The Bear Swarm! Podcast
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Podcast Description
Bear Swarm! Podcast features a group of, roughly, four friends who all game together. We’re vulgar, crude, and sometimes offensive but we’re always laughing. The group has seen a number of faces and is always looking to expand our host roster. Varying experiences and opinions in our cast means hopefully you can find someone in our team that you can relate with and trust. From time to time we step away from the gaming table and talk about other topics but since we’re all brought together by gaming its what we always fall back on. We try to be receptive to listener input and are even willing to read things on the air from the forums or comments. Be warned, we don’t censor our broadcast. Not family friendly and only safe for work if you’ve got headphones.
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ExplicitEpisode 213: A Conversation with Mike Olson | Rob and Kevin sit down to talk with Mike Olson about his work on the Atomic Robo RPG. | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 212: Alternative Firsts and Crowdfunding | Rob, Mike, Art, Zeiler, and Gourley discuss Alternative First Systems and Crowdfunding. | 5/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 211: Prepare the Preparations | Rob, Brett, and Kevin discuss preparing to run a game and preparing a new character. | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 210: Another Conversation with David A. Hill Jr. | Rob sits down to talk with David A. Hill Jr. of Machine Age Productions about his current Farewell to Fear Kickstarter and what else he's been up to. | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 209: IP Conversion | Rob, Mike, Art, Brett and Gourley talk about how to convert a per-established IP into a fresh RPG and then answer a very stupid D&D 5th Edition question. | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 208: Politics & Hunters | Rob, Mike, Art, Brett and Kevin discuss running a political game with D&D and turning Supernatural into a RPG | 4/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 207: Wrestlecast #5 | Rob, Mike, and Art breakdown the Wrestlemania card and talk ROH. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Best of The Bear Swarm! Podcast (Episodes 101-200) | Anthony Baldwin presents his second cut of the Best of the Bear Swarm! Podcast in two styles: Uncensored and Censored! | 4/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 205: Endings | Rob, Mike, and Brett discuss how to setup for and write endings. | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 204: Inspired Impressions | Rob, Mike, and Art sit down to discuss how creator personalities effect out perceptions and how to handle playing a character inspired by characters from other media. | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 203: Another Conversation with Cam Banks | Rob and Mike sit down and talk with Cam Banks, mostly about Marvel Heroic Roleplaying. | 3/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 202: The Fall of the Mantis, Part 1 | Rob, Mike, Art, Brett, and Bowman begin to brainstorm a micro-campaign around a group of Samurai taking down a Great Clan. | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 201: Something about Playing Subordinate Characters | Rob, Mike, Art, and Darryl discuss the various role and how to handle them in a subordinate characters. | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 200: Retro Swarm | Rob and Mike welcome back Matt for a retro episode of Bear Swarm! | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 199: Ghost Story | Rob, Mike, and Art, answer listener e-mails and discuss their opinions on the latest Dresden Files Novel: Ghost Story. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 198: Wrestlecast #4 | Rob, Mike, John and Dan discuss the state of WWE and Pro-Wrestling in general. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 197: 5th Edition D&D | Rob, Mike, Art, and Darryl share their thoughts on Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 196: The Monster’s Rights Movement | Rob, Mike, Art, and Darryl brainstorm a micro-campaign around Monster Rights. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 195: Kiss my Axe | Rob and Mike are joined by Fraser from the Accidental Survivors Podcast to discuss Kiss My Axe along with other Sword's Edge Publishing projects. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 194: Sexist X-Men | Rob, Mike, and Art discuss the X-Men: First Class movie and tackle an article on Sexism in Star Wars: The Old Republic. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Best of The Bear Swarm! Podcast (Episodes 1-100) | Anthony Baldwin presents his cut of the Best of the Bear Swarm! Podcast in two styles: Uncensored and Censored! | 12/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 193: Starting a Narrative Game | Rob, Mike, and Art discuss running a narrative game for the first time. | 12/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 192: Bear Swarm Quickie | Rob, Mike, and Art discuss advice for some new GMs and Art's first experience with pro-wrestling in years. | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 191: Edition Comparisons | Rob, Mike, and Art discuss various Editions of Dungeons and Dragons. | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 190: To Slay a Dragon | Rob, Mike, and Art discuss the importance of making the journey awesome and then brainstorm a micro-campaign around slaying a dragon. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 189: SKYRIM! | Rob, Mike, and Art answer e-mail and then talk Skyrim. | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 188: Gotham Nights | Rob, Mike, Elder,Brett, and Chad discuss their Smallville Game: Gotham Nights. | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 187: Mechanics and Theme | Rob, Mike, and Art talk about Role-Playing Video Games, and Mechanics informing Theme | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 186: Welcome Back | Rob, Mike, and Art talk about Starting a New Campaign and a little bit about pro-wrestling. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 185: Real Life Batman | Rob, Mike, and Darryl talk about Batman: Arkham City, Real Life Super Heroes, Beastmaster | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 184: Linear Endings | Rob, Mike, and Darryl talk about A little about Pro Wrestling, Linear isn't a dirty word, Ending a Campaign, and after the credits we talk about our current games. | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 183: Why is Darryl a Burnout? | Rob and Darryl chat. | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 182: Moar E-Mail | Rob, Mike, and Darryl catch up on their e-mail and discuss various banter-y topics. | 10/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 181: Gamefira | Rob, Mike, and Darryl talk and then Rob interviews Gamefira | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 180: Wrestlecast #3 [Fixed] | Rob and Mike discuss the state of WWE and Pro-Wrestling in general. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 179: We’re Back! | Rob, Mike, and Darryl answer your e-mails, questions, and changing games. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 178: Gen Con: Jared Sorensen | Rob and Darryl sit down with Jared Sorensen, at Gen Con to chat about what's going on with him. | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 177: Gen Con: David A. Hill Jr. | Rob and Darryl sit down with David A. Hill Jr., of Machine Age Productions, at Gen Con to chat about what's going on with him. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 176: Gen Con: Cam Banks | Rob sits down with Cam Banks, of Margaret Weis Productions, at Gen Con for a few minutes. Then Rob, Darryl, and Chad sit down with Cam to chat about some exciting news. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 175: Wrestlecast #2 | Rob and Mike are joined with special guests John Wick and Dan Waszkiewicz to discuss the state of WWE and Pro-Wrestling in general. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 174: Gen Con: Fred Hicks | Rob sits down with Fred Hicks, of Evil Hat Productions, at Gen Con to chat about what's going on with him. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 173: Competitive Slurs | Rob, Mike, and Darryl discuss the competitive nature of some games and the usage of slurs. | 8/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 172: Avengers, Games, and GenCon | Rob and Mike discuss The Avengers, Video Games, and Gen Con. | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 171: Money in the Bank 2011 | Rob and Mike discuss the recent WWE Money in the Bank PPV and the last month's build up to this event. | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 170: Monster Hunting | Rob, Mike, and Darryl discuss the Witcher series and then give a setting pitch for a Monster Hunting campaign. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 169: Pure Entertainment | Rob, Mike, and Darryl discuss pro-wrestling and then start asking each other questions. | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 168: Leftovers and Mass Effect 2 | Rob cuts together bits and pieces that have been cut out of past episodes, including a year old Mass Effect 2 conversation. | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 167: Luke Meyer Edition | Rob, Mike, Art, and Luke discuss rewarding your players. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 166: Noble Houses | Rob, Mike, and Art discuss what you'll need to run a noble houses game. | 6/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 165: Story Game Criticisms | Rob, Mike, Art, and Darryl take listener e-mails, talk about an RPG.net post, and discuss superhero movies. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 164 – Rambletastic | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl ramble. | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 163 – Another Conversation with John Wick | Rob and Mike talk, once again, with John Wick. Everything from The War to Pro-Wrestling. | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 162 – Marginalized Noire E-Mails | Rob, Mike, and Paul respond to listener e-mails before discussing the marginalization of players at the gaming table and their thoughts on L.A. Noire | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 161 – Politics & Religion | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss Politics & Religion | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 160 – GoT Noobs? | Rob, Mike, and Paul discuss HBO's Game of Thrones and First Time GMs | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 159 – What We’re Playing | Rob, Mike, and Darryl discuss what they are playing. | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 158 – Another Conversation with David A. Hill Jr. | Rob and Mike have another conversation with David A. Hill Jr. This time it's about Amaranthine. | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 157 – Movies, Video Games, and Pro-Wrestling | Rob, Mike, and Paul discuss Upcoming Movies, Video Games, and WWE & Pro-Wrestling | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 156 – A Conversation with Micah from Obsidian Portal | Rob and Mike have a conversation with Micah from Obsidian Portal. | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 155 – Episode Zero | The Bear Swarm! evolves into it's next form... | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 154 – Comic Steam | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss the worth of Steam and comic book movies | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 153 – Da Douches | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss, among other things, online douchebags, jerks, and assclowns. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 152 – Technical Difficulties | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss everything from Mayonnaise to GM Fiat. | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 151 – A Conversation with Cam Banks | Mike and Rob have a conversation with Cam Banks. | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 150 – Uncomfortable Violence | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss Violence in Media and Being Uncomfortable. | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 149 – Racist Guitar Ducks | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss the future of Guitar Hero style games, Racism and Darryl, and Scrooge McDuck invented it all first. | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 148 – Exclusive Expectations | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss the Effects of Exclusivity and Managing Expectations. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 147 – Offensive Diversity | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss diversity in Gaming and the Responsibility of Offensive Content. | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 146 – The Leftovers | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl share pieces of unused content from past episodes. | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 145 – Motion Podcasting | Rob, Mike, Paul, and Darryl discuss the Motion Gaming Movement and Podcasting. | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 70 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Bear Swarming Their Way Into Your Heart!
I like this show rather a lot. I have a VERY low crap tolerance. Podcasts have a short window of time to win my attention. I was captivated by the 'Swarm right off the bat. So yeah, I like the show. Enough to listen to all 19 episodes (to date) and to eagerly download episodes when they drop each week. The guys, each of them, have a unique perspective. They have provided some great insight. A recent episode actually did me a terrific service. You can't listen to RPG podcasts these days without the hosts talking about Savage Worlds, Spirit of the Century, and/or Dogs in the Vineyard. I have some experience with both SOTC and Savage Worlds, but none at all with Dogs. I've been curious for a long time, but don't know anyone who's played it to ask questions. In episode 19, the Bear Boys provide a wonderful summary of what the game is all about and why it is unique. They sold me. I will be picking that thing up adding it to the ever growing heap of games I have yet to run. Bear Swarm is as regular as me on two table spoons of BeneFiber. The 'Swarm drops an episode (suddenly I am aware of some unintentional imagery) every week. You gotta love that. Bear Swarm is ranked in my top three RPG podcasts.
Five Star Podcast is Dragged Down.
This is my favorite podcast now.... except for Rob. Have you ever been in your bathroom, kissing a young lady and everything is going swell and your lips are getting all up in her grill and then all of a sudden a dolphin comes out of your toilet and slaps you in the face with it's tail? That's how I feel everytime Rob talks. Mike or Matt or Jacob will be dropping the knowledge on me like it's hotter than hot; I mean, this knowledge is like frying Megan Fox on a griddle. It's crazy hot and it must be dropped. But then Rob shows up. Out of my toilet. And ruins everything.
Normally, I love this show, but...
BEWARE of episode 82! Half the show is dominated by obnoxiously loud Burrito Chewing. Other than that, this is a solid, professional sounding 'cast. I can't say I always agree with their views on games, but it's always entertaining.
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