Alignments are a lot more than just a meme template. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss how alignment works and how it can impact gameplay. For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comExplore the podcastPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

In this episode of the podcast, the boys review Candlekeep Mysteries, an expansion set for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. This book contains a series of campaigns surrounding a set of magical books. For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

Naming conventions are a staple in fantasy and science-fiction. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss how names can be used to enhance lore in Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other TTRPGs, have a lot of information that needs to be kept organized. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss how to keep a tight ship when it comes to your tabletop campaigns.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

In Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other TTRPGs, the players and the DM play two very different roles. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss how to best manage the expectations of both the players and the DM. Managing expectations will help lead to a more enjoyable gameplay experience.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

In this episode of the podcast, the boys review Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft, a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. This expansion allows DMs to build horror-themed adventures for their parties. It also introduces new features, such as subclasses for Bards and Warlocks and horror-themed trinkets.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

Combat is an essential mechanic in Dungeons & Dragons, as well as most other TTRPGs. In this episode of the podcast, the boys talk about how diverse combat can lead to a better gameplay experience.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

In Dungeons & Dragons, and other TTRPGs, companions and hirelings are a special type of NPC. They are able to join and help out the party. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss how to optimize the use of animal companions, hirelings, and other kinds of special NPCs.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

In Dungeons & Dragons, and other TTRPGs, you are playing your character in the present. However, having a fleshed-out backstory for your character can help enhance immersion and gameplay experience. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss the best strategies for creating character backstories. For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

Making and fighting monsters is half the fun of playing TTRPGs. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss strategies for creating monsters and using them effectively. This goes for both Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other TTRPGs.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

In Dungeons & Dragons, and other TTRPGs, you are able to play every aspect of your character. This includes how they spend their time. There are no cutscenes or 'off-screen' events for your character. In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss strategies for effectively using downtime from both the player's and DM's perspectives.For more tabletop content, assets, and more: https://tabletoptotality.comPHASR Media -- Putting the 'cult' in pop culture: https://phasrmedia.comPHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

World-building is an important aspect of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games. It is responsible for a lot of the entertainment value in your campaigns and helps give players and immersive experience. In this episode, the boys discuss strategies for world-building in D&D and TTRPGs.For more tabletop content, assets, and more, head over to Tabletop Totality's Official Website.PHASR Media - Putting the 'cult' in pop culture. PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

The Warlock is a classic class in the world of fantasy gaming. However, there are many different versions of this character type. Every iteration of fantasy lore has its own take on the Warlock. In this episode of Tabletop Totality Classic, the boys discuss the pros and cons of playing a Warlock in Dungeons & Dragons 5e. For more tabletop content, assets, and more, head over to Tabletop Totality's Official Website. PHASR Media - Putting the 'cult' in pop culture. PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

Death is inevitable. However, it is not always the end. In fantasy and sci-fi role-playing games, death mechanics can impact the campaign's difficulty as well as players' risk-taking.In this episode of Tabletop Totality, the boys discuss how death and resurrection work in most TTRPGs, as well as how death mechanics in tabletop games can affect the overall experience. For more tabletop content, assets, and more, head over to Tabletop Totality's Official Website. PHASR Media - Putting the 'cult' in pop culture. PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

What happens when a player uses the knowledge they obtained outside of the campaign? What effects does it have on the gameplay, and with other players in the group? These metagame issues can make or break the immersion and gameplay experience.On this episode of Tabletop Totality Classic, the boys are discussing issues that arise when bad metagaming habits come into play. For more tabletop content, assets, and more, head over to Tabletop Totality's official website. PHASR Media - Putting the 'cult' in pop culture. PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

NPCs, or non-player characters, are an important part of any role-playing game. They give your characters advice, quests, and sometimes even companionship. However, there are many ways that NPCs can be incorrectly designed and utilized. On today's episode of Tabletop Totality Classic, the boys discuss how to implement NPCs in a way that is fun for both the players and the DM. For more tabletop content, assets, and more, head over to Tabletop Totality's Official Website.  PHASR Media - Putting the 'cult' in pop culture. PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

During the summer of 1975, director Steven Spielberg and writer Peter Benchley conjured a new type of fear that not only lurked on the silver screen but also in the waters of America’s coast. Jaws was heartwarming, thrilling, electric, and most importantly it made people afraid to go into the water.But for a community in Provincetown Massachusetts, there was a more material threat in their midst. Let’s examine how one of the greatest films of all time ties into the great mystery of The Lady of the Dunes.Based On The Essay: Jaws And The Lady Of The Dunes by Anthony DeringtonFor More Pop Culture Deep Dives, Head Over To PHASR Media.PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

What do Saw, Hostel, Martyrs, and Haute Tension all have in common? Apart from being labeled as ‘Extreme Cinema‘ or ‘New French Extremity‘, they all owe a debt to a series of six horror films from Japan. Known as the Guinea Pig series, these films include horrific content and imagery that paved the way for modern extreme horror films. The Guinea Pig films are known for being some of the most out-there movies to come from the East. Let’s look at these films and their legacy, shall we?Based On The Essay: Guinea Pig: The Legacy Of An Extreme Horror Film Series by R.F. BlackstoneFor More Pop Culture Deep Dives, Head Over To PHASR Media.PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

The film Jacob’s Ladder delves into discussions of mortality, existential quandaries about what constitutes a life well lived, and a cavalcade more as the character must come to grips with the fact they are dead and/or dying. There are familiar and haunting refrains sprinkled throughout that pose similar queries that fill our lives with angst on the daily. When I was alive did I live well?  Did I have people around that cared for me, and do I feel at peace to transition into another state of being? Everyone is navigating this thing called life in their own respective ways and how we meet the end of it is always on the forefront or periphery of our subconscious.Based On The Essay: 30 Years And The Jacob's Ladder Generation by Dani BetheaFor More Pop Culture Deep Dives, Head Over To PHASR Media.PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.

Let's talk about the legacy that is Jason Takes Manhattan. After seven films all taking place at the same camp, the filmmakers wanted to try something different with Jason. Enter writer-director Rob Hedden. Rather than chasing horny teens through the woods, Jason would now set his sites on the citizens of Manhattan. This should have been fun. Unfortunately, due to budgetary limitations on a decade-old slasher series, most of the action took place on a cruise ship and Vancouver stood in as a Manhattan substitute.Based On The Essay: 5 Reasons Jason Takes Manhattan Isn't As Bad As You Say It Is by Devin BaldwinFor More Pop Culture Deep Dives, Head Over To PHASR Media.PHASR Audio is sponsored by Kushy Dreams. Head over to Kushy Dreams and use coupon code 'PHASR' for an exclusive 25% discount.