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True Crime: A Lock-in at the Crate and Crowbar

An Episode posted by Graham Smith on August 12, 2022
Marsh, Tom F and Graham study the evidence for and against true crime dramas and documentaries. Join us in the accusing parlour as we interrogate The Staircase (both documentary and drama), Sophie: A Murder In West Cork, The Unsolved Murder Of Beverly Lynn Smith, The Investigation and The Murders At Starved Rock. We consider the [...]
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Episode 402: Can a Game Give You Toxoplasmosis?

An Episode posted by Alex Wiltshire on July 29, 2022
In this Accidental Annapurna Special, Alex and Chris discuss the joy of driving big boats in FAR: Changing Tides, and the wanton nature of animal games, as reflected by the latest big animal game, Stray. You know, the cat game! Also! News on Pip’s new game she’s doing called Flock, and Alex tells the unhappy [...]
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Episode 401: Urgent Things To Motorbikes

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on July 15, 2022
Join Jamie Brittain and Alex Wiltshire on the muggy spectrum, where we discuss the shrinking spaces of Elden Ring, the very Xbox 360 thrills of Geometry Wars and Halo 3, and briefly touch on the ludicrous joys of Dmc. Also! We find out what the guy over Jamie’s back gate is up to, discover how [...]
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Tabletop Roleplaying Games: A Lock-in at the Crate and Crowbar

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on July 8, 2022
Storied dungeon master Jim Rossignol joins Marsh to talk about the joy of pretending to be scoundrels, goblins and doomed spacemen, and why you should venture beyond the vast borders of Dungeons & Dragons to do so. Discussed: Blades in the Dark, Agon, Mothership, Symbaroum, Numenera, DIE & more! Mohican Dwarf: an early role-model. Dungeons [...]
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  • What?

    The Crate and Crowbar is a weekly gaming podcast produced by a group of friends who work in the games industry. We also do spinoff podcasts about whatever else comes to mind, including films and TV.

    Caution: we swear quite a lot.

  • When and where?

    Every few weeks, normally on a Friday. You can download the MP3s or stream each episode from this very website, or subscribe via the podcast RSS feed.

    Click here to subscribe on iTunes.

  • Who?

    Jamie Brittain (@matronboy.bsky.social) used to write for TV (stuff like Skins, Breeders, Dates) but is all better now and is currently Lead Writer at Maverick Games.

    Marsh Davies (@marshdavies.bsky.social) is a writer, illustrator and game developer, currently making upsetting roleplaying games about cursed pies, hogmen and worse.

    Tom Francis (@pentadact.com) is an indie developer and former PC Gamer writer. His new game Heat Signature is out now.

    Tom Senior (@tomsenior.bsky.social) is the online editor of PC Gamer and occasionally writes about things that have gone into his eyes, ears or mouth on his blog, BlamBlamBoom. 6/10.

    Graham Smith (@grahamsmith.bsky.social) is the managing editor of Rock, Paper, Shotgun. He is tall, Scottish, and has a beard.

    Chris Thursten (@cjpt.bsky.social) is a writer and game developer. He's the narrative lead at Hypixel Studios and a writer for Black Library.

    Philippa Warr (@philippawarr.bsky.social) is a creator of miscellany. Her expertise spans wildlife photography, biscuits, IP law, opposites, art, and counting.

    Alex Wiltshire (@rotational.co.uk) writes about games for PC Gamer, RPS and Edge, and is also the author of some books. He is always sure to grab at only the low hangingest of flutes.

  • Who do I talk to about all of this?

    If you’d like to hang out with the Crate & Crowbar community, you can do so on our Discord server!

  • I have so many questions!

    Then send them to us! You can mail us at questions@crateandcrowbar.com or tweet us @crateandcrowbar.