What started as one gamer wanting to talk about his love of a game grew into a podcast network. Ryan founded what would become the Know Direction Podcast network with Jason "Jay" Dubsky, his friend and fellow 3.5 enthusiast. They and their game group moved on to Pathfinder, and the Know Direction podcast network was born.
Now married and a father, Ryan continues to serve the network as the director of logistics and co-host of Upshift podcast, dedicated to the Essence20 RPG system he writes for and helped design.
You can find out more about Ryan and the history of the network in this episode of Presenting: http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2021/01/presenting-ryan-costello/
Ryan and Jason, who wrote on and developed on Operation: Cold Iron, respectfully, break it down for GMs and fans interested in more information on the first G.I. Joe Adventure Series hardcover. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes...
It’s funny, ever since moving from D&D 3.5 to Pathfinder instead of D&D 4e, I’ve felt less connected to the Dungeons & Dragons brand. Whereas once I would have worn a t-shirt with a draconic ampersand, I no longer...
In episode 49 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Roberta Taylor about her game Creature Comforts published by KTGB. This game was initially inspired by the changing of the seasons in Canada. The worker placement...
Every week, Now You Know recaps the Know Direction content of the past week, previews the Know Direction content of the week to come, and shares the thoughts on the state of the network from the director of operations,...
“Mr. Oggdren, how many crits does it take to get to the gooey blood center of a Taldan dwarf?” With the way GM Scott Young rolls in this combat, we might find out! Listen Now! (mp3) Young and Adventurous...
Every week, Now You Know recaps the Know Direction content of the past week, previews the Know Direction content of the week to come, and shares the thoughts on the state of the network from the director of operations,...
As is common with roleplaying games, Essence20 GMs and players need to parse the meaning behind some unclear rules. Do they use the rules as written (R.A.W.) even if they have reason to believe something is wrong? Do they try...
It’s a big day for Know Direction staff making RPG career moves. Congratulations to two longtime Know Direction staff members Vanessa Hoskins and Dustin Knight, both hosts and members of the Know Direction board of directors, who each announced...
This episode of Behind The Screens is called “Bluey Rules”. And yes, I’ll get to the RPG advice for Game Masters eventually. But first! For those unfortunate enough to be uninformed, Bluey is an Australian animated series about an...
Every week, Now You Know recaps the Know Direction content of the past week, previews the Know Direction content of the week to come, and shares the thoughts on the state of the network from the director of operations,...