The AARPG Podcast

Join the gang as they finally make it to the top of the Wizard's tower without being burned alive!

Matt & Nathan interview returning guest and President of Free League Publishing, Tomas Härenstam about the Dragonbane Kickstarter Double-Feature: Arand,, City of City of Waves and Flames & The Book of Magic. Almost two years after the release of the core game to wide acclaim, the Dragonbane fantasy RPG is getting bigger and better! Explore the winding alleyways of Arkand – City of Waves and Flames, and delve deep into tomes of arcane learnings in the Book of Magic. We offer not one but two beautifully illustrated and finely crafted expansions for the multiple award-winning Dragonbane RPG. Come join us in making these books a reality and also to help us to fill them with Dragonbane goodness! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/arkand-and-the-book-of-magic-for-the-acclaimed-dragonbane-rpg

Join the gang as they explore the mysteries of the lost town of Black Ridge in search of the final piece of the statuette of the Dragon Emperor. CW:  Poop puns...so much poop.  & Comedic harm to animals Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!"

Join the gang as they explore the mysteries of the lost town of Black Ridge in search of the final piece of the statuette of the Dragon Emperor. CW:  Poop puns...so much poop.  & Comedic harm to animals

This episode could have been called "Two Dargs and a Cup" Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem! (Ankor och Åsnor)

We cover updates to the maps, improved accessibility of the books, refinement of the Panic & Stress rules, expansion of Stealth Mode and the work the put in to make the Cinematic Adventures easier for Game Mothers.  Rapture Protocol is a new cinematic adventure featuring Space Truckers! The new Starter Set will be streamlined and less expensive.  We also cover everyone's favorite topic, Tariffs and how Free League will be handling them. We also touch on Dragonbane, Coriolis, Vaesen &  the Invincible RPG.

The group finds out what lies in the hole at the bottom of the Tower of Sighs.

They have tricked the giant, but now they still have a giant to deal with.

It's a HUGE SHOW, where size and sighs matters.  One in a blue moon, everyone shows up for a game and here we all are! The Gang sets out to make good on the deal they made with Glam-Glam the Giant.  When things go sideways, one homicidal Halfling challenges Glam-Glam to feats of strength!

Having met Adam and Brian, a pair of adventurers bringing back a keg of beer to their camp near the Tower of Sighs. The gang befriend them and escorts them back to meet their leader, Ursic One-Ear. And then on to the Tower of Sigh itself and its lone livining inhabitants, Glam-Glam the giant. 

This episode features a good mix of humor and horror...really a quintessential AARPG episode. We continue our extended run of the Secret of the Dragon Emperor story as the gang enter the Haunted Marshes and find out just how haunted it is on their way to the Tower of Sighs.  Bonus, they Meet Adam & Brian!! Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!"

This episode features a good mix of humor and horror...really a quintessential AARPG episode. We continue our extended run of the Secret of the Dragon Emperor story as the players have stopped to stay at the Road's End Inn on their way to the Tower of Sighs.

Join the cast for another adventure in the Misty Vale. It is the one year anniversary of Dragonbane and we are still playing out our grand adventure into the next year, which means much, much more to come!!!! Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem! 

Join the cast for another adventure in the Misty Vale. It is the one year anniversary of Dragonbane and we are still playing out our grand adventure into the next year, which means much, much more to come!!!! Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem! 

Join the cast for another adventure in the Misty Vale. This one largely focused on why Miserable Beast has a bucket of rats and the clean up that ensues.

Join hosts Nathan and Tony in this exciting episode of the Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast, featuring special guest Chris Prynoski, the founder and president of Titmouse, the iconic animation studio behind Vox Machina, MTV Downtown, and Venture Bros! Chris shares hilarious and wild stories from the early days of animation, discusses the legacy of Downtown, and the influence of Critical Role on modern D&D culture. Get insights on Titmouse's latest projects, including their TTRPG game Drunkards, Druggies, and Delinquents, currently on Kickstarter. Don't miss Chris's journey from SVA student to animation powerhouse, plus a few embarrassing moments with Tony along the way!

In this episode, the group attempts to negotiate with a Troll. A very hungry and gassy Troll. Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago.

Great adventurers sometimes need to take it easy, relax, and tax a bath...together. 

We wanted to pull back the curtain and share just a little of the content that never makes it into the episodes. Take a walk down memory lane to the night the gang decided to try to record the intros for our Dragonbane actual-play. Totally professional, totally on point, well....I mean, we all know that is not true. So have a laugh and find yourself wondering how we get anything done.

I hope you like GORE!!! We went all out on the gruesome descriptions of the unspeakable horrors our would-be heroes experience and we had to match it with equally gruesome sound fx! The gang comes face-to-face with the consequences of their actions and it's in the form of a gigantic spider and her many many children...and they hunger for tasty meats!!

Down Among the Dead, the upcoming Kickstarter for Pirate Borg, by Luke Stratton aka Limithron, is coming next week! 

After negotiating with the Oracle, the party decides to go make Agra and her band of Orc warriors an offer they can't refuse. Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago.

Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Put your best headphones on for this one! The party descends deeper into the Oracle Cave, meats a madman and something much older, much larger, much hungrier.

Join us on the Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast as host Nathan interviews the brilliant minds behind the epic fantasy film “Empire Queen:  The Golden Age of Magic.” In this exclusive episode, we sit down with stars and co-creators Chris Dan Owens and Jason Schulz to dive deep into their journey of bringing this ambitious project to life. From the origins of their collaboration on music videos like “Shine on Me” to the challenges of creating a 2.5-hour fantasy epic, discover how their love for fantasy, teamwork, and a talented cast led to the creation of a family-friendly film that has already won accolades at Gen Con 2024. Explore the making of the film, the stunning locations, and the incredible orchestral score that makes “Empire Queen” a must-watch for all fantasy enthusiasts.

Caves are hard. The group finds out the hard way.

In this episode,  Spiders. More spiders... Sooo many spiders. Those things with 8 legs and too many eyes and bitey fangs. Also and interlude with Quiverwing and Miserable Beast. You may have questions, but I don't have answers...yet. Also, this episode uses a lot of binaural effects that will sound better on headphones.  We love the TTRPG podcast community so we've brought you promos from a couple show that you might like if you like us, so check them out! Let us know if there are other podcasts we should feature.  We truly believe that we all grow better together rather than seeing each other as competitors.

Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem! Look, it's more towers and a really bad wolf joke. Lucky episode 13!!!!

In this episode, Quiverwing learns some new spells! Agents of Sathmog! Ambush! Saying goodbye to the Tower Vindegard. Peacocks! We love the TTRPG podcast community so we've brought you promos from a couple show that you might like if you like us, so check them out! Let us know if there are other podcasts we should feature.  We truly believe that we all grow better together rather than seeing each other as competitors.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Tomas Härenstam, the lead designer of "Blade Runner: Replicant Rebellion,"  the highly anticipated tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) currently taking Kickstarter by storm. Discover the creative process behind this immersive TTRPG set in the iconic Blade Runner universe.

In this episode, The gang investigates the basement of the Tower Vidergard! What's behind that door?  Who is behind that door? What's that smell? Did they bring coupons? Enjoy! We love the TTRPG podcast community so we've brought you promos from a couple show that you might like if you like us, so check them out! Let us know if there are other podcasts we should feature.  We truly believe that we all grow better together rather than seeing each other as competitor Mid-roll Promo from our friends at RP Jesters 00:31:56 https://rpjesters.com/en-usd/ End of the Show Promo with Memester of the Week!  01:38:54 https://linktr.ee/memesteroftheweek

Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago.  Special check out Promo from our friend Characters Without Stories https://characterswithoutstories.com

In this episode,  Lots of Adolescent humor!   Quiverwing can't lay an egg Brains can't climb a wall Dane can't remember why we are at the Vindegard tower The Dead can't stay dead.

Join us on this exciting episode of the Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast where your hosts, Nathan and Matt, delve into the world of actual play roleplaying games and the intricacies of video production in the RPG space. Special guest, Anthony Cupo, a professional filmmaker and video producer, shares his expertise to elevate our understanding of creating high-quality, high-concept actual plays. Also, featuring Brian Holland from Chaosium, we discuss their latest project "Graveyards of Arkham" and explore what goes into producing engaging and immersive RPG content. #theaarpgs #roleplaying  Games #rpg  Podcast #VideoProduction #chaosium   #GraveyardsofArkham #ProfessionalFilmmaking, #actualplay , #GamingIndustry, #actualplay #TabletopRPGs #ChaosiumInc #MarketingStrategies #ContentCreation #gamingpodcast

In this episode,  On their way to find the Oracle, the gang gets sidetracked by a mysterious messenger with an even mysterious-er package.  Sigyn makes a new friend! Dane does the dishes! Brains becomes useful! Quiverwing does duck stuff.  Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago.  Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!

Matt and Nathan sit down to talk with Nils & Kosta from Free league Publishing (Fria Ligan) Coriolis: The Great Dark, the new edition and continuing Storyline from Coriolis: The Third Horizon! We talk about the history of the game, the new storyline and how it connects to The Third Horizon. We talk about the reasoning behind some of the changes to the mechanics, as well as, a deep dive into the Health, Heart & Hope aspects. We also discuss the overarching themes of the game, types of adventures and cultural influences on Coriolis. Links: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

In this episode, having Defeated the Lady, the adventurers, now face The Wight...but who else is lurking in these dark old tombs?

In this episode,  Deep Below the Riddermound, our heart adventurers search of the missing pieces of the Statuette of the Dragon Emperor... what secrets will they uncover...what or who will they awaken? Episode 6 00:00:00 Show Start:  00:01:36 Recap: 00:03:25 Start 00:07:25 Promo from our friends at Tabletopped   00:30:19 Advancement Rolls! 01:13:00 Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem!  (Ankor och Åsnor)

Talking Worldbuilding, Building Pantheons & Paid GM-ing with jack Kellum. Matt and Nathan learn about the process of world building, especially those pesky pantheons filled with moody beings that like to meddle in the affairs of us lowly adventurers. Also, insights into what it is like to be a paid GM (the good, the bad, the ugly).

In this episode,  Deep Below the Riddermound, our heart adventurers search of the missing pieces of the Statuette of the Dragon Emperor... what secrets will they uncover...what or who will they awaken? Promo from our friends at Tabletopped at   00:52:19 And, don't forget, after the credits, stay tuned for the - Advancement Rolls! 01:40:00

In this episode,  The gang leaves Outskirt and makes its way towards Riddermound. Along the way, they encounter disturbing portents of Demonic origin and old ladies bearing turnips.  Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago.  Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem!  (Ankor och Åsnor)

Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem!  (Ankor och Åsnor)

Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem!  (Ankor och Åsnor) #ttrpg #actualplay #freeleague #dungeonsandragons #humor #rpg #comedy #dragonbane #dragonbanerpg #ttrpgfamily ##ttrpgs

Step into the rich tapestry of Dragonbane RPG as our actual play podcast unfolds in the Misty Vale, a region steeped in history as the heart of the Dragon Empire thousands of years ago. Join our diverse band of adventurers— Dane, the astute human scholar; Quiverwing, the Mallard Mage; Brains, the Wolfkin Thief; Sigyn, the Elven Huntress; Karyn, the Halfling Bard; Korgan, the Halfling Fighter; and Balor, the Dwarven Smith. Together, we'll explore the ancient secrets of a long forgotten empire, facing challenges and forging our destiny in a world where every castle, cave and crypt holds echoes of a bygone era. Get ready for an epic journey filled with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable moments in the Misty Vale!" Join us for Mirth, Magic & Mayhem!  (Ankor och Åsnor) #ttrpg #actualplay #freeleague #dungeonsandragons #humor #rpg #comedy #dragonbane #dragonbanerpg #ttrpgfamily ##ttrpgs

This is it, the big finale!!!! Thank you so much for listening and a hearty round of applause for Tyr's debut as Game Mother on the show.  You can listen to our stories, interviews, and tutorials on most major podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, Google, Pandora, Podchaser, and many, many others. If you want to learn more about the cast, find additional content, and even pick up some AARPG merchandise you can head over to our website at - https://www.theaarpgs.com/ If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, follow, and write a review. It helps us reach more folks with our stories. Also, feel free to reach out to us on Twitter @theaarpgs, Facebook, or YouTube, let us know what you like, don't like, or anything you would like to share with us. Many of the effects used on the show were created with Krotos Studio and Krotos Weaponiser.  Affiliate link: https://www.krotosaudio.com/?campaign=theaarpgs&krotos=nathan.kuykendall

In this episode, in the depths underneath the Grand Kivas, stressed and injured, the Marines find the scientist they are looking for and unlock the secret history of the Arcturian people.  But did they go to far?

Welcome to the AARPG's next story Arcturian Apocalypse, set in Free League's Alien gaming universe.   In this episode, in the depths underneath the Grand Kivas, stressed and injured, the Marines make a major discovery, ignore a major clue and get closer to complete their mission. But at what cost? You can listen to our stories, interviews, and tutorials on most major podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, Google, Pandora, Podchaser, and many, many others. If you want to learn more about the cast, find additional content, and even pick up some AARPG merchandise you can head over to our website at - https://www.theaarpgs.com/ If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, follow, and write a review. It helps us reach more folks with our stories. Also, feel free to reach out to us on Twitter @theaarpgs, Facebook, or YouTube, let us know what you like, don't like, or anything you would like to share with us.

Welcome to the AARPG's next story Arcturian Apocalypse, set in Free League's Alien gaming universe. In this episode, in the depths underneath the Grand Kivas, the Colonial Marines explore and delve into the secrets of the Sky Teachers and the Arcturians' past...and they are not alone. You can listen to our stories, interviews, and tutorials on most major podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, Google, Pandora, Podchaser, and many, many others. If you want to learn more about the cast, find additional content, and even pick up some AARPG merchandise you can head over to our website at - https://www.theaarpgs.com/ If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, follow, and write a review. It helps us reach more folks with our stories. Also, feel free to reach out to us on Twitter @theaarpgs, Facebook, or YouTube, let us know what you like, don't like, or anything you would like to share with us. Many of the effects used on the show were created with Krotos Studio and Krotos Weaponiser.  Affiliate link: https://www.krotosaudio.com/?campaign... #ttrpg #rpg #actualplay #humor #heavymetal #D&D #dungeonsandragons #ALIENRPG #freeleague

Matt and Nathan sit down to talk with Tomas again to talk about Ad Astra, the long-awaited release for Mutant: Year Zero. Along the way to tackling Ad Astra, we dive into the long history of the Swedish TTRPG, Mutant and the long road to creating Mutant: Year Zero for the English audience. If you aren't familiar with Mutant: Year Zero, this is a great primer! There may even be some hints about the future of the MYZ product line! Links: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/ https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/g... Mutant Year Zero - Ad Astra pre-order https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/s... Other titles mentioned in this episode: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/g... https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/g... Vaesen - The Lost Mountain Saga https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/s... Dragonbane - Bestiary preorder https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/s...

Welcome to the AARPG's next story Arcturian Apocalypse, set in Free League's Alien gaming universe.  In this episode, the Junkyard squad frees some hostages and makes their way into the depths below the Grand Kivas. Mysteries and danger await them. 

Welcome to the AARPG's next story Arcturian Apocalypse, set in Free League's Alien gaming universe.  In this episode, the Junkyard squad enters the Grand Kivas and is greeted with a disturbing sight and the situation quickly escalates from there. 

Welcome to the AARPG's next story Arcturian Apocalypse, set in Free League's Alien gaming universe. In this episode, the Junkyard squad runs into some trouble as they try to enter the central Kivas.  Plus they discover something vital that's been staring them in the face this entire time. Will they let their nerves get the better of them or will they keep their cool? You can listen to our stories, interviews, and tutorials on most major podcast platforms like Apple, Spotify, Google, Pandora, Podchaser, and many, many others. If you want to learn more about the cast, find additional content, and even pick up some AARPG merchandise you can head over to our website at - https://www.theaarpgs.com/ If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, follow, and write a review. It helps us reach more folks with our stories. Also, feel free to reach out to us on Twitter @theaarpgs, Facebook, or YouTube, let us know what you like, don't like, or anything you would like to share with us. Many of the effects used on the show were created with Krotos Studio and Krotos Weaponiser.  Affiliate link: https://www.krotosaudio.com/?campaign... #ttrpg #rpg #actualplay #humor #heavymetal #D&D #dungeonsandragons #ALIENRPG #freeleague