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In each episode as selected guests run through their RPG history and try to construct the perfect Role Playing Game. Each of the limbs of the game need to be harvested and then stitched together - ultimately I, Professor Frankenstein, will flick the switch to see if "It Lives!" Join me and Igor and our carefully orchestrated guest list of grave robbers for a little light discussion!
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Roleplay Retcon

Two Fish in a Jug

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Roleplay Retcon remakes the movies that let you down using tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGS), soundtracks by indie bands, and lots of goofy writers' room jokes. Professional writer Benjamin Gray, Theatre sensei Jensie, and RPG expert/comedian/cinephile Alex invite a new guest, feature a new band, and play a new roleplaying or storytelling game for each bad movie.
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MFGCast

The MFGcast

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We don’t just talk about the games you know, we talk about the games you should know! We also do other fun things like interviews, hard hitting convos, improvs, and more! The MFGCast: Breaking the board since 2012!
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You Rolled A 1's mission is to spread a love and passion for roleplaying that inspires people to live an epic life inside and outside the game. We are an actual play podcast with good quips and bad dice rolls. Our Dungeon Master, Professor Epic immerses you in the homebrew city of Veloth. A gritty crime ridden port city filled with quirky characters, oppressive government, and lots of gang rivalries. Season 1 follows for of the Veloth Police Department's newest recruits as they stumble over ...
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Level 99 RPG Talk runs each and every week and covers the history, stories, and overall soul of the RPG genre. It's a celebration of RPGs new and old, and it's an emphatic proclamation that the RPG is definitively the greatest genre in gaming.
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Shrimp and Crits is an actual play podcast with a southern twist currently playing Ironsworn by Shawn Tomkin for our second season. Come nestle down by the fire and swap stories with us about the Skywaymen, the closest thing the world of Dania has to heroes anymore. Follow Cel, Cord, and Gree as they work for crumbs while traveling this old cursed world, all the while searching for their meaning out among the stars. Join us for this rustic fantasy journey through a folksy world of sky island ...
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Brothers Pimm

Brother's Pimm Society

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The Pimms are back with a swashbuckling tale of revenge and dark magic in OTRO MUNDO, a weekly actual-play tabletop RPG podcast. Join them every Wednesday for a brand-new high seas Forged in the Dark adventure!
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A tabletop role-playing game show where we learn to become better gamemasters and role-players by filling ourselves with stories and knowledge. We talk Dungeons and Dragons, film history, mythology, archaeology, literature, and much more.
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Roll to Save is a monthly(ish!)podcast dedicated to RPGs from yester-year. Episodes will cover the history of old roleplaying games, their backgrounds and their systems, as well as round table discussions where we prattle on about our fondest memories. We also do a variety of actual play episodes and occasionally interview authors.
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Follow along video game boys Bill and Tony as they talk about a new game or franchise each week as well as goof on some trending gaming news. Bill and Tony are two avid gamers with a combined 50 years gaming experience between them, with a history of collecting, creating Let's Plays and streaming on twitch. If you've been playing video games your whole life, or are just trying to understand who gamers are, this show is for you! Come listen and enjoy the show!
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Eldritch History is a podcast about the background, legends and lore of tabletop role playing games. Each episode focuses on a specific element of TTRPGs (a particular game, character, story, product, company, movie, etc) and explores its fictional and real world origins. Have you ever wondered where the Whispered One came from? Why the gorgon is a bull? Why are there so many games about Cthulhu? Then this is the podcast for you.
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Ongoing actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game based on the books by James S.A. Corey. Follow the crew of the Sin Claire as the future history of humanity unfolds around them in the Solar System and beyond. Game Master John Bultena weaves tales of the folk on periphery of the major powers work their machinations on the fate of humankind. Join cast members Donna Prior, Scott Mitchell, Michael Hsiung, and Claire Lewis on their adventures in this hard science fiction setting using the AGE ...
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Nrdly Podcast

iBelieve Media, Inc.

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Just two brothers, discussing their love for geek culture. Interviews, news, and pure, unbridled passion for the community we all love. No politics. No agendas. Pure geekery.
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Weekly content for your RPG campaigns, drawn from history and folklore! Every Tuesday, a new episode spotlights an awesome piece of real-world content and explains how it can inspire amazing adventures at your gaming table. From the ENnie-nominated talent behind the Molten Sulfur Blog!
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A city bathed in perpetual darkness, and a history not yet written. On the streets of Doskvol, it's kill or be killed as crews vie for power by any means necessary. Haunted City is a dark, twisted romp through a Victorian dystopia, using the rules of arguably the greatest RPG system of the modern era — Blades in the Dark. Watch new episodes of Haunted City Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free ve ...
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Top of the Round

Top of the Round | A D&D Podcast

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Welcome to Top of the Round! An original actual play Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in the dark, mysterious world of Ishnar. What happens when a naive druid, a mysterious drow elf, and an orphaned monk are roped into becoming mailmen for a goddess? Rated Explicit for language, violence, some horror themes, and suggested adult content.
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A group of empowered individuals are thrown into the middle of a conflict that has been building since the dawn of human history. The world teeters on the brink of disaster, individuals are waking up with strange powers, and a fast growing multi-national corporation is poised to take advantage of it all.
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Roll Plenty

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Join us at Roll Plenty, an actual play RPG Podcast, as we journey through perilous adventures, conquer vicious monsters and make tonnes of trouble for ourselves. NOW PLAYING: The Capewick Cassettes The mysteries of history are deadlier than ever... On the sleepy English seaside of the late 90s, unfamiliar neighbours become an unlikely team. Join the five of us for laughs, thrills and misrepresented British history as we fight to save Capewick. Follow our story as we use the Monster of the We ...
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Elevate your tabletop adventures to legendary status with GM Word of the Week – the podcast that's not just about gaming, but about unlocking the secrets to making your campaigns unforgettable! Picture this: as a Game Master, you're not just spinning tales; you're a linguistic maestro, and our podcast is your conductor's baton. We dive deep into history, science, etymology, mathematics, and more, weaving a tapestry of knowledge that'll have your players on the edge of their seats. It's not j ...
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Change Over Time

Daniel Horowitz Garcia

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As the library asks, "What do you geek?" I geek science fiction, fantasy, the outdoors, critical race theory, politics, organizing, among other things. Mostly, I geek history. So I've tied all that together into one podcast. Change Over Time is a podcast using historical thinking to explore geekiness. Sometimes I’ll be reporting from the field. Other times I’ll explore how different ideas, theories, or methods used by historians can be used by non-historians. I’ll also release edited pieces ...
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If Tim Ferriss and Nerdist had a love child that loved fitness and Star Wars, it would be this show. This is a fitness podcast that explores the stories of coaches, trainers, athletes and explores their struggles and triumphs. Life is like an RPG so I look to explore the tools they used to conquer their quests.
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Join us if you will, in a small Pacific Northwest town, Kollok, in 1991. This is not a real town, you won't find it on any maps, no pictures of it's beautiful landscape, no stories in your history books. It's real to us. Hop on, your chauffeur awaits passenger, to take you wherever it is you want to go. Kollok 1991 airs live on Monday nights on twitch.tv/hyperrpg, the entire production is produced live with audience feedback built into the show. Featuring: Strawburry17, Black Nerd Comedy, Sh ...
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Lore Diver

Graeme Barber

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Lore Diver is the POCGamer weekly-ish podcast covering lore and world building in popular tabletop RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Genesys, Savage Worlds, and more! There‘s also a strong component of critique from a progressive perspective, so be aware! Come for the lore, stay for the ideas on how to use, adapt, or modify it!
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🦖 Welcome to "Legacy of Silvercreek" 🌋 - A Thrilling Predation Adventure! Join us for an epic journey through time and a world where humans and dinosaurs collide in the action-packed tabletop RPG, Predation, brought to life in our exciting live stream series! 🎮🎲 🌟 Immerse yourself in the prehistoric wonders of "Legacy of Silvercreek," where our talented cast of adventurers dive headfirst into a unique blend of sci-fi, time travel, and dino-filled excitement! 🌍🦕 🎭 Meet our incredible cast of ...
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Have you ever wondered how long King Guardia has reigned for? Or wanted to know more about Lucca's (and her family's) crazy inventions? The Zeal Archives explores the world of Chrono Trigger one bit at a time covering the characters, items, mechanics, locales and lore with a dose of your hosts', T and G, personal experiences with the game mixed in. Each episode contains a healthy potion of the above and is bookended by short vignettes of two characters, T and G, who are trapped in the world ...
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Tabletop Hot Takes

Aria Davis & Professor Funky Productions

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A Podcast about Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), our thoughts and feeling on them, and, of course, hot takes. We explore TTRPG history, indie RPGs, advice, recommendations, and all kinds of other great things. Professor Aria was raised in the fire of TTRPGs having run and played Shadowrun, D&D 5E, Ryuutama, and several indie RPGs. They have Game Mastered for almost ten years. They are trying to make their own system, an exploration of cyberpunk fantasy in an approachable, customizable s ...
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Commanders of the Cosmos

Brent Logan Shiraz Sheikh

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The “Commanders of the Cosmos” podcast hosted by game designers Shiraz and Brent is a fun and informative show dedicated to exploring all aspects of geek culture. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, comics, video games, or any other niche interest, this podcast has something for you. Shiraz and Brent are both passionate about geek culture and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode. They discuss the latest news, reviews, and trends in the world of geekdom, and share t ...
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A wee talk with friends about movies, video games, music, and TV shows we loved watching growing up. A perfect podcast for anyone who wants to remember the good old times. And mainly we want to spread positivity in today's world.
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A short and snappy podcast regarding my thoughts and opinions as a TTRPG hobbyist and game designer. These short 10-15 minute episodes are designed to be nice and simple, something you can listen to while you do the dishes, or something. Contact me on Twitter at @jonmarkhicks
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"Like having your identity stolen and being unable to tell the truth, so are the Games of Our Lives. I just want to come back to the gang and you stole my "P" YOU STOLE MY "P"!! And these are the Games of Our Lives. Episode 37 of the future award-winning podcast from Bill, Mat and Tony! In this episode, Bill and Mat discuss: Paper Mario: The Thousa…
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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes, Heights When your Mule has flown the coop, there's only one way up to High Cantaretta. Cel, Cord, and Gree fight for balance as they make their up through the treacherous rickety-rack of the underbelly. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening partie…
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Former Games Workshop assistant art director Tim Pollard joins me to talk about the 80s and 90s under Bryan Ansell, posing for art by Warhammer legends, the reaction to 40k in the studio, writing and publishing the legendary lost GW newsletter Black Sun, the period that John Blanche and Dave Gallagher paid with original art works to lodge in his sp…
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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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The League is accosted by Griff Tannen and his gang, transplants from an alternate 2015 where Marty crossed paths with them. Beating them may give the League a clue to who is responsible for Doc Brown's disappearance...Holtzmann expands her business, Marty's got a gun, Dom isn't hurt, and Laszlo eats some empty calories. Content Warnings: Profanity…
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In this episode, I, Jonathan, share my live recording from Huzzah! 2024 in South Portland, Maine, post-pandemic. I’m joined by Joerg Bender of Things from the Basement. The convention was a huge success with increased attendance, thanks to vendors like WeeWolf Miniatures, Bloody Scotsmen Games, and Trilaterum, who showcased top-notch… Read More»…
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Dr Gary Colman has helped to found a new charity that is making use of tabletop gaming to help vulnerable individuals through shared co-operative experiences, collaborative storytelling, and the rolling of many dice! We talk about Gary’s own history with roleplaying, how he came to tabletop gaming as a therapeutic offering, setting up the charity G…
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Somewhere... in space...this could all be happening RIGHT NOW! Star Borg: Episode 2 - The Hypercore of Madness John and Kyle are joined by Andy Rau and Ben Donaldson for an epic actual play of Star Borg! The new TTRPG collaboration between Kyle and JP Coovert. Star Borg Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Map Crow YouTube Map Crow Pa…
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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes, Claustrophobia The tension between the Skywaymen and the Mudfish reaches a boiling point when their meeting is interrupted by a third party. Cord and Uncle Nel, discuss leverage, and Gree reconnects with someone from his past. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the o…
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Ian Watson is the original author for the 40K universe. Hired by Bryan Ansell to write science-fiction stories for his beloved settings, Watson was responsible for creating the Inquisitor trilogy featuring Draco, Meh'Lindi the assassin, and Grimm the Squat, as well as for writing the long verboten novel Space Marine. Watson also worked with legenda…
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"Like Link being absorbed by a black miasma and forcing the princess to save the day, so are the Games of Our Lives. I can't believe it took 40 years for The Legend of Zelda to finally be about Zelda?! These are the games of our lives!" Episode 36 of the future award-winning podcast from Bill, Mat and Tony! In this episode, Bill and Mat discuss: Th…
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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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The new League learns of their mission to save the fabric of time from tearing itself apart. But first, they'll need to travel to Chicago to gain magical protection from the ravages of time. Laszlo hateflirts. Dom calls in a favor. Jillian shakes it out. Marty remembers the future. Content Warnings: Profanity, sexual content Featuring Ryan and Laur…
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Johnny Fraser-Allen joins me to talk about his new Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting The Gloaming, creating some of the most movie accurate Star Wars gaming tables, and the work of building an entire fantasy world from literally the ground up! A world renowned concept artist and sculptor Johnny Fraser-Allen has worked extensively in Hollywood w…
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Steve Jackson and his company Steve Jackson Games have been at the heart of the tabletop industry since its earliest days. At Metagaming Concepts Jackson pioneered the micro-game, an efficient multiplayer gaming experience like OGRE that fit in a small polythene bag. After founding his own company Jackson went on to develop classics like Car Wars, …
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Somewhere... in space...this could all be happening RIGHT NOW! Star Borg: Episode 1 - The Ship of Doom John and Kyle are joined by Andy Rau and Ben Donaldson for an epic actual play of Star Borg! The new TTRPG collaboration between Kyle and JP Coovert. Star Borg Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Map Crow YouTube Map Crow Patreon Th…
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The timer set, the nuclear device primed, the crew is working against the clock to exist the alien ruins. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm P…
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George Yurchak has long been a hobbyist and a member of the Latvian competitive 40k team, and those experiences have helped him to found his own gaming accessory company - Frontier Wargaming. Frontier produce high end paint cases and hobby decks and George and I chat about how and why he started the company, his experience playing competitive 40k, …
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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes, Claustrophobia The Skywaymen begin their perilous journey into the forbidden area of the Chasm. Will they be accepted by the rebel group "the Mudfish?" Will they find the missing signet ring of King Bellmaine of the sky city of Cantaretta? ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord ser…
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This time round we're joined by Tamsyn, Ed and Matthew to rediscover the joys of South Mimms on our journey along the Gt North Road and our Liminal Campaign. We discuss how it might all knit together - spoilers...it may not... The link to Tales of the Old West Quickdraw: https://t.co/r8Ak5ITDFx Please grab it now! Coming next - Newark!…
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Bill Making Stuff is a phenomenally creative YouTuber who manages to take everyday household items and craft miniatures, terrain, and entire wargame worlds out of nothing. With an artistry that is unmatched on the platform Bill crafts not just models but entertaining and hilarious videos. We talk about the world of crafting, the work of YouTube, th…
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Former Citadel sculptor Adam Clarke Joins me in conversation to talk about the Citadel sculptor training programme, what it was like working in the studio, the process of working with green stuff, and his career making freelance miniatures for Privateer Press, before founding his own company Black Scorpion Miniatures. Adam Clarke has worked on some…
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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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Across Time and Space, four Extraordinary people are recruited by a mysterious organization for reasons unknown: Legendary wheelman Dominic Toretto, genius paranormal engineer Jillian Holtzmann, actual vampire Laszlo Cravensworth, and time traveler Marty McFly, who will find 2015 is not at all as he remembers... Content Warnings: Profanity, sexual …
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Today on Wargaming Recon, we are joined by Andrea Morton, who represents Boston Gaymers, an organization founded by Matt in 2017 with a mission to provide inclusive gaming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Boston Gaymers, boasting nearly 3,000 members on Discord, focuses on fostering relationships and inclusivity within the gaming… Read More»…
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I am joined in conversation by the unparalleled Games Workshop legend, games designer Jervis Johnson. We talk about a 40 year career creating, refining, and contributing to almost every Games Workshop game worth playing! From Blood Bowl to Epic, Warhammer Fantasy to Warhammer 40k, Advanced Heroquest to Advanced Space Crusade, Warhammer’s End Times …
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Kyle is joined by his "favorite person in the whole wide world (!?)", Evan Torner. Which is fine. John is not the least bit jealous. He is just over here working his fingers to the bone editing this podcast. Toiling away on the show notes mines. It’s fine. Everything is fine. But then at the end Kyle says he is sad John was not here, so John just d…
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Thousands of kilometers beneath the surface of Mundos, the crew and Lt. Col. Kase Marek uncover more mysteries of the builders' work. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs…
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Meet Demeclees the Future Whisperer, Seer of Fate and Listener of Destiny as he arrives at Seafall and finds his way to a new adventure. Follow us on Instagram @Yourolleda1 Demeclees is played by @professorepicproductions Dungeon master is @applejellyboy This episode features music by @arcaneanthems and other non-copywrite music by @co.agmusic on Y…
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Dave Chapman & Dominic McDowall in conversation with Jordan Sorcery I’ve never read or played The Laundry and after asking about it online I was approached by the publishers of the game’s new second edition, Cubicle 7, and invited to ask any questions I had! CEO of Cubicle 7, Dominic McDowall, and game designer for The Laundry 2nd edition, Dave Cha…
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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes, Death, Grief With a ticket into the chasm, the Skywaymen split up in Old Cantaretta. Cord and Gree look for side work while Cel makes amends and ties up loose ends. ------ The first three listen parties for this season will be in the Actual Playce Discord server. These are every rele…
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Duncan Rhodes in conversation with Jordan Sorcery Duncan Rhodes joins me in conversation as we talk about his hobby and career with Games Workshop. Beginning with his obsession with 40k and then Warhammer Fantasy, then his first role in retail teaching customers how to play and paint, we talk about what motivates a lifetime in the hobby. We also ex…
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Kim Newman in conversation with Jordan Sorcery Kim Newman has had a long and successful career as an author famous for his Anno Dracula series, as a television personality, and as Empire's horror expert since the magazine's very first issue. But there is another aspect to the remarkable history of this remarkable writer - his time writing the very …
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Chaz Elliott in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. Chaz Elliott was responsible for the look and feel of many early Citadel books and magazines, including Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, White Dwarf, and Warhammer Fantasy Battle 3rd edition. During his brief, but influential time at Games Workshop he also transitioned into…
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The danger escalates in the ancient alien ruins with mysteries abound. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get…
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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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