Best Single Shot Rpg Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 41: RUSH Out (The Search for the Shroud 5 of 6) 1:03:55

4d ago1:03:55

1:03:55

We rejoin our operatic operatives as they attempt to overcome an apparently immortal adversary atop an arcade Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come ch…

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16. Delta Green - Pt 3 1:18:35

8d ago1:18:35

1:18:35

This week on The Flashing Badger Podcast, Gordon concludes the gripping adventure with Mike, Wegs, and Fitz through a chilling game of Delta Green, the modern-day horror RPG set within the Call of Cthulhu universe. As shadowy conspiracies and unspeakable horrors lurk in the dark, Mike portrays a grizzled FBI agent past his prime, Fitz steps into th…

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Ep. 40: Life Comes at You Fast (The Search for the Shroud 4 of 6) 42:25

11d ago42:25

42:25

We rejoin our crooning Columbos as they contrive to capture unkillable criminal, Franklin Drake, after careening into him in a combination arcade casino Content Warning: Suicide mentioned at 29:10 -30:00 & 31:00-32:00 Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Cami…

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15. Delta Green - Pt 2 1:15:49

15d ago1:15:49

1:15:49

This week on The Flashing Badger Podcast, Gordon leads Mike, Wegs, and Fitz through their continued chilling game of Delta Green, the modern-day horror RPG set within the Call of Cthulhu universe. As shadowy conspiracies and unspeakable horrors lurk in the dark, Mike portrays a grizzled FBI agent past his prime, Fitz steps into the boots of a retir…

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Ep. 39: The Bull, The Horns (The Search for the Shroud 3 of 6) 43:19

18d ago43:19

43:19

We rejoin our Do Re Mi Detectives deep in the desert as they prepare to meet with monster hunters Koma Inu. Content Warnings: Suicide mentioned at 29:25 -30:00 & 31:45-32:15 Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah…

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14. Delta Green - Pt 1 1:10:38

22d ago1:10:38

1:10:38

This week on The Flashing Badger Podcast, Gordon leads Mike, Wegs, and Fitz through a chilling game of Delta Green, the modern-day horror RPG set within the Call of Cthulhu universe. As shadowy conspiracies and unspeakable horrors lurk in the dark, Mike portrays a grizzled FBI agent past his prime, Fitz steps into the boots of a retired special for…

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Ep. 38: Show 'em What They Want to See (The Search for the Shroud 2 of 6) 50:02

25d ago50:02

50:02

We rejoin our inspired investigators as they prepare to travel to Asteroid City to recover the scrap of Shroud of Turin they stole from Feddy's fancy fundraiser Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Sa…

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13. Everyone is John - Pt 2 1:14:47

29d ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Welcome to The Flashing Badger Podcast, where four friends—Gordon (host), Mike, Fitz, and Wegs—dive into wild, one-shot tabletop RPG adventures every week! In this chaotic and hilarious episode, we’re concluding the fan-favorite RPG "Everyone Is John" — but with a high-stakes espionage twist. This week, our players each take turns controlling John,…

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Ep. 37: Play The Long Game (The Search for the Shroud 1 of 6) 56:47

1M ago56:47

56:47

The investigators reach out to an old ally as they begin a search for an artifact they fenced. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Hex and the City - tickets at …

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12. Everyone is John - Pt 1 55:00

1M ago55:00

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Welcome to The Flashing Badger Podcast, where four friends—Gordon (host), Mike, Fitz, and Wegs—dive into wild, one-shot tabletop RPG adventures every week! In this chaotic and hilarious episode, we’re playing the fan-favorite RPG "Everyone Is John" — but with a high-stakes espionage twist. This week, our players each take turns controlling John, a …

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Ep. 36: Sirens the Musical (Ladies of Lore Collab) 1:56:40

1M ago1:56:40

1:56:40

Special: A collaboration with India from Ladies of Lore. She dives deep into the history, evolution, and modern representation of the Siren. We goof around and ask questions Host: India - ladiesoflore.buzzsprout.com https://bsky.app/profile/ladiesoflore.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@ladiesoflore https://linktr.ee/Ladiesoflore Guests: Lauren D…

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11. Bigfoot Stole My Car - Pt 2 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Today we conclude our uproarious adventure of Oh Dang, Bigfoot Stole My Car and It Had My Friend's Birthday Present in It, a comedy-filled role-playing game podcast that combines hilarious storytelling and wild scenarios! Join host Gordon and players Mike, Fitz, and Wegs as they chase down Bigfoot across the United States after the legendary creatu…

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Ep. 35: Come With Me Now (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

We rejoin our Dulcet Detectives who’ve discovered a deep and dangerous darkness and decided to descend. A button was hidden within a bust of president Garfield on the lighthouse on Timbs Island. Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Mus…

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10. Bigfoot Stole My Car - Pt 1 59:14

2M ago59:14

59:14

Get ready for an uproarious adventure with Oh Dang, Bigfoot Stole My Car and It Had My Friend's Birthday Present in It, a comedy-filled role-playing game podcast that combines hilarious storytelling and wild scenarios! Join host Gordon and players Mike, Fitz, and Wegs as they chase down Bigfoot across the United States after the legendary creature …

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Ep. 34: Just a Jaguar (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:18:55

2M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

We rejoin our Performing PIs as they pause their pursuit of phantoms and prepare to meet with their nemesis, Freddy Van Sweeten on the middle of Park Bridge. Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM…

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9. Call of Cthulhu - The Lightless Beacon Pt 3 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast where our Call of Cthulhu RPG of The Lightless Beacon concludes here in part 3. Undergound Antiques Dealer Richie Sasquatch (Wegs) knows more than he is letting on, Carter Dixon (Fitz) is working a clandestine operation for the Bureau and Nautical John (Mike) is destined to fulfil his work as a marine bio…

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Ep. 33: Keepers of the Light (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

We rejoin our Harmonic Hawkshaws on haunted haven Timbs Island as they investigate why the island is rife with will-o-wisps Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) If you promi…

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8. Call of Cthulhu - The Lightless Beacon Pt 2 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast where our Call of Cthulhu RPG of The Lightless Beacon continues with part 2. Undergound Antiques Dealer Richie Sasquatch (Wegs) knows more than he is letting on, Carter Dixon (Fitz) is working a clandestine operation for the Bureau and Nautical John (Mike) is destined to fulfil his work as a marine biolog…

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Ep. 32: What's With the Wisps? (Lighthouse Limbo) 55:04

2M ago55:04

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We rejoin our symphonic sherlocks as the studious Tavo De Querce steers them seaward, wondering why wisps would lump together near a lighthouse Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RP…

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7. Call of Cthulhu - The Lightless Beacon Pt 1 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast where our next RPG begins. Open the blinds or flick the lights on because things are about to get a little scary around here as Gordon takes the team back 100 years and out across the ocean to uncover the mystery of Beacon Island in Call of Cthulhu. Underground Antiques Dealer Richie (Wegs) knows more tha…

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Ep. 31: The Kaos Client (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

A student approaches the investigators, bringing them a new mystery - why are there so many Will-O-Wisps on Timbs Island? Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) We think you'd…

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6. Warhammer 40k Only War Pt 4 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast where our RPG Warhammer 40k Only War continues. For in the far future, there is only war...well, there's only war and also a whole bunch of banter around the dining table. Jelena Ramirez (Mike), Shanidah the Ogryn (Fitz) and G.Cole (Wegs) are Catachan fighters from the Imperial Guard and this week they fi…

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Ep. 30: Albatross (Battle of the Bands) 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Over the roar of the crowd, the bad boys of Toledo Vader stand poised to give the performance that will change their lives-slash-afterlives… for the better? Or for the worse? Either way, this is the moment. But first, we rejoin our band of brothers in the wings as their rivals from Valley of the Rogue take to the stage. Boo! Hiss! Nicky Vader is pl…

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5. Warhammer 40k Only War Pt 3 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast our RPG Warhammer 40k Only War continues. For in the far future, there is only war...well, there's only war and also a whole bunch of banter around the dining table. Jelena Ramirez (Mike), Shanidah the Ogryn (Fitz) and G.Cole (Wegs) are Catachan fighters from the Imperial Guard and this week they find the…

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Ep. 29: Keep Your Love (Battle of the Bands) 1:23:58

3M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

We now rejoin the bad boys of Toledo Vader as they rejoin each other. Will backstage tensions and musical mind games tear them apart before they get their chance to tear it up? Nicky Vader is played by Seattle improviser and musician Melvina Fletcher. Follow them @mulewho Amadeus is Kyle Hennick, who performs regularly throughout the Seattle area. …

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4. Warhammer 40k Only War Pt 2 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast and to part 2 of our Warhammer 40k Only War RPG. For in the far future, there is only war...well, there's only war and also a whole bunch of banter around the dining table. Jelena Ramirez (Mike), Shanidah the Ogryn (Fitz) and G.Cole (Wegs) are Catachan fighters from the Imperial Guard and find themselves …

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Ep. 28: Unfinished Business (Battle of the Bands) 52:44

3M ago52:44

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We rejoin the bad boys of Toledo Vader as they scatter into the winds to battle their demons… a fitting warm up before battling the bands later that night! Nicky Vader is played by Seattle improviser and musician Melvina Fletcher. Follow them @mulewho Amadeus is Kyle Hennick, who performs regularly throughout the Seattle area. Follow him @danger_k …

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3. Warhammer 40k Only War Pt 1 1:03:53

3M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Welcome back to the Flashing Badger Podcast and to our second RPG, Warhammer 40k Only War. For in the far future, there is only war...well, there's only war and also a whole bunch of banter around the dining table. Jelena Ramirez (Mike), Shanidah the Ogryn (Fitz) and G.Cole (Wegs) are Catachan fighters from the Imperial Guard and trying to escape f…

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2. Crash Pandas Pt 2 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

This week we continue our game of Crash Pandas. Three cunning incognito racoons Bin Diesel (Mike), Raspberry Sweets (Fitz) and Ben D. Koot (Wegs) are part of the Los Angeles underground street racing circuit and they are gearing up for one last race to win it all! This is the Flashing Badger Podcast where a group of friends play a variety of one-sh…

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1. Crash Pandas Pt 1 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Welcome to the Flashing Badger Podcast and to our first RPG, Crash Pandas. Three cunning incognito racoons Bin Diesel (Mike), Raspberry Sweets (Fitz) and Ben D. Koot (Wegs) are part of the Los Angeles underground street racing circuit and they are gearing up for one last race to win it all! This is the Flashing Badger Podcast where a group of frien…

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Ep. 27: Band of Brothers (Battle of the Bands) 50:08

3M ago50:08

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Interlude! A band of brothers prepare for a life changing event: The Foxglove Invitational Battle of the Bands! Nicky Vader is played by Seattle improviser and musician Melvina Fletcher. Follow them @mulewho Amadeus is Kyle Hennick, who performs regularly throughout the Seattle area. Follow him @danger_k Belt Toledo is Helix. Follow him, and the sh…

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Ep. 26: Hold On! (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:16:47

4M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Finally we return to the flashforward the whole arc started with. Can our team stop the arsonist, once and for all? Listen to the arc finale to find out! Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla F…

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Ep. 25: The Old College Try (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:07:11

4M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

As they continue their search for the source of the spate of arson, our investigators gather back together after an eventful night at both bar and radio tower. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Cam…

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Ep. 24: Heartthrobs and Part-Blobs (The Arsonist's Agenda) 54:11

4M ago54:11

54:11

As Aubrey drives towards a date with danger, Mara and Fabio visit the bar where Mara’s boo bartends. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Sam…

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Ep. 23: Smoke and Mirrors (The Arsonist's Agenda) 58:52

4M ago58:52

58:52

Fabio, famous flirtation folio frontman, fixated on fires in Foxglove found friends to find the founder of flames. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah…

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Ep. 22: Trial By Wiggle (The Arsonist's Agenda) 55:19

5M ago55:19

55:19

Forceful Firefighter Fabio brought a conundrum of conflagrations to our crooning columbos. We rejoin them as they investigate the incendiary incidents by calling one of the survivors’ lawyers. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake…

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Ep. 21: Burnt Out (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:03:55

5M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

The passionate firefighter Fabio brought a new mystery to our symphonic sherlocks - houses around foxglove are burning like matchsticks soaked in kerosine. We rejoin them as Aubrey climbs into the frunk of Mara’s Porche as they take their investigation on the road Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very…

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Ep. 20: Fireman (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

A firefighter arrives on the detectives' doorstep with a new mystery: homes around Foxglove are burning. Could there be a pattern behind the pyromania? Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Fra…

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Ep. 19: The Whole Banana (The Inspector's Invitation) 1:05:06

5M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

We rejoin our Grooving Gumshoes as they go for the whole banana, rescuing Caitlin and her cash from the Clutches of their nefarious foe, and next door neighbor Freddy Van Sweeten. Will Thorne stay a stoat? Will Mara finally sing for Freddy? Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrak…

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Ep. 18: Stoatal Eclipse of the Heart (The Inspector's Invitation) 49:31

6M ago49:31

49:31

We rejoin Our Acoustic investigators at the party of Freddy Van Sweeten, where they hope to engineer an exit for Cellist Caitlin. Thorne has transformed into a Stoat (aka a snake with claws, aka a fancy weasel) in a secret study belonging to van Sweeten, and has just been discovered. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_…

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Ep. 17: Antics and Acrobats (The Inspector's Invitation) 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

Our Fortissimo Flatfoots want to recover Caitlin and her cash at the party of suspected inspiration vampire Freddy Van Sweeten. The party is divided into four “ticks” of a clock, and we rejoin our party in the middle of the second tick. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) A…

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Ep. 16: Party Favors (The Inspector's Invitation) 1:15:11

6M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

As they look to locate the lost love of their client, our investigators arrive, finally, at Freddy’s festivities. We rejoin our dulcet detectives as they search for secrets at the swanky soiree. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillas…

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Ep. 15: Thrill of the Hunt (The Inspector's Invitation) 57:23

6M ago57:23

57:23

Concerned about the decamped cellist Caitlin, Inspector Greystone recruited our retinue of rhapsodic researchers to track her down. The clues pointed to a fancy fundraiser that most lack funds to attend. We rejoin our heroes as they search for ways gain access to the extravagant auction. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_…

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Ep. 14: Fancy Face-Off (The Inspector's Invitation) 1:03:01

6M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Hot on the trail of the apparently evaporated engineer Caitlin, our detectives have suspicions that Freddy, Famed Foxglove Philanthropist and musical manager is somehow involved. We rejoin our guitar-backed gumshoes as they continue to investigate the haven for Foxgloves’ upper crust - the Cliffside Club. Quick editor’s note - RPG Major isn’t a kid…

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Ep. 13: Play On! (The Inspector's Invitation) 1:01:43

7M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Engineer and Cellist Kaitln has gone missing, taking the wealth she recently combined with her partner’s with her. The studious sleuths visited the library train and are now heading to popular board game emporium and indie music venue, Play On. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@lala…

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Ep. 12: An Inspector Calls (The Inspector's Invitation) 53:52

7M ago53:52

53:52

An outsider, Inspector Greystone brings a new case to our investigators' attention, hoping their local expertise can help him find a missing woman. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Thorne is AJ Krumley (@mjrmjrfrazer) Mu…

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Ep. 11: Changeling (The Guard's Gambit) 58:11

7M ago58:11

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Our Performing Poirots are poised on a precipice: the changeling masquerading as Toad and the most malevolent monsters of the under zoo await down the spiral in Silo. We rejoin them as they step off the edge, into danger! Jessie is Special Guest Kat Shelonka Music by Special Guest Alex Engelberg (@alexengelberg on TikTok, @alex_engelberg on Instagr…

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OS35 | Under the Autumn Strangely 2:18:09

7M ago2:18:09

2:18:09

ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://www.happyjacks.org/oneshot for a full list of our one-shot actual play adventures! ◇ Follow Happy Jacks RPG on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or hang out …

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OS34 | My (Dead) Friend 2:11:47

7M ago2:11:47

2:11:47

ONE-SHOTS! Driven by the whims of the Happy Jacks crew, these games are (usually) self contained into one session. They often have guest players or GMs, and are ALWAYS a lot of fun! ◇ Visit https://www.happyjacks.org/oneshot for a full list of our one-shot actual play adventures! ◇ Follow Happy Jacks RPG on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or hang out …

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Ep. 10: Bare Your Soul (The Guard's Gambit) 52:21

7M ago52:21

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Our Symphonic Sherlocks are delving deeper into the Underzoo alongside a onetime enemy - Jessie, in search of a changeling hidden among under zoo leadership. They head into the minimum security “Containment” zone, Field, in search of Anubis, one of the under zoo keepers Jessie is Special Guest Kat Shelonka Music by Special Guest Alex Engelberg (@al…

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