Arnie Niekamp

Hello From The Magic Tavern

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Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!

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Arnie Niekamp

Episodes

Season 2, Ep 98 - Chunt's Wedding 11.03.2019 1:10:35

You are humbly invited to the wedding of Chunt the badger and Twosidore the whatever-he-his. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hugo the Hunger Ghost: Brett Lyons Evil Tannakin the Pinglet: Sarah Fineout Eleanor the Manticore: Jill Fenstermaker Baron Ragoon: Chris Rathjen Cerulean/Schnenessa Freshgrave: Jessica McKenna Azure/Snaken Freshgrave: Zach Reino Germ Crust:...

INTERLUDE – Hello from the Future 04.03.2019 56:15

Checking in with the alternate reality versions of Arnie and the crew, transmitting from a B-movie science fiction universe. Secrets are revealed. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chant the Space Angel: Adal Rifai Dr. Ulrich Zadore: Matt Young Sarah: Sarah Maher Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi High Time Queen: Brooke Breit Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi ,...

Season 2, Ep 97 - Chunt's Mom 25.02.2019 51:15

Chunt’s mother, Eleanor, a monster with a lion’s mane, bat wings and a scorpion tail, stops by to chat with her son’s friends. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Eleanor the Manticore: Jill Fenstermaker Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Garrett Schultz Theme Music: Andy...

Season 2, Ep 96 - Tom the Author 18.02.2019 45:19

Tomblain Belaroth, the prince turned actor turned series of bats stops by to talk about his new book. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien Foon Sponsor: Helen Zaltzman , host of the Allusionist Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy...

BONUS: Introducing Voyage to the Stars 14.02.2019 5:05

Here’s a new podcast for you: Voyage to the Stars is like a sci-fi sitcom for your ears. It’s an improv show that follows the misadventures of a group of misfits that accidentally found themselves on the wrong side of a wormhole, trying not to blow up the galaxy on their way home. Starring Felicia Day, Colton Dunn, Janet Varney, and Steve Berg. The universe will never be the same. Check out Voyage...

Season 2, Ep 95 - Woodland Creatures (Live from PodCon with Demi Adejuyigbe and Miel Bredouw) 11.02.2019 52:52

A bird and mouse that fly in Arnie’s window every morning and help him get dressed stop by to chat. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Fontleroy Obama: Demi Adejuyigbe Pepper: Miel Bredouw Tricia While Wearing Craig's Hat: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard La...

Season 2, Ep 94 – Mothman (w/ Hank Green) 04.02.2019 48:18

A mothman flies into the tavern with a challenge for Usidore. Chunt sells some old stuff. Arnie has a striking memory from Earth. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hans Hoffman, Science Mothman: Hank Green Joe Jeff Finknore: Jeffrey Cranor Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Tricia While Wearing Craig's Hat: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan...

Season 2, Ep 93 - Modron (w/ Chris Perkins of Wizards of the Coast) 28.01.2019 38:45

We learn about the half organic, half robotic Modron, Weewoo, visiting from another, more orderly plane of existence. Also, there’s magic and stuff. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Weewoo the Modron: Chris Perkins Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Garrett Schultz Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo:...

Season 2, Ep 92 - Badgelor Party 21.01.2019 59:36

Arnie has to run a bachelor party and a badgelor party for Chunt. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Talbot the Badger: Tugs the Badger Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox...

Season 2, Ep 91 - Mysterious Anonymous 14.01.2019 44:21

This one involves a lot of eggs… oh, and Baron Ragoon. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Baron Ragoon: Chris Rathjen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz You can support the show d...

Arnie's Birthday Bonus Scene 07.01.2019 11:26

Due to some unfortunate real life stuff, we had to take one more week off without an episode but here’s a fun scene set in Arnie’s bedroom. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Tim Joyce Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production A...

Season 2, Ep 90 - What Winter Solstice Means to Me (w/ Tawney Newsome, Symphony Sanders and More, Live from Chicago) 17.12.2018 1:04:56

Activia Barleyfoot, Flower the talking flower, Jamilous the Mauve Wizard and more stop by to help celebrate the many holidays of Winter Solstice. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Activia Barleyfoot: Tawny Newsome Jamillious Washington the Mauve: Anthony LeBlanc Rhapsody Gunderheirre: Symphony Sanders Flower: Brooke Breit Bird People: Bird People Mysterious Man: Ti...

Season 2, Ep 89 - Book Club: Pride & Prejudice 10.12.2018 1:06:53

A wizard, a warrior, a badger, a flower, and a make-up artist try to understand the Earth book ‘Pride and Prejudice’. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Krom the Fingarian: Mark Logsdon Flower: Brooke Breit Germ Crust: Mary Tilden Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic...

Season 2, Ep 88 - Mittens and Literature 03.12.2018 41:38

Larry Birdman stops by with updates on the Hogsface mittens stadium and what he’s currently reading. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Larry Birdman: Rush Howell Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Au...

Season 2, Ep 87 - Blue and Green 26.11.2018 39:55

Usidore and Spintax host a web radio show from Chicago. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Spintax: Charlie McCracken Assorted Radio Callers: Sarah Maher Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Tim Joyce Magic Tavern and Wiccan Knitting Theme Musics: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox...

Season 2, Ep 86 - Hogsface and Chicago 19.11.2018 49:56

While the boys in the Tavern get ready for Chunt’s wedding, in Chicago Sarah encounters a magical being. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sarah Maher: Sarah Maher Spintax: Charlie McCracken Fancy Blemish: Martin Wilson Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Garrett Schultz...

Season 2, Ep 85 - Gettin' Nuts Season 2 (Live from the Kalamazoo Improv Festival) 12.11.2018 57:24

Chunt and Usidore kick off the second season of Gettin’ Nuts with some help from Momo the Mouse and two very creepy twins. Credits Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Jayme: Gretchen Eng Sayme: Brad Pike Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Garrett Schultz Theme Music: Andy Po...

Season 2, Ep 84 - Traach and Treasure 05.11.2018 47:02

Traach the Kobold returns to help us assess the many magic items found in the tavern. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Traach: James D'Amato Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance: Garrett Schultz Y...

Season 2, Ep 83 - Blemish Returns 29.10.2018 50:05

With the help of Magic Paint, Blemish is back. More than one Blemish, in fact. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Blemish: Martin Wilson Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Tim Joyce Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance: G...

Season 2, Ep 82 - Chunt for Red October 4: Rainbow Squish 22.10.2018 55:32

It’s time for Chunt’s annual blood drive for lazy vampires, Chunt for Red October. This year he has two mummies along to help. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Doris the Mummy: Lisa Burton Eugenia the Mummy: Mary Beth Smith Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Tricia: Kate James Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Chris Rath...

Season 2, Ep 81 - Squire 15.10.2018 44:36

Usidore and Chunt invite in Stick the Squire to apprentice under Arnie, in case anything ever happens to him. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Stick the Squire: Felix Trench Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Garrett Schultz Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Produ...

Season 2, Ep 80 - Momo and the Mayor (Live from Chicago's iO Theater) 08.10.2018 1:04:31

Momo the Mouse with Human Strength stops by to dish on Chunt’s love life and her own. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Tricia: Kate James Technical Difficulties Witch: Shama Jacover Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Tim Joyce Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tave...

Season 2, Ep 79 - Doppelgänger (w/ Tim Baltz) 01.10.2018 38:12

We talk to Dopel the Doppelgänger, who can look like anyone. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Dopel: Tim Baltz Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Tricia: Kate James Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Ryan DiGiorgi Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Production Assistance:...

Season 2, Ep 78 - Hunger Ghost Returns 24.09.2018 40:44

Chunt’s dad is back in town for Chunt’s upcoming wedding! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hugo the Hunger Ghost: Brett Lyons Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Tricia: Kate James Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Chris Rathjen Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason Knox Producti...

Season 2, Ep 77 - Just Todd (w/ Travis McElroy, Live from Indianapolis) 17.09.2018 1:07:43

We’re back in the Vermillion Minotaur and excited to catch up with Chest Trünkborn, the mimic. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Chest Trünkborn: Travis McElroy Dory the Dragon: Erika Ishii Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Ryan DiGiorgi , Evan Jacover Editor: Tim Joyce Theme Music: Andy Poland Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Audio Assistance: Jason K...