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Found in the Ruins episode 9: Twilight 2000 with Shane Apr 22, 2025

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It’s time to look back at the nightmare that the year 2000 brought us. No, not Y2K; the inevitable war between the US and the USSR in Europe! Don’t remember that? Neither do we! Which is why “Bam Shane” from the Shane Plays podcast is here to help us understand that terrible time in Poland when Command told us, “Good luck. You’re on your own!”

So, take a listen and keep in mind we are spoiler-rich! Especially for 40-year old books and movies…

Links mentioned in this show:

Aftermath! on Save for Half
https://saveforhalf.com/2020/01/03/episode-22-aftermath-by-fgu-2/

Metro 2033 on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_2033_(novel)

Shane Plays – Zombie movies
https://shaneplays.com/zombie-movies-with-chris-holmes-mike-stewart-podcast/

Twilight: 2000 1E at Far Futures
https://www.farfuture.net/

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Episode 59.5: Author Pauli Kidd Apr 08, 2025

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Yes! Our favorite Australian Game Designer is in the house! Pauli Kidd the author of several Dungeons & Dragons novels such as White Plume Mountain, Descent into the Depths of the Earth, and Queen of the Demonweb Pits joins your halflings to discuss what she’s been up to over the past few years. We discuss her fiction, games, and many adventures!

No authors were harmed in the making of this podcast, though deadlines certainly tried!

Links mentioned in this show:

Lace & Steel – Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@LaceandSteelchannel

Pauli Kidd Author Page on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauli_Kidd

The Dungeoneers novel
https://perceptionspress.ca/dungeoneers/

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Episode 59: Wolf’s Head Tor by Pauli Kidd Mar 17, 2025

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This episode we celebrate 2025 by looking back…to 1979? That’s right, author, game designer, and all around excellent person Pauli Kidd has released her first setting and megadungeon for those wishing a taste of Old School goodness. We discuss the location, the wilderness encounter areas, and the interesting NPCs….and kill them. Not really, but it is Old School so who knows? Come for the monster-filled castle, stay for the frog sausages!

No founts of evil and depravity were summoned in the making of this podcast, not even the chartered accountants!

Links mentioned in this show:

Wolf’s Head Tor on DTRPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/403281/wolf-s-head-tor

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Found in the Ruins episode 8: Smackdown—Dawn vs. Dawn Jan 31, 2025

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It’s a new dawn….of the dead? This time the Dyspeptic Duo of Boom Mike and Doc Benny talk the second movie smackdown of the show; Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (1978) versus Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead (2004)! Thrills, chills, shuttle buses and pies thrown at zombies abound in this episode of Found in the Ruins. Come for the green makeup, stay for the zombie babies!

So, take a listen and keep in mind we are spoiler-rich! Especially for 40-year old books and movies…

Links mentioned in this show:

Y2K (film) on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y2K_(2024_film)

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Episode 58.5: White Box Cyclopedia Kickstarter Jan 08, 2025

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What’s this? Not just another retro-clone, the White Box Cyclopedia takes an innovative path that moves the White Box to new heights of simplicity and adventure! Coming to a Kickstarter near you, the Fab 4 Halflings talk with the author James Spahn about his ideas, his development of the game, and most importantly…why are there no ladders on the equipment list?

No Halflings were harmed in the making of this podcast, not even with Christmas turkey!

Links mentioned in this show:

White Box Cyclopedia on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barrelridergames/white-box-cyclopedia

White Box Cyclopedia on Substack
https://jamesmspahn.substack.com/p/white-box-cyclopedia-cometh

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Found in the Ruins episode 7: “Medic!” Dec 15, 2024

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If you’re stuck on Band Aid brand, cuz Band Aid’s stuck on you…then you’ll enjoy this episode of Found in the Ruins! Boom Mike and Doc Benny are joined again by Doc Jared for some discussions on medical treatment in the Post-Apoc, both how it’s portrayed and ‘reality’ for what it’s worth. Come for the medical debate, stay for the Snake Oil tonics!

So, take a listen and keep in mind we are spoiler-rich! Especially for 40-year old books and movies…

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Links mentioned in this show:

Earth Abides on MGM+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljLVhUwfdZw

Feral Historian – Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjSPx_zy2w

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Episode 58: Shadowdark RPG by Kelsey Dionne Dec 09, 2024

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Living up to our “modern games inspired by them” tag line, we’re covering a relatively new kid on the block (???) of the RPG scene, the Shadowdark game by Kelsey Dionne. This award winning RPG took Kickstarter by storm and marries Old School mindsets with New School mechanics to reach a level that even DM Mike can’t “Bah” (though DM Corbett might)! Thrill to the use of Advantage/Disadvantage! Chill at the thought of more undead than you can shake a Wand of Orcus at, and bask in a review that only your Halfling Foursome can provide!

No reskinned monsters were harmed in the making of this podcast, not even the Eldritch Catfish!

Links mentioned in this show:

Arcane Library – Shadowdark products
https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/collections/shadowdark-rpg

Shadowdark Quickstart (free) on DTRPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/413713/shadowdark-rpg-quickstart-set

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Episode 57: Attack of the Humans by Rapport Games Nov 07, 2024

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Ever watch a bad Horror movie and say to yourself, “If I’d been there I’d have totally owned that monster!” Well, this month’s RPG is for you! Your Fab Four Halflings dive into a 1990 game that answers the question “Who knew Weekly World News was a monster source?” Sit back, relax, pop a cold one, and keep an eye out for those Bloodsucking Spiky Iguanas… They’re everywhere ya know.

No Monsters were harmed in the making of this podcast… oh, who are we kidding?

Links mentioned in this show:

JC Penney 1990 Catalog
https://www.amazon.com/JC-Penney-Christmas-Catalog-1990/dp/B07V7FGPSQ

JC Penney Christmas Catalog on archive.org
https://archive.org/download/1990-jcpenney-christmas-wishbook-catalog

Nail Gun Massacre on IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089665/

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Episode 56: Wizard Van by James M. Spahn Sep 16, 2024

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As with most adventures, this RPG starts at a rock concert. While you wait, you chat with a fellow rocker dude in his tricked-out van with a wizard painted on it. Then, adventure ensues! Want to know more? Well, listen to your Fab Four Halflings as they delve into James Spahn’s latest FRPG creation, Wizard Van! Adventure! Danger! Treasure! and Gnarley Rock soundtracks abound in this short but open-ended adventure into fantasy-Techno-Rock!

No Rock Artists were harmed in the making of this podcast, though we can’t say the same for their fans!