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A D&D actual play podcast where four mates journey through magical lands of high adventure! At the Great Gathering, a ritual went awry and Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups were sent on a quest by the Sorceress of Skalgard. Now join our intrepid heroes as they go over the hills and far away in the wondrous land of the fairies. Contains some naughty words from time to time. https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

Centre of the Universe


    • Oct 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Sleeping Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 84:53


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 12: Sleeping Giants - The Fairy Godmother has been released from beneath the Trap Door and our heroes' quest is almost at an end. But there is still much that is amiss in the magical Land of the Faeries. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Moonshadow Moon Shadow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 83:22


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 11: Moonshadow Moon Shadow - We're back with your favourite dysfunctional D&D characters Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups. They face off against a fearsome Shadow Dragon called Moonshad... I mean NIHILUS LORD OF SHADOW! Can they win? Will it matter? Find out in Centre of the Universe! Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Heavy is the Head...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 109:55


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 10: Heavy is the Head... - Shocking revelations! Epic battles! Our heroes near their quarry but must first sneak into the Giant King's decrepit castle. Will they heed the warning and not actually open that trap door? Find out on this week's episode. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Under Lake and Over Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 64:56


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 9: Under Lake and Over Bridge - The Ice Wizard can put our heroes one step closer to completing their quest but needs green gems. So Bubba, Marshall, Ups, Dylan the dog and Miranda must travel across the River of Darkness to the castle of the Giant King. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Breaking the Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 85:59


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 8: Breaking the Ice - Bruised and battered from their battle with ice goblins atop an avalanche our heroes must regroup before they meet the Wizard of the Ice Crystal Caves and ask for help on their quest. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Snow Worries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 136:26


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 7: Snow Worries - With the yeti's death scream still ringing in their ears, an avalanche of tumbling rock and ice crashing towards them and a pack of icy goblins hollering their battle cries things are not looking great for our heroes. How will they survive this? Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    An Icy Reception

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 42:06


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 6: An Icy Reception - Before Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups can continue on their way they enter a spooky haunted glen, encounter an inept ghost and speak to a determined young girl about her quest for revenge. When all is said and done, all that is left is violence. Violence against an endangered species, the fearsome Yeti of the Glass Mountains. It's fur would make a damn fine coat however. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Off to see the Wizard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 44:37


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 5: Off to see the Wizard! - Join Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups as they speed through Fairyland astride noble racing snails borrowed from Gnorman the Gnome. They are trying to evade Bluebeard and all the Queen's men on their quest to find the Ice Wizard who dwells in the Glass Mountains. Who else will they meet along the way? Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Gnorman's Garden of Chill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 52:32


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 4: Gnorman's Garden of Chill - A tale as old as time, three travellers have crossed the boundaries between worlds and found themselves in the magical land of the Fae. With just a talking dog to guide them and an angry mob of Gnomes on their tails they search desperately for an ally to explain this strange place. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Mithrilfast Nights part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 62:24


    Bubba the Gnome Sorcerer accepted a job offer from his smuggler friend Solly. Together, they have sailed across the Midnight Sea to Mithrilfast - a bustling city of industry and intrigue, and the capital of the League of Nerath. Their mission may have gone awry, but they can still go to the ball! If they escape the clutches of the dastardly Crimson Council. Guest  starring Maria as Solly and podcast regular Alex as other NPC's. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse  Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by  FLYGOHR https://twitter.com/Flygohr

    Mithrilfast Nights part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 65:28


    Before he met Marshall and Ups, Bubba was a down on his luck criminal on the streets of Fiddlerton. If only someone could come to his rescue and get him out of this sticky situation. Someone with an eyepatch and a fast ship! Enter Solly the Smuggler and her trusty first mate Binty. Seaman jokes have been edited out to maintain artistic integrity. Guest starring Maria as Solly and podcast regular Alex as other NPC's. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by FLYGOHR https://twitter.com/Flygohr 

    Three Outsiders and a Talking Dog walk into a Gnome Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 65:34


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 3: Three Outsiders and a Talking Dog walk into a Gnome Bar - In which Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups travel along the Road of Fortune. They meet many weird and wonderful occupants of the Land of Fairy and see some weird stuff. What do weary travellers do at the end of the road? They go to the pub of course! Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    The Fates were Fair at the Fairies Ferry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 54:12


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 2: The Fates were Fair at the Fairies Ferry - Our brave heroes continue their journey through the Enchanted Woods. They must appease the guardians at the Witches Ferry in order to cross the River of Darkness. What could possibly go wrong? Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Green Hill Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 53:40


    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Episode 1: Green Hill Zone - Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups have found their way into the Feywild on their quest to cleanse the sacred stones of the shadowy influence. Join them as they marvel at the impossible geometry, learn the rules of Fairy Land and try to navigate the mysterious Enchanted Woods. Follow the podcast by checking out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse Music by Dave Pritchard https://defectivepenguin.com/ and artwork by Dan Byron https://tapas.io/badeggcomic

    Centre of the Universe Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 1:18


    Get ready for more from Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups as they make their way through the Feywild.

    Centre of the Universe Season 1 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 0:59


    Centre of the Universe is a D&D podcast where four mates journey through a magical land of adventure! Coming soon every Wednesday.

    Episode 18: Blood Mountain part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 63:01


    In the thrilling conclusion of Marshall the Shady's solo adventure our hero and his trusty canine companion must face deadly challenges and discover terrible truths on the slopes of Blood Mountain. To follow the podcast please check us out on https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

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    Episode 17: Blood Mountain part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 57:29


    This is our 2nd solo one shot this time featuring everyone's favourite half-orc barbarian Marshall the Shady. Featuring our first guest Joe! Can he defeat the challenges of the legendary Blood Mountain? I hope so, otherwise it'd be a crap prequel!

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    Episode 16: The Heist part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 63:08


    In part 2 of The Heist find out if Ups and her new acquaintance Docrash can get into the manor house and find the treasure. The map we used was made by Mike Schley for a D&D Encounters adventure and can be purchased from the artist's site here: https://tinyurl.com/a9jur8jk To follow the podcast please check us out on https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 15: The Heist part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 55:16


    In the first of our solo adventures, we go back to Up's' circus days. She meets a mysterious Dragonborn who has a job he needs help with. The map we used was made by Mike Schley for a D&D Encounters adventure and can be purchased from the artist's site here: https://tinyurl.com/a9jur8jk To follow the podcast please check us out on https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 14: Path of the White Raven

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 102:13


    Welcome to the final episode in series 1 of Centre of the Universe! Our brave adventurers have traveled far in order to heal the village stones of the shadow energy. Now they must face their toughest challenge yet! To follow the podcast please check out - https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

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    Episode 13: The Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 50:00


    It's the penultimate episode in series 1! The Loremaster's Tower supplied some clues and Bubba, Marshall and Ups continue their search for the Path of the White Raven. To follow the podcast please check out - https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 12: Let the looting begin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 50:06


    Marshall and Ups leave no stone unturned in finding all the loot they can while Bubba is asleep. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse J8UR7fNu3VCHJrbFODCQ 

    Episode 11: Nothing less attractive than desperation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 48:00


    Having made friends with the elves of the forest, our heroes search for a crossing to the Feywild. To follow the podcast please check out - https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 10: Ooh! Elf friends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 42:30


    Having made it to the forest of White Raven, our heroes must convince the elves to help them in their quest. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

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    Episode 9: A Hot One - Advanced bullying techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 61:29


    In which we get to know the gangs new travelling companion on the way to the ancient forest of the Elves.

    Episode 8: On The Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 53:09


    It's time to hit the road as our brave adventurers have been entrusted with the magic village stones and must seek out a Fey Crossing in order to undo the effects of the failed ritual.

    Episode 7: We Are Literally Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 56:04


    Not wanting to leave any stone unturned, our heroes kill a cave dwelling squid and head back to Castle Frostspear. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 6: Familiar-ish Faces

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 55:08


    Our heroes do their best to finish their quest for The Baron. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 5: The Shepherd, The Sorceress and The Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 53:54


    After the ritual went badly wrong The Baron and The Sorceress enlist our heroes and give them some career advice. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 4: Strange things are afoot at the Great Gathering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 75:44


    The morning after the night before brings some new friends and a familiar face. The ritual doesn't go to plan. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 3: Flashbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 82:24


    Bubba, Marshall the Shady and Ups finally arrive at the Great Gathering and immediately go to the pub. We also learn a bit more about their back stories diddly-do-diddly-do-diddly-do... To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 2: The End of the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 64:02


    After battling some angry Orcs our heroes decide to investigate the nearby cave where the raiders came from. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 1: The Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 55:22


    In which our heroes meet by a fire on the road to Castle Frostspear. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

    Episode 0: On the origin of PC's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 44:52


    We started recording in January 2019 and before we starting rolling dice the guys chose their characters. We also ate Lebanese food. To follow the podcast please check out https://linktr.ee/centreoftheuniverse

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