THACO's Hammer

DM Glen, DM Cory, DM Brian, DM FULONGAMER
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Welcome to the best damn AD&D 2nd Edition Podcast, EVER! In this podcast we discuss, crack wise, and debate topics and products during the 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons run, which took place from 1989 to 1999. We've been doing this podcast since 2010. That's right. Over 15 years now. And we're still going. We're working on getting the back catalog reposted, so please be patient.

  1. Splatbook 189 - Trivia, because it's been too long!

    JAN 14

    Splatbook 189 - Trivia, because it's been too long!

    It's time to bust out our sport jackets and long microphones, because it's trivia time! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they test their 2nd Edition D&D knowledge! You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at thacoshammer@gmail.com, and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast. Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links: Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038 Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459 DM Tim's material link https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31502/ghost-ape-games

    1h 22m
  2. Splatbook 188 - Expanding The Pantheon

    JAN 12

    Splatbook 188 - Expanding The Pantheon

    We are making our pilgrimage for this episode! Join DMs, Fulongamer, Brian, and Glen as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After answering emails, the guys turn to matters at hand. First, they break down an interesting ranger kit, then they bring forth another installment from their God Talk series, this time focusing on the deities that round out the elvish pantheon. Then they bring the episode in for a landing with a synopsis and discussion of one of the most popular D&D novels of the late 80s. Email - thacohammer@gmail.com Voicemail - 734-623-0832, state that you're calling for Thaco's Hammer Spotify - Thacos Hammer Discord - email for a link to the server Facebook - Thaco's Hammer Podcast, 2nd Edition AD&D Podcast Instagram - @THACOs_Hammer Tumblr - @thacoshammer Threads - @thacoshammer RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss Past Episode Archive - https://archive.org/details/episode_archive Actual Play Podcasts - https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0 T-Shirts Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038 Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459 Email from DM Ghostzapper (players abusing oil and greek fire/consequences for carelessly using fire in game) People Skills - Explorer (Ranger kit) Rule Zero - God Talk© : The "New" Elven Deities (Alathrien, Araleth, Melira, Mythrien, Naralis, Rellavar, Saurla, Tethrin) Tomes of Legend - Azure Bonds (edited)Friday, December 5, 2025 11:54 PM

    1h 49m
  3. Splatbook 187 - In Battle I am Made Whole (Guest Starring Erik Tenkar and DM BadMike)

    07/30/2025

    Splatbook 187 - In Battle I am Made Whole (Guest Starring Erik Tenkar and DM BadMike)

    We have prayed to the gods of battle and we are fully prepared for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they welcome back DM Erik Tenkar, and the OG co-host of this august podcast, DM BadMike! After catching up with what's been going on and answering a round of emails, the quintet digs into the plate of 2e goodness set before them. First, they discuss the FR deity Tempus, and then they talk about one of the D&D staple monsters, orcs. Then, finally, they circle back around to Tempus as they Brainstorm a temple complex. Email from DM Ghostzapper (request for Fulon's XP tracker sheet) Email from DM Mike (seeking advice for handling larger groups) Email from DM OldHeadAlan (character backgrounds) You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at thacoshammer@gmail.com, and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast. Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! https://discord.gg/PYVktbur Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links: Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038 Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459 Rule Zero - God Talk: Tempus Snipe Hunt - Orcs: What they have been, where they are now DM Brainstorm - Temple of Tempus

    2h 13m
  4. Splatbook 186 - The Gentle Giant (Guest Starring DM Erik)

    02/07/2025

    Splatbook 186 - The Gentle Giant (Guest Starring DM Erik)

    We’re calling a conclave for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Fulongamer and our very special guest, Erik Tenkar as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After a spirited round of emails, they turn to matters at hand. First they explore the world of the barbarian shaman, then they examine the workings of the firbolg, then take that a step further by brainstorming a firbolg village.   Email from Mike B. – 2nd Edition staying power, sound quality   Email from DM RoboRob – DM/player argument destroying a friendship   Email from DM OldHeadAlan – Intro, compliments, requests for FR Rashamen, Aglarond and Thay reviews   You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are now part of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify and Youtube under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at thacoshammer@gmail.com, and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.   It’s here! It’s live! Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! https://discord.gg/PYVktbur   Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:   Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038   Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459   People Skills – Shaman (Complete Barbarian’s Handbook) Snipe Hunt – Giant, Firbolg DM Brainstorm – The Firbolg Village

    2h 9m
  5. Splatbook #50 - Into The Realms!

    02/06/2025

    Splatbook #50 - Into The Realms!

    Its our golden anniversary, and we commemorate it in grand style! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian as they (finally) take a trip into the Forgotten Realms! Wasting no time, they get right into it and talk about the Forgotten Realms Boxed sets (along with a little bit of history), then from there they segue into the Forgotten Realms Adventures hardcover book. Next up they talk about one of the rare ivory/white splatbooks, the Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms, then they have a discussion about what era to run a Forgotten Realms campaign. And to wrap up, they opine about one of the best supplement series for the Realms, Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. Gettin' Out of Dodge - Forgotten Realms Boxed Set 99% Perspiration - Forgotten Realms Adventures Hardcover Its In the Book - The Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms DM's Rag - Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast

    1h 24m
  6. Splatbook #49 - Emails!

    02/06/2025

    Splatbook #49 - Emails!

    In this episode, join DMs Glen, Brian and Cory as they clean out the email inbox. After discussing what they have been doing in terms of gaming, they get right down to brass tacks. The first email is from Dennis Payne about saurials and how they handle the communication aspect of such, then a voice mail from long-time contributor DM Cojo who asks about energy drain and how the hosts handle it. From there, we have an email from Nathan Bouvier with questions and statements about dungeon design, spellbooks, turning an adventure idea on its ear and how the players and DM deal with it, and suggestions (kinda) on things he wants to hear us cover. Before we get to another one DM Fulongamer joins the fun, and they handle another voicemail from DM Cojo who asked about using dragons in combat.

    55 min
  7. Splatbook #48 - Vikings!! (Guest co-host DM Mike from Save or Die)

    02/06/2025

    Splatbook #48 - Vikings!! (Guest co-host DM Mike from Save or Die)

    Join us for a special show, as DMs Glen, Brian, Cory, and GoodMike from our sister show at the time, Save or Die as we delve into one of the historical green splatbooks! First, they handle a couple of emails, then they wrap up their discussion about PC alignment and what happens next when there is an alignment change in the game (either voluntarily or involuntarily). From there they sharpen up their blades to talk about the various axes in the game. Then, they tackle the main topic, the Vikings Historical Reference, only to be joined by DM Fulongamer as he also weighs in on the supplement. Finally, they wrap up with a rather spirited discussion about Linnorm Dragons. Emails: Labyrinth of Madness and determining magical items for a high level party/Exotic monsters as pets/Faith-based casting Rule Zero: PC Alignment, Part III: Changing Alignment; What happens next? Loaded For Bear: Axes (hand/battle/two-handed/bardiche) Option Package: HR1, Vikings Snipe Hunt: Linnorm Dragons

    1h 45m

  8. 02/06/2025

    Splatbook #47 - Various and Sundry V

    Its yet another grab bag of topics! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they attack this buffet of randomly selected topics! After tackling a few emails concerning game balance, The Sword of the Dales adventure trilogy and doling out experience points, they get to the main courses. First up they present part 2 of the PC Alignment discussion, but this time they talk about it from the DM's perspective. Following that, they opine about the ways they balance role-playing and action in the games they run, then from there they discuss the main two Polymorph spells, and then they cross the finish line with a review of the Deck of Encounters. Rule Zero: PC Alignment, Part II: How do you run it? (DMs) It's in the Book: Balancing action and Role-playing: Is it a juggling act? Magic Fingers: Polymorph Spells (Self, Other) DM's Rag: Deck of Encounters, Sets 1 and 2

    1h 27m
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Welcome to the best damn AD&D 2nd Edition Podcast, EVER! In this podcast we discuss, crack wise, and debate topics and products during the 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons run, which took place from 1989 to 1999. We've been doing this podcast since 2010. That's right. Over 15 years now. And we're still going. We're working on getting the back catalog reposted, so please be patient.

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  • Creator
    DM Glen, DM Cory, DM Brian, DM FULONGAMER
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DM Glen, DM Cory, DM Brian, DM FULONGAMER
  • Show Website
    THACO's Hammer