Roll Play Grow: A TTRPG Business Podcast
Roll Play Grow is a TTRPG interview podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and fans within the tabletop roleplay gaming space. Every episode, we interview the faces behind the TTRPG brands in the community to learn how they turned their passion for the ttrpg industry into a career.
Episodes
84 episodes
Guess Who's Back! (Podcast & Life Update)
HELLO!!!Y'all, I have missed you so much. I am so excited for Roll Play Grow to officially return next week. Here's an episode to chat about what's been going on lately, and what you can look forward to in the future.Love ya, my fri...
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082: Elevate Your TTRPG Projects with Effective Project Management Tools
Ever feel overwhelmed by managing your tabletop role-play game project? We've been there, and we've got your back! We spent this episode of Roll Play Grow diving deep into the world of project management tools. We shed light on how tools like A...
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Episode 82
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31:24
081: A Deep Dive into the World of Sensitivity Consulting with Noordin Ali Kadir
Are you aware of the power of words and how they can subtly infiltrate a game? Noordin Ali Kadir unearths this concealed beast in today's episode, throwing light on how bias can have a profound impact on players. You'll discover how sensitivity...
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Episode 81
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1:06:18
080: Maximizing Your TTRPG Creation Efforts through Effective Project Management
Ready to up your game in the TTRPG space? Ever wondered how project management skills could change your trajectory as a creator? We dive into the nitty-gritty of project management, starting with the basics - what a project is, who a project ma...
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Episode 80
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36:59
079: Designing Vagrantsong & two expansions with Kyle Rowan of Wyrd Games
Today, we take an exclusive tour of board game development behind the scenes with the imaginative Kyle Rowan, Design Lead at Wyrd Games. Kyle delves into his personal trajectory from gamer to game designer, detailing the evolution of his role a...
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Episode 79
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50:35
078: Building an Online Community part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes
Ready to build a thriving community in the tabletop role-play gaming space? Then you're in for a treat. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of how to make your community members feel seen, heard, and appreciated. We're talking about high...
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Episode 78
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37:23
077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts
Ever wonder what goes into designing a Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG)? In our latest chat with Ella Watts, an accomplished director, writer, and producer, we get to unravel the process behind the creation of her TTRPG, Upriver, Downriver. F...
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Episode 77
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1:02:51
076: Building an Online Community part 2: Strategically building engagement
Ready to transform your social media presence and build a thriving online community? Our latest episode is your ultimate guide to this dynamic digital landscape. We're here to help you carve out your unique space and captivate your audience by ...
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Episode 76
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30:05
075: From Herbalist's Primer to Geologist's Primer with Anna of Geologist's Primer
Join me as we step into the fascinating world of Double Proficiency, guided by none other than its co-founder, Anna. Prepare to be enthralled as we journey from the humble beginnings of her first book, Herbalist Primer, through its successful K...
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Episode 75
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50:49
074: Introducing a new co-host! & How to Build an Online Community Part 1
Ready to stop aimlessly scrolling through social media and start building a thriving online community? This episode is for you! I am joined by my engaging new co-host, Matt Joro, and we're ready to tackle the dynamic world of social media. We'l...
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Episode 74
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33:06
073: Leading a touring Actual Play with Russell E Welch III of D20 Tales
You won't want to miss this jam-packed episode as we're rolling the dice again with Russell E Welch III, the mastermind DM and CEO behind D20 Tales. Russell returns to chat about how D20 Tales has grown and changed over the last year, including...
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Episode 73
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1:00:06
072: Running a game store with Andrew of Lost Star Gaming Outfitters
How many of you have thought about starting a friendly local gaming store? Well, I have a special treat for you today, because I got to chat with Andrew Youngchild, the co-founder of Lost Star Tabletop Gaming Outfitter in Gig Harbor, Washington...
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Episode 72
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50:13
071: Jay & Grub talk Yazeba's B&B and growing Possum Creek Games
Jay & Grub from Possum Creek Games are back! I’m super stoked to have my first repeat guests on the show from all the way back in episode 13. If you are not familiar with Possum Creek Games, then you might have heard of a little game called...
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Episode 71
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58:34
070 - Writing a book about Proactive Roleplaying with The Quest Brothers
Jonah and Tristan Fishel are two brothers writing a book together. Tristan started publishing on DM’s Guild and as a freelancer about a year ago, and they decided to write a book about proactive roleplaying. The book is called The Game Mast...
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Episode 70
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1:00:34
069: DungeonGlitch makes music, talks D&D, designs merch & more
Matt Joro, also known as DungeonGlitch is one of those cool creators who does so many things. Matt is a DnD Influencer, Professional DM, Artist, Author, and Composer, and I wish I’d had several more hours to talk to him. We dive into how Matt h...
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Episode 69
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1:04:00
068: BeththeBard is writing spooky stories & launching businesses
Beth the Bard is a writer, designer, streamer, and professional dungeon master. I first learned about Beth when she published She is the Ancient, an amazing genderbent version of Curse of Strahd, and it’s been a joy to follow her work ever sinc...
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Episode 68
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1:04:02
067: Designing unique TTRPGs with Cassi Mothwin
Cassi Mothwin shot into the ttrpg scene a couple years ago when she created her first project, What Crooked Roots, a D&D 5e folk horror supplement. Since then, she’s created two very unique games and is currently crowdfunding for a 3rd game...
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Episode 67
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1:02:23
066: Designing Burnaway and Preparing for Kickstarter with Nagi
Today is the day my friends! It is the Kickstarter launch day for the game that I have been project managing for a year now: Burnaway. I will spare you the explanation of the game right now because you are going to hear all about in this episod...
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Episode 66
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53:55
065: How to become a freelance social media manager with Sol
Today’s episode is the second in our short series of interviews with my project team members on the upcoming indie ttrpg called Burnaway. The game is launching on Kickstarter on February 7th, and I wanted to introduce you all to some of the awe...
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Episode 65
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1:06:45
064: Designing TTRPG layouts with Chris Hopper
Chris Hopper is the layout and graphic designer for Burnaway, as well as for several other ttrpgs in the indie scene. We talk about working as a freelance layout designer, working within this community, tips for working with your designers, and...
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Episode 64
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51:09
063: Writing Welcome to Dragon Talk with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble
If you hang around the D&D scene, you likely have heard of Dragon Talk, the D&D podcast hosted by Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble. Greg is the Senior Communications Manager of Dungeons & Dragons, and Shelly is the Senior Brand Manag...
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Episode 63
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1:02:45
062 - Creating in-depth Actual Play Characters with Joshua Simons
Joshua Simons is our guest today! Josh is a streamer, game designer, and the Community and Content Manager at Demiplane RPG. We dive into the intricacies of networking and how Josh was able to land a fulltime job in the industry. We also get a ...
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Episode 62
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1:15:07
061: Managing OneBookShelf's Marketing with Lysa Penrose
Lysa is the Marketing Manager at OneBookShelf, which is the company behind sites like DM’s Guild and DriveThruRPG. And we definitely talk about what that means, what faer journey has been like throughout multiple roles in the TTRPG space....
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Episode 61
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55:57
060 - How Donathin Frye became a fulltime professional Dungeon Master
How would you like to be a full-time, professional game master? It sounds like a dream a lot of us have in this industry, and so I am thrilled to introduce you to Donathin Frye who does just that. Donathin supports himself as a full-time Dungeo...
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Episode 60
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1:00:41
059: Balancing Disability & Entrepreneurship with Sara Thompson, creator of the Combat Wheelchair
Today, I have the absolute pleasure to introduce you to Sara Thompson. Sara is most widely known for the Combat Wheelchair they created for D&D, but she is also a freelance game designer working with companies like Paizo and R Talsorian Gam...
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Episode 59
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