by Runeslinger
Runeslinger's podcast about roleplaying games, acting, reacting and interacting with the alchemy of play~ Visit the Casting Shadows blog at https://castingshadowsblog.com Visit us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/runeslinger or search for @Runeslinger For TwiXter, BlueSky, and Facebook: @Runeslinger Do you use Discord? Try me at Runeslinger#7592 Contact me via Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/CastingShadowsPodcast
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June 23, 2026
<p>We hope you enjoy our discussion. If you are inspired to leave a comment, you can do so at <a href="https://speakpipe.com/castingshadowspodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SpeakPipe</a>, on Spotify, or at the following email address: runescastshadows AT gmail.</p><p><br></p><p>My guest for this episode was kind enough to join me out of a shared appreciation for the <a href="https://www.gobagpod.com/">GoBag podcast</a>. GoBag focuses on covert action RPGs and maintains a lively tone of enthusiasm and a thirst for adventure. At time of recording they are in their second season and focusing on the <a href="https://www.delta-green.com/">Delta Green RPG</a>.</p><p><strong>Jason Connerly</strong>, former host of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast, was kind enough to join me in this episode to talk about a variety of RPGs and other media which broke ground in the territory which Delta Green explores so well. These innovative games had to face similar questions and problems, and each has a unique voice in the answers they present. Jason and I hope that returning to look at these old inspirations might be useful to spark ideas and expand understanding about this genre which is thrilling for players, but hard on characters~</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topical Links from our Discussion:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gobagpod.com/">GoBag Podcast Homepage</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/431429/bureau-13-stalking-the-night-fantastic-1983">Stalking the Night Fantastic / Bureau 13</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/60668/beyond-the-supernatural-rpg-1st-edition-rules">Beyond the Supernatural</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/60424/dc1-dark-conspiracy-1st-edition-rulebook">Dark Conspiracy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/248105/over-the-edge-second-edition-digital">Over the Edge</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/345706/unknown-armies-first-edition?src=newest_recent">Unknown Armies</a></p><p></p><p><br></p>
February 18, 2026
<p>In this installment of the Friendly Conversations about RPGs series, I am joined by Erik Schmidt of the Setting First YouTube Channel, Blog, and Discord (Links Below). Our topic for this discussion is the interplay of setting, character, and player perspective to help foster characters which feel believable and lead players toward play that feels natural and grounded in that setting. If you enjoy where this conversation goes and how it gets there, I encourage you to take a look at Erik's channel and follow the link to the Setting First Discord. Some Relevant Links from <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCTr8_9ytcicRNbXDQ4LKrYg"> @SettingFirstRPG </a> :Language!https://youtu.be/8xsdVDpDs-k?si=ECXBasr_2vHsQB4PBelieve!https://youtu.be/8xsdVDpDs-k?si=ECXBasr_2vHsQB4PTrust!https://www.settingfirst.com/gamemastering/players/2025/06/13/trust-in-post-apocalypse-campaigns.htmlTopical Links from our Discussion:"Immersion?"https://wp.me/pTI80-3kehttps://youtu.be/z1EgIITKUg4?si=qRD-soMbaY3Tv7gdhttps://youtu.be/LdqytLSQd9o?si=dr-ME-rKfi82XTUVhttps://youtu.be/5FYLrmQ7aMM?si=7FkjvMQ-f-v1tEsvPlaying "In-Character"https://wp.me/pTI80-3uN</p><p><br></p><p>CONTACT ME:</p><p>www.speakpipe.com/CastingShadowsPodcast</p><p>LINKS:</p><p>https://castingshadowsblog.com</p><p>https://castingshadowspodcast.com</p>
February 9, 2026
<p>This is a 1:1 conversation with Scott Welker, long-time gamer and successful game designer, and most importantly for this video: 30 years of experience in the Navy working his way up to the top of the Enlisted ranks. With titles based in Savage Worlds, D20, Year Zero, and soon a system of his own making. Scott is one half of @ThievesGuildGamingOfficial. Our conversation is an examination of concerns with representing rank and social differences in RPGs, things to consider when making them a part of play, perspectives to view rank from, and some suggestions for making it seem real enough to satisfy the needs of your group. Scott has written a game for Savage Worlds called Task Force Raven which puts the players in the roles of Tier 1 Operators and that plays its own role in our discussion. We do not discuss his Year Zero cyberpunk release, Neon Blood, but it too has fertile ground for including this sort of play. Neon Blood can be found <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/315727/neon-blood-cyberpunk-roleplaying?src=hottest_filtered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow">here </a>in an OSR version, and <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/523046/neon-blood-year-zero-dark-mode-edition?src=hottest_filtered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow">here </a>for its YZE version.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><strong>CONTACT ME:</strong></p><p>Send in a voice message via <a href="http://speakpipe.com/castingshadowspodcast">Speakpipe!</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/cGedvmdG3h"><strong>Ubiquity Roleplaying Games Discord</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://castingshadows28087492.wordpress.com/mentions/runeslinger/">@Runeslinger</a> for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/runeslinger">YouTube</a>, TwiXter, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/runeslinger.bsky.social">BlueSky</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/castingshadowsblog/">Facebook</a></p><p></p>
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Runeslinger's podcast about roleplaying games, acting, reacting and interacting with the alchemy of play~
Visit the Casting Shadows blog at https://castingshadowsblog.com Visit us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/runeslinger or search for @Runeslinger For TwiXter, BlueSky, and Facebook: @Runeslinger Do you use Discord? Try me at Runeslinger#7592 Contact me via Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/CastingShadowsPodcast
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