Best Hollie Arnett Podcasts (2025)

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Season 5, Ep 72 - Fluff Bloodpants (w/ Josh Gondelman) 50:09

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Fluff the Squirrel is back and he has an insatiable thirst for blood. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fluff the Squirrel: Josh Gondelman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Sage G.C…

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Season 5, Ep 71 - Super Studs (live from Somerville, MA) 1:05:24

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Usidore uses magic to summon items from Earth that are both wondrous and annoying. Recorded live at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA on July 18 2025. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Producti…

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Season 5, Ep 70 - Shopping 48:33

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A shopping trip in Hogsface leads to a shocking run-in with someone we won't reveal in the episode description. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: T…

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Season 5, Ep 69 - Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie (w/ Tawny Newsome) 45:17

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Automa-Tawny the Automaton Townie is a clockwork robot that's a local in every town. She was also the winner of this year's March Magic bracket of powerful magic user despite little to no evidence of magical abilities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Automa-Tawny: Tawny Newsome Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man:…

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Season 5, Ep 68 - Honk if You're Hungry (w/ Ross Kimball) 47:03

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Honk the Assassin is back and you won't believe what he's... okay, fine, he's trying to kill Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Honk the Assassin: Ross Kimball Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garre…

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Season 5, Ep 67 - Five Finger Wolf Man (w/ Ify Nwadiwe) 45:09

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Five Finger Wolfman, the gambler-turned-werewolf, has a new plan to eat a grandma. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Five Finger Wolf Grandma: Ify Nwadiwe Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz …

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Season 5, Ep 66 - Windsprinkle Now (w/ Peter Sagal) 50:13

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Windsprinkle the Unicorn is back to apologize for his terrible behavior in the past and share some new bad ideas for the future. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Windsprinkle: Peter Sagal Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Product…

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Season 5, Ep 65 - Tom the Memory (w/Steve Waltien live from NYC) 1:01:46

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Usidore summons a version of Tomblain Belaroth from before he was a king and before he wanted to kill Arnie. Recorded live in New York City at the City Winery. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate…

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Season 5, Ep 64 - Flower's Bar (w/ Brooke Breit) 50:07

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We return to the tavern the Ruffled Feather, on the outskirts of Hogsface, and its new owner is Flower the talking flower. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordin…

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Slow Down - Lineo's Intentional Freelancing 46:46

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From choreographing dance routines and directing a TV show at a South African megachurch… to running her own freelance business - Lineo Kakole’s journey into branding was anything but traditional. When no one would hire her after she quit her job, Lineo started sharing passion projects on Instagram. From there, she built her creative identity desig…

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Season 5, Ep 63 - Bridge Troll Now (w/ Padraic Connelly) 51:43

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Returning to Hogsface means crossing the Ashit Bridge and dealing with Clovis the bridge troll. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Clovis the Bridge Troll: Padraic Connelly Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination:…

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Season 5, Ep 62 - Familiar Rescuer (w/ Holly Conrad) 58:49

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Aggie Thistlefield runs a rescue shelter for difficult to handle animal familiars. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Aggie Thistlefield: Holly Conrad Gorilla Familiar: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production…

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Surgeries, Grief, & a Six-Figure Business - Jess Bruno 49:15

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When Jess Bruno left her corporate job in marketing, to help with managing her chronic illness - she had no idea freelancing was even an option. It was her mum that made her realise all the free marketing advice she was giving to her friends should be worth paying for. The next time they called asking for help, it would cost £25. Since then, Jess h…

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Patreon Unlock: Boys Night: Camping 50:04

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Usidore, Chunt, and Arnie head to the woods for some rest and relaxation. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Arnie: Arnie Nie…

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Patreon Unlock: Shadow City: Season 3, Ep 1: Trouble in Tinseltown (w/ Anthony Burch) 56:14

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Crusher, Punches, and Ma are on prisoners on a chain gang and the only way out? Time travel! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credi…

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No Suit, No Broccoli: Escaping Corporate Life with André Spiteri 47:11

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From finance lawyer in Malta to FinTech copywriter in Edinburgh — André Spiteri’s freelancing story is full of risk, reinvention, and real talk. In this episode, André shares how he went from a corporate job he hated to building a sustainable freelance writing business. He talks honestly about the pressures of starting out, the mindset shift that c…

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Season 5, Ep 61 - Mailmanmen (w/ John Hartman) 51:01

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Sendor Mailmanmen is a mailman with no magical powers but a troubling curse. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sendor Mailmanmen: John Hartman Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna…

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Season 5, Ep 60 - Abomination (w/ Sandeep Parikh) 45:44

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Salkataur the Abomination was created to destroy a demon king. But what does he do now? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sal: Sandeep Parikh Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Steph…

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20 years freelancing as Ben The Illustrator 40:00

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PODCAST SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ben O’Brien, known to many as Ben The Illustrator, returns to share how his freelance journey has evolved since his first Being Freelance appearanc…

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Season 5, Ep 59 - Extraordinary Boris (w/ Kyle Bethea) 54:49

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Extraordinary Boris, the ruler of the land animals, has summoned Chunt and demands he give up his shapeshifting abilities. Will he? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Extraordinary Boris: Kyle Bethea Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Po…

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Season 5, Ep 58 - Magic Crow (w/ Aimee Mann) 50:12

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We climb to the top of a mountain to ask Radisson Cawthorn, the magical crow, life's most important questions. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Radisson Cawthorn: Aimee Mann Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordinati…

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Your Handy Dandy Brandy Gal: Hollie Arnett 55:34

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PODCAST SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a young age, Hollie Arnett was inspired to pursue a creative path. Fast forward to today, and she’s running not one but two brands from Wellin…

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Season 5, Ep 57 - Poultice Maker (w/ Chris Grace) 57:05

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Prentice Medway, the Poultice Maker, is missing some important ingredients for his magical salves. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Prentice Medway: Chris Grace Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett S…

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Season 5, Ep 56 - Prison Soulwalker (w/ Ross Bryant) 45:56

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There's more than one Soulwalker trapped in this prison and they all want to kill Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Crispin Versenjettericks Walker: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Gar…

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Season 5, Ep 55 - Prison Whisperbrew (w/ Brendan Dowling) 49:04

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Benedict Whisperbrew, the former Court Eunuch for the Belaroths, has been imprisoned for crimes against the arts. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Benedict Whisperbrew: Brendan Dowling Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production…

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Collaborating, Not Competing - Jerel Ramsey’s Freelancer Story 36:01

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PODCAST SPONSORED BY RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan ABOUT THIS EPISODE From a young age, Jerel Ramsey was inspired by his father to work for himself. And here we are. In this episode, Jerel shares how he turned his pas…

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Season 5, Ep 54 - Prison Snake Princess (w/ Sayjal Joshi) 49:59

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Foofina the Snake Princess wants to help Arnie, Usidore and Chunt survive prison by making them her minions. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Foofina: Sayjal Joshi Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garret…

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Season 5, Ep 53 - Prison Freshgrave Twins (w/ Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino) 1:00:32

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The Freshgrave Twins are in prison awaiting trial and they're eager to share some shady business opportunities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Schnenessa: Jess McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Produc…

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Communications Specialist Dee Primett 50:32

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PODCAST SPONSORED BY: RIVERSIDE: High quality audio/video recorded online www.beingfreelance.com/riverside It’s free to get started - use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan PODCAST SPONSORED BY: PORKBUN: Get a domain name for your website. www.beingfreelance.com/porkbun ABOUT THIS EPISODE This time around Dee Primett shares her 10 year …

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Season 5, Ep 52 - Prison Kalhaxorous (w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan) 1:00:27

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The Death Knight teaches Arnie, Usidore, and Chunt how to work in the cafeteria. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Kalhaxorus the Grim: Brennan Lee Mulligan Corncob the Calico: Porom the Cat Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Produ…

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Season 5, Ep 51 - Prison Prince Vantis (w/ Jason Mantzoukas) 58:56

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As Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore adjust to life as prisoners in the Topless Tower, Sweet Prince Vantis arrives to show them the ropes. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sweet Prince Vantis: Jason Mantzoukas Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Haverman…

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Using Creative Skills For Good - Conservation Illustrator Styngvi 38:43

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EPISODE SPONSORED BY (AND RECORDED USING) RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside. See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelancer business. It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Head to: http://www.beingfreelance.com/riverside ----…

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Patreon Unlock: Girls Night: Cruisin' I 35:56

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Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Flower, Momo, and Gianessa head out on a vacation cruise. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Flower…

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Season 5, Ep 50 - Claudia Now (w/ Beth Melewski) 52:04

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The boys search for answers about the missing villains by visiting Claudia the Witch! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Claudia: Beth Melewski Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Tim …

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Freelance Freedom: How Rebecca Rosenberg Balances Work and Wanderlust 35:30

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EPISODE SPONSORED BY (AND RECORDED USING) RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside. See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelancer business. It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Head to: http://www.beingfreelance.com/riverside ----…

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Season 5, Ep 49 - Warlock Now (w/ Tyler Davis) 51:23

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Nicholas Fump returns for a second attempt at exacting his revenge on Usidore. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Nicholas Fump: Tyler Davis Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett…

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Season 5, Ep 48 - Chronicler (w/Richard Kind & Erin Kief Live from SF Sketchfest) 1:07:47

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Recorded live at Club Fugazi as part of San Francisco Sketchfest. The King's Chronicler visits to discuss his chronicling process and he brings along a small familiar guest. Okay, it's Momo. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Steven Anonymous: Richard Kind Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Produce…

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Animation Director Dave Anderson 46:08

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EPISODE SPONSORED BY (AND RECORDED USING) RIVERSIDE Record high quality video & audio with Riverside. See how recording, live streaming and repurposing your content with Riverside can help your freelancer business. It’s free to get started, but use code BEINGFREELANCE to save 15% on a paid plan. Head to: http://www.beingfreelance.com/riverside ----…

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Season 5, Ep 47 - Ten Years (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley & Mark McConville) 1:08:07

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It's the ten year anniversary episode and our huge guests are three kings who may join our fight against the wizards. Maybe. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young King Bupropion Wellbutrin: Paul F. Tompkins Doncer: Matt Gourley Timothy the King of Sticks: Mark McConville Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niek…

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Season 5, Ep 46 - Dripfang's Apprentice (w/ Kevin Sciretta & Carisa Barreca) 52:48

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The dastardly necromancer Dripfang is back and he's brought along a powerful young villain in training. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Dripfang: Kevin Sciretta Anastasia Spinoff: Carisa Barreca The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Asso…