<![CDATA[Tabletop Hot Takes]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fmRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:17:56 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 23:04:10 GMT60Aria Davis & Professor Funky ProductionsA Podcast about Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), our thoughts and feeling on them, and, of course, hot takes. We explore TTRPG history, indie RPGs, advice, recommendations, and all kinds of other great things. Professor Aria was raised in the fire of TTRPGs having run and played Shadowrun, D&amp;D 5E, Ryuutama, and several indie RPGs. They have Game Mastered for almost ten years. They are trying to make their own system, an exploration of cyberpunk fantasy in an approachable, customizable system. Professor Funky has run TTRPGs for over 20 years and for far too many systems to count, though he will try. He is in the process of making his own system and publishing a fantasy adventure, The Plot of Conquerors, as well. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopHotTakesepisodicAria Davis & Professor Funky Productionstabletop.hot.takes@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Tropes (A Metadiscussion)]]>Aria and Funky go off the rails with a metadiscussion about tropes as whole. Funky goes off on Romantasy. Aria goes OFF on cyberpunk.

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]]>60c70eb6-6424-48ab-bbd0-a422b730c3b3Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky go off the rails with a metadiscussion about tropes as whole. Funky goes off on Romantasy. Aria goes OFF on cyberpunk.</p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" target="_blank">Funky's </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://itch.io" target="_blank">itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com" target="_blank">tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</a></p>yes00:47:5840Tropes (A Metadiscussion)full<![CDATA[Resolution Systems]]>After last episode, we decided we needed to talk about one of the most polarizing and essential systems in a TTRPG: The resolution system

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Links for the systems mentioned:

  • Or8cle - A GM-less TTRPG played with a Magic 8-Ball. Short and easy to run.
  • Dread - A Horror TTRPG played with a Jenga tower. When the tower falls, so does your character.
  • Lasers & Feelings - Mostly a discussion piece for the power of a simple system and how it can define the system as a whole.
  • Camp Kingdom Come - A GM-less card-based TTRPG with very different from normal subject matter. A good exploration of how GM-less play can work.
  • ImproVeto - More of an exercise for improv people, but can be a great tool for learning and growing as roleplayers.
  • Let's Rob RJ McElhenny and Steal Her Golden Quill - Another GM-less game utilizing cards. Explored further in a next episode.

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/resolution-systems5d738bd7-07fa-4c9f-9504-02d785399cc0Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>After last episode, we decided we needed to talk about one of the most polarizing and essential systems in a TTRPG: The resolution system</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>Links for the systems mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://nattwentea.itch.io/or8cle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Or8cle</a> - A GM-less TTRPG played with a Magic 8-Ball. Short and easy to run.</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/83854/Dread" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dread</a> - A Horror TTRPG played with a Jenga tower. When the tower falls, so does your character.</li><li><a href="https://img.itch.zone/aW1hZ2UvNjIxMzAyLzMzMDQ4MDQucG5n/original/WutzBP.png" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lasers &amp; Feelings</a> - Mostly a discussion piece for the power of a simple system and how it can define the system as a whole.</li><li><a href="https://watcherdm.itch.io/camp-kingdom-come" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Kingdom Come</a> - A GM-less card-based TTRPG with very different from normal subject matter. A good exploration of how GM-less play can work.</li><li><a href="https://plotbunnygames.itch.io/improveto" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ImproVeto</a> - More of an exercise for improv people, but can be a great tool for learning and growing as roleplayers.</li><li><a href="https://glaiveguisarme.itch.io/lets-rob-rj-mcelhenny-and-steal-her-golden-quill" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Rob RJ McElhenny and Steal Her Golden Quill</a> - Another GM-less game utilizing cards. Explored further in a next episode.</li></ul><br />yes00:42:495Resolution Systemsfull<![CDATA[The Biblical Apocalypse in Christian Horror]]>TW: Chritianity, religious trauma, discussion of children dying

Inspired by two VERY different games, Aria and Funky discuss some interpretations of the biblical apocalypse in two completely different games. Camp Kingdom Come and The Seventh Seal couldn't be any opposed. But they are both based in the same idea.

Aria lays out their trauma, and Funky cries about it.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/the-biblical-apocalypse-in-christian-horror157dfe85-077c-4333-9353-c6f644c3cae1Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>TW: Chritianity, religious trauma, discussion of children dying</p><p>Inspired by two VERY different games, Aria and Funky discuss some interpretations of the biblical apocalypse in two completely different games. Camp Kingdom Come and The Seventh Seal couldn't be any opposed. But they are both based in the same idea. </p><p>Aria lays out their trauma, and Funky cries about it. </p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes01:12:0334The Biblical Apocalypse in Christian Horrorfull<![CDATA[Hawgbilly: Review]]>Aria and Funky discuss Hawgbilly, a game system they found during UGNET. This one is rough. Swine & Sorcery is certainly interesting. But the misogyny of the 2000s sure shows.

Aria also learns the definition of the word vamp, and Funky shows off his (terrible) mountain man dialect.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/hawgbilly-reviewd58af933-ef99-4a46-a276-b9e10f17e006Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky discuss Hawgbilly, a game system they found during UGNET. This one is rough. Swine &amp; Sorcery is certainly interesting. But the misogyny of the 2000s sure shows.</p><p>Aria also learns the definition of the word vamp, and Funky shows off his (terrible) mountain man dialect.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:46:2133Hawgbilly: Reviewfull<![CDATA[Scum & Villainy: Review]]>Aria and Funky discuss Scum & Villainy, a game system they are both quite familiar with and played/ran in a years-long campaign. They have a lot of thoughts on this one. So settle down for a long conversation about a pretty good system for doing stuff in space.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/scum-villainy-reviewae4b5388-c1b6-4510-bf41-87ba32ac8e22Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky discuss Scum &amp; Villainy, a game system they are both quite familiar with and played/ran in a years-long campaign. They have a lot of thoughts on this one. So settle down for a long conversation about a pretty good system for doing stuff in space.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes01:13:2628Scum & Villainy: Reviewfull<![CDATA[UGNET (Part 2)]]>Part 2 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)

The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/ugnet-part-2cbbfbda0-0c32-4b80-afcd-33c7dc349f76Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Part 2 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)</p><p>The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WVnS0aXoW0zTQxpW4a4mVHqWDehKNLfHgo98xVwSk2M/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link for Games Involved</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes01:28:1830UGNET (Part 2)full<![CDATA[Final Fantasy 9 & Fabula Ultima (ft. Doug Lief)]]>Aria and Funky welcome their first guest (Doug Lief of Nostalgium Arcanum) to discuss Final Fantasy 9 and Fabula Ultima. They go at length on topics of politics, why dragoons are sadly overlooked, and esteemed music artist Erutan (aka KatetheGreat19).

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/final-fantasy-9-fabula-ultima-ft-doug-lief143cd2eb-ba2f-40e3-80bc-34aa3723b820Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky welcome their first guest (Doug Lief of Nostalgium Arcanum) to discuss Final Fantasy 9 and Fabula Ultima. They go at length on topics of politics, why dragoons are sadly overlooked, and esteemed music artist Erutan (aka KatetheGreat19).</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Doug's Shows</p><p><a href="https://feeds.fireside.fm/nostalgiumarcanum/rss" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nostalgium Arcanum</a></p><p><a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Playing By Ear</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod/posts/still-muppeting-143464584" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Still Muppeting</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes01:41:2237Final Fantasy 9 & Fabula Ultima (ft. Doug Lief)full<![CDATA[Taxonomy of Players]]>Funky and Aria discuss one way to categorize players. They cover the difficulty of ungendered words to describe mean people, Funky having a bit of a breakdown, and trying to not break Shadowrun.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/taxonomy-of-players395278d2-c68d-4cb7-8137-8a2ca48b734cFri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss one way to categorize players. They cover the difficulty of ungendered words to describe mean people, Funky having a bit of a breakdown, and trying to not break Shadowrun.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQsJSqn71Fw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Matt Colville - Kinds of Players</a> - Matt Colville breaks down his categorization of players that Funky pulls from heavily.</li></ul><br />yes00:51:529Taxonomy of Playersfull<![CDATA[A Unified Theory of Design]]>Funky and Aria discuss Aria's Unified Theory of Cohesive Game Designtm. They get into hackable systems, generic systems, and the hopeful first sponsor of the podcast.

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Draw Steel!

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/a-unified-theory-of-design373ddbd6-82a5-4e3e-8b2d-26a176f7b053Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss Aria's Unified Theory of Cohesive Game Design<span>tm</span>.<span> </span>They get into hackable systems, generic systems, and the hopeful first sponsor of the podcast.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Systems Referenced in this Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.cortexrpg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cortex Prime</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/319752/hack-the-rpg-create-your-own-roleplaying-game" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hack! The RPG</a></p><p><a href="https://apocalypse-world.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apocalypse World</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sjgames.com/gurps/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">GURPS</a></p><p><a href="https://bladesinthedark.com/forged-dark" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Forged in the Dark</a></p><p><a href="https://evilhat.com/product/fate-core-system/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FATE</a></p><p><a href="https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/blogs/mcdm-productions/the-mcdm-rpg?srsltid=AfmBOorV3j6503KxcwkgfN0akyaGhRmwn_i6F6IKvtdqT4M3AhE2kRn3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Draw Steel!</a></p><p><a href="https://battlesystems.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Battle Systems</a></p>yes00:58:2416A Unified Theory of Designfull<![CDATA[Genre: Space Opera]]>What even IS a space opera? Aria and Funky attempt to find out. Along the way they discover the truth about Sandy Cheeks, and Horse Opera.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/genre-space-opera32d517be-1865-4a4b-ae77-80e4e95834c4Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>What even IS a space opera? Aria and Funky attempt to find out. Along the way they discover the truth about Sandy Cheeks, and Horse Opera.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>We guested on another podcast!</p><p>Go listen to Moviestruck with Sophia Ricciaridi at <a href="https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-123-the-fifth-element-1997-feat-tabletop-hot-takes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-123-the-fifth-element-1997-feat-tabletop-hot-takes</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? </p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:41:0523Genre: Space Operafull<![CDATA[Strangest TTRPGs We Have Found (Pt. 1)]]>Some of the most unique TTRPGs we have found in our travels. This only scratches the surface of the good, weird stuff out there. There will be a part 2 and onward in the future.

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Terror Thirteen: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/63498/Terror-Thirteen?term=terror+thirteen

Totally Real Human Adults: https://crlegge.itch.io/totally-real-human-adults

Visigoths Vs. Mall Goths: https://necromancy.itch.io/goths

Rod, Reel, and Fist: https://kumada1.itch.io/rod-reel-fist

Adeptus Evangelion: https://www.mediafire.com/download/o69miv64p6ifc0i/Adeptus+Evangelion+Beta+Draft+005.rar

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/strangest-ttrpgs-we-have-found-pt-180b4dbda-2826-4c7c-a7d3-011d91c38015Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>Some of the most unique TTRPGs we have found in our travels. This only scratches the surface of the good, weird stuff out there. There will be a part 2 and onward in the future.</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>Links for the systems mentioned:</p><p>Terror Thirteen: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/63498/Terror-Thirteen?term=terror+thirteen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/63498/Terror-Thirteen?term=terror+thirteen</a></p><p>Totally Real Human Adults: <a href="https://crlegge.itch.io/totally-real-human-adults" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://crlegge.itch.io/totally-real-human-adults</a></p><p>Visigoths Vs. Mall Goths: <a href="https://necromancy.itch.io/goths" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://necromancy.itch.io/goths</a></p><p>Rod, Reel, and Fist: <a href="https://kumada1.itch.io/rod-reel-fist" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://kumada1.itch.io/rod-reel-fist</a></p><p>Adeptus Evangelion: <a href="https://www.mediafire.com/download/o69miv64p6ifc0i/Adeptus+Evangelion+Beta+Draft+005.rar" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mediafire.com/download/o69miv64p6ifc0i/Adeptus+Evangelion+Beta+Draft+005.rar</a></p>yes00:39:514Strangest TTRPGs We Have Found (Pt. 1)full<![CDATA[Heroism]]>Funky and Aria discuss Heroism. What it really means, sleep-deprived writing, and Funky's awesome grandmother are all brought up.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/heroism52d70d3d-08cc-47f7-87e0-7b1052047300Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss Heroism. What it really means, sleep-deprived writing, and Funky's awesome grandmother are all brought up. </p><p>Funky's audio was pretty messed up for this episode as he tried to figure out a new system. Many apologies are given for this.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Stuff Referenced in this Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Behind the Bastards</a></p>yes00:42:0717Heroismfull<![CDATA[Your Game Is Not Hot Fuzz]]>We yak and chat about movies, roses, smelling, and just appreciating life in general. It's a beautiful thing, y'all.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/your-game-is-not-hot-fuzz0a7d3d5e-e5f5-4556-9e77-08a2a3cdfad0Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>We yak and chat about movies, roses, smelling, and just appreciating life in general. It's a beautiful thing, y'all. </p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:29:3639Your Game Is Not Hot Fuzzfull<![CDATA[Creating Galaxies]]>SPAAACE GHOOOSTS!!

Aria and Funky talk about using random tables to create settings, specifically galaxies of explorable planets and solar systems. They talk about knowing where the river is in New Orleans, wombats, and how perfect is the enemy of done.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/creating-galaxies7ca6d67c-87d3-4f61-80d4-45b1cde9ae2bMon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>SPAAACE GHOOOSTS!!</p><p>Aria and Funky talk about using random tables to create settings, specifically galaxies of explorable planets and solar systems. They talk about knowing where the river is in New Orleans, wombats, and how perfect is the enemy of done.</p><p>You can follow the link <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h4BMw4Wt6dyVn6T1sdZgvBfL-d78dPDM?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for a LOT of reference material from Funky that he used for all this. If you are curious about any further details, or just wanna ask questions, feel free to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p>yes00:58:1620Creating Galaxiesfull<![CDATA[The Funky Method]]>Many moons ago, Professor Funky stumbled upon his signature way to start a campaign. He shares it now with the world at large.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/the-funky-method68924fb8-ce40-4eb0-97b1-62c6973b94c9Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Many moons ago, Professor Funky stumbled upon his signature way to start a campaign. He shares it now with the world at large. </p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:44:5826The Funky Methodfull<![CDATA[Chekhov's Gun]]>Aria and Funky talk about the well-known storytelling tool of Chekhov's Gun. They talk about foreshadowing, paying off previous sessions, and, of course, mysteries

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/chekhovs-gun2edb7583-1b5c-4862-bcfa-22db4317e675Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky talk about the well-known storytelling tool of Chekhov's Gun. They talk about foreshadowing, paying off previous sessions, and, of course, mysteries</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:43:5935Chekhov's Gunfull<![CDATA[Session 0 (Zero)]]>Aria and Funky discuss session zeroes, how prevalent they are, what sorts of things to include in them, and taco bell.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/session-0-zero82963e6b-6555-4090-bf3e-acc229682f71Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky discuss session zeroes, how prevalent they are, what sorts of things to include in them, and taco bell.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>We guested on another podcast!</p><p>Go listen to Moviestruck with Sophia Ricciaridi at <a href="https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-123-the-fifth-element-1997-feat-tabletop-hot-takes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-123-the-fifth-element-1997-feat-tabletop-hot-takes</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us?</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:56:5625Session 0 (Zero)full<![CDATA[TTRPGs & Gender]]>Funky and Aria discuss Gender, Sexuality, and TTRPG history. They chronicle changes to approach of gender in society and games alike.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/ttrpgs-gender7e8feab0-eed6-40d7-b81e-70bd1076f88cMon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss Gender, Sexuality, and TTRPG history. They chronicle changes to approach of gender in society and games alike.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><ul><li><a href="https://medium.com/@increment/the-first-female-gamers-c784fbe3ff37" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The First Female Gamers</a> - Medium article about the first female gamers and their experiences</li><li><a href="https://analoggamestudies.org/2015/09/the-trouble-with-gender-in-larp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Trouble with Gender in LARP</a> - Blog post by queer game designers about gender in LARP communities and games.</li><li><a href="https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Gender" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Gender | Dungeons &amp; Dragons Lore Wiki | Fandom</a> - Wiki post about gender expression in D&amp;D</li><li><a href="https://analoggamestudies.org/2015/07/out-of-the-dungeons-representations-of-queer-sexuality-in-rpg-source-books/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Out of the Dungeons: Representations of Queer Sexuality in RPG Source Books | Analog Game Studies</a> - Blog by queer game designers about queer representation in TTRPGs</li><li><a href="https://www.annarchive.com/files/Drmg010.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dragon Magazine Issue 10</a> - Weights &amp; Measures; Physical Appearance and Why Males are Stronger than Females in D&amp;D by P.M. Crabaugh</li></ul><br />yes01:03:5010TTRPGs & Genderfull<![CDATA[Roll Under Dice Systems]]>Aria and Funky talk about the pros and cons of various dice resolution systems, Game Master workload, and lose a bunch of audio... (Yay...)

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/roll-under-dice-systems4711b289-dcf9-46cc-8c02-246cf2d83379Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aria and Funky talk about the pros and cons of various dice resolution systems, Game Master workload, and lose a bunch of audio... (Yay...)</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:49:1438Roll Under Dice Systemsfull<![CDATA[UGNET (Part 4)]]>FINALE of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/ugnet-part-1192da519-6c59-4939-b205-8645b24e92feMon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Part 1 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)</p><p>The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WVnS0aXoW0zTQxpW4a4mVHqWDehKNLfHgo98xVwSk2M/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link for Games Involved</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes01:19:3429UGNET (Part 1)full<![CDATA[Better Roleplaying Through Science]]>Aria has an early christmas present for y'all. A lesson on better role playing!

Do YOU want to be a better role player? Of course you do!

Lucky for you, Aria has some classic tips and tricks.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/better-roleplaying-through-science826a210a-0c47-4054-af0e-2ea40f9a0ee0Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aria has an early christmas present for y'all. A lesson on better role playing!</p><p>Do YOU want to be a better role player? Of course you do!</p><p>Lucky for you, Aria has some classic tips and tricks.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>We guested on another podcast!</p><p>Go listen to Moviestruck with Sophia Ricciaridi at <a href="https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-123-the-fifth-element-1997-feat-tabletop-hot-takes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-123-the-fifth-element-1997-feat-tabletop-hot-takes</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? </p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:37:1324Better Roleplaying Through Sciencefull<![CDATA[Superintelligences]]>Funky and Aria discuss their feelings on playing Superintelligences. Make sure to listen all the way to the end. This episode has an extended blooper section. We get into 1960's Batman, Sandy Cheeks, and being the smartest person in the room.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/superintelligences45d42068-1230-4af6-bd0a-b42853365993Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss their feelings on playing Superintelligences. Make sure to listen all the way to the end. This episode has an extended blooper section. We get into 1960's Batman, Sandy Cheeks, and being the smartest person in the room.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p>yes00:51:1622Superintelligencesfull<![CDATA[Get That Pathos off My Table!]]>Funky and Aria discuss Pathos. Why does it not belong on Funky's table? Is Pathos a cat?

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/get-that-pathos-off-my-tablee2e231f7-2d8d-4da8-b47a-260e9f96d083Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss Pathos. Why does it not belong on Funky's table? Is Pathos a cat?</p><p>They get into equity in the spotlight, Trotskyists, and cool warrior-poets.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p>yes00:37:0219Get That Pathos off My Table!full<![CDATA[Exploits]]>Funky and Aria discuss exploiting game writing for fun, not-fun, and profit. We explore the world of why numbers are stupid, the Greater Seattle Polycule™, and carrying hundreds of ceramic plates around.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/exploitse1f79416-28b4-4b5b-9ea6-c7bb272d4a03Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss exploiting game writing for fun, not-fun, and profit. We explore the world of why numbers are stupid, the Greater Seattle Polycule™, and carrying hundreds of ceramic plates around. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>----------------------------------------------------</p>yes01:18:5915Exploitsfull<![CDATA[Plagiarism: It's Good Actually!]]>Clickbait title aside... Funky and Aria discuss what plagiarism really is, and why you should maybe do it actually. All kinds of niche media abound.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/plagiarism-its-good-actually807ce4fb-faf6-432b-bc6f-821d31bdb6c1Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Clickbait title aside... Funky and Aria discuss what plagiarism really is, and why you should maybe do it actually. All kinds of niche media abound.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0948103/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_0_in_0_q_tengen%2520toppa%2520gurren" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Gurren Lagann</a> - Cuz we mentioned it... sorta... Mostly I just wanted an excuse to say the line...</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1103987/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Leverage</a> - You REALLY should know more about Leverage</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810788/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Burn Notice</a> - If you feel you want to know more about Burn Notice</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160947/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_in_0_q_yokohama%2520shopping%2520list" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Yokohama Shopping List</a> - You should know more about Yokohama Shopping List</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077013/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Future Boy Conan</a> - In case you want to know more about Future Boy Conan</li><li><a href="https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/morrowind" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Elder Scrolls | Morrowind</a> - In case you don't know what Morrowind is</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/82100/bad-medicine-for-dr-drugs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bad Medicine for Dr. Drugs</a> - DriveThruRPG link for Bad Medicine for Dr. Drugs</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/170689/blades-in-the-dark" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blades in the Dark</a> - DriveThruRPG link for Blades in the Dark</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?ruleSystem=1700-shadowrun" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Shadowrun</a> - DriveThruRPG link for all Shadowrun products</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/151366/ryuutama-natural-fantasy-roleplay" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ryuutama</a> - DriveThruRPG link for Ryuutama</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4hmTw_nXbs&amp;list=PLDb22nlVXGgdrVwBlADriZxejYxT1q9EZ&amp;index=24&amp;t=3377s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Detail Diatribe: The Anime that Inspired Wind Waker</a> - Video by Overly Sarcastic Productions about Wind Waker and Future Boy Conan</li><li><a href="https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Apocalypse Keys - A Doomsday TTRPG by Evil Hat</a> - Link for Apocalypse Key on Evil Hat's website</li><li><a href="https://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=612" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DM of the Rings I:The Copious Backstory - Twenty Sided</a> - DM of the Rings</li><li><a href="https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pale | Beyond a Doubt</a> - Link for Pale, by Wildbow Y'all should read Worm too.</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/143518/monster-of-the-week" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Monster of the Week</a> - DrivethruRPG link for Monster of the Week</li></ul><br />yes00:51:2814Plagiarism: It's Good Actually!full<![CDATA[Make Your Aliens WEIRDER!!]]>MAKE YOUR ALIENS WEIRDER!! JUST DO IT!

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/make-your-aliens-weirder943ec299-7c68-4798-ae37-1b8864ec6487Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>MAKE YOUR ALIENS WEIRDER!! JUST DO IT! </p><p>Funky and Aria discuss weird alien people and why they should be weirder. This includes Tolkien, The Doctor, elves, and planets miniaturized into people.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>yes00:52:5612Make Your Aliens WEIRDER!!full<![CDATA[Eras of TTRPGs, Part 1: Gygax and Michigan]]>Professors Funky and Aria begin their series on the Eras of Role Playing. They discuss Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, their epic friendship, and eventual rivalry They even mention writing on napkins, and promise not to sue each other.

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  • The Ambush at Sheridan Springs - The article by Jon Peterson on the corporate machinations at play in Sheridan Springs.
  • Arneson V. Gygax Lawsuit Filings - The best link we could find for info on this lawsuit.
  • Advanced D&D - Rulebook for Advanced D&D on DriveThruRPG
  • D&D Basic - Rulebook for D&D Basic Set on DriveThruRPG
  • Playing at the World - Jon Peterson's Blog. I couldn't find the Internet Archive link for the book. Many apologies. I believe in our listener's abilities more than mine...
  • Chainmail - Full rules of Chainmail available on DriveThruRPG
  • Kriegsspiel - The International Kriegsspiel Society. Great resource to play it and learn more about the modern play of an ancient game.
  • Ironsides - The Ironsides page on BoardGameGeek. I couldn't find an official link.

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/eras-of-ttrpgs-part-1-gygax-and-michigan256618d7-0d10-479d-971c-fe50b255cac8Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>Professors Funky and Aria begin their series on the Eras of Role Playing. They discuss Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, their epic friendship, and eventual rivalry They even mention writing on napkins, and promise not to sue each other.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><ul><li><a href="https://medium.com/@increment/the-ambush-at-sheridan-springs-3a29d07f6836" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Ambush at Sheridan Springs</a> - The article by Jon Peterson on the corporate machinations at play in Sheridan Springs.</li><li><a href="https://www.purpleworm.org/Library/Historical/Arneson%20vs%20Gygax%20-%20Lawsuit.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Arneson V. Gygax Lawsuit Filings</a> - The best link we could find for info on this lawsuit.</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/282259/the-complete-starter-set-advanced-dungeons-dragons-game-2e" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Advanced D&amp;D</a> - Rulebook for Advanced D&amp;D on DriveThruRPG</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/110274/d-d-basic-set-rulebook-b-x-ed-basic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">D&amp;D Basic</a> - Rulebook for D&amp;D Basic Set on DriveThruRPG</li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20241007015610/http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Playing at the World</a> - Jon Peterson's Blog. I couldn't find the Internet Archive link for the book. Many apologies. I believe in our listener's abilities more than mine...</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/17010/chainmail-rules-for-medieval-miniatures-0e" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Chainmail</a> - Full rules of Chainmail available on DriveThruRPG</li><li><a href="https://kriegsspiel.org/rules/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kriegsspiel</a> - The International Kriegsspiel Society. Great resource to play it and learn more about the modern play of an ancient game.</li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/14429/ironsides" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ironsides</a> - The Ironsides page on BoardGameGeek. I couldn't find an official link. </li></ul><br />yes01:04:108Eras of TTRPGs, Part 1: Gygax and Michiganfull<![CDATA[Genre: Intro & Horror]]>The beginning of a series exploring genres. We begin with a 101 course into the term of genre. We then explore the Horror genre, how it can work, how it can fail, and some spooky hot takes. We talk about some favorite horror movies and systems, and chat about amish playing TTRPGs.

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  • Ten Candles - A one-shot game meant strictly for horror games
  • Dread - A Horror game played with a Jenga tower. When the tower falls, so does your character.
  • Little Fears - Children know the truth, and the adults never will. The monsters under the bed are real, and they are terrifying.

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/genre-intro-horror529afde9-91b7-46f3-b7b8-10139e1b58abFri, 20 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT<p>The beginning of a series exploring genres. We begin with a 101 course into the term of genre. We then explore the Horror genre, how it can work, how it can fail, and some spooky hot takes. We talk about some favorite horror movies and systems, and chat about amish playing TTRPGs.</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>Sources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_alien" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Alien</a> - Look out! Its a man in a suit! Truly an apex predator.</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425112/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hot Fuzz</a> - Nick Frost couldn't make a horror film if he TRIED!</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448134/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_5_nm_2_in_0_q_sunshine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sunshine</a> - Sci-Fi Horror Film with low, but impactful, gore.</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119081/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_event%2520horizon" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Event Horizon</a> - Go to hell. Catch some rays. Have some laughs!</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259521/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_cabin%2520in%2520the%2520wo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cabin in the Woods</a> - Horror subversion dialed to 11!</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465522/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tucker &amp; Dale Vs. Evil</a> - Its a good movie. Watch it. Alan Tudyk is in it.</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/728496-there-is-a-distinct-difference-between-suspense-and-surprise-and" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Quote by Alfred Hitchcock</a> - Quote by Alfred Hitchcock</li><li><a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Horror" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Horror - TV Tropes</a> - TV Tropes page of the Horror genre</li><li><a href="https://storygrid.com/horror-genre/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Horror Genre</a> - The "Four Core Framework" of Horror.</li><li><a href="https://storyempire.com/2021/07/21/three-elements-of-horror/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Three Elements of Horror | Story Empire</a> - The three core elements of Horror.</li></ul><br /><p>Links for the systems mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ten Candles</a> - A one-shot game meant strictly for horror games</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/83854/Dread" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dread</a> - A Horror game played with a Jenga tower. When the tower falls, so does your character.</li><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/64419/little-fears-nightmare-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Little Fears</a> - Children know the truth, and the adults never will. The monsters under the bed are real, and they are terrifying.</li></ul><br />yes00:59:166Genre: Intro & Horrorfull<![CDATA[Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy RPG]]>We discuss a favorite game of Aria's (and soon to be Funky's too), Ryuutama. It's a fabulous exploration of exploration and pastoral fantasy.

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DriveThruRPG link for Ryuutama - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151366/Ryuutama--Natural-Fantasy-Roleplay

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/ryuutama-natural-fantasy-rpg37168337-e75b-495b-902c-788601e1cfa7Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>We discuss a favorite game of Aria's (and soon to be Funky's too), Ryuutama. It's a fabulous exploration of exploration and pastoral fantasy.</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>DriveThruRPG link for Ryuutama - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151366/Ryuutama--Natural-Fantasy-Roleplay</p>yes00:38:363Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy RPGfull<![CDATA[Fave & Least Fave Mechanics]]>We talk about or favorite and least favorite mechanics or ideas from any TTRPG for an easy first episode.

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Shadowrun - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=1700_0_0_0_0&src=fid1700

Scion 1e - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/25833/Scion-Hero

Scion 2e - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/246765/Scion-Second-Edition-Book-One-Origin

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/fave-least-fave-mechanicsde465e01-28ac-48a2-9086-2fd6d6cdc2f0Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>We talk about or favorite and least favorite mechanics or ideas from any TTRPG for an easy first episode.</p><p>Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link</p><p><br /></p><p>Links to DriveThruRPG for all the games we mention:</p><p>Shadowrun - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=1700_0_0_0_0&amp;src=fid1700</p><p>Scion 1e - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/25833/Scion-Hero</p><p>Scion 2e - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/246765/Scion-Second-Edition-Book-One-Origin</p>yes00:39:081Fave & Least Fave Mechanicsfull<![CDATA[KPop Demon Hunters]]>Funky watched the movie, Aria didn't. They talk about it, and one reason why it's so great. They get into theme, classic boy band arrangements, and Caramell Dansen.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/kpop-demon-hunters24102024-0946-42d8-8bc3-41df6fd72d8aMon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky watched the movie, Aria didn't. They talk about it, and one reason why it's so great. They get into theme, classic boy band arrangements, and Caramell Dansen.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:43:4827KPop Demon Huntersfull<![CDATA[Noodle Incidents]]>Funky and Aria discuss Noodle Incidents. What they are, how to use them for fun and profit, and being in silly moods.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/noodle-incidents4363f036-d8aa-40cd-bd3b-c49a03c614acMon, 22 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss Noodle Incidents. What they are, how to use them for fun and profit, and being in silly moods.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p>yes00:34:4918Noodle Incidentsfull<![CDATA[Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill]]>We review the small, and very accessible, TTRPG Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill. We cover why it's great, how we could play it with our coworkers at Starbucks, and get bleeped a LOT!

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Link for the system:

Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill

Links for systems mentioned:

Tails of Equestria


]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/lets-rob-rj-mcilhenney-and-steal-her-golden-quillf5cd4ab0-1f68-4b8f-b7f7-c6830297c267Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>We review the small, and very accessible, TTRPG Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill. We cover why it's great, how we could play it with our coworkers at Starbucks, and get bleeped a LOT!</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>Link for the system:</p><p><a href="https://glaiveguisarme.itch.io/lets-rob-rj-mcelhenny-and-steal-her-golden-quill" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill</a></p><p>Links for systems mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://riverhorse.eu/our-games/my-little-pony-tails-of-equestria/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tails of Equestria</a></p><p><br /></p>yes00:40:157Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quillfull<![CDATA[UGNET (Part 3)]]>Want to vote on Bracket placements for the final round? Go Here and fill out the form. Rank your faves and least faves!

Part 3 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)

The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/ugnet-part-34a1ecb57-ba76-4fde-b4eb-55f48644efceMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Want to vote on Bracket placements for the final round? Go <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdILNwvPzEYFcheUqk44wXodrG2KyU3UJgXgbY3RHEZwwbEOA/viewform?usp=header" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a> and fill out the form. Rank your faves and least faves!</p><p>Part 3 of the Ultimate Gamerunner Name Elimination Tournament. (4-Part Series)</p><p>The highest effort shitpost imaginable. We kinda went ham on this one, honestly!</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WVnS0aXoW0zTQxpW4a4mVHqWDehKNLfHgo98xVwSk2M/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link for Games Involved</a> - full download and review links for all as much as possible!</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>What to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes02:03:0131UGNET (Part 3)full<![CDATA[Genre: Mystery]]>The second in our series about Genres. We pick right up with mysteries. We explore the required baseline for mysteries and how they can and can very much NOT work in TTRPGs.

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Links for the systems mentioned:

Brindlewood Bay - Miss Marple style mysteries

Apocalypse Keys - BPRD style mysteries

Scion 2e - Game about the children of old gods adventuring

Promethean: The Created - Call of Darkness game about created lifeforms

Firefly: The RPG - long out-of-print game for running games in the Firefly universe

Leverage: The RPG - long-out-of-print game for running games in the Leverage world

Blades in the Dark - modern heist game for running crews in the world of Duskvol

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/genre-mystery744dcecb-b26f-4558-b97c-8075c786ef40Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>The second in our series about Genres. We pick right up with mysteries. We explore the required baseline for mysteries and how they can and can very much NOT work in TTRPGs.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><ul><li><a href="https://zaraaltair.com/mystery-novel-structure-simplified/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mystery Novel Structure Simplified - ZARA ALTAIR AUTHOR</a> - Blog post about mystery structure</li><li><a href="https://terribleminds.com/ramble/2013/10/15/25-things-you-need-to-know-about-writing-mysteries-by-susan-spann/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">25 Things You Need to Know About Writing Mysteries</a> - Chuck Wendig blog post about mystery writing</li><li><a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MysteryTropes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mystery Tropes - TV Tropes</a> - TV Tropes page on Mysteries</li><li><a href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/essential-elements-of-a-mystery-story" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Essential Elements of a Mystery Story</a> - Article on essential elements of a mystery</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irujprYmLo0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Detectives by Overly Sarcastic Productions</a> - Video about detectives and a bit about the mystery genre in general</li></ul><br /><p>Links for the systems mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/440549/brindlewood-bay-edycja-polska" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Brindlewood Bay</a> - Miss Marple style mysteries</p><p><a href="https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apocalypse Keys</a> - BPRD style mysteries</p><p><a href="https://theonyxpath.com/scion-products/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scion 2e</a> - Game about the children of old gods adventuring</p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/189395/promethean-the-created-2nd-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Promethean: The Created</a> - Call of Darkness game about created lifeforms</p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product_reviews.php?products_id=128012" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firefly: The RPG</a> - long out-of-print game for running games in the Firefly universe</p><p><a href="https://morgan3d.github.io/articles/2018-01-13-leverage-rpg/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Leverage: The RPG</a> - long-out-of-print game for running games in the Leverage world</p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/170689/blades-in-the-dark" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blades in the Dark</a> - modern heist game for running crews in the world of Duskvol</p>yes00:53:0211Genre: Mysteryfull<![CDATA[Is the Game Master a Player?]]>We talk perspectives on one of the oldest discourses in TTRPGs

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Bibliography:

Keep on the Borderlands - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17158/B2-The-Keep-on-the-Borderlands-Basic

Gamedeveloper - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/disciplines/the-dungeon-master-an-interview-with-gary-gygax

Bleak Spirit - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296546/Bleak-Spirit

Matt colville video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fM9UQIaLE&list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_&index=91

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/is-the-game-master-a-playeradc6b147-ffa9-4c30-841f-f31939d00a6bMon, 04 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>We talk perspectives on one of the oldest discourses in TTRPGs</p><p>Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes</p><p>Bibliography:</p><p>Keep on the Borderlands - <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17158/B2-The-Keep-on-the-Borderlands-Basic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17158/B2-The-Keep-on-the-Borderlands-Basic</a></p><p>Gamedeveloper - <a href="https://www.gamedeveloper.com/disciplines/the-dungeon-master-an-interview-with-gary-gygax" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gamedeveloper.com/disciplines/the-dungeon-master-an-interview-with-gary-gygax</a></p><p>Bleak Spirit - <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296546/Bleak-Spirit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296546/Bleak-Spirit</a></p><p>Matt colville video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fM9UQIaLE&amp;list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_&amp;index=91" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fM9UQIaLE&amp;list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_&amp;index=91</a></p>yes00:31:102Is the Game Master a Player?full<![CDATA[Favorite Stories in Gaming™]]>Funky and Aria discuss their Favorite Stories in Gaming™. Funky gets too emotional, and Aria gets too right.

This was a really fun episode for us, and we may continue it in the future as a series.

Y'all should share your Favorite Stories in Gaming™ too. This is a really fun concept we found from Matt Colville at https://youtu.be/T9jxVbg_RWQ?si=8ZWMjjn18h77slUq.

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/favorite-stories-in-gamingebac01db-b200-452d-9e8c-abc31479841bMon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss their Favorite Stories in Gaming™. Funky gets too emotional, and Aria gets too right.</p><p>This was a really fun episode for us, and we may continue it in the future as a series.</p><p>Y'all should share your Favorite Stories in Gaming™ too. This is a really fun concept we found from Matt Colville at <a href="https://youtu.be/T9jxVbg_RWQ?si=8ZWMjjn18h77slUq" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/T9jxVbg_RWQ?si=8ZWMjjn18h77slUq</a>.</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p>yes00:47:0321Favorite Stories in Gaming™full<![CDATA[The Beat Sheet]]>Do you wanna write a screenplay? / C'mon, give it a try / We'll never see you anymore

The coffeeshop / is your new home today...

You need to see the beat sheet / or else you're lost / Just give us a listen now...

Do you wanna write a screenplay? / It doesn't have to be a screenplay

Go away, Funky! / Okay, bye

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]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/the-beat-sheetdf86dc1a-eed2-44af-b1f6-cd6555ade7fcMon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Do you wanna write a screenplay? / C'mon, give it a try / We'll never see you anymore</p><p>The coffeeshop / is your new home today...</p><p>You need to see the beat sheet / or else you're lost / Just give us a listen now...</p><p>Do you wanna write a screenplay? / It doesn't have to be a screenplay</p><p>Go away, Funky! / Okay, bye</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p><a href="https://professor-funky.itch.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funky's itch.io</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Want to reach out to us? Got a question? Want to share a hot take you can't put anywhere else?</p><p>Email us at:</p><p>tabletop.hot.takes@gmail.com</p>yes00:52:4936The Beat Sheetfull<![CDATA[Learning Good Lessons from Bad Games]]>Funky and Aria discuss bad games they know with good lessons to learn from them. This delves into pandas in World of Warcraft, 17th century england, and the eponymous classic movie Equilibrium

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Systems Referenced in this Episode:

Clockwork & Chivalry 2nd Edition

Tails of Equestria

Hackmaster

Shadowrun

]]>https://tabletop-hot-takes.captivate.fm/episode/learning-good-lessons-from-bad-gamese2db1bac-5d94-49a8-930e-edd3c0f9c4a2Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Funky and Aria discuss bad games they know with good lessons to learn from them. This delves into pandas in World of Warcraft, 17th century england, and the eponymous classic movie <u>Equilibrium</u></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/TabletopHotTakes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon</a></p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>Systems Referenced in this Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/97899/clockwork-and-chivalry-2nd-edition-core-rulebook" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Clockwork &amp; Chivalry 2nd Edition</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tails-Equestria-Story-Telling/dp/1626926190" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Tails of Equestria</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/109620/hackmaster-player-s-handbook" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Hackmaster</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?ruleSystem=1700-shadowrun&amp;src=fid1700" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Shadowrun</strong></a></p>yes01:04:0313Learning Good Lessons from Bad Gamesfull