TableTopics

TableTopics

Author: Anas Al-Rawi, Caleb Cote, Christian Musters and Santiago Carrillo Language: English Episodes: 16
Ever find yourself staring at a shelf full of intriguing rulebooks, wondering which one is worth your group's time? That's the space where TableTopics lives. Hosted by Anas Al-Rawi, Caleb Cote, Christian Musters, and Santiago Carrillo, this monthly podcast is a deep dive into the vast world of tabletop roleplaying systems. Each episode is built around actual play and thoughtful analysis, as the hosts take a new game for a spin, sharing their genuine experiences at the table-the triumphs, the fumbles, and the unexpected moments that only emerge during play. You'll get a clear sense of a system's mechanics, tone, and potential pitfalls, delivered through the lens of people who love the hobby. Beyond reviewing specific games, the conversation often expands into broader, foundational concepts that matter in any TTRPG campaign, from crafting compelling narratives to managing group dynamics. It’s like getting notes from a friendly, well-informed gaming session. New installments of this podcast arrive on the first Tuesday of every month, offering a regular dose of inspiration for your next game night. Whether you're a seasoned Game Master looking for fresh ideas or a newcomer curious about where to begin, TableTopics provides grounded, accessible insights straight from the gaming table.
Episodes
Eclipse Phase 2e [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:11
What is Eclipse Phase 2e? How does it measure up to first edition? What is up with those pools? How the heck do superior successes work? All these questions and more answered in this episode of the TableTopics podcast!Re…
Eclipse Phase 1e [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:43
What is Eclipse Phase 1e? What is up with its dice system? Will Christian ever DM with more than just vibes? All these questions and more answered in this episode of the TableTopics podcast!Resources!https://eclipsephase…
Mutants and Masterminds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:18
What is Mutants and Masterminds? How do you wrap your mind around character creation? What types of stories can you tell in it? All these questions and more answered in this episode of the TableTopics podcast!Resources!E…
Secrets and Metagaming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:49
What is metagaming? How can you use it to make a game better? How do we handle secrets in our tabletop games? All these questions answered and more in episode 13 of the TableTopics podcast!
How to Choose the Right System for You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:20
How do I find a system that isn't Dungeons and Dragons? How do mechanics influence your story? Does the perfect system for your game exist? All these questions answered and more in episode 12 of the TableTopics podcast!
Lancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:57
What is Lancer? What do you need to play Lancer? Are the expansions good? All these questions and more answered in this episode of the TableTopics podcast!Resources!CompCon, the companion app DnDBeyond wishes it was: htt…
How to be a good GM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
Tips and tricks for how to be a good game master! What is the role of a game master? What do you need to get started? How do we prepare for sessions? What are our favorite things about being GMs? All of this and a secret…
Blades in the Dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:17
What is Blades in the Dark? Should you play a powered by the apocalypse game? What's with all the goats?Join us and listen to stories out of context in Episode 9 of the Tabletopics podcast!Resources!https://bladesintheda…
What we're playing 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:19
In part 2 of what we're playing, we talk Lancer, Spire, Vampire the Masquerade and our homebrew D&D 5e game! How do we set up our campaigns? Why are conspiracy theorist the best players? How did we lose our morals?All of…
What We're Playing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:41
What tabletops are we playing right now? What would we change about the games we're playing? Why is Anas a monster?All these questions answered as we swap stories about our favorite games!