Chat 1 & Done

Podcast by The Nerdy Viking Podcasts LLC

Chat 1 & Done

Step into the tavern where chaos reigns, dice roll wild, and guests never leave without a story—or a nat 1. Chat 1 & Done is a Dungeons & Dragons–flavored podcast that blends off-the-rails interviews, hilarious character challenges, D&D trivia games, and wild what-if scenarios into one unpredictable party. Whether you're a battle-hardened DM or a bard just here for the laughs, this show is your critical hit of comedy and chaos. No prep, no mercy, just one shot—and done.

Latest episodes

05 November 2025

S2E5 - Designing the Multiverse (and Forgetting Encumbrance Rules)

Beard Sorcery

Welcome back, weary travelers! Tonight the tavern table is glowing with creative energy as Rudy and CJ are joined by none other than Jenel — aka Boss Jellybean, TTRPG author, showrunner, and Crit Award–nominated overlay designer!

From the worlds of Fate Ultima and Talking XP to her very own game system Safe Mode Disabled, Jenel brings us on a wild ride through meta storytelling, digital dimensions, and the beautiful chaos of TTRPG creation.

This one’s packed tighter than a mimic’s treasure chest with world-building wisdom and dice-rolling philosophy. Expect laughs, lore, and plenty of “holy crap, that’s genius” moments.

You’ll hear about: The creation of Safe Mode Disabled, a dual-playbook TTRPG that blends real-world archetypes with in-game avatars — think Tron, Sword Art Online, and Ready Player One had a storytelling baby. How meta this game gets — players at Gen Con role-played con-goers playing a con demo that glitched reality (yes, really). Jenel’s path as a graphic designer, crafting overlays for Cast Party, Roll D5, Fate Ultima, and more. Balancing Kickstarter launches, creative chaos, and pregnancy at the same time — pure IRL boss energy. Druid or Cleric? Why her wings-obsessed Aasimar characters keep returning to the table. Hot takes: why encumbrance rules are evil, and legendary resistances need to be banished to another plane.

So grab your tankard, roll a few D20s, and settle in — this episode proves that storytelling is just another form of magic (minus the components pouch).

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29 October 2025

S2E4 - 666 Problems but a Mic Ain’t One

Beard Sorcery

The tavern’s never been rowdier — because this week, the guest is one of our own. That’s right, the one, the only, the pant-less wonder himself — Dante, our chaotic in-field reporter, finally takes the hot seat to explain how he stumbled (and possibly streaked) his way into Chat 1 & Done. 🔥🎙️

Rudy and CJ dig deep — or at least as deep as Dante’s attention span allows — to uncover the “true” story of how a naked tiefling clutching a microphone became the face (and occasional lawsuit) of the show. From blackmailing his way into employment, to starting an underground rivalry with a dragon over illegal pillow fights, Dante’s life is equal parts fever dream and tavern brawl.

Expect:

The legendary “Mayor’s Wife” incident (and why Dante still won’t wear pants)
The ongoing saga of the Mermaid Bathwater Scandal 💦
Tales from the Nine Hells DMV and CJ’s brief visit there
Magic Item or Malarkey, featuring frogs, cursed amulets, and confused demons
HR nightmares, jean-short debates, and way too much information about Dante’s grooming habits

It’s crude, it’s chaotic, and somehow… it’s still the heart of the tavern.

So grab your ale, shield your eyes, and prepare for the wildest interview we’ve ever survived.

Featuring: 🔥 Dante — @DemonDaddyDante on Only Slimes (viewer discretion advised) 🎙 Rudy & CJ — Hosts of Chat 1 & Done 💀 Special shout-outs to the brave souls at HR (may they rest in paperwork)

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23 October 2025

S2E3 - Attack on Morgan: Tales, Trauma, and Tavern Chaos

Welcome back, adventurers! The tavern doors swing wide once again, and this time a true champion steps inside — the incomparable Morgan from Tales Guild, better known across the realm as AttackOnMorgan! 🎭⚔️

Rudy, CJ, and Dante sit down with Morgan for a night of laughter, storytelling, and total D&D mayhem. From live-action battles inside a real tavern to CRIT Award nominations and cosplay chaos, Morgan proves that the line between performance and play is as blurry as a bard after six ales.

You’ll hear about: 🍻 How Morgan went from binging Critical Role to performing D&D live on stage at the Rogue-Like Tavern in Burbank. 🎭 Tales of the “Rogue-Like Rumbles” — where WWE meets The Hunger Games and natural 20s hit harder than folding chairs. 🪄 The origin of her beloved characters: Talia the Battle Master, Zelvi the Rogue-Cleric, and Belladonna the Hex-Blooded Fighter. That time a Nat 1 unlocked her villainous alter-ego mid-campaign (and things got real bloody). Mermaid bathwater, bad saving throws, and a brutal game of I Cast Identify that left everyone guessing.

By the end of the night, the tavern’s filled with laughter, redemption arcs, and enough chaos energy to power an entire campaign. So grab your dice, order something strong, and get comfy — because this episode is pure storytelling gold.

Where to Find Morgan: 🎲 Tales Guild — Twitch / YouTube 📜 AttackOnMorgan — Instagram, Threads, X, BlueSky 🕯 Pick Your Poison Productions — Home of the Rogue-Like Rumbles & Dungeons & Dream Girls 💀 Dyson Autism Channel — Catch her as Zelvi in the New Orleans Campaign

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15 October 2025

S2E2 - Dice, Minis, and Mayhem: A Chat with Tabletop Jamaica

Beard Sorcery

Welcome back, weary travelers! The fire’s warm, the dice are loaded, and tonight’s special guest has traveled far beyond the seas to join us in the tavern. 🌴🎲

Rudy and CJ crack open a cask with Andre from Tabletop Jamaica, the Dungeon Master and storyteller bringing island flavor to the world of tabletop RPGs. From accidental award-show crashes to the wild world of minis, 3D printing, and player chaos, Andre drops in to share how he turned a local dream into a full-on D&D community movement.

We trade stories about the eternal struggle of unpainted minis, the temptation of buying “just one more,” and how teaching D&D at conventions turned Andre into a shepherd wrangling a flock of wayward adventurers. There’s talk of purple lights, rogue players, tiny murder-hobos, and the eternal DM struggle of keeping everyone on quest before someone burns down the tavern.

Whether you’re a player, a DM, or that one guy who keeps casting Fireball indoors, this episode’s got something for you.

So grab your tankard, roll for initiative, and pull up a chair — because Tabletop Jamaica is in the house, and this session’s got rhythm, chaos, and more natural 1s than we’d like to admit.

Find Tabletop Jamaica: 🎲 YouTube & Twitch – Tabletop Jamaica 📜 Instagram & Threads – @TabletopJamaica

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08 October 2025

S2E1 - Rolling Initiative with Arcane Circle: Building the Ultimate GM Hub

Beard Sorcery

Season 2 kicks off with a bang as the crew sits down with Mike, the founder and CEO of Arcane Circle—a groundbreaking all-in-one platform built by Game Masters, for Game Masters. From streamlining campaign management and virtual tables to verifying pro-level GMs through training modules, Mike shares how Arcane Circle aims to revolutionize tabletop RPGs.

Join Rudy, CJ, and Mike as they dive into:

The inspiration behind Arcane Circle’s creation
Tales of emotional damage and wild player moments from years of DMing
Horror one-shots, cryptid bosses, and why the Wendigo never gets old

Grab your dice, raise a mug, and get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe cry—because this episode proves that even a Nat 1 on small talk can still roll into an epic adventure.

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01 October 2025

S1E12 - Worlds Altered, Dice Exploded: Seth & Travis on Reviving a Lost TTRPG

In this episode of Chat 1 & Done, we welcome Seth and Travis, the creators behind the revival of Altered World—a tabletop RPG decades in the making. They share the game’s fascinating origins, from 1980s inspirations like Shadowrun and GURPS to its unique blend of cyberpunk, sci-fi, fantasy, and time-twisting worldbuilding.

We dive deep into:

The 2d10 exploding dice system and its philosophy of player agency.
A world where aliens invade, dimensions collapse, gods awaken, and swords rival guns.
Generational worldbuilding, political intrigue, and the Wild Wars.
The design balance between realism, fun, and narrative freedom.
Their upcoming projects including Cube Madness and running sessions at Roll20Con25 for charity.

Plus, the crew plays 30-Second Backstories, where hilarity (and necro-dancers) ensue, and share tales of nat 20 triumphs and nat 1 disasters.

Grab your dice, pour an ale, and join us for an epic conversation about building games, breaking worlds, and keeping imagination alive.

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