Greycast: Recent Episodes
WilyHobbit and Matteus
wily and Matteus revisit the classic 1979 DnD adventure "The Keep on the Borderlands." This time, they look at it from the perspective of the DM. How to run it, how does sandboxing work, what are some campaign ideas, and ways to improv the adventure?
wily interviews Troy, Will, and Paul from Cannibaal Publishing. We discuss the new adventure they're about to publish, "The Forgotten Tomb of Acererak."
The adventure will publish to DM's Guild some time in July of 2025.
Matteus interviews Matt Finch of Mythmere Games. They discuss the ongoing backerkit for their new OSRIC 3 Player Guide!
Here's the backerkit link: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mythmere-games/osric-3/
Mythmere Games: www.mythmeregames.com
Greyhawk legends Sam Weiss and Gary Holian join wily and Matteus as they explore the amazing Shledomar Valley.
wily flies solo and talks about one of his favorite creators, "One of the Greats", Mr. Lenard Lakofka.
Download the Lakofka Archive content here: www.cannibaalpublishing.com
wily and Matteus are back together again, and they team up to discuss the Caliphate of Ekbir.
wily sits down at GaryCon 17 with three of the Trolls from Troll Lord Games to discuss their current project, E. Gary Gygax's Castle Zagyg. It's currently being offered via Backerkit, here's the link to pledge: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/troll-lord-games/castle-zagyg-galleries-of-the-arch-mage
wily interviews Scott Agnew of Greyhawk Expanded. They discuss the new brand, new content including their latest release: Otto's Guide to the Orcs of Oerth.
wily interviews his friend Curtis and they discuss the "Tower of Gygax" event at the upcoming GaryCon.
In this episode, wily and Matteus discuss the Baklunish Peoples, their customs, history, and culture. We also discuss ways to incorporate them into your game.
wily and Matteus interview the content creators responsible for creating the World of Greyhawk Gazetteer Revised.
This new resource is available on DMs Guild here: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/503532/World-of-Greyhawk-Gazetteer-Revised?term=greyhawk+gaz
Matteus and wily interview content creator William Dvorak about the ability to publish Greyhawk IP to DMs Guild.
Matteus and wily review the Greyhawk Campaign Setting section in the new 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide.
wily and Matteus talk about the latest news concerning WoTC and the Greyhawk Campaign setting.
Les Joins wily and Matteus once again to continue the discussion of Appendix N writers who've influenced early (and current) DnD. This time around, it's HP Lovecraft and the influence of cosmic horror on DnD.
Matteus and I conduct a long overdue interview with the one and only Allan Grohe. Allan tells us about his history with DnD and Greyhawk. Then we deep dive into the lore and history of the mysterious Castle Greyhawk.
Find Allan and his content here:
Imrryr, Allan's main site: https://www.greyhawkonline.com/grodog/
grodog's Greyhawk: https://www.greyhawkonline.com/grodog/greyhawk.html
Allan's blog: https://grodog.blogspot.com/
Black Blade Publishing: https://www.facebook.com/BlackBladePublishing/
and https://grodog.blogspot.com/2017/06/how-to-order-tales-of-peril-and-other.html
The Twisting Stair, Allan's zine with Tony Rosten:
https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Twisting-Stair/100063684185328/
wily sits down with Lord Gosumba (Jay Scott) to discuss the upcoming 5th Annual Virtual Greyhawk Con. This year's Con will run October 3rd to 6th. The Con will feature numerous highlighted streamed and non-streamed games all set in Greyhawk.
Here is the link to register for VGHC and sign up to play: https://tabletop.events/conventions/virtual-greyhawk-con-2024
Matteus interviews Rob Conley, writer of the "Bat in the Attic" blog. They discuss sandbox campaigns, tools for hexcrawling, and how this is perfect for Greyhawk.
Bat in the Attic blog: https://batintheattic.blogspot.com/?m=1
"How to Make a Fantasy Sandbox" on DMs Guild: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/470041/How-to-Make-a-Fantasy-Sandbox
"Zoomable" greyhawk hex map: https://zoomhub.net/6Xn0O
On this episode we interview WoTC Cartographer Mike Schley and talk about his work and the new map of the Flanaess he made for the new DMG. You can find his website here: https://mikeschley.com/
In this episode we're visited by Joe Bloch, aka Greyhawk Grognard to chat about Greyhawk and his resources.
On this episode we get an update from Carlos and Casl Entertainment and talk about writing adventures. Find Casl Entertainment here: casl Entertainment
After a brief break, your hosts are back with an episode about the Faerie Kingdom of Celene.
Thanks to ArtharntheCleric (Paul) for our Greycast topic of discussion for this episode! We welcome Samwise back to discuss important what year to begin your Greyhawk campaign in and why.
On this episode, we talk about the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons. We used this article as the basis for our discussion.
In this week's episode Matteus looks at English Feudalism and how we can use it to develop those realms labelled as "Feudal" in LGG.
On this episode, we see the return of Les aka "Oblivion Seeker" to talk about the "Imperial Gothic" literature which inspired, Greyhawk and D&D.
Rick "Duicarthan" Miller joins us to talk about Antaria, the Australia of Oerth. Relevant links are below:
https://greyhawkonline.com/duicarthan/
https://greyhawkonline.com/duicarthan/antaria-the-lost-continent/
https://discord.gg/T5gq9NBk
In this episode, our hosts finish their series on the Feasts of Greyhawk with a look at Brewfest!
In this episode we offer a review of Gargax's Glorious Gewgaws by Rob Kuntz. His website is linked here.
On this episode Matteus talks to Wily about streaming Greyhawk games on Twitch, how to get started, and why it matters.
On this episode we welcome back Les aka OblivionSeeker to talk about Fairy Tales, their impact on Greyhawk and how they can be an inspiration for your games.
CORRECTION: OblivionSeeker meant to say that Puck is a trickster figure, and Bottom's experience parodies that of the "blessed mortal" taken as lover or favorite by an Otherworldly being.
On this episode we interview Samwise to talk about his background with D&D, his days in Living Greyhawk, the Jebli Freestate, and his heresies!
On this episode we dive into another Greyhawk Festival, this time the Mid-Summer festival of Richfest.
In this episode we have our annual Virtual Greyhawk Con preview with none other than LordGosumba himself! We'll talk about all the awesome stuff happening at Virtual Greyhawk Con 4, but we'll also talk a bit about the 2024 St Jude Fundraiser, GaryCon XVI, and all the fun stuff Lord Gosumba has happpening on his channel.
On this episode we're joined by OblivionSeeker (Les) to take a look at Unknown (later changed to Unknown Worlds), a brief-lived fantasy sibling publication to Astounding Science Fiction. Also mentioned in the episode is Robert Kuntz's website, which you can find here.
On this episode we explore the Duchy of Tenh, a region with a long history of Flan control, and a key role to play in the Greyhawk Wars.
This episode we are joined by regular guest Anna B. Meyer and Troy aka Cannibaal. They discuss their work on with the Len Lakofka Archive. You can find Len's two modules at Anna B. Meyer - Fantasy Cartography (annabmeyer.com).
On this episode Ewan aka Norker came on to talk about the new Greyhawk fanzine he is editing called "Visions of Greyhawk". You can find it here.
On this episode we begin an occasional series with regular guest OblivionSeeker. We will be talking about why reading the fiction on Appendix-N of the AD&D DMG helps get the tone and feel of Greyhawk.
On this episode Wilyhobbit interviews PhantomNJ about using the Castles and Crusades system for games of Greyhawk.
On this episode Matteus is joined by Gary Holian, co-author of the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer, on the history of his involvement with the Online Greyhawk Community. Find Canonfire and a link to its discord server at here!
In this episode, WilyHobbit thinks Matteus is an expert on Sunndi. We don't think he is, but you'll get some good information nonetheless.
"Greyhawk" Mike joins us again this time he talks about his article "Unconquered Hold of the Sea Princes" from the Oerth Journal and how to run alternate timelines in Greyhawk. Find Mike's blog at Greyhawkery
On this episode we explore another festival in the World of Greyhawk, this time: the spring festival of Growfest!
In this episode WilyHobbit and Matteus talk to NyaPlush about the Viscounty and Town of Verbobonc.
On this episode Matteus is joined by ArtharanTheCleric aka Paul to talk about the Pomarj!
In this episode we get back regional lore and info! We visit Highfolk and talk about character options and DM ideas.
On this episode of Greycast, Willyhobit and Matteus talk about the winter festival of Needfest.
On this episode the hosts thought they'd give a few of the non-human deities some love as they wrap up their series on deities of Greyhawk!
On this episode we go through the final three of the major human deities listed in the 5e PHB appendix.
Plugging away at the list in the back of the 5e PHB, here are four more Greyhawk deities for your consumption.
In this episode, which experienced some technical difficulties, we continue to look at the Greyhawk deities in the 5e PHB.
On this episode we continue to talk through the Greyhawk deities found in the appendix of the 5e PHB.
On this episode we are joined again by Les aka OblivionSeeker to talk about J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth and its relationship to Greyhawk.
On this episode Matteus and WilyHobbit get an update from Greyhawk Content Creator Anna B. Meyer. Check out her site here.
In this episode Wilyhobbit and Matteus are joined by LordGosumba to talk about Viritual Greyhawk Con. DMs Amy and Les come on to talk about the VGC games and to give us a preview of what to expect. You can find the site to register for VGC here. You can find the list of events here.
On this episode we talk with Timothy Brannan and how he has combined the Known World of Mystara with Greyhawk. You can find Timothy's blog here.
On this episode WilyHobbit interviews DM Dave from Guild Superior. Click here to check out their twitch channel. Click here to check out their Youtube channel.
On this episode, GreyhawkMike returns to talk about Ull and how he has expanded upon it on his blog. You can check his blog out here.
In this episode Matteus and Wilyhobbit sing the praises of classic modules B1 and B2. The Goodman Games reprint and 5e conversion can be found on their website here.
In this episode we discuss how to start playing in a Greyhawk campaign as a player, and how to start a Greyhawk campaign as a DM.
Resources for Players:
D&D Gazetteer (3e)
Player's Guide to Greyhawk (2e)
Greyhawk Online Wiki
Resources for DMs:
Living Greyhawk Gazetteer
World of Greyhawk Box Set
Keep On the Borderlands (Goodman Games B/X & 5e)
In this episode Matteus chats with the folks from Greyhawk Reborn, the heirs to Living Greyhawk! You can check out their patreon here. You can check out their discord server here. And you can find them on facebook here.
On this episode David Leonard joins Wilyhobbit to talk about Ratik. (Matteus makes a guest appearance at the end). You can find David's stuff over at his blog, Greyhawk Musings (davidleonard-greyhawkmusings.blogspot.com).
On this episode Casey Brown, who was involved in the Living Greyhawk Bandit Kingdoms campaign introduces us to this region. You can find his book on the Bandit Kingdoms here.
In this episode we are joined by Josh, aka "Zarathon" to discuss the rest of Oerth beyond the Flanaess. ,
This episode we are joined by the Greyhawk Grognard to discuss the "Against the Giants" modules. Check out his website including his 5e Greyhawk resources at www.greyhawkgrognard.com.
In this episode, we are joined by RichD to introduce us to the Suel. Find his stuff over at canonfire.
In this episode, Wilyhobbit goes it alone. He is joined by Carlos, proprietor of casl Entertainment. Check out his patreon here. Purchase some of his modules here.
On this episode, Matteus has to go it alone as Wilyhobbit was under the weather. So, we welcome back OblivionSeeker to talk about the Flan.
On this episode we welcome Paul, aka "ArtharntheCleric." He's going to give us an introduction to Nyrond. You can find his stuff over at his blog.
On this episode, Greyhawk Mike returns to talk about the Hold of the Sea Princes. You can find some blog posts covering his Sea Princes Campaign at his blog here.
On this episode we are visited again by Kristoph of Greyhawk Online to talk about the Rhennee people.
This episode we talk with Les aka "Oblivion Seeker" about the influence of fantasy literature upon Greyhawk, especially as seen in Appendix N.
On this episode, William Henry Dvorak welcomes us to the Bone March. You can find his blog online at greyhawkcompanion.com
On this speical episode we talk to Jay, aka Lord Gosumba, about Virtual Greyhawk Con, 2021. You can register for the Con at: https://tabletop.events/conventions/virtual-greyhawk-con-2021. You can find Lord Gosumba's Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/lordgosumba
In this episode Ashur introduces you to Great Kingdom. Why play in the Great Kingdom? Listen here to find out.
On this episode we talk with Jay Scott, aka "Lord Gosumba" about his over 40 year long Greyhawk campaign. You can watch his Greyhawk streams here: twitch.tv/lordgosumba
This episode we interview Scott Agnew about his Greyhawk Rebooted project. Check his work out on his patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RVNCREATIVE
In this episode we interview Kristoph, the proprietor of Greyhawk Online and the Oerth Journal. Please check out his site http://greyhawkonline.com/
In this episode we talk to Anna Meyer about Greyhawk cartography and her own maps. Please visit her website at https://www.annabmeyer.com/.
For our first episode we have "Greyhawk Mike" come on and give us an intro to Greyhawk. Check out his blog: http://greyhawkery.blogspot.com/