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

In Part I of our Starfinder 2e Tech Core review, we covered the new ancestries, the Mechanic, cybernetics, Junkomancers, armed starfish, and hoverboard shields.

Now we get to the Technomancer, emoji magic, weaponized guitars, giant robots, streamer... more

Starfinder 2e Tech Core is here, and apparently the answer to "How much weird science fiction nonsense can Paizo fit into one book?" is "Yes."

• Starfinder 2e: Tech Core (affiliate link)

Show Notes

In Part 1 of our Starfinder 2e Tech Core revi... more

Welcome to Mechanus, the only plane in the D&D multiverse where showing up five minutes early is considered dangerously chaotic. Everything is perfectly balanced. Everything runs on schedule. The gears are the size of countries. The locals are geomet... more

Welcome to the Ninth World, where civilization has ended eight times, nobody understands how anything works, and sufficiently advanced technology is mostly an excuse to point at a laser pistol and yell, "Magic!"

In this first part of our How to Pla... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Treantmonk
Treantmonk, YouTube content creator known for character optimization guides
Treantmonk's Temple / YouTube
Episode: 2014 DnD 5e WIZARDS Levels 1 - 7 with Treantmonk! (Remastered)
Jim from BISO
Guest commentator, referenced as Jim from BISO
BISO (as guest)
Episode: CREATURES SHARING SPACES
Adris Elba
Guest on RPGBOT.podcast
Episode: 2014 DnD 5e RANGER (Remastered): Levels 1 - 4 - Archery to Beast Mastery: Choosing the Right Build
Ash Ely
Dungeon Master persona introducing themselves
Episode: 2014 DnD 5e RANGER (Remastered): Levels 1 - 4 - Archery to Beast Mastery: Choosing the Right Build
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
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
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

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 469 ratings
  • Stay Nerdy

    Fantastic dive into nuts and bolts of D&D, PF2, and other RPGs from a relatable POV with good flavor. Come for the info—stay for the puns, groans, and banter. Tyler, Randall, Ash, Producer Dan, and Random all add something special.

    Audible
    5
    Gregory T. Shepherd
    United States12 days ago
  • 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 States4 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 States4 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

Listeners Say

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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.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#116
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#55
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#183
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#172
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#26
Mexico/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#94
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2014 DnD 5e WIZARDS Levels 1 - 7 with Treantmonk! (Remastered)
Q: Chris, you get two. What subclass are you going for?
Chris explains his choice sequence, starting with War Magic for a strong control stance, while the others pick a mix of Scribes and Illusion for varied play styles.
2014 DnD 5e WIZARDS Levels 1 - 7 with Treantmonk! (Remastered)
Q: Now, as I understand it, Chris, wizards are your favorite class as well?
Chris confirms that wizards have been his favorite class for a long time, setting the stage for a deep dive into optimization.
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.

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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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1. Chris Treantmonk
2. Jim from BISO
3. Adris Elba
4. Ash Ely
5. Josh Simons
6. Adam Bradford
7. James D'Amato
8. Dillin Apelyan

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