Playing Out of Character
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsAn actual play podcast that is centered on friends make goofs and a narrative together!
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Episodes
Advantage - Trailer | Advantage Arc Three
February 03, 2023 03:15 - 47 seconds - 1.41 MBGear up for TUAGS's next adventure in the Unforgiving Realm of Kolgafiir, and they introduce two fresh player characters and delve into new adventures/
Downfall - Ep. 6 "Forest and Grave"
July 17, 2022 00:40 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBRay and Bif make a new young friend that teaches them the ways of the new world. Ray reckons with mortality. Bif plays with a new toy. They set up for the next ghoul attack. CW: 9:30 - 12:30 Animal death 49:50 Mild gore 1:13:00 Violent death, barking Discord: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9
Downfall - Ep. 5 "From the Dredges"
June 04, 2022 23:01 - 46 minutes - 41.6 MBA new voice is heard in the echoing tunnels of the sewers, and it belongs to a real shit head. Sundog finds themselves learning quick lessons on the surface. CW General - spiders Opening scene - imprisonment 09:20 - carcass, blood 13:00 - gunshot 13:30 - gunshot 24:00 - drowning 32:00 - gore 33:00 - euthanasia 37:50 - death Check out our discord: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9
Downfall - Ep.4 "The Thing in the Graveyard"
January 07, 2022 18:12 - 47 minutes - 46.9 MBAfter fleeing the train, Ray and Bif arrive at a lonely cottage outside of Loriad. Of course, in classic actual-play fashion, only trouble awaits. 13:15 screech, dog barking 16:10 dog barking 17:20 dog barking 25:15 dog barking 29:30 description of gore and violence 39:45 dog barking 44:15 gunshot, roar 44:45 roar Check out our discord: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9
Downfall - Ep.3 "Off the Rails and Out of the Sewers"
September 01, 2021 01:59 - 54 minutes - 56.2 MBRay and Bif get off that dang ole train and into a spooky forest. Kon and Sundog get a bead on info regarding their mutual goal. CONTENT WARNINGS 5:25 Train horn 22:20 Violent deaths 27:30 – 27:50 Police brutality, mention of BLM 2020 protests Join our discord: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9 Consider supporting our show here: https://www.patreon.com/poocpodcast
Downfall- Ep.2 "This Train is Bound for G(l)ory"
July 19, 2021 23:45 - 47 minutes - 39.4 MBRay and Bif hurtle towards destinations unknown while Kon and Sundog join forces to find their mutual goal. CONTENT WARNINGS 4:10 Threat of violence 10:20 Mind-control (approx. 5 min 20 s) 12:45 SIB 13:00 Violent death 15:40 Violent death 24:20 Gore 24:50 Gore 28:10 Explosion Join our discord here: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9 Support our show here: https://www.patreon.com/poocpodcast
Downfall - Ep.1 "Where is the Metal Man?"
June 04, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe humble beginnings of our story. The sewers and depths are where our tale begins. Special thanks to the Advantage podcast for making this possible. Thanks to Splifftank for letting us use their song "Bloodmoon" for our theme music. You can find more of their stuff here. Included approx. timestamps for some of the more specific/graphic moments. 3:20 prisoner bound & gagged 26:50 person cooked & eaten 29:00 face slashing 29:40 eye damage 41:30 person halved 43:50 kidnapping, i...
Downfall - Ep.0 "We're Down For Y'all"
May 30, 2021 21:44 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBDamn, that episode title rips. You come to POoC for the rhymes. This is our intro ep where we discuss who we are and what the Downfall arc is. Thanks to Splifftank for letting us use their song "Bloodmoon" for our theme music. You can find more of their stuff here. Join our discord here: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9
Season 2 Downfall: Trailer
December 29, 2020 22:21 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBThe first of a number of trailers, we will be returning early 2021. Discord: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9
Season 1 Q&A
December 04, 2020 01:59 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIt's late but here is the question and answer episode that will put the punctuation on season 1. Episode edited by Riley. We will be putting out season 2 a tad late as well, please forgive us. DPN Discord: https://discord.gg/FYuMzb9
Feed Drop: The Silent Doc - A Bleeding City: The Sound of Unrest
June 28, 2020 02:03 - 40 minutes - 46.7 MBHost and M.D., Chuma Obineme, compiles the audio from black activists and protesters to provide an insight into the systemic oppression of the black community (particularly Atlanta). Find The Silent Doc here on iTunes.
Updates on POoC
June 18, 2020 00:33 - 4 minutes - 5.44 MBHey y'all. This is an update on Season 1's cancellation and the way we are setting up for Season 2 (along with a Q&A). Also, we are gonna shut up for awhile and feed drop Black owned podcasts. If you wanna send questions to us, send them to [email protected], @POoCpodcast on twitter, or join our community discord.
POoC Anniversary pt 1
February 15, 2020 17:05 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBTaylor (Rowan) brings in a new story as we play a mini arc of Monster of the Week, placed in the familiar setting of Tantalus. Listen as Kaleb plays Cordelia, Pearson plays Walker, Tristan plays John-Bellini, and Gaven plays Dr. Phineas. Join our community discord: https://discord.gg/3xZEd28
Switch Series - ft. Advantage
February 07, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 82 MBIn which Joe from "Advantage" DM's the Switch Series for a mixed cast of DPN Shows. https://discord.gg/Ka4AssF
DPN Promo - “Fun, But Why?” Season 2
January 30, 2020 11:41 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBThe trailer for “Fun, But Why?” season 2, a video game review podcast on the Darkmore Podcast Network https://open.spotify.com/show/3tcXnjmUWvqBtQ09U8QFbL?si=vmZLO6CqSESofKK4xjWYVg
System - Ep. 26 "We're Not Invulnerable"
January 27, 2020 02:26 - 44 minutes - 41 MBArthur, Leonard and Elliot deal with some spooky folks. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast Ambient Audio from Ormin Audio Community Discord: https://discord.gg/ucdrwA4
System - Ep.25 "Tantulan Tango"
December 09, 2019 23:36 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBMagz and Rowan get in deep with a shallow salesman, things get hot and spicy over that Lunarium Dampener. In the mean time, what's going on with Elliot, Leonard and Arthur? Follow us on Twitter @POoCpodcast Ambient music by Ormin Audio DPN Discord: https://discord.gg/jy28A4d
System - Ep. 24 "The Space Port Waltz"
October 31, 2019 18:09 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThe fools are split up. Magz plays hide and go seek with laser-rifle wielding thugs. Rowan lies his way through a few tight spots. The two of them break into a space port, but who knows what's happening with Leonard, Elliot and Arthur? Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poocpodcast Come chat with us on our discord! https://discord.gg/DR2gNbE WARNING: Seriously, this show has some adult content. Language, violence, and lot...
System - Ep.23 "Shine like Justice"
October 18, 2019 20:57 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe fools meet with a friend of Rowan's. The gang goes to church. Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast. Consider supporting us on Patreon, and joining our discord! Warning: Seriously, this show has some adult content. Language, violence and lots of gore.
BONUS: Patreon Announcement!
October 15, 2019 01:03 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBWe just made a Patreon! Gaven goes over the deets in this announcement. Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/poocpodcast Community discord: https://discord.gg/3xZEd28
System - Ep.22 "Great Balls of Fire"
September 25, 2019 03:54 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBThe fools go to Wendy's again.. this time with a friend. Guest starring Cameron from DM's Treehouse and Coventry Podcast. Musical guest Romaro Franceswa.Join our community discord:https://discord.gg/GkPpwQW and follow us on twitter @POocpodcast
System - Ep. 21 "Dirty Money"
September 11, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBThe fools set off for their new contract and make a new friend along the way! Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast
System - Ep.20: "I'm Left, You're Right and She's Gone"
August 29, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBThe fools survive to episode twenty. Elliot misses a social queue. Rowan follows up on the solution for their Magz issue. Leonard checks in on daemonic connections. Magz reads a lost page of her tome. The gang is solving it. Follow us on Twitter @POoCPodcast. Warning: Seriously, this show has some adult content. Language, violence and lots of gore.
System -Ep.19: "Ashes are a Girl's Best Friend"
August 12, 2019 17:34 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBThe fools are trying to figure out what is going on with Magz. Leonard tries to get his mysterious box apprised. Magz has a nice reunion. Elliot gets into smoking. Rowan willingly plays polka. The gang experiments with transdimensional beings. Follow us on Twitter @POoCPodcast. Warning: Seriously, this show has some adult content. Language, violence, and lots of gore.
System - Ep.18: "Countin' the Midnight Blues"
August 01, 2019 04:40 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThe fools are strewn across the wind. Elliot and Rowan have a sit down. Leonard adopts a fursona. Magz gets on a stair stepper. The gang keeps up with being bullied. Follow us on twitter @POoCPOdcast. WARNING: Seriously, this show has some adult content. Language, violence, and lots of gore.
System - Ep. 17 "Walkin' After Midnight"
July 25, 2019 02:54 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBThe fools are no longer split up. Magz and Elliot face conflict. Elliot attends a dinner party. Magz can't face reality. Leonard meets his match. Rowan organizes his first event. The gang gets bullied. Follow us on Twitter @POoCPOdcast.
System - Ep.16 "Betrayal at Midnight"
July 17, 2019 01:03 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBThe fools are split up (as always). Rowan meets up with his cannibalistic children friends. Magz opens the door to chance. Leonard spectates a grisly ritual. Elliot gets a new phone and makes a friend. The gang makes a plan. Follow us on Twitter @POoCPodcast. WARNING: Seriously, this show has some adult content. Language, violence, and lots of gore.
System - Ep.15 "Sector 374 Shakedown"
July 08, 2019 05:15 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBThe fools continuously get into deeper trouble and everyone learns how to do something new. Rowan put rubber to the road with a demonic bike. Magz practices the careful art of free-falling. Leonard becomes a multi-purpose vehicle. Elliot tries his had a pyrotechnics. The gang has a chase scene. Follow us on Twitter @POoCpodcast. WARNING: Seriously, this has some adult content. Language, violence and lots of gore.
WITTRPG Month - Dragon
July 01, 2019 16:54 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBGaven chatted with Dragon from the Penance RPG podcast about gender relations in the U.K, the history of Brehon Law, draconic genders, and of course, tabletop. WARNING: This episode has reference to sexual content and sexual assault
WITTRPG Month - Jasmine from Misadventurers
June 23, 2019 07:46 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBJasmine from the Misadventurers comes onto the show with a big ole bite of wisdom. She talks to Gaven about sexism in the tabletop community, transphobia in the U.K and playing a barbarian that doesn't rage. Jasmine mentions being a part of the Darkmore Podcast Network. WARNING: Brief mention of sexual assault.
WITTRPG Month - Jasmine Bown
June 23, 2019 07:46 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBJasmine from the Misadventurers comes onto the show with a big ole bite of wisdom. She talks to Gaven about sexism in the tabletop community, transphobia in the U.K and playing a barbarian that doesn't rage. Jasmine mentions being a part of the Darkmore Podcast Network. WARNING: Brief mention of sexual assault.
System - Ep.14 "Something's Gotta' Give"
June 17, 2019 07:36 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBThis chicken sandwich has just gotten spicy. Magz gets a piercing and a new look. Elliot finalizes some business transactions, making quite a few enemies. Leonard tries his hand at interior decorating. Rowan gets some new wheels. The gang goes to the bathroom together. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast. WARNING: Seriously, this has some adult content. Language, violence, and lots of gore.
WITTRPG Month - Sarah Zimmerman
June 16, 2019 15:34 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBSarah from Advantage talks with Gaven about her experience in the ttrpg world and how she interacts with the community. They also devise the perfect way to re-write the ending of the Game of Thrones.
WITTRPG Month - Renee Rhodes
June 09, 2019 15:47 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBGaven sits down with Renee from Fate and the Fablemaidens, Eden, Dynama and countless other things to chat about the tabletop community, safety systems and exploding robots. WARNING: Brief mention of sexual harassment
System - Ep.13 "Loose Ends pt 3"
June 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe fools go to Wendy's. That's it. That's the episode. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast WARNING: Seriously, this has some adult content. Language, violence, and emotional abuse.
WITTRPG Month - Kristen Mukai
June 01, 2019 20:22 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBGaven chats with Kristen from How Friends Roll and BBFF Pod about her experience in the tabletop community, sexism in the ttrpg community and gaming, and the wonders of Animal Crossing: A New Leaf.
Announcement - Women In Tabletop Roleplaying Games Month
June 01, 2019 19:41 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBGaven is popping in real quick to make an announcement about the month of June on Playing Out of Character.
BONUS: "Talking Out of Character" ft. Taylor
May 27, 2019 16:08 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBDue to complications with bandwidth at Gaven's apartment, the System arc has been on a momentary pause. In light of that, Taylor and Gaven sit down to have a conversation about rpgs, stories, and game mechanics. Give us a follow on twitter @POoCpodcast.
System - Ep.12 "Loose Ends pt. 2"
May 21, 2019 22:12 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBThe fools continue to carry out tasks. Elliot gets his first symptoms of Renfield's Syndrome. Magz learns about some cool new spells. Rowan makes a bovine friend. The gang has a party at Elliot's. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast. WARNING: Seriously, this has some adult content. Language, violence, lots of gore, and implication of abuse.
System - Ep. 11 "Loose Ends pt.1"
May 14, 2019 17:07 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe fools set off separately to clean up some messes that were made and learn about new powers within themselves. Rowan goes to meet Bull McKraken, a fellow in the Age of Antiquarius. Leonard dives deep into the Old World to find an ancient power. The gang is split up... Again. Find out what Magz and Elliot are doing on the next episode.. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast. WARNING: Seriously, this show has some adult content. This episode deals a bit with delirium, violence and a ton of la...
System - Ep.10 "Dance on a Dark Night"
May 06, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBThe fools bring the fight to Ryland. About time for a big boss battle. Rowan gets in a classic tussle. Elliot displays genuine emotion. Magz slows down her tide of corruption. Leonard gets his hooks into snail meat. The gang finally puts the dukes to Ryland. Follow us on Twitter @POoCPodcast. WARNING: Seriously, this has some adult content. Language, violence, lots of gore, and the sound of vomiting.
System - Ep.9 "Hard Time Killin' Floor"
April 29, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBThe fools are really in it. Leonard goes on a rampage. Elliot takes the wheel. Rowan learned the fine art of proselytizing. Magz becomes one with the shadows. The gang fights some daemons. Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast.
System - Ep.8 "Hellhound on My Trail"
April 22, 2019 06:39 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe fools get caught up with the fuzz. Elliot tries out his hand at philanthropy. Rowan has a career change. Leonard gets to "Shirts for Your Sisters," but Leonard doesn't have any sisters... Magz begins to explore different avenues of power. The gang makes plans for the attack. Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast.
System - Ep.7 "Ghost Creepin' Blues"
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe four characters in this story finally reunite and try to figure out who Galder really is. They meet Lloyd instead. Magz makes a deal. Leonard calls a friend of a friend. Rowan finally gets the salt he was looking for in episode 4. Elliot feels heat for the first time in a century. The gang gets busted. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast.
System - Ep.6 "What Is and What Should Never Be"
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBOur morally ambiguous witch and artefact salesman find themselves put to the test. While Leonard and Elliot are out on the streets of Sector 374, Magz and Rowan are... somewhere. Magz is given information about her vision and Rowan is shown the folly of hubris. The gang is about to be un-split up. Follow us on Twitter @POoCpodcast.
System - Ep.5: "Bow Outta the Blazes"
March 25, 2019 04:49 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBOur two villains find themselves alone with an artefact that is responsible for Magz and Rowan's lives. Leonard and Elliot are met with some unwelcome visitors and have to hightail it out of there with a man thought to be an urban legend. They learn more about UMBRA. The gang is split up. Follow us on Twitter @POoCPodcast.
System - Ep.4: "Devil Got a Woman"
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThe four morally ambiguous people in our story meet up with some heat on 3rd and Marine after Leonard denies Ryland's call for aid. Elliot and Magz have a heartfelt moment. Rowan procures a jar of sugar. Leonard blows off some steam. Elliot gets in a fender bender. Magz uses the object in her red handbag. The gang beats up on some acid slugs. Follow us on twitter @POoCPodcast.
System - Ep.3: "Backdoor Blues"
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBOur two villains, one antihero and one well meaning merchant start on the trail of Ryland, after meeting with Loremaster Jefe and getting their first clue. Elliot encounters an old face. Rowan and Magz go back to the bookstore. Leonard gets a call and makes a promise. The gang gets split up. Some of the podcasts mentioned: Advantage, Fate and Fablemaidens, Shattered Worlds, Sum of All Fear, Macabre Media Podcast,Coffee with Comrades. Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast
System - Ep.2: "Monastery Mojo"
March 04, 2019 02:07 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBOur four heroes (?) tie up a few loose ends. Leonard makes a dastardly deal. Magz makes enough credits to buy some bananas. Rowan is trying to get ingredients for human stew. Elliot gets a nice plant. The gang meets with the Loremaster. Some of the podcasts mentioned: Advantage, Fate and Fablemaidens, Shattered Worlds, Sum of All Fear, Macabre Media Podcast, Coffee with Comrades. Follow us on twitter @POoCpodcast
System- Ep. 1 "Sidestreet Soirée"
February 15, 2019 13:50 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBOur four heroes (?) are introduced onto the scene. We get rolling some dice and meet Vincent, the handler for the Coalition. The gang gets milkshakes and learns their first missive. Some of the podcast mentioned: Fates and Fable Maidens, Shattered Worlds RPG, Advantage 5e, Macabre Media Podcast, Sum of All Fear, Coffee With Comrades. We will have the next episode up for you all on March 3rd. Maybe. We'll try to get it to you on March 3rd.