Playing Games with Strangers

37: Trapeze, If You Please

October 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

With Wilder vanishing into a tent, Callum heads in for a rescue while the rest of the party takes on a clown with a sinister laugh. Stumblefoot's fate continues to hang in the balance. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

36: Intense Tents

October 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Following news of the Sanders and Bulger tribes headed to war with each other, The Party ventures on to assist in any way possible. As you might expect, something dark and mysterious has other plans in store for them. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

C1-36: Intense Tents

October 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Following news of the Sanders and Bulger tribes headed to war with each other, The Party ventures on to assist in any way possible. As you might expect, something dark and mysterious has other plans in store for them. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

35: Why Are You Taking My Spoon?

October 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

The Party heads to Stumblefoot's church at Orbog's behest, to see if they can help remove the shadow creature from Callum. Aelin returns to Only On Tuesdays, and Wilder continues to wrestle with the ghost of his past. Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, and Tabletop AudioPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

C1-35: Why Are You Taking My Spoon?

October 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

The Party heads to Stumblefoot's church at Orbog's behest, to see if they can help remove the shadow creature from Callum. Aelin returns to Only On Tuesdays, and Wilder continues to wrestle with the ghost of his past. Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, and Tabletop AudioPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

34: Back Problems

September 27, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB

Aelin is back where she belongs, but there is more than coffee brewing in The Yawning Portal for our party of strangers. Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and ZapsplatPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

C1-34: Back Problems

September 27, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MB

Aelin is back where she belongs, but there is more than coffee brewing in The Yawning Portal for our party of strangers. Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and ZapsplatPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

33: Ixnay on the Adowshay

September 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

The rescue attempt for Aelin continues while Caleb's crunchy potions give Orbog visions of hidden secrets. Wilder's increased drinking has its consequences. Ambient music by PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

C1-33: Ixnay on the Adowshay

September 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

The rescue attempt for Aelin continues while Caleb's crunchy potions give Orbog visions of hidden secrets. Wilder's increased drinking has its consequences. Ambient music by PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

32: Caleb’s Crunchy Potions

September 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

With a cracked soul crystal in their possession, The Party must determine if and how they can get Aelin and her body back. Meanwhile, Wilder's past continues to haunt him and Orbog samples some crunchy potions from Caleb in Daggerford. Ambient music by Tabletop Audio and PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

C1-32: Caleb’s Crunchy Potions

September 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

With a cracked soul crystal in their possession, The Party must determine if and how they can get Aelin and her body back. Meanwhile, Wilder's past continues to haunt him and Orbog samples some crunchy potions from Caleb in Daggerford. Ambient music by Tabletop Audio and PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

Insight Check: JS Earls

September 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Welcome to a new series we're doing here at Playing Games with Strangers HQ (PGwSHQ?!) wherein Kate Czerwinski sits down with each of the cast members and gets to know them better! The first installment features Orbog himself, JS Earls, who also happens to be running a Kickstarter for his Nemo: The Lad comic series until September 19th, 2021. Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of th...

🔎 Insight Check: JS Earls

September 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Welcome to a new series we're doing here at Playing Games with Strangers HQ (PGwSHQ?!) wherein Kate Czerwinski sits down with each of the cast members and gets to know them better! The first installment features Orbog himself, JS Earls, who also happens to be running a Kickstarter for his Nemo: The Lad comic series until September 19th, 2021. Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of th...

C1-31: Party Pooter

August 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Pough comes up with yet another crazy idea, this time around getting Aelin back, and utter chaos ensues. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

31: Party Pooter

August 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Pough comes up with yet another crazy idea, this time around getting Aelin back, and utter chaos ensues. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

C1-30: Who’s The Short One?

August 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

A friendly face meets up with The Party and it seems there's a lot to catch up on.

30: Who’s The Short One?

August 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

A friendly face meets up with The Party and it seems there's a lot to catch up on.

29: A Non-Lethal Conversation

August 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

The Party's attempt to retrieve Pough's soul from Jadis continues.

C1-29: A Non-Lethal Conversation

August 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

The Party's attempt to retrieve Pough's soul from Jadis continues.

C1-28: I Want My Pough Back

August 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

As Pough's body is shoved through a door after making a deal with the hag Jadis, the party must decide their next steps. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

28: I Want My Pough Back

August 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

As Pough's body is shoved through a door after making a deal with the hag Jadis, the party must decide their next steps. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

BONUS: Ask Us Anything – Livestream

August 02, 2021 12:36 - 3 hours - 193 MB

We opened up the internet airwaves and you asked us questions about Playing Games with Strangers. Did we answer them? Of course! Why wouldn't we?! A huge thanks to our Patrons - Geek Devotions, Andrew C Peckham, and The CelCast - and those who showed up in the AMA livestream! We can't wait to do this again!

Ask Us Anything – July 2020 Livestream

August 02, 2021 12:36 - 3 hours - 193 MB

We opened up the internet airwaves and you asked us questions about Playing Games with Strangers. Did we answer them? Of course! Why wouldn't we?! A huge thanks to our Patrons - Geek Devotions, Andrew C Peckham, and The CelCast - and those who showed up in the AMA livestream! We can't wait to do this again!

🤔 Ask Us Anything – July 2021

August 02, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 193 MB

We opened up the internet airwaves and you asked us questions about Playing Games with Strangers. Did we answer them? Of course! Why wouldn't we?! A huge thanks to our Patrons - Geek Devotions, Andrew C Peckham, and The CelCast - and those who showed up in the AMA livestream! We can't wait to do this again!

PLAYING GAMES is LIVE tomorrow!

July 29, 2021 16:20 - 1 minute - 1.55 MB

Yeah! We're going to let the entire world watch us play Dungeons & Dragons! You should come to! It all starts at 8PM Eastern/5PM Pacific over at https://playinggameswithstrangers.com/live so don't miss it! We'll know if you don't show up!

27: Journey to Pough’s Corner

July 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

Having taken down a 20-foot-tall undead guy who likes to throw dead bodies from his belly, The Party heads to a possible place of safety from Zaos: the Bugbear village. Episode Engineer: JS Earls Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

C1-27: Journey to Pough’s Corner

July 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

Having taken down a 20-foot-tall undead guy who likes to throw dead bodies from his belly, The Party heads to a possible place of safety from Zaos: the Bugbear village. Episode Engineer: JS Earls Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

C1-26: He Only Comes to Pough

July 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

The Party agrees it's best to let Aelin stay hidden; attempting to make their way to a safe haven away from Zaos. Fate, however, may have had other plans. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

26: He Only Comes to Pough

July 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

The Party agrees it's best to let Aelin stay hidden; attempting to make their way to a safe haven away from Zaos. Fate, however, may have had other plans. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

25: I Taw A Puddy Tat

July 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

As Pough and Wilder leave Gheroth to get used to his new old leg, a familiar face is spotted in a nearby alley. Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall

C1-25: I Taw A Puddy Tat

July 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

As Pough and Wilder leave Gheroth to get used to his new old leg, a familiar face is spotted in a nearby alley. Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall

⚐ Liberation Day – US Independence Day 2021

July 05, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 212 MB

Eric Compogno (Stumblefoot) takes the Dungeon Master throne and guides special guest Ben Avery, and the majority of the main cast through a spin-off adventure, celebrating the post-Christopher liberation of Waterdeep. Episode Engineers: John Harju & JS EarlsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com

Liberation Day (Bonus)

July 05, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 210 MB

Eric Compogno (Stumblefoot) takes the Dungeon Master throne and guides special guest Ben Avery, and the majority of the main cast through a spin-off adventure, celebrating the post-Christopher liberation of Waterdeep. Episode Engineers: John Harju & JS EarlsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com

BONUS: Liberation Day

July 05, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

Eric Compogno (Stumblefoot) takes the Dungeon Master throne and guides special guest Ben Avery, and the majority of the main cast through a spin-off adventure, celebrating the post-Christopher liberation of Waterdeep. Episode Engineers: John Harju & JS EarlsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com

June Blackout

June 09, 2021 19:12 - 1 minute - 1.95 MB

Our friend and cast-mate, Steve MacDonald, has encountered a family tragedy. As a family of sorts ourselves, we've all decided to not record or release new episodes during the month of June 2021 in an act of solidarity. When one of us is hurting, we're all hurting. We want to give Steve and his family time to mourn and heal. Thank you all so much in advance for understanding. Your prayers and well-wishes are warmly invited during this incredibly tough time. We'll be back in July, but until ...

C1-24: I Don’t Think I’m Wearing Pants

June 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Faced with the task of bringing Aelin to Zaos, the Party returns to their favorite inn to regroup. Meanwhile, Callum has some surprising and deep discussions that ask some hard questions. Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com

24: I Don’t Think I’m Wearing Pants

June 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Faced with the task of bringing Aelin to Zaos, the Party returns to their favorite inn to regroup. Meanwhile, Callum has some surprising and deep discussions that ask some hard questions. Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com

23: Dr Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy

May 31, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

The Party has yet again reunited, only for Gheroth - with Pough's "help" - to venture out of The Yawning Portal in search of a way to regain functionality to his leg. They stumble upon an unexpected dilemma and something even more surprising. Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineer...

23: Dr. Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy

May 31, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

The Party has yet again reunited, only for Gheroth - with Pough's "help" - to venture out of The Yawning Portal in search of a way to regain functionality to his leg. They stumble upon an unexpected dilemma and something even more surprising. Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineer...

C1-23: Dr. Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy

May 31, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

The Party has yet again reunited, only for Gheroth - with Pough's "help" - to venture out of The Yawning Portal in search of a way to regain functionality to his leg. They stumble upon an unexpected dilemma and something even more surprising. Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineer...

22: Faux-bog

May 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Aelin wakes to find herself in a field, picnicking with her mother. Wilder has cut himself loose after walking through the dimensional door into what appears to be a giant ocean. Callum has split yet again. What's going on with the Party?! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineers: ...

C1-22: Faux-bog

May 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Aelin wakes to find herself in a field, picnicking with her mother. Wilder has cut himself loose after walking through the dimensional door into what appears to be a giant ocean. Callum has split yet again. What's going on with the Party?! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineers: ...

21: A Very Wet Pough

May 17, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

With Aelin and Pan-Da bamfed into the unknown during the encounter with Nimlalwe, the remaining Party members venture on to track down Zaos. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

C1-21: A Very Wet Pough

May 17, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 55.6 MB

With Aelin and Pan-Da bamfed into the unknown during the encounter with Nimlalwe, the remaining Party members venture on to track down Zaos. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

C1-20: Katie Leigh Comes to Town

May 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Katie Leigh, the voice who raised millions through Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck, and many other cartoons, has joined the party! We're ecstatic and hope you are, too! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Special Guest Katie Leigh as Nimlalwe Episode Engineer: Dave Cl...

20: Katie Leigh Comes to Town

May 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Katie Leigh, the voice who raised millions through Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck, and many other cartoons, has joined the party! We're ecstatic and hope you are, too! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Special Guest Katie Leigh as Nimlalwe Episode Engineer: Dave Cl...

20: Katie Comes to Town

May 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Katie Leigh, the voice who raised millions through Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck, and many other cartoons, has joined the party! We're ecstatic and hope you are, too! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Special Guest Katie Leigh as Nimlalwe Episode Engineer: Dave Cl...

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