Best Samantha Cartwright Podcasts (2025)

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“It Takes a Village” - The Samantha Béart Interview 1:06:08

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Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 during Samantha's Tale from the Table. This week! Jeremy Cobb, Liv Kennedy and Candace the Magnificent are joined by BAFTA-nominated actor and voice artist Samantha Béart - the brilliant vocal talent behind characters such as Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, Thomasina Bateman in The Exc…

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“Shaping your Identity” - The Kelly Lynne D’Angelo Interview 1:14:59

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This week! Jeremy and Candace are joined by special guest Kelly Lynne D’Angelo! They dive into Kelly’s nerdy origin story, the feeling of not quite fitting in while figuring out those younger years, and the importance of taking the time to truly listen. They chat about the adventure of creating Starry, a pop-rock musical about Vincent van Gogh, and…

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"Connecting the Dots of Improv” - The Oscar Montoya Interview 1:13:13

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This week, Candace, Liv and Jeremy are joined by Dropout and Dimension20 legend Oscar Montoya! Talking about how Oscar's improv training has influenced the shape of the characters he plays, his time on shows like TalesUnrolled and Dimension20, and how POC representation in media has affected the stories he tells. But there's way more to this interv…

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“Born to be Bad” - Evil Races in Media 59:02

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This week! Join Candace, Liv and Jeremy for a much-needed conversation about one of fantasy’s laziest tropes: “evil races.” From the reductive storytelling of Good vs. Evil to the way TTRPGs treat so-called monster races as throwaway enemies, used more for easy combat than meaningful storytelling, the Halflings break down how these shortcuts feed i…

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“My Eggs Are Exploding!” - TTRPG Rules Vs Story 1:02:57

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This week! The Halflings are back to dive into the tug of war between rules and story, the chaos of GMless games, and rules-lite versus rules heavy systems. Along the way, they explore how imagination can completely change the way players approach gameplay, proving that with the right mindset, even the crunchiest mechanics can become pure storytell…

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"Candace Absolutely Magnifi-can!" - GM’s Spotlight 1:05:36

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This week! Candace the Magnificent joins Jeremy Cobb and Liv Kennedy for a whirlwind of laughter and discussion. Get ready for the many magnificent puns on Candace’s name, a look back at Candace’s early TTRPG experience and the journey of how those first games shaped their unique GM'ing skills. Hear all about Candace’s approach to rules in a system…

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“Last Woman Standing” - Femmes in Horror Part 2 1:00:06

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Content Warning: Descriptions of slasher and horror films, sexual themes in horror, and brief body horror. Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for a bunch of horror films, including ALIEN, Terminator, Let the Right One In, Cabin in the Woods, Totally Killer, Time Cut, Ready or Not, Fresh, Barbarian, and Twilight. This week! Liv, Candace t…

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“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:25:18

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This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will …

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"That got me HYPED!" - Jeremy’s Black Cinema Deep Dive 56:43

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This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Forei…

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"What Defines A Monster?" - Introducing Draw Steel by MCDM Productions 59:53

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This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and dive into their most legendary nerdy stories. We talk about what a monster really is in Draw Steel, w…

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"NSFW Police" Part 2 - the itch.io and Steam controversy continued 50:40

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communities. From the definitions of censorship, the current state of ID Checks, and the blatant bid for data c…

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"NSFW Police" - the itch.io and Steam controversy 56:55

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of adult content, how this specifically impacts marginalised communities in ways these companies have clearly …

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"I'm Scared of Twilight Imperium" - Board Games for TTRPG fans 1:18:27

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Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - ⁠https://cephalofair.c…

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The Shirefolk Soapbox Returns! - Serialised Storytelling & Blue Prince 1:08:32

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Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will. This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his opinion that the film industry has a never-ending problem of serialised storytelling, and how it's ha…

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"Black People Need to See Other Black People Succeed" - Interview with Kendo Smith 1:38:53

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This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and the crucible moments that've made Kendo's art what it is! You can follow and listen to Tales Yet Told …

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"Pride is 365!" - A Queer & Black Media Chat 1:44:30

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This episode is sponsored by Black Wives™️: They Will Fix Your Shit! This week, Jeremy, Liv and Candace take a look at the intersectionality of black and queer culture in ttrpgs and their wider media representations, beyond the months of June and July! So come take a listen to the history how Stonewall has had a lasting impact, how pride in UK and …

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"Racoons and Carnage" - UNATI RETURNS! 1:09:45

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SURPRISE HALFLINGS! We're catching up with an OG today - one Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, but everybody calls them UNATI! And my god have they been BUSY. Join Jeremy and Canace as they catch up with Unati from voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3 and Space Marine II, to appearing in Netflix's own Wednesday, and a variety of Actual Plays! Come listen to th…

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"It's What My Character Would Do" - TTRPG Advice with Jeremy and Candace 1:24:33

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Join Jeremy and Candace as we take a look at where the line needs to be drawn when playing TTRPGS when allowing certain actions in-game. Listen to a few personal stories from both hosts, and how they resolved such instances, how consent and safety tools can combat over-reaching players to keep the game grounded, the value of player communication, e…

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"Different is More!" - Talking Colour Conscious Casting 1:32:16

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Minor Spoilers for ALIEN: Romulus Spoilers for the stage show Gypsy This week! Our freshly minted halfling, Candace The Magnificent, and our OG host Jeremy Cobb, are chatting about casting issues in modern media. From the race, gender, disability of the characters being portrayed against the actors portraying them, whether we should be casting acto…

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"THE 5 YEAR 3BH ANNIVERSARY!" + a BIG announcement! 1:46:48

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🎉Happy 5 Year Anniversary Halflings🎉 To celebrate, we got you a gift! Joining Jeremy, Jasper, and Liv is our brand new full-time halfling ⁠Candace The Magnificent⁠ with a special end of episode voice note from halfling alumni ⁠Unati Lewis-Nyawo!! Come take a listen to the halflings reminisce on their favourite moments from the past 5 years; from in…

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"We're very URBAN" - Talking about Kickstarter, Juneteenth, and the USA situation 1:19:00

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Oh Halflings, have we got some catching up to do! Join Jeremy and Candace The Magnificent as they cover the last few truly WILD weeks - from an update on the Kickstarter and running our one-shot in collaboration with Darrington Press, to celebrating Juneteenth in the face of the ongoing situation in America right now, and the effect it's all having…

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 2 1:52:47

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It's not looking good... it's not looking good at all ... using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into part 2 of our City of the Black Rose one-shot, with our party at the mercy of the Boogeyman, Synapse. Will they be able to overcome the situation they've found themselves in? Will they uncover the moti…

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 1 1:53:02

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Welcome back to Mavros, citizens! Using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into a one-shot set in the Lowers of Mavros. The owner of the storied Carnelian Casino, a decaying monument to vice and excess, is carrying out murders and doing something deeply sinister with the souls of his victims. A small ban…

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"The Kickstarter is nigh!" - Deluxe Briefcases, Smoky Dice & Other Awesome Rewards 1:16:35

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Jasper, Jeremy, Liv & Candace fling open the detective’s briefcase to reveal Three Black Halflings’ debut Kickstarter for City of the Black Rose in collaboration with Roll & Play Press. Expect chaotic conversations, reward reveals, and Jeremy’s relentless thirst for “problems, always” as five years of big, diverse dreams hit the pledge page. Our ve…

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"Optimists In Endless Crisis" - with Luis Carazo and Christian Navarro 54:59

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This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by Christian Navarro & Luis Carazo to talk all about their incredible new show Tales Unrolled. Tales Unrolled: Alma is a dark, fantasy mystery that explores themes like ancestry, sacrifice, lineage, and legacy. There is also a healthy dose of romance! Watch new episodes of Tales Unrolled every Tuesday on …

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"Buisney World" - Machine:Impossible with Smiling Mythos 1:47:13

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This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by the co-founders of Smiling Mythos Games, Jacob Mooney and Billy Eline, chatting about the making of their game Machine: Impossible - Fast and Furious meets Cyberpunk meets Mission: Impossible meets dice! We dive into the inspirations behind the making of the game, take a brief tangent to discuss the ho…

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"Yearning and Violence!" - Alt Tabletop RPG Favourites 1:17:14

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Jeremy and Liv are joined once again by Candace the Magnificent, and this week we're discussing our favourite tabletop RPGS that don't involve dungeons and/or dragons, along with some of the truly wild stories that have inspired that love. Including: Shiver Savage Worlds Paradox Perfect (listen to our Paradox Perfect playthrough with NADDPOD!) Good…

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"Buffy Meets Beyoncé" - Femme & Female Experiences in Horror TTRPGS 50:49

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Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault. This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female characters in horror Actual Plays and TTRPGS. From how the female/femme experience affects horror role pla…

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"Dragons, Krakens, and Githyanki, oh my!" - with Ginny Di and Pointy Hat 1:09:31

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Jeremy and Candace are joined in the hobbit hole this week by content creators Ginny Di and Pointy Hat, to talk about Dragon Week 25! A recurring community event on YouTube encouraging content creators to come together and make videos about their favourite monsters. And to get real, digging into the lack of minority YouTube content creators in the …

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"Deeply Unserious Men in Power" - TTRPG Tariffs & Horror 1:20:24

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Strap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players. If you're a small TTRPG-related business owner who's been affected by the tariff hike, and want to talk to us abo…

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"LOXODON VAMPIRES" - With Sam & Beth from Roll & Play Press 1:06:50

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THE KICKSTARTER IS NIGH! With our big release coming soon, so soon, today Jeremy, Liv and Candace are chatting to our pals and partners from Roll & Play Press: Chief Creative Officer Sam Bartlett & Editorial Manager Beth Davies who are elbow deep in bringing the City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting to life. Join us as we talk …

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"Crime-Fighting Librarian Ninjas " - Catching Up & Discussing Noir Horror 1:09:08

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WE ARE BACK BABY! After a 6 month actual play run, Jasper & Jeremy sit down for the first time to catch up on what's happened outside of Mavros - from their birthdays, to Black History Month, to Kendrick Lamar's legendary Superbowl performance (ignore EVERYTHING Jasper says about Ricky Gervais. please. god.) - and then, Jasper finally sits down to …

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 3 1:59:06

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It began with an oath.... but it ends with blood. The party faces the final adversary. Will they be able to overcome the prophecy? Or will the City of the Black Rose claim what rightfully belongs to it? Who lives? Who dies? And who pays the ultimate price? This is the final instalment of our 3-part finale. Unifier protect you all... you're going to…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 2 2:21:41

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The part now faces their final reckoning. Will Mathers seize control, or will Duncan, Hecatae, Ozrik, Angela and Bilwop be able top overcome their differences and stop him for good? This is the second instalment of our 3-part finale. Unifier protect you all... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist -…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 1 1:54:26

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It's here! The Prophecy has come full circle! And it's not looking good for the party. After enduring an utterly gruelling battle with the Whip-Poor-Will, leaving some characters more dead than they realised, our heroes now face their final challenge. They have their answers, they've pooled all their resources, now all that's left is to face Mather…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 9 "The Magician Upright" Part 2 1:24:56

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This definitely wasn't how it was meant to go. Our party faces off against one of the monsters who's been stalking them through the streets, and our Fool, Damien Mathers has the last pieces of the prophecy within his grasp. Will our party manage to survive such an ambush and beat Mathers at his own game? It all hangs in the balance. Starring: Jaspe…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 9 "The Magician Upright" Part 1 1:32:32

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Beaten and bloodied, our heroes regroup at the Wunkle residence. It's time to go through all the clues, recall every scrap of information they can remember, and come to their final conclusion. The question is, will it be the right one? Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread Candace th…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 8 "Halls of the Hierophant" Part 2 1:08:18

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It's about to get real gritty. While hunting for answers linked to Mavros' ultimate prophecy, the team faces down against what might be their toughest battle yet - with no guarantees that anyone survives... will Hecatae learn the true origins of their past? Will Bilwop realise what Happy is really up to? Will Alphage's demise mean a break in the ca…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 8 "Halls of the Hierophant" Part 1 1:21:12

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The revelations are coming thick and fast now. As the team wrestles with the information they found in the lowers, more questions are arising - what exactly was Dr Harold Jennings doing for Mathers? What does Mrs Jennings have to do with all of this? And how many of them will survive this time? All this, while the Fool approaches... Starring: Jaspe…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 7 "The Belly of the Beast" Part 2 2:40:26

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We leave the confines of the Hotel Amarant behind, heading off in search of a nightclub-cum-jazz-lounge, whose patrons may be able to help answer the mounting questions this crew has. As relative unknowns, they believe they have the element of surprise... but plans have a tendency of going awry in Mavros, leaving one of the party facing a flowery e…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 7 "The Belly of the Beast" Part 1 1:03:19

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The Hotel Amarant is of of the most ancient and magical hotels in Mavros. And what is a hotel with a halfling concierge with a great handlebar moustache? We begin this episode following in the footsteps of one Nelson Ganymede, who's dealing with the regular duties of hotel management: scheduling, customer service, vanquishing elder gods tainting th…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 6 "The Lovers Reversed" Part 3 1:10:49

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The Gloaming has taken so much from our band of players, who started this off with good intentions but has left them with several questions: who will win control of Duncan? Is Angela who she says she is? What are the true consequences of Happy's decisions? And who exactly is this new guy? Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/h…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 6 "The Lovers Reversed" Part 2 1:33:20

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As the players explore the Gloaming further, all is not well within the party Hecatae and Shadow vie for control of Duncan's body, Angela tries to reconcile with her past, and as Bilwop faces the helplessness of Happy's decisions. And among all that chaos, a new player enters the game... in search of a hot dog. Starring: Jasper William Cartwright a…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 6 "The Lovers Reversed" Part 1 1:46:53

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Let us step back from The Lowers of Mavros and focus on the Uppers, to Fortuna specifically. A beautiful reprieve from the darkness the the darkness below, though there is still pain found here... and it is the worst kind of all... heartbreak. Disharmony rocks this pristine echelon, in a way that will only have consequences for all those beneath th…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 5 "The Gloaming" Part 2 2:33:59

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The group moves closer to the answer they all seek, but with every move forward comes a step backwards. Though this particular step lands the group in more trouble than they'd ever hope they'd find. If only they had the Strength to continue... Starring: Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'Heck' Hopewell (they/she) Shadar Kai Elf Shadow Sorcerer Jon…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 5 "The Gloaming" Part 1 1:45:00

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A great villain has been slain, one perhaps in part responsible to the untimely death of Dr Harold Jennings... but at an even greater cost. The fates of Hecatae & Duncan are now invariably intertwined, with death holding one and haunting the very footsteps of the other. A party of 4 becomes a party of 3... but luckily for them, a familiar face lurk…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 4 "Advent of the Empress" Part 2 1:33:43

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The Grand Arcanist Expo is proving far more difficult to navigate than our band of heroes expected. Will Hecatae get thei answers? Will Bilwop figure out how Happy fits into this? Will Angela find the love that eluded her? And will Duncan.... survive? The Empress approaches… Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Ta…

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City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 4 "Advent of the Empress" Part 1 1:37:01

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Our heroes converge on the Grand Arcanist Expo, oblivious to the thorns of fate that threaten to pierce their throats. Birth. Love. Judgment. Death. The Fool begins his journey. The first Apocalypse is upon us. A Litany of effects cascades before the citizens of Mavros. The Empress approaches… Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan …

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City Of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 3 "The Calm Before the Thorns" Part 2 1:15:05

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The hunt for Dr Jennings murderer continues. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'Heck' Hopewell (they/she) Shadar Kai Elf Shadow Sorcerer Jonathan Charles as…

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City Of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 3 "The Calm Before the Thorns" Part 1 2:28:07

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A gruelling day of sleuthing has left our heroes battered and shell-shocked. Now they begin the difficult work of unravelling the twisted rose bush of mysteries that has sprung up around them. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dham…