Spikepit
By Colin Green
A simple podcast where I ponder my day to day gaming experiences, sharing thoughts and ideas with a view to engaging and entertaining listeners.
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SpikepitNov 08, 2023
00:00
30:40
State of Play
The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby.
Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) .
The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Nov 08, 202330:40
OSR October
The perfect excuse to dust off my old TJ Drenon/Logan Howard theme song, ramble through JV West's GOZR role-playing game and respond to some well timed call in's from old friends. Please enjoy.
Oct 13, 202329:06
State of Play
Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent experience of running and playing tabletop games (ICRPG) and more. Big thanks to Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Rich Fraiser (Cockatrice Nuggets) for their called in contributions. Music for the show is written and performed by Frank Clark and I use it with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit
Sep 26, 202330:19
State of Play
Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent struggles whilst running and playing games (Forbidden Lands, ICRPG), the choice between reading fact or fiction - which is more valuable, and more. Big thanks to Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents) for their called in contributions. Music for the show is written and performed by Frank Clark and I use it with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit
Aug 24, 202325:29
State of Play
Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics including School DnD Club, Forbidden Lands, Dragonbane, Pirate Borg and RPG a Day Month. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit
Aug 07, 202319:04
State of Play
Discussion related to a range of RPG topics including School DnD Club, ICRPG and Forbidden Lands. Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) and Joe Richter (Hindsightless). If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Jul 03, 202333:08
State of Play
In this episode I happily respond to call ins from my buddy Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents) and ponder our historical influences, online games, and collaborative design. Games mentioned include CoC, Warhammer Fantasy and ICRPG. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com Please consider joining my amazing supporters "the Pit Crew" at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast Theme music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Volca Bass transitions created by C. Green
Jun 01, 202322:13
State of Play
I'm still riding that 'ol nostalgia wave, further exploration of Dragon Warriors, Maelstrom and more. In addition to this, Warmaster makes a comeback with Empire vs. Elves. Big thanks to my awesome callers Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com Please consider joining my amazing supporters "the Pit Crew" at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast Theme music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Volca Bass transitions created by C. Green
May 16, 202325:57
Starfrontiers - A classic review
This quick slice of nostalgia comes in the form of a reading - Jim Bambra's review of Starfrontiers, as featured in Imagine issue 1 April 1983. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
May 08, 202309:46
State of Play
Classic UK games this episode; Dragon Warriors, Blood Bowl, Warhammer, Reaper. Big thanks to callers Karl (the GMologist Presents) Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) and Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 29, 202323:12
Progression, Regression & Long Term Play (R)
Originally published December 2020 as episode 344. Barney of Loco Ludus kindly called in with some great reflection on recent topics, expanding the discussion about long term campaign play, character progression and developing adventures. Big thanks to Spencer (Keep of the Borderlands) Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) and new member to the Pit Crew, Glynn Seal (Monkeyblood Designs). Closing theme music by TJ Drenon. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 16, 202317:43
A lot to upack (R)
341 A lot to upack... Originally aired 12/11/20Grappling with the topic of replay value and mashing up ideas.
Apr 15, 202322:43
State of Play
What's the state of play with ol' Spikepit and our gaming hobby. The Lazy DM's Companion, Black Pudding, Fantastic Lairs, Iron Kingdoms and Google apps for DM's. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 13, 202319:44
Are experience points rubbish? (R)
339 Are experience points rubbish? Originally aired 12/11/20. Long term RPG play and progression. Awesome contributions from John Large (Red Dice Diaries) and Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)
Apr 12, 202318:14
Fuelling Your Imagination (R)
338 Fuelling Your Imagination. So maybe DnD is boring? Awesome call ins from John Large (Red Dice Diaries), Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)
Apr 11, 202317:18
DnD 5E is boring!!! (R)
337 DnD 5E is boring!!! Yep that’s right...that's what I was told, it must be true. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 10, 202314:27
Spikepit 500
A tribute to all those folk who called in contributions... carrying Spikepit through the last 100 episodes.
Apr 08, 202338:42
499 Mission Accomplished
In this episode...Talon by GMT, Blood Bowl, Man o' War and nostalgia up the wazoo!!! Big thanks to Karl (the GMologist Presents) and Jason (the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 07, 202321:60
Fear your game? (R)
Originally aired 6th December 2020 as episode 345. Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue kindly called in with some great reflection on recent topics, expanding the discussion about long term campaign play, player collaboration and inspiration for adventures. Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) and Edwin King. Closing theme music by the very talented TJ Drenon. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 06, 202323:60
Spikepit 300 (R)
300 with Jason Connerley, originally aired 19th August, 2020. Three hundred episodes in. To mark the occasion Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety cast has joined me for a chat about the 2006 film "300" and how it might inspire ideas in our RPG's.
Apr 05, 202334:50
Spikepit 200 (R)
200 A Reflection - Originally aired September 21 2019 Sharing some thoughts and feelings about the podcast. Inspiration from fellow podcasters and future ideas. Thanks to Aron Clark and Spencer Game for their called in contributions. Theme Music performed by TJ Drennon inspired by Logan"Swordbreaker"Howard's original "Crazy Spikepit Theme". Remix by Colin Green using Sound effects from Freesound.org, BTalbot "Wolf Howl", InspectorJ "Thunder Very Close Rain", TunaBizz "Buzz Load and Clear". If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 04, 202311:47
Spikepit 100 (R)
100 Century of Spikepit - The Everybody Medley - featuring everybody who called in. Originally aired February 8th 2019. Big thanks to all the folks who contribute to 'Spikepit' be it shout out, emoji, friendly comment, follow or forward on social media, call in or simply just listens. I couldn't do it without you all. My biggest thanks however goes to Jason Hobbs for getting me started and continuing to support the show.
Apr 03, 202329:38
Urban Memory Crawl (R)
Originally aired 18th November 2020 as episode 342. An urban crawl down memory lane, with some personal recollections and reflection. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Apr 02, 202320:06
Friends Old & New
Big thanks to Pink Phantom, Aron Clark and JRR Tolkien for the inspiration.
Apr 01, 202317:44
Deeper Games? (R)
Originally published as 349 December 2020. Is the long game a deep game?
Great call ins from Andy Goodman (Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Grizzly Peaks Radio) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
Great call ins from Andy Goodman (Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Grizzly Peaks Radio) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
Mar 31, 202316:32
Spikepit Schooled Again (R)
Episode 360 originally aired on 25/02/2021. All the call ins all the time. Big thanks to, TJ, James, Arlen, Menion, Ivy, and our mystery caller. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns regarding this episode please post them in the comments below, or alternatively contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Mar 29, 202317:11
How do you compare to a goldfish? (R)
Originally released as 353 on 08/02/2021. In this episode I pose that classic question, how do you compare to a goldfish? Also, do you enjoy bad wrong fun, jumping around the alphabet and getting tied up in your PbtA's? Also, feedback related to recent episodes from Barney (Loco Ludus), Lieren (Updates from the Middle of Nowhere), Che (Roleplay Rescue), Joe (Bigus Geekus), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Goblin's Henchman. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Mar 28, 202313:26
LEGO BrikWars (R)
Originally published as episode 346 on 17/12/2020. Christmas is coming. Family gaming, dice, Lego, maps, design and utility. I'm ignoring the famous advice and crossing the streams. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Mar 27, 202311:43
Wargaming and RPG's (R)
Originally released 335 November 2020. Spikepit is taking time to ponder wargaming and RPG's. Many thanks to fellow podcasters Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) and Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) for their called in contributions. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Mar 26, 202320:34
Monster Madness
Monster rabbit hole, Spencer calls in, Temple of the Monkey God, Paul Bonner illustrations. Thanks for listening.
Mar 23, 202327:15
Looking Ahead & Behind
Organising my gaming and finally answering some calls.
Mar 16, 202316:21
Gaming Roundup
A rambling roundup of my recent gaming experiences.
Mar 09, 202336:06
494 A Week in Gaming
Talking about my engagement with the hobby. Two player boardgames, recent wargaming and experiences running ICRPG.
Feb 16, 202321:37
493 Boardgame Bonanza
Thoughts around some of the games that I have been enjoying of late.
Feb 02, 202316:42
492 Hard Suit
Some early impressions of 'Hard Suit' from Runehammer
Jan 26, 202318:07
491 RPG Ramblings
Spikepit rambles on about what he's been up to... simple as that :-)
Jan 19, 202316:47
Fantasy Realism (R)
181 Fantasy Realism. Many thanks for the called in contributions, Joe from Hindsightless, Spencer of Keep Off the Borderlands, Dave of D Percentile, Cody M of No Save for You, Jeremy of Thought Eater, Evil Jeff Minions and Musings and first time caller Goblin's Henchman. Enjoy.
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Oct 30, 202222:19
Flaming Oil!!!!!! (R)
178 Flaming Oil!!!!!! This "Drive by" episode is a reading of a blog article, "Lamp Oil Doesn't Burn. antiledo.blogspot.com"If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Oct 29, 202205:49
What OSR isn't (R)
233 What OSR isn't - With Ray Otus. Part 1 of a great chat with Ray Otus (Plundergrounds). We discuss some thoughts around the concept of OSR.
Oct 28, 202229:37
666 Rulings Not Rules (R)
Halloween draws near and restless Old School Revenants stir from their tombs. Originally published as episode 324. Big thanks to Jason and Jeff for putting up with my irreverent nonsense. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
Oct 26, 202206:20
Thank (R)
Originally aired August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 421. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
Oct 01, 202206:48
Mention (R)
Originally aired August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 420. An honourable mention for a lesser discussed game. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
Sep 30, 202205:28
System (R)
We don't need no stinking hit dice! If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
Sep 29, 202211:07
Solo (R)
Ian Livingstone's Forest of Doom, my introduction to the world of solo adventure games, and my very first Fighting Fantasy book. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Ian.
Sep 28, 202208:19
Fraction (R)
Ready the pitchforks, a contentious fraction comes under scrutiny. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Karl (the GMologist presents) Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands)
Sep 27, 202210:26
Theory (R)
Talking RPG's cubed or "Boxology" also known as "Box Theory" depending on your sources. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe (Hindsightless) and Karl (The GMologist) and Barney (Loco Ludus)
Sep 26, 202211:29
Welcome (R)
Welcome praise, welcome opportunity and welcome developments. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe (Hindsightless) and Karl (The GMologist)
Sep 25, 202205:49
Translate (R)
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and BJ (the Arcane Alienist)
Sep 24, 202212:25
Memory (R)
Character memories and emergent background. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Daniel (Bandit's Keep) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Goblin's Henchman.
Sep 23, 202207:60
Substitute (R)
Taking the hit Barney & Hench. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Barney (Loco Ludus) for the called in contributions. Special thanks also to Goblin's Henchman for the kind permission to share his recording.
Sep 22, 202208:40