The Tome Show

August Derleth is a controversial figure in the world of the Cthulhu Mythos. He was the first to push for publication of Lovecraft’s work after his death, but his own writing didn’t quite live up to that of the Master. What do Great Old Ones have in common with Elemental Evil? Find out as we discuss three noteworthy stories.   www.nobleknight.com   August William Derleth born February 24, 1909 in Sauk City, WI; died July 4, 1971 Best remembered as the first book publisher of the writings of H. P. Lovecraft; contributed to the Cthulhu Mythos; founded Arkham House in 1939 with his friend Donald Wandrei, which did much to bring supernatural fiction into print in the US that had only been readily available in the UK 1938 Guggenheim Fellow Derleth considered his most serious work to be the Sac Prairie Saga, about life in Wisconsin as he knew it He was a pioneering naturalist and conservationist   Derleth had been a correspondent and friend of Lovecraft since his teenage years after Lovecraft’s death, Derle

James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis, Allison Rossi, and Darcy Ross to discuss a National Post article about female empowerment in Dungeons and Dragons. This podcast was recorded on November 20, 2016.   Please rate and rate The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch.   Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Dungeonology   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Familiars Found   Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me The Credit Bureau Cypher Speak Gnome Stew    

In this episode, Jeff is joined by a fantastic duo of worldbuilding goodness - Bruce Cordell and Rob Heinsoo. These two industry powerhouses have a lot to say about building your settings!   Jeff on Twitter Rob on Twitter Bruce on Twitter Rob's Website Bruce's Website   Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!    

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Geoffrey Winn, Louis Brinton, and Jeremiah McCoy to discuss the new Adventures in Middle Earth Player's Guide for D&D 5e (Published by Cubicle 7 under license from Wizards of the Coast).     Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!    

James Introcaso sits down with Joe Lastowski, Topher Kohan, Daniel Franco, and Alex Jarzinbinski to discuss the in-store adventure In Volo's Wake, the Volo's Guide to Monsters Adventurers League Reference, and an Unearthed Arcana article about Barbarian Primal Paths. Then it's an interview with Randy Aitken about his Kickstarter for Of Drow Origin. This podcast was recorded on November 12, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Munchkin Holiday Surprise DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Custom Deck of Many Things Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Battle Bards      

In this episode Jeff is joined by Jon Green, Alison Rossi, and Mike Shea. The four of them delve deep into the most recent Wizards of the Coast 5e D&D adventure  - Storm King's Thunder!   Jeff on Twitter Alison on Twitter Mike on Twitter Jon on Twitter Discord.gg/cowleague SlyFlourish.com Thank you to our sponsor, Open Gaming Store!    

James Introcaso sits down with Doug Cole, the owner of Gaming Ballistic, an amazing game designer, and the man behind the recently launched and currently on-going Dungeon Grappling Kickstarter. This podcast was recorded on November 17, 2016.   Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch!   Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Kobold Press Pathfinder Megabundle   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Puzzles, Riddles, and Traps Set 2   Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me      

James Introcaso sits down with Andrew Kane and Vegas Lancaster to discuss the latest D&D movie news and the new D&D party game from Wiz Kids, Rock Paper Wizard. This podcast was recorded on November 3, 2016.   Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps a bunch!   Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: 20 for $20 Legendary Games Bundle   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Ravenloft Bestiary - Monster of the Dread Domain   Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me N Crowd Comedy      

James Introcaso sits down with Dan Dillon, Teos Abadia, Schuyler Esau, and Round Table newbie Ryan Hennesy to discuss Trapdoor Technologies closing their doors and a Kotaku article about simple D&D adventures. This podcast was recorded on October 31, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Southlands Heroes DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Volo's Bag of Holding Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Alphastream The Four Horsemen

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 35 - Tales of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser by Fritz Leiber, Part 1 Three tales of thrilling adventure from the Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy. Join the most famous duo in swords and sorcery literature as they search for treasure and travel to the ends of the earth. www.nobleknight.com Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992 “American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert.[b] With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” - Wikipedia introduced Fafhrd and Grey Mouser in August, 1939 in Unknown magazine, edited by John W. Campbell early influences were H. P. Lovecraft and Robert Graves; received a lett

James Introcaso sits down with game designer, podcaster, and all-around great guy Jim McClure to discuss the gaming great's history with RPGs. This podcast was recorded on October 11, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show in iTunes! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: 13th Age Bestiary Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Talking Tabletop Metatopia One Shot Podcast Network Everyone is John Third Act Publishing

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso and Shane and I-Hsien from the Total Party Thrill podcast to discuss the previews for the upcoming D&D monster book Volo's Guide To Monsters. This podcast was recorded on October 25, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Elemental Spellbook Cards DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: 20 Uncommon Magical Rings Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Volo's Preview in Polygon Volo's Preview in Paste

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett. It's the State of Pelgrane Press Panel from Gen Con 2016! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age Monster Design Panel! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age GM Round Table! Enjoy!

Check it out! The Tome Show received audio from the one and only Wade Rockett from Pelgrane Press' Gen Con 2016 13th Age Adventure Design Panel! Enjoy!

James Introcaso sits down with Mike Shea, Daniel Elwell, and Scott Dyer to talk about the latest Unearthed Arcana article on encounter building and an announcement from Wiz Kids about unpainted D&D minis. This podcast was recorded on October 16, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It only takes 30 seconds and helps us a bunch! Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode - Raging Swan Press Megabundle DMs Guild Pick of the Episode - House of Horror Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Sly Flourish Thoughts on Unearthed Arcana Encounter Building Sly Flourish Encounter Building Guidelines Sly Flourish Miniature Painting Resources Sly Flourish

This supersized episode features Jeff Greiner, Sam Dillon, James Introcaso, and Liz Theis discussing the massive and beautiful Tome of Beasts from Kobold Press. Their discussion and review is followed by an hour long interview with Wolfgang Baur and Dan Dillon. Tome Show Patreon Kobold Press Store Wolfgang Baur Twitter Dan Dillon Twitter James Introcaso Twitter Liz Theis Twitter Sam Dillon Twitter Jeff Greiner Twitter James Introcaso Web Have Spellbook Will Travel The Tome Show on Spreadshirt

James Introcaso sits down with Wolfgang Baur, Jeff Lee, and Jim Groves of Kobold Press to discuss their ongoing Kickstarter for Demonic Cults & Secret Societies for 5th Edition D&D and Pathfinder and Kobold's recent 5e adventure, Blood Vaults of Sister Alkava. This podcast was recorded on October 11, 2016. Please rate and review The Tome Show on iTunes. It helps us a bunch and takes 30 seconds. Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Wizard in Training Onesie DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Storm King's Thunder Nightstone Map Pack Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me

In this episode Jeff is joined by Jared von Hindman, Dan Dillon, and Chris Sims to discuss how to make the monsters you use in your D&D campaign sizzle like the best bacon! Do you want to improve your game? Then listen to this episode! Tome Show Patreon Jeff on Twitter Jarod von Hindman on Twitter Head Injury Theater Dan Dillon on Twitter Chris Sims on Twitter Critical-Hits.com Support the show...