Roll For Topic
Episode 205 – Preparing for Halloween
Oct 22, 202627 min
Halloween is coming soon, which means some Halloween one-shots! But first, Chris and Andy get a little finicky about the game systems they want to use.
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GM/DM discussions on topics related to running tabletop games. Each episode is a 30-45 minute conversation about one specific topic chosen by rolling 1d10 on a table of topics. Roll for Topic's regular cohosts are Andy Rau and Chris Salzman. If you or your GM is interested in being a guest, drop us a line!
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What is Roll For Topic about?
GM/DM discussions on topics related to running tabletop games. Each episode is a 30-45 minute conversation about one specific topic chosen by rolling 1d10 on a table of topics. Roll for Topic's regular cohosts are Andy Rau and Chris Salzman. If you or your GM is interested in being a guest, drop us a line!
What has Roll For Topic covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 205 – Preparing for Halloween" (22 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Episode 203 – LIVE from RfT Con 2026!" (24 September 2026, 34 minutes), and "Episode 202 – Dealing with Creativity Fatigue" (11 September 2026, 36 minutes).
How often does Roll For Topic publish?
Roll For Topic publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 205 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Roll For Topic?
Booking probability for Roll For Topic is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Roll For Topic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Roll For Topic's contact route on record: verified email.
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