3RPG Podcast

Jay Underwood, Sandra Rosner, & Chris Takasaki

5.0 (3)
GAMES
UPDATED WEEKLY

Join three long time friends and gamers as they recreate that pre & post session vibe with a healthy mix of nostalgia, tips, and all around good fun, 3RPG is Ideal for veteran gamers, new players or anyone looking to laugh about tabletop. Created by Jay Underwood, Sandra Rosner and Chris Takasaki.

23H AGO

Episode 53 - I Want to See Your (Table) Manager

Some gaming nights are pure magic, while others can feel like herding cats with all the sudden breaks, interruptions, and immersion breaking habits. Join the 3RPG hosts as they discuss ideas for keeping your table both fun and orderly. Comments: We spent a stupid amount of time looking for the 'Snakes and Fire' PSA video mentioned in the intro, but the internet failed us. On the plus side, we now have free nightmares from seeing all the body horror they casually used in many of the other videos and commercials. (For the curious, and the vintage horror fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEddGK7C0IA) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:20 - Managing your table, what does that mean? 9:15 - Time boundaries 12:43 - Breaks 17:06 - Phones, fidgets, and attention difficulties 27:46 - 3RPG Recommends: Monikers (board game) 35:29 - Keeping players engaged (and not breaking table rules) 44:55 - Humor vs. immersion breaking Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpasg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

52 min
APR 28

Episode 52 - Synesthesia Synthetica - Interview with Seiya Kubota

Though fantasy is the most common entry point for new TTRPG players, it is far from the only genre represented at the table. Join the 3RPG hosts as the grill TTRPG designer Seiya Kubota on his biopunk title: Synesthesia Synthetica. Comments: For more about Synesthesia Synthetica or Seiya's upcoming projects, please visit: https://synesthesiasynthetica.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/kubotaproductions.bsky.social https://kubota-productions.itch.io/sns https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/504031/SNS-18Synesthesia-Synthetica Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:02 - Inspiration for Synesthesia Synthetica (SNS) 4:00 - Playing in the Biopunk genre 9:26 - Body Horror vs. Existential vs. Survival 14:44 - Gameplay example 20:18 - Intermission - Surprise Google searches 26:33 - SNS Races 30:55 - Leveling 33:43 - In-person and Steam versions 35:47 - Onboarding experience & leveling (cont) 39:03 - Combat 42:46 - Game designer challenges 45:38 - Future plans of Seiya Kubota 49:55 - Proust-ian questionnaire Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM #biopunk #biopunkrpg #dystopian ---

58 min
APR 21

Episode 51 - Leveling Up (Part 1)

Description: Leveling is a common feature of most types of gaming, but is it necessary and are there more innovative ways to grow a character beyond experience points and gated abilities? Hosts Jay, Chris, and Sandra explore why we love leveling, and how innovation can lead to better storytelling. Comments: Intermission book suggestion: Moldoror by Isidore Ducasse https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157685.Les_Chants_de_Maldoror Chris's tutorial mention: How to paint a dry stone wall -Michael James Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXcQT_sQzsU Sandra's Dimensius comment - it was the week before my guild got AOTC Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:50 - Dangers of looking towards the high levels 9:42 - Do you actually need levels? 11:09 - What is leveling up? 13:20 - Experience points vs. milestone 16:20 - Story-driven levels vs. team synergy 17:37 - The trap of fairness balancing 19:33 - Types of reward systems 22:51 - Leveling = narrative hook? 26:17 - Intermission - 3RPG Recommends: Moldoror by Isidore Ducasse (1868) 33:46 - How often to level? 36:12 - Should abilities be gated behind levels? 39:09 - Leveling traits for diverse characters (Pathfinder) 46:36 - Real Life Leveling Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM

55 min
APR 14

Episode 50- What a Tweest, Yah, Nah.

Description: All storytellers dream of creating 'the big reveal', but how do you fool your players without fumbling the ball? On today's episode, the 3RPG team discusses how to plan, execute and delivery on a proper twist. Comments: The Happening - awesome drunk movie night pick. The clip being quoted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1PK4qYzNkI Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Ball movers 6:51 - Types of twists - the good, the bad, and the oopsies 12:47 - Expectations and payouts are still paramount 15:43 - Grounding and accomplishment 22:05 - Bad tweest #1 - The Spy Within 26:02 - Bad Tweest #2 - JK, not dead 29:39 - Non-gamer question: Finding interest in a new world 40:01 - Twist like a pro 45:36 - Can there be too many twists, or not enough? 49:06 - Murder mystery model 54:24 - Player tweests Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM ---

57 min
APR 10

Episode 48- Holy Daze and Rat Tangents

There are many reasons to celebrate holidays and festivals, so why don't we use them more often in our campaigns? In this episode, the 3RPG hosts kick back, relax, and discuss how to add some seasonal spice to your world (pumpkin or otherwise). Comments: ** The game Jay mentions in the intro is not Sunderland, it's Sunderfolk: https://www.dreamhaven.com/games/sunderfolk ** For more on Sema and the Whirling Dervish tradition: SEMA: A Cinematic Journey into Rumi & The Whirling Dervishes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVHKPlAOAIA ** The Fall (2006) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZtQH_cwTOw ** Lady Gaga - 911 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58hoktsqk_Q Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 7:49 - Causes for a holiday 13:00 - Tangent #1 Completed unrelated story about retail anarchy 16:05 - Favorite holidays 17:59 - Nagasaki Kunchi festival 20:47 - 'Sponsor' - Druids of Muddenfeld charity 24:31 - Tangent #2 - Dissing Mozart 28:04 - Body mod festival (Jay) 29:11 - Elixir Curing holiday (Chris) 32:43 - Murder-Mystery carnival (Sandra) 34:06 - Magic-eye deities (Jay) 36:53 - Twinkling Maiden festival (Chris) 40:17 - Tangent #3 - Toddler Birthday Brawl 42:07 - Whirling Dervish 45:58 - Town vs town festival Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM

52 min
APR 9

Episode 49- Spring...or is it (reupload)

Description: Say the word 'spring' and most conjure thoughts of warmer days, renewal, and hope, but what if the equinox offered horrors beyond imagining? Join the 3RPG hosts as they ruin yet another beloved holiday season for your next campaign! Comments: ** Sandra stands corrected, Sbarro pizza lives! https://sbarro.com/ ** Nyaight of the Living Cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4REA4evnf5M Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 7:34 - Spring - the anti-winter 9:54 - Cherry blossoms and starvation 13:52 - Spring is way scarier than winter 15:28 - Lich lore. rebirth, plenty (of bad) 20:52 - Fae sponsor fail 24:38 - Fae facts you never asked for 28:18 - Godly hide and seek 30:39 - Butterlambs 35:50 - Hanami -Cherry Blossom festival 39:00 - Love is in the air 40:27 - Drowning Marzanna (Polish winter witch) Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM

44 min
MAR 24

Episode 47 - Kill Your Darlings

GMs and players often put their heart and souls into their campaigns, which can make it hard to move on to new ideas. In this episode the 3RPG hosts explore the reasons why ending beloved elements can lead to better storytelling, and how to do so while keeping the game fun. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 3:55 - The source of 'kill your darlings' 6:13 - Story ownership around the table 8:01 - Creative churn & character grief 13:45 - Collaborative storytelling 17:30 - Not all darlings should be killed 21:57 - 'Sponsor' - Esqulcher 23:38 - The darlings we destroyed 35:45 - Control is also a darling 41:50 - Your best today is your cringe of tomorrow Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM ---

48 min
MAR 17

Episode 46 - Build a Monster Workshop

Why settle for boring ol'goblins when you could be killing your party with something truly horrifying? Join the 3RPG team as they crack open their favorite monster lore in search of baddies worthy of your intrepid (and tasty) adventuring party. Comments: ** PNW brown squirrel - https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/tamiasciurus-douglasii ** for the 'campaign charades' transcript excerpt, scroll to the bottom of the comments section. ** Please know that our use of 'Akata' refers to a fictional monster found in Pathfinder, and is in no way related to the Yoruba derogatory term of a similar spelling. ** Original story credit: reddit user - nosleep : https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3iex1h/im_a_search_and_rescue_officer_for_the_us_forest/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:30 - Forgotten monsters (and squirrels) 6:10 - Lamashtu (Mesopotamia) 13:40 - Barghest (UK) 16:49 - The Snallygaster / Schneller Geist (US/German) 22:00 - Alpluachra (aka - Chris' Magic Tapeworm) 29:43 - Hilarious breakdown moments from our campaigns 36:26 - Rename common monsters 44:50 - * Akata (Pathfinder/Starfinder) 48:20 - Stairs in the Forest (See link in comments) Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com See our Youtube Channel for the full 'campaign charades' transcript #podcastclips #podcastviral #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #rpgaday #femalegamer #femalegamers #girlgamer #3rpg #creativewriting #creativity #writingprocess #homebrew #homebrewgames #homebrewdnd #homebrewcampaign #ttrpgadvice #rpg #podcast #DM #GM

55 min

5

out of 5

3 Ratings

Join three long time friends and gamers as they recreate that pre & post session vibe with a healthy mix of nostalgia, tips, and all around good fun, 3RPG is Ideal for veteran gamers, new players or anyone looking to laugh about tabletop. Created by Jay Underwood, Sandra Rosner and Chris Takasaki.

Creator

Jay Underwood, Sandra Rosner, & Chris Takasaki
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

54
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 3RPG Podcast
Show Website

3RPG Podcast