Happy Jacks RPG Podcast: GM & Player Tabletop RPG Advice
A weekly tabletop advice show for GMs and players that combines friendship, friendly banter, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, honest and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
Episodes
March 1, 2025 • 88 mins
◇ Live from Gateway 2024 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quality is not the same as our normal episodes recorded in our studio. ◇
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March 1, 2025 • 66 mins
◇ Clara (yes, that Clara) asks about intrigue and conspiracy in TTRPGs, Eric from New Jersey responds to the call for favorite systems, From the Archive 2019: Al asks for advice for running games for kids with intellectual disabilities | Hosts: Jason, & Pooja ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:49 - We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be at GAMA Expo the...
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March 1, 2025 • 86 mins
◇ Spattz from Earth asks for advice for a GM returning to gaming after 20 years, Eric from New Jersey is struggling with writer's block, From the Archive 2018: Jen asks what system to run for a pair of non-gamers | Hosts: Kimi, CADave, & Sam Dunnewold ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:26 - We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be at GAMA Expo the weekend...
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February 5, 2025 • 77 mins
◇ Wes from Indianapolis asks about player rewards, Alverant talks about when communities don’t mix well, From the Archive 2020: Corbin Twa asks if players should be allowed to choose failure on rolls | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Chris ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
2:51 - We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be at GAMA Expo the weekend after that.
6:08 -...
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February 1, 2025 • 88 mins
◇ Niklas from Stockholm shares thoughts on 4 different playstyles, Carlos from Detroit asks about ttrpgs and APs as folk art, From the Archive 2017: Drayle88 claims that D&D can be a two-player game | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Joey, Clara & Dave ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:41 - We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be at GAMA Expo the weekend after that....
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February 1, 2025 • 66 mins
◇ Steven in Nashville is disappointed with D&D Beyond’s offerings, Eric from Alabama wants advice for a new teenage GM, From the Archive 2017: Dave from NY shares a confession | Hosts: Kimi & Artem ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:53 - We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be at GAMA Expo the weekend after that.
3:30 - Indie Designer of the Month: C...
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January 4, 2025 • 68 mins
◇ Tanner talks 40K and pipedreams, Doogler asks about recycling prep, From the Archive 2018: Issac shares a GMing success story | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Felix Issacs ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
2:40 - The end of season 34 is coming up! We will take a two week break after episode 25 and then be back with season 35! Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025!
4:29 - Indie Designer of the Month: Megan Dawson Jaf...
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January 4, 2025 • 66 mins
◇ Eric in Canada is getting back in the TTRPG hobby, Mike from New York shares a success story, From the Archive 2017: Juho from Finland wants to talk about resolution mechanics | Hosts: Kimi, CADave & Artem ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:40 - The end of season 34 is coming up! Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025!
3:08 - Indie Designer of the Month: Megan Dawson Jaffe of Nerdy City Games nerdycity.com ...
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December 22, 2024 • 88 mins
◇ We talk with Felix Issacs, creator of the WildSea and Pico, Carlos from Detroit asks about our favorite ways to source info from players, From the Archive 2018: Sam from Lakewood wants ideas about how to use visual aids during game sessions | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Felix Issacs ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:39 - The end of season 34 is coming up! We will take a two week break after episode 25 and then be back with...
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December 14, 2024 • 98 mins
◇ Susan in Oakland asks how to get her play groups to learn the rules, Mike from Ithica, NY responds with some advice, From the Archive 2020: Kosta from Adelaide shares a horror story full of red flags | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Artem & Riley ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
2:55 - Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025!
3:37 - Indie Designer of the Month: Megan Dawson Jaffe of Nerdy City Games nerdycity.com
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December 9, 2024 • 99 mins
◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about moving OSR games to narrative systems, Peter asks what PBTA system is the best starting point for a group, From the Archive 2020: Andrew asks about how to handle pandemics in his campaign | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Vyrrk ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:17 - Game Daze will be happening January 11th, 2025!
1:27 - Indie Designer of the Month: Megan Dawson Jaffe of Nerdy City Games nerd...
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November 24, 2024 • 71 mins
◇ Wil from Oregon asks about 2-player RPGS, Charger347 wants to talk about dice, Sam from Lakewood claims that space combat isn’t always boring.| Hosts: Kimi, Joey, Vixie ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:41 - Announcements: Our new DIE actual play is in full swing at 10am Pacific time on Fridays! We have another AP about tiny mice starting up near the end of the month! We will be taking US Thanksgiving week off. No s...
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November 17, 2024 • 92 mins
◇ Steffi in Scotland asks about epic campaign endings with freeform play, Sean from New Jersey asks how to trap players without railroading them, From the Archive 2018: Chris asks if RIFTS will keep his 9yo kid interested | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Eli, & Chris Sellers ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:55 - Announcements: Our new DIE actual play is in full swing at 10am Pacific time on Fridays! We have another AP about tin...
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November 11, 2024 • 62 mins
◇ Wes in Indianapolis asks about forming gaming groups with strangers, OdysseusTries shares a GM Horror story, From the Archive 2020: Steve in SoCal asks about Red Herrings | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
2:44 - Game Daze was yesterday! It was a quiet one, but the games were great and everyone had fun. The next one will be in January!
03:51 - Indie Designer of the Month: Chris Sellers (they/the...
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November 11, 2024 • 75 mins
◇ Jeff asks about publishing his ideas, Vyrrk from DC asks if APs are performances, From the Archive 2018: Ed from Minnesota and a story of plate tectonics | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Noir ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
02:39 - Announcements: Game Daze is happening November 2nd! Visit the Happy Jacks discord to sign up to run or play games!
03:51 - Indie Designer of the Month: Audrey Stolze aka Lady Tabletop (she/they)...
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October 27, 2024 • 65 mins
◇ Wes from Indianapolis asks how GMs can facilitate creative character goals?, Eric from New Jersey shares why session 0 is important, & From the Archive 2018: Gord from Canada shares a D&D Story | Hosts: CADave, Vyrrk, & Emily ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
03:23 - Announcements: Game Daze is happening November 2nd! Visit the Happy Jacks discord to sign up to run or play games!
We need emails! We have received ON...
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October 27, 2024 • 69 mins
◇ Kerem from Turkey asks about language-independent games, Always Nevers asks about players short-circuiting an adventure, & From the Archive 2020: Juho from Finland wants to know if D&D really has to require so many rolls | Hosts: Pooja, Riley, & Sam ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:00 - Announcements: We have some Spooky one-shots coming up! Tune in Saturday October 12th for an Under the Autumn Strangely one-shot ru...
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October 6, 2024 • 74 mins
◇ Carlos from Detroit defends game prep, Eric from New Jersey asks how to compliment their GM, From the Archive 2018: David from Tampa shares a funny GMing Story | Hosts: Kimi, Graham, Rose, & Artem ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:00 - Announcements: Game Daze was yesterday and went great! Vyrrk will be stepping up to organize the next one in November. Join the Discord to vote on the date! https://happyjacks.org/disc...
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October 6, 2024 • 92 mins
◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about GMing pace, Eric from New Jersey sends his thanks, & From the Archive 2019: ryan4flan struggles with players rolling their flaws in D&D | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Vixie ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:17 - Announcements: Our next Game Daze will be September 28! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to run or play games! Thanks to our Patreons we are in the middle of some great stud...
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September 13, 2024 • 81 mins
◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about GMing pace, Eric from New Jersey sends his thanks, & From the Archive 2019: ryan4flan struggles with players rolling their flaws in D&D | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, Jason & Artem ◇
00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary |
1:17 - Announcements: Our next Game Daze will be September 28! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/discord to vote on the day and to run or play games! Patreon Fees have changed. We are...
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