2026 Lyrical Ludology Season 2 Launches TODAY!
The award-winning interview podcast returns...
After a wonderfully successful Season 1, Lyrical Ludology is back for a brand new season!
Launching 12pm, April 12th (PT), the podcast is raising funds to hire audio editor Imani. The Backerkit campaign will include low-mid tier support pledges, limited Gender Wizard pledges, and our luxury tier at which backers can influence the order of episode release...
What is Lyrical Ludology?
Lyrical Ludology is a shortform interview podcast in which your host, Logan Timmins, interviews folks from all over the indie TTRPG scene to try and answer the question, "What is a lyric game?"
The best part is this - throughout Season 1, no two designers gave the same answer! Such is the possibility and expansiveness of the lyric game scene.
What are lyric games?
Well, that is what the podcast is about, but if you want a little taste you can read this Rascal article by Brandon O'Brien, this Dicebreaker article by Lin Codega, or this other Dicebreaker article by Justin Joyce.
In short though, to me lyric games are the 'experimental art' side of TTRPGs. They often take what we expect and twist and mold it into something bold and unexpected that will give you a personal and emotional experience.
What to expect from Season 2
We have 7 new guests from around the world sharing insights on lyric games that will expand and explode your mind. Some are household names, others may be new to you, but each of them hold a unique perspective on the power, purpose, and play of lyric games.
As with Season 1, Season 2 will comprise of 15-20 episodes of 10-20 minutes. Each episode will cover a key concept within the interviewee's view and experience of lyric game design. You can expect deep, designerly conversations brimming with insight and inspiration.
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Why crowdfunding?
Though host Logan Timmins did all the recording, editing, and admin alone for Season 1, this workflow is no longer sustainable. Instead, funds raised will go to paying experienced audio editor Imani. With Imani on board, Season 2 promises to be just as good as the first - but we need your help to make it real.
Call to action!!
- Back Season 2 of Lyrical Ludology to support indie TTRPG creators, queer creativity, and the work of chronicling of this niche within our beloved hobby.
- Join the Lyrical Ludology discord to chat to other lyric game nerds, follow the launch of season 2, and connect with a niche little community.
- Catch up on Season 1 if you haven't yet ;)
