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D&D & TV

162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -

Ever wonder where your favourite game master gets their ideas from? Or are you starting out and looking for ways to make your game or character memorable to the rest of the table? Inspiration for an RPG story is everywhere if you look, but the best places are the stories you can get every day from television and movies. Here is a podcast that re-watches and analyses favourite TV shows and discusses how to make them into RPG adventures.

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Episodes

Wednesday - 1-07 ”If You Don’t Woe Me By Now”

April 04, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Kooky Uncle Fester pays a visit and shares his theory about the monster. Wednesday begrudgingly agrees to a date with Tyler at Crackstone's crypt. Episode 7: first dates, guest stars, and flirting Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix

Wednesday - 1-06 ”Quid Pro Woe”

March 28, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Wednesday's friends throw her a surprise party. They mean well... but she'd much rather mark the miserable occasion by solving the murders. Episode 6: intra-party conflict, investigating evidence, and FEELINGS Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix

Wednesday - 1-05 ”You Reap What You Woe”

March 21, 2023 22:02 - 54 minutes - 58.2 MB

During Parents Weekend, Wednesday digs into her family's past - and accidentally gets her dad arrested. Enid feels the pressure to "wolf out"   Episode 5: parents, fight scenes, and positivity   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix

Wednesday - 1-04 - ”Woe What a Night”

March 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Wednesday asks Xavier to the Rave'N dance, sparking Tyler's jealousy - but Thing's got something up his sleeve. Meanwhile, Eugene stakes out the cave Episode 4: dancing, suspects, and character romance Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix D&D movie screening - https://villagecinemas.com.au/movies/dandd-gameplay-plus-dandd-honour-among-thieves  

Wednesday - 1-04 ”Woe What a Night”

March 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Wednesday asks Xavier to the Rave'N dance, sparking Tyler's jealousy - but Thing's got something up his sleeve. Meanwhile, Eugene stakes out the cave Episode 4: dancing, suspects, and character romance Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix D&D movie screening - https://villagecinemas.com.au/movies/dandd-gameplay-plus-dandd-honour-among-thieves  

Wednesday - 1-03 ”Friend or Woe”

March 05, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Wednesday stumbles on a secret society. During Outreach Day, Nevermore's outcasts mingle with Jericho's normies in Pilgrim World. Fudge, anyone? Episode 3: trigger warnings, prophetic visions, and dreams Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix

Wednesday - 1-02 ”Woe is the Loneliest Number”

February 26, 2023 21:57 - 1 hour - 109 MB

The sheriff questions Wednesday about the night's strange happenings. Later, Wednesday faces off against a fierce rival in the cutthroat Poe Cup race. Episode 2: riddles, cliffhangers, and competitions Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix

Wednesday - 1-01 ”Wednesday’s Child is Full of Woe”

February 19, 2023 21:54 - 1 hour - 105 MB

When a deliciously wicked prank gets Wednesday expelled, her parents ship her off to Nevermore Academy, the boarding school where they fell in love Episode 1: meta knowledge, succinct worldbuilding, and character names Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Wednesday is available on Netflix  

Bonus 1-04 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

February 05, 2023 21:56 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Once upon a time, there was an awesome podcast episode that talked about fairy tales, changing landscapes, and sexy wolves. Music provided by JuliusH and astrofreq on pixabay.com Puss in Boots: the Last Wish is available on Amazon and Apple TV

Bonus 1-03 - Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

January 29, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In another reality, Afif and Jeremy talked about the OGL but in this one, they discuss combat, descriptions, and the multiverse. Music provided by JuliusH and astrofreq on pixabay.com Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) is available on Binge in Australia

Bonus 1-02 - Rogue One (2016)

January 22, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Rebellions are built on hope. But we look more at dissonance, villains, and catharsis with special guest host Ben Byrne. Music provided by JuliusH and astrofreq on pixabay.com Rogue One (2016) is available on Disney+

Bonus 1-01 - Moulin Rouge! (2001)

January 15, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

Voulouz-vous coucher avec moi? While discussing Baz Luhrmann's work of classic cinema and how to connect it with tabletop games, we cover doomed parties, big bard energy, and musical RPGs. Music provided by JuliusH and astrofreq on pixabay.com Moulin Rouge (2001) is available on Apple TV and Disney+ in Australia.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - Season Wrap up

January 01, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Reviewing the season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, involving cultural appropriation, life paths, and pork cutlets. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-10 ”My Moon My Man”

December 25, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

On the edge of cyberpsychosis but determined to save Lucy, David storms into Night City as Arasaka plots to deploy their ultimate lethal weapon Episode 10: total party kill, experience, and the return of Katsuo Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-09 ”Humanity”

December 18, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB

Lucy's captors learn about her secret mission and dark past. David and his team head out to complete Faraday's job but realise something is off Episode 9: making offers to players, NPC design, and spending money Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-08 ”Stay”

December 11, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

Faraday finds himself stuck between Arasaka and Militech. Lucy and Rebecca confront David about his change in behaviour, but he refuses to listen Episode 8: party roles, netrunning, and living for yourself Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-07 ”Stronger”

December 04, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

Now an all-star edgerunner enhanced with more cybernetics, David leads his team into a new mission. An old contact reaches out to him for a big job Episode 7: Falco, time skips, and decoy camels Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-06 ”Girl On Fire”

November 27, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Maine doesn't seem to be himself. But the team has bigger fish to fry: They must race against time to extract vital information from their prisoner Episode 6: cyberpsychosis, aesthetics of magic, and going out in a blaze of glory Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-05 ”All Eyez On Me”

November 20, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

David makes a clever suggestion when the team strategizes for their next mission. However, he soon learns that their target can't be underestimated Episode 5: playing to character strengths, braindance, and dreams Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-04 ”Lucky You”

November 13, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Eager to learn the edgerunner ropes, David pesters Maine for another mission. Instead, Maine tasks Lucy with training him Episode 4: cold opens, montages, and lethal random encounters Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-03 ”Smooth Criminal”

November 06, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

Surrounded by a group of rowdy edgerunners, David makes a plea to join their team. Meanwhile, sinister forces plot to lure him back to Arosaka Academy Episode 3: quest givers, chases, and heists Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-02 ”Like a Boy”

October 30, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

With his newly enhanced body, David heads to the Academy seeking revenge on his bully. Later, he meets a mysterious woman who wants to recruit him Episode 2: ripperdoc, the moon, and reusable NPCs Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - 1-01 ”Let You Down”

October 23, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

After a night of streaming illegal braindance, David wakes up to reality; a rundown apartment with a broken washing machine and an overworked mother Episode 1: punk, language as worldbuilding, and potions Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available on Netflix

Star Trek: TNG - Wrap up

October 09, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

We've reached the end of season one! Wrap up episode: turducken, Star Trek Adventures, and alternating game masters Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-25 ”The Neutral Zone”

October 02, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

Waiting for Capt. Picard's return from a Federation conference, the Enterprise crew discovers a disabled 20th Century Earth satellite Episode 25: big dick Enterprise and defusing combat. Also, Claire is there Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-24 ”Conspiracy”

September 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

After diverting to a secret meeting with an old friend and some of Starfleet's finest commanders, Capt. Picard finds the USS Horatio destroyed Episode 24: campaign villains, ratatouille, and neck nipples Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-23 ”We’ll Always Have Paris”

September 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

The Enterprise experiences strange time distortions as the crew helps an ailing scientist who claims to have opened a window into another dimension Episode 23: timeslips, Watchmen, and Picard's dating show Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-22 ”Skin of Evil”

September 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

While the Enterprise is en route to rendezvous with Troi's shuttlecraft, a bizarre malfunction causes the transport vehicle to crash on Vagra II Episode 22: character deaths, new solutions, and toxic oozes Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-21 ”Symbiosis”

September 04, 2022 22:54 - 1 hour - 105 MB

The Enterprise encounters two cultures - one suffering from a plague, the other marketing a cure - and learn that nothing is as simple as it seems Episode 21: better stories, addiction, and what not to do Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-20 ”The Arsenal of Freedom”

August 28, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

While investigating the disappearance of the USS Drake on the planet Minos, the crew battles floating mechanical death spheres Episode 20: multiple balls, holograms, and endless enemies Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-19 ”Heart of Glory”

August 21, 2022 22:52 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Worf must choose between his loyalty to Starfleet and his Klingon heritage when two Klingon fugitives take over the Enterprise Episode 19: Predator vision, transporters, and uniforms Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia) Whomp comic - https://www.whompcomic.com/2011/08/01/the-smartest-klingon/  

Star Trek: TNG - 1-18 ”Coming of Age”

August 14, 2022 22:54 - 1 hour - 137 MB

While Wesley Crusher takes a StarFleet academy entrance exam, Capt. Picard and the Enterprise are subjected to an investigation by Starfleet Episode 18: Riker sits, vague foreshadowing, and Jake! Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)  

Star Trek: TNG - 1-17 ”Home Soil”

August 07, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 124 MB

The crew visits Velara 3, where a group of terraformers work to transform the seemingly desolate planet into one capable of supporting life Episode 17: f*ck algae, accidental genocide, and terraforming RPGs Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-16 ”When The Bough Breaks”

July 31, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

A planet that was able to cloak itself for thousands of years suddenly reappears and reaches out to the enterprise with an unusual request Episode 16: daddies, naming NPCs, and stealing children Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)  

Star Trek: TNG - 1-15 ”Too Short For A Season”

July 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

The Enterprise transports an elderly Starfleet Admiral to negotiate a hostage crisis Episode 15: DMNPCs, hostage tunnels, and Benjamin Button Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-14 ”11001001”

July 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

The Enterprise docks at a starbase for repairs, where it commandeered by a race of technologically linked aliens Episode 14: alternative succubi, descriptions, and performances Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-13 ”Angel One”

July 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

"Riker, Troi, Data and Yar beam down to a planet ruled by a matriarchal government in the hopes of locating a missing freighter crew" Episode 13: man flu, mystery plagues, and Riker bulge. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-12 ”Datalore”

July 03, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

"The Enterprise visits the planet where Data was created and discovers another android just like him. But the two "brothers" have crucial differences" Episode 12: character age, crystal sphincters, and pronouns Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-11 ”The Big Goodbye”

June 26, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

"Capt. Picard and some of his crew are caught in a deadly trap on the holodeck as the result of a ship-wide scan from an alien race" Episode 11: Wayland, LARPing, and oblivious NPCs Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-10 ”Haven”

June 19, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

"While on a mission to a planet called Haven, Troi meets her husband to be - a marriage arranged by her father years before" Episode 10: animated objects, telepathy, and non-monogamy Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-09 ”Hide and Q”

June 12, 2022 23:09 - 1 hour - 125 MB

"Q interrupts an urgent Enterprise mission and tempts Riker by endowing him with extraordinary powers" Episode 9: Klingon sex, recurring villains, and explaining player absence Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-08 ”The Battle”

June 05, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 123 MB

"After waiting for a response to their hails for three days, Capt. Picard finds that the Ferengi have discovered the Stargazer, his old ship." Episode 8: backstory, space science, and framing a character Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-07 - ”Justice”

May 29, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

"After dropping off some colonists in a nearby system, the crew visits a world of beautiful, healthy and tanned human-looking people." Episode 7: the horny planet, G-string seatbelts, and lines and veils Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-06 ”Lonely Among Us”

May 23, 2022 07:06 - 1 hour - 107 MB

"The Enterprise provides transportation to two delegations who are constantly are odds with each other." Episode 6: the Worf Effect, sub-plots, and possession Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-05 ”Where No One Has Gone Before”

May 15, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

"The Enterprise is ordered to undergo a series of tests that propel the ship to unfathomable speeds" Episode 5: support characters, experiments, and antagonists Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)  

Star Trek: TNG - 1-04 ”The Last Outpost”

May 08, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 117 MB

"While in pursuit of a mysterious race known as the Ferengi, the Enterprise suffers a sudden power failure." Episode 4: macguffins, ancient civilisations, and foes working together Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-03 ”Code of Honor”

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

"The leader of an alien culture takes a romantic interest in Lt. Yar and claims her for his own, to the dismay of his wife." Episode 3: captain's log, kidnapping, and trial by combat Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Star Trek: TNG - 1-02 ”The Naked Now”

April 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

"The Enterprise crew members are infected with a virus that causes them to behave as if they're intoxicated." Episode 2: cold opens, communicable diseases, and repeating adventures Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)  

Star Trek: TNG - 1-01 ”Encounter at Farpoint”

April 17, 2022 23:00 - 2 hours - 173 MB

"On the maiden voyage of the new starship Enterprise, the crew explores the mystery surrounding the creation of Farpoint station on planet Deneb IV" Episode 1: commanders, children, and communication issues Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Star Trek: the Next Generation is available on Netflix (Australia)

Gossip Girl (2007) - Season 1 Wrap Up

April 03, 2022 23:09 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

We made it! Miek and Jeremy talk about what classes the characters of Gossip Girl would be in an RPG, and also what a Gossip Girl adventure might look like. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix