Ship of the Dead Podcast
Limithron's Ship of the Dead, a tabletop roleplaying game podcast with a strong focus on pirate themed games, Dungeons & Dragons, and OSR/NSR games like Mörk Borg and Mothership. GM tips & tutorials, industry interviews, actual plays, and more. Hosted by battle map artist and Pirate Borg creator Luke Stratton (Limithron). Support at www.limithron.com/patreon.
Latest episodes
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 24min
State of the OSR (Gary Con '25 Panel)
Six Cultures of PlayJoe Hines’ Point-Crawl vs. Hex-CrawlNew School Revolution BlogPrimer to Old School GamingPrincipia ApocryphaArs Ludi on West MarchesBreak RPGGoblin Archive’s The MallLiminal Horror (Cairn hack)Valley of FlowersThousand Thousand IslandsDungeon WorldMaze Rats 1.0Into the OddJoseph R Lewis SotD EpisodeMatt FinchMythmere GamesKelsey DionneArcane LibraryShadowdark Western Reaches KickstarterYochai GalNew School RevolutionCairn RPGBetween Two Cairns (podcast)PatreonBrad KerrBrad Kerr WebsiteMerry MushmenBetween Two Cairns (podcast)Limithron LinksWebsitePatreon
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Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Kelsey Dionne (Arcane Library)
In this lively discussion, Kelsey Dionne, creator of the Shadow Dark RPG and mastermind behind the Arcane Library, shares her journey in tabletop gaming. She dives into character mortality and the thrilling chaos of game design, inspired by classics like Darkest Dungeon. The conversation also touches on the sense of community fostered at conventions like GaryCon and the excitement of spontaneous gaming sessions. Kelsey reflects on the rich narrative possibilities of West Marches gameplay and imagines the fusion of immersive art with RPG adventures.
Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 15min
Mike Mearls (Chaosium/Mike Mearls Games)
PatreonOdyssey RulebookChaosiumKing Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard musicBlog of HoldingArmored Core VI Video GameVampire: The Masquerade RPGReading D&D Aloud Interview with Ben RiggsVast Grimm RPGDestiny Video GameMarathon Video GamePathways Into Darkness Video Game
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 12min
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Joseph R. Lewis WebsiteNightmare Over Ragged Hollow - ReviewCortex Podcast Yearly Theme - 2025 Yearly ThemesWriting RPG Adventure Series - Writing RPG Adventures: 01 VisionBetween Two Cairns PodcastKraken Corpse DelveSaving SaxhamDesert Angel FiascoImperial Vault 19Witches of FrostwyckThe Ultraviolet GrasslandsDeep Carbon Observatory (Remastered)The Undying SeaGardens of YnnGame Face OnWraithlands Kickstarter
Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 6min
Brian Colin (Creature Curation)
Sqwurmish Kickstarter (Ends 3/13/25)Main websitePlunderlustThe Molt RPGAll Published WorksHigh NoonMarvel Crisis ProtocolForbidden PsalmDread KnightsTrench CrusadeMordheimFrostgraveOriginal SotD podcast with Brian ColinGranite State Comic ConNeon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland, Brian ShutterMalevolent MinisTabletop EngineerSeven and Seven - Duncan Hall28 MagPandorum MovieInto the Cess and CitadelGlumdark Kickstarter (ends 2/21/25)
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 18min
Zac Goins (Limithron)
www.Zacgoings.comJoin Discord HERE Tangled in Shrouds Kickstarter End 2/19/25E-Myth Solution - Book7 Aboard the ShacklesCabin Fever Beta PDFMoria 5e RPGTomb PunkOutcast Silver RaidersThousand Thousand IslandsWyrmskin MagazineGlumdark RPGThe Obscure FilesTrench Crusade Email questions and Comments: Shipofthedead@limithron.comGet Free stuff on the Patreonwww.Patreon.com/limithron
Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Mike Tuñez (Firelock Games)
FirelockGames.comDead Man’s Chest blog Blood and Pigment blog Timber and Sail Blog Blood and Bayonets KickstarterWar Stories Pacific RPG Kickstarter One Box of War Game Challenge Empire of Blue Water - BookOn Stranger Tides - BookCaptain Blood - MovieSea Rover's Practice - BookBlack Sails - TV ShowTreasure Island - MovieMaster & Commander - MovieSid Meier's Pirates!The Curse of Monkey IslandAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag BattleTech Age of Sigmar
Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 22min
Mike Mason & Paul Fricker
Mike Mason and Paul Fricker, both writers at Chaosium and co-authors of Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition, dive into their early RPG experiences and how they shaped their passion for storytelling. They explore the impact of H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror on gaming narratives and share insights on game accessibility for newcomers. Listeners will enjoy their creative storytelling processes and how music influences their work. They also highlight a quirky teeth mechanic in a pirate RPG, showcasing how imagination reigns in the gaming world.
Dec 24, 2024 • 56min
World Building The Dark Caribbean
Limithron.comDiscord PatreonPirate Ports & Dark Caribbean PreviewDark Caribbean Preview #3Dark Caribbean Preview #4Dark Caribbean Preview #5 Dark Caribbean Preview #6Dark Caribbean Preview #7 Influences:On Stranger Tides - BookThe History of Pirates - BookThe Republic Pirates - Book Empire of Blue Water - BookCaptain Blood - MovieTreasure Island - MovieBlack Sails - TV ShowAssassins Creed Black Flag - Video GamePirates of the Spanish Main - Miniatures GameDarkest Dungeon - Video GameSea of Thieves - Video GameDark Souls - Video GameElden Ring - Video Game The Dark of Hot Springs Island - RPGNeverland - RPGDolmenwood - RPGMothership - RPG Bloomburrow - Magic SetTomb of Annihilation - 5e AdventureWorlds Without Number - BookTomb of Adventure Design - BookSkerples Monster Overhaul - Book
Dec 17, 2024 • 54min
Brian Shutter (Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland)
Brian Shutter, the mastermind behind the post-apocalyptic tabletop RPG, Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland, dives into a vibrant world filled with 80s and 90s nostalgia. He shares how this project evolved from homebrew to a wider creation, highlighting quirky classes like the 'Bruticorn' and a cyborg Reagan. The conversation also takes a fun turn as they explore wrestling's influence on identity and community within gaming. With intriguing anecdotes and a roller brawl game concept, it’s a nostalgic journey through creative gaming.
