Three Black Halflings

Three Black Halflings is hosted by Jasper William Cartwright, Olivia Kennedy (everyone calls her Liv), and Jeremy Cobb, and their tagline says it all: Roll for Melanin, It's a Nat 20. The show occupies a unique space in D&D podcasting by centering discussions of diversity, representation, and inclusion within the tabletop gaming world. But this is not a dry academic exercise. These three are genuinely funny friends with strong opinions who happen to care deeply about making the hobby more welcoming. Episodes blend discussion segments with actual play mini-series, DM tips, pop culture commentary, and interviews with guests from the Black, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ communities in gaming. The actual play arcs showcase creative storytelling with a variety of guest players, and the discussion episodes tackle real topics like representation in published adventures and the experience of being a person of color at the gaming table. With over 360 episodes releasing biweekly and a 4.8 rating on Apple Podcasts, the show has built a dedicated following. In May 2025, they launched their first official campaign setting module: City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting. That is a significant milestone, going from podcast commentary to actually creating the kind of diverse content they have been advocating for. The episodes run between 45 minutes and nearly two hours depending on the format, and the explicit rating reflects honest, unfiltered conversations. If you want a D&D podcast that challenges you to think about the hobby differently while still being genuinely entertaining, this is it.