Psychic prophets from Venus, a twin fairy press tour, and a three-headed space dragon! This isn't enough stuff, let's throw an assassination plot in the mix as well! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at ht…

Whether you're flying a plane or running an RPG, sticking the landing is very important. Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss ways to properly end an adventure, whether it's a one-shot or a multi-year campaign. Writing For Roleplay is an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Whether you are a player, GM, publisher, or actu…

It's a battle of the sexes as Mothra takes on Godzilla, beginning a rivalry/friendship/situationship that will last the entire franchise. Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)* *not to be confused with Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our K…

If you want to run your game where everyone has chainsaw hands and does turbo-drugs, you might want to have a conversation first. In today's episode, Kevin and Kayla discuss how to approach dark themes, the mistakes they've made in the past, and what safety tools you can use to make sure everyone has a blast. Want to support our work and gain acces…

Combat and roleplaying don't need to be separated! Kevin and Kayla discuss roleplaying a pre-fight monologue, crafting compelling combat encounters, and the party dynamics in combat that bleed out into the rest of the campaign. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/d…

Two great kaiju collide for a comedic clash of the titans. Kevin and Kayla discuss the 1962 film King Kong vs. Godzilla! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Gorilla Whale is a Godzilla watch-along podcast and production of Digital Kaiju Studios.…

Mechanics vs. Narrative? We spit on that false dichotomy! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss how the mechanics influence the narrative and the narrative influences the mechanics. If you want to play the game, you gotta know the rules. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko…

From cunning masterminds to powerful brutes, we love to hate villains of all varieties! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss crafting the perfect villain for your campaign. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: …

Godzilla raids again, but not the Godzilla you're thinking about! This is a completely different Godzilla, that hasn't raided before, but is somehow raiding again. In this episode, Kevin and Kayla discuss the sequel to the original Godzilla. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https…

Rowan Zeoli, TTRPG Journalist and Co-Founder of Rascal News, joins us today to talk about writing ABOUT roleplaying games, along with the state of the industry, starting your own business, and how fascism is bad. Support independent journalism during Rascal News' 2024 Pledge Drive: https://www.rascal.news/rascal-pledge-drive-2024-goals-schedule-cal…

On today's episode, Kevin and Kayla interview Ron Ogden, Producer, Actor, and DM for the Dungeon Run actual play series! Join us for a discussion about LARPing, acting, and actual play. Support the Blood, Rum, & Thunder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1043318949/blood-rum-and-thunder Watch Dungeon Run at youtube.com/@TheDungeonRun…

Look how they butchered our boy! Kevin and Kayla discuss the Americanized re-edit of the original Godzilla, from its new white male protagonist to its incredibly bad dubbing. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Gorilla Whale is a Godzilla watch-…

From quest givers to factions to wildlife, keeping your world from feeling empty is hard work. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting NPC's! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/pro…

When you create a character, you create a golden opportunity for a story. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting a narrative in character creation! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.…

The one that started it all! Long-time fan Kevin Carpenter and fandom newcomer Kayla Knutson discuss the first Godzilla movie, from its historical context to how its legacy stands now. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social medi…

Crafting a world and narrowing your scope work hand-in-hand. Kevin and Kayla discuss how to create interesting settings while also keeping the plot outline of your game in mind. Don't lose sight while you're drawing your horizons! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.co…

If you know your genre, you know your game! Kevin and Kayla discuss crafting narratives within several genres and how to use tropes to your advantage. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profi…

The premiere episode of Writing For Roleplay, an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Kevin and Kayla play out Writing for Roleplay's session zero as they introduce themselves, what they want to do, and what they love about roleplaying games. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Disco…