The boys discuss ‘Cozy Fantasy’ and ‘Slice of Life’ style, and cartoon shows from the late 90’s

Matty updates Jesse on how the first run attempt with his latest fantasy heartbreaker

In this bonus episode, Matty pitches an idea for a D&D rougelike to Jesse…who doesn’t completely hate it.

In this bonus episode, Jesse and Matty discuss two genres of gaming that they both have very little experience playing in.

Is it possible to have too much humor in your TTRPG? Should the GM be the straight man or a cartoonish ringmaster? In this bonus episode, the boys discuss Jesse’s New West Vampire Hunters game and the silly nature of RIFTS.

Fresh off the SDCC teaser for Stark Trek Lower Decks Season 5, the boys talk about the show and the merits of generational storytelling. Some TTRPG talk happens also!

In this bonus episode - the Jaunty Mantis boys discuss Ed Greenwood and The Forgotten Realms. Also, how we as gamers perceive the time honored tropes of fantasy peoples (such as dwarves and orcs).

Jesse and Matty discuss gamer’s compelling desires to play overpowered characters and exploit mechanics for optimal gain.

They boys take the opportunity to examine what roleplaying games mean to them and how to stylize them to new-gamers.

Jesse and Matty play Trophy Dark and live to tell the tale!

Jesse & Matty discuss Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound

The boys review Blades In The Dark by John Harper.

The Jaunty Mantis boys discus the Transformers RPG

Jesse and Matty explore The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea by David Somerville

Jesse and Matty review Ultraviolet Grasslands and the Black City by Luka Rejec.

Jesse and Matty talk about FATE Core, written by Fred Hicks and Rob Donoghue

Jesse and Matty discuss the beautifully weird, no barriers, science fantasy indie RPG that is TROIKA! by Daniel Sell