Purple Worm
Purple Worm
Purple Worm
Purple Worm is a podcast featuring a small group of British RPG-ers discuss various topics of interest, with a highlight on UK-based or inspired RPGS. The podcast ceased publishing on 30/08/20, but now it seems as though a sleeping behemoth stirs once again... Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss
What's in your GM kit?
The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about what they'd include in their GM kits. • You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast     • And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: • Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal  • Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit  • John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Sep 7, 2022
1 hr 44 min
Finding the Fun
The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about finding the fun, why they game and what keeps bringing them back to the hobby table.   • You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast    • And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g  Check out our individual podcasts:   • Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal • Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit • John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jul 20, 2022
2 hr 13 min
Rising from the Sands
After a long break the Purple Worm lads re-unite to have a bit of a catch-up/progress report, chat about RPGs and what we're excited for in the future:   You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast   And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jun 22, 2022
1 hr 59 min
Coming soon...
Something stirs below the desert sands. Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/  Coming soon... [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jun 19, 2022
3 min
Running a historical campaign
In this episode John Alan Large leads us in a discussion of considerations around running a campaign based on real history. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at [email protected], if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Aug 10, 2020
42 min
Spicing up Combat & Sexy Times Voicemail Episode
In this bonus voicemail episode we're fielding calls about PBTA, lethality in combat, various hacks and methods of maintaining suspense. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at [email protected], if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.o be added in prior to publishing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Aug 3, 2020
49 min
Indy and OSR RPGs
In this episode Dave Aldridge leads us in a discussion of the differences between Indy and OSR games. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at [email protected], if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Links Discussed in the Show http://www.indie-rpgs.com/_articles/narr_essay.html http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/15/ http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/21/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jul 27, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Powered by the Apocalypse
In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing the merits and flaws of the Powered by the Apocalypse system, along with some of our favourite games using the system. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at [email protected], if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Links Discussed in the Show Apocalypse World Burned Over - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288008/Apocalypse-World-Burned-Over-Hackbook Simple World - https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/simple-world One Shot World - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/242339/One-Shot-World-Beta +1 Forward Podcast - https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jul 20, 2020
58 min
Mythic London, Ley Lines and Brothers Green Voicemail Episode
In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about mythic London, ley lines, advancement and the Green Children. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at [email protected], if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jul 13, 2020
19 min
Spicing Up Combat
In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing tricks, tips and techniques for spicing up combat in your RPG sessions. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at [email protected], if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purple-worm/message
Jul 6, 2020
1 hr 10 min
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