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Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.
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- 5 days ago1h 18m
The Rise of 12 Sided Studios (w/ Jasper William Cartwright)
Brian and Elliot are joined by return guest Jasper William Cartwright, co-owner of 12 Sided Studios. We discuss how he and the team are bringing actual plays, events, and games to life while balancing creative fulfillment, business sustainability, and supporting the growth of the TTRPG industryTalk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Pre-Save Force of Extinction12 Sided StudiosJasper on BlueskyJasper Recommends:Putting a project aside for two weeksOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- 2 weeks ago53 min
Gamefound’s TTRPG Push (w/ Cam Bradley)
Brian and Elliot are joined by Cam Bradley, new business manager at Gamefound, about his mission to bring more TTRPG creators to the platform. We dive into the learnings from the first ever “RPG Party” crowdfunding event, the pain points of crowdfunding for creators and platforms, and where Gamefound might find their niche amidst the crowdfunding landscape in RPGs.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:GamefoundCam on Bluesky@cambr_coffee on DiscordCam Recommends:Traveling and reflecting in transitOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- 3 weeks ago1h 7m
Deconstructing the Sound of Worlds Beyond Number w/ Taylor Moore
In an episode inspired by Song Exploder, Taylor Moore breaks down the musical origins of Worlds Beyond Number and dives deep into the production of three of the more than one hundred songs on the Original Soundtrack for The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1: Flight to Haverward, Sirazmir, and Carrow.Worlds Beyond Number is widely considered to be one of the best actual plays of all time. Their first campaign, The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, is a sprawling fantasy epic that highlights the storytelling power of the quartet of players: Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar, Lou Wilson, and Erika Ishii. The fifth member of the team is their producer Taylor Moore who elevated the incredible performances of the cast with lush sound design and an original orchestral score—despite having almost no experience composing music when the show began— to create the sound of Worlds Beyond Number.**This episode contains some spoilers for The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1**Links:Buy The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1 (Original Soundtrack)Listen to Worlds Beyond Number Our Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyMusic by Taylor MooreFormat inspired by Song Exploder by Hrishikesh HirwayProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- May 4, 20261h 37m
Band-Aids & Bullet Holes & Actual Play (w/ Sam Dunnewold)
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Dunnewold, creator of beloved podcast Dice Exploder and the designer of the new deckbuilder TTRPG Band-Aids & Bullet Holes. We dive deep on the mechanics and design journey of Sam’s new game, how he created the one-of-a-kind series Afterimage, and what 3 years of Dice Exploder has taught him about game design and actual play.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Band-Aids & Bullet Holes Now!Listen to Dice ExploderAfterimage: City of Winter Our Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Apr 27, 20261h 25m
[Re-Release] The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine)
(Originally released April 28th, 2025)Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds releases. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links:BACK REALISRealis AshcanFollow Austin WalkerFriends at the TableShelved by GenreFollow Possible Worlds GamesCheck out the upcoming slate of PW Games ReleasesOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Apr 20, 202649 min
The Fundamentals of RPG Layout (w/ Lone Archivist)
Brian and Elliot are joined by Lone Archivist, layout designer known for their work on DIE, Orbital Blues, Hull Breach and more. We discuss the fundamentals of good layout, why white space is just as important as content, and how to hone your layout skills from your first indesign session.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Jupitor in Eb MinorLone ArchivistLone on BlueskyLone Recommends:The work of Sean McCoy and Johan NohrThe Wipeout Design Manual by The Designer’s RepublicOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Apr 6, 202655 min
NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ Caldwell Tanner)
Brian and Elliot are joined by Caldwell Tanner, co-founder and cast member of Not Another D&D Podcast and the GM of their season Trinyvale X Strahd. We talk about how the team has avoided burnout and stayed excited over 8 years of making NADDPOD, how they approached a famous module for this latest series, and what new TTRPG systems Elliot and Brian think Caldwell should play next.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:NADDPOD.comCaldwell on Bluesky, InstagramImmigrant Rapid Response FundCaldwell Recommends:Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure - Steel Ball RunOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
- Mar 23, 202653 min
The Secrets of Overlay Design (w/ Stellaluna)
In our first ever video episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by Stellaluna, an actual play producer, performer, and graphic designer to discuss our brand new Talk of the Table video overlays. Along the way, we discuss the secrets of good overlay design, producing streamed actual play, and how to be an effective producer for sponsored actual play.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Stellaluna.tvStella on blueskyGudiyaStella’s production flowchartStella Recommends:Soothwardens by Navaar JacksonOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
About Talk of the Table
Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.
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