Tome Interviews

In this episode of The Tome Show, Tracy Hurley sits down with Michael Mallen, Megan Connell, Elizabeth Kilmer, and Jared Kilmer, to talk about playing RPGs with players who have a trauma history, respecting player agency, checking in for appropriate topics, triggering factors in the game, and consent at the gaming table. Links: The Id DM on Dragon Talk Game to Grow with Adam and Adam Megan Connell on the Web Michael Mallen on Twitter Megan Connell on Twitter

Round Table 165 - Uncaged Anthology! Get to Know You Question: What got you into Dungeons and Dragons in the first place? https://www.ashleywarrenwrites.com/uncaged Buy Uncaged Volume 1 in print or PDF! Our Fabulous Guests!Ashley Warren (she/her)Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleynhwarren Website:

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Ishmael Alvarez to discuss the recent Wizards of the Coast D&D related products, the Endless Quest book series and the D&D Coloring Books. The review and discussion is followed by an interview with the author of the Endless Quest series, Matt Forbeck. Bumper Music by Amy Vorpahl Links: Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Ishmael Alvarez on Twitter

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Quinn Murphy, Jon Green, and Jeremiah McCoy to talk about the Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron. After their long, detailed discussion, Jeff sits down with Keith Baker - the creator of Eberron himself, to discuss Eberron in 5e and what comes next! Thank you to our sponsors: Noble Knight Games Dice Envy Links: Keith Baker on Twitter TwogetherStudios.com Jeremiah McCoy on the Web

Round Table 161 Round Table with Rob Schwalb, the Demon LordGuests: Rob Schwalb Recording Time: 09/25 8pm ET Get to Know You Question: What’s your favorite 5e monster? Rob Schwalb - veteran of the TTPRG industry, he has worked with many companies including WotC, Green Ronin, and his own publishing company, Schwalb Entertainment!Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjschwalb

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon has a discussion with Paulo Quiros the creator and GM of the Film ReRoll Podcast, an actual play podcast that focuses on one-shots of some of your favorite films.  Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We’ll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn’t about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it’s about making a character that people remember and love for years to come Please visit our Sponsor easyrollerdice.com Guests: Paulo  – Twitter: @pauloquiros Film reroll – 

HAPPY 300th EPISODE TOME SHOW LISTENERS!!!!! We are celebrating our 300th episode with a mega-show!! In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Jeremiah McCoy, Ishmael Alvarez, and Allison Rossi to discuss D&D Beyond - the 5th edition digital toolset from Curse! Their discussion is followed by an interview with Adam Bradford, D&D Beyond’s product director. Thank you to our sponser, Noble Knight Games!  Bumper Music by Amy Vorpahl Links: D&D Beyond Adam Bradford on Twitter Jeremiah McCoy on the Web Jeremiah McCoy on Twitter

In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric discuss The Verdant Passage, book 1 of the Prism Pentad series by Troy Denning. Their review is followed by an interview with the author! Links: Troy Denning on Twitter   Jeff on Twitter   Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter    Thetomeshow.com  

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Matt Mercer, DM of the very popular Critical Role Podcast and creator of the Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting (listen to our review of the book in Tome episode 289). Matt talks D&D - how did he get started with RPG gaming, answers whether he enjoys playing or DMing more, and talks about the carzy ride of being on a popular D&D video-cast!  Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - where out of print is available again! Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you! Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music! Links: Matt Mercer’s You Tube Channel

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon interviews James Introcaso and Rudy Basso, creators and performers of “Have Spellbook, Will Travel” Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We’ll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn’t about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it’s about making characters that people remember and love for years to come Have Spellbook, Will Travel: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/have-spellbook-will-travel/ @havespellbook [...]

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Emylie Bonneville, Aaron Good, and Ishmael Alvarez to review the Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting book published by Green Ronin for use with 5th edition D&D. After the review and discussion, Jeff and Tracy sit down with James Haeck, one of the lead authors of the book. Thanks to our Sponsor Noble Knight! Links: Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Publisher Page Aaron Good on Twitter Emylie Bonneville on Twitter I [...]

The Book Club is BACK!! In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric are joined by Geoffrey Wynn to discuss Erin M. Evan’s latest Brimstone Angels novel, The Devil You Know. The discussion is followed by an interview with Erin.   Thank you to the sponsor fo this episode: OpenGamingStore.com Links: Erin M. Evans Web   Erin M. Evans Twitter   Appendix N Podcast  

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Amy Vorpahl, actor, musician, D&D lover and roleplaying afficianado! They talk about her entry into the gaming sphere, how she started playing RPGs, her work with Geek & Sundry, and a bunch of other fun RPG related stuff! Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - where out of print is available again! Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you! Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music! Go watch the DM’s Lament! Links: Saving Throw channel on You Tube Amy Vorpahl on the Web

In this episode Jeff and Sam sit down with Aaron Good to discuss Amy Vorpahl’s new album, Songs in the Key of D&D. Their review and discussion is followed by an interview with Amy Vorpahl herself. The Tome Show is a family friendly show, but an editorial decision was made to leave in some explicit language, rather than bleep it out in editing - we hope it doesn’t offend, but consider yourself warned! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Noble Knight Games Links: Saving Throw channel on You Tube Amy Vorpahl on the Web Amy Vorpahl at Geek & Sundry Amy Vorpahl on Twitter [...]

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Stan! (a.k.a Steven Brown) to talk about his entry into the gaming industry, how he started playing RPGs, his time at TSR, and a bunch of other fun RPG related stuff! Thank you to our Sponsor: Easy Roller Dice   Links: Stan! on twitter Stan! on Facebook Stan! on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow  

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon interviews the cast of NeoScum, a Shadowrun Actual Play podcast on the OneShot Network. We discuss how the characters and show came about, and discuss playing characters in a rules-heavy system Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We’ll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn’t about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it’s about making a character that people remember and love for years to come   Please visit our Sponsor http://www.nobleknight.com   Guests: NeoScum - http://ne [...]

In this episode Jeff sits down to chat with professional D&D cartographer and RPG artist Mike Schley about how he entered the hobby, what old people in art class talk about, and how he was introduced to the RPG hobby! Thanks to our Sponsor: Easy Roller Dice Links: Schleyscapes Kickstarter Campaign Mike Schley web Mike Schley twitter Mike Schley Illustration & Design on Facebook Schleyscapes on Instagram Jeff on Twi [...]

In this episode Jeff and Eric sit down and discuss a recent Forgotten Realms novel, Death Masks. After the discussion, Jeff interviews the author, none other than the creator of the Forgotten Realms, Ed Greenwood!! Links: The Office of Ed Greenwood The EdVerse Eric on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow  

Jeff Greiner jump starts the Gamer to Gamer feature of the Tome Show feed by interviewing Forgotten Realms Loremaster, Matt Sernett. Matt discusses how he got into gaming, his work on D&D 5e (and previous versions) and how he became the go-to guy for Realms lore at Wizards of the Coast. Note that this episode was recorded before the previous Gamer to Gamer episode that featured Rodney Thompson.   Links: Matt on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com    

In this episode, Jeff sits down with James Introcaso to discuss R A Salvatore’s latest Drizzt novel, Hero. After their in depth analysis of the plot and themes of the book, the guys interview the author and get his thoughts on Drizzt, The Forgotten Realms, and what he has planned for the future.   Our sponsor for this episode: Open Gaming Store Links: Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow   & [...]