Talk of the Table

Brian and Elliot sit down with Oscar Biffi and Chiara Locatelli of NessunDove, an Italian publisher known for localizing games like The Magus, Triangle Agency, and The Time We Have. We discuss balancing original publication and translation, what makes for effective translation in TTRPGs, and why this kind of translation can only be done by human hands.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back RusalkaNessunDoveChiara Recommends:Voltige - Les Contes de la Mer Azur Oscar Recommends:Doing something silly at the start of a gameOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian sits down with Elliot for a very special Talk of the Table about Elliot’s brand new game, To Feel Your Warmth. We discuss the origins of this vampire duet game, what makes it a true spiritual successor to The Time We Have, and why the door being open changes everything.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Support To Feel Your WarmthElliot Recommends:The House EdgeThe FirmamentOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot sit down with Rico Evangelho, CEO of hit point press, and Ethan Yen, co-designer of Fetch My Blade, the latest publication from Hit Point Press. We discuss the journey this game has taken from zine to hardcover book, how the game has grown and changed for the second edition, and how the partnership between Ethan and Hit Point Press made this possible.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Back Fetch My BladeHit Point PressEthan Yen - Glyphtide GamesEthan Recommends:The Incident at Galley HouseRico Recommends:OrbitalsBlock and KeyOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our final RPG Party episode, Brian and Elliot are joined by three teams behind three new mystery TTRPGs crowdfunding now on Gamefound.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Support Murder of CrowsSupport Budapest 1899Support HauntedCheck out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects!Maya Recommends:The Long WatchKraldumMikul & Jeremy Recommend:Murder of CrowsOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This this week's episode we focus on two projects in Gamefound's RPG Party making new campaigns frames for Daggerheart: Hope Dies Last and Tales and Twists. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Support Hope Dies Last on GamefoundSupport Tales and Twists on GamefoundCheck out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects!Mike Recommends:Tales and TwistsMatt Recommends:Kraldum: Solo Fantasy Mudlarking TTRPGNadja Recommends:Hope Dies LastMurder of CrowsHeroes After DarkLuis Recommends:Road WarriorsLights, Dice, ActionOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Brian FlahertyProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our first of three special episodes for Gamefound’s RPG Party 2026, Brian & Elliot are joined by Ella Carter along with the teams behind Ivory Tower and Road Warriors.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Support Ivory Tower on GamefoundSupport Road Warriors on GamefoundCheck out all the RPG Party 2026 Projects!Ella Recommends:Hope Dies LastKraldumHeroes of a Thousand TalesTrashhumanismMason Recommends:The Wine Dark SeaKraldumDavid Recommends:Myco//DriftDan Recommends:Murder of CrowsOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian & Elliot are joined by Gabriel Gueiros and Le Yang, the duo behind Weird Place, a game design and content studio known for games like Fluff & Fury and the upcoming Residue. We discuss the team’s journey as both game designers and content creators, why they keep finding themselves unable to keep games to zine size, and tips for using public domain art to fill your TTRPG with compelling visuals.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Weird PlaceWeird Place YouTube ChannelWeird Place PatreonPublic Domain Resource SheetLe Recommends:Trying something brand newGabriel Recommends:Andrei Tarkovsky’s moviesOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot sit down with Gene Koo, aka Sticky Doodler, the designer of the ENNIE-award-winning The Bonsai Diary. We discuss the accessible design ethos behind The Bonsai Diary, what makes solo play unique, playtesting events like Unpub, and the rise of solo TTRPGs.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Buy The Bonsai DiaryColor Jam coming soon!Follow GeneKeep an eye out for “These Games Are Not For Sale” at PAXU26Gene Recommends:Game design as a hobbyOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first ever LIVE taping of the show, Brian and Elliot sit down with Diana Fay, aka Diana of the Rose, a TTRPG content creator who has built a career across short-form content, livestreaming, advertising, and more. We discuss the realities of making a career in TTRPG content creation: the hidden labor, the hard-won lessons, and the trappings you can fall into when getting started.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Diana of the RoseDiana, Brian & Elliot will be at Gen Con - Say hello!This episode is part of our 2026 Patreon Drive - Join us to get access to ad-free episodes, bonus roundtables and moreDiana Recommends:Being BoredOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by J StrautmanProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and Elliot sit down with J Strautman, aka Yes No Goodbye, for the third time. In addition to being the latest member of Many Sided Media, J is a musician, game designer, and podcast producer known for Planet Arcana, A Fool’s Errand, Insatiable Cravings and more. We discuss the 1000 lessons J has learned in the last three years of game design and actual play production, what taking games seriously looks like, and the many metaphors we use to think about our creative work.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:YesNoGoodbye.caA Fool’s ErrandPlanet ArcanaTime After Time by Sam SorensonOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy