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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 Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
This week, we welcome the cast of Tabletop Journeys back to the show to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, The Traveler's Guide to Factions. Join us as we talk about some of the factions presented in the book, along with the tools for players and storytellers alike.
You can find the Tabletop Journeys podcast through their website, ttjourneys.com, or on your podcatcher of choice. The Kickstarter is currently live, and will run through October 24th, 2023; you can find it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/the-travelers-guide-to-factions
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
This week, we talk about mundane items in your fantasy settings. Join us as we talk about why you should utilize nonmagical items in your games, some ideas about how to implement them, and the worldbuilding implications for mundane items in your setting.
We are also happy to announce that we will be doing another livestream interview! Join us on Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 PM Eastern on our Twitch channel (twitch.tv/undercommontaste) as we talk with the crew at Tabletop Journeys about their new Kickstarter project, The Traveler's Guide to Factions. You can find Tabletop Journeys online at ttjourneys.com or on Twitter (@ttjourneys), and you can find the announcement page for their project here: kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/the-travelers-guide-to-factions
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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.
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
See, I told you it would be coming out Saturday!
Join us as we reminisce about 3 years of Undercommon Taste, and take a few minutes to talk about a sometimes hot-button issue: Alignment.
Sorry about the delay. Life happened, and we just got off of our normal schedule. Next episode should be out on our normal Wednesday schedule. Merry Tarrasquemas, everyone!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
So, I totally messed up on the calendar, got busy, and forgot to get the episode ready for release today.
Oops.
The actual episode - our 3rd Anniversary episode, at that - will now be released on Saturday, September 9th. Which is fitting, because it's actually Tarrasquemas, which means it's actually our anniversary. I hope to see you all there.
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
This week, we are joined by podcaster, zine publisher, and game designer Iko, to talk about his newly released game, The Lost Bay. Join us as we discuss game design, horror in TTRPGs, and a nostalgia for the 90s that never were. Also, please forgive the audio quality in some of the sections; we were having some connectivity issues with Iko in Paris.
You can find Iko's work at thelostbaystudio.com, or on Itch at the-lost-bay.itch.io. You can also find him over on Twitter, @thelostbay, or on Discord (link on Itch page).
This week's guest shoutouts were for the following creators:
Justin Vandermeer, with Shouting Crow Press (Twitter: @ShoutCrowPress; Itch: Shoutingcrow.itch.io). Justin writes the newsletter "Your RPG Confuses Me", which you can sign up for here: https://rpgconfusesme.substack.com/p/miiru.
Exeunt Press (Twitter: @exeuntpress). You can find their work on Itch at exeuntpress.itch.io, or on their website at exeunt.press/shop.
Clayton Nolestine, author and game layout designer. You can find Clayton's articles and layout templates on his website, explorersdesign.com. Iko used one of Clayton's layout designs for the layout of The Lost Bay.
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
This week, we're continuing our look at North American cryptids with two creatures from the mid-Atlantic/central Appalachia. Join us as we discuss the mythology of the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and the Jersey Devil from Leeds Point, New Jersey, and some ideas for adapting both cryptids for your table.
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
This week, we're talking about two North American cryptids from the American West... or are they? Join us as we discuss the blood-sucking Chupacabra and the tenor singing voice of the Jackalope, and as we build out stat blocks for both to use in D&D 5e.
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
This week, we are joined by Rob Hilferty, one of the co-hosts of the podcast Worldbuild With Us, to discuss the basics of worldbuilding. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of collaborative worldbuilding, what you need, and what you don't, as well as a fun example as we create a sci-fi space opera setting in real time.
You can find Worldbuild With Us on Twitter (@LetsWorldbuild), YouTube (youtube.com/@worldbuildwithus), and at their website worldbuildwithus.com, as well as on your podcatcher of choice. You can also find links to their Discord server and Patreon through their website. Ian was a guest host on a recent episode, which you can check out here: https://youtu.be/qSWkD0R0YVo
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
This week, we begin our exploration of the North American cryptids with the most prevalent of them all: the Bigfoot. Join us as we discuss Bigfoot variants, how to adapt them for your table, and ideas for implementing them in your game.
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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 Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
This week, we're talking about monsters that can turn you to stone. Join us as we explore the mythological origins of the Basilisk, the Cockatrice, the Gorgon, and the Medusa, and how they've been presented in D&D throughout the editions.
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
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.