Derek Strausbaugh
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Derek Strausbaugh
@derekstrausbaugh.com
PNW based dad. He/him. Two cats, one kid. Needs a nap.
Interests:
🫖Tea
📖Books
🐻Parenting
😀Dropout.tv
🧑🏻‍🍳Cooking
🏰TTRPGs
🎮Video Games
I really like the podcast My First Dungeon for this sort of thing; it might have the vibes you’re looking for: www.manysidedmedia.com/myfirstdungeon

They start with an interview with the creator before the AP, and afterwords they have good discussions about what went well or didn’t work during AP.
My First Dungeon — Many Sided Media
My First Dungeon is the tabletop roleplaying podcast that helps game masters learn new games and make each one better than the last. Find Your New Favorite Game!
www.manysidedmedia.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I got hiccups yesterday from having too big of a bite of chicken, and then got them again from drinking water too fast. Get on it, medical science!
December 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Minute Cryptic is my favorite! www.minutecryptic.com
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
December 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Star Trek gives me hope. I think it’s time for another DS9 rewatch!
November 15, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Grounded looks so fun! I’ll have to pick it up next time it goes on sale, thanks for the recommendation.
November 15, 2024 at 5:52 AM
I’ll have to pick it back up— it would be nice to get closure on a game all about closure.
November 15, 2024 at 5:49 AM
I’ve gone through obsessive phases with all of the games you listed— all except Pokémon TCG. I’ll have to google that and check it out, thanks for the recommendation!
November 15, 2024 at 5:46 AM
I almost exclusively play games that make me cry these days. Spiritfarer is so good, but I’ve been having trouble getting the gumption to finish it. Do you think finishing it would be worth it? Or is the journey the best part?
November 15, 2024 at 5:32 AM
I like these too! What base building games have you been enjoying? I’ve been really enjoying Against the Storm.
November 15, 2024 at 5:28 AM
We’re entering John Denver and the Muppets season soon!
November 15, 2024 at 5:18 AM
What’s your favorite Final Fantasy, if you don’t mind me asking? My favorite is Final Fantasy , but I haven’t payed many of the more recent ones.
November 15, 2024 at 5:14 AM
I just finished the new Fruits Basket a couple weeks ago. I liked it a lot! The tone was a lot more serious than the original, but it made the sweet and funny parts really stand out and feel special.
November 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM