CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors

Hey hey everyone,Yeah yeah, get your sex jokes in 😄No, let's be real, this guy is pretty damn chill, and a terrific writer to boot!Alex Carne has written not one, not two, but MORE THAN THREE outstanding RR stories; Soul Guardian, Magic Murder Cube Marine, and Rogue Cultivator.I personally also enjoyed the start of Eden & Echo, but hey, it's cyberpunk, so... 🙂The Patreon content is 2 hours long this week, in case you are interested in checking it and helping us out! 🙂-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here! 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Alex's Royal Roadhttps://www.royalroad.com/profile/398578/fictionsAlex' Homepagehttps://www.alexkarne.com/Guards! Guards! https://amzn.to/4cP8K58----------------------------------------------Why and how this book? - 4:07.8Best Advice you've ever gotten? - 55:28.5One thing you would do differently now? - 58:50One book that you love, and why is it awesome? - 1:01:26.6Shout Outs - 1:08:40.8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,I've been waiting a long time for this inteview, ever since I Read Tower of Somnus last year. Cale not only tells us about his books and what informed his writing of them, but also how to balance multiple timelines, and how he juggles work and writing. He doesn't just write Tower of Somnus either, but also an amazing story about a young Kobold who really wands to be a dragon. Go check them out at the links below!The Patreon content is 2 hours and 40 mins long this week, in case you are interested in checking it and helping us out! :slight_smile:-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here! :slight_smile: )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Cale's Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4disDlhCale's RR https://www.royalroad.com/profile/138217/fictionsDUNEhttps://amzn.to/3LfXSBcCyteenhttps://www.royalroad.com/profile/138217/fictions(You can find Genesis Of the Sacred Machine on my Linktree.)---------------------------2:06 - Why and how did you write your books32:10 - Best Advice you ever got44:29 - What would you do differently54:48 - One Book that you love1:12 - Shout OutsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,we have another banger interview with an up-and-coming author this week. The one and only Josh Rettew, Author of Crimson Hydra, is joining us on the pod, ready to talk about everything from lab work to genetic splicing!The Patreon content is about 2.5 hours long this week, in case you are interested in helping us out! 🙂-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here! 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Gene Harvest: Crimson Hydra 1https://amzn.to/4cqBocKHellboy: Wake the Devilhttps://amzn.to/3LfXSBc---------Timestamps:Why and How this book?: 2:06Best Advice you ever got as a writer?: 16:03What would you do Differently now if you were to start over?: 33:20What's one Book that you love, and why is it awesome?: 1:05:37 Shout Outs: 1:10:12Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,this week, we have another round table interview for you, with Xkarnation, Actus, and Casualfarmer. The topic? Why, writing for Patreon, of course!Join us as we talk cliffs, how to increase your conversion, and how to make readers stick around! If you want your umbers to go up, this is the podcast for you! 🙂-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook:   / critrpg.2024  Twitter/X:   / critrpgpodcast  TikTok:   / critrpgpodcast  For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)CasualFarmer's Bookshttps://amzn.to/4eMZgc4Xkarn's Bookshttps://amzn.to/4cyAbjkActus' Bookshttps://amzn.to/4eLsW9GMy Book 🙂https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/889...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,so, this week we got a guy as quick as lightning on the Podcast! In this interview with Lars Machmüller, we're talking about everything, from his new book A Theft of Decks to working with Soundbooth Theater and beyond! 😄We're also discussing why Lars is so ridiculously chill and appears in so many books. Oh, and our favorite Metal bands might have been mentioned, too! 🙂-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Lars' Bookshttps://amzn.to/3VQkcHLHeretical Fishinghttps://amzn.to/3z7vKxlSo When Am I a Hero? (Ad)https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/877...Infinity Dungeon (Also from the Ad)https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/866...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,This week, we got one of my favorite guests, and dear friend SavingThrow on the Podcast, talking about writing her book So When Am I a Hero?Besides being an amazing writer, she also used to be a lead narrative designer for Ubisoft, working on games such as The Division 1 and Starlink!We talk about system apocalypses, hope, depression, and of course: Writing!Oh, and the Patreon Episode this week is about 2.5 hours long! 😄-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)So When Am I a Hero?https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/87753/so-when-am-i-a-hero-apocalypse-litrpgInfinity Dungeon (Also from the Ad)https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/86601/the-infinity-dungeon-litrpgI'm Getting Too Old For This Questhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82353/im-getting-too-old-for-this-quest------------------------------------------- Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,This week, we are celebrating the 50th episode of the Podcast with PUNS! Second Summons author Neon Dreams is joining me to discuss how to blend literary craft with pulp fiction, how he approaches the difficult parts of writing, and his favourite books. He also struggles to give shoutouts 😛Oh and the Patreon Episode this week is about 2.5 hours long! 😄-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Second Summonshttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/80417/second-summonsSo When Am I a Hero? (From the Ad)https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/87753/so-when-am-i-a-hero-apocalypse-litrpgInfinity Dungeon (Also from the Ad)https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/86601/the-infinity-dungeon-litrpgCultivation Onlinehttps://www.webnovel.com/book/cultivation-online_18549008105094005The Standhttps://amzn.to/3z1LJghStarbelly Sneetcheshttps://amzn.to/3KCgdIEI'm Getting Too Old For This Questhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82353/im-getting-too-old-for-this-quest------------------------------------------- Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,so this week we have a special, because Ripple System 5 is coming out in 3 days from now, and I AM SO STOKED, YOU GUYS! In honor of this release, I interviewed the one, the only, Kyle Kirrin!We're talking about basically everything from his time using a chainsaw on a daily basis to how he enjoys life in the wilds more than in the city, but we also get some great writing advice and insights into how he came up with Frank and the way his books sustain their tension even though they're "just" VRMMORPG books. Oh and we gush about Travis Baldree a lot.So basically, if you love Shadeslinger, this is the podcast for you!P.S. We did have a bit of an audio issue throughout the podcast, which made it hard for me to edit this episode. So if the quality is a bit off, I'm sorry!-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Kyle's Books!https://amzn.to/3RbPxlDAscend Onlinehttps://amzn.to/3X5U8JLChristopher Moore's Bookshttps://amzn.to/3X9zsAzHeretical Fishing https://amzn.to/4aK362rFirst Necromancerhttps://amzn.to/4bZIkwUCradlehttps://amzn.to/4aMNiMyDungeon in the Cloudshttps://amzn.to/4aGirRzACEDhttps://amzn.to/4e1aWHPGolem Dungeonhttps://amzn.to/4e4L8KY-------------------------------------------Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,this week, I have another round table discussion for you. This time, it's all about the sweet, sweet systems that we know and love. Whether it's a hard-coded litRPG system or crunchy magic, Shirtaloon, RavensDagger, John Bierce and I got you covered.Oh and yeah, we also oogle John's cats. A LOT. They're all adorable and not distracting at al, what are you talking about.-M-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/critrpg.2024Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/critrpgpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critrpgpodcastFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)John Bierce's Books:https://amzn.to/3UZv5FwShirtaloon's Books:https://amzn.to/3KfbNa6RavensDagger's Books:https://amzn.to/3wHcLsS-------------------------------------------Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,this week, we interview the person I am convinced spawned the Chad meme, Noret Flood. Not only did he write one of the most beloved litRPG Series of all time, he also finished it, the madman, at 2470+ chapters. The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound is a book that every litRPG Enthusiast should have at least tried, a surprisingly nuanced take on the System Apocalypse genre, especially in the later books. With that being said, we did laugh a lot, and I had to cut some jokes short because we would just end up giggling for a couple of minutes, but that's Noret for you. As always, I hope you enjoyed listening to the Pod as much as I loved recording it.-M-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook:   / critrpg.2024  Twitter/X:   / critrpgpodcast  TikTok:   / critrpgpodcast  For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)The Legend of Randidly Ghosthoundhttps://amzn.to/3V4mqTzBring on the Leisure!https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/838...Deadly Educationhttps://amzn.to/4bnZ54TTemeraire Sagahttps://amzn.to/3K88CkxReturn of the Runebound Professorhttps://amzn.to/4bIF4FVThere is no Epic Loot here, Only Punshttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/159...Andrew Givler's Bookshttps://amzn.to/3yo5Wga------------------------------------------- 0:00 Youtube00:45 Podcast Starts03:05 Why and How Randidly Ghosthound?27:58 One Thing you learned?34:41 Best Advice You've ever gotten?44:35 One Book that you love and why is it awesome?01:01:49 Shoutouts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,this week, we have the one, the only, the true master of sound quality, Jeff Hays. I know I say this every week, but this has been an absolute banger of a Podcast, with laugh-out-loud moments to more somber notes throughout the middle. We discuss not only litRPG, the literary market, and our desire for quality, but also corsets, BDSM, and creamer.Well, that last part is more of a "Patreon Material" topic, if I'm being honest, but hey, you can subscribe to that, too 😛There's more than 100 hours of extra interviews with some of the biggest names in Progression Fantasy waiting for you there!-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels!https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook:   / critrpg.2024  Twitter/X:   / critrpgpodcast  TikTok:   / critrpgpodcast  For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)V for Vendettahttps://amzn.to/3JVt2x0Hey hey everyone,this week, we have the one, the only, the true master of sound quality, Jeff Hays. I know I say this every week, but this has been an absolute banger of a Podcast, with laugh-out-loud moments to more somber notes throughout the middle. We discuss not only litRPG, the literary market, and our desire for quality, but also corsets, BDSM and creamer.Well, that last part is more of a "Patreon Material" topic, if I'm being honest, but hey, you can subscribe to that, too 😛There's more than 100 hours of extra interviews with some of the biggest names in Progression Fantasy waiting for you there!-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels!https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook:   / critrpg.2024  Twitter/X:   / critrpgpodcast  TikTok:   / critrpgpodcast  For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)V for Vendettahttps://amzn.to/3JVt2x00:00 Teaser00:43 Podcast starts01:46 How did you start out?32:07 Dungeon Crawler Carl41:57 AI44:13 Quality53:17 Venture Capitalism01:02:37 Audible01:02:53 Difference between Voice Acting Trad and litRPG01:07:28 One Book that you love?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

Hey hey everyone,this week on the critRPG Podcast, we interview Plum Parrot, author of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams! It was a great episode to record and edit, because not only did Plum have a lot to say in regards to writing, he also asked me a lot of questions about my own stuff! The result was a more conversational podcast than usual, which I was worried about at the time, but still think came out really valuable.Let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for being here! 🙂-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook:   / critrpg.2024  Twitter/X:   / critrpgpodcast  TikTok:   / critrpgpodcast  For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Victor of Tucsonhttps://amzn.to/3ULRA1XCyber Dreamshttps://amzn.to/3UvqCdHFalling with Folded Wingshttps://amzn.to/3UkUzNaBest Served Coldhttps://www.amazon.com/Best-Served-Co...Red Sisterhttps://amzn.to/3UrCsFEThe Armored Sainthttps://amzn.to/3QvoFfYMurderbot #1 - All Systems Redhttps://amzn.to/44vINEnEverybody Loves Large Chests (Lewd!)https://amzn.to/3wwBT5fThe City and the Dungeonhttps://amzn.to/4a98oo3------------------------------------------- 0:00 Youtube Video00:55 Main Podcast Starts04:02 Why and how your stories?30:20 What's the best advice you've ever gotten as a writer?36:05 What's one thing that you learned?46:29 One Book that you love?54:36 Shoutouts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations