Lyrical Ludology is a shortform interview podcast in which your host Logan interviews folks from all over the indie TTRPG scene to try and answer the question, "What is a lyric game?" Tune in for insightful discussion and a deep dive into lyric games.
Welcome to Lyrical Ludology, the podcast exploring the lyric games niche of tabletop roleplaying games...
I am your host, Logan, coming to you from Wurundjeri Country.
After a wonderfully successful season 1 of Lyrical Ludology, I am so excited to present season 2! This crowdfund is to raise money to hire an editor, and it is no longer feasible for me to edit the episodes alone and unpaid.
Lyrical Ludologyexplores the lyric games niche of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) through short interviews and designer deep-dives. While there is no one blueprint for a lyric game, common elements include ties to real-life, poetic writing, highly interpretable text, and weird or uncanny mechanics. Think of it as the 'experimental' corner of the TTRPG world.
By supporting this campaign, you are:
🏳️⚧️ directly supporting queer creatives 💕 bringing passionate, nerdy discussion to the wider world 🌱 helping grow and chronicle the TTRPG space 😎 being super cool
A low-end tier for those who would like to support, but with low expendable cash.
🗣️ Shoutout
The base tier. Anyone who backs at this tier will get a shoutout by name at the end of one episode of Lyrical Ludology season 2!
🗣️🗣️ ShoutoutPlus
The same as Shoutout, but for those with a bit more to chip in. I will say your name in a funny voice.
🧙🏼 Gender Wizard
For season 2, I will be introducing a new gender horoscope. Back at this tier to receive a shoutout and choose the gender for one episode of Lyrical Ludology season 2. Current genders on the horoscope list include botanical, void, bones and circuitry. This tier is strictly limited to one gender horoscope per episode.
👀 Summoner
At this luxury tier, you get to influence the order of episode release. Yes, that means I will reveal all the guests to you...
I was so pleased to have Lyrical Ludology win at The Awards in 2024 for highlighting niche yet beloved content with passion. Thank you to the judges and all my listeners!
Logan Timmins (he/him) is the host of Lyrical Ludology.
He is a multi award-winning game designer and podcaster on Wurundjeri Country. He is also a TTRPG consultant and mentor and loves small games with big feelings. His games work is known worldwide and has been studied in multiple Canadian universities. Lyrical Ludology was born out of Logan's love of lyric games, and really it's just an excuse to talk to super cool people about this beloved hobby we share. You can find more about Logan here, and all his games work here. In particular, he has a game coming to Backerkit for Pocketopia soon, follow that here!
Imani (she/they) will be the audio editor for Season 2
Imani can be found doing all the things all over the internet. They are a multidisciplinary creative writer, digital & analog game designer, and video maker, and then some. Their game design & development work can be found under the moniker of Margaret Catter Development. You can find more about Imani, including their socials and hiring info here.
We aim to begin the editing and admin work as soon as the campaign ends successfully, so stay tuned for Lyrical Ludology Season 2 in the second half of 2026!
