An Essential RPG Podcast: Listening Should Be Mandatory
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“The GROGNARD Files is, quite simply, the best RPG podcast available.
Presented by the amiable Dirk The Dice and his equally amiable co-host Judge Blythy, this podcast casts an eye over RPGs from their very earliest days through to the modern day. Each show is themed, and draws from the hosts' own experiences playing the systems "back-in-the-day" and is presented in round-table format : conversational, witty, warm and honest.
There is a great deal of nostalgia in the show - which is unsurprising as the hosts love of the hobby is deep and long-standing - but there is plenty for everyone here as they offer great insight on modern games like Night's Black Agents and 5e D&D. It's a great resource for folks coming from a purely modern RPG background and wondering "How did we get here, then?"
The absolute best thing about the show is its charm. It's very funny, very welcoming and very British. It has in-jokes, the hosts' "origins story" and slots for regular musings such as the White Dwarf section courtesy of the Daily Dwarf. This really adds to the show when you become a repeat listener.
This is an exceptional and exquisite podcast.”Read full review »
Rotatingdog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/17
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“If you played RPG in the early 80s, particularly in Britain, this will provide you with wonderful, often moving, memories of back in the day.
Even if you didn't it will provide you with a brilliant insight into the games of that era.
Highly recommended.”Read full review »
Zos93 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/15/15
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“Now, you may say that because I am from Oop North, I'd be biased towards any kind of blog, podcast or even a dice roll made by a fellow countryman. But, given that I am from 'The Shire'and the chaps at the Grognad Files are from over the border in 'Mordor', I don't think...”Read full review »
Mark Hides via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/18
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“An excellent podcast focusing on the RPGs of the 80's, with a dash of discussion of how it relates to games of today. Quite sophisticated analysis of these classic games wrapped in the warm, dulcet Northern tones of Dirk and Blithey. Do yourself a favour and get listening.”Read full review »
Guardianista via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/17
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