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Brian and Elliot sit down with Rico Evangelho, CEO of hit point press, and Ethan Yen, co-designer of Fetch My Blade, the latest publication from Hit Point Press. We discuss the journey this game has taken from zine to hardcover book, how the game has grown and changed for the second edition, and how the partnership between Ethan and Hit Point Press made this possible. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Fetch My Blade Hit Point Press Ethan Yen - Glyphtide Games Ethan Recommends: The Incident at Galley House Rico Recommends: Orbitals Block and Key Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our final RPG Party episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by three teams behind three new mystery TTRPGs crowdfunding now on Gamefound. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Support Murder of Crows Support Budapest 1899 Support Haunted Check out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects! Maya Recommends: The Long Watch Kraldum Mikul & Jeremy Recommend: Murder of Crows Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This this week's episode we focus on two projects in Gamefound's RPG Party making new campaigns frames for Daggerheart: Hope Dies Last and Tales and Twists. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Support Hope Dies Last on Gamefound Support Tales and Twists on Gamefound Check out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects! Mike Recommends: Tales and Twists Matt Recommends: Kraldum: Solo Fantasy Mudlarking TTRPG Nadja Recommends: Hope Dies Last Murder of Crows Heroes After Dark Luis Recommends: Road Warriors Lights, Dice, Action Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our first of three special episodes for Gamefound’s RPG Party 2026, Brian & Elliot are joined by Ella Carter along with the teams behind Ivory Tower and Road Warriors. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Support Ivory Tower on Gamefound Support Road Warriors on Gamefound Check out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects! Ella Recommends: Hope Dies Last Kraldum Heroes of a Thousand Tales Trashhumanism Mason Recommends: The Wine Dark Sea Kraldum David Recommends: Myco//Drift Dan Recommends: Murder of Crows Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian & Elliot are joined by Gabriel Gueiros and Le Yang, the duo behind Weird Place, a game design and content studio known for games like Fluff & Fury and the upcoming Residue. We discuss the team’s journey as both game designers and content creators, why they keep finding themselves unable to keep games to zine size, and tips for using public domain art to fill your TTRPG with compelling visuals. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Weird Place Weird Place YouTube Channel Weird Place Patreon Public Domain Resource Sheet Le Recommends: Trying something brand new Gabriel Recommends: Andrei Tarkovsky’s movies Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot sit down with Gene Koo, aka Sticky Doodler, the designer of the ENNIE-award-winning The Bonsai Diary. We discuss the accessible design ethos behind The Bonsai Diary, what makes solo play unique, playtesting events like Unpub, and the rise of solo TTRPGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Buy The Bonsai Diary Color Jam coming soon! Follow Gene Keep an eye out for “These Games Are Not For Sale” at PAXU26 Gene Recommends: Game design as a hobby Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first ever LIVE taping of the show, Brian and Elliot sit down with Diana Fay, aka Diana of the Rose, a TTRPG content creator who has built a career across short-form content, livestreaming, advertising, and more. We discuss the realities of making a career in TTRPG content creation: the hidden labor, the hard-won lessons, and the trappings you can fall into when getting started. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Diana of the Rose Diana, Brian & Elliot will be at Gen Con - Say hello! This episode is part of our 2026 Patreon Drive - Join us to get access to ad-free episodes, bonus roundtables and more Diana Recommends: Being Bored Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by J Strautman Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot sit down with J Strautman, aka Yes No Goodbye, for the third time. In addition to being the latest member of Many Sided Media, J is a musician, game designer, and podcast producer known for Planet Arcana, A Fool’s Errand, Insatiable Cravings and more. We discuss the 1000 lessons J has learned in the last three years of game design and actual play production, what taking games seriously looks like, and the many metaphors we use to think about our creative work. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: YesNoGoodbye.ca A Fool’s Errand Planet Arcana Time After Time by Sam Sorenson Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BECOME A PATRON! (15% off Annual Memberships in July) The month of July is our Patreon Drive! Our goal is 100 new and upgrading annual members to the Many Sided Media Patreon. Here's just some of what you'll get as a Patron: Bonus Actual Plays (GMed by the game's designer)Ad-Free Episodes of My First Dungeon, Talk of the Table, and Project ECCOCast Talkbacks for My First DungeonExtended Roundtable Discussions for Talk of the TableBonus Shows: Under The Tablemp3s of Original MusicOver 96 HOURS of Patreon-Exclusive Content!!! Our Patrons are a HUGE part of how we keep the lights on and how we're able to keep making our shows better and better. So become a member of The Dice Pool (Splash!) and help us make 2026 our biggest year yet! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reporting from the convention floor from Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio, Brian takes you behind-the-scenes of the moreblueberries booth with a day-to-day report of our hurdles and successes. Plus he talks to folks from Mythworks, Spilled Coffee Creatives, and Tuesday Knight Games about what makes for a successful convention. Special thanks to: moreblueberries Spilled Coffee Creatives Viditya Voleti Mythworks Tuesday Knight Games Gather & Game in Buffalo, New York Produced and Edited by Brian Flaherty This is a Many Sided Media Production Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot sit down with Tim Platt, a comedian, musician, and co-founder of the actual play podcast Rude Tales of Magic. We discuss Tim stepping into the GM chair for the latest Rude Tales series: Blue Kindness High, how Tim defines the comedic voice of his own work within and outside of the show, and why playing highschoolers can lead to better comedy in actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Listen to Blue Kindness High Listen to Teeth Like Beak Tim on Instagram Tim on Substack Tim Recommends: My Hero Academia Animorphs Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot are joined by Chrys Sellers, aka Hectic Electron, designer of games like Defy the Gods and Raccoon Sky Pirates. We discuss Chrys’ key lessons from her time as a horizon fellow, why a failed kickstarter doesn’t mean the end of your game, and how Defy the Gods lives up to its name. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Follow Chrys on Bluesky, Instagram, tumblr Defy the Gods *Raccoon Sky Pirates -* Follow the new edition’s development Hectic Electron Chrys Recommends: Zhenya’s Wonder Tales Last Train to Bremen Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot are joined by return guest Jasper William Cartwright, co-owner of 12 Sided Studios. We discuss how he and the team are bringing actual plays, events, and games to life while balancing creative fulfillment, business sustainability, and supporting the growth of the TTRPG industry Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Pre-Save Force of Extinction 12 Sided Studios Jasper on Bluesky Jasper Recommends: Putting a project aside for two weeks Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot are joined by Cam Bradley, new business manager at Gamefound, about his mission to bring more TTRPG creators to the platform. We dive into the learnings from the first ever “RPG Party” crowdfunding event, the pain points of crowdfunding for creators and platforms, and where Gamefound might find their niche amidst the crowdfunding landscape in RPGs. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Gamefound Cam on Bluesky @cambr_coffee on Discord Cam Recommends: Traveling and reflecting in transit Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In an episode inspired by Song Exploder, Taylor Moore breaks down the musical origins of Worlds Beyond Number and dives deep into the production of three of the more than one hundred songs on the Original Soundtrack for The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1: Flight to Haverward, Sirazmir, and Carrow. Worlds Beyond Number is widely considered to be one of the best actual plays of all time. Their first campaign, The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, is a sprawling fantasy epic that highlights the storytelling power of the quartet of players: Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar, Lou Wilson, and Erika Ishii. The fifth member of the team is their producer Taylor Moore who elevated the incredible performances of the cast with lush sound design and an original orchestral score—despite having almost no experience composing music when the show began— to create the sound of Worlds Beyond Number. **This episode contains some spoilers for The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1** Links: Buy The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One, Book 1 (Original Soundtrack) Listen to Worlds Beyond Number Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Brian Flaherty Music by Taylor Moore Format inspired by Song Exploder by Hrishikesh Hirway Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy