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Rascal News

Rascal News
Tabletop Industry
Magic: the Gathering
Wizards Of the Coast
Polygon
Rpgs
Luigi Mangione
Mental Health
Charlie Hall
Dungeons & Dragons
Holiday Celebrations
Netrunner
Ironsworn
Tabletop Journalism
Final Fantasy
Tabletop Games
Itch.io
Tabletop Gaming
Daggerheart
The Joker
Severance

Rascal News is an independent, worker-owned outfit composed of Chase Taylor-Carter, Thomas Manuel, Caelyn Ellis, Rowan Zeoli, and Lin Codega. Join them in exploring the tabletop industry and its associated online spaces across two shows: Rascal Radio Hour is a biweekly show where the crew dig deeper into the biggest news and newest games; and Rascal Reading Club allows Thomas to wax long on RPG ru... more

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Latest Episodes

Today, we're launching a new podcast. The host, Thomas Manuel, talks about Warden's Operations Manual from Tuesday Knight Games, as a part of the Rascal Reading Club.

If you'd like to participate in the discussion, you can respond to Thomas via e... more

The Rascal crew are joined this week by Maddy Myers and Zoë Hannah of the recently launched Mothership Dot Blog (and you definitely pronounce the "dot"). The former Polygon editors discuss their website's goal of publishing smart and inclusive writin... more

Ho-ho-howdy, Anklebiters! The crew bring you a hefty podcast episode to get your through the final days of 2025, wherever they may take you. Caelyn, Lin, and Chase spelunk deep into the Question Dungeon to clear out as many lingering inquiries as pos... more

Chase and Caelyn return from Dragonmeet to show off the games, memories, and various illnesses they collected over the weekend. Later, the pair discuss DriveThruRPG's heavily criticized Partner Shipping Program, two big evils within trading card game... more

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Recent Guests

Maddy Myers
Full-time staff of Mothership Dot Blog, previously worked at Polygon and Kotaku
Mothership Dot Blog
Episode: Episode 29: The Mothership has Landed, feat. Maddy Myers and Zoë Hannah
Zoë Hannah
Full-time staff of Mothership Dot Blog, previously worked as a deputy editor at Polygon
Mothership Dot Blog
Episode: Episode 29: The Mothership has Landed, feat. Maddy Myers and Zoë Hannah
Mike Didymus-True
Editor of BoardGameWire, covering the board game industry
BoardGameWire
Episode: Episode 25: Crunch's Catan Activations - ft. Mike Didymus-True
Cameron Kunzelman
Game critic and columnist at Endless Mode, known for work in games criticism and tabletop gaming.
Ranged Touch/Endless Mode
Episode: Episode 24: Stare The Devil in the Face and Walk Forward - ft. Cameron Kunzelman
Ash Parrish
Video Game Reporter at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: Special: Final Fantasy - Magic: The Gathering, feat. Ash Parrish and Emma Partlow
Emma Partlow
Writes about Magic: The Gathering full time; covered gaming for years.
Episode: Special: Final Fantasy - Magic: The Gathering, feat. Ash Parrish and Emma Partlow

Hosts

Chase Taylor-Carter
Co-Host with notable experience in the tabletop gaming industry, engaging discussions, and a collaborative approach to gaming journalism.
Thomas Manuel
Co-Host focused on exploring and critiquing gaming culture, with a background in journalism.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Rascal is THE gaming news source

    Rascal is a PHENOMENAL news organization for gaming and TTRPGs and often shares an interesting perspective that I hadn’t considered and hadn’t heard elsewhere. The Rascal Radio Hour is a great extension of their already excellent reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just Another Brian
    United States8 months ago
  • Rascal is vital to the hobby and industry

    If you want to be involved in analog gaming, whether professionally or as a hobbyist, you should be supporting Rascal News. There is no other resource like this! Every game designer and fan should listen to this podcast as a great way to stay up to date with the goings-on of the hobby

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    becuzitsbitter
    United States8 months ago
  • Great tabletop news and discussion

    Nobody does it like Rascal! Insightful discussion, critique and reporting of news and stories from within the tabletop industry and communities. Really great group of people behind this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edmocat
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A tight 60 minutes, every time

    Plus all the other minutes for good measure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MossyToes
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rascal Radio Hour, the new podcast from the team at Rascal News, provides an excellent critical look at the tabletop industry, from RPGs to Actual Play podcasts to Wargaming and more. If you care about tabletop game design and the news of this often bizarre industry, you need to be listening to these journalists' voices. The podcast both stands alone as an explainer and source of news and insightful commentary, and also provides important supplementary material of their stellar journalism.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TheSpybrarian
    a year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep insights and diverse perspectives shared by the hosts, highlighting their engaging discussions about both critical industry issues and community-driven topics.
The show is noted for its humor and relatable anecdotes, making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience in the gaming community.
Reviews indicate that the hosts demonstrate a commitment to exploring the intersections between tabletop gaming and broader societal issues, appealing to listeners interested in both gaming and activism.

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Episode 29: The Mothership has Landed, feat. Maddy Myers and Zoë Hannah
Q: Why is the RPG industry simultaneously so small but so expansive and segmented?
Tabletop RPGs have a long shelf life, allowing existing games to provide years of entertainment, while new indie games often struggle for visibility. The current internet infrastructure promotes content focused on video games over tabletop RPGs, leading to fractured communities.
Reading Club: Warden's Operations Manual
Q: What do you think about the statement that the core mechanic of this game is under designed?
The design seems to suggest outcomes that might not correspond with the mechanics presented.
Reading Club: Warden's Operations Manual
Q: What do you think about the idea that some advice should be rules?
There's a line where advice becomes so critical to the vision of play that it should be incorporated into the rules design.
Episode 28: Holiday Special 2025
Q: What are games that are, in your opinion, actually play and have themes, tone and qualities that are reminiscent of a Ghibli film?
The hosts discuss several games like 'Chubos Marvelous, Wishgranting Engine' and 'Cloud Empress', emphasizing their connection to themes found in Ghibli films such as environmentalism and personal growth.
Episode 27: Orc Flickin' in Blighty
Q: What's the best convention of 2025?
Salute stood out as the best convention of 2025, being comfortable in its space and displaying a good community atmosphere.

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What is Rascal News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A unique blend of lively discussion and insightful commentary characterizes this show, which emphasizes the world of tabletop gaming and the gaming community's intricacies. Episodes cover a range of topics, from industry trends and groundbreaking collaborations to cultural critiques and personal anecdotes, allowing listeners to engage with both the serious and lighthearted aspects of gaming. The hosts regularly explore current events, highlight gaming innovations, and feature guest experts, fostering a conversational atmosphere.

This podcast stands out for its commitment to community engagement and its focus on current issues affecting the tabletop industry, including labor movements, representation, and the intersection of gaming and soci... more

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2. Zoë Hannah
3. Mike Didymus-True
4. Cameron Kunzelman
5. Ash Parrish
6. Emma Partlow

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