

The Splatbook
John Corey, Ben Donaldson, Jess Rhiannon
Your favorite table top RPG design topics podcast
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Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 14min
Appendix N: Alien: Romulus
In honor of the release of Alien: Romulus, Andy Rau from Roll for Topic joins John for a discussion of the Alien franchise. What makes a great Alien movie? And does Alien:Romulus hit the mark? Plus an update on the Alien RPG from Free LeagueAlien: Romulus TrailerAlien RPGAlien RPG 2n EditionContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!

Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 11min
Just the Bitlets
Embark on a whimsical journey as the hosts share fond memories of Bob Newhart and the evolution of comedy. They hilariously reflect on the chaos of subscription overload and the absurdity of modern ads. Nostalgic anecdotes blend with insightful discussions on moving, pets, and comic book collecting. They'll take you back to the action film renaissance of the 70s and 80s while balancing creative passions in a competitive digital landscape. Expect humorous takes on hidden gems in 80s music and the connection between classic films and early internet culture.

Aug 8, 2024 • 26min
John and Kyle at GenCon 2024
Are you tired of all the RPG podcasts publishing their "GenCon Reflections" episodes? Well tooooo baaaad. Here is ours. We have an interview with Amber Seger, and a special guest appearance from Kyle's mom. Plus, Kyle shares some huge life changing news. Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

Jul 25, 2024 • 50min
Kyle and John VS the OSR: John goes full OSR
John and Kyle discuss modern magical settings, and John's plan to put his poor gaming group through an OSR Dolmenwood campaign. Tuns out Kyle has been playing a long game that has all lead up to this point. DolmenwoodDolmenwood SoundtrackStar Borg! Contact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

Jul 17, 2024 • 59min
Bonus: The Path To Power by Robert A Caro
Due to unrelenting popular demand John, Andy, and new guest Joel Boonstra tackle the first volume of Robert A Caro's pentalogy of the "Times of Lyndon Johnson". Mission Accomplished, so quit sending me harassing email, jeez.The Path to Power99% Invisible: The Power BrokerContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

Jul 11, 2024 • 43min
June 2024 Mail Bag
We are so tired y'all. So thank you for sending us some juicy questions to answer.Sincerely DepartedGame WizardsThe Elusive ShiftBen Robbins Website - Lame MageFirebrands GamesYazeba's Bed & BreakfastJubenshaContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
Actual Play: Star Borg - The Hypercore of Madness (Part 2)
Somewhere... in space...this could all be happening RIGHT NOW! Star Borg: Episode 2 - The Hypercore of MadnessJohn and Kyle are joined by Andy Rau and Ben Donaldson for an epic actual play of Star Borg! The new TTRPG collaboration between Kyle and JP Coovert.Star BorgContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 5min
Actual Play: Star Borg - The Ship of Doom, Part 1
Somewhere... in space...this could all be happening RIGHT NOW! Star Borg: Episode 1 - The Ship of DoomJohn and Kyle are joined by Andy Rau and Ben Donaldson for an epic actual play of Star Borg! The new TTRPG collaboration between Kyle and JP Coovert.Star BorgContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

May 30, 2024 • 1h 11min
The History of D&D Combat with Evan Torner
Kyle is joined by his "favorite person in the whole wide world (!?)", Evan Torner. Which is fine. John is not the least bit jealous. He is just over here working his fingers to the bone editing this podcast. Toiling away on the show notes mines. It’s fine. Everything is fine. But then at the end Kyle says he is sad John was not here, so John just does not know how to feel. They talk about D&D combat or something. Oh, and Matt is here. JK! Evan is awesome, and this is a really insightful episode. Check out his article from 50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons.The Website of Dr Evan TornerCombat in Dungeons & DragonsContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic

May 16, 2024 • 1h 15min
Zines, Star Borg, and YouTube with JP Coovert
YouTuber JP Coovert join John and Kyle to talk about a new Mork Borg hack he and Kyle are working on, making a living creatively, comic books, and making art as process.JP on YouTube!Star Borg announcementContact Us!splatbookpod@gmail.comThe Splatphone!Map Crow YouTubeMap Crow PatreonThe Cloud CurioRoll For Topic


