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The Thirty-third episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Alec Lachman, GM and host of the Tales of Novum Podcast, and a GM for Dungeons & Cabins, D3 at Sea, and D&D in a Castle. The interview discusses the logistics and considerations of running tabletop games in ever-changing locations, how to adapt to the demands of the space, and how to run an MMORPG style tabletop game.

Check out Alec's work:

Info about D&D in...

Contains: Elements of Food Horror, Gore, Insects

The Cryptid Crew set off across the country to search for the first of Rosie's flying saucer parts, but not before first getting wildly off course...

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DnDarkPodcast

Cast:

"Danger" Dan Jerz - GM

Jordan Nelson - ROS-IE-3, The Roswell Alien

Grayson Norman - J.D, The Jersey Devil

Daniel Cruz - Nessie, The Loch Ness Monster

Ben Magnet - Squatch, The Bigfoot...

The Thirty-second episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Johnny Stanton IV, a former fullback for the Cleveland Browns, host of the Athletics Check Podcast, and a GM for Friday Beers, Dungeons & Cabins, and Natural 20 Tours. The interview discusses the ways in which different groups call for different GM styles, the merits of running more difficult encounters, and the overlap between athletics and nerddom.

Check out Johnny's work:

Info about Natural 20 Tours: https://www.natural20tours...

Contains: Gore

Fifty years after the events of season 1, the remnants of old tears in the fabric of reality are being forcibly reopened. Among the culprits are the traveling circus and freak show: The Cirque Du Crypte. Its star performers: The Mothman of Point Pleasant, The Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest, The Jersey Devil, The Roswell Alien, and The Loch Ness Monster all ban together to stage a breakout and navigate the dangerous landscape of the continental United States as they attempt to get each other home...

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A Quick Explanation of the bare-basics of Pathfinder 2e Remastered and the rules we'll be using for Season 2

A sneak preview of Season 2 of D&Dark, a Comedy/Horror Pathfinder 2e Remastered Actual Play Podcast Starring some of history's most famous and elusive cryptids.

Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon Exclusive campaign: Regency Rangers, that we hope you'll like enough to consider subscribing for more!

Contains: Mild Gore

Five years after the events of Season 1; Marlowe, Maledict, and Gonzo temporarily leave the town of Stratford, passing the responsibility of defending it onto the shoulders of a new fighting force. Comprised of Adrian "Alucard" Tepes: The son of Dracula; R.M. Renfield: The (dubiously) reformed former BBEG; The Kuchisake-Onna: The malevolent Smiling Woman of Japanese folklore; Dr. Gordon Toppemhat: The ghost of a scientist studying firearms and explosives; and...

The Thirty-first episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Dan from the Actual Play podcast DnD404. The interview discusses TTRPG philosophy and general advice on how to be more effective players and GMs.

Check out DnD404:

Website: https://dnd404.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dndpod404/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dndpod

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/KkQBjTPnDz

Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on...

The Thirtieth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Jesse, Tanlynn, and Kim from the Actual Play podcast 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat. The interview discusses the various systems and stories explored on 5 GMs as well as general comfort media and why everything can be summed up as being Star Wars.

Check out 5 GMs:

Website: https://www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/5gmsinatrenchcoat

Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https...

The Twenty-ninth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Mike, the founder and CEO of the All-in-one TTRPG Platform, Arcane Circe. The interview discusses what Arcane Circle offers, what obstacles he needed to overcome when creating the platform, and some general GM philosophy.

Check out Mike's work:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ArcaneCirclegames

Arcane Circle Website: https://www.arcanecircle.games/

Original Theme Song/Outro by Jeremy Villucci. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JeremyVillucci...

The Twenty-eighth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Olivia, the GM of the Appalachian DnD5e Actual Play Podcast, Cozy Crypt. The interview discusses Appalachian folklore and the thought process behind approaching a show rooted in American folklore

Check out Olivia's work:

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/cozycryptdnd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozycryptdnd

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cozycryptdnd

Discord: https://discord.gg/6pECUSY5xq

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/s...

The Twenty-seventh episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Jason Cordova, an ENnie Award winning game designer, podcaster, head of The Gauntlet TTRPG Netword, and creator of Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and Public Access. The interview discusses practical and actionable advice for game design, and the lessons that can be learned from reading and playing more obscure TTRPGs

Check out Jason's work:

Preorder The Between Hardcover Book: https://the-between.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Back Public Access on...

The final battle commences! With the fate of Phantasia at stake, the team faces off against The Mistress of all Evil and The Nameless King, while the Great Flame hangs in the balance...

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

Grayson Norman - Sir Mordred: "The Knight"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - King Thomas Canty the First: "The Lord of Embers"

Cover Art...

The team prepares for the final battle, learning more about the nature of The Great Flame and the mysterious "Benefactor" working with The Vile Ones...

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

Grayson Norman - Sir Mordred: "The Knight"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Pauper"

Cover Art by Jordan Nelson

Editing by "Danger" Dan Jerz

Theme Song/Outro...

Contains: Gore

In the team's race to confront The Mistress of all Evil, they are surprised to instead be confronted by Princess Aurora, overtaken by the sorceress' dark magic, and with emotionally distraught revelations about The Prince's past...

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

Grayson Norman - Sir Mordred: "The Knight"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Pauper"

Cover Art...

Contains: Gore, Elements of Body Horror

As the team recovers from the fallout of their skirmish with The Mother of Wickedness, they brace themselves for the final assault against the Mistress of All Evil, while The Knight recovers more memories about his past and his connection to The First Kingdom.

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

Grayson Norman...

Contains: Gore, Mild Depiction of Parental Abuse

The team faces off against the The Mother of Wickedness, but in order to get through to her, they must first face down against the gruesome transformations of her daughters, who have been twisted into Abyss Walkers.

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Grayson Norman - "The Knight"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

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Contains: Mild Gore, Elements of Body Horror

In an effort to get in close to The Mother of Wickedness, the team agree to a trial to earn an audience with her: finding and retrieving her cat...and surviving to tell the tale.

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Grayson Norman - "The Knight"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

Cover Art by...

Recovering from their fight with the Queen of Vanity, the team returns to the Shrine of the Great Flame where they grow stronger and purchase upgrades while The Real Boy has an emotional reunion with his father, the Craftsman.

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Grayson Norman - "The Knight"

Daniel Cruz - Pinocchio: "The Real Boy"

Cover Art by Jordan Nelson<...

Contains: Gore

The team faces their toughest foe yet. The first of the Vile ones, The Queen of Vanity...

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Grayson Norman - "The Knight"

Daniel Cruz - "The Real Boy"

Cover Art by Jordan Nelson

Editing by "Danger" Dan Jerz

Theme Song/Outro by Nicole Carino

The team infiltrate Ebony Castle and maneuver their way towards The Queen of Vanity, along the way confronting the castle's defenses, the Queen's prisoners, and the resurfacing of memories that challenge what the party thought they knew about themselves...

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Grayson Norman - "The Knight"

Daniel Cruz - "The Real Boy"

Cover Art by Jordan Nelson

After recovering from their encounter with Peter Gundyr, the team continues their trek onward towards Ebony Castle to face off against The Queen of Vanity. However, before they can take on the first of the Vile Ones, they must navigate their way through The Deadwood Forest and face the castle's defenses and the resurfacing of their own murky memories...

Cast:

Ben Magnet - GM

Jordan Nelson - "The Spider"

Aaron Kaufhold - "The Huntsman"

"Danger" Dan Jerz - "The Prince"

Grayson Norman - "The...

Contains: Gore, Elements of Body Horror

The Kingdom of Phantasia is under siege in an endless war against The Vile Ones, and The Great Flame that sustains the land is at risk. After countless years of fighting, and after several of the most promising foot soldiers have either fallen or been turned, five Ashen Ones are raised from the dead to continue the fight in a last desperate effort to prevent darkness from subsuming the land. The last hope for Phantasia rests on the shoulders of five warriors of...questionable effectiveness...and dubious morality...

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The Twenty-sixth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Mayanna Berrin, an actor, writer, and AP performer who has been involved in projects like the video game Dispatch, the official Vampire the Masquerade Actual Play, Story Quest, and Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the different ways that TTRPGs can make you a better performer and the importance of open communication both at and away from the table.

Check out Mayanna's work:

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The Twenty-fifth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Eliam Weinstock, a photographer, player, and DM for Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses how to get involved in events like D&C, and the importance of finding and knowing your identity as a GM.

Check out Eliam's work:

Info about Dungeons and Cabins: https://www.dungeonsandcabins.com

Eliam's Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecweinstock_photos

Eliam's TTRPG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

The Twenty-fourth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Zach Macias, an actor, educator, professional GM for hire, and DM for Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the experience GMing a larger event like Dungeons and Cabins, what kinds of things to keep in mind when making GMing your profession, and what lessons you can learn from GMing younger and newer players.

Check out Zach's work:

Info about Dungeons and Cabins: https://www.dungeonsandcabins.com

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The Twenty-third episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Sammy Glicker, a writer, improvisor, GM, and creator of the TTRPG sleepaway camp: Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the Dungeons and Cabins event, what goes into forming a creative venture like D&C, and the kinds of things that make for a GM valuable in an event setting.

Check out Sammy's work:

Info about Dungeons and Cabins: https://www.dungeonsandcabins.com

Dungeons and Cabins Instagram...

The Twenty-second episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with James Haeck: former lead writer for DnDBeyond; co-creator of works like Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, and Critical Role: Tal'Dori Campaign Setting Reborn; co-host of the Eldritch Lorecast podcast; and GM/Lead writer for Dungeons & Cabins. The interview discusses the 2025 Dungeons and Cabins event, James' wisdom on the subject of writing and designing, and methods for staying creatively inspired and avoiding burnout.

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The Tweny-first episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Michael, the GM and host of the Pathfinder 2e Remaster Actual Play podcast, Epic Tales & Critical Fails. The interview discusses some of the nuances of Pathfinder and in the importance of finding hobbies like podcasting to keep close friend groups together.

Check out Michael's work:

Listen Epic Tales & Critical Fails: 

Spotify https://shorturl.at/d5Jf7

Amazon: https://shorturl.at/S...

The Twentieth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Shannon Strucci, a Player, Writer, film enthusiast and cast member of the Do You Validate Network's most recent Actual Play podcast, Oddity Roadshow. The interview discusses some of the thought process behind playing more morally dubious characters and some of the differences between stand-up comedy and improv.

Check out Shannon's work:

Do You Validate Network's Website: https://www.doyouvalidate.com/do-you-validate-network

Oddity Roadshow's Website: https...

The Nineteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Jonathon Greenall AKA StarshineScribbles, a Player, GM, Writer, TTRPG designer, and cast member of the CRIT Award winning series TheQueerXP. The interview discusses the creative process and how to more successfully and consistently finish projects.

Check out Jonathon's work:

Jonathon's Website: https://starshinescribbles.com/

Jonathon's Games: https://starshinescribbles.itch.io/

Jonathon's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/starshinescribbles.bsky.social

The Library...

The Eighteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Izzy, a 1 page TTRPG designer, player, and CRIT Award nominee for best GM in a Chaosium game. The interview discusses the various lessons that can be learned from 1 page TTRPGs and the design challenges they pose.

Check out Izzy's work:

Izzy's games: https://ladylike.itch.io

Watch the Burnt Creek Mini Campaign Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T6SoP4RdWY&list=PLYQ3XHUmcYeR31b...

The seventeenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Ty, the host, editor, and GM of the 1 on 1 Actual Play podcast, Side Character Quest. The interview discusses the various challenges benefits and skills that come from playing TTRPGs with only a GM and 1 player.

Check out Ty's work:

SCQ's Website:  https://www.sidecharacterquest.com/

Ty's recommended Intro Episode:  https://pnc.st/s/side-character-quest/4e311e5b/faer-haunts-the-abbey

Follow SCQ on Instagram: https://www...

The sixteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Julia Labusch, an actor, playwright, AP performer, and 2025 CRIT Award nominee for Best player in a Chaosium game. The interview discusses their various experiences performing for AP Streams and advice on how to be a more effective performer in the space.

Check out Julia's work:

Julia's YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@julialabusch9403

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenjulia_11/

BlueSky: https://bsky.app...

Contains: Discussions of Reclaimed Slurs, Targeted Censorship, and Death of a Loved One

The fifteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Jellyfishlines, an AP player, TTRPG Designer, and creator of the 2025 CRIT Award Nominee for Best Solo RPG: "A Witch, A Gallows Bird". The interview discusses designing games that explore more mature subject matter and the complexities of navigating the increasingly hostile creative environment that more serious and adult-oriented games have to contend with.

Jellyfishlines...

The fourteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Danny, the GM and host of the Monster of the Week podcast, The Thorne Files, and discusses the considerations that come into play when making an Actual Play that takes place in a historical setting.

Listen to The Thorne Files:

https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-thorne-files-podcast

Follow The Thorne Files on Social Media:

X: https://x.com/ThorneFilesPod

The mystery is underway and more bodies continue to pile up! Can the sleuths solve the case before they run out of suspects to interrogate?

Cast:

Aaron Kaufhold - GM

Jordan Nelson - Colton Bumbo

Daniel Cruz - Detective Guillermo Gizmo

"Danger" Dan Jerz - Molly Marbles

Grayson Norman - Deklan Raymond, PI

Ben Magnet - Officer Cooper Copperson the 6th

Cover Art by Jordan Nelson

Editing by "Danger" Dan Jerz

Theme Song...

There's been a murder at the Disco Mansion! In this Comedy/Mystery one-shot loosely Based on the Kids on Bikes TTRPG, an eclectic group of 5 mystery solvers are brought together at a homecoming party celebrating the return of Dean Halloran, son of the well known local drug lord "Disco" Dierdre Halloran. But the party is cut short by the sudden murder of "Disco" Dierdre. The game is afoot and the sleuths have sprung into action!

Cast:

Aaron Kaufhold - GM

Jordan Nelson - Colton Bumbo

Daniel Cruz...

The thirteenth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Chriss, a player, GM, and host of the interview podcast Professional Questers, and discusses the general philosophies of character creation in TTRPGs and the lessons we can learn from the characters we create.

More Info about Professional Questers:

https://www.professionalquesters.com/

Follow Professional Questers on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalquesters/

Threads: https://www.threads...

The twelfth episode of Table Talk! A place where Dan interviews other creators in the space about their shows/tables. This episode's interview is with Enzo a player, GM, Game Designer, and After School Instructor, and discusses the BREAK!! and 10 Candles systems as well as the importance of play and advice for GMs.

Check out Enzo's Gm/After School Work:

https://www.worldsofenzo.com/

Listen to Enzo's shows:

Darkest Days: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkest-days-podcast/id1740673544

30 Candles: https://open.spotify.com...