A podcast featuring episodes about geeky topics such as games, books, hobbies, maker projects, and more. Also hosts regular actual play sessions for games like Fallout 2d20, Cyberpunk RED, and Scum & Villainy.
The edgerunners finally flipped the switch at the bottom of Elysium HQ’s subbasements. As the power surged back, a wrathful AI queen named Hera burst to life, proclaiming her refusal to serve any false gods or corporate masters. She sees to draw the crew — APT, Angry Bob, Omen, and Atlas — into her web […]
Cyberpunk RED Chapter 10: Hera’s Wrath (S4E25) Read More »
Grab your coffee and join the Lair crew as we unpack the challenge of fostering player agency in tabletop RPGs. We explore how to spark proactive decisions, avoid the paralysis of infinite choice, and leverage mechanics that reward bold, cinematic play. Chapters 0:00 Intro1:00 Star Wars Sparks and hesitant players3:00 Fear of splitting the party
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With the first arc of our Fallout 2d20 campaign completed, we sit down with some coffee to reflect on the game. We talk about the 2d20 system’s strengths, campaign story arcs, funky dice, perk cards, and immersive mechanics. Looking ahead, we think about future campaign goals, new characters, and deeper dives into Fallout-style survival gameplay.
Fallout 2d20 Wrap-up (Campaigns & Coffee) Read More »
Join us for the Lair of Secrets’ annual summer reading list! We run down a few of the books on our respective lists, but we’re always looking for more! Featured in this episode are: As well as side quests to talk about Iain Banks’ The Culture series, Terry Prachett’s Discworld, and Neal Stephenson’s Seveneves. Suggest
Summer Reading List 2025 (S4E24) Read More »
The crew infiltrates a raider lair to rescue a kidnapped girl, navigating irradiated sewers, sentry turrets, and a heavily armed Thriftway gang. Steve NuGunnar faces off against his nemesis Thriftway in a brutal final encounter to reclaim his prized NuRay 3000. Chapters 0:00 Intro & Recap2:10 Turret Ambush!4:59 Raider Chase Begins7:35 Ghoulardi Loots, Team Pushes
Fallout 2d20 Chapter 5: Thriftway Throwdown (S4E23) Read More »
