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Playing Games with Strangers
002 – I Found It!
Bringing new meaning to ‘Don’t lose your head!’, Zellene’s gone and lost her skin instead. While Fenwyck and Ebb take an interesting approach to solving the problem, the crew decides to seek outside help.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katherine Bilezikian
SFX & Music from Epidemic Sound.
The time has finally arrived… the first release of Playing Games with Strangers second campaign, Nightmares & Dreamscapes!
001 – The Story Begins
Unpleasant nightmares, chance encounters, and perhaps some proof that mice really are smarter than all of us. Meet some of the newest adventurers in Fandiria as they make their way to the festival in Para’Va. Unfortunately, enjoying the party may have to wait until more pressing matters get handled.
Featuring the vocal talents of:Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katherine Bilezikian
SFX & Music from Epidemic Sound.
The fourth part of The Pine Springs Chronicles is here!
This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast CreditsKatherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
It’s the third part of The Pine Springs Chronicles!
This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast CreditsKatherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
It’s the third part of The Pine Springs Chronicles!
This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast CreditsKatherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
It’s the second preview episode of The Pine Springs Chronicles!
This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast CreditsKatherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
Welcome to the first episode of The Pine Springs Chronicles. This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast CreditsKatherine Czerwinski as The Game Master
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
We ended the main story of the campaign, but there’s no way we could walk away from the party without letting you know where they ended up after saving the world.
Episode Credits* John Harju as The Game Master
Edited by John Harju
Kerrek has arrived… which means the party must face their largest enemy as the campaign comes to a close.
Episode Credits* John Harju as The Game Master * JS Earls as Orbog * Katherine Czerwinski as Callum / Emrine * Josiah Crandall as Pough * Celeste Mora as Aelin * Dave Clements as Wilder * Amanda Clements as Meira
Edited by Dave Clements
Music by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
The end draws near as the party assembles an army against Kerrek. Callum casts Sanctuary and it seems all Hell has broken loose in the penultimate episode of Campaign One.
Episode Engineer: Dave “Uuuuugh” Clements
Music by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Club Remix) by Steven Arthur & JS Earls
There’s a cat in this episode. The runtime’s longer, too, but we need to catch up!
Episode Engineer: John “Cthulhu’s Brother” Harju
Music by [Something in the public domain?]
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Club Remix) by Steven Arthur & JS Earls
Josiah takes the DM chair for this special episode and takes some of the crew on a weird ride with our special guest, Ben Avery, from Strangers & Aliens.
Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall
The team pushes forward, investigating a house within Waterdeep that takes them back to a familiar area. Pough has a bit of a breakdown and Callum resurrects a body to get answers.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Club Remix) by Steven Arthur & JS Earls
Parents have been saved, a daughter has been found, and Callum’s ready to cross Kerrek off the list… but there’s still more to learn before that can happen.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music & SFX by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers (Club Remix) by Steven Arthur & JS Earls
The search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music by Epidemic Sound
After the kurfuffle at Lenny's and the revelation that Aelin's parents are, in fact, alive, the party decides to search out another familiar face to suss out more information about Kerrek. Meanwhile, Emrine and Meira form a most reluctant partnership.
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The party comes face to face with Zaos in the cathedral and things don't go quite as planned.
The party comes face to face with Zaos in the cathedral and things don't go quite as planned.
A disagreement over the soul stone breaks out and Aelin takes charge.
Editor’s Note: The initial release has no additional music or sound effects, but will be updated in the very near future, as we’re just a bit behind in the production schedule.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music & Sound Effects: Source Audio | Zapsplat | Tabletop Audio
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This one is just tough for Emrine, folks. The upside is that she’s back with Wilder and Pough, but – woof – she has quite the conversation with Aelin’s assistance.
Content WarningConversation regarding self-harm, suicide, physical abuse and sexual assault: 59:42 through 1:04:48
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music & Sound Effects: Source Audio | Zapsplat | Tabletop Audio
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As Towerfall continues to be ravaged, Pough deftly makes his way back to Castle Sterkur in an attempt to reunite with the party. Meanwhile, Emrine has an unexpected reunion.
Content WarningGraphic Violence: 37:02 – 37:27
Implications of Domestic Abuse: 47:45 – 47:52
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Emrine chases Rhoda’s essence, which is being carried by Meira. Wilder panics about his encounter with Zaos and Aelin’s current state. In short, chaos has come to Towerfall and the no one is safe.
Special Guest (and Blade Supporter): Amanda Clements
Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski
Music & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound | Zapsplat
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Zaos arrives after being summoned by a certain rogue and chaos ensues.
Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski
Music by Epidemic Sound
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The pursuit of Lars continues as the apocalypse literally erupts in Towerfall and hard conversations (and decisions) begin.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music by PodcastMusic.com, Tabletop Audio, and Dark Fantasy Studio
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Emrine encounters an unexpected aftermath and Callum is reminded of an agreement he made in the past.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio
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In another part of Towerfall, three mercenaries – Meira, Coil, and S.E.A.N. – are hired to help Bastite tie up some loose ends.
Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements
Music by Tabletop Audio & PodcastMusic.com
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With a confused Aelin now back with them, the gang heads to the Thieves’ Guild to check in with Kai.
Episode Engineer(s): JS “Chilli Pot Pie” Earls & Dave “Late To All Parties” Clements
Music by PodcastMusic.com
Additional Music by Slip.stream – “Simplicity”, “Dismal”
Awaking in Ultha Orthead, the party makes a plan to kill Lars Towerfall for the Drow and reunites with Aelin in a most unexpected way.
Episode Engineer(s): JS “Chilli Pot Pie” Earls & Dave “Late To All Parties” Clements
With Aelin missing, the remainder of the party – Callum, Orbog, Wilder, Pough, and Gheroth – head to Ultha Orthead to warn the Drow of Lars Towerfall’s impending attack. A farewell is made and a clearer vision of the finish line might just be in sight.
Episode Engineer: Dave “Sorry It Was Late” Clements
The gang runs into some weirdness at Felix’s house, Callum finds a new magic item, and Emrine has a heart-to-heart with two of her own.
Episode Engineer: Dave “Hey” Clements
Music by PodcastMusic.com
We return from our short break and dive back into Arc 4!
The Party, having just witnessed a archer’s assault on Pough, face a familiar foe who has taken a new shape.
Episode Engineer: Dave “How Do We Play This Again” Clements
Music by Podcast Music
As we close out the 2022 season, Josiah takes the DM seat and leads Steve (Wow), John (Tawnka), and Dave (Pepper) into a winter wonderland… of death! Or something like that.
We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the episodes we released this year. We’ll be back at the beginning of February 2023 to dive deeper into our Arc 4 narrative, revealing new secrets and gearing up for the end of the campaign!
Episode Engineer: Josiah “Marley’s Ghost” Crandall
Music by Epidemic Sound
Pough wakes to find himself reunited with his brother and the party attempts to locate Jadis in order to return Orbog back to his former self.
Episode Engineer: Dave “Mildly Tired” Clements
Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio
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Emrine rescues Pough, Orbog has to come to terms with his encounter with Jadis, and Callum gets all of Arc 3 summed up for him.
Gheroth continues proselytizing in the Underdark as a familiar Aasimar makes his way to Towerfall.
Episode Engineer: Dave "The Procrastinator" Clements
Playing Games with Strangers Theme - Club Mix by JS Earls and Steve Arthur
Music by Podcast Music and Tabletop Audio
A conversation with Jadis changes Orbog permanently, Emrine has unexpected interactions with Leona and Bastite, and Felix makes a wild discovery.
Three children head out into the woods to find a missing boy but end up stumbling upon something supernatural.
We used the Kids On Bikes system for this bonus episode, as we have with a couple of others. We really like the simplicity of it and how it facilitates more immersive roleplay. You can learn more about Kids On Bikes on the Hunters Entertainment website.
Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements
Returning to Castle Mannlegur from the drow city, Orbog decides to venture north, while Emrine gets caught up in more personal drama. Felix wakes to a couple of cold ones in his arms and has to determine what to do with them.
Episode Engineer: Dave "Isn't He Fired Yet?" Clements
Episode Music: Podcast Music
Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur
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While many of the cast are off doing things pertaining to their personal lives - wooing potential suitors, celebrating anniversaries, and possibly catching the plague - John and Celeste had a chat live with some fans to answer questions about the show, tabletop role-playing, and whatever else could be thought of! Maybe even some hints at how things are going to end...?
A massive thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this one!
Mentioned in this episode:
Kids on BikesTrashkinsGoat CrashersPuffin ForestNorth to South DesignThe Bottom ShelfGeek DevotionsRiverside.FMWe Read... AllegedlyGospel By Gaslight
Episode Engineer: Dave "La-Z-Boi" Clements
Squid edited this one, too. She knows what happened. You'll know if you listen... which you should.
Episode Engineer: Katherine "Squid" Czerwinski
Episode Music: Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur
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Our fourth arc in the campaign begins as the party waits for the drow council's decision. Meanwhile, Callum has a confusing, yet revealing conversation with his father.
A journey to the Underdark is underway for Orbog, Aelin, Wilder, and Pough in hopes to make things right with the drow living under Towerfall. When they arrive, however, they make an unexpected discovery.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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After a great sacrifice, the party makes a plan to reunite Towerfall and fix their Drow problem.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music
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Upon finding the finger of a certain traumatized rogue, Orbog, Stumblefoot, and Pough set out to find ingredients that can help make Wilder's home hallowed ground in order to save his daughter. And don't forget about the steaks... all of those steaks...
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Stumblefoot assists Orbog in retrieving his axe, Rose, while Pough attempts to find the perfect campaign slogan.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Stumblefoot assists Orbog in retrieving his axe, Rose, while Pough attempts to find the perfect campaign slogan.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music
Episode engineer(s): "Dorky" Dave Clements
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Episode engineer(s): JS "The Jester" Earls and Katherine "Bonecrusher" Czerwinski
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Callum arrives at home and has a very revealing conversation.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Keeper Club Mix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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After meeting Athin, it's decided that the party should proceed with their plans for Orbog, but things don't go quite as well as they expected.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
The Legend of Zelda - Dungeon Theme Remake by RetroGamingMusic HQ
Super Mario Bros. - Underground Theme Remix by JudgeBox98
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Even more of Emrine's family meets the strangers while Orbog clarifies the plan regarding his own death. It's almost as if he hasn't been here for the last couple of episodes… weird, right?
5:17 Skip the recap.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Stumby and Wilder seal the deal with the Thieves Guild, pushing the plot forward to kill Orbog, but Emrine has reservations (and confusion) on the matter. Pough gets a new hat during a visit to Sage's Portal.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Callum comes across a sight during his travels in northern Faerun while the rest of the party finalizes plans to kill Orbog.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Music and SFX by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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After being welcomed home, Felix Tinsdale learns more about himself. Stumblefoot begins a search for Wilder, Orbog works on a disguise, and Emrine gets an update on Bastite's whereabouts.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Following the "Coronation in Red" the Party is spread across Towerfall. Stumblefoot returns. Where is Wilder? How will Timbolg (Tombolg?) help Emrine and Orbog? Who is Ariketh?
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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It’s time for another Insight Check! This week, Celeste Mora, our sweet and spicy bard, Aelin, takes a seat with Kate Czerwinski!
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Music by Podcast Music
We finally found out what happened to Stumblefoot and why he's been missing.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Emrine and Wilder make their way to Ashlinn's room while Pough and Orbog attempt to withdraw some funds from the Southern Towerfall Treasury to offer Bastite money to buy the sword he's trying to hock. Things get tense as Orbog's coronation swiftly approaches.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Orbog's coronation is fast approaching, which obviously means shopping, right?! How could anything like go wrong with shopping?!
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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John and JS were out for our last Session Friday, so Dave assembled Josiah, Celeste, Squid, and Eric to play a very meta game of Goat Crashers.
Goat Crashers, if you haven't heard of it, is a one-page RPG created by Grant Howitt. In the game one player (the Goat Master) leads a group of goats through a party-crashing adventure. We took a step further and had Wilder - not Dave - run the game with Pough, Aelin, Callum, and Stumblefoot all playing their goats.
Grant Howitt has some other great one-pagers, like Honey Heist and Trashkins we've played away from the podcast. They're free, so you should check them out to play at your own table!
Music and SFX by Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Stumblefoot has gone missing and Wilder is offered the chance to leave Towerfall. This is part two of that session and Dave forgot what happened, so you're getting this description! Eat your heart out, Squid!
Music and SFX by Pixabay and Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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Stumblefoot has gone missing and Wilder is offered the chance to leave Towerfall.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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It's time to throw the newest cast member in the hot-seat! Squid (Katherine Czerwinski) interviews Eric Compogno, who plays our resident dwarf healer and magic-slinger, Stumblefoot.
A Waterdeep interlude.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Orbog's bodyguard, Emrine, meets the Party as they arrive in Southern Towerfall. Pough shares news of Waterdeep, and Wilder's existence is threatened.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Orbog has returned to Towerfall with Wilder, but what is in store for the rest of The Party?
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Receiving a letter calling Orbog home, those who have returned to The Yawning Portal make plans.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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It's been a week since the events of the party's trip to Dis. While others have gone to check on things, Orbog, Callum, and Wilder meet at The Yawning Portal for Chicken Fried Steak Night and catch up.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Before fleeing Dis, Lolth makes a surprise appearance and a sacrifice is made that changes everything for the party.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements
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Aelin discovers what makes a soul, Stumblefoot preps a rescue party for a descent into Dis, and Callum and Wilder face their consequences.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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John got COVID (boo!) so he decided to do an impromptu Ask Me Anything. Dave joined him to run through some Patron questions - thanks to Aaron and Drew - and did some chatting about the current arc, including just maybe a little spoiler.
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Episode engineer: John Harju
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
Stumblefoot discovers Callum has been cursed and the gang sets out to take care of Zaos once and for all.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Following the revelation that Wilder has made a pact with Lolth, the Spider Goddess, the Party attempts to rest. Callum wakes to a familiar face.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Before we dive back into the main narrative, John, JS, and Dave took to the microphones for a candid conversation. It's a peek behind the ol' curtain as They discuss insights on John's vision, where the cast is at within his planned campaign and other tangential discussions regarding Playing Games with Strangers.
"Playing Games with Strangers Theme" by Steven Arthur
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Squid (Katherine Czerwinski) sits down with the Playing Games with Strangers dungeon master, John Haru, This week on Insight Check! Surprisingly, no mention of how all of the player characters are going to meet their end... strange.
Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun!
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Music by Podcast Music
John begins the Playing Games with Strangers Christmas season with a Kids On Bikes one-shot! Kate, Eric, and Celeste respectively play Joey, Tyler, and Sarah, three neighborhood kids who find themselves exploring the death of their friend, Mikey Wilcox, during Christmas break.
We hope you enjoy this one, as well as the ones on the horizon this season!
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Freesound, and Zapsplat"Scary Christmas to You" by Grave Robber, from the album Scary Christmas To You (C) 2019 Rottweiler Records. Used with permission.
Episode engineer: Katherine Czerwinski
As Callum operates on Wilder to remove whatever crawled inside him, a hard decision must be made with unknown consequences.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements
Upon finding Christopher alive at the bugbear camp, the Party learns there may be more at play than they expect as they enter a nearby cave to investigate.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements
It's time for another Insight Check! This week, Celeste Mora, our sweet and spicy bard, Aelin, takes a seat with Kate Czerwinski!
Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun!
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Music by Podcast Music
After a successful battle against the monster claiming to be Wilder's mentor, The Party moves on toward the bugbear village. More is revealed to them in the form of Aelin's dreams.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements
Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned. This is the final half of that session.
Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations. This is not your typical Playing Games episode.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements
Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned.
Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations. This is not your typical Playing Games episode.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: JS Earls & Josiah Crandall
The Party is welcomed to the circus of Fenrik Coldwater.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer: JS Earls
With Wilder vanishing into a tent, Callum heads in for a rescue while the rest of the party takes on a clown with a sinister laugh. Stumblefoot's fate continues to hang in the balance.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Following news of the Sanders and Bulger tribes headed to war with each other, The Party ventures on to assist in any way possible. As you might expect, something dark and mysterious has other plans in store for them.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
The Party heads to Stumblefoot's church at Orbog's behest, to see if they can help remove the shadow creature from Callum. Aelin returns to Only On Tuesdays, and Wilder continues to wrestle with the ghost of his past.
Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, and Tabletop AudioPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Aelin is back where she belongs, but there is more than coffee brewing in The Yawning Portal for our party of strangers.
Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and ZapsplatPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
The rescue attempt for Aelin continues while Caleb's crunchy potions give Orbog visions of hidden secrets. Wilder's increased drinking has its consequences.
Ambient music by PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
With a cracked soul crystal in their possession, The Party must determine if and how they can get Aelin and her body back. Meanwhile, Wilder's past continues to haunt him and Orbog samples some crunchy potions from Caleb in Daggerford.
Ambient music by Tabletop Audio and PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
Welcome to a new series we're doing here at Playing Games with Strangers HQ (PGwSHQ?!) wherein Kate Czerwinski sits down with each of the cast members and gets to know them better!
The first installment features Orbog himself, JS Earls, who also happens to be running a Kickstarter for his Nemo: The Lad comic series until September 19th, 2021.
Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun!
Episode engineers: JS Earls and Dave Clements
Music by BlenderTimer and Monday_Hopes from Pixabay
Pough comes up with yet another crazy idea, this time around getting Aelin back, and utter chaos ensues.
Episode Engineer: JS Earls
As Pough's body is shoved through a door after making a deal with the hag Jadis, the party must decide their next steps.
Episode Engineer: JS Earls
We opened up the internet airwaves and you asked us questions about Playing Games with Strangers. Did we answer them? Of course! Why wouldn't we?!
A huge thanks to our Patrons - Geek Devotions, Andrew C Peckham, and The CelCast - and those who showed up in the AMA livestream! We can't wait to do this again!
Having taken down a 20-foot-tall undead guy who likes to throw dead bodies from his belly, The Party heads to a possible place of safety from Zaos: the Bugbear village.
Episode Engineer: JS Earls
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
The Party agrees it's best to let Aelin stay hidden; attempting to make their way to a safe haven away from Zaos. Fate, however, may have had other plans.
Episode Engineer: JS Earls
As Pough and Wilder leave Gheroth to get used to his new old leg, a familiar face is spotted in a nearby alley.
Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall
Eric Compogno (Stumblefoot) takes the Dungeon Master throne and guides special guest Ben Avery, and the majority of the main cast through a spin-off adventure, celebrating the post-Christopher liberation of Waterdeep.
Episode Engineers: John Harju & JS EarlsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com
Faced with the task of bringing Aelin to Zaos, the Party returns to their favorite inn to regroup. Meanwhile, Callum has some surprising and deep discussions that ask some hard questions.
Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com
The Party has yet again reunited, only for Gheroth - with Pough's "help" - to venture out of The Yawning Portal in search of a way to regain functionality to his leg. They stumble upon an unexpected dilemma and something even more surprising.
Cast
John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch
Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by Tabletop Audio
Aelin wakes to find herself in a field, picnicking with her mother. Wilder has cut himself loose after walking through the dimensional door into what appears to be a giant ocean. Callum has split yet again. What's going on with the Party?!
Cast
John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch
Episode Engineers: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com
With Aelin and Pan-Da bamfed into the unknown during the encounter with Nimlalwe, the remaining Party members venture on to track down Zaos.
Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
Katie Leigh, the voice who raised millions through Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck, and many other cartoons, has joined the party! We're ecstatic and hope you are, too!
Cast
John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch
Special Guest
Katie Leigh as Nimlalwe
Episode Engineer: Dave ClementsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
The party continues to investigate the odd happenings around Waterdeep and explores the Sugarbaker family bakery. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.
The Party encounters an old friend at The Yawning Portal that may have its own consequences.
The List of Craigory makes an appearance as Aelin continues to re-assemble The Party in an effort to find her parents.
Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
It's been a year and a half since the fall of Christopher, Stumblefoot has become the new Lord of Waterdeep, and the party have gone their separate ways. During a performance at The Yawning Portal, Aelin's kid brother, Arlin busts through the door, bringing the group back together for the start of another adventure.
Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
It's April Fools Day, so here's a special one-shot for you!
We find some jukebox heroes in a teenage wasteland encountering a monster of rock! Will the ruler of this place be the king of America or a king of pain? Is someone building the perfect beast, or will these lost boys have to fight the good fight against a stranger in a strange land who wants to take the crown back in black? Can the crazy train give them live aid to the sonic temple before the final countdown? Enjoy the silence!
Episode Engineer: Steve MacDonald
It's the finale of the first arc and, therefore, the end of the first season of Playing Games with Strangers. After going through a busted portal, the party is transported to Kitchen Pass and meets an old friend to help them lead the charge against Christopher's reign over Waterdeep.
Wilder has an unexpected visit and the party travels to Daggerford in order to ask the House of Bulgar for their assistance in taking down Christopher.
After closing the portal and losing Aelin in the process, Pough wanders off on his own to clear his head and ponder his next steps to confront Christopher. Orbog, Gherroth, and Wilder go in search of their silly ol’ bugbear.
After returning to The Yawning Portal, the group is introduced to one of the few survivors that stormed the tower, Wilder Filch, and ask him to return so that they may shut the portal.
Meanwhile in Waterdeep, a group of rogues have been tasked by The Defiance to retrieve vital information against Damien Mephistopheles and Christopher. The stakes could not be higher.
Welcome boils and ghouls! In this episode we wrap up our Call of Cthulhu Christmas special!
Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of “Silent Night” by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!)
Welcome boils and ghouls! Yeah, a spooky Christmas special utilizing Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition). Weren't expecting that, were you?
Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of "Silent Night" by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!)
CAST
John Harju - The KeeperSteven MacDonald - Ambrose "Bro" LewisJosiah Crandall - George BaileyCeleste Mora - Sarah Jane HotepDave Clements - Calvin SawyerDallas Mora - Clayton Forrester
Episode Engineers: John Harju
Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi
The group continues with Stumblefoot leading the way.
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
Josiah Crandall - The Dungeon MasterJohn Harju - Unyun RhyngzJS Earls - TuskaloosaSteven MacDonald - Bat AcroCeleste Mora - Dave Clements - Fenris von Bogg
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot
Episode Engineers: John Harju
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot
Episode Engineers: John Harju
Chronicler's Note: For those who listened to this episode as it was originally released, we mistakenly forget to post this one, which caused a large, confusing gap between episodes 7 and 8. It's an important one, as you'll soon discover.
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: John Harju
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: JS Earls
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall
We hope you enjoy this special crossover episode with Supersonic Pod Comics' Sumo Girl series!
SPOILER ALERT
It's more than just good fun! Elements from this adventure will have lasting repercussions on the world of Pough, Gheroth, Orbog, Aelin & Callum. Just you wait & see...
CREDITS
Sumo Girl was written & created by J.S. Earls
Sound Production by Nathan James Norman
Starring:Jenda Chan as Hojo Gozen (aka Sumo Girl)Michelle Nuñez as OrthiHiroshi Kita as Eiji GozenMike Williams as Golem KingJosiah Crandall as PoughSteven MacDonald as GherothJohn Harju as The KeeperCeleste Mora as AelinJ.S. Earls as OrbogAlana Zych, Jenda Chan, Josiah Crandall, and Steven MacDonald as The Petra
“Still Alive” written & performed by Future Classic
Narration by Nathan James Norman
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: John Harju
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Episode Engineers: Steven MacDonald & John Harju
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
After meeting Mary Dusang, the party continues to retrieve her mysterious box from the Red Devils.
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
In the pilot episode of Playing Games with Strangers, cast members from Supersonic Pod Comics take their first steps into a homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign where anything can happen. Join Dungeon Master John , JS (Orbog), Katherine (Callum), Steve (Gheroth), and Josiah (Pough) as they enter the city of Waterdeep.
Episode Engineer: John Harju