Born To Lose - Torchbearer RPG Podcast
A variety show podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. Expect a mix of interviews, boastful tales, gameplay insights, and follow along with our actual play campaign.
Ross is our regular host with different guests every week. If you'd like to come onto the pod, please contact us!
https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Torchbearer is a riff on the early model of fantasy roleplaying games. In it, you take on the role of an adventurer seeking his or her fortune. To earn that fortune, you must explore forlorn ruins, brave terrible monsters and retrieve forgotten treasures. However, this game is not about being a hero. It is not about fighting for what you believe. This game is about exploration and survival. You may become a hero. You might have to fight for your ideals. But to do either of those things, you must prove yourself in the wilds. Because there are no jobs, no inheritance, no other opportunities for our deadbeat adventurers. This life is their only hope to prosper in this world.
Episodes
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
30 min
Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of The Isle of Dread.
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jAIsle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3BIntro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
1 hr 11 min
Brendan and Deuce talk about their experiences creating and playing in competitive RPGs and how they relate to Torchbearer.
Deuce & Brendan's LinksNational Bohemian - https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/447/7363/Vault of the Blood Mage - https://crypt-thing.itch.io/vault-of-the-blood-mageFlatt Figures Mini Painting - https://www.instagram.com/p/C2feYj5uYSY/The One Who Pulls The Stone Will Be King - https://majorariatto.itch.io/sword-kingD&D Championship 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUx3l8-36Y8Kingdom Death: Monster - https://shop.kingdomdeath.com/The 5th Season - https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Season-Broken-Earth-Book-ebook/dp/B00H25FCSQBurning Empires - https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Empires-Wheel-Luke-Crane/dp/0975888943Jihad Burning Sands - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147448018/Jihad---Burning-Sands-2nd-Printing?srsltid=AfmBOooNukQVT-Znhxw-esOChlQXvwugKOzXN05Q3qfzimTkFw4spRiw
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
1 hr 11 min
Let's Play Torchbearer showing off an experimental way to play; One GM, One PC. Jean-Francois and I delve into The Dread Crypt of Skogenby as a brand new player to Torchbearer, with lots of explanations on the rules and strategy of play as we go along.
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. If you have a story you want to tell about this game, please get in contact!
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
5 min
This spring, Ross is running One-GM / One-PC online games of Under the House of Three Squires as a community competition. Roll up a 1st Level character, optimize it as best you can, and get in touch for your chance at glory!
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
2 hr 1 min
Let's Play Torchbearer showing off an experimental way to play; One GM, One PC. Jean-Francois and I delve into The Dread Crypt of Skogenby as a brand new player to Torchbearer, with lots of explanations on the rules and strategy of play as we go along.
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game. If you have a story you want to tell about this game, please get in contact!
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
43 min
Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of The Isle of Dread.
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jAIsle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3BIntro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
58 min
Quincy returns! We talk about the prepping games in Torchbearer.
Miscellaneous LinksLethal Company - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966720/Lethal_Company/X1: Isle of Dread - https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/17083/X1-The-Isle-of-Dread-BasicI6: Ravenloft - https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/17527/I6-Ravenloft-1eThe Red Hand of Doom - https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/28797/Red-Hand-of-Doom-3eSkyrim - https://store.steampowered.com/app/489830/The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim_Special_Edition/
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
36 min
Jack talks about the Dark Fort boardgame and his experience using a Lamentations of the Flame Princess adventure seen through the lens of Torchbearer.
Jack's Links - www.jacklinks.comMork Borg - www.morkborg.comDark Fort - https://morkborg.exlibrisrpg.com/entries/dark-fortDigital Dark Fort - https://darkfort.caffeine.computer/Slay the Spire - https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/Veins of the Earth - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product_reviews.php?products_id=209509Lamentations of the Flame Princess - https://us.lotfp.com/store/Red Markets - http://redmarketsrpg.com/Abiotic Factor - https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/
Bluesky tekkawastudios.bsky.social
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
30 min
Let's Play Torchbearer showcasing specific segments and concepts in the game using hot mic audio from Ross' home campaign of Isle of Dread.
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Sea Shanties Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qJw4qph0vjXZxneNrF9jAIsle of Dread Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d7BNw8Jv2L4HbY99HUF3BIntro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
49 min
Keith Senkowski talks about the creating the Yggdrasil zine, playing Torchbearer in weird ways, and the joys of sharing this game with his young kids.
Keith's LinksYggdrasil Zine - https://keithsenkowski.com/yggdrasil-mgz/Miscellaneous - keithsenkowski.comPeoria Con (March 7th to 8th) - https://www.peoriacon.com/Lankhmar - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/36/Goodman-Games/category/23966/DCC-Lankhmar
Born To Lose is a community-based podcast for the Torchbearer tabletop roleplaying game.
Torchbearer: https://www.torchbearerrpg.com/
Contact: borntoloseTBpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/BornToLose_TorchbearerpodcastWebsite: https://borntolose.podbean.com/Intro/Outro Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KYhSNyhDoxAQfOVmB8wq5Logo: Instagram @kcassady87Bluesky: @borntolosepodcast.bsky.social