# questions thoughts (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover questions thoughts. Page: Feed: --- ## Making A Simple Game Complicated _2026-08-06 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about when simple games become complex. What adds the complexity? How can you keep the game simple? Should you always embrace the complexity? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19609773-making-a-simple-game-complicated.mp3) ## Genre Episode: Fantasy _2026-07-24 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about the Fantasy genre for games. What is a fantasy game? How can you make them special? Does a fantasy game have to be set in a certain period? What is high vs low fantasy? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19543931-genre-episode-fantasy.mp3) ## Genre Episode: Sci Fi _2026-07-13 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about the Sci Fi genre for games. What is a true sci fi game? What about Star Wars? How do you make a sci fi game special? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19486359-genre-episode-sci-fi.mp3) ## Let's Make A One Shot: Critial Condition _2026-06-25 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Critical Condition. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19401968-let-s-make-a-one-shot-critial-condition.mp3) ## The Non Bad Bad Guy _2026-06-18 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about the non bad bad guy. What is a non bad bad guy? Why would you want a bad guy that isn't actually bad? What are some examples of these bad guys? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19367548-the-non-bad-bad-guy.mp3) ## Let Them Cook _2026-06-05 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about letting your players cook. What does it mean to let your players cook? Why should you let them cook? What can letting your players cook do your game? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19301801-let-them-cook.mp3) ## Let's Make A One Shot: Breaking Bard _2026-05-21 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Breaking Bard. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19216770-let-s-make-a-one-shot-breaking-bard.mp3) ## When Too Much Detail Goes Wrong _2026-05-07 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about how too much detail goes wrong. Why is too much detail difficult when telling stories? How much detail is enough? How can you avoid putting too much detail into your game? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19138530-when-too-much-detail-goes-wrong.mp3) ## Starting An Incomplete Game _2026-04-30 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we talk about starting and incomplete game. Why start an incomplete game? What do you need to have to get a game started? How can you juggle all of the issues with an incomplete game? Won't my players just take everything off the rails? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19104191-starting-an-incomplete-game.mp3) ## Let's Make A One Shot: A Song For The Hollow _2026-04-23 · Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast_ In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt A Song For The Hollow. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/796646/episodes/19065434-let-s-make-a-one-shot-a-song-for-the-hollow.mp3) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/f32mQdc03KDB) _2026-04-23 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## Episode #252 Ismael Gallo on Movement Flow, Exaggeration Myths, and Long-Term Athlete Development _2025-08-20 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 252 of Muscles and Management, Gerry welcomes Dr. Ismael Gallo—former professional baseball player, physical therapist, and founder of Baseball Flows—for a wide-ranging conversation on athlete development through movement, not gimmicks. Gallo brings a unique blend of experience from pro baseball and clinical rehab to the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17693712-episode-252-ismael-gallo-on-movement-flow-exaggeration-myths-and-long-term-athlete-development.mp3) ## Episode #251 Travis Hash on Semi-Private Training Models, True Individualization, and Cutting Through Coaching Gimmicks _2025-08-13 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 251 of Muscles and Management, Gerry welcomes Travis Hash, Director of Strength and Conditioning and owner of Absolute Sports Performance, for a deep dive into what it really takes to run an effective athlete training program. From the logistics of scaling individualized programs in a semi-private setting to eliminating unnecessary… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17654783-episode-251-travis-hash-on-semi-private-training-models-true-individualization-and-cutting-through-coaching-gimmicks.mp3) ## Episode #250 Antonella Schwarz on Research-Driven Coaching, Caffeine Myths, and The Real Value of Muscle _2025-08-06 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 250 of Muscles and Management, Gerry is joined by Dr. Antonella Schwarz, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Barry University, to break down some of the most intriguing findings in sports science research today. From bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical coaching to challenging long-held beliefs about… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17614650-episode-250-antonella-schwarz-on-research-driven-coaching-caffeine-myths-and-the-real-value-of-muscle.mp3) ## Episode #249 Kurt Hester on Coaching Longevity, Private Sector Lessons, and the Evolution of Strength and Conditioning _2025-07-30 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 249 of Muscles and Management, Gerry welcomes veteran coach Kurt Hester, currently Head of Football Preparation at the University of Houston, for a deep dive into his decades-long career in strength and conditioning. From his early days pioneering speed training and private sector facilities to working with top college programs and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17578225-episode-249-kurt-hester-on-coaching-longevity-private-sector-lessons-and-the-evolution-of-strength-and-conditioning.mp3) ## Episode #248 Youth Athlete Development, Long-Term Training Systems, and Coaching Careers with Nick Serio _2025-07-23 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In this episode, Gerry welcomes Nick Serio to discuss his extensive experience in developing youth athletes and building long-term training systems. Nick dives into key principles behind performance training for young athletes, how to balance sport-specific skills with physical development, and the importance of parental communication. The… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17541131-episode-248-youth-athlete-development-long-term-training-systems-and-coaching-careers-with-nick-serio.mp3) ## Episode #247 Reducing Injury Likelihood in Athletes: Practical Strategies and Real-World Insight _2025-07-16 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In this solo episode, Gerry dives into one of the most requested topics: how to actually reduce the likelihood of injury in sports. He breaks down the difference between injury reduction vs. injury prevention , highlighting the limits of control in high-intensity, contact sports. Gerry shares how consistent, well-rounded training builds… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17505159-episode-247-reducing-injury-likelihood-in-athletes-practical-strategies-and-real-world-insight.mp3) ## Episode #246 Baseball Performance, Hamstring Health, and Sprint Speed with Royals Director of Sports Performance Nick Shedd _2025-07-09 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 246 of Muscles and Management, Gerry sits down with Nick Shedd, Director of Sports Performance for the Kansas City Royals. The two discuss the current state of baseball training, the evolving role of high-performance departments in MLB, and Nick’s approach to sprint mechanics, injury prevention, and hamstring health. Nick breaks… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17470670-episode-246-baseball-performance-hamstring-health-and-sprint-speed-with-royals-director-of-sports-performance-nick-shedd.mp3) ## Episode #245 Tony Shiffman on O-Line Development, College Football, and Coaching Identity _2025-06-26 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 245 of Muscles and Management, Gerry chats with Tony Shiffman, offensive line coach at Wofford College and co-founder of the #HogFBChat. They dive into Tony’s coaching journey, O-line fundamentals, building identity in offensive schemes, and how to develop young linemen effectively. Tony shares insights on how to structure drills,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17399733-episode-245-tony-shiffman-on-o-line-development-college-football-and-coaching-identity.mp3) ## Episode #244 Ross Garner on Coaching Track Athletes, Hamstring Rehab, and Sprinting Mechanics _2025-06-18 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In Episode 244 of Muscles and Management, Gerry sits down with Ross Garner, a performance coach and sprint specialist with experience working with elite track athletes and football players. The two dig into the details of developing speed, the biomechanics of sprinting, and effective strategies for hamstring injury rehab and prevention. Ross… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17347057-episode-244-ross-garner-on-coaching-track-athletes-hamstring-rehab-and-sprinting-mechanics.mp3) ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VwFWrS9byEHF) _2025-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## Episode #243 Andrew Sacks on Sports Science, Data-Driven Coaching, and Building Better Athletes _2025-06-11 · Muscles and Management_ Send us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode! In this episode Muscles and Management, Gerry sits down with Andrew Sacks, founder of Prime Sports Performance, to dive into the world of sports science and its application in real training environments. With experience across private sector coaching and deep data analytics, Andrew brings a grounded perspective on what actually matters when… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/238054/episodes/17313046-episode-243-andrew-sacks-on-sports-science-data-driven-coaching-and-building-better-athletes.mp3)