Know Direction Network

Know Direction Network

All of Know Direction’s Shows, including Pathfinder and Starfinder News, Reviews, Interviews, and Actual Play podcasts.

Episodes

Intrepid Heroes 174 – The Memorial (Murder in Metal City Session 8)

December 22, 2025
Our heroes head to a memorial for these deceased friend, only to be attacked by android terrorists! Join our Intrepid Heroes as they solve the mystery of the Murder in Metal City! Cast: Jason Keeley – GM Alex Speidel – Patsy Van Dyne Isis Wozniakowska – Voss Seltee Jocelyn Hamilton – Together in Electric Dreams […]
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Know Direction Beyond 103: Module and Adventure Path Review

December 17, 2025
Alex and James give their spoiler-free thoughts on Starfinder 2e’s first published adventures, Murder In Metal City and Guilt of the Grave World. Recorded live on Twitch. Listen Now! (mp3)
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Game Design Unboxed 130: Three Chapters

December 16, 2025
In episode 130 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with game designer Joe Hout about his fairytale-themed trick-taking game, 3 Chapters, accessibility in gaming, and his design journey. Joe shares how his path into game design began by tweaking games he loved and then took off after completing a passion-project game he self-published via Kickstarter. […]
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Upshift 56: Questions About Essence20 Core Rulebooks

December 12, 2025
Listener ‪@jasonsumma1530‬ asked what Ryan would change about the Core Rulebooks if Renegade Game Studios released 2.0 versions. This is NOT an announcement that Essence20 2.0 is a thing, just speculation with the benefit of hindsight on the ideal layout of an Essence20 Core Rulebook. Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes This topic was suggested […]
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Digital Divination 150 – The Past and Future of Digital Divination

December 11, 2025
John, Jason, and Ron reflect on the past and discuss the future of Digital Divination as we achieve our 150th episode Listen Now! Watch Now!
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Intrepid Heroes 173 – The Casino (Murder in Metal City Session 8)

December 8, 2025
Our heroes head to the Magenta Orbital Amusement Platform in search of an old friend. Join our Intrepid Heroes as they solve the mystery of the Murder in Metal City! Cast: Jason Keeley – GM Alex Speidel – Patsy Van Dyne Isis Wozniakowska – Voss Seltee Jocelyn Hamilton – Together in Electric Dreams (Dreams) John […]
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Game Design Unboxed 129: Gelt Galore

December 2, 2025
In this festive episode 129 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with sister duo Anya and Irina Kagan – game designers and the founders of Gifts Galore – about their Hanukkah-themed party game, Gelt Galore. They talk about how magical childhood traditions inspired them as adults to bring new energy to holiday gatherings and how a […]
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Upshift 55: What (Little) We Know About Power Rangers

November 28, 2025
Ryan doesn’t know Power Rangers. Neither does Charles. But here they are, trying to talk about the Power Rangers RPG. Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes Essential Builds – Dynamo Follow Ryan on Instagram and Bluesky, and check out his Budo-A-Day project. G.I.Joe Headcast: https://www.youtube.com/@G.I.Joe_Headcast The Energon Protocols with Erik Smith The Universe Awaiting, Charles’ […]
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Digital Divination 149 – Giving Thanks for Gaming

November 27, 2025
John, Jason , and Ron talk about some of the gaming related things they are thankful for. Listen Now! Watch Now!
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Know Direction 308: Monster Core 2

November 26, 2025
We love a good monster book here at Know Direction. So much so, we declared November to be Monster Month in honour of the release of Monster Core 2 for Pathfinder 2e. In our first segment this month, Ryan picks and random monster and brainstorms an encounter in real time. In segment 2, he interviews […]
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Intrepid Heroes 172 – Split The Party (Murder in Metal City Session 7)

November 24, 2025
With so many clues, our heroes decide to split the party! Join our Intrepid Heroes as they solve the mystery of the Murder in Metal City! Cast: Jason Keeley – GM Alex Speidel – Patsy Van Dyne Isis Wozniakowska – Voss Seltee Jocelyn Hamilton – Together in Electric Dreams (Dreams) John Godek – Xabi Fraglorious […]
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Game Design Unboxed 128: Twinkle Twinkle

November 18, 2025
In episode 128 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with game designer (publisher, art director, illustrator, and more!) Ammon Anderson about Twinkle, Twinkle, a game born from his lifelong fascination with space. We discuss the origin of the game’s gorgeous translucent acrylic tiles, its “out of this world” space themes and expansions, and the new scoring […]
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Upshift 54: G.I. JOE Rangers

November 14, 2025
As requested by fan and friend (frand?) David, Ryan and Charles look at the Ranger. They discuss the military and G.I. JOE origins of rangers, how they were brought into Essence20, and how Ryan solved the Ranger’s Aquaman Problem. Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes Essential Builds – Analog (Original Transformers PC) Next Essential Build: […]
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Digital Divination 148 – Crafting 1st Level Adventures for Starfinder 2

November 13, 2025
John, Jason , and Ron talk about crafting Starfinder 2 adventures and some of the challenges when writing for 1st level characters. Listen Now! Watch Now!
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Intrepid Heroes 171 – The Coppers (Murder in Metal City Session 6)

November 10, 2025
Surrounded by coppers, our heroes have a difficult decision to make. Join our Intrepid Heroes as they solve the mystery of the Murder in Metal City! Cast: Jason Keeley – GM Alex Speidel – Patsy Van Dyne Isis Wozniakowska – Voss Seltee Jocelyn Hamilton – Together in Electric Dreams (Dreams) John Godek – Xabi Fraglorious […]
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Know Direction Beyond 102: Alien Core Review

November 5, 2025
They’ve covered Players and GMs, now Alex and James look at the real stars of Starfinder: SF2 Alien Core. Recorded live on Twitch. Listen Now! (mp3)
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Game Design Unboxed 127: Super Snipers

November 4, 2025
In episode 127 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication, we chat with game designer, publisher, and trauma psychotherapist Galen McCown about how getting involved with the Syracuse game design community helped him grow as both a creator and collaborator. We also discuss his love for solo and two-player games, his fascination with post-apocalyptic themes, and how compact […]
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Upshift 53: Spooky Adventures

October 31, 2025
Roadblock melting as Shipwreck screams. Young Daniel Witwicky stumping across Optimus Prime’s decaying corpse. The unconscious manifestation of Princess Celestials anxiety. Pumpkin Rapper. Plastic Bags. The Essence20 settings don’t shy away from the weird, so neither do Ryan and Charles. They’re here to help you run spooky Essence20 adventures! Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes […]
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Digital Divination 147 – Top Monsters from Alien Core!

October 30, 2025
John, Jason , and Ron take a quick look at the newly released Starfinder 2nd Edition Alien Core and talk about their favorite monsters just in time for Halloween! Listen Now! Watch Now!
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Know Direction 307: Pathfinder Questisode

October 29, 2025
With Pathfinder Quest on his mind, Ryan ponders some of the many ways a Pathfinder enthusiast can play in Golarion and the Lost Omens campaign setting beyond the Pathfinder roleplaying game. Then he sits down with Pathfinder Quest designers Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini to discuss the creation of the game, meeting the needs of […]
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