2021! With it being new GM month I wanted to talk with one of the trio of Cypher Unlimited and how he designs new products for the Cypher Program with DrivethruRPG.comNow to get into the long form content where we talk about news, cypher unlim

EP 54 Dogpiling

Jan 8th, 2021 18m 50s

2021! With it being new GM month I wanted to talk about skills and dogpiling to help GMS out of that rut.Let's get into this bite-sized episode and remember to call in with your questions or stories, and I'll put you on the show using the MESS

EP 53 Best of 2020

Dec 24th, 2020 19m 58s

BEST OF STUFF! 2020 was rough, but man the amount of gaming I did!I wanted to do something short and sweet for you to listen to as you open all your COVID free gift cards and need to decide what in the hell to spend them on.I hope you enjoy t

EP 52 Cyberpunk

Dec 10th, 2020 29m 33s

CYBERPUNK! Time to burn rubber and shoot full auto out of a car!We need to talk about Cyberpunk with the new release of the video game, but today we will talk about Cyberpunk RED! This 458 page monster of a hyperlinked book and some tips on ho

Beadle & Grimm's Thanksgiving interview!

Nov 26th, 2020 1h 54m

Happy Thanksgiving!I hope you enjoy this long-form episode and remember to call in with your questions or stories, and I'll put you on the show using the MESSAGE button at https://anchor.fm/efp or through the Anchor app!TOPICSThis week, ther

EP 51 Underwater Adventure

Nov 19th, 2020 25m 20s

I'm BACK! Maybe the hardest set-piece to run, Underwater Adventure.I love underwater adventures if I put the time in. If I don't, they become a hazard to the campaign, just like jumping in the water if you can't swim. Today I want to break dow

EP 50 Be a Better Player 102

Nov 12th, 2020 22m 21s

I'm BACK! I know some of you will cringe during this episode so let's pull off the bandaid.Episode 50 was going to be an interview, but it recorded in a way that sounds like we are talking over one another. SOO that's getting recorded again. I

EP 49 Depth of Items

Nov 5th, 2020 18m 7s

I'm BACK! I know some of you will cringe during this episode so let's pull off the bandaid.Episode 49 is all about the Depth of Items. In every single game, we gather items like a loot goblin yet, do they mean anything? In this episode, I brea

EP 48 Marking your Books

Oct 28th, 2020 17m 50s

I'm BACK! I know some of you will cringe during this episode so let's pull off the bandaid.Episode 48 is all about Marking up your Books, and I know it is blasphemy to many but hear me out. In 1995 I purchased the 2nd edition Forgotten Realms

EP 47 Pass the Camera

Oct 22nd, 2020 21m 9s

I'M BACK! It has been too long, everyone, so let's dive in cause there is a lot to talk about.Episode 47 is all about Passing the Camera and how not only the GM can ask the players to describe something but how players can ask other players. O

EP 46 Covid Gaming

Oct 15th, 2020 18m 33s

I'M BACK!It has been too long, everyone, so let's dive in cause there is a lot to talk about.Episode 46 is all about Covid Gaming and how I am currently doing it. Of course, there are tips, tricks, and an update on what EFP has been up to! I

EP 45 Lore at the Table

Feb 12th, 2020 24m 45s

After running a demi-god game the last 4 months I’ve realized how important Lore is and how much work creating it doesn’t have to be. Watch.Listen.Learn--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efp/support

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Jan 29th, 2020 57s

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EP 44 Saying No

Jan 29th, 2020 22m 1s

Saying No is a tool in the tabletop hobby, but are you abusing its power? In this episode I'll break down its uses along with the transparent set up.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efp/support

EP 43 What is a Living Community

Jan 15th, 2020 30m 33s

Today I get a little personal on my time being a part of and running living communities. It’s a reflective and informative episode as I go through my thoughts on it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efp/suppo

EP 42 Be a Better Player 101

Jan 1st, 2020 32m 9s

Time to dive into how to be a better Player 101. Topics: Basics, Realization, Actualizing, Tips from Players, GM Player Tips. Closing. Happy New year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efp/support

EP 41 The Change Up

Dec 9th, 2019 24m 28s

Does your tabletop game feel stale? Well, this episode is for you. The Change Up goes over tips and tricks on how to liven up your game. So, get something to write with and let’s dive in.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.

EP 40 Monsters

Nov 25th, 2019 17m 4s

It’s time to talk about my favorite thing in gaming, MONSTERS!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efp/support

EP 39 How to GM pt 2

May 31st, 2019 27m 20s

This is a continuation from EP 30 How to GM. I wanted to give a bit of time and dive a little deeper into my process In hopes it can help you.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efp/support

EP 38 Ship Combat

May 24th, 2019 30m 58s

With the Grimmerspace Kickstarter funded I wanted to dig into ship combat. The topics range from talking to your players to cinematic combat. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p

EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for?

May 1st, 2019 29m 6s

Flipboard • EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for? • West • Why be a Lich • Plataxian • Bumper • The How • The Phylactery • Battlegrounds & Lairs • Static City Drumline • MmmM • Static City Drumline • Thanks and Demon Dayz • Story Hooks • Gosling

Episode 36 Running Duos

Apr 18th, 2019 36m 8s

In episode 36 I talk about running a two player game and how to do it. Full of tips and tricks to add to your 5e game or to any game you may be running. Watch. Listen. Learn.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

EP 35 GaryCon XI Post

Mar 14th, 2019 29m 19s

Recorded this early early Sunday morning during GaryCon XI. My voice is a bit trashed but I wanted to get my thoughts out while they are fresh. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com

Ep 34 Backgrounds

Feb 20th, 2019 24m 40s

Today I want to talk about Backgrounds from both sides of the screen. I have a few tips and a lot of forgotten backgrounds over my years, so let’s talk about how to make them work for your games.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.

Ep 33 Deep dive interview with iron GM competitor David Benevides about running comic books RPGs.

Jan 25th, 2019 1h 40m

Comic book tabletop RPGs is the hardest thing for me to run as a GM. With that said I brought in a friend and Iron GM competitor, David Benevides to dig deep on how to make comic book games better. Watch. Listen. Learn.--- Support this podc