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Whatcha Doing?

Matt Caulder
Kickstarter
Mappa Mundi
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Ttrpgs
Game Design
Rusty Revolvers
Tabletop Games
Creative Process
Three Sails Studios
The Panic Institute
Dog Eat Dog
Community Building
Community Engagement
Voidstream
Social Media
Inspiration
Characters Without Stories
Mythworks
Mothership RPG
Realis

An interview podcast where I talk to cool people about the amazing things they're working on!!!

Follow the show - linktr.ee/whatchadoing

Follow Matt - linktr.ee/mattcaulder

Send some feedback! feedback@mattcaulder.com

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Music is "Miami" by AlisiaBeats - pixabay.com/music/funk-miami-177359/

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Latest Episodes

The 50th episode!!

This time I'm sitting down with Navaar Seik-Jackson to talk about his upcoming game SoothWardens, moving to Backerkit and producing AP podcasts!

SoothWardens Backerkit

Navaar's Bluesky

Stuff we talk about!

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The 49th Episode!

This time I'm sitting with Tyler Crumrine from Possible Worlds Games to talk about his history with TTRPGs, how he got into publishing and (sadly not) TCGs.

www.possibleworldsgames.com/

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The 48th episode!

This time I'm sitting down with Austin Walker to talk about his long-running Actual Play podcast, designing the upcoming TTRPG Realis and what it means to always kill your foes.

Realis Kickstarter

Introduction to Realis

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The 47th Episode!

This time I'm sitting down with RP Deshaies and Jack Panic to talk about the upcoming TTRPG, Breathless: Frightmare Edition

Breathless: Frightmare Edition on Kickstarter

farirpgs.com/

dngn.club/

Stuff We Talked ... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Crumrine
Founder of Possible Worlds Games
Possible Worlds Games
Episode: Tyler Crumrine, TTRPG Designer and Publisher!
Austin Walker
Designer of Realis; GM of Friends of the Table
Realis / Friends of the Table
Episode: Austin Walker, Actual Play GM and TTRPG Designer!
René Pierre
French-Canadian TTRPG designer known for Breathless, Firelights, Stoneburner, Songs and Sagas
FariRPGs (Breathless creator)
Episode: RP Deshaies & Jack Panic, TTRPG Designers!
Jack Panic
Dungeon Club, artist and designer of Breathless Frightmare Edition
Mythworks collaborator
Episode: RP Deshaies & Jack Panic, TTRPG Designers!
Meghna Jayanth
Narrative designer, All Will Rise team member
Speculative Agency
Episode: Speculative Agency: Meghna Jayanth & Dr. Joost Vervoort!
Joost Vervoort
Associate professor, ecologist, game designer
Speculative Agency
Episode: Speculative Agency: Meghna Jayanth & Dr. Joost Vervoort!
Chase Bergman
Designer of Grand Spin, board game designer
Grand Spin / Kickstarter project
Episode: Chase Bergman, Board Game Designer!
Tim Denee
Designer of Deathmatch Island and Blades 68
Independent game designer, Old Dog Games (website owner)
Episode: Tim Denee, TTRPG Designer and Illustrator!!!
Ella Watts
Designer of Upriver, Downriver and The Deepest Dark
MacGuffin and Company (publisher) & The Deepest Dark
Episode: Feburary Zine Fest - Part 3

Host

Matt Caulder
Host of Whatcha Doing? (also represented as host of the Whatcha Doing? podcast)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Great Idea, Greater Execution

    Matt has a great show here, interviewing and asking great questions behind a number of fields and hobbies. It’s conversational and supportive, and does a good job of introducing listeners to new things. Listen to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    darrenhupke
    United States2 months ago

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The show is described as approachable and easy to follow, with thoughtful guests.
Listeners praise the host for asking insightful questions and keeping interviews conversational.
Audience notes the episodes introduce them to new ideas and creators in indie spaces.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 34: Leo Hunt is making the TTRPG, Vaults of Vaarn!
Q: Why did you pick Vaarn as an OSR-style setting and what shape did the design take?
The design ethos grew from dissatisfaction with certain editions of D&D, leading to a 'Dying Earth' inspired science-fantasy world where unified mechanics and evocative tables drive play, not over-reliance on complex math.
Episode 29: Aviv and Eran are making the Actual Play graphic novel, Crystal Hearts!
Q: What were the big challenges in publishing and distributing the book?
They discuss Kickstarter scale, production, logistics, and the crucial role of their producer Amit Moshe of San Folk; the box set, PDFs, and multiple variants required heavy spreadsheet work and vendor coordination.
Episode 29: Aviv and Eran are making the Actual Play graphic novel, Crystal Hearts!
Q: What got you started doing a webcomic?
They began in English to reach a wider audience and pivot from Hebrew; eventual goal was to explain TTRPGs in a graphic format; the project evolved from two strips a week to a long-form story, leading to Dark Horse publication.
Episode 25: Emanoel Melo and Ray Chou are making the TTRPG, CBR+PNK Overload!!!
Q: Why did you decide to launch Overload as a three-box pamphlet set instead of a single larger book?
The idea was to stay true to the one-shot nature of the game while giving players compact, dense pamphlets; however, manufacturing logistics showed that three separate boxes would be expensive, so they pivoted toward a single box with three sleeves to preserve the thematic three-part structure.
Episode 33: Caro Ascersion is making the TTRPG, Last Train to Bremen!
Q: Was Bremen always intended to be a one-shot, and why did you choose that structure?
Yes, Bremen was designed from the jump as a self-contained one-shot with a three-act structure, using pre-generated but flexible character prompts to keep the experience tight, theatrical, and accessible for players new to the format.

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A thoughtful interview series focused on independent tabletop RPG design, publishing, and the broader indie games ecosystem. Episodes frequently feature small-press designers, zine makers, and megagame/party-game creators, exploring design philosophies, funding journeys, production challenges, and communitybuilding. Listeners get practical insights into crowdfunding, direct-to-consumer strategies, licensing models, and the realities of running a creative business, with a consistent emphasis on joyful collaboration and sustainable practices. The show stands out for its hands-on, designer-to-designer conversations, accessible explanations of niche mechanics, and a strong sense of community within the indie scene. Potential guests and sponsors... more

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