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Originally Posted by troutman
Testing out the 5e system - long term goal is still possibly to develop a podcast on community radio, and I'm approved to explore that possibility. I will share my impressions and invite all of your comments on different role-playing games and podcasting.
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A general D&D/RPG podcast, or an actual play podcast?
General RPG broadcasts are broken up into industry news and reviews, or GM advice.
- For the former, you need to be plugged into RPG industry insiders, social media scene, conventions, etc.
- For the latter, you need an experienced GM (or two) who can talk and talk. It's a Youtube channel, not a podcast, but WebDM is my go-to for this format.
Though there's nothing to say you can't break the mould and try something different with community radio, and make it more local in subject matter (profiles of gaming groups in the city, the local organized play scene, etc.)
For actual play podcasts, the keys to a successful show seem to be:
- Highest quality equipment you can get your hands on.
- A group made up of outgoing players who have some experience in theatre or other creative arts.
- A GM who can keep the game moving.
I'm not a huge fan of actual play podcasts, but the best for my money is
The Glass Cannon Podcast. Top-notch production values, a good cast, and often very funny while still being a genuine game at the table. It's Pathfinder, not D&D, but close enough. I think they even have some episodes of Cannon Fodder where they talk about the technical setup of the studio.