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Jeff Greiner sits down for another Gamer to Gamer episode - this time he interviews SlyFlourish himself, the unforgettable Mike Shea! Mike discusses how he got into gaming, his RPG books and projects, D&D advice, and his current Kickstarter project.  SLY FLOURISH'S FANTASTIC ADVENTURES on kickstarter now! Encounter Roleplay Website DM's Deep Dive Podcast Links: Mike on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow          

The Appendix N Podcast - Episode 41 - Adept’s Gambit by Fritz Leiber   www.nobleknight.com   Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. December 24, 1910 (Chicago) - September 5, 1992 “American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having in fact created the term. Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.” - Wikipedia   introduced Fafhrd and Grey Mouser in August, 1939 in Unknown magazine, edited by John W. Campbell early influences were H. P. Lovecraft and Robert Graves; received a letter of encouragement from Lovecraft in 1936 earned little money as a writer; addicted to alcohol and downers actually received royalty checks from TSR for games based on Lankhmar 1975 - named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon)   “Adept’s Gambit” first appeared in Night’s Black Agents published 1947 by Arkham House   and later in Swords is the Mist first published 1968 by Ace Books third of seven volumes   Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com twitter - @jeff_wik   Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn   Geoffrey Winngdwinn@comcast.net      

Stepping ever closer to the elusive condition of being caught up! Sam, Jeff, and Mike are back to discuss their games from February 2017.   Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

August Derleth expands the Cthulhu Mythos and shows us the darkness can be held at bay with just a little bit of bathtub gin in your belly. What hidden secrets lie behind the dark glasses of Laban Shrewsberry?   www.nobleknight.com   August William Derleth born February 24, 1909 in Sauk City, WI; died July 4, 1971   The House on Curwen Street (aka The Trail of Cthulhu) - Weird Tales, March 1944   The Dweller in Darkness - Weird Tales, November 1944   My guests: Louis Brenton twitter - @revlouisbrenton website - louisbrenton.com   Mike Grasso twitter - @museummichael website - wearethemutants.com   Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com twitter - @jeff_wik   Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn   Email us with your comments!   http://www.thetomeshow.com thetomeshow@gmail.com        

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Topher Kohan to discuss BARDS! What is so great about this class? WHo should play a bard? What are the best bard abilities? Who should avoid this class? What does the DM need to know about the class? And more...   Links: Topher on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

We are almost caught up to the current month here in BtDMS-land! Mike, Sam, and Jeff are at it again - discussing their games from January 2017.   Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

The BtDMS-Extravaganza continues! In this episode, Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their campaigns from November 2016!   Thanks to Open Gaming for sponsoring us this month! OpenGamingStore.com   Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

The BtDMS catch-up continues! Sam was unavailable this episdoe, so Jeff and Mike were joined by David Gibson! In this episode the guys talk about their games from October 2016!   Links: David on Twitter Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

Mike, Sam, and Jeff are back in this episode to talk about their games from September 2016!   Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

Sam is finally making his way through the editing dungeon and has hit the motherload! He has found all of the old Behind the DM Screen episodes that were not previously released! In this episode, Jeff, Sam, and Mike talk about their campaigns from summer 2016!   Links: Mike on Twitter Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

Jeff Greiner jump starts the Gamer to Gamer feature of the Tome Show feed by interviewing Forgotten Realms Loremaster, Matt Sernett. Matt discusses how he got into gaming, his work on D&D 5e (and previous versions) and how he became the go-to guy for Realms lore at Wizards of the Coast. Note that this episode was recorded before the previous Gamer to Gamer episode that featured Rodney Thompson.   Links: Matt on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow www.nobleknight.com        

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Wolfgang Baur, Amanda Hamon Kunz, and Steve Winter to discuss the age-old sandbox vs railroad debate in your D&D game! You will hear some great tips and tricks from this all-star group of guests. After the discussion, they tell us all about Kobold Press' latest Kickstarter campaign... Midgard Campaign Setting: Dark Roads & Deep Magic!!!! Act fast, as there is only a week left in the KS campaign and you won't want to miss out on this great product!   Kickstarter: Midgard Campaign Setting for 5e   Our sponsor for this episode: NobleKnight Pick of the episode: Prepared! A dozen adventures for 5th edition Links: Wolfgang on Twitter Amanda on Twitter Steve Winter on Twitter Kobold Press on Twitter Kobold Press Website Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

Harold Shea sets off an another enchanted adventure, this time to the world of the Orlando Furioso. Will he be reunited with his lost love, or will bad poetry be his undoing?   www.nobleknight.com   Lyon Sprague de Camp November 27, 1907 - November 6, 2000 (age 92)   Murray Fletcher Pratt April 25, 1897 (Buffalo, NY) - June 10, 1956 (age 59)   “The Castle of Iron” Unknown, April 1941 (hardcover) Gnome Press, 1950 (paperback) Pyramid Books, 1962   My guest: Peter Foxhoven website - http://www.cromcountthedead.com   Co-hosts: Jeffrey Wikstrom website - jeffwik.com email - jeffwik@gmail.com   Geoffrey Winn twitter - @geoffreydwinn   Email us with your comments!   thetomeshow@gmail.com Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Dan Dillon returns to the Tome to sit down with Jeff and Tracy and talk about Dungeonology! Are there spoilers and hints of uncoming D&D products in this non-WotC D&D release? Listen up to find out! Don't forget to check out the Kobold Press Midgard Campaign Setting Kickstarter!! Our sponsor for this episode: NobleKnight Links: Dan Dillon on Twitter Dan Dillon on Facebook Jeff on Twitter Tracy on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode, Jeff sits down with James Introcaso to discuss R A Salvatore's latest Drizzt novel, Hero. After their in depth analysis of the plot and themes of the book, the guys interview the author and get his thoughts on Drizzt, The Forgotten Realms, and what he has planned for the future.   Our sponsor for this episode: Open Gaming Store Links: Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow