The RPGBOT.Podcast is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous discussion about tabletop RPGs, seeking to help players get the most out of tabletop games by examining game mechanics and related subjects with a deep, analytic focus.
The RPGBOT.podcast is hosted by Ash Ely, Randall James, Random Powell, and Tyler Kamstra, and is produced in association with The Leisure Illuminati.
Podcast Episodes and Announcements
- BUILDING UNDEAD CHARACTERS II (Remastered) – It’s fun to be the life of the party…after you’ve lost yours – RPGBOT.Podcast S5E47Show Notes Join us as we dig up the real secrets of playing undead—because dying was just the beginning! In this episode, the RPGBOT team continues their exploration of undead creatures in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Shifting focus to the player’s perspective, they
- D&D CLASS SELECTION: It’s like speed dating, but with swords and spell slots… – RPGBOT.Podcast S5E46Show Notes Not sure which D&D class to start with? We break down the best and worst picks for new DnD players—featuring confused Wizards, exploding Artificers, and the ever-reliable Barbarian. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts explore which
- W40K IMPERIUM MALEDICTUM – Creating a Character: Min-maxing in the name of the Emporer – RPGBOT.Podcast S5E45Show Notes In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast crew dives deep into the dark, dystopian world of Warhammer 40,000‘s Imperium Maledictum, focusing specifically on character creation and the mechanics that shape storytelling in this grimdark RPG. The hosts bring their trademark humor and
- UNDEAD (Remastered) – Because sometimes the best minions are already dead – RPGBOT.Podcast S5E44Show Notes We dive into the multifaceted role of undead creatures in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). They explore the unique characteristics of undead from both storytelling and mechanical perspectives, offering insights on how to effectively integrate these entities into gameplay. Material
- WARHAMMER 40K IMPERIUM MALEDICTUM – An Introduction: Mutants, Mayhem, and Middle Management – RPGBOT.Podcast S5E43Show Notes The RPGBOT.Podcast team dives headfirst into the chaos, corruption, and cosmic bureaucracy of Warhammer: 40,000 – Imperium Maledictum—where your worst day in HR is just the beginning. In this episode, the RPGBOT hosts take a deep dive into