The Vintage RPG Podcast Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine
May 5, 2025
Clint Marsh, creator of the Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine, dives into the enchanting world of zines, RPGs, and esoteric themes. He shares his journey through childhood curiosities about the occult, fueled by the cultural phenomena like the Satanic Panic. The conversation explores the joys of tangible media in a digital age, the artistic inspirations behind his magazine, and the vibrant connection between zine culture and tabletop gaming. Plus, get a glimpse of what's coming next for Fiddler's Green on Kickstarter!
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Clint's First Flexi Disc Memory
- Clint Marsh recalls first encountering a flexi disc with whale songs in a National Geographic as a kid around 1980. - This sparked his love for analog media and the unique sensory experience of flexi discs.
Physical Media Enhances Memory
- Physical media like zines and records create a stronger, memorable connection than PDFs. - Owning physical items demands spatial brain space, enhancing appreciation and recall.
Childhood Occult Exposure
- Clint Marsh grew up with early exposure to occult books left behind in a new house when he was six years old. - His parents later pulled these books away during the Satanic Panic, which only fueled his obsession.