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• Bare Metal Gaming Seminar - The Spring Kraken 01.05.2026 51min

  While at The Kraken Gaming Retreat, Gaz and Stunt Ben Guy joined legendary game designer Jonathan Tweet to discuss all manner of gaming topics, taking many quandaries live from the audience and delivering sage advice.You can pick up the Wizard Fighter Elf chapbook here
• Jonathan Tweet Interview - Live at The Kraken 24.04.2026 56min

  While at the Kraken gaming retreat, Gaz and Stunt Ben (Guy) caught up with famed game designer Jonathan Tweet to discuss his chapbook for the event - Fighter Wizard Elf — My Rules for Bare Metal D20 Gaming among his many other games, design in general and what it's like to travel to a German Schloss to play games with like-minded folk!
• Public Access with Jason Cordova 30.03.2026 1t 3min

  We were delighted to be joined by returning guest, Jason Cordova, to talk about his new release of anthology retro horror game, Public Access.You can check out the Kickstarter here.Check out an Actual Play of the game on Unconventional GMs.
• Tim Denee - Blades '68 02.03.2026 56min

  Love Blades in the Dark, but want that Swinging 60s vibe? Maybe you're more of a Tinker, Tailor, spy maker kind of guy? Join us this time to go all psychedelic and groovy (or dark and moody) with Tim Denee telling us all about the new Blades '68.With guest Stunt Ben, Chris (aka Dirk the Dice off of The Grognard Files)Out on Backerkit
• One on One Action 21.02.2026 1t 13min

  There's a new trend of playing with tiny groups, from solo journaling to one-on-one play and just having a pair of folk to game with due to scheduling or family time or many other factors. What's it all about? This time we dive into playing with 1d3-1 other players.
• Wyrd Science Magazine 06.12.2025 1t 16min

  An enlightening chat with John from Wyrd Science. What does it take to make an RPG magazine in the modern age, and why on earth would you do it? Who reads the publication, and how would you determine what to put in there?You can find more about Wyrd Science here
• 200th Celebratory Show 05.10.2025 1t 12min

  It's been a long time since Gaz and Ben started this podcast, well over 200 episodes in fact. In this official 200th* show the lads reminisce and consider what they might have learned over recent years.What's been your favourite show?* more than 200 shows are available.
• System Matters with Paul Fricker 11.09.2025 1t 5min

  Call of Cthulhu Associate Editor Paul Fricker returns to talk about systems in RPGs - are they a help or a hindrance? Have you picked the right system for you? Can you have the best session ever (TM) without rolling any dice?You can listen to Paul's latest project Eldritch Stories hereSee some excellent Call of Cthulhu Actual Play on Unconventional GMs
• Historical TTRPGs with Dirk the Dice 21.08.2025 59min

  What to make of history? Why, some great gaming of course! We are joined by Dirk the Dice from The Grognard Files to chat about what can be learned from the past and turned into gaming gold.Don't forget to check out the Hexham Heads and other myths!
• Great Adventures - RPG Discourse 28.06.2025 1t 1min

  Gaz is joined by Unconventional GMs co-host Guy Milner to talk about great adventures, scenarios and other things for ttrpgs. There has been a lot of discourse recently about scenarios being the thing that defines a game or it's designers, so the lads romp through some old and new examples of what is a good (or suboptimal) adventure. Drop a line with your favourites!
• Out With The Old In With The New 03.06.2025 1t 1min

  Dirk the Dice, genial host of the Grognard Files joins Gaz this time to talk about humble beginnings, the games we used to play and how that's changed over the years. The tables get turned part way through as interviewer becomes interviewee, but that's no bother as a lovely chat on all things gaming transpires.You can listen to the Grognard Files hereSee great examples of Actual Play at Unconventional GMs, including Dirk the Dice in Deathmatch Island
• Cold City with Malcolm Craig 22.03.2025 1t 2min

  The long-awaited return of Cold City and Hot War gives the lads a perfect opportunity to talk to designer Malcolm Craig about the new versions of the game, inspiration for cold war Berlin, a deep dive into lazy-GM mechanics and much more!For an Actual Play of the new game in action, go to the Unconventional GMs youtube channel.Check out more details on the games on the Handiwork website.
• Black Armada Games Interview 29.01.2025 1t 4min

  This time Becky Annison and Josh Fox of Black Armada Games join us to talk about the new edition of Lovecraftesque, GMless games, design and small press publishing. Find out all about Black Armada on their website. Check out fast-paced Actual Play at Unconventional GMs!
• Keeping Pace 20.01.2025 58min

  Gaz is joined by (Stunt Ben) Guy to talk about pacing in games. How do you manage pace and get the most out of your sessions? Check out Unconventional GMs for pace-filled games!
• Reviewing Reviews 23.12.2024 1t 9min

  Hi All It's been a minute, we've had a lot to deal with on the home front, but I've pulled out the stops and got you some Stunt Bens in to chat about reviews in gaming - how useful they are and what we want from them. Have a great festive season - all the best! Gaz & Ben
• D&D Done Differently 14.09.2024 1t 6min

  With a new edition of D&D on its way, more evolution than revolution, what elements could be done differently? The lads dive into other games and new ideas to see what could make the hobby's big player even better.
• Preparing New Games 02.09.2024 1t 21min

  How do you prepare a new game for running at a convention, event or just with your friends? Gaz is joined by Stunt Ben, Guy from the Burn After Running blog and Craig from Third Floor Wars to give you all the advice you need and more!
• Jason Cordova Interview Two 27.07.2024 1t 5min

  We were delighted to have returning guest Jason Cordova on to talk about all things Brindlewood Bay, The Gauntlet and more! The Gauntlet Feat of a Black Dragon The Darkened Threshold Burn After Running Unconventional GMs
• Player Agency 13.06.2024 1t 10min

  How much should players contribute to the ttrpg experience? How much are they allowed too? The lads discuss getting more out of your gaming sessions.
• Adventure Games with Robin D Laws 08.05.2024 54min

  Live From the Spring Kraken 2024 in Germany, Gaz joined forces with game designer Robin D Laws and fellow Unconventional GM Guy Milner to give a seminar on running adventures games for ttrpgs. If you dig actual plays played with vim and vigour, check out the new ⁠⁠Unconventional GMs YouTube channel⁠⁠.