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The Vintage RPG Podcast

Vintage RPG
Tabletop Rpgs
The Price Of Freedom
Dungeons and Dragons
Black Angel
Mystic Punks
Dungeons & Dragons
Chaosium
B Movies
Thieves' World
Meints Index To Glorantha
The Temple Of Apshai Trilogy
Kickstarter
Jack Of Shadows
The Marvelous Children Of Inang-Uri
Kumira
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons Coloring Album
Empire Strikes Back
RPG Adventure Modules
Dungeon Crawl Classics

Join Stu Horvath and John McGuire as they delve into their favorite tabletop roleplaying games from the past, present and future!

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Art & Arcana? Pffft, go back to the source!

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we pull the TSR art books off the shelf. That's The Art of Dragon Magazine, The Art of the Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Game, The Art of Dragonlance and The Art of ... more

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Troooooooooll!

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we check out Trollpak, Chaosium's boxset that explores the nature of RuneQuest's trolls. It's a thoughtful approach to a "monstrous" species that sharply contrasts with most games of the period,... more

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Of stock lists and ancient history.

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we explore Castle Thrax and the Spellbinders' treasure. That is, Spellbinders Games, a shop in Akron that published Castle Thrax, also had a lot of interesting titles in the... more

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Another collection of chit-chats.

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we rummage through the grab bag again. We discuss Lite-Brite, Tony Bath's 1975 article "Fantasy Gaming," Aaron Trammell's The Privilege of Play, Dungeon Crawler Carl and doane... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Lee Franck
Creator of You Got a Job on the Trash Barge and Vampire Cruise
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Tiger Wizard
Artist and creator involved with Tails from the Nightmarket
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Prolific creator in the TTRPG hobby and founder of Creature Curation.
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Max Moon
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Episode: 12 Years at Sea
Justin Wigard
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Clint Marsh
Publisher of Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine
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Episode: Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine
Andre Novoa
Creator of the tabletop RPG The Job
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Rodney Orpheus
Professional musician and co-editor of Pagan News
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Episode: Delinquent Elementals
Phil Hine
Author and co-editor of Pagan News, focused on various occult themes
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Hosts

John Hambone McGuire
Co-host and frequent contributor, with extensive involvement in vintage RPG publishing and community discussions.
Stu Horvath
Co-host and driving creative force behind long-running discussions; also connected with Unwindable.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 513 ratings
  • Awesome show!

    Really great podcast! As a fellow NJ resident and D&D enthusiast I love the show and learning about games I never knew existed! Keep up the stellar work guys! I wish I could be a part of your game nights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PtlCas83
    United Statesa month ago
  • Focused Reviews of Old and New

    Perfect reviews that touch on the high and low points of rpg products both old and new in an enjoyable conversational format without wasting time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanTheGM
    United Statesa month ago
  • Vintage RadPG

    Oh my Christmas pants, how have I not dropped a rating and a review here before now? Hambone & Stu have been faithful companions on many a commute, road trip, and rounds of dishwashing. These conversations with one another and with their guests are joy for the hobby, for nerd culture writ large, and for joy-centered fandom. Their enthusiasm is balanced by a discerning eye and their encyclopedic knowledge balanced by human capacity to only remember so many things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanRyder207
    United States2 months ago
  • Nope

    Guys obviously don’t know what they are talking about

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gracie-1234
    United States2 months ago
  • Hell yeah

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fynflood
    6 months ago

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High production quality and concise, informed takes are commonly praised.
Chemistry between hosts is a strong draw for listeners.
Nostalgia and deep RPG history resonate with fans across generations.

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#100
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Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#139
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#158
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#33
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#38
Norway/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Toys, Toys, Toys
Q: Are there any games that we should just let go of?
If you're not having fun, you don't have to force yourself to play it. It's acceptable to move on to something else that you enjoy more.
Toys, Toys, Toys
Q: Does this express itself at RPGs?
Yes, especially through the iteration of editions in Dungeons and Dragons, which reflect a reluctance to let go of past versions.
Drunk Jousting
Q: What's Hambone's favorite game he's run or played in the last year?
Hambone shared that the last fun game he ran was WHPA, which took unexpected and weird turns. He also enjoyed playing in the 'Sickest Witch' game by Justin Searoyse.
12 Years at Sea
Q: What does ecological grief mean to you?
It's a sadness about environmental changes impacting future generations, reflected in the story of the sea wizard's obsessive quest.
12 Years at Sea
Q: Why don't you talk to our listeners a little bit about what 12 years is?
12 Years is a solo game with multiplayer options designed to capture the spirit of exploration and nostalgia.

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A duo of enthusiasts regularly explores RPG history, design, and culture, balancing deep dives into classic and niche games with personal anecdotes and play-testing notes. Episodes cover OSR-era titles, modern interpretations, and crossovers with broader pop culture, often weaving in workshop-style insights, crowdfunding tales, and community-driven projects. The show stands out for its energetic, buddy-banter tone, strong knowledge of vintage RPGs, and willingness to tackle both niche topics and broader industry movements with a playful, opinionated edge.

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2. Tiger Wizard
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