Best Escape Pod Cast Podcasts (2025)

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8.43 - The Warring Wood 46:35

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1d ago46:35

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Our heroes are heading for the war woods! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) freed Seamus Banks’s from being trapped in a spell, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) led the group to the Pottery Barn on a side quest to find more of Phineas, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) found some going away cards that hinted at the past! But …

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Hallmark Never Stop Blowing Up - Episode 2 - Escaping Hallmark 50:15

8d ago50:15

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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - are shocked when the town of Hallmark is assaulted by the forces of Polaris Rome, international terrorist for hire. Can they escape the tree lighting ceremony, or will they fall …

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Introducing...Hallmark Never Stop Blowing Up - Episode 1 - Heading Home to Hallmark 1:16:10

8d ago1:16:10

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Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoy our holiday-themed action-thriller-meets-Hallmark-movie series: Hallmark Never Stop Blowing Up. This limited series uses Dimension 20's Never Stop Blowing Up system, and features Game Master Ryan LaPlante, along with familiar voices from our other podcasts: players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Pam Sp…

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8.42 - The Pottery Barn 42:22

8d ago42:22

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Our heroes are in tremendous danger inside a maze! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) wanted to conjure an anti-magic field but couldn’t until Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) convinced him he could snap prayer again if everyone farted, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) captured the souls fragment of Finnease before realizing …

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8.41 - The Imagined Zoo 47:39

15d ago47:39

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Our heroes have defeated the team sent by Scrolls+! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was made huge and splattered enemies like bugs, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) cut the villainous manager Jenny Sequa in half, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) had a rough time interrogating a captive but still managed to spare his life! …

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8.40 - Scrolls+ 52:11

22d ago52:11

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Our heroes are fighting inside the Twilight Tower! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) convinced the team to arm a mob of zombie helpers, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) cast Sanctuary on Quinny before she and Butthole hid using banishment to spring an ambush, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) is running around the battle stea…

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8.39 - He’s a Real Bub 1:01:28

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Our heroes are planning to retake the Twilight Tower! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered a time loop in the eternal graveyard, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) spoke to Jace Kyro who was in it trying to save students, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) realized they were lost and had to talk Jace through that terribl…

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8.38 - A Moment in Time 46:02

1M ago46:02

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Our heroes are pursuing thieves into the eternal graveyard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) protected the Pentexagon from a meteor swarm and blasted the bad guys, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) discovered the eternal graveyard is full of practice zombies, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) led his friends safely from the s…

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8.37 - They Can Fly Now 45:13

1M ago45:13

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Our heroes are hurrying through the Pentexagon! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) spoke with a memory of Cordelia Whey and found the past prism, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered she was researching breaking contracts and genies, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) found that Cordelia was making tools to try to prove …

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8.36 - Pentexagon 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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Our heroes are headed for the Pentexagon! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) chatted with the ghost of Phineas Figplott, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) collected more dolls of the various mascots for his daughter, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) discovered the strangers on campus are registered as Cryptflare students! Can …

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8.35 - The New Custodian 57:27

2M ago57:27

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Our heroes are headed for the Headmaster’s rooms! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is becoming “more of an expert” at divining things, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) studied the environment and discovered more people are here, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) made sure the party weren’t trapped in a time loop! But what wi…

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8.34 - More of an Expert 53:09

2M ago53:09

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Our heroes are heading for the Great Hall! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got himself a new crown and focused on divination, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) chose a wand and was horrified as she studied necromancy, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) got sassy with Murray the Mimic as he chose to study Transmutation! But wh…

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8.33 - The Dorms 59:25

2M ago59:25

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Our heroes have joined houses inside Figplott’s Academy! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) helped the group vibe through a maze, Juniper’s (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) powers ensured they weren’t killed by a cloud of daggers, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered that Phineas’s welcome statue couldn’t handle existential qu…

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8.32 - Orientation Day 49:17

3M ago49:17

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Our heroes have arrived at the main campus of Figplott’s Academy! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) cast blight for the first time to defend the group, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) healed Motar the sentient staff/tree with her magic, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got very confused about campuses, ghost ponies and cloc…

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8.31 - Motar 52:24

3M ago52:24

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Our heroes are traveling through the woods on a Figplott’s campus in another dimension! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) discovered the identity of this campus’s headmaster, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) talked to brooms but they didn’t help much, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was determined to collect all the displac…

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8.30 - Delilah World 45:07

3M ago45:07

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Our heroes have been sucked into a painting! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) found found Delilah the Displacer Beast, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) pulled Ozzy the Owlbear out of a dead gelatinous cube, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) laid out the colors and dolls correctly in the study room - activating the table! But…

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8.29 - Are You the Chef 53:24

3M ago53:24

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Our heroes are investigating the wyrd room after making new friends! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) determined the skeleton was the cause of the magical accident, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) found a ruined ring on the dead wizard, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) found another monster doll and determined the ring mat…

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8.28 - The Wyrd Room 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

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Our heroes are meeting former staff members in and around Figplott’s magic school! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) hid the fact he was a king from the anti-king janitor, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) made friends with a sheep and agreed to supply it with a tutor, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) convinced a boxing wizar…

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8.27 - Magic Missile 57:27

4M ago57:27

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Our heroes are still making their way to Figplott’s magic school! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) immediately trusted the random stranger they met in the woods, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) made sure Arcturus didn’t set up camp in the middle of the stream, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) learned more about the conman …

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Wizard changing name! 1:17

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We're happy to introduce a wizard you already know and love - alongside his new name! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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8.26 - Mordrax Shadeleaf 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Our heroes are making their way to Figplott’s magic school! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) supervised the grounded until she was ready to talk, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) admitted she didn’t like her job or title and needed an adventure to find herself, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was their conman expert as the…

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8.25 - A Polite Prison 54:30

4M ago54:30

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Our heroes are late on their journey to Baldur’s Gate! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) made Lexi an agent of Assguard to save her memories, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) turned into Echo and refused to talk about what happened, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) grounded Echo until she brings Juniper back out! Will these …

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8.24 - Songs in the Key of Treason 53:19

4M ago53:19

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Our heroes are deciding the fate of Lexi the bard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) spoke with Alyn and determined there is a magical mind-wipe but it can be undone, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) got Mo Dirt to make a more permanent but riskier “mind smear” potion, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) made sure Bucky wouldn’…

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8.23 - Potion, Spell or Quinny 56:28

5M ago56:28

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Our heroes are in pursuit of Lexi the bard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got a break to throw hammers and write, Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) finished regaling Lexi with every horrifying secret from their trip to Baldur’s Gate, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) instantly led the charge to find the bard once Juniper let …

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8.22 - You Told Her What? 51:52

5M ago51:52

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Our heroes are having a series of meetings! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) met with Mo Dirt, Kevmoth Bellwinter, Captain Vismouth, Krendan and several new heroes, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) inspired a plan to levy back taxes against the former nobles of Akkah, and Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) horrified Lexi with tales …

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8.21 - Back Taxes 53:05

5M ago53:05

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Our heroes are sorting things out in Assguard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got a bunch of small details resolved with Anyn, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) turned into Echo to relay the tale of Baldur’s Gate to Lexi, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) made that Krendan’s Hall of Heroes would be useful for his spy empire…

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8.20 - I’M SORRY 45:32

5M ago45:32

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Our heroes have returned to Assguard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) convinced Cormium Planteer to sign on as the nation’s Minister of Communication, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) began planning out the right way to phrase her Baldur’s Gate song, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) set off to meet Krendan about his Hall o…

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8.19 - Minister of Communications 52:17

6M ago52:17

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Our heroes are returning to Assguard after saving Daggerford! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) became friends and pen pals with King Melandrach, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) had an argument with a mule, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was cured of his zombie disease by Fallonmeyer Pinkblossom! But what has changed in A…

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8.18 - Kings & Huts 46:15

6M ago46:15

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Our heroes are waiting for Fallonmeyer Pinkblossom in the Misty Forest! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) won over the tavern keeper in Daggerford, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) focused on getting medical help for her halfling friend’s zombie disease, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was so loopy he ended up talking to a …

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8.17 - No Birds, No Eggs 49:55

6M ago49:55

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Our heroes barely survived combat but are now in charge of the lizardfolk! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) managed to defeat Redeye through intimidation and fart magic, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) recovered from consciousness and was horrified to still be in an acid pool, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) has been infl…

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8.16 - One Card Left to Play 51:32

6M ago51:32

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Our heroes are now battling a zombified dragon and the lizardfolk! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) is unconscious and dying in an acid pool, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) is doing his best with his eldritch blasts, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) can’t seem to keep any of his concentration spells going. Will our heroes…

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8.15 - Divine Intervention 45:45

7M ago45:45

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Our heroes are battling a dragon! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) did massive damage before Fartbutt had to rescue her from an acid pool, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) and his mirror images fought face-to-face with the dragon, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was enveloped in an orb of darkness. Will our heroes be able …

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8.14 - The Vengeance of Caustilancer 44:55

7M ago44:55

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Our heroes are battling a dragon! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) lured the beast out of a ruined ship, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) managed to maintain the ruse she was Vaultsy, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) arrived to battle being carried by Fartbutt the Couatl. But what will happen when combat truly begins? Also …

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8.13 - The Handsomest Snake 47:41

7M ago47:41

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Our heroes are on their way to slay a dragon! Grandpa Warwick (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) realized he wasn’t the right person to deal with lizardfolk and became Juniper, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) hid in the woods until he was sure he didn’t need to pop off, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) befriended the shady leader of…

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8.12 - Redeye & Gator 59:11

7M ago59:11

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Our heroes are on their way to meet the Lizardfolk! Grandpa Warwick (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) switched his spells around to defeat or befriend a dragon, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) identified Glennis Orc-Slayer so they could get the supplies they needed, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was shocked by people’s love for …

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8.11 - Not That Vaultsy 51:06

8M ago51:06

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Our heroes are on their way to change spells! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) changed into Grandpa Warwick who now believes he’s names Vaultsy, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) attempted to lead negotiations before he couldn’t get anyone’s names right, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) prepared to negotiate with the lizardf…

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8.10 - Grandpa Vaultsy Warwick 48:32

8M ago48:32

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Our heroes are on their way to hunt a dragon! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) addressed the travelling adventurers and narrowly avoided burning down the market, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was offering Pegasus rides before being sent on their quest, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) exchanged barbs with Fallonmeyer Pin…

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8.09 - Me Who, They Do 58:27

8M ago58:27

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Our heroes have taken bad voice potions and are going about their days! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) had a very challenging negotiation with wrestling promoters, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is taking Will on a tour of Assguardian careers, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) visited Krendan and planned their shared add…

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8.08 - The Hard Way 53:48

8M ago53:48

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Cormium Planteer has been granted sanctuary! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was proud of his grotesque preparations, Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) managed to connect with Cormium despite being angry at his friends, and after the interrogation Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) turned into Echo to play Blood Games. What could…

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8.07 - Bad Question Lady & Mr. Small 49:42

8M ago49:42

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Our heroes are bringing Butthole to see Cormium Planteer! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) unknowingly turned his room into a magical Sanctuary, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) had a break through with Cormium during their talk, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) used his potions and masks to hide everything charming about C…

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8.06 - A Song of Baldur’s Gate 59:18

9M ago59:18

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Our heroes are struggling with the Cormium problem! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) visited Krendan who agreed to found the Ass Guard, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) became Juniper and quickly lost patience with Cormium Planteer, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) bided his time waiting for Juniper to get even angrier.…

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8.05 - Burnt Food from the Past 54:35

9M ago54:35

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Our heroes are sorting out their various plans within Assguard! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) welcomed yet another hero to the nation before heading to see Krendan, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) made a new friend to share his love of nature with, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) collected the tool he needed to dis…

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8.04 - The Iron Zoid 57:35

9M ago57:35

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Cormium Planteer has been imprisoned and strangers are arriving to help Assguard! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was delighted to discover heroes from across the world were coming to the city, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) wanted to be absolutely sure Cormium Planteer wouldn’t be mistreated, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyle…

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8.03 - This is Not a Punishment 56:47

9M ago56:47

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Cormium Planteer has taken sanctuary in Assguard! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was equal parts worried and excited about falling for the handsome rogue, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) is worried about the prisoner’s boredom while they determine if he’s a threat, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) couldn’t believe ja…

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8.02 - Sanctuary 53:09

10M ago53:09

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Captain Planteer is back and up to no good! King Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is respectful of legal repercussions but the Butthammer wants to go to war, Gartok (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) found Cormium Planteer asking for sanctuary outside the city walls, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) consulted with Anyn about this new…

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8.01 - Mr. Toril’s House of B.S. 1:01:53

10M ago1:01:53

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Our heroes have saved Baldur’s Gate and returned home! The Forsaken (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) returned to being King Butthole who has no memory of his crimes, Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) changed back to Gartok who was horrified by the memories he had gained, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was relieved to be the most moral…

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7.85 - Baldur’s Gate: You’re Perfect 57:21

10M ago57:21

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Our heroes have defeated the Nightmare Lord! The Forsaken (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) massacred his way through a small army before killing his ultimate enemy, Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) saved Zabianna from death at the Nightmare Lord’s hands, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) used a scroll of locate person to find Ginny aliv…

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7.84 - Baldur’s Gate: The Nightmare Lord 47:37

10M ago47:37

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Our anti-heroes have defeated Zog the Red Wolf! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) kept stabbing until there was no unstabbed Zog left, the Forsaken (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) fought three werefolk at once while dropping insults the whole time, and Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) was lost to her wolf for a moment before taking control…

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7.83 - Baldur’s Gate: 30 Straight Seconds 46:16

11M ago46:16

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Our anti-heroes are in combat with Zog the Red Wolf! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was horrified to learn his daughter may have been kidnapped, the Forsaken (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was thrilled to be able to go into full murder mode, and Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) managed to resist Zog’s call and contain her inner wolf. B…

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7.82 - Baldur’s Gate: Do A Peek 45:11

11M ago45:11

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Our anti-heroes have saved the hostages and are on the hunt for the Red Wolf! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) cracked open a ton of hostage cages during an underwater battle, the Forsaken (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) killed a wizard and a wereshark by falling down or riding chains up, and Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) went to war u…