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An actual-play, TTRPG livestream podcast, full of D&D 5e goodness, plus other stuff from time to time (Pulp Cthulhu, Vaesen, Kids on Bikes, etc). Updates mostly twice a week! Follow everything we do, or take your pick. Spoiler: we‘re going to show up and play whether you listen or not.
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In 19th century Scandinavia, faeries are real. The beginning of the industrial revolution means society is encroaching on the wild lands, and the denizens of the deep dark woods are not happy about it. Those with “The Sight” can see faeries and other magical creatures, and they are humanities only hope to stop a bloody backlash.
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There's something rotten in the state of Falun, Sweden. Crops are dying, dark creatures attack at night and eery, unsettling whimpers seem to spawn from the town's church. Three friends, all who are blessed with The Sight, an ability to see and sense the Vaesen - mysterious and ancient creatures of the North - decide to investigate the matter, but little do they know that there are far darker secrets waiting to be uncovered.
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A Call to Ruin

Adventures in Lollygagging

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Adventures in Lollygagging is a group of silly folks who create, record, and live-stream content for several tabletop roleplaying games. In our audio-only podcasts and our video content via Twitch and YouTube, we focus on character-driven stories, bad decisions, and an abundance of absurdity. We have featured games like Zweihänder, Mutant Year Zero, Vaesen, Heart, Shinobigami, and Electric Bastionland, with plenty more games on the horizon to play. Our first audio-only show, A CALL TO RUIN, ...
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Season 1: In this series we follow a group of Emerald Magistrates, recently elevated and assigned to the troublesome jurisdiction of Hirosaka. We will accompany them as they make the city their home, pursue nefarious plots and enforce the law of the land and the Will of the Scion of Heaven. As seasons turn, rebuilding will give way to war, harvest and intrigue — offering them fresh opportunities to shape the River of Gold and the Empire. Season 2: In the year 197X, the two imperial powers of ...
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Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…
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Session 3: The Mermaid (July 16, 2023) A series of murders have come up out of Marystown in the past week. The Hunters are contacted when it becomes clear with the most recent deaths that something unnatural connects the various victims: savaged throat wounds and an incredible lack of blood. Is a prowling animal stalking around Marystown? Or is the…
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Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…
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Please share your feedback on the show! Reeling from encounters with supernatural forces, the agents of the Library must confront memories of their pasts. After regrouping and recovering, they seek out Thomas Miller in Capitol Hill. Julian pays a fateful visit. Sofie relives her darkest day. Doctor Jensen just wants a damn nap. Our opening theme is…
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Session 10: Shadows of the Last War Part 6 - Hard Fought Payday They did it, those beautiful bastards finally made it into the Whitehearth Facility! They came, they saw (some of it) and even met some friends along the way. Now back in Ashat, they need to decide, do they return to complete the dungeon crawl, or do they leave their would be ride back…
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Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…
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Session 2: The Devil’s Lettuce Part 2 - Fortune Favors the Bold (June 12, 2023) After a “falling forward” reception to the start of their first mission, the B'ys have the location of the Grow-Op and the transporter delivering demonically infused weed to the public: Fortune, NL. What developments will they uncover in this coastal town? Find out! Cas…
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Arkham holds many mysteries and horrors, but these days there is one fewer to be encountered. Our investigators have not only survived their battle with the arch-ghoul Abner Wick, they have killed him and his minions. Now, in Session 53 of The CTHULHU FILES, Masks of Nyarlathotep, they will recover and prepare. Next stop: New York City and a reunio…
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Please share your feedback on the show! Lucky episode number thirteen – where one of our investigators is finally pushed beyond the breaking points of mind and body! We come face-to-face with the Mare, a creature of nightmares and unfulfilled desires. The investigators then stumble to the Our House Hotel and meet Big Bill Grose, proprietor and all-…
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Session 9: Shadows of the Last War Part 5 - Beyond Mourning With the victory over the Giant Enemy Crab, the Adventurers press on to their target. The site of the Whitehearth Facility. What wonders… and horrors will they discover at this mysterious lab? FInd out! Cast: Chris - DM Aaron - Fintan Polaris (Kalashtar Paladin/Warlock) Merritt - Kerkylas …
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Time to learn the truth, boys and girls… in the 30s, Priminister King kickstarted a hedge fund for investigating and hunting various paranormal phenomena. Now fast forward along a line of monsters, blood and maple syrup money throughout the 20th Century, you find numerous groups across the country, unified under a loose collective hunting strange c…
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Please share your feedback on the show! The agents of the Library discover why Seattle is called “Rat City” the hard way. Afterwards, they take a trip across the street to the Church of Our Lady of Good Help while they plan their next move. Sofie helps Julian focus. Lucius chats with a priest. Julian goes against the grain. The “Caretaker” Talent S…
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Session 8: Shadows of the Last War Part 4 - Rose Quarry The Adventurers must infiltrate the ruins of a Cyren frontier town, used for decades to produce much of Korvaires’ red marble… until the Mourning happened and molten glass poured over the poor town and its dwarven citizens. Now, with heavy Emerald Claw soldiers scouring the place, surely the A…
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Warning: (Apologies for my old dog's hacking cough through the episode.) -6 A.C. Rominov’s Runners LLC- Session 5: 101.4 The DEAD A Closure Job of sorts. It seems that a radio broadcast has been trending across the local Loss, with strangely dire consequences. You see, the radio station is not blaring music over the airwaves, but apologies and gibb…
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Please share your feedback on the show! Seattle’s most infamous madam, Lou Graham calls upon the investigators to look into mysterious attacks happening at her Sporting House. Sofie trains Yorts to sneeze. Lucius tries a new method of investigation. Julian makes a shocking discovery. The “Caretaker” Talent Sofie picked up is part of my Vaesen suppl…
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Session 7: Shadows of the Last War Part 3 - Welcome to Darguun! The Adventurers have made it to the Goblinoid capital of Rhukaan Draal. From here they must find a man named Failin if they hope to reach the next stretch of their quest and goal. But what troubles will they also find in this city unfriendly to outsiders, especially non-goblinoids? Let…
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"We are the Hungry. We are ambition and unfulfilled need made manifest. We are the glittering center of the mortals’ existence, and the shadow that haunts their nightmares. We spent our lives chasing better, wanting more, seeking the top — and more likely than not, it got us killed. Except people like us, we never really die. We’ve got unfinished b…
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Mistborne Cousins have finished what Granny started, and so the campaign has come to a close. Now, if you may, enjoy us players and GM discuss the games and what we learned about running and playing Vaesen. Remember the OLD motto: We're learning, we're learning! (Ravenloft in Vaesen): Mistborne “Granny Olssen” sees off the letters she has written t…
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Please share your feedback on the show! Hello dear listener and SURPRISE! It's an off-week episode -- and a crossover at that! On this episode, I talk with podcast host Isaac Shaker from the Setting the Stage podcast about my history with RPGs, why I love both the Vaesen RPG and Seattle, and how the idea for Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle came…
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Session 18: A Misty Dawn The Cousins have walked through the trial of the Mists, through thick and thin and come out the other side victorious. The Cult to Strahd has been broken apart and their plans to resurrect the Dread Lord prematurely has not only failed, but it is very likely the next cycle will see a very different outcome for the Valleys o…
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Please share your feedback on the show! A young girl is stricken with a mysterious illness. A new doctor in town attempts to discover the cause and to find a cure. When signs point to something supernatural, Doctor Lucius Jensen will need the assistance of the Library. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick…
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It is time to steal the gold and escape! What will be the outcome of our daring heist? Thank you for listening! Follow the show on Twitter @CGAPod. Find the cast at: Ludo (GM): @Delethiel and Heroes of the Republic Brad (Jonh Doe): @bzajdabarbarian and bzaj#1648 on Discord Sam (Highwayman): @YoungSpaceDad and LiveFromMyBasement#1056 on Discord Bren…
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Session 6: Shadows of the Last War Part 2: You Did This! The Adventurers have received a quest, thanks in part to the scrolls and papers they recovered from the Daask who dug them up under Sharn weeks ago. This adventure is sure to bring them quite an amount of wealth, but will it also bring grief aplenty? The Lord of Blades is also after what thei…
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Episode 4: Life Day Land “Here it’s Life Day, Where the Wookies all have Fun! Here it’s Life Day, Everyday for Everyone! It’s Life Day Land! Come play with us, forever and ever and ever...” Cast: Chris - GM Aaron - Sterling “O’Haro” (Lepi Guardian)/Dak Limbo (Twilek Jedi) Dave - Fouk Yaas “Augara Binx” (Gungan Sentinel)/ORD-15 (Droid Bounty Hunter)…
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Session 17: Legends of the Amber Temple After a harrowing close call with a legendary bird of prey. The cousins must continue their sojourn across the bridge and higher up the mountain pass. Will they get to the ruined Amber Temple and thwart the blood ritual to resurrect the Devil Strahd in time? Cast: Chris - GM Josh - “Large” Lars Larsson (Toron…
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Please share your feedback on the show! Beneath the waters of Lake Washington lurks the source of the beautiful and haunting song. It’s growing more demanding and angrier. Tristan’s fate hangs in the balance. Caelan has a revelation. Julian faces his fears. Sofie has a heart-to-heart. Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer wh…
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We continue playing Violet Tangerine! Our rogues prepare for the heist of the century, to steal the gold the US is using to sponsor the Brazilian dictatorship right under the nose of the military police, during the final match between Columbia and Brazil. Of course, the dictatorship, the CIA and their criminal partners have something to say about t…
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Session 5: Shadows of the Last War Part 1: Blades in the Sky The Truth behind the Schema and Books buried Beneath The City of Towers are coming to light! With several groups looking to acquire the documents from Ashat’s Adventurers, by violent means if necessary, they must return to Sharn. Who exactly is this benefactor? Who claims to be of the dis…
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Session 16: Roc and Rolls The Cousins are nearing the final confrontation. It is time for them to ascend Mount Ghakis and rescue their remaining twins and kin from a dark ritual to resurrect the Dark Lord prematurely. But what dangers await them in the Mountain passes? What Mythic beast guards the lofty lone peak? Find out. Cast: Chris - GM Josh - …
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The Fools have convinced Roridas to give them a tenday before the Gith ride their red dragons into Baldur’s Gate to cleanse it of the Mindflayer plague. So they plan a trip to Candlekeep to learn what they can do (if anything) to combat Bhaal—the Lord of Murder—and his machinations... This is Session 148 of BALDUR'S GATE: Eldritch Secrets.…
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Our cell is activated after a strange outbreak in Helena, Montana. The team is given a simple task: find and contain the source of this sickness. It's not until they arrive that they realize what they are dealing with, and just how dangerous it is. Extremophilia: A Delta Green Scenario by Shane Ivey CONTENT WARNING: Delta Green - Extremophilia depi…
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Please share your feedback on the show! The investigators question Tristan’s friend Kipper and then meet the witch of Golden Gardens Amusement Park. Sofie and Yorts chill out. Julian’s heart and hems are torn apart. Caelan would like to borrow a silver dollar. The Gamemaster is put on blast. Check out the podcast Mama Tried on the Astronomica Podca…
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The gang gets together to playtest Lu's transbians heist TTRPG Violet Tangerine. You can find Violet Tangerine in CyCo's patreon, and you can read Lu's thoughts on designing a heist game at Split/Party. Thank you for listening! Follow the show on Twitter @CGAPod. Find the cast at: Ludo (GM): @Delethiel and Heroes of the Republic Brad (Jonh Doe): @b…
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