Episode 9 – Religion in and Out of Game

In this episode, the BBLG crew discusses religion and how deities, gods, clerics and priests play in your typical D&D game. Eric, Rob, Mike, and Sal, also talk about religion off the table as well–how religious groups have viewed table-top RPG’s over the years and if gaming can sometimes conflict with one’s spiritual beliefs.

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Edited: March 23rd, 2012

Episode 8 – Is Fantasy Football Just D&D for Jocks?

The podcast gang discusses Fantasy Football and its correlation to traditional pen and paper gaming. The crew also reveals their experiences with Risk: Legacy and what their future gaming plans are.

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Edited: February 16th, 2012

Episode 7 – Don’t Call it a Comeback

The BBLG crew is back. They discuss where they’ve been during their long hiatus, what they’ve been playing, and where they are going when it comes to gaming. We find out if the podcast crew is excited about the announcement of D&D 5th Edition and we are hear about their plans to go to war in Risk: Legacy!

 

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Edited: January 17th, 2012

Episode 6 – All Racial Up In Here!

The BBLGcast crew discuss the role of Race in Gaming, as well as the Nature of Evil within the context of the Game. Plus, we recap our latest Diaspora gaming session!

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Edited: August 2nd, 2011

Episode 5 – Save Versus Sex!

The BBLGCast crew tackle the topic of Girls & Gays in Gaming in this gender bending episode that also includes discussions about why Bobert prefers Fate over Hackmaster, and the card game “Munchkin Cthulhu”. All that and a recap of the latest HackMaster Campaign session on this week’s BEND BARS LIFT GATES podcast!

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Edited: June 17th, 2011

Episode 4 – There’s no Crying in Hackmaster

Bobert, Teo, Sal, and Mike go over a recent game of Hackmaster and discuss the overall style of gaming found in certain gametypes. Plus, the BBLG cast offer their impressions of the recent SKYRIM video game teaser trailer! All that and more, on this episode of the Bend Bars Lift Gates Podcast!

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Edited: May 6th, 2011

Episode 3.5 – The F**kening Edition – Your Highness Movie Review


The podcast crew talks about Fantasy film cliches and tropes after seeing the Fantasy Comedy YOUR HIGHNESS!

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Edited: April 25th, 2011

Episode 3 – Collectable D&D Cards?

The BBLG crew talk about the release of Dungeons & Dragons collectible cards and its effects on Gaming and Gamers. Plus, they recap the latest goings-on in their Hackmaster game! All this and more on the latest episode of the Bend Bars Lift Gates podcast!

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Edited: April 21st, 2011

Episode 2 – Digging Deep into Diaspora

On this episode of the BBLG podcast, we welcome back regular co-host Ninjape (aka Mike) as Teo digs deeper into the world of Diaspora. The origins of the often used phrase “Back at the Ranch” are revealed. The crew discusses how D&D and gaming in general has affected their social lives. And we discuss what kind of Video Games does a hardcore tabletop Gamer play. All that and more on Episode 2 of the Bend Bars Lift Gates podcast!

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Edited: March 2nd, 2011

Episode 1 – Origins of an RPG Podcast

On this premiere episode — We get to know our group of hosts (Sideways-8, Jay, Ripper, and of course Bobert!) and their gaming histories, we find out what the terms like What-Would-Conan-Do? mean, the difference between the Fudge and d20 systems, we explore the world of DIASPORA, and why Gamers hate movies like INCEPTION!

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Edited: March 1st, 2011