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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! […]
Episode 122 – Extras
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode including a discussion on grappling in AD&D 1st Edition. 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 […]
Episode 122 – Overbear in AD&D 1st Edition
Dan and James get together and discuss overbearing 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! Check […]
Episode 121 – Extras!
Here are the items that couldn’t fit in the regular episode including a discussion on grappling in AD&D 1st Edition. 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 […]
Episode 121 – Interview with Jon from Tale of the Manticore
Join Rob (not Dan) and James as they speak to podcaster Jon from Tale of the Manticore about his great show and solo play using old school D&D rules. 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 […]
Episode 120 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 120 – Interview with Stephen D. Sullivan
Dan and James get together and are scheduled to talk to Steve Sullivan, fantasy author, artist and publisher who worked for TSR in the early days. 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 […]
Episode 119 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 119 – Pummelling in Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition
Dan and James get together and end up doing mad libs and wondering was a Succubus would do on her spring break Then they pretend it is 1983 and discuss how to make encounters better with unarmed combat. Make sure you fill out your goldenrod sheets before tuning in. GROGTALK is available as a podcast […]
Episode 118 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 118 – Fix problem encounters with Reaction Roles and Morale
Dan and James get together and end up doing mad libs and wondering was a Succubus would do on her spring break. 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 […]
Episode 117 – Succubus Spring Break Vacation
Dan and James get together and end up doing mad libs and wondering was a Succubus would do on her spring break. 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 […]
Episode 116 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 116 – Back to Basics with Zach from Zenopus Archives
Dan and James speak to Zach from Zenopus Archives about Holmes Basic and whatever else they want to talk about. 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 […]
Episode 115 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 115 – Christmas in the Grog Empire
Dan and James give the greatest gift of all to those in the Grog Empire….themselves….. They celebrate the holiday season by showing what really should have happen on Christmas Eve starting Yukon Cornelius and Hermy the Elf as they try to save Rudolph and his family. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe […]
Episode 114 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 114 – Thanksgiving Day Special
Dan and James give thanks by doing what they do best…..talk about old games for a very long time. They bring back when animals attack, but this time it is against a Cleric gathering the holiday feast. GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to […]
Episode 113 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 113 – Feast Day of Orcus Special
Dan and James discuss the DeathMaster NPC class by Len Lakofka for their Feast Day of Orcus Special. 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 […]
Episode 112 – Extras!
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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!!Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at our store…Grogtalk Merch Click Here!Support GROGTALK by becoming a Patron! – https://www.patreon.com/grogtalk Get exclusive […]
Episode 112 – Playing Holmes Basic at Grogcon 22
Dan and James go over Grogcon 22 including their experience running Holmes Basic. 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 111 – Live from Grogcon 22 with Lew Pulsipher
In spite of a massive hurricane that caused major destruction and power outages….Grogcon 22 still went on! During Grogcon 22, Lew Pulsipher was our special guest and he provided a seminar on Old School versus New School gaming live! GROGTALK is available as a podcast at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or […]
Episode 110 – Grogcon 22 and Flipping and Turning 9 Preview
Join Rob and James as they get ready for Grogcon 22 and discuss the upcoming issue of Flipping and Turning 9, which is set to release at the same time! Links – Grogcon 22 www.grogcon.com GROGTALK posts episodes every week and is available at www.grogcon.com/podcast/ Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play or connect to […]
Episode 109 – Interview with Bill Barton
After getting So Ya Wanna Be a Rock n Roll Star as a gift, James created an adventure for Grogcon 22 and Flipping and Turning 9. Rob (editor of Flipping and Turning) found the creator of the game and called him! James was thrilled to talk to the author about this and his other two […]
Episode 108 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 108 – Interview with Laurel and John of Role Aids
Join Dan and James as talk with Laurel and John, authors of the classic Role Aids supplement, Undead as well as other Mayfair products. Of course they do their normal nonsense. The audio was unfortunately not as great as we would have liked (through no fault of our guests, this error was on our side). […]
Episode 107 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]
Episode 107 – Ferek and Denkainen Return! But to what end…..
Join Dan and James as they return to play the intrepid adventurers…Ferek and Denkainen! We remodeled the Grogtalk studios and that resulted in some audio issues so apologies. Links – Grogcon 22 www.grogcon.com 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 […]
Episode 106 – Live at FLGS (Formerly Sci-fi City) The 5th Gary Gygax Day Summer Tournament
Join Dan and James as they stream live from the reborn Sci-Fi City (aka FLGS) where that chat with Owner Lloyd and do some of the normal bits before hosting the 5th Annual Central Florida Gary Gygax Summer Tournament! Thanks again to Lloyd and the entire crew from FLGS – Orlando. Please stop by and […]
Episode 105 – 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 and on Twitter (@GROGTALK)!!! Join the Grog Empire on Discord – https://discord.gg/AfXtmjnAlso get Grogtalk swag at […]