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The Tome Show

Summary: The Tome Show is a D&D show that has grown to include a large number of shows each with their own focus and hosts. Jeff and Tracy host reviews and advice. James hosts the Round Table news program and the Gamer to Gamer interview show. Rudy brings us discussion of D&D video games. Geoff and Jeff W. talk about the books from the original Appendix N. And Eric joins Jeff and Tracy to talk about novels of interest to D&D fans. Jeff, Mike, and Sam (who also edits many shows) go Behind the DM Screen to talk about DMing their games. And the list keeps growing. Come check us out. Find us at http://www.thetomeshow.com or email the show at TheTomeShow@gmail.com.

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 Behind the DM Screen (Summer 2016) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:46

Sam is finally making his way through the editing dungeon and has hit the motherload! He has found all of the old Behind the DM Screen episodes that were not previously released! In this episode, Jeff, Sam, and Mike talk about their campaigns from summer 2016!   Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

 Matt Sernett - Gamer to Gamer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:38

Jeff Greiner jump starts the Gamer to Gamer feature of the Tome Show feed by interviewing Forgotten Realms Loremaster, Matt Sernett. Matt discusses how he got into gaming, his work on D&D 5e (and previous versions) and how he became the go-to guy for Realms lore at Wizards of the Coast. Note that this episode was recorded before the previous Gamer to Gamer episode that featured Rodney Thompson.   Links: Matt on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

 Building a Sandbox Campaign (Tome 276) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:36

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Wolfgang Baur, Amanda Hamon Kunz, and Steve Winter to discuss the age-old sandbox vs railroad debate in your D&D game! You will hear some great tips and tricks from this all-star group of guests. After the discussion, they tell us all about Kobold Press' latest Kickstarter campaign... Midgard Campaign Setting: Dark Roads & Deep Magic!!!! Act fast, as there is only a week left in the KS campaign and you won't want to miss out on this great product!   Kickstarter: Midgard Campaign Setting for 5e   Our sponsor for this episode: NobleKnight Pick of the episode: Prepared! A dozen adventures for 5th edition Links: Wolfgang on Twitter Amanda on Twitter Steve Winter on Twitter Kobold Press on Twitter Kobold Press Website Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

 The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 39 - The Castle of Iron by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:05

Harold Shea sets off an another enchanted adventure, this time to the world of the Orlando Furioso. Will he be reunited with his lost love, or will bad poetry be his undoing?   www.nobleknight.com   Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92)   Murray Fletcher Pratt April 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59)   “The Castle of Iron” Unknown, April 1941 (hardcover) Gnome Press, 1950 (paperback) Pyramid Books, 1962   My guest: Peter Foxhoven website - http://www.cromcountthedead.com   Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeffwik@gmail.com   Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn   Email us with your comments!   thetomeshow@gmail.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

 Dungeonology Review (Tome 275) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:30

In this episode Dan Dillon returns to the Tome to sit down with Jeff and Tracy and talk about Dungeonology! Are there spoilers and hints of uncoming D&D products in this non-WotC D&D release? Listen up to find out! Don't forget to check out the Kobold Press Midgard Campaign Setting Kickstarter!! Our sponsor for this episode: NobleKnight Links: Dan Dillon on Twitter Dan Dillon on Facebook Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

 Hero Review and Salvatore Interview (Tome 274) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:37:02

In this episode, Jeff sits down with James Introcaso to discuss R A Salvatore's latest Drizzt novel, Hero. After their in depth analysis of the plot and themes of the book, the guys interview the author and get his thoughts on Drizzt, The Forgotten Realms, and what he has planned for the future.   Our sponsor for this episode: Open Gaming Store Links: Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

 Volo’s Guide to Monsters Review (Tome 273) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:15

In this episode Jeff sits down with prolific freelancer Dan Dillon, and the Hosts of the Total Party Thrill Podcast, Shane and I-Hsein. The four of them have a great discussion about the most recent 5e Monster Book released by Wizards of teh Coast, Volo's Guide to Monsters. Did they like it? Is it worth picking up? Should you try and get one of those fancy limited edition covers? Listen up to find out!   Our sponsor for this episode: Open Gaming Store Links: Dan Dillon on Twitter Dan Dillon on Facebook Shane on Twitter I-Hsein on Twitter Total Party Thrill Podcast on Twitter Total Party Thrill Podcast Website Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

 Rodney Thompson - Gamer to Gamer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:12

Jeff Greiner gets back into the interviewer seat this week when he sits down with the incomperable Rodney Thompson. Rodney discusses how he got into gaming, his work on Star Wars & Dungeons and Dragons, his love of Al Qadim, his new RPG, Dusk City Outlaws, and much, much more!   Links: Rodney on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Dusk City Outlaws Kickstarter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

 Round Table 153 - DM’s Deep Dive, DM Survey, and the Future of D&D | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:52

Panelists: 1)Topher Kohan (Host) Email: topheratl@gmail.com Twitter: @TopherATL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topher.kohan     2) Mike Shea (Guest) Email: mike@mikeshea.net Twitter: slyflourish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slyflourish/ Site: http://slyflourish.com Other: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/dms-deep-dive/   Links: Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com Get to know you Question: "What is more important the rules or a good story?"   Topic 1) Tell us about the new show   New Show: DM’s Deep Dive https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/dms-deep-dive/ On the Don’t Split the Podcast Network: https://dontsplitthepodcastnetwork.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dontsplitthepodcast   Topic 2) DM Survey: http://slyflourish.com/2016_dm_survey_results.html Lazy DM: http://slyflourish.com/lazydm/   Topic 3) Future of D&D In his early work on good judgment, summarized in Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? How Can We Know?,[2] Tetlock conducted a set of small scale forecasting tournaments between 1984 and 2003. The forecasters were 284 experts from a variety of fields, in

 The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 38 - The Sunken Land and Thieves’ House by Fritz Leiber | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:19

Return to Nehwon for two more tales of thrilling adventure with Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser. Whether on the high seas or in the big city, these two can’t seem to escape danger.   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 letter of encouragement from Lovecraft in 1936 earned little money as a writer; addicted to alcohol and downers actually received royalty checks from TSR for games based on Lankhmar 1975 - named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon)   Fafhrd was based on Leiber himself; Grey Mouser based on Harry Otter Fischer notable for growing, taking on more responsibilities, getting married, etc.   Two Sought Adventure published 1957 by Gnome Press   Swords Against Death first published 1970 by Ace Books second of seven volumes   “The Sunken Land” - 1942, Unknown “Thieves’ House” - 1943, Unknown   My guests: Darcy Ross website - http://www.gnomestew.com and http://www.contessa.rocks   Jeremiah McCoy websites - http://jeremiahmccoy.com & http://thebasicsofthegame.wordpress.com   Co-hosts

 The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 37 - The Mathematics of Magic by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:39

Follow along with the amazing adventures of Harold Shea, spellcasting psychologist! Travel from the world of Norse mythology to the romantic fantasy of Spencer’s Faerie Queene. How will Harold best the Blatant Beast? Find out, as you listen to our thrilling discussion!   www.nobleknight.com   Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92)   Murray Fletcher Pratt April 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59) American writer of science fiction, fantasy and history Best known for his works on naval history and the American Civil War, and for collaborations on fiction with L. Sprague de Camp Attended Hobart College and wrote for various magazines “The Fletcher Pratt Naval War Game” — a set of rules for naval wargaming, involving tiny wooden ships, published prior to WW2   “The Roaring Trumpet” Unknown, May 1940   Harold Shea Reed Chalmers Thjalfi Utgardaloki Snogg “The plotline of the story is based on the myths of Thor's expedition to Jotunhem as told in the Gylfaginning section of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, and the Völva's prophecy regarding Ragnarok in the poem Völuspá, preserved in the Poetic Edda.”   “The Mathematics of Magic” Unknown, August 1940   Spencer’s Faerie Queen Harold Shea Reed Chalmers Lady Britomart Lady Florimel Belphebe   Both stories first appeared in book form in The Incomplete Enchanter, 1941, Henry Holt and Company   My guest: Chris Constantin Dark Revelations the Roleplaying Game - http://drevrpg.com   Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeffwik@gmail.com   Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn

 Round Table 152 - Print on Demand, Fighters, and Monks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:59

James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with James Floyd Kelly, Jay Africa, and Joe Lastowksi to discuss DMs Guild print on demand products and the Fighter and Monk Unearthed Arcana articles. This podcast was recorded on December 18, 2016.   Open Gaming Store Pick of the Episode: Hyper Corps 2099 5e   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Something Smells Fishy   Links:The Tome Show on Facebook worldbuilderblog.me Don't Split the Podcast Network James Floyd Kelly Jay Africa    

 Round Table 151 - Adventurers League Updates! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:37

James Introcaso and Topher Kohan sit down with Ginny Loveday and Adventurers League Admins Robert Adducci, Alan Patrick, and Greg Marks to discuss the latest announcements from the D&D Adventurers League. This podcast was recorded on December 13, 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: Lamentations of the Flame Princess: The Cursed Chateau DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: A Very Aberrant Holiday Special   Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Heralds Guild      

 Round Table 150 - An Important Announcement | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:52

James Introcaso and Rudy Basso have some exciting news to share! Plus a very special not-so-mystery guest who will soon be much more! This podcast was recorded on December 6 and 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: Lord Orkus   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Encounters in the Savage Frontier   Links:The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me      

 Round Table 149 - Unearthed Arcana Classes and Hypercorp 2099: Wasteland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:25:42

James Introcaso sits down with Alex Basso, Ginny Loveday, and Round Table newbie Gregg Lauer to talk about the bard, cleric, and druid Unearthed Arcana articles. Then it's an interview with game designer Mike Myler about his ongoing Kickstarter for Hypercorps 2099: Wastleland. This podcast was recorded on November 30 and December 1, 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: Howl at the Moon   DMs Guild Pick of the Episode: Complete Adventures of M.T. Black   Links: The Tome Show on Facebook Have Spellbook, Will Travel worldbuilderblog.me Southern Connecticut D&D Meetup Winter Fantasy Hypercorps 2099 Mists of Akuma mikemyler.com      

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