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DM Dad
Jun 23, 2026
Unknown duration
Delve by Bob Wolrd Builder
Jan 19, 2026
27m 47s
Knowing is Half the Battle
Nov 11, 2025
46m 07s
OSR October - Into the Moat House!
Oct 12, 2025
15m 21s
Reptilian Encounters Back in the Swamp
Sep 22, 2025
37m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/26 | DM Dad | Happy Fathers Day and Happy (belated) Juneteenth!In this episode I have a recap of my ongoing OSR campaign using Swords & Wizardry Complete with a dash of OSE thrown in for good measure. Also, check out the Cerebrevore crew's recent review of the new Masters of the Universe movie. Send me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail at Speakpipe | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Delve by Bob Wolrd Builder✨ | unboxinggame review+4 | — | DelveShadowdark+2 | — | Delveunboxing+5 | — | 27m 47s | |
| 11/11/25 |  Knowing is Half the Battle✨ | Veterans DayNative American Heritage Month+3 | — | Zozer GamesG. I. Joe | — | G. I. JoeSpirit Iron-Knife+3 | — | 46m 07s | |
| 10/12/25 | OSR October - Into the Moat House!✨ | OSR OctoberSwords & Wizardry+3 | — | Swords & Wizardry | — | OSR OctoberSwords & Wizardry+3 | — | 15m 21s | |
| 9/22/25 | Reptilian Encounters Back in the Swamp✨ | Dungeons & Dragonslizardfolk+4 | — | D&D | — | D&Dlizardfolk+5 | — | 37m 29s | |
| 9/7/25 | You Are Not Your Character Sheet (and Neither Are YOU)!✨ | identityRPG+3 | — | arcane.alienist@gmail.comSpeakpipe | — | identity markerscharacter sheet+3 | — | 17m 24s | |
| 8/29/25 |  RPG a Day 2025, Days 21-31✨ | RPGgame design+3 | — | AutocratikCasting Shadows+5 | — | RPGadventure+5 | — | 20m 20s | |
| 8/20/25 |  RPG a Day 2025, Days 11-20✨ | RPGgaming+3 | — | AutocratikCasting Shadows | — | RPGRPG a Day+3 | — | 13m 15s | |
| 8/15/25 |  RPG a Day 2025, Days 1-10✨ | RPGhobby reflection+3 | — | AutocratikCasting Shadows | — | RPGRPG a Day+3 | — | 12m 20s | |
| 8/12/25 | Roleplaying the Classics, Part 2✨ | roleplaying gamesD&D+3 | Karl Rodriguez | TSRThe GMologist Presents | — | roleplayingDungeons and Dragons+3 | — | 46m 27s | |
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| 7/20/25 | Freudian Feedback and Playlists for Characters✨ | FreudD&D+3 | Evil JeffMike the Meek | Nerd's RPG Variety CastHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor+1 | — | FreudD&D+3 | — | 26m 18s | |
| 6/30/25 | Sigmund Freud, Alignment, and the Swords & Wizard Book of Options | Inspired by the chapter on alignment in the S&W Book o Options, I present a comparison of Michael Moorcock's cosmic balance and Freud's theory of personality. Also, I have calls from Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless), and Mirke (Mirke the Meek).Here are the other books mentioned in this episodeThe Antidote by Oliver BurkemanThe Happiness Trap by Russ HarrisA Liberated Mind bu Steven C. HayesThe Swords Wizardy Book of Options by Matt Finch & James M. SpahnSend me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail at Speakpipe | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Process Based Game Mastering? | This episode as some actual "alienist" content as I compare the way psychologists use theory and to make decisions in psychotherapy to the way a GM uses understanding of game design to make rulings at the table. I also have calls from Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Karl (The GMologist Presents) and Mirke (Mirke the Meek).Take a look at Mirke's stuff on itch.io!Send me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail at Speakpipe | — | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Emergent Gameplay | In this episode I discuss using embracing the emergent stories that come from just playing the game and seeing where it takes you.This is partially inspired by recent discussions by Che Webster and Anthony Boyd about the nature of roleplaying games and characters as protagonists on the past few episodes of Roleplay Rescue. Give them a listen!Also, we have a new episode of Cerebrevore out now, where I am joined by the GMologist and Darkfluid. Send me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail at Speakpipe | — | ||||||
| 3/30/25 |  Review: Black Powder and Brimstone | My quick review of Black Powder and Brimstone by Benjamin Tobitt. I also, this episode's cover art is the map to my Black Sword Hack have solo game, as suggested by a call from the GMologist. I made it using Inkarnate.Send me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail at Speakpipe | — | ||||||
| 3/11/25 | A Brother's Lament (Part 5) - Black Sword Hack Solo Play | It's the conclusion of my first solo adventure with Black Sword Hack. Dolen and his "niece" Thorn confront the twisted mortician Fedro and uncover his plans for an undead army. But is he the real master or just a minion of Chaos?I also have a call from our good friend Riley, host of the excellent Diagetic Advancement podcast. Be sure to give it a listen!Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda atPond5.Send me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail atSpeakpipe | — | ||||||
| 2/24/25 | A Brother's Lament (Part 4) - Black Sword Hack Solo Play | Part 4 of my solo adventure with Black Sword Hack. Dolen speaks to s suspicious fellow at the Morticians' Guild and seeks help from a former adversary.Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda atPond5.Send me a messag! Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com Leave a voicemail atSpeakpipe | — | ||||||
| 2/15/25 | A Brother's Lament (Part 3) - Black Sword Hack Solo Play | Part 3 of my solo adventure with Black Sword Hack. Dolen enters the city slums in search of a wayward nobleman and answers about his brother's death.Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda atPond5.Send me a message! Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com Leave a voicemail atSpeakpipe | — | ||||||
| 2/9/25 | A Brother's Lament (Part 2) - Black Sword Hack Solo Play | The second installment of solo play featuring Dolen of Ulber, as he says farewell to his brother and reflects on his origins and how he came to be a courier in the service of House Fulluando.Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda atPond5.Thanks toMirke the Meek for his call in this eposiode. Make sure you listen to his podcast.Other great podcasts referenced in this episode were theGMologist Presents andDiegetic Advancement.Send me a message!Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.comLeave a voicemail atSpeakpipe | — | ||||||
| 2/1/25 | A Brother's Lament (Part 1) - Black Sword Hack Solo Play | After character generation and word-building, it's finally time for solo play with Black Sword Hack. Meet Dolen, once a barbarian thrall, now an agent of a powerful merchant house, as he prepares to deal with a personal tragedy. Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda at Pond5. Be sure to catch the latest episode of Cerebrevore, where Arlen and Karl join me to discuss Star Wars. Leave a comment here, or reach out to me directly! You can email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com You can leave a voice message through Speakpipe | — | ||||||
| 1/25/25 | Worldbuilding with Black Sword Hack - Part 2 | In this episode, we compete our basic worldbuilding with cities, signs of the apocalypse, and a prompt to get the first adventure under way. Leave a comment, or reach out to me directly! You can email me (arcane.alienist@gmail.com) or leave a voice message through my http://www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Speakpipe account. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/25 | Worldbuilding with Black Sword Hack - Part 1 | In this episode we get one step closer to solo play with Black Sword Hack as I fill in the major factions of the campaign setting and put them on the map using the tools from the rulebook. | — | ||||||
| 1/11/25 | Black Sword Hack Character Creation | Meet my randomly generated Black Sword Hack character. He's not your average piece of Frazetta beefcake. Check out an example of BSH solo play at the Kill Ten Rats RPG YouTube channel. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/25 | An Overview of Black Sword Hack | Here's a relatively quick overview of Black Sword Hack, the sword & sorcery game that ponders the question: "What is best in life?" You can purchase the complete "Ultimate Chaos Edition" or get the free SRD for the game at The Merry Mushmen website. | — | ||||||
| 12/30/24 | A Mörk Borg Christmas - Preview | As we close out the holiday searon and head to the New Year, I want to thank all my listeners. Now go watch our Mörk Borg Christmas Special actual play "Holiday Hellions" at the GMologist YouTube Channel. | — | ||||||
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