Miskatonic University Podcast
Miskatonic University Podcast

Miskatonic University Podcast

Miskatonic University Podcast

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A Podcast dedicated to Weird and Horrific Roleplaying Games.

Recent Episodes

MUP EP 338 – Accessibility in Game Design with Gregory Geiger
DEC 8, 2025
MUP EP 338 – Accessibility in Game Design with Gregory Geiger
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="320" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MU-Shield_new_350.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10392" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MU-Shield_new_350.png 350w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MU-Shield_new_350-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></figure> <p class="has-drop-cap">This episode, Keepers Dave and Bridgett interview Gregory Geiger to discuss accessibility in game design.</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Recent Gaming</h1> <p>&#8211;</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon Plug &amp; Update</h2> <p>If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>So yes &#8211; please back us on Patreon! </strong>To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, <a href="http://www.mu-podcast.com">mu-podcast.com</a> or head over to Patreon directly at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mup">www.patreon.com/mup</a>!</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who backed us and contributed to our longevity. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Discord Plug</h1> <p>Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: <a href="https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D">https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>And thank you to our editor <strong>Nate </strong>for editing this episode. </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out</h1> <p>The Pet Pic channel is a community onto itself. On this channel, we post our beloved pets, fosters, pets of family members, and even wildlife shouting “go pods.” These animals, these pets, are members of our collective community. So when we lose a member of this community, one of our precious pets, we often grieve as a community. I’ve seen the recent pet loss guys. I just want you, and everyone who has ever lost, and will someday lose a pet to know, we’re here for you. We’re here for each other. </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topic</h1> <p>Links and stuff</p> <p><a href="http://gregorygeiger.com">GregoryGeiger.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://tryingtodobetter.com">TryingToDoBetter.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-link is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://papress.com/products/extra-bold </div> </figure> <p><a href="https://www.bispublishers.com/type-tricks-user-design.html">https://www.bispublishers.com/type-tricks-user-design.html</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uxdesigninstitute.com/blog/accessible_design-inclusive_design/">https://www.uxdesigninstitute.com/blog/accessible_design-inclusive_design/</a></p>
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68 MIN
MUP Ep 337 – Roleplaying Children with Jesse Ross
NOV 24, 2025
MUP Ep 337 – Roleplaying Children with Jesse Ross
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="320" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10618" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png 350w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></figure> <p class="has-drop-cap">This episode, Keepers Dave &amp; Bridgett discuss roleplaying as children with award winning creator, Jesse Ross!</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Recent Gaming</h1> <p>Recent Gaming is where we talk about the games we’re playing. So whatcha been playing?</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon Plug &amp; Update</h1> <p>If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>So yes &#8211; please back us on Patreon! </strong>To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, <a href="http://www.mu-podcast.com">mu-podcast.com</a> or head over to Patreon directly at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mup">www.patreon.com/mup</a>!</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who backed us and contributed to our longevity. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Discord Plug</h1> <p>Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: <a href="https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D">https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D</a> </p> <p>And thank you to our editor <strong>Gene </strong>for editing this episode.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topic</h2> <p>Let&#8217;s discuss roleplaying as children with award winning creator, Jesse Ross!</p> <p><a href="https://trophyrpg.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trophy RPG</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/281656/girl-underground" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Girl Underground &#8211; Hedgemaze Press | DriveThruRPG</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hedgemazepress.com/jesseross.com">https://www.hedgemazepress.com/</a><a href="https://www.hedgemazepress.com/jesseross.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jesseross</a><a href="https://www.hedgemazepress.com/jesseross.com">.com</a></p>
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66 MIN
MUP Ep 336 – Systemless Horror Games w/ Sarah Cole
NOV 10, 2025
MUP Ep 336 – Systemless Horror Games w/ Sarah Cole
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="320" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10618" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png 350w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></figure> </p> <p class="has-drop-cap">This episode on MUP, Keepers Dave &amp; Bridgett discuss Systemless Horror Game with creator Sarah Cole!</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon Plug &amp; Update</h1> <p>If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>So yes &#8211; please back us on Patreon! </strong>To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, <a href="http://www.mu-podcast.com">mu-podcast.com</a> or head over to Patreon directly at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mup">www.patreon.com/mup</a>!</p> <p>Oh! We have a new backer!</p> <ul> <li>Jason Wiebe!</li> </ul> <p>Thank you to everyone who backed us and contributed to our longevity. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Discord Plug</h1> <p>Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: <a href="https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D">https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>And thank you to our editor <strong>Ben </strong>for editing this episode. </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out</h1> <p>Tonight I&#8217;d like to shout out … from JZ!</p> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="blob:https://www.mu-podcast.com/645bd1b2-ef11-48bc-9050-94d244d1df11" width="311" height="415"></p> <p>Cowboy is the biggest of my cats and all muscle but such a sweet softie. They often have to run water at the vet to distract him from purring so they can listen to his heart and lungs.</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topic</h1> <p>Welcome to Sarah Cole. For those who don’t know you, please introduce yourself.</p> <ul> <li>How we got here <ul> <li>Dave has opinions on systemless horror &#8211; we should do it more</li> <li>Dave backed Terminus and bought and consumed DH&amp;D quickly</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Welcome! Let’s start with the most important question:</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-patchwork-fez-games wp-block-embed-patchwork-fez-games"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.patchworkfez.games/ </div> </figure>
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59 MIN
MUP Ep 335 – Moral Ambiguity with Keeper Doc
OCT 27, 2025
MUP Ep 335 – Moral Ambiguity with Keeper Doc
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="320" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10618" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png 350w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></figure> <p class="has-drop-cap">This episode, Keepers Dave &amp; Bridgett discuss Moral Ambiguity in storytelling with Keeper Doc!</p> </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon Plug &amp; Update</h1> <p>We have a Patreon that is directly used to keep our podcast going, pays the bills, the hosts, the editors, and everything else needed to run a podcast. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>So yes – please back us on Patreon! </strong>To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, <a href="http://www.mu-podcast.com/">mu-podcast.com</a> or head over to Patreon directly at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mup">www.patreon.com/mup</a>!</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Discord Plug</h1> <p>Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: <a href="https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D">https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D</a> <br />And thank you to our editor <strong>Nate </strong>for editing this episode.</p> </p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out</h1> <p>Tonight I&#8217;d like to shout out Hobie Brown, Large dog or baby Sasquatch, shared by listener Squirrel-in-a-ClaireMech!</p> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="blob:https://www.mu-podcast.com/4e3ef4e5-7ddd-4c5d-a55c-e868c140a3a1" width="624" height="832"></p> </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topic</h2> <p>Welcome to Keeper Doc, AKA Dactyl Doc &#8211; a good friend of the show and one of my favorite “doctors.” Bridgett and I, along with Keeper Murph and Heinrich, had the pleasure of playing in one of your games at Necro ‘22. So we go all the way back to those halcyon days. But for those who don’t know you, please introduce yourself.</p> <p>So welcome!&nbsp;</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prospero-house-publishing wp-block-embed-prospero-house-publishing"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.prosperopublishing.com/ </div> </figure> <p><a href="https://mindfulgm.substack.com/p/sleeping-with-the-fishes">https://mindfulgm.substack.com/p/sleeping-with-the-fishes</a></p> <p><a href="https://mindfulgm.substack.com/">https://mindfulgm.substack.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/486759/deliver-us-from-evil">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/486759/deliver-us-from-evil</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moral Ambiguity</h2> <ul> <li>How we got here <ul> <li>Bridgett had wanted to talk about moral ambiguity</li> <li>You had just written a blog post on your recent scenario that was about exploring the grey areas</li> </ul> </li> <li>What is moral ambiguity and why do we care?</li> <li>What makes it interesting and fun at the game table?</li> <li>What are favorite gaming moments?</li> <li>How can we best use it without railroading?</li> </ul>
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49 MIN
MUP Ep 334 – 3 Clue Rule with Justin Alexander
OCT 13, 2025
MUP Ep 334 – 3 Clue Rule with Justin Alexander
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="320" src="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10618" srcset="https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image.png 350w, https://www.mu-podcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MU-Shield_feature_image-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></figure> <p class="has-drop-cap">This episode on MUP, Keepers Dave &amp; Bridgett interview Justin Alexander on the Three Clue Rule and designing mysteries in gaming!</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Patreon Plug &amp; Update</h1> <p>We have a Patreon that is directly used to keep our podcast going, pays the bills, the hosts, the editors, and everything else needed to run a podcast. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>So yes – please back us on Patreon! </strong>To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, <a href="http://www.mu-podcast.com/">mu-podcast.com</a> or head over to Patreon directly at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mup">www.patreon.com/mup</a>!</p> <p>Thank you!!!</p> <p>MJ</p> <p>Liz-Play</p> <p>Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…</p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Discord Plug</h1> <p>Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link:&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D">https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D</a>&nbsp;<br />And thank you to our editor&nbsp;<strong>Gene&nbsp;</strong>for editing this episode.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Main Topic</h2> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Clue Rule</h2> <ul> <li>What is the 3 clue rule?</li> <li>How did you figure it out?</li> <li>What are the best applications of it?</li> <li>From backer CD: <ul> <li>How can a keeper &#8220;translate&#8221; a published scenario into a node-based scenario</li> <li>Advice for modifying or &#8220;shoring up&#8221; existing scenarios using the 3 clue rule, node-based design</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://thealexandrian.net/">https://thealexandrian.net/</a></p>
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80 MIN