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CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors

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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 5min

#88 - Genetics and Darlings with Sean Dunning

This week on the CritRPG Podcast, Sean Dunning joins us for a truly wonderful episode. He's a thought- and insightful guest, and we spent far more time than usual talking about plotting, writing, and many other topics!Please check out Sean's books here:https://amzn.to/3FfU2IC (Affiliate link!)-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 12min

#87 - Cities, Dungeons, Hate and Love with Matthew P. Schmidt

This week on the CritRPG Podcast, I am joined by Matthew P. Schmidt. In one of our most earnest podcasts to date, we talk about Faith, Fame, and Fear, and what they can do to a person. Please Check out Matthew's books herehttps://amzn.to/43g9mPk (Affiliate link!)-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 14min

#86 - Getting Serious Again with Uranium Phoenix

This week on the CritRPG Podcast, I am joined by Uranium Phoenix, author of The Years of Apocalypse.Join us as we talk about creating believable characters, writing to market, and the importance of finding your own process.https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/81002/the-years-of-apocalypse-a-time-loop-progression-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 1min

#85 - Climbing to riches and Glory with Avaritia Bona

Go and read Draka.Do it.https://amzn.to/3CTbdik-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Timestamps: Why and how this book? 1:48Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 9:53One thing you would do differently in a new story? 21:56One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 50:37Shoutouts 59:24Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 18min

#84 - A Kinder World with Aaron Sofaer

This week on the CritRPG podcast I talk with Quill & Still author Aaron Sofaer AKA Pastafarian about defining success in writing, utopias that are what they seem, psychopath MCs, and, as always, how important it is to have a spouse with a good job.-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Aaron’s BooksQuill & StillAnd They Who Fall Shall Rest In PowerIsekai'd Again With My Himbo Hubby, Our Mischief Gremlin Daughter, And My Cheat SRD: A FIFTH EDITION COMPATIBLE litRPGFrameshiftDie A Million Deaths; or, Get In The Interdimensional Mech, Nerd, There's No Time To ExplainBooks MentionedThis Used to Be About DungeonsThe Curse of ChalionBeware of ChickenHe Who Fights with MonstersThe Weirkey ChroniclesManifest FantasyGuild Mage ApprenticeDungeon Core OnlineZero Sum GameCommonwealThe Daily GrindFoxfire EsquireSunspotSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Feb 2, 2025 • 56min

#83 - Putting Butter to the Fish with Author Jonathan Smidt

On this episode of the CritRPG Podcast I talk with Dungeon Core Online Author Ryn, AKA Jonathan Smidt to talk about streaming, drinking and the Wild West. -------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Ryn’s SeriesElemental DungeonDungeon Core OnlineElemental GunslingerResonance: D.E.D. ExorcistAcedBooks MentionedHe Who Fights With MonstersDungeon Crawler CarlHeretical FishingBeware of ChickenFirth ChroniclesElf EmpireMimic & MeEverybody Loves Large ChestsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Jan 26, 2025 • 57min

#82 - It’s Your Kingdom with David Niemitz

This week on the CritRPG Podcast I talk with Guild Mage author David Niemitz about dealing with negative reviews, German vs Middle English etymology and the differences between East coast and West coast niceness!-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------David’s SeriesGuild MageThe Faerie KnightBooks MentionedCoralineArkwrightSevenevesThe Unexpected Engagement of the Marvellous Mr. PennThe Complicated Lovelife of Ivil AntagonistAve Xia Rem YSexy Space BabesSexy Steampunk BabesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Jan 19, 2025 • 1h 2min

#81 - Three Weeks Straight of Cliffs with Ellake

I sit down with Runic Artist author Ellake to talk about how he’s planning his upcoming transition to full-time authorship, and of course, how his wife has helped him in this pivot. -------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links herehttps://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Ellake’s SeriesThe Runic ArtistBooks MentionedCradleThresholdStargazer’s WarDemon Card EnforcerSystem BreakerRed RisingPath of AscentionQuest AcademyCyberdreamsVictor of TucsonFalling with Folded WingsA Journey of Black and RedChanglingCalamitous BobThe Legend of William OhSylEdge of ApocalypseCorpo AgeDungeon Crawler CarlThe Wandering InnSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Jan 12, 2025 • 57min

#80 - Swording it Out with Eric Ugland

I sit down with author Eric Ugland to discuss additive writing, fighting ADHD as a writer, and the value of marring an editor.-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentionedEric’s BooksOne More Last TimeThe Good GuysThe Bad GuysCommander and Thief Menagerie of MayhemBooks MentionedHe Who Fights with MonstersDungeon Crawler CarlKaiiu Battlefield SurgeonBeware of ChickenHeretical FishingQuest AcademyCradleGideon the NinthThe Locked TombThe Red KnightDiscount DanThe Daily GrindWayspring WandererAge of ExpansionPrimeval ApocalypseRandidly GhosthoundThe Road -------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 1:20Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 8:11One thing you would do differently in a new story? 22:36One book that you love, and why is it awesome 40:47Shoutouts 50:32Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 5min

#79 - Who You Pretend to Be with J Pal

This week on the CritRPG Podcast I sit down with J Pal to talk about what motivates him to write, and the community of litRPG authors that we’re both privileged to be a part of!-------------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentionedJ’s BooksApocalypse ArenaDepartment of Dungeon StudiesHoundsmanBooks MentionedCradleEnder’s GameHedge WizardNever Die Twice-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 12:58Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 19:30One thing you would do differently in a new story? 43:48One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 55:25Shoutouts 59:16Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

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