Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
Michael Diamond's profile image
share icon

Share

The best podcasts for Tabletop gaming inspiration

share icon

Share

Who am I?

Content creator and chief story catalyst for The Old Ways Podcast, but more than that, a coffee and dog lover. My mission is to connect with other people who love amazing stories through the compelling narratives played out at our gaming tables. I've spent the last three decades at gaming tables (with and without all the podcast gear) and one truth I learned was that stories come from so many different places. Hearing those stories and perspectives offered, gave me the opportunity to expand my view of our world.

My Show

What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

The Old Ways Podcast is a series of stories told through creative, non-scripted, tabletop gaming. We delve deep into character storylines, transcend simple hack and slash combat, while working to deliver lasting memories for our listeners.

What is my podcast playlist about?

Inspiration comes in many ways. Looking around the amazing community we're a part of, I enjoy listening as much as I do making our show. The playlist I've put together is all about highlighting shows that bring that creative spark to me.

The podcasts I picked and why

1. The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

Why this podcast?

These three gents are a staple of the horror gaming community. Topics range from Lovecraft, current literature, movies, and more. They are can't miss for a creative person like me.

The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward

play

Play first episode

The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
share podcast

2. Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Why this podcast?

Carlin's depth for historical events is famous, but listeners like me enjoy the consistency in quality and attention to detail. So much of our current events are echoed by the past that Dan covers so well.

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
play

Play first episode

In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners.

profile image
profile image

64 Listeners

comment icon

2 Comments

2

bookmark
share podcast

3. StarTalk Radio

Why this podcast?

Tyson is a giant in his field and his impact on math, science, and space are still being felt. What StarTalk helps me do is dream. Thinking about how humans might evolve in the next hundred years and how we might travel further than we have so far keeps my creativity engine moving.

StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

play

Play first episode

Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

profile image
profile image
profile image

43 Listeners

comment icon

1 Comment

1

bookmark
share podcast

4. Station 151

Why this podcast?

Who doesn't love a show set in the middle of nowhere and the only real friend the main character has is a dog? A great story and fun twists for sci-fi fans.

Station 151

Station 151

Pale Matter | Realm

play

Play first episode

Station 151 is Antarctica’s first and only astronomical radio observatory. Built by the Telders Corporation at an estimated cost of $200M USD, the station promises to reveal the darkest secrets of the universe. Join Astrophysicist Wayne Robertson at the bottom of the world as he sets off on the adventure of a lifetime (and possibly his last). Station 151 is a science-fiction podcast written by Andy Scearce and Steven James Scearce. It is produced by Bear Weiter and Pale Matter.

profile image
profile image

3 Listeners

bookmark
share podcast

5. What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Why this podcast?

I'm not the sort of person who ignores the world around me, but I don't have hours and hours to sift through the current events of the day. Topics and show length differ here and that is another reason why this show is great.

What Next | Daily News and Analysis
play

Play first episode

The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.

profile image
profile image
profile image

17 Listeners

bookmark
share podcast

The best podcasts for...

View all

Podcasters, experts, and listeners pick a theme and share their 5 favorite podcasts



















  • View lists in the same categories