

TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars
Craig Shipman
Do you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 37min
Joe O'Brien (Glass Cannon Network) Interview: ep. 158
How did The Glass Cannon Network start??
Join Craig as he sits down with Joe O'Brien, one of the founders of the amazing Glass Cannon Network. They discuss the origins of the network and the reality of running an RPG media empire.
Follow Joe here: https://twitter.com/joeobriensbrain
Check out Glass Cannon Here: https://glasscannonnetwork.com/
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/
Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 40min
Goodman Games (Dungeon Crawl Classics) Interview: ep. 157
Why do people LOVE Dungeon Crawl Classics???
Join Craig as he sits down with some of the team responsible for the game and its supplements. They discuss the origins of the game, the signature features like the dice and the funnel, and their creative process.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devillich/dungeon-crawl-classics-100-music-of-the-spheres-is-chaos
https://goodman-games.com/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/GoodmanGames
Twitch channel
https://www.twitch.tv/goodmangamesofficial
Sign up for Tuesday Night Demo Club
https://goodman-games.com/blog/2022/01/02/sign-up-for-dcc-demo-night-46/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sign-up-for-dcc-demo-night-46
The DCC fan group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/527870840612215
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/
Support the show for as little as $1 month:
https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Feb 21, 2022 • 48min
Thomas Balding (Infinite Odyssey Games) Interview: ep. 156
Join Craig while he sits down with author and designer Thomas Balding. Thomas discusses their newest RPG, Other Earths.
Other Earths Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infiniteodyssey/other-earths
Infinite Odyssey Games Instagram:
@infiniteodysseygaming
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/
Support the show for as little as $1 month:
https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Feb 17, 2022 • 1h 23min
Navi and Shawn Drake (Court of Blades) Interview - ep.120
Join Craig, and his guests, Navi and Shawn Drake, as they talk about the Drakes' new Forged in the Dark game - Court of Blades. Where did the concept come from? How did they know they needed to publish it? What was the process like?
Back the game here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acoupleofdrakes/court-of-blades-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game
Follow Navi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaviMusing
Follow Shawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrakeandDice
Check out their other work on itch.io: https://acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/
Please support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars
Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 4min
Johnn Four (5-Room Dungeon) Interview: ep. 155
Join Craig while he sits down with author and designer, Johnn Four. They discuss his approach to creating the popular 5-Room Dungeon concept and books.
Get everything Johnn Four and 5-Room here: https://www.roleplayingtips.com/
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0322
https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ian Yusem (Hull Breach, The Drain) Interview: ep. 154
Join Craig while he sits down with author and designer, Ian Yusem. They discuss his approach to creating popular Mothership content like The Drain and Hull Breach.
Hull Breach Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yusem/hull-breach-vol-1?ref=3tqj1o
His blog: https://uncannyspheres.blogspot.com/
The Drain: https://ian-yusem.itch.io/the-drain
Moonbase Blues: https://ian-yusem.itch.io/moonbase-blues
Dissident Whispers: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/317424/Dissident-Whispers
Wizard People, Dear Reader: https://archive.org/details/wizard-people/wiz1.mp3
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0322
https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Jan 17, 2022 • 12min
USFT Announcement: Bonus Malifaux News
Join Craig as he discusses BIG news for the future of the Malifaux US Faux Tour!
Join Craig as he discusses the future of the US Faux Tour
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/CCCPod/
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fis25jedaiqoWsjWeqKxM
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0621
https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Jan 5, 2022 • 1h 20min
Gaming and BS: BONUS episode
Bonus cross-promotion episode!
Enjoy this episode of Gaming and BS from their archive.
Check out all their work here:
https://gamingandbs.com/
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0621
https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Dec 29, 2021 • 1h 38min
Avery Alder (Monster Hearts, The Quiet Year) Interview: ep. 153
Insider Insights interview!
Craig talks with Avery Alder about her creative approach and innovative RPG designs.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQr0d9nvSEk&list=PLAIAHfJvz15m0xE1OU_PUCEc3d1x5m7iq&index=6
Since the interview, she shut down her Patreon. You can support her and get great content through her subscription service:
https://store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/goblin-friendship-club
Follow her on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lackingceremony?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0621
https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 6min
Amit Moshe (City of Mist) Interview - ep. 152
Join Craig as he talks with Amit Moshe (City of Mist) about his unique and fascinating RPG, City of Mist.
Check out City of Mist here: https://cityofmist.co/
Check out our live streaming content on Twitch Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube.
The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.
Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0621
https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com


