Full Metal Rpg

In which... Brendan and Ben return from the wastes. They have been exploring exaggerated landscapes. Exaggerated deserts. Exaggerated swamps. Those crazy forests where the trees have evil faces. They have battled. They have leveled up. And now they are back to lead the cult to new frontiers, new vistas. The greatest challenges are yet to come...

In which Brendan and Ben are joined by none other than Josh of the Wrecking Crew and their podcast, Podcast: the Wreckening. The three talk about the difference between rules light and rules heavy as opposed to crunchy vs. not crunchy.

In which Brendan and Ben are joined by Randy, a GM's GM. Randy talks about the epic, long running game he has been crafting and the monster manual he is producing so that you can share some of his adventures at you table. Brendan needs more than just a protein shake after working-out and he and Ben find a way to make it all about the Kickstarters! Yea!

In which Ben and Brendan are joined once more by the Warlord Amanda and they make the art contained within roleplaying books their entire subject. Many digressions and Brendan probably talks more than he should. Music by Legion.

In which Brendan and Ben are joined by Adam and they discuss their long and storied history of playing games in the cyberpunk genre.

In which The Shadowsworn Radio Hour gives up the independence of it's own unique feed and becomes a member of the Full Metal RPG family in good standing. Lots of banter between Shadowsworn Adam and Brendan. We really see the different ways that they run games coming to the fore.

In which Brendan treks down to Arizona State University, a second time, to get an interview with guests Lance Gharavi and Sarah Zorman. They discuss the recent production of "She Kills Monsters" at ASU. Then, Brendan does a little bit of GM style book-keeping with the listeners. Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Brendan sets out for a very important interview only to be betrayed by his recording device (not the first time). In order to deliver a weekly show, he, Ben and their Dustin do an impromptu recording session in the warehouse of their place of employment and make the pitch for everyone out there to check out the miniatures wargame, Infinity. Music by Legion.

In which Brendan and Ben are joined by a new ally. Additionally, we get insights into the second local Iron GM the group has attended. Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Season II begins! Brendan and Ben are joined by their friend, boss and gamer buddy Jona. Together they sift through the ashes of the Ravenloft actual play fiasco and do some critical thinking on roelplaying, modules and the Curse of Ravenloft. A special surprise is announced and the format goes down to an easy one hour listen. Music by Legion and Bloed.

The End of Season One is Nigh Fellow Travelers! The blitz comes to a close with the last of FMRPG's stockpiled episodes. Brendan and Ben reach back into the mists of January to interview Iron GM extraordinaire Ben Mandall about his thoughts on the social contract as it applies to sitting down at the table. There are a lot of conflicting viewpoints in this episode, and Brendan sighs MORE THAN EVER! Write in with your feedback on our spirited debate! Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Brendan and Ben are greatly humbled to spend an evening in discussion with gaming luminary John Wick. Much is discussed: what works, what doesn't. John talks about his record shattering 7th Sea Kickstarter. Jax the Dog doesn't feel like he's getting enough air time, and spends 10 minutes barking. Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Brendan, Ben and Heather the Girlfriend are taught to play the bizzaro horror board game Kingdom Death by none other than The Warlord Amanda. It's an uphill struggle and Brendan whines like a bitch. Also, sometimes he breaks into song, clearly having forgotten where he is. Music by Legion.

In which Brendan and Ben spend an evening at their Favorite Local Game Store - Game Depot, in Tempe AZ, and get some truly amazing stories from their friend Dave, the proprietor of said establishment. Music by Legion and Our Lady of Shadows.

In which Ben and Brendan are joined by the expert panel of The Warlord Amanda and The Mysterious Jeff to talk about relationships at the table and their various permutations. They talk games. They talk love and loss. There is some Real Talk dammit. You get the picture. Ben thinks this will be the most controversial episode yet. Check it out for yourself, let us know. Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Brendan and Ben finally corner the shadowy and elusive Dustin, and they discuss the state of the paladin in Dungeons & Dragons, going back to the class's roots and coming forward to it's 5th E incarnation. Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Brendan and Ben open an ordinary looking puzzle box with the power of desire and through this unearthly portal come bondage demons! But mostly just questions from our listeners. Being utterly incapable of handling this shit themselves, they acquire the assistance of the gentleman rogue, The Mysterious Jeff. There is much hope that this episode helps someone, anyone really. Write in with more questions! Music by Legion and Bloed.

In which Brendan and Ben are stood up by their guest and must resort to their wits in hopes of finding entertainment. What proceeds, well, we'll let you be the judge. Suffice it to say, Brendan spazes out over some new books he's purchased and the atmosphere becomes decidedly pseudo-intellectual as a discussion of cyberpunk roleplaying gives way to transhumanism.

In which Ben forgets that he is Ben and tries out being Brendan for a moment, experiences it, and rejects it almost immediately. Talk of Out of the Abyss, D&D and Fungal Cysts. We are joined by Amanda who reflects on a decade of roleplaying and what she has learned and reminds us all that sometime it's for the best when the GM lays down the law. Music by Legion. Art by Amanda Kurley.

In which Adam joins us for a round of spirited conversation. Brendan and Adam get so caught up in World of Darkness talk that they make the episode almost entirely about that game line, and Ben can't get a word in edgewise. Sorry Ben. Episode 4's art was contributed by none other than our guest Adam himself! Thank you for your support of FMRPG!