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Role Playing Public Radio

Ross Payton

Booking Overview

This is a tabletop role-playing gaming show focused on RPG commentary, actual play, game design, and convention-related discussions, with occasional external appearances by indie game designers and other creators. Credible pitches include published RPG designers, game publishers, scenario writers, mapmakers, and tabletop gaming professionals; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible creators from the indie RPG community.

Metrics

Episodes: 449

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 38 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rpprpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Ross Payton - Tabletop role-playing game designer, writer, and creator of Role Playing Public Radio and Base Raiders.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published tabletop RPG designers, independent game publishers, scenario authors, mapmakers, and other practitioners with demonstrated experience creating or supporting role-playing games.
Required Achievements:  
Published tabletop role-playing games, Professional or independent RPG design and publishing credits, Specialized work supporting tabletop games, such as maps, scenarios, or game systems, Participation in tabletop gaming conventions or industry events

Recent Guest Discussions

Julian Kay - Creating And Revising Tabletop RPG Systems And The Practical Challenges Of RPG Design.

Caleb Stokes - Creating And Revising Tabletop RPG Systems And The Practical Challenges Of RPG Design.

Peter Petrusha - Creating And Revising Tabletop RPG Systems, Choosing Between Original And Existing Game Systems, And The Practical Process Of Designing And Publishing A Game.

Recent Topics

Games, Tabletop Role Playing, Game Design, Actual Play, Rpg Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Role Playing Public Radio
:

Twilight 2000: Airlords of the Ozarks, Legendquest Blood in the Slave Pits and Zack Snyder – RPPR After Hours Revised

October 09, 2026

In this episode we review Blood in the Slave Pits, an adventure for Legendquest, which apparently was the RPG for people that wanted a game that makes sense. We also look at Twilight 2000 and Airlords of the Ozarks, the only Ozarks themed adventure in RPG history about evil airlords using blimps to reign over the Midwest. There’s also discussion about the cinematic genius that is Zack Snyder and think about what films he could reinvent with his unique and brilliant style. News: I am lau...

Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 4 Pre-Launch Live Episode 0 and Mothership: Wages of Sin Review

September 28, 2026

I have another RPG podcast, Ludonarrative Dissidents with celebrated game designers Greg Stolze and James Wallis. In each episode, we review a single RPG title or discuss a game mechanic. We recently completed season 3 and are going to launch a Kickstarter on October 13 to fund a fourth season. Follow the Kickstarter campaign to be notified when the campaign goes live! This live episode discusses what will be new for the fourth season. We plan to have shorter book reviews in our live episodes...

System Crafting: Creating and Revising TTRPGs at Gen Con 2026

September 08, 2026

Writing a RPG can seem daunting, but creators now have more options and tools available to help them. Do you want to write a game from scratch or use an existing open system? What steps should you take first? How long does it take? Peter Petrusha of Imagining Games (Chew, Dreamchaser), Ross Payton (Base Raiders, Role Playing Public Radio podcast), Caleb Stokes (Red Markets, Delta Green: God’s Teeth), and Julian Kay (Mutants in the Now) have answers. This panel was recorded at Gen Con 20...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Role Playing Public Radio
:

How do I get in touch with Role Playing Public Radio?

Role Playing Public Radio is hosted by Ross Payton. Its publicly listed email is rpprpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Role Playing Public Radio?

The publicly listed email for Role Playing Public Radio: rpprpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Role Playing Public Radio have?

Podseeker estimates Role Playing Public Radio reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Role Playing Public Radio?

Role Playing Public Radio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published tabletop RPG designers, independent game publishers, scenario authors, mapmakers, and other practitioners with demonstrated experience creating or supporting role-playing games. Common among recent guests: Published tabletop role-playing games; Professional or independent RPG design and publishing credits; Specialized work supporting tabletop games, such as maps, scenarios, or game systems. Recent guests include Julian Kay, Caleb Stokes, and Peter Petrusha.

How hard is it to get booked on Role Playing Public Radio?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Role Playing Public Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Games, Tabletop Role Playing, Game Design, Actual Play, and Rpg Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rpprpodcast@gmail.com

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