April 30, 2026

5. Andrew Orvedahl – Roleplaying Games

Andrew Orvedahl is comedian, writer, actor, storyteller, dungeon master, and game designer. He is known for his work with the Denver-based comedy trio The Grawlix and their podcast, Advice Fight. The group wrote and starred in three seasons of the TBS sitcom Those Who Can’t. And  he founded and runs the indie game company Occupied Hex.

What makes games fun and is designing a board game fun? Andrew has answers.

Summary

This episode explores how comedian and game designer Andrew Orvedahl creates fun through role-playing games, discussing creativity, game design systems, and the joy of imaginative play, while highlighting how games provide escape, storytelling, and meaningful social experiences.