Best 5d20 Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 285: On Milk and Feet 51:46

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The crew delves deeper into the tunnels to find the source of the strange sounds they hear up ahead. Ilsene has a cultural exchange. Ezri learns more about the social scene in Lathe. Magpie is first to cast a stone. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Sinners Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: …

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Episode 284: Splish Splash 51:53

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The crew engages in some improvised water aerobics. Ilsene plays lifeguard. Ezri plays a lifeguard trying to save a lifeguard. Magpie puts her non-existent medical degree to use. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by D…

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Episode 283: How Not to Boat 47:54

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The crew interrupts what appears to be a lakeside picnic. Magpie does some tracking. Ezri acquires a new follower. Ilsene gets a hole in one. Player Intrusion: Stace: Disciples: Liberation Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studi…

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Episode 282: Re-boxing 44:57

2M ago44:57

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The crew investigates new horrors inside the Transit Guild. Ezri is confronted with an existential question. Magpie finds some cyphers. Ilsene engages in unconventional packaging techniques. Player Intrusion: Alex: Tales of Seikyu Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave…

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Episode 281: Do You Want to Live? 53:28

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The crew begins their next operation against the Transit Guild. Ilsene does some reconnaisance. Magpie and Neva discuss the importance of safe words. Ezri gives into her bloodlust. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Blue Prince Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. …

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Episode 280: Say Please 51:24

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The crew plans their next assault while recuperating in the tunnels. Ezri explains her prioritization of potential murders. Ilsene tries to explain the chaos created to Fringe. Magpie's memories stir. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Mickey 17 Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World b…

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Episode 279: Intersectional Heroism, Gaslighting, and Arson 1:23:14

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The crew stages a rescue for the Transit Guild's prisoners. Ilsene is a damn hero. Magpie tries out a new skill. Ezri mounts the distraction of all distractions. Player Intrusion: Stace: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Pr…

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Episode 278: What Makes the Trains Go 1:05:17

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The crew infiltrates deeper into the train yards to disrupt the Transit Guild's fuel depot. Ilsene stages a daring rescue. Magpie leads victims to safety. Ezri makes her move. Player Intrusion: Alex: My Time at Sandrock Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. …

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Episode 277: The Train Yard 1:04:53

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Fresh from an encounter with the Ghouls, the crew must decide whether to lay low or pour more fuel on the fire. Guess which one they choose? Ezri proposes a new strategy. Magpie opens the way. Ilsene ups the ante on terrible ways to dispose of any enemy. Player Intrusion: Stace: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene…

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Episode 276: Ghouls on the Street 56:09

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The crew faces off against the ghouls in an improvised protest gone awry. Ilsene does some acrobatics. Ezri digs deep. Magpie flexes for Ilsene. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Rock Hard 1977 Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios …

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Episode 275: A Visit to the Shore 58:27

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The crew regroups in the wake of military mobilization, and decides to pay a visit to the shore. Ilsene has a close call. Magpie starts collecting crabs. Ezri goes fishing. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Quatermass and the Pit Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterlin…

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Episode 274: A Dramatic Delivery 47:13

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The crew antagonize the powers that be in Lathe. Magpie argues to stimulate the economy. Ezri makes a delivery. Ilsene cases security. Bonus challenge: Can you find the inaccuracy in Sampson's recap? Player Intrusion: Alex: Noun Town Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by D…

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Episode 273: Truth or Toe 50:26

6M ago50:26

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The crew abducts a senator and performs an improvised interrogation. Ilsene plays dead. Magpie adds to her collection. Ezri learns all about guild conditioning. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Stellaris Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monume…

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Episode 272: Release schedule update 3:02

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Daniel provides an update on upcoming changes to our release schedule and how they got that way. Your cast: GM: Daniel Music Rune Scimitar by Marscott / via Audiio Production Editing: Daniel Safety in Role-playing It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use her…

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Episode 271: Games of War 52:55

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The crew plans for their next assault on the Transit Guild. Ilsene discovers a hidden grave. Magpie does some people watching. Ezri decides that overwhelming force is the best strategy. NOTE: Sampson's audio will improve in a few episodes. Player Intrusion: Stace: Avowed Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Sta…

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Episode 270: Too Big to Fail 45:55

8M ago45:55

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The crew consults with Ferdinand to compare notes on the many threats they are facing and to make a plan of action. Note: Sampson's audio will improve in a few episodes. Player Intrusion: Sampson: The Apothecary Diaries Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. …

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Episode 269: Rage in the Streets 54:15

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We return to the Ninth World and come to grips with bad news about the enclave. Ezri has a pain in her neck. Ilsene uses a clutch cypher. Magpie stalks the bad guys. Note: Sampson has some audio issues in this episode as he is recording from a new space. We hope to resolve this soon, but bear with us for the time being. Player Intrusion: Alex: Infi…

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Episode 268: Field Trip, Part Two (Triangle Agency) 1:16:43

9M ago1:16:43

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We conclude our game of Triangle Agency with special guest Daniel Rodriguez! Catherine removes a blocker. Nereth deploys post-it notes to great effect. Jeremy brings the powers of negotiation to bear. Player Intrusion: Daniel Rodriguez: From Beauracrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated Your cast: GM: Daniel Nereth: Alex Catherine: Stace Specia…

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Episode 267: Field Trip, Part One (Triangle Agency) 1:15:09

10M ago1:15:09

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We are joined by special guest, Daniel Rodriguez as we play our first game of Triangle Agency by Haunted Table. A team of specialists from the branch office head out on their first field mission! Catherine shows off her lockpicking skills. Jimmy meets his better half. Nerith interrogates a lifeguard. Player Intrusion: Daniel: I Saw the TV Glow Your…

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Episode 266: A Turducken of Horror, Part 4 (Die RPG) 1:16:08

11M ago1:16:08

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The villains enter the final act where decisions must be made. Edvard revels in the chase. Tyler does some acrobatics. Janice gets her mirror scene. Player Intrusion: Stace: Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Your cast: GM/Perry: Daniel Edvard: Sampson Janice: Alex Tyler: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monum…

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Episode 265: A Turducken of Horror, Part 3 (Die RPG) 51:17

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We delve deeper as our villains find themselves within the second act of their film. Janice makes a mean sandwich. Tyler spends some time on the ground. Edvard paints the town red. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Shangri-La Frontier Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave St…

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Episode 264: A Turducken of Horror, Part 2 (Die RPG) 49:44

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Our three involuntary villains begin their monstrous trek. Tyler makes a car bomb. Janice has notes on the script. Edvard takes a shot. Player Intrusion: Alex: Here for the Clout Your cast: GM: Daniel Edvard: Sampson Janice: Alex Tyler: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios Sacrifice by Monument St…

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Episode 263: A Turducken of Horror, Part 1 (Die RPG) 59:28

12M ago59:28

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We kick off another adventure in Die RPG! A B-list actor, a prolific author, and a TikTok "influencer" find themselves trapped in a horror of their own making. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Interior Chinatown Your cast: GM: Daniel Edvard: Sampson Janice: Alex Tyler: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Manor Estate A by Monument Studi…

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Episode 262: Dark Arts and Memos (Merger) 1:05:24

12M ago1:05:24

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Daniel plays a game of Merger by Michael Elliot. Deep in the macrocosmic horror of the corporate body, will Malia rise and free herself, or fall to corruption? And yes, he gets some rules wrong. Your cast: Malia: Daniel Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. The Curtain Rises by Monument Studios The Dining Room by Monument Studios Manor E…

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Episode 261: Man About Town (And They All Lived...) 33:54

1y ago33:54

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Alex plays through a session of And They All Lived... by Angela Craft. New to the London social scene, Nate tries his hand at... love? Yeah, let's call it that. Your cast: Nate Chadsworth: Alex Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Track 215 by Savage Strange Behavior by Matt Stewart Evans / via Audiio New Beginnings by Morris / via Audi…

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Episode 260: Sharp Dressed Man, Part 2 (3 Goblins in a Trenchcoat) 59:09

1y ago59:09

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The South Pole operatives have found Krampus' prison cell. What well thought through plan will they execute next? Player Intrusion: Stace: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Your cast: GM: Sampson Sugar Cookie: Alex Spud: Daniel Twinkles: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lic…

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Episode 259: Sharp Dressed Man, Part One (3 Goblins in a Trenchcoat) 54:07

1y ago54:07

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It's a holiday special! We play a session of 3 Goblins in a Trenchcoat by Daniel Rodriguez. Three unseelie elves are sent from the South Pole to sabotage Christmas. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Arcane: Season Two Your cast: GM: Sampson Spud: Daniel Sugar Cookie: Alex Twinkles: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Path of the Goblin …

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Episode 258: The Way Out 58:51

1y ago58:51

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The crew finds their way through a maze only to encounter new twists and turns. Ezri is going to figure out what's up with these statues. Magpie does some interpretive sculpting. Ilsene defines down. Player Intrusion: Alex: Jesse Cox's channel Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth …

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Episode 257: Making New Friends 1:06:41

1y ago1:06:41

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The crew encounters new companions on their journey through the datasphere! Ezri doesn't trust the statues. Ilsene engages with the wildlife. Magpie acquires a shiny. Player Intrusion: Daniel: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stac…

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Episode 256: Getting Directions 37:50

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The crew tries to find their way home. Magpie is an emotional support animal. Ilsene commits some diplomacy. Ezri pays her dues. Player Intrusion: Stace: The Last Watch by J. S. Dewes Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. P…

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Episode 255: A Hull of a Walk 55:24

1y ago55:24

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Our crew attempts their very first spacewalk! Everything will be fine! Ezri gets a little messy. Ilsene tries a custom mix. Magpie does diplomacy and stabbing. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Shadow & Claw: The First Half of Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri …

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Episode 254: A Knock at the Door 43:55

1y ago43:55

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Traveling through space turns out to be very complicated! Ilsene digs into the finer details of mass and momentum. Magpie does her best to hide inside a chair. Ezri learns how Neva got that way. Player Intrusion: Alex: Guide to the Unknown Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth Worl…

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Episode 253: New Vistas 48:03

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The crew find themselves floating in a strange structure with very little gravity! Everything will be fine! Magpie finds a use for her toe. Ezri breaks things. Ilsene finds a new ride. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Agatha All Along Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave St…

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Episode 252: Digital Dreams 47:38

1y ago47:38

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The crew has found themselves in the datasphere, and decide to search for clues. Ilsene takes some emotional damage. Ezri likes her new look. Magpie uncovers some math, and insight into her past. Player Intrusion: Stace: These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex …

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Episode 251: Oddly Specific Prophecies 41:16

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The crew uncovers clues and new mysteries deep within the bowels of the ruins. Ezri does some repair work. Ilsene gets very close with Valma. Magpie does more looting. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Golden Light Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously O…

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Episode 250: The Secrets Game 52:45

1y ago52:45

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The crew encounters a strange intelligence who wants nothing more than to play a game. Ilsene teaches a machine the meaning of personal identity. Ezri uncovers a big clue about the visions that have been haunting her. Magpie reveals a secret gift. Player Intrusion: Alex: Spirit City: Lofi Sessions Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: …

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Episode 249: A Classy Introduction 57:32

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The crew delves deeper and finds both danger and opportunity. Ezri makes new friends. Ilsene gets creative. Magpie finds a shiny. Player Intrusion: Daniel: KAOS PROMO: Don't forget to check out our pals at Quest Friends!. Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling…

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Episode 248: The Wrong Kind of Handshake 1:00:31

1y ago1:00:31

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The crew faces a terrible horror from beyond as they continue their exploration of the ruins. Ezri feels chilly. Magpie flirts with self-discovery. The origin of Ilsene's name is revealed. NOTE: Alex had a mic issue this recording and we had to fall back to our backup source, which is why you'll sometimes hear some odd distortion in her track. Play…

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Episode 247: Hands In 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

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The crew delves deeper and take greater risks with the relics they find. Ilsene tries to apply logic to Ezri's situation. Magpie receives new instructions on the appropriate amount of bullying. Ezri extends a hand. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson …

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Episode 246: Instant Jerky 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

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The crew delves into the ruins of the cavern where strange prior-world technologies await. Magpie finds a new toy. Ilsene struggles with interpersonal communication. Ezri gains insight from an ancient device. Player Intrusion: Alex: Cutie Honey Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth…

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Episode 245: Leggy Blues 1:04:51

1+ y ago1:04:51

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The crew sets off across a subterranean forest and interacts with the local wildlife. Magpie lives out her dual wielding fantasy. Ilsene makes an important choice. Ezri earns Mr. Tompkin's approval with her latest snack. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Samps…

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Episode 244: Rockbear Riding 52:59

1+ y ago52:59

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The crew gathers and heads off on a mission to explore strange new ruins in the deep. Ezri gets a copy of her printed manifesto. Magpie gets an assessment on treatment options. Ilsene still has beef with Fringe. Player Intrusion: Stace: Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stac…

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Episode 243: The Price of Success 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

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As Ezri and Magpie seek shelter, Ilsene learns that sometimes great success comes at high cost. Ezri intervenes with Singlet. Magpie flexes her mental willpower. Ilsene goes to work. Player Intrusion: Sampson: The Blackened Mantle Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave…

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Episode 242: The Consort Job, Part 3 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

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In the aftermath of the heist the crew discover answers that lead to even more questions. Ilsene commits journalism in the first degree. Ezri learns more of Magpie's history. Magpie takes a meeting with Singlet. Player Intrusion: Alex: Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: S…

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Episode 241: The Consort Job, Part 2 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

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Things at the Consort's Guild are heating up! Magpie tries unconventional negotiation tactics. Ilsene works her magic on the nerds. Ezri has a funny feeling. Player Intrusion: Daniel: The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme…

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Episode 240: The Consort Job, Part 1 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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Stealing from the Consort Guild? How scandalous! Magpie takes Yasmine and Neva on a sexy heist. Ilsene seeks out tapestry buyers. Ezri gets an exciting job opportunity. Player Intrusion: Stace: How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Mag…

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Episode 239: Room Service 50:11

1+ y ago50:11

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After Ezri's victory, the crew regroups to plan for the future. Ezri leaves a message. Neva instructs Ilsene in the mysterious ways of Gary's inn. Magpie recruits more accomplices for the Consort job. Player Intrusion: Sampson: (the) Gnorp Apologue Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: N…

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Episode 238: The Hunt for the Missing Teen 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

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The crew sets out to find Yasmine, and instead encounters an old friend. Ezri has beef with Ferdinand. Ilsene realizes the jig is up. Magpie does some looting. Player Intrusion: Alex: Coral Island Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monume…

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Episode 237: Only the Best Tapestries 55:30

1+ y ago55:30

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An art show, criminal dealings, and a visit with old friends. Ilsene attends a gallery showing while planning her next emotional regulation activity. Magpie recruits for her upcoming heist. Ezri picks up her papers and goes off in search of answers. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Fallout on Amazon Prime Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie:…

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Episode 236: Let's Do the Time Skip Again 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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In the aftermath of their encounter with Smurfhotep, the crew lays the groundwork for some upcoming projects. Ilsene feeds the ghouls misinformation. Magpie does some scouting for a heist. Ezri receives unexpected intel. Note: There are a few audio issues in this one, which we've done our best to clean up. We are sorry. Player Intrusion: Stace: Eld…