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Podcast On YouTube

That is right! The podcast is now uploaded to YouTube. This has been a work in progress for a while. We wanted to provide a visualizer and not just a static image. We hope to expand our YouTube presence as time goes on!

Latest Podcast Episode

TCW 222 - D&D & Video Games 1E

In the first part of this series, we explore the various influences leading to the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. This episode is an edited version of our livestream, delving into the rise in popularity of war games, board games, and miniatures. Avalon Hill, a major company in this field, published The General magazine, which helped players connect for games. Through opponent-wanted ads resembling today’s unmoderated forums and the discovery of games like Kriegsspiel and Stratego, we witness the evolution of elements that would eventually lead to the early role-playing game (RPG).