Sam van der Voort 🔜 PAX Unplugged
@laggardson.bsky.social
🎲 Tabletop GM, Actual-Play Producer, & Writer 🖥️ Video/Podcast Editor, Sound Designer 🏆 2025 CRIT Award Nominee - Best GM (Indie) ✨ GM of Genre Space ( @genrespace.bsky.social ) ➡️ https://laggardson.carrd.co/ (He/him)
Role announcement: the poor soul who gets his brain dived (thanks to Ben and the crew for letting my lend my voice, and for shouting out @genrespace.bsky.social ☺️)
Ben Newbon@bennewbon.itch.io · 5d agoOooh forgot to post about new Cybertopia ep yesterday - we're back to our pattern of 2 episode missions again, so this time we get to see Zapp, Nox, Constant and Se-an traumatise a poor soul (not for the first time) as they go brain-diving in a back-alley basement. open.spotify.com/episode/4KRE...
Have you ever wanted to know which of our characters would do better at Dance Dance Revolution? Well that's extremely specific, but also we do have answers for you in this episode
Genre Space: An Actual Play Podcast@genrespace.bsky.social · 2w agoDeath of the Magnate 09 is out now! The Marseilles Report lick their wounds as they watch the world react to Ursula's disappearance. Listen here, or wherever you get podcasts:
Wait a second, whose voice is that 👀
Ben Newbon@bennewbon.itch.io · 3w agoSeason 3 is here and the first ep is an absolute banger! Join @morganjtempest.bsky.social @stellarencore.bsky.social @bigcampaignpodcast.bsky.social & Aidan as they plot the further downfall of a poor old ex-colleague they got fired way back in season 1! open.spotify.com/episode/6QUA...
The conclusion of arc two! Now’s a great time to hop on board if you’ve been meaning to listen ☺️
Genre Space: An Actual Play Podcast@genrespace.bsky.social · 3w agoDeath of the Magnate 08 is out now! With a new objective and new allies, the Marseilles Report head to the roof of the Lorgnette to welcome the Magnate's heir. Listen here, or wherever you get podcasts:
@possibleworlds.bsky.social hey Tyler! I backed Cosmic Century Knights via Backerkit so cant leave a Kickstarter comment, but was wondering if there was an update on how it was progressing. Super excited for the game!
my longest yeah boy ever
Tales Yet Told | Strangers in the Wood 2: Road Trip@talesyettold.com · 4w agoPack your bags and grab your favorite snacks, because the trouble makers are back on the road again! Strangers in the Wood 2: Road Trip premieres Friday (9/18)! Check out the trailer on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/0fqEPUnzG8k
Please give what you can!
Sylvan Lawrence Is Long Hauled Again@lonelamplighter.bsky.social · 4w agoNot sure who here heard already, but Nic from IPR was in a really bad car crash two weeks ago, and his car is completely totaled. Anything you can give would be immensely appreciated, and even if you can't, please please please spread the word on this! www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
You may not know it yet, but you want Bird on your panel/live play
please listen to my actual play podcast@el3phantbird.bsky.social · 4w agopax unplugged closed their panel submission form early and i was not able to get in all of my apps in time so if u need an extra speaker for anything but especially a live play you should let me know 😇 i am very good at public speaking and also making problems for my characters
promoting this episode with screencaps from our text chat
The Storyplayers Podcast@storyplayerspod.bsky.social · 4w agoa very charged hour on the dance floor finishes off our firebrands game
This just means there’s another week to catch up before the conclusion of the current arc!
Genre Space: An Actual Play Podcast@genrespace.bsky.social · 4w agoHeads up: the next episode of Death of the Magnate (Ep8) will be delayed a week to Sept 20th! Still need a little time to unpack and get setup in our new place - thanks for the understanding!
Heads up: the next episode of Death of the Magnate (Ep8) will be delayed a week to Sept 20th! Still need a little time to unpack and get setup in our new place - thanks for the understanding!
I'd be remiss to not mention @talesyettold.com incredible Godkiller series. Its been so fun running parallel to a friend I love and admire. This is high drama, high stakes, INCREDIBLE pay off, and all in 6 episodes. Michelle and Kendo are the Godkiller duo dynamic you've been waiting for
@genrespace.bsky.social FUUUUUUUUUUCKS I'm a simple man: if @laggardson.bsky.social is in the GM seat, I am seated. Genre Space the kind of sci-fi thriller that keeps you guessing, relishes in it's mechanical story telling, and gets you hype as fuck for these psychos. Get on that shit.
I am a huge @thepoduniverse.com fan - if you already follow me and haven't checked it out, you owe it to yourself to give it a shot!
Dylan Roth@dylanroth.bsky.social · last mo.There is no other show like @thepoduniverse.com — it’s audio fiction, it’s movie discussion, it’s a writers workshop — and that has made it really challenging to market. I know there are people out there who would love it; There are people who love it right now. But we are nowhere near sustainable.
Do I know anyone else going to CIGS? I’m debating going next weekend to get to know the scene around here
CIGS 2026 | Indie City Games
Chicago Indie Games Showcase! September 13th, 2026 @ Ravenswood Event Center. Tickets available now!
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the audience is minuscule and the labor is astronomical, we do it for the hope it resonates with someone. it all helps!!
Your favorite APs make *no* money I can count on maaaaybe two hands the number of shows that make enough to pay their creators rent So go review them! Make some fan art! Donate to their Patreon! Show them how much their hard work means to you
Gnome Anne@annethegnome.bsky.social · last mo.I’ve noticed a prevalent myth in the AP space that once you reach a certain threshold of success, it gets “easier”. I think this is actually a pretty dangerous myth, bc it encourages small creators to burn themselves out, work unsustainably, in hopes of reaching a magical land of ~easier~. 🧵
As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.
There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series
You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.
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there comes a time in every indie podcast's life where it's time to play firebrands by @megueyb.bsky.social and @lumpley.bsky.social we have reached that time
“Consumerism as activism” can be a questionable tactic… but it’s worth noting: if you all see COYOTE VS ACME this weekend and make it a giant hit… you will specifically humiliate David Zaslov and make him miserable… while also seeing an entertaining and heartfelt movie. The definition of win/win.
Wile E. Coyote Bored
Alt: Wile E. Coyote files his fingernails.
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The place the characters are at by the end of this episode is just *chef’s kiss* to me
Genre Space: An Actual Play Podcast@genrespace.bsky.social · last mo.Death of the Magnate 07 is out now! The Marseilles Report scrambles to locate the kidnappers before the real Ursula Mange arrives at the Contessa's party. Listen here or anywhere you get podcasts:
The delay is due to driving across the country! Where will I post the episode from? Nooooooobody knows!
Genre Space: An Actual Play Podcast@genrespace.bsky.social · last mo.Heads up! Today’s episode will be up later than usual - though I’m still expecting to post it before the end of the day (PST)! Thanks for your patience ✨
If you are into ttrpgs, and you don't think you've played an Avery Alder game you are probably wrong!
Avery Alder, Buried Without Ceremony@lackingceremony.bsky.social · 2mo agoDo you love any of the games that I have created? Whether it's Monsterhearts, Dream Askew, The Quiet Year, Going For Broke, or a deeper cut, now would be a great time to hit quote-tweet and tell your friends about it! It's been a slow month. 💕✨ store.buriedwithoutceremony.com