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Between Two Cairns
An RPG product review podcast, hosted by Yochai Gal, Brad Kerr, and Sam Mameli. Each week we review a module or adventure. Visit our patreon to support the show and to receive bonus content!
Episodes
Between Two CairnsS2E46 - Tide World of Mani
Yochai & Brad review Tide World of Mani by Silverarm Press, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack Question: How do you end a campaign in an "OSR" way? Send…
Between Two CairnsS2E45 - Willow
Yochai & Brad review Willow by Lazy Litches Loot, and answer a question from the mailbag. Mailbag: Do you ever get analysis paralysis before choosing what to…
Between Two CairnsS2E44 - B10: Night's Dark Terror
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review B10: Night's Dark Terror in another Gamer Blast from the Past. We also answer a mailbag question…
Between Two CairnsS2E43 - Slumbering Ursine Dunes
Yochai & Brad are joined by Joseph R. Lewis to review Slumbering Ursine Dunes by Chris Kutalik, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: What other types of…
Between Two CairnsS2E42 - Mailbag Catchup Q2 2024
Yochai & Brad answer a whole mess of of mailbag questions! Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music and bumpers! For…
Between Two CairnsS2E41 - Sword of the Dragonslayer
Yochai & Brad review Sword of the Dragonslayer by Hellwinter Forge of Wonders, and answer a mailbag question. Do you listen to bumpers when recording? Does you…
Between Two CairnsS2E40 - X1: The Isle of Dread
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review X1: The Isle of Dread by Tom Moldvay and David Cook in another Gamer Blast from the Past. We also…
Between Two CairnsS2E39 - Sleeping Place of the Feathered Swine
Yochai & Brad are joined by Ava Islam to review Sleeping Place of the Feathered Swine by Logan Knight, and answer a mailbag question. How do keep up with the…
Between Two CairnsS2E38 - Whalgravaak’s Warehouse
Yochai & Brad review Whalgravaak’s Warehouse by Andrew Walter, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: How do you decide whether something you've written…
Between Two CairnsS2E37 - The Valley of Flowers: Wildendrem Volume One
Yochai & Brad review The Valley of Flowers by Phantom Mill Press, and answer a mailbag question. This question was way too long to list here, just use the…
Between Two CairnsS2E36 - B4: The Lost City
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review B4: The Lost City by Tom Moldvay, and answer a mailbag question. What can video games and TTRPGS…
Between Two CairnsS2E35 - After-Show Show: Pre-Show Edition
Yochai, Brad & Sam try to review a classic module, but fail. This is the result. Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's…
Between Two CairnsS2E34 - Sacrebleu
Yochai & Brad are joined by Nate Treme of Highland Paranormal Society to review Sacreblue by Tito B. A., and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: Good OSR…
Between Two CairnsS2E33 - UR1: The Tomb of the Sea Kings
Yochai & Brad review The Tomb of the Sea Kings by Lawson Bennett, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: What kind of games do you enjoy playing as a player…
Between Two CairnsS1E32 - Silent Titans
Yochai & Brad are joined by Quinns to review Silent Titans by Patrick Stuart. Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music…
Between Two CairnsS2E31 - Gone Fishin' & Seven Silver Spheres
Yochai & Brad are joined by Hexagnome to review Gone Fishin' & Seven Silver Spheres, and answer a mailbag question. Advice for new designers? A link to Gone…
Between Two CairnsS2E30 - X2: Castle Amber
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review X2: Castle Amber by Tom Moldvay and answer a mailbag question. Question: isn't an OSR Syllabus a…
Between Two CairnsS2E29 - Beneath the Comet
Yochai and Brad review Beneath the Comet by North Wind Adventures, and answer a mootsack question. Question: What kind of prep do you do? Send us your comments…
Between Two CairnsS2E28 - Gatehouse on Cormac's Crag
Yochai & Brad review Gatehouse on Cormac's Crag by Dave Bezio, and answer two mailbag questions. Mailbag 1: What is Gonzo? Mailbag 2: Do you like superhero…
Between Two CairnsS2E27 - Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier
Yochai & Brad are joined by Leo Hunt (Mr Vaults of Vaarn himself) to review Tomb Robbers of the Crystal Frontier by Gus L, and answer a mailbag question…
Between Two CairnsS2E26 - N3: Destiny of Kings
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N3: Destiny of Kings, and answer a mailbag question. How…
Between Two CairnsS2E25 - The Necropolis of Nuromen
Yochai & Brad review The Necropolis of Nuromen by Justin Becker, and answer a mailbag question. Mootsack: How do you sort your physical zines/books? Send us…
Between Two CairnsS2E24 - Hidden Hand of the Horla
Yochai & Brad review Hidden Hand of the Horla by Appendix N Entertainment and answer two mailbag questions. What module have you run that exceeded your…
Between Two CairnsS2E23 - ASE1: Anomalous Subsurface Environment
Yochai & Brad review Anomalous Subsurface Environment by Patrick Wetmore, and answer a mailbag question. Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby…
Between Two CairnsS2E22 - Mailbag Catchup 2023
Yochai & Brad answer a number of mailbag questions. Questions/Times: 5:15 How do you incorporate dreams and nightmares in your games? 8:20 What do you both…
Between Two CairnsS2E21 - UK1: Beyond the Crystal Cave
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy to review Beyond the Crystal Cave by Dave J. Browne, Tom Kirby, and Graeme Morris, and answer a mailbag…
Between Two CairnsS2E20 - Jewels of the Carnifex
Yochai & Brad review Jewels of the Carnifex by Harley Stroh, and answer a mailbag question. Question: How do you deal with GM fatigue? Send us your comments or…
Between Two CairnsS2E19 - After-Show Show: 2023 Year in Review
Yochai & Brad review our favorite episodes from 2023, and discuss what we are looking forward to in 2024. 4min - Our favorite episodes of the year 8:45 -…
Between Two CairnsS2E18 - The Cleaning of Prison Station Echo
Yochai & Brad review The Cleaning of Prison Station Echo by Magnum Galaxy Games, and answer a mailbag question. Question: How do introduce players to new…
Between Two CairnsS2E17 - Slate & Chalcedony
Yochai & Brad review Slate & Chalcedony by Melsonian Arts Council, and answer a question from the mailbag. Mailbag Question: Do you use sadness in your games?…
Between Two CairnsS2E16 - Reach of the Roach God
Yochai & Brad are joined by Amanda Lee Franck to review Reach of the Roach God by Centaur Games. Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby McElver…
Between Two CairnsS2E15 - By the Light of the Whispering Flame
Yochai & Brad are joined by Joel Hines of Silverarm (press) to review By the Light of the Whispering Flame by Aaron Hedegaard, and answer a mailbag "question."…
Between Two CairnsS2E14 - The Bloodship Returns
Yochai & Brad review The Bloodship Returns by Dirk Leichty, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: Are non-linear dungeons really the end all, be all? 2:25…
Between Two CairnsS2E13 - The Caverns of Thracia
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review The Caverns of Thracia by Jennell Jaquays. PLEASE SUPPORT…
Between Two CairnsS2E12 - Nightmare Over Ragged Hollow
Yochai & Brad review Nightmare Over Ragged Hollow by Joseph R. Lewis, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag Question: What is the divide between Story Games…
Between Two CairnsS2E11 - You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge
Yochai & Brad are joined by special guest Amanda P. to review You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge by Amanda Lee Franck, and answer a mailbag question. Send us…
Between Two CairnsS2E10 - Through The Valley of the Manticore
Yochai & Brad review Through the Valley of the Manticore by Jacob Fleming, and respond to a mailbag question. 2:46 Child labor 4:40 Mailbag 17:42 Main Review…
Between Two CairnsS2E9 - The Hyqeous Vaults
Yochai & Brad are joined by Andrew Walter to review The Hyqeous Vaults by The Hyqeous Vaults Creation Team! 3:04: How do you describe your art? 7:02: Latest…
Between Two CairnsS1E8 - N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli aka Skullboy in another Gamer Blast from the Past to review N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God, and answer a…
Between Two CairnsS2E7 - Secret of the Black Crag
Yochai & Brad are joined by W.F. Smith from Prismatic Wasteland to review Secret of the Black Crag by Chance Dudinack. Send us your comments or questions!…
Between Two CairnsS2E6 - Gradient Descent
Yochai & Brad are joined by Kelsey Dionne of The Arcane Library to review Gradient Descent by Luke Gearing. Send us your comments or questions! Thanks to Bobby…
Between Two CairnsS2E5 - Mortzengersturm, The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peak
Yochai & Brad review Mortzengersturm, The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peak by Trey Causey, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag Question: How do keep…
Between Two CairnsS2E4 - Show & Share: Settings
Yochai & Brad answer a mailbag question, discuss the nature of settings, and share a few of their favorites. Question: How do you engage with violence in RPGs?…
Between Two CairnsS2E3 - DL1: Dragons of Despair
Yochai & Brad are once again joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) for another Gamer Blast from the Past! We review DL1: Dragons of Despair, and ask Sam about…
Between Two CairnsS2E2 - Unicorn Meat
Yochai & Brad review Unicorn Meat by Dan D, and answer a mailbag question. Question: What is your favorite non-dungeon module? Send us your comments or…
Between Two CairnsS2E1 - Broken Heart of the Castle
Yochai & Brad review Broken Heart of the Castle by Cloud Curio, and answer some mailbag questions. What do you think about web-based tools? What makes a good…
Between Two CairnsS1E52 - Kavlov's Sanctuary
To mark our year of podcasting, Yochai & Brad review Kavlov's Sanctuary by Jean Luc Lariviere-Lacombe, and answer a whole heap of questions regarding the show!…
Between Two CairnsS1E51 - The Bureau
Yochai & Brad are joined by Chris McDowall to review The Bureau by Josh Domanski and Goblin Archives, and answer a mailbag question. Question: What makes a…
Between Two CairnsS1E50 - G1-3 Against the Giants
In another entry in our Gamer Blasts from the Past, Brad & Yochai are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review G1-3 Against the Giants, and answer a…
Between Two CairnsS1E49 - The Queen of Elfand's Son
Yochai & Brad review The Queen of Elfland's Son by Michael Curtis, and answer a mailbag question. Should we review/consider blog adventures as well? Send us…
Between Two CairnsS1E48 - Bottomless Pit of Zorth
Yochai & Brad review Bottomless Pit of Zorth by G. Hawkins, and answer a question from the mootsack. Question: Tips and tricks on navigating the ttrpg scene on…
Between Two CairnsS1E47 - Holy Mountain Shaker
Yochai & Brad review Holy Mountain Shaker by Luka Rejec, and answer a question from the mailbag. Question: Thoughts on Dungeon Synth? Send us your comments or…
Between Two CairnsS1E46 - Lair of the Lamb
Yochai & Brad are joined by special guest Directsun to discuss Arnold Kemp's Lair of the Lamb, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: Do you look to other…
Between Two CairnsS1E45 - Date of Expiration
Yochai & Brad review Date of Expiration by Graphite Prime, and answer a letter from the mailbag. Question: How do you playtest? Send us your comments or…
Between Two CairnsS1E44 - Mission Excalibur
Yochai & Brad review Mission Excalibur (print version here) by Seann McAnally, and answer a mailbag question. Mailbag: What material should be in a sandbox…
Between Two CairnsS1E43 - After-Show Show: Mailbag Catch-up
Yochai & Brad spend an entire show reading letters from the mailbag. Questions answered: What do your home games look like? What system are you using, what…
Between Two CairnsS1E42 - S2 White Plume Mountain
Yochai & Brad are joined by Sam Mameli (aka Skullboy) to review the classic adventure White Plume Mountain by Lawrence Schick. Question: What small RPGs or…
Between Two CairnsS1E41 - Extraction From Demon-F***ked Cleveland 1996 + The Chair
Yochai & Brad are joined by guest Leo Hunt (of Vaults of Vaarn fame) to review two pamphlet adventures: Extraction From Demon-F***ked Cleveland 1996 by Logan…
Between Two CairnsS1E40 - Fronds of Benevolence
Yochai & Brad review Fronds of Benevolence by Andrew Walter, and answer some mailbag questions. Question 1: Advice on running an open table? Question 2: How do…
Between Two CairnsS1E39 - The Spire of Iron and Crystal
Yochai & Brad review The Spire of Iron and Crystal by Matt Finch, and answer some mailbag questions. Mailbag 1: What do we think about crowdfunding and ttrpgs?…