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Roll Play Grow: A TTRPG Business Podcast - Podcast

Roll Play Grow: A TTRPG Business Podcast

Roll Play Grow is a TTRPG interview podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and fans within the tabletop roleplay gaming space. We interview the faces behind the TTRPG brands in the community to learn how they turned their passion for the ttrpg industry into a career, and turn their advice into actionable tips.

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
52 minutes
Episodes
99
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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078: Building an Online Community part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes

078: Building an Online Community part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes

Ready to build a thriving community in the tabletop role-play gaming space? Then you're in for a treat. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of how to make your community members feel seen, hea…

00:37:23  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts

077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts

Ever wonder what goes into designing a Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG)? In our latest chat with Ella Watts, an accomplished director, writer, and producer, we get to unravel the process behind the…

01:02:51  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
076: Building an Online Community part 2: Strategically building engagement

076: Building an Online Community part 2: Strategically building engagement

Ready to transform your social media presence and build a thriving online community? Our latest episode is your ultimate guide to this dynamic digital landscape. We're here to help you carve out your…

00:30:05  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
075: From Herbalist's Primer to Geologist's Primer with Anna of Geologist's Primer

075: From Herbalist's Primer to Geologist's Primer with Anna of Geologist's Primer

Join me as we step into the fascinating world of Double Proficiency, guided by none other than its co-founder, Anna. Prepare to be enthralled as we journey from the humble beginnings of her first boo…

00:50:49  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
074: Introducing a new co-host! & How to Build an Online Community Part 1

074: Introducing a new co-host! & How to Build an Online Community Part 1

Ready to stop aimlessly scrolling through social media and start building a thriving online community? This episode is for you! I am joined by my engaging new co-host, Matt Joro, and we're ready to t…

00:33:06  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
073: Leading a touring Actual Play with Russell E Welch III of D20 Tales

073: Leading a touring Actual Play with Russell E Welch III of D20 Tales

You won't want to miss this jam-packed episode as we're rolling the dice again with Russell E Welch III, the mastermind DM and CEO behind D20 Tales. Russell returns to chat about how D20 Tales has gr…

01:00:06  |   Tue 25 Jul 2023
072: Running a game store with Andrew of Lost Star Gaming Outfitters

072: Running a game store with Andrew of Lost Star Gaming Outfitters

How many of you have thought about starting a friendly local gaming store? Well, I have a special treat for you today, because I got to chat with Andrew Youngchild, the co-founder of Lost Star Tablet…

00:50:13  |   Tue 02 May 2023
071: Jay & Grub talk Yazeba's B&B and growing Possum Creek Games

071: Jay & Grub talk Yazeba's B&B and growing Possum Creek Games

Jay & Grub from Possum Creek Games are back! I’m super stoked to have my first repeat guests on the show from all the way back in episode 13. If you are not familiar with Possum Creek Games, then you…

00:58:34  |   Thu 20 Apr 2023
070 - Writing a book about Proactive Roleplaying with The Quest Brothers

070 - Writing a book about Proactive Roleplaying with The Quest Brothers

Jonah and Tristan Fishel are two brothers writing a book together. Tristan started publishing on DM’s Guild and as a freelancer about a year ago, and they decided to write a book about proactive role…

01:00:34  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
069: DungeonGlitch makes music, talks D&D, designs merch & more

069: DungeonGlitch makes music, talks D&D, designs merch & more

Matt Joro, also known as DungeonGlitch is one of those cool creators who does so many things. Matt is a DnD Influencer, Professional DM, Artist, Author, and Composer, and I wish I’d had several more …

01:04:00  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
068: BeththeBard is writing spooky stories & launching businesses

068: BeththeBard is writing spooky stories & launching businesses

Beth the Bard is a writer, designer, streamer, and professional dungeon master. I first learned about Beth when she published She is the Ancient, an amazing genderbent version of Curse of Strahd, and…

01:04:02  |   Tue 07 Mar 2023
067: Designing unique TTRPGs  with Cassi Mothwin

067: Designing unique TTRPGs with Cassi Mothwin

Cassi Mothwin shot into the ttrpg scene a couple years ago when she created her first project, What Crooked Roots, a D&D 5e folk horror supplement. Since then, she’s created two very unique games and…

01:02:23  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
066: Designing Burnaway and Preparing for Kickstarter with Nagi

066: Designing Burnaway and Preparing for Kickstarter with Nagi

Today is the day my friends! It is the Kickstarter launch day for the game that I have been project managing for a year now: Burnaway. I will spare you the explanation of the game right now because y…

00:53:55  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
065: How to become a freelance social media manager with Sol

065: How to become a freelance social media manager with Sol

Today’s episode is the second in our short series of interviews with my project team members on the upcoming indie ttrpg called Burnaway. The game is launching on Kickstarter on February 7th, and I w…

01:06:45  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
064: Designing TTRPG layouts with Chris Hopper

064: Designing TTRPG layouts with Chris Hopper

Chris Hopper is the layout and graphic designer for Burnaway, as well as for several other ttrpgs in the indie scene. We talk about working as a freelance layout designer, working within this communi…

00:51:09  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
063: Writing Welcome to Dragon Talk with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble

063: Writing Welcome to Dragon Talk with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble

If you hang around the D&D scene, you likely have heard of Dragon Talk, the D&D podcast hosted by Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble. Greg is the Senior Communications Manager of Dungeons & Dragons, and…

01:02:45  |   Wed 19 Oct 2022
062 - Creating in-depth Actual Play Characters with Joshua Simons

062 - Creating in-depth Actual Play Characters with Joshua Simons

Joshua Simons is our guest today! Josh is a streamer, game designer, and the Community and Content Manager at Demiplane RPG. We dive into the intricacies of networking and how Josh was able to land a…

01:15:07  |   Fri 12 Aug 2022
061: Managing OneBookShelf's Marketing with Lysa Penrose

061: Managing OneBookShelf's Marketing with Lysa Penrose

 Lysa is the Marketing Manager at OneBookShelf, which is the company behind sites like DM’s Guild and DriveThruRPG. And we definitely talk about what that means, what faer journey has been like throu…

00:55:57  |   Fri 29 Jul 2022
060 - How Donathin Frye became a fulltime professional Dungeon Master

060 - How Donathin Frye became a fulltime professional Dungeon Master

How would you like to be a full-time, professional game master? It sounds like a dream a lot of us have in this industry, and so I am thrilled to introduce you to Donathin Frye who does just that. Do…

01:00:41  |   Fri 22 Jul 2022
059: Balancing Disability & Entrepreneurship with Sara Thompson, creator of the Combat Wheelchair

059: Balancing Disability & Entrepreneurship with Sara Thompson, creator of the Combat Wheelchair

Today, I have the absolute pleasure to introduce you to Sara Thompson. Sara is most widely known for the Combat Wheelchair they created for D&D, but she is also a freelance game designer working with…

01:07:08  |   Fri 15 Jul 2022
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