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Friends at the Table

469 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratings

Friends at the Table is an actual play podcast about critical worldbuilding, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends. Find us (and a listener guide) @Friends_Table on Twitter.

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Autumn in Hieron 15: Have You Ever Swung A Sword At A Ghost Before?

February 26, 2015 05:01 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Hella (Ali) tests the sharpness of her magic sword, Lem (Jack) tests the limits of a new friendship, Fero (Keith) tests the hardness of the floor, and Austin tests his ability to do a British voice.   Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith J Carberry Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt   A transcription is available fo...

Autumn in Hieron 14: A Fire Hydrant of Divinity

February 18, 2015 01:34 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Austin scrambles to come up with interesting loot, Fantasmo (Nick) tests the limit of his fame and presence, Hadrian (Art) puts his neck on the line for his friends, and Thorondir (Andrew) learns that you can't go home again.   Featuring Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Andrew Swan (@andrewleeswan), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquiterea...

Autumn in Hieron: Holiday Special 02: I’ve Killed Monsters

January 12, 2015 06:33 - 3 hours - 181 MB

The party had just begun to piece together clues about the mysterious murder in the fields of Velas when a blizzard struck the city. Now, under terrible conditions (and with limited time), they must uncover the secret motivations and conspiracies behind the crime. Can they find justice? And if so, at what cost?   Inspired by Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, by Raymond Edwards, Suzanne Goldberg, and Gary Grady.   Check out the investigation documents here!    And the ...

Autumn in Hieron: Holiday Special 01: I Don’t Know What’s in That Box

December 24, 2014 02:35 - 2 hours - 270 MB

In the seaside port of Velas, it is Sun Day, the Long Day, the Day of High Sun, the most holy 20 hours of the year. Visitors from across the region have come to visit their families, to celebrate in the streets, and to sweat under the heat of Samothese's Gift. But when not everyone in town lives to see the sun rise, the party is recruited to investigate the murder... and the conspiracy behind it.    Inspired by Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, by Raymond Edwards, Suzanne Goldberg, ...

Autumn in Hieron 13: What A Surprise

December 19, 2014 05:05 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Lem (Jack) makes a new friend while Hella (Ali) and Fero (Keith) eavesdrop on all the city politics.   Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith J Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith J Carberry & Nick Scratch (@drevilbones) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt Map Art by Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart)   A transcription is available for this episode here. ...

Autumn in Hieron 12: Knowledge and Ignorance

December 12, 2014 08:48 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Thorondir (Andrew) forgets what water is, Hadrian (Art) nearly sacrifices himself for his faith, and Fantasmo (Nick) finally proves that maybe he isn't completely worthless.   Featuring Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Andrew Swan (@andrewleeswan), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Nick Scratch Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal) Map Art by Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart)   A transcript...

Autumn in Hieron 11: Like Sneaky Little Sneaks

December 07, 2014 05:53 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

The group comes upon a curious city. Hella (Ali) tries shush her sword, Lem (Jack) catalogues everything, and Fero (Keith) is as quiet as a mouse and also is a mouse.   Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith Carberry & Nick Scratch (@drevilbones) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt Map Art by Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart)  ...

Autumn in Hieron 10: Chekhov’s Torture Elf

November 21, 2014 04:18 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Hadrian (Art) struggles with divine vocabulary, Thorondir (Andrew) shows off his fancy Ranger skills, and the Great Fantasmo (Nick) explains thee intricacies of magical air mattresses.   Featuring Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Andrew Swan (@andrewleeswan), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal) Map Art by Janine Hawkins (@bleatinghea...

Autumn in Hieron 09: I’m Not Happy With This Decision At All

November 14, 2014 03:33 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week, Fero (Keith) learns to swim, Lem (Jack) connects with an undead pastry chef, and Hella (Ali) makes a decision that will change the course of our adventure.  Meanwhile, Austin develops a thing for chickens.   Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith Carberry Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt Map Art by Janine Hawki...

Autumn in Hieron 08: On The Tip Of Your Tongue

November 08, 2014 04:40 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Thorondir (Andrew) meets a cool new friend, the Great Fantasmo (Nick) makes a substantial effort to remain, well, substantial, and Hadrian (Art) says his prayers... or at least tries to.    Featuring Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Andrew Swan (@andrewleeswan), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal) Map Art by Janine Hawkins (@bl...

Autumn in Hieron 07: Boat Party?

October 31, 2014 09:33 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

This week, Fero (Keith) stretches his sea wings, Lem (Jack) enters an oceanic battle of the bands, and Hella (Ali) decides that a boat full of hung over party guests is definitely a match for an Undead Pirate Lord's Galleon.  Meanwhile, Austin considers the shaving habits of the undead.   Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith Carberry Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@...

Autumn in Hieron 06: A Bad Trip

October 24, 2014 17:27 - 1 hour - 139 MB

The game shifts away from the Boat Party, and towards a group that's a little... colder. Andrew Lee Swan finally joins the battle. Nick's trademark spell goes a little wonky. Art leads the party astray.   Featuring Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Andrew Swan (@andrewleeswan), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Produced by Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal) Map Art by Janine Hawk...

Autumn in Hieron 05: What’s a Good Name For A Ship?

October 17, 2014 12:51 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

The start of our second Dungeon World adventure! Austin splits the party… permanently. Jack runs into an old friend. Ali plays it cool under pressure. Keith gets the group into a wicked boat party.    Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Intro Music by Jack de Quidt Map Art by Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart)   A transcription is available ...

Autumn in Hieron 04: Is It Time Already?

October 10, 2014 05:20 - 2 hours - 133 MB

A special double episode finale to our first adventure! The party continues its skirmish with the loyal servants of Good King Samot and then.... Art and Jack share a special moment with a beautiful man. Nick covets a book. Keith covets a knife. Ali has no patience for any of this.    Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Cover Art by Crai...

Autumn in Hieron 03: A Podcast About Listening

October 03, 2014 03:05 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

The party confronts a small group of strange. Art continues to invent new titles for his deity. Jack helps Ali be even better at sword-ing. Nick continues to show off how invisible he can be. Austin does a terrible accent. Keith is currently a couger.    Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyrobot) Int...

Autumn in Hieron 02: You Found Out What Was Magical

September 25, 2014 21:17 - 1 hour - 100 MB

The party finally enters the mysterious tower on Eventide Island. Ali peaks through, hides behind, and struggles to open various doors. Jack and Art play a game of telephone with a very busy chef. Nick deals with lots of books. Austin wonders what knives think about. Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@somethingdumb), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Nick Scratch (@drevilbones), Art Tebbel (@atebbel), and Austin Walker (@austin_walker) Cover Art by Craig Sheldon (@shoddyr...

Autumn in Hieron 01: We Have Not Yet Begun To Be Pompous

September 19, 2014 03:49 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Our Dungeon World campaign kicks off, as the party lands on a strange island, dominated by a giant tower. Austin makes a beach landing seem much harder than it needs to, causing Ali to wonder if her armor is too heavy. Keith learns about what birds eat and Art learns how they talk. Jack admires some paintings. Nick demonstrates how to disappear completely, and at the worst possible time Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith Carberry (@KeithJCarberry), Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal), Ni...

Autumn in Hieron 00: We’re Not Calling It Duckberg

September 12, 2014 23:22 - 2 hours - 161 MB

In our first episode, Austin staples "post-" onto the front of genres he doesn't love to create new ones he maybe likes more. You know, genres like "post-fantasy" and "post-post-apocalypse." Meanwhile, Art struggles with what faith after looks like after the end of the world, Keith wants to burn the past down, Ali finally gets her talking ghost sword, Jack designs a culture devoted to warehouses and index cards, and Nick thinks a lot about Elven privilege.   Featuring: Ali Acampora (@...

An Introduction to Friends at the Table

September 11, 2014 18:29 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MB

Hey, everyone my name is Austin Walker, I'm the host, GM, and co-creator of Friends at the Table, which is an actual play podcast focused on critical world building, smart characterization, and fun interactions between good friends. Maybe you know some of our cast from one of the other podcasts that we do like Emojidrome or Waypoint Radio, or you heard us guests on something like the Great Gundam Project or the Giant Bombcast, or you saw the show's name in an article or had a very exhube...

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