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
- KEITH BAKER ON EBERRON (Remastered January 2023) – RPGBOT.Podcast S4E104Show Notes In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we talk to Keith Baker, creator of the Eberron setting, about the setting, its real-world history, and how to tell amazing stories in it. Keith shares insights into one of the
- STEALTH & INVISIBILITY (Remastered June 2023) – At some point, the Monster will know you haven’t moved – RPGBOT.Podcast S4E103Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the mechanics of stealth and invisibility in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). We explore how stealth functions in Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Pathfinder 2e, examining the nuances of invisibility, and offering tips
- 2024 DnD PHB – BARBARIAN CHANGES with DnD Shorts – RPGBOT.Podcast S4E102Show Notes DnD Shorts joins us to discuss changes to the Barbarian class in the 2024 edition of Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook. We discuss: Tune in for a deep dive into the mechanics, flavor, and what makes the new Barbarian more versatile and
- 2024 D&D PLAYERS HANDBOOK – Epic Boons – RPGBOT.Podcast S4E101Show Notes Join Tyler, Ash, and Randall in the latest episode of The RPGBOT.Podcast as they dive deep into Epic Boons in Dungeons & Dragons! From the classic 2014 rules to the new 2024 updates, the hosts break down these powerful abilities
- MOVEMENT (Remastered May 25, 2022) – Move It or Lose It: Mastering TTRPG Movement Mechanics – RPGBOT.Podcast S4E100Show Notes Dive into the world of movement mechanics in TTRPGs with the latest RPGBOT.Podcast. We break down how different games handle movement, its impact on the action economy, and those tricky tactical elements like opportunity attacks. Plus, we share