Scot Simpson

As The World Taverns: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play

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As the World Taverns is a D&D 5e Actual Play podcast where three unlikely heroes, embark on heroic quest to save the town of Merribrooke from ill-defined, but certain doom. Their plans may be half-baked and poorly executed, but through sheer luck, determination and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, they just might succeed. Tune in every other week to hear Kat, Emily, Nik and Scot pretend to know what they're doing on As the World Taverns.

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Paul Me Maybe 01.07.2026 1:32:56

Send us feedback The Gang make their way into the volcano facility. Will they uncover the secrets of the island? Will Dhugast exact his revenge? Will anyone commit patricide? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path" by Nikolas Bryan-...

Along Comes Merribrooke 17.06.2026 1:36:08

Send us feedback The gang continue their journey through Maylisle Island. What will become of Gore? Will Dhugast send them all to the Hells? What happened to Phyllis? Find out now on As the World Taverns! looking at trees(2) by slagathor666 -- https://freesound.org/s/787808/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt...

It's Gonna Be Maylisle 03.06.2026 1:28:33

Send us feedback The Gang finally arrive at Maylisle Island. Will anyone fall asleep on the job? Did Dick and Piggles survive the crash? Will anyone get eaten? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path" by Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway

99 Lead Balloons 20.05.2026 1:32:42

Send us feedback The gang explore Bobbledrift before heading on the Maylisle Island. Will anyone die along the way? Will Gore become King of the Gnomes? War pig? Find out now on As the World Taverns! "Arcane Clockworks" - tabletopaudio.com "Tinkerer's Workshop" - tabletopaudio.com "Steampunk Airship" - tabletopaudio.com "Nautiloid Escape" - tabletopaudi...

Seasons of Dumb 06.05.2026 1:26:52

Send us feedback 2,267 minutes. We actually sat down and did the math. 2,267 minutes. That's like watching Die Hard 17 times. We look back and discuss the first year of As the World Taverns. Will there be lore drops? Listener submitted questions? Merch? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Embe...

A Smile From a Time Veil 21.04.2026 1:29:19

Send us feedback The Gang plus Captain Tsoi make their way to Bobbledrift. What mysteries will they encounter along the way? Will anyone be lost to the bounds of space and time? Will anyone get tentacled? Find out now on As the World Taverns! "Arcane Clockworks" - tabletopaudio.com Peep from Dicey Discourse - Captain Tsoi Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chamble...

Last Resort and Spa 07.04.2026 1:29:39

Send us feedback Gore and Ember take a much needed break while their ship is being repaired. Will they finally be able to relax? Will they make new friends along the way? Will anything bad happen? Find out now on As the World Taverns! "Quiet Cove" - tabletopaudio.com Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot S...

Boats 'N Gnomes 24.03.2026 1:26:37

Send us feedback The gang make their escape from Eldoria Cove with the help of a new companion. Will they make it out in time? Will the newcomer be friend or foe? Will they adopt just another strange creature? Find out now on As the World Taverns! "Pirates!" - tabletopaudio.com Peep from Dicey Discourse - Captain Tsoi Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless -...

Civil War Ensemble 10.03.2026 1:28:28

Send us feedback The gang make their daring escape from Upper Eldoria. Will they make it out in time? Will they be able to help the growing political unrest? Will anyone get Dick? Find out now on As the World Taverns! "Village Raid" - tabletopaudio.com Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Batt...

Let My Love Open the Thor 24.02.2026 1:04:28

Send us feedback Gore, Ember and Peacock Vyn travel to Upper Eldoria to meet with the Baroness. Will they be able to convince her to lift the blockade? Will Reginald be brought to justice? Will anyone come down with bird flu? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Bat...

(Side Quest) Kiss the Skull Library 10.02.2026 1:42:49

Send us feedback We travel back in time to when Gore and Vyn first met Ember. Will it be bffs at first sight? Will their first quest as a group go according to plan? Will anyone be filing a complaint to HR by the end of this? Find out now on As the World Taverns! The Library (Beginner DM/Player friendly Level 3 one-shot) - Yuriy Shikhanovich Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall...

Love Is a Fish 27.01.2026 1:30:38

Send us feedback The gang regroups after their carnival excursion and makes plans for what's next. Will they be able to get the blockade lifted in time to save Merribrooke? Will "The Rat" ever be brought to justice? Will the entire town be destroyed by a tidal wave? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae On...

Jingle Billy Rock 13.01.2026 1:27:25

Send us feedback Vynrae and Ember are gets some help from an unlikely new friend in their quest to save Christmas. Will they make it in time to save Santa? Can they possibly make it onto the "Nice" list? Will anyone body shame Mrs. Claus? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Clause for Concern: A Holiday One-Shot for Christmas - BJ Keeton Barcore Christmas Music - PGN Music, CC BY 3.0...

Does Vynrae Know It's Christmas 30.12.2025 1:28:04

Send us feedback Vyn and Ember set off on a side-quest to the north pole to save Santa! Will they make it in time to save Christmas? Will Gore realize he's been duped? Will any children get caught in the crossfire? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Clause for Concern: A Holiday One-Shot for Christmas - BJ Keeton Barcore Christmas Music - PGN Music, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons....

Three Ring of Fire 16.12.2025 1:31:24

Send us feedback The gang faces the epic conclusion of Marv's Museum of Murderers. Will they make it out alive? Will they find out who's behind all of this? Will anyone actually learn anything? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War...

Ballpitopus's Garden 02.12.2025 1:32:14

Send us feedback The gang ventures further into Marv's Museum of Murderers. Will everyone make it out alive? Will Ember expand her menagerie? Will anyone get balls in their mouth? Find out now on As the World Taverns! Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path" by Nikol...

Double Vysion 18.11.2025 1:26:45

Send us feedback The gang continues through Marv's Museum of Murderers. What new horrors will they discover? Will they be able to stick together and find their way? Will anyone be covered in goo? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path...

Seven Abomination Army 04.11.2025 1:29:51

Send us feedback The Gang head into Marv's Museum of Murderers to face the ever-encroaching darkness. What horrors lie within? Will the gang have to answer for their wrongdoings? Will anyone end up in a clown's mouth? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Ba...

Luck be a Lady's Favor Tonight 21.10.2025 1:26:13

Send us feedback The gang heads to a local casino to gather intel on Reginald "The Rat". Will they be successful in their attempts? Will Vyn take on her own side quests? Will anyones pants explode? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "W...

Ember's Mom Has Got it Going On 07.10.2025 1:30:32

Send us feedback The gang arrive at Ember's hometown of Eldoria Cove. Will they get to the bottom of the rising darkness? Will they run into any old acquaintances? Will anyone hit on Ember's mom? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War...

(Side Quest) The Cocaine Bare Necessities 23.09.2025 1:26:50

Send us feedback Gore and Ember take off on a side quest. Will they be able to save the townsfolk of Ram's Stein? Will Gore manage to save Merribrooke? Will anyone's teeth fall out? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path" by...

I Guess That's Why They Call it the Ooze 09.09.2025 1:15:10

Send us feedback The gang wraps up their adventures in Alecia and goes shopping. Will all their questions be answered or will they be left Clueless? What new challenges await them in Eldoria Cove? Will Vyn ever find love? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle M...

Tearence Up My Heart 26.08.2025 1:34:44

Send us feedback The Gang goes to meet the Lord of Alecia. Will they make a good impression? Will they be hailed as saviors of the sewers? Will Krang be involved? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path" by Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway

2 Legit 2 Pit 12.08.2025 1:29:13

Send us feedback The gang squares off against Psycho Billy and G-Funk. Will they come out on top? Will they defeat the evil Tearence? Will someone get a sweet tribal tattoo? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path" by Nikolas Bryan-Du...

Yo Mamma Tried 29.07.2025 1:18:53

Send us feedback *Technical Issues Abound* The Gang tries to escape from rat jail. Will they convince the rats of their innocence? Will they charm their way out? Will Vyn make good on her proposal? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambless - Vynrae Ondine Emilio Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - "War Path&q...