Show overview
GROGTALK PODCAST has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 225 episodes. That works out to roughly 400 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 28m and 2h 8m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Leisure show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. The busiest year was 2020, with 60 episodes published. Published by GROGCON.
From the publisher
The Official Podcast of GROGCON. James will review their experiences with old school role playing games and give advice on running these games now. Grogtalk is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. © Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Latest Episodes
View all 225 episodes
New Year’s Resolution: A New Campaign
With the start of the year, James speaks to Rob about what he would like in a new campaign. What do you want from a new campaign? What works today, what do you want stop doing, and what new themes or concepts do you want to incorporate. If you have a system James should use, […]
Do DM’s Kill Players?
Emperor James discuss some sacred cows in AD&D such as do players kill off their characters or do DM’s? Then he discusses Rules versus Rulings. He highlights the Kick Ass Magic Item of the episode and then shows a ebay purchase that brings back memories from his childhood. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at […]
1e 1st Level Cleric Spells Ranked
The second age of Grogtalk continues with Emperor James joined by the Production Goblin. They do a “tiered” list like all the cool kids are doing. This one is about the orginal AD&D 1st level Cleric spells. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to […]
AD&D Multi-Class Ranked
The second age of Grogtalk continues with Emperor James joined by the Production Goblin. They do a “tiered” list like all the cool kids are doing. This one is about the orginal AD&D multi-classes. We don’t do dual classes because, well they are dumb. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, […]
AD&D Classes Ranked
The second age of Grogtalk continues with Emperor James joined by the Production Goblin. They do a “tiered” list like all the cool kids are doing. This one is about the orginal AD&D classes. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – […]
S2 Ep 2EOY edicts from the Emperor
The second age of Grogtalk continues with somewhat random thoughts about play from Emperor James. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Support GROGTALK […]
S2 Ep 1The Second Campaign Begins! Interview with Lew Pulsipher
The second age of Grogtalk starts with an interview with the legendary author Lew Pulsipher. Lew and I talk about tactics and stratagems that smart players will use in their fantasy RPG’s. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK […]
Episode 130 – Live at Grogcon 23
Join Dan and James as they stream live for the last time while at Grogcon 23. The audio quality is as good as it can live in a big room. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on […]
Episode 129 – Pre-Grogcon23
Join Dan and James get ready for Grogcon 23 GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! Check out the cool […]
Episode 128 – Extras!
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 128 – Astral and Ethereal Combat in AD&D 1st Edition
Join Dan and James as they talk about what they want to talk about at a time of their choosing. In particular they discuss what happens to characters and they travel the Astral and Ethereal in AD&D 1st edition. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or […]
Episode 127 – Extras!
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 127 – Retirement and old age in AD&D
Join Dan and James as they talk about what they want to talk about at a time of their choosing. In particular they discuss what happens to characters and they age and face natural death in AD&D 1st edition. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or […]
Episode 126 – Extras
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 126 – Aerial Combat in 1st Edition AD&D
Dan and James get together and discuss Aerial Combat in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]
Episode 125 – Happy Father’s Day
Rob (not Dan) and James get together and discuss 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! Check […]
Episode 124 – Extras
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 124 – Underwater Combat in AD&D 1st Edition
Dan and James get together and discuss underwater combat in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]
Episode 123 – Extras
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode. GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube, Twitch and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag […]
Episode 123 – Subdual Combat in AD&D 1st Edition
Dan and James get together and discuss subdual combat in 1st Edition AD&D GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to our feed – https://www.grogcon.com/feed/podcast. GROGTALK is on YouTube and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjn Grogtalk now has merchandise! […]