The Glitterbois

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The Glitterbois are two blokes (and then some) with an intense and long-lived love for the rich role-playing game worlds created by Palladium Books. Join us as we talk about the vast imaginative possibilities of the Palladium Books RPG "Megaverse" in a quest to spread appreciation for their games, meet established wanderers of their worlds, and hopefully bring new players into the fold. We'll look into the workings and histories of all of their games, including Rifts, Palladium Fantasy, Nightbane, Dead Reign, Macross, Ninja Turtles, and more! Step through the rift and Unleash Your Imagination along with us!

Recent Episodes
  • #189 – Chat with Matthew Balent (Live at Wagoncon 2025)
    May 30, 2025 – 01:06:58
  • #188 – Rifts World Book 13 Lone Star
    May 23, 2025 – 00:46:37
  • #187 – Rifts Promise of Power Reforged (w/ Kevin & Sean)
    May 23, 2025 – 01:06:16
  • #186 – Rifts World Book 12 Psyscape
    May 16, 2025 – 00:46:00
  • The Glitterbois Play Rifts #003: Welcome to New Lazlo
    May 8, 2025 – 02:09:19
  • #185 – Valley of the Pharaohs 40th Anniversary
    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:58:25
  • #184 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 9: Nightbane & Dead Reign (w/ Kevin)
    Apr 25, 2025 – 01:48:38
  • #183 – Rifts World Book 11: Coalition War Campaign
    Apr 18, 2025 – 00:36:15
  • The Glitterbois Play Rifts #002: I Miss Golden Girls
    Apr 15, 2025 – 02:05:01
  • #182 – Rifts World Book 10: Juicer Uprising
    Apr 11, 2025 – 00:44:30
  • #181 – Chat with Ramón K Pêrez
    Mar 27, 2025 – 01:08:26
  • The Glitterbois Play Rifts #001: Stepping Through a Rift in Cincinatti
    Mar 17, 2025 – 01:34:16
  • #180 – Rifts World Book 9: South America 2
    Mar 7, 2025 – 00:28:07
  • #179 – House Rule: Three-Phase Combat Rounds
    Feb 28, 2025 – 00:37:53
  • #178 – Buckley's Welcome
    Feb 14, 2025 – 00:24:36
  • #177 – Chat with CJ Carella
    Jan 25, 2025 – 00:58:06
  • #176 – OCC Spotlight on the Techno-Wizard (Rifts)
    Jan 10, 2025 – 00:34:59
  • #175 – New Year Game Plans for 2025
    Jan 3, 2025 – 00:29:43
  • #174 – Keeping the Game Alive through the Holidays
    Dec 13, 2024 – 00:43:32
  • #173 – Fantasy Book 9: Baalgor Wastelands
    Dec 7, 2024 – 00:44:35
  • #172 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 8: Beyond the Rifts (w/ Kevin)
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:56:09
  • #171 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 7: The Coming of the Rifts (w/ Kevin)
    Oct 25, 2024 – 02:00:11
  • #170 – Magic Systems in RPGs
    Oct 4, 2024 – 00:41:03
  • #169 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 6: Robotech
    Sep 20, 2024 – 02:03:43
  • #168 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 5: Beyond the Supernatural (with Kevin Siembieda)
    Sep 13, 2024 – 01:41:30
  • #167 – Can Palladium Do Dune?
    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:37:50
  • #166 – Mega-Parties and Funnels
    Aug 9, 2024 – 00:39:26
  • #165 – OCC Spotlight on the Mind Mage
    Jul 26, 2024 – 00:29:13
  • #164 – Nightbane Book 2: Nightlands
    Jul 12, 2024 –
  • #163 – Psionics Across the Megaverse
    Jun 28, 2024 – 00:45:13
  • #162 – Managing Your Digital RPG Collection
    Jun 14, 2024 – 00:40:54
  • #161 – Wagoncon 8 Post-Con Report
    May 31, 2024 – 00:30:54
  • #160 – OCC Spotlight on the Mind Melter
    May 16, 2024 – 00:23:05
  • #159 – Nightbane Book 1: Between the Shadows
    May 3, 2024 – 00:42:50
  • #158 – Encouraging Alternate Combat Options
    Apr 11, 2024 – 00:26:46
  • #157 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 4: TMNT (with Kevin Siembieda)
    Mar 25, 2024 – 01:17:26
  • #156 – Getting the Band Together
    Mar 15, 2024 – 00:35:26
  • #155 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 3: Heroes and Ninjas (with Kevin Siembieda)
    Mar 5, 2024 – 01:50:12
  • #154 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 2: The Fantasy RPG (with Kevin Siembieda)
    Feb 23, 2024 – 02:02:57
  • #153 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 1: The Early Years (with Kevin Siembieda)
    Feb 9, 2024 – 01:40:43
  • #152 – Alignments (Revisited) (Again)
    Feb 2, 2024 – 00:23:07
  • #151 – Transdimensional TMNT
    Jan 19, 2024 – 00:35:20
  • #150 – Jacob's Official Welcome
    Jan 12, 2024 – 00:28:39
  • #149 – New year 2024 - Looking Back, Thinking Forward
    Jan 5, 2024 – 00:31:16
  • #148 – TMNT Guide to the Universe
    Dec 15, 2023 – 00:22:04
  • #147 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures
    Dec 9, 2023 – 00:26:51
  • #146 – How to Level Up in Palladium Games
    Dec 1, 2023 – 00:29:18
  • #145 – Rifts World Book 8: Japan
    Nov 10, 2023 – 00:31:47
  • #144 – TMNT Kickstarter: A Chat with Kevin and Sean
    Oct 26, 2023 – 01:01:30
  • #143 – TMNT RPG is Coming Back! Our Reactions
    Oct 20, 2023 – 00:24:27
Recent Reviews
  • Venomtg1
    Great Palladium Books Pod cast
    I’m a long time player, GM, and writer of Palladium Books. I really appreciate the different and fresh views of other’s players such as the hosts of this pod cast. I like the bite size length of the shows, but am not opposed to longer episodes. I like the scope of different topics covered. Spotlights on books and comparing first edition to ultimate edition versions of O.C.C.’s. I’m glad to hear the host seem like fans but are not hesitant to point out flaws that others have seen and noted. I really like how the podcast is conversational and hearing their enthusiasm either makes me excited for a topic I may have forgotten and want to revisit or they validate how I feel about a particular topic. I started from the first episode and have been listening to many one after the other and am glad that each episode feels fresh and unique. A well put together podcast. 5 stars.
  • GP2112
    Great podcast
    Really enjoy listening. Not much rifts stuff going on in my area so it’s a real treat.
  • railhammer aka devilduck
    Best palladium podcast
    A friend introduced me to this podcast I have since listened to almost half this is the absolute best Rifts Palladium podcast around and I look forward to each episode congratulations Glitterbois and keep up the amazing job
  • Slinkmizmac
    Just found
    Just found your channel. Been through a couple of episodes. So far I am loving it. Nice to hear some good thoughts on the Palladium system. You guys are (excuse me of robbing your saying) METAL AS FU$&!!!! Keep up the great content. I would love to hear thoughts of sending the Zentradi or Marduk to the phase world universe to start their own empire.
  • Gareth Dragonsbane
    A Rift opens...
    Every so often at a nexus point of lay lines a surge of power occurs and a swirling vortex opens into another plane of existence. What may come out we do not know, but this time we were lucky. A signal comes thru from the past, of a magnificent show dedicated to Palladium games. If you like or have any interest in Rifts, Robotech, or just roleplaying in general give these guys a listen to. They have great insight into running, playing, and the lore in the Palladium Megaverse.
  • ThatMeddlingKid
    You mean I’m not the only Vagabond player?
    My favorite podcast about Rifts. Great info and given in a engrossing way. Honestly the only thing I could ask for is any views on the “new” Savage Rifts version. Love this cast and can’t wait for more.
  • Brockenwitch
    Palladium Goodness
    This podcast is great. I’m so happy to have a great podcast about the Palladium RPGs. There’s not enough of them. Keep it up with the great content.
  • Stone Cold Steve Boston
    Keep it going
    Gentlemen, great job! Really enjoyed the content here, great information and opinions for palladium fans.
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