Best S D Booker Podcasts (2024)

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Stars Contracts - The Laogyr Contract - Ep 1 3:32:13

6M ago3:32:13

3:32:13

Quinn O'Connel, Krieg, Mentor and Johnny Case take on their first Contract together as a group; to take care of a wild Laogyr for a weapons distribution company. Featuring "Robo-Western" by Kevin Macleod *Content Warning* Gun ViolenceBy Vytamin Dice

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Stars Contracts - Session Zero 2:40:44

8M ago2:40:44

2:40:44

A soft reboot for the Fistful of Greed series, Stars Contracts will be a playtest series of the newest version of the Stars of Yggdrasil game. Quinn O'Connell and Remiel-7 (now known as Krieg) join new characters Roswell Solis, Johnny Case, and Mentor as they do Contract work in the Yggdrasil Galaxy. Featuring "Robo-Western" by Kevin Macleod…

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A New World - Noxochicotzli’s Contract - S2E6 1:02:47

1y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Hoping to build good reputation, our group looks around for work, comes up with a group name and takes on a contract from Noxochicotzli. Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan KingBy Vytamin Dice

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A New World - A Word From Above - S2E5 1:11:58

1y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Our explorers venture around the grand city of Uyth Haed, home to the Uythmela people. In a holy building, they meet a cleric of Naiunet, and Bast has a profound experience. Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan KingBy Vytamin Dice

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The Beach Read 40:27

1y ago40:27

40:27

In the final episode of the season, Marlon and Jake weigh in on their favorite vacation reads, including the ones they started but never finished. Tune in to find out which classic novels Jake took to the beach and which ones Marlon says should have been thrown in the ocean. Subscribe to our River-herd newsletter for sneak peeks of our upcoming boo…

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The Campus Novel 38:14

1y ago38:14

38:14

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times—it was school. In this episode, Marlon and Jake discuss books where school is the setting or going to school is central to the plot. They debate which authors got school right and which got school wrong, what makes an inspiring teacher, and what the closed universe of a schoolyard or college campu…

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City Settings 45:41

1y ago45:41

45:41

In this episode, Marlon and Jake talk about cities in books. Books set in memorable cities, books set in cities you're glad you've never been to and books where the city itself is nearly a character. They talk about the specificity of London of the 19th century British novel, the New York novel, entirely fictional cities in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and …

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Characters Behaving Badly 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

In this episode, Marlon and Jake talk about the bad characters we’re not meant to like but do and the good characters we’re meant to like but annoy us. From Dracula to Daisy Buchanan to Oliver Twist and Bambi, the good-to-evil spectrum is vast and no character is safe from commentary. Tune in to find out which classic villain the duo unanimously ha…

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Might & Merit The Crypt of the StarFrost - Gale Booker - Part 1 1:21:35

1+ y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Aisling Skydancer is an Aeronaut from the Kvenmir Isles... or at least, she was until her ship the White Raven was brought down in a magical storm. Gale Booker, Aisling's captain approaches her and her new companions in a tavern, earth side. Gale thinks he knows how to find the rest of the crew and avenge those who were lost, but it will be dangero…

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Poetry FOMO 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

This episode, Marlon and Jake discuss a new subject for the podcast: poetry! From epic poems to sonnets to the Romantics poets to contemporary (dead) poets. They ponder over why people don’t read poetry as much as prose and recite, on the spot, lines of poetry that are forever engrained in their memories. Subscribe to our River-herd newsletter for …

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Adventurers of Ailig - Acacia Poisoned - Part 1 46:54

1+ y ago46:54

46:54

Before Ailig was an adventurer, he was... an adventurer. Delving into the Berrine Mountains to search a collapsed citadel that hasn't seen the sun in decades, he is joined by a group of mercanaries: a goliath fighter Acacia, a storm cleric Deor Blackhand, and a goth bard Pyrra. Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan King…

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Books Assigned in School 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

Books assigned in school evoke strong feelings. You either love em’ or you hate em.’ In this episode, Marlon and Jake discuss the books they wished they were assigned in school and the ones they suffered through. Accompanying the books taught in school, there are, of course, the teachers who taught them. A teacher can make or break a book read in s…

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Judging a Book 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

44:52

In this episode, Marlon and Jake weigh in on a question as old as books themselves—can you judge a book by its cover? Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! They discuss good books with bad covers and bad books with good covers, cover art trends (*cough* the woman facing away), books that were recommended to them, and books they read because of peer pre…

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A New World - Outakes 1 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

12:02

Our first set of outakes from the New World campaign on Vytamin Dice. More of these and full length episodes are available at our Patreon starting at $1 per month. Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan King "Local Forecast - Elevator" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecomm…

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From TBR to Recently Read 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Marlon and Jake are back! And they’re catching up on the dead authors they’ve read since they last spoke—some of which they praise, others they don’t. From comparing Nella Larson’s Passing to the Netflix film, to discussing unsettling stories that linger with you, they cover a lot of literary ground. They also weigh in on longstanding debates like …

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Season Three Announcement 0:42

1+ y ago0:42

0:42

In just one week, Marlon and Jake return with an epic new season discussing the non-living luminaries they love, hate, and will never agree on. Get ready for even more hot takes, hilarious debates, and incisive commentary on dead poets, judging books by their covers, exactly what kind of student Marlon was in college, and which classic novel Jake s…

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A New World -Candlenights in Uyth Haed - S2E4 1:24:30

1+ y ago1:24:30

1:24:30

As if drawn to the party, more of the Ahbahzwe warriors have found our adventurers. Some dark things are revealed during the fight... Also! This was intended to be our holiday episode when we recorded it, so they play Secret Star King in Uyth Haed! Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan KingBy Vytamin Dice

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A New World - To Uyth Haed - S2E3 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Bast is clearly shaken, and the group knows she's hiding something, but they decide to head to the capitol of the Uythmela people anyways. But finding Uyth Haed might not be as simple as they thought. Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan KingBy Vytamin Dice

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A New World - The Daughter’s Mission - S2E2 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

The crew of expedition specialists decides to head back to their captain, but the trip back through the jungle may be just as dangerous as when they first ventured into it. Ceol re-meets his charge Athel Waldorf. Bast gets a secret mission. Music: New World Theme: Shinespark - Evan King The Outer Rim - Evan King Explore - Context Sensitive Context …

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God-Hunters - The Library of Sentinel - Part 1 Re-upload 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

53:48

Who on earth would be out-of-their mind crazy enough to try hunting down the gods? As it turns out, Angel-Slayer Lady Eleanor Grimm, Teva's Chosen Athena Caliana and Gregory Wintersbane! Re-upload because it was just the teaser, now is full episode. God-Hunters Theme: Odin - Evan King Context Sensitive/Evan King https://www.youtube.com/@ContextSens…

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Winter Wardens - Sighting from the Winterlands - Part 1 59:47

1+ y ago59:47

59:47

We join our heroes on the wall separating Jindolien and the rest of Grakvail from the frozen Winterlands... and the horrors that roam there. The rest of the series will only be availible as bonus content on our Patreon. Winter Wardens Theme: Peacekeeper - Evan King Context Sensitive/Evan King https://www.youtube.com/@ContextSensitive/featured https…

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A New World - Ashes of Aurangzab - S2E1 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

59:55

Having defeated Zeyull, our heroes search for a way to return to Nayasaar and their home plane. But it seems things may not have waited for them back home... Re-upload to add Uni-Kai voice effect. Music: "Virtutes Instrumenti" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/lice…

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New World Season 2 Announcment 0:59

1+ y ago0:59

0:59

Just hold on for one more week. We'll be releasing episodes of New World season 2 every Friday, with some background music. It's gonna be sweet! New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King https://www.youtube.com/@ContextSensitive/featured https://www.instagram.com/contextsens/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jXNab40Ia7kgEYXScIYqN https://soundcloud…

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A New World - Session Zero Too - S2E0 1:18:27

1+ y ago1:18:27

1:18:27

We haven't started playing New World again yet, but we have this episode zero for you! Valandil, Kaiden, Connor, Frankie and Phoenix discuss the upcoming season two of A New World and answer some character development questions. New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King https://www.youtube.com/@ContextSensitive/featured https://www.instagram.com/co…

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Might & Merit - The Polaski Mansion - Outakes 20:13

1+ y ago20:13

20:13

These are outakes from our first session of the Polaski Mansion adventure from Might & Merit. The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & Merit Theme (we do not own this song) "Achilles" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license…

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Might & Merit - The Polaski Mansion - Part 3 58:09

1+ y ago58:09

58:09

They've dealt with some of the bigger threats inside the mansion, but they're not out of the woods yet... will our brave adventurers finishing clearing this haunted property, or will they die trying? Find out today! The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & Merit Theme (we do not own this song) "Achilles" Kevi…

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Might & Merit - The Polaski Mansion - Part 2 50:27

1+ y ago50:27

50:27

The crew finally reunites with Arne Ward (Duncan), who informs them that what was lurking in the basement was far from the only thing infesting this manor house. They've dealt with a lot, but will they clear the house before they meet their end? The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & Merit Theme (we do not …

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Might & Merit - The Polaski Mansion - Part1 1:15:39

1+ y ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Our heroes begin to explore the haunted Polaski Mansion. They find Arne's footprints, but they can't seem to find Arne. At least, not before something else in the manor house finds them... The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & Merit Theme (we do not own this song) "Achilles" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

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Might & Merit - The Unicorn’s Horn - Interlude 54:45

1+ y ago54:45

54:45

After finishing their quest in Brawnwood's Hollow, our adventurers begin a journey to the city of Grey Reyne, accompanied by Barenon's distrubing stories. Their main destination: somewhere to buy some magic items! The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & Merit Theme (we do not own this song) "Achilles" Kevin …

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Might & Merit - The Monster of Brawnwood’s Hollow - Part 2 1:06:17

1+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Armed with a magical sword and some anti-venom from the apothecary, our members of the Might & Merit guild head out to do battle with the monsters near Brawnwood's Hollow. Unfortunately for them, it seems the one Katia and Eralen found might have just been a youngling... The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might…

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Might & Merit - The Monster of Brawnwood’s Hollow - Part 1 1:11:51

2y ago1:11:51

1:11:51

A newcomer arrives at the Might & Merit guild hall, from a town of mercenaries called Brawnwood's Hollow. A reptilian beast that they say is impervious to their weapons! Our adventurers will have to be careful if they accept this contract. It may prove to be their most dangerous yet! The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of …

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Might & Merit - Grave-robber in Vercombe - Part 2 1:03:43

2y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Our heroes from Might & Merit are still dealing with shadowy assailants in the graveyard. It seems as though the Grave-robber won't simply wait around to be discovered, they've gone on the offensive! Will our heroes find the truth and stop the Grave-robber or will they need graves of their own?! The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG syst…

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Might & Merit - Grave-Robber in Vercombe - Part 1 57:27

2y ago57:27

57:27

This week, the mercenaries from the Might & Merit guild are headed to the town of Vercombe out in the country of Talamnon. But this sleepy town has been plagued by a grave-robber as of late, and the locals fear something sinister is at work! What might they discover! The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & M…

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Bonus Episode - Might and Merit - Outakes 21:17

2y ago21:17

21:17

Outakes from the Assassin of Grey Reyne episodes from the Might and Merit series on Vytamin Dice. More Outakes episodes from the Might & Merit series available on our Patreon. **Content Warning** Sometimes things get taken out of the episode because they could be construed as offensive. Be advised, some of the content in the outakes can push furthe…

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Might & Merit - The Assassin of Grey Reyne - Part 2 1:07:43

2y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

The mercenaries of the Might & Merit escort Alyssa Valeryon to Grey Reyne, the capitol of Talamnon. Alyssa has the potential of taking up the recently void position of Oligarch, but not if the assassin after her offs her before the council commences! The council meets in the Cathedral of the Ganrei & Bestello, also known as the Son and the Father G…

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Might & Merit - The Assassin of Grey Reyne - Part 1 50:28

2y ago50:28

50:28

As we begin our adventures in the land of Grakvail, we meet our protagonists: Xadi, voiced by Frankie, Katia, voiced by Connor and Oris voiced by Kaiden. Also featuring a special guest! The Might & Merit series features Valandil's RPG system Blood of Heroes. Might & Merit Theme (we do not own this song) "Achilles" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li…

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Heroes of Ironopolis Part 3 (Finale) - Back from the Ted - Bonus Episode 52:25

2y ago52:25

52:25

As our super heroes contiunue to fight against other superheroes that are, at the moment, acting super villainously, things heat up and the stakes rise. Everyone might not make it out of this fight alive!!! Heroes of Ironopolis Theme (We do not own this music): Superepic by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5732-superepic License: …

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Heroes of Ironopolis Part 2 - The Aldrazi - Bonus Episode 47:27

2y ago47:27

47:27

Aliens appearing in Ironopolis is not unheard of ever since the Xenolium meteorite hit a year ago. The aliens declaring themselves the warden of the planet and owners of all Xenolium in the universe is still a bit unusual. The heroes of Ironopolis Community College may be the only ones who can stop them from taking what they want by force! Heroes o…

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Heroes of Ironopolis Part 1 - Ironopolis Community College - Bonus Episode 52:13

2y ago52:13

52:13

Meet the Biology Study Group from Ironopolis Community College for Professor Marriott's College Biology Course! They have Study Room C checked out from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays! Okay seriously though, they're cool. They're actually super-heroes, but they haven't told anyone, not even each other! Heroes of Ironopolis Them…

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Vytamin Dice Talkback - New World Season 1 - Bonus Episode 55:30

2y ago55:30

55:30

Join the cast of Vytamin Dice as we discuss and process Season 1 of the New World Campaign, and answer listener-submitted questions!By Vytamin Dice

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A New World - Inflict Wounds - S1E15 54:30

2y ago54:30

54:30

When Elsie Wayward cast Inflict Wounds, she violated the rules of the sacred Ankhii Durai. Now Zeol is free to employ what strategy he may, whether or not it follows the ancient rules. Even if Ceol can defeat his father, it will be a pyrrhic victory and its not just Ceol who will feel the consequences. New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King http…

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A New World - Ankhii Durai - S1E14 49:42

2y ago49:42

49:42

Ceol and the rest of the Zual-Ti have only one choice: Zeyull must be challenged in the ancient Gith tradition to a duel called Ankhii Durai; a one on one battle to the death. Luckily, Ceol's wife Uni-Kai and him finally have their own bodies! Things were getting cramped in there. New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King https://www.youtube.com/@C…

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A New World - Heru-Kai - S1E13 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

As Dr. Belmore comes out of his lantern, he comes to find that his Patron is unhappy with him. Ceol tells the group his story from the beginning. After crossing the chasm, they meet some familiar faces from Ceol's past. Tragedy strikes. **Content Warning** This episode contains a character with mental trauma and features death and loss. New World T…

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A New World - Ceol and the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day - S1E12 55:10

2y ago55:10

55:10

One might say that the worst part of Ceol Zual-Ti's day was when he was cut to ribbons by the chakram of his former people in the Arena of Xephol. Others might say it was being run through on the end of a spear when running into a scouting party. I personally think they're both wrong. No, Ceol actually goes through things even worse than that on hi…

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A New World - Ancient Enemy - S1E11 55:09

2y ago55:09

55:09

Ailig is not having a good day... As he comes to, still hazy from the drugs for his mushroom related operation, he finds the town of Aurangzab in flames. And when someone comes to answer his door, its not the stranger he was expecting. The Stranger becomes less strange, and his friends must watch him overcome his greatest challenge. New World Theme…

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A New World - The Invasion of Aurangzab - S1E10 49:46

2y ago49:46

49:46

As our heroes go to bed down in the Daphuza Inn, the dangerous outsiders strike at the small Uythmela town of Aurangzab. The Stranger knows these outsiders, and what they're capable of. Sheriff Iberia fears for the town, and our heroes face defeat. New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King https://www.youtube.com/@ContextSensitive/featured https://…

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A New World - Blue Mushrooms - S1E9 1:10:24

2y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

After their terrifying encounter in the dangerous jungles, our adventurers come across something that might prove even more dangerous: blue mushrooms. Some must face the consequences of this fungal decision, while others talk to some of the Uythmela in Aurangzab, gaining some important information. New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King https://…

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A New World - The King of the Jungle - S1E8 57:40

2y ago57:40

57:40

After hearing of the Outsiders wielding weapons of strange metal, the Stranger puts together the pieces from his past. He knows what has come to Nayasaar. The party sets out towards the Uythmela settlement of Aurangzab, but between here and there are the vast wild jungles and what lives within them. New World Theme - Shinespark by Evan King https:/…

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A New World - The Envoy of Olme Khan - S1E7 53:56

2y ago53:56

53:56

The expedition of Madrigal has been noticed by the natives of Nayasaar, the Uythmela people. An envoy arrives from the leader of the Uythmela: Olme Khan. The Stranger learns a chilling secret. Morgan tells Bast the time is now. Ailig learns that Gibby has been here before. Dr. Belmore hears a name a second time. Elsie learns something about Bast th…

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A New World - A Meeting of Minds - S1E6 1:08:36

2y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Having survived the terrible encounter at sea, the party attempts to relax. Some more successfully than others. While their voyage across the sea comes to completion, there is much to talk about. The Stranger has a brush with Death, but on the bright side, Alistair is starting to connect with the other members of the crew. New World Theme - Shinesp…

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