…[urbanbohemian] has mastered the style of blogging for interest and discussion without having to stray far from his personal life or an economy of words to do it. His writing is light, witty, and fairly agile. His blog is an unaffected window into DC living, such that it’s been quoted at least in the DC free press online in the context of commentary on popular culture. He is an unapologetic geek who nevertheless makes geek chic look cooler than usual…
— Clarity Junkie
If you’re here, you’re probably wondering, “Why am I here? Who is this person? What’s this all about?”
Well, you’re here because you clicked a link, I’m Brian aka urbanbohemian, and this page is all about me! I’ll use it to host my bio, recent panels and speaking engagements, and basically build up an online justification–beyond the years of blog posts and articles–of “Why you should ask me to do things!”
Bio
I am very much a Generation X kid in complete denial of having reached 50 years of age, and I’ve been sharing my life, thoughts and content on the internet for over 20 years across several social media sites, many of which have come and gone, and a few of which that are on their way out. I am as old as the first widely available video game, I grew up with the internet as opposed to on it, and I was coding web pages before it was even offered as a college class.
Primarily, I share my thoughts on this blog (and the aforementioned social media sites), but I’m also happy to share my cooking exploits, mixology experiments, photography, and the odd video and review! You can mostly see me streaming video games on Twitch, and I have starred in the longer-running TTRPG actual plays Rivals of Waterdeep (Dungeons & Dragons) — the first actual play show to air on Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures, Hasbro Entertainment’s free ad-supported (FAST) streaming channel — and Cyberpunk: Independence (Cyberpunk RED) in additional to several one-shots and shorter series.
Highlights
PAX Together Intersection Fellowship
The PAX Together Intersection aims to be a reflection of the intersectional identities of gamers. This includes a variety of nonprofits and community groups focused on elevating underrepresented groups’ experiences and addressing stigmas in gaming culture. It is a safe and supportive space for anyone who wants to find community and commonality with other people who play games.
The PTI Fellowship is a new program created to highlight BIPOC game developers and content creators who are rising luminaries and influencers in the gaming industry. The program launched at PAX West 2023 with Tanya DePass as the first PTI Fellow. For PAX Unplugged 2023, in collaboration with Games Unbound, and subsidized by I Need Diverse Games, we are honored to have 4 amazing Fellows who embody the mission of the PTI in their work.
Rivals of Waterdeep
A long-running Dungeons & Dragons actual play series featuring an entire POC cast. Broadcasting on Twitch starting in 2018, I accepted the invitation to join the cast in Season 9, and even sat in the DM chair for Season 11 alongside co-DM Eugenio Vargas. We ended the show in 2023 after 15 seasons, including one-shots, live shows and post-show chats.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (Codename Entertainment)
An official Dungeons & Dragons idle clicker game, which I’ve created two in-game characters for, along with their assets. Both for charity and bringing my character from Rivals of Waterdeep into the game. I have played both characters in various series and one-shots broadcast on Twitch.
“Spicy Tart” (FanologyPV / Critical Role / “The Legend of Vox Machina”)
I was commissioned to make a zero-spirit “Vox Machtail” ahead of the series premiere to help advertise and boost interest with a drink suitable for all audiences ahead of the Thanksgiving (US) holiday. The drink was featured on show and network-related social media accounts and garnered praise from cast members and fans.
Rivals of Waterdeep, Season 11 Finale (PAX Unplugged, 2021)
Our Season 11 Finale lined up with PAX Unplugged in 2021 and co-DM Eugenio Vargas and I planned an epic adventure for the characters to round out the season. Old enemies were encountered, the fate of the multiverse was at stake, there was indeed a dungeon and a dragon, and The Rivals got a little help from some unexpected sources.
Finding Your Place in D&D (D&D Beyond Pride Roundtable, 2021)
Amy Dallen is joined by Anthony Rapp (Star Trek: Discovery) (he/him), Bee Zelda (The Broadswords) (they/them), Brian Gray (Rivals of Waterdeep) (he/him), and Sam de Leve (A Darkened Wish) (they/them) for a Pride-focused roundtable discussion on advice for LGBTQ+ players new to or returning to the D&D hobby, and finding their home within it.
Gamer Guest of Honor (CosmoQuest-a-Con, 2021)
CosmoQuest-a-Con 2021 was a fun-filled weekend of space and space-related art, music, games, and more, with 2 event stages, a backstage lounge, virtual exhibitor hall, and movie room. Over 50 artists, authors, scientists, and science communicators took part in panels, presentations, and otherwise helping us celebrate the past as we dream ahead to the future.
Streamer Spotlight (Gayming Magazine, 2021)
TTRPG Series
The longest-running all POC D&D Actual Play, ending with Season 15 in 2023 thanks to the support of our fans.
What happens when you take an actor, a writer, a comedian and two streamers through a D&D campaign around a table in… Animal Crossing!
An improvised audio drama set in a dystopian future. Featuring the Cyberpunk Red tabletop RPG ruleset, it follows a group of edgerunners who become an unlikely family as they try to survive a future that’s stacked against them.
The Godplane calls, and four unlikely heroes will step from the mists to face down the terrors of a nightmare realm in this original horror D&D 5E campaign.
The familiars are back for another fantastic adventure!
Idle Champions Presents: Hunger of the Far Realm
An urgent summons brings the champions to the Rock of Bral. The party is tasked with a perilous mission: venture into the heart of the Far Realm and interrupt a fel ritual that threatens to raise an Elder Evil to godhood and corrupt the multiverse!
A thousand years ago, humans tried to invade a land of monsters… They failed. Issliss is a unique and flexible grimdark steampunk alternate world where humanity has been subjugated.
What happens when 5 experienced Dungeons & Dragons players help each other make their TTRPG wishes come true?
Welcome to Anorin Collective Technologies – We’re so glad you’ve chosen to join us, and look forward to your long and fruitful career with ACT. You will be starting your journey aboard the Corporate Science Craft – Designation Echo!
TTRPG One-Shots
2026
The Meal of Many Parts (D&D), DC Lasair, April 4, 2026
Will the party be able to complete The Meal of Many Parts? A charity game for Take This. Featuring DC Lasair as DM and Producer, cypheroftyr, urbanbohemian, Xero Reynolds, and Painting Pirate.
2025
The Krampus Christmas Conundrum (D&D), Chaotic Wholesome, December 14, 2025
Something… strange has happened to the Naughty List, and Krampus is overworked. Four heroes who have inexplicably been deemed “naughty” turn out to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and are sent on a quest to unravel the mystery in this punny, irreverent holiday special. Featuring Kay Purcell and David Lee (DMs), Brian Gray (Sylvester), Holly Conrad (FANCY BOY), LaTia Jacquise (Partridge E. Peartree), and Jenn Mac (Nahbi).
The Ones Who Endure (D&D), Keith Amman, November 15, 2025
A charity stream for immigrant and refugee rights organizations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, Ore., and Washington, D.C., featuring Keith Ammann (DM), Brian Gray (Sylvester), Jen Kretchmer (Saraeli), Lexi McQueen (Psalm) and Jeff Mueller (Shakka). Produced and edited by DC Lasair. Donation tracking during stream by Shu Qing Tan.
The Slugfest Smackdown (brought to you by Blue Milk) (Star Wars 5e), Taletell Hearts, May 3, 2025
As part of the May the 4th Star Wars Event, Storyteller Whitney takes Amelia Som, Raven, urbanbohemian, and Sphinx Akashaa through a Battle Royale for their freedom and for Jabba the Hutt’s amusement!
2024
The League of Extraordinary Gentle-Them (Monster of the Week), Wookie Cookies, July 21, 2024
Members of the Wookie Cookies stream team play Monster of the Week benefitting Able Gamers Charity with @AshValeWrites as our Keeper, @imperialsworld as The Expert, @spacevalkyries as The Pararomantic, @balrog1911 as The Divine, @mizellanea as The Mundane, and @urbanbohemian as The Monstrous, we investigated strange goings on in Grimsbane regarding some newly revealed exotic energies.
A Courageous Coo (D&D), Salal Streaming for Survivors, March 30, 2024
One Shot D&D with Special Guests Vee Mus’e, Brian Gray, Lauren Urban, Carolyn Page – lead by GM Holly Conrad! This is a game you don’t want to miss!
Across the Koboldverse (D&D), TTRPGifs, March 8, 2024
The DM calls this a Kobold adventure across the D&D multiverse (at least the books they own). I should know, I will be the DM. Players: @pherbear, @DMJazzyHands, @urbanbohemian, @OboeLauren, and @TheHopeLaVelle
The Rivals (D&D), CNE Games, January 3, 2024
The cast of Rivals of Waterdeep return for a special one-shot as their characters and in-game Champions. With Guest DM Jasmine Bhullar, they will all get to sit at the table as players for the first time in several seasons.
2023
Sam’s Day Out (Dungeons & Dragons), DNDJordanLea, November 4, 2023
Taking the players on a journey beyond the Veil of Ampistrano as the group protects a beloved character, Sam, just trying to get to school.
Stealing Thunder (My Little Pony), Chaotic Wholesome Presents, July 19, 2023
Add a little MAGIC to your summer with an Actual Play of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic TTRPG by Renegade!
Adventuring with Pride (D&D), Gayming DigiPride, July 11, 2023
Our DigiPride 2023 charity one shot is raising money for Stream for a Cause as we play the Gayming Award-winning Adventuring with Pride!
Steeped in Snacks (D&D), CNE Games, June 5, 2023
To celebrate Pride month and the release of our charity pride skins, DM Lauren Urban leads players Brian Gray, Gabe Hicks, Eugenio Vargas, and Vee Mus’e on an adventure to find a very special jar in a dragon’s lair!
Mercy Road 4: The Wishing Crown (D&D), Saucefire, April 1, 2023
Mercy Road is back! The 24 hour DND marathon–featuring a rotating cast of 40 players and one very exhausted DM–is raising money for Child’s Play Charity! With the Wishing Crown in the hands of the Goblin Prince, will our heroes be able to get their happily ever after?
The Veiled Collective (Monster of the Week), Thom Simonson, March 18. 2023
The Veiled Collective has sent a team of monster hunters to Haskell, OR to investigate unexplained disappearances, fluctuations in the local power grid, and strange internet traffic that all point to a threat growing in a local warehouse. The team is sent to investigate these occurrences and eliminate the threat.
Gilded Gals Charity One-Shot (D&D), Kobold Press, January 29, 2023
Join us for a charity event raising money for The Trevor Project! urbanbohemian leads the Gilded Gals through a Golden Girls-themed one-shot! Tune in live to donate consumables from Vault of Magic to the party!
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Pastry Panic (D&D), DC Lasair, November 19, 2022
The party is hired to find out why the Baker’s Guild in Waterdeep has so much dough! Benefiting Take This.
Flan-bae (D&D), DC Lasair, September 17, 2022
The party must help the Bakers Guild of Waterdeep recover flour shipments. A charity game benefiting Take This.
BB’s for a Cause (D&D), Stream to End MS, August 28. 2022
Live with @Vee_Muse and players @TallSquall @DMJazzyHands @UrbanBohemian @StichedbyAras @TheOperaGeek
Adventuring with Pride (D&D), Gayming DigiPride, August 20, 2022
It’s our all star charity one shot ‘Adventuring with Pride: High Stakes’ raising money for @ItGetsBetter! Join @cypheroftyr @Xanderrific @ThatBronzeGirl @urbanbohemian @DMJazzyHands @Imperialgrrl & @MiladyConfetti
Creme de la Dead (D&D), DC Lasair, July 9, 2022
The party chases after the Buttercream Bandit in this D&D 5e one-shot for charity.
A Familiar Harmony (D&D), CNE Games, June 8, 2022
To celebrate the release of Amani, we will have a special one shot D&D livestream on Wednesday June 8th at 3pm Pacific! Omega Jones will be joining Brian Gray and Michelle Nguyen Bradley as players in a game DMed by Lauren Urban. That lovely game will cap off a full day of streaming celebrating Amani!
monster_smooch.exe (Monster of the Week), June 4, 2022
monster_smooch.exe, a Monster of the Week one-shot raising money for Rainbow Railroad is happening June 4th at 4pm PT!
Escape from Laboratory Z (D&D), D&D Beyond, May 13, 2022
D&D Beyond is a proud supporter of Jasper’s Game Day, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds for suicide prevention and awareness. This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the organization’s fourth annual flagship event, Jasper’s Game Week. From May 9 to 13, TTRPG content creators and the wider community will come together to roll dice on stream in order to raise money for these great causes.
DUSKVOL DELICACIES (Blades in the Dark), Greater Restoration, May 1, 2022
Charity game benefitting Extra Life featuring the talents of GM Keith with players: urbanbohemian, Sola, Ryomasa & Dan
Mercy Road 3: The Yuletree Caper (D&D), Saucefire, April 9, 2022
Martia Bay, the city of Festivals, a gem along the Sword Coast. But each year the city has one special celebration to honouring the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. But this year something went wrong – someone has absconded with the Yuletree. It was… A YULETREE CAPER
The Baker’s Few (D&D), DC Lasair, April 1, 2022
It’s Laeral Silverhand’s birthday, and a baker is feeling the pressure to make this the best celebration ever. Will the Adventurers succeed in helping the baker put the icing on the cake? Charity game to support Jasper’s Game Day.
Moondance (D&D), CNE Games, February 9, 2022
Four adventurers are hired to help keep a dream birthday party from turning into a nightmare… Moondance is our liveplay D&D charity one shot celebrating the release of Disco the Baby Moonstone Dragon familiar! We partnered with Brian Gray and the Canadian Cancer Society to create this familiar, and net proceeds from all Disco sales through February 22, 2022 will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society! This game aired on February 9th, 2022 and featured DM Lauren Urban, with players Brian Gray, Vee Mus’e, Alexis, and Jay.
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Squishiest Heroes: A 1st Level Meat Grinder Adventure (D&D), D&D Beyond, August 18, 2021
Keep your backup characters (and your backup’s backups) handy! Join Noura Ibrahim, Dael Kingsmill, Jasmine Bhullar, Brian Gray, and Dungeon Master Mellie Doucette in this lethal adventure for 1st-level characters.
Stille Nacht (Stille Nacht), Diane Laser, August 8, 2021
A beautiful session of Stille Nacht that was streamed on my Twitch channel the 8th of August. Featuring the wonderful: Petra Volkhausen (game creator), Brian Gray, Stephen Kilbride, and Pher. We had such a fantastic time and raised money for the American Association for Cancer Research while doing it. I hope you enjoy watching it.
Panels
2025
PAX Unplugged, November 21-23, 2025
Join GM cypheroftyr as she leads a group through the Stillness in the Fifth Season RPG based on NK Jemisin‘s award winning trilogy The Broken Earth. We’ll be playing an introductory adventure from the quick start with a few modifications.
Cast: Tanya DePass, Brian “urbanbohemian” Gray, Eugenio Vargas, LadyLuck34, Quincy’s Tavern, TaruHunter
We’ve all seen it a million times. A new TTRPG stream is teased announced etc. Then it’s all the same pale faces around the virtual table. When called on it we get the same excuses over and over of they don’t know anyone no POC applied etc. Let’s discuss this and give some useful tips on how to stop recreating the same pale wheel of faces on every new TTRPG stream.
Panelists: Tanya DePass, Omega Jones, Lamia, Eugenio Vargas, Brian “urbanbohemian” Gray, Quincy’s Tavern
- So Your Friends Have Suckered You Into Running a Game. What now? (13+)
Lots of folks are taking up the mantle to run a TTRPG for the first time. You might be running an existing published adventure or homebrewing an adventure for your friends. We’ll cover planning for your first session (Including Session 0!) story arcs how much prep you should do (and what you shouldn’t!) what level to start at important questions to ask your players and most importantly how to keep them coming back. This is targeted toward people who are thinking about running a game or are on the fence to get them the ideas skills and tools to get started and to keep going if they (and their group) like it.
Panelists: Ryan Greene “Wrex Verdi”, Eugenio Vargas, Kay Purcell, Candace “the Magnificent” McAfee, Brian Gray “urbanbohemian”, Elizabeth Ferrara “Gamma Liz”
2024
PAX Unplugged, December 6-8, 2024
A panel idea sparked by LadyLuck34’s whimsical and thought provoking questions during her streams. Let’s ask these questions and have a fun lively debate on whether ghosts can be tried for murder are zombies undead or merely shambling meat bags and more!
Panelists: LadyLuck34 (she/her) [Content Creator], urbanbohemian (he/they) [TTRPG Performer, Freelance], TheOperaGeek (she/her) [Actor and TTRPG Performer, Freelance], OboeLauren (she/her) [Musician and TTRPG Performer, Freelance], LaTia Jacquise (she/her) [Community Manager, Wizards of the Coast], Taru Hunter (they/them) [Professional Lurker]
D&D 101: It’s More Than A Game!, Streaming for Survivors, March 29, 2024
Discover the basics of D&D, unraveling the intricacies of gameplay from character development to campaigns and Dungeon Mastering.
Tech Friday, DC Lasair, March 29, 2024
This week on Tech Friday – Come celebrate DC’s Day-Before-Birthday! I’ll be joined by special guest urbanbohemian.
Breakout, March 15-17, 2024
This live D&D Session features a host of fun players and will ensorcell your spirit!
Streaming RPGs isn’t nearly as hard as it used to be. Join a panel of celebrities as they discuss their experience with streaming games, and how a streamed game differs from a home game.
2023
Tech Friday, DC Lasair, December 29, 2023
On the last Tech Friday of 2023 – urbanbohemian joins me to talk about the year in tech!
PAX Unplugged, December 1-3, 2023
Parasocial relationships or one-way relationships in which fans feel like they “know” a media personality have always existed. However with content creation – and especially live streaming – those relationships take on somewhat new twists that many streamers don’t expect. This panel of accomplished content creators TTRPG streamers and and a psychologist (who also streams) will discuss the unusual one-and-a-half-sided parasocial relationships that can exist between you and your community how it can affect you as well as how our panelists have successfully navigated things.
PAX West saw the debut of the PTI Fellows program, and it’s expanded for PAXU! We’ve got enough for a full panel to discuss what each of our PAXU Fellows does in the TTRPG space, why they accepted being Fellows and what they hope it will accomplish, along with learning what they do in the TTRPG space.
Hosted by PAX West 23′ PTI Fellow, Tanya DePass, come by and listen to PAXU 23′ Fellows Eugenio Vargas, Brian Gray, Cassie Walker and Pherin Bailey in conversation.
Join the cast of Into the Mother Lands for another live show from PAX Unplugged! Watch as they enjoy an adventure with some of the characters you’ve gotten to know from the stream and our one shot at SDCC Special Edition. You can see our custom built system at play but in person.
Star Trek LGBTQIA+ Superfan Panel, Gayming Live, October 6, 2023
Beam aboard an exhilarating voyage into the heart of the Star Trek universe! Our panel brings together some of the most captivating personalities deeply embedded in the fandom. Get ready to explore the final frontier like never before, as we delve into all things Star Trek!
Tech Friday, DC Lasair, August 25, 2023
This week on TechFriday – urbanbohemian joins me to talk about D&D VTTs, Streamer Bot’s latest update, an OBS Spotify plugin, and more!
Working With Influencers – Streaming Campaigns, Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum, February 23, 2023
Hosted by Tiltify’s Michael Wasserman, this panel of your peers from Project Hope and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, and influencers, PoopWitchx and Brian Gray, AKA urbanbohemian, will focus on how to effectively work with influencers to drive success for your P2P fundraising campaigns, including how to approach and engage with influencers and how to develop a mutually beneficial relationship.
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PAX Unplugged, December 2-4, 2022
- Give it a Shot! Tips & Tricks for Memorable TTRPG One-Shots
One-shots are a great way to play with a variety of people in the TTRPG space, introduce your community to new people, and help nurture your connections overall. Even though these types of games last but a moment, there are still some things to keep in mind when preparing and running an entertaining and successful one-shot, especially charity-based ones. Our experienced panelists are ready to share some tips, tricks, and advice to leave your audience wanting more and create a memorable time for all involved! Whether you want to have fun and play with some new folks, or if you want to help make a difference for a cause near and dear to you through play, the best practices shared by our experts will help you ensure that you, your audience, and the players all enjoy their time together. Who knows, maybe that one-shot will grow into a new campaign!
Join the cast of Into the Mother Lands for the first live show from PAX Unplugged! Watch as they enjoy an adventure with some of the characters you’ve gotten to know from the stream, and our one shot at SDCC Special Edition. We’ll be almost done with our fourth season, so you can see our custom built system at play but in person.
- HOW TO TAKE PEOPLE’S MONEY (and give it to charity)
Join our panel charity organizers, performers, and GMs who have collectively raised more than $50,000 for charity in this entertaining and sarcastic panel about how to NOT organize charity fundraising streams. Laugh and learn as they highlight the worst practices and stories they’ve come across when coordinating a charity game with this light hearted but informative panel full of bad examples from well-meaning people.
The Rivals of Waterdeep are into their 14th season! Join them for a wild time towards the culmination of this season of high level play, shenanigans and a new DM in the hot seat! There may even be spacey times ahead for the crew!
CosmoQuest-a-Con, October 21-23, 2022
- Learning Through Iteration (and the occasional Kerbal Death)
It’s a known quantity that you will lose lots of Kerbals testing out your Untitled Space Craft as you attempt orbit and a moon landing. Some real space companies take a similar, but less fatal approach. Let’s learn about them.
- I want my robot body, or do I?
The CosmoQuest team often jokes that we want robot bodies. We even have an order of who gets one first when they become available (Hint: Tiny is first). Is that a good idea? the panelists will discuss.
Gayming Live, September 9-11, 2022
Dona Tarte is joined by John Leung, cakejumper, Brian Gray and Jane Henry to talk about how food, chatting and comfort ties a niche community together all while making the most wonderful foods!
Tabletop fans and icons CypherofTyr, LukeBoogie, UrbanBohemian and DM JazzyHands come together to talk about their experiences of representation in tabletop gaming, and why its so important!
charity: water x urbanbohemian, Tiltify, July 14, 2022
Chatting with creator @urbanbohemian about fundraising for @charitywater and why the cause is so important!
DO WHAT U WANT – The Thrill of Variety Streaming, Project Ruby, June 18, 2022
A panel on variety streaming — and why we do it.
For the Love of Dice: Joy in Tabletop, Diane Laser, January 15, 2022
A roundtable discussion of the things we love and what the hobby means to us.
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Parasocial Relationships and Streaming, Kelli Butler, January 17, 2021
A panel discussion on parasocial (one-way) relationships and streaming. Setting boundaries, curating communities, moderation policies, etc.
Fifteen Minutes of Fave (Episode 4), Tracy Barnett, January 7, 2021
In this bonus-long episode of Fifteen Minutes of Fave, I talk with Brian Gray about streaming! Brian, aka urbanbohemian, is a variety streamer on Twitch, has been loud and prolific on the internet for many years, and is an inveterate proponent of brunch.
Podcasts
2026
The Table Talk Show, Chaotic Wholesome Presents, January 26, 2026
This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee sat down with Brian Gray of Rivals of Waterdeep fame to talk about long-term TTRPGs, creating characters which can grow with a long term game, and what information players need to have in hand when being invited to your table/game/stream/podcast.
2025
Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition, 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat, July 18 & 25, 2025
Part 1
Welcome to the U.S.S. Socorro! The crew is on a monotonous survey mission in the Flos system when they receive a mysterious transmission.
Part 2
The crew of the U.S.S. Socorro tries to work quickly as the Away Team hypothesizes about the flora on the planet.
Guests: Adam Teal, Anna Margaret, Brian Gray, Catrina Dennis
2024
50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons, Gayming Podcast for DIGIPRIDE, June 16, 2024
Mia and Robin are joined by urbanbohemian, AwkwardishPanda & JustRyan to celebrate 50 years of D&D. Plus extra special guest F. Wesley Schneider – principal game designer for Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast!
Idle Insights (Episode 141), CNE Games, February 8th 2024
Eugenio Vargas is a singer, actor, music director, TTRPG designer, and the creator of Kent. Brian Gray is a self described dilettante, gadabout, and ne’er do well who blogs about food and created Virgil. Together they chat with Treavor about their Champions, D&D tips, and more!
2023
Cozy Gaming Special, Gayming Magazine Podcast, July 31, 2023
On this episode of the Gayming Podcast, host Miabyte is joined by urbanbohemian, Toph and CoderGirlChan to discuss their love of Cozy Games!
Idle Insights (Episode 107), CNE Games, May 11, 2023
Brian Gray returns to talk about playing on series 3 of A Familiar Quest, the end of Rivals of Waterdeep, and much more!
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Snyder’s Return (Season 1, Episode 100), November 22, 2022
Today I talk with Streamer, Blogger, Podcaster and Rivals of Waterdeep cast member – Brian Gray. We discuss their Idle Champions character Virgil, Co-DM’ing Rivals of Waterdeep, Blogging, Streaming and much more.
Idle Insights (Episode 84), CNE Games, November 10, 2023
Brian Gray chats about creating Virgil, his Rivals of Waterdeep character, his history with D&D, and coming up with backstory as you play!
Station Eternity Mini Audio Drama, October 1, 2022
The book comes out October 4th, but you can get a peek into the world of Station Eternity on the evening of October 1, when some of my friends and I get together to do a live audio drama of the first few chapters of Station Eternity!
Generation Games, BBC Radio, July 30, 2022
Can video games change lives? And, if so, how? 50 years after the arrival of Pong, gamer and writer Keza MacDonald considers what gaming has done for us. Using the rich BBC Archives, she explores how video games grew from a niche pursuit to a cultural phenomenon which stokes the imagination of, and offers agency to, those who fall for its charms.
Games now influence who we are, what we think and how we act. Keza speaks to collectors, competitive gamers, psychologists, games designers and, mostly importantly, gamers young and old to find out what impact games have had on us. We hear about the deep relationships that millions cherish with Pac-Man, Space Invaders and Donkey Kong, and illustrate the entanglement of life and gaming that is increasingly impossible to sever.
Rivals to Lovers? – Let’s Go Gayming, Gayming Magazine, June 1, 200
On this episode of Let’s Go Gayming offscreen producer Miabyte is joined by UrbanBohemian & DMJazzyHands as they discover love in Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers.
Sleepaway – From the Depths: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, (Sleepaway), May 2-16, 2022
Join Tracy Barnett, Brian Gray, and Aram Vartian as they introduce themselves to Sleepaway and set up the session!
Disney Could Change Everything (Episode 52), Gayming Magazine Podcast, April 17, 2022
On the latest episode of Gayming Podcast Live, host Miabyte is joined by guest host urbanbohemian and super special guest cypheroftyr. This episode they chat about Dungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy XIV, Disney and the Don’t Say Gay Bill, Tanya Depass’ career, & more!
Ghostwire Tokyo, Destiny 2 & Tunic (Episode 37), Split the Screen, March 31, 2022
Ben and Ed are joined by Urbanbohemian for a talk about all things video games. We end up in a deep conversation about Destiny 2 as Ben finally gets to chat to someone who also loves it, as well as what we think about Ghostwire Tokyo, Tunic and all the latest gaming news!
New Twitch Reporting, Netflix Gaming and a Discussion on Delayed Games with Brian Gray (Episode 150), The Weekly Cooldown, March 25, 2022
Brian Gray comes on the show this week to discuss TTRPGs, Fortnite going build-less, Rivals of Waterdeep and Into the Motherlands. Plus, we take a quick dive into Twitch’s new rules on reporting systems and appeals. Plus, Netflix is starting to make moves on it’s games. How might this change the gaming landscape? Also, we talk about some fun Q2 releases and our ideas around “delayed games”.
Daily Live Chat Revivified (Episode 404), Nerdarchy, March 4, 2022
Brian stops by to talk about YouTube, Content Creation, GMing, RPGs, D&D, gaming, and other nerdy things.
Black Queer Content Creator, Twitch Streamer, & Foodie Brian Gray! – Teen G.E.N. Talks (Episode 62), Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, February 11, 2022
In this week’s episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Brian Gray, content creator, writer, and foodie! Brian shares how urbanbohemian came to be for both name and career, one that involves setting time aside to play video games much to his pleasant surprise. Listen in to hear more on what Brian has noticed as a content creator as it’s evolved over the years along with the role that it’s taken ranging from watching the gameplay and interactions during games, a space of comfort for people, or a platform to share perspectives.
Idle Insights, CNE Games, February 10, 2022
Brian Gray discusses Disco the Baby Moonstone Dragon & Rivals of Waterdeep.
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Jeremy Crawford, Brian Gray & Eugenio Vargas (Episode 44), Gayming Podcast Live, August 15, 2021
On this special DIGIPRIDE Dungeons & Dragons themed episode of the Gayming Podcast Live, Robin and Mia are joined by special guests Jeremy Crawford, Brian Gray & Eugenio Vargas.
To kick off, they talk to Jeremy about his work as the principle rules designer of Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast. They find out just how queer D&D really is and how it’s being looked after by a large queer family. Then Robin & Mia welcome streamers Brian & Eugenio to talk about Robin (Tim Drake) beginning to come out as bi and the delay to Life is Strange Remastered. They finish up by talking to Brian & Eugenio about their adventures in D&D on the Rivals of Waterdeep show where they are the campaign’s canon queer couple! Plus, they talk more about their love of D&D and other adventures they are having.
Brunch is my E-Sport (Episode 57), Super Gamer Podcast, March 29, 2021
This week’s show largely focuses on the good and the bad of being a Twitch streamer – the hard work, the parasocial nature of it, the boundaries one must set, playing cool games, charitable fundraising (or “charitying…”), and all that stuff!
Our guest this week is Brian Gray, Urban Bohemian, who streams regularly Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and just this past weekend celebrated one year of streaming Animal Crossing. Brian’s also a cast member of Dungeon Crossing and Rivals of Waterdeep. He’s cozy, he’s funny, and he’s a champion of brunch! Tune in to hear about his perspective on streaming, what it means to provide a safe space for viewers, the fun of re-learning Dungeons and Dragons and playing at an advanced level, and listen to us nerd out over the movie Clue!
Let me See Where I Can Fit In (Episode 324), Sewers of Paris, Matt Baume, February 25, 2021
Hello, I’m Matt Baume, and welcome to the Sewers of Paris. Last week we heard from a Twitch streamer from Germany who goes by the name Jygglypuffdaddy, and this week I want to bring you a conversation with another streamer — Brian Gray, also known online as Urban Bohemian. A shy kid, Brian used to find it difficult to make friends… until he realized that his love of nerdy culture like Clue and British sci-fi were actually signposts that could help him find the friend group that he’d been looking for all his life.
Brian Gray and Eugenio Vargas (Season 2, Episode 25), Fort Nerd/The Cocked Die, February 9, 2021
I chatted with Brian Gray and Eugenio Vargas, the newest cast members for Rivals of Waterdeep!
Articles and Appearances
2026
Confetti’s Cozy Corner: 5 Queer Comforting Creators to Check Out, Gayming Magazine, January 8, 2026
These are some of my favorite comforting queer creators I enjoy to watch and I think you all would too.
2025
Wisconsin’s Penzeys sends ‘Resist!’ spice blend to DC ahead of Trump inaugural, Wisconsin Public Radio, January 16, 2025
Packets of spice from the liberal company will arrive on the doorsteps of tens of thousands of Washington residents
2023
Amtrak delays: Track work will increase disruptions on D.C.-Boston trains, The Washington Post, August 5, 2023
Travelers should expect more disruptions as Amtrak’s fleet ages, heat waves and extreme weather events become more frequent and major infrastructure work kicks in along the route
Rainbow Arcade Streamer Feature: urbanbohemian, SteelSeries, June 29, 2023
Throughout the month of June, SteelSeries is spotlighting LGBTQIA+ creators! Let’s get to know urbanbohemian in our Part 4 article!
Presenter, Gayming Awards 2023, April 25, 2023
With Co-Presenter Eugenio Vargas, presenting the Gayming Awards TTPRG of the Year
Celebrating Black History Month 2023, Tiltify, February 1, 2023
We’re honoring and celebrating various Black Creators and community fundraisers, their fundraising efforts, activism and community building during Black History Month. We also are sharing a select list of charities and organizations that use Tiltify to support, bring awareness to issues and elevate Black communities.
Together for Black Brilliance, Twitch, February 1, 2023
From MsAshRocks to UrbanBohemian to MDee14 to PixelleCreature, and so many more, Black streamers bring us together in unique ways every time they go live. Important convos about inclusivity, encouraging us to be our authentic selves, nail-biting speedruns, and all the lulz in between are all examples of the Black Brilliance streamers bring to their Twitch communities all year long. This month, we’re coming together to celebrate Black Brilliance, and all of the amazing content, conversations, and spaces Black streamers have created, plus the endless ways they build community.
2022
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Help Rivals Of Waterdeep Finish Their Story, Forbes, November 18, 2022
The long running actual play Rivals of Waterdeep is turning to crowdfunding to be able to finish their story on their terms.
The Backlash Against Quiet Quitting Is Getting Loud, Wall Street Journal, August 25, 2022
First came the viral phenomenon. Now critics are taking to task those who advocate for coasting on the job.
Season of Pride 2022 Celebration kicks off July 1, Gayming Magazine, June 30, 2022
The fourth annual Season of Pride celebration for 2022, presented by Midboss, starts on July 1 with charity streams for LGBTQ+ organizations, a special Steam event starting July 9 that will run through July 23, and a sale on the Nintendo eShop during the last week of the month. This event celebrates “LGBTQIA+ diversity in gaming,” and “raises money for worthy charities through streaming events and game sales on Nintendo Switch and Steam all month long.”
2021
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Streaming Highlights, Dragon+ Magazine, November 24, 2001
It’s all change for season eleven of Rivals of Waterdeep, as the revolving DM’s chair beckons two former players. Brian Gray and Eugenio Vargas (usually playing as sorcerer Virgil and rogue Kent, respectively) are the latest players to take up the [mantle] of Dungeon Master. They share the responsibilities as they lead Shareef Jackson (warlock Shaka), LaTia Jacquise (aarakocra monk D’Hani Lai), Masood Haque (druid Gazrick Nomrad), and Tanya DePass (paladin/ranger Selise Astorio) through further adventures.
Dungeons & Dragons: Rivals of Waterdeep Celebrates 100 Episodes, ComicBook.com, July 25, 2021
Speaking to Tanya DePass, LaTia Jacquise, Brian Gray, and Eugenio Vargas via a video interview, ComicBook.com asked about the show’s longevity and what it represented.
Celebrate Black Brilliance on Twitch, Twitch, February 1, 2021
History doesn’t just happen. It’s created. And Black Streamers are creating it live every day.
For years Black Creators have played a pivotal role in cultivating a dynamic and dedicated community not just on Twitch, but within gaming as a whole.
They are gamers like deejayknight and cupahnoodle. They are creatives like Imperial and urbanbohemian. They are hosts and commentators like SpawnOnMe. But most importantly they are Creators. They create streams that entertain, captivating storylines in D&D, podcasts that inform, and much more all while pushing the boundaries of online spaces.