Episode 699: Double Deepfake

Episode 699: Double Deepfake

Author: Kenneth Hite and Robin D Laws May 15, 2026 Duration: 1:06:07
We’re really in the Gaming Hut, honest, as beloved Patreon backer Ben Brighoff asks for deepfake plot hooks. Estimable backer Alexander Arebalo requests an Architecture Hut look at Berkeley CA’s People’s Park. The Stock Character Hut looks at the history and symbolism of the big lug. Finally the Consulting Occultist fulfills a previous promise to […]

Imagine a table in a cozy pub where two of the sharpest minds in gaming and pop culture have gathered for their regular chat. That’s the feeling you get with Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff. Each episode, Kenneth Hite and Robin D. Laws dive into a wonderfully eclectic mix of topics pulled from history, conspiracy theories, film, and of course, the intricate craft of game design. Their conversation is less a formal interview and more like eavesdropping on two friends who happen to be encyclopedic experts, effortlessly connecting the dots between a forgotten historical figure and a modern storytelling technique. You’ll hear them dissect the mechanics of a role-playing game with the same engaging depth they apply to analyzing a classic noir film or unpacking an odd slice of folklore. The charm of this podcast lies in the genuine chemistry between Ken and Robin-their thoughtful debates, witty asides, and shared enthusiasm make even the most niche subject feel immediately accessible and fascinating. It’s a consistent source of intellectual curiosity and entertainment for anyone who enjoys seeing where a meandering, insightful conversation between two creative professionals can lead. Tune in for a regular dose of clever ideas and unexpected connections, all delivered with a warm, conversational ease that feels both smart and welcoming.
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Episode 639: This Appendix Should Not Have Been Printed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:13
In the Gaming Hut we look at optional rules. What does it mean to designate a rule as optional, and what rules are we likely to put in that bucket? The History Hut profiles 19th century utopian sect leader Barthélemy-Pro…
Episode 638: Subtlety is Its Enemy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:33
In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Walter Manbeck asks us to tell him more about the 2023 Irish weird folk music film All You Need Is Death, and how to use it as inspiration for a modern horror campaign. Ripped fro…
Episode 637: Sausage Apologist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:17
The Gaming Hut gets a round table as beloved Patreon backer James Kiley seeks tips on mashing up Pendragon with Call of Cthulhu. At the behest of estimable backer Chad Ward, the Food Hut looks at the role a humble cured…
Episode 636: I Don’t Know the Asparagus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
In the Gaming Hut we look at the optional scene paradox in adventure writing. The Weapon Hut gives us a rare chance to un-fun ruin, as we debunk claims that debunk the flail. In the Word Hut Robin tests Ken’s knowledge o…
Episode 635: His Cousin Latte Dick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:01
In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Tom Abella seeks tips on compiling historical reading lists to players. We don elaborate ruffs in the Tradecraft Hut to profile Jacobean spymaster Robert Cecil. Today we look at t…
Episode 634: Jurisdiction Over Pretend Securities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:01
In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Joshua Randall seeks tips on setting up a new campaign for success. Our latest Ken and/or Robin Talk to Someone Else segment features Ken’s chat with Daniel Harms, author of The E…
Episode 633: Barrel Full of Outlaw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:56
In the Gaming Hut, beloved Patreon backer Jörgen Blomberg suggests that there’s something F20 games handle even worse than falling damage—injuries from exposure. We brave the chill with our thoughts on the subject. Not a…
Episode 632: An American is Being Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:08
At the behest of beloved Patreon backer Charles Picard, the Gaming Hut ponders cultural diaspora in F20 settings. The Archaeology Hut looks at a recent discovery in Denmark, an Iron Age house built on a foundation of wea…
Episode 631: A Vestigial Nub [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
In the Gaming Hut Robin discusses his recently concluded Golden Age DC superheroes versus the Cthulhu mythos game. Travel Advisory recalls our visit to the British Museum’s current Silk Roads exhibition. If we’re thinkin…
Episode 630: Live at Dragonmeet 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:04
As is our seasonal custom, we close our year with a live episode recorded at London’s Dragonmeet. At the show’s final outing in its longtime Hammersmith Novotel venue, Ken pulls off a revolutionary nerdtrope, and we fiel…