Roll Play Grow: A TTRPG Business Podcast

Courtney Stover / Lightheart Adventures LLC
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Roll Play Grow is a TTRPG interview podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and fans within the tabletop roleplay gaming space. We interview the faces behind the TTRPG brands in the community to learn how they turned their passion for the ttrpg industry into a career, and turn their advice into actionable tips.

  1. 097: Community Management & Running a Production Studio with Kay of Chaotic Wholesome Presents

    04/29/2025

    097: Community Management & Running a Production Studio with Kay of Chaotic Wholesome Presents

    In this episode, we chat with Kay Purcell, co-founder of Chaotic Wholesome Presents, a TTRPG production studio known for creating engaging stories and actual play content. We discuss Kay's work in community management, the processes behind running a TTRPG production studio, and tips for navigating social media. The conversation covers the evolution of Chaotic Wholesome Presents from its inception with the God Plane campaign to its current focus on telling diverse stories and charity work.  Lazlo's Cubed Crypt Find Kay & Chaotic Wholesome Presents The CWP website Free auto-updating group lines and veils docThe Emergency Power PodcastEntropy EmporiumSupport the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    55 min
  2. 096: Making a Map Puzzle Cube with Nathan of Attention Deficit & Dragons

    04/15/2025

    096: Making a Map Puzzle Cube with Nathan of Attention Deficit & Dragons

    In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Doyle, the game designer behind 'Attention Deficit and Dragons'. Nathan discusses his early gaming experiences, from playing Super Mario Bros. and Candyland to discovering tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. He shares his journey from being a player to a game designer, detailing his contributions to the DMs Guild and the evolution of his projects. We dive deep into his upcoming project, 'Laszlo's Cubed Crypt', a unique adventure featuring a puzzle cube, discussing its development process, challenges, and future plans. Nathan also highlights the joys and difficulties of working on collaborative projects in the RPG industry. Find Nathan: Lazlo's Cubed Crypt BackerKit PageWebsiteSupport the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    49 min
  3. 095: Celebrating 4 years of RPG & exploring the intricacies of content creation with Fondue of Dice & Easy

    12/31/2024

    095: Celebrating 4 years of RPG & exploring the intricacies of content creation with Fondue of Dice & Easy

    It's the four-year anniversary of Roll Play Grow! Thank y'all so much for being here. This episode features an interview with Fondue, the creator behind Dice & Easy.  We discuss topics ranging from the intricacies of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to the challenges and joys of content creation. Fondue shares his experiences transitioning into community management at Remedy Entertainment, his brief stint with professional DMing, streaming on Twitch, and creating videos for YouTube. The conversation also touches upon Foundry Virtual Tabletop, the evolving landscape of TTRPGs, and practical tips for budding content creators.  Friday Afternoon TeaGrab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% offDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    58 min

  4. 12/24/2024

    094: Why picking a theme word for 2025 will help you focus in your life & career

    Picking a theme word is an important step in helping you shape your year to come. When you struggle to decide what to work on next, you can look to that word and ask yourself, which of these options will help me emulate this word? Which task helps you return to my overall goal for the year? In today's episode, Courtney explains what a theme word is, how to pick one, and how her word for 2025 will help her work towards making this next year better than the last. Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    10 min
  5. 093: Bringing historical magic to game development with Andrew of Shewstone Publishing

    12/17/2024

    093: Bringing historical magic to game development with Andrew of Shewstone Publishing

    In this episode of Roll Play Grow, Courtney chats with Andrew Gronosky, the creative director of Shewstone Publishing, about his historical research for the game Magonomia, and the upcoming Kickstarter for his monthly publication, Drinterra. They delve into the importance of lore and world-building in game development and discuss Andrew's gaming background and his influences from Call of Cthulhu and Ars Magica. Andrew also provides insights into starting and funding a TTRPG project, including selecting a game system, crowdfunding, and building a diverse design team. Find Andrew: Drintera KickstarterWebsiteMagonomiaSupport the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    53 min

  6. 12/10/2024

    092: Finding a team for your gaming project

    In today's episode, we continue the discussion on starting with your own TTRPG project. Once you've figured out what roles you need to fill on your project, how do you go about finding your team? Make sure you listen to today's episode to find out the exact steps you need to take to pick out your project team. Want to work with Courtney one-on-one? Start here. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    12 min
  7. 091: Launching a TTRPG magazine with Hannah Rose & Clara Daly of Wildmage Press

    11/26/2024

    091: Launching a TTRPG magazine with Hannah Rose & Clara Daly of Wildmage Press

    In this episode of Roll Play Grow, we delve into entrepreneurial journeys within the tabletop role-playing game industry. Your host, Courtney, interviews Hannah Rose and Clara Daly, co-founders of Wildmage Press, discussing their backgrounds, the inception of their new magazine 'Horizons,' and their experiences starting a TTRPG business. They highlight the magazine's unique offerings, efforts in playtesting, and the challenges and rewards of managing a new business. The episode provides insights into their collaborative process, marketing strategies, and future aspirations for Wildmage Press. Find Wildmage Press at WebsitePatreonHannah's Blue SkyClara's Blue Sky Friday Afternoon TeaGrab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% offDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    1 hr

  8. 11/19/2024

    090: How to plan your TTRPG design project

    Are you designing a new TTRPG or supplement and feeling overwhelmed? You've got the idea down; you feel confident in writing it, but you don't know what to do next. Start here! In today's episode, your host, Courtney, describes the very first steps you should take to get your project ready. We're going over high level categories like art, layout, and marketing, and helping you get a grasp on how to get started with your new TTRPG project. Want to work with Courtney one-on-one? Start here. Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram

    15 min
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Roll Play Grow is a TTRPG interview podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and fans within the tabletop roleplay gaming space. We interview the faces behind the TTRPG brands in the community to learn how they turned their passion for the ttrpg industry into a career, and turn their advice into actionable tips.

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