RPG Psych

A podcast exploring the intersection of metacognition and tabletop gaming. Join educator Lucas Hutson and clinical therapist Josh Pate-Terry as they discuss tabletop role-playing games and bring some of their professional experience to help make our games better. Let's think about how we think at our game table.

Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes

RPG Psych

Latest Episodes

C1 Safe Spaces

Building and maintaining safe spaces is the topic of our first episode of our season devoted to improving communication at our game tables.

September 15, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 19:01

Is RPG Psych Right for You?

Season 3 of RPG Psych is coming. Ask your players if RPG Psych is right for you.

September 01, 2026 • 2:30

B9 Being "At the Table"

What does it mean to be "at the table" Josh and Luke talk about being present for a game and ways to stay engaged at the table and boosting engagement

June 08, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 9 • 18:13

B8 Burnout

Are you or someone you know suffering from burnout? Do you feel that sinking feeling when you reach for you campaign notes? Fear not! Josh and Luke are here to talk about burnout and how to manage it. For the low, low pr...

May 15, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 23:57

B7 Failure is Always an Option

Join Luke and Josh as they explore the challenges, opportunities, and joys of failure at your game table. Failure need not be avoided, but embraced.

May 02, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 24:19

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Contributors

Josh Pate-Terry

Host

Lucas Hutson

Host