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Gilligan's Isle Of A.D.D.

Gilligan's Isle Of A.D.D.

By Shane Ward

Hey everyone, this podcast is about OSR RPG's, Music, Craft Beer, and having some fun! Shane discovered the OSR back in 2013, since then he has written furiously on the subject. Included are ramblings, random tables, monster ideas, reviews and interviews with other OSR authors!
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Rpgaday final episode

Gilligan's Isle Of A.D.D. Sep 21, 2023

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Rpgaday final episode

Rpgaday final episode

I polished off RPGADAY 2023! That was a fun exercise. As is typical there is a LOT of rambling. I am going to start a series on Advanced Fighting Fantasy, memories, and other things. Stay tuned for that. Thanks for listening.

Sep 21, 202315:39
RPGADAY 2023 - EPISODE 3

RPGADAY 2023 - EPISODE 3

I'm back with another episode! Enjoy.

Aug 29, 202309:01
RPGADAY2023 - EPISODE 2

RPGADAY2023 - EPISODE 2

Hey everyone I'm back with another 5 answers to RPGADAY2023. If you need more ramblings check out 3toadstools.blogspot.ca I just wrote up a Bard class for LL.

Aug 23, 202309:54
I'm back! RPGADAY2023 - Episode One

I'm back! RPGADAY2023 - Episode One

I'm back with an episode about RPGADAY2023. It's been a little while since I've recorded a show. I'm hoping to get back at it more often. This was the fuel to get me going. Leave a comment if you like via voicemail. Thanks!


Aug 17, 202309:57
Railroads? I'm okay with linear adventures

Railroads? I'm okay with linear adventures

Just a quick little discussion about railroads & linear adventures in Old School D&D.  

Aug 10, 202110:59
Actual Play Episode!

Actual Play Episode!

Our first actual play episode!  This is session 11 of Isle Of Dread campaign.   The hero's have waltzed into a cave.  We are playing basic fantasy.  

Jul 16, 202101:09:14
What 2 episodes in a week? What is this magic!

What 2 episodes in a week? What is this magic!

A brief synopsis of the trouble my players go into whilst running around the isle of dread.  The start of a dungeon crawl from basic fantasy Monkey Isle! Download it here: https://www.basicfantasy.org/downloads.html 

*except my players hahah

Jun 23, 202109:48
June 18th - Find your crew!
Jun 18, 202108:59
Pull the lever! Adventures in playtests

Pull the lever! Adventures in playtests

A bit of a ramble cast about playtesting Horros of the sepulchre https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steve-c/horrors-of-the-sepulchre-zine-quest and musing on the idea of creating a audio production podcast. #oldschooldnd 

Apr 15, 202118:47
March 10th, talking bout the isle

March 10th, talking bout the isle

I discuss ditching my 5e game, switching gears to Isle of Dread, roll20 and covid restrictions easing a bit. 

Mar 10, 202115:24
Jan 21 - 2021. OSR Conversions?

Jan 21 - 2021. OSR Conversions?

I ramble about osr conversions.  Also you can download the rules I mentioned here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/284581/Dungeons--Dragons-Adventure-Game

Jan 21, 202110:54
What? A New episode!

What? A New episode!

I decided to jump back on anchor and do a ramble cast about what I've been up to.  

Jan 13, 202110:54
Just another ramble cast

Just another ramble cast

It's Monday? Actually it's blue Monday
Mar 09, 202005:47
March 4 - 2020

March 4 - 2020

I'm back! Discussion about the end of a campaign, moving forward and settings for 5e. 

Mar 04, 202010:25
Oct 23 Ramble

Oct 23 Ramble

Ramble about mewe, G+ threads and why you should be podcasting! Also usual BS about not writing anything, roll20.  

Oct 23, 201913:02
Gilligan's Isle Oct 9/19

Gilligan's Isle Oct 9/19

Wherein I discuss the last 2 days of epic gaming, some thoughts on house rules (as usual) and a few other odds & ends. 

Oct 09, 201911:03
Game prep day.

Game prep day.

Just a major ramble about isle of dread.
Sep 18, 201912:48
Talking hacks

Talking hacks

In which I ramble about creating hacks for personal use.
Aug 27, 201907:17
Nah the osr isn't dead, it rolls plus twenty saves

Nah the osr isn't dead, it rolls plus twenty saves

Quick episode about the OSR not being dead, status report! and a lil bit o music.  

Aug 10, 201908:09
August 7th! I'm back

August 7th! I'm back

Just chatting about gaming, writing a crimhuck adventure and other fun things! 

Aug 07, 201906:30
Ola it's my birthday

Ola it's my birthday

Rambling about how I love playing dnd with tim and the guys on Monday. Music and callins.
Jun 28, 201910:37
The Miserable bastards! Hilarious callins from Joe!

The Miserable bastards! Hilarious callins from Joe!

Testing out my new system here, I gotta do a few rigging up of things, but it should work out quite nicely!  Sit back and enjoy the hilarity! 

Jun 10, 201915:12
Talking about upcoming game with tim, alignment, froth, isle of dread and response to matt

Talking about upcoming game with tim, alignment, froth, isle of dread and response to matt

Just a bunch of rambling. Check out the thought eater podcast.
May 31, 201920:43
Anxiety murderhobos chaotic nice day for a guitar solo

Anxiety murderhobos chaotic nice day for a guitar solo

Talking about playing evil characters, anxiety and my wife being super cool.
May 23, 201911:36
Endless isle, ten monster setting and a possible spoiler
May 15, 201909:18
Quick rant possibly about fifth edition

Quick rant possibly about fifth edition

Talking about 5e and how I'm not a new school dm
Apr 23, 201908:38
Isle Of dread!

Isle Of dread!

Prep time. Wooo
Apr 01, 201911:08
Yeah an internet

Yeah an internet

Talking about to hit rolls, the black hack and pipeful of trouble
Mar 12, 201907:32
Monday morning

Monday morning

Just a bit of a update
Feb 25, 201906:21
In which I talk about fighting fantasy

In which I talk about fighting fantasy

Discussing fighting fantasy and mayo grilled cheese
Feb 10, 201911:30
A episode! I have officially lost count and it's not that many

A episode! I have officially lost count and it's not that many

Taking three toadstools
Jan 18, 201906:45
A episode!

A episode!

Yup
Jan 05, 201909:01
December 6, 2018

December 6, 2018

Dec 06, 201813:51
Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30, 201805:01
Nose and toes.

Nose and toes.

Taking about recording and kerfuffles
Nov 23, 201806:52
Episode 29

Episode 29

in which I ramble about a greyhawk campaign idea, and house rules for 5e
Nov 13, 201813:56
Episode 27 - Mass exodus and rambling.

Episode 27 - Mass exodus and rambling.

Latest episode of Gilligan's Isle Of A.D.D.
Oct 09, 201806:46
Episode 26 A quick Epiphany.

Episode 26 A quick Epiphany.

Latest episode of Gilligan's Isle Of A.D.D.
Oct 05, 201803:33
Episode 24 I'm grumpy.

Episode 24 I'm grumpy.

Sep 28, 201810:18
Episode 22

Episode 22

Sep 10, 201807:54
Episode 21

Episode 21

Latest episode of Gilligan's Isle Of A.D.D.
Sep 05, 201806:33
Episode 20

Episode 20

Aug 18, 201810:47
Episode 19 general half awake rambling

Episode 19 general half awake rambling

Aug 11, 201806:50
Creating characters

Creating characters

Aug 06, 201805:30
Episode 17
Aug 02, 201811:11
Rambling and listener call ins

Rambling and listener call ins

Jul 30, 201813:23
I don't need that setting

I don't need that setting

Jul 24, 201809:33
Episode 14 rambling

Episode 14 rambling

Jul 21, 201803:37
Music and gold?

Music and gold?

Late night rambling
Jul 19, 201811:18
Episode 12

Episode 12

A bit of discussion as to why I dig Blueholme! And some callins from my buddies
Jul 17, 201810:34