The Glass Cannon Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Welcome to the Glass Cannon Podcast! In the spirit of old-school D&D, a collection of comedians, actors and super-nerds come together to create what is widely considered to be the gold standard of actual play podcasts. Interweaving immersive storytelling with irreverent, improvised humor, the Glass Cannon Podcast delivers, like no other, the experience of what it's really like to sit around a table rolling dice and busting chops with your best buds. Here you will find our original 326 plus episode complete campaign of the Pathfinder 1E Giantslayer Adventure Path, our brand new and highly anticipated Shadowdark campaign, our complete Pathfinder 2E Gatewalkers campaign, our Call of Cthulhu 7E Masks of Nyarlathotep series Time For Chaos currently in its third season, our 2025 Glass Cannon Live! tour featuring the Pathfinder 2E homebrew Ascension campaign, our ongoing Glass Cannon Live! tour of the Pathfinder 1E Strange Aeons Adventure Path converted halfway through to Pathfinder 2E and so much more!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to the Glass Cannon Podcast! In the spirit of old-school D&D, a collection of comedians, actors and super-nerds come together to create what is widely considered to be the gold standard of actual play podcasts. Interweaving immersive storytelling with irreverent, improvised humor, the Glass Cannon Podcast delivers, like no other, the experience of what it's really like to sit around a table rolling dice and busting chops with your best buds. Here you will find our original 326 plus episode complete campaign of the Pathfinder 1E Giantslayer Adventure Path, our brand new and highly anticipated Shadowdark campaign, our complete Pathfinder 2E Gatewalkers campaign, our Call of Cthulhu 7E Masks of Nyarlathotep series Time For Chaos currently in its third season, our 2025 Glass Cannon Live! tour featuring the Pathfinder 2E homebrew Ascension campaign, our ongoing Glass Cannon Live! tour of the Pathfinder 1E Strange Aeons Adventure Path converted halfway through to Pathfinder 2E and so much more!
Language:
English
Episodes
GCN News Minute October 13, 2025
10/13/2025
This week, Troy discusses the new campaign, the final stops of the tour, and some HOT new swag. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:04:24
Time For Chaos S3 | E12 – Last Rites
10/11/2025
The Mystery Squad tie up loose ends while awaiting the assault on Gray Dragon Island. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rxiHOy9MkVo For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at chaosium.com. Support Pendragon: Glory of the Round Table today on kickstarter.com. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Friday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:01:07
The GCN Gauntlet – T-Wrecks
10/10/2025
A journey by river boat into a primordial valley draws out a beast of epic proportions. This PF2E GCN Gauntlet is GM'd by Joe O'Brien and features Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Mary Lou. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Aoe9MOQWnFs Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:32:57
GCN News Minute October 6, 2025
10/6/2025
This week, in the all new GCN News Minute, Troy discusses special guests in Nashville, the launch of a new campaign, and some of the best content the GCN has ever produced Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:48
Time For Chaos S3 | E11 – The Occidental Tourist
10/4/2025
The investigators face a guest of Ho Fang's. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9bqNc3nU8Go For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at chaosium.com. Support Pendragon: Glory of the Round Table today on kickstarter.com. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Friday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:18:57
The GCN Gauntlet – Snakes on a Plain
10/3/2025
As they set a watch and the campfire starts to burn low, a group of iconic GCN heroes are ambushed by terrifying creatures of the wild. GM'd by Joe O'Brien and featuring Matthew Capodicasa, Mary Lou, Jared Logan, Rob Kerkovich, and Sydney Amanuel! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Wdqta2rc4JQ Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:58:47
Ascension Part 10 – No Country For Omen
9/27/2025
The heroes investigate the decimated outriders' camp, and a braggadocios potential new ally rolls into town. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/i_nAQRWR9uQ Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:20:17
The GCN Gauntlet – Mummy Dearest
9/25/2025
Matthew, Sydney, Kate, Jared, and Rob Kerkovich play a GCN Gauntlet run by Joe O'Brien. When the heroes enter the final chamber of an Ancient Osirion burial site, they face a foe bolstered by thousands of years of smoldering rage. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/mbWewPzZyDE Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:56:02
Glass Cannon Radio #35 – The Final Episode! Featuring Tons of Special Guests
9/25/2025
As we say goodbye to Glass Cannon Radio, Joe and Jared put together a blowout four hour show featuring Matthew Capodicasa, Erik Mona, Mary Lou, Rob Kerkovich, Sydney Amanuel, and Paula Deming. From Conan the Barbarian to RPG Character Death, Rare Book Collecting to Martial Arts Movies, the last episode of Glass Cannon Radio gives the hosts, guests, and callers a final forum to sound off on the geek-o-sphere! Jared and Joe rank the best film, TV, and book endings of all time. Plus, tips for bringing your RPG campaign to a satisfying conclusion, and the essential anime movies and tv series that you must watch. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nNHxciPGcNg Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:04:07:20
Gatewalkers Episode 103 – The Unbearable Lightness
9/19/2025
The journey of the Gatewalkers comes to an end. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-prkpxXcF0E This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at https://foundryvtt.com/gcp For all your random number-generating needs, visit Norse Foundry at https://norsefoundry.com Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:04:10:41
Glass Cannon Radio #34 – Anime Essentials/Ending Your RPG Campaign/Greatest Endings in Media
9/18/2025
Jared and Joe rank the best film, TV, and book endings of all time. Plus, tips for bringing your RPG campaign to a satisfying conclusion, and the essential anime movies and tv series that you must watch. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9YX3nj9THqE 0:00 Intro 5:59 My Offense Is Rank 1:09:55 All Good Things (RPG Campaign Endings) 1:34:15 Anime 1:52:00 Tron: Ares 1:58:00 Nerd Rant Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:12:00
Time For Chaos S3 | E10 – Enjoy the Noodles
9/13/2025
An indecent proposal stands in the way of vital information. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/p7DWENe5QJM For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at chaosium.com. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Friday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:25:13
Gatewalkers Episode 102 – Substitute Teacher
9/12/2025
An old friend returns to the party. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/qFpmQbKSth4 This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at https://foundryvtt.com/gcp For all your random number-generating needs, visit Norse Foundry at https://norsefoundry.com Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:48:19
Glass Cannon Radio #33 – Spy Fact vs. Spy Fiction/Espionage RPGs/Realism in Fantasy Gaming
9/11/2025
Joe, Jared, and callers talk through some of the best spy novels, TV shows, and movies of all time. What are the building blocks of a great espionage story? Are there any good RPGs out there to help us generate those stories? Finally, how much realism do you like in your gaming fiction? Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/P2mnH6vqh2o 0:00 Intro 8:55 Spy vs. Spy 58:30 Realism in Fantasy 1:17:25 Spy Game(s) 1:41:14 GCR Brewery 1:51:30 Listener Award Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:08:25
Time For Chaos S3 | E9 – Brass Tacks
9/6/2025
The investigators come face to face with Jack Brady. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/80eOvFJfiWI For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at chaosium.com. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Friday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:21:46
Gatewalkers Episode 101 – An Apple a Day
9/5/2025
Deep within the temple, the heroes run into an old friend. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3cRIC8hYlwk This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at https://foundryvtt.com/gcp For all your random number-generating needs, visit Norse Foundry at https://norsefoundry.com Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:54:58
Glass Cannon Radio #32 – Monster Psychology 101/Best Movie Monsters/Book Club
9/4/2025
Jared and Joe rank their favorite all-time movie monsters before tackling the difficult subject of how to objectively run monsters at your gaming table without destroying your friendships. Plus, Nerd News and a new book for Book Club! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QU1XIB1ZfrQ 0:00 Intro 7:15 My Offense Is Rank 57:15 Frankenstein 1:24:30 Monster Psychology 1:42:20 Nerd News 1:48:40 Book Club Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:14:02
Time For Chaos S3 | E8 – Forget It, Jake
8/30/2025
After finding Dr. Walsh's home ransacked, the Squad resumes their investigation with more caution. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rxhyd1d94tI For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at chaosium.com. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Friday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:11:52
Gatewalkers Episode 100 – Whiny the Elders
8/29/2025
The heroes run afoul of more strange inhabitants of the temple. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ctxiKbMhqqE This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at https://foundryvtt.com/gcp For all your random number-generating needs, visit Norse Foundry at https://norsefoundry.com Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Watch new episodes when they premiere every Thursday at 8PM ET on youtube.com/theglasscannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:27:41
Glass Cannon Radio #31 - Violence in RPGs/Crunch Factor/Unwritten Rules
8/28/2025
After nearly a month without a live show together, Joe and Jared are back to do an all-RPG episode focusing on crunchy vs. non-crunchy systems, how to teach your table the rules, and the elements that should come together to pull off a true marathon game session. 0:00 Intro 8:00 Three Question 23:35 Crunch 1:01:25 Rules 1:45:45 Marathon Gaming 1:57:45 Listener Award Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at jointhenaish.com. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:02:06:10