Talk of the Table

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Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.

  1. Defying the Gods (w/ Chrys Sellers)

    Jun 15

    Defying the Gods (w/ Chrys Sellers)

    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

    51 min
  2. The Rise of 12 Sided Studios (w/ Jasper William Cartwright)

    Jun 1

    The Rise of 12 Sided Studios (w/ Jasper William Cartwright)

    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

    1h 18m
  3. Gamefound’s TTRPG Push (w/ Cam Bradley)

    May 19

    Gamefound’s TTRPG Push (w/ Cam Bradley)

    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

    54 min
  4. Deconstructing the Sound of Worlds Beyond Number w/ Taylor Moore

    May 15

    Deconstructing the Sound of Worlds Beyond Number w/ Taylor Moore

    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

    1h 7m
  5. Band-Aids & Bullet Holes & Actual Play (w/ Sam Dunnewold)

    May 4

    Band-Aids & Bullet Holes & Actual Play (w/ Sam Dunnewold)

    Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Dunnewold, creator of beloved podcast Dice Exploder and the designer of the new deckbuilder TTRPG Band-Aids & Bullet Holes. We dive deep on the mechanics and design journey of Sam’s new game, how he created the one-of-a-kind series Afterimage, and what 3 years of Dice Exploder has taught him about game design and actual play. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Band-Aids & Bullet Holes Now! Listen to Dice Exploder Afterimage: City of Winter 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

    1h 37m
  6. [Re-Release] The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine)

    Apr 27

    [Re-Release] The Possible Worlds of Realis (w/ Austin Walker & Tyler Crumrine)

    (Originally released April 28th, 2025) Elliot and Brian are joined by Realis writer Austin Walker and Possible Worlds founder Tyler Crumrine for a discussion about their collaboration on this exciting new game. We dive into the sentence-based mechanics, how players might imagine their own version of Realis, and where this project fits into the large slate of upcoming Possible Worlds releases.  Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.  Links: BACK REALIS Realis Ashcan Follow Austin Walker Friends at the Table Shelved by Genre Follow Possible Worlds Games Check out the upcoming slate of PW Games Releases 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

    1h 25m
  7. The Fundamentals of RPG Layout (w/ Lone Archivist)

    Apr 20

    The Fundamentals of RPG Layout (w/ Lone Archivist)

    Brian and Elliot are joined by Lone Archivist, layout designer known for their work on DIE, Orbital Blues, Hull Breach and more. We discuss the fundamentals of good layout, why white space is just as important as content, and how to hone your layout skills from your first indesign session. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: Back Jupitor in Eb Minor Lone Archivist Lone on Bluesky Lone Recommends: The work of Sean McCoy and Johan Nohr The Wipeout Design Manual by The Designer’s Republic 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

    49 min
  8. NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ Caldwell Tanner)

    Apr 6

    NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ Caldwell Tanner)

    Brian and Elliot are joined by Caldwell Tanner, co-founder and cast member of Not Another D&D Podcast and the GM of their season Trinyvale X Strahd. We talk about how the team has avoided burnout and stayed excited over 8 years of making NADDPOD, how they approached a famous module for this latest series, and what new TTRPG systems Elliot and Brian think Caldwell should play next. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty. Links: NADDPOD.com Caldwell on Bluesky, Instagram Immigrant Rapid Response Fund Caldwell Recommends: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure - Steel Ball Run 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

    56 min
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Talk of the Table is a TTRPG talk show where hosts Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty talk with game designers, actual play producers, journalists, academics, artists, and performers about all the coolest things happening in the TTRPG community in an effort to understand what’s on the mind of the tabletop industry.

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