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The Price of Freedom RPG (with Malcolm Craig)

In this episode, we head for the bunker once again and talk about RPGs and the Cold War. The post The Price of Freedom RPG (with Malcolm Craig) first appeared on The GRO

More RPG Zines (with Nick Edwards)

We are back, talking to RPG zine editor from back in the day and today, Nick Edwards The post More RPG Zines (with Nick Edwards) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

UK Games Expo 2026 Report (with Laurence Phillips)

In this episode Dirk and Blythy give their account of UK Games Expo 2026 and talk to Laurence Phillips about his new game, Il Fantasma del Giallo. The post UK Games Expo

RPG ‘zines (with Wyrd Science)

In this episode, we return to the world of RPG zines and speak to John Power of Wyrd Science magazine. The post RPG ‘zines (with Wyrd Science) first appeared on The GROG

The Pirates of Drinax, Traveller RPG (with Matthew Sprange)

After three and a half years play, we are ready to discuss a fantastic Traveller campaign. The post The Pirates of Drinax, Traveller RPG (with Matthew Sprange) first app

Chaos in RPGs and beyond (with Tomas Rawlings)

In the latest episode of the podcast, we look at the use of chaos in RPGs. The post Chaos in RPGs and beyond (with Tomas Rawlings) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

The GROGGIES Review of 2025 (with Kalum)

In this episode, Kalum from the Rolistes Podcast is in the zoom of role-playing rambling to talk about French speaking RPGs. He has spoken about Nephilim elsewhere and he

Five Items that Made Chaosium (with Rick Meints)

Rick Meints, President of Chaosium, joins us in the room of role-playing rambling to find five items from the history of the company. The post Five Items that Made Chaos

Dirk’s Dossier – More Gladiator Chat and more

This is a collection of off-cuts from recent episodes, normally for Patreons, but a festive gift for you. The post Dirk’s Dossier – More Gladiator Chat and more first ap

Swedish RPGs (with Magnus Seter)

This time we talk to Magnus Seter about Swedish RPG games The post Swedish RPGs (with Magnus Seter) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Arion Games and other RPGs (with Graham Bottley)

The return of The GROGNARD files, we talk about stuff we are playing The post Arion Games and other RPGs (with Graham Bottley) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Dungeon Crawl Classics Continued (Ep.85)

We return to DCC and look at some of games that belong to the family The post Dungeon Crawl Classics Continued (Ep.85) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

10 Years of The GROGNARD Files

Join us as we jump every shark in the neighbourhood, we look back at 10 years of podcasting The post 10 Years of The GROGNARD Files first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle)

The GROGPOD looks at Dungeon Crawl Classics and reflects on our play experience The post Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle) first appeared on The GROGNARD

Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82

We're still talking and not talking about magic at the same time. Ars Magica seems a fascinating game, but how do we fit it in? The post Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tcha

Scarred by Magic in the 70s & 80s (with Stephen Brotherstone)

Where did our idea of magic come from back in the day? We look at witchcraft and folk horror of the 70's and 80s. The post Scarred by Magic in the 70s & 80s (with Stephe

More Magic in RPGs (with China Miéville)

Back in the room of roleplaying rambling, still banging on about playing magic. The post More Magic in RPGs (with China Miéville) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Magic in RPGs (with Stu Horvath) Ep.79

What do we want to Play, Stay or Giveaway when it comes to Magic in RPGs? Stu Horvath adds his thoughts too. The post Magic in RPGs (with Stu Horvath) Ep.79 first appear

Sanction RPG (with Paul Baldowski) Ep 78

Join us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling with Paul Baldowski talking about Dangerous Journeys RPG, Play by Mail and Sanction. The post Sanction RPG (with Paul Baldow

2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77

Join us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling as we investigate the highs and lows of role-playing in 2024. Thanks for supporting us. Why not consider tipping a couple of