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  1. Bad Medicine for Dr. Drugs Mekton Zeta and Dragon 136 – After Hours Revised

    JAN 27

    Bad Medicine for Dr. Drugs Mekton Zeta and Dragon 136 – After Hours Revised

    Caleb reviews Bad Medicine for Dr. Drugs, Aaron tries to explain Mekton Zeta mecha construction rules, I use a plot from the master fantasy plot generator and we talk about Bob Ross on Twitch.tv. Oh and there’s some discussion of Dragon #136 and Grimtooth’s Traps! If you enjoyed this episode and want more, there are over 10 years of bonus podcast episodes waiting for you on the RPPR Patreon! In our most recent episode, we looked at a d20 modern scenario that statted out Saddam Hussein. I’ve also started a newsletter with scenario writeups, cool links and more. In other RPPR news, I posted an interview with Gareth Hanrahan about his book on Moria for The One Ring RPG on our Youtube channel.

    1h 49m
  2. Just One More Roll: Writing Mysteries for RPGs – Panel at Gen Con 2025

    JAN 19

    Just One More Roll: Writing Mysteries for RPGs – Panel at Gen Con 2025

    Writing a good mystery for a RPG can be tough to accomplish but it’s not impossible. Get tips from Ross Payton and Caleb Stokes on writing a great whodunit in your game! Threading the line between making the investigation too easy and too hard can be difficult, but we have enough experience to make it easier for you. This panel was recorded at Gen Con 2025. Check out Delta Green Dead Channels to support Caleb! Note: this panel was recorded at the Crowne Plaze hotel, which has an active railroad operating through it. I reduced noise as much as I could.

    51 min
  3. Borellus Connection Post Mortem – a Fall of Delta Green Campaign – RPPR Episode 208

    12/02/2025

    Borellus Connection Post Mortem – a Fall of Delta Green Campaign – RPPR Episode 208

    In 1968, in response to sinister influences that threatened to corrupt America from within and without, the Federal Government established a new agency – one that quickly acquired a reputation for ambitious operations overseas, for covert action, and for doing what had to be done, no matter the cost. This new agency was the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the BNDD. And within it – the forces of DELTA GREEN. This is the Borellus Connection. We recently finished the campaign on RPPR Actual Play and now we join up to discuss it. Join Aaron, Caleb, Chris, Tom, and I as we go through the book and discuss what we liked and didn’t like. There’s a video version of this episode on Patreon as a public post. I screenshared the PDF so you can see what I’m talking about.  Check out Hebanon Games and Delta Green Dead Channels to support Caleb’s work. Chris makes great videos on Youtube about video game history.

    1h 19m
  4. Alpha Omega: The Encountered and Conspiracy Theories at Sea – After Hours Revised

    11/28/2025

    Alpha Omega: The Encountered and Conspiracy Theories at Sea – After Hours Revised

    Alpha Omega is a Shadowrun-esque heartbreaker that covers a lot of territory. Its Wikipedia entry notes that its major claim to fame was the ARG/fake conspiracy theory called Ethan Haas was Right, which was briefly thought to be part of the Cloverfield viral marketing campaign. It got a lot of things right and a lot of things so very wrong. We also talk about conspiracy theorists and the Conspira-Sea Cruise, which has a lot of great guest speakers! Enjoy another classic episode of After Hours, now featuring Caleb, Ross, Tom, and Aaron, now with improved audio quality! In RPPR Patreon news, I posted the first episode of our Megadungeon Meandering series on Moria, the fabled lost dwarven city from Lord of the Rings, now available as a book for The One Ring. Check it out! I also made a survey about what content I should write for next year on the RPPR Patreon. See the scenarios I’ve made in the last year and let me know what you want to see from me.

    1h 29m
  5. Hilarious Random Tables and Rogue Trader: Soul Reaver – After Hours Revised

    11/03/2025

    Hilarious Random Tables and Rogue Trader: Soul Reaver – After Hours Revised

    Aaron, Dan, Tom, and I discuss an adventure for Rogue Trader. It’s called Soul Reaver and Aaron has no knowledge of the 40k setting, which makes him the perfect reviewer for this adventure. We then devolve into madness, thanks to random roll tables in Mutant Chronicles, System Failure, Immortal: The Invisible War, and fan-created critical hit tables for Warhammer Fantasy. RPPR News: Get 20% off an annual membership to RPPR at the $5 or $10 level by using discount code RPPRMAS at checkout. You can even gift memberships now, so give the gift of RPG scenarios, (8 so far!) and over 10 years of bonus podcasts, artwork, and more rewards! We have a new PDF scenario for patrons. Check out Alienation of the Flesh today and listen to our actual play episode.

    1h 39m
  6. Gen Con 2025 Wrapup: episode 207

    10/24/2025

    Gen Con 2025 Wrapup: episode 207

    Gen Con 2025 was a blast and we saw a lot and played a lot of great games! I talk with Caleb, Tom, Aaron, Elle, and David about their experiences this year. I’ve included links below for games we discuss. RPPR News: I just posted my sixth original PDF, Alienation of the Flesh, I’ve made in the last year for the RPPR Patreon! To celebrate, I’ve created a new discount! Get 20% off for an annual membership for RPPR by using discount code RPPRMAS You can even gift memberships now. It’s the perfect holiday gift! No need to wrap it, no need to ship it. The RPPR Patreon has over 10 years of bonus podcast episodes, full games, scenarios, artwork, and other exclusive content. We have a great Discord community and I run games every month for patrons. Click below for all the links to the games and other things mentioned in this episode. Ross and Caleb Diana Jones Awards ARKYVR: mothership module Shadowdark RPG Godzilla Trading Card Game Mythic Bastionland Ave Nox Helluva Town RPG Hangry Games Labyrinth Signal Ruins card game Lightning Train board game Dawn of the Orcs RPG Outgunned RPG Salvage Union RPG Botany board game Tom Island of Dr. Moreau RPG Eat the Reich RPG Legends: a superhero RPG (Tom thought it started with Freedom but it is called Legends) Wild Skies: Liberating Strife: RPG source book Aaron and Elle Ticket to Ride board game Lorcana card game Starship Horizons video game Expeditions board game Gundam Assemble skirmish game Artis Opus paintbrushes Turbo Dork paints David Pin Bazaar Good Strong Hands RPG Landmarks board game Squirrel Away board game David’s pins

    1h 40m
  7. Mothership: ARKYVR – Interview with author Rhodrick Magsino

    10/07/2025

    Mothership: ARKYVR – Interview with author Rhodrick Magsino

    I interviewed Rhodrick Magsino, author of ARKYVR at Gen Con 2025 about his new module. ARKYVR is a multimedia MOTHERSHIP 1E setting & toolkit to play documentary filmmakers in space. Equipped with only their camera gear, ARKYVRs will attempt to document life in space and expose corporate client atrocities while surviving the void’s unspeakable horrors. We talked about his inspiration for creating the module, playtesting, and what he plans next. Get ARKYVER on DTRPG  Watch this interview on Youtube

    16 min
  8. Sneaking with the Batmobile – RPPR After Hours Revised

    09/26/2025

    Sneaking with the Batmobile – RPPR After Hours Revised

    We review Judge’s Guild Journal #18, d20 Kazakhstan for System Armageddon,, Atlas Shrugged the third movie, and Arkham Knight’s terrible batmobile. This is a classic episode from the archives of the RPPR Patreon, now with improved audio quality. Enjoy! RPPR News: The price of our lowest tier on the RPPR Patreon is going up from $2 to $3 on October 10. Current subscribers will be grandfathered in at the current price, so join today to keep the lower price! You can also sign up on annual basis and get a free month of RPPR! Join today!

    1h 42m
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Commentary and Comedy Edition

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  • Creator
    Ross Payton
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2026
  • Episodes
    440
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ross Payton 2023
  • Show Website
    Role Playing Public Radio

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