Narrative Damage

Matthew Capodicasa explains the origins of The Glass Cannon Network

July 2, 2026·50 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Watch as a full video interview on our YouTube channelMatthew Capodicasa is one of the founding members of the Glass Cannon Network, one of the leading actual play podcasts, as well as being an award-winning playwright whose work has been developed and presented across the globe. In addition to his extensive theater work, he has Film/TV projects in development with Annapurna Pictures, Anonymous Content, and XYZ Films.We had a great time chatting with Matthew, hearing about discovering TTRPGs as an adult, how his playwriting background influences his roleplaying, and the importance of failing for the sake of a good story. We also talk about pacing and knowing when a scene is over, and we get some interesting anecdotes about the early days of the Glass Cannon Network!We also spoke with Matthew about his extensive writing career as a playwright and screenwriter on our Page One Podcast - that episode drops on 3 July - listen to that episode here or watch here.Links:Watch the Glass Cannon NetworkJoin The Naish!Follow Matthew on InstagramNarrative Damage is the TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Watch or listen to our actual plays with authors as the players on our YouTube or listen on your favourite app!Follow on InstagramFollow on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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