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S1E9 – Back to Skandrone, Meeting King Turtlebottom, and Alfred’s Magnificent Juggling

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Roll to Hit is a live play, 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Join in on the adventure as our heroes go on epic quests, battle fierce monsters, level up, and find sweet loot.

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The ninth episode of Roll to Hit: A 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Podcast! After defeating Tarshin, the group heads back to Skandrone and meets with King Turtlebottom, where Alfred puts on the most incredible display of juggling anyone has ever seen.

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Our cast includes:

Paul – Dungeon Master and creator of the campaign
Rob – Talon, the Half-Elf Sorcerer/Monk
Josiah – Ezzir, the Drow Elf Monk
David – Alfred the Weird, the Tiefling Bard
Shawn – Thaddeus, the Half-Orc Paladin

 

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Episode 30 – Resurgence of Space Games, Women in Tech, Difficulty in Games

The Unwind is a discussion about topics related to tech, games, gadgets, and other aspects of geek culture. Rob, Shawn, and Josiah each bring a topic they find important to the show every week. 

The Unwind Podcast – Episode 30 – Resurgence of Space Games, Women in Tech, Difficulty in Games

Topic 1 – Resurgence of space games

Topic 2 – Women in Tech

#Superfight!
Topic 3 – Difficulty in Games

What space games did you grow up with and/or play now? How do you think the gender gap in tech can be solved? Do you think today’s games should be more difficult? Sound off in the comments!

S1E8 – The Epic Showdown with Tarshin

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Roll to Hit is a live play, 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Join in on the adventure as our heroes go on epic quests, battle fierce monsters, level up, and find sweet loot.

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The eighth episode of Roll to Hit: A 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Podcast! Our adventures face their biggest challenge yet in an epic showdown with Tarshin!

 

Our cast includes:

Paul – Dungeon Master and creator of the campaign
Rob – Talon, the Half-Elf Sorcerer/Monk
Josiah – Ezzir, the Drow Elf Monk
David – Alfred the Weird, the Tiefling Bard
Shawn – Thaddeus, the Half-Orc Paladin

 

We would love to get your feedback! Please leave us your comments!

Episode 29 – PAX East and SxSW Gaming Expo Wrap up and Reactions, Superfight, and the Meaning of Review Scores

The Unwind is a discussion about topics related to tech, games, gadgets, and other aspects of geek culture. Rob, Shawn, and Josiah each bring a topic they find important to the show every week. 

The Unwind Podcast – Episode 29 – PAX East and SxSW Gaming Expo Wrap up and Reactions, Superfight, and the Meaning of Review Scores

Topic 1 – PAX East and SxSW Gaming Expo Wrap up and Reactions
#Superfight! – Josiah needs to be stopped!
Topic 2 – Should video game reviews have scores attached to them?

Did you attend PAX East or the SxSW Gaming Expo? What were your favorite parts? What was disappointing? Should reviews have scores attached to them? Let us know in the comments!

S1E7 – Confronting Tarshin

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Roll to Hit is a live play, 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Join in on the adventure as our heroes go on epic quests, battle fierce monsters, level up, and find sweet loot.

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The seventh episode of Roll to Hit: A 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Podcast! The heroes continue to track down and confront Tarshin through the rifts of time. FOR GREAT JUSTICE! (You’ll get it soon enough.)

Paul’s map of the realms of the cottage.

Our cast includes:

Paul – Dungeon Master and creator of the campaign
Rob – Talon, the Half-Elf Sorcerer/Monk
Josiah – Ezzir, the Drow Elf Monk
David – Alfred the Weird, the Tiefling Bard
Shawn – Thaddeus, the Half-Orc Paladin

 

We would love to get your feedback! Please leave us your comments!

S1E6 – Tracking the Time Traveling Tarshin

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The sixth episode of Roll to Hit: A 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Podcast! Our lovable band of misfits find themselves stumbling through time while attempting to track down Tarshin.

Valentine’s day cards from David

 

Josiah's (Ezzir) map through time

Josiah’s (Ezzir) map through time

Our cast includes:

Paul – Dungeon Master and creator of the campaign
Rob – Talon, the Half-Elf Sorcerer/Monk
Josiah – Ezzir, the Drow Elf Monk
David – Alfred the Weird, the Tiefling Bard
Shawn – Thaddeus, the Half-Orc Paladin

 

We would love to get your feedback! Please leave us your comments!

Episode 27 – Morality in Video Games, Copycat Phones, PAX East 2015 Preview

The Unwind is a discussion about topics related to tech, games, gadgets, and other aspects of geek culture. Rob, Shawn, and Josiah each bring a topic they find important to the show every week. 

The Unwind Podcast – Episode 27  – Morality in Video Games, Copycat Phones, PAX East 2015 Preview

Topic 1 –  Morality in Video Games
Topic 2 – Copycat Phones
#Superfight – Josiah goes for the three-peat
Topic 3 – PAX East 2015 Preview

Do you typically play as the good or evil character in games? What is your take on phones copying other models? Should someone else have won the Superfight? What was your favorite video game ending? Let us know in the comments!

Episode 26 – Best Video Game Universe, Lifetime Brands, #Superfight, Video Game Endings

The Unwind is a discussion about topics related to tech, games, gadgets, and other aspects of geek culture. Rob, Shawn, and Josiah each bring a topic they find important to the show every week. 

The Unwind Podcast – Episode 26 – Best Video Game Universe, Lifetime Brands, #Superfight, Video Game Endings

Topic 1 –  What video game universe would you want to live in?
Topic 2 – Do lifetime brands exist? YouTube Kids hopes so
#Superfight – Josiah defends his first round title
Topic 3 – What is a “good” video game ending?

What video game universe would you want to live in? Is there a brand that you’ve used your whole life? Should someone else have won the Superfight? What was your favorite video game ending? Let us know in the comments!

Episode 24 – Cutting the Cord, Datafying your Life, Elon Musk, Zombie Weapons

The Unwind is a discussion about topics related to tech, games, gadgets, and other aspects of geek culture. Rob, Shawn, and Josiah each bring a topic they find important to the show every week. 

The Unwind Podcast – Episode 24 – Cutting the Cord, Datafying your Life, Elon Musk, Zombie Weapons

Topic 1 – Cutting the Cord with Sling
Topic 2 – Datafication of Your Life
Question Break – What weapon would you prefer in a zombie apocalypse?
Topic 3 – Elon Musk or Tony Stark?

What is your zombie apocalypse weapon of choice? Have you made the decision to cut the cord? How do you use data to better your life? Is Elon Musk actually Tony Stark? Let us know in the comments below!

Episode 22 – Definition of “Nerd”, Apple Earnings, Favorite TV Series, Platform Lock In

The Unwind is a discussion about topics related to tech, games, gadgets, and other aspects of geek culture. Rob, Shawn, and Josiah each bring a topic they find important to the show every week. 

The Unwind Podcast – Episode 22 – Definition of “Nerd”, Apple Earnings, Favorite TV Series, Platform Lock In.

Topic 1 – What does it mean to be a “Nerd”?
Topic 2 – Apple Q1 Earnings Call
Question Break – Favorite TV Series
Topic 3 – Platform Lock In

How would you define the concepts of “nerd” and “geek”? Has that definition changed?
Have a topic or a question you’d like featured on the show? Leave suggestions and comments below!

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