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A podcast where we create and discuss homebrew content for tabletop roleplaying games, primarily Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Here, we try to expand on the options presented to us in the published material, to offer some guidance for aspiring storytellers trying to figure out how to make their big ideas become reality. Here, we stir the pot and lick the spoon. Logo art by David Sutherland - find him on Deviant Art: https://rb.gy/hqmjgo
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
This week, we return to the town of Verdigris, which we created way back in episode 19. Join us as we flesh out the town and its environs a bit more, and take inspiration from the song "The Copper War" by The Cog is Dead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mbsY75Zws) to lay out an adventure arc with the political machinations and posturing of two dragons: one green, one copper.
As mentioned in the episode, we are drawing inspiration for the town of Verdigris and the people within from the history of the Appalachian coal mines, specifically the unionization efforts of the miners and the subsequent crackdown by the mining companies. A keystone event for these union struggles was the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921, which remains the single largest labor uprising in American history. Here's an article about it: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/battle-blair-mountain-largest-labor-uprising-american-history-180978520/
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
This week, we welcome special guest Rue, the organizer of the TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights in Texas. Join us as we discuss the Bundle, how it was organized, and some of the other individuals who helped Rue make it the success story it has become.
As of the release of this episode, the bundle, which was organized to support the charities Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) and Organización Latina de Trans en Texas (OLTT), has been purchased over 28,000 times and has raised more than $275,000. You can purchase it here: https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas
You can find our guest on Twitter at @ilananight13, or visit their store on Itch (ilananight.itch.io). Our guest shoutout this week is for Drak, a content creator in the TTRPG community. You can find them on Twitter at the handle @Drakoniques.
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
This week, we tackle a topic we've been wanting to cover for a while: heirloom items, or items that level with your character. Join us as we discuss different types of heirloom items, how to use them in a campaign, and some pointers on how to build your own.
Our Monster Madness tournament has begun, so be sure to keep tabs on our YouTube and Tiktok pages for daily updates on the matchups. You can also find the daily results on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
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Find our shorts on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@undercommon_taste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
March is right around the corner, so we've decided to celebrate with our own take on March Madness! That's right - we're taking the biggest, baddest, most powerful monsters Wizards of the Coast has given us to play with, and we're pitting them against one another in a one-on-one, single elimination tournament. And you get to join in on the fun!
If you want to have a chance to win a fabulous dice box/spell slot tracker from Stephens Woodworking (Twitter: @stephenswworks; IG: @stephenswoodworks), as well as see the dice box up for grabs, come over to our Patreon, download our free bracket form, and email it to us at undercommontaste@gmail.com. Be sure to get it in before noon EST on March 1st to be eligible! You can find the form here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62912106
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
This Valentine's Day week, we have special guest Declan, the DM from the podcast Romancing the Dungeon, to discuss incorporating themes of romance into your TTRPGs. Join us as we discuss how to tug at your players' heartstrings, but in a consentual and considerate manner. Because consent is important, y'all.
You can find Declan on Twitter at @DeclanDdy, and the podcast at @D8Dungeon.
This week's shoutout was for the actual-play podcast Homebrew Quest, which can be found on Twitter at @homebrewquest.
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
This week, we return for our in-depth survey of the layers of the Infinite Battlefield of Acheron. Join us as we discuss the conflict between the orcs and goblins, the hidden treasures of the Mine of Marsellin, the Hopping Mage, and the vorpal black ice shards of Ocanthus.
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Find our shorts on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@undercommon_taste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
This week, we begin our tour of the remaining Planes of Law with the Infinite Battlefield of Acheron. Join us for a battle between the orcish and goblinoid pantheons, rust dragons, Chinese thunder gods, and more, all scattered across the floating iron cubes of the Plane of Battle.
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
This week, we dive into the dastardly and devious world of trapmaking. We discuss what makes a trap a trap, different types of traps, and how to utilize traps to make sure they feel like they fit. We also give several example traps that we've developed over the years, for you to use or to inspire you to make your own.
Early in the episode, we give a shoutout to the YouTube channel Master the Dungeon, and their playlist on different types of traps. You can find them on Twitter (@MasterDaDungeon), and you can find their playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8fy6QCfLH-d9Orkq7g9IUf8k8hWrlcG
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
This week, we welcome Kate, the "Master Teacher" from the D&D 5e actual play podcast "Of Mice and Men and Monsters" to discuss her methods for adapting literary works for the TTRPG table, as well as some pointers on how to do you own adaptations. Join us as we discuss gothic literature, the Great Gatsby, and what time is the wrong time to read a Cormac McCarthy novel.
During this episode, we mention public domain literature, and specifically Project Gutenberg, which has tens of thousands of public domain works available for free. You can find Project Gutenberg online at gutenberg.org.
You can find Kate and her podcast on all major podcatchers, as well as on Twitter (@OMAMAMshow) and Instagram (@OMAMAMshow).
This week's shoutouts were for 19 Hits the Dragon (@19HitstheDragon), Goblin's Corner (@goblinscorner), and Wilbo Baggins (@WhatsUpWilbo).
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
This week, we wrap up our tour of the Tartarian Depths of Carceri, going through each of the six layers in detail. Let's see if I was right, and it wasn't going to be as long as a normal planar episode (spoilers: I wasn't). Join us as we visit the titans, buy some poison, figure out what "sand gorgons" are, and ride the Ship of One Hundred.
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Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.