I’m looking for a small, OSR-focused podcast that could benefit from being part of our network.

I’m looking for a small, OSR-focused podcast that could benefit from being part of our network.

I’m looking for a small, OSR-focused podcast that could benefit from being part of our network. If you have any suggestions, post them here or message me on Hangouts.

38 thoughts on “I’m looking for a small, OSR-focused podcast that could benefit from being part of our network.”

  3. “GGNORE” is a potential podcast. They live played Deep Carbon Observatory using the Into The Odd rule set. Which is like doubling down on OSRness. They also rotate DMS and invite thier listeners to play.

  4. “GGNORE” is a potential podcast. They live played Deep Carbon Observatory using the Into The Odd rule set. Which is like doubling down on OSRness. They also rotate DMS and invite thier listeners to play.

  7. I really enjoyed Hobbs & Friends of the OSR episode 1, but that was released Jan. 25 and there’s not been another issue since. Too bad. I think it would have been a great fit for The Gauntlet. Eric Hoffman (Stormlord Publishing) was on the first episode.Jason Hobbs is the host.

  8. I really enjoyed Hobbs & Friends of the OSR episode 1, but that was released Jan. 25 and there’s not been another issue since. Too bad. I think it would have been a great fit for The Gauntlet. Eric Hoffman (Stormlord Publishing) was on the first episode.Jason Hobbs is the host.

  13. Thanks for the feedback, guys. I’m mostly interested in exploring some things for now. I’m keen on listening to some good shows, seeing what’s out there. If there is a show out there I think would be a good fit, I’ll get in touch with the people producing it. Otherwise, it would be helpful to know what kind of OSR coverage is out there if we go down the path of putting something original together.

  14. Thanks for the feedback, guys. I’m mostly interested in exploring some things for now. I’m keen on listening to some good shows, seeing what’s out there. If there is a show out there I think would be a good fit, I’ll get in touch with the people producing it. Otherwise, it would be helpful to know what kind of OSR coverage is out there if we go down the path of putting something original together.

  15. My main motivation here is to see if we can add something interesting to the conversation. I, personally, run lots of OSR modules (though not in systems that are typically associated with the OSR; World of Dungeons is my main drug of choice in that regard), and we have some OSR stuff coming out in future issues of Codex, but I’m curious what we can do from a podcast standpoint.

  16. My main motivation here is to see if we can add something interesting to the conversation. I, personally, run lots of OSR modules (though not in systems that are typically associated with the OSR; World of Dungeons is my main drug of choice in that regard), and we have some OSR stuff coming out in future issues of Codex, but I’m curious what we can do from a podcast standpoint.

  17. Well, a discussion on the different options available and there differences would be useful. There’s so many. DCC, Lamentions, Black Hack, White Hack, etc.

  18. Well, a discussion on the different options available and there differences would be useful. There’s so many. DCC, Lamentions, Black Hack, White Hack, etc.

  19. I just went through an extensive research period on OSR games and ended up settling on DCC, which I’m already hacking. (Macchiato monsters was a close second.) There really isn’t anything I found out there covering the “scene” right now, although something along the lines of +1 forward for OSR games would have been incredible.

  20. I just went through an extensive research period on OSR games and ended up settling on DCC, which I’m already hacking. (Macchiato monsters was a close second.) There really isn’t anything I found out there covering the “scene” right now, although something along the lines of +1 forward for OSR games would have been incredible.

  21. I think the key will be saying something different which might be difficult to do. For instance, the Save or Die Podcast started in 2010 and covered the differences between 0e D&D, Holmes, Moldvey, Mentzer, and Denning (ha!) D&D. They even have interviews with Mentzer himself.

    They interview Zak S. and James Raggi about Lamentations Products as well as the Swords & Wizardry clone folks (former is a 2nd wave clone, latter is more 0e-ish). And several authors of the true “retro clones” (1st wave e.g. Labyrinth Lord) which all where an attempt to bring Basic D&D back in print since WotC at the time had not released.

    They have not gotten to The Black Hack, The White Hack (no relation to the Black Hack) or any of the other “micro/lite hacks” except they did Swords & Wizardry “lite” recently. Nor have they gotten to “3rd wave” stuff like Perdition or Into The Odd.

    But is comparing editions really what people need? I don’t think it really defines what the OSR/DIY D&D scene really is about. I think there is more to be said about how modules like Maze of the Blue Medusa , Yoon-Suin, and or Hubris are different in terms of construction for the DM to use at the table and what they are asking from the player (especially in contrast to storygames). Also why should someone pick the Basic/Expert Moldvey D&D up over 5eth? Or even play “OSR D&D” at all?

  22. I think the key will be saying something different which might be difficult to do. For instance, the Save or Die Podcast started in 2010 and covered the differences between 0e D&D, Holmes, Moldvey, Mentzer, and Denning (ha!) D&D. They even have interviews with Mentzer himself.

    They interview Zak S. and James Raggi about Lamentations Products as well as the Swords & Wizardry clone folks (former is a 2nd wave clone, latter is more 0e-ish). And several authors of the true “retro clones” (1st wave e.g. Labyrinth Lord) which all where an attempt to bring Basic D&D back in print since WotC at the time had not released.

    They have not gotten to The Black Hack, The White Hack (no relation to the Black Hack) or any of the other “micro/lite hacks” except they did Swords & Wizardry “lite” recently. Nor have they gotten to “3rd wave” stuff like Perdition or Into The Odd.

    But is comparing editions really what people need? I don’t think it really defines what the OSR/DIY D&D scene really is about. I think there is more to be said about how modules like Maze of the Blue Medusa , Yoon-Suin, and or Hubris are different in terms of construction for the DM to use at the table and what they are asking from the player (especially in contrast to storygames). Also why should someone pick the Basic/Expert Moldvey D&D up over 5eth? Or even play “OSR D&D” at all?

  23. Save or Die has covered a lot of ground, yeah, but also feels a bit disconnected from the stuff about the OSR I find interesting. It’s a very big scene. Drink Spin Run seems to be the ‘new’ OSR podcast, but it’s probably covering a different niche.

    I don’t know if a podcast about the OSR needs to discuss why people should be playing OSR games. Presumably the audience already has that buy-in. (Does The Gauntlet spend time trying to argue Swords Without Masters is in fact a game or whether Monsters Hearts is actually fun?)

  24. Save or Die has covered a lot of ground, yeah, but also feels a bit disconnected from the stuff about the OSR I find interesting. It’s a very big scene. Drink Spin Run seems to be the ‘new’ OSR podcast, but it’s probably covering a different niche.

    I don’t know if a podcast about the OSR needs to discuss why people should be playing OSR games. Presumably the audience already has that buy-in. (Does The Gauntlet spend time trying to argue Swords Without Masters is in fact a game or whether Monsters Hearts is actually fun?)

  27. Ramanan S I agree Save or Die does seem disconnected, but in terms of covering “official” D&D stuff its pretty much covered it I think. But that is why I threw out that covering OSR modules not “core systems” might be where the best differences and interesting conversations are had.

    I guess making the case for why you could play OSR games also helps highlight its differences especially from 5e which in some respects is OSR-like. Also if you are used to more storygames, you might view B/X D&D, 4e D&D, and 5e D&D to be pretty much the same.

  28. Ramanan S I agree Save or Die does seem disconnected, but in terms of covering “official” D&D stuff its pretty much covered it I think. But that is why I threw out that covering OSR modules not “core systems” might be where the best differences and interesting conversations are had.

    I guess making the case for why you could play OSR games also helps highlight its differences especially from 5e which in some respects is OSR-like. Also if you are used to more storygames, you might view B/X D&D, 4e D&D, and 5e D&D to be pretty much the same.

  29. Warren Denning I’m with you on the modules vs system question. I would love a show that is basically structured like +1 Forward, but for OSR modules. So, the host has a guest, they chat briefly about a common “at the table” issue, then discuss the guest’s module, and then play a particularly juicy/kickass section of the module for 15-20 minutes.

  30. Warren Denning I’m with you on the modules vs system question. I would love a show that is basically structured like +1 Forward, but for OSR modules. So, the host has a guest, they chat briefly about a common “at the table” issue, then discuss the guest’s module, and then play a particularly juicy/kickass section of the module for 15-20 minutes.

  33. Jason Cordova Yeah, +1 Forward is a great format that should be copied more. I enjoy listening to it despite not really playing any PbtA games. It’s also nice and short and to the point.

  34. Jason Cordova Yeah, +1 Forward is a great format that should be copied more. I enjoy listening to it despite not really playing any PbtA games. It’s also nice and short and to the point.

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