Best TPK Podcasts (2025)

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510: We Have Ways of Making You Tock 55:08

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6d ago55:08

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Revelle spends a lot of time thinking about toilets. J’osh has a (very) bright idea. K’ronng is both a small and a large creature. Jasper doesn’t want to go in there. Tony decides Gnomish beer tastes like Mountain Dew. Keys from the Golden Vault - Tockworth’s Clockwork, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Chip Sudderth, Jason Snell and Monty Ash…

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509: Miner Enchantment 1:01:12

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Jasper is sorry and has a sorry short sword. J’osh wonders how melty this metal is. K’ronng would never murder a dog. Revelle is always second bucket. Tony is confused when the players are mission-oriented. Keys from the Golden Vault - Tockworth’s Clockwork, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Chip Sudderth, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Not…

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508: Stuffward Ho! 1:06:43

20d ago1:06:43

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In this new Keys from the Golden Vault adventure, K’ronng hates the Underdark, J’osh spares the dying, Revelle throws a rock, and Jasper thinks this is all terrible. Tony claims this is technically team building. Keys from the Golden Vault - Tockworth’s Clockwork, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Chip Sudderth, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Sh…

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How to Talk to People in Middle Earth - The One Ring 2e Rules Review 36:21

21d ago36:21

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IRL, when I need a Favor from Someone, I mentally assign a Difficulty Class to that Request and then look within my Soul to see what Skills I have that would help me get what I want—and it's no different in The One Ring 2e. We go through the Council and Fellowship Phase rules, which are the last systems in TOR 2e we have yet to cover. And then we g…

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507: The Thumbs-Up Crew 57:28

27d ago57:28

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In this finale episode, the party takes a lot of damage and finds a chew toy. Uni and the Hunt for the Last Horn, Part 5 Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomp…

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506: Something Wig'ed This Way Comes 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

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The party has everything well in paw, except maybe fighting over a particularly fine wig. Uni and the Hunt for the Last Horn, Part 4 Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn Support this show and other shows like it o…

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The One Ring 2e - Star of the Mist Part 2 1:21:45

1M ago1:21:45

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We play through the climax of the starter adventure in The One Ring 2e's full rules. We get into some of the finer points of the combat encounters and learn more about how some of the stats like hope and shadow work. Show notes page: https://ggnorecast.com/240.

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505: Dinosaur-based Reconnaissance 50:25

1M ago50:25

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The party creates an effective murder tunnel and makes use of drone technology. Uni and the Hunt for the Last Horn, Part 3 Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn Support this show and other shows like it on The Inco…

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The One Ring 2e Sample Adventure - Star of the Mist - Part 1 1:27:57

2M ago1:27:57

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We play the first half of the starter adventure in The One Ring 2e's full rules. This is mostly us getting a handle on the mechanics that were touched only lightly in the starter set, such as journeys and combats from start to finish. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/239. Aff link to buy the core rules: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/370…

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504: Toadl Party Kill 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

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The party finishes off a battle, goes through a portal, and meets a dog who’s good at charades. Uni and the Hunt for the Last Horn, Part 2 Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn Support this show and other shows lik…

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503: Time for Toads 54:14

2M ago54:14

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We kick off a new short adventure with Mikah Sargent in the DM chair! He challenges the party (Eunomia Helldew, Valeria Shatterbone, Bibimbap Sauerbraten, Sheila Sheila Bobeila Banana Fana Fofeila, and Priscilla) to locate a Unicorn. But it can’t be as simple as that, can it? (No. Of course it can’t.) Uni and the Hunt for the Last Horn, Part 1 Mika…

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502: Cultists Are Not Made of Robot 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

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Time is ticking away, and our heroes don’t have much time to save Candlekeep from certain destruktion by … rocket ship tower? Will they make it? Candlekeep - Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Dan Moren, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Nick Scott Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries Supp…

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501: Throwing Good Hit Points After Bad 1:16:30

2M ago1:16:30

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More than a year later, our players (virtually) come together again to try to save Candlekeep Library! Candlekeep - Kandlekeep Dekonstruktion, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Dan Moren, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Nick Scott Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows like it on T…

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The One Ring Starter Set - Play and Review 1:50:26

2M ago1:50:26

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We play and review The One Ring's Starter Set—and we have a "Fellowship of the Wings," a get together where you bring chicken wings and desserts with an LOTR theme. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/238.

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500: Alpaca Macadamia Nuts 2:41:07

3M ago2:41:07

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To celebrate our 500th episode, we bring you the only TPK recorded entirely in person! It’s an extra-long session recorded around a table, complete with the sounds of dice rolling, soda-pop cans opening, and chairs scraping the floor as people move around. The only way to feel more like you’re there is to watch the 360° version on a VR headset! Thi…

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499: Math Is Fun When You're Not a Werewolf 1:47:12

3M ago1:47:12

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In this final episode of The Lore of Lurue, Lovyn wants to leave, Naiasa hides under a corpse, Hermioneigh is like a really great dance troupe, Frittat’ha gets back on the horse, and Lonewalker hesitates to touch the book. Tony is a generous dungeon master, and anyone who suggests otherwise is a bad person. Oh, and listener secret_gaygent SAVES THE…

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498: Restore Bookness to the Book 1:11:46

3M ago1:11:46

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In this episode, Lovyn scampers out of the rage zone, Frittat’ha is finally tanking, Lonewalker does a little deelybob, Naiasa has secret agent vibes, and Hermioneigh shoves a berry in someone’s mouth. Oh, and Tony doesn’t want to call the wargs by name. Candlekeep - Lore of Lurue, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Kathy Campbe…

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497: Kreeeee! (Blood) 55:35

3M ago55:35

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In this episode, Naiasa does some John Woo action film moves, Hermioneigh makes a carbon copy of herself, Lonewalker approaches the grick, Frittat’ha is careful not to set her friends on fire, and Lovyn wants to know if there are still cupcakes. Oh, and Tony makes bird noises. Candlekeep - Lore of Lurue, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, Jame…

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496: A Disturbance in the Elk 56:16

4M ago56:16

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In this episode, Lovyn gets his face ate; Naiasa makes poor life choices that are tactically unsound across a range of dimensions; Fritatt’ha bellows into a beak; Hermioneigh struggles to hit; and Lonewalker loses his elk. Oh, and Tony doesn’t know cupcakes. Candlekeep - Lore of Lurue, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Kathy Ca…

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495: Technicolor Owl 58:21

4M ago58:21

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In this episode, Frittat’ha is still looking for her brother; Lonewalker chats with a tree; Hermioneigh doesn’t need a whole body’s worth of blood; Naiasa knocks on a suspicious door; and Lovyn looks down a suspicious well. Oh, and Tony doesn’t know trees. Candlekeep - Lore of Lurue, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Kathy Camp…

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494: A Heap of Drunken Satyrs 2:04:11

4M ago2:04:11

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In the first episode of a new Candlekeep adventure, Naiasa is down to party; Hermioneigh whips it good; Lovyn does some stylish stabbing; Lonewalker tries to walk alone; and Frittath’a just wants to eat out of a tree stump. Oh, and Tony did not bring enough berzerkers. Candlekeep - Lore of Lurue, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomso…

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493: Prison Paperwork Adventures 1:08:14

4M ago1:08:14

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The party wraps up their prison adventure, and it’s the moment of truth - do they get out with subtlety, leaving no trace? Or do they leave chaos in their wake? You might be surprised! (Or you might not!) Keys from the Golden Vault - Prisoner 13, Part 6 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley…

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492: Side Quest 2 52:28

4M ago52:28

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Is there an escape room in this prison? No. Does it practice good cable management? Also no. Keys from the Golden Vault - Prisoner 13, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, support our show, and get access to exclusive podcasts! Show Notes…

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491: No Dungeon, No Dragon 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

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Is this prison a dungeon? Is the party here to make friends? Did anyone bring a spare corpse? The answer to all of these is “no.” Keys from the Golden Vault - Prisoner 13, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Supp…

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490: Mop Glory 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

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When is a mop not a mop? When our adventurers go undercover and arrive at the prison. It’s big! And cold! Keys from the Golden Vault - Prisoner 13, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other …

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489: Just K'en 58:21

5M ago58:21

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The heist planning continues, and our adventurers take on alternate identities! Meet Anders K’aaruuts, Stanley Wilmon, Lexi Shrapnel, Diogenes Mainframe, and of course, K’en. Keys from the Golden Vault - Prisoner 13, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by …

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488: Coat Check Your Bird 1:08:53

5M ago1:08:53

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A new Keys from the Golden Vault adventure brings a prison break, but instead of breaking out, they need to get in! Keys from the Golden Vault - Prisoner 13, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show …

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487: Panic! at the Ritual 54:18

6M ago54:18

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The party crashers rush to rob rich ritualists with stirring music, washroom destruction, a chicken under each arm, and the power of Valeria’s moon-eyed devotion to a very special lady-orc in the thrilling conclusion of our adventure! Party Crashers, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arme…

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486: Courtship via Owlbear 50:45

6M ago50:45

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Social norms take as much of a beating as a vicious owlbear, as the party moves from performative combat to gastrointestinal distress (also performative) in a bid to infiltrate offices and…get out their jerky while not sitting in pies. Party Crashers, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arm…

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485: Pan Flute Gorn Fight 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

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The team preps for both a stirring performance and a profitable heist, but intra-team conflict and a caged beast stand in their way. Party Crashers, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Party Crashers Support this show and other shows like it …

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484: Half-Orc Flirtations 59:07

6M ago59:07

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A ramshackle group of thieves and ne’er-do-wells infiltrate a fancy party to pull off a daring heist but get more than they bargained for when polite society embraces ritualistic violence. Party Crashers, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. P…

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483: A Minigolf Situation 1:17:27

7M ago1:17:27

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As they complete the Reach for the Stars adventure, the party learns how to kill a piece of architecture (put it in a mini-mall) and has a conversation with a sad, greasy cultist. Keys from the Golden Vault - Reach for the Stars, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Er…

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482: I Don't Like Experiencing Things 1:09:50

7M ago1:09:50

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When this party meets a puddle of eyes and mouths, it quickly becomes nightmare monster vs nightmare monster! Keys from the Golden Vault - Reach for the Stars, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other sho…

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481: The Rug Receives the Poke 1:07:45

7M ago1:07:45

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K’ronng’s sword gets a name, maps are confusing, and the party smells…things. Keys from the Golden Vault - Reach for the Stars, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable n…

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480: A Bugbear in a Monocle 1:17:15

7M ago1:17:15

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The Keys from the Golden Vault return, with a new addition to the group! Zanter Quickhands joins Jaee Raff, Levithia du Issigri, and K’ronng, as they break into a mansion and take a short rest in a very nice bathroom! Keys from the Golden Vault - Reach for the Stars, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty …

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479: Friendship Bracelets! 1:08:37

7M ago1:08:37

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This episode wraps up Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor with these lessons: Once you reach the Big Bad, you should just set him on fire. A surprise round is one stab, one fire. And most importantly, rule number one of identity theft is “hide the body.” Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 6 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Sn…

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Eight Dudes Looting Offbrand Hogwarts - Brewkessel Actual Play 1:57:10

7M ago1:57:10

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We actually play Brewkessel, by Kettlesberg Games (Tom Holmgren). It's (currently) two levels of a Hogwarts-themed megadungeon. (We also had a million players for this session, and people had to share mics; so do forgive us for any gnarly audio.)Show notes page showing player map for this session and a qute quasit: https://ggnorecast.com/237.…

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478: Sleep Without Trace 58:56

8M ago58:56

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This week’s lessons: After you break into a house, you look around. Night is the optimal time for evil. Small farming towns have no commercial district. And most importantly, murder is not a complete plan. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show…

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477: It's Earthquake Weather 1:08:35

8M ago1:08:35

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This week’s lessons: Geography is just map history. Murder holes are surprisingly expensive. If nobody’s heard of you, you’re not an A-list cult. And most importantly, the best kind of heist is when the players steal the campaign from the DM. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell…

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476: Never Turn Your Back on an Awning 1:13:34

8M ago1:13:34

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The good news: Paulie invents “pants of holding,” and N’iss invents “napkidding” (reverse kidnapping). The bad news: due to a small earthquake and a large centaur, the horses are down. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited…

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475: CSI Waterdeep 54:52

8M ago54:52

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The Candlekeep crew heads to Waterdeep to meet William Faerl, an elf with a helluva hat, and to play “Good Cop, Good Cop, Neutral Cop, Bad Cop, Bad Cop.” Or is it “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Horse Cop, Little Cop, Lizard Cop”? No, no, of course it’s “Good Cop, Bad Cop, Big Cop, Little Cop, Fake Ghost Cop”! Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 2 To…

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474: Open and Shut Case 59:21

9M ago59:21

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Another Candlekeep mystery begins with—you guessed it—more book problems for Frittat’ha, Hermioneigh, Naiasa, N’iss, and Paulie. Candlekeep - Sarah of Yellowcrest Manor, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Erika Ensign, James Thomson, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show…

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473: Tomb of Horrors, Part 5 1:10:49

9M ago1:10:49

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Our heroes deal with a wish-granting non-genie, disagreeable keys, and a powerful lich in this, the concluding chapter of Tomb of Horrors! Shocktober 2024, Tomb of Horrors Part 4 Scott McNulty with Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Nick Scott Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Tomb of Horrors Support this show and other shows…

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We Recommend Brewkessel 16:56

9M ago16:56

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We recommend Brewkessel, by Kettlesberg Games (Tom Holmgren). It’s (currently) two levels of a Hogwarts-themed megadungeon. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/236.

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472: Tomb of Horrors, Part 4 48:20

9M ago48:20

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After a year-long sabbatical, it’s Shocktober once again for Ch’omasa, L’nell, DaffnÃ©, and Thald, as they deal with skulls, gems, and a bone-chilling fear of keys in the triumphant return of Tomb of Horrors! Shocktober 2024, Tomb of Horrors Part 4 Scott McNulty with Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Nick Scott Show Notes & Links Ed…

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471: A Gurgle Full of Blood 1:03:17

9M ago1:03:17

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Our heroes delve deep underground, commit numerous HR violations, and make questionable hiring decisions as they interrogate quietly quitting cultists and more, in the grand finale of this Shocktober (lost soul moaning) adventure! Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 4 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln …

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470: Vecna, Vecna, and Lich LLC 54:35

10M ago54:35

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Having escaped the sewers, our quasi-deputized heroes take on cultists with eyes in their hands and hate in their hearts, as we continue Shocktober’s (piercing screams) descent into subterranean madness! Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 3 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln Hayes, Monty Ashley and Tif…

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469: Ooze it or Lose it 58:55

10M ago58:55

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A pitched sewer battle against oozing creatures devolves into a business pitch and Arch laying hands on himself with alarming frequency as Shocktober (zombie growl) continues! Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 2 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln Hayes, Monty Ashley and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links …

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468: I Speak Rat 58:52

10M ago58:52

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It’s the start of Shocktober (spooky noises) and a brand new group of heroes dive deep into the sewers of Neverwinter to encounter talkative rats, desiccated eyes, and questions about the pecking order of the city guard. Shocktober 2024, Nest of the Eldritch Eye Part 1 Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Brian Hamilton, Lincoln Hayes, Mon…

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467: War Picks Have the Power 1:28:00

10M ago1:28:00

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After seven years Eglath’s Angels finally managed to complete the Princes of the Apocalypse adventure. But at what cost? Maybe they should have stayed in Tyr. Eglath's Angels VII, Episode 7 Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Princes of the Apo…