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Not everyone is destined for greatness. These are their stories. Welcome to Very Random Encounters, a show where we play pen and paper RPGs in which we’ve randomly determined as many things as possible including characters, villains, names, places, and other weirder stuff. It all comes together to b…

Very Random Encounters: Chaotic Improv Actual Play


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    The Very Random Encounters: Chaotic Improv Actual Play podcast is a gem in the world of tabletop RPG podcasts. From the moment I started listening, I was immediately captivated by the show's energy and charm. The cast members bring such enthusiasm and creativity to each episode, making it a joy to follow along with their adventures. Whether it's the hilarious banter between friends, the captivating storytelling, or the catchy original music, there's always something to keep me entertained and excited for the next episode. The podcast also stands out for its inclusivity and sensitivity towards diverse identities, which is incredibly refreshing to see.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the range and depth of characters that are created each season. Despite using randomized elements, the cast manages to fully flesh out these characters with love and care, allowing them to grow and evolve throughout their respective story arcs. It's impressive to witness their improvisation skills as they navigate through unpredictable situations while staying true to their characters.

    Another highlight of The Very Random Encounters is its production quality. The sound design is top-notch, immersing listeners into each new world that they explore. The editing strikes a perfect balance between keeping the episodes engaging without sacrificing any of the natural banter or humorous moments between the cast members.

    Ultimately, there are very few negative aspects to be found in this podcast. However, one possible drawback could be that because each season explores a different system and genre, some listeners may have preferences for certain seasons over others. This variety can be seen as both a strength and a weakness depending on personal taste.

    In conclusion, I cannot recommend The Very Random Encounters: Chaotic Improv Actual Play podcast enough. It consistently delivers entertaining content filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and unexpected twists. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or new to this type of podcast, you're bound to find something enjoyable in every episode. Give it a listen and prepare to be hooked!



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    Violenceball #30: Vs The Crumblemire Consortium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 50:24


    This is it. The final game of the Xtreme Xaltation has arrived. Can The Mootlings triumph against the Consortium's roster of the best players Violenceball has ever seen? The song referenced towards the end of this episode is River and Dale by Chuck Ragan Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #29: Third Stringers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 46:44


    It's the first of possibly two matches for the X-Treme X-Altation! But that doesn't look like the REAL Crumblemire Consortium lineup. Can the Mootlings foil the Consortium coaches' plot AND win a game against these pretenders without giving away their newfound immunity to mind control? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #28: Violenceball Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 42:38


    Cue the montage music, because there's just one week before the XX finals, and the team has a LOT to take care of. In fact, the whole land of Eem is gearing up for the event. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #27: Preventative Glitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 48:44


    Even as the conspiracy is all but revealed, the Mootlings might not have time to stop it. Dithertoes and his aunt have a tense family chat. Skitterglint and Pamzam jam the signal. Ebi and Jandar compete to out-blush one another. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #26: Snooping | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 46:55


    Did you get the latest issue of Balls Illustrated? Lots of hot goss about Arlin Craft, but how much of it is really true? It's party time in Eem, and they've got TWO FONDUE FOUNTAINS! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #25: Friendship Bracelets | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 42:08


    My gnome uncle (that I don't like that much) that works at Nintendo told me that in this episode, the Mootlings go to some human's house, then a garden center, and then a fancy party! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #24: 6969

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 45:22


    The Mootling star players, Jandar, and Da Scabby Grindazz overhear Busterribs and Arlan Craft discuss their plan to fix Violenceball finals matches by mind controlling entire teams. It's going to take both gnomes the team has met and maybe even their uncles to get to the bottom of all this! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #23: A Peek Behind the Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 34:56


    A spy mission to the Mootling's next opponents, Da Scabby Grindaz, takes a horrific turn when Ebi, Skitterglint, and Dithertoes accidentally walk into something they weren't supposed to see. Join our Discord server!: https://discord.gg/dr36EXk6 Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Schedule Change Announcement: Every Other Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 0:59


    The title says it all, but because of some changes in our personal lives which I explain in the audio we'll be going back to every other week for now. Thanks in advance for your patience, and we'll see you on the Violenceball pitch next week! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #22: Bedtime

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 38:29


    The team gets several late-night visitors to help them celebrate their placement into the top 2… wait, I mean top 3, in the X-treme X-altation. The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Violenceball Season Character Guide Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #21: The Wasteland Ball | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 44:38


    Things work a little different at the House of Courtesan: There will be a lot more glitter, reads, and puns in this week's Violenceball match! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #20: Pizza Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 41:04


    Dithertoes spies on Buster Ribs, Skitterglint asks Brord about the future. Ebi takes some food to Pamzaam. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #19: Glean the Cube | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 41:08


    Our star players try to get to the bottom of the recent pro Violenceball game which went unbroadcasted and no one in the audience seems to remember. Their search takes them from the height of the Crumblemire Consortium announcer's box to the depths of the Motorlodge's VHS dungeon. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #18: Bidead | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 52:38


    We are BACK to the Violenceball pitch for more action! We start by finding that Jandar LuDove Drives The Apple Car from The Busy World of Richard Scarry, and it only gets more INTENSE from there! The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #4: Wedding Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 31:54


    Find out if Bri, Moggin, and Bolton can abscond with the book, protect the wedding from a rampaging dragon, and, above all, process some of these feelings the town of Saltbreak has so clearly avoided! Thanks to special guest LittleRedDot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #2: First Name "The" Last Name "Mayor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 22:59


    It turns out the rumours of a monster in the sewers aren't JUST due to the crocodile. A faraway singing voice draws our heroes' attention as they dodge traps and finally find the duo that have absconded with The Shrouded Grimoire: a kobold and a real dragon (don't tell Bri that this description says that.) Thanks to special guest LittleRedDot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #2: Down the Drain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 27:53


    Bolson, Moggin, and Bri find their contact Kraven Three-Teeth, but Kraven has already lost the grimoire our heroes were sent to retrieve. Kraven blames a sea monster in the sewers below the town of Saltbreak, but surely that's a tall tale, right? Thanks to special guest Dot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #1: Rogue Bros

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 33:13


    Three adventuring knuckleheads roll into a seaside town looking for a mysterious tome only to find its people in a frenzy preparing for a wedding on a night where everything seems to be going missing. Thanks to special guest Dot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com . Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Vileborn #3: Revenant with special guest Riley Hopkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 35:43


    Our team has finished the test, and is immediately called to investigate a revenant in a nearby town. What awful tragedy could have caused this? Find Riley's stuff at LinksmithGames.com, or on the podcasts The Podcast Mines, Binary Break, and Riley Hopkins and their amazing friends. Check out the Vileborn Kickstarter here. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Vileborn #2: The Testing Bell with special guest Riley Hopkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 41:21


    The Vileborn have successfully distracted the angry mob with a spooky carnival. Now, their journey takes them to Mont Aurelie, the capital city. But what awaits them there? Find Riley's stuff at LinksmithGames.com, or on the podcasts The Podcast Mines, Binary Break, and Riley Hopkins and their amazing friends. Check out the Vileborn Kickstarter here. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Vileborn #1: Carnival of the Damned with special guest Riley Hopkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 41:49


    Special guest Riley Hopkins (LinksmithGames.com, The Podcast Mines, Binary Break, and Riley Hopkins and their amazing friends) joins us in a grim world where people born different are persecuted and forced to fight the evils across the land... with carnivals! Check out the Vileborn Kickstarter here. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #17: The Manchurian Memento

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 47:41


    The team expects the usual celebration after their recent victory, but with the team's press agent bestie Pamzam behind bars it just isn't the same. Seeking both to visit and to get information on the robed figures, Skitterglint, Ebi, and Dithertoes rendezvous with Pamzam in jail disguised with fake names they will definitely remember through the length of the episode. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #16: We Have a Quarterback Now? Vs. The Gnarlwood Vectors | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 34:54


    It's the Turnipfield Mootlings vs. the Gnarlwood Vectors. With ex-Da Scabby Grindaz star Deg on the Mootlings the team's strategy changes drastically. Will the Mootlings be able to take their new quarterback out of the dregs of the loser's bracket and into the final rounds of the tournament? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Temporary Schedule Change Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 1:20


    Hey, everyone! Logan and Lee have been intermittently without power and internet due to recent weather events. As a result there will be no new episode this week and we will be going bi-weekly for a few weeks while we build our production buffer back up. It's also possible we'll have to take a detour from Violenceball and upload some mini-season episodes before we can return to Eem/Violenceball and finish the season. Thanks for your flexibility! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #15: Dietary Glitter | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 46:42


    It's the Mootling's week off. Will they find any clues at their competitor's matches this week or will the mysterious new figures vanish into the night like glitter in rain? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #14: Eem's Least Funny Home Video | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 37:15


    The gang explore's Pamzaam's recently NVLBI-raided house to find any remaining clues. But will they be able to find a VHS player to view said clues? The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Violenceball Season Character Guide Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #13: Sidecar Clowncar | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 39:56


    After grilling Deg long enough for the team to conclude that he isn't The Swirler, Dithertoes, Ebi, and Skitterglint hop in Dorkuraz's motorcycle sidecar to consult with Pamzam only to find that very press agent in the midst of an NVLBI raid on his home. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #12: Skitterglint Sad Times Mix | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 38:50


    Dithertoes picks a new form, Skitterglint finds The Cure, Ebi catches up on her soaps, and the team spoils the end of the episode. Violenceball Season Character Guide Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #11: Vs. Da Scabby Grindaz (Part 2) | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 60:48


    It's overtime. This is where the pigskin hits the road. Has Ebi's new friend really caught The Swirler? Can Skitterglint bring home a W? Can Dithertoes keep everyone alive along the way? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #10: Vs Da Scabby Grindaz (part 1) | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 46:11


    It's game day week 3 in the X-treme X-altation, and the Mootlings are up against Da Scabby Grindaz! Will the Mootlings mind games during improv set Da Grindaz back, or will Skitterglint finally overestimate his abilities? Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #9: Punchlines at The Laugh Shack | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 37:12


    The search for The Swirler continues over to Tim's Tip Top Tooth Toppers Timporium. None of them could have foreseen; the clues lead to a dark basement with... beginner improv!!! (that was a jump scare) Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #8: Excessive Yarn Budget | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 48:56


    The moment you've been waiting for -- the murder board manifest. New leads, and old leads newly uncovered, point to the conclusion that this crime might go all the way to the top. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #7: Grandma's Pasta Emporium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 41:08


    The team investigates the scene of a swirling, trades information with Pamzam the press agent, and enjoy deliciously over-sauced linguini at Grandma's Pasta Emporium. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Week Off Announcement - See You Next Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 0:53


    While we usually have episodes recorded in advance to avoid this, we've had too many sick days and technical difficulties lately and we ran out of buffer! We'll catch you next Monday with a new episode. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #6: Vs The Pussmire Plague Eaters | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 46:26


    The Mootlings face off against the Pussmire Plague Eaters! The Plague Eaters are famously violent, so maybe the best course of action is to fight fire with fire? Buy Mootlings Merch here. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #5: the Pussmire | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 40:14


    The team is headed to their first away game of the season. Hop on the bus to the Pussmire where plague is a hot topic. Mootlings merch now available! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #4: Enter The Swirler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 37:59


    Sports fans are saying they are "mildly surprised" to see the Turnipfield Mootlings's win last night. Will a serial killer known as The Swirler target the Mootlings's star player, and will yelling "stranger danger" be enough to survive if so? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #3: Vs The Bramblemarch Hedgehogs | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 45:13


    The X-treme X-altation has begun! The Mootlings have their first game against The Bramblemarch Hedgehogs. Can they finish the game without any casualties? Dare we hope for a win? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #2: Don't Die | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 47:03


    It's a big day for the worst team in the International Violenceball League. The Turnipfield Mootlings have new players. Maybe even enough to field a full roster at their next match. Come meet the team! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Violenceball #1: The Turnipfield Mootlings | Land of Eem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 48:10


    It's a brand new season! We're playing Land of Eem. Join us to meet the characters we'll be following throughout this season! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Rebellion #3: Not From Carbonite | With Sara Roberts, the Hype Goblin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 32:10


    Our heroes retrieve the "cargo," but at the cost of attracting Imperial attention - and blaster fire. Find our guest, Sara Roberts, at www.hypegoblin.com Find the game we played, Rebellion, at https://robin-vador.itch.io/rebellion-a-star-wars-pbta Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Rebellion #2: Sourdough Spacerobe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 25:45


    Medra and 2G lend a helping hand to a woman in need. Zal and Zunlu distract some storm troopers. We enter objectively the space station's grossest sector. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Rebellion #1: Space Nuts | With Sara Roberts, the Hype Goblin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 29:01


    We attempt to recruit for the Rebellion in the natural place: on a space station that's already sick of the Empire. Find our guest, Sara Roberts, at www.hypegoblin.com Find the game we played, Rebellion, at https://robin-vador.itch.io/rebellion-a-star-wars-pbta Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    Brainstorming with Special Guest Tony Gowell | What's Your Favorite Fictional World?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 35:26


    Find our special guest, Tony Gowell, on social media @TonyGowell or see him on stage and join one of his workshops at various conventions, particularly Dragon Con! In this episode we use our favorite fictional universes as a jumping-off point to brainstorm for a one-shot!...which you won't get to hear because of technical difficulties, but you still want to know why Greg seeing the Star Wars Special Edition theatrical re-release is the butterfly flapping its wings that ultimately led to this podcast. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa Aftershow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 45:45


    The season is over, so everybody do a quick check; is anyone petrified? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa #14: Stone and Fire (finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 58:37


    Snakes in the plate decide to shed or get off the pot. Out in the real world, "van go us car follow plate". All of that might make sense by the end of this, the finale of _I Was a Modern Medusa._ Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa #13: Unprepared to Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 29:56


    Our companions make their final preparations for the rocket launch, but elsewhere idle robot hands become Medusa's playthings. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa #12: Detached Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 39:50


    In order to pull off the... heist?... of Medusa into the sun, our heroes must first make preparations. So uh... how do you make stuff without caring about it? And with all the blossoming love in the air, is it even possible? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa #11: Biotech Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 32:57


    Get your grey market explosives and throw away your scientific ethics textbooks: it's time to visit the other, even shadier science lab to expedite a rocket launch. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa #10: Follow that Van!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 33:13


    A thrilling chase with the boys (and Manea) in the bright white sports-car. And then a logic puzzle about vans, plates, and fragile human minds. We encourage all listeners to put The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car on in the background for a FULLY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

    I Was a Modern Medusa #9: Super Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 32:21


    How do I know I'm not being compromised by an evil Medusa in my brain? And where can I find books on brain Medusas at the Super Library? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our website: www.vre.show Show pins and more: shop.vre.show Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/VRE Follow us @VRECast

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