//podcastplus.net/feed/roll-play-grow~1e029553 Roll Play Grow is a TTRPG interview podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and fans within the tabletop roleplay gaming space. We interview the faces behind the TTRPG brands in the community to learn how they turned their passion for the ttrpg industry into a career, and turn their advice into actionable tips. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:24:17 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/17067028-097-community-management-running-a-production-studio-with-kay-of-chaotic-wholesome-presents.mp3 In this episode, we chat with Kay Purcell, co-founder of Chaotic Wholesome Presents, a TTRPG production studio known for creating engaging stories and actual play content. We discuss Kay's work in community management, the processes behind running a TTRPG production studio, and tips for navigating social media. The conversation covers the evolution of Chaotic Wholesome Presents from its inception with the God Plane campaign to its current focus on telling diverse stories and charity work.  Lazlo's Cubed Crypt Find Kay & Chaotic Wholesome Presents The CWP website  Free auto-updating group lines and veils doc The Emergency Power Podcast Entropy Emporium Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/17067028-097-community-management-running-a-production-studio-with-kay-of-chaotic-wholesome-presents.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/17067028-097-community-management-running-a-production-studio-with-kay-of-chaotic-wholesome-presents.mp3 In this episode, we chat with Kay Purcell, co-founder of Chaotic Wholesome Presents, a TTRPG production studio known for creating engaging stories and actual play content. We discuss Kay's work in community management, the processes behind running a TTRPG production studio, and tips for navigating social media. The conversation covers the evolution of Chaotic Wholesome Presents from its inception with the God Plane campaign to its current focus on telling diverse stories and charity work.  Lazlo's Cubed Crypt Find Kay & Chaotic Wholesome Presents The CWP website  Free auto-updating group lines and veils doc The Emergency Power Podcast Entropy Emporium Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/17067028-097-community-management-running-a-production-studio-with-kay-of-chaotic-wholesome-presents.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16984327-096-making-a-map-puzzle-cube-with-nathan-of-attention-deficit-dragons.mp3 In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Doyle, the game designer behind 'Attention Deficit and Dragons'. Nathan discusses his early gaming experiences, from playing Super Mario Bros. and Candyland to discovering tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. He shares his journey from being a player to a game designer, detailing his contributions to the DMs Guild and the evolution of his projects. We dive deep into his upcoming project, 'Laszlo's Cubed Crypt', a unique adventure featuring a puzzle cube, discussing its development process, challenges, and future plans. Nathan also highlights the joys and difficulties of working on collaborative projects in the RPG industry. Find Nathan: Lazlo's Cubed Crypt BackerKit Page Website Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16984327-096-making-a-map-puzzle-cube-with-nathan-of-attention-deficit-dragons.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16984327-096-making-a-map-puzzle-cube-with-nathan-of-attention-deficit-dragons.mp3 In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Doyle, the game designer behind 'Attention Deficit and Dragons'. Nathan discusses his early gaming experiences, from playing Super Mario Bros. and Candyland to discovering tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. He shares his journey from being a player to a game designer, detailing his contributions to the DMs Guild and the evolution of his projects. We dive deep into his upcoming project, 'Laszlo's Cubed Crypt', a unique adventure featuring a puzzle cube, discussing its development process, challenges, and future plans. Nathan also highlights the joys and difficulties of working on collaborative projects in the RPG industry. Find Nathan: Lazlo's Cubed Crypt BackerKit Page Website Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16984327-096-making-a-map-puzzle-cube-with-nathan-of-attention-deficit-dragons.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16364368-095-celebrating-4-years-of-rpg-exploring-the-intricacies-of-content-creation-with-fondue-of-dice-easy.mp3 It's the four-year anniversary of Roll Play Grow! Thank y'all so much for being here. This episode features an interview with Fondue, the creator behind Dice & Easy.  We discuss topics ranging from the intricacies of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to the challenges and joys of content creation. Fondue shares his experiences transitioning into community management at Remedy Entertainment, his brief stint with professional DMing, streaming on Twitch, and creating videos for YouTube. The conversation also touches upon Foundry Virtual Tabletop, the evolving landscape of TTRPGs, and practical tips for budding content creators.  Friday Afternoon Tea Grab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% off Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures ... Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16364368-095-celebrating-4-years-of-rpg-exploring-the-intricacies-of-content-creation-with-fondue-of-dice-easy.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16364368-095-celebrating-4-years-of-rpg-exploring-the-intricacies-of-content-creation-with-fondue-of-dice-easy.mp3 It's the four-year anniversary of Roll Play Grow! Thank y'all so much for being here. This episode features an interview with Fondue, the creator behind Dice & Easy.  We discuss topics ranging from the intricacies of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to the challenges and joys of content creation. Fondue shares his experiences transitioning into community management at Remedy Entertainment, his brief stint with professional DMing, streaming on Twitch, and creating videos for YouTube. The conversation also touches upon Foundry Virtual Tabletop, the evolving landscape of TTRPGs, and practical tips for budding content creators.  Friday Afternoon Tea Grab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% off Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures ... Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16364368-095-celebrating-4-years-of-rpg-exploring-the-intricacies-of-content-creation-with-fondue-of-dice-easy.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16317604-094-why-picking-a-theme-word-for-2025-will-help-you-focus-in-your-life-career.mp3 Picking a theme word is an important step in helping you shape your year to come. When you struggle to decide what to work on next, you can look to that word and ask yourself, which of these options will help me emulate this word? Which task helps you return to my overall goal for the year? In today's episode, Courtney explains what a theme word is, how to pick one, and how her word for 2025 will help her work towards making this next year better than the last. Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16317604-094-why-picking-a-theme-word-for-2025-will-help-you-focus-in-your-life-career.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16317604-094-why-picking-a-theme-word-for-2025-will-help-you-focus-in-your-life-career.mp3 Picking a theme word is an important step in helping you shape your year to come. When you struggle to decide what to work on next, you can look to that word and ask yourself, which of these options will help me emulate this word? Which task helps you return to my overall goal for the year? In today's episode, Courtney explains what a theme word is, how to pick one, and how her word for 2025 will help her work towards making this next year better than the last. Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16317604-094-why-picking-a-theme-word-for-2025-will-help-you-focus-in-your-life-career.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16297279-093-bringing-historical-magic-to-game-development-with-andrew-of-shewstone-publishing.mp3 In this episode of Roll Play Grow, Courtney chats with Andrew Gronosky, the creative director of Shewstone Publishing, about his historical research for the game Magonomia, and the upcoming Kickstarter for his monthly publication, Drinterra. They delve into the importance of lore and world-building in game development and discuss Andrew's gaming background and his influences from Call of Cthulhu and Ars Magica. Andrew also provides insights into starting and funding a TTRPG project, including selecting a game system, crowdfunding, and building a diverse design team. Find Andrew: Drintera Kickstarter Website Magonomia Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16297279-093-bringing-historical-magic-to-game-development-with-andrew-of-shewstone-publishing.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16297279-093-bringing-historical-magic-to-game-development-with-andrew-of-shewstone-publishing.mp3 In this episode of Roll Play Grow, Courtney chats with Andrew Gronosky, the creative director of Shewstone Publishing, about his historical research for the game Magonomia, and the upcoming Kickstarter for his monthly publication, Drinterra. They delve into the importance of lore and world-building in game development and discuss Andrew's gaming background and his influences from Call of Cthulhu and Ars Magica. Andrew also provides insights into starting and funding a TTRPG project, including selecting a game system, crowdfunding, and building a diverse design team. Find Andrew: Drintera Kickstarter Website Magonomia Support the show Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart Instagram Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1541104/episodes/16297279-093-bringing-historical-magic-to-game-development-with-andrew-of-shewstone-publishing.mp3