What Is the RPGBOT.Podcast About and How Can I Listen?

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The RPGBOT.Podcast is a show about tabletop roleplaying games hosted on RPGBOT.net, described as "a thoughtful and sometimes humorous discussion about tabletop RPGs." Its stated goal is to help players get more out of their games by examining game mechanics and related subjects with a deep, analytic focus. You can listen on your favorite podcatcher or directly on RPGBOT.net.

What the Podcast Covers

According to the site, the podcast examines game mechanics and related subjects rather than just news or banter. Recent episode listings show the range of topics:

Episode Topic
S6E119 Unearthed Arcana: Underdark Options 2 — new subclass options like a Freedom Cleric and Spores Druid
S6E118 DnD 2014 Wizard optimization builds, levels 8–20, featuring Treantmonk
S6E117 Deadfall: Arcana Unleashed — a D&D 5e adventure/setting discussion

From these examples, the show mixes:

  • Rules and optimization analysis — e.g., building and leveling a Wizard from level 8 to 20.
  • New and playtest content — e.g., Unearthed Arcana material and what it means for play.
  • Third-party and setting material — e.g., Deadfall: Arcana Unleashed.

The podcast sits alongside RPGBOT's other offerings: instructional articles and online tools for games like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Daggerheart.

How to Listen

  1. Use a podcatcher. The site says you can find the podcast "on your favorite podcatcher" — meaning any standard podcast app you already use.
  2. Listen on the site. Episodes are also available directly on RPGBOT.net, where each episode has its own post with a summary and a "Continue Reading…" link.

Who It's For

The show is aimed at players who want to get more out of their tabletop games through a deeper, analytic look at mechanics — not just casual discussion. If you enjoy optimization talk, playtest material breakdowns, and setting discussion with some humor, it fits that niche.

One note from the site: all RPGBOT content, including the podcast, is made by real people without generative AI, and the site describes its resources as "living" — updated as new content and concepts arise.