The Vintage RPG podcast chronicles the evolution of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) and their influence on popular culture.
Created and co-hosted by Stu Horvath, a culture critic and author of Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Vintage RPG explores the history and culture surrounding the hobby. Drawing on decades of firsthand playing experience, Horvath and co-host John Hambone McGuire share the stories behind classic titles, the people who created them, and the communities that grew out of game enthusiasts.
Each episode focuses on a specific game, designer, or theme, combining historical context with personal insight. The podcast covers a range of titles and topics, along with adjacent cultural influences shaped by tabletop role-playing games.
Episodes typically run about 30 minutes in duration, offering an accessible entry point for newcomers while still providing enough depth to engage established RPG enthusiasts.
