Roll for Melanin... It’s a Nat 20! Three Black Halflings is a podcast by Jasper William Cartwright, Olivia Kennedy (but everybody calls her Liv), and Jeremy Cobb: three nerdy friends with strong opinions and even stronger Charisma scores. Join them in their quest to explore diversity in the incredible worlds of D&D and pop culture while doling out DM tips, thought-provoking conversations, a band of guests and good times!
Content Warning:This episode contains discussion of gun violence, blood, and murder. This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb discuss some of the major events currently unfolding in the United States. The majority of the episode focuses on...
This week! Liv, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by licensed marriage and family therapists Sekayi Edwards, founder of Hidden Quest Therapy, and Perry Clark, therapist, podcaster, and founder of Untangled & Grow Counseling. Sekayi and Perr...
This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent are joined by Jennifer Kretchmer, a multi-talented writer, producer, actor, consultant, and tabletop creative whose work spans storytelling, performance, and game design. In part two of the conversati...
This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent are joined by Jennifer Kretchmer, a multi-talented writer, producer, actor, consultant, and tabletop creative whose work spans storytelling, performance, and game design. The Halflings explore how Je...
This week! Jasper, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by the producer of all producers, Jess Jewell. The Halflings dive into PAX Unplugged, with Jess sharing her first US convention experience and her amazement at how much was packed into the event. Jaspe...
This week! The Halflings get festive as they share their own Christmas traditions and explore how the season is celebrated around the world. Jeremy reflects on his neutral feelings toward Christmas (much like Thanksgiving), and how that’s changed sinc...
This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by lead producer of Koboa and new game Beasts - Adrián Mejía! Adrián shares how a childhood trip to Brazil and the moment he first saw Super Mario Bros. 3 ignited his love of im...
This week! Candace The Magnificent, Liv Kennedy and Jeremy Cobb are joined by streamer, activist and incredible GM...Nikatine. We dive into her origin story and journey into all things nerdy, a wildly creative beginning sparke...
This week! Candace the Magnificent, Liv Kennedy, and Jeremy Cobb ease into the holiday season as Jeremy explores the differences between UK and US celebrations. They look at the contrast in Halloween hype and how their childhoods shaped whether they di...
This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy continue their deep dive into why nostalgia isn't always comforting, and how to process the grief of a once beloved creator or artwork turning out to be a real-world nightmare. From how the most toxic fandoms can tain...
This week! Liv, Candace, and Jeremy take a little detour into sharing some of their scariest and spookiest tales. From petrifying Polaroids to demonic dreams, the Halflings dive into it all. Why are we drawn to nostalgia? What exactly makes us fee...
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 during Samantha's Tale from the Table. This week! Jeremy Cobb, Liv Kennedy and Candace the Magnificent are joined by BAFTA-nominated actor and voice artist Samantha Béart&nb...
This week! Jeremy and Candace are joined by special guest Kelly Lynne D’Angelo! They dive into Kelly’s nerdy origin story, the feeling of not quite fitting in while figuring out those younger years, and the importance of taking the time to truly listen...
This week, Candace, Liv and Jeremy are joined by Dropout and Dimension20 legend Oscar Montoya! Talking about how Oscar's improv training has influenced the shape of the characters he plays, his time on shows like TalesUnrolled and Dimension20, and how ...
This week! Join Candace, Liv and Jeremy for a much-needed conversation about one of fantasy’s laziest tropes: “evil races.” From the reductive storytelling of Good vs. Evil to the way TTRPGs treat so-called monster races as throwaway enemies, used mo...
This week! The Halflings are back to dive into the tug of war between rules and story, the chaos of GMless games, and rules-lite versus rules heavy systems. Along the way, they explore how imagination can completely change the way players approach ga...
This week! Candace the Magnificent joins Jeremy Cobb and Liv Kennedy for a whirlwind of laughter and discussion. Get ready for the many magnificent puns on Candace’s name, a look back at Candace’s early TTRPG experience and the journey of how those fir...
Content Warning: Descriptions of slasher and horror films, sexual themes in horror, and brief body horror.Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for a bunch of horror films, including ALIEN, Terminator, Let the Right One...
This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their...
This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspir...
This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and div...
Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communiti...
Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of ad...
Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing t...
Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will. This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his o...
This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and th...
This episode is sponsored by Black Wives™️: They Will Fix Your Shit! This week, Jeremy, Liv and Candace take a look at the intersectionality of black and queer culture in ttrpgs and their wider media representations, beyond the months of June and Jul...
SURPRISE HALFLINGS! We're catching up with an OG today - one Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, but everybody calls them UNATI! And my god have they been BUSY. Join Jeremy and Canace as they catch up with Unati from voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3 and Space Ma...
Join Jeremy and Candace as we take a look at where the line needs to be drawn when playing TTRPGS when allowing certain actions in-game. Listen to a few personal stories from both hosts, and how they resolved such instances, how consent and safety tool...
Minor Spoilers for ALIEN: Romulus Spoilers for the stage show Gypsy This week! Our freshly minted halfling, Candace The Magnificent, and our OG host Jeremy Cobb, are chatting about casting issues in modern media. From the race, gender, disab...
🎉Happy 5 Year Anniversary Halflings🎉 To celebrate, we got you a gift! Joining Jeremy, Jasper, and Liv is our brand new full-time halfling Candace The Magnificent with a special end of episode voice note from halfling alumni Unati Lewis-Nyawo!! Come...
Oh Halflings, have we got some catching up to do! Join Jeremy and Candace The Magnificent as they cover the last few truly WILD weeks - from an update on the Kickstarter and running our one-shot in collaboration with Darrington Press, to celebrating Ju...
It's not looking good... it's not looking good at all ... using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into part 2 of our City of the Black Rose one-shot, with our party at the mercy of the Boogeyman, Synapse. W...
Welcome back to Mavros, citizens! Using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into a one-shot set in the Lowers of Mavros. The owner of the storied Carnelian Casino, a decaying monument to vice and excess, is c...
Jasper, Jeremy, Liv & Candace fling open the detective’s briefcase to reveal Three Black Halflings’ debut Kickstarter for City of the Black Rose in collaboration with Roll & Play Press. Expect chaotic conversations, reward reveals, and Jeremy’s...
This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by Christian Navarro & Luis Carazo to talk all about their incredible new show Tales Unrolled. Tales Unrolled: Alma is a dark, fantasy mystery that explores themes like ancestry, sacrifice, linea...
This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by the co-founders of Smiling Mythos Games, Jacob Mooney and Billy Eline, chatting about the making of their game Machine: Impossible - Fast and Furious meets Cyberpunk meets Mission: Impossible meets dic...
Jeremy and Liv are joined once again by Candace the Magnificent, and this week we're discussing our favourite tabletop RPGS that don't involve dungeons and/or dragons, along with some of the truly wild stories that have inspired that love. Including: S...
Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault. This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female char...
Jeremy and Candace are joined in the hobbit hole this week by content creators Ginny Di and Pointy Hat, to talk about Dragon Week 25! A recurring community event on YouTube encouraging content creators to come together and make videos about their favou...
Strap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players. If you're a sma...
THE KICKSTARTER IS NIGH! With our big release coming soon, so soon, today Jeremy, Liv and Candace are chatting to our pals and partners from Roll & Play Press: Chief Creative Officer Sam Bartlett & Editorial Manager Beth Davies who are elbow de...
WE ARE BACK BABY! After a 6 month actual play run, Jasper & Jeremy sit down for the first time to catch up on what's happened outside of Mavros - from their birthdays, to Black History Month, to Kendrick Lamar's legendary Superbowl performance (ign...
It began with an oath.... but it ends with blood. The party faces the final adversary. Will they be able to overcome the prophecy? Or will the City of the Black Rose claim what rightfully belongs to it? Who lives? Who dies? And who pays the ultimate pr...
The part now faces their final reckoning. Will Mathers seize control, or will Duncan, Hecatae, Ozrik, Angela and Bilwop be able top overcome their differences and stop him for good? This is the second instalment of our 3-part finale. Unifier protect yo...
It's here! The Prophecy has come full circle! And it's not looking good for the party. After enduring an utterly gruelling battle with the Whip-Poor-Will, leaving some characters more dead than they realised, our heroes now face their final challenge. ...
This definitely wasn't how it was meant to go. Our party faces off against one of the monsters who's been stalking them through the streets, and our Fool, Damien Mathers has the last pieces of the prophecy within his grasp. Will our party manage to sur...
Beaten and bloodied, our heroes regroup at the Wunkle residence. It's time to go through all the clues, recall every scrap of information they can remember, and come to their final conclusion. The question is, will it be the right one? Starring: Jasper...
It's about to get real gritty. While hunting for answers linked to Mavros' ultimate prophecy, the team faces down against what might be their toughest battle yet - with no guarantees that anyone survives... will Hecatae learn the true origins of their ...
The revelations are coming thick and fast now. As the team wrestles with the information they found in the lowers, more questions are arising - what exactly was Dr Harold Jennings doing for Mathers? What does Mrs Jennings have to do with all of this? A...
We leave the confines of the Hotel Amarant behind, heading off in search of a nightclub-cum-jazz-lounge, whose patrons may be able to help answer the mounting questions this crew has. As relative unknowns, they believe they have the element of surprise...
The Hotel Amarant is of of the most ancient and magical hotels in Mavros. And what is a hotel with a halfling concierge with a great handlebar moustache? We begin this episode following in the footsteps of one Nelson Ganymede, who's dealing with the re...
The Gloaming has taken so much from our band of players, who started this off with good intentions but has left them with several questions: who will win control of Duncan? Is Angela who she says she is? What are the true consequences of Happy's decisi...
As the players explore the Gloaming further, all is not well within the party Hecatae and Shadow vie for control of Duncan's body, Angela tries to reconcile with her past, and as Bilwop faces the helplessness of Happy's decisions. And among all that ch...
Let us step back from The Lowers of Mavros and focus on the Uppers, to Fortuna specifically. A beautiful reprieve from the darkness the the darkness below, though there is still pain found here... and it is the worst kind of all... heartbreak. Disharmo...
The group moves closer to the answer they all seek, but with every move forward comes a step backwards. Though this particular step lands the group in more trouble than they'd ever hope they'd find. If only they had the Strength to continue... Starring...
A great villain has been slain, one perhaps in part responsible to the untimely death of Dr Harold Jennings... but at an even greater cost. The fates of Hecatae & Duncan are now invariably intertwined, with death holding one and haunting the very f...
The Grand Arcanist Expo is proving far more difficult to navigate than our band of heroes expected. Will Hecatae get thei answers? Will Bilwop figure out how Happy fits into this? Will Angela find the love that eluded her? And will Duncan.... survive? ...
Our heroes converge on the Grand Arcanist Expo, oblivious to the thorns of fate that threaten to pierce their throats. Birth. Love. Judgment. Death. The Fool begins his journey. The first Apocalypse is upon us. A Litany of effects cascades before the c...
The hunt for Dr Jennings murderer continues. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread...
A gruelling day of sleuthing has left our heroes battered and shell-shocked. Now they begin the difficult work of unravelling the twisted rose bush of mysteries that has sprung up around them. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have b...
The case continues to find Dr Harold Jennings's murderer. Duncan is leading this new group down into the Agora, which can only be described as 'a hive of villainy'. Aside from corruptions and degradation, what else will they find down here? And what tr...
Blood is thicker than water, but nothing is thicker than a conspiracy... The hunt for the Doctor Harold Jennings' murder continues. But Hecate and Bilwop aren't alone! Reprising his role as the one and only Duncan Dullahan, Jasper William Cartwright re...
[CONTENT WARNING: suspense, death graphic violence, body horror, gore, stalking, character death, classism] An unlikely friendship blossoms between two denizens of the crime ridden city of Mavros - an undertaker and a constable - as they try to solve t...
[CONTENT WARNING: suspense, death graphic violence, body horror, gore, stalking, character death, classism] Doom grows in the heart of Mavros, The City of the Black Rose, its roots creeping through the city's mean, mist-choked streets. As the danger mo...
It's the final instalment of our re-visit to Season 1 of City of the Black Rose... The big picture has been revealed! The battle with the dastardly Mr Mathers continues, but not every member of our party will make it to the end of the investigation ali...
All trails in Mavros have led here, all the clues have been dutifully followed... now it's time for this party of unlikely amateur sleuths to come face to face with the final confrontation! Who's been behind these nefarious crimes the whole time? Who's...
The investigation of out band of shadowy slueths continues, but the dilemma still runs deep. They're outnumbered, and outgunned by a bunch of mooks... Will Zora leave anyone's mind untouched? Will Pimms leave anyone alive? Will Bilwop ever fail a steal...
Our party of the damned and disturbed have made it through the first trials of the Khauta Mines, but now it's time to head down... down... down... what could possibly go wrong? STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter) Jasper Willia...
The infiltration of Khauta Mines has only just begun! The group is faced down by what can only be described as 'hell with a million legs', Duncan reveals a part of his past he'd rather forget, and Bilwop will have to figure out what's going on with... ...
Under the cover of twilight, our unfortunate band of so-called 'heroes' make their way to the Khauta Mines. But getting in is half the challenge... STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter) Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Du...
The investigation continues... what could the Khauta Manufacturing company be hiding? What lurks in the Mines of Mavros? And will our four unlikely heroes survive the nefarious noir "protections" of the Great Unifier? ... don't get your hopes up. STAR...
It's time to open up some old wounds. We're revisiting Season One of our acclaimed mini series The City Of the Black Rose. Released as a 4 part series back in 2022, Jasper, Jeremy and Liv are revisiting this AP and giving some thoughts, before we relea...
Back in 2020, Three Black Halflings had a catch up with Dimension 20's very own Brennan Lee Mulligan, chatting about everything from prep tips to the future of D&D. And in the wake of a new Actual Play we're releasing very shortly, featuring some v...
Jasper and Jeremy are back this week to have a (very) relaxed chat about playing characters in systems that have cultures and representations to what you're used to - but not just in TTRGS! From video game character creation choices to being type-cast ...
Coming at you LIVE from WorldCon 2024!!!! Last week we were in Glasgow with the most incredible guests; returning friend of the show Tanya De Pass (Black Dice Society, Rivals of Waterdeep, I Need Diverse Games) and voice of Karlach, Samantha Béart (Bal...
We've been Busy! With a capital B. Come join Jasper and Jeremy for a catch up on what's been going on. From the endless conventions, to international recordings, to founding new businesses, to being a dad... and the new AP that we're bringing out soon!...
Content Warning: references to suicide. In the last few days, you might have seen the big reveal of the new 6-part thriller podcast 'Dungeon Masters', a new audio drama featuring Jon Hamm, Emily Axford, Anjali Bhimani, Felicia Day, Kristian Nairn, Wil ...
What's up Trav Nation? Yes, this week we have the one and only Travis McElroy in the house! Podcaster, comedian, writer and role-player extraordinaire, Travis is here to talk about how The Adventure Zone started out, the lineage of inspiration for the ...
Jeremy, Candace The Magnificent and Navaar Jackson are back this week to talk about the news of the Assassin's Creed: Shadows release. Can you guess why? Yep, a lot of people seem very upset that one of the main protagonists - Yasuke - is a black man, ...
Back once again with the ill behaviour, honorary halflings Navaar Jackson and Candace The Magnificent join Jeremy this week to chat about a recently federally recognised holiday - Juneteenth! Taking a look into its (revisionist) history, the horrendous...
It's time for Part 2 of our Pride Special MONSTERHEARTS 2 one-shot! Our senior students have made it through the school day... just. Drama has unfolded, secrets are bubbling to the surface, and hearts have been well and truly broken... but the worst is...
Happy Pride Halflings! We're closing off this month with an incredibly queer one-shot; MONSTERHEARTS 2, a game about supernatural senior year kids discovering their darkest desires, their bloodthirsty natures, and teenage secrets worth killing for! Run...
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH HALFLINGS! From the all-trans, POC-lead actual play channel Transplanar, we have the incredible GM and returning friend of the show, Connie Chang, and Transplanar's first GODKILLER, Sea Thomas! They're here to give us an exclusive loo...
Disclaimer - The Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass at Momocon 2024 was cancelled on May 20th. Hoo boy... May 2024 was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and one actual play at Momocon... fumbled. Hard. The Obojima: Tales From the Tall...
This week, we're diving into our recent zombie themed one-shot 'The Corrupted' with two incredible guests: the one and only Navaar Jackson, the game's writer and creator, and the phenomenal Candace the Magnificent, who you may have heard on last week's...
This week, TTRPG performer, voice actor, and writer Candace the Magnificent (they/she) joins the Halflings for a deeply joyful and truly unhinged chat! From Savage Worlds and flexibility in TTRPG systems to Omegaverse and bags of dicks, this one brings...
This week, we welcome the amazing game designer and podcaster Austin Taylor to the 3BH Halfling Hole for a Shirefolk Spotlight! You may have seen Austin's work as a writer for MCDM's Flee Mortals! or the upcoming Kids in Capes, as a player for StrixU a...
If 'YouTube Video Essays', 'TTRPG Knowledge' and 'Legal Expertise' was a Venn Diagram, this week's guest LegalKimchi would be at the centre! Also known as Alex, you may know him from his incredible 'Bioessentialism in Gaming' video, discussing inherent...
A few weeks back, we interviewed Kay and Sam from Roll and Play Press about their phenomenal breakout into the TTRPG scene; this week Kay and Sam are back to take us through a sponsored deep dive of their must-have book, One-Shot Wonders! With over 100...
DISCLAIMER: Since beginning this campaign, Gabe Hicks has been removed from the cast list of 3 Black Halflings' 'The Corrupted' playthrough. Part 1 live in its current edit out of respect for the time and effort the other players and editors put into t...
AWWW YEAH! For the first time ever, Jasper, Jeremy and Liv get together in the same continent, in the same city, in the same theatre, with a live audience, to play the single most chaotic one-shot of "You Awaken In A Strange Place" ever! Get ready for ...
If you watched the 2023 Game Awards, you saw actor Abubakar Salim - from Raised by Wolves, Legend of Vox Machina and Assassins Creed: Origins - announce his incredible new metroidvania platformer, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. And today, he’s our guest!!!! Fr...
This is NOT a drill! After 6 incredible years, the UK's premier TTRPG show 'The Oxventurer's Guild' is coming to an end! Jasper and Liv (and Jeremy, but who's counting) have Jane Douglas aka Prudence on the show to talk about what this means for Oxvent...
This week, Liv and Jeremy are bringing you a sponsored episode from the makers of a TTRPG system underdog: The Narrative Universe! Joined by writer Daisy Kurtwise (mskurtwise) and creator Joshua Orsak, we take a deep dive into the 100-side system that'...
We know you've seen Roll & Play Press' EVERYWHERE - from Critical Role to High Rollers, but did you know the dream team behind this new industry giant was a nerd and a boffin? Yes, fresh off the heels of their incredibly successful Map Library kick...
Keeping up our streak of interviewing phenomenal women for Women's History Month, this week we have one heck of a woman who develops for Ashes of Creation, writes gorgeous games like Witches & Spellcraft, and has performed in APs on this very podca...
It is time to kick back and listen to the dulcet tones of this week's absolutely incredible guest; straight from the tables of DesiQuest, Dimension20, Critical Role and Acquisitions Incorporated, it's Jasmine Bhullar! Jasmine joins Liv and Jeremy as th...
This week, the queen of cosplay and character creation content - Ginny Di - joins us on the mic! The YouTuber, singer, cosplayer, and creator of everything from viral videos to incredible costumes talks to us about her experiences of being a woman in c...
Fight if you can. It's best to run. And if you hear them wailing... try to survive. DISCLAIMER: since this episode has aired and in light of developments, Gabe Hicks has been removed from the cast list of 3 Black Halfling's 'The Corrupted' playthrough....
This week, we have the journalist who broke that OGL story - it's Lin Codega! Jeremy and Liv are talking with Lin about everything that made them... well, them! From learning how to cow tip, to being forged in the fandom fires of superwholock, and the ...
This week, Jeremy and Jasper have a guest that's got a real nice smile and a +3 sword (he found another sword!) - it's TTRPG rapper, pro GM, and actual, genuine opening act for Ludacris... Nur-D! And boy does he have stories. From putting on a rap show...
As part of Black History Month, we are bringing you interviews with some of the greatest black creators on the scene - and so obviously we hard to start with Omega Jones aka Critical Bard! Singer, Streamer and TTRPG icon, they take us through how they ...
This week Liv and Jeremy chat about what you can expect from 3BH this year! We're talkin' Con appearances, AP series, live shows, side projects, and more!!! CORRECTION: In this episode, Jeremy incorrectly says that Malta is owned by Great Britain, when...
This week we welcome comedy's premier TTRPG player Tim Platt of Rude Tales Of Magic onto the show! That's right, the voice of Stirfry, and the brilliantly bizarre Smellulus joins us to talk about tough crowds, memorable performances, and exactly how fa...
It's finally here: 3BH plays Coyote & Crow! Jeremy and Liv are joined by Connie Chang of Transplanar and Logan and Martin of Akinana Circle, the organized play arm of Coyote & Crow, for this incredible one shot! Join us as Logan, our Story Guid...
This week, Jeremy and Liv are joined by Charlene Bayer (she/they), Em Carlson (fae/faer), and DeadAussieGamer (he/him) for a very special one shot: Eldritch Foundry's new winter-themed adventure, "How We Saved the Grateful Gathering"! Dive into the mys...
This week it is our pleasure to welcome Multi-award-winning writer and game designer Chris Spivey, author of incredible works such as Harlem Unbound & Haunted West. What did we talk about I hear you ask? Well, Alan Cumming of course! Follow Chris h...
Jasper and Jeremy are joined by guest GM Natalie Fuinha of The Storyteller Squad and guest player Connie Chang for a Monster of the Week one shot set in the world of The Storyteller Squad AP series! Join two of the worst men you've ever met and a liter...
If you have seen stunning photos of some of your favourite folks from around the TTRPG space then most likely you have seen our next guests work! KP is a cultural consultant, voice-over actor & brilliant photographer, we sit down to discuss making ...
This week, Jeremy is joined in the Halfling Hovel by a very special group of guests: the Keeper and Cast of Storyteller Squad! The Storyteller Squad is a slice of life Monster of the Week podcast that's perhaps best described as "the '10 Hours Lo-fi an...
What a treat we have for you today! Talking to two of the amazing minds behind Beedle & Grimms, why and how they started the company, and what their new show 'Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!' is all about... well besides killing tiny little level ...
This week we have the Producer of Oxventure & GM for Realms of Peril & Glory, ZACK! Destined to take over the TTRPG space Zack is doing some brilliant things with both the shows he works on and is a fantastic force for good in the space. Foll...
This week, Jeremy interviews TTRPG writer, performer, AP producer, and longtime friend of the show, Drakoniques! You've heard them in 3BH shows like "Outlaws & Obelisks: Slowdown Showdown", "Beautiful Nonsense", and "The Vineyard"! Enjoy this lovel...
It isn't often we get joined by an actual CEO, but today we are the leader of the Crit Awards which you may remember is the very awards in which 3BH won best podcast thanks to all you wonderful listeners. We talked to Ivy about all of her work on raisi...
This week, Liv and Jeremy are joined by game-designers extraordinnaire Doug Levandowski and Jonathan Gilmour for a chat about their incredible Kids on Bikes series, board game design vs. TTRPG design, and how to write a good rulebook! Follow Doug: http...
Slowly we collect the many faces of Oxventure! Today we add the one and only Ellen Rose, we have lore dumps, we have origin stories & we have one unhinged episode of 3BH! Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright , ...
It's been a long time coming, and this week Jeremy finally sits down for an interview with professional costume and prop designer and friend of the show, Isa! They chat about TTRPG safety tools, costume design, terrifying British children's media, and ...
This week, the 3 Black Halflings are joined by the Project Manager for Kobold Press, the co-owner of Cloud Curio, and graphic designer Amber Seger for a hilarious and insightful chat about fruit, proximity to whiteness, and JOSH! Follow Amber her...
This week we are joined by the star & GM for Oxventure's latest adventure 'Deadlands', as well as award winning writer & producer its Andy Farrant, as we talk about Outside Xbox, the beginning of Oxventure & of course a deep love of Disney ...
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Yes, yes that title means what you think it means... Anyway, today we are talking about Baldur's Gate 3, all the things we love... and don't love about this absolutely massive game. There is a huge amount to get our teeth stuck into! Follow the ...
Today we are joined by award-winning game designer Kenna Alexander, who hot off the heels of yet another INCREDIBLE Kickstarter success is taking this all-Native lead team to new heights. Find everything Coyote & Crow here: https://coy...
Today the Halflings discuss the giant elephant in the room which is slowly gaining sentience and coming to take all of our jobs, AI! Are there any upsides? What should we be worried about? & Who does it affect the most? These are all questions that...
Jasper and Liv are off fighting the forces of darkness, so Jeremy has once again summoned Halfling Avenger Navaar Jackson! Together, they shall embark upon a hilarious and chaotic interview with the inimitable Paul Foxcroft! Join them as they talk abou...
A restless Wakandell awaits its new king and which means three of its mightiest warriors: Iṣẹ Buburu, Sha'So Nazari & Tiwa must embark on an epic journey to find untapped power and ensure that the fate of this land doesn't end up in the wrong hands...
This week, Jeremy's 100% actual father DeAngelo Murillo swings by for a soul-healing chat about all things from forging a living in TTRPG's to finding out that you are in fact not black. Follow DeAngelo here: @That_DeAngelo Get your hands...
In this episode, Jasper shares movie opinions that he is only brave enough to share when Jeremy is tucked away in a castle. He gets on his soapbox about modern cinema and the Spiderverse movies & Liv does her best to moderate him! Make sure you sit...
It's time for another Q&A! Once again, Liv and Jeremy are hopping into our Discord to answer more of your burning questions. Stay tuned to hear them talk about running a Session 0, the 3 R's of Incorporating a Culture or Group that Isn't Yours, and...
The 3 Black Halflings return to classic form as they do a deep dive into a recent Vanity Fair article surrounding the alleged toxic work environment of the hit show Lost! Follow the Halflings here: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwrigh...
The INCREDIBLE Lexi AKA BlackGirlMage stops by the shire for an absolute delight of an interview! Join us as we laugh our way through a discussion about angels vs. demons, being a cheerleader for your players as a GM, and polymorphed dragons with doors...
What goes into making a VTT? What new and exciting features could be headed our way? What happens when overnight EVERYONE wants to play TTRPG's online!? These questions and many more are answered by today's guests & their discussions with our 3 Hal...
LIVE FROM THE 2DIO! Me and Murph kickbacked talking all things Scottie Pippen even though neither of us know a damn thing about basketball... But we did watch The Last Dance & Space Jam! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Sh...
Today's episode starts with an important PSA... After that, the halfling duo throws out some advice for all game masters based on some of the lessons they have learned over the last few years! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online...
OGLs, Summits, and Pinkertons, oh my! While D&D the game remains fun as ever, WotC are increasingly ruining their reputation with debacle after snafu after scandal. What's a D&D fan to do? Liv and Jeremy discuss the recent WotC Pinkerton incide...
Follow the Halfling University Faculty!Joan MillerNavaar JacksonJeremy Cobb Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes. Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want...
This week, Liv and Jeremy sit down with Connie Chang to discuss what was, at the the time, the second biggest D&D controversy of the year: the Creator Summit! We talk about how the event was introduced to creators, the pre-event debacle, the event ...
This week, Liv and Jeremy bring that patented Cobb & Kennedy magic to a pair of chaotic Halfling Soapboxes about dogs and the "classic" TV show Glee. Fun facts, tangents, and hilarity abound! Link to the adorable puppy photo we talked about:https:...
Our plucky band of youngsters face frantic battles, heartfelt confrontations, and a desperate escape in this exciting conclusion! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed preteen chess prodigy! Connie Chang...
The incredible pro-GM Friday is back, and she's brought The Vineyard RPG with her! Join Liv, Jeremy, and guest player Drakoniques as they try desperately to survive a one shot in this queer, undead, crime mob campaign setting & guide book. And once...
With Myriad and Matumbo on the team, it's time to start fighting back! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed preteen chess prodigy! Connie Chang (they/he/she) as Jin Zheng (they/xe), the 16 year-old powe...
Jeremy's jet-lagged and Liv's exhausted, so it's a perfect time to record an episode! Join us as we discuss the newly-announced D&D crossover with Minecraft, the recent D&D VTT announcement, the even more recent discussion of the VTT at the Cre...
Back at Silver Screen Rentals, our plucky band compare notes and consider the thermos the mad doctor left behind. What secrets lay within its glowing contents? Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed pretee...
We are finally completing the set! We have now uploaded a guide to EVERY 5th addition class, boy what a journey. Thanks for sticking with us, & don't forget you can find us digging into the rest of the subclasses over on our Patreon! Support us on...
Utter chaos erupts at Bootleg Cave! Can our plucky band of youngsters make it out alive? Listen to ALL 7 episodes right now on 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings also get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Ki...
A couple of weeks back the halflings found themselves at the premiere of the Dungeons & Dragons movie!? WHAT IS LIFE! So naturally, that is the topic for today! We do about 40 mins or so with NO spoilers then after that we GET INTO IT! Suppo...
A mysterious stranger has arrived in town! Who is she, and what does she want? Listen to ALL 7 episodes right now on 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings also get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Pat...
The semester continues! Special guest exchange student Grace Rolek joins us as Prof. Miller leads us into a discussion of empathy's role on the show Steven Universe! Follow the Halfling University Faculty!Joan MillerGrace RolekJeremy Cobb Support us ...
Our adventure begins with a screening, a dissection, and a plethora of butt-slaps! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed preteen chess prodigy! Connie Chang (they/he/she) as Jin Zheng (they/xe), the 16 y...
"Hey, Halflings! Why don't you answer the hard-hitting questions... What is your favorite snack!?" we often get asked... Well, today to finally do the episode that you have been waiting for this whole time! AND if you enjoyed this there is a whole bonu...
Before we start the adventure, we need to build up our setting using the Kids on Bikes worldbuilding and character relationship questions! Listen to ALL 7 episodes right now on 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings also get your Shirefolk Shoutout an...
Jasper and Jeremy are off smashing it at DND in a Castle and so Liv is here doing her best! To help her out her Dicebreaker co-hosts Maddie and Wheels are here to chat about our favourite RPGs that aren't D&D, including Wheels' own award-nominated ...
This week the lore drops are back with a vengeance as we dig into Michelle Nguyen Bradley's backstory and learn all about the EPIC new show that it Table Top News, & why it is a much-needed venture for the space! Please follow their Kickstar...
It's time to get thirsty! Guest GM Friday joins us for a one shot of the wonderfully queer game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians! Three strangers are drawn into a dreamscape where they must confront the specters of their past. Get ready for an adventure with pl...
Classes are back in session! Professor Joan Miller continues her lecture series on empathy, once again joined by football team captain Jeremy Cobb and head of the gifted program Navaar Jackson. In this episode, the three discuss how empathy functions (...
It started out in a big castle in England and it has now flourished into a beautiful friendship, with a good friend of the show Kevin Parr. We delve deep into where it all began on his quest to become Dicecream Sandwich, to GM on the GenCon mainstage, ...
This week the halflings are learning PATHFINDER, and we have enlisted the help of Shay Snow, the Pathfinder Society Developer over at Paizo! After some Overly Grim Laws were thrown about we felt it was no longer safe to stay in the coliseum where we ha...
Today's episode features one of our most important interviews ever! Liv and Jeremy sit down with D&D Executive Producer Kyle Brink to talk in-depth about the OGL 1.1 disaster: what led to it, where WotC went wrong, and how they intend to fix it goi...
It is finally happening... We finally have the one the only Erika Ishii on the show! We discuss how all this started, the influences in art, acting in video games & a whole new segment where we drop lore about ourselves! If you don't follow ...
Who's that at the door? Why, it's Christian Navarro! The Halflings are back for another Shirefolk Spotlight with the actor, TTRPG performer, and all-around wise and wonderful fellow. Follow Christian on Twitter at @navarroc0821 ! Join us at the...
This week the Halflings are welcoming in the new year with a game-breaking tale from the table before they talk about this week's sponsor DnD In The Castle, we tell you all about how the event works, what to expect & why you should come to play wit...
Our season comes to a close with this meditative and emotional conclusion. Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist)Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars...
It's that time again, folks! The D&D team have been hard at work cooking up another One D&D playtest, and Jasper and Jeremy are here to talk about it. We're talkin' Clerics, Ardlings, Dragonborn, and Goliaths, as well as a pretty big terminolog...
This is it! The Debs have braved the Spider Queen's web, and now they stand outside her lair. Can they succeed where others have failed and defeat the Spider Queen once and for all? The fate of The Debs, Wagadu, and Operation Double Fist hangs in the b...
Jeremy & Jasper sit back and look back at another INCREDIBLE year for 3 Black Halflings. Looking back on some of our best episodes, and funniest moments, and getting excited about what is coming up next! Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tb...
Operation Double-Fist is thrown into jeopardy as The Debs find themselves trapped in the Spider Queen's sticky clutches! Can they escape with their lives, memories, and souls intact? Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's...
Having finished their preparations and said their goodbyes, The Debs embark on a perilous journey from which they may never return. After a season full of burning questions, it’s finally time for some answers! And oh, what answers they are… Starring: ...
Having narrowly avoided an international incident, The Debs meet with Monarch Tijani to decide the way forward. Flashbacks, goodbyes, and baboon slaps abound as The Debs prepare to embark on Operation Double-Fist!!! Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her)...
The Debs must navigate an incredibly tense deliberation in the throne room of Kusugu. Get ready for old friends, old foes, and unsettling realizations about the Metal Eaters' true allegiances. Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/sh...
Now that the Golden-Eyed Griot has finished his tale, it's time for the Debs to get down to business. Just who or what is the Spider Queen? Where does she live? And who are the ominous visitors who have gained an audience with the monarch of Kusugu? S...
As the Goldeneyed Griot continues his tale, Mooti and Ongenagama face painful losses, difficult decisions, and a tragic showdown. Get the tissues ready for this one, folks, because it's a DOOZY! Featuring our incredible guest star:Luyanda Unati Lewis-...
Jeremy & Liv sit down to talk with NFL fullback and Dungeons and Dragons nerd Johnny Stanton, listen as we find out all about how Johnny got so into D&D and a hard nerd out about comics... particularly Aquaman. Check out the 3BH Patreon at pat...
Having gained an audience with the Great Golden-Eyed Griot, it's time for the Debs to receive whatever wisdom he can impart. But why does the mere mention of the Spider Queen fill him with such dread? There's only one way to get to the bottom of this: ...
It's time for some dark magic, as Liv finally climbs into the DM drivers seat for a third round of Running the Gauntlet! Will Jasper pull out his first victory? Will Jeremy continue his winning streak? Will Liv exact her vengeance for last round's acid...
Welcome to your first semester at Halfling University, a brand new series from 3BH! This inaugural episode sees professor Joan Miller joined by football team captain Jeremy Cobb and head of the gifted program Navaar Jackson to explore empathy and the v...
Pure halfling fun and chaos today as Liv & Jeremy answer questions posed to us on Discord and our Patreon! PLUS we get some EPIC tales from the table! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Epi...
We're off to see the Griot! After a tumultuous stay in Odi Ayaba, our heroes head north to the massive city of Kusugu, "The Well of Knowledge". Tour guides! Spider temple! Straight couples! And of course, the Great Golden-Eyed Griot! All this, and more...
Today we are joined by the UNBELIEVABLE black gnome London Carlisle to run a Harlem Unbound adventure which is an amazing Call of Cthulhu sourcebook! We dive through an important time in black history & remember "Lovecraft was a racist, but we will...
The Mysterious Hooded Figure is back, and this time they brought company! Can our heroes repel these three vicious and venomous foes? Where did they come from? What has become of Amadi? All this and more, in this week's thrilling episode!CONTENT WARNIN...
The proposed changes with the introduction 'expert classes' spells out a lot of changes for our classes but perhaps none more so than for our very own kings of the jungle the Rangers. With a raft of changes, there is a veritable cobweb of changes for o...
With all this talk of Spider Queens, Withered Women, and past traumas, surely a trip to the Wrestling Arena will be the perfect way to blow off some steam! Yup, just lighthearted fun, with no unforeseen danger whatsoever!*Jeremy's eye twitches* LET'S G...
Today the halflings are in high spirits as they talk about the new UA bards & Epic Boons... Sorry did I say epic I meant... Rubbish! So much to discuss in such little time, one thing is for sure the halflings don't hold back! Support us on P...
The adventures in the lush rainforest city of Odi Ayaba continue! From the scorched belly of Amadi's workshop to the vibrant Emere market, our heroes explore their pasts and even inquire about their futures! Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth...
Boy oh boy was there a lot to get stuck into this week with all of this new UA... Some we like... Some we did not. But all we discuss, all 3 halflings get stuck into what these changes could mean to the future of 5e and... rangers maybe don't suck now?...
Our heroes have trekked through the rainforests of Emereland to arrive at the beautiful city of Odi Ayaba! What new adventures, friends, and impromptu dance breaks await them inside its massive tree-lined walls? Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as ...
Join Jeremy & Jasper as they share their thoughts on this year's two huge TV shows and sadly yet again have to discuss the reaction to black people in fantasy! Want to hire Jasper as a GM: https://www.jasperwcartwright.com/ Find all o...
A gruelling battle has left our heroes traumatized and exhausted. What did it all mean? Can they really trust each other? Can they even trust themselves? Theories, lore, and emotions flow freely as they embark on the next stage of their adventure! Sta...
Jasper and Jeremy return to answer more of your questions and go on tangents about things that you never asked us! If you want to pose questions to the halflings why not jump into our discord? Link below Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/t...
After passing through a series of deeply unsettling memories, our heroes find themselves in a grove filled with even more mysteries. Something has brought them here, and whatever it is doesn't want them to leave... CONTENT WARNING: This episode conta...
The 3BH Avengers assemble yet again! Their mission: to tackle the classic monstrosity that is the 2000 Dungeons & Dragons movie! Get ready for one of the most chaotic and wide-ranging 3BH discussions ever! Follow the 3BH Avengers!Navaar Jackson fr...
Having survived Chui's onslaught, our three heroes continue their search. Little do they know the dark secrets, terrible surprises, and Stealers Wheel references that await them on their path... Starring:Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, El...
This week, the Halflings wade wearily and warily into the rules changes and Twitter discourse surrounding the Hadozee and the One D&D UA! There's a LOT to unpack, so stay tuned for us to touch on these topics again soon! Join us for D&D in a C...
As they journey through the jungle, hot on the trail of Jimoh, the lost grandfather, our heroes encounter a new friend, an old foe, and a pivotal punch! Starring:Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugil...
Welp, D&D and Wizards decided to drop Spelljammer and the biggest D&D announcement of the year in the same week, so now we're playing catch-up! In this episode, Liv and Jeremy talk the recent Wizards Presents announcement, including all the new...
Our favorite yam thief and haunted sleeper duo encounters new friends, new foes, and a new quest! Respect the Talking Stick!! Starring:Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist)Liv Kennedy (she/her) a...
Spelljammer is out, and the 3BH Avengers are here to discuss it! Join us as we talk through our impressions, issues, and ideas of the first two Spelljammer books, and stay tuned for a teensy, yet vital bit of discussion of the third Spelljammer book! ...
Our tale begins as a new Fallen arrives in Wagadu! They emerge, having lost their memory, and find themselves in a world of new friends, dangerous enemies, and untold mysteries... Starring:Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing ...
The 3BH Avengers assemble again this week to discuss the new trailer for the upcoming D&D film, "Honor Among Thieves"! In classic 3BH fashion, this convo goes alllll over the place. We're talkin' Tieflings, Owlbears, brachycephalic dogs, and more! ...
This week, Jeremy and the 3BH Avengers take a trip to Wakanda to talk about the recently released trailer for Wakanda forever! Stay tuned for theories, production info, and a discussion of Marvel's First Mutant, Namor! Wakanda Forever Trailer: https:/...
With Jasper and Liv unavailable, Jeremy assembles two friends and former guests: Navaar Jackson from Secret Nerd Podcast and future doctor Joan Miller! Together, they form the 3BH Avengers!! Their mission: to delve into Spelljammer lore and dissect the...
Welcome back, sports fans! This week, Jeremy jumps into the DM chair to show you why he had to drop the "friendly" from his title, as our newly Level 2 characters get ready to Run the Gauntlet! You're gonna want to be sitting down for this one, folks! ...
The party is in full swing, the cast are already traumatized, and Shuai Rong has only just made their appearance! What devilish twists, painful memories, and moments of genuine character growth are in store?? Find out in this exciting conclusion!! Sta...
Jeremy and Liv sit down for a chat with GM, video game journalist and all round good human Johnny Chiodini for this week's episode. They discuss the RPG that got Johnny into the hobby when they were feeling low, how they got into DMing Outside Xbox/Out...
School's out for Summer! It's the end of the semester at Strixhaven University, and Shuai Rong (they/she), the school's queen bee, is throwing the biggest party of the year! It'll be the rager to end all ragers, and anyone who's anyone will be there. B...
TOUUUUUUCH HANDS, divine sense of smell & Crit Fishing! Can Paladins do everything? Short answer, yes. But, if you're interested in the long answer, the Queen of Paladins Emily Axford is here to help us with this deep dive of the most divinely epic...
What happened when you DMed for the first time? What is one thing you have been desperate to do in a TTRPG? You have the Q's and we have the A's this week as we answer questions submitted to us by the community! Join us for D&D in a Castle!D...
Running up that road? That Hill? No, we are running to the mics to discuss all things Stranger Things Volume 4, the Halflings discuss the monsters of the upside-down, the significant impact of Stranger Things on the resurgence of D&D and what class...
Today, Jasper, Liv and Jeremy get a boost to their intelligence modifiers as the Halflings are joined by PHD candidate, studying Afrofuturism, empathy, pop culture and politics,Joan Miller. Join us for D&D in a Castle!D&D in a Castle Round 7 (...
This week we Run the Gauntlet! A battle royale-like segment where we will journey some new fresh characters all the way from level 1 to level 20! We will be throwing out new environments, monsters and challenges each time we return to show off a wide r...
FINALLY, Jasper shares his hot takes about why he doesn't like Warlocks, as he and Jeremy sit down to dig into the class along with, why Gengar would make a great patron & lots and lots of throw pillows! Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy...
Here ye! Here ye! Change is afoot, be gone Subraces and war mongering Hobgoblins for the Monsters of the Multiverse is here! This week the Halflings crack open the multiverse and get excited about some BIG changes. From the overhaul of the Racial descr...
All the sleuthing and skirmishing has come to this: What is Damian Mathers' offer? Can our heroes thwart his dastardly plans and make it out alive? And what is the secret of the sunken chamber? All this and more in the thrilling conclusion to our saga!...
Liv & Jasper are in truly chaotic form as they attempt* to answer some questions sent over to us via the discord! We also lay out a task to help the halflings realise their dream of a UK tour! *The word attempt is used here because they kept...
Our shadowy sleuths find themselves facing a dilemma: retreat from the mooks that outnumber them, or face the danger head-on? Roll up your sleeves and loosen your tie, because this one's gonna get hairy! Starring:Isa as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fight...
Mystery, murder and mayhem! Lean in closer as this week we take a peek behind the DM screen of our latest campaign. Welcome to Mavros: The City of The Black Rose. Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy merchandise here! Support us on Patre...
DM NOTE: Unfortunately, Jasper was wrong about all three remaining CotBR episodes already being available on our Patreon. However, all three episodes are slated to release early on Patreon! Enjoy the first of the early Patreon episodes, and look out fo...
Last week we were lucky enough to attend the virtual D&D Direct event where they FINALLY annouced Spelljammer, with a slew of other annoucements, most importantly of course playable space monkeys! We share what we are most excited about and in what...
A small-town constable ventures into a vast, dark metropolis to solve the case that's haunted him for years. A corrupt city official fends off her most dangerous rival while her waifish bodyguard looks on, his gaunt form hiding a terrible power. A stre...
What if space M&S took on space Sainsbury's and space Tesco? We answer hard hitting and important questions like these in this week's episode! For those of you who don't know, My Friend Eric is a segment where we prove that you don't need to spend ...
Persephone Valentine joins Three Black Haflings to talk about her role as Sam Nightingale in Dimension 20's The Seven, DM'ing for Fast Times at D&D High and, we roll up our real-life D&D stats with some good, and some real bad, results!Want mor...
In today's episode, Jasper & Jeremy sit down with the one and only Ify Nwadiwe. Talking about some of Ify's most iconic characters from D20 to Critical Role, heavy role-playing with B Dave Walters on G4 & the erasure of people of colour through...
This episode is packed with Three Black Halflings favourites, we'll be answering mail bag questions with a questionable points system, giving The Avengers the Wiz of The Rings treatment, and be visited by Unati's cat Garlic Bread. Want more 3BH in you...
You've seen him on Dimension20, you've seen him on Critical Role, now Carlos Luna joins the Three Black Halflings to share his experience and advice on creating a successful career as a POC in a creative industry. Want more 3BH in your life? You can n...
It's time for a class deep-dive, and this time it's all about the Druid! Plus, we take another trip to the Shire for a Shirefolk Spotlight with Rich Oxenham, founder of Hatchlings Games.Hatchling Games: Home | Hatchlings (hatchlingsgames.co.uk)Overisle...
Today we are joined by the wonderful DM of Join The Party, Eric Silver! We discuss Eric's article 'Dungeons & Dragons Has an Antisemitism Problem', D&D's appropriation of Jewish folklore and the Orson Welles of podcasting. Article Link: Du...
Dungeon Jedi Masters Tegan Jenkins joins the Three Black Halflings to discuss Star Wars 5E, the system currently being used in Dimension 20's 'A Starstruck Odyssey'. Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy merchandise here! Support us...
The dead speak, the galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, the threat of revenge and the sinister voice of the late Joss Whedon. We're revisiting the reported experiences of actor Ray Fisher on the set of Justice League and the dilemma of engaging wi...
After escaping the initial onslaught of bat-ghouls, our heroes have made their way back to the source of the horrifying attack! Can they find the cause of the undead swarm in time to stop it? It's a rootin' tootin' race against time in the thrilling co...
Let's peek behind the screen at the new campaign setting Jasper and Jeremy are prepping for their group at D&D In a Castle. Join us in the castle: dndinacastle.com Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy merchandise here! Support...
We're divin' back into the wild world of Utaram for this special 2-part adventure!!Four brave souls ventured into a slowdown, a place where time runs much slower, and traveled deep underground to Adukal, the City Below. Joined by a pair of Adukal citiz...
Two Slovenly Trulls and Three Black Halflings walk into a bar... This week podcast hosts Shardae and Lyssa just us to talk about The Slovenly Trulls podcast, a monthly deep-dive "about D&D, feminism, and the High Wizard of Patriarchy". Find The S...
Today the THREE halflings gather round to talk all things Liv Kennedy, DM style, play style, letting your players do whatever they want, heavy metal clubs & don't get Jasper started on trees! Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the 3BH...
One of our most requested guests returns this week as we welcome back a great friend of the show, writer, game designer, and cultural consultant, James Mendez Hodes. Join us for part two of a two-part deep-dive all about the Monk class in Dungeons and ...
One of our most requested guests returns this week as we welcome back a great friend of the show, writer, game designer, and cultural consultant, James Mendez Hodes. Join us for part one of a two-part deep-dive all about the Monk class in Dungeons and ...
This week the wonderful Gloss and Gadgets returns to introduce Jasper and Jeremy to Gloss' favourite TTRPG. Listen along as Jasper, Jeremy and Gloss "define the struggles of a community living after the collapse of civilization, and attempt to build so...
It's graduation day at Paradox Perfect Academy! Our heroes are all set to walk across the stage when history is thrown into chaos by the heinous antics of their most un-excellent classmates, Gil and Fred. Now it's up to our merry band of lunatics to sa...
This week brings yet another incredible guest, as the halflings are joined by board game expert & all-around wonderful human being Liv Kennedy as she doles out great board game recommendations, Liv and Jaspers spooky close connection and of course ...
It's Paradox Perfect Round 2, and this time we're joined by the 2-Crew for time travel-based shenanigans! First up: the silliest worldbuilding and character creation process you've ever heard! The goofs fly fast and thick in this one, folks! Embrace th...
This week Jasper and Jeremy surge into action with a synchronized deep-dive into the fighter class. Get ready to hone your skills and sharpen your sword, or arrows, or axe, or spear, or dagger, or well, fighters can use just about anything. ANYWAY, gra...
30 minutes to build a world and PC?! You know the drill by now, we’re play My Friend Eric this week featuring Hell Scapes, Daniel Day Lewis and our wonderful guest host Nancy Art Music. Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy merchandise here!&nbs...
This week we are discussing the contraversy surrounding Critical Role's new campaign setting Marquet, which is directly inspired by South West Asian and North African cultures. We discuss the promo for this campaign, which has recieved backlash for inc...
With their backs against the wall, knee-deep in swirling unstable magic and vastly outnumbered, our heroes decide to make one last stand. Can any of them make it out alive? Starring:Connie Chang as Chang Hushi (Goliath Chronurgy Wizard) Jonathan Charl...
Use your Ki-Points, add seven, then turn round the corner and do a little dance and stick your left leg in, because today we are talking about what it's like to navigate your way around being a POC in the online TTRPG space, with someone who has been h...
With their backs against the wall, knee-deep in swirling unstable magic and vastly outnumbered, our heroes decide to make one last stand. Can any of them make it out alive? Starring:Connie Chang as Chang Hushi (Goliath Chronurgy Wizard) Jonathan Charl...
We've completed the NADDPOD set! Brian Murpy talks to us about Eldermourne, the latest series of Not Another D&D Podcast. Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy merchandise here! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for you...
Our heroes have survived bullets, beasts, and abominations, and now they stand on the cusp of the Calamity's origin! To get there, they must brave Zerzura: the shimmering land from which no traveler ever returns. Kuyutha beckons; will our her...
Join us for a watch along of the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, talk about the world of franchise cross-overs and ... it's back! We Wiz of Rings the most epic POC Spider-Man casting.Mans Not Hot performed by Big Shaq - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
As our heroes head to Dido, a date with the Barbarossas looming, many questions remain: what does Redbeard want with Tovo? Who or what is responsible for the Calamity? What is Clem's last name?? All this and more in this week's scintillating episode! ...
Jasper and Jeremy are joined by the host of the Flawed Workshop Podcast and creator of Umeboshi comics to discuss their wish-lists for Dungeons and Dragons 5.5 set to be released in 2024. Warning: Tangents include augmented reality TTRPG’s and misogyni...
As the battle rockets toward a conclusion, our heroes find themselves low on health, spell slots, and options. Trapped between a rock and a 300-foot drop, can they dig deep enough to survive this wild ride? Full steam ahead, folks! It's gonna be a whit...
The title of this one kind of says it all folks ... buckle up for some Sparkling Racisme as the Halflings take a look over the 1993 TTRPG sourcebook Rifts Africa. Want more 3BH in your life? You can now buy merchandise here! Support us on Patre...
After a painful loss, our heroes find themselves onboard a train packed to the gills with Barbarossa gang members. It's time to fill your hands and grit your teeth! Next stop: all-out war!! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of her...
This week, Mark Hulmes from High Rollers DnD joins us to swap stories and talk about DMing, world building, and the ways we'd like to see D&D develop in the future! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing it wi...
As Death looms, Panya must make a fateful decision. Love, loss, loot, and an approaching locomotive: all on this week's Outlaws & Obelisks! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search of answers, revenge,...
Jasper and Unati have 30 minutes to build a world and a PC before Jeremy DMs an improvised D&D session using the characters and world they have just created in a new segment that asks, "who says you need hours of prep to create a fun setting o...
With the Barbarossa Gang hot on their heels, our heroes must stage a daring escape through treacherous terrain in a desperate bid to keep their date with the Pale Rider! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search ...
This week the Halflings are here with special guest Emma Carlson to preach the good word of one of the deepest and most powerful classes in the game! Listen to hear why the Cleric is so much more than just the designated healer! The power of faith comp...
After fleeing Al-Maghrib, the party regroups under cover of night to hide from the Barbarossa search parties. Mystery, tragedy, and paranoia hang in the air as our heroes hatch a plan to summon and trap the Angel of Death himself... In a land ravaged ...
Want to Rage without getting angry? Want to shoehorn a lightsaber into your D&D game? Want Christian Bale to show up and distract your enemies while you Stealth past them? Well, then THIS is the episode for you! This week, Jasper and Jeremy talk re...
Pages turn, tears fall, and bullets fly as our heroes continue their quest for answers and revenge in Al-Maghrib, the Sunset City! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search of answers, revenge, and redemption. Jo...
It's spooky season Haflings! If you're looking for some October viewing inspiration look no further, as we gather around the fire to discuss some of our favourite Horror films. TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains discussion surrounding eating ...
After a chilling encounter with the Pale Rider, our heroes meet a new ally who shares their animosity towards the Barbarossa Gang. Git ready, y'all! Lu'luh Jacksplit's here, and she's ready to ride! Next stop: Sunset City! In a land ravaged by a...
This week we address topics that have been raised on our discord! From the flying PC controversy to augmenting 5e with other systems, these all come straight from the fans! Special shoutout to TheGiftOfGabes, Chelsea, Tobester, Dweller42, Nandor (Donev...
Our heroes regroup after a terrifying battle, but many questions remain: Who is Panya and what does she want? What was the deal with that ooze? What's going on with Budge? And how does it all fit together? In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a s...
Jeremy and Unati have 30 minutes to build a world and a PC before Jeremy DMs an improvised D&D session for Unati using the character and world they just created! X-Men references and knives abound as we debut a new segment that asks, "who says you ...
Danger, intrigue, and horror ensue as our heroes jump into action to defend a mysterious stranger from the monstrous creature that menaces her! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search of answers, revenge, and r...
"I am Iron Man!" This week the Three Black Halflings are breaking out the toolbox to help you understand one of the most complex and flexible classes in D&D: the Artificer! With Magical Tinkering, diverse subclasses, and more infusions than you can...
Curiousities, experiments, and visions abound as our heroes take an exploratory detour on their journey to Al Maghrib! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search of answers, revenge, and redemption. Join them as t...
Unati and Jeremy are getting sweet and just a little bit spicy in today's episode as Two Wholesome Halflings discuss family in Dungeons and Dragons, how family can influence story in your games, how to make families and familial relationships work mech...
A tense situation turns deadly on this week’s Outlaws & Obelisks! In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search of answers, revenge, and redemption. Join them as they adventure across the wild and wonderful land ...
Amy Vorphal joins us this week to share some tales from the table and discuss her upcoming album, plus stay tuned until the end for a special musical treat. Amy's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amyvorpahl/behold-her-dreams-musical-a...
A traveler arrives from a far-off place to find a land and its people ravaged by disaster. What secrets and surprises does the town of Squeaky Gate hold? In a land ravaged by a magical cataclysm, a small band of heroes rides in search of answers, reve...
Here ye, here ye Three Black Halflings welcome a legend of the TTRPG world, the DM for Critical Role... Matthew Mercer. Story has it that they spoke about cybernetic dolphins, taking care of your 5x5 & how crocodiles hold guns! Those pictures! The ...
That's our secret we are always angry! This week the Three Black Halflings would like to rage! With veins bulging and axes swinging we hack and slash our way through the Barbarian de-redmistifying (see what I did there) this rather rageful class! If yo...
The Drow, the evil dark-skinned race of elves that dwell deep belo- Let's pump the brakes a second! This week the Halflings are talking about the troublesome Underdark dwellers and how their depiction has changed throughout the years. If you enjoy...
What do time travel, angels, and Desmond Tutu have in common?? Find out as TBH, Drakoniques, and Brennan Lee Mulligan go on a wild and hilarious adventure featuring a brand new TTRPG!!! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review ...
Today we are joined by the creative lead of Blackwater DnD, mental health adviser for Jasper's Game Day & registered councilor, Emma Carlson. We talk to Emma about using Dungeons and Dragons as a therapy tool in her work and handling the topic of d...
Jasper and Jeremy kick back and chat about running one-shots for NADDPod & Wizards of the Coast. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow adventurers. Support us on Patreon at patreon.co...
Ever heard of a Bunyip... No? What about the friendly Tsuchinoko... Really? OK OK what about Impundulu? Then why not sit down for this tale! Jammal, everyone's favorite maniacal boss, has been magically transported into The Book As It Is Written, a com...
This week we meet in a tavern to discuss a favourite topic amongst us Halflings … FOOD! We’re tucking into the cultural importance of food, its depiction in fantasy and how food manifests in D&D. Plus, Unati shows off her chef feat with a sprinklin...
Get the popcorn ready, the halflings are chatting about some of their favorite Sci-Fi movies, from little robots falling in love & tall dark-haired men all the way to backhanding Laurence Fishburne. Plus a truly wild tale from the table from our re...
Our heroes count their losses, pick up the pieces, and work towards a brighter future on this week’s season finale of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fel...
Extra, extra read all about it! Four wonderful self-proclaimed misfits sit down for a magical chat about Dimension 20's newest adventure! We talk to Orion Black about creating Misfits & Magic & their role as the creative director of the show! I...
In the lead-up to the finale of The Cub & The Caterpillar Season One, we're taking a deep dive into the mechanics of Wagadu, our favourite lineages and what we are most excited to see & do in Season Two. Plus, an announcement! If you enjoy this...
The final battle is here! Will our heroes prevail, or will they be crushed under King Nyati’s merciless hooves? Strap in, ‘cause this one’s a DOOZY If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventure...
Happy Birthday! Three Black Halflings is one year old and you're invited to the party. Reflecting on our DM'ing journey, how our styles have changed, the lessons we've learned, and how we've grown. Plus some questions from old guests! If you enjoy thi...
The party makes their final preparations, meets new allies, and reunites with some old ones on this first half of a two-part episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sh...
'Twas on a very hot British summer day that the Halflings decided to tackle a deep-dive into the Wizard Class. Prepare for beguilement, confusion, and some very hot takes. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing wi...
The Halflings sit down with the legendary Tanya DePass to talk about the ever-changing worlds of TTRPG's and Gaming and our relationships with them as people of colour. We take some questions from our Patron's, talk lifting people up, prepping for mult...
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Strap in everyone, the goofs are on their own. Today Jasper and Jeremy are talking about some of the harder to define ability scores, sharing some alternate viewpoints on how you might roleplay using your Wisdom, Intelligence & Charisma. If you en...
Revelations, resolutions, and reinforcements abound on this week’s episode of The Cub and The Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on Patreon ...
This week the Halflings get to talk to the incredible Aimee Meester. We talk all about their work with DnD Disability, covering some of the amazing creations they have made to make the game more accessible, using DnD as a rebound & creating things ...
On the eve of the Anniversary of the murder of George Floyd we reflect on the changes we've seen in the past year and share some black joy for you to engage with. Books & Authors: Octavia E. Butler Who Fears Death, Akata Witch and Binti by Nnedi O...
Mooti has the fight of his life and our heroes take the trippiest of trips on this week’s fantastical episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow ...
This week your three favorite Halflings share some second breakfast and have a good chin wag with your two favorite Hobbits! Star Trek, Insects, DnD, waving your geek flag high, and running over your food with a car are all on the agenda. This is not o...
Today all three Halflings get to play together in this Superhero-themed one-shot, DMed by the fantastic Eric Sliver of Join The Party. Follow MAXIMUM CARNAGE, made up of three of the worst villains in all of Lake Town City as they try to cause... well ...
Oft criticised & much tinkered with, it is time to talk about troublesome tree striding Ranger. We break down the MANY options available to any budding hunters while throwing into the mix a couple of our favoured fixies that really make the Ranger ...
Visions, talking heads, and intimidatingly cool monkey spirits abound on this week’s The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on P...
Hey Halflings ... it's our 50th Episode! To celebrate we're doing something a little fun today, keeping the Super theme going from last week we're here to discuss our personal Top Five Superhero Films of all time. Please don't roast us! If you enjoy t...
Today we are looking at the representation of DC's first black superhero Cyborg and the reported experiences of actor Ray Fisher on the set of Justice League. Article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/ray-fisher-opens-up-about-justice-league-...
Celebrations become confrontations, which result in desperate resuscitations on this week’s The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support ...
This week we're taking a bite out of some of the crunchier rules with DM advice from the co-host of the Dungeon Master's Block, Neil Powell. Join us as we discuss flexibility with the core rules to ensure narrative pay off, plus, in true Black Halfling...
This week we welcome the pride of the Dwarfanage Jake Hurwitz to uncover many a mystery ... a DnD game spanning three generations, time-traveling tips for our first TTRPG, why Jasper's cancelled and the origin story of his droplets?! If you enjoy this...
Mooti learns some tragic news, Ongenagama throws down, and the Nyani Troop are out of control in this week’s wild episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with ...
This week we share our thoughts on the recent problematic reports surrounding the release of The Candlekeep Mysteries Adventure Book and the experiences of POC writers and game designers working on the project. If you enjoy this podcast please help us...
Ever been slightly reticent to play a Bard? Well, we're here to debunk misconceptions of the oft-stereotyped singing bard and convince you! We're deep-diving into one of the most flexible classes out there, the Bard. Follow Jonathan Charles: @the_lonel...
Our heroes meet a vulture paralegal, Mooti makes a new friend, and the Nyani Troop returns in this week’s intriguing episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing wi...
Today the Three Black Halflings are joined by Connie Chang, the GM of Transplaner RPG, an all-trans, POC-led D&D campaign. We discuss D&D as a tool to examine yourself, gender, and unconscious bias in a safe space and building the noncolonial, ...
Starting a new campaign soon? Well, you're in luck! This week the Halflings are discussing all things Session Zero. We'll be sharing the points we usually cover in our own and discuss some ideas you might want to bring to your next Session Zero before ...
A tragic revelation, a hurried exit, and a desperate battle for survival on this week’s episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on Pat...
Join two black hedgehogs and one white hedg- I mean Halfling as we talk embracing the chaos in your games and turning it into a knight made of Jam, allowing an audience to dream into your work and acknowledging your unconscious bias. Find Caldwell onli...
Today we're taking a deep-dive into one of the most infamous classes, where many a player tends to start, the Rogue! We'll each be breaking down our favourite Roguish Archetype and even sneaking in some Rogue role-playing pointers. If you enjoy this p...
Ongenagama navigates a minefield while Mooti sails the astral seas, and only one of those is metaphorical! All that and more on this week’s The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review an...
Today the wonderful TTRPG extraordinaire Teri Gamble steps in as an honourary Black Halfling, as we reflect back on the Black Lives Matter movement of the past year and her new Podcast ‘Our Black History’. We’re also talking self-care, taking a break a...
DM vs Players, rules disputes, preventing PVP! Today we're talking about conflict resolution at the table. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/...
Raffa’s mysterious disappearance leads to tense negotiations and dark revelations on this week’s The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Sup...
How do you manage story arcs within' your TTRPG campaigns? Do you pre-plan or let them grow organically? Do you tailor story arcs to your players & how do you make sure they pay off? Today we share our own triumphs & mistakes when managing stor...
Vampires, Hags and Zombies, Oh My! We're digging into the new Unearthed Arcana: Gothic Lineages, sinking our teeth into a fiendish Wiz of the Rings and drawing the winners of some BLM Dice. Article discussed in the show: 174 Ways to Donate in Support o...
Our heroes finally arrive at the White Twins! But wait, who is this mysterious stranger? What are these voices that haunt him so? Who killed Laura Palmer?? Oh, wait, that last one was Twin Peaks. Find out the answers to the first two questions on this ...
We're taking to our Discord this week to hear some of your thoughts on one of our most recent episodes, 'Tasha's Cauldron, a Good Start or Not Enough?'. Plus ... we have new theme music! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review...
Join us this week for some incredibly insightful discussions with the ray of sunshine that is Honey and Dice & the character creation King Alex Schulte of A Couple of Characters Podcast. We’ll be talking as always about how to make TTRPG’s more inc...
Our heroes face off with a giant ape, meet new friends, and head towards the Twin Pea- er, White Twins in this exciting conclusion to last week’s episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by le...
This week we're responding to WoTC's efforts to diversify D&D, including criticism posed in a recent Wired article, 'Dungeons & Dragons' Racial Reckoning Is Long Overdue'. The article we discussed: https://www.wired.com/story/dungeons-dragons-d...
Mooti’s spiritual troubles intensify, Ongenagama reveals hidden depths, and the pair encounter a mischievous monkey in this week’s abbreviated episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! We will return with a bonus stream next Wednesday to f...
We talk to Zac Oyama about exploring ethnicity through D&D, realising you can play a POC and breaking into DM'ing in his new Podcast 'The Rotating Heroes Podcast'. Zac Oyama: @ZacOyama Rotating Heroes: https://www.patreon.com/RotatingHeroesPod If ...
Who is that strange one-horned man?? Special guest Allan Cudicio, creator of the Wagadu setting, joins Mooti and Ongenagama for an action-packed and lore-filled episode! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with...
It’s our last episode of 2020 and what a year it has been! We’re taking a look back over some of our favourite moments of TBHalflings so far, teasing some upcoming 2021 episodes and embodying the past year by going fully off the deep end to debate the ...
Raaaa and Nandi battle a smorgasbord of rude tubers in this bountiful bonanza of action and chaos! And what is up with the mysterious masked man? Find out next time on Dragonba- uh, I mean, find out in this exciting episode of Nandi and the Scatman!Fin...
The Halflings sit down this week with an incredible world builder and person, the amazing B. Dave Walters. We talk, storytelling, working with an all POC team on Into The Motherlands & the importance of showcasing black excellence! Oh and Unati fan...
The gang battles some crocs, encounters strange terrain, and receives pivotal new clues as the plot grows ever thicker on this week’s episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a revi...
Role-playing tips and tricks from your friendly neighbourhood Halflings, who also happen to be real-life actors. This week we’re using our experience to help break down your role-playing roadblocks with some super easy advice on how you can use your vo...
This episode Aabria Iyengar joins the Halflings for pure joy, puns and much chaos, as we talk why theatre of the mind is even better than maps, playing against type and the creation of Mrytle the Bitch. Find Aabria @quiddie on Twitter & Instagram ...
Mooti flexes his verbal muscles, Ongenagama flexes her actual muscles, and pivotal decisions are made in this episode of The Cub and the Caterpillar: A Wagadu Tale! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your...
We share our thoughts on recent discussions in the TTRPG community about who can play characters of colour. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on Patreon at patreon.co...
The party meet a new ally, Mooti gets a hand, the party get a quest, and Ongenagama gets very, very angry If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on Patreon at patreon...
The Halflings are HUGELY excited to chat to the DM of Dimension 20 this week, the one and only Brennan Lee Mulligan. We're sharing prep tips, what we'd love to see from D&D in the future & of course, an epic tale from the table involving the be...
This week the Halflings discuss their most conversational topic ever... is it ever ok to fudge the dice?! When they should and shouldn't be used and, answering the age-old question should one blow on the dice before a big roll or merely shake! Vot...
Count Strahd von Zarovich would like to extend his sincerest apologies for the accidents that have befallen the members of the troop. However The Count would like to ensure Mr Cobb and Mr Cartwright, that dinner will go down very very smoothly. If you...
Today the Halflings have a whole bunch of amazing guests. First up, epic content creators, Cosmic Stew will be diving into their work & discussing the important topic of allyship. Then stay tuned as we get hyped with Frankie & Scott of Shoot th...
Count Strahd von Zarovich cordially invites thespians Mr Jasper William Cartwright and Mr Jeremy Cobb, along with their band of players, to his residency Castle Ravenloft in the village of Barovia, to honour the Count with a one-off theatrical display....
Today we're discussing a topic posed by some members of our Discord Server, Safety Tools in Dungeon & Dragons and TTRPG. We're covering some tips we have found, some good, and not so good examples, plus resources to make your tables feel a little b...
Farsaan makes a request, Mooti makes amends, Ongenagama goes shopping, a lustful bird appears, and the party runs afoul of a truly terrifying Fish Spirit in this session of The Wagadu Chronicles! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving...
Our resident Module Runner Unati tries her hand at homebrewing in today's campaign setting, inspired by a piece of Southern African History known as Mfecane or 'The Crushing, when Shaka Zulu forced many tribes out of Southern Africa. If you enjo...
Tasha casts Hideous Laughter on the Three Black Halflings this week as they look into The Cauldron of Everything, and what effects it could have on D&D in the future! They also answer a question posed to them by Lord Errol themselves. If you...
The Three Black Halflings and Krystina Arielle present the Angela Bassett & Black Panther Appreciation Podcast. We also discuss D&D, owning your seat at the table as a POC & the Goddess that is Bob in Dimension 20's Pirates of Leviathan. Fi...
There's a whole lot of Blerd love in this episode. Dimension 20's Lou Wilson discusses his first time playing D&D, Improv with a guy called Brennan Lee Mulligan & how building diverse games enriches the experience. If you enjoy this podcast pl...
"No one knows exactly why people fall into Wagadu but what is clear is that it’s an irreversible process" - The Wagadu Chronicles. Now they are here, can Mooti Qobaa and Ongenagama discover the secrets of Wagadu and who they were before they fell. If ...
Do as Unati does, prepare your incredibly valuable pencils, and get ready to take notes as we get ready to go full homebrew. Jeremy shares all the secrets of homebrewing campaigns, the importance of NPC's and creating exciting combat in a peek behind t...
An origins story, dealing with time travel, double spikes, and Key & Peele as pirates. It's all here as this week we are joined by the King of Podcasts and DM for The Dungeon Run, Jeff Cannata. Jeff Cannata @jeffcannata The Dungeon Run @thedungeon...
Allan Cudicio, the creator of The Wagadu Chronicles, an incredible new afrofantasy setting for D&D 5e, joins us to discuss the inspiration behind the Wagadu setting, some of his favourite creations, and of course, a tale from the Wagadu table. Fol...
Representation Matters! Today we are talking representation in Pop Culture, we discuss the D&D episode of Community, Daredevil, Iron Fist & Watchmen. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow...
Fossa Prince of the Scat Clan, Rraaaabu.bud.um is journeying beyond his island in search of the Ancient Forefossas, instead, he meets the most adorable Dassie drummer the world has ever seen. Jeremy is our Dungeon Master in today's setting inspired by ...
Game designer and cultural consultant James Mendez Hodes sits down with the Halflings to discuss how we can enrich our games by creating more equal and inclusive experiences. James' Website: https://jamesmendezhodes.com/ Follow James @LulaVampiro If...
Inventing Disco, stealing doors & fighting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Join us as we tell some Tales From The Table. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us ...
Let's explore systemic racism in DND. Today we unpack 'Orcs, Britons, And The Martial Race Myth, Part II: They're Not Human' written by James Mendez Hodes. Also, stay tuned for a Wiz of the Rings at the end of the show ... Star Wars Edition. ARTI...
This ones all about world-building as Jasper takes us through his planning process. We'll take a look at how Jasper blends modules into the worlds he creates as well as more tales from the table from your three favourite Halflings. If you enjoy this p...
Players young and old, this one is for you! How to make your characters feel unique, embracing the role play and how we build characters. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Suppor...
Today we three share some tales from the table and answer some questions before discussing an amazingly written article by James Mendez Hodes entitled "Orcs, Britons, And The Martial Race Myth, Part I: A Species Built For Racial Terror", which talks ab...
Today we are discovering the wonderful world of Wakandell. Jasper is our Dungeon Master as this episode takes us through a very mini one-shot! WAKANDELL FOREVER! If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with y...
This episode Unati guides us through her process for planning a session whilst the group tries to hold it together, it's a funny one ... well, at least we think it is. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sh...
A real fun one this week as we talk all things Dungeon Mastering (or Game Mastering). We get maniacal with monsters and modules and investigate our inspirations. So if you are a DM looking for some new tricks, interested in DMing for the first time or ...
We return with Episode Two to talk about our personal reasons for playing DnD and unpick the recent announcement by Wizards of the Coast on their commitment to diversity. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing wi...
Delve into the origin story of Three Black Halflings as they venture into the wilderness of diversity in Dungeons & Dragons. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers. Support us on ...
