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TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 5: Starting TTRPGs with YOUNG kids (age 2+)

In this episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, I discuss how to introduce really young players (as young as 2yo) into TTRPGs! I talk about how I started my kid with TTRPGs when he was 2 years old and give tips on what to look out for!

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 4: Creating an engaging TTRPG setting that kids will enjoy

In this episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, I discuss how to create a TTRPG setting that fits the interests of young players! While these tips can be used for any age, they’re particularly important for using with youth who may have some pretty different fandoms and story preferences from grown ups who are running the game.

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 3: Using TTRPG safety tools with kids

This episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast is all about using safety tools and setting ground rules in TTRPGs with kids – these tools are critical to making sure everyone feels comfortable and wants to come back to the game AND it’s important to make sure that young players can understand them and use the well.

TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, Episode 2: What to do when kids go “villain mode”

In the second episode of TTRPGkids on Ludology Podcast, I chat about how a kid’s behavior in game can mean something totally different from what you’d expect and how to turn “villain” choices into something positive for later.

TTRPGkids will be a regular spot on Ludology Podcast! Check out Episode 1 now!

For the next year, TTRPGkids will be hosting a monthly show on Ludology Podcast where I’ll be chatting about making games adaptable for kids, using TTRPGs for education, highlighting some cool games, and more! Check out here for the link to Episode 1!

Review of Almost Bedtime Theater TTRPG podcast!

Almost Bedtime Theater is a father and daughter (and sometimes cousin) podcast about family friendly tabletop RPGs! With lots of in-game shenanigans, review commentary from grown ups and kids, and a wide variety of systems tried, it’s a great show for anyone wanting to listen with young players.

Featured Project: GigaCity Guardians

GigaCity Guardians is an epic combo of a TTRPG and podcast running in parallel! Play along at home with your own superhero character as you follow the adventures from the story!

Interview with Scotty from Imagine Neighborhood

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Scotty, host and creator of The Imagine Neighborhood podcast! We talked about how storytelling helps us to cover some big topics in ways that make them approachable, what The Imagine Neighborhood is, and Scotty’s XP with tabletop RPGs!

Interview with Dan and Rachael: cohosts of Almost Bedtime Theater, a TTRPG podcast for families!

Almost Bedtime Theater is a tabletop RPG podcast focused on games for kids! This father and daughter duo covers game reviews, actual plays, advice, and more together to provide a great way for kids to discover and learn about tabletop RPGs and for parents to understand how to run tabletop RPGs for their kids!

Interview with Host of Raised on DnD, Nick Cardarelli!

I exchanged interviews with Nick from Raised on DnD podcast and had a great time chatting about his introduction to TTRPGs, how he introduced TTRPGs to his kids as young as 2.5, and how gaming has benefited his family! He runs an awesome show that has featured guests including his own kids and Luke Gygax, and he has a clear passion for family gaming that I hope can help inspire you to get into it as well!