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The Vintage RPG Podcast

Vintage RPG
Dungeons & Dragons
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Dungeons and Dragons
Kickstarter
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Tabletop Rpgs
Role-Playing Games
Call Of Cthulhu
Gen Con
Role Playing Games
Weird Heroes Of Public Access
Exalted Funeral
Tabletop RPG
Runequest
Mystic Punks
RPG
Pax Unplugged
Chaosium
Fighting Fantasy
The Price Of Freedom

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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Latest Episodes

We'll be back. But not before a nice, long vacation. After just shy of 363 episodes in eight years, the Vintage RPG Podcast is going to take a hiatus. For lots of reasons, many of which we explain in this episode (along with some general kvetching ab... more

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Two legendary artists, one head-to-head infernal adventure.

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, two of the most metal artists around, Arik Roper and Skinner, chat about The Black Spire Pact. That's a player-versus-player gamebook by Max Moon and... more

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Yes, meat sorcery!

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we're theoretically talking to Tiger Wizard about Abattoir Hymnal, his collaboration with Donn Stroud for Demon Month. In practice, we wind up talking about a lot of other stuff too!

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Oh wait, this is supposed to be a podcast about roleplaying games?

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we're talking local news, Daniel Cohen books, new phones and more, pretty much everything but RPGs. Sometimes that happens!

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Recent Guests

Arik Roper
Artist known for fantasy/sci-fi illustration
Self/Various publishers
Episode: The Black Spire Pact
Janaka Stucky
Poet and contributor
Self/ Flaming Hand
Episode: The Black Spire Pact
Tiger Wizard
Friend of the hosts and contributor to Old School Essentials Month
Indie RPG Creator/Contributor
Episode: Abattoir Hymnal
Amanda Lee Franck
Creator of You Got a Job on the Trash Barge and Vampire Cruise
Exalted Funeral
Episode: Dark Tower
Joey Royale
A creator involved with Mausritter and Tails from the Nightmarket
Unwinnable
Episode: Mausritter: Tails from the Night Market
Max Moon
Creator at Max Moon Games and Flaming Hand
Max Moon Games, Flaming Hand
Episode: 12 Years at Sea
Justin Wigard
Episode: Two Years of West Marches
Clint Marsh
Publisher of Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine
Fiddler's Green
Episode: Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine
Andre Novoa
Creator of the tabletop RPG The Job
Games Omnivorous
Episode: The Job

Hosts

John Hambone McGuire
Host with extensive involvement in vintage RPG discussions; appears across episodes focusing on history, publishing, and community.
Stu Horvath
Co-host with deep knowledge of RPG history and involvement in publishing; frequent guest on indie RPG discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 517 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 States3 months 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 States3 months 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 States4 months ago
  • Nope

    Guys obviously don’t know what they are talking about

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gracie-1234
    United States4 months ago
  • Hell yeah

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fynflood
    8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Brings encyclopedic RPG knowledge with approachable, friendly banter.
Some listeners note growing political commentary and ads as a downside
Lovers of vintage and obscure RPGs find it particularly rewarding.
High production quality and engaging discussions; strong on indie publishing and crowdfunding.
Enthusiastic, knowledgeable hosts with strong chemistry and deep hobby history.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#238
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#149
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#236
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#62
Brazil/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#76
Ukraine/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#111
Israel/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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What is The Vintage RPG Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime RPG enthusiasts-turned-priends discuss decades of tabletop history with warmth, humor, and deep knowledge. Episodes cover old and new games, artwork, crowdfunding, and indie publishing, often tying in personal memories, conventions, and community dynamics. Notable to this show is its strong focus on vintage and obscure RPGs, plus a lively, accessible banter that appeal to curious fans and aspiring creators alike; guests and topics frequently spotlight the broader culture around roleplaying games, crowdfunding platforms, and indie publishing ecosystems. Potential listeners can expect brisk, well-researched conversations that celebrate hobby history while sharing practical insights for collectors, players, and aspiring creators a... more

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Recent guests on The Vintage RPG Podcast include:

1. Arik Roper
2. Janaka Stucky
3. Tiger Wizard
4. Amanda Lee Franck
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7. Justin Wigard
8. Clint Marsh

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