Playing Games with Strangers
Playing Games with Strangers
Looking for a fun, family-friendly podcast that will make you laugh? PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS is an actual-play podcast where voice actors - many from Supersonic Pod Comics - get together and play tabletop role-playing games. We're a family-friendly actual-play podcast, but our humor is for everyone!
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 007: Into the Feywild
007 – Into the Feywild
And we’re off on an adventure! After successfully making it into the Feywild, the party encounters some unique situations as they continue on their quest to find poor Skellene’s skin. Maybe the local town will hold the answers they seek.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
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Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 006: Are You My Mother?
006 – Are You My Mother?
Nothing like a trip to the necromancer to really lighten the mood and lift the spirits… literally! Things don’t exactly go as planned when returning to Nick, but the party takes it all in stride.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katherine Bilezikian
SFX & Music from Ep
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 005: There, But Not There
005 – There, But Not There
The party chases after Zellene, who wakes from a deep sleep convinced that she has to return home. Reality, time, and everyone’s understanding of the arcane might be challenged by the time it’s all over.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katherine Bilezikian
SFX & Mus
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 004 – Foot Inn Mouth
004 – Foot Inn Mouth
The party can’t help but pick up new strays where ever they go, and lose money at the same time it seems. With time to kill before returning to Dr. Nick, there’s no telling how much trouble they can get into.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katherine Bilezikian
SFX & Mus
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 003 A Bakers Dozen
003 – A Bakers Dozen
Seven friends and too many pieces of recovered rat head off to see Dr. Nick in hopes of finding a fix for Zellene’s new cosmetic problem. Results may vary.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katherine Bilezikian
SFX & Music from Epidemic Sound.
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 002: I Found It!
002 – I Found It!
Bringing new meaning to ‘Don’t lose your head!’, Zellene’s gone and lost her skin instead. While Fenwyck and Ebb take an interesting approach to solving the problem, the crew decides to seek outside help.
Featuring the vocal talents of: Amanda Clements, Ben Avery, Celeste Mora, Dave Clements, John Harju, John-Michel Bilezikian, Josiah Crandall, and Katherine Bilezikian
Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi
Edit by: Katheri
Nightmares & Dreamscapes – 001 The Story Begins
The time has finally arrived… the first release of Playing Games with Strangers second campaign, Nightmares & Dreamscapes!
001 – The Story Begins
Unpleasant nightmares, chance encounters, and perhaps some proof that mice really are smarter than all of us. Meet some of the newest adventurers in Fandiria as they make their way to the festival in Para’Va. Unfortunately, enjoying the party may have to wait until more pressing matters get handled.
Featuring the vocal talents of:Amanda Clements, Be
The Pine Springs Chronicles – 004: You Got A Friend In Me
The fourth and final part of The Pine Springs Chronicles preview is here!
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast Credits
Katherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
The Pine Springs Chronicles – 003: Save The Cows
It’s the third part of The Pine Springs Chronicles!
This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
We hope you enjoy the prelude episodes and head over to our Patreon page to continue listening and find some other exclusive content you might enjoy.
Cast Credits
Katherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Cle
The Pine Springs Chronicles – 002: Bottom of the Pitcher
It’s the second preview episode of The Pine Springs Chronicles! This will be an ongoing Sidequest that Squid is running using the Monster of the Week RPG system. The first few episodes will be released here and on our Patreon, as this Sidequest will become a Patreon exclusive.
The Pine Springs Chronicles – 001: Spring Anew
Join us for the premiere of The Pine Springs Chronicles! Our Monster of the Week Sidequest kicks off as old friends reunite in a small Colorado town. Don’t miss the prelude episodes here, and continue the adventure on our Patreon for exclusive content!
Featuring the voices of…
Katherine Czerwinski as The Keeper
John Harju as Harvey
Dave Clements as Nico
JM Bilezikian as Weston
Amanda Clements as Chelsea
Josiah Crandall as Victor
Celeste Mora as Kenzie
Edited by Katherine Czerwinski
C1-110: The Epilogues
We ended the main story of the campaign, but there’s no way we could walk away from the party without letting you know where they ended up after saving the world.
Episode Credits
John Harju as The Game Master
Edited by John Harju
C1-109: It’s Over
Kerrek has arrived… which means the party must face their largest enemy as the campaign comes to a close.
Episode Credits
John Harju as The Game Master
JS Earls as Orbog
Katherine Czerwinski as Callum / Emrine
Josiah Crandall as Pough
Celeste Mora as Aelin
Dave Clements as Wilder
Amanda Clements as Meira
Edited by Dave Clements
Music by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
C1-108: Come Thou Font of Shadows
The search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-107: Me & The Cat Need Alone Time
The search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
The Pungeon – Halloween 2023
Josiah 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
The search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-105: We’re Going To Eat Him?!
Parents 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.
Episode Engineer: Dave Clements
Music & SFX by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers (Club Remix) by Steven Arthur & JS Earls
C1-105: We’re Going to Eat Him?!
Parents 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
The search for more information regarding Kerrek and his whereabouts ensues.
C1-103: Delicious Hot Water
After 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.
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C1-102: Everybody Gets A Parent
The party comes face to face with Zaos in the cathedral and things don't go quite as planned.
C1-101: Totally Difficult Boss Fight
The party comes face to face with Zaos in the cathedral and things don't go quite as planned.
C1-100: Did You Just Summon God?
Preparations continue...
C1-099: Would It Also Be Invisible?
Having 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.)
C1-098: Stumblefoot Had A Child with Lolth‽
Wilder 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.
C1-097: Pinochle
A disagreement over the soul stone breaks out and Aelin takes charge.
C1-096: Oh No…
This 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.
C1-095: Getting A Head of Things
As 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
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C1-094: I’m Not Emotionally Prepared for This
Emrine 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.
C1-093: But Am I “Dead” Dead?
The man in yellow, Zaos, arrives after being summoned by an incredibly desperate Wilder, therein increasing pandemonium among an already tumultuous Towerfall.
C1-092: As Above, So Below
The pursuit of Lars continues as the apocalypse literally erupts in Towerfall and hard conversations (and decisions) begin.
C1-091: A Door Is Like A Wall That Opens
Emrine encounters an unexpected aftermath and Callum is reminded of an agreement he made in the past.
C1-090: Fall of the House of Firmstone – Pt 2
Bastite's assassins, Meira, S.E.A.N., and Coil, continue their duties after infiltrating their first target and uncovering strange happenings within Towerfall.
C1-089: Fall of the House of Firmstone – Pt 1
In 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
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C1-088: We’re Going To Kill Dave
With a confused Aelin now back with them, the gang heads to the Thieves' Guild to check in with Kai.
C1-087: More Than Meets The Pie
Awaking in Ultha Orthead, the party makes a plan to kill Lars Towerfall for the Drow and reunites with Aelin in a most unexpected way.
C1-086: I Went to Ultha Orthead & All I Got Was This Shirt
With 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
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C1-085: Mikkee Mindflayer
The 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.
C1-084: Mostly Ghostlies
As 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
As 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.
C1-083: Mm-hm, Mm-hm, Mm-mm
...
C1-082: Hi, It’s Me, Callum
Pough 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
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C1-081: Ultha-Urtha… What’s This Place Called?
Emrine rescues Pough, Orbog has to come to terms with his encounter with Jadis, and Callum gets all of Arc 3 summed up for him.
C1-080: I Have No Idea Who Any of These People Are
Gheroth 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
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C1-079: There’s A Whole Realm?!
A 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
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The House On Gallows Hill – Halloween 2022
Three 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, A
C1-078: A Horse & His Rogue
Returning 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 Clemen
Ask Us Anything – October 2022
While 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
Trashki
C1-077: Champagne & Corpses
Squid 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
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C1-076: Do You Want Funny or Sad?
Our 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
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C1-075: Drow Chicka Bow Down
A journey to the Underdark is underway for Orbog, Aelin, Wilder, and Pough in hopes to make things right with the drow living under Towerfall. When they arrive, however, they make an unexpected discovery.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music
Episode engineer(s): Dave “Fielder” Clements
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C1-074: A Different Kind of Bad
After a great sacrifice, the party makes a plan to reunite Towerfall and fix their Drow problem.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music
Episode engineer(s): Dave “Fwilder” Clements
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C1-073: Dron
A conversation with a celestial leads to a required sacrifice.
C1-072: 123 South McGuffin Lane
Upon finding the finger of a certain traumatized rogue, Orbog, Stumblefoot, and Pough set out to find ingredients that can help make Wilder's home hallowed ground in order to save his daughter. And don't forget about the steaks... all of those steaks...
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music
Episode engineer(s): "Dashing" Dave Clements
Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Bo
C1-071: Ask About Our Forbidden Section
Stumblefoot assists Orbog in retrieving his axe, Rose, while Pough attempts to find the perfect campaign slogan.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music
Episode engineer(s): "Dorky" Dave Clements
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C1-070: If This Doesn’t Work…
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): JS "The Jester" Earls and Katherine "Bonecrusher" Czerwinski
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C1-069: That’s Right! Tickle Him
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Music by Tabletop Audio & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): "Jelly" JS Earls and Katherine "Killmonger" Czerwinski
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C1-068: Know Your Nature
Callum arrives at home and has a very revealing conversation.
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Keeper Club Mix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Tabletop Audio & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): "Jazzy" JS Earls
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C1-067: Rage Sisters & The Lord’s Hammer
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Music by Dark Fantasy Studio
Episode engineer(s): Dave "Davey D" Clements
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C1-066: It’s Magically Resistant
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): Dave "Davey D" Clements
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C1-065: OY!
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): Josiah "The Talent" Crandall
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C1-064: The Party That Kills Together…
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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C1-063: Make Me Bleed
After meeting Athin, it's decided that the party should proceed with their plans for Orbog, but things don't go quite as well as they expected.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
The Legend of Zelda - Dungeon Theme Remake by RetroGamingMusic HQ
Super Mario Bros. - Underground Theme Remix by JudgeBox98
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-062: The Kansas of NoTow
Even more of Emrine's family meets the strangers while Orbog clarifies the plan regarding his own death. It's almost as if he hasn't been here for the last couple of episodes… weird, right?
5:17 Skip the recap.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-061: One Must Be Well-Fed to Kill A King
Stumby and Wilder seal the deal with the Thieves Guild, pushing the plot forward to kill Orbog, but Emrine has reservations (and confusion) on the matter. Pough gets a new hat during a visit to Sage's Portal.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-060: CSI: NorTow
Callum comes across a sight during his travels in northern Faerun while the rest of the party finalizes plans to kill Orbog.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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C1-059: Doe, A Deer, A Family of Deers
Music and SFX by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski
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C1-058: Just A-Walkin’ Down the Street
Music and SFX by Epidemic Sound
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
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C1-057: Not The Best News I’ve Heard Today
After being welcomed home, Felix Tinsdale learns more about himself. Stumblefoot begins a search for Wilder, Orbog works on a disguise, and Emrine gets an update on Bastite's whereabouts.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall
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C1-056: He Remembers What Dead Is
Following the "Coronation in Red" the Party is spread across Towerfall. Stumblefoot returns. Where is Wilder? How will Timbolg (Tombolg?) help Emrine and Orbog? Who is Ariketh?
Music and SFX by Podcast Music
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall
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Insight Check: Eric Compogno
It's time for another Insight Check! This week, Celeste Mora, our sweet and spicy bard, Aelin, takes a seat with Kate Czerwinski!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 the fun!Episode engineer: Dave ClementsMusic by Podcast Music
C1-055: A Dwarf in the Low Key
We finally found out what happened to Stumblefoot and why he's been missing.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski & John Harju
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C1-054: Is It Hot In Here?
Emrine and Wilder make their way to Ashlinn's room while Pough and Orbog attempt to withdraw some funds from the Southern Towerfall Treasury to offer Bastite money to buy the sword he's trying to hock. Things get tense as Orbog's coronation swiftly approaches.
Music and SFX by Podcast Music
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-053: A Bugbear In A Bowl Shop
Orbog's coronation is fast approaching, which obviously means shopping, right?! How could anything like go wrong with shopping?!
Music and SFX by Podcast Music
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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Wilder’s Goat Party
John and JS were out for our last Session Friday, so Dave assembled Josiah, Celeste, Squid, and Eric to play a very meta game of Goat Crashers.
Goat Crashers, if you haven't heard of it, is a one-page RPG created by Grant Howitt. In the game one player (the Goat Master) leads a group of goats through a party-crashing adventure. We took a step further and had Wilder - not Dave - run the game with Pough, Aelin, Callum, and Stumblefoot all playing their goats.
Grant Howitt has some other grea
C1-052: Waiting in the Bushes of Love
Stumblefoot has gone missing and Wilder is offered the chance to leave Towerfall. This is part two of that session and Dave forgot what happened, so you're getting this description! Eat your heart out, Squid!
Music and SFX by Pixabay and Tabletop Audio
Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls
Episode engineer(s): JS Earls
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C1-051: Time Flies When You Have Orange Juice
Stumblefoot has gone missing and Wilder is offered the chance to leave Towerfall.
🔎 Insight Check: Eric Compogno
It's time to throw the newest cast member in the hot-seat! Squid (Katherine Czerwinski) interviews Eric Compogno, who plays our resident dwarf healer and magic-slinger, Stumblefoot.
C1-050: The One Where Characters Die
A Waterdeep interlude.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements
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C1-049: Team Trauma
Orbog's bodyguard, Emrine, meets the Party as they arrive in Southern Towerfall. Pough shares news of Waterdeep, and Wilder's existence is threatened.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-048: Many Worms
Orbog has returned to Towerfall with Wilder, but what is in store for the rest of The Party?
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-047: Vassa La Vista, Towerfall
Receiving a letter calling Orbog home, those who have returned to The Yawning Portal make plans.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-046: The Sending Station
It's been a week since the events of the party's trip to Dis. While others have gone to check on things, Orbog, Callum, and Wilder meet at The Yawning Portal for Chicken Fried Steak Night and catch up.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements
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C1-045: Past Without Trace
Before fleeing Dis, Lolth makes a surprise appearance and a sacrifice is made that changes everything for the party.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements
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C1-044: Into the Thick of It
Aelin discovers what makes a soul, Stumblefoot preps a rescue party for a descent into Dis, and Callum and Wilder face their consequences.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements
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Ask Us Anything – January 2022
John got COVID (boo!) so he decided to do an impromptu Ask Me Anything. Dave joined him to run through some Patron questions - thanks to Aaron and Drew - and did some chatting about the current arc, including just maybe a little spoiler.
Become a Patron by going to https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun! We're opening our Discord to Patrons very soon so you'll be able to interact with the gang in real time!
Episode engineer: John Harju
Playing Games with S
C1-043: One Does Not Simply Walk Into More Doors
Stumblefoot discovers Callum has been cursed and the gang sets out to take care of Zaos once and for all.
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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
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C1-042: An Over-Dramatic Return
Following the revelation that Wilder has made a pact with Lolth, the Spider Goddess, the Party attempts to rest. Callum wakes to a familiar face.
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⚡ Prelude to Return: Talking Games with Strangers
Before we dive back into the main narrative, John, JS, and Dave took to the microphones for a candid conversation. It's a peek behind the ol' curtain as They discuss insights on John's vision, where the cast is at within his planned campaign and other tangential discussions regarding Playing Games with Strangers.
"Playing Games with Strangers Theme" by Steven Arthur
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
🔎 Insight Check: John Harju
Squid (Katherine Czerwinski) sits down with the Playing Games with Strangers dungeon master, John Haru, This week on Insight Check! Surprisingly, no mention of how all of the player characters are going to meet their end... strange.
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 the fun!
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Music by Podcast Music
Strangers On Bikes: A Christmas Special – Pt. 1
John begins the Playing Games with Strangers Christmas season with a Kids On Bikes one-shot! Kate, Eric, and Celeste respectively play Joey, Tyler, and Sarah, three neighborhood kids who find themselves exploring the death of their friend, Mikey Wilcox, during Christmas break.
We hope you enjoy this one, as well as the ones on the horizon this season!
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Freesound, and Zapsplat"Scary Christmas to You" by Grave Robber, from the album Scary Christmas To You (C) 2019 R
C1-041: Pray With Your Mouth
As Callum operates on Wilder to remove whatever crawled inside him, a hard decision must be made with unknown consequences.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements
C1-040: Yackety Sax
Upon finding Christopher alive at the bugbear camp, the Party learns there may be more at play than they expect as they enter a nearby cave to investigate.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements
🔎 Insight Check: Celeste Mora
It's time for another Insight Check! This week, Celeste Mora, our sweet and spicy bard, Aelin, takes a seat with Kate Czerwinski!
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 the fun!
Episode engineer: Dave Clements
Music by Podcast Music
C1-039: Parental Earrings
After a successful battle against the monster claiming to be Wilder's mentor, The Party moves on toward the bugbear village. More is revealed to them in the form of Aelin's dreams.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS
Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements
🎃 A Very Cthulhu Halloween – Pt. 2
Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned. This is the final half of that session.
Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations. This is not your typical Playing Games episode.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements
A Very Cthulhu Halloween – Pt. 1
Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned.
Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations. This is not your typical Playing Games episode.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineers: JS Earls & Josiah Crandall
C1-038: Moister Than An Oyster
The Party is welcomed to the circus of Fenrik Coldwater.
Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur
Episode engineer: JS Earls
C1-037: Trapeze, If You Please
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
C1-036: Intense Tents
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
C1-035: Why Are You Taking My Spoon?
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
C1-034: Back Problems
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
C1-033: Ixnay on the Adowshay
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
C1-032: Caleb’s Crunchy Potions
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
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 the fun
C1-031: Party Pooter
Pough comes up with yet another crazy idea, this time around getting Aelin back, and utter chaos ensues.
Episode Engineer: JS Earls
C1-030: Who’s The Short One?
A friendly face meets up with The Party and it seems there's a lot to catch up on.
C1-029: A Non-Lethal Conversation
The Party's attempt to retrieve Pough's soul from Jadis continues.
C1-028: I Want My Pough Back
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
Ask Us Anything – July 2021
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!
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!
C1-027: Journey to Pough’s Corner
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
C1-026: He Only Comes to Pough
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
C1-025: I Taw A Puddy Tat
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
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
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
C1-024: I Don’t Think I’m Wearing Pants
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
C1-023: Dr. Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy
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 Engin
C1-022: Faux-bog
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 Engi
C1-021: A Very Wet Pough
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
C1-020: Katie Leigh Comes to Town
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 Engine
C1-019: Orbog or Go Home
The party continues to investigate the odd happenings around Waterdeep and explores the Sugarbaker family bakery. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.
C1-018: I Was A Goat
The Party encounters an old friend at The Yawning Portal that may have its own consequences.
C1-017: A Pretty Dead Night
The List of Craigory makes an appearance as Aelin continues to re-assemble The Party in an effort to find her parents.
Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
C1-016: Beware The Cheese Danish
It's been a year and a half since the fall of Christopher, Stumblefoot has become the new Lord of Waterdeep, and the party have gone their separate ways. During a performance at The Yawning Portal, Aelin's kid brother, Arlin busts through the door, bringing the group back together for the start of another adventure.
Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
Power Tour – April Fools 2021
It's April Fools Day, so here's a special one-shot for you!
We find some jukebox heroes in a teenage wasteland encountering a monster of rock! Will the ruler of this place be the king of America or a king of pain? Is someone building the perfect beast, or will these lost boys have to fight the good fight against a stranger in a strange land who wants to take the crown back in black? Can the crazy train give them live aid to the sonic temple before the final countdown? Enjoy the silence!
Ep
C1-015: The One Where Waterdeep Has A Parade
It's the finale of the first arc and, therefore, the end of the first season of Playing Games with Strangers.
After going through a busted portal, the party is transported to Kitchen Pass and meets an old friend to help them lead the charge against Christopher's reign over Waterdeep.
C1-014: You Are A Wonderful Goat
Wilder has an unexpected visit and the party travels to Daggerford in order to ask the House of Bulgar for their assistance in taking down Christopher.
C1-013: Tiggers Taste Like Chicken
After closing the portal and losing Aelin in the process, Pough wanders off on his own to clear his head and ponder his next steps to confront Christopher. Orbog, Gherroth, and Wilder go in search of their silly ol’ bugbear.
C1-012: Like Going to a Steakhouse with a Vegan
After returning to The Yawning Portal, the group is introduced to one of the few survivors that stormed the tower, Wilder Filch, and ask him to return so that they may shut the portal.
C1-011: Crisis on Infinite Urff
Meanwhile in Waterdeep, a group of rogues have been tasked by The Defiance to retrieve vital information against Damien Mephistopheles and Christopher. The stakes could not be higher.
A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 2
Welcome boils and ghouls! In this episode we wrap up our Call of Cthulhu Christmas special!
Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of “Silent Night” by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!)
BONUS: "A Very Cthulhu Conclusion - The Burning End"
PLAYING GAMES with Strangers presents A VERY CTHULHU CONCLUSION Santa: JOHN HARJU Elves: DAVE CLEMENTS STEVE MACDONALD JOSIAH CRANDALL CELESTE MORA and Extra-Naughty Elf DALLAS MORA Episode Engine-Deer: JOHN HARJU Hate Mail: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Praise Reports: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/
BONUS: "A Very Cthulhu Christmas"
PLAYING GAMES with Strangers presents A VERY CTHULHU CHRISTMAS Santa: JOHN HARJU Elves: DAVE CLEMENTS STEVE MACDONALD JOSIAH CRANDALL CELESTE MORA and Extra-Special Elf DALLAS MORA Episode Engine-Deer: JOHN HARJU Hate Mail: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Praise Reports: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/
A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 1
Welcome boils and ghouls! Yeah, a spooky Christmas special utilizing Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition). Weren't expecting that, were you?
Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of "Silent Night" by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!)
CAST
John Harju - The Keeper
Steven MacDonald - Ambrose "Bro" Lewis
Josiah Crandall - George Bailey
Celeste Mora - Sarah Jane Hotep
Episode 10 - "A Needle-less Attack"
*Watch the VIDEO version of this semi-Monumental Episode (don't worry, it also has audio) at... https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=_SCydLfzlDY SUPERSONIC Pod Comics semi-proudly presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: CELESTE MORA JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD J.S. EARLS & semi-Special Guest (again, yawn) ERIC COMPOGNO Episode Engineer: JOSIAH CRANDALL with semi-"help" from JOHN HARJU Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebo
C1-010: A Needle-less Attack
The group continues with Stumblefoot leading the way.
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
THE LOST EPISODE - 7.5 - "Not Today Cthulhu"
WE'RE SORRY! Yes, for those who follow us on Facebook &/or we're utterly confused by the weird jump from Episode 7 to Episode 8, here is the Lost Episode you've been longing for (aka dreading?). Of all the episodes to be lost, this was a very important one — as you shall soon discover... SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: CELESTE MORA JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD J.S. EARLS Episode Engineer: JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: MAMAT
BONUS: "The Reaping Festival" HALLOWEEN Special
PLAYING GAMES with Strangers presents "THE REAPING FESTIVAL" a HALLOWEEN one-shot Ringleader: JOSIAH CRANDALL Troupe: JOHN HARJU DAVE CLEMENTS CELESTE MORA STEVE MACDONALD JS EARLS & Special Guest COLTON TATHAM Episode Engineer: JOSIAH CRANDALL Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/
The Reaping Festival – Halloween 2020
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
Josiah Crandall - The Dungeon MasterJohn Harju - Unyun RhyngzJS Earls - TuskaloosaSteven MacDonald - Bat AcroCeleste Mora - Dave Clements - Fenris von Bogg
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall
Episode 9 - "Playing the Nose Flute"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: CELESTE MORA JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD & special guest ERIC COMPOGNO Episode Engineer: JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: MAMATROZI DANTE STRADA Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Support the Podcasters: patreon.com/supersonicpodcomics
C1-009: Playing The Nose Flute
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot
Episode Engineers: John Harju
Episode 8 - "For Grace"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: CELESTE MORA JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD JS EARLS & special guest ERIC COMPOGNO Episode Engineer: JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: MAMATROZI DANTE STRADA Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Support the Podcasters: patreon.com/supersonicpodcomics
C1-008: For Grace
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot
Episode Engineers: John Harju
C1-007.5: Not Today Cthulhu
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon Master
JS Earls - Orbog Towerfall
Steven MacDonald - Gheroth Uxish
Josiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Celeste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: John Harju
Episode 7 - "Don't Trust the Bugbear"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: CELESTE MORA JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD JS EARLS Episode Engineer: JS EARLS Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Support the Podcasters: patreon.com/supersonicpodcomics
C1-007: Don’t Trust the Bugbear
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: JS Earls
Episode 6 - "It Kinda' Tickles When You Don't Cook It First"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: CELESTE MORA JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD JS EARLS Episode Engineer: JOSIAH CRANDALL Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Support the Podcasters: patreon.com/supersonicpodcomics
Playing Games CROSSOVER with Sumo Girl
We hope you enjoy this special crossover episode with SUPERSONIC Pod Comics' SUMO GIRL series! ***SPOILER ALERT*** It's more than just good fun. Elements from this adventure will have lasting repurcussions on the world of Pough, Gheroth, Orbog, Aelin & Callum. Just you wait & see... “SUMO GIRL” was written & created by J.S. EARLS Sound Production by NATHAN JAMES NORMAN Starring: JENDA CHAN as Hojo Gozen (aka Sumo Girl) MICHELLE NUÑEZ as Orthi HIROSHI KITA as Eiji Gozen MIKE WILLIAMS as Golem Kin
C1-006: It Kinda’ Tickles When You Don’t Cook It First
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall
Crossover with Sumo Girl
We hope you enjoy this special crossover episode with Supersonic Pod Comics' Sumo Girl series!
SPOILER ALERT
It's more than just good fun! Elements from this adventure will have lasting repercussions on the world of Pough, Gheroth, Orbog, Aelin & Callum. Just you wait & see...
CREDITS
Sumo Girl was written & created by J.S. Earls
Sound Production by Nathan James Norman
Starring:Jenda Chan as Hojo Gozen (aka Sumo Girl)Michelle Nuñez as OrthiHiroshi Kita as Eiji GozenMike William
Episode 5 - "The One Where We Get Sued"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD KATHERINE CZERWINSKI JS EARLS & introducing CELESTE MORA Episode Engineer: JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ This episode crosses over with SUMO GIRL Episode #4, part of the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com
C1-005: The One Where We Get Sued
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker
Episode Engineers: John Harju
Episode 4 - "The Way of the Pough"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD KATHERINE CZERWINSKI JS EARLS Episode Engineers: STEVE MACDONALD JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Check out the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics shared audioverse podcast JOHN, JS, KATHERINE, STEVE, CELESTE & JOSIAH are a part of... https://p
C1-004: The Way of the Pough
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon Master
Katherine Czerwinski - Callum
JS Earls - Orbog Towerfall
Steven MacDonald - Gheroth Uxish
Josiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Episode Engineers: Steven MacDonald & John Harju
Episode 3 - "Can We Please Stop Desecrating the Tomb"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD KATHERINE CZERWINSKI JS EARLS Episode Engineers: JOSIAH CRANDALL JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Check out the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics shared audioverse podcast JOHN, JS, KATHERINE, STEVE, CELESTE & JOSIAH are a part of... https://p
C1-003: Can We Please Stop Desecrating the Tomb
A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
Episode 2 - "Look at Me, I'm Impressive"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD KATHERINE CZERWINSKI JS EARLS Episode Engineers: JOSIAH CRANDALL JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Check out the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics shared audioverse podcast JOHN, JS, KATHERINE, STEVE, CELESTE & JOSIAH are a part of... https://p
C1-002: Look at Me, I’m Impressive
After meeting Mary Dusang, the party continues to retrieve her mysterious box from the Red Devils.
CAST
John Harju - The Dungeon Master
Katherine Czerwinski - Callum
JS Earls - Orbog Towerfall
Steven MacDonald - Gheroth Uxish
Josiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders
Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
Episode 1 - "They Said I Should Throw You"
SUPERSONIC Pod Comics presents PLAYING GAMES WITH STRANGERS Dungeon Keeper: JOHN HARJU Players: JOSIAH CRANDALL STEVE MACDONALD KATHERINE CZERWINSKI JS EARLS Episode Engineer: JOHN HARJU Cover Artists: DANTE STRADA MAMATROZI Email: Playinggameswithstrangers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ Check out the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics shared audioverse podcast JOHN, JS, KATHERINE, STEVE, CELESTE & JOSIAH are a part of... https://podcasts.apple.com/
C1-001: They Said I Should Throw You
Join Dungeon Master John, JS (Orbog), Katherine (Callum), Steve (Gheroth), and Josiah (Pough) as they enter the city of Waterdeep.