Gays of the Round Podcast
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAn Actual Play podcast where queer performers showcase stories in settings and games by queer designers. (ON INDEFINITE HIATUS)
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INDEFINITE HIATUS
March 10, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBAll things must come to an end. Apologies for the tumultuous release schedule of 2022 and for the limited capacity of human resource! We hope to see you again someday (and will be giving you episode 33 in the future). Thanks always to the incomparable GOTRPROD team: Sarah, Riley, and Keats. And to Sam and Alayna for their work on the oneshot, to Aiden Chan for the amazing soundtrack, and Tulomne for the pristine artwork.
32. That Dark Academia: Red String Theory Board
December 29, 2022 16:13 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBEddie, Claire, and Lenore meet with Shreya to gather more clues and evidence of the strange occurrences around town. Claire tries to keep a secret about the center console in his car. Content Warning(s): Mild language, discussions of food, death, mass past death, manipulation. Intro briefly touches on current events in the queer community. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylin...
31. That Dark Academia: The Outskirts of Town
December 14, 2022 00:10 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Gays of the Round take some time for world building to expand the Heldholm city limits, so the trio can rope Jules and Theo into their Friday plans. Content Warning(s): Mild language, sexual innuendo, discussions of food, waxing poetic about Minnesota, mild stereotyping That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original...
30. That Dark Academia: Pooling Resources
November 29, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAfter Lenore shares her dream with Eddie and Claire, the trio plan how to proceed with their lives considering the rapid uptick in strange occurrences. Content Warning(s): Mild language, food discussion (both in and out of character), sexual innuendo That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | D...
29. That Dark Academia: All Hallow's Dreams
November 16, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBLenore's strange happenings have more in store as she goes to bed on Halloween night...or maybe they just drank a little too much and had too much fun. Who's to say? Content Warning(s): Mild language, coercion, forced violence, references to unnamed disease, general consent checklist check-in, loud screeching noises, heartbeat noises, repressed childhood memories of failure That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as El...
28. That Dark Academia: Soul's Night
October 31, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe trio starts a night of Halloween revelry at The Commodore, but things take a turn for the unexpected when they encounter Julian and Theodore. Content Warning(s): Mild language, implied destruction by fire and sounds of fire, alcohol use and formulation of alcoholic drinks, self-checking potential appropriation, implied technical infidelity (though the partner in question is longterm missing), drinking with profs That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette an...
Once Upon a Round: The Council of Kardia, Fifth Trial (ft Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)
July 27, 2022 05:27 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOur representatives compete in a surprising melee round, and the Council of Kardia is officially decided! Content Warnings: language, cross-talk, paper shuffles during dialogue, deception, blood Once Upon a Round's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunder Zeek Alayna Joy (@missfenderr) as Lethe Terzi Sam Cat (@Sam_Sam_Cat) as Petra Costas and the GM Logo by Riley Lin...
Once Upon a Round: The Council of Kardia, Fourth Trial (ft Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)
July 19, 2022 17:44 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBEach competitor must face their worst fears to showcase performing under personal pressure and distress in the Mirror Trial. Content Warnings: manipulative families, death, destruction (of natural resources), oppression, child abandonment, reliving personal trauma, warfare, asphyxiation, cross talk, language. Once Upon a Round's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunde...
Once Upon A Round: The Council of Kardia, Third Trial (ft. Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe competitors show up to a lavish celebration on the first evening of The Proving to entreat themselves to the nobles and the clergy. Personal reveals foster surprising inter-region connections between representatives. Content Warnings: untrustworthy nobility, implied gaslighting, waste, fraught family histories, gendered language, forbidden love Once Upon a Round's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Vala...
Once Upon A Round: The Council of Kardia, Second Trial (ft. Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)
June 29, 2022 11:05 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBLearn about the preliminary trials that gave us our Artenai representatives, and watch our six competitors test their wits and knowledge of Kardia history to get to the center of a winding labyrinth. Content Warnings: language, references to disease (plague) and a suffering populace, rigged nomination processes, cross talk, questionable strategies for victory, badger fight noises, low decibel firework sounds Some feats and skills have had house-rules alterations to fit with the competitive...
Once Upon A Round: The Council of Kardia, First Trial (ft. Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)
June 21, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 130 MBWelcome to Artenai, the capital city of the island of Kardia. Here, representatives have gathered to compete for a spot on Kardia's new governing council by completing a series of trials designed around island-wide values. Join us today to see our competitors meet for the first time and barrel through the first trial, a stamina-shredding obstacle course. Content Warnings, please read carefully and stay safe: In the INTRO (10:02-15:10), the following: disease (plague), death, suffering popul...
Once Upon A Round: Teaser Scene and Updates!
June 14, 2022 22:12 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBNext week we begin releasing our first oneshot, The Council of Kardia! First, a quick announcement or two from Lucien, both in regards to the giveaway and what you can expect to hear in our upcoming episodes and what that'll look like. Then enjoy a quick preview scene from the first trial. We'll see all of you in the capital city of Artenai starting Tuesday, June 21st, and be sure to check out our official trailer on our twitter or instagram (both @gotrprodpods). Some language is present in...
27. That Dark Academia: The Weight of Experience
June 01, 2022 03:01 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBTheo asks Jules to bring him somewhere other than the hotel. Lenore and Eddie help Claire through an existential quandary as they get ready for Halloween Night. Eddie emoji for 38:00 reference: 🤨 Content Warning(s): Mild language, implied technical infidelity (though the partner in question is long missing and/or deceased), implied past overlapping affections, coughing, references to drinking, control/being controlled, existential crises, humorous language in description of intense feelin...
26. That Dark Academia: Precarious Plays
May 18, 2022 19:24 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBChance encounters lead the trio back together on Halloween with different nuggets of information from Theodore and Julian, respectively. Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food within literally the first three minutes, toeing personal boundaries, interpreting potential colonial mindsets from prior generations, religious and worship speculation. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Lin...
25. That Dark Academia: Chasing Answers
May 04, 2022 01:31 - 48 minutes - 67 MBClaire attempts to track down Theo with mixed results. Lenore provides support. Content Warning: Mild language, terribly reality tv show ethics, mentions of food, being followed, suggestions of recreational drug use (no depiction), bad song parodies. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Du...
24. That Dark Academia: Unexpected Visitors
April 19, 2022 20:48 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJulian reunites with an old friend, and discovers their ensuing conversation may not be entirely private. Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, implications of occult and/or curse related happenstances, implications of death, past trauma related to loved ones That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Mus...
23. That Dark Academia: Circling Back
April 05, 2022 14:28 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe trio tests their theory of universal strangeness at Heldholm by questioning Graham Tipton. A new face shows up to campus on Halloween. Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, mild descriptions of body horror, post-credits scene referencing global panorama That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and ??? Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden C...
22. That Dark Academia: Lane vs Strauss (Fencing Meet, Part 2)
March 22, 2022 18:44 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLenore and Adalia have secured Heldholm University's overall win at the big meet, but who will take first and second place? Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, implied neglect That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan) Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay This episode con...
21. That Dark Academia: Pirates vs Sturgeons (Fencing Meet, Part 1)
March 11, 2022 03:54 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIt's the day of Lenore's big fencing meet! Claire, Eddie, and Jules go to cheer them on, and meet another unexpected person. Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food (because it's TDA), side conversations referencing animals passing (not in-game), personal non-binary discourse, sounds of swords clashing, bad Slavic accent, kissing noises, glitched noises in cold close. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley ...
20. That Dark Academia: A Can or Can't Conundrum
February 23, 2022 04:02 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBClaire starts to uncover that despite his personal frustrations, Jules' lack of answers may be linked to higher stakes than accounted for. Content Warning: Mild language, control/being controlled, raised male voices, discombobulated actual mic dropping sounds (but the bit was too funny to cut). That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original...
19. That Dark Academia: Gavia, Gaviidae, Gaviiformes
February 08, 2022 21:37 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBLenore, Claire, and Eddie attempt some independent research to see if they can gain further insight on the connections surrounding the Heldholms, the Everettes, and their own experiences. Content Warning: Mild language, in-depth descriptions of food, disorienting noises (cat disturbance + mule mug), references to death and the dead. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Luci...
18. That Dark Academia: Family History, Part 2
January 26, 2022 05:44 - 1 hour - 65 MBThe trio searches Eddie's family library and beyond, but they may end up with more new questions than answers. Content Warning: Mild language, mild descriptions of wounds, references to settlers, child abandonment, family secrets. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan) Logo by Ril...
17. That Dark Academia: Family History, Part 1
January 12, 2022 00:14 - 57 minutes - 53 MBEddie begins the tour of his family home with Lenore and Claire on the trio's search for potential answers on any history that may be affecting the present. Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, abandonment, inconclusively potential past colonialism. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Ma...
16. That Dark Academia: Branching Out
December 28, 2021 11:05 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn the wake of the seance, Eddie takes his friends to the forest behind their family home to see if any truth to Olivia's stories can be found. Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, references to breakdowns, loud noise at 27 mins in. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan...
15. That Dark Academia: Burden of Proof
December 15, 2021 11:35 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAt the fencing arena, Lenore's one-on-one with Adalia brings more to light than anticipated. Content Warning: Mild language, mild sexual references (that I decided not to cut because they were funny), discussions of mental health, descriptions of breakdowns, loss/grieving of ability. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by A...
14. That Dark Academia: Noble Gases
November 30, 2021 23:52 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome back from the hiatus, everyone! Dip your toes back into the universe of That Dark Academia as the Gays of the Round discuss Halloween costumes of the past and the present for Eddie, Claire, and Lenore. (Featuring a special appearance by our roommate.) Content Warning: Mild language, mild sexual references, egregious literary references, bad movies. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) ...
13. That Dark Academia: Spirit or No Spirit
November 02, 2021 13:26 - 51 minutes - 47 MBSpirit box in hand, the trio tries to get to the bottom of whether or not Claire's apartment is haunted. Content Warning: Mild language, radio static noises, illness, mentions of food and relationships to food. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan) Logo by Riley Linn All SFX are ...
12. That Dark Academia: An Exercise in Trust
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBClaire, Eddie, and Lenore receive mixed messages from Julian at the potluck. NOTE: We did have a few audio issues involving crossed signals and some rowdy upstairs neighbors that could ultimately not be fully removed from the final cut of this episode. We thank you for understanding when you listen. Content Warning: Mild language, radio static noises, illness, mentions of food and relationships to food. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolse...
UPDATE: State of the Round
October 27, 2021 02:12 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBAn announcement regarding an upcoming double release and the Gays of the Round podcast moving forward. See you all on November 2nd and then in December, 2021.
11. That Dark Academia: Dots and No Thread
October 08, 2021 02:36 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAfter securing the Spirit Box and food processor, Eddie prods his sister about their family history. Content Warning: Mild language, occult behavior, single parenting, mentions of food and relationships to food. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan) Logo by Riley Linn All SFX are...
10. That Dark Academia: The Manchester Box
September 21, 2021 13:32 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBEddie opens up after Claire brings them an unexpected gift, and borrows an even more unexpected device from the superstitious lobster chef at Zapelli's in preparation for the trio's ghost hunt. Content Warning: Mild language, anxiety, mentions of food and relationships to food. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden C...
09. That Dark Academia: Believe What You See?
September 07, 2021 12:57 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWhen obtaining Graham's schedule comes with an interesting extra tidbit from Hannah, the trio heads to the gorge to see if there's anything more to be found. Content Warning: Mild language, low horror sound effects, mild drug references, mentions of food, feelings of dread. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan...
08. That Dark Academia: The Hall That Wasn't There
August 24, 2021 12:51 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBLenore's evening closing up the lab takes an unexpected turn. Claire and Eddie help Lenore process. Content Warning: Mild language, sharp horror sound effects, darkness, isolation, self-doubt (architectural gaslighting), snack food. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan) Logo by R...
07. That Dark Academia: A Shot Albatross
August 10, 2021 10:45 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBEddie brings breakfast to the others and catches up on the events of the night prior. Lenore strikes a deal. Claire looks to his friends for validation about Jules. Content Warning: Mild language, unknown illnesses/diseases (including a reiteration of the GM's "hard no" that brings up the C word from 47:41 to 48:00), mentions of food and coaxing friends to eat. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therile...
06. That Dark Academia: Drunken Disputes
July 27, 2021 10:45 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBLenore carries Claire to the library, where an unexpected surprise awaits him. Content Warning: Mild language, alcohol use and public drunkenness, less mentions of food than episode 5 but still quite a few. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan) Logo by Riley Linn This episode als...
05. That Dark Academia: The Commodore
July 13, 2021 10:45 - 39 minutes - 36 MBEddie's sister shares some major news. All three students dissect the days they've had at Karaoke Thursday. Content Warning: Mild language, alcohol use, bad eating habits, legacy family dynamics, drug reference, clanging noises, indistinct voices under dialogue, many mentions of food. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM Original Music by ...
04. That Dark Academia: Just A Suggestion
June 29, 2021 10:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBLenore's face off against Adalia doesn't go as planned. Eddie's advisor has some thoughts about his plans after graduation. Claire receives new direction in a meeting with Julian. Content Warning: Mild swearing, being watched, uncomfortable mouth noises, the first appearance of a truly bizarre hybrid Australian/American accent that Lucien is determined to see through to the end. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Ril...
03. That Dark Academia: Seeing Ghosts
June 15, 2021 10:30 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBOur three students deal with the immediate aftermath of a devastating change, causing them to reflect on the events of the prior months that led them here. Clarence sees a ghost. Lenore prepares for a bout against their fencing rival. Content Warning: Death, grief, brief presence of law enforcement, references to alcohol, bad sleep schedules and caffeine dependency. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane Riley Linn (@ther...
02. That Dark Academia: Locations, Session Zero
June 01, 2021 10:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin the Gays of the Round as they put together the building blocks of what becomes Heldholm University and establish the major locations in the town of Heldholm (with a side of waxing poetic about our own college experiences.) Content Warning: Discussions of fictional murder and players' murder/sacrifice threshold, food mention, caffeine dependency/bad nutritional habits, some language, poking fun at philosophy majors, background noises. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingide...
01. That Dark Academia: Character Creation, Session Zero
May 18, 2021 12:30 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBSit down with the cast of Gays of the Round during their session zero for That Dark Academia as they work through basic career skill building, personality, appearance, and the group's interpersonal relationships. Content Warning: Discussions of (fictional) death and murder, mild language, full rundown of what subjects you can expect to hear this season and what you won't have to worry about. That Dark Academia's Cast: Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette Keats (@klolsen32) as Elea...
00. Introduction and Trailer for Season 1
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBThe Gays of the Round Podcast is an all-queer show wherein each season is a different story told through a different TTRPG game or setting. In this introduction, creator and GM Lucien lays out the purpose of the show and how it works. Stick around to the end of the intro to hear the trailer for season one, That Dark Academia. Content warning for trailer includes: mentions of death, mentions of mild body horror, loud wind noises. For more information on this season's cast, character art,...