Malt and Magic Podcast

A new band of adventurers band together in a darker part of Forya as something stirs. With new characters and a different GM behind the wheel, this could be a wild ride.

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FEED SWAP: In a special release, we're sharing an episode of VARÚÐ RPG, a zombie-apocalypse actual play set in an alternate Iceland, from Blighthouse Studio. Find them on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube (links below). VARÚÐ: Dead Ísland Backstories (VARUD: Dead Island for non-Icelandic keyboards) In an alternative version of Iceland, Bryce, Óli and Nonni are expecting a quick getaway to the family cabin for the Icelandic Day of Independence, and instead have to flee from the Zombie Apocalypse that they did not order this morning. Cast Bryce Smith – Neil Martin (also their audio wizard) Jón "Nonni" Huginsson – Dagur Jóhan...

The night is over, the map is in hand, and the only way out is further in. Lando Shackles and Rush Thorntree press on toward the ruins that started all of this, and they find a structure that was never meant to be seen again. In this second and final part of Bridge Nine, we explore a place that remembers a different Roshar. There are carvings that mean more than they should, a puzzle that seems to be paying attention to who solves it, and a long walk home through country that belongs to someone else. Cast: - Matt...

The Shattered Plains are a long way from anywhere safe. A few days ago, a highstorm tore the stone open and uncovered ruins from the age of the Silver Kingdoms. Now a small expedition is crossing the plateaus to see what’s left.

In this first part of Bridge Nine, we sit down with the Cosmere Roleplaying Game for the first time. Lando Shackles, a human agent with a talent for trouble, and Rush Thorntree, a human hunter who notices more than he says, join the march. Everyone has a reason to be here, and not all of...

Our Drishya return to Deepholm, somewhat victorious.

Now they must account for their losses, decide what to do with what they found beneath the wyvern’s nest, and sit before the Mark Maester once more.

Join us as we close out Arc 1 of Campaign 3.

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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The Wyvern is on the ropes! Can our Drishya finish the job this time?

What will they discover if they do? Only one way to find out.

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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After a short break, we return to The Auroran Empire as our three Drishya, plus their new prisoner/sidekick, Griff the Goblin, and mentor, Grukk, make their final approach to the lair of The Wyvern.

Having lost one member of their party to a troll, the Drishya must now plan on how they can take down the Wyvern, claim it's tail spike for Satya Mriga, and calm the chaos of the southern Ironspine Mountains.

This one is going to be fun!

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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Some hunts cost more than coin.

Deep beneath the Ironspine, the tunnels of Stillbrook hold what's left of a working mine — and what's left of the people who worked it. Our Drishya press deeper into the dark, searching for answers, for survivors, and for a way forward.

But the mine has its own history. Someone else walked these tunnels before them. And every oath sworn at the Yajna Sthal has to be answered for, sooner or later.

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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Having survived a Goblin ambush, our Drishya have a unique opportunity to interrogate someone who may be able to lead them to the Wyvern. But what awaits them on the road ahead? Let's find out!

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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Our Drishya have survived their plan to trap the Wyvern... barely. But the Wyvern isn't dead, and the initiates have learned a valuable lesson in teamwork. Now they must pick apart a ruined Trappers Camp. One they were too late to save, and that failure may cost them more than they want.

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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The Drishya have laid a trap for the rogue Wyvern, hoping that it's enough to fell this beast once and for all. But this could be a fight too much for our newly initiated hunters. This Wyvern has destroyed farms, taken livestock and ruined lives.

But best laid plans never survive contact with the enemy, and this one is about to go very sideways. No one was prepared enough, and the consequences could be severe!

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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Crookback Farm is in ruins. Bodies are strewn about, rotting and exposed. The farmhouse is destroyed, and our Drishya have a moment to pause and think. Following the wolf attack, teamwork is being questioned and in order for them to be successful, our four initiates will need to band together.

All the while, the Wyvern roams free and unchecked. No one knows where it will strike next.

And the rain keeps falling.

Content Warnings: Adult Language, adult humour, violence, gore, threat, suspense.

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The hunt begins... and nothing goes to plan.

Our four fresh Drishya initiates set out from Deepholm on their first official calming, guided (loosely…) by the ever‑stoic Grukk. But before they even reach Crookback Farm, the mountains test them: strange howls in the mist, panic in the ranks, and a brutal wolf ambush that exposes cracks in the party’s teamwork.

As tensions rise, the group uncovers chilling evidence of the wyvern’s rampage; torn earth, shattered rooftops, and a family devastated beyond recognition. With fear creeping in the initiates must decide whether they’re hunters...

The wait is, finally, over and we are back with more D&D antics. Join us as four new hunters in the fabled guild of Satya Mriga set out on their first marked hunt. Set 300 years after the events in Enoeth, we explore a new continent: The Auroran Empire and all of its magical, political and philosophical intrigue. Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy, Horror & violence. Cast:

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Two operators remain, and the fate of Little Tregaw now rests with them. Problem is that one of them is now deaf, and the other just lost his best mate. What follows will be emotional, action packed, nerve wracking... and cathartic.

Can Spork and Chuck return the Stone of Bone and save Little Tregaw? Let's hope those D100's are favourable.

Note: We had some slightly background music issues for the first 30 mins of this session. We apologise for the less than perfect audio quality.

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Mad-Dog, Blades, Chuck and Spork descend beneath the Lighthouse Keepers Respite and enter into a world completely unlike our own. Spatial distortion, gravitational fluctuation, and Elder beings that just want to take a bite.

The shit hits the fan, and our Operators are in a race to save Little Tregaw, and themselves.

Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy, horror & violence.

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Something has gone deeply, terrifyingly wrong in the isolated Cornish town of Little Tregaw. It’s November 1997. Active containment has officially failed. A localised, impossible storm is brewing overhead, and the local wildlife is beginning to... rewrite itself. Classification: Aleph Level 7—a total biological restructuring scenario. Enter the cell: a ragtag group of heavy-hitters packed into a Land Rover Defender with enough firepower to start a small war. Their objective is simple but suicidal: slip past the perimeter, locate a local asset codenamed "Bal" at the Lighthouse Keeper's Respite, and secure an artifact known only as the "Stone of Bone...

Henry and Tony deal with Gladys, while Shen and Larry figure out what's in this horrid mining museum. What follows is a string of poor choices and even worse consequences. Discover the fate of our four, unwitting investigators... and the little town of Tregaw.

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Following the bizarre, gruesome death of Margaret, the investigation takes a terrifying turn. From horrific entities stalking Dr. Shen in the shower to a nightmare that leaves Larry waking up soaked in seawater, the cosmic horror is closing in. Armed with a bizarre warning from Landlord Cameltoe" and a strict instruction that "green light is safe," the crew must brave hurricane-force winds to infiltrate a cordoned-off mining complex. Can they uncover the truth behind the Watchful Brethren of Bone before the town transforms into something unrecognisable? Or will a failed roll on a slick roof be their undoing? Find...

Welcome to a soggy, isolated seaside town where the weather is miserable, the local mines are long closed, and a quiet book club is about to uncover an ancient horror.

When Tony, Larry, Henry, and Dr. Flownder show up for their regular weekly meetup, they expect tea and literature. Instead, they find their beloved host dead under bizarre, impossible circumstances. Trapped in a web of eerie phantom phone calls and a highly suspicious police interrogation, these ordinary locals are forced to defy the law to find the truth.

But some secrets are better left buried...

3 weeks have passed since The Planar Detective Agency dealt with The Shrouded Lord and Enoeth is beginning to rebuild. But news has reached Union City that a company of soldiers was left behind in The Mournweald - The Shrouded Lords domain of dread. A squad of willing participants has agreed to search for them. But in a world where the presence of the divine has all but vanished, and magic is now harder to achieve, just how will they get there? More importantly - how will they get back? Content Warnings: Adult language and humour, body horror, fantasy violence...

In a special extended Malt & Magic: Unrolled. We bring a sneak peek of our exclusive Patreon content for you all to show you what you have been missing. We celebrate our favourite moments, favourite guest stars, favourite NPCs and a look towards campaign 3. Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence. Cast:

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After 3 years, 4 months, and 9 days, the epic journey of the Planer Detective Agency finally reaches its emotional conclusion. The final enemy hasn't been felled by a blade, but given a second chance, leaving our heroes in a place they haven't been in years: a world with nothing coming for them. No shadows at the edge of the map. No doors left to fear. In this series finale, "The World After," the party returns to Union City for one last night of ale, reflection, and honest goodbyes. From Lex’s final confrontation in Mechanus to Siri’s mysterious departure and the...

In this heart-pounding conclusion to the Battle for Ardahlia, our heroes face their greatest nightmare and the Void Incarnate. With reality itself hanging by a thread and a "Mournweald" aura preventing all healing, Jewel, Lex, and Suri are pushed to their absolute limits. When the dust settles, they are faced with a choice that will echo through history: Will they seal the darkness away forever, banish it to the void, or find the strength to offer mercy to a monster? Don't miss the emotional climax of Campaign 2, where the party proves that a single name can be more powerful...

The end is near. After surviving the horrors of the Mournweald, the party reaches the base of the Eclipse Tower for their final confrontation with the Shrouded Lord. With the world of Ardahlia hanging in the balance, a mysterious warrior from another realm crashes into the fray—but will it be enough? From emotional speeches to a climax that no one saw coming, Episode 118 marks the beginning of the end. The darkness is here. Will they flicker out, or find a way to banish a god?

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The long-awaited end game has finally arrived. In this pulse-pounding episode, our heroes—Jewel, Lex, and Suri—take the ultimate leap into the heart of the Shadowfell: The Mournweald.

Landing in a domain of dread defined by dim light and bone-like causeways, the party finds themselves on a black, glassy lake where the reflections don't just mirror you—they wear your face and smile back. To survive this nightmare landscape, Suri is forced to make a harrowing bargain with a "Memory Merchant" in the water, trading the warmth of his family memories for the cold, hard truth about...

The Shrouded Lord has pushed into the material plane, and now all of Enoeth is at risk. At the centre, our heroes, The Planar Detective Agency, reunite with allies, old and new. First on the agenda - recouperation, then planning. But time is short, and it's finally time to take the fight - and the newly attuned Eclipse Sigil - to The Shadowfell!

Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence.

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Matt Isbell as The Game Master

David Ricks as Jewel of Shadows

Danny Hodge as Lex Ordo<...

The Eclipse Sigil is within the grasp of The Planar Detective Agency but they must first defeat the dark mage Vayne Shadowthorn and his chronomantic powers! As the Shadowfell slowly merges with the material plane, our heroes must choose which battles (& cities) to lose so they can ultimately win the war.

Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence.

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Matt Isbell as The Game Master

David Ricks as Jewel of Shadows

Danny Hodge as Lex Ordo

Steve Miller as Surilomenorvisanti ‘Suri’ Eshkobek Dravid Xavi

The battle is over, but the true nightmare has just begun. The Planar Detective Agency stands victorious but their success feels hollow. A "profound sense of loss" haunts Lex, Suri, and Jewel—a void in their memories where their friend, Edgious Bones Jones, once stood before sacrificing his soul and his very history to erase their enemy from existence. As the party discovers a journal containing a dark ritual to the void, they are pulled into a cosmic vision of the Elder Gods where they learn the true identity of 'The Closer'. Then Transported to an ancient, rotating chamber of...

The Planar Detective Agency's journey through the catacombs is going surprisingly well... which can only mean our heroes are soon to be ambushed and thrust into battle before they are ready or prepared to face what befalls them! The Lich, Maximillien Clien, stands proud and arrogant, powered by a beam of pure void energy and just a little smugness. Will he underestimate The Planar Detective Agency as they fall into his trap? Little does he know that these situations are when they do their best work!

Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence.

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In the somber wake of the battle at Eyalin, the Planar Detective Agency stands amidst the wreckage of their victory, grappling with the loss of Maeonora Haemella and her chilling final warning about the artifacts they carry. While the battlefield goes quiet, the threat to the north only grows, prompting a return to Union City and a tenuous, icy agreement with the Lord of Winter to safeguard their home while they take the fight to the enemy. With an army of druids, elves, and militia gathering at their backs, the party prepares for a desperate, and frankly quite smelly...

Our last recap before a run to the finale and our BBEG fight. Catch up on all the lore, key plot points and theories on where we go and what will happen next. Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence. Cast:

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The Epic showdown is upon us. The PDA vs Maeonora The Zombie Blood Mage! With every drop of blood becoming a potential weapon. How will our heroes overcome this seemingly insurmountable foe and her legion of blood elementals and how will Jewel cope with potentially killing her childhood friend (again)?

Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence.

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War is here and the druids of Dryamere are barely holding them back. The PDA assemble their own vanguard to try and give any form of tactical advantage against this army of blood and shadow elementals.

Can they reach who’s controlling them?

Can they stop them once they get there?

What losses are they willing to accept to achieve their aim?

Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence.

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The race for the final Codex pieces brings the party to the mist-shrouded streets of Kedmere, but they aren't the only ones hunting. What started as a tactical strike quickly spirals into a nightmare when Liora Windwhisper reveals the true extent of her power. In a heartbeat, the party faces a loss they never saw coming. Can a desperate, time-bending gamble by Lex save the group, or is this the beginning of the end?

Elsewhere, the war for Dryamere has begun, and the cost of entry is blood.

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In Episode 108, the party fortifies the Bastion following a lethal breach. Jewel interrogates a fallen assassin's soul, confirming their enemies are hunting the Codex artifacts. Amidst the tension, Lex and Jewel share a vulnerable moment discussing their feelings and the hope for a normal life.

By combining their artifacts in a dangerous ritual, the group tracks the Feywild Amulet to the city of Kedmere. They arrive to find the city choked by a shadowy mist that is sickening the population. Refusing to wait, Suri summons a massive Storm of Vengeance to flush out their foes. The episode...

The party has finally returned from the edge of oblivion with the Elemental Seal in hand—but the material plane is far from safe. In this episode, our heroes settle into Union City to establish the Planar Detective Agency HQ, a bastion of hope against the coming darkness. But as they fortify their new home, they realise they aren't the only ones watching. From terrifying scrying vision to a secret villainous "Orrery" hidden deep underground, the enemy is moving faster than ever. The peace of their new headquarters is shattered when an assassin strikes from the shadows, leading to a...

After a narrow escape from the literal disintegration of the Elemental Chaos, the party crashes back into Union City, only to find the world has moved on without them. Two days have been lost to the planes, and the news is grim: the city of Rosendom has fallen, now a dark bastion for the enemy. With the "Zombie Witch" Maeonora rising in the Northeast and reality itself beginning to fray, Lex, Jewel, and Suri must establish a new home base. Can their new "Bastion of Hope" stand against the encroaching darkness, or is the corruption already too deep? Content...

As our heroes face certain death in the crucible of first motion. Can they stabilise the elemental pillars, strengthen the gemstones powering the prison to keep the world terror from fulfilling its named destiny all while trying to avoid debating blows from the chaos raining down on them? Content Warnings: Adult language, adult humour, fantasy violence, claustrophobia, restraint, peril, heights. Enjoying the adventure? Follow Malt and Magic on Spotify, catch every episode on YouTube, join us live on Twitch, and support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, behind-the-scenes debriefs, and exclusive homebrew content.

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The storm isn't just a weather event - it’s a prison.

In this episode, the Planar Detective Agency breaches the metaphysical wall and enters the Eye of the Storm. Inside, reality fractures as they encounter a fallen Vaati, a colossal entity trapped in the memories of an ancient war, who warns that the power they seek demands a terrible sacrifice.

Plunging deep into the funnel of the cyclone, the party must navigate the raw Elemental Chaos—a realm where magma freezes, stone boils, and gravity is a suggestion. Relying on quick wits, teleportation stones, and...