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S5E36 - Johnson Squared

#48 trending · Games

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Amanda P. to review Johnson Squared by Joshua Luke Cable and Samuel T. McNally, and answer a mailbag question. Do you use props at th

Sep 24
1 h 31 min

S5E35 - The Ground Shakes Beneath Poxblood Parish

Sam, Brad, and Yochai review The Ground Shakes Beneath Poxblood Parish by Mucilage., and answer a mailbag question. How do you encourage risky behavior in players? SKA.

Sep 17
1 h 13 min

S5E34 - The Doom of the Dark

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Doom of the Dark by Patrick Stuart, discuss Tunnels & Trolls in our System Matters segment, and answer a mailbag question. Brad's video

Sep 10
1 h 30 min

S5E33 - Cabinet of Curiosities

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Chris McDowall to discuss Cabinet of Curiosities by Andre Novoa, and answer a mailbag question. 11:30 Mootsack 26:12 So Hot or So No

Sep 3
1 h 20 min

S5E32 - Cave of the Sleeping Sage

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Cave of the Sleeping Sage by Ben Swinden, answer a mailbag question, and discuss what they've been playing. How long do you track monsters i

Aug 27
1 h 21 min

S5E31 - S3: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by A. G. Cook to review S3: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks by Gary Gygax. Also we play America's favorite game: So Hot, or So Not? 28:4

Aug 20
1 h 49 min

S5E30 - Praise Be, God of Filth & Operation Bad Luau

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review two pamphlet adventures: Praise Be, God of Filth by Wuggy & Operation Bad Luau by Glue Trap Games, and discuss what we've been playing. 04:5

Aug 13
1 h 28 min

S5E29 - Into The Fog

Yochai, Brad, and Sam are joined by Leo Hunt (Mr Vaults of Vaarn himself) to review Into The Fog by Alan Gerding, answer a question from the mootsack, and discuss whether

Aug 6
1 h 50 min

S5E28 - From the Vault: The Story of Tannic

This Bonus Episode was originally released to backers on 9/17/2025. Yochai & Brad discuss the adventure Tannic with its author, Amanda P. Season 4, Bonus Episode 3: Th

Jul 30
58 min

S5E27 - Weird Little Freaks

Live from Between Two Cons: an actual play performance of "Betwixt Two Piles," recorded on June 26, 2026. Betwixt Two Piles is the Unofficial Official Between Two Cairns

Jul 23
1 h 01 min

S5E513 - An Actual Play (Live at Between Two Cons)

Brad runs a furniture-based adventure for Yochai and Sam, who are joined by a very special guest! Recorded live at Between Two Cons in Portland Oregon. The hosts also ans

Jul 9
1 h 20 min

S5E26 - Quagmire! (Live at Between Two Cons)

In a very special episode, Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Quagmire! by Merle M. Rasmussen and answer a few mailbag questions LIVE at Between Two Cons! Between Two ConsPick

Jul 2
59 min

S5E512 - The Issues: Digital RPG Platforms

FREE BONUS EPISODE TO NON-PATRONS! As we are all gone this week at Between Two Cons, we thought it would be nice to release our most recent bonus episode to the main fee

Jun 25
55 min

S5E25 - Cult of the Bloodfather

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Cult of the Bloodfather by Marty Walker, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: How do you make "bigger" dungeons?Back the first "Double F

Jun 18
1 h 00 min

S5E24 - Curse of the Hatman

== this is an ad == BACK YOCHAI'S DOUBLE FEATURE! == end of ad == Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Curse of the Hatman by Tim Obermueller, and answer a question about a DM

Jun 11
1 h 10 min

S5E23 - Tragedy at Zaya's Theater

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Tragedy at Zaya's Theater by Munkao, and answer a mootsack question. Does "patching" a module or adventure make it less great? 14:28 Mootsa

Jun 4
1 h 02 min

S5E22 - The Secret of the Night Market

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Secret of the Night Market by Sean Foer, answer a mootsack question, and go deep on Perils & Princesses. Mootsack: When creating an adve

May 28
1 h 22 min

S5E21 - CM7 The Tree of Life

Yochai, Brad, and Sam review The Tree of Life by Bruce Heard, and talk about what they've been playing. 06:17 What are you playing? 21:21 Main Review 50:01 Deep Dive

May 21
1 h 19 min

S5E20 - Manic at the Monastery

Demon Month is LIVE! Back the Illustrated Guide to Demons and the Old-School Essentials Demonic Grimoire now! --- Yochai, Brad, and Sam review Manic at the Monastery by

May 14
1 h 18 min

S5E510 - Support our Crowdfunding Efforts, Or Else!

Yochai, Brad, and Sam tout their current crowdfunding projects. Back them! Please! Or don't. Skullboy's Illustrated Guide to DemonsBrad (and co)'s Old-School Essentials

May 8
43 min

Chart trend

Position in the Games chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#87#173JunJulAugSep

#20

all-time peak

121

days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Between Two Cairns ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 28, 2026).

#51 ▼ 8 Games US

What listeners say

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I can’t think of anything funny to write, so I’ll be sincere. These guys are so funny, and offer really interesting insights on adventure design. They have influenced my own writing and thinking on the hobby. Check them out!

Nergal99 · Sep 2026

Hosts with varying (often diametrically opposed) perspectives, high levels of rigor in reviewing, a good sense of humor, and legendary (AG Cook!!) guest selection- what more could you ask for? Highly recommended.

Queuedog · Aug 2026

3 chill, funny guys talking about indy RPG modules. They have open and honest feedback on the art, layout, content, and what will probably work well at the table. They each bring their own unique perspective. Banter is ridiculous in the best way possible. S tier podcast all the way. #folks

DavidL… · Aug 2026

This is a fantastic show with insights from industry and indie professionals that always manages both to make me consider a hobby I love in new ways and to make me laugh. The hosts have great chemistry, and Brad, Yochai, and Sam each bring a unique perspective to each discussion. No matter how far behind on podcasts I am, this one always jumps to the top of my list when a new one comes out.

Doc Webb · Aug 2026

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