The Arcane Alienist

B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)
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A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com. You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe: http://www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist #oldschoolessentials #d&d5e #mongoosetraveller #talesofthevaliant #morkborg

  1. JAN 19

    Delve by Bob Wolrd Builder

    In this episode, we have an unboxing and short review of Delve, a supplement for Shadowdark and 5E by YouTube legend Bob World Builder. Also, I give a long overdue response to a call from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    28 min
  2. Knowing is Half the Battle

    11/11/2025

    Knowing is Half the Battle

    Here's a special episode in honor of both Veterans Day and Native American Heritage Month, where I create a version of the iconic G. I. Joe character Spirit Iron-Knife using Modern War from Zozer Games.

    46 min

  3. 10/12/2025

    OSR October - Into the Moat House!

    it's OSR October! What better way to observe it than to dive into my latest Swords & Wizardry game session. Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    15 min

  4. 09/22/2025

    Reptilian Encounters Back in the Swamp

    The latest D&D with Drama Kids - the party slogs through the swamp in search of an evil priest, but find lizardfolk, hydras, dragons, and even a couple of lost elves. I also have some calls regarding the last episode from podcasters Joe Richter of Hindsightless and the Pink Phantom of Phantom Thoughts. Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    37 min

  5. 09/07/2025

    You Are Not Your Character Sheet (and Neither Are YOU)!

    In this episode I just have some reflections on how people increasingly thinks of themselves as a collection of identity markers, not unlike the traits on a character sheet in an RPG. Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    17 min
  6. RPG a Day 2025, Days 21-31

    08/29/2025

    RPG a Day 2025, Days 21-31

    It's #RPGaDay2025 Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the days 21-31. Thanks to ⁠⁠Autocratik ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Casting Shadows⁠⁠ for always putting this together for the RPG community. Give a listen to these other creators who have also been participating in RPGaDay this year: ⁠Phantom Thoughts⁠⁠HIndsightless⁠⁠The Decahedron RPG Podcast⁠⁠The GMologist Presents⁠⁠Nerd's RPG Variety Cast ⁠ Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    20 min
  7. RPG a Day 2025, Days 11-20

    08/20/2025

    RPG a Day 2025, Days 11-20

    It's #RPGaDay2025 Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the days 11-20. Thanks to ⁠Autocratik ⁠and ⁠Casting Shadows⁠ for always putting this together for the RPG community. Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    13 min
  8. RPG a Day 2025, Days 1-10

    08/15/2025

    RPG a Day 2025, Days 1-10

    It's #RPGaDay2025 Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the first 10 days. Thanks to Autocratik and Casting Shadows for always putting this together for the RPG community. Send me a message! ​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

    12 min
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A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com. You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe: http://www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist #oldschoolessentials #d&d5e #mongoosetraveller #talesofthevaliant #morkborg

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  • Creator
    B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    243
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)
  • Show Website
    The Arcane Alienist

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