Heh. Yes, I know we skipped Episode #4 inadvertently, so we are calling what is technically the sixth episode the fourth episode. Trust me, it all works out in the end.
In this episode I sit down and talk with James Shields, the highly skilled OSR artist (and cover artist of Swords & Wizardry Continual Light)
So join us on Episode #4 of The Tavern Chat Podcast.
As always, feel free to leave us voicemails. We listen to every one.
Link to James' current Kickstarter
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