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Dice Exploder

A show about tabletop RPG design. Each episode we bring you a single mechanic and break it down as deep as we possibly can. Co-hosted by Sam Dunnewold and a rotating roster of designers. Part of the Many Sided Network. diceexploder.com

Copyright: © Sam Dunnewold

Latest Episodes:

Rights (Dark Ages) with John Harper Oct 27, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further Reading

Dark Ages, Apocalypse World, Blades in the Dark, Under Hollow Hills, 3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars

Socials

John on Bluesky and itch

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed bysporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

NPCs with Amanda P. Oct 20, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further Reading

Beyond the Pale, Tannic, Landmark, Hidden, Secret

Socials

Amanda P. on Bluesky and at Weird Wonder

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

Thri-Kreen (Dark Sun) with Zedeck Siew Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further Reading

Dark Sun, New Class: Really Good Dog, Lorn Song of the Bachelor, Nine Space Games, A Perfect Wife

Socials

Zedeck on Bluesky and at his blog

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

Fallout (Liminal Horror) with Craig Shipman Oct 07, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further Reading

Liminal Horror, Heart, Blades in the Dark, Cairn

Socials

Craig on Bluesky and Linktree

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey. This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

De-Roling with Caro Murphy Sep 29, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further reading

Back Tower Runners on Kickstarter!

Incantrix Productions

Imagi-Ne'er-Do-Wells

Socials

Caro’s website

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Dice Exploder on Patreon

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

Our Lives in the Wood with Kendo Smith Sep 22, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further reading

Our Lives in the Wood episode 5

This Game Takes Place in Your Home Town

Socials

Kendo on Bluesky and the web

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Dice Exploder on Patreon

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

What Is There to Eat in Duskwall (Blades in the Dark) with Jeeyon Shim Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Note: the "What Is There to Eat in Duskwall" pages of Blades in the Dark were written by Andrew Shields.

Further Reading

Blades in the Dark by John Harper

Socials

Jeeyon on Patreon, Bluesky, and itch

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

Duty Stations (Night Witches) with Ash Kreider Sep 08, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further Reading

The Watch 2e is on Kickstarter now

Night Witches by Jason Morningstar

Socials

Ash on Bluesky

Ash's website, including listings for their games and books

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

This episode was edited by Em Acosta.

New Episodes Next Week + An Announcement Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Deckbuilding (Signs of the Sojourner) with Lady Tabletop May 26, 2026

Show notes

Transcripts available at diceexploder.com

Further Reading

Signs of the Sojourner by Echo Dog Games

Band-Aids & Bullet Holes by Sam, on Kickstarter now

Slay the Spire 2 by Mega Crit

Socials

Lady Tabletop on itch

Sam on Bluesky and itch

The Dice Exploder blog is at diceexploder.com

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey, and our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer.

Join the Dice Exploder Discord to talk about the show!

Credits

Our logo was designed by sporgory, our ad music is Lilypads by Travis Tessmer, and our theme song is Sunset Bridge by Purely Grey.

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