Playing Games with Strangers
343 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe’re a family-friendly actual-play podcast, but our humor is for everyone! Dive into Towerfall in the latest arc of our first campaign!
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Episodes
C1-110: The Epilogues
January 22, 2024 06:30 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-109: It’s Over
January 08, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBKerrek has arrived… which means the end.
C1-108: Come Thou Font of Shadows
November 29, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThe search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-107: Me & The Cat Need Alone Time
November 13, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBThe search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
The Pungeon – Halloween 2023
October 30, 2023 12:47 - 1 hour - 185 MBJosiah takes the DM chair for this special episode and takes some of the crew on a weird ride with our special guest, Ben Avery, from Strangers & Aliens. Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall
C1-106: Worcestershire
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBThe search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-105: We’re Going to Eat Him?!
September 25, 2023 05:25 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBParents have been saved, a daughter has been found, and Callum’s ready to cross Kerrek off the list… but there’s still more to learn before that can happen.
C1-104: We Only Have Babies On Tuesdays
September 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-103: Delicious Hot Water
August 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBAfter the kurfuffle at Lenny's and the revelation that Aelin's parents are, in fact, alive, the party decides to search out another familiar face to suss out more information about Kerrek. Meanwhile, Emrine and Meira form a most reluctant partnership. We recorded this as part of the Geek Devotions livestream event, Operation 501, which assisted in raising money for them to become a non-profit organization. We're so incredibly happy to be involved with them. If you don't already, please check...
C1-102: Everybody Gets A Parent
July 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBThe party comes face to face with Zaos in the cathedral and things don't go quite as planned.
C1-101: Totally Difficult Boss Fight
June 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThe party comes face to face with Zaos in the cathedral and things don't go quite as planned.
C1-99: Would It Also Be Invisible?
June 15, 2023 02:35 - 52 minutes - 83.4 MBHaving had enough of... just about everything, the party decides to time to take action. But first: shopping. (But it's not really a shopping episode. Only a little.)
C1-98: Stumblefoot Had A Child with Lolth‽
June 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBWilder awakens very confused from a nightmare, Meira is flummoxed by their lack of plans, Aelin binds her first soul as the Aspect of Death, and a friend sacrifices themselves.
C1-97: Pinochle
May 15, 2023 06:00 - 5 MBA disagreement over the soul stone breaks out and Aelin takes charge.
C1-96: Oh No…
May 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThis one is just tough for Emrine, folks. The upside is that she's back with Wilder and Pough, but - woof - she has quite the conversation with Aelin's assistance.
C1-95: Getting A Head of Things
May 01, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBAs Towerfall continues to be ravaged, Pough deftly makes his way back to Castle Sterkur in an attempt to reunite with the party. Meanwhile, Emrine has an unexpected reunion. Content Warning Graphic Violence: 37:02 - 37:27Implications of Domestic Abuse: 47:45 - 47:52 Episode Engineer: Dave Clements Music & Sound Effects: Source Audio | Zapsplat | Tabletop Audio Become a Patron to hear unedited audio, exclusive episodes, access to live sessions and join our Discord!
C1-94: I’m Not Emotionally Prepared for This
April 24, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 75.6 MBEmrine chases Rhoda's essence, which is being carried by Meira. Wilder panics about his encounter with Zaos and Aelin's current state. In short, chaos has come to Towerfall and the no one is safe.
C1-93: But Am I “Dead” Dead?
April 17, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 70.2 MBThe man in yellow, Zaos, arrives after being summoned by an incredibly desperate Wilder, therein increasing pandemonium among an already tumultuous Towerfall.
C1-92: As Above, So Below
April 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThe pursuit of Lars continues as the apocalypse literally erupts in Towerfall and hard conversations (and decisions) begin.
C1-91: A Door Is Like A Wall That Opens
April 03, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBEmrine encounters an unexpected aftermath and Callum is reminded of an agreement he made in the past.
C1-90: Fall of the House of Firmstone – Pt 2
March 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBBastite's assassins, Meira, S.E.A.N., and Coil, continue their duties after infiltrating their first target and uncovering strange happenings within Towerfall.
C1-89: Fall of the House of Firmstone – Pt 1
March 20, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBIn another part of Towerfall, three mercenaries - Meira, Coil, and S.E.A.N. - are hired to help Bastite tie up some loose ends. Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements Music by Tabletop Audio & PodcastMusic.com Thanks to Amanda and Oliver for lending their voices to this episode. Join our Patreon to be considered future special episodes!
C1-88: We’re Going To Kill Dave
March 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWith a confused Aelin now back with them, the gang heads to the Thieves' Guild to check in with Kai.
C1-87: More Than Meets The Pie
February 27, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBAwaking in Ultha Orthead, the party makes a plan to kill Lars Towerfall for the Drow and reunites with Aelin in a most unexpected way.
C1-86: I Went to Ultha Orthead & All I Got Was This Shirt
February 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWith Aelin missing, the remainder of the party - Callum, Orbog, Wilder, Pough, and Gheroth - head to Ultha Orthead to warn the Drow of Lars Towerfall's impending attack. A farewell is made and a clearer vision of the finish line might just be in sight. Episode Engineer: Dave Clements Music & Sound Effects: Source Audio Become a Patron to hear unedited audio, exclusive episodes, access to live sessions and join our Discord!
C1-85: Mikkee Mindflayer
February 13, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBThe gang runs into some weirdness at Felix's house, Callum finds a new magic item, and Emrine has a heart-to-heart with one of her own.
C1-84: Mostly Ghostlies
February 06, 2023 06:00 - 5 MBAs we close out the 2022 season, Josiah takes the DM seat and leads Steve (Wow), John (Tawnka), and Dave (Pepper) into a winter wonderland... of death! Or something like that.
🎄 The Reindeer Games (Christmas 2022)
December 26, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 199 MBAs we close out the 2022 season, Josiah takes the DM seat and leads Steve (Wow), John (Tawnka), and Dave (Pepper) into a winter wonderland... of death! Or something like that.
The Reindeer Games – Christmas 2022
December 26, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 201 MBAs we close out the 2022 season, Josiah takes the DM seat and leads Steve (Wow), John (Tawnka), and Dave (Pepper) into a winter wonderland... of death! Or something like that.
The Reindeer Games (Christmas 2022)
December 26, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 199 MBAs we close out the 2022 season, Josiah takes the DM seat and leads Steve (Wow), John (Tawnka), and Dave (Pepper) into a winter wonderland... of death! Or something like that.
C1-83: Mm-hm, Mm-hm, Mm-mm
December 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB83: Mm-hm, Mm-hm, Mm-mm
December 12, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MB82: Hi, It’s Me, Callum
December 01, 2022 17:03 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBPough wakes to find himself reunited with his brother and the party attempts to locate Jadis in order to return Orbog back to his former self. Episode Engineer: Dave "Mildly Tired" Clements Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-ex...
C1-82: Hi, It’s Me, Callum
December 01, 2022 17:03 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBPough wakes to find himself reunited with his brother and the party attempts to locate Jadis in order to return Orbog back to his former self. Episode Engineer: Dave "Mildly Tired" Clements Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-ex...
C1-81: Ultha-Urtha… What’s This Place Called?
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBEmrine rescues Pough, Orbog has to come to terms with his encounter with Jadis, and Callum gets all of Arc 3 summed up for him.
81: Ultha-Urtha… What’s This Place Called?
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBEmrine rescues Pough, Orbog has to come to terms with his encounter with Jadis, and Callum gets all of Arc 3 summed up for him.
C1-80: I Have No Idea Who Any of These People Are
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBGheroth continues proselytizing in the Underdark as a familiar Aasimar makes his way to Towerfall. Episode Engineer: Dave "The Procrastinator" Clements Playing Games with Strangers Theme - Club Mix by JS Earls and Steve Arthur Music by Podcast Music and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even...
80: I Have No Idea Who Any of These People Are
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBGheroth continues proselytizing in the Underdark as a familiar Aasimar makes his way to Towerfall. Episode Engineer: Dave "The Procrastinator" Clements Playing Games with Strangers Theme - Club Mix by JS Earls and Steve Arthur Music by Podcast Music and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even...
C1-79: There’s A Whole Realm?!
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBA conversation with Jadis changes Orbog permanently, Emrine has unexpected interactions with Leona and Bastite, and Felix makes a wild discovery. Episode Engineer: Dave "Coffee Tastes Great" Clements Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a ...
79: There’s A Whole Realm?!
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBA conversation with Jadis changes Orbog permanently, Emrine has unexpected interactions with Leona and Bastite, and Felix makes a wild discovery. Episode Engineer: Dave "Coffee Tastes Great" Clements Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a ...
The House On Gallows Hill – Halloween 2022
October 27, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 155 MBThree children head out into the woods to find a missing boy but end up stumbling upon something supernatural. We used the Kids On Bikes system for this bonus episode, as we have with a couple of others. We really like the simplicity of it and how it facilitates more immersive roleplay. You can learn more about Kids On Bikes on the Hunters Entertainment website. Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham,...
🎃 The House On Gallows Hill – Halloween 2022
October 27, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 155 MBThree children head out into the woods to find a missing boy but end up stumbling upon something supernatural. We used the Kids On Bikes system for this bonus episode, as we have with a couple of others. We really like the simplicity of it and how it facilitates more immersive roleplay. You can learn more about Kids On Bikes on the Hunters Entertainment website. Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements Music by PodcastMusic.com and Tabletop Audio Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham,...
C1-78: A Horse & His Rogue
October 24, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBReturning to Castle Mannlegur from the drow city, Orbog decides to venture north, while Emrine gets caught up in more personal drama. Aelin gets visited by someone she met in Dis, and Felix wakes to a couple of cold ones in his arms and has to determine what to do with them. Episode Engineer: Dave "Isn't He Fired Yet?" Clements Episode Music: Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson B...
78: A Horse & His Rogue
October 24, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBReturning to Castle Mannlegur from the drow city, Orbog decides to venture north, while Emrine gets caught up in more personal drama. Aelin gets visited by someone she met in Dis, and Felix wakes to a couple of cold ones in his arms and has to determine what to do with them. Episode Engineer: Dave "Isn't He Fired Yet?" Clements Episode Music: Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson B...
Ask Us Anything – October 2022
October 17, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBWhile many of the cast are off doing things pertaining to their personal lives - wooing potential suitors, celebrating anniversaries, and possibly catching the plague - John and Celeste had a chat live with some fans to answer questions about the show, tabletop role-playing, and whatever else could be thought of! Maybe even some hints at how things are going to end...? A massive thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this one! Mentioned in this episode: Kids on Bikes Trashkins Go...
🤔 Ask Us Anything – October 2022
October 17, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBWhile many of the cast are off doing things pertaining to their personal lives - wooing potential suitors, celebrating anniversaries, and possibly catching the plague - John and Celeste had a chat live with some fans to answer questions about the show, tabletop role-playing, and whatever else could be thought of! Maybe even some hints at how things are going to end...? A massive thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this one! Mentioned in this episode: Kids on BikesTrashkinsGoat C...
C1-77: Champagne & Corpses
October 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBSquid edited this one, too. She knows what happened. You'll know if you listen... which you should. Episode Engineer: Katherine "Squid" Czerwinski Episode Music: Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in...
77: Champagne & Corpses
October 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBSquid edited this one, too. She knows what happened. You'll know if you listen... which you should. Episode Engineer: Katherine "Squid" Czerwinski Episode Music: Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in...
76: Do You Want Funny or Sad?
October 03, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 86.2 MBOur fourth arc in the campaign begins as the party waits for the drow council's decision. Meanwhile, Callum has a confusing, yet revealing conversation with his father. Episode Engineer: Katherine "Squid" Czerwinski Episode Music: Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut se...