The Jaunty Mantis TTRPG Podcast · Episode 3 · August 20, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

Oral History of TTRPGs with Jared Sorensen – From the Red Box to Indie Innovation

In this episode of The Jaunty Mantis, Jesse interviews Jared Sorensen, one of the most influential voices in indie RPG design. Jared discusses his upbringing in Maine, his first encounters with RPGs, and the evolution of his design style—making games about something specific rather than chasing universality. music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio