Best Black Halflings Podcasts (2024)

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City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 4 "Advent of the Empress" Part 1 1:33:35

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Our heroes converge on the Grand Arcanist Expo, oblivious to the thorns of fate that threaten to pierce their throats. Birth. Love. Judgment. Death. The Fool begins his journey. The first Apocalypse is upon us. A Litany of effects cascades before the citizens of Mavros. The Empress approaches… Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan …

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City Of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 3 "The Calm Before the Thorns" Part 2 1:11:41

8d ago1:11:41

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The hunt for Dr Jennings murderer continues. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'Heck' Hopewell (they/she) Shadar Kai Elf Shadow Sorcerer Jonathan Charles as…

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Chapter 138: Dark Dwarf's Ruin

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Summary: An evil Dreggar Artifact is uncovered as the Goblin King terrorizes a Dreggar Runesmith for its hidden secrets. Of Special Note: The Final Map Details are given for Phi One, the Hobgoblin Kingdom. Download Chapter 138: The Horn of Hyron Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following music for The Iron Realm Podcast wa…

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City Of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 3 "The Calm Before the Thorns" Part 1 2:24:20

15d ago2:24:20

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A gruelling day of sleuthing has left our heroes battered and shell-shocked. Now they begin the difficult work of unravelling the twisted rose bush of mysteries that has sprung up around them. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dham…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 2 "The Drifting Prophet", Part 2 1:32:13

22d ago1:32:13

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The case continues to find Dr Harold Jennings's murderer. Duncan is leading this new group down into the Agora, which can only be described as 'a hive of villainy'. Aside from corruptions and degradation, what else will they find down here? And what trouble with the group find themselves in? Here's a hint... it involves initiative. Starring: Jasper…

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Chapter 137: The Horn of Hyron

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Summary: The Goblin Chieftain levels his secret weapon against the Dreggar in their Kingdom. But there is one who would stand against him... Of Special Note: Part Two for the Map Master: Phi One, the Hobgoblin Kingdom. Download Chapter 137: The Horn of Hyron Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following music for The Iron Rea…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 2 "The Drifting Prophet", Part 1 1:58:05

29d ago1:58:05

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Blood is thicker than water, but nothing is thicker than a conspiracy... The hunt for the Doctor Harold Jennings' murder continues. But Hecate and Bilwop aren't alone! Reprising his role as the one and only Duncan Dullahan, Jasper William Cartwright re-joins our table! Along with one very special guest, who Duncan has most definitely affected... an…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 1 “The Monkey’s Claw” Part 2 1:14:35

1M ago1:14:35

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[CONTENT WARNING: suspense, death graphic violence, body horror, gore, stalking, character death, classism] An unlikely friendship blossoms between two denizens of the crime ridden city of Mavros - an undertaker and a constable - as they try to solve the gruesome murder of one Dr. Harold Jennings… if they live long enough to find the killer, that i…

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City Of the Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 1 "The Monkey's Claw" - Part 1 1:22:23

1M ago1:22:23

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[CONTENT WARNING: suspense, death graphic violence, body horror, gore, stalking, character death, classism] Doom grows in the heart of Mavros, The City of the Black Rose, its roots creeping through the city's mean, mist-choked streets. As the danger mounts, a gruesome murder draws a pair of unlikely heroes into a world of mysteries and horrors beyo…

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 4, Part 2 - "The Secret of the Sunken Chamber" 1:21:00

2M ago1:21:00

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It's the final instalment of our re-visit to Season 1 of City of the Black Rose... The big picture has been revealed! The battle with the dastardly Mr Mathers continues, but not every member of our party will make it to the end of the investigation alive ... for now, at least. STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter) Jasper William C…

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 4, Part 1 - "The Secret of the Sunken Chamber" 54:55

2M ago54:55

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All trails in Mavros have led here, all the clues have been dutifully followed... now it's time for this party of unlikely amateur sleuths to come face to face with the final confrontation! Who's been behind these nefarious crimes the whole time? Who's the face of this entire operation? And will this be battle fought with words... or actions? STARR…

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City of the Black Rose: Epsiode 3, Part 2 - "Fire In the Hole" 55:18

2M ago55:18

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The investigation of out band of shadowy slueths continues, but the dilemma still runs deep. They're outnumbered, and outgunned by a bunch of mooks... Will Zora leave anyone's mind untouched? Will Pimms leave anyone alive? Will Bilwop ever fail a stealth roll? Will Duncan survive his own horrific dice rolls? STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune …

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 3, Part 1 - "Fire In the Hole" 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Our party of the damned and disturbed have made it through the first trials of the Khauta Mines, but now it's time to head down... down... down... what could possibly go wrong? STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter) Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (Dhampir Tabaxi Way of Mercy Monk) Jonathan Charles as Bilwop Wunkle (Fo…

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Chapter 136: Painting Caves

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Summary: The Mazari women talk about life and love. Of Special Note: Part One for the Map Master: Phi One, the Hobgoblin Kingdom. Download Chapter 136: Painting Caves Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- A thank you for the following recording by Thimblerig: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, lengt…

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 2, Part 2 - "The Shadow Unleashed" 38:03

3M ago38:03

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The infiltration of Khauta Mines has only just begun! The group is faced down by what can only be described as 'hell with a million legs', Duncan reveals a part of his past he'd rather forget, and Bilwop will have to figure out what's going on with... Happy? But the journey down continues, nonetheless... Season 2, The Herald of Shadows, will be rel…

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 2, Part 1 - "The Shadow Unleashed" 50:53

3M ago50:53

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Under the cover of twilight, our unfortunate band of so-called 'heroes' make their way to the Khauta Mines. But getting in is half the challenge... STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter) Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (Dhampir Tabaxi Way of Mercy Monk) Jonathan Charles as Bilwop Wunkle (Forest Gnome Swarmkeeper Ranger…

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 1, Part 2 - "Red Hot Case, Cold Dead Hand" 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

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The investigation continues... what could the Khauta Manufacturing company be hiding? What lurks in the Mines of Mavros? And will our four unlikely heroes survive the nefarious noir "protections" of the Great Unifier? ... don't get your hopes up. STARRING: Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter) Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (D…

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City of the Black Rose: Episode 1, Part 1 - "Red Hot Case, Cold Dead Hand" 57:55

3M ago57:55

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It's time to open up some old wounds. We're revisiting Season One of our acclaimed mini series The City Of the Black Rose. Released as a 4 part series back in 2022, Jasper, Jeremy and Liv are revisiting this AP and giving some thoughts, before we release season 2 later this October! So for new listeners and old alike, come with us on a journey to M…

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Chapter 135: Star Gift

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Summary: While speaking to Bardar about her love of the stars, Tani receives a compelling gift. Of Special Note: A special opportunity is offered to Character Eight. Download Chapter 135: Star Gift Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by NessaZ was used during Tribal Matters: Cust…

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"An Explosion of Inclusivity" - With Brennan Lee Mulligan, 2020 1:58:56

4M ago1:58:56

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Back in 2020, Three Black Halflings had a catch up with Dimension 20's very own Brennan Lee Mulligan, chatting about everything from prep tips to the future of D&D. And in the wake of a new Actual Play we're releasing very shortly, featuring some very special guests *cough cough hint hint*, we're re-releasing that episode for all the listeners we'r…

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"Willy Wonka Steroids" - Playing Characters with Different Representations 1:14:09

4M ago1:14:09

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Jasper and Jeremy are back this week to have a (very) relaxed chat about playing characters in systems that have cultures and representations to what you're used to - but not just in TTRGS! From video game character creation choices to being type-cast in live acting roles, and size representation, let's navigate how to have fun while playing charac…

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"I Made SURE We Did The Bear Scene!" with Samantha Béart & Tanya De Pass 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

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Coming at you LIVE from WorldCon 2024!!!! Last week we were in Glasgow with the most incredible guests; returning friend of the show Tanya De Pass (Black Dice Society, Rivals of Waterdeep, I Need Diverse Games) and voice of Karlach, Samantha Béart (Baldur's Gate 3, Doctor Who Podcast Series)! Talking about everything Baldur's Gate 3, the need for m…

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"Goodbye Hybrids!" - Discussing The New D&D Player's Handbook 1:08:18

4M ago1:08:18

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We've been Busy! With a capital B. Come join Jasper and Jeremy for a catch up on what's been going on. From the endless conventions, to international recordings, to founding new businesses, to being a dad... and the new AP that we're bringing out soon! Yes! But that's not all - we got a copy of the new Player's Handbook from Dungeons and Dragons, s…

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"Without James Dallas Egbert III, no-one would know about D&D" - with David Kushner 56:58

5M ago56:58

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Content Warning: references to suicide. In the last few days, you might have seen the big reveal of the new 6-part thriller podcast 'Dungeon Masters', a new audio drama featuring Jon Hamm, Emily Axford, Anjali Bhimani, Felicia Day, Kristian Nairn, Wil Wheaton and more - well today, we have the series creator, writer, and director David Kushner on t…

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Chapter 134: Conflicted

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Summary: Face to face, the Gnome and the Wizard confront what has unexpectedly happened between them. Of Special Note: A Halfling Birthday Party tonight on Real Roleplay. Download Chapter 134: Conflicted Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by Elizabeth Carter Media was used with …

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"Ooh, Space Capitalism! Yay!" - With Travis McElroy 1:17:39

5M ago1:17:39

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What's up Trav Nation? Yes, this week we have the one and only Travis McElroy in the house! Podcaster, comedian, writer and role-player extraordinaire, Travis is here to talk about how The Adventure Zone started out, the lineage of inspiration for the show that runs from Brennan Lee Mulligan to Aabria Iyengar, and how different systems affect your …

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"Can You Fight the Pope in Melee, Though?" - With Candace The Magnificent & Navaar Jackson 1:32:32

5M ago1:32:32

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Jeremy, Candace The Magnificent and Navaar Jackson are back this week to talk about the news of the Assassin's Creed: Shadows release. Can you guess why? Yep, a lot of people seem very upset that one of the main protagonists - Yasuke - is a black man, in a game set in feudal Japan. Would we have this same backlash if it was a white guy? Is using th…

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"All my white friends ask 'What's Juneteenth?'" - With Candace the Magnificent & Navaar Jackson 1:09:55

5M ago1:09:55

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Back once again with the ill behaviour, honorary halflings Navaar Jackson and Candace The Magnificent join Jeremy this week to chat about a recently federally recognised holiday - Juneteenth! Taking a look into its (revisionist) history, the horrendous conversations our hosts have had around it as black americans growing up, other federally recogni…

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MONSTERHEARTS 2 - 3BH plays with Connie Chang and Sea Thomas - Part 2 1:25:36

5M ago1:25:36

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It's time for Part 2 of our Pride Special MONSTERHEARTS 2 one-shot! Our senior students have made it through the school day... just. Drama has unfolded, secrets are bubbling to the surface, and hearts have been well and truly broken... but the worst is yet to come... Running her first game on the 3BH podcast, your GM this week Liv Kennedy! And your…

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Chapter 133: Hospitality

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Summary: The Braeminn requests an exquisite exchange in return for a priceless artifact. Of Special Note: On tonight's Secrets, the unknown Kingdom of Sigma One, the Kobold Kingdom, are given unto you! Part Three of Three. Download Chapter 133: Hospitality Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following selection by AmeAngelofS…

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MONSTERHEARTS 2 - 3BH plays with Connie Chang and Sea Thomas - Part 1 1:33:15

6M ago1:33:15

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Happy Pride Halflings! We're closing off this month with an incredibly queer one-shot; MONSTERHEARTS 2, a game about supernatural senior year kids discovering their darkest desires, their bloodthirsty natures, and teenage secrets worth killing for! Running her first game on the 3BH podcast, your GM this week Liv Kennedy! And your phenomenal players…

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"Make Your Art For The Freaks You Love" - GODKILLER: Last Hope, With Connie & Sea 1:21:07

6M ago1:21:07

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH HALFLINGS! From the all-trans, POC-lead actual play channel Transplanar, we have the incredible GM and returning friend of the show, Connie Chang, and Transplanar's first GODKILLER, Sea Thomas! They're here to give us an exclusive look into their very first studio shot series, GODKILLER: Last Hope. From how this two-person, immeas…

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"A Studio Ghibli Inspired D&D Actual Play... With No Asian People?!" - With Candace The Magnificent and Navaar Jackson 1:32:44

6M ago1:32:44

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Disclaimer - The Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass at Momocon 2024 was cancelled on May 20th. Hoo boy... May 2024 was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and one actual play at Momocon... fumbled. Hard. The Obojima: Tales From the Tall Grass was advertised as a 'Studio Ghibli Inspired' live actual play that would feature at the eve…

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The Corrupted: Retrospective - With Navaar Jackson And Candace the Magnificent 1:07:46

6M ago1:07:46

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This week, we're diving into our recent zombie themed one-shot 'The Corrupted' with two incredible guests: the one and only Navaar Jackson, the game's writer and creator, and the phenomenal Candace the Magnificent, who you may have heard on last week's episode! Together, they dive into their favourite parts of the game, how to build atmosphere, and…

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Chapter 132: Secret Meeting

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Summary: Dwarf Marx knows the combination to the chamber they've been summoned to. But who is their benefactor deep within the tunnels of Dungeon Level Alpha Two? Of Special Note: On tonight's Secrets, the unknown Kingdom of Sigma One, the Kobold Kingdom, are given unto you! Part Two of Three. Download Chapter 132: Secret Meeting Download All Futur…

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"Horny, Gay, and Sad" - with Candace the Magnificent 1:06:11

7M ago1:06:11

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This week, TTRPG performer, voice actor, and writer Candace the Magnificent (they/she) joins the Halflings for a deeply joyful and truly unhinged chat! From Savage Worlds and flexibility in TTRPG systems to Omegaverse and bags of dicks, this one brings that classic 3BH chaos! Follow Candace and all their amazing work here: https://x.com/thecandacem…

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"Please Stop Asking Us to Make Black Panther" - with Austin Taylor 58:54

7M ago58:54

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This week, we welcome the amazing game designer and podcaster Austin Taylor to the 3BH Halfling Hole for a Shirefolk Spotlight! You may have seen Austin's work as a writer for MCDM's Flee Mortals! or the upcoming Kids in Capes, as a player for StrixU and Transplanar, or as the cohost of the podcast Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries! Join us as the…

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"Critical Hits didn't come from Dungeons & Dragons" - With Legal Kimchi 1:22:24

7M ago1:22:24

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If 'YouTube Video Essays', 'TTRPG Knowledge' and 'Legal Expertise' was a Venn Diagram, this week's guest LegalKimchi would be at the centre! Also known as Alex, you may know him from his incredible 'Bioessentialism in Gaming' video, discussing inherent racism and ableism in TTRPGS, and more essays breaking down representation and diversity in games…

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"One-Shot Wonders!" - With Kay & Sam (Roll & Play Press) 1:10:01

7M ago1:10:01

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A few weeks back, we interviewed Kay and Sam from Roll and Play Press about their phenomenal breakout into the TTRPG scene; this week Kay and Sam are back to take us through a sponsored deep dive of their must-have book, One-Shot Wonders! With over 100 session ideas, one-shots and quests, this collection of adventures is designed to be a GM's best …

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3BH Presents: "The Corrupted - Part 2" - With Navaar Jackson, Lexi McQueen, and Drakoniques 1:43:53

8M ago1:43:53

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DISCLAIMER: Since beginning this campaign, Gabe Hicks has been removed from the cast list of 3 Black Halflings' 'The Corrupted' playthrough. Part 1 live in its current edit out of respect for the time and effort the other players and editors put into this game. Part 2 does not feature Gabe Hicks. We stand against predatory and abusive behaviour. We…

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Chapter 131: Black Market of Tharr

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Summary: Three Dwarves delve into the erratic mazes of Alpha Two in search of an artifact that is rare beyond rare. Of Special Note: On tonight's Secrets, the unknown Kingdom of Sigma One, the Kobold Kingdom, are given unto you! Part One of Three. PLUS - a special Bonus Cast excerpt for my allies. Download Chapter 131: Black Market of Tharr Downloa…

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"WE ARE LIVE!" - from London's Leicester Square Theatre! 1:15:56

8M ago1:15:56

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AWWW YEAH! For the first time ever, Jasper, Jeremy and Liv get together in the same continent, in the same city, in the same theatre, with a live audience, to play the single most chaotic one-shot of "You Awaken In A Strange Place" ever! Get ready for vampires, romance, comedy, lesbians, hot dads, The Floor, and a fairly disturbing amount of sweat.…

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“From Black CEO to Black CEO” - With Abubakar Salim 53:31

8M ago53:31

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If you watched the 2023 Game Awards, you saw actor Abubakar Salim - from Raised by Wolves, Legend of Vox Machina and Assassins Creed: Origins - announce his incredible new metroidvania platformer, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. And today, he’s our guest!!!! From the grief of losing his father that the game was born from, to the power in vulnerability and p…

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"Goodbye Oxventurer's Guild" - with Jane Douglas 1:06:03

8M ago1:06:03

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This is NOT a drill! After 6 incredible years, the UK's premier TTRPG show 'The Oxventurer's Guild' is coming to an end! Jasper and Liv (and Jeremy, but who's counting) have Jane Douglas aka Prudence on the show to talk about what this means for Oxventure. Is it really the end? Will everyone die horrible, violent deaths? Or is there a slim possibil…

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Snotlings 1:35:34

8M ago1:35:34

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Matt and Jody discuss the Snotling team! Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/

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"Welcome To The Narrative Universe" - With Daisy Stridinger & Joshua Orsak 1:12:44

8M ago1:12:44

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This week, Liv and Jeremy are bringing you a sponsored episode from the makers of a TTRPG system underdog: The Narrative Universe! Joined by writer Daisy Kurtwise (mskurtwise) and creator Joshua Orsak, we take a deep dive into the 100-side system that's modular, story-forward, and math-optional! If you're looking for a system that's heavily focusse…

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Chapter 130: Water & Salvation

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Summary: When the Unicorn Girl manifests a fortuitous new power, it seems yet there is a glimmer of hope for their continued survival in The Expanse. Of Special Note: On tonight's Secrets, the unknown Kingdom of Zeta One, the Orc Kingdom, are given unto you! Part Three of Three. Download Chapter 130: Water and Salvation Download All Future Episodes…

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"Ultimate GM Snack? Soup!" - With Kay and Sam Lubwika Bartlett (Roll & Play Press) 58:17

9M ago58:17

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We know you've seen Roll & Play Press' EVERYWHERE - from Critical Role to High Rollers, but did you know the dream team behind this new industry giant was a nerd and a boffin? Yes, fresh off the heels of their incredibly successful Map Library kickstarter, today Jasper and Liv are joined by CEO Kay Lubwika Bartlett and CCO Sam Bartlett! From what m…

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"This Is Not Real Life!" - With Margaret Krohn 1:15:51

9M ago1:15:51

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Keeping up our streak of interviewing phenomenal women for Women's History Month, this week we have one heck of a woman who develops for Ashes of Creation, writes gorgeous games like Witches & Spellcraft, and has performed in APs on this very podcast - It's Margaret Krohn! Our very own Jenna Ainsley from 'Big Trouble In Little Mineuse' is here to c…

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"The Hog King" - With Jasmine Bhullar 59:38

9M ago59:38

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It is time to kick back and listen to the dulcet tones of this week's absolutely incredible guest; straight from the tables of DesiQuest, Dimension20, Critical Role and Acquisitions Incorporated, it's Jasmine Bhullar! Jasmine joins Liv and Jeremy as they dive into the transition from true Mathlete nerd to TTRPG nerd, being the weird kids with unfat…

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