# Improvised Radio Theatre with Dice **URL:** https://discussion.tekeli.li/c/role-playing-games/improvised-radio-theatre-with-dice/8.md [Latest](https://discussion.tekeli.li/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.tekeli.li/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.tekeli.li/tags.md) --- ## [About the Improvised Radio Theatre with Dice category](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/about-the-improvised-radio-theatre-with-dice-category/16)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 0
This section is for discussion of the podcast Improvised Radio Theater with Dice, by Roger Bell\_West and Michael Cule with occasional guests. Older episodes can be found at https://tekeli.li/podcast/ . --- ## [Episode 163: This Is Going To Sound Like an Out-Of-Touch Teacher](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-163-this-is-going-to-sound-like-an-out-of-touch-teacher/6919)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2026 14:58 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-163-this-is-going-to-sound-like-an-out-of-touch-teacher/6919 "2026-10-02T14:58:42Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about negotiating with monsters, and the malicious game master. We mentioned: The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and a contemporary British view, Vampire: The Masquerade, Roko’s bas… --- ## [Episode 162: Agency in Worlds That Don't Exist](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-162-agency-in-worlds-that-dont-exist/6904)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 16:06 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-162-agency-in-worlds-that-dont-exist/6904 "2026-09-16T16:06:10Z")
This month, Mike and Roger pay our traditional visit to RPG-a-Day, and still don’t hit our target of one cue per minute. We mentioned: Blue Planet Recontact at the Bundle of Holding (until 7 September), FA… --- ## [Episode 161: My Deep and Cranky Knowledge](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-161-my-deep-and-cranky-knowledge/6877)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 11:19 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-161-my-deep-and-cranky-knowledge/6877 "2026-08-13T11:19:57Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about games we don’t think we can run. We mentioned: GURPS 4e Essentials and GURPS 4e Infinite Worlds at the Bundle of Holding, ending on 18 August. (And other offers coming,… --- ## [July 2025 – no podcast?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/july-2025-no-podcast/5874)
**Author:** [@Agemegos](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/Agemegos)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 11:10 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/july-2025-no-podcast/5874 "2026-08-04T11:10:11Z")
Would I be right to conclude that the sages of High Wycombe will not be pontificating this month? Or have I just missed it somehow? --- ## [Episode 160: At Least They're From the Same Planet Originally](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-160-at-least-theyre-from-the-same-planet-originally/6768)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2026 14:57 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-160-at-least-theyre-from-the-same-planet-originally/6768 "2026-06-05T14:57:39Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about Roger’s recent Outgunned game, and an upcoming Traveller one. We mentioned: Outgunned, Roger’s cheat sheet, Reign, FATE, Powered by the Apocalypse, Leaping From Helicop… --- ## [Episode 159: You're Not Going To Like the Bit Where Your Eyes Start Glowing](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-159-youre-not-going-to-like-the-bit-where-your-eyes-start-glowing/6728)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 11:59 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-159-youre-not-going-to-like-the-bit-where-your-eyes-start-glowing/6728 "2026-05-15T11:59:27Z")
This month, Mike and Roger look at socially grounded characters and ask what difference a game’s schedule makes. We mentioned: En Garde!, Traveller, RuneQuest, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Scotsman in the … --- ## [Episode 158: Crawling Around the Ankles of the Great Cyclopæan Ones](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-158-crawling-around-the-ankles-of-the-great-cyclopaean-ones/6678)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 02:54 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-158-crawling-around-the-ankles-of-the-great-cyclopaean-ones/6678 "2026-04-14T02:54:37Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about getting NPCs more involved in play, and how to work with PC backstories. We mentioned: Smashing one’s face with a brick, Retrophrenology, Trail of Cthulhu Megabundle a… --- ## [Episode 156: Like Performing Divination From Entrails](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-156-like-performing-divination-from-entrails/6598)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2026 12:15 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-156-like-performing-divination-from-entrails/6598 "2026-03-24T12:15:54Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about demonstration games and Roger rants about dice pools. We mentioned: Game demonstration topic on tekeli.li, The Last Province, The Cthulhu Hack, Dread, Earthdawn, Ever & … --- ## [Episode 154: Little Sisters of Shub-Niggurath Bake Sale](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-154-little-sisters-of-shub-niggurath-bake-sale/6540)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2026 11:59 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-154-little-sisters-of-shub-niggurath-bake-sale/6540 "2026-03-24T11:59:27Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about current hotness Brindlewood Bay, and games for children. We mentioned: Outgunned at the Bundle of Holding (expires on the release day for this episode, 1 December), Ri… --- ## [Episode 157: You're Thinking Of Barry Morse Aren't You?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-157-youre-thinking-of-barry-morse-arent-you/6631)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2026 09:38 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-157-youre-thinking-of-barry-morse-arent-you/6631 "2026-03-20T09:38:08Z")
This month, Mike and Roger look at the detectability of metagame traits, and revisit random encounters. We mentioned: Good Society at the Bundle of Holding (until 16 March), Northanger Abbey, The Castle of… --- ## [Episode 151: You Get To Choose The Type Of Lunatic You Are](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-151-you-get-to-choose-the-type-of-lunatic-you-are/6444)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 19:38 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-151-you-get-to-choose-the-type-of-lunatic-you-are/6444 "2026-03-11T19:38:48Z")
Michael apologises for leaving the episode to languish in his inbox past the deadline. It may be related to the bad attack of Renovation his landlords put him through. This month, Mike and Roger once again … --- ## [Episode 138: We Are All Gamers Old In Wickedness](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-138-we-are-all-gamers-old-in-wickedness/5369)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2026 18:21 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-138-we-are-all-gamers-old-in-wickedness/5369 "2026-03-03T18:21:51Z")
This month, Roger and Mike look back on our experience with Blades in the Dark. Warning, Roger gets a bit ranty. We mentioned: RuneQuest at the Humble Bundle (until 3 August), Blades in the Dark, The Lies … --- ## [Episode 155: Blessed are the Notetakers](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-155-blessed-are-the-notetakers/6558)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2026 22:08 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-155-blessed-are-the-notetakers/6558 "2026-01-03T22:08:59Z")
This month, Mike and Roger look at using current events in games, and think about what player skills we find most useful as GMs. We mentioned: Traveller Explorations and Traveller Ancients at the Bundle of… --- ## [Episode 153: Something You Said In 1963](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-153-something-you-said-in-1963/6514)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2025 22:00 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-153-something-you-said-in-1963/6514 "2025-11-05T22:00:01Z")
This month, Mike and Roger consider ad-hoc backgrounds, and the best way to get started as a new GM. We mentioned: The Cthulhu Reborn offer at the Bundle of Holding (until 17 November), Harnmaster, Deryni … --- ## [Episode 152: You Are Not the Gaming Messiah](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-152-you-are-not-the-gaming-messiah/6478)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2025 20:05 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-152-you-are-not-the-gaming-messiah/6478 "2025-10-07T20:05:43Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about what makes a system dead, and whether we should care. We mentioned: Continuum, Aria: Canticle of the Monomyth, Tunnels and Trolls, RuneQuest, FUDGE, the Deryni Adventu… --- ## [Episode 150: Until the GM Got Bored or Went to University](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-150-until-the-gm-got-bored-or-went-to-university/5915)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2025 20:51 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-150-until-the-gm-got-bored-or-went-to-university/5915 "2025-08-09T20:51:07Z")
Download This month, Mike and Roger talk about apotheosis. We mentioned: Ever and Anon, the PDF APA successor to Alarums and Excursions, the new Superman film, Percy Jackson, SCION, theodicy (not theurgy), Harpo holdi… --- ## [Episode 149: Squalid but Interesting Adventures](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-149-squalid-but-interesting-adventures/5875)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2025 12:24 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-149-squalid-but-interesting-adventures/5875 "2025-07-09T12:24:08Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about the innocents in the city, and how to start a fight. We mentioned: Petersen’s Abominations, SLA Industries, SLA BORG, the Path of Cunning, RuneQuest Adventures in Glor… --- ## [Episode 148: Learn It Fast Enough Before Something Eats You](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-148-learn-it-fast-enough-before-something-eats-you/5839)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2025 19:55 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-148-learn-it-fast-enough-before-something-eats-you/5839 "2025-07-04T19:55:32Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about introducing players to new systems, and how much you stat up your villains. We mentioned: Alarums & Excursions, Unknown Armies, The Dee Sanction, Trail of Cthulhu, Dif… --- ## [Episode 147: She Probably Doesn't Have Enough Teacups](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-147-she-probably-doesnt-have-enough-teacups/5759)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2025 14:26 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-147-she-probably-doesnt-have-enough-teacups/5759 "2025-05-08T14:26:46Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about the gaming possibilities of police stories. We mentioned: Free Trader Beowulf at the Bundle of Holding until 7 May, our early episode on metaplot, GURPS Banestorm, GUR… --- ## [Episode 146: I Am So Much More Enlightened Now](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-146-i-am-so-much-more-enlightened-now/5726)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2025 23:22 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-146-i-am-so-much-more-enlightened-now/5726 "2025-04-06T23:22:46Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about magic and allied systems. (Apologies for quality, we had to use a backup recording for Mike.) We mentioned: Shield Maidens at the Bundle of Holding (until 9 April). T… --- ## [Episode 145: His Excellency's Policy on Bamboo](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-145-his-excellencys-policy-on-bamboo/5691)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2025 20:17 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-145-his-excellencys-policy-on-bamboo/5691 "2025-03-09T20:17:30Z")
This month, Mike and Roger look at two of Mike’s campaigns that have ended recently. We mentioned: the current edition of RuneQuest, the RuneQuest Starter Set, Lands of Glorantha: Dragon Pass, The Well of … --- ## [Episode 144: Arete or Wisdom?](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-144-arete-or-wisdom/5624)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2025 10:48 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-144-arete-or-wisdom/5624 "2025-02-23T10:48:10Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about game adaptations that have failed, or indeed that never got a chance to fail. We mentioned: solo rules at the Bundle of Holding (until 3 February). Thousand Year Old V… --- ## [Episode 142: I May Have a Bit Of an Ego Problem](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-142-i-may-have-a-bit-of-an-ego-problem/5557)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 21:38 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-142-i-may-have-a-bit-of-an-ego-problem/5557 "2025-02-12T21:38:24Z")
This month, Mike and Roger talk about one-off and convention games. We mentioned: The Last Province, Powered by the Apocalypse, Everway, Ludonarrative Dissidents on Alien, Assistant to the Villain, Roger’s … --- ## [Episode 143: I Knew There Was Going To Be a But](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-143-i-knew-there-was-going-to-be-a-but/5598)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2025 20:43 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-143-i-knew-there-was-going-to-be-a-but/5598 "2025-01-19T20:43:20Z")
This month, Mike and Roger look at Roger’s latest enthusiasm, Mongoose’s revision of the Bayern campaign for 2300 AD. (No spoilers.) We mentioned: Transhuman Space and GURPS 3e core at the Bundle of Holdin… --- ## [Episode 140: The Difference Between Malice and Inadequacy](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-140-the-difference-between-malice-and-inadequacy/5436)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2024 13:14 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-140-the-difference-between-malice-and-inadequacy/5436 "2024-12-18T13:14:29Z")
This month, Mike and Roger consider the limitations of improvised campaigns and how to deal with rules lawyers. We mentioned: David Garrick’s address on the opening of Drury Lane, Troika 2024 at the Bundle… --- ## [Episode 141: Heiresses Who Are Not What They Seem](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-141-heiresses-who-are-not-what-they-seem/5523)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2024 23:17 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-141-heiresses-who-are-not-what-they-seem/5523 "2024-11-15T23:17:53Z")
This month, Mike and Roger consider how to steal material for RPGs, and work out an example. We mentioned: TEETH at the Bundle of Holding (until 11 November), Unknown Armies 3rd edition (you’ve already mis… --- ## [Episode 139: Press Twice For Amputation](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-139-press-twice-for-amputation/5397)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2024 08:13 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-139-press-twice-for-amputation/5397 "2024-09-11T08:13:48Z")
This month, Mike and Roger once again attempt RPG-a-Day as RPG-a-Minute. We mentioned: Mongoose 2300AD at the Bundle of Holding (until 2 September), our episode about 2300AD, the Starfire setting, the CoDo… --- ## [Episode 137: Picaresque With Tentacles](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-137-picaresque-with-tentacles/5275)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2024 21:06 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-137-picaresque-with-tentacles/5275 "2024-05-17T21:06:42Z")
This month, Mike and Roger consider our experiences with Enemy in Shadows, the first part of the classic Warhammer campaign, and look at the second edition of Reign. We mentioned: Ars Magica at the Bundle … --- ## [Episode 136: The City is Like a Woman, and She Wants Her Alimony](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-136-the-city-is-like-a-woman-and-she-wants-her-alimony/5224)
**Author:** [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2024 09:10 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/episode-136-the-city-is-like-a-woman-and-she-wants-her-alimony/5224 "2024-04-10T09:10:20Z")
This month, Roger and Mike consider system choice and system mastery, and look at Mike’s new Blades in the Dark campaign. We mentioned: Fiasco at the Bundle of Holding (until 16 April), our original commen… [Next page](https://discussion.tekeli.li/c/role-playing-games/improvised-radio-theatre-with-dice/8.md?page=1)