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The Obojima Podcast

by Obojima · English · Leisure & Travel

A weekly behind the scenes peek at the creation of the Obojima book.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 44 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 52 min

Obojima's Next Island is Halloween Themed?

Today we bring you our new Halloween content! The Isle of Illumination is a supplement to Obojima, coming this Halloween! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! You can wishlist Onaka and the Witch's Intern on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4965590/Onaka_and_the_Witchs_Intern/ And check out the Onaka Reddit page to discuss the game: https://www.reddit.com/r/Onaka/…

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S1 · E105 · 10 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Adding Monsters to our Volcanic Region
Today we make monsters! Specifically in the Land of Hot Water, the volcanic corner of the island. Full of hot springs and acrid humidity, what creatures could reside here? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of…
S1 · E104 · 3 Sep 2026 · 36 min
Adding Supplemental Narratives To Your Story
In anticipation of our upcoming video game Onaka, we decide the best way to include a companion adventure. Do you make it tie into the video game story? Or make it a complete standalone? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch…
S1 · E103 · 27 Aug 2026 · 38 min
A Coven Pushed Out Of Their Homeland
Today we talk Covens, specifically the Crowsworn. Where did this coven originate and what is their specialty? Let's find out! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima…
S1 · E102 · 20 Aug 2026 · 57 min
We made a BARD subclass for Obojima's Festivals!
In this episode we reflect on the importance of Obojima's festivals, and how a bard subclass could take advantage of that. Are these bards the officients of various ceremonies? How does their role fit into the island culture? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode…
S1 · E101 · 9 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Can we turn a JELLYFISH into a SUBCLASS?
Today we revisit some old subclass ideas, and stumble upon a potential winner, the Jellyfish Monk. What does it mean to "be like the jellyfish"? Let's find out! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima…
S1 · E100 · 2 Jul 2026 · 46 min
What Would We Do Differently?
We're celebrating our 100th episode of the Obojima Podcast! Today we reflect on our favorite contributions to the project, things we wish we could have done, and what our dream Obojima movie would be like. Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One:…
S1 · E99 · 25 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Using some of that Obojima Magic in our Video Game
Today we come up with some new characters for our upcoming video game project. Where would the elusive Kafuka be found in our town? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday.…
S1 · E98 · 18 Jun 2026 · 39 min
Can we make a subclass based on SLIME?
Can we make a subclass based on a common slime creature? What sort of abilities would they have? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd…
S1 · E97 · 11 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Understanding D&D Bandits
How do you handle bandits in your tabletop games? Are they justified in their actions? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons…
S1 · E96 · 4 Jun 2026 · 25 min
A D&D Town with a STRANGE Specialty
How do you capture a dreamlike feeling in a TTRPG location? What makes a town feel surreal? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons…
S1 · E96 · 2 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Defeating your D&D Campaign's Main Villain
The corruption is the main antagonist in Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass. How does your campaign deal with the corruption? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd…
S1 · E94 · 21 May 2026 · 30 min
Writing a Rivalry Between Two Brothers
Today we discuss our in-progress pixel art game, and how legendary chef Hakumon can fit into the game's story. Would you visit Hakumon's Ramen Shop in our Potion Shop Sim? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima…
S1 · E93 · 9 Apr 2026 · 44 min
Creating History for our Most Storied Faction
One of the biggest factions in Obojima is the Courier Brigade, the organization trusted with delivering post all across the island. In this episode we dive into the Postal Knights' history and lore, and discover some legendary characters along the way! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with…
S1 · E92 · 2 Apr 2026 · 40 min
We Created 7 New Residents for Our Video Game
This episode is very Video heavy, so if you're listening you may want to pop over to the YouTube channel and check if out there! In today's episode we dive into the lore of our upcoming video game! There are many residents of Onaka, but who are they? What are their desires? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Check out our Devlog series here:…
S1 · E91 · 26 Mar 2026 · 45 min
Let's put CURSES on our NPCs!
Is a curse always a negative? What happens if a character enjoys being cursed? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dndinspiration…
S1 · E90 · 26 Feb 2026 · 55 min
How We Made Dragons Fit Into Our Homebrew World
Can we make a Beholder fit into Obojima? What about a Vampire? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dndinspiration…
S1 · E89 · 19 Feb 2026 · 56 min
Exploring Undersea Culture on Obojima
Today on the podcast we flesh out the Shallows and what cultural significance the area might provide. Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd…
S1 · E88 · 12 Feb 2026 · 52 min
Exploring the History of Obojima's Oldest Ancestry
The Nakudama, Obojima's oldest ancestry, come from mysterious origins. The original capital, Lilywin, has been lost to time and vanished with barely a trace. What happened to this once prosperous capital city? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One:…
S1 · E87 · 5 Feb 2026 · 54 min
How to Add History to your City's Districts
When making a city, how are the districts different from each other? What can we do to add life to each neighborhood in Yatamon? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday.…
S1 · E86 · 18 Dec 2025 · 39 min
Creating a Wrestling Subclass
We're creating a Barbarian rooted in the ancient art of SUMO. Join us as we brainstorm what this barbarian could be like! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima…
S1 · E85 · 11 Dec 2025 · 57 min
Fleshing Out Monster Societies in D&D
What is monster society like in D&D? Should there even be one? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dndinspiration…
4 Dec 2025 · 50 min
How to Create Immersive Cities in D&D
Homebrew locations can cause serious writer's block. Watch 3 professional writers attempt to fix this issue! Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd…
S1 · E83 · 27 Nov 2025 · 55 min
How to Run a Successful One-Shot in D&D
We've all played One-Shots that go on for 8 hours. How do you tell a compelling story within 3 hours? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd…
S1 · E82 · 6 Nov 2025 · 38 min
Creating D&D Ancestries from Scratch
Where do you start when making a new ancestry for your world? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e #dndmonsters #dndinspiration…
S1 · E81 · 30 Oct 2025 · 41 min
Can Skill Checks be EXCITING?
Skill checks in D&D are simply...roll the dice. How can we make this more interesting? How have other games done it? Let's find out! Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New…
S1 · E80 · 23 Oct 2025 · 41 min
FEATS for a city-based campaign setting
Check out the new Feats for our city-based campaign setting! Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writer Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Obojima New to Obojima? Start with Episode One: https://youtu.be/QBe6y27GxPc Catch…
21 Oct 2025 · 38 min
Adding Robots into Obojima?
Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon There are cars, flying machines, and cameras in Obojima, should there be Robots? Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Catch new episodes of the Obojima Podcast every Thursday. #Obojima #1985Games #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #TTRPG #dnd5e…
S1 · E78 · 2 Oct 2025 · 50 min
Can Exploration be the Main Gameplay?
You set up camp for the night, nothing of import happens. How can this period of time be improved and offer it's own set of storytelling opportunities? Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE:…
S1 · E77 · 25 Sep 2025 · 49 min
Creating Enemies as Puzzles
How do you create an encounter with a correct solution? Now how do you deliver that solution to your players without giving it away? Check out our newest kickstarter, Obojima: Tales from Yatamon here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985games/obojima-tales-from-yatamon Join creative director Jeremiah Crofton and lead writers Ari Levitch and Adam Lee as they bring the whimsical island of Obojima to life in this new D&D 5e campaign setting. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the book! Subscribe to the Official Obojima channel HERE:…

About The Obojima Podcast

A weekly behind the scenes peek at the creation of the Obojima book.

The Obojima Podcast is a English leisure & travel podcast from Obojima. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Obojima
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 44 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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