Best RPG Character Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Nic: Patron Saint of Malibu Condos Pt 2 (feat. Abdul Aziz) (A Santa Baby Halloween Special) 55:33

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1d ago55:33

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It's Halloween, a year after Santa Baby and his elves escaped the North Pole. We catch up with the crew who have started their own Real Estate company in Malibu. Now arrived at their new listing, the team tries to set-up for the open house while a mysterious visitor triggers a very dangerous serious of hilarious events! Content Warning: Strong Lang…

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AD&D Rule Spotlight: Character Age 17:21

3d ago17:21

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Today we talk about starting age. The Dungeon Master’s Guide gives real tables for how old your character is at creation. I cover how the tables work, how to handle multiclass, what age does in play, and a quick story where I had to clamp down on min-maxing. #TSR #OSR #RPG #Gygax #Greyhawk

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AD&D Campaign Spotlight: Money Changers, Banks, Loans, and Jewelers 15:25

8d ago15:25

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Today we talk about the money side of adventuring that most tables skip. Money changers take a cut, bankers hold your coin, lenders set harsh terms, and jewelers shave value when they buy. I’ll give you clear rates, rulings you can drop in, and hooks that make your city feel alive.

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Nic: Patron Saint of Malibu Condos Pt 1 (feat. Abdul Aziz) (A Santa Baby Halloween Special) 56:42

8d ago56:42

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It's Halloween, a year after Santa Baby and his elves escaped the North Pole. We catch up with the crew who have started their own Real Estate company in Malibu. The group heads out to check out their new listing and set up for their open house... Content Warning: Strong Language, Comedic Danger, Gunshots and Violence 🎲 Dumbgeons & Dragons is a beg…

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Introducing Facing Fate: Chromeheads & Corpos 35:07

15d ago35:07

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Taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you the latest release from our OTHER show, Facing Fate! We launched the new season this week, Chromeheads & Corpos. A Cyberpunk RED Actual play referee'd by Kyle! Welcome to Babyok Gardens, the home of characters and the start of our adventure. We spend some time meeting Dino Dinovic…

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AD&D Rule Spotlight: Player Skill Bonuses 13:48

15d ago13:48

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Today we look at the Oriental Adventures rule that lets you grant a one-time bonus when the player demonstrates knowledge or performs a skill. I cover how to use it fairly, what to cap, and a real table story where a player’s stunt earned a surprise attack. #TSR #Adnd #OSR

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AD&D Rule Spotlight: Command Words for Magic Items 13:48

17d ago13:48

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Today I talk about command words for rods, staves, and wands. AD&D makes you earn the activation. You have to learn the word. I cover the rules, a fast table process to run discovery, a story where a player tried to game it, and quick hooks. #adnd #osr #tsr #forgottenrealms #greyhawk

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One Shot Collection: Final Bid (Law's Out 2) 2:32:46

17d ago2:32:46

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[CW: This episode contains Gun Violence, Bodily Harm, and Death] A Mysterious Stranger arrives at Stone's Throw, a large, empty city, going through a bust. Join us as we play a one-shot in Final Bid (Law's Out 2) by Vel Mini and Grant. Dr. Milo Monroe was played by Siobhan, who edited this episode. You can find her @spellboundmage.bsky.social "Vici…

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AD&D Monster Spotlight: The Wraith 13:48

20d ago13:48

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Today I dig into the wraith. Fast, smart, and built to punish careless parties. I cover what it does, how to stage it, rulings that keep it deadly but fair, and hooks you can run tonight. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheEvilDM Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvilDM Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/TheEvilDM…

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Baby's First Leave (Campaign 2 - S4E39) 39:00

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AD&D Monster Spotlight: Elementals 11:14

24d ago11:14

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Today we break down the four core Elementals, how they fight, where they shine, and how to use them without derailing a session. I give table rulings that keep them scary and fair, plus quick hooks you can drop in tonight. Things talked about on the podcast Support the show on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/TheEvilDM Secondary Channel -- https:/…

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S2 Ep14 - Season Finale 42:19

28d ago42:19

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In our last episode the caravan fled through the desert pursued by a host of horrific creatures, including the Titan. They make for the stronghold of Kalamesh in hopes of finding peace at last. This is Season 2 Episode 14: Season Finale. Music in this episode is by Sun Umbra, Sagey, and Gang Colours. Bells sound by newlocknew Warning: Contains dark…

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AD&D Rule Spotlight: Casting Spells Directly from Books 14:50

29d ago14:50

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Today we look at page 80 of the Unearthed Arcana book where there is an optional rule that lets a magic user cast straight from a spellbook as if it were a scroll. It is powerful, costly, and risky. I cover the exact risks, how to rule edge cases, and a table story where a player tried to game it. #adnd #tsr #dnd #OSR…

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Itsy Bitsy Prison Break (feat. Tim Lanning) (Campaign 2 - S4E38) 55:06

29d ago55:06

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In this week's episode... Breaking out of secret prison seemed so easy! Now the team is on a path to find evidence to clear Kavlaran and Nina's names, but something mysterious has moved in beneath the streets of Vintersmouth that has everyone on edge! 🎲 Dumbgeons & Dragons is a beginner-friendly, rules-light actual play podcast where Canadian frien…

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AD&D Magic Item Spotlight: Ring of Truth 13:03

1M ago13:03

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Today’s episode looks at the Ring of Truth, a magic item that makes lies impossible to miss but also strips the wearer of their ability to lie. It’s a blessing and a curse, and at the table it often sparks rules questions. I’ll share what it does, how to use it as a DM, and a story where I had to step in when a player tried to get too clever with i…

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S2 Ep13 - Flight Through the Desert 41:08

1M ago41:08

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In our last episode the adventurers were able to escape the underground pyramid and must now find a way to return to the surface. This is season 2 Episode 13: Flight through the desert. Music in this episode is by Sun Umbra and Sagey. Warning: Contains dark themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Instagram @phantomnirvana Email phantomni…

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AD&D Monster Spotlight: The Death Angel 16:08

1M ago16:08

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Today’s episode goes back to Dragon Magazine #6 (1977) for a look at the Death Angel, a creature that mixes oracular prophecy with deadly power. Armed with a death scythe and near-unstoppable persistence, these beings embody fate itself. I’ll break down their abilities, how they work in play, and how to drop one into your campaign without wrecking …

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The Great Escape (feat. Tim Lanning) (Campaign 2 - S4E37) 32:16

1M ago32:16

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In this week's episode... Having been mysteriously hoodwinked (yet-again!) Thurston and crew are reunited with his client, Kavlaran and the long-missing Nina. They now all find themselves in need of a quick escape before they become a part of the decor. 🎲 Dumbgeons & Dragons is a beginner-friendly, rules-light actual play podcast where Canadian fri…

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S2 Ep12 - A Difficult Exchange 27:31

1M ago27:31

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In our Last Episode the adventurers solved the riddle to open one of the doors and battled the terrible creature within. They found the treasure room containing the triangular jewel just moments before the tabaxi rushed in. In a clever moment, Marcus solved both of the remaining riddles opening all the doors and releasing a dragon and a fire elemen…

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AD&D Unearthed: The Ultimist Class 15:13

1M ago15:13

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Today we open up Polyhedron Magazine #23 (1985) and take a look at a class Gary Gygax himself introduced... the Ultimist. Called the “nadir of new classes,” this hybrid cleric-magic-user-fighter was designed to embody the powers of the lower planes. I’ll cover what the class can do, how it plays, and whether it belongs at your table. #ADnD #Ultimis…

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Chamber Pot Politics (feat. Tim Lanning) (Campaign 2 - S4E36) 45:51

1M ago45:51

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🔥 New to D&D? Perfect starting point! In this week's episode... Defense council is called to the Judge's chambers while Kavlaran is taken into holding after a magical reveal goes awry! Kav quickly finds out that he has a surprising cell mate! 🎲 Dumbgeons & Dragons is a beginner-friendly, rules-light actual play podcast where Canadian friends create…

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AD&D Spell Spotlight: Wall of Force 13:45

2M ago13:45

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Today we look at one of the strongest defensive spells in the Player’s Handbook..... Wall of Force. It is a fifth-level magic-user spell that creates an invisible barrier that nothing can pass through, not even breath weapons or spells. I’ll break down how it works, how different tables rule it, and how to use it to turn the tide of an encounter. #…

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S2 Ep11 - Treasure Hunters 39:46

2M ago39:46

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In our last episode the Adventurers journeyed into the cavern beneath the sanguine pool and encountered the leader of the Tabaxi treasure hunters within an underground pyramid. They agreed to assist the Tabaxi by finding a triangular jewel within the pyramid in exchange for the key the stronghold of Kalamesh. The adventurers must now solve riddles …

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The Trial of Kavlaran Goldweave Part 2 (feat. Tim Lanning) (Campaign 2 - S4E35) 34:13

2M ago34:13

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🔥 New to D&D? Perfect starting point! In this week's episode... The magical bar is escalated as Thurston questions the one and only Billy Magics before a courtroom stunt takes a turn for the worse! 🎲 Dumbgeons & Dragons is a beginner-friendly, rules-light actual play podcast where Canadian friends create inclusive D&D adventures full of improv come…

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AD&D Magic Item Spotlight: Apparatus of Kwalish 13:49

2M ago13:49

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Today’s episode looks at one of the strangest items in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the Apparatus of Kwalish. At first glance it’s just a big iron barrel, but inside it’s a full-on magical crab-submarine with levers, pincers, and a whole lot of chaos waiting to happen. I’ll cover how it works, how to use it in your game, and why this contraption can…

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S2 Ep10 - Beneath the Sanguine pool 47:06

2M ago47:06

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In our last episode the adventurers traveled through the desert and arrived at the sanguine pool. This is season 2 Episode 10: Beneath the Sanguine pool Music in this episode by Sun Umbra and Sagey, Rope sounds by bahaish, Metalic drone sounds by uminari, water swirling sounds by fran_marenco. Warning: Contains dark themes that may not be suitable …

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The Trial of Kavlaran Goldweave Part 1 (feat. Tim Lanning) (Campaign 2 - S4E34) 38:11

2M ago38:11

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🔥 New to D&D? Perfect starting point! In this week's episode... We enter the courtroom as Kavlaran's life is in the hands of his court-appointed attorney, Thurston La'Folgud (Tim Lanning). Okay - that may be a bit dramatic, we've just talking about alleged forgery here but the team meets the prosecution and hears testimony from the first two witnes…

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Weekend 2: Temperature 2:08:41

2M ago2:08:41

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Intimacy blooms amongst the team. Min Ji visits Angel's warehouse. Min Ji Nam is played by Josephine. You can find her @scarydogfriend on Bluesky, and you can find her co-producing on BadHouseRPG on Twitch and YouTube. Angel Perez is played by Rem, You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr @remspeedwagon. Ilyana "Yanna" Sentra is played by Nada (or) Am…

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AD&D Campaign Spotlight: The Role of Taxes 13:03

2M ago13:03

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Today’s episode looks at something players never expect but kings and lords never forget: taxes. From coins and gems to tolls and property, I’ll cover how to add taxes into your game, why it makes the world feel more real, and how to turn them into adventure hooks instead of paperwork. #ADnD #OldSchoolDnD #OSR…

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S2 Ep9 - Red Water 36:33

2M ago36:33

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In our Last Episode the characters defended the fleeing caravan from terrible airborne enemies. The caravan is heading in the direction of the sanguine pool in hopes of finding the key to their homeland. This is season 2 Episode 9: Red water. Music in this episode is by Sun Umbra and Dying Suns. Synth by Xkeril. Heartbeat by loudernoises. Warning: …

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Week 2: Disco! In the Panic Room 2:45:20

2M ago2:45:20

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The team splits to investigate. Yanna and Hunter cosplay at a local con. Min Ji Nam is played by Josephine. You can find her @scarydogfriend on Bluesky, and you can find her co-producing on BadHouseRPG on Twitch and YouTube. Angel Perez is played by Rem, You can find her on Bluesky or Tumblr @remspeedwagon. Ilyana "Yanna" Sentra is played by Nada (…

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AD&D Spell Spotlight: Dig 9:30

2M ago9:30

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Today we dig into a spell most players skip right over in the Player’s Handbook. Dig is a 4th-level magic-user spell that lets you move earth and sand, collapse tunnels, and wreck dungeons in ways fireball never could. I’ll talk about how to use it as a player, how to use it as a DM, and why it deserves a second look. #ADnD #DigSpell #MagicUser…