PodCast Party: A D&D Podcast

In Episode 69, the adventurers battle the mind flayer at the door of the Bleeding Citadel.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

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In Episode 69, the adventurers search the Scab, and an old foe reaches out to Ofelia.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Register for Cast Party’s Oct 5 & 12 live event series ZERO TO HERO: Learn D&D and Mead Tasting at Hudson Valley Writers Center: https://cast-party.com/live-events/

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Tal is joined by Power Word TALk newcomer David as we discuss the (nearly 50 year) history of Dungeons & Dragons computer games, and, in the main event, the smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3 – including a non-spoiler review, the keys to its success, how it might influence TTRPGs, what TTRPG designers could learn from it, and why it reached the massive breakthrough mainstream audience that Honor Among Thieves did not.

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In Episode 68, the adventurers finally learn the location of the Sword of Zariel.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

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Watch PodCast Party: Descent into Avernus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNc-RvkjNPxOVSfjud4RYA/videos

Watch PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/play...

In Episode 67, the adventurers try to free a demon to distract a devil.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play D&D with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Watch PodCast Party: Descent into Avernus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNc-RvkjNPxOVSfjud4RYA/videos

Watch PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pla...

In Episode 66, the adventurers battle three of their most dangerous archenemies.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

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Watch PodCast Party: Descent into Avernus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNc-RvkjNPxOVSfjud4RYA/videos

Watch PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire on YouTube: http...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 65, the adventurers confront the death knight Olanthius in the Crypt of the Hellriders – but is he friend or foe?

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

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Tal is joined by Power Word TALk newcomer Eric Kamander and Cast Party’s Matt Gordon for a look back at the modern classic Lost Mine of Phandelver, the 2014 D&D 5E Starter Set adventure, and a look ahead to its revival this year as part of the upcoming Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Citadel.

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Secrets of the Blind Pala...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 64, the adventurers settle up with the emissary of Mephistopheles – and set out in search of the Bleeding Citadel.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free D&D game live in person with a Cast P...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 63, the adventurers attempt to dam the River Styx at the behest of Mephistopheles.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free D&D game live in person with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 62, the adventurers bargain with an agent of Mephistopheles.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free D&D game live in person with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/live-events/

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Tal is joined by Deborah Paradise, Cast Party DM Rachel Savicki, and Young Dragonslayers founder Katie Lear to discuss D&D in the pandemic era. We talk about the ways in which Covid-19 changed the game for everyone, and for us personally. We also cover a bit of D&D news, including reshuffled release dates and a price increase for official D&D hardcovers, and a new actual play series coming this October from Cast Party.

Play a free online D&D game with a...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 61, the adventurers journey to the Mirror of Mephistar.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free D&D game live in person with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/live-events/

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Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 60, the adventurers reach the obelisk and perform a strange ritual.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free D&D game live in person with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/live-events/

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 59, the adventures discover the Pit of Shummrath.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Tal is joined by Deborah, Luke, and Rachel for a Themberchaud-sized episode to discuss the latest D&D & TTRPG news, including: D&D Minecraft, the official D&D virtual tabletop, the D&D documentary, upcoming book releases, Tal’s hot take on the 1980s D&D cartoon, Honor Among Thieves reviews & box office news, the new core rules, One D&D is dead, long live One D&D, news from the D&D creative summit, and a recap of where the TTRPG industry now stands in the wake of OGLGate.

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Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 58, Hylan decides the fate of the Dragon Orb.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

Play with us LI...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 57, the adventurers explore the infernal pleasures and perils of the Wandering Emporium.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Register for the Dungeon MasterClass at Hudson Valley Writers Center: https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/ddmar...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 56, the adventurers search an infernal marketplace in their hunt for the Sword of Zariel.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

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Tal is joined by Katie Lear, children’s therapist and founder of Young Dragonslayers (https://www.youngdragonslayers.com/) as well as school psychologist and behavior analyst (and D&D aficionado) Euric Guerrero to discuss how Dungeons & Dragons can play a role in therapy.

Harper’s Tale: A Forest Adventure Path for 5e – mentioned as an introductory adventure used by Katie Lear: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/311843/Harpers-Tale-A-Forest-Adventure-Path-for-5e

Register for “Learn to Play Pathfinder 2E”: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

Register for the Dungeon MasterClass at Hudson Valley Writers Cen...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 55, the adventurers try to escape from Lilxori’s devils and their war machines across the blasted plains of Avernus.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 54, the adventurers battle the mysterious cambion Lilxori and her infernal biker gang.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 53 – who is Uldrak. and can his blood save us?

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Tal is joined by Matt, Rachel S., Deborah, and Luke to discuss predictions and hopes for D&D and the TTRPG space in 2023. We look back at our 2022 predictions, and also cover Dragonlance, the OGL crisis, OneD&D and the last full year of 5E, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the 2023 D&D book release schedule, and more.

Cast Party’s statement on the OGL: https://cast-party.com/2023/01/12/dear-friends-dungeon-masters-and-players

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Welcome to the final episode of PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

In Episode 7, the strangers must survive a final confrontation with the kalkoi cult who stole their memories and killed their friend.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.or...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 52, Mordenkainen shares secrets of Avernus.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

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Welcome to Episode 6 of PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

The four strangers finally track the mysterious cult to its headquarters – but will they arrive too late to save Belton Freedew?

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Tal is joined by the entire crew from PodCast Party: Descent into Avernus to answer listener questions about year two of the show. Happy holidays!

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Email us to book a $60 one-shot adventure or ask a question for the year-end special: info@cast-party.com

Welcome to Episode 5 of PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

Will the strangers get their memories back in time for the Summer Festival? More may depend on it than they realize.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 51, adventurers battle the most deadly fiend they’ve ever encountered.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Welcome to Episode 4 of PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

The adventurers explore the town of Hengistbury, hoping to unravel the mystery of their missing memories.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Discover Level Up: Ad...

Tal gets together with a group of players from one of Cast Party’s professionally-DMed D&D campaigns to discuss their experiences playing the official 5th Edition adventure Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, which recently concluded after 20 months of play. We talk about what we loved, what confused us, and offer advice for DMs interested in running this campaign.

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Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 50, the adventurers face Haruman, herald of Zariel.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Welcome to Episode 3 of PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

Wanted for crimes they can’t remember committing, four strangers make a desperate bid to escape the city of Northminster in a stolen wagon.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 49, the adventurers scour Haruman’s Hill for Zariel’s sword.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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Welcome to Episode 2 of PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon will lead Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

After learning that they’re wanted criminals, the adventurers are obliged to act the part if they want to avoid arrest for crimes they can’t remember committing.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from t...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 48, Lulu’s dreams reveal deadly secrets about Zariel, her sword, and the Hellriders.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd...

Welcome to PodCast Party: Memories of Holdenshire, a new limited series actual play podcast from Cast Party and EN Publishing. Dungeon Master Matt Gordon will lead Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Savicki as we help introduce D&D 5E players to some of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition’s new rules.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Discover Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition: https://www.levelup5e.com/

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Pa...

Welcome to Cast Party’s actual play podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War.

In Episode 47, an Avernian warlord is attacking Fort Knucklebone.

Some music and sound effects in this episode are from the Monument Studios Fantasy Pack and freesound.org.

Cast Party announces new actual play podcast in partnership with ENWorld: https://cast-party.com/

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It’s a spooktacular episode from the crypt – we mean vault. Just in time for Halloween, Tal is joined by Matt Gordon and Rachel Tamarin to discuss one of our favorite D&D 5E adventures, Curse of Strahd!

Play a free online D&D game with a Cast Party Dungeon Master: https://cast-party.com/play-dd-online-with-cast-party/

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