Myths and Mystics
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHail, and well met! We are an actual play Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Join us as we dive into the adventure with our cast: Xaeryn, the changeling hellbent on justice; Vanya, the half-drow out to make a name for herself and her family; and Stone, the Mystic who is learning the full potential of his psionic abilities. Will they be able to defeat the evil that infests their world- and start their own bootleg empire while they're at it?
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S7:EP11- Nowhere Home- FINALE- MEGA episode!!
August 27, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBWelcome to the series finale of Myths and Mystics! The podcast will be on hiatus until further notice (as schedules permit). THANK YOU for the last three years of downloading and listening to our adventure! It's been an absolute pleasure putting this together and have had a blast with some of the best people along the way. The intent is not to say "goodbye," but "we'll see you soon". Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Mess...
S7:EP10- Nowhere Home- To Close the Mouth of Hell
June 23, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBSo, against my better judgement, I made this chapter of the campaign revolve around explosives. Do I regret the decision? Find out on this week's episode of MYTHS. AND. MYSTICS!! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP9- Nowhere Home- Behold, there was a pale horse- nay, I say, might it be- a unicorn?
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 62.5 MBNo character ever actually dies in this series, they just get shuffled back in for MORE FUN. AND THIS TIME IT'S THE MURDERCORN!! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7-EP8- Nowhere Home- Well it started as a home-brew monster and now it's one of those Pokey Men
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBLet this be a lesson to ye.... those who dare create their own... creations... if it resembles anything pokey-men related, surely, that's what it will be. Don't fight it. Because that's all that they're going to be picturing. Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP7- Nowhere Home- We got this far without any amputations but...
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBI gotta HAND it to our heroes, no one has defeated their enemies nor overcame their obstacles as HANDILY as they have. You'd have to CUT OFF YOUR LEFT HAND to distract yourself from how great they are at NOT LOSING ANY LIMBS OR EXTREMITIES. What could go wrong? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP6- Nowhere Home- Time to Bring the Giant Down
May 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBOur heroes make their way to Faustbahn... but all of their powers seem to be dampened by a hazy aura. Will they be able to bypass doom/finish their mission? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP5- Nowhere Home- Robits with Death Rays
May 21, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBSo the party thinks they're back on top with all these bombs... but the DM gets Robits with Death Rays. Fair fight? Let's find out what happens when the players have to roll new characters!!! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP4- Nowhere Home- What Could go Wrong?
May 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBOur heroes decide to hatch a plan on the spot... something about double crossing a devil lord... and explosives... eh... what could go wrong? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP3- Nowhere Home- The Superbeast
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBOur heroes have to face off with a formidable foe- the "Superbeast"- in order to gain access to the explosives they need. Will they be able to slay the beast, or is this where they meet their end? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:E3- Nowhere Home- The Superbeast
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBOur heroes have to face off with a formidable foe- the "Superbeast"- in order to gain access to the explosives they need. Will they be able to slay the beast, or is this where they meet their end? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP2- Nowhere Home- Undo what has been Done
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOur heroes learn that much has changed over the time that they've been trapped- and with Pelathak temporarily gone, NOW is the time to act! Will they be able to undo what has been done before Pelathak returns? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:E02- Nowhere Home- Undo what has been Done
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOur heroes learn that much has changed over the time that they've been trapped- and with Pelathak temporarily gone, NOW is the time to act! Will they be able to undo what has been done before Pelathak returns? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:EP1- Nowhere Home- So you're in a tavern...
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWe're back!! After a break, we jump back in the world of Myths and Mystics... and while we're excited, things are awfully grim. The guys are stuck in the book bar, and Vanya is held captive by Pelathak. Will they be able to break free before the evil Demon Lord lets loose his minions? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S7:E01- Nowhere Home- So you're in a tavern...
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWe're back!! After a break, we jump back in the world of Myths and Mystics... and while we're excited, things are awfully grim. The guys are stuck in the book bar, and Vanya is held captive by Pelathak. Will they be able to break free before the evil Demon Lord lets loose his minions? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
FC:EP10- WE'RE BACK NEXT WEEK!!! CAMPAIGN AND STUFF!!!
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBNEXT WEEK- NEW CAMPAIGN EPISODE!!! WOOoOOT !!!!
FC:EP8- Everything's changed, anew, like a really horrible middle school short story assignment
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 57.9 MBRead the other notes, they were better.
FC:EP7- Surely as the sun rises
March 23, 2021 09:20 - 49 minutes - 55.4 MBNobody reads these. LITERALLY nobody. Except Matt who will occasionally call me out on my nonsense.
FC:EP6- Where the titles don't matter and no one is keeping score!
March 17, 2021 09:21 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBI've concluded that nobody reads these. If you're reading this, then I'm wrong. But if you don't say anything, which you probably won't, then I see no reason to change my nonsense.
FC:EP5- IT'S HERE!! It's live!!
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FC:EP 4- That last episode wasn't actually 6 hours of ASMR
March 03, 2021 10:04 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe internet advice(?) show where we crash forums we weren't invited to... this week answering life's difficult questions revolving around D&D and... what should they really be teaching in high school?
FC:EP 3- 6 hours of ASMR
February 24, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBAnd if you didn't read the summary, there's not a chance on earth you're reading this. Enjoy the show!! XD
FC:EP2- CLIFFHANGER?? What about the CLIFFHANGER?!?!
February 17, 2021 10:33 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSteve and Gerald tackle Reddit's biggest questions like- I've never DM'd before, should I? Prank-inducing whispering swords.... worth it? And WTF happened on the very last episode of season 6?!
Forum Crashers EP1- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
February 10, 2021 10:02 - 54 minutes - 60 MBSteve and Gerald tackle some of Reddit's biggest questions- is it ok to start in a tavern? When is "flavor" game breaking? When is it too early to put out the next holiday's stuff at the grocery store?
S6:E18- Hell or High Water-The End is Nigh (Part 2)
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBSEASON FINALE- all roads come to an end Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E17- Hell or High Water-The End is Nigh (Part 1)
January 20, 2021 10:03 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBOur heroes learn that there's only two ways to defeat Pelathak... and the options seem rather bleak. IF they can beat him, at what cost? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E16- Hell or High Water- The Invasion Begins
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBOur heroes find themselves in yet another precarious position fending off the evils of Enervous. Will they fight the good fight or say a final good night?? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus Natasha Waldrop as Alythia Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson Steve Messenger - your DUNGEON MASTER
S6:E15- Hell or High Water- A Deal with the Devil
December 09, 2020 20:05 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOur heroes are offered an opportunity to join forces with a foe... Will they go it alone or sign on the dotted line? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E14- Hell or High Water- Which way is the exit?
December 02, 2020 18:15 - 1 hour - 60 MBOur Heroes attempt to escape from Hell, but will they get out alive? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E13- Hell or High Water- Hanging in the Balance
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOur heroes reunite for an unexpected battle where the fate of Enervous; and Hell.. hangs in the balance. Will they ascend to victory or fall victim to the devilish scheme they are caught up in? Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E12- Hell or High Water- The Flood is Coming
November 18, 2020 10:22 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOur heroes are taking bold steps that will impact the power balance of Enervus forever- but as dark, pungent water begins to fill the streets, will they be able to face the rising tide? Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E11- Hell or High Water- Reunited
November 11, 2020 10:24 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOur heroes are rejoined by an old friend! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E10- Hell or High Water- HELLOWEEN SPECIAL #2 featuring XAERYN
October 28, 2020 09:06 - 58 minutes - 62.9 MBQuimeth the Chain Devil Lord has lured Stone and Xaeryn into his chain chamber.... Chainber? Sure, yes. Chainber.... where we dive into the very fears of each of our heroes!
S6:E9- Hell or High Water- HELLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 featuring STONE
October 21, 2020 09:03 - 1 hour - 71 MBQuimeth the Chain Devil Lord has lured Stone and Xaeryn into his chain chamber.... Chainber? Sure, yes. Chainber.... where we dive into the very fears of each of our heroes! If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - your DUNGEON MASTER
S6:E8- Hell or High Water- A Place Worse than Hell
October 14, 2020 09:06 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBStone and Xaeryn find their way down into the third level of hell- but not without alerting all of the iron city. They might be able to get to where they're going- but will they be able to fight their way back? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - your DUNGEON MASTER
S6:E7- Hell or High Water- The Alpha
October 07, 2020 09:02 - 58 minutes - 63.5 MBHunter and Mar have breached the security of the Jackal's Lair and have found themselves face to face with their leader, the Alpha. With the door locked behind them, will their ambush be enough to bring the giant down? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - your DUNGEON MASTER
S6:E6- Hell or High Water- The Iron City
September 30, 2020 09:09 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBOur heroes descend into the depths of the Iron City seeking passage to the desolate lair of Minauros- but with demons and devils quite literally EVERYWHERE, how will they be able to achieve this seemingly impossible task? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - your DUNGEON MASTER
S6:E5- Hell or High Water- The Jackal's Den
September 23, 2020 09:11 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBMarraeus and Hunter make haste to catch up with the fleeing Jackals- will they be able to catch them and find their lair before they get away? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - your DUNGEON MASTER
S6:E4- Hell or High Water- Misery Loves Company
September 16, 2020 09:16 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBStone and Xaeryn make a deal with the devil and work their way down into Hell- but it's not quite what they were expecting. Will they be able to make their way through the layers of hell to find their bounty? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E3- Hell or High Water- The Trojan Horse
September 09, 2020 09:08 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBOur heroes make their way to Castle Faustbahn- will they be able to win over the Emperors favor, or will they have to use alternative means? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus and Xaeryn Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson and Stone Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E2- Hell or High Water- The Nefarious Murrrrrderer
August 19, 2020 09:05 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBOur heroes make their way up the mountain to castle Faustbahn to confront the Emperor- but what will they do when confronted by a nefarious... MURRRRRDERER? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S6:E1- Hell or High Water- The Nightmare Begins
August 12, 2020 09:19 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBAwakening- to the new nightmare. What damage has been done in the wake of hell raising? Who survived? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S5: Season Finale Bonus
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBLet's join the crew and recap what all is going on in the world of Myths and where we're heading next! If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S5:E23- The Dead, Risen- The Finale
July 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBOur heroes rise up out of the dust and ashes of the fallen temple... but the battle is far from over. Will they be able to stop the gates of hell from opening? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as Stone ---- Steve Messenger - DM
S5:E23- The Finale
July 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBOur heroes rise up out of the dust and ashes of the fallen temple... but the battle is far from over. Will they be able to stop the gates of hell from opening?
S5:E22- Full Circle
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBAn ancient, mystical tome of great power falls to the ground- what powerful incantations does it hold? What fate will it bring to Enervus as it opens, spilling its horrible arcane web to the earth around it?
S5:E22- The Dead, Risen- Full Circle
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBAn ancient, mystical tome of great power falls to the ground- what powerful incantations does it hold? What fate will it bring to Enervus as it opens, spilling its horrible arcane web to the earth around it? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM Gerald Waldrop as Xaeryn ---- Natasha Waldrop as Vanya ---- Matt Murphy as ...
S5:E21- To the Bitter End
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBOur heroes make their way back to where it all started- the wedding chapel where Alythia was to be married. But when the hell that awaits them is far more powerful than they could imagine- will they be able to stop the gates from opening?
S5:E21- The Dead, Risen- To the Bitter End
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBOur heroes make their way back to where it all started- the wedding chapel where Alythia was to be married. But when the hell that awaits them is far more powerful than they could imagine- will they be able to stop the gates from opening? If you enjoy the show be sure to follow us on instagram and twitter @mythsandmystics! Gerald Waldrop as Marraeus ---- Natasha Waldrop as Alythia ---- Matt Murphy as Hunter Gibson ---- Steve Messenger - DM