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The Ultimate RPG Podcast

James D'Amato
Game Design
TTRPG
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Ttrpgs
Storytelling
Actual Play
Tiktok
Transplaner RPG
Tabletop Rpgs
RPG Design
Dungeons and Dragons
Creativity
Tales Yet Told
Horror
Dungeons & Dragons
Die
Children's Fantasy
Storytelling In Games
Godkiller RPG
Dark Fantasy

James D'Amato, the creator of One Shot and Author of The Ultimate RPG series for Adams Media invites you to join him in getting to know some of your favorite creative people by listening to them create. Every other week he invites a new guest to discuss their latest work and creative process before joining him in a character or worldbuilding exercise from the Ultimate RPG series. Gain insight and ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes33Founded2 years ago
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LeisureGamesComedy

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EPISODE SUMMARY

James is joined by Jacob Pauwels in a discussion about the origins of his series, Roll for Sandwich, and the cookbook that the series birthed. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create an epic fantasy villain who can be b... more

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James is joined by Sam Sorensen in a discussion about his game Cataphracts, wargames and the humanity and unintentional storytelling that can appear in them. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a fictional death wor... more

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James is joined by Austin Walker in a discussion about texts that were inspirations for Realis. In the worldbuilding portion of the interview, they create a world with yearly global tournaments, the winning prize of which can be the ... more

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James is joined by Austin Walker in a discussion about reexamining core nerd culture texts from a historical lens, the pros and cons of being in constant conversation with your audience, and RPGs that were foundational texts for Aust... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Sorensen
Game designer, writer, editor; focuses on tabletop RPGs
Episode: Episode 32 - Wargames and Death Rituals with Sam Sorensen!
Austin Walker
Lifelong GM of Friends at the Table; game journalist and designer
Friends at the Table; Possibility Space (former); Waypoint (former)
Episode: Episode 30 - Realis with Austin Walker! Part 1
Jim Butcher
Author of The Dresden Files
The Dresden Files (books)
Episode: Episode 29 - The Dresden Files and Magic Arias with Jim Butcher!
Valiant Dorian
Guest, game designer and performer
Independent game design, Whole New World
Episode: Episode 28 - Whole New World with Valiant Dorian and Poorna M!
Poorna M.
Guest, TTRPG designer and performer
Weave Games, Loves on the Cards, A Statue in Time
Episode: Episode 28 - Whole New World with Valiant Dorian and Poorna M!
Meghan Cross
Indie game designer focused on solo and GM-less games
Episode: Episode 27 - Solo Games and Unique Mechanics with Meghan Cross!
Tyler Crumrine
Founder of Possible Worlds, game designer and publisher
Possible Worlds
Episode: Episode 26 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 2
Taylor Moore
Founder of Fortunate Horse, producer of Worlds Beyond Number, Root Tales of Magic, Fun City, etc.
Fortunate Horse
Episode: Episode 24 - Sound Designing Actual Play with Taylor Moore!
Sharang Biswas
Game designer, writer, interactive artist, and professor of games
Independent / Neon Hemlock Press (author)
Episode: Episode 23 - Games Education and Sexuality with Sharang Biswas!

Host

James D'Amato
Host and game master known for engaging guests in interactive character and world-building exercises. Creator of One Shot and author of The Ultimate RPG series, he brings a wealth of knowledge about storytelling and game design to the show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Gannon Reedy episode!!

    I've been waiting for this! Thanks James! Wonderful podcast, love to listen as a pro game designer and a hobby ttrpg player/GM!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3rinerin
    United Statesa year ago

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There are acknowledgments of the show's positive impact on listeners' engagement with the tabletop RPG community.
Listeners appreciate the diverse and engaging guest lineup, highlighting both the quality of insights shared and the enjoyable dynamic between the host and guests.
The interactive character and worldbuilding exercises are particularly well-received, providing practical takeaways that inspire creative thinking in tabletop RPGs.

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Apple Podcasts
#104
Russia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 31 - Tournament Arcs with Austin Walker! Part 2
Q: How do you imagine the nation-state dynamics influencing tournament participation?
The conversation explores how generations of training, secrecy, and ideology shape who competes, who trains whom, and how outcomes reshape global power structures and policy within the tournament world.
Episode 31 - Tournament Arcs with Austin Walker! Part 2
Q: What is Ephemera and how does it change the flow of play?
Ephemera are consumable, sentence-based tools that players use to push their goals; they can be used a limited number of times and are meant to add depth to character progression without overpowering other mechanisms like Dreams.
Episode 31 - Tournament Arcs with Austin Walker! Part 2
Q: Do you have a tournament arc that you really like in a piece of media that you love?
Austin talks about Hunter x Hunter, Dragon Ball, and other media as foundational to how tournament arcs feel; the discussion centers on which arcs influence their design thinking and how they inspire the Realis tournament structure.
Episode 30 - Realis with Austin Walker! Part 1
Q: Austin, for folks who might not recognize your voice, who are you and what do you do?
I'm Austin Walker, the lifelong GM of Friends at the Table, a long-running actual-play podcast, with a background in games journalism and criticism, and I later moved into game development and design.
Episode 25 - Publishing TTRPGs and Teaching with Tyler Crumrine! Part 1
Q: How does your teaching at CMU influence your publishing work and vice versa?
Teaching gives me a front-row seat to how new designers think, what their needs are, and where they struggle—especially with burnout and sustainability. It informs my publishing decisions by focusing on practical, scalable workflows and support networks for indie designers, while publishing, in turn, provides real-world case studies and mentorship opportunities for students.

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Focusing on the intersection of creativity and tabletop role-playing games, this podcast features conversations with a diverse array of guests, ranging from game designers to podcast creators. Episodes explore various topics including game mechanics, storytelling techniques, and the evolving landscape of the tabletop gaming community. Additionally, unique worldbuilding and character creation exercises provide listeners with practical insights and inspiration for their own gaming experiences. Overall, this series cultivates an enjoyable atmosphere, merging humor and insightful discussions on creativity in tabletop gaming.

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1. Sam Sorensen
2. Austin Walker
3. Jim Butcher
4. Valiant Dorian
5. Poorna M.
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7. Tyler Crumrine
8. Taylor Moore

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