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Recovering from their fight with the Queen of Vanity, the team returns to the Shrine of the Great Flame where they grow stronger and purchase upgrades while The Real Boy has an emotional reunion with his father, the Craftsman.Cast:Ben Magnet - GMJordan Nelson - "The Spider"Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman""Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"Grayson Norman - "The Knight"Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"Cover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Nicole CarinoAdditional Music provided by: Monument Studios

The Twenty-third episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Sammy Glicker, a writer, improvisor, GM, and creator of the TTRPG sleepaway camp: Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the Dungeons and Cabins event, what goes into forming a creative venture like D&C, and the kinds of things that make for a GM valuable in an event setting.Check out Sammy's work:Info about Dungeons and Cabins: https://www.dungeonsandcabins.comDungeons and Cabins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dungeonsandcabins/Sammy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glickity/Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

Contains: GoreThe team faces their toughest foe yet. The first of the Vile ones, The Queen of Vanity...Cast:Ben Magnet - GMJordan Nelson - "The Spider"Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman""Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"Grayson Norman - "The Knight"Daniel Cruz - "The Real Boy"Cover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Nicole CarinoAdditional Music provided by: Monument Studios

The Twenty-second episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with James Haeck: former lead writer for DnDBeyond; co-creator of works like Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, and Critical Role: Tal'Dori Campaign Setting Reborn; co-host of the Eldritch Lorecast podcast; and GM/Lead writer for Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the 2025 Dungeons and Cabins event, James' wisdom on the subject of writing and designing, and methods for staying creatively inspired and avoiding burnout.Check out James's work:Info about Dungeons and Cabins: https://www.dungeonsandcabins.comListen to the Eldritch Lorecast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EW3iItCF2WuyP02dCRrymApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eldritch-lorecast/id1589018435Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxVGbnfPrq-RE5iupBuAurpoCawstbNPKWatch live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ghostfire_officialFollow James on Social Media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamesjhaeck.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/jamesjhaeckInstagram: https://instagram.com/joeyhaeckOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The team infiltrate Ebony Castle and maneuver their way towards The Queen of Vanity, along the way confronting the castle's defenses, the Queen's prisoners, and the resurfacing of memories that challenge what the party thought they knew about themselves...Cast:Ben Magnet - GMJordan Nelson - "The Spider"Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman""Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"Grayson Norman - "The Knight"Daniel Cruz - "The Real Boy"Cover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Nicole CarinoAdditional Music provided by: Monument Studios

The Tweny-first episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Michael, the GM and host of the Pathfinder 2e Remaster Actual Play podcast, Epic Tales & Critical Fails. The interview discusses some of the nuances of Pathfinder and in the importance of finding hobbies like podcasting to keep close friend groups together.Check out Michael's work:Listen Epic Tales & Critical Fails: Spotify https://shorturl.at/d5Jf7Amazon: https://shorturl.at/SHwLTApple https://shorturl.at/flLPzYoutube: https://shorturl.at/T3DatFollow Epic Tales & Critical Fails on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/etalesandcritfails.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/epictalesandcriticalfailsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565449044244Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The Twentieth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Shannon Strucci, a Player, Writer, film enthusiast and cast member of the Do You Validate Network's most recent Actual Play podcast, Oddity Roadshow. The interview discusses some of the thought process behind playing more morally dubious characters and some of the differences between stand-up comedy and improv.Check out Shannon's work:Do You Validate Network's Website: https://www.doyouvalidate.com/do-you-validate-network Oddity Roadshow's Network: https://www.oddityroadshow.com/ About Avarice Hotel: https://www.rascal.news/avarice-hotel-a-brand-new-video-ap-series-from-do-you-validate/ Shannon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/struccimovies Shannon's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/strucci.bsky.socialInfo about the Blanksword JRPG: https://blanksword.carrd.co/ Rude Tales of Magic's Website: https://www.rudetalesofmagic.com/ Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

After recovering from their encounter with Peter Gundyr, the team continues their trek onward towards Ebony Castle to face off against The Queen of Vanity. However, before they can take on the first of the Vile Ones, they must navigate their way through The Deadwood Forest and face the castle's defenses and the resurfacing of their own murky memories...Cast:Ben Magnet - GMJordan Nelson - "The Spider"Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman""Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"Grayson Norman - "The Knight"Daniel Cruz - "The Real Boy"Cover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Nicole CarinoAdditional Music provided by: Monument Studios

The Nineteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Jonathon Greenall AKA StarshineScribbles, a Player, GM, Writer, TTRPG designer, and cast member of the CRIT Award winning series TheQueerXP. The interview discusses the creative process and how to more successfully and consistently finish projects.Check out Johnathan's work:Jonathon's Website: https://starshinescribbles.com/Jonathon's Games: https://starshinescribbles.itch.io/Jonathon's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/starshinescribbles.bsky.socialThe Library of Words Project: https://libraryofwords.com/The TTRPG Resources Masterpost: https://starshinescribbles.com/ttrpg-resources-masterpost/Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

Contains: Gore, Elements of Body HorrorThe Kingdom of Phantasia is under siege in an endless war against The Vile Ones, and The Great Flame that sustains the land is at risk. After countless years of fighting, and after several of the most promising foot soldiers have either fallen or been turned, five Ashen Ones are raised from the dead to continue the fight in a last desperate effort to prevent darkness from subsuming the land. The last hope for Phantasia rests on the shoulders of five warriors of...questionable effectiveness...and dubious morality...Cast:Ben Magnet - GMJordan Nelson - "The Spider"Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman""Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"Grayson Norman - "The Knight"Daniel Cruz - "The Real Boy"Cover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Nicole CarinoAdditional Music provided by: Monument Studios

The Eighteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Izzy, a 1 page TTRPG designer, player, and CRIT Award nominee for best GM in a Chaosium game. The interview discusses the various lessons that can be learned from 1 page TTRPGs and the design challenges they pose.Check out Izzy's work:Izzy's games:  https://ladylike.itch.io/ Watch the Burnt Creek Mini Campaign Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T6SoP4RdWY&list=PLYQ3XHUmcYeR31bJJMH-raUV8Xyy743_tFollow Izzy on X: https://twitter.com/nexodus99Follow Izzy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ladylike.itch.ioOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The seventeenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Ty, the host, editor, and GM of the 1 on 1 Actual Play podcast, Side Character Quest. The interview discusses the various challenges benefits and skills that come from playing TTRPGs with only a GM and 1 player.Check out Ty's work:SCQ's Website:  https://www.sidecharacterquest.com/Ty's recommended Intro Episode:  https://pnc.st/s/side-character-quest/4e311e5b/faer-haunts-the-abbeyFollow SCQ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SCQpodcast/Follow SCQ on X: https://x.com/SCQpodcastListen to SCQ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scqpodcastOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The sixteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Julia Labusch, an actor, playwright, AP performer, and 2025 CRIT Award nominee for Best player in a Chaosium game. The interview discusses their various experiences performing for AP Streams and advice on how to be a more effective performer in the space.Check out Julia's work:Julia's YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@julialabusch9403Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenjulia_11/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/queenjulia11.bsky.socialOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

Contains: Discussions of Reclaimed Slurs, Targeted Censorship, and Death of a Loved OneThe fifteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Jellyfishlines, an AP player, TTRPG Designer, and creator of the 2025 CRIT Award Nominee for Best Solo RPG: "A Witch, A Gallows Bird". The interview discusses designing games that explore more mature subject matter and the complexities of navigating the increasingly hostile creative environment that more serious and adult-oriented games have to contend with.Jellyfishlines' Landing Page: https://jellyfishlines.carrd.co/ Jellyfishlines' Games: https://jellyfishlines.itch.io/Follow Jellyfishlines on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jellyfishlines.itch.ioSupport Jellyfishlines on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JellyfishlinesOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The fourteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Danny, the GM and host of the Monster of the Week podcast, The Thorne Files, and discusses the considerations that come into play when making an Actual Play that takes place in a historical setting.Listen to The Thorne Files:https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-thorne-files-podcast Follow The Thorne Files on Social Media:X: https://x.com/ThorneFilesPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethornefiles_podcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thethornefiles_podcastOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The mystery is underway and more bodies continue to pile up! Can the sleuths solve the case before they run out of suspects to interrogate?Cast:Aaron Kaufhold - GMJordan Nelson - Colton BumboDaniel Cruz - Detective Guillermo Gizmo"Danger" Dan Jerz - Molly MarblesGrayson Norman - Deklan Raymond, PIBen Magnet - Officer Cooper Copperson the 6thCover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Kim NahuelAdditional Music sourced from FreeMusicArchives:Stanley by Mr. Smith - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/kerplunk/stanley/Bin Der Boss by LoboLoco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/free-for-you-cc-by/bin-der-boss-hiphop-id-2331/Delete by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol1/delete/Bad Trip by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol1/bad-trip/Viper by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol3/viper/ Ra by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol2/ra/Pholcidae by A Cooper - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/ac3/pholcidae/Isolated by A Cooper - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/the-anthony-cooper-abm/isolated/Phobia by A Cooper - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/ac3/phobia/

There's been a murder at the Disco Mansion! In this Comedy/Mystery one-shot loosely Based on the Kids on Bikes TTRPG, an eclectic group of 5 mystery solvers are brought together at a homecoming party celebrating the return of Dean Halloran, son of the well known local drug lord "Disco" Dierdre Halloran. But the party is cut short by the sudden murder of "Disco" Dierdre. The game is afoot and the sleuths have sprung into action!Cast:Aaron Kaufhold - GMJordan Nelson - Colton BumboDaniel Cruz - Detective Guillermo Gizmo"Danger" Dan Jerz - Molly MarblesGrayson Norman - Deklan Raymond, PIBen Magnet - Officer Cooper Copperson the 6thCover Art by Jordan NelsonEditing by "Danger" Dan JerzTheme Song/Outro by Kim NahuelAdditional Music sourced from FreeMusicArchives:Stanley by Mr. Smith - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/kerplunk/stanley/Bin Der Boss by LoboLoco - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/free-for-you-cc-by/bin-der-boss-hiphop-id-2331/Delete by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol1/delete/Bad Trip by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol1/bad-trip/Viper by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol3/viper/ Ra by Joint C Beat Laboratory - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/jcbl/tales-from-underground-vol2/ra/Pholcidae by A Cooper - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/ac3/pholcidae/Isolated by A Cooper - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/the-anthony-cooper-abm/isolated/Phobia by A Cooper - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/ac3/phobia/

The thirteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Chriss, a player, GM, and host of the interview podcast Professional Questers, and discusses the general philosophies of character creation in TTRPGs and the lessons we can learn from the characters we create.More Info about Professional Questers:https://www.professionalquesters.com/Follow Professional Questers on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalquesters/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@professionalquestersTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professionalquestersJoin their Discord: https://discord.com/invite/cwJX365x9FOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The twelfth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Enzo a player, GM, Game Designer, and After School Instructor, and discusses the BREAK!! and 10 Candles systems as well as the importance of play and advice for GMs.Check out Enzo's Gm/After School Work:https://www.worldsofenzo.com/Listen to Enzo's shows:Darkest Days: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkest-days-podcast/id174067354430 Candles: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2I7QCBTsF3IfC66UHWsm3aFollow Enzo on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/enzowhatthehell?igsh=b3RzZnh4M2s0aGQx&utm_source=qrOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/

The eleventh episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Liv, the host and GM of the Actual Play show Momento Talis, and discusses the Candela Obscura system and general worldbuilding philosophies.Follow/Listen to Momento Talis:https://momentotalis.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/momento-talis/id1759462982https://open.spotify.com/show/4ruYfwqn9SNf99s3n0q4BNhttps://www.instagram.com/momento.talis/https://rss.com/podcasts/momentotalis/https://www.youtube.com/@MomentoTalisOriginal Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci_WreckOfTime/