Bard Rock Cafe
In a world where the weave of magic is broken, it spells chaos for the heroes. Can they save the world when they're turning into sea cucumbers, burping bubbles, shrinking to the size of mice, or disappearing entirely? Find out in this Tabletop Roleplaying Game Actual Play Podcast.
Starry Knights Preview - A Fault in Our Stars (Pt 1)
A preview of the first episode of Starry Knights! Join the campers of the Denim Dogs as they unpack the mysteries at a quaint summer camp near Danbury Connecticut.
Starring:
Ryeaugla as the "Head Counselor"
Domi Carmia as Annie Winchester
Vivicia as Lily Moore
Liz as Penny Santiago
Starry Knights is a cozy vibes summer camp magical girl TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Dyskami Games' Soldier Lune system. You can pick it up here.
What better way to enjoy your favorite summer camp show...
Hiatus update and Interim Plans
Shrike has updates for our listeners for our release hiatus and what we're doing in the mean time.
While the show won't be back on proper release until early 2027 due to multiple delays resuming recording, we will be posting some "like new" content to our feed in November and December- the first few episodes of select network shows so you can check them out before subscribing to their feed! We also have a Bard Rock Cafe version of "The Nutcracker" planned for the Holiday season!
We appreciate everyone's patience while we work on bringing you...
C2 Updates - Schedule, Game System and Cast!
Khadeja gives you all the hot new information on what's going on with campaign 2! Short version here in the show notes.
Kahani is stepping back into a recurring guest star role so Khadeja can focus on other projects, among other reasons.
Her seat will be filled by a new cast member- Meg!
The system we were playing - Chasing Adventure- was not the right fit for us. We are switching to Tales of Valiant by Kobold Press.
For these reasons and some personal ones, we are taking a hiatus for the...
C2 E12: My Shiny Teeth and Me
Shrike pursues guts and glory at the Pen and Sword fight club, but not before the rest of the party needs to tend to a dental emergency. Hopefully Jennifer Green is in a good mood.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
Special Guest Kenny as Fleetwood Mac
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Not all tea...
C2 Track 11: Because of You
Our heroes have so much to do in Owl City, the Library Metropolis. But first, they need to meet with Shrike's Mother to warn of the looming threat to the kingdom.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
Special Guest Michelle Rapp as Peregrine!
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Not all tea is made of lies...
C2 Track 10: Drunken Sailor
The party embark on the high sea toward Owl City on the coast of the Fleetwood. What shenanigans will they get into on The Celia?
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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C2 Track 9: Burn Down The House
Everyone reunites at the scene of the fire before learning Kahani's mysterious benefactor and Arkansas's loan shark is the same person: a powerful dentist by the name of Jennifer Green. Can they rescue Arkansas's grandma?
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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C2 Track 8: Return to Sender
With the help of the Gods themselves, our heroes have returned to the day before they die to enact a plan to stop the sinister machinations of the Dream Police.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
Marty Balmer as Baragon Doubletail: The God of Time
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Not all tea is made...
C2 Track 7: Only the Good Die Young
Life sucked and then everyone died. Welcome to Campaign 3? Probably not but we'll find out in the domain of the God of Time and the resting place of fallen heroes.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
Marty Balmer as Baragon Doubletail: The God of Time
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Not all tea is made...
C2 Track 6: In Too Deep
The party investigate the beachside hideout of the Dream Police and the Cult of the Weaver, which is naturally riddled with traps. Something about this situation just isn't adding up though...
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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C2 Track 5: Dream Weaver
We have our first chase as the party follows the trail of the Cult of the Weaver and learn about a mysterious organization known as the Dream Police.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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C2 Track 4: The Next Day
The party emerge from the sewers into the Bard Rock Cafe, where the chaos from the attack on the palace has extended to the city streets.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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C2 Track 3: Everybody Wants to Be a Rat
As the party help Queen Geneva Catherway escape through the sewers, they are accosted by Ratrick Swayze, the Rat King!
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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C2 Track 2: Killer Queen
Everyone shows up to prepare for the coronation, but something has gone terribly wrong. Can this ceremony still go smoothly with most of the staff sick with food poisoning? Good thing our heroes didn't eat dinner in the mess hall last night!
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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Not all tea is...
C2 Track 1: We've Only Just Begun
In capital city of Clearwater, the Kingdom of heartland is preparing to crown a new queen. Join the royal groundskeeper, a member of the Queensguard, The Court Scribe and a Cleric of Knowledge as they prepare for this momentous occassion.
Our Cast:
Paul as the GM
Khadeja as Kahani
Tyler as Arkansas
Alanna Knight as Shrike. You can hire her for editing services here
Ursa Bearwalker as Ursula
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Not all tea is made of...
C2 Track 0: Brave New World
We Play Microscope to build the world for our next campaign!
Our Cast:
Khadeja as the Facilitator
Paul
Tyler
Alanna Knight
Ursa Bearwalker
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Bonus Track: If I could Turn Back Time Part 3
The party make it back to the future. Can they defeat SynChronus and end the time loop before time itself collapses?
Our Cast:
Paul as the DM
Marty as Baragon Doubletail
Xtina from Agents of DAMNED as Cordelia
Hoshi from Agents of DAMNED as Vod
Justin from Blades in Paradise as Dust
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
Not all tea is...
Bonus Track: If I Could Turn Back Time Part 2
Twenty years pass as our heroes prepare to face off with SynChronus. But how can they get back to the future?
Our Cast:
Paul as the DM
Marty as Baragon Doubletail
Xtina from Agents of DAMNED as Cordelia
Hoshi from Agents of DAMNED as Vod
Justin from Blades in Paradise as Dust
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
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Bonus Track: If I could Turn Back Time Part 1
Baragon wakes up the day of the final battle and finds himself in a time loop. Why is he here and how can he get free?
Our Cast:
Paul as the DM
Marty as Baragon Doubletail
Xtina from Agents of DAMNED as Cassie
Hoshi from Agents of DAMNED as Vod
Justin from Blades in Paradise as Dust
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
<...C1 Track 69B: When It's Over
Death has arrived and the universe is almost done collapsing. Can Bard Rock Cafe stop the apocalypse, or is it already too late?
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
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C1 Track 69A: Wouldn't It Be Nice?
The battle against the Four Horsemen rages on as War and Famine join the fray.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
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C1 Track 68: In The End
The final confrontation with the Four Horsemen begins. Can our heroes stop the apocalypse?
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
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C1 Finale Bonus Track 6: Don't Fear the Reaper
As the world approaches it's end, heroes gather in Waterdeep's East Ward to protect the city against the army of Death itself
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Ursa Bearwalker as Polly
Seth Cross as Hamry the Necrohamster
Diana as Diana
Haley as Klanker
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C1 Finale Bonus Track 5: (Down with) The Sickness
As the world approaches it's end, heroes gather in Waterdeep's East Ward to protect the city against an army shrouded in a mysterious mist.
Our Cast:
Paul as The DM
Xtina from Agents of DAMNED as Vaiya
Michelle Rapp as Patricia Nettlesby
Dylan as SR 89
Khadeja as Tina Fistpump
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Not all tea is made of lies...
C1 Finale Bonus Track 4: The Hunger
As the world approaches it's end, heroes gather in Waterdeep's docks district to protect a monolith covered in magical wards protecting the city.
Our Cast:
Paul as The DM
Jim as Luv Song
Serenity as Rys
Jackie as Drupe
Alanna Knight as Saros
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
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C1 Finale Bonus Track 3: War Pigs
The battle against war rages on as the Djinn Prince joins the fray.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Stephanie as K1-TT1
Meggy Trang as Megarra
Drew from Agents of DAMNED as Larry
Paul as Admiral Jake Swallow
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
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C1 Finale Bonus Track 2: War (What is it good for?)
As defenders flood to Waterdeep from across the planarverse, a group of heroes unite to defend the city's outer limits from the forces of the Horsemen War.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Stephanie as K1-TT1
Meggy Trang as Megarra
Drew from Agents of DAMNED as Larry
Paul as Admiral Jake Swallow
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Not all tea...
C1 Finale Bonus Track 1: Calling All Comets
Out in the Astral Sea, a ragtag crew of planar pirates hear a distress signal from one Baragon Doubletail. Can they outrun the destruction of the material plane to help save reality?
Our Cast:
Xtina as the DM
Ursa as Polly
Marty as Arnil and SPIRIT
Alanna Knight as Saros
Coach Jro as Rhett Sheridan
Paul as Brock
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C1 Track 67: The Final Countdown
After wrapping up their beef with Lolth, the party hastily return to waterdeep to make final preparations to protect the Tablet of Fate and save the universe.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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Not all tea is made of...
C1 Track 66: The Itsy Bitsy Spider
With Brock awake again, the party needs to contend with Lolth and... is that a dragon that breaths spiders? This doesn't bode well.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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Not all tea is made of lies! We are now...
C1 Track 65: Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
The party makes some questionable decisions regarding scrambled eggs, the party prepare for the arduous journey to the Winter Court. It sure would be a shame if they found a short cut...
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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Not...
C1 Track 64: Hot and Cold
After the unexpected loss of a party member, our heroes learn more about the Lord of the Spring Court before it's time for them to embark for the Winter Court.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
Not all tea...
C1 Track 63: Ding Dong the Witch is Unalive
With Baba Yaga Defeated, the party finally have a chance to catch their breath and regroup before they embark for the Winter Court. What shenanigans can they get into at the Spring Court?
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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...
C1 Track 62: Burn the Witch
Having escaped their prison reality, the party has their final confrontation with Baba Yaga to try and free the Lord of the Spring court but also the rest of reality.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
Not all tea...
[Interstitial Games] Game 0: Character Conversion
Rook has been snatched from her home at the Bard Rock Cafe and forced to play a game most deadly. Joining the Bard Rock Patreon or Ko-Fi gives you a voice to help save (or hinder) her in the upcoming death games.
CAST
NoblemanNick as the GM
Khadeja as Rook Nickelpenny
Tensei as David VanHellmans
Riley as Stirling Akred
Interstitial Games is a crossover miniseries using Interstitial 2E: Our Worlds Connected by Riley Hopkins. This Booster exclusive game records the next episode AFTER one airs, so you...
B-Side Track 0: Interstitial Games
Rook has been snatched from her home at the Bard Rock Cafe and forced to play a game most deadly. Joining the Bard Rock Patreon or Ko-Fi gives you a voice to help save (or hinder) her in the upcoming death games.
CAST
NoblemanNick as the GM
Khadeja as Rook Nickelpenny
Tensei as David VanHellmans
Riley as Stirling Akred
Interstitial Games is a crossover miniseries using Interstitial 2E: Our Worlds Connected by Riley Hopkins. This Booster exclusive game records the next episode AFTER one airs, so you...
C1 Track 61: Dream On
Our heroes relive a familiar day in an unfamiliar way as Baba Yaga tries to steal their fate. Well, most of them anyway. With Rook by herself, how will she fare against Baba Yaga?
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
<...Announcement: Network Booster Drive 2025!
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Featuring:
Paul as Brock Song
Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans
Jim as the Good Doctor Winston Theroux
C1 Track 60: Scarecrow
The time has come to confront Baba Yaga. Can the party get past her small army of scarecrows? Can they convince her to settle things peacefully? Will anything they've said or done come back to bite them?
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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C1 Track 59: The Harlem Shake
The party learn more about Baba Yaga (and for some reason the witch queen's cat) before setting back out toward Baba's hut to confront her and hijinks ensue along the way.
Our Cast:
Kenny as the DM
Khadeja as Rook
Stephanie as Epi
Paul as Brock
Tyler as Armbar
Tensei as Nadir
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We use wild magic tables from the DMsguild by Dan Panfilo. You can find them here.
Not all...
