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

Save the City Part 2: Fear and Flowers 03.07.2022 1:44:19

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard heads to The Suck to help and finds monsters spreading fear and madness. #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 @Ace...

Save the City Part 1: King Ignis 25.06.2022 1:26:54

Send us a text In this episode, the Heroforge leaves Earth and the battle for Riverside City begins. The Vanguard takes the fight to King Ignis. #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...

Prelude to Distruction 19.06.2022 1:04:14

Send us a text After fighting Lightning and Boomsaint, the Vanguard gets ready to fight what lies beneath the Heroforge. #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...

Grandma's House 12.06.2022 1:43:03

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard and El Combustión chase Boomsaint to Luna's Grandma's house and the battle continues. #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...

Boomsaint 05.06.2022 1:27:56

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard confronts Luna and Rico's mother and the battle begins. #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/Ou...

Imminent Disaster 30.05.2022 1:16:40

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard gets no time to relax as they have to prepare the city for the enemy below. #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 @...

Life, the Universe, and Everything 22.05.2022 1:32:05

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard reach the end of the Heroforge and get to ask for the Ultimate Answer, to the Ultimate Question, of Life, the Universe, and Everything. #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.patre...

The Heroforge Part 4: Patterns Abound 15.05.2022 1:15:29

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard reaches the end of the Gauntlet with one final fight and a puzzle that with any luck Paul will put it on our Discord if you want to play along with us. #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 (h...

The Heroforge Part 3: Abominable 08.05.2022 1:37:27

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard confronts the next two stages of the Gauntlet, Time and Ice. Their enemies are just abominable. #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 crea...

The Heroforge Part 2: All-Star Gauntlet 01.05.2022 1:58:29

Send us a text In this episode, the next level of the Heroforge opens to The Vanguard to reveal a Gauntlet to take on. Can they make it out in One Piece? #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...

The Heroforge Part 1: Puzzles and Traps (Stupid F@#$ing Puzzles) 24.04.2022 1:24:16

Send us a text In this episode, The Vanguard enters the Heroforge and begins their decent into its mysterious depths. #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 @Ace...

It's Montage Time! 17.04.2022 1:27:06

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard get themselves ready for a trip into the Heroforge. They also deal with some issues in their personal lives. #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...

Heroforge Rising 10.04.2022 1:12:12

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard learns about what everyone used to call "The Vault", a large golden door in the middle of the city and what lies hidden behind it. #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.co...

Life After Twilight and Intro to Social Media 03.04.2022 1:27:49

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard return to their normal lives and soon have to fill out their Social Media presence. #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...

Home Sweet Home 27.03.2022 1:18:07

Send us a text In this episode we return to the Vanguard finally getting home after what felt like months in the Twilight Realm. #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 Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz ...

Strike Mission Alpha: Part 1 - Welcome to the Sandbox 23.03.2022 1:22:56

Send us a text A brief interlude from our regular story to give you all some more world info, and some new characters to enjoy. Meet Cerberus, Veritas, and Winter. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz ...

Strike Mission Alpha: Part 2 - Veiled Beetle 23.03.2022 1:21:46

Send us a text The team meet the Veiled Beetle and continue on their mission to take down the necromancer Dread Horde. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro/Outro Music: Voxel Revolution" by Kev...

Strike Mission Alpha: Part 3 - Kicking the Hornets' Nest 23.03.2022 1:57:02

Send us a text The assault on the Dread Horde's compound begins, let's hope our Capes can take him out before things get too dire. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro/Outro Music: Voxel Revolu...

Saving Arclight 13.03.2022 1:33:18

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard hunts down Arclight and works to save her from her tormentors. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro/Outro Music: Voxel Revolution" by Kevin MacLeod...

The Gauntlet 06.03.2022 1:41:34

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard fights for Tigress' freedom. The forces arrayed against them are considerable, I wonder how they'll deal with this? Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz I...

Climbing The Tower 27.02.2022 1:19:04

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard finishes up a shopping trip and then finds out what happened to Tigress. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro/Outro Music: Voxel Revolution" by Kevi...

Tower of Babel 20.02.2022 1:10:46

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard heads into a massive tower in search of Tigress. Inside, they find an unexpected scene. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro/Outro Music: Voxel Revo...

Meet the Cape: Samurai Crab 19.02.2022 31:13

Send us a text In this episode, you'll get to know Art and his character, Samurai Crab, a little bit better. Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vanderheyd...

Sigma 13.02.2022 1:22:51

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard deals with Sigma with the help of a new friend. Is he too far gone to save, or will they have to put him down? Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was created by the amazing @AceyMarsz Intro/...

Return to the Twilight Realm 07.02.2022 56:32

Send us a text In this episode, the Vanguard returns to the Twilight Realm to rescue some long lost Capes. As they approach Sigma's location, they meet his guardian and are in for quite a fight! Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on Twitter: Paul - @curunir471 Mike - @mathrockstudio Rob - @rscpodr RSC Pod - @rscpod Patreon: patreon.com/vanderheyden Our logo was create...