Blogs on Tape

Announcement: New Podcast! “We Read the Bloggies” “We Read the Bloggies” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/we-read-the-bloggies/id1876393653“We Read the Bloggies” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vwUGvyPWfj86PO82BLxAL?si=d30d9a1ff1164a7c“We Read the Bloggies” website: https://podcast.bloggies.org/@WeReadTheBloggiesThe Bloggies 2026 website: https://www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-2026/ Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 181 – A Spectre (7+3HD) Is Haunting the Flaeness: Towards a Leftist OSR, by Humza K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Humza’s blog, Legacy of the Bieth. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 180 – Usage & Hazard Dice: How to Emulate Bookkeeping with Dice, by Marcia B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marcia’s blog, Traverse Fantasy. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 179 – Flux Space, by Nick LS Whelan Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Nick’s blog, Papers & Pencils. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 178 – The Rhythm of Procedure, by Retired Adventurer Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Retired Adventurer. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 177 – Spell FRIEND and Enter, by Ty Pitre Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ty’s blog, Mindstorm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 176 – Rules Are a Cage, and I’m a Puppygirl, by Jay Dragon Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Jay’s medium blog for Possum Creek. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 175 – Game Design vs Level Design, by Dwiz Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dwiz’ blog, A Knight at the Opera. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 174 – LARPing Lessons Learned, by Joshy McCroo Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Joshy’s blog, Rise up Comus! Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 173 – Tone is Bullshit, by Zedeck Siew Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Zedeck Siew’s Writing Hours. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 172 – Pleasures of the OSR: Emergent Story and Open Worlds, by Ben L. Reading performed by Derek B.. The original post can be found on Ben’s blog, Mazirian’s Garden. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 171 – An OSR Approach to Spotlight, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ava’s blog, Permanent Cranial Damage. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 170 – D&D Obsession With Taxonomy, by Zedeck Siew Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Zedeck Siew’s Writing Hours. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 169 – Roleplaying, Decisions, Intelligibility, by Retired Adventurer Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Retired Adventurer. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 168 – Productive Scab Picking: On Oppressive Themes in Gaming, by Humza K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Humza’s blog, Legacy of the Bieth. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 167 – 7 Maxims of the OSR, by Gus L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Gus’ blog, All Dead Generations. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 166 – OSR Play Style 101, by Derek B. Reading performed by Derek B.. The original post can be found on Derek’s blog, Widdershin’s Wanderings. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 165 – The ICI Doctrine: Information, Choice, Impact, by Chris McDowall Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Chris’ blog, Bastionland. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 164 – Using Landmarks in Wilderness Travel, by Ben L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ben’s blog, Mazirian’s Garden. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 163 – Hexcrawls ARE Pathcrawls, by Ava Islam Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ava’s blog, Permanent Cranial Damage. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 162 – An Enemy Appears, The Function of Regular Encounters in JRPGs, by Paolino Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Lino’s blog, Pink Space. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 161 – How I Got Into D&D, by Wayspell Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Wayspell. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 160 – A Forgotten Monster: The Cruel Jackdog, by Marsworms Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marsworms’ blog, Save Vs. Worm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 159 – Joesky Credit #2: How To Kill Elves, by Humza K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Humza’s blog, Legacy of the Bieth. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 158 – 5e Alternatives to Darkvision, by Anne Hunter Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Anne’s blog, DIY & Dragons. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 157 – Advanced Darkness, by Dwiz Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dwiz’ blog, A Knight at the Opera. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 156 – Humpty Dumpty Should Die; Fixing Falling Damage, by W.F. Smith Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on W.F. Smith’s blog, Prismatic Wasteland. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 155 – Delvers, by Dan D. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dan’s blog, Throne of Salt. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 154 – Industry Marches, a Setting Introduction, by Emmy Verte Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Emmy’s blog, Spooky Action at a Distance. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 153 – The Dog Who Speaks Softly, and the Woman Who Barks Like a Dog, by Marsworms Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marsworms’ blog Save vs. Worm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 152 – Weird Wonder Multipost: Social Design, by Amanda P. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Amanda’s blog, Weird Wonder. This multipost recording includes: Prepping People-Centered Situations in tabletop roleplaying games Characters as Landmarks with Secrets Social Contracts Shall Be Splintered On People-Centered Adventure Design Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 151 – Internal Conflicts in OSR Play, by Idle Cartulary Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Nova’s blog, Playful Void. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 150 – Normally Exceptional, the Ginzburgian School of NPC Design, by Ènziramire Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ènzi’s blog, A Most Majestic Fly Whisk. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 149 – Basic Red Multipost: Classes, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive’s wayback machine for Daniel’s old Basic Red RPG blog. This multipost recording includes: Rogue Time Lords Shopgirl Different Thieves Clerics of Sinistar Journalist: An add-on class Tossers Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.By the way, Daniel Dean has lost his job recently. He’s a technical writer. Please reach out if you think you can help! danielcraigdean [at] gmail dot com

Episode 148 – Hobbits As Consolation Class, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive’s wayback machine for Daniel’s old Basic Red RPG blog. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.By the way, Daniel Dean has lost his job recently. He’s a technical writer. Please reach out if you think you can help! danielcraigdean [at] gmail dot com

Episode 147 – Initiative Should Kill You, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive’s wayback machine for Daniel’s old Basic Red RPG blog. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.By the way, Daniel Dean has lost his job recently. He’s a technical writer. Please reach out if you think you can help! danielcraigdean [at] gmail dot com

Episode 146 – Mastering the Megadungeon, by Miranda Elkins Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Miranda’s blog In Places Deep. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 145 – Twelve Angry Rooms, by Emmy Verte Reading performed by Amanda P.. The original post can be found on Emmy’s blog, Spooky Action At a Distance. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 144 – Bite-Sized Dungeons, by Marcia B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marcia’s blog, Traverse Fantasy. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 143 – Empty But Not Nothing: Thoughts on Actionable Empty Rooms, by Warren D. Reading performed by Timothy Weston. The original post can be found on Warren’s blog, I Cast Light. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 142 – Skill, Twenty Percent, by Ian McDougal Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ian’s blog, Benign Brown Beast. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 141 – An OSR Aesthetics of Ruinewal? Pende Art in Decay, by Ènziramire Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ènzi’s blog, A Most Majestic Fly Whisk. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 140 – How to Run 200+ Sessions with 25 Systems in One Year, by Lowell Francis Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Lowell’s blog, Age of Raven Games. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 139 – La-Mulana, Tomb of the Serpent Kings, and Multi-Layered Tutorials, by Dr Curious VII Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Dr Curious’ blog, Half Again As Much. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 138 – How To Set a DC in a D20 Dungeon Game, by Ty Pitre Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ty’s blog, Mindstorm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 137 – Question-Based Adventure Design, by Ty Pitre Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ty’s blog, Mindstorm. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 136 – Other Crews, by Ian McDougall Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Ian’s blog, Benign Brown Beast. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 135 – The OSR Should Die, by Marcia B. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Marcia’s blog, Traverse Fantasy. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 134 – Proceduralism, by Gus L. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 133 – False Hydra, by Arnold K. Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.