Show notes
Entertainment journalists Lin Codega and Chase Carter launched Rascal News, an independent outlet covering tabletop roleplaying games, in February. One month later, they join Sam to discuss why they launched the reader-supported, worker-owned outlet, their love for tabletop, and why passionate journalists tell the best stories. Timecodes: Stories discussed:Gizmodo – The Dungeons & Dragons’ OGL 1.1 Tightens Grip On Competition Rascal – GUDIYA: The horrors of being Bluebeard's latest plaything Rascal – The Harlem Renaissance is here again Rascal – Stumble Guys x D&D is goofy, but Hasbro’s direct links to the PIF are nothing to laugh at Rascal – Baldur’s Gate 3 developer isn’t interested in being another Hasbro show pony Rascal – Chuck Tingle, the World’s Greatest DM, trots to 2e and has never regretted it Gizmodo – Our Flag Means Death's Finale Was Full of Hurt For Izzy Hands Fans Media discussed:Dune: Part Two“The Mars House” by Natasha Pulley“Starling House” by Alix E. Harrow“Our Share of Night” by Mariana EnríquezStardew ValleyTrue Detective: Night Country Read and support Rascal here, and follow the site on Twitter, Bluesky, and TikTok. Follow Lin on Twitter @lincodega and Chase on Bluesky @chasecarter.bsky.social. Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at [email protected]. Follow Sam on social media @SamScotMosher.