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Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Pathfinder
Tabletop Role Playing Games
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Game Mechanics
Character Creation
Role Playing Games
Pulp Cthulhu
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Stormlight Archive
Pathfinder Second Edition
Unearthed Arcana
Pathfinder 2E
Character Optimization
Planescape
Daggerheart
Cosmere RPG
Spellcasting
Cyberpunk RED

The RPGBOT.Podcast is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous discussion about Tabletop Role Playing Games, including Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder as well as other TTRPGs. The discussion seeks to help players get the most out of TTRPGs by examining game mechanics and related subjects with a deep, analytic focus. The RPGBOT.Podcast includes a weekly episode; and The RPGBOT.News and The RPGBOT.On... more

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Latest Episodes

Arcana Unleashed is here, bringing new subclasses, spells, feats, magic items, and—most importantly—fresh opportunities for Tyler to find loopholes Wizards of the Coast absolutely did not intend. In Part 1, we discover that Clerics can apparently wiz... more

At level 5, the Barbarian unlocks a revolutionary new combat technique: hitting the problem twice. From there, things escalate exactly as responsible game design intended. Randall gambles his way through Wild Magic, Tyler perfects the ancient martial... more

Most RPG rules questions start with something reasonable, like Can I jump over this pit? or Does fireball set the curtains on fire? This one starts with a much more dangerous question: How many adventurers can we cram into one five-foot square before... more

Welcome to the Underdark, where the sun doesn't shine, everyone wants to murder you, and Wizards of the Coast has apparently decided what this place really needed was more light. Sorry, Unlight. Totally different. We've got a glowing Barbarian who ca... more

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Recent Guests

Ash Ely
Content creator and guest on this episode
Graven Ashes / Ash Raven Media
Episode: THE PLANE OF BYTOPIA (Remastered): Land of Nice Weather and Adamantine Dragons
Adris Elba
Guest on RPGBOT.podcast
Episode: 2014 DnD 5e RANGER (Remastered): Levels 1 - 4 - Archery to Beast Mastery: Choosing the Right Build
Adam Bradford
Returning guest, developer of Forgotten Odysseys, BadEyeAdam
Forgotten Odysseys / Broken Door Entertainment (via Josh Simons)
Episode: ADAM BRADFORD'S FORGOTTEN ODDYSEYS: BadEye Adam built a Greek nightmare and we brought snacks
Josh Simons
Guest, from Broken Door Entertainment
Broken Door Entertainment
Episode: ADAM BRADFORD'S FORGOTTEN ODDYSEYS: BadEye Adam built a Greek nightmare and we brought snacks
James D'Amato
President and co-founder of The One Shot Podcast Network; author of The Ultimate RPG series
The One Shot Podcast Network / RPGBOT collaborator
Episode: MASTERCLASS w/ James D'Amato and Dillin Apelyan - Trauma, Drama, and World Domination: Crafting the Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory
Dillin Apelyan
Co-host/expert on villain backstories, One Shot Podcast Network contributor
One Shot Podcast Network
Episode: MASTERCLASS w/ James D'Amato and Dillin Apelyan - Trauma, Drama, and World Domination: Crafting the Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory
Iowa Roberts
Traveler and expert in the occult
Episode: PULP CTHULHU: How to Play 3 Actual Play - A Reasonable Plan Ruined by Order
Chris Gethered
Host of Beautiful Anonymous podcast
Beautiful Anonymous
Episode: ADAPTING PUBLISHED TTRPG SETTINGS - How to Pretend You Planned This the Whole Time
Keith Ammann
Author and creator in the tabletop space.
Monsters Know What They're Doing
Episode: RPGBOT.MASTERCLASS! Keith Ammann Makes Enemies!!!

Hosts

Randall James
Host of RPGBOT.Podcast with long-standing involvement in RPG analysis and community content.
Tyler Kamstra
Co-host known for discussing Cyberpunk RED and character-building insights.
Ash Ely
GM and host who contributes deep RPG knowledge and guidance on character creation and game design.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 462 ratings
  • Quintessential

    The font of inspiration(not just dnd) more PF2 builds please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueACD
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Outdated and Irrelevant

    I used to love this podcast but it’s 2026 and they’re still republishing 2014 content instead of doing episodes about the 2024 rules. But they’re happy to publish brand new shows about an RPG nobody has heard of, or Pathfinder.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brian Is Bean
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing guide

    I love the podcast and I think that ash is the best! I now know how to play pf2 and optimize!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sad kobold
    United States3 months ago
  • Superb TTRPG (D&D and friends) podcast focused on comparing and contrasting rules across systems, exploring updates, and trialing lesser known TTRPG systems. The three hosts capture the banter and chemistry of a strong live play podcast while delivering information that can help make you a better DM or GM.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    boneyard2020
    9 months ago
  • Fantastic Discussion for TTRPG fans

    These guys are great. The website has amazing information and their podcast discussions are funny and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zias_X
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value cross-system insights beyond D&D 5e.
Many appreciate the website integration and resource depth.
Audience notes some criticism about ad lengths and audio quality.
People praise deep, practical RPG analysis and knowledgeable hosts.

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

Apple Podcasts
#67
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#86
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#147
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#68
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#193
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#24
Denmark/Leisure/Games

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CASTING MISSILES - Adapting DnD to Other Levels of Technology
Q: What is your favorite die and most hated die and why?
The hosts discuss preferences: d8 is favored for its balanced math and feel, while they dislike d4 for its awkward shape and frequent poor rolls; the conversation includes observations about the satisfying feel of rolling d6s, the unique challenges of d12s, and the practical issues with large d100s.
THE NINE HELLS (Layers 6 - 9) - Remastered: Beyond the Gates: A Deeper Dive
Q: Do you feel like D&D and Pathfinder are suffering from power creep within one edition or between editions?
The panel largely agrees that power creep is real, especially in 5e with newer subclasses and features shifting the balance, but argues that it's not uniformly negative; it can fix design issues and encourage viable options, though it can also marginalize older adventures and require groups to adapt or adopt new content to stay relevant.
PLANE OF AIR - "It Doesn't Suck… It Blows"
Q: Are RPGs inevitably doomed to power creep over the course of an edition?
The host explains that power creep is almost inevitable in long-running games due to ongoing design learning, but it should be managed so older options remain relevant; the balance is about small, incremental gains rather than wholesale invalidation of earlier content.
HOW TO PLAY STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE EMPIRE 4: 10 out of 10, Would Play Again
Q: How painful was it to only have physical copies of the book?
Most of the hosts preferred physical books for quick reference, with some frustration about the lack of robust digital references, though they acknowledged built-in bookmarks as a nice feature; the group suggested using PDFs or digital tools for online play to avoid constant photo-snapping and navigation.
HOW TO PLAY STAR WARS: EDGE OF THE EMPIRE 4: 10 out of 10, Would Play Again
Q: First question for you guys. How did you feel about seeing the DICE system now that you actually got to know how it works and then use it?
The team loved the DICE system for its clarity and momentum, appreciating the explicit feedback from successes, bonuses, and threats, while noting that a physical dice set can be more satisfying than digital rolls, and that the system keeps players engaged by letting them influence the difficulty as a party.

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What is RPGBOT.Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers thoughtful, data-driven discussions about tabletop RPGs with a blend of humor and practical analysis. Episodes commonly explore game mechanics, character optimization, system differences, and design decisions across D&D, Pathfinder, Cyberpunk, and more, often tying mechanics back to how they impact playstyles, storytelling, and table dynamics. A standout is its willingness to critique published materials and publishing ecosystems while offering actionable tips for players and DMs, alongside deep dives into metagamics like lifepath design, rogue builds, and class reworks. Across episodes, the hosts' breadth of RPG knowledge and frequent collaboration with a steady core trio (with occasional guests) create a resourceful, com... more

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Recent guests on RPGBOT.Podcast include:

1. Ash Ely
2. Adris Elba
3. Adam Bradford
4. Josh Simons
5. James D'Amato
6. Dillin Apelyan
7. Iowa Roberts
8. Chris Gethered

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