Problematic Protagonists is an certifiably absurd actual play TTRPG podcast, starring DM Calliope Vagts, and players Arlo Krino, Cake, and Emily Dawson, as they explore the futuristic fantasy world of Cyberem.
The Protagonists navigate their run in with the Mavid twins, and Raz discovers some new complications with feline nature.
This episode contains Profanity, and Sexual Content.
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Emily Dawson is Nyathara Sade
Arlo Krino is Dr. Razley Tego
Cake is Plex
Calliope Vagts is our DM
Soundtrack and cover art by Arlo Krino (@arlokrinos_art)
29 Oct 2026
Cyberem - Ep. 4: Hot Pockets and Pickpockets
Raz and Plex put on their detective caps while Nya uncovers an unusual truth about her former gang.
This episode contains Profanity, Violence, Sexual Content, and Reference to Drug Use.
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Emily Dawson is Nyathara Sade
Arlo Krino is Dr. Razley Tego
Cake is Plex
Calliope Vagts is our DM
Soundtrack and cover art by Arlo Krino (@arlokrinos_art)
15 Oct 2026
Cyberem - Ep. 3: Need for Speed
After making a curious discovery about the Rat Pack's drug supply, our protagonists divide and conquer.
This episode contains Profanity, Violence, Sexual Content, Reference to Drug Use, and Animal Endangerment and Death.
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Emily Dawson is Nyathara Sade
Arlo Krino is Dr. Razley Tego
Cake is Plex
Calliope Vagts is our DM
Soundtrack and cover art by Arlo Krino (@arlokrinos_art)
1 Oct 2026
Cyberem - Ep. 2: A Game of Cat and Mouse
Goals align, and the trio is provided with an opportunity of mutual benefit.
This episode contains Profanity, Violence, Drug Use, Animal Endangerment and Death, and Gore.
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Emily Dawson is Nyathara Sade
Arlo Krino is Dr. Razley Tego
Cake is Plex
Calliope Vagts is our DM
Soundtrack by Arlo Krino
Cover Art by Arlo Krino (@arlokrinos_art)
17 Sept 2026
Cyberem - Ep. 1: This is Cyberem
An unlikely trio run from their pasts, and into each other.
This episode contains Profanity, Violence, Reference to Drug Use, and Animal Endangerment.
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Emily Dawson is Nyathara Sade
Arlo Krino is Dr. Razley Tego
Cake is Plex
Calliope Vagts is our DM
Soundtrack and cover art by Arlo Krino (@arlokrinos_art)
3 Sept 2026
Cyberem: Trailer
Problematic Protagonists is an actual play TTRPG comedy podcast, bringing to you the story of Cyberem through a trio of unlikely allies as they grapple with the cruelties of a cyber-punk dreamscape.
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