In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, dissociation, war, depression, debt, and more. Listener discretion is advised. After Dawn goes and vanishes, the remaining delvers need to get past the recruitment center / refugee camp, and proceed deeper into the Heart... Heart is a game of delving underground into…

Ben invited Matt from Warlock's Sanctum Games to discuss his work as a professional GM and his experience on the platform StartPlaying. We talked about the ups and downs of professional GMing, running games that aren't Dungeons & Dragons, building and managing a community of players and GMs, and StartPlaying as a creation of the Silicon Valley tech…

Freelance finds a pretty young guy urgently looking for workers for a job involving a lighthouse. While things seem suspicious, the Takers are always looking for work... Returning to our own origins, we wanted to tackle the beta test for Red Markets 2nd Edition! We're joined with friends from other podcasts to engage in another living campaign! Rin…

A war is breaking out between the dwarves and the elves. In the middle is a witch, aligned with no one. However, a massive arrow destroys her home and kills her. Can her two tiny familiars cross the battlefields, find their vengeance, and retrieve their eyes to revive the witch in time? As a Grant Howitt one page RPG, this game is available on his …

This game will deal with themes of sexism and misogyny. Listener discretion is advised. During World War II, an all woman Russian division of bomber pilots go across enemy lines to do bombing runs. Can two pilots make a difference in a war that doesn't want them? Night Witches is a PbtA game by Jason Morningstar of bravery in the face of war and bi…

In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, war, depression, debt, and more. Listener discretion is advised. The party reunites in Derelictus. After getting paid, they rest, recuperate, get to know each other, and plan their next move... Heart is a game of delving underground into the meaty nightmare world und…

A woman wants to get the device her father had created pre-Crash. Will Freelance be able to locate it and bring it back? Will another Red Markets mission related to chickens go horribly awry? Returning to our own origins, we wanted to tackle the beta test for Red Markets 2nd Edition! We're joined with friends from other podcasts to engage in anothe…

Two wizards, both alike in dignity, are applying for a job. But when they see they both applied, the fight begins... Dan and Jared take I Have the High Ground for a spin! Join them as they learn how to play this game of dramatic duels! I Have the High Ground, by Jess Levine, is a two player game of duels, capes, and high drama. It is available at J…

Approaching the asteroid, the Agents find more than they bargained for. As Kyrt is confronted by his past and refuses to stand idly by, how can the agents take care of some pirates and sort out this complex situation? This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, a…

While at Split Rock, Freelance hears that the lighthouse is having problems. Can four of the crew find a way to get the job and get paid? Returning to our own origins, we wanted to tackle the beta test for Red Markets 2nd Edition! We're joined with friends from other podcasts to engage in another living campaign! Brownie can be found at The Rolepla…

In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, war, depression, debt, racism, and more. In this episode there are references to the torture of prisoners of war. Listener discretion is advised. In this one on one session, while the other delvers fled one way, Blackmane went in the opposite direction to save himsel…

Please note, this episode was recorded live and in person, and this game involves physical toy cars being rolled. The audio is fine, but not up to our normal standard of quality. A trio of mobster raccoons hit the street in their souped up automobile. They enter a race with other cars operated by various animals from the zoo (and one with their wor…

In 2222, humanity lives in the aftermath of galaxy wide war that caused much damage to Earth and Mars with antimatter weaponry. Section 5 of the peace treaty has the participants police themselves from antimatter weapons and each other to prevent another Day of Fire. A group called Section 5 are a deniable ops unit working to do this. 2 agents are …

The sun has risen again over 10k Lakes. With many members over the fence or off on other adventures, Freelance has laid low. But, new members have taken the name, and are once again looking for work... Returning to our own origins, we wanted to tackle the beta test for Red Markets 2nd Edition! We're joined with friends from other podcasts to engage…

Confronted with an awe-inspiring, massive monster, Blackmane thinks of his "son", turns tail, and flees, thinking the others are behind him. ...they're not, so Dawn, Ned, and Tahir have to find a way to get out of this labyrinth with the objective... In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, war, depression,…

After spending some time researching, the trio of heroes think they have the location of the killer of Cold Case. However, it is a trendy nightclub, and they are underage. Can they make their way in, find the place Mimic is hiding away, and bring him to justice? Because if they can do so - Closers get ice cream. Masks is a Powered by the Apocalypse…

In this combination of two recordings, the Agents start to negotiate with the Blue Arrow Union for some of their workers to help with Nagalisitu. The Agents start to have uncomfortable conversations about how to proceed, and their futures... This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and…

Two girls realize a world ending threat is about to hit the Earth, and only they may able to stop it with their powers to transform into monstrous kaiju. ...but who f'n CARES, it's Valentine's Day, and they need their crushes to confess already and kiss them before the day is over! Kaiju Girls is yet another Grant Howitt one pager, of managing kaij…

After Ned is very thoroughly interrogated, he is allowed through and reunites with the rest of the delvers. However, the deeper they go, the more familiar things get to Blackmane, and not because he's been in the Heart for a while... In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, war, depression, debt, and more. …

The Agents get another person to help them on this bizarre New Year's case. But can they even get them to understand what's going on, and, more importantly, can they even fix this nightmare...? Glass Hound in a Glass House for a Glass Hound... (et al) is the winning entry in the 2024 Delta Green Shotgun Scenario contest, written by NathanKlas. The …

After getting stopped leaving the city, Ned is left behind. The remaining Delvers will have to begin their descent into the Heart, looking for the missing machine. In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, war, depression, debt, and more. In addition, this episode includes a scene of someone getting detained…

New Year's Day, 2025. A group of Agents are called in, and shown footage of a break in and subsequent murder spree. The culprits look familiar, but all of the Agents have alibis for New Year's Eve... Glass Hound in a Glass House for a Glass Hound... (et al) is the winning entry in the 2024 Delta Green Shotgun Scenario contest, written by NathanKlas…

With a plan in place, the Agents have to get to their next group to convince them to help the Nagalisities. After a run in with an ex of Kyrt's, they make it to the planet, but will their pitch work...? This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Li…

Agnes from Zooz shares insights into the quirky world of butt darts, the evolution of her company from a home automation hobby to a leading brand in smart home technology, and the innovative products they are developing. The discussion covers the challenges and successes in product development, the importance of community engagement, and the future…

Guests: @Appmyhome Mark and Valerie Valerie and Mark from At My Home share their journey into tech reviews and the evolution of their YouTube channel. They discuss the challenges of living in a smart home filled with various devices, their philosophy on product reviews, and the importance of maintaining a balance to avoid burnout. The conversation …

A new team emerges! Good Boy and the Good Boys are a merry band of bards, using the games to build fame. But in their latest match, how will they be able to complete when the ingredient is dangerous to their leader...? Chris can be found at the Roleplaying Exchange. Greg - GM Ben - Ikyu, Lamia, Presenter Chris - Good Boy, Awakened Australian Shephe…

Guest @AutomatedHouse Jimmy Hawkins Jimmy Hawkins shares his journey into the world of smart home technology, detailing his experiences with various devices, content creation on platforms like TikTok, and the challenges of automation. He discusses the evolution of his smart home setup, the impact of AI, and the balance between content creation and …

In a city towards the top of the Heart, four people look for work. One runs into an old acquaintance, who needs some work done for a client... In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, cptsd and ptsd, war, depression, debt, and more. Listener discretion is advised. Heart is a game of delving underground into the meaty night…

Three runners are contacted by a Mr. Johnson. He wants them to go off planet to a space station. Under the guise of a group of racing competitions, they need to ascend a corpo skyscraper. This corp found... something on a probe from Europa, and the Johnson wants them to bring it back to Earth to him... CBR+PNK is a Forged in the Dark game of cyberp…

Today's Guest: @simonsayshomeassistant In this engaging conversation, Simon discusses his passion for home automation, the challenges and joys of content creation, and the evolution of voice control technology. He shares insights on balancing his full-time job with his YouTube channel, the importance of community engagement, and his experiences in …

The Agents learn more about the magics that have ensorcelled them, and plan which aspect of society to being to the Nagali next... This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. Agents of ALIS is based on the campaign fr…

In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home podcast, we talk with Rohan and Phil from the Home Assistant Podcast. They discuss the evolution of Home Assistant, the challenges faced with smart home devices, and the importance of community contributions in open-source development. The conversation also touches on personal experiences wit…

As the Agents spiral deeper into this mysterious maze, they know the only way out is through. They will have to delve ever deeper, and delve into themselves, to survive and escape... Adam - GM Ben - Abbas, Human Futura [Lost] Greg - Berk, Infolife Synthmorph Jared - Walkabout, Octopus Neo-Octopus Laura - Pivo, Octopus Neo-Octopus…

Tech With Brett shares his journey from a tech enthusiast to the most viewed smart home YouTuber, discussing his experiences with various smart home devices, automation, and the challenges of content creation. He emphasizes the importance of user-friendly technology and the role of community in his success, while also exploring the future of AI in …

Guest ​ @ShaneCreates In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast we interview Shane Watley, a prominent YouTube creator in the smart home space. Shane shares his journey into smart home technology, his experiences building a community through live streams, and his insights on the future of smart home ecosystems, particularly A…

Before we begin the campaign in earnest, we have to do some scene setting. A pair of Delvers, the last of their group, proceed with their mission to investigate an Aelfir cult compound deep in the Heart. In the mysterious mansion they will find more than they bargained for... In the campaign we deal with themes of body horror, cosmic horror, PTSD a…

A trio of teen heroes take a break after a long night of patrolling. While chatting with another group, they all spot some action going down at a warehouse across the street. Before springing to action, the groups agree, depending on how things shake out in dealing with the bad guys - Loser buys pizza. Masks is a Powered by the Apocalypse game by B…

Steven Robles shares his experience building his smart home from scratch in his new house. Steven also gives us his top Apple products and provides valuable insight on making life easier with Apple Home and Apple Shortcuts. Aspiring youtubers and podcasters will enjoy the story of his podcast career and rise to youtube success. Thank you to Zooz fo…

This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. Most of the Agents are now in the hands of the Xascos. They are in trouble, but are also in the best position to negotiate with them. Can they get the Xascos to come back in…

In this episode, host Pete and co-hosts Brandon and Vinny welcome Michael Leen, a YouTube creator specializing in home automation. They discuss Michael's journey into the smart home space, his content creation strategies, and the evolution of smart home technology. The conversation covers various topics, including the challenges of managing a smart…

The teens and veterinarian of Undecided eventually meet up with their new... friends, and resolve to continue to investigate the strange glowing stones found around town... Kids on Bikes is a game of collaborative storytelling in small towns with weird goings on, by Jon Gilmour and Doug Levandowski. The game is available at the Hunter's Entertainme…

In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast, we welcome George Langabeer, a leading voice in smart home security. George shares his journey from loss prevention manager to smart home technology expert, discussing the importance of security measures like cameras, locks, and lighting. He emphasizes the need for proactive security…

Ben is starting up a new campaign in Heart! Join him as he leads Adam, Ethan, Greg, and Vince through character generation, and some questions to get to know the characters better and set things up for "The Gorgon"!저자 Technical Difficulties

In this episode, Eric Welander shares his journey into the world of smart home automation, discussing his experiences with Apple Home, the Matter protocol, and the integration of various smart devices. He emphasizes the importance of user-friendly technology for busy families and explores the challenges and benefits of using Matter in a mixed ecosy…

Today we welcome Ryan from the This Smart House youtube channel. He his journey into the world of YouTube and smart home technology. The discussion covers insights from CES, trends in smart home devices, and the evolution of wireless charging. Ryan shares his experiences with various smart home products, including his favorite automations and the c…

This episode contains body horror, threats of police violence, and themes of implicit and explicit queerphobia, depression, isolation, and loneliness. Listener discretion is advised. June, 1981. A quartet of members of the US military make the long drive to visit a gay bar that has always been safe. A magical night devolves into a magical nightmare…

This campaign will touch on many themes, including genocide, slavery, racism, specism, harm to children, and mental health issues, among others. Listener discretion is advised. The Agents are about to find the Xascos. But even approaching them, to say nothing of integrating them with the rest of Nagalisitu, will be so simple... Agents of ALIS is ba…

CES 2025 has come and gone, but the podcast is back for season 3! We're breaking down all of the smart home and and home automation tech from CES 2025, including robot vacuums, robot mowers, smart locks, AI glasses, video doorbells and so much more. We'll share the latest 2025 product releases from brands like roborock, dreame, switchbot, Eureka, S…

🎉 The YouTubies Award Show is Here! 🎉 This week on Technical Difficulties, we’re closing out Season 2 with a bang as we celebrate the best in smart home tech YouTube! From in-depth tutorials to laugh-out-loud creators, we’re handing out awards to the channels that make our homes smarter and our lives more fun. Expect banter, surprising winners, and…

The Firewall agents hone in on the anomaly at the bottom of the sea. As they inspect it, things start to take a turn for the strange... Adam - GM Ben - Abbas, Human Futura [Lost] Greg - Berk, Infolife Synthmorph Jared - Walkabout, Octopus Neo-Octopus Laura - Pivo, Octopus Neo-Octopus저자 Technical Difficulties