: Dragonlance: Shadow of the ... more

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Recent Guests

Sidney Icarus
Australian game designer and creator of Decaying Orbit
Episode: Show And Tell # 153 – 2nd Wave Space Blades
Ted Hayes
Designer of the RPG Sentients
Sentients RPG
Episode: Show And Tell # 151 – Sentients
John Ross
Michael's oldest child and special guest cohost
Episode: Detention, LIVE! episode 102 – with Guest Co-host John Ross
Sam Dunnewald
Game designer, podcast host
Dice Exploder podcast; designer of Northfield
Episode: Show And Tell # 148 – Sam Dunnewold
Ray Chow
Co-founder and CEO of Mythworks
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Episode: Show & Tell # 147 – Mythworks
Justin Lewis
Host of How to Be a Better DM
Session Zero Studios
Episode: Detention, LIVE! episode100 How to Be a Better DM Podcast
Jessie Burneko
Designer of The Extraordinarily Horrible Children of Raven's Hollow and professional video game developer.
Episode: Show & Tell # 145 – The Extraordinarily Horrible Children of Raven’s Hollow
Spencer Campbell
Game designer of Slayers and professor of psychology.
Gila RPGs
Episode: Show & Tell # 144- Slayers RPG
Moe Poplar
Game designer and publisher under the brand Ashy Feet Games.
Ashy Feet Games
Episode: Show & Tell # 142 – Moe guests on Dice Exploder

Hosts

Michael
Host of various episodes and a passionate advocate for tabletop RPGs, contributing insights and leadership within the community.
Chris Berlew
Co-host and game master, known for his engaging storytelling and gameplay expertise across multiple RPG systems.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • . . . You’re doing it right!

    Not much else to say. Great show. Lots of content. Thanks for what you do

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacobRileyRR
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing show, they have fun which means they are doing it right!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Justin Koster
    4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    So much fun and so much content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimmerJimboJames
    United States4 years ago
  • This podcast has it all. Reviews, news, advice, actual plays, everything. Do yourself a favor and start listening. Check out their Faculty Meeting episodes where they are currently reflecting on their old episodes.

    Podchaser
    5
    eightballnuke
    4 years ago
  • An interesting and varied RPG podcast

    I am a relatively recent listener to RPG Academy. I enjoy their variety of content, from playing new systems and reviewing them, to Faculty Meetings. They have quite interesting interviews too. Really worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurie Koudstaal
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging content that blends humor with valuable advice on game mechanics and role-playing.
There is a strong sense of community as listeners express gratitude for the supportive environment and practical gaming tips.
Feedback indicates that both new and experienced gamers find the episodes accessible and informative.
Many reviews commend the variety of topics and the depth of knowledge shared by the hosts.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#162
China/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Show & Tell # 134 – A Monster’s Tail (corrected audio)
Q: As a player, what kind of characters can I play?
You can choose from eight different playbooks, including roles like the Champion, Captain, Pokemon Professor, and Doctor, each representing a character on the journey to become a master in the world of the game.
Show & Tell # 134 – A Monster’s Tail (corrected audio)
Q: If I'm playing A Monster's Tail, what kind of feelings am I gonna get as a player? What's the vibe?
You'll experience nostalgia, exploration, and companionship as you interact with various monsters in the game, similar to the feelings evoked by classic monster-catching games like Pokemon.
The Campaigns: Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. Episode 9
Q: How can I help you guys help us?
We need to investigate where your people have been attacked.
The Reviews – Planescape & Adventures in the Multiverse
Q: Do you find this material accessible for new players?
Jake confirms it is a perfect starter set for anyone interested in Planescape, despite some gaps in connecting to the Material Plane.
The Reviews – Planescape & Adventures in the Multiverse
Q: Is there any specific rules in the book regarding Planescape?
Jake shares that there are new character options, backgrounds, feats, and magic spells tailored to Sigil.

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A frequent exploration of diverse tabletop role-playing games is showcased, with engaging gameplay sessions and dynamic discussions about game mechanics, strategies, and character development. Episodes often involve actual gameplay, highlighting immersive storytelling and the nuances of role-playing, while also providing insights through dedicated discussions, interviews, and enlightening advice segments. Notably, the content spans various facets of the RPG universe, touching on everything from tactics and house rules to character creation and the exploration of rich lore across multiple game systems, particularly Dungeons & Dragons and the Dragonlance series.

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The RPG Academy launched 12 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The RPG Academy include:

1. Sidney Icarus
2. Ted Hayes
3. John Ross
4. Sam Dunnewald
5. Ray Chow
6. Justin Lewis
7. Jessie Burneko
8. Spencer Campbell

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