Best Ian Woodworth And James Daley Podcasts (2024)

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The Pendulum Worldbuilding Tool - Episode 143 53:10

1d ago53:10

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This week, we welcome back returning guest Jon, host of the Tale of the Manticore podcast. We discuss the show, his worldbuilding process, his game One Shot in the Dark, and his worldbuilding aide Pendulum. You can find Jon's show on taleofthemanticore.podbean.com, on YouTube @taleofthemanticore, or on your podcatcher of choice. You can also find t…

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Wasteland Factions - Episode 142 1:02:57

16d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

This week, we're returning to Fallout to talk about some of the established factions found within the universe. Join us as we discuss Vault-Tec, the Enclave, the Brotherhood of Steel, the NCR, and raiders, as well as ways to implement them on the table when running the Fallout RPG. As mentioned last week, Modiphius has a free quickstart guide for t…

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Opening the Vault - Episode 141 1:02:01

1M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

This week, we're breaking out our copies of the Fallout RPG by Modiphius Games. Join us as we give our first impressions of the system, along with some talk about character creation and the basic mechanics of Fallout's 2d20 system. As mentioned in the episode, Modiphius has a free quickstart guide for the Fallout RPG available on their website. It …

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Death of the Author: An Interview with Sam Leigh - Episode 140 59:01

1M ago59:01

59:01

This week, we're joined by returning guest Sam Leigh to discuss her newest game, Death of the Author. Join us as we discuss solo games and meta narratives, and spend way more time than we realize creating an amazing monster in the Monster Mashup. As mentioned, Sam is a returning guest. You can find her on Twitter (@GoblinMixtape), or on Tiktok at t…

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I'm On a Boat! - Undercommon Taste Episode 139 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

This week, we're continuing our exploration of TTRPG biomes by exploring islands and maritime settings with special guest Eric Holden from The Goblin's Corner podcast. Join us as we discuss the hazards, features, and plot points you can hit in an island-hopping adventure. Eric's podcast, The Goblin's Corner, is another TTRPG podcast devoted to worl…

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Return to The Lost Bay - Undercommon Taste Episode 138 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

This week, we're joined by returning guest Iko, host of The Lost Bay Podcast and game designer behind the gothic horror TTRPG The Lost Bay. Join us as we continue our discussion of The Lost Bay, how it has expanded since our last conversation, and where it's going next. To hear more about The Lost Bay from a mechanical perspective, check out Iko's …

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Up in the Hills - Undercommon Taste Episode 137 1:00:09

3M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

This week, we continue our series on biomes by talking about foothills - that lumpy region between where the land is pokey and where the land is flat. Join us as we discuss terrain, creatures, settlements, and other elements to help you get the most out of this highly versatile biome. We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @underc…

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At The Water's Edge - Undercommon Taste Episode 136 1:11:58

4M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

This week, we're continuing our new series on biomes with the coastal! Join us as we talk about freshwater coastlines, sea shores, and everything in between, along with what you might find as you go with the flow or bury your toes in the sand. A couple of updates, pertaining to friends of the show: The Tome of Intangible Treasures, which Josh from …

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Tome of Intangible Treasures - Undercommon Taste Episode 135 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

This week, we welcome Josh from Lone Colossus Games back to discuss his newest project, Tome of Intangible Treasures! Join us as we talk about the project and the story-driven rewards it contains. As of this episode's release, the project has already fully funded on BackerKit, *and* hit 4 stretch goals. Here's a link to the project's landing page: …

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The Setting That Never Sleeps - Undercommon Taste Episode 134 52:14

4M ago52:14

52:14

This week, we're starting a new project talking about different environmental settings, and we're kicking it off with urban settings! Join us as we discuss some of the elements that set urban settings apart from the wilderness, as well as some ideas for what you might run into in an urban game. We're going to have another live interview coming up o…

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A Deadly Harvest - Undercommon Taste Episode 133 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

This week, we continue our discussion of poisons in your TTRPG, specifically in D&D 5e. Join us as we talk about how to harvest and utilize poisons and toxins in your game (disclaimer: AND ONLY IN YOUR GAME). Here's a link to the poison crafting guide by /u/J_Kim_ on Reddit: Crafting Poisons (Because It Doesn't Always Have to Suck) The Solo But Not…

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Hemlock and Nightshade - Undercommon Taste Episode 132 1:02:32

5M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

This week, we're talking about poisons in D&D. Join us as we discuss poisons through the editions, our complaints about how they've been implemented in 5th edition, and some ideas (and some hot takes) for ways to improve poison implementation in your games. The Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle is now live on Itch! There are 125 items in the bundle, whic…

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Solo But Not Alone 4: An Interview with Cat - Undercommon Taste Episode 131 1:05:29

6M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

This week, we welcome special guest Cat to discuss the Solo But Not Alone 4 charity bundle on Itch. Join us as we talk about solo games, mental health, and seagulls. The Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle is now live on Itch! There are 125 items in the bundle, which starts at $10, and all profits go directly to the mental health awareness charity Take Thi…

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Ain’t That a Kick in the Head - Undercommon Taste Episode 130 51:29

7M ago51:29

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This week, we're shifting gears a bit to talk about one of our favorite video game franchises and the TTRPG spawned by it: Fallout! Join us as we discuss some of the mechanics of Fallout: the Roleplaying Game by Modiphius, some of the themes and elements that can make your game feel like a Fallout game, and an overview of the Atompunk genre as a wh…

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’Tis the Season - Undercommon Taste Episode 129 54:54

8M ago54:54

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This week, we're talking about holidays and festivals! Join us as we discuss different types of holidays and how to build your own for your home game. We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow! Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: li…

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Don’t Feed Them After Midnight - Undercommon Taste Episode 128 46:35

8M ago46:35

46:35

This week, we're talking about a Christmas movie with strong Halloween vibes: Gremlins! Join us as we discuss the creatures from the film, how we would translate them to the gaming table, and ALL OF THE SPOILERS for this 40+ year old movie. We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow! Find links t…

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It’s Alive! - Undercommon Taste Episode 127 1:00:15

9M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

This week, we're getting into the Halloween spirit talking about constructs! Join us as we discuss why you should use them, some examples of their use in popular media, and our thoughts on how to bring the iconic T-1000 from Terminator 2 to the gaming table. Our friends over at Tabletop Journeys have fully funded The Traveler's Guide to Factions! B…

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The Traveler’s Guide to Factions: An Interview with Tabletop Journeys - Undercommon Taste Episode 126 1:16:29

9M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

This week, we welcome the cast of Tabletop Journeys back to the show to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, The Traveler's Guide to Factions. Join us as we talk about some of the factions presented in the book, along with the tools for players and storytellers alike. You can find the Tabletop Journeys podcast through their website, ttjourneys…

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In Lieu of Magic - Undercommon Taste Episode 125 43:29

10M ago43:29

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This week, we talk about mundane items in your fantasy settings. Join us as we talk about why you should utilize nonmagical items in your games, some ideas about how to implement them, and the worldbuilding implications for mundane items in your setting. We are also happy to announce that we will be doing another livestream interview! Join us on Sa…

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No, Really, This is the Episode - Undercommon Taste Episode 124, pt. 2 50:13

10M ago50:13

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See, I told you it would be coming out Saturday! Join us as we reminisce about 3 years of Undercommon Taste, and take a few minutes to talk about a sometimes hot-button issue: Alignment. Sorry about the delay. Life happened, and we just got off of our normal schedule. Next episode should be out on our normal Wednesday schedule. Merry Tarrasquemas, …

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Wait, Was I Supposed To Release Today? - Undercommon Taste Episode 124, pt.1 2:41

10M ago2:41

2:41

So, I totally messed up on the calendar, got busy, and forgot to get the episode ready for release today. Oops. The actual episode - our 3rd Anniversary episode, at that - will now be released on Saturday, September 9th. Which is fitting, because it's actually Tarrasquemas, which means it's actually our anniversary. I hope to see you all there. Fin…

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The Lost Bay: An Interview with Iko - Undercommon Taste Episode 123 56:22

11M ago56:22

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This week, we are joined by podcaster, zine publisher, and game designer Iko, to talk about his newly released game, The Lost Bay. Join us as we discuss game design, horror in TTRPGs, and a nostalgia for the 90s that never were. Also, please forgive the audio quality in some of the sections; we were having some connectivity issues with Iko in Paris…

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Bump In The Night - Undercommon Taste Episode 122 53:58

11M ago53:58

53:58

This week, we're continuing our look at North American cryptids with two creatures from the mid-Atlantic/central Appalachia. Join us as we discuss the mythology of the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and the Jersey Devil from Leeds Point, New Jersey, and some ideas for adapting both cryptids for your table. Find links to all of our social …

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Nasty Sharp Pointy Teeth - Undercommon Taste Episode 121 43:15

11M ago43:15

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This week, we're talking about two North American cryptids from the American West... or are they? Join us as we discuss the blood-sucking Chupacabra and the tenor singing voice of the Jackalope, and as we build out stat blocks for both to use in D&D 5e. Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktr…

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Worldbuilding 101 with Rob Hilferty - Undercommon Taste Episode 120 59:58

12M ago59:58

59:58

This week, we are joined by Rob Hilferty, one of the co-hosts of the podcast Worldbuild With Us, to discuss the basics of worldbuilding. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of collaborative worldbuilding, what you need, and what you don't, as well as a fun example as we create a sci-fi space opera setting in real time. You can find Worldbuild Wi…

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Bigfoots? Bigfeet? - Undercommon Taste Episode 119 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

This week, we begin our exploration of the North American cryptids with the most prevalent of them all: the Bigfoot. Join us as we discuss Bigfoot variants, how to adapt them for your table, and ideas for implementing them in your game. Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/und…

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Rock Hard: Monsters That Petrify - Undercommon Taste Episode 118 1:12:42

1y ago1:12:42

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This week, we're talking about monsters that can turn you to stone. Join us as we explore the mythological origins of the Basilisk, the Cockatrice, the Gorgon, and the Medusa, and how they've been presented in D&D throughout the editions. Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/u…

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Plumbing the Depths - Undercommon Taste Episode 117 1:15:59

1y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

This week, we're talking about monsters that come from the sea. Join us as we discuss the mythology and lore of the Lernean Hydra, the Leviathan, the Kraken, and more, and how to incorporate these plot-level monsters into your game. Our long-time friends of the show over at Worldbuild With Us (Twitter: @LetsWorldbuild) just celebrated a major miles…

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Mental Health in TTRPGs: An Interview with Dr. Ali Mattu - Undercommon Taste Episode 116 1:02:34

1y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

This week, we are joined by special guest Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu is a clinical psychologist with a focus on anxiety disorders, and we're discussing the intersection of gaming and mental health, from ways that gaming can be helpful for managing anxiety to the portrayal of mental health in media. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and tomorrow (…

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Chimeras: Mix and Match Monsters - Undercommon Taste Episode 115 1:12:47

1y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

This week, we're talking chimeras - those monsters which are made up of pieces of other monsters. Join us as we discuss chimeras in mythology and game lore, starting (of course) with *the* Chimaera of Greek mythology, and continuing through to manticores, catyblepases (catyblepi?), owlbears, and more. Our friends over at Worldbuild With Us (Twitter…

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Four-Legged Fiends: Monstrous Canines and Felines - Undercommon Taste Episode 114 1:11:57

1y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

This week, we're diving into the lore of four-legged beasties, both in mythology and in game. Join us as we discuss hellhounds, black dogs, and the King of Cats, and the D&D monsters they inspired - yeth hounds, barghests, grimalkin, and more - and how to make them more than just a simple combat encounter. As we mentioned at the beginning of the ep…

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Under The Sea: Aquatic Demi-humans - Undercommon Taste Episode 113 1:01:13

1y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

This week, we're following up our episode on harpies with an episode on merfolk and their variants. Join us as we discuss the lore and game mechanics surrounding merfolk, kelpies, nixies, selkies, and more. In other news: we were guests on another podcast! We got to join Aaron and Zak over at Some Patches Required for some talk about TTRPGs and how…

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Harpies: Tools of the Furies - Undercommon Taste Episode 112 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

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CW: There is a brief mention of suicide and self-harm, in the context of discussing the harpies as described in Dante's Inferno. This happens at about the 8 minute mark, and lasts for about 20 seconds. This week, we're talking about the human-bird hybrid creature from Greek mythology - the harpy! Join us as we discuss their description from mytholo…

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Action 12 Cinema: An Interview with Michael Ross - Undercommon Taste Episode 111 1:05:57

1+ y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

This week, we welcome Michael Ross from The RPG Academy to discuss his new game, Action 12 Cinema, which is currently live on Kickstarter. Join us as we discuss this GM-less game, its d12 dice system, and our love for B-budget movies. Between recording and the episode release, Action12 Cinema has hit fully funded! You can check out the project here…

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Werewolf? There Wolf - Undercommon Taste Episode 110 59:14

1+ y ago59:14

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This week, we're wrapping up our discussion of lycanthropes in TTRPGs. Join us as we discuss the mechanical aspects of including werecreatures in your game, including how they've functioned throughout the editions of D&D, how to make your own custom lycanthropes, and some fun ideas to elevate your players' lycanthrope encounter experience. As we me…

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The Wolfman Cometh - Undercommon Taste Episode 109 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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This week, we're talking lycanthropes! Join us as we talk about the prevalence of werewolves in real world mythology and folklore, and the origins of some of the most popular lycan-tropes, like changing under a full moon or the ongoing feud between werewolves and vampires. (Yes, that is a werewolf pun, and no, I will not apologize for it.) Find us …

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Hearts and Minds - Undercommon Taste Episode 108 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

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This week, we discuss morale and disposition. Join us as we discuss ways to drive your enemies before you, bolster the fighting spirit of your allies, and throw some chance into the mix when first encountering NPCs. This week was also a first, as it was the first time in over 2 years/100 episodes that we recorded an episode in person! The audio qua…

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Solo RPGs with Sam Leigh - Undercommon Taste Episode 107 1:20:03

1+ y ago1:20:03

1:20:03

This week, we are joined by Sam Leigh ( @GoblinMixtape ), solo RPG creator and author of the Ennie-nominated solo RPG Anamnesis. Join us as we discuss solo RPGs, Sam's creative process, and the Anamnesis Game Jam. You can find Sam's work for sale at blinkingbirchgames.itch.io, and you can find all of her social media links at samleigh.carrd.co. Thi…

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Feast or Famine - Undercommon Taste Episode 106 1:07:27

1+ y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

This week, we talk some more mechanical aspects of incorporating food into your games. Join us as we touch on trail rations, malnutrition, spoilage, and food as rewards. This is also our last episode of the year! Thank you all for another year of listening. We'll return on Friday, January 6th at 9PM Eastern with an interview with solo RPG creator S…

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Bread and Salt - Undercommon Taste Episode 105 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

This week, we come off of the Thanksgiving holiday talking about food. Join us as we discuss ways to use food as a vehicle for worldbuilding, and as we return to our town of Verdigris to build out some cuisine culture for the denizens. This week's episode is sponsored by Fireball Forge and How Not to DM, and their current Kickstarter project, Too H…

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Welcome to Dragon Talk: An Interview with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - Undercommon Taste Episode 104 1:08:27

1+ y ago1:08:27

1:08:27

This week, we're talking with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble, the co-hosts of Dragon Talk, the official Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Join us as we discuss their new book, Welcome to Dragon Talk, as well as aspects of their careers and TTRPG experiences before and during their time at Wizards of the Coast. You can pre-order "Welcome to Dragon Talk…

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Sword and Sorcery Special - Undercommon Taste Episode 103 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

This week, we return to our homebrewing roots to present a new player class for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons - The Spellblade. Join us as we discuss this new half-caster class that augments their martial prowess with arcane magic in a torrent of spell and steel. We now have an Itch store! Head on over to undercommontaste.itch.io to get a copy o…

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Liminal Horror with Goblin Archives - Undercommon Taste Episode 102 1:08:56

1+ y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

This week, we are pleased to welcome Goblin Archives to discuss his game, Liminal Horror. Join us as we discuss game design, horror in TTRPGs, and the Tales From the Void game jam. You can find Goblin Archives on Twitter (@goblin_archives) or on Itch (goblinarchives.itch.io), where you can find Liminal Horror and his published supplements for it. Y…

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Horror in TTRPGs with GM Cassie - Undercommon Taste Episode 101 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

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This week, we are joined by Cassie, the GM for the Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast The Lovelycraftians. We discuss the horror genre - more specifically cosmic horror - as well as some advice for having a safer and more rewarding horror TTRPG experience at your table. You can find Cassie on Twitter (@LovelyGM_Cassie), or running the game with th…

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Discussing the Adventure - Anniversary AP Post Mortem 45:25

2y ago45:25

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This week, we welcome Hannah, Mary, and Eric back one more time to discuss the adventure we just wrapped up. We discuss the things we liked, the things we didn't, and some character details that may have been missed during play. Cast: Hannah Miller is the editor of 19 Hits the Dragon (@19HitstheDragon), and can be found on Twitter (@Bad8uddhist), T…

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It Exists on Spite Alone - Anniversary AP Episode 4 1:34:59

2y ago1:34:59

1:34:59

They've found Suzen Khahlo, and they've found Blightspore. But how are they going to get back out? Cast: James Daley as Mica Hannah Miller (@Bad8uddhist) as Bangarang Eric Holden (@goblinscorner) as Oxley Mary Crowell (@DrMaryCCrowell) as Vaca The Tarrasque Task of Moreen Trask is a module written by DM Dave, and released by Tabletop Audio through …

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Through the Duodenum! - Anniversary AP Episode 3 1:30:32

2y ago1:30:32

1:30:32

This week, the party executes some ingenuity to navigate the upper regions of the tarrasque's digestive tract, all while continuing their search for the leader of the Ironfield and the magical sword she possesses. Cast: James Daley as Mica Hannah Miller (@Bad8uddhist) as Bangarang Eric Holden (@goblinscorner) as Oxley Mary Crowell (@DrMaryCCrowell)…

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Pre-Existing Conditions - Anniversary AP Episode 2 1:41:02

2y ago1:41:02

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This week, Bangarang, Oxley, Mica, and Vaca begin to explore the innards of the tarrasque. They find two members of the Ironfield, both worse for wear, and discover that years of hard living and avoiding the doctor have left the tarrasque's organs in a terrible state. We want to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Tarrasquemas, and hope you get …

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World’s Worst Water Slide - Anniversary AP Episode 1 1:39:06

2y ago1:39:06

1:39:06

This week, we begin our anniversary game! We are joined by special guests Hannah Miller (@Bad8uddhist), Mary Crowell (@DrMaryCCrowell), and Eric Holden (@goblinscorner) as we slog through "The Tarrasque Task of Moreen Trask". The quiet desert town of Dubufi is rudely awakened when the gnomish archmage Moreen Trask flies in, being chased by a 600-fo…

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Celebration - Undercommon Taste Episode 100 1:58:16

2y ago1:58:16

1:58:16

This week, we celebrate episode 100! It's been a long and tiring road, and we are so glad to have shared it with you. This week, we're joined by some repeat guests for a hangout and Q&A episode: Jack from Of Gods and Gamemasters (@JackGogsbane), Mike from 19 Hits the Dragon (@19HitstheDragon), Rob from Worldbuild With Us (@LetsWorldbuild), and Jon …

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