Girdy breaks down Paizo’s sudden layoffs amid a Diamond distribution deadlock, DriveThruRPG’s new software ban, and Bronwen’s dark timeline rant.
Audio EXP #336: The Tabletop AI Tax, Record-Breaking Expos, and Gothic Summer Dread
Girdy breaks down the severe time and money toll of the “tabletop AI tax” as indies fight community suspicions, plus record-breaking UKGE 2026 logistics and Paizo’s brutal playtest.
Audio EXP #335: Winning, City of the Espers variety, Witcher, crows, sex and death
Welcome home. This is Audio EXP, the weekly podcast from Geek Native. Your ears are not deceiving you; I am not your usual host, Girdy AKA Geek Native Daddy.
Audio EXP #334: Mongoose’s Swindon Mandate, Modiphius Line Closures, and Crunchyroll’s Big Winners
Join Audio EXP 334 to explore Mongoose’s new content creator role, Kickstarter’s policy reversal, and a community takeover for Achtung! Cthulhu.
Audio EXP #333: The D&D Lease, Spicy RPG Bans, and Cyber-Shells
Join Audio EXP #333 to explore why you might never own the next D&D edition, the Osprey Games restructure, and the industry AI directory walkout.
Audio EXP #332: Zweihander Litigation, Neon Odyssey Success and Rick Grimes Boots
Girdy unpacks the final digital consolidation for Wizards of the Coast and the return of Elric of Melniboné. Plus, Star Wars Day lore and the reality of Zweihander.
Roll Britannia brings its live improvised D&D show back to UK Games Expo 2026
British comedy podcast Roll Britannia brings its 18+ audience-led roleplaying show to UK Games Expo 2026, before heading to the official D&D Fan Expo in London.
Local talent takes centre stage as Roll Britannia joins official London D&D event
From independent podcasting to the stage at The O2: Roll Britannia joins the official Dungeons & Dragons Fan Expo London 2026. Discover why this signals a shift toward local talent for British roleplaying games.
Audio EXP #331: OpenAI’s Goblin Fear, Nightbane Returns, and Cosy Roleplaying Games
Girdy unpacks OpenAI’s secret fear of roleplaying game monsters, a giant animatronic xenomorph, and the rise of cosy tabletop games in Audio EXP 331.
Audio EXP #330: Convention cancellations, Symbaroum’s return, and Coyote vs Acme
Girdy unpacks a frustrating week of convention cancellations in Audio EXP 330. We also explore the return of Symbaroum and the leaked Coyote vs Acme trailer.



