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

Castle Crashers 26.06.2023 1:15:51

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard hits Dracula where it hurts... his castle. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio 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...

Damage Control 19.06.2023 1:03:59

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard cleans up the FSA and meets a powerful benefactor. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio 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...

Atlantis Rises 15.06.2023 1:11:34

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard helps Atlantis re-enter the world stage. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio 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 @D...

Any Given Tuesday 05.06.2023 1:12:39

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard reap the rewards for their actions on the Itherial Plane. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This pod...

Fight for the Itherial Plane 29.05.2023 1:28:01

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard is surprised at the state of Atlantis. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio 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...

Calm Before the Storm 21.05.2023 1:03:46

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard gets some help moving the prison ship and tries to figure out what to do with its inhabitants. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was creat...

One Snap Away 14.05.2023 1:18:00

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard learns more about the Commander and Hiro than they ever expected. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Th...

War HIRO 07.05.2023 1:43:54

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard finds out there's more to WAR than meets the eye. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast was...

WAR Raid 01.05.2023 1:02:42

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard goes to check out a comms relay and gets more than they bargained for. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyM...

Second Chances 19.04.2023 1:26:32

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard gets Maria situated back home and does some deep-sea diving. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This...

Boom...SAINT? 09.04.2023 1:20:14

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard hunts down Boomsaint and is surprised by what they find. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podca...

Treasure Hunt 04.04.2023 1:11:41

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard actually starts on their list of things to do in Mexico. If you're interested, find a bonus mini-episode on our Patreon! #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyd...

Fiesta Time 27.03.2023 1:49:58

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard enjoys the fruits of their labor as the citizens of Mexico City throw a massive fiesta to reward them for defeating Popper. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderh...

Dynamo VS Popper 19.03.2023 1:31:49

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard teams up with Dynamo to defend Mexico City from Popper. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast...

The Gulf 12.03.2023 1:14:00

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard takes a trip to Mexico, dealing with some issues in the Gulf on the way. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMar...

High G Trip Home 05.03.2023 1:14:46

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard pulls some serious Gs and finds a new home for Toukannon. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast...

One Round Toukannon 26.02.2023 1:54:35

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard pays Liberator a visit he thought would never come. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz This podcast w...

Heart of a Cape 19.02.2023 1:48:57

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard tracks down some leads with the help of a sentient scrying pool. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz T...

Alchemist? No... Mixi! 12.02.2023 1:03:16

Send us a text In this episode, following the swell of the previous night, the Vanguard goes to meet someone about a coin. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing...

Mizu No Karaoke 05.02.2023 1:42:33

Send us a text In this episode, Shinsoaku gets his time to shine as the Vanguard heads back to Japan. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro M...

Presidential Debacle 29.01.2023 1:47:40

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard meets the President and her Secret Service… what could go wrong? #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz ...

House of Seeds 22.01.2023 1:25:05

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard races against time, investigating one of Dracula's safehouses. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz I...

Crunch Time 15.01.2023 1:36:52

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard fights against the clock to save POTUS and they meet a new friend along the way. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the amaz...

Things Go Boom (Episode Synopsis) 08.01.2023 4:20

Send us a text *The original audio on this episode was so bad we couldn't, in good conscience, put it out into the world. Please enjoy a synopsis.* In this episode, the Vanguard deals with a plot to destabilize the city, but it turns out very differently than they thought. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471...

Portal Problems 03.01.2023 1:29:32

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard deals with portals and learns about a dastardly plot! Sounds like a normal holiday… #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyden) Our logo was created by the a...