5 GMs in a Trenchcoat
A multi award winning, narrative-driven TTRPG actual play where 5 friends take turns weaving stories through the tabletop game of their choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep. 7: Paradise Motel
CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
Zeke contemplates the talk he’s going to have with Husk to get The Last Unicorn back, Clem dreams about seals and cold night air, and Javi dreams about weird memories.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Kids on Bikes 2e by Hunters Entertainment. Adam Gonzales is your game master.
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S5 Ep. 6: The Wreck at Seal Cove
CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
Zeke, Javi, and Clem all try to piece together what happened at Seal Cove and head into Florence, Oregon, to get back their van.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Kids on Bikes 2e by Hunters Entertainment. Adam Gonzales is your game master.
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S5 Ep. 5: It Happened on I-44
CW: This episode includes kidnapping, emetophobia and vomit, high-speed car chase, and guns. This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
Interstate 44. A long stretch of highway in the central United States, running from Wichita Falls, Texas, to St. Louis, Missouri. We find Michael, Flora, and Shevaun at a gas station along I-44. What happens next, some may only describe as madness. But all we know for sure is that i...
Episode 4: The Shadow Over the Road
CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
The crew takes a stop at a small motel on the way to Seal Cove, after an abnormally large bird is spotted in the sky.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Kids on Bikes 2e by Hunters Entertainment. Adam Gonzales is your game master.
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S5 Ep. 3: On the Road
CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
Three years have passed since Summer Camp of ‘84. Zeke and Javi prepare for a road trip across America to take Amanda, or Clem, to college.
This episode is sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, and you can now include you...
S5 Ep. 2: Summer Camp of ‘84
CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
The kids are back at Hidden Falls Regional Park. A familiar face is their new camp counselor as Amanda, Javi, and Zeke show a new kid around.
This episode is sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tabletop miniatures with dozens of fantasy species and thousands of parts to choose from, and they now of...
S5 Ep. 1: Summer Camp of ‘83

CW: This season of 5 GMs deals with themes of loneliness, loss, the paranormal, growing older, confrontation, parental pressures, reconciliation, teenage shenanigans, and allusions to being POC in the 80s. Listener discretion is advised.
Welcome to the Summer Camp of ‘83! We meet childhood friends Amanda Tachibana (played by Kim Tsuyuki), Ezequiel Baldwin (played by Jesse Espinoza), and Javier O’Riley (played by Tanlynn Morgan) as they go to their very first summer camp at Hidden Falls Regional Park.
This episode is sponsored by Hero Forge! Hero Forge offers fully customizable tablet...
S4 Ep. 15: The Final Bow

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
We’ve made it to the end. We’ve made it to what Des, Kyle, Sable and Richard were working towards. Now it’s time to see if they finish with a standing ovation.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
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S4 Ep. 14: Setting the Stage

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
The stage is set. There’s only one thing left to do: kill Luca Novelli.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to han...
S4 Ep. 13: What We Owe

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
A visit to an old vampire, a fight with an old foe, trying to get answers for a new friend – the Coin Flips try to do their best for the people they owe.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
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5 GMs Presents - Star Trek Adventures 2e Pt. 2: Tag Along

The crew of the U.S.S. Socorro tries to work quickly as the Away Team hypothesizes about the flora on the planet.
Thank you to Modiphius for sending us Star Trek Adventures 2e! Thanks to them, we’re able to giveaway a copy of the game to YOU. All you have to do is follow our Bluesky @5gmsofficial.bsky.social, like and repost our giveaway post, and tag two friends you’d like to play Star Trek Adventures with! The giveaway is open internationally and will be open until July 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.
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S4 Ep. 12: Conversations, Negotiations, Compromises

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
Setting plans in motion, going to bath houses and communicating with the paranormal all takes place as the end game is in sight.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
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5 GMs Presents - Star Trek Adventures 2e Pt. 1: Incoming Transmission

Welcome to the U.S.S. Socorro! The crew is on a monotonous survey mission in the Flos system when they receive a mysterious transmission.
Thank you to Modiphius for sending us Star Trek Adventures 2e! Thanks to them, we’re able to giveaway a copy of the game to YOU. All you have to do is follow our Bluesky @5gmsofficial.bsky.social, like and repost our giveaway post, and tag two friends you’d like to play Star Trek Adventures with! The giveaway is open internationally and will be open until July 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacif...
S4 Ep. 11: The Price of Forgiveness

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Coin Flips return as they plan to get ahead of The Big Four, as their lives depend on it.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can als...
S4 Ep. 10: Intermission

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
We take a brief intermission to a point not too far in the future.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang ou...
S4 Ep. 9: The Hand That Was Dealt

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
Actions have consequences and Richard finds that out the hard way as Des, Kyle and Sable try to salvage what’s left of their lives.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and B...
S4 Ep. 8: Campaign Party

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
After a restful-ish week, the Coin Flips get a mission to attend the last campaign party of the season.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our...
S4 Ep. 7: Back Home

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Coin Flips are back home after a stressful mission. What will they get up to during the week?
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join ou...
S4 Ep. 6: Lonely Call

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
A broken ankled Bear, a paralyzed Graves, a slumbered Hemlock and a cornered Taper find themselves needing to get out of a sticky situation.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and Blu...
S4 Ep. 5: A Watchful Eye

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
A supernatural mission after a high-stakes theft leaves the Coin Flips feeling extra cautious about their next steps.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Dis...
S4 Ep. 4: The Barrier

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
Nothing bad can happen breaking into a mayoral office, right?
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and ge...
S4 Ep. 3: Better Than a Coin Flip

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
After a fairly successful mission, the group winds down, indulges in their vices and plans for what comes next.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Di...
S4 Ep. 2: Welfare Check

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.
The group's plan has kicked off, not without a few complications. Will they be able to keep up the pace? Or will they be caught slipping?
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, Ti...
S4 Ep. 1: From Dusk to Doshire

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief and loss of sense of self. Viewer discretion is advised.
Wander the streets of Doshire to meet Kyle Brown (Tanlynn Morgan) and Desideria Barrera (Adam Gonzales) fighting over paper airplanes, Richard Gravis (Jesse Espinoza) waiting hopefully for PI work and Sable Klein (Tanner Sherlock) doing some casual charity work. A letter may change all of their lives.
This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master.
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5 GMs Presents - Tarkir: Weathering the Storm Pt. 2 (w/Reed Sights)

An elemental dragon has appeared and consumed the inn the party was staying at. Will they be able to fight it off and escape safely? Or will lightning strike?
Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for having us for the MtG Ambassador program for Tarkir Dragonstorm! Pre-release begins today and the set releases on April 11. You can pick up the set at your local game store or on Card Kingdom and TCGPlayer.
Thank you to our fantastic guest, Reed! You can find Reed on StoryQuest, an actual-play platform focused on heartwarming and ci...
5 GMs Presents - Tarkir: Weathering the Storm Pt. 1 (w/Reed Sights)

Welcome to the world of Tarkir Dragonstorm! We follow our party after the main Tarkir story as they stay in a shoddy inn. Will they have what it takes to weather the draconic storm?
Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for having us for the MtG Ambassador program for Tarkir Dragonstorm! Pre-release begins on April 4 and the set releases on April 11. You can pick up the set at your local game store or on Card Kingdom and TCGPlayer.
Thank you to our fantastic guest, Reed! You can find Reed on StoryQuest, an a...
5 GMs Presents - A Dinner at Crown Hall College Ep. 3: Le Meilleur Pour La Fin (w/Rahrah)

Our group has come to the end of the line. Secrets are spilling out, but will any of that matter when their lives are on the chopping block?
This miniseries is sponsored by Studio Hermitage! Our Brilliant Ruin is a TTRPG where you enter a gilded age in which upstairs-downstairs personal and sociological drama meets existential horror. You can buy the book now on Amazon or get the PDF on DriveThruRPG.
Check out our guest Rahrah! Rahrah runs The Heart is a Dungeon, a multi-award winning TTRPG podcast for sad sacks with a s...
5 GMs Presents - A Dinner at Crown Hall College Ep. 2: Something Hard to Swallow (w/Rahrah)

Things are starting to heat up. Will the tensions between the group continue to bubble? Or will the mystery behind the dinner party motive cut through the tension?
This miniseries is sponsored by Studio Hermitage! Our Brilliant Ruin is a TTRPG where you enter a gilded age in which upstairs-downstairs personal and sociological drama meets existential horror. You can buy the book now on Amazon or get the PDF on DriveThruRPG.
Check out our guest Rahrah! Rahrah runs The Heart is a Dungeon, a multi-award winning TTRPG podcast for sad sacks with a s...
5 GMs Presents - A Dinner at Crown Hall College Ep. 1: Teasing the Palate (w/Rahrah)

The table is set for you, dear listener. Join Alyce (Kim Tsuyuki), Vasco Dara-Cook (Jesse Espinoza), Addison Astus-Willough (Rahrah) and Martel Galdepark (Adam Gonzales) as they attend a very prestigious dinner party. Will this be a night to remember?
This miniseries is sponsored by Studio Hermitage! Our Brilliant Ruin is a TTRPG where you enter a gilded age in which upstairs-downstairs personal and sociological drama meets existential horror. You can buy the book now on Amazon or get the PDF on DriveThruRPG.
Check out our guest Rahrah! Rahrah runs The Heart is a D...
S3 Ep. 15: Slay the Giant

CW: gore, body horror, flesh, flesh noises, emetophobia, abuse of power
It’s all come to this, the final battle. Will the party be able to slay the giant? Or will the kingdom of Miltont be doomed to repeat history?
We will be on ChariTTRPGs on Tuesday to bring you IN SEARCH OF DR. SEUSS! A Call of Cthulhu adventure! What horrors await in Seuss Manor? Come find out on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PST! We’ll be raising funds for LA Project Hope to aid the victims of the LA Wildfires.
S3 Ep. 14: Sad Heroes

Sometimes the business of being heroes is sad, but that isn’t always bad. Kalan has a heart-to-heart with Sydil, while Rin, Two and a Half Horns and Ander walk with William to the boy king’s castle.
This week, we’re featuring Soul Operator! Soul Operator is a horror audio drama, solo TTRPG actual play podcast, created with the intention of showcasing solo TTRPGS in a narrative format. Follow Tessa Whitlock as she navigates these new and interesting worlds, for better or for worse.
We’re also highlighting Tales Guild from Dice & Autism...
S3 Ep. 13: Outsmart the King

CW: PTSD, abuse of power, grief, parenthood, allusions to torture
We’re in the end game now. Kalan discusses with the rest of the party his plan to outsmart the boy king. Rin checks on Kalan, Ander gets apologized to and Two and a Half Horns raids a fridge, again.
This week, we’re highlighting A Game of One’s Own! A Game of One’s Own is an actual play podcast hosted by Maddy Searle, which focuses on solo and duet role-playing games. Expect an eclectic mix of science fiction tales, fantasy fables...
S3 Ep. 12: Haunted Past

CW: allusions to torture, PTSD, parenthood and grief
After “beating up a golem,” the party talks to the mysterious artist to get answers about the final item.
This week, we’re featuring Warped FM by Goosepoop Games! Warped FM is the perfect TTRPG for those who love podcasts (like Serial and Hello from the Magic Tavern), late night talk shows (like the Tonight Show), and chat shows (like Very Important People and Midnight Gospel). Releasing in February for Zine Month! Get notified on Kickstarter today!
We’re also highlighting The AARPGs po...
S3 Ep. 11: Her

A small child. A defensive father. A cabin out in the middle of nowhere. The party tries to get to the bottom of this mysterious house with a familiar face.
This week, we’re featuring What’s Your Damage podcast! They’re a TTRPG AP podcast where currently, a merry band of miscreants romp through the Filipino-mythology-inspired homebrew world of Oneasaeno and across the TTRPG spectrum, slaying puzzles and solving monsters every step of the way.
We’re also highlighting Cybertopia! An actual play podcast using the indie TTPRG system, Cybertopia, set in a near fu...
S3 Ep. 10: Boundary Testing

CW: flesh, flesh noises, gore, body horror, babies, baby imagery
The party finds the second item and attempts to sneak out of the shrine. Once they’re out of Azril, they get some downtime. It’s not long before they’re rudely interrupted by the boy King.
This week, we’re highlighting queeRPG! Hey kid, do you like mystery? In queeRPG’s newest season, esteemed inventor, Viola Weatherby, was found dead and her daughter, Rose Weatherby, seeks out the services of Mama Amoretta, JJ August, and Jo Gilmore of Lamplight Investigative Services, to solve the...
Inside the Trenchcoat: 5 GMs Presents - Dead Man's Arbitrage Debrief (w/Utahime)

Welcome to Inside the Trenchcoat: 5 GMs Presents - Dead Man’s Arbitrage Debrief! We took some time after recording the miniseries to sit down, do some extra playtesting, talk about Songs of the Spellbound Sea and our characters.
This miniseries is sponsored by somanyrobots games! Songs of the Spellbound Sea is a 200+ page book, containing everything you need for thrilling adventures at sea. Explore the Spellbound Sea with naval combat and ocean travel rules, 3 new classes, 20+ subclasses, 100s of spells, and more! You can preorder the book on Backerkit at www.spellbound-sea.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders.
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S3 Ep. 9: Metamorphosis

CW: flesh and flesh sounds, babies, baby imagery, body horror, gore, PTSD, allusions to torture, loss of control over own body
Rin and Two and a Half Horns have a conversation about babies while Ander and Kalan try to find out what’s up ahead. Little do they know that the second item is waiting for them…
This week, we’re highlighting Rolling with Difficulty! Their new season is airing now, so if you like a little mystery and intrigue (and a whole lot of detective noir), then you better check out Open and Shut!
W...
5 GMs Presents - Dead Man’s Arbitrage Ep. 4: Time to Fight Back (w/Utahime)

It’s time for the epic confrontation! Juniper and Eris have set up their trap, while Captain Hano, Nixie and Edward try to lure the enemy fleet towards it. Will their plan succeed? Or will it be foiled through unconventional means?
This miniseries is sponsored by somanyrobots games! Songs of the Spellbound Sea is a 200+ page book, containing everything you need for thrilling adventures at sea. Explore the Spellbound Sea with naval combat and ocean travel rules, 3 new classes, 20+ subclasses, 100s of spells, and more! You can preorder the book on Backerkit at www.spellbound-sea.backerkit.com/ho...
S3 Ep. 8: The Children

CW: flesh and flesh sounds, babies, baby imagery, body horror, gore
Rin, Kalan and Ander intercept Two and a Half Horns so they can head into the shrine. What they find is a never ending pile of…baby?
This week, we’re highlighting The Thorne Files! A 'Monster of the Week' actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of a paranormal investigations agency in 1952. They just wrapped up their first season and are getting ready for their next release in January!
We’re also spotlighting Portal Quandary! Magnolia, Lucille, Noah a...
5 GMs Presents - Dead Man’s Arbitrage Ep. 3: Better Together (w/Utahime)

Sometimes decisions lead to harsh consequences. The crew faces the impact of Nixie’s decision and has to do some serious planning.
This miniseries is sponsored by somanyrobots games! Songs of the Spellbound Sea is a 200+ page book, containing everything you need for thrilling adventures at sea. Explore the Spellbound Sea with naval combat and ocean travel rules, 3 new classes, 20+ subclasses, 100s of spells, and more! You can preorder the book on Backerkit at www.spellbound-sea.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders.
Check out our guest Utahime! She is a TTRPG star, cosplay chameleon and variety streamer. Yo...