Spikepit

Colin Green

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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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401 episodes

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 Graham aka First Age (Gaming from the First Age), Rob aka Menion (Confessions of a Wee Timorous Bushi), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) 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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #SPIKEPITPODCAST --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

31m
Feb 29, 2024
State of Play

Heart warming moments to drive out the Winter chill. A big thanks to Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Michael (Mirke the Meek), BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Aron (Holmes and Clarke) for their assistance in making this episode possible. 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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #SPIKEPITPODCAST --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

38m
Jan 25, 2024
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) Joe Richter (Hindsightless) and Joe Salvador (Raven God Games).  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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #SPIKEPITPODCAST --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

33m
Dec 09, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #SPIKEPITPODCAST --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

30m
Nov 08, 2023
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

29m
Oct 13, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

30m
Sep 26, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

25m
Aug 24, 2023
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

19m
Aug 07, 2023
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

33m
Jul 03, 2023
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

22m
Jun 01, 2023
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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

25m
May 16, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

9m
May 08, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

23m
Apr 29, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

19m
Apr 13, 2023
Spikepit 500

A tribute to all those folk who called in contributions... carrying Spikepit through the last 100 episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

38m
Apr 08, 2023
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 https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

22m
Apr 07, 2023
498 Friends Old & New

Big thanks to Pink Phantom, Aron Clark and JRR Tolkien for the inspiration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

17m
Apr 01, 2023
497 Monster Madness

Monster rabbit hole, Spencer calls in, Temple of the Monkey God, Paul Bonner illustrations. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spikepit/message

27m
Mar 23, 2023
496 Looking Ahead & Behind

Organising my gaming and finally answering some calls. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

16m
Mar 16, 2023
495 Gaming Roundup

A rambling roundup of my recent gaming experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

36m
Mar 09, 2023
494 A Week in Gaming

Talking about my engagement with the hobby. Two player boardgames, recent wargaming and experiences running ICRPG. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

21m
Feb 16, 2023
493 Boardgame Bonanza

Thoughts around some of the games that I have been enjoying of late. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

16m
Feb 02, 2023
492 Hard Suit

Some early impressions of 'Hard Suit' from Runehammer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

18m
Jan 26, 2023
491 RPG Ramblings

Spikepit rambles on about what he's been up to... simple as that :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

16m
Jan 19, 2023
490 Keep calm and carry on

Please send your audio messages to spikepitpodcast@gmail.com big thanks as always to my supporters on Patreon and callers, Anthony (Casting Shadows) and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for their generous contributions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

12m
Sep 03, 2022
489 That's a Wrap

Closing out #RPGaDAY2022 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Jim Tripp, BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Anthony (Casting Shadows) for their generous contributions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

19m
Aug 31, 2022
488 Making Better Things

Buried treasure previously unreleased epic call in bonanza!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

16m
Aug 27, 2022
487 Biff and Making Monsters Cry

Monster tiers - how to bin reams of monster stat blocks, also more Barovian adventure with Barbarian Biff. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

18m
Aug 27, 2022
486 Crossing the Streams

DMing in a shared setting and some home group character chat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

12m
Aug 24, 2022
485 In Pursuit of Perfection

Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Kevin (The Red Caps Podcast) and Anthony (Casting Shadows). Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spikepit/message

22m
Aug 20, 2022