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34. Talking with John Goodenough May 03, 2016

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On this episode Is John Goodenough, A game developer for AEG. During this interview we talk about the sate of the publishing industry, what it is like being a full time game designer, and an interesting phenomenon called publisher speed dating.

33. Neal Powell Apr 26, 2016

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This show features Neal Powell. Neal has been an active member of the tabletop community for many years and is a member of the DM's Block podcast. During this interview we talk about Neal's involvement in the community, how he got into podcasting, some tough times in his life, and what tabletop has meant to him.

32. Talking with Monte Cook Apr 19, 2016

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This episode features the king of kickstarter, Monte Cook. Monte Has been in the RPG industry designing games for 28 years. He is one of the people responsible for the RPG rebirth in the 2000's as Senior Designer of Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition. And in the present he co-owns Monte Cook games, the company that has brought you amazing games like Numenera, The Strange, and No Thank You Evil.

In this episode Monte recounts his early days coming up in the industry, what it was like developing D&D 3rd edition, his personal take on designing games, and of course all the wonderful things his company is doing.

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31. Talking with Rob Schwalb Apr 12, 2016

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On this episode is Rob Schwalb. Rob is the creator of Shadow of the Demon Lord and was instrumental in developing many other tabletop games like D&D 4th edition, D&D 5th edition and Song of Fire and Ice just to name a few.

In this episode Rob talks about what it is like being a freelance writer in the RPG industry, making the transition to being a full time writer and game designer, the current state of the industry, and his game Shadow of the Demon Lord.

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30. Talking with Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor Apr 05, 2016

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This episode of Talking TableTop features Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor. Grant and Chirs are independant game designers and the minds behind some amazing games like Goblin Quest, Havoc Brigade, and One Last Job. During the show we talk about these games and their current kickstarter Unbound.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/unbound-rpg

29. Talking with Shawn Merwin Mar 29, 2016

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This week's episode features Shawn Merwin. Shawn has been a writer and director or organized play for over 15 years, he crafts games with Encoded designs, and he co-hosts a podcast called Down with D&D.

In this episode we talk about the history of organized play, how it has changed an evolved over the last two decades, and his approach to designing games.

28. Talking with John Wick - Part 2 Mar 22, 2016

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On this episode eof Talking TableTop is part two of the interview with John Wick. In this show John and Jim Talk about one of their favorite past times, professional wrestling, John's personal DM style, his post AEG design career, and of course his record breaking kickstarter, 7th sea.

After the show Jim Talks about the launch of a new project Third Act Publishing.

27. Talking with John Wick Mar 08, 2016

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This episode of Talking TableTop features part 1 of a very special guest and friend of the show John Wick. John has been a game designer for over 20 years and has designed games like Legend of the Five Rings, Houses of the bloodied, Cat, and 7th Sea. He is multi-time Origins award winner, has been one of the most influential RPG game designers ever, and he currently is running the largest tabletop RPG Kickstarter in history, 7th Sea 2nd edition.

26. Talking with JM Perkins Mar 01, 2016

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On this episode of Talking TableTop is an interview with JM Perkins. He is a professional writer, blogger and game designer that has an amazing passion for the hobby. In this interview we discuss his unique living setting called Salt in Wounds, his book called the Adequate Commoner, and what it is like being a professional writer.

25. Talking with Rob Justice and Mike Curry Feb 23, 2016

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On today's show is Rob Justice and Mike Curry, or as you may know them, the design team for 7th Sea. At the time of this episode the 7th Kickstarter has raised $667,000 and is only $15,000 away from being the biggest tabletop RPG kickstarter of all time and it still has 20 days to go. Rob and Mike are passionate game designers that took time out of their crazy schedules to discuss the record breaking kickstarter and all of the excitement that is 7th Sea 2nd Edition.

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