The Infernal Schoolhouse

Episode 18 - Creating Effective Character Backstories

This week on the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, Bryan and Aaron are joined by regular guest of the show: Emme Watkins, aka Emme the Odd, as we discuss what makes for effective and compelling backstories.  We discuss what pitfalls to stay away from and what can make you the most successful at the table, as both a player and a gamemaster.  

Episode 17 - Funniest Moments at the Table

Join us this week on the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, as hosts Bryan and Aaron discuss some of their funniest moments at the table and how humor can make for poignant, memorable sessions.  

Episode 16 - The Alliance of TTRPGs and Metal Music

In this episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, Bryan and Aaron discuss the how the communities of TTRPGs and metal music align, as well as approaches for including metal within your own writing as a game master.  

Episode 15 - Worldbuilding with Baron de Ropp of Dungeon Masterpiece

On this episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, Bryan and Aaron speak with Baron de Ropp of the great YouTube channel Dungeon Masterpiece to discuss better worldbuilding within tabletop roleplaying games.  You can find Baron on his previously linked YouTube channel or on Patreon.

Episode 14 - Health and Tabletop Gaming with Jordan Yaklin of Phoenix Performance Coaching

On this week of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, Bryan and Aaron speak with Jordan Yaklin of Phoenix Performance Coaching about the nexus between combining the hobby of tabletop roleplaying games and enjoying a healthier lifestyle.  Jordan walks us through his program and how he can guide clients to do both while making greater positive outcomes in their own lives. 

Episode 13 - Miniatures versus Theater of the Mind

On this week's episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, Bryan and Aaron each take a stance on what they find to be the most enriching parts of tabletop roleplaying games: using miniatures versus theater of the mind.  Join our hosts in the discussion and discover how to make your own games more rewarding to yourself and the players.    

Episode 12 - Interview with Stu Horvath of Vintage RPG

This week on the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, join Bryan and Aaron as they speak with Stu Horvath of Vintage RPG.  Stu hosts The Vintage RPG Podcast with co-host, John “Hambone” McGuire, where they discuss incredible roleplaying games throughout history.  Additionally, Stu has the Vintage RPG website where he interconnects the Podcast, essays, Patreon, and a link to pre-order his soon to be released book "Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground".
You can find more information on his book and to pre-order here for the Standard Edition or here for the Deluxe Edition.

Episode 11 - Gen Con 2023

On this weeks episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse Podcast, we talk about Bryan's trip to Gen Con 2023 and get his impressions of this incredible event.