The Good Friends of Jackson Elias
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Finding the Horror in History, with Eleanor Hingley
October 5, 2026Main Topic: Finding the Horror in History History is rife with real horror, be it war, plague, famine or something less biblical. Incorporating these horrors into our games can add depth and texture, but what... The post Finding the…
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Atomic Horror, with Jared Logan
September 21, 2026Main Topic: Atomic Horror Since the dawn of the atomic age in the 1940s, our fear of atom bombs and radioactivity has mutated horror in all sorts of strange ways. But is this purely an... The post Atomic Horror, with Jared Logan appeared…
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The Voice in the Night, with Jared Logan
September 7, 2026Main Topic: The Voice in the Night While William Hope Hodgson never wrote a Cthulhu Mythos story, his brand of weird fiction complements the Mythos nicely, and Lovecraft himself was a fan. His work ranged... The post The Voice in the…
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Cosy Horror, with Holly From RPG Reanimators
August 24, 2026Main Topic: Cosy Horror Horror is usually meant to scare us, but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes it can be oddly comforting — cosy, even. Maybe this is because it’s an old favourite, or... The post Cosy Horror, with Holly from RPG…
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Alien
August 10, 2026Main Topic: Alien Since its release in 1979, Alien has become a fan favourite, spawning any number of spin-offs across every medium. But what is the secret of its enduring appeal? How well does it... The post Alien, with Holly from RPG…
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Why You Shouldn't Learn to Roleplay From Actual PLays
July 27, 2026Main Topic: Why You Shouldn’t Learn to Roleplay From Actual Plays Actual play podcasts and streams have grown in popularity massively over the past 20 years, redefining and dominating the hobby. They play a huge... The post Why You…
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Reactive GMing
July 13, 2026Main Topic: Reactive GMing No game ever goes to plan. Whether you have prepared for every eventuality or are running off the cuff, players will always do the unexpected. Improvisation is a key skill for... The post Reactive GMing, with…
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Special: The Good Friends ENnies Nomination
July 10, 2026We were delighted to hear that The Good Friends of Jackson Elias has been nominated for an ENnie Award in the Best Streaming Content category. This is both exciting and unexpected. The Good Friends has... The post Special: Good Friends…