Best Broadswords Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 69 - Heaven and Hell (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:50:10

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8d ago1:50:10

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The finale of our Azumakian Adventure is here! Sid pierces the veil, while Bren punches a Devil. Very special thank you to all our fans for the support, we are hard at work getting ready for the next arc, so we might have a short delay on getting more podcast episodes as we prepare for it, as real life stuff has put recording on hold, but we do hav…

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JL2.6 – House of Leads 34:04

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The Old House sits in the abandoned wastes of a forgotten Universe. But who waits inside? Obviously we know, but you’ll have to listen to find out. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Featuring the voices of: Marissa Meizel (Meaney) Ben Paddon (Llewellyn) Richard Epcar (The Occupant) Debi Derryberry (Daniels) Chris Dorman (Whedon) Mandy Oquendo …

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Episode 68 - Running with the Devil (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:07:46

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We're back after our Halloween break! Sorry to keep you all waiting like that! Sid Bren and Melody step into the Coliseum for the final time, and prepare to go face to face with Dragonforce and Journey. But what machinations lie below the surface? What schemes do both Faust and Roman have to unveil? and how will our Party deal with ? Time to find o…

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JL2.5 – Exit Interview 33:29

28d ago33:29

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The mysterious Agent Daniels is sent to Lead H.Q. to interview its commanding officer about their missing Cadets, Meaney and Llewellyn. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Featuring the voices of: Debi Derryberry (Agent Daniels) Chris Dorman (Whedon) Marissa Meizel (Meaney) Ben Paddon (Llewellyn) Dino Andrade (Lucas, Cadet #3) Benjamin Ahr Harri…

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Panic on Prom Night Part 3: "What's Love Got to Do With It" (Whispering Ashes 2025) 2:53:28

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Wow-ee! DJ Ash back again after a bit of a break! Things sure are getting spooky here in New Garrus! But none of that matters because it is Prom Night! The Evening we've all been waiting for! Just who will be crowned Prom Queen?! Or at this rate, will there even be anyone left to accept it? Well luckily for me, I'm going to be spinning my decks dow…

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Broadswords & Buddies Episode 54: The Finale – Part 3 45:24

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As our intrepid heroes journey into the castle of the Dread Lord Sordid, their journey’s end is thrown ever-so-slightly off-course after they rescue two strange-looking prisoners… Content Warning: Descriptions of violence, some strong language. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Featuring the voices of: Cricket Michel (Jo) Cristina M. Medina (J…

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JL2.3 – Spare Parts 31:26

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Meaney and Llewellyn crash in an abandoned city – and so does their friendship. Ooh, symmetry! Content Warning: Contains peril, some mild language. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Featuring the voices of: Marissa Meizel (Meaney) Ben Paddon (Llewellyn) Dino Andrade (SNR Drones) Bonnie Gordon (Computer Terminal #1) Austin Lee Matthews (Hayter)…

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Panic on Prom Night Part 2 - "Under Pressure" (Slasher Flick TTPRG Actual Play) 1:42:14

2M ago1:42:14

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Well how about that first episode folks? DJ Ash here checking in on WKWA, the sound of New Garrus! I wonder what antics these crazy teens are going to get up to next. Looks like reporters are beginning to sniff around the school looking for a story now. Those reporters, always up to no good! Anyway, time to continue on our story, and see what Raven…

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JL2.2 – Two-Faced 32:15

2M ago32:15

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When they encounter a parallel version of Llewellyn who works as a right-wing news pundit, Meaney’s distrust in her travel partner grows. Content Warning: Contains peril, strong language, and described violence. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Triana Paddon. We love you, Teri. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Featuring the voices o…

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JL2.1 – Herman 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Meaney and Llewellyn encounter another lost Lead, Herman, who immediately lands them in trouble with a gang of Space Pirates. Content Warning: Contains peril, some mild sexual language. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Featuring the voices of: Marissa Meizel (Meaney) Ben Paddon (Llewellyn) Dino Andrade (Herman, Pirate Engineers) Daniel Ross (…

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Whispering Ashes 2025: Panic at Prom Night | Episode 1 - Maniac. 1:58:39

2M ago1:58:39

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Hey Pals! This is uploading here for posterity, but we'd love for you to check this out over on YT if you could please! Link is here - https://youtu.be/ZtQfz7YZ1UY __________________________________ The kids of New Garrus High are getting ready for their big Prom Night in just a couple of days, and the ones who are really serious about it? Well, th…

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Episode 67 - The Calm Before the Storm (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:15:49

3M ago1:15:49

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The Party enjoy a bit of downtime with their fans and do some last minute preparations before the big event! That's all for Lethuan for the moment pals! We'll be back in November for the conclusion of the this current Album! Stay Tuned for Whispering Ashes over on our NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL ! That'll be coming out in about 3 weeks time! Be sure to kee…

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Episode 66 - Broadsword Broadside (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:47:00

4M ago1:47:00

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The Bow Swords take to the Coliseum once more to face down their ultimate opponent: Eamon Amarth, and his entourage of Broadswords. Sid is desparate for respect, Bren exacts some revenge, and Dylan goes full anime. Check out our Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/Hearthfiretales Check out links to everything we do here - https://linktr.ee/heart…

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Season 2 – Full Trailer! 2:54

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The reality-jumping adventures continue in season 2 of Jump Leads! In this amazing new season, Cadets Meaney (Marissa Meizel) and Llewellyn (Ben Paddon) find themselves stumbling through the multiverse encountering new challenges – a space station full of pirates, an abandoned city of the future, and an evil sorcerer who always rolls a natural 20. …

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Episode 65 - Creatures of Chaos (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:15:51

4M ago1:15:51

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The Party go back into the den of the beast, this time, to do a task that comes completely naturally to them: be incredibly distracting. Bren gets his soul poked around with, while Sid gets taken under Faust's wing, and gets a look under his (metaphorical) hood. Sid get's a wild Nat 20 and Jim gets a wild use of his Chaos luck point! Make sure to g…

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Episode 64 - Sympathy for the Devils (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:13:33

5M ago1:13:33

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It's a dark night in Dolina. Darkness descends drownwards as our daring duo of heroes, Bahuman and Songbird brave the streets at night. There, they witness something horrifying - spoken word recitals, and try their own hand at Slam Poetry. Eleanor is investigated and Alf-Sid rides the Rat-Mobile totheir location in a very unsubtle manner. Oh, and B…

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Episode 63 - Don't Stop Believin' (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:22:55

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Sid Squares up to Mayhem in defense of a monster,but ends up feeding it instead. Bren and Melody wear Tuxedos and rub shoulders with the elite of Dolina, while Sid gets a lesson in the ways of devotion. Love the show and what we're doing ? Why not support us over on Patreon, where for as little as 3 euro (+VAT) a month, you can get access to the Ba…

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Episode 62 - Circus Maximus (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:55:38

6M ago1:55:38

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It's Finally here! The party get into their chariot, and enter, THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS! Also they deal with the fact that their initial exorcism attempts went VERY BADLY. Go check out our After show episodes over on our Patreon! and be sure to talk about the show online and leave comments and reviews! All our links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/…

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Episode 61 - The Devil Inside (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:10:46

6M ago1:10:46

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The Party once again ignore Dylans pleas to go and do his chariot racing, and instead do actual meaningful character stuff in doolally alley. But are Lenny and Zoe going to stick to their end of the bargain? Time to find out!

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Episode 60 - Faust (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:31:49

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Sid sits down with Faust and gets some answers, and some more questions! Do you have questions that want answering? Why not come and ask them in our Discord?!?! Where you can hang out and talk about the game! Or, if you're feeling super spicy, you can listen to us talk about all this delicious lore on our behind the scenes show, the Backstage Pass!…

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Episode 59 - Ice!? Ice Baby! (The Division Bell Album 5 : The Devil of Dolina) 1:25:43

7M ago1:25:43

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The Bow Swords talk shop with some of the bands in the tournament, meet a shady ally, and are presented with the greatest mystery yet! Behold: Our stuff.

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011 | You Still Don't Have to Give it to Utah | A Court of Thorns and Roses 1:32:18

8M ago1:32:18

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Ian and IBG find out why Sarah J. Maas's young adult (?) classic A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) is banned in Utah. | content warnings for this episode: sexual assault, sex slavery, drugging, torture readanotherbook.tumblr.com

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Episode 58 - Iron Maiden (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:30:11

8M ago1:30:11

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Bren Comes clean about his Bahu-manning, The party open up to Mikayla, and Eleanor Powers up!!! Check out all our Links here!

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Mad Libs D&D with Randomized Characters @ Athventure Con: The Noble and the Hound. | Ft Ben Clifford 48:55

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Another wild and completely randomised D&D adventure from our live show at Athventure Con, where we let the crowd decide not only our characters, but our story too! Check out everything we do here: https://linktr.ee/hearthfiretales www.hearthfiretales.com A big thank you to Ben Clifford for stepping in and helping us out! Ben is a player on D8 Dung…

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Episode 57 - The Devil You Know (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:06:07

9M ago1:06:07

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Hidden folk of the Feywild is out now, go check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brambleheartgames/hidden-folk-of-the-feywild Sid and Melody get drunk and try to play a prank on Melodys ex! Bren acts like a hero, and is rewarded for it. Come talk about the episode in our Discord server! And then vote for us in the CRIT AWARDS! (Again)…

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WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE!!!!! Madlibs D&D at WARPCOn with Sullivan Brown from No Rolls Barred! 56:21

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https://youtu.be/9z2rzVeBcps?si=-qtGIzWxwJCaZIxD Go here to watch this, please! ^^^^ We played Madlibs D&D for our show at UCC's WARPCON, and were joined by Sullivan Brown from No Rolls Barred, for this very silly, very chaotic, completely unique adventure, involving a Robot Wizard who used to be a member of the clergy, a Dog Monk who used to be a …

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010 | So You Want to Invent a Fictional European Country | The Rules of Royalty 1:07:52

10M ago1:07:52

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The monarchy continues to give us nothing as Asa describes Case Dietrich's The Rules of Royalty (2024), pitched as Princess Diaries meets Red, White, and Royal Blue, to yaoi correspondent Olivia. readanotherbook.tumblr.com

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Episode 56 - Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:50:02

10M ago1:50:02

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SO MUCH HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE JUST TRY TO CONTAIN YOURSELVES!!!!! Revelations upon revelations! Why is Melody drinking so much? What does Mikayla know about Brens nature? What is going on in Dulally Alley?!?! Most will be revealed, in this weeks episode of Hearthfire Tales! Don't forget to go check out our sponsor for this weeks episode: Brambleh…

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Episode 55 - For Whom The Bell Tolls (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:35:15

10M ago1:35:15

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Go Check out Hidden Folk of The Feywild! A fantastic new supplement for 5e, filled with fantastical fey folk for use in your games! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brambleheartgames/hidden-folk-of-the-feywild Thanks to Brambleheart games for supporting the show! In this weeks episode, the party fight a wolf man, Sid antagonises Faust, and Elea…

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Backstage Pass - Episode 54: Theology and (Knuckle) Tattoos 39:04

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Hi Everyone! You may have seen our update over on Patreon, but we have been super busy this past month with a secret project, so our release schedule is a bit out of sync at the moment! We are recording today, right as we are releasing this, and are aiming to get episode 55 out to you all on Sunday the 16th! So in the meantime, enjoy this backstage…

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Fiery Joan of Flanders (ft. Joan of Penthièvre) 45:14

11M ago45:14

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Welcome to JOANUARY, a mini-season devoted entirely to the lesser-known of the warrior Joans. This episode, it's part two with Joan of Flanders, featuring Joan of Penthièvre and the War of the Two Joans. SO. MANY. JOANS. Also featuring Brittany, arson and MORE fighting at sea. [Link to transcript and notes up shortly!]…

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Joan of Clisson, the Tigress of Brittany 53:04

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Welcome to JOANUARY, a mini-season devoted entirely to the lesser-known of the warrior Joans. This episode, let's find out about Joan of Clisson and her tale of treason, revenge and axe-wielding...at sea. [Link to transcript and notes up shortly!]

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Episode 54 - Red Dragonborn Fighting Society (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:29:21

11M ago1:29:21

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Sid goes to church, Bren shows off his true form, and the Battle of the Bands, Begins! Huge Shoutout to our friend Girunduu for agreeing to be Blorg Chester! He's an amazing Voice Actor, and great RPer, and you should consider hiring him! Ask in the discord for more details! All our Links and more here - https://linktr.ee/hearthfiretales…

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Episode 53 - The Devil went down to Dolina (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:34:08

12M ago1:34:08

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Sid has a conversation with a mind creep, the Band gains a new member, and Bren becomes a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a breaker of legs. Be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6 And if you feel like going backstage and getting access to our talkback show - "The Backstage Pas…

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009 | What if Tangled Was Bad? | Twisted Tales: What Once Was Mine 1:18:03

12M ago1:18:03

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Asa ruins Tangled after reading the Twisted Tale adaptation What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell (2021). Rook manages to bring up Death Note. | Skipping the First 5 Minutes of Tangled by CJ the X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsy08f1oVvw | Sally Rides a Dragon Even Though She’s a Girl by avidcollectorofdust: https://readanotherbook.tumblr.com/post…

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JL2.0 – Frosted Mini-Leads 6:58

1y ago6:58

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Meaney and Llewellyn make a pit stop on a world celebrating the winter solstice. Enjoy the show? Support us on Patreon! Written by Ben Paddon. Featuring the voices of: Marissa Meizel (Meaney) Ben Paddon (Llewellyn) Roger Craig Smith (Jolly Man) Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon. JumpShip engine sound: Shaun Lile. Music: Becca McGlynn. Theme musi…

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Episode 52 - I, Roman (The Division Bell Album 5: The Devil of Dolina) 1:37:28

1y ago1:37:28

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The Party finally arrive to the Steppes of Dolina and descend into the capital of Azumakia. Sid becomes a tourist, Melody gets drunk, Bren meets his Mam, and we get a look at Roman, the man responsible for driving Bren from his home. Be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6And if you f…

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Episode 51 - Out of the Shadow (The Division Bell Album 4: On the Road Again) 1:18:56

1y ago1:18:56

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The Party finally say goodbye to the wretched Shadowfell infused lands of the Faewild, and return back to good old Lethuan! Where Bren is forced to confront some things about his past, Sid enrolls in a comedy course, and the Hootsforce Clerics secrets are revealed.Be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.co…

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008 | Taylor Swift (Poor) Gives Us Nothing | The Selection 1:04:06

1y ago1:04:06

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Asa, IBG, and Rue struggle to make a recap of The Selection by Kiera Cass (2012) entertaining. readanotherbook.tumblr.com

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Episode 50 - Stop Dragon my Heart Around (The Division Bell Album 4: On the Road Again) 1:40:21

1y ago1:40:21

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Daddy Wenceslas is back, and ready to party! Bren goes down, but gets back up again, a little more chaotic than before, while Sid and Fink lay the smack down on the Death Knight! Also a certain bell gets rung! Be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6 And if you feel like going backstag…

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Episode 49 - Big Dragon Shadow Magic (The Division Bell Album 4: On the Road Again) 1:18:25

1y ago1:18:25

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Sid struggles with his fear, Bren proves that he's a fiend for portals, and the party get exposed to BDSM. Big Dragon Shadow Magic that is! Be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6 And if you feel like going backstage and getting access to our talkback show - "The Backstage Pass", head…

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007 | The President of Hot Guy Club Has No Game | The Borrow a Boyfriend Club 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

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Asa and Leed discuss The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars (2023), a book in which two teenage boys go on a series of strictly professional dates. readanotherbook.tumblr.com

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Whispering Ashes: The Memory - Episode 4: Fistful of Wires 1:36:50

1y ago1:36:50

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The final episode of a story 3 years in the making! Colt and Eli finally make it to the ARK. But who and what will they find inside? Also be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6 And if you feel like going backstage and getting access to our talkback show - "The Backstage Pass", head o…

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Whispering Ashes: The Memory - Episode 3: Tombstone 1:48:33

1y ago1:48:33

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Colt and Eli are faced with a moral dilemma and a child's life hangs in the balance. When times are at their darkest, the boys come face to face with the Preludes. Also be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6 And if you feel like going backstage and getting access to our talkback show…

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Whispering Ashes: The Memory - Episode 2: The Good, The Bad, and The Dead 1:29:56

1y ago1:29:56

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The Hearthfire has gone out once again, and now we gather around the Whispering Ashes... Eli and Colt head out into the Wasteland for their first stop of their journey; an old friend who has been left on his own since his wife's death. But first the boys are visited by a familiar spirit... Also be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Disc…

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Whispering Ashes: The Memory - Episode 1: Once Upon a Time in the Wasteland 1:37:23

1y ago1:37:23

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The Hearthfire has gone out once again, and now we gather around the Whispering Ashes... Part 3 of the trilogy starts here! This time set on a distant planet where the atmosphere is toxic and the nights are plagued by the spirits of the recently deceased. Eli and Colt are a couple of seasoned ghost hunters about to start another job just like any o…

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006 | The Broadsword That Turns You into a Gargoyle | Crave [2/2] 59:58

1y ago59:58

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Asa, Olivia, and Rue continue their journey through Crave by Tracy Wolff (2020). | Spoiler link from the end of the episode: https://readanotherbook.tumblr.com/post/763049398226878464/ readanotherbook.tumblr.com

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Backstage Pass - Episode 48 - More Sandwiches, More Smorgasbords! 41:09

1y ago41:09

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Link to our Patreon here! Link to our Discord here! Whispering Ashes 3 Coming October 6th. Check out our playlist for the first 2 here!

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005 | Love a Human Bone Chandelier | Crave [1/2] 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

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Asa presents Rue (local vampire expert) and Olivia (also here) with the plot of Crave by Tracy Wolff (2020). readanotherbook.tumblr.com

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Episode 48 - Sandwiches and Smorgasbords (The Division Bell Album 4: On the Road Again) 1:30:39

1+ y ago1:30:39

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After a brutal encounter, the gang finally meet up with Mouse, and spend a long time doing Sid's favourite activity... READING!! Also be sure to come and talk about the episode in our Discord server - https://discord.com/invite/eB5KbVs3M6 And if you feel like going backstage and getting access to our talkback show - "The Backstage Pass", head over …