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Friday Strout
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Learning how to gain XP & gold as a freelancer in the tabletop industry. Our host Friday takes us on a journey of learning from the best how to: design games, write, market, pro GMing and everything in between. www.dollarsanddragons.com

  1. 12/09/2025

    "Cyberpunk" Ep 57 - J Gray (he/him)

    This episode I had the privilege of chatting with J Gray, an R Talsorian game design veteran with over a decade of work with the company and who currently serves as the Line Manager for Cyberpunk. We talked about the upcoming releases of Night City 2045 and the 2077 campaign book, in addition to some shop talk about game design and teamwork. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    1h 28m

  2. 10/28/2025

    "Shadow Scar TTRPG" Ep 56 - Cody Pondsmith (he/him)

    We had on the podcast the accomplished and energized game designer Cody Pondsmith (he/him) of R. Talsorian Games! Beginning his journey at 11 years old, Cody has long been in the designer seat and has the portfolio to prove it. Having worked on Cyberpunk Red and Witcher, he is now spearheading an anime-inspired ninja TTRPG called Shadow Scar. Check out Shadow Scar on Kickstarter! LINKS: https://www.wargamer.com/shadow-scar/kickstarter-launch https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/792383008/shadow-scar-ttrpg-core-rulebook https://rtalsoriangames.com/downloadable-content/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    1h 2m

  3. 10/20/2025

    "Superheroes & Marketing" Ep 55 - Josh Simons (he/him)

    This episode we have on a repeat guest Josh Simons who has worked for D&D, DMs Guild, Magpie Games, Kobold Press, Mage Hand Press, and even AMC Networks. We chat about his indie superhero game called Paragons, marketing for TTRPGs and how he’s made his way in the industry. “Paragons: The Roleplaying Game is a dynamic TTRPG with heavy influences from animated superhero shows like Teen Titans and Batman: The Animated Series. The mechanics draw inspiration from a variety of sources, including the Year Zero Engine, Shadowrun, the World of Darkness games, the Powered by the Apocalypse system, and Pathfinder 2e. Paragons is easy to pick up and understand, taking only a few minutes to make a character and start playing. The game is designed so the mechanics don’t get in the way of the story or the fun happening around the table. Behind the mask of superhero fun, Paragons is about overcoming obstacles, the weight of responsibility that comes with being in the public eye, and the ever-raging battle between good and evil in the world and in our hearts.” Click the image below to support an indie publisher! Links: https://brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons https://www.joshuamsimons.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/joshuamsimons.com https://www.dakotacurry.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    49 min

  4. 06/17/2025

    "WotC Modules: Reloaded" Ep 54 - DragnaCarta (he/him)

    On the pod we had on DragnaCarta (he/him) whose work has helped redefine Curse of Strahd adventures for tens of thousands of players across the hobby. His work includes Curse of Strahd: Reloaded and Twice Bitten. He’s now launching Eidolon Publishing with the announcement of his upcoming Kickstarter Lost Mine of Phandelver: Reloaded! If you’d like to play a Curse of Strahd game with me (or Rime or Daggerheart or - or - or) sign up for one of my games on Start Playing! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    1h 18m

  5. 05/26/2025

    "Exoecology for Monster Hunters" Ep 53 - Andie MargoMods (they/them)

    This time we had on Andie MargoMods (they/them) a game designer with experience in 5e subclasses, adventures, and magic items. We talk crowdfunding, freelancing, and general business practice for TTRPG. Check out their latest work on Kickstarter. Funding for this campaign ends in a couple days! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/margomods/exoecology-for-monster-hunters This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    59 min

  6. 05/08/2025

    "What Makes A Great Writer" Ep 52 - Hannah Rose (she/her)

    Ahoy adventurers! I was pleased to run into Hannah Rose (she/her) at Big Bad Con in 2023 and managed to get her to agree to come onto the podcast to talk about her work in the TTRPG industry. You might know her from her contributions to MCDM’s work such as Arcadia or Flee! Mortals, Tal’Dorei Reborn, several Wizards of the Coast hardcovers, the Uncaged series, or even some of her latest stuff at Wildmage Press! links: https://wildrosemage.carrd.co/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-early-91306717 Check out my games on StartPlaying Games! Play Daggerheart with me! Play in an Exandria game with me! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    1h 3m

  7. 04/29/2025

    "Making A Living As An Indie Publisher & Game Designer" Ep 51 - Chris Bissette (they/them)

    This time I had on Chris Bissette (they/them) who has written for Fallout, Pathfinder, Discworld, MCDM, and also has a massive indie library to peruse. We chat about printing, indie design, freelancing, bouncing at a bar, AI grift and everything in between. Note: Recorded in 2023! A bit late in publishing it, (sorry Chris). LINKS: The Moss Mother’s Maze Please also check out his latest work: Blood In The Margins! Dungeon Game (2023) (https://loottheroom.itch.io/a-dungeon-game) Patreon - Behind The Scenes content (https://www.patreon.com/chrisbissette) https://loottheroom.uk/ https://twitter.com/pangalactic https://twitter.com/deadthroneuk https://loottheroom.uk/product/treasures-of-the-troll-king-mork-borg-print-pdf Are you a forever GM who just wants to finally play? Book me! I have 1000+ pro games run and I’m going back to full time on SPG. Now’s the time to reserve your seat. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    1h 12m

  8. 04/24/2025

    "Doing The Hard Work, TTRPG Crowdfunding" | Ep 50 - Lucia Seersword (she/her)

    This time I had on Lucia Seersword (she/her) who is a young Filipina entrepreneur with two successful crowdfunding campaigns under her belt. It was a real pleasure to speak to her and I took away so many important lessons. You may have heard of The Islands of Sina Una or its adventure book Tales From Sina Una - or seen some of her fantastic art or art direction. links: https://sinauna.com/ https://seersword.com/ Want to play a tabletop game online? Book me! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dollarsanddragons.com

    1h 36m
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Learning how to gain XP & gold as a freelancer in the tabletop industry. Our host Friday takes us on a journey of learning from the best how to: design games, write, market, pro GMing and everything in between. www.dollarsanddragons.com

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  • Creator
    Friday Strout
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Friday Strout
  • Show Website
    Dollars & Dragons Podcast