In the final episode before the Gameable hiatus, Meganbob joins Kris to discuss the characters, settings, and surprisingly compelling storytelling possibilities of 1985’s She-Ra: Princess of Power! Listen to find out who we’d cast as Hordak in

Episode 59: She-Ra

Dec 22nd, 2018

Before there was Netflix’s fantastic 2018 She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, there was 1985’s She-Ra: Princess of Power, which was… also a show. In this episode, MeganBob joins Kris to discuss the campy, magical, ridiculous plots of the origin

Gameable Update

Nov 3rd, 2018

Wondering where M.A.S.K. part 2 is? Here’s a quick update on what’s happening with Gameable.Listen to the update here.

Episode 57: M.A.S.K.

Oct 15th, 2018

This week, David McBride joins Kris to discuss the classic, toyetic 1980’s cartoon M.A.S.K.! This episode focuses on the show’s bizarre plots, such as the theft of the Statue of Liberty, the abduction of a baby dinosaur, and a cross-country fly

Episode 56: Young Justice

Oct 2nd, 2018

In the second part of our Young Justice coverage, Rich Howard and I talk about our favorite romantic pairings from the show, the dual challenges of creating a superhero “family” and a huge heroic ensemble, the value of time-skips in Young Justi

Game Night: Young Justice

Sep 23rd, 2018

Rescued from the cutting room floor, it’s 15-or-so minutes of Kris and Rich Howard from Whelmed making tough choices between the characters of Young Justice and the equally-great protagonists of Gargoyles.Check out the episode here!

Episode 55: Young Justice

Sep 20th, 2018

This week, Rich Howard of Whelmed joins me to discuss Young Justice! We dig into character-driven plots, open-ended character growth, the perils of using big characters in small and quirky roles, and much more.Check out the episode here!

BONUS Episode 54: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Sep 8th, 2018

In part 2 of our Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood discuss, we discuss the wide array of PC options in Amestris and beyond, the balance between freeform narration and tactical depth in emulating anime combat, and the bewildering cosmology of the

Episode 53: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Aug 18th, 2018

Its anime time once again! In this bonus episode, we discuss the plots (and story) of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, from the straightforward first episode to the series’ baroque climax. Along the way, we discuss player on-boarding, dead end

Episode 52b: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Jul 31st, 2018

In part 2 of our discussion about adapting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with RPG rules, Kris and Dr. G go into detail about using the Powered by the Apocalypse system to represent the teenage, mutant, ninja, and turtle aspects of the franchise.

Episode 52a: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Jul 29th, 2018

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles month concludes (kind of) with a discussion about RPG rules and systems for adapting TMNT, including Palladium’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles And Other Strangeness. Dr. G, the erstwhile Man of Nerdology, joins Kris

Episode 51: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Jul 21st, 2018

As TMNT month continues, Claire Mulkerin joins Kris to discuss the tone, themes, and iconic settings of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles across the franchise’s history. Topics include 1980’s New York, black & white & gray morality, and the turtles’

Episode 50: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Jul 14th, 2018

Our month-long Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series continues with an episode about characters featuring Tom and Rachael Kolar. After a discussion of which turtles we are and which turtles we’d like to be in an RPG, we hash out the point (if any)

Episode 49: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [Plots]

Jul 7th, 2018

All month long, we’re discussing the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. This week, Crystal Frasier joins Kris for a fun recap of the show’s first season arc, plus the memorable one-off The Case of the Killer Pizzas. Along the way, we di

BONUS Drag Race Discussion feat. Claire Mulkerin

Jun 30th, 2018

During a recent recording, Kris had an interesting (if off-topic) discussion with Claire Mulkerin about the controversy surrounding RuPaul’s Drag Race. For those following that controversy, here’s our discussion, barely-edited and salvaged from

Gameable Drag Race (Season 2)

Jun 30th, 2018

It’s Pride Month, and that means it’s time for Gameable Drag Race! In this bonus episode, characters from all of this year’s Gameable episodes compete in a fantasy season of Rupaul’s Drag Race.Check out the episode here!

Episode 48: Fireball XL5

Jun 24th, 2018

In part 2 of our Fireball XL5 discussion, we peel back the show’s shiny 1960’s veneer to discuss its pulp adventure heritage, to question the logic of Space City, and to detail the dystopia simmering all around these happy, Caucasian marionette

Episode 47: Fireball XL5

Jun 10th, 2018

In this very 60’s episode about Fireball XL5, we discuss rocket ships, square-jawed heroes, and uncomfortable ideology; it’s more fun than it sounds! We discuss formulaic plots, old-school gaming, pulp adventure, and much more.Check out the e

Episode 46: Jem

May 26th, 2018

In our second Jem discussion, we discuss the (mutually exclusive?) joys of playing the Holograms and the Misfits, the importance of the 90’s zeitgeist to the show’s setting, the teme of responsibility vs. selfishness, and more. Plus: Which of J

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