Orlanth Rex’s Gaming Vexes

I only recently started listening to this podcast because previously I had misheard the title as ‘All Our Ex’s Are Gaming Vexes’ - and that sounded pretty sexist. Now I’m working my way through the back catalogue with gay abandon. Each episode I have heard is a discussion by GMs and players reflecting on a game that have played where they sort through all the mechanics, narrative elements and bits and bobs. This is my favourite kind of show about RPGs. Not a live play, not a review, but rather a shared reflection. The great strength is that everyone involved are not just steeped in RPGs but pop culture more broadly and seem like decent and interesting people. Thus the discussions are rich and relevant. A total joy.

Really good discussion of TTRPGs from people who have played the games - not just read the book. So entertaining, so informative. Listen up.

A well-balanced, constructive and informed take on TTRPGs. With some regulars also having their own podcast it’s like a roleplaying supergroup, but the lead singer sounds a little like Paul Hollywood.