

Between Two Cairns
Yochai Gal & Brad Kerr
An RPG product review podcast, hosted by Yochai Gal, Brad Kerr, and (usually) Sam Mameli.Each week we review a module or adventure. Visit our patreon to support the show and to receive bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 7, 2024 • 47min
Beyond the Silver Scream
Yochai & Brad review Beyond the Silver Scream by Forrest Aguirre, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack 1: Is there any interest revamping adventures?Mootsack 2: What are your tips on running a lunch hour game?00:00 Intro05:41 Mootsack19:05 Main Review20:18 What's the Module About?22:52 Art Talk25:30 Thoughts on the Module32:37 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 13: Beyond the Silver ScreamFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 42min
Many Gates of the Gann
Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review Many Gates of the Gann by Chaotic Henchmen Productions.See Andrew's "prop" for yourself!00:00 Intro23:04 Jack Vance31:28 Main Review34:51 What is this adventure about?36:24 Art Talk42:35 Individual Reviews58:53 Deep Dive1:25:34 Intimate Connections1:30:03 Why aren't there more dungeons like this?Season 3, episode 12: Many Gates of the GannFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 14min
The Sunless Citadel
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review The Sunless Citadel by Bruce R. Cordell, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you like to do crafting in an RPG?00:00 Intro11:48 Mootsack22:00 Main Review23:18 Historical Background25:37 Art Talk32:29 What is Adventure All About?39:23 Content of the Module54:51 DEEP DIVESeason 3, episode 11: The Sunless CitadelFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
Bonepicker's Tower
Yochai & Brad are joined by Karl Stjernberg (aka Skullfungus) to review Bonepicker's Tower by WR Beatty, and answer a question from the mootsack.~22:31 Mootsack~31:36 Main Review~37:47 Art~59:26 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 10: Bonepicker's TowerFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Cursed Scroll #1
Yochai & Brad are joined by JP Coovert to review Cursed Scroll #1 by Kelsey Dionne.Timestamps~12:15 JP: Art, Comics, Monthly zines~25:04 Main Review~51:20: Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 9: Cursed Scroll #1For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2024 • 55min
Secret Vault of the Windswept Island
Yochai & Brad review Secret Vault of the Windswept Island by Wonder Twin Harmony, and answer a mailbag question.Mootsack: How do you address "Commune with Animals" in your games?~ 07:57 Mailbag~14:34 Main Review~20:32 Art Talk~37:28 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 8: Secret Vault of the Windswept IslandFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers.Thanks to Josh Roberts for editing this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 32min
C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan by Harold Johnson, in another Gamer Blast From the Past! We also answer a mailbag question.Question: How do you feel about freeform vs vancian magic?~7:24 Mailbag~21:00 Main Review~1:02:12 Deep Dive Season 3, episode 7: The Hidden Shrine of TamoachanFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2024 • 57min
Crush Depth Apparition
We review Crush Depth Apparition by Amanda Lee Franck, and review a answer question.How to balance adventures and encounters old school games?~ 6:26 Mootsack~ 19:12 Main review~ 44:46 Deep DiveSeason 3, episode 6: Crush Depth ApparitionFor listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com or ask on our discord server.Check out our Patreon Tiers for ways to support the show and hear bonus episodes!Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Hand of God
The hosts dive into 'The Hand of God' adventure module, exploring its artistic design and gameplay mechanics. They tackle the challenge of balancing creativity with parenting, sharing personal stories that highlight the importance of supportive relationships. Cultural insights and quirks of character dynamics in storytelling spark lively discussions. They also critique the design elements that influence player engagement in tabletop RPGs. Between humor and deeper reflections, the banter creates an entertaining blend of insights and anecdotes.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 23min
The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen
Yochai & Brad are joined by Luke Stratton (aka Limithron) to review The Darkness over Nijmauwrgen from The Chaos Crier #0 by the Merry Mushmen.Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers!For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.