The Ludogogy Podcast

Joe Slack is known for games like "Relics of Rajavihara" and its expansion "Montalo's Revenge," "Mayan Curse," "King of Indecision," and "Zoo Year’s Eve." He's authored several game design books and …

We can’t believe it’s been all that time since the Ludogogy podcast first saw the light of day. And yet here we are, 17 episodes in, so Antonis and Sarah thought it was time for a review. We’ve had s…

Jenna Moran is an RPG designer and novelist renowned for her innovative contributions to games and writing. Her work has ranged from authoring sourcebooks for existing games to creating whole new gam…

If you’ve ever played a MMORPG, then much of what you experienced has its roots in the work of Richard Bartle. The co-creator of MUD - Multi-User Dungeon - in the late 1970s, Bartle has influenced de…

Welcome to December's episode, where we're thrilled to host Jason Morningstar, a luminary in the world of tabletop RPGs. Best known for the groundbreaking 'Fiasco,' Jason is a master of crafting narr…

In this month’s episode of the Ludogogy podcast, we’re talking to the guest most requested by our previous guests, who should know a thing or two about great game design! Helping us to explore the th…

Listen in as we talk to a games designer from 10 years in the future! LudoVic is a cutting-edge game design AI trained by the finest experts and equipped with unmatched analytical prowess. The intell…

Cards have traditionally been used to look into the future, and Cartomancy - using decks like the tarot or Lenormand - or even playing cards was incredibly popular in the 19th century. For a more mod…

Dive into LARPing on this month’s podcast! Experience the thrill of Live Action Role Play with the unparalleled insight of Marcin "Słowik" Słowikowski - renowned LARP designer, TEDx speaker, and expe…

Join us as we delve into politics in games with Ata Sergey Nowak. His passion for gaming, history, space exploration, and intercultural communication drove his contributions to influential titles lik…

Logan Timmin’s most celebrated game, also called Logan, was hailed on its release as the ‘next step’ for lyric games; a genre which itself, is somewhat mould-breaking. These are games which can be pl…

For the last few years, Thorny Games has masterfully crafted tabletop RPGs and LARPs that explore the power and playfulness of language. But their creations go beyond mere gameplay; they are a testam…

Our fifth Ludogogy podcast guest is Stefan Köhler! Stefan likes to work at the intersections of different fields, combining experiences in modding and writing (about) games with an interest in variou…

Our fourth Ludogogy podcast guest is Mohsin Memon! Mohsin is passionate about creating games that help people learn and change through immersive experiences. He is also a good friend of your hosts, w…

Our third Ludogogy podcast guest is Elizabeth Hargrave! A love of nature often inspires Elizabeth’s games, and she is perhaps best known for her first published game, Wingspan, which won the 2019 Ken…

Our second Ludogogy podcast guest is Jay Dragon! Jay’s first published game was Sleepaway in 2019, which was about a group of queer camp counselors keeping kids safe in an uncertain world. In the few…

Our first Ludogogy podcast guest is Ken Eklund! Ken is a designer of serious games tackling issues such as climate change, community resilience and water quality. These are most often in the Alternat…

On the very first episode of the Ludogogy podcast we hear from… ourselves! Sarah Le-Fevre and Antonios Triantafyllakis are the hosts and producers of the Ludogogy podcast. We are both passionate abou…