Proud to Gayme

E12 Proud to Gayme - TTRPGs for Trans Rights

Rina Amaranthine, a TTRPG designer, writer, and trans rights advocate, joins us for this episode of Proud to Gayme. Rina is one of the lead organizers behind the TTRPGs for Trans Rights bundles, which have raised thousands for trans mutual aid. She talks with Danielle about the power of games to uplift marginalized voices, the challenges and joys of building a massive community bundle, and why inclusive, safety-first storytelling is central to the future of tabletop roleplaying.
Together, they explore how games can be both a refuge and a form of resistance—offering trans folks not just survival, but belonging, celebration, and joy.

E11 Proud to Gayme - ReRoll Works

Adrian Collier a game designer, publisher and community builder, joins us on this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast. Originally motivated by needing playtesters and a space to play games Adrian founded Amsterdam’s biggest LGBTQIA+ Board Gayming community. This community holds 4+ events a month and has become a welcoming space to queer gaymers in the area. His love of games and wanting to explore adult queer themes lead him to design "Gay Sauna" and other designs. He and Danielle talk about the reactions his games have inspired both positive and negative. But how the negatives have only fueled his creative endeavors to continue to explore other outside of the box themes.  
 

E10 Proud to Gayme - Ink-U-Bus

Kassidy Norman a lesbian gamer and former live-play RPG cast member for Ink-U-Bus, joins us on this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast. Kassidy discusses how the show began and being the only non-tattoo artist cast member. She and Danielle talk about tattoos, lesbian stereotypes and how Kassidy is revamping the Ink-U-Bus brand. They will become a traveling tattoo service that will go to gaming conventions starting in 2025. Their hope is to do flash sales that will partner with non-profits like Tabletop Gaymers at Conventions! So if you're looking to get a tattoo in between gaming visit Kassidy's former co-stars!

E09 Proud to Gayme -Lies You'll Enjoy

Amanda McKnight, a content creator, cosplayer, and all-around nerd, joins us on this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast. We discuss her queer and nerd journeys. From making a living doing nerd content from comic book reviews to being on a weekly RPG stream she spends all her time engaging with various fandoms. On the "Lies You'll Enjoy" RPG stream the group has focused on promoting indie one-shots that are typically queer themed. They like promoting stories the average person may not find as easily when moving away from Dungeons & Dragons. Her and Danielle discuss how making queer media more mainstream may have helped people get the space to explore it as an identity for themselves. Also, how labels are meant for yourself. Definitions can be interchangeable and it's better to ask a person what their interpretation is rather than making assumptions.

E08 Proud to Gayme - Tabletop Inn

On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast, we talk with Grace Kendall, a board game bed-and-breakfast owner and game designer. Grace shares their journey as a creator and the unique space they have built for gamers to connect. They dives into their experiences designing games, fostering inclusive communities, and balancing their passions. This episode highlights the importance of safe spaces and celebrates the creativity of queer individuals in tabletop gaming. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

E07 Proud to Gayme - Hatched This Way

On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Maxwell Freud the podcast host of Hatched This Way, a limited queer audio series. Maxwell shares the podcast's origin story and resulting feeling of wanting to create a safe space. He talks about different interviews he's had with other queers in gaming as well as what it means to be an Ally. His goal with the audio series is to educate both queer and non-queer listeners and hopefully inspire more media created by LGBTQIA+ folks!

E06 Proud to Gayme - Jamie Daggers

On this episode of the Proud to Gayme podcast we talk with Jamie Daggers, a game designer, mini painter and full-time content creator. Jamie shares her journey as a sapphic queer as well as her involvement in the gaming community. From starting as a game store owner to growing a Twitch following, she's become a master at engaging with her audience while learning/teaching how to paint minis. Outside of gaming she and Danielle discuss mental health and healthy forms of self analyzing. Both learning and growing through the people they've met and the stories they've shared.

E05 Proud to Gayme - Gaming in Syracuse

On this episode of Proud to Gayme podcast we discuss the experiences of queer gamers and the sense of community they’ve built in Syracuse, New York. This month's guests share personal stories about their journeys with identity and how gaming has played a crucial role in creating a safe and inclusive space. They also touch on their involvement in designing escape rooms and board games, emphasizing how these activities foster creativity and connection within the queer community.

E04 Proud to Gayme - Rage Kage Games

In this episode, Danielle talks to Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann, a best-selling TTRPG writer and community leader. They discuss Kage’s journey in the gaming industry, her experiences as a queer woman, and how her work with Rage Kage Games and streaming fosters inclusive spaces within the tabletop and gaming communities. Tune in to hear insightful conversations about identity, representation, and the power of gaming to build diverse, welcoming communities.

E03 Proud to Gayme - Rose Gauntlet Foundation

In this episode, Danielle talks with Isaac Vega, one of the founders of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation. They discuss his experiences working for the Bernie Sanders campaign, the origins of Rose Gauntlet, bringing people together through gaming, and experiences being gay in 'the industry'. There are some interesting anecdotes for Gen Con fans, as they discuss the Big Gay Dinner and Rose Gauntlet's BIPOC Lounge.