Talk of the Table

NADDPOD’s Secret Sauce (w/ Caldwell Tanner)

Brian and Elliot are joined by Caldwell Tanner, co-founder and cast member of Not Another D&D Podcast and the GM of their season Trinyvale X Strahd. We talk about how the team has avoided burnout and stayed excited over 8 years of making NADDPOD, how they approached a famous module for this latest series, and what new TTRPG systems Elliot and Brian think Caldwell should play next.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:NADDPOD.comCaldwell on Bluesky, InstagramImmigrant Rapid Response FundCaldwell Recommends:Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure - Steel Ball RunOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Secrets of Overlay Design (w/ Stellaluna)

In our first ever video episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by Stellaluna, an actual play producer, performer, and graphic designer to discuss our brand new Talk of the Table video overlays. Along the way, we discuss the secrets of good overlay design, producing streamed actual play, and how to be an effective producer for sponsored actual play.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Stellaluna.tvStella on blueskyGudiyaStella’s production flowchartStella Recommends:Soothwardens by Navaar JacksonOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Blades '68: One Hat At A Time (w/ Tim Denee)

Brian and Elliot are joined by Tim Denee, a game designer who wears several creative hats in his making of projects like Deathmatch Island and the upcoming Blades ‘68. We dive into how Blades ‘68 expands on the beloved world of Blades in the Dark, where this ambitious new supplement began, and how Tim balances all of the various creative roles it takes to make a book of this scope.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Blades ‘68Tim on BlueskyOld Dog GamesTim Recommends:Tripping On Utopia by Benjamin BreenOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Designing Cloud Empress & Rust Wings (w/ watt)

Brian and Elliot are joined by Watt, the designer of Cloud Empress, to discuss designing inside established systems, Ghibli-inspired games, and their latest project Rust Wings.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Rust WingsCloud Empress.comTim Recommends:Mythic BastionlandOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Murker of Morks & Dead Internet Theory (Zine Month #4)

In the final episode of our Zine Month 2026 series we’re diving into the Mork Borg universe with two great takes on the Borg style.[Ad-free feed and bonus episodes available on Patreon]Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Murker of MorksBack Dead Internet TheoryMurker of MorksNishaant on BlueskyNishaant Recommends: The Crypt Has OpenedDead Internet TheoryDavid on BlueskyDavid Recommends: Doors of DimensiaOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Zine Moth Art by Robyn VictaEdited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands