Ever wondered what goes into building a thriving tabletop community, or how personal beliefs and pop culture shape the way we play?

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Grant from GameMasterMonday. Grant is a brilliant creative, and our conversation covers a little bit of everything. We dive into the origins of how GMM started and where it is going next, while also touching on unexpected topics like the TV show Scrubs, religion, and so much more. You'll definitely get a sense of how passionate and creative he is!

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This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+

There is no one that calls the Verboten home. The creatures that lurk beneath the mist are the things even nightmares fear. Pak & Kip decide to lead their trio of proteges into the Verboten's cold embrace hopping to find blood...or at least off load one of their more...complicated charges.

Cast:

Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

Laus Weindel as Pak

Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

Brad Silman as Vidal

John Garza as The Storyteller.

Art designed by Brad Silman

Edited by John Garza

Music from Epidemic Sounds

Mental Illness

Jay Varton

The Carrion

Rachel Sandy

Midnight Hour

Vicki Vox

The Haunted

Luella Gren

Eyes Watching by Eden Avery

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Ever wondered how to turn your favorite book, movie, video game, or cartoon character into a fully realized tabletop item, character, campaign?

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM. Justin is such a brilliant creative. In this episode we talk about everything from the conception of SYWBADM to having Bug Bunny as your Warlocks Patron. You'll defiantly get a sense of how creative they are!

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• More info: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm

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This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16

Bliss, Lee-Ana, and Vidal take their first steps into Driftmore as the frog brothers figure out what to do with their new charges. An old acquaintance warns them of trouble brewing below in the Verboten, but heading warnings is not a luxury for those who delve.

Cast:

Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

Laus Weindel as Pak

Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

Brad Silman as Vidal

John Garza as The Storyteller.

Art designed by Brad Silman

Edited by John Garza

Music from Epidemic Sounds

Mental Illness

Jay Varton

The Carrion

Rachel Sandy

Midnight Hour

Vicki Vox

The Haunted

Luella Gren

Eyes Watching by Eden Avery

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This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+

The cast of So You Want To Be a Hero finds themselves thrusted from their beloved fantasy genre into a steampunk horror themed campaign. Will your beloved cast find their way out of this smog filled nightmare with the help of our newest cast member or will the streets of Driftmoore suffocate them under the grey haze. Welcome to Driftmoore, do mind the smog.

Cast:

Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

Laus Weindel as Pak

Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

Brad Silman as Vidal

John Garza as The Storyteller.

Art designed by Brad Silman

Edited by John Garza

Music from Epidemic Sounds

Mental Illness
Jay Varton
The Carrion
Rachel Sandy
Midnight Hour
Vicki Vox
The Haunted
Luella Gren
Eyes Watching by Eden Avery

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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Ruel Fox — an incredible DM for hire known for his creativity, passion, and ability to transform inspiration into unforgettable tabletop experiences. Ruel has a deep love for video games and a unique talent for turning your favorite books, worlds, and stories into fully realized campaign settings that feel alive at the table.

We talk about his approach to storytelling, how he builds immersive experiences tailored to his players, and what it means to run games professionally while keeping the magic, spontaneity, and emotional core that makes tabletop roleplaying so special.

This was a wonderful episode, and Ruel was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Be sure to follow him on his socials and, if you get the chance, play a game with him — trust us, it’s an experience you won’t forget.

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So You Want to Be a Hero

Season 2 - Rule 36 : Beach Please

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes .*Grief

2 years after TBD Defeated Dr.Theron; Forte, Tango, and Sparrow decide to go back to one of Forte's villas by the beach and participate in the King of the Beach Tournament. They need all the help to defeat the dread Blanche Sisters and their boyfriends. So they inlist the help of a new TBD member (?) Marlow! What will happen? Honestly... this is just a bunch of fun.

Our Dungeon Master is Davis McQueen

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Sparrow Softwind is play by John Garza

Marlow is played by Meg Van Pelt

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Jonny from Talking XP — a passionate creator, educator, and official Daggerheart GM Pro who’s helping shape how players learn and experience the game.

Jonny brings a thoughtful, table-first approach to GMing, blending strong mechanics knowledge with an emphasis on player agency, tone, and collaborative storytelling. We dive into what it means to run Daggerheart at a high level, how to teach new systems without killing momentum, and the lessons he’s learned from running games in front of an audience.

We also talk about his YouTube channel Talking XP, where he breaks down systems, GM tools, and tabletop theory, as well as his Actual Play series Bitten, which streams Tuesdays at 7 PM — a dark, character-driven story that shows Daggerheart in action.

Whether you’re a GM looking to sharpen your craft, a player curious about Daggerheart, or someone who just loves seeing how great tables are built, this episode is packed with insight, experience, and plenty of table talk.

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