Paul C. VanDerHeyden

Capes and Cowls Podcast - a D&D Podcast

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The Capes and Cowls Podcast (formerly Riverside City Podcast) is an actual play D&D 5e (5.5 in 2025) podcast set in the world of the Riverside City Chronicles, a modern day setting with Superheroes called Capes and Supervillains called Cowls. After our freshman season in Riverside City, our podcast moved to follow a new set of characters in Cape School, a brand new school dedicated to teaching young people how to use their powers.

Author

Paul C. VanDerHeyden

Episodes

Summer Break 16.07.2024 1:46:53

Send us a text In this episode, with finals done, the team heads home before sneaking away on a secret mission. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edited...

...and You Believed Me??? 09.07.2024 1:15:08

Send us a text In this episode, Alpha team makes it back to the present day and debrief before discovering not much has changed in their new timeline, and then they face their toughest opponent yet... The ever dreaded FINALS... #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the...

The Ides of March 01.07.2024 1:36:55

Send us a text In this episode, with everything set to return to the present, Team Alpha remembers that they aren't alone in the past and have to deal with one last little wrinkle in time. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderhe...

Plasmos 25.06.2024 1:55:22

Send us a text In this episode, Alpha Team are trapped in the 1960s in St Louis the day before the Ides of March Tragedy, and have to confront the notorious cowl known as Plasmos. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our...

The Trouble with Time Travel 19.06.2024 1:18:30

Send us a text In this episode, Alpha Squad finally gets to meet Michael Aiden, and start on a new adventure with him. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was...

HC2 Does Anyone Speak Floridaman? 12.06.2024 2:16:40

Send us a text In this episode, the new team gets to work taking out some hazardous enemies in New Florida.#dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroesJoin our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSeFind us on Twitter:Paul - @curunir471RSC Pod - @rscpodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden)Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarszThis podcast was edited by Mike! Find him @MathRockSt...

HC1: Welcome to New Florida, B!tches! 04.06.2024 2:05:15

Send us a text A new team, in a new city, welcome to our Hood Campaign. Get to know our new crew, and see them off on their first adventure.#dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroesJoin our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSeFind us on Twitter:Paul - @curunir471RSC Pod - @rscpodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden)Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarszThis podcast was edi...

Season 2 Side Campaign: Meet the Hood: Primal 30.05.2024 2:02

Send us a text In this teaser for the season 2 side campaign, you'll meet Primal. With a past full of intrigue and betrayal, he's a good fit for his band of misfits. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazin...

Season 2 Side Campaign: Meet the Hood: Shotek 30.05.2024 1:51

Send us a text In this teaser for the season 2 side campaign, you'll meet Shotek. He's a profiteer hacker with at least a small amount of conscience. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Thi...

Season 2 Side Campaign: Meet the Hood: Admiral Rabies 29.05.2024 3:37

Send us a text In this teaser for the season 2 side campaign, you'll meet Admiral Rabies. A nautical minded man full of nonsense and covered in fleas. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Th...

Season 2 Side Campaign: Meet the Hood: Storm Surge 29.05.2024 1:36

Send us a text In this teaser for the season 2 side campaign, you'll meet Storm Surge. He's a good military man with a deep dark past. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was e...

Wildfire 22.05.2024 1:44:49

Send us a text In this episode, a surprising early February fire in California calls all Cape School Teams out for search and rescue operations. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @A...

Cleaning the Lab 14.05.2024 1:22:49

Send us a text In this episode the team goes to investigate a hidden Lab with Shinsoaku while Loa learns a bit more about his family history. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @Acey...

Squirrel Rave 07.05.2024 1:09:41

Send us a text In this episode the squad gets some downtime and Chris throws a party. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edited by Mike! Find him @MathRoc...

Under the Big Top 30.04.2024 1:16:56

Send us a text In this episode the squad confronts Ricochet and Lariat under the bright lights of the big top! #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edited b...

Jackalope Hunt 23.04.2024 1:02:27

Send us a text In this episode, the team heads to Dallas for a search and rescue mission at the Jackalope Fun Park. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on X/Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edi...

Meet the Cape: Loa 18.04.2024 4:59

Send us a text In this bonus episode, you'll meet Valerian, AKA Loa. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edited by Mike! Find him @MathRockStudio on X/Twitte...

Dravaran Aftermath 16.04.2024 1:07:59

Send us a text In this episode, the team deals with the aftermath of their most recent trial and learns a bit more about what they were intended for. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing...

You Throw Like a B*tch 09.04.2024 1:51:22

Send us a text In this episode, the team reaches the fiery end of their most recent Dravara trial and will never be the same for it. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This...

Flaming Armor and Exploding Skulls 01.04.2024 1:14:28

Send us a text In this episode, further into the fires we go as the team searches through the Dravara Consortium's fiery maze. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcas...

At Least It's a Dry Heat? 27.03.2024 1:29:27

Send us a text In this episode, the team finally makes it home, but it's out of the frying pan and into the fire... or volcano? #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podca...

A Tower of Trouble 19.03.2024 1:22:10

Send us a text In this episode, Team Alpha takes off from the outback to go and visit Mount Fuji and the team stationed there. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcas...

Did Someone Say Drop Bears? 12.03.2024 1:45:19

Send us a text In this episode, Team Alpha takes a trip to visit their new friends in the Australian outback. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edited by M...

Mountain of Trouble 05.03.2024 1:23:09

Send us a text In this episode, Team Alpha competes against their future Clash competitors in a race up Mount Everest. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was ed...

Christmas Knight 27.02.2024 1:25:28

Send us a text In this episode, Team Alpha enjoys Christmas in Cali. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was edited by Mike! Find him @MathRockStudio on X/Twitte...