Podcast appearances and mentions of nick kocher

Val Verde Vertical Film Festival with BriTANickSeason Six Finale!BriTANicK are back in Val Verde for their second appearance in four years, and this time Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher are not trying to sell out Dingbat's. They're here to present their Hulu comedy Pizza Movie at the Val Verde Vertical Film Festival, where every movie is shown the way God, Marvin Scorsese and a heavily armed theater staff intended: cropped into an unforgiving vertical nightmare. On this Season Six finale of 108.9 The Hawk, Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock welcome Brian and Nick to discuss Pizza Movie, written and directed by McElhaney and Kocher. mUnfortunately, Val Verde has its own questions. Is Ryan Reynolds in Pizza Movie? No. Is the vertical cut mostly black bars and half a face? Yes. Will there be eight 40-minute local shorts before the movie? Absolutely. Are there snipers outside the theater? Pip pop.Also in this broadcast:Whisp recovers from the Classic Rock Divorce Karaoke Semifinals at Shooters Bar & Buffet.Art Spart tries to give traffic while still trapped inside Ocarina of Time.And Val Verde becomes an all-day, every-day Purge town.Series Seven of 108.9 The Hawk starts Monday, August 17th!Until then, enjoy a HAWK ROCK SUMMER! Nothing but Hawk Rock Talks until the Series premiere!Listen and watch on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old sketch group pals Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney drop by to discuss their new film about two high college buds attempting to make it downstairs to grab their munchies. Available on Hulu: Pizza Movie. For the older sketch heads: they're the comedy duo BriTANick and they discuss with Abe and Michael the challenges of making an indie movie in 2026 and the surprising successes and failures of basically making it yourself. It's a very funny film, make sure to sit down and give it a watch. Features: Brian and Nick: https://www.patreon.com/c/BriTANicK/posts Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Jorma Taccone (MacGruber, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) brings us his version of The Trip (2021), as Jason Segel and Samara Weaving star in OVER YOUR DEAD BODY. Written by BriTANicK (Brian McElhaney, Nick Kocher).Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/29vjPOkyYNISupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmakers Nick Kocher and Brian McElhany (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, PIZZA MOVIE, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY) join Adam and Joe to discuss their career journey and the making of their TWO new features: PIZZA MOVIE (streaming on Hulu) and OVER YOUR DEAD BODY (in theaters now). Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!

The very funny Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney had never seen David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone, so naturally we had to make them watch it and report back. You know Nick & Brian collectively as BriTANiK from their sketch work at SNL, their writing on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the two movies they have coming out this April: Pizza Movie, which they wrote and directed and is out now on Hulu, and Over Your Dead Body, hitting theaters this very weekend. So, what did they think of Cronenberg's film? Well, you'll have to listen and find out, but I will say that had just as many questions for Vespe and Breznican as the hosts had for them.

"Over Your Dead Body" is an American action-comedy-thriller film directed by Jorma Taccone and written by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. It is an English-language remake of the 2021 film "The Trip" starring Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Paul Guilfoyle, Keith Jardine, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis. The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances, action from 87North Productions, and dark comedy. Taccone was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters on April 24th from Independent Film Company. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 163 Sam is joined by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, aka comedy duo BriTANicK. They have written and directed Pizza Movie, now streaming on Disney+.  Brian and Nick have chosen South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (81 mins). The musical comedy from Trey Parker and Matt Stone also stars Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes, and George Clooney with music by Marc Shaiman.  Sam, Brian and Nick discuss having two films released in the same month, seeing the South Park movie far too young, and why it is one of the greatest film musicals of all time.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Show your support for the podcast and help us stay truly independent by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest stars BriTANicK: Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.

Doug welcomes Bryan Fuller, Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedy duo BriTANicK (BRIAN MCELHANEY and NICK KOCHER) have two movies coming out, so the Boys welcome them back on the show to talk about the three movies that they having out. Check out Pizza Movie on Hulu now and Over Your Dead Body in theaters on April 24th! Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Check out Sean and Hayes’s bonus shows at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook Listen on the iHeartRadio App!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pizza Movie is a stoner comedy film written and directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. It stars Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, and Daniel Radcliffe.. High college students face an unexpected journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Doug welcomes Nick Kocher, Doug Mellard and Johnny Pemberton to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know them as BriTANick https://www.britanick.com/ and their latest feature, “Pizza Movie” debuts on Hulu on April 3! Now Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher join Matt and Oren and reveal how they keep new ideas flowing.These guys have written for SNL and “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and they were the voice of Comedy Central. But they learned a lot shooting this feature, their first departure from a run-and-gun, indie style.Working with DP Bella Gonzales highlighted both the freedom and constraints that come with a bigger budget. It was different, but at the end of the day, they found a way you can use to keep doing the things you always have, with your “travelling carnival family”.Matt and Oren chat about the science of timing. What's the cadence of comedy? Is there a science to timing and beats? And can you boil it down to a unifying theory of timing --- one where scary movies and funny movies are really the same art?Best of all, there's some honest talk about that constant feeling of “damn, what I'm seeing isn't what I'm really, really happy with”. And strategies you can use to move on, and not let it hamper your work.Follow BriTANick on https://www.youtube.com/c/britanick and https://www.patreon.com/BriTANicK--- Help Matts' film: https://wefunder.com/badfeelingHelp our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: the director's commentary for the "The Witch" by Nick Robinson on YouTubeOren's Endorsement: Go Kart kit for the Gyroor Hoverboard https://www.amazon.com/Rsq-Nylon-Shorts-Black-Medium/dp/B0FBLGQMSY?ref_=ast_sto_dp&psc=1Brian's Endorsement: "Nasal Fresh MD" nasal flushNick's Endorsement: Playboy Magazine's Collection of Interviews With Directors: the Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Directors Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, also known as the comedy duo BriTANicK, join IndieWire's Jim Hemphill to talk about their new Hulu “Pizza Movie, which elevates lowbrow comedy to high art with its meticulous sense of visual design and structure. McElhaney and Kocher talk about influences, casting, and more in this wide-ranging interview. Read our full review of "Pizza Movie" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/pizza-movie-review-britanick-hulu-comedy-1235186676/ Subscribe to Top Of The Line - IndieWire's new newsletter about the craft of film and TV - https://cloud.email.indiewire.com/signup/ Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors Anne Thompson & Ryan Lattanzio break down insider news from Hollywood and debate the latest films and series. - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewire-screen-talk/id893977298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Pizza Movie” locks onto a very dumb, very specific crisis and rides it for all it's worth. After one terrible drug-based decision, the night keeps getting weirder, louder, and more desperate, with pizza becoming the only objective that matters. It keeps escalating without losing the thread, which is what makes it work. For all the bodily chaos and ridiculous panic, the movie understands something real about being that age: everything feels massive, nothing is in proportion, and sometimes your friends are the only reason the whole night doesn't completely implode.Written and directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the film follows a group of college freshmen whose night turns surreal after they take a drug that will fry their brains without pizza. What begins as a quick trip two floors down spirals into sketch-comedy chaos with a genuine coming-of-age core. Led by Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, and Sean Giambrone, the ensemble gives the film its heart. It earned a raucous standing ovation at SXSW.When the cast and filmmakers joined “The Discourse,” the chemistry clearly was not forced. They built it by hanging out, messing around, and growing into a believable unit.

Doc and Paul head back to college for the latest HULU original film, PIZZA MOVIE (2026), streaming on Friday, April 3, 2026. Directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the stoner comedy features Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, and Daniel Radcliffe. This one is a winner, the crew haven't laughed this hard in a long, long time. The comedic timing is perfect, the direction is solid, and the gore is beyond what you'd think for a college comedy movie. Watch. This. Movie. The movie drops on HULU, Friday, April 3, 2026. PIZZA MOVIE (2026) Synopsis: High college students face an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure. Directors: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney Cast: Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, Sarah Sherman, Jack Martin, and Daniel Radcliffe  

Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney of BriTANicK fame are here to talk about their upcoming movies “Pizza Movie” and “Over Your Dead Body.” First time guest The Nurse From The Pitt is pressed for time but may have a moment to look for love. And Weed Seinfeld returns and is considering ways to freshen up his act. Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigurecellar.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The comedy duo of Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher join the gang to talk SNL, Always Sunny, and sketch comedy in a Scottish shipping container. Goldy talks Alec off of a ground floor ledge. JC received a "get out of jail free" card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we have two very special guests on the show: Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, also known as BriTANicK! Listen in as the duo talks about their decades-long creative partnership, how clowns have influenced their more recent work, and the "horrendous finale" that Edinburgh audiences couldn't handle. BriTANicK is an Emmy®-nominated sketch duo; Brian and Nick have written for shows like Saturday Night Live and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and their sketch comedy videos have amassed over 100 million views online. They'll next be bringing their Fringe show Dummy to the Soho Theater, and you can follow along with their work and Patreon at britanick.com. They also directed Demi Adejuyigbe's Fringe show, Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip! Check out Demi's chat with Mo here. Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is hosted by Mo Fry Pasic. Our executive producers are Lauren Mandel and Erica Getto. Our associate producer is Carmen Carigan. Charlotte Harrison designed our show art, and Brandon Young photographed Mo for our show art. Special thanks to Myrriah Gossett for setting up our Edinburgh tech kit. We're on Instagram @worsethanyoushow. Headed to the Fringe? Come see the stage show Worse Than You! You can get your tickets here. Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is co-produced by Disco Nap and Kinehora Productions.

We're back with another CLASSIC HAWK and in this edition we revisit the time Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney (BriTANick) visited The Whisp Turlington Show to preview their show at Dingbats and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Whisp and Geoff decide to dole out some comedy advice, despite BriTANick's success (SNL, It's Always Sunny). Get the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-9-the-hawk/id1594915778 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts   SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk

We're back. With STB history. My guests, plural, for the Season 5 premiere episode are the Emmy-nominated Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney - AKA BriTANick - on what makes a sketch a great sketch, the difference between writing for SNL and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Kurt Vonnegut's concept of Karass, opening for Robin Williams, writing comedy with the drummer from Imagine Dragons, and so much more. Recorded in London during their sell-out Soho Theatre run, following their sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, and ahead of their currently-selling-out second Soho Theatre run.

Ep. 49- Back in the Sewers Again Back in the sewers again Down where the Kolbods are dead Where big crocodiles feed On this daring group of three Back in the sewers again In order to save the city, the group must rush away and the best path is through the sewers. Boy do I wish I could have been there and heard Bertram's grumbles. Adam calls upon some animal friends though, which helps them through. The group finds an apothecary, a very “useful” shop for restocking on their supplies. With the help of Dirk's laser focus and Mage-Hand-eye-coordination, they are able to sneak in. Bertram tries to encourage the group to take some initiative (roll some initiative?) and face these events head-on. We all know he's a persuasive gent, but will he be able to convince them? That's not the biggest dilemma of the episode though. No no no, that belongs to a 15ft gap that they must traverse to continue. Will they be able to work together and find a way across, or will overthinking leave them dead at the bottom of the pit? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a Role Playing Game actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Thursday evening and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for the show, and Nick Kocher for our Intro and outro “Something For Now.” Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us, check out patreon.com/diceheist where we have tiers for every budget with some incredible perks every month, including Exclusive Music, Battle-maps, Heist House our after show were we chat about our thoughts on the show, and our many One-shot Mini series featuring new players, new DMs, New Characters, New Worlds, and sometimes even new Games entirely. Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “They are Searching” by Josh Dame “Sewers - Active Sewer” by Marco Imperatori from battlebards.com

Ep. 48- Prototype Assault As if things were not getting dire enough, Dirk finds himself regretting not taking down that Delivery Drone when he had the chance. When will he learn that you should just TAKE OUT THE BAD GUYS when you can? I mean, what was the good in not taking it out? Nothing? Exactly… Anyways! Bertram casts Bardic Inspiration, but will it actually be useful or will Adam and Dirk succeed without ever needing it… Again. Man, if I had a nickel for how many times that's happened, I may have two nickels. Not a lot, but it would sure be weird if it happened twice. Adam appears to be in the worse situation of them all. Bruised, bloody, and nearly falling through into the building, will he prevail? The good news is that reinforcements are coming. But, the bad news is that they need to finish off the remaining Automotons and escape before they're outnumbered. Will they make it? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a Role Playing Game actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Thursday evening and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for the show, and Nick Kocher for our Intro and outro “Something For Now.” Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us, check out patreon.com/diceheist where we have tiers for every budget with some incredible perks every month, including Exclusive Music, Battle-maps, Heist House our after show were we chat about our thoughts on the show, and our many One-shot Mini series featuring new players, new DMs, New Characters, New Worlds, and sometimes even new Games entirely. Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Prepare for Assimilation” by Josh Dame “Sewers - Active Sewer” by Marco Imperatori from battlebards.com

Ep. 46 Deconstruction & Confusion Where were we? Ah yes, the pit of… Oops, nope not there. Here we are! Adam, Bertram, Dirk, and Fulcrum are doing their damnedest to make it out of this alive. Adam gives his gauntlet a go but, in its decrepit state, will it even work? Bertram stays invisible, ever the self-preserving type, and continues to waylay targets. That is, until he has a “better” idea. Though, in my humble opinion, being invisible in an automaton takeover would be ideal. Dirk discovers a hidden power in his plasma blade at the most opportune time (and we'll pretend that isn't for the sake of good drama…). Will this new power be helpful when the vehicle gets hurtled toward a 50ft tall refinery? Or will it be the end of our investigators? Do you hear dice rolling for new characters…? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Thursday evening and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for the show, and Nick Kocher for our Intro and outro “Something For Now.” Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us, check out patreon.com/diceheist where we have tiers for every budget with some incredible perks every month, including Exclusive Music, Battle-maps, Heist House our after show were we chat about our thoughts on the show, and our many One-shot Mini series featuring new players, new DMs, New Characters, New Worlds, and sometimes even new Games entirely. Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Robot Chase” By Josh Dame Special Guests Bronson as Fulcrum!

Episode 45 of Mixtaping Identity with comedian and writer Nick Kocher. In this episode, Shane and Nick chat about dating for friends, discovering music at SNL, leaning into the sad in NY vs LA, kids songs at karaoke, being a Journey fan, and gateway Christian Rock. Nick also introduces (kind of) Solsbury Hill to Shane and then immediately ruins it forever. PlaylistLissie with Kid Cudi in Paris (it was France, not Texas)Lissie & Kid Cudi "Pursuit of Happiness" - Live @ Divan du Monde, Paris - 27/06/2014 [HD]Support for Nick:https://linktr.ee/NickkocherWatch Nick's short film, Eureka:Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Film "Eureka!" | DUST | Starring Karen Gillan | Online PremiereSupport for Mixtaping Identity:Buy me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/mixtapingidentityLinktree:https://linktr.ee/MixtapingIdentity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 44- Get to the Quad-motor! Automatons are detaining people all over the café! Amid the chaos, Fulcrum forces his way to the quad-motor to prepare the group's getaway. Following behind, Dirk seems to have entered “the zone,” slicing his way out with electric fury. Bertram does what he can to avoid any conflict, going invisible and making his way out with a bit less gusto. He just has to hope the guys won't leave him behind! While the others are making their exit, Adam resorts to his ultra-speedy tactics. But, oh no!, they fail him as he is snagged by a Deli-Slicer Bot. Blades whirring a bit to close for comfort, will Adam be able to make it out unscathed? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Prepare for Assimilation” by Josh Dame Special Guests Voice over for Fulcrum was provided by Bronson!

Ep. 43- Café Meeting What a doozy! And, I truly hate to say this, technically Rumor is right about the facts. The intentions, however, is where she is mistaking our dear Adam for a menace. Adam finally hears back from Fulcrum, who will hopefully be able to give the trio some answers about who Rumor is. Adam, Bertram, and Dirk meet with Fulcrum in an Automaton Café where, um, they discuss the unlikelihood that Adam will come out of this with his reputation unscathed. (Did I put that the nicest way possible? Because what I really want to say is how irrefutably SCREWED he is…) While they're in the café, Adam becomes distracted as he thinks he sees someone from his past. Wait, no, it can't be them… Just as he is trying to work out who they might be, because he just can't put his finger on it, Fulcrum hears some disturbing news on the radio that could spell disaster for the city! The gang springs into action with Fulcrum at their side to see what's the matter. I wonder… What could be going on now?! Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Restaurant” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Robot Chase” by Josh Dame “Coffee Machine - 1” by Samuel Gremaud from freesounds.org “Electric Motor” by Jacob Steel from freesounds.org “Ham Slicer” by Filipe Chagas from freesounds.org “Moving Robot Parts” by Shannon A. Honiball from freesounds.org “Robot Moves His Arm” by Audionauten from freesounds.org “Robotic Voice 01” by LG from freesounds.org “Robotic Voice” by The Hidden Voice from freesounds.org “Easy Going Tavern - The Jolly Judge” by Maria Milewska from battlebards.com Special Guests Voice over for Fulcrum was provided by Bronson!

Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher grew up near each other in Atlanta but only became a sketch comedy duo while attending NYU together. As BriTANicK, …

Ep. 41- Rumor & Truth The sober-er members of the trio get ready to play Last Pocket with a familiar face — Tibo, who is confident in his ability to win. What Adam and Dirk may not have expected was what a vicious battle it would be! Though, they may even do well enough to earn a place on the podium... Adam is confronted by a strange figure making even stranger accusations, and doing so with a familiar tone of voice. Dirk shows us how #deep he can truly be as he opens up to an unsuspecting bar owner. But is it just the booze talking? Or, rather, shouting with as much as he's had? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Cosmopolitan Alehouse with Fantasy” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Skirmish Epic - In the Balance” by Thibaud Guichardan from battlebards.com Voice Over Erica as Rumor

HAPPY ARBOR DAY!!!! One of our favorite things to do around here is celebrate seemingly inane holidays! Today hosts Joshua Noel and Will Rose celebrate Arbor Day with a review of "Rocket Racoon & Groot: Tall Tails (2016)" by Skottie Young and Nick Kocher! We discuss our favorite mythical trees, why we love this graphic novel, and why humans have always felt a deep connection with the trees! You won't want to miss this holiday special bonus episode! Let us know who your favorite fictional tree is on our website: systematicgeekology.org

Russ and Jared are back to finish what they started with the latest Netflix original film, The Bubble (2022), starring Karen Gillan, David Duchovny, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, Maria Bakalova, Guz Khan, Rob Delaney, Peter Serafinowicz, Harry Trevaldwyn, Samson Kayo, Danielle Vitalis, Nick Kocher, and Vir Das. When we last left the guys, they were discussing the Family Guy-esque vomit scene and trying to figure out how there's so much movie left. Thankfully there are some unexpected twists and turns in the second half. Tune in to find out!

What do you get for the podcast fans who have everything? Banter about a movie that has everyone! That's right, Russ and Jared are back to start breaking down the latest Netflix original film, The Bubble (2022), starring Karen Gillan, David Duchovny, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, Maria Bakalova, Guz Khan, Rob Delaney, Peter Serafinowicz, Harry Trevaldwyn, Samson Kayo, Danielle Vitalis, Nick Kocher, and Vir Das. And stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday!

Ep. 40- Beyond Redemption Welp, it turns out that hitting a patron of the bar does, indeed have its consequences. One of the contestants must forfeit as one of their knives goes out of bounds... and into someone else. And, speaking of out of bounds, who will be the first to go past their limit into dangerous — dare I say — shwasted territory? The trio has a surprise encounter with Inaza, leading to a proposal of a business relationship. But will her new invention be viable? That Inaza is a clever one, trying to get people to invest while they're intoxicated. It's a bit sneaky, but hey, work with your audience, right? With two of the trio still standing, the night is not over yet. After some debate, they decide to go to The Ogre and the Ooze for a game of Last Pocket. Will this be their last chance to win and rack up more drinks before their night is finished? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Cosmopolitan Alehouse with Fantasy” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Crooked Pond Alehouse” by Ravi Nidamarthy from battlebards.com “Modern City_Night” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - Deadly Skirmish” by Moises Alvarez from battlebards.com

Russ and Jared are firing up the trailer for the brand new Netflix original, The Bubble (2022), starring everyone... but actually starring Karen Gillan, David Duchovny, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, Maria Bakalova, Guz Khan, Rob Delaney, Peter Serafinowicz, Harry Trevaldwyn, Samson Kayo, Danielle Vitalis, Nick Kocher, Vir Das, and a surprisingly credited Benedict Cumberbatch. Tune in to hear Russ and Jared wax poetic on pandemics, the value of segments, and make some bold prognostications. And stay tuned for the full, scene-by-scene breakdown next week!

Ep. 39- The Liar Reigns DM Raistlin can't seem to reign himself in as Bertram starts off strong in Liar's Dice. Dirk and Adam can't help but notice that Bertram is able to win his first four rounds before they even have a chance to sit down at the table with him. Once they are seated, it begs the question, will they try to unseat him or give this lie-ing dog a bone? As they leave the Lucky Lime, Bertram plans on chatting with his new friend, Timothy — the man who oh-so graciously gave Bertram his spot in line. After the pair parts ways, he observes some sketchy goings-on involving dear Timothy... With our three heroes in need of some truth, they meet up at the Feisty Goblin Saloon for some drinks and a game of Gbln (and, no, that's not a typo!). Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - The Jolly Judge with Fantasy Creatures” by Maria Milewska from battlebards.com “Modern City_Night” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Pirate Tavern - Dagger Tooth Bar - Score Music” by Dimitris Vachaviolos from battlebards.com

Ep. 38- Unexpected Victor The glorious battle at The Raging Bull is finally dwindling to its end and, much to my surprise, our three heroes have managed to hold on. The bout comes to a close with a winner, a bloody runner-up, an unruly contestant, and some sneaky scouting of the reward. We'll, um, let you listen to find out who is who. As the trio makes a hasty exit, Adam searches for an answer to the panging calls of hunger he feels after the adrenaline fades. To Adam, the food cart of warm pies must have practically had a halo above it. After Dirk scares the owner of the cart half to death, the gang hurries on to the Lucky Lime for some liar's dice. However, they are quickly sickened by the disingenuous “pirate” theme of the bar. Will any of them be forced to walk the plank? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - The Jolly Judge with Fantasy Creatures” by Maria Milewska from battlebards.com “Modern City_Night” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Pirate Tavern - Dagger Tooth Bar - Score Music” by Dimitris Vachaviolos from battlebards.com “Skirmish Epic - Standing By Me” by Francesco Antonelli from battlebards.com

Legendary sketch comedy duo BriTANick joins for a very special teams edition of Bullsh!t Alert. Everyone recalls failed sketches, Nick and Brian share secrets of their friendship. Featuring: Nick Kocher @nickkocher Brian McElhaney @bjmcelhaney BriTANick @britanick Stephen Carter @stephenacarter Danny Marshall @_dannymarshall Lily Moss @lilypadmoss Follow the pod @bullshtalert

Ep. 37 - The Raging Bull Everyone is acting like bulls in a China shop! Erm, well, I guess that should be bulls in a bar... But that doesn't have quite the ring to it, now does it? As the fight rages on, Dirk begins to hate all of the attention from the other fighter, who is just aching to get a piece of him. Meanwhile, Bertram maintains his invisibility but tries to take some hits out on his competitors. Adam, on the other hand, is very much visible and is forced to dodge like a madman, just trying to stay out of the fight. Will one of our three heroes claim the prize? Or will their cheeky behavior get them disqualified? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Pirate Tavern - Dagger Tooth Bar” by Dimitris Vachaviolos from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - Bring Me Their Heads” by Marty Palounek from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - Last Ditch Effort” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com

Ep. 36- Dirk Gets Swole Oh Bertram... It wasn't curiosity that killed the cat afterall — it's unfounded confidence that could do him in as he decides to “line ‘em up” at a bar that only serves ale in pitchers. Can you imagine this suave gentleman sitting between two relative giants, chugging pitchers of ale so he doesn't get beat up? Dirk takes his drink into the bathroom to, um, doctor it, which leads to him coming out — wait, what do the kids call it? — swole af! Adam is in his own la la land, just along for the ride, and does his best to walk a straight line. Later, Dirk gets a bit handsy with Bertram, but it doesn't go over so well... Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Pirate Tavern - Dagger Tooth Bar” by Dimitris Vachaviolos from battlebards.com “Skirmish Climactic - It Comes to This” by Maria Oikonomidou from battlebards.com

Ep. 35- The Crooked Bard Now entering the semi finals! Adam adds a touch of class with some champagne, but will it be enough to win? Later, Dirk and Bertram have already secured their chances in the finals, but who will reign victorious? Adam is acting like a Frat boy who can't help himself chugging drinks from strangers and getting off-kilter. What happened to pacing himself? Okay, I know I've asked a lot of questions here, but I really really need to ask one more: What the f*** is in “Gruel”?! Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - The Backhouse Tavern with Fantasy” by Alexander Buttsynov from battlebards.com “Modern City-Night” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Pirate Tavern - Dagger Tooth Bar” by Dimitris Vachaviolos from battlebards.com “Applause Mono” by alterr from freesound.org

Ep. 34- Fancy Footwork Picking up where we left off, the trio has ordered their first round of drinks and the Pro Fencing competition is getting underway. As one does before a competition, they peer around the room and size up their opponents. Adam is first up for the event and, at least at first, leaning on his sword skills seems to be enough. Will this be enough? Dirk, perhaps with some newfound confidence after a date with Scarlet, takes a flashier approach for his entrance. And if that doesn't spook his opponent, surely his fancy footwork will. Bertram decides to take things up a notch, bringing his drink with him onto the board.Will he spill a drop and commit alcohol abuse? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - The Backhouse Tavern with Fantasy” by Alexander Buttsynov from battlebards.com “Applause Mono” by alterr from freesound.org

Ep. 33- Let The Staggering Begin The heroes are finally able to catch up with one another and boy oh boy does Bertram have a tale to tell. He reveals his newly found Sir-ness — emphasis on the capital “s” — and Dirk and Adam take it surprisingly well given that their good friend was MIA for much too long. As Bertram describes the Order, the knighting, the fight, and even the boring bits, Adam is disappointed he was not there to document the goings on. Perhaps we will see an autobiography of the group someday, hm? You know what the guys could use? A friggin' break after all they have been through. Good thing the Tipsy Tournament is happening tonight! They head to the first location, “The Inebriated Scrapper,” to get their first round and sign up for the first event. Wish them luck! Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast. Be on the lookout for a new episode every other Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - Swinging Door Pub with Fey” by Andrii Mardanov from battlebards.com “Tavern Owner - Varied Greeting Clip 2” by Howard Ellison from battlebards.com “Draconic - Dragonkin Applauds” by Kyle McCarley from battlebards.com “Dragon Mage - On Ground - Slaughters Hand to Hand” by Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Fireball Spell” by Daniel Warneke from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - The Jolly Judge” by Maria Milewska from battlebards.com “Easy Going Tavern - The Backhouse Tavern with Fantasy” by Alexander Buttsynov from battlebards.com “Fireplace for Six Minutes (Stereo)” by petebuchwald from freesound.org “Police Siren” by sofialomba from freesound.org

Ep. 32 Holiday Happenings: Mudbreaker's Gift The three heroes move into their new home and, yes, they are sharing an apartment again. I'll bet that Bertram has a chore chart all ready to go. Bertram shows them off and they are actually excited for work the next day. Do they have to pay for parking for their new rides?  As they ride up to work feeling like a bunch of bad bitches, they are surprised to hear that today is “Choosing Day,” whatever that means. And what that means is Mudbreaker surprising them with gifts, a tradition on this day of celebration. Though with great gifts comes great responsibility, as Mudbreaker tells them that not reciprocating can mean some bad mojo for the year to come. Upon hearing this warning, the gang rushes to get gifts for those closest to them, and what they come up with will leave a smile on your face. Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro.    Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher

Ep. 30 Bertram's Bloodline - Mind Games Run, don't walk, from the Oblex!!! Bertram, Dirk, and Mudbreaker hitch a ride with Fulcrum in his sweet quad. They try to do some recon on the monster, but realize that they are not sure how it "sees" and if what they are seeing is even the truth, given its mind-altering abilities.  Will our heroes be able to stop this creature and free those it has enslaved?  sdince this is part 3, you should all know how these go by now. But in case you haven't read these notes before, here is what you can expect: DM Raistlin will go into the details on how the world of Negonia – where this campaign takes place – was created, shedding light on relevant histories. Bertram, tired of having to walk around all the time, goes to a motor dealership to find the heroes a new ride. In one corner, our bard with his rakish wit. In the other corner, a slimy dealer who is only pretending to have great charisma. I wonder who will out-wit the other? Dirk decides that he's been lonely for far too long and sends Scarlette a page asking her out to dinner. Let's hope that he showered first! After his date, Dirk meets up with Adam in their new training room to run some combat drills. Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Giants On The War March - Earth Shakers Go To War” by Rene van Tol from battlebards.com “Expedition - Folkvangr” by Alexander Nakarada from battlebards.com “Owl” by inchadney from freesound.org

Ep. 29 Bertram's Bloodline - Leveraging the Enemy There are a few places I would not want to wake up in: an unknown basement, the woods, a sewer, etc. But one I am adding is definitely a dingy clinic where you might be concerned they were using the same sheets from the night before that someone died in. This is where Adam wakes up, his thoughts immediately going to his friends in need.  With the Oblex on the loose in the city, Dirk and Bertram find themselves in conversation with Fulcrum, an automaton bounty hunter with a unique personality. They realize that the Oblex is capable of some sort of mass mind control, leading them to interrogating Nia and getting the answers… Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Magic Precinct” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Ambulance siren” by stereobrother from freesound.org “Car rolling on cobblestone” by orlandorizo from freesound.org

Ep. 28 Bertram's Bloodline - Bittersweet Victory Back to the action! Adam, taking advantage of his hidden position, takes a potshot at Nia. But doing so opens himself up for her deadly archers who strike Adam, causing him to fall to the ground bleeding out. Nia has other plans, focusing her efforts on freeing the Oblex. If there were a sign, it would show "0 days since last incident" as another unfortunate individual is eaten. Tibo, though very concerned about his paycheck, looks to Adam's condition, unsure how this will unfold… Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Giants On The War March - Earth Shakers Go To War” by Rene van Tol from battlebards.com “Dark Elf City - Morndingur” by Mike Bridge from battlebards.com “Expedition - Folkvangr” by Alexander Nakarada from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - The Ambush” by Matias Godoy from battlebards.com

Ep. 27 Bertram's Bloodline - An Old Enemy Confronted Ready for some action? Dirk, Adam, and Tibo were able to remain hidden from Nia and her gang, giving them an advantageous position. Then BAM! Dirk accidentally gives away his position while trying for an attack. What a relief! He is able to find cover once more. Poor Tibo, somehow still not realizing how Dirk and Adam are, you know, the brave heroic type, has futile hopes of them leaving the fight. Kaboom! Dirk chucks in his last Capsule to do some damage. What will we find when the dust clears? Meanwhile, back at the Order of the Dragon's Blood — gives me the heebie-jeebies every time — Manfred is using a spell of electric shock that would put a certain emperor to shame *cue maniacal cackling*. Bertram is giving it his all to defeat the black orb's power, but is he strong enough? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Skirmish Epic - Deadly Contest” by Rafael Hofstadter from battlebards.com “Boss Fight Theme - He Appears” by Maria Milewska from battlebards.com “Skirmish Climactic - The Stand “ by Cameron Last from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - Bring Me Their Heads” by Marty Palounek from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - No Escape” by Mark Stothard from battlebards.com

Ep. 26 Bertram's Bloodline - Raw Draconic Power I feel like the last thing you think of when joining a super cool sounding club called “The Order of the Dragon's Blood” is that there are actually rules and proceedings and blah blah blah. After swearing his oath, Bertram finds himself half listening to the boring meeting. However, it gets very interesting once a black orb is mentioned. And by “interesting” I mean all hell breaks loose as two large draconic creatures start to attack the members of the Order. Not only that, but the thirteen statues around the room go from inanimate to animate and join in the fray! Bertram, Brazof, and Manfred stick together at the start of the fight, though when they are left gagging from two of their opponents' breath attacks they begin to rethink their strategy. The trio - there seems to be many of those lately - splits up and Bertram, ever the charismatic bard, tries his Old Faithful: Fast Friends spell. Will that be enough though? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   c    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com “Boss Fight Theme - He Appears” by Maria Milewska from battlebards.com “Skirmish Climactic - Raid on Sunstone” by Crinkles from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - Last Ditch Effort” Olivier Girardot from battlebards.com “Skirmish Dramatic - Till The Last Man Falls” by Marc Cholette from battlebards.com

Ep. 25 Where were we? Oh yes, EXPLOSION!!!!! Dirk makes good use of a poison capsule as he throws himself into battle with the cannon operators. Tibo, proving himself to be very useful indeed, moves up to the third floor and defends himself against the cannon operators on the ladder. After nearly being brought to his knees by a blow to the er hrm… family jewels… Adam scrabbles, amusingly so, up to the second floor.  When it seems like it's just the two heroes - and one honorary member - against the kobold's, a new opponent rear's their ugly head, revealing themselves to be someone from their past. Gasp! Who could it be? Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Skirmish Epic - Deadly Contest” by Rafael Hofstadter from battlebards.com “Boss Fight Theme - The Arrival of the Darkness” by Moises Alvarez from battlebards.com “Skirmish Climactic - Arbitrary Violence” by Chris Lewis from battlebards.com “Skirmish Climactic - The Stand” by Cameron Last from battlebards.com “Skirmish Epic - Rise and Fight” by Justin Bell from battlebards.com

Ep. 24 Bertram and his father arrive at a warehouse — not sketchy at all — and he decides that he needs to handle this on his own. Beyond the warehouse facade, he meets his father's Lord and gains insight into the “procedure,” whatever that means… Bertram pledges himself to this organization by taking a knee and not listening to the little voice inside his head telling him this could end very badly. Meanwhile, back at the hall of — oops, can't say that — Dirk, Adam, and Tibo are driving around the Balbarum district looking for the kobold gang when, suddenly, something explosive happens. Join us in this episode of Dice Heist: a D&D 5e actual play podcast.   Be on the lookout for a new episode every Sunday and stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @dice_heist. A special “thank you” to BattleBards.com for the background music and sound effects for our show and Nick Kocher for his song “Something For Now” used in our intro and outro. And a final thank you to our Guest Kristen for joining us to play the role of Scarlet.   Have any questions? Email us at diceheistpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like to support us check out patreon.com/diceheist    Music/Sound Effects “Something For Now” by Nick Kocher “Expedition - Folkvangr” by Alexander Nakarada from battlebards.com “Modern City Day” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Skirmish Climactic - The Fall of the Empire March”  by Brit Half from battlebards.com “The Estate Library” by Plate Mail Games from battlebards.com “Parking Garage at Night” By Steve Lanier from freesound.org

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