As we delve into the first episode of Urban Shadows, we focus in on a few of the supernaturally aligned citizens of the City of Chicago; a therapist gifted with second sight and a tech-bro turned demonic mercenary begin their new stories as supernatural forces clash on a cold winter's night. CAST Sally Chan- Brandon Khan Du Charlotte Elena- Con ...…

Alas, our romp through the fractal role-playing game Microscope has ended. It’s time to take out those slides and call it a day. Here’s what we thought. CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music Learn more about Microscope at http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/…

Things get extra-terrestrial this time, as we take a look at how aliens helped shape this world. We watch as they help humans ascend to become energy beings, and as the roving band of diplomats, the Seraphim, argue whether or not aliens even exist. Also there's a mecha? CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau SOUNDTRACK The ...…

As we continue our exploration of the timeline, we take an intimate look at the lives of a young brother and sister, their doomed clan, and three generations of farmers. Join us as we discover more of the strange world we have created in Microscope. CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley All ...…

In our first episode of Microscope, we get acquainted with the rules of the game and define our story with bookends and a palette. Then, we delve deeper to focus on the periods, events, and scenes within this vast expanse. Topics range from accidental armistices, supercomputers, ascending meat flesh, Nikolas Kage, and many, many Nancys. CAST Ch ...…

The tales of three Trollbabes have come to an end, but there's still one thing left to do: have a potluck and talk about what we thought! CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-pre ...…

It's finally here, the Althing, the one day a year when humans, trolls, and trollbabes can walk peacefully with one another. And only good things can happen when you mix three Trollbabes into the biggest party of the year, right? CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby SOUNDTRACK Theme music b ...…

It is time for the trollbabes to descend into darkness. A cutting word can be as deadly as a troll's club. Who will be left standing when the dust settles? CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Corruption", "Constance", " ...…

Despite their better judgment, the three trollbabes find themselves tangled in the lives and loves of the people they meet. When clashing egos, ancient customs, and the cutthroat world of handcrafts meet, the result is sure to be trouble. CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby SOUNDTRACK Them ...…

Three itinerant warriors make their separate ways in a harsh world, united only by their common heritage and a talent for finding trouble. Join Tabletop Potluck as we enter the strange world of Ron Edwards's Trollbabe. CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley All ...…

Winter break is almost over and there are no more threats looming over Halcyon City. The team takes some time to relax, but that's easier said than done; people they care about are still at the mercy of AEGIS and the Rubber Ball, and maybe real heroes can't let that slide. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - G ...…

The team reconvenes to meet Remiel and figure out how to fix them. To do that, they still have to confront Sage once and for all and recover the Mind's Eye scrolls. Sage might be convinced to go quietly, but what's going to become of her once she does? CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noah Heinrich - Rox ...…

Azure Storm, Pushpin, and Roxie Rapid visit a notorious supervillain jail called the Rubber Ball to interrogate their old foe Alan Kazam. Dreamdancer and Delta stake out the Green Knight's mansion to figure out what he's planning, and run into his houseguests instead. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa ...…

It’s Lights, Camera, Action on Tabletop Potluck as we celebrate our 1 year anniversary! We delve into Uranium Chef and the world of the competitive cooking show to see which of our favorite player characters in the past year reigns supreme in the kitchen! CAST Sally Chan - Raine Valenti (Stars Without Number) Charlotte Elena - Quinn Bailey (7th ...…

Even though scoping out Sage's house was mostly a bust, the team gets tipped off to an imposing mansion where the Amygdalator might be hiding. Most of the team is all geared up for some escapades, but plans get muddied when it's not clear whose side the owner is on. Meanwhile, Roxie gets some career advice from her dad, the former sidekick Rapi ...…

The surreal nightmare house doesn't seem to provide any tangible clues about the Amygdalator's location, but since Azure Storm is the only one who knows that the house belongs to her ex-girlfriend Sage, she does a little investigating. Meanwhile, the rest of the team has some heart-to-hearts about spelling, Soviets, and self-care. CAST Sally Ch ...…

The team has been in their fair share of scuffles, but fighting mind-controlled civilians is a whole 'nother mess. While Azure Storm and Roxie Rapid try to find and stop the source of the mass angriness, Pushpin, Dreamdancer, and Delta protect the citizens of Halcyon City from each other and themselves. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte E ...…

For our season 2 premiere, we're returning to fan-favorite Masks: A New Generation! The team is back in action, but they're also a bunch of high schoolers on winter vacation. Let's take a collective breather and see what the kids' home lives are like, before we're all inevitably thrown back into the chaos of superheroics. CAST Sally Chan - Azur ...…

Our adventure of Dungeons & Dragons is complete, but a more daunting task now lies before us: we have to seriously review D&D. Is that even possible? You'll have to listen to find out! CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Crenshaw Puddlerid ...…

The final battle is at hand. In one corner is our brave adventurers, having just been put through the ringer. In the other is the Mad Bard: what tricks does he have left up his sleeve? Ready: fight! CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Cren ...…

Without time to rest, the party is given a new, even deadlier challenge to overcome. How long can they keep playing this game before it proves too much? And more importantly, what's lurking behind the next door? CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew M ...…

In order to save the town of Springmead, the party descends into the depths of the Ars Poetica. The die is cast, and their first challenge awaits. But will this first trial also be their last? CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Crenshaw P ...…

Tragedy has struck Springmead; valuables, friends, lovers, and children have been stolen by the mercurial King in Motley. It's up to our five brave adventurers to board his bizarre vessel, and play his twisted games in order to save the day. CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jhe ...…

The bustling port city of Springmead is no stranger to visitors, but they’ve never seen anything like this. There’s the usual collection of eccentric adventurers and ne'er-do-wells, but nothing can prepare the people of this town for the arrival of the King in Motley. CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldb ...…

Now that we've recovered from our Fiasco, let's take a step back and talk about the system. In the immortal words of the great Humphrey Bogart, "Ogres are like onions. They both have layers." CAST Sally Chan - Erin Pentangelli Charlotte Elena - Rosie Phelps Ray Goldberg - Humphrey Bogart Noah Heinrich - Marco Pentangelli Matthew Marquez - Andre ...…

Our sordid Hollywoodland Noir comes crashing to an untimely end. With Bogie in critical condition, Baby Cheeks and Andrew on the run, and still no solid leads on Orson Welles' murderer, the city's organized crime reaches new lows of disorganization. CAST Sally Chan - Erin Pentangelli Charlotte Elena - Rosie Phelps Ray Goldberg - Humphrey Bogart ...…

Baby Cheeks, Marco, and Andrew track down Bogie to get what they're owed, Erin just wants to lead a normal mob-free life, and Rosie continues her private investigation into the death of a celebrity, but there's way too many “who”s in this “whodunnit”. CAST Sally Chan - Erin Pentangelli Charlotte Elena - Rosie Phelps Ray Goldberg - Humphrey Boga ...…

It's 1947 in the city of Los Angeles, where everyone from Hollywood starlets to cutthroat gangsters will do anything to get ahead. Everyone's got something to hide, be it an unscrupulous new gig, an old flame, or a mysterious film reel that folks would kill to get their hands on. CAST Sally Chan - Erin Pentangelli Charlotte Elena - Rosie Phelps ...…

After we buried the last episode of Bedlam Hall, we had a quick memorial with food and discussed how the experience made us feel. We also took this time to discuss the secrets of the Rothchild Estate and all of its workers. Bedlam Hall tells all! Content warning: mentions of death (including children), suicide, self-harm, cultism, and cannibali ...…

Darkness. Memories. Blood. An end to the dreadful tale. An end. Content warning for extreme graphic violence and death. CAST Sally Chan - Faye Eason Charlotte Elena - Ganymede Gracie Ray Goldberg - Murphy Wells Noah Heinrich - Mildred Fitzgerald Matthew Marquez - Guy Willoughsby Megan Scharlau - GM SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyal ...…

Still reeling from the death of Anne, the staff struggled to return to whatever scraps of normalcy they once felt in the household. Unfortunately for them, this unexpected funeral is far from the last of their troubles. Content warning for death and mild physical violence. CAST Sally Chan - Faye Eason Charlotte Elena - Ganymede Gracie Ray Goldb ...…

Invasions of privacy, painful memories, and nefarious plots. Who needs violent spirits when our new staff can do this much damage on their own? CAST Sally Chan - Faye Eason Charlotte Elena - Ganymede Gracie Ray Goldberg - Murphy Wells Noah Heinrich - Mildred Fitzgerald Matthew Marquez - Guy Willoughsby Megan Scharlau - GM SOUNDTRACK Theme music ...…

As their first day continues, the staff of the Rothchild Estate explore the mansion, speak to the walls, and meet some new members of the house. With unease ever climbing, will the staff be able to stay focused on their duties? CAST Sally Chan - Faye Eason Charlotte Elena - Ganymede Gracie Ray Goldberg - Murphy Wells Noah Heinrich - Mildred Fit ...…

A cadre of caretakers begin their tenure at the renowned Rothchild estate. As they acclimate to their new positions, they slowly begin to realize that something may be... off. CAST Sally Chan - Faye Eason Charlotte Elena - Ganymede Gracie Ray Goldberg - Murphy Wells Noah Heinrich - Mildred Fitzgerald Matthew Marquez - Guy Willoughsby Megan Scha ...…

The time has come again for another potluck! Now that Heat Death has achieved transcendence and has become the Greatest Band in the Universe, we can discuss Stars Without Number at length. Listen to in-depth discussions of hardcore meat grinder systems, the compartmentalization of character creation, and our fears of character death, around som ...…

In the final episode of Stars Without Number, Heat Death has made their way to the planet Spencer where a whole bunch of wacky stuff goes down. Our beloved band learns about robots, video games, and which Star Trek captain is the best. Will they become the Greatest Band in the Universe? Will they finally get paid? Will they get to breathe for j ...…

Picking up post battle, Heat Death has a lot to deal with before they’re ready to spike jump to their next adventure. Jilted friends, injured loves, and perhaps the most dreaded thing of all...bureaucracy! Content warning for violence and drug use. CAST Sally Chan - Raine Charlotte Elena - Ellis Ray Goldberg - Caleb Noah Heinrich - Staccato Mat ...…

Things heat up in the Lieu Du Bete as Heat Death’s main rival band are here to steal their stage time. But their petty rivalry takes a back seat as a deal with mob boss club owner Milford Greensleeves has a good chance of going south. Content warning for violence. CAST Sally Chan - Raine Charlotte Elena - Ellis Ray Goldberg - Caleb Noah Heinric ...…

The stars shine bright in the vastness of space as the Tabletop Potluck crew embark on a new adventure as the space-faring rock band, Heat Death. Can they make it to their gig on time, or will they get distracted when various subplots rear their heads? It’s Stars Without Number! Content warning for drug use and violence. CAST Sally Chan - Raine ...…

After years apart, an adventuring party reunites for one last simple mission. After all, how dangerous can a gnome warren really be? This is a repost of our episode of Podcast of Foes, which was previously uploaded to the Dungeon Delve feed; if you haven't listened to it already, now's your chance! CAST Sally Chan - Moo Charlotte Elena - Bean R ...…

As our odyssey through Endless Realms comes to a close, we reflect over a delicious potluck. Give a listen to get our full opinion on this brand new game; you can also read our blog for the short version. CAST Sally Chan - Aska Charlotte Elena - Be'ryl Ray Goldberg - Pelu Noah Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Vyn Korsk Megan Scharlau - Berry Hea ...…

After a long, strange journey, Kalima Cave and its mystical denizen await. Will Flikki's Fighters find the mushrooms they've been seeking, or something else entirely? CAST Sally Chan - Aska Charlotte Elena - Be'ryl Ray Goldberg - Pelu Noah Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Vyn Korsk Megan Scharlau - Berry Heart SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley All ...…

The path to the mystical cave of Kalima has led the party into the territory of the mysterious Lasahri. Subtle diplomacy will be required to enter the cave, let alone make it out alive. CAST Sally Chan - Aska Charlotte Elena - Be'ryl Ray Goldberg - Pelu Noah Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Vyn Korsk Megan Scharlau - Berry Heart SOUNDTRACK Theme ...…

After a rough trip through the jungle, Flikki’s Fighters have located their missing person, the human scientist Helera, but their troubles aren't over yet. First they’ll have to contend with a troupe of mischievous monsters, and maybe even Helera herself. CAST Sally Chan - Aska Charlotte Elena - Be'ryl Ray Goldberg - Pelu Noah Heinrich - GM Mat ...…

Enter a world of adventure with the TTPL crew as we playtest Endless Realms! An immortal scientist needs somebody to find her missing assistant and raid a mystical cavern. She wanted an elite team of professional mercenaries; instead she gets Flikki's Fighters. CAST Sally Chan - Aska Charlotte Elena - Be'ryl Ray Goldberg - Pelu Noah Heinrich - ...…

Once again, we gather for the strange ritual of the potluck. Join us as we dish out our thoughts on Call of Cthulhu, 6th Edition, and dish out a meal worthy of a 1920s dinner party before it gets crashed by zombies. For our abridged thoughts, check out our blog post. CAST Sally Chan - Brynne Hardy Charlotte Elena - GM Ray Goldberg - Abby Shore ...…

In the ultimate episode of Call of Cthulhu, our anxious entrepreneurs finally learn the true meaning of Walpurgisnacht. It’s not a good old fashioned parlor scene, but it is the eve of the dinner party. The culprit will be revealed, but not before the lodge has some… unexpected guests. CAST Sally Chan - Brynne Hardy Charlotte Elena - GM Ray Gol ...…

It is the night before Walpurgisnacht-- but what could that mean for the Grandview Lodge? Tensions are running high, that’s for sure. After a few terse discussions and even some physical altercations, a plan begins to form. What they need now is a good night’s rest... CAST Sally Chan - Brynne Hardy Charlotte Elena - GM Ray Goldberg - Abby Shore ...…

April 29th: In town, the press finally shows its face, asking questions about the events of the other day. Our dear investigators haven’t really had a chance to have a vacation as of yet. In this thrilling episode, they balance investigating with relaxing, outdoor activities, like hunting...and… river photography. A few failed spot hidden check ...…

Wholly unequipped to investigate the strange happenings in Gage, the gang continues forward. The supposed car accident has only left them more confused. Back at the lodge and in town, further investigation only serves to obfuscate. How can our amateur sleuths ever unravel this mystery? CAST Sally Chan - Brynne Hardy Charlotte Elena - GM Ray Gol ...…