Books, Boss Battles, and NYCC Nostalgia
What the Geeks Are Reading
Ogre kicks things off with a roundup of what the crew is reading these days — comics, novels, rulebooks, and everything in between. If you’re looking for geek culture reading recommendations or inspiration for your next RPG session, this segment is packed with ideas.
Game Difficulty: Too Hard, Too Easy, or Just Right?
Sean leads a heated discussion on what makes a challenge fun in games. Are easy games worth your time? Can a game be too hard to be playable? Board game enthusiasts, RPG players, and video gamers alike will find themselves nodding, disagreeing, and probably debating along with us.
NYCC Retrospective: 2024 Highlights
Trevor takes the mic for a Journey from the Basement retrospective of NYCC 2024. From interviews with comic writer Michael Kingston and voice actor Jim Cummings to Afrofuturism creator & STEAM mentor Naseed Gifted, this segment highlights the best moments and sets the stage for NYCC 2025.
RPGs: The Best Formats for Storytelling
Tuck wraps up with a dive into RPGs, exploring which formats — from narrative campaigns to West Marches-style adventures — bring out the most engaging tabletop storytelling. Tips, laughs, and classic geek banter abound.
From page-turners to boss battles, convention floors to gaming tables, Episode 004 celebrates all corners of geek culture, tabletop games, and RPG storytelling. Like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss a second of the fun.
