Undercommon Taste

Ian Woodworth and James Daley
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A podcast where we create and discuss homebrew content for tabletop roleplaying games, primarily Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Here, we try to expand on the options presented to us in the published material, to offer some guidance for aspiring storytellers trying to figure out how to make their big ideas become reality. Here, we stir the pot and lick the spoon. Logo art by David Sutherland - find him on Deviant Art: https://rb.gy/hqmjgo

  1. Sep 23

    Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest: Pirate Borg AP - Episode 200

    This week, we celebrate our 200th episode with a Pirate Borg actual play, featuring special guests Jon (Tale of the Manticore), Eric Holden (The Goblin's Corner), and Danny Mendoza (The Streaming Rainbow). Join us as we set sail on the Dark Caribbean in search of a relic to turn back a horde of the undead.    You can find Jon on BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/taleofthemanticore.bsky.social), and you can find his podcast Tale of the Manticore at taleofthemanticore.com. Season 3 just wrapped up, and Season 4 is scheduled to launch on November 1st, 2026. You can find Eric on BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/goblinscorner.bsky.social), and you can find his podcast The Goblin's Corner on at goblinscorner.com.  You can find Danny on BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/dannyrmendoza.bsky.social), and you can find all of his various projects through his LinkTree (linktr.ee/dannyrmendoza), or by looking back through the Self Promo channel on our Discord server.    It's a bit surreal to think that we've published 200 episodes (204, if  you include the unnumbered Tarrasque Task of Maureen Trask AP episodes we did after episode 100). From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank our listeners and guests, without whom we would still just be Two Schmucks on the Internet.   Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  2. Sep 9

    All Aboard the Dumpster Fire: 6th Anniversary AP - Episode 199

    This week, we're joined by returning guests Mary Crowell, Leon (formerly Cat), and Rene from RenePlaysGames to play a wacky, chaotic game of Raccoon Sky Pirates. Join us as we build an airship, attempt to pilot it through the neighborhood, and pilfer everything we can get our grubby little mitts on from a suburban home before absconding with our loot.    We once again want to express our heartfelt thanks to our guests for joining us, and to you, our listeners, for six years of podcasting. Please check out our guests' works, and return in two weeks for our 200th episode, which will be another AP where we play Pirate Borg with returning guests Danny Mendoza (Streaming Rainbow), Eric Holden (The Goblin's Corner), and Jon (Tale of the Manticore).    Dr. Mary Crowell: you can find her on Bandcamp and Patreon (links below, in this and every episode) Leon: on BlueSky (catlinggun.bsky.social), and on Itch (blind-snake-studio.itch.io) Rene: You can find the RenePlaysGames podcast here, or on your podcatcher of choice: RenePlaysGames on Spotify   Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  3. Aug 26

    I'm Not Touching You: Pacifist PCs in TTRPGs - Episode 198

    This week, we discuss how to play a pacifist character in a TTRPG. Join us as we discuss degrees of pacifism, some tools you can use to play these characters, and why these characters - more than most - especially need a Session Zero discussion.    Next week is our 6th anniversary episode, followed in two weeks by Episode 200. We will be having several returning guests join us over those two episodes to play a couple of one-shot TTRPG sessions. Our anniversary episode will be a game of Raccoon Sky Pirates, and our Episode 200 game with be Pirate Borg.    Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  4. Aug 12

    Go and Experience the World: Postapocalyptia XP and Leveling - Episode 197

    This week, we're back to talking shop about Ian's game-in-progress, Postapocalyptia. Join us as we discuss how to earn experience, what you can spend experience points on, and how you can put your characters into (and take them out of) retirement.    Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  5. Jul 29

    Drink Up, Me Hearties: Pirate Borg - Episode 196

    This week, we're discussing Pirate Borg, the OSR pirate horror game by Luke Stratton and Limithron. Join us as we sail the Dark Caribbean, fight off undead hordes, and see what buried treasures we can dig up.    Pirate Borg is published by Limithron, and can be found here: https://shop.limithron.com/   Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  6. Jul 15

    ...Then Draw the Rest of the Owl: Postapocalyptia Skills - Episode 195

    This week, we return to Postapocalyptia to discuss the rest of the character creation process. Join us as we discuss the skill system, how perks and traits are used to customize your character, and the way that quirks can be used to enhance roleplaying.    Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  7. Jul 1

    Vive la Revolution! - Episode 194

    This week, to keep on theme of the upcoming Independence Day holiday in the U.S., we are talking about revolutions. Join us as we discuss different types of revolutions, how the concepts of revolution can be adapted to non-governmental conflicts, and some ideas on how to implement them into your games.    Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

  8. Jun 17

    Postapocalyptia Design: Attributes - Episode 193

    This week, we're back to talking about Ian's game-in-development, Postapocalyptia. Join us as we discuss how the game's development got started, what attributes the player characters get, and how they have changed through the different iterations of the game.    Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

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A podcast where we create and discuss homebrew content for tabletop roleplaying games, primarily Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Here, we try to expand on the options presented to us in the published material, to offer some guidance for aspiring storytellers trying to figure out how to make their big ideas become reality. Here, we stir the pot and lick the spoon. Logo art by David Sutherland - find him on Deviant Art: https://rb.gy/hqmjgo

Information

  • Creator
    Ian Woodworth and James Daley
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Undercommon Taste

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