Best Rampart Podcasts (2026)

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Brad Banducci: From Woolies chief to Ticketek CEO 13:25

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2d ago13:25

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This is Brad Banducci’s first major interview since that infamous "walkout" (a term he disputes) on Four Corners. Subscribe to ⁠Rampart⁠ to unlock the full hour-long interview. When Banducci took the helm of Woolies in 2016, the company was a market pariah following its disastrous foray into hardware via Masters. On his watch, Woolworths regained, …

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Blood on the Ramparts: Corgarff Castle Through History 40:45

20d ago40:45

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Corgarff Castle, as well as how to construct a kick-ass castle, that the Jacobites liked to eff shit up, and why you shouldn’t play a drinking game to this episode every time there’s a fire. Information pulled from the following sources Atlas Obscura Britain Express Castle Finders The Castles of Scotland Great Castles (1…

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When Jealousy Turns Deadly: The Murder of Narcissa Cowart 45:46

6d ago45:46

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the murder of Narcissa Cowart, as well as the dangers of courting two women at the same time, why you should never trust your kid with a pocket knife, and how to get away with murder. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 Murder by Gaslight blog post by Robert Wilhelm 1878 The Atlanta Constitution (1) (2) (3…

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Blood for Blood | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 10 Part 2 1:19:19

7d ago1:19:19

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Part 2 Deep in the hidden dungeon of Castle Delawney, the Soldiers must fight for their lives against the cruel allies of House Tachonis... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership!…

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Blood for Blood | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 10 Part 1 2:01:51

12d ago2:01:51

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Part 1 Deep in the hidden dungeon of Castle Delawney, the Soldiers must fight for their lives against the cruel allies of House Tachonis... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership!…

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"The Man in The Stone Cottage" with Stephanie Cowell 52:31

13d ago52:31

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Lindsay is joined by author Stephanie Cowell to discuss her book, “The Man in The Stone Cottage.” In 1846, Yorkshire, the Brontë sisters— Charlotte, Anne, and Emily— navigate precarious lives marked by heartbreak and struggle. Charlotte faces rejection from the man she loves, while their blind father and troubled brother add to their burdens. Despi…

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To the Hounds! | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 9 Part 2 1:32:57

14d ago1:32:57

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Part 2 The search for Teor's brother Cyd continues as the Soldiers are guided by the Hounds of the King down a mysterious fey shortcut... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! G…

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The Long Rest | The Winters Feast & Himmelsschloss: The Castle in the Sky 51:34

18d ago51:34

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Tonight's festive feature tells two tales of winter wonder: "The Winters Feast" A story of two young fey-giant children and their attempt to provide a Winter's Crest feast to their parents in a tale of holiday magic. Also, we have "Himmelsschloss: The Castle in the Sky" where Little Sparrow loses her way but finds Himmelsschloss. Read by Sam Riegel…

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To the Hounds! | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 9 Part 1 2:30:49

19d ago2:30:49

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Part 1 The search for Teor's brother Cyd continues as the Soldiers are guided by the Hounds of the King down a mysterious fey shortcut... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! G…

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Fanged Revenge | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 8 Part 2 1:26:47

21d ago1:26:47

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Part 2 A battle for vengeance ensues in Castle Sloke as the Soldiers face the traitorous Baron Casimir Gavendale and his new knights... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get…

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Gillon McLachlan: From leading the AFL to Tabcorp 16:30

24d ago16:30

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The full interview with Gil McLachlan is available exclusively for Rampart subscribers - go to rampart.news to watch now. In this second episode of Rampart Talks, Joe Aston sits down with Gil McLachlan, former CEO of the AFL and now chief executive at Tabcorp. The conversation is wide-ranging, covering his footy legacy, from his regrets over the ha…

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Fanged Revenge | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 8 Part 1 2:47:03

26d ago2:47:03

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Part 1 A battle for vengeance ensues in Castle Sloke as the Soldiers face the traitorous Baron Casimir Gavendale and his new knights... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get…

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"A Small Compass" with Cinda Gault 58:38

26d ago58:38

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Lindsay is joined by author Cinda Gault to discuss her book, “A Small Compass.” In 1806, Isobel Gunn is staring down the inevitability of a spinster’s farm life in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, often referred to as the Island of Women. At the same time and across the ocean in Maskinongé, Quebec, Marie-Anne Gaboury is facing the prospect that her da…

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Beyond the Seducer—The Many Lives of Giacomo Casanova 58:43

1M ago58:43

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Lindsay and Madison discuss Giacomo Casanova, as well as how to win and lose it all gambling, that blasphemy is no joke, and how to be both charming and also a horrible human being. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Kiss From Italy blog post 2025 Walks of Italy blog post 2024 The Article post by Jeffrey Meyers 2024 The Collector ar…

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On the Scent | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 7 Part 2 1:37:05

1M ago1:37:05

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Part 2 The Soldiers arrive in the Kingdom of Timmony, where local customs are bending against the religious influence of the Candescent Creed... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon member…

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Critical Role: Jester and Fjord’s Wedding: Live from Radio City Music Hall Part 2 1:46:43

1M ago1:46:43

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Part 2 Join us for an unforgettable evening of love and peril at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as two of our Mighty Nein lovebirds, Jester and Fjord, embark on their greatest adventure yet: marriage! Captured live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on October 7, 2025 CREDITS Set design by Shaun Ellis Set fabricated …

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On the Scent | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 7 Part 1 2:13:33

1M ago2:13:33

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Part 1 The Soldiers arrive in the Kingdom of Timmony, where local customs are bending against the religious influence of the Candescent Creed... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon member…

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Can You Crack The Cramp-Word? with Alan Katz 58:13

1M ago58:13

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Lindsay is joined by Alan Katz from Costard & Touchstone Productions to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Visit Costard & Touchstone Productions and listen to one (or all) of their many productions wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Critical Role: Jester and Fjord’s Wedding: Live from Radio City Music Hall Part 1 2:15:49

1M ago2:15:49

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Part 1 Join us for an unforgettable evening of love and peril at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as two of our Mighty Nein lovebirds, Jester and Fjord, embark on their greatest adventure yet: marriage! Captured live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on October 7, 2025 CREDITS Set design by Shaun Ellis Set fabricated …

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Knives and Thorns | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 6 Part 2 2:30:01

1M ago2:30:01

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Part 2 Tyranny struggles with her crueler instincts as the Soldiers discover a safe haven for fairies that may hold clues about Cyd's whereabouts... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon me…

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James Packer: From Media Mogul to an Actively Passive Investor 15:03

2M ago15:03

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An interview series brought to you by Joe Aston. The full interview with James Packer is available exclusively for Rampart subscribers - go to rampart.news to watch now. In this first episode of the Rampart Talks series, Joe Aston sat down with James for a conversation that spans Crown, the Murdochs, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, mental heal…

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Knives and Thorns | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 6 Part 1 1:53:08

2M ago1:53:08

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Part 1 Tyranny struggles with her crueler instincts as the Soldiers discover a safe haven for fairies that may hold clues about Cyd's whereabouts... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon me…

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Prairie Madness – The Dark Frontier 42:03

2M ago42:03

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the phenomenon of “prairie madness,” as well as how isolating the Great Plains are, that silence can be just as dangerous as sound, and how man needs community. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Retrospect Journal post by Kate Phillips 2024 Homestead article by Barbara Bamberger-Scott 2023 Medium post by…

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Branching Paths | Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 5 Part 2 1:50:44

2M ago1:50:44

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Part 2 Decisions are made about how to keep Occtis safe from his family while the Soldiers embark on a hunt for friend and foe alike... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get…

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Rampart Talks: Trailer 1:44

2M ago1:44

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Joe Aston sits down with some of Australia's most accomplished and fascinating business leaders, like billionaire James Packer, former AFL CEO turned Tabcorp boss Gil McLachlan, ex-Woolworths chief Brad Banducci, Afterpay co-founder Nick Molnar and more to be announced. If you want to know how money and power works in Australia - and what makes the…

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10 Questions Before Red God (feat. Words and Whiskey) 1:48:22

2M ago1:48:22

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Philip & Jeremy team up with Kross & PJ from Words and Whiskey to tackle 10 burning questions leading into Red God. From Darrow’s fate to Lysander’s next move, we jump into theories, predictions, and speculation. Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-6 of the Red Rising Saga Email [email protected] Subscribe to our YouTube Channe…

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Branching Paths | Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 5 Part 1 1:39:15

2M ago1:39:15

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Part 1 Decisions are made about how to keep Occtis safe from his family while the Soldiers embark on a hunt for friend and foe alike... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get…

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The Muffin Man of Drury Lane: Fact or Folklore? 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Lindsay and Madison discuss the popular nursery rhyme “The Muffin Man,” as well as how to lure children in the 16th century, that you should never trust a door-to-door pastry salesman, and how to start an urban legend. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Kaleena Fraga (1) 2024 Kaneland Krier article by Sophie…

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Dispatch One-Shot 4:00:50

2M ago4:00:50

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It’s just a regular Monday at the Burbank branch of the SDN until the efficiency experts show up. Game Master Jasmine Bhullar leads players Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Matthew Mercer, and Erin Yvette as they fight to stay employed in this Dispatch inspired one-shot using Daggerheart! CAST Jasmine Bhullar - Game Master || @thatbronzegirl Laura …

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"Mystery's at the Windham Inn" with D. Paul Fleming 45:19

2M ago45:19

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Lindsay is joined by author D. Paul Fleming to discuss his book, “Mystery’s at the Windham Inn: The Feral Feline,” which was released October 1, 2025. On a bitterly cold December morning nearly 280 years ago, a young woman named Elizabeth was executed…twice! With the governor’s pardon in hand, her father was within musket shot when the noose finall…

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Stone-Faced | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 4 | Part 2 2:07:28

2M ago2:07:28

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Part 2 The Houses of Royce and Davinos are attacked by the focused might and undead horror of House Tachonis, while the secrets Bolaire has kept for years tumble into the light... Use Code OVERTURE for one month free on Beacon! https://beacon.tv/join New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campa…

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Stone-Faced | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 4 | Part 1 2:48:05

2M ago2:48:05

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Part 1 The Houses of Royce and Davinos are attacked by the focused might and undead horror of House Tachonis, while the secrets Bolaire has kept for years tumble into the light... Use Code OVERTURE for one month free on Beacon! https://beacon.tv/join New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campa…

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Possession & Propaganda: The Nicola Aubrey Exorcism 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss Nicola Aubrey, as well as how exorcisms work, that religious wars are awful, and how to get your new religion put on blast by Satan himself. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 All That’s Interesting article by Kaleena Fraga 2022 Unam Sanctam Catholicam blog post 2022 Los Angeles …

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The Snipping of Shears | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 3 | Part 2 2:54:21

2M ago2:54:21

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Part 2 With the true source of the Candescent Creed's magic revealed and the search for Occtis pressing in from all sides, lines of trust must quickly be drawn amongst the allies... Use Code OVERTURE for one month free on Beacon! https://beacon.tv/join New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/cam…

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The Snipping of Shears | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 3 | Part 1 1:49:06

3M ago1:49:06

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Part 1 With the true source of the Candescent Creed's magic revealed and the search for Occtis pressing in from all sides, lines of trust must quickly be drawn amongst the allies... Use Code OVERTURE for one month free on Beacon! https://beacon.tv/join New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/cam…

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Scholomance—The Devil’s Academy of Transylvania 35:11

3M ago35:11

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Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss Scholomance and the Solomanari, as well as how to get a badass education, that being a dragon rider sounds like a pretty sweet gig, and how to get a magic stick. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Historic Mysteries article by Bipin Dimri 2020 Esoterx blog post 2011 Jason Colavit…

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Broken Wing | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 2 | Part 2 1:59:49

3M ago1:59:49

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Part 2 This episode is sponsored by Hit Point Press. Spooky Season is here! Get 30% off your order on tarot, oracle, and spooky items at http://hitpointpress.com/critter - Use code “CRITTER” This episode is sponsored by Aether & Iron. Wishlist Aether & Iron on Steam! Play the demo available now for this decopunk narrative RPG! Coming Soon to Steam …

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Broken Wing | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 2 | Part 1 2:16:41

3M ago2:16:41

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Part 1 This episode is sponsored by Hit Point Press. Spooky Season is here! Get 30% off your order on tarot, oracle, and spooky items at http://hitpointpress.com/critter - Use code “CRITTER” This episode is sponsored by Aether & Iron. Wishlist Aether & Iron on Steam! Play the demo available now for this decopunk narrative RPG! Coming Soon to Steam …

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"Marked By The Ouija" with Scott Wells 57:29

3M ago57:29

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Lindsay is joined by bestselling thriller and horror author Scott Wells to discuss his book, “Marked By The Ouija,” which established him as a powerful voice in YA horror—blending supernatural mystery with the emotional depth of adolescence. When a group of friends stumble upon a brand-new Ouija board, a night of harmless fun spirals into a terrify…

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The Fall of Thjazi Fang | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 1 Part 2 2:02:33

3M ago2:02:33

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Part 2 A politically suspicious execution brings the friends, family, and enemies of noted war hero Thjazi Fang to the city of Dol-Makjar to celebrate a life well-adventured... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bail…

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The Fall of Thjazi Fang | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 1 Part 1 2:07:35

3M ago2:07:35

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Part 1 "A politically suspicious execution brings the friends, family, and enemies of noted war hero Thjazi Fang to the city of Dol-Makjar to celebrate a life well-adventured... New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bai…

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The Miniwashitu: North Dakota’s River Monster 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Lindsay and Madison continue Spoopy month and discuss the Miniwashitu, as well as why you should be careful around waterways, that it can be more dangerous during the day than at night, and how to die via insanity. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Jack and Kitty Norton blog post 2024 KX News article 2023 Atlas Obscura article by A…

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The Sons of Ares 1:21:47

3M ago1:21:47

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The Sons of Ares: A Red Rising Saga Podcast team joins Philip and Jeremy for a fun game that blends their real-life interests with the world of Red Rising. Warning: All episodes contain spoilers for books 1-6 of the Red Rising Saga Email [email protected] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Instagram @hailreaperpod Visit our free Patreon page Ar…

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Princess Theatre and The Ghost of Frederick Federici 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Lindsay and Madison kick off Spoopy month and discuss the Princess Theatre and Frederick Federici, as well as why you should take your meds, that sometimes it costs a fortune to build something great, and how to haunt a location with style. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 Random Times post by Leo S 2022 Vocal Media Horror blog po…

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Thank Goodness it's Thursday! CRF's 90s Charity One-Shot Benefitting NCWIT | Sponsored by Ebay Live Part 2 2:20:14

3M ago2:20:14

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Part 2 Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and CRF President Ashley Johnson for a very special as they invite 90s stars Stacy Keanan (My Two Dads) (Boy Meets World), Will Friedle (Boy Meets World), Christine Lakin (Step by Step), Rider Strong (Boy Meets World) and Jodie Sweetin (Full House) to the table for our Daggerheart Charity One-Shot: TGiT (Thank…

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Thank Goodness it's Thursday! CRF's 90s Charity One-Shot Benefitting NCWIT | Sponsored by Ebay Live Part 1 2:07:10

3M ago2:07:10

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Part 1 Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and CRF President Ashley Johnson for a very special as they invite 90s stars Stacy Keanan (My Two Dads) (Boy Meets World), Will Friedle (Boy Meets World), Christine Lakin (Step by Step), Rider Strong (Boy Meets World) and Jodie Sweetin (Full House) to the table for our Daggerheart Charity One-Shot: TGiT (Thank…

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Amish Red Riding Hood from Too Stupid To Live 1:20:13

3M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

It’s a Ye Olde crossover! Lindsay Valenty, host of ye Olde Crime Podcast, takes a brief respite from the world of historical true crime to visit the wonderful world of Amish fairy-tale retellings! She joins Becky to review “Amish Red Riding Hood” by Ashley Emma ($0.99). Book: ⁠Amish Red Riding Hood⁠ Podcast: ⁠Ye Olde Crime Podcast ⁠(⁠Check out Beck…

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Oaths & Ash | Critical Role Indianapolis Live Show 2025 Part 2 2:06:52

4M ago2:06:52

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Part 2 Dangerous forces gather as members of Bells Hells deal with their dark bargains and deadly debts mounting to be collected. Featuring the founding cast of Critical Role, Robbie Daymond, and Game Master Matthew Mercer; this show is our very first one-shot set in the world of Exandria and powered by Darrington Press’s roleplaying game: Daggerhe…

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Critical Role Campaign Four | Official Trailer 1:44

4M ago1:44

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Check out our official trailer of Campaign 4! Tune in for the premiere of Campaign 4 on Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm PT on Beacon, YouTube, and Twitch. New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays. Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/ SHOW DESCRIPTION Hero to many. Enemy to some. When Thjazi Fang is marked for execution, vario…

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Oaths & Ash | Critical Role Indianapolis Live Show 2025 Part 1 2:19:35

4M ago2:19:35

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Part 1 Dangerous forces gather as members of Bells Hells deal with their dark bargains and deadly debts mounting to be collected. Featuring the founding cast of Critical Role, Robbie Daymond, and Game Master Matthew Mercer; this show is our very first one-shot set in the world of Exandria and powered by Darrington Press’s roleplaying game: Daggerhe…