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

Dimensional Troubles 27.12.2022 1:34:39

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard goes through the stuff Dæmon brought back with him from Dracula’s castle and goes on patrol for the Ides of March celebration. #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/va...

Dæmon's Debrief 18.12.2022 1:34:46

Send us a text In this episode, Dæmon returns, and the Vanguard deals with the fallout from the fight with Sigma. Then they learn what Dæmon was up to. #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 l...

A Light in the Darkness 11.12.2022 1:20:45

Send us a text In this episode, Dæmon continues his exploration of Dracula's Castle, finding new information and looking after little Mary. He also finds some gifts for the rest of the team. #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:/...

Dæmon in the Dark 04.12.2022 1:42:55

Send us a text In this episode, Dæmon arrives at Mr. Sanguine's castle and looks around for a while. #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 Mu...

What's in the BOX? 26.11.2022 2:11:03

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard checks out the loot from their shopping trip and explore the big block of Atlantean metal to figure out just what they ended up with. #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...

Bizarre Bazaar 20.11.2022 2:02:09

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard checks out The Bazaar and find all manner of magical toys. What kinds of trouble do you think our gang can run into here? #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...

Business as Usual 13.11.2022 1:42:36

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard returns to life as normal after their week of solitude, and someone in the group gets a name change. Is it Daemon? Paul can only hope. #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.patreo...

Special Projects: New Beginnings 07.11.2022 1:52:46

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard meets Michael Aiden, AKA Chaos Gremlin, and the team is never the same. #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 @Acey...

S.I.R.E.N. Part 3: Wasp's Nest 30.10.2022 2:07:46

Send us a text In this episode, Blastar and Daemon find the super weapon and deal with the technomancer in charge of its protection, while Brightforce and Samurai Crab deal with the Prison Break. #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 (ht...

S.I.R.E.N. Part 2: Darkforce 23.10.2022 1:57:46

Send us a text In this episode, Darkforce and the Vanguard start the raid on the prison of the S.I.R.E.N. ship, and Pyroclasm turns up the heat. #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 wa...

S.I.R.E.N. Part 1: Southern Charm 16.10.2022 1:44:09

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard goes looking for Pyroclasm and finds S.I.R.E.N. instead. #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...

Fame and Consequences 09.10.2022 1:51:00

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard deals with the consequences of their recent actions, plus they do their stored-up fame rolls. #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 create...

Anvil 02.10.2022 1:55:15

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard confronts their most dangerous foe yet. #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/Outro Music: Ravin...

Alpacalypse 25.09.2022 1:50:00

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard confronts Daemon's sister, Apocalypse. #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/Outro Music: Raving...

The Asylum 18.09.2022 1:34:28

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard goes to the abandoned Asylum to investigate. #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/Outro Music:...

Magic Words 11.09.2022 1:41:42

Send us a text In this episode, Daemon investigates who was scrying on him. #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/Outro Music: Raving Energy...

Land of the Rising Sun 04.09.2022 2:10:28

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard seeks help from Kitsune, Samurai Crab's former handler while Rico nerds about the team's trip to Japan. Message #episode-names-and-stuff #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.patr...

Secrets From the Depths 28.08.2022 2:11:18

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard begins thawing out the ship's crew. They also learn a bit about their story. #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...

Reel in the Nets 21.08.2022 2:00:00

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard deals with Dylan's discovery in the Pacific Ocean, learning a little bit about the world in the process. #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...

Fishing Expedition 14.08.2022 1:37:49

Send us a text In this episode, we find out how much trouble Demos is in and then Dylan takes a trip to Seattle with his mom to investigate something off shore. #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)...

We F*@%ed Up 07.08.2022 2:03:04

Send us a text In this episode, Team Flashbang deals with the fallout of finding their father, and Samurai Crab learns there's more to the story of Mizu-no-Kami. #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...

Father's Day 31.07.2022 1:49:55

Send us a text In this episode, Luna and Rico begin the search for their biological fathers, doing a deep dive on three potential candidates. (Go Team Flashbang!) #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/vanderheyde...

Downtime 24.07.2022 1:48:15

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard enjoys the fruits of their labor over a three month break. What kind of shenanigans they'll get up to? (Looking at you Rico...) #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/v...

Save the City Part 4: The Big Kahuna 17.07.2022 1:39:42

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard takes on their biggest challenge yet, a lake that just stood up. #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 ...

Save the City Part 3: Big Flex 10.07.2022 1:31:58

Send us a text In this episode, the battle for Riverside City rages on and the Vanguard takes on enemies at RSCU and the Archology. #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 th...