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"A New Life" Podcast - Mini Campaign
Three almost-30-year-olds reunite for one last hurrah before the big 3-0. But this time, the trip hits different—and they end up flung into the Far Realms. A D&D podcast about friendship, chaos, and eldritch horror. Launching January 15th, 2025.
Frostfall Saga Ep.4 - Teddy and Their Sleeper Agent Awakens
The party in "Big Bear's Tavern Tales" confronts an ancient threat awakened in Fort Sungard, igniting a fierce battle amidst growing shadows in Falkreath's countryside.
9 May 2025
Frostfall Saga Ep.3 - The Ritual Goes Deeper
The party descends through a hidden passage beneath the spider’s nest, uncovering a long-forgotten Draugr ruin. Traps, puzzles, and undead horrors test their resolve as they navigate the maze-like tombs. But deep in the dark, a chilling discovery: a band of cultists mid-ritual, drawing power from something ancient and forbidden.
#dnd #podcast #skyrim
2 May 2025
Frostfall Saga Ep.2 - Spider? I hardly know her!
After surviving their first clash with the Forsworn, our trio of adventurers reaches the cave system beneath the fort. Their stealth mission begins—but first, they’ll have to survive a brutal encounter with frostbite spiders. Poison, panic, and plenty of webs await!
25 Apr 2025
Frostfall Saga Ep.1 - A militia is Formed
Today we kick off the Frostfall Saga, a Skyrim and Elder Scrolls-inspired D&D campaign! The party sets out in search of quick coin near Falkreath, soon catching wind of a militia rallying to storm a Forsworn-infested fort. After some travel, unexpected combat, and questionable interrogation tactics, the group is given a critical mission: infiltrate the enemy’s hidden escape tunnel through the eastern caves and help launch a surprise assault from within. The journey begins—with danger lurking behind every tree.
19 Apr 2025
A New Life Ep.13 - After A New Life
Ten years have passed, and the trio reunites in the real world to reflect on the journey that changed everything. From wild hallucinations to life-altering choices, they share what became of their lives after A New Life.
This mini-campaign was a blast from start to finish. Funny, weird, emotional, and full of unexpected moments. I’m so grateful to have played it with such a creative and chaotic group of friends. Their roleplay, ideas, and commitment made this something special—and I loved every minute of it.
Thanks for listening. ❤️
Next Series: The Frostfall Saga - Skyrim Themed D&D Campaign
9 Apr 2025
A New Life Ep.12 - Blood on the Gong & Shadows in the Courtyard
The crew takes the fight to Bip and his werewolf gang in the rec room, with Theraway’s gong ringing out both in battle and heartbreak. As tensions rise and weapons fall, personal lines are crossed, and something begins to unravel behind the scenes. Victory comes at a cost—and beyond the courtyard door, something dark is waiting.
2 Apr 2025
A New Life Ep.11 - Burning Truths & Daddy Issues
What starts as a chill dinner with DJ Boots N Cats turns incendiary when the crew goes to set Dr. Mindbender’s office on fire; they end up shattering the illusion of "A New Life the Dungeon Town" and exposing devastating truths about their reality. Sky reunites with his long-lost father, returning from more than just a trip for milk and cigarettes. Now, with clarity, and chaos, in their wake, the team heads to the rec room to confront Bip, the hulking mummy menace, on behalf of Theos, Boots N Cats, and everyone he’s ever pushed around. While the DJ drops beats, they’re ready to drop Bip.
#dnd #ttrpg #fantasy
26 Mar 2025
A New Life Ep.10 - Masquerade of Madness
The party wakes to find the entire dungeon transformed into a spooky, Transylvania-style town — cobwebs, costumes, and creepy vibes included. Everyone, even the adventurers themselves, are “reskinned” as monsters for the occasion, but nothing’s actually changed... right?
After a bizarre breakfast and witnessing a baby vampire get bullied by Bip the Mummy Thug, the group makes plans for a beatdown. Along the way, Sky gets magically gagged by Dr. Mindbender for cursing too much, Theraway starts asking the wrong questions, and Mikael — coming down hard from his last dose of pills — begins to see through the illusion… glimpses of something darker underneath it all.
They seek guidance from their friend Dr. Spellweaver and swing by the local mask shop before finally helping set up for the big Halloween masquerade ball. But just as the vibe starts to chill, Bip makes a comeback — sucker-punching Boots N Cats, the humanoid feline DJ, mid-soundcheck.
And that’s when things really kick off.
12 Mar 2025
A New Life Ep.9 - Between Pain and Denial
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of suicide, self-harm, and torture. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
In the depths of the dungeon town, tensions rise as Sky and Theraway try to distract themselves from a growing unease; while Mikael fights a battle beyond their control. Strange occurrences plague the streets, the weight of consequence looms, and the line between action and acceptance begins to blur. Some wounds heal, others fester… and some things can’t be undone.
7 Mar 2025
Down for the Count
The party steps into the ring for a high-stakes, no-holds-barred brawl that’s more WWE spectacle than standard combat. Chairs fly, bodies hit the floor, and the crowd goes wild as they push their limits to secure victory. But just as the final countdown begins, the celebration takes a sudden, unexpected turn.
What should have been a triumphant moment quickly spirals into chaos, desperation, and consequences no one saw coming. Will they rise victorious—or fall before the final bell?
Tune in for bone-crushing action, dramatic twists, and a finish that no one could have predicted.
7 Mar 2025
A Funeral of Teamwork
This audio recording was lost but I spent 4-5 minutes catching you up while the party attended Austin's funeral and met some fun peeps! All of these things leading to the group room with Dr. Spellweaver and some training for the party!
19 Feb 2025
A New Life Pt.6 - A Night to Dreamember
A potion. A betrayal. A dragon. What should have been their way home turns into a fight for survival when Austin’s gamble in the treasure room goes horribly wrong. Narrowly escaping fiery doom, the group returns to their rooms—exhausted, shaken, and desperate for answers. But the night is far from over. While one crisis ends, another begins as Theraway and Sky slip out into the city and stumble into the kind of chaos only they could find. One death, two madmen, and three unexpected wishes—what could possibly go wrong?
12 Feb 2025
A New Life Ep. 5 - Pyramid Escapades and Betrayals
The journey home takes a perilous turn as our trio delves deep into the ancient pyramid hidden beneath the dungeon town. With cryptic clues and dwindling options, they press forward in search of the rumored treasure—a powerful artifact that may hold the key to their escape. But the deeper they go, the more the walls seem to whisper, the shadows seem to shift, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Is this just another challenge… or is something far more sinister waiting for them below?
5 Feb 2025
A New Life - Ep.4 - Something Mummy is Up!
Reunions are rarely simple, and finding Austin after being transported to this strange world, especially after he bailed on them back at the ski lodge, only raises more questions. As the party pieces together the truth behind their sudden journey into the unknown, strange shifts in their surroundings hint at a deeper mystery. What was once a simple underground dungeon town is now baking under an unrelenting desert sun, and beneath its shifting sands, is where our relocating dungeon town is located now. In the PC's room, a hidden passageway leads into the depths of an ancient pyramid. What secrets lie buried in its shadows? And more importantly: who, or what, is waiting for them below?
29 Jan 2025
A New Life - Ep.3 - Mountain out of a Mole Hill
Mikael, Sky, and Theraway’s pursuit of a murder suspect takes a deadly turn when a massive mole erupts from the ground—swallowing their only lead whole. With the earth shifting beneath their feet and more monstrous burrowers closing in, the party must fight to survive. Will they dig their way out, or will they be the next ones buried?
22 Jan 2025
A New Life - Ep.2 - A New Life's Beginnings
Trapped in a dungeon cell, Theraway, Sky, and Mikael awaken to find themselves prisoners in a strange and unsettling world. Their hazy memories of the chaotic trip that landed them here offer little comfort as they’re approached by a mysterious Nun, or Sister of the Fey, tasked with delivering them to the Mayor. As the trio faces their first interrogation, they uncover startling truths about the dungeon town and the peculiar life that thrives here. Will they find a way to navigate this bizarre world, or will their questions lead to even darker revelations?
15 Jan 2025
A New Life - Ep.1 - A Trip to Remember
The gang reunites at their old college ski lodge for one last wild weekend before turning 30. But when Skylar brings a stash of mysterious drugs, things take an unexpected turn. What starts as a nostalgic trip down memory lane spirals into chaos with spiked wine, strange visions, and an unplanned journey to a whole new dimension. This isn’t the “last hurrah” they were expecting—it’s the start of something much bigger... A New Life!
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10 Dec 2024
A New Life - Sneak Peak 1 - A Wasted Wish
Sky is playing the deck of many things with an old witch named Baba Yaga and pulls the Wish card after many failures magically taking away all magic items and armor, his quarterstaff, and his strength. As you listen think about what wish YOU would have made...cause i'm 100% sure that you could make a better wish than he did.
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