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Quest in Show is a play podcast where each episode, a new adventurer steps up to fix a broken kingdom. The story develops based on actions taken by the players - whether they intend to save the day or just want to line their pockets. Hosted and Game Mastered by James D (@hotcyder). Quest in Show uses a simple yet flexible system to quickly create characters and get them into the thick of it.

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    • Aug 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Episode 13 - A King Walks Into A Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 209:25


    On this season finale of Quest In Show, King Pratt Hemlock turns to a familiar publican for advice on where to go next, and give resolution to a few loose ends. This feature length special sees the return of some key characters from past adventures, with glimpses of what awaits the Kingdom of Trottleara in the near future. An enormous thank you to TehSnakerer (Duncan Brewer), ChariotRider (Sylvester Stand), Eclipse (AwfulPossum), Mark Mountain (Arcadology), Emily Nace (Pontiac Lestrade), LambHoot (Yianni DeVito) and Prose Ethlina (Nevyn Holmes) for lending their talent one more time, and to everyone else who appeared on Quest in Show this season. I'd also like to thank everyone who's been listen to the podcast week on week and has been supporting in their own little ways, whether it's been good reviews, managing the Quest in Show TvTopes page or sharing it with others. However, special thanks must be paid to the top-tier Patreon producers: Kazm Veegie Valerie B Undercover Squirrel Please look forward to a third season of Quest in Show when we return in 2022! If you'd like to continue the ongoing adventures of Trottleara at home or online with friends, or want to create a fantasy kingdom of your own, consider downloading the QIS play system to play for free! https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 12 - Zaprio and Roe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 111:27


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Returning Guest and Video Maker DarkFry brings his podcast host ZoltiBoi to play the roles of conservative grifters Roe Bartholomew and Zapiro. Zapiro's Sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hnii0md2memgixd/QIS_e12_Zapiro.pdf?dl=1 Roe's Sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uveg48sh8eygar7/QIS_e12_Roe.pdf?dl=1 DarkFry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkfryYT ZoltiBoi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoltiboi VideoGems: https://anchor.fm/videogems/ The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 11 - Rylan Dorr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 117:23


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker Mitch “HeavyEyed” Cramer plays the role of Rylan Dorr: an elven archer cast out from nobility making his mark on the world. Rylan's Sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ig5diiwcxv49g7q/QIS_e11_Rylan.pdf?dl=1 Mitch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heavyxeyed Mitch's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heavyeyed The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 10 - Eclipse of the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 105:36


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Twitch Streamer Cody (Awful Possum) plays the role of Eclipse of the Moon: an unlucky bobtail tabaxi. Cody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Awful_Possum Cody on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Awful_Possum Listen to Quest In Show on Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hotcyder The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1 Video Gems Podcast: https://anchor.fm/videogems/

    Episode 9 - Pontiac Lestrade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 119:52


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Returning Guest Em plays the role of Pontiac Lestrade: Raider of Tombs. Em on Twitter: https://twitter.com/em_Seq CommentaryComms: https://www.youtube.com/user/commentarycomms The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1 The Pixel Lit Podcast: https://twitter.com/PixelLitPod

    Episode 8 - Yianni DeVito

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 110:41


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker LambHoot plays the role of Yianni DeVito: Restaurateur and Man of the People. Lamb on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LambHoot Lamb's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/LambHoot The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1 Video Gems Podcast: https://anchor.fm/videogems/

    Episode 7 - Ivan and Pontus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 96:49


    On this special episode of Quest In Show, Streamers Digi Matt and Proper Rob play the roles of Circus Strongman Ivan Nabrekyu and Ringleader Pontus P Pentaghast. Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Digi_Mat Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheProperRob Matt's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Digi_Matt The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1 The Pixel Lit Podcast: https://twitter.com/PixelLitPod

    Episode 6 - Mark Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 88:04


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker Kevin “The Arcadologist” plays the role of Mike Mountain: the Conman with a Heart of Gold(?). Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theArcadologist PixelLit: https://twitter.com/PixelLitPod Arcadology: https://www.youtube.com/c/Arcadology The QIS System v2.0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 5 - Duncan Brewer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 134:52


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Three-Time Returning Guest and Video Maker TehSnakerer plays the role of Duncan Brewer: The Duke of Drinks. Tehsnakerer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TehSnakerer Tehsnakerer's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Tehsnakerer The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 4 - Sylvester Strand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 138:33


    (Content Warning: Spiders) On this episode of Quest In Show, Returning Guest and Video Maker ChariotRider plays the role of spider historian Sylvester Strand. Chariot on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChariotRiderYT Shopkeepers of Gaming: https://twitter.com/GamingShopkeeps Chariot's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpDbrcXS-giiD0PkZLC5Kw The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 3 - Undarda Sarfice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 99:27


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Game Designer Tony Vasinda plays the role of sewer technician Undarda Sarfice. Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/plusoneexp Tony's TTRPG Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/plusoneexp Plus One EXP: https://plusoneexp.com/ The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 2 - Richie De Largent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 94:21


    (Content Warning: Cartoonish Gore) On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker SpicyChickenGod plays the role of necromancer turned pâtissier Richie De Largent. Spicy's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpicyChickenGodAJ Tehsnakerer's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Tehsnakerer The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 1 - Prose Ethlina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 115:45


    On this returning episode of Quest In Show, Game Designer Nevyn Holmes plays the role of the fighting thief Prosarium "Prose" Ethlina. Nevyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForkTwenty Nevyn's Games: https://www.nevyn.games/ The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1

    Season 2 Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 2:55


    Quest in Show is returning to the airwaves on June 4th 2021! If you need a refresher on what happened last time, this recap will tell you everything you need to know about the events of Season 1. For more updates regarding Quest in Show, or to enquire appearing on the show, please follow me @hotcyder on Twitter!

    Episode 9 - Hard To Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 213:23


    On this festive season finale of Quest In Show, we turn the tables as a previous guest steps up to become the Gamemaster. This feature length special sees regular GM James (twitter.com/HotCyder) take on a familiar role in a not so familiar situation. What will they learn from previous adventurers, and will it be enough to save the day? The QIS System https://www.dropbox.com/s/a12lg7bza2hnq2p/QIS_system.pdf?dl=1 - Once again, I'd like to thank everyone involved in this first season of Quest In Show: TehSnakerer (twitter.com/TehSnakerer) HeyItMeBen (twitch.tv/heyitmeben) NerfAlice (instagram.com/nerfalice) Razbuten (twitter.com/theRazbuten) DarkFry (twitter.com/DarkfryYT) ChariotRider (/twitter.com/ChariotRiderYT) LeonardoDaSidci (twitter.com/leonardodasidci) Em (twitter.com/em_Seq) Most importantly, a huge thank you to everyone who's listened in to this adventure week on week. Please look forward to the next chapter in the Quest In Show story sometime in the new year!

    Episode 8 - Mario Q. Godot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 71:34


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Em (https://twitter.com/em_Seq) steps into the role of Captain Mario Q. Godot. QIS on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4pJaI1Jpe1F227pUGImuOk The QIS System https://www.dropbox.com/s/a12lg7bza2hnq2p/QIS_system.pdf?dl=1

    Episode 7 - The Sorcerer Supreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 63:11


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker Leonardo Da Sidci (https://t.co/ecyS8k7JB7?amp=1) steps into the role of El Cid, The Sorcerer Supreme (https://www.dropbox.com/s/w63li72v2ela3q8/QIS_SorcererSupreme.pdf?dl=1). The QIS System https://www.dropbox.com/s/a12lg7bza2hnq2p/QIS_system.pdf?dl=1 Leo Da Sidci on Twitter https://twitter.com/leonardodasidci

    Episode 6 - Roland Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 89:11


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker ChariotRider steps into the role of Roland Ward. The QIS System ChariotRider on Twitter

    Episode 5 - Vasileios Deksis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 73:08


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker Darkfry steps into the role of Vasileios Deksis. The QIS System DarkFry on Twitter DarkFry's GameJam Project

    Episode 4 - Alazar the Apprentice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 76:08


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker Razbuten steps into the role of Alazar the Apprentice. The QIS System Razbuten on Twitter Once Upon A Roll

    Episode 3 - Miss Artie Gynk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 64:17


    On this episode of Quest In Show, Artist NerfAlice steps into the role of Miss Artie Gynk. The QIS System Alice on Twitter

    Episode 2 - Tristan Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 72:25


    In this episode of Quest In Show, Twitch Streamer HeyItMeBen steps into the role of Tristan Lambert. The QIS System Ben on Twitter Game Overtime

    Episode 1 - Tasque Rivliero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 80:40


    In this pilot episode of Quest In Show, Video Maker TehSnakerer steps into the role of Tasque Rivliero. The QIS System TehSnakerer on Twitter Spicy Chicken God's YT Channel CommentaryComms' YT Channel

    Episode 0 - Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 1:07


    A Brief Rundown of what Quest In Show is. The QIS System James on Twitter

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