Thomas Brower

I Cast Fireball

Leisure EN ↓ 263 episodes

Over the years, I Cast Fireball has established itself firmly in the D&D 5e actual-play space with its high production quality, attention to theatrical storytelling, and non-explicit content for all ages. Join adventurers Jacob, Mickie, Ned, and Joshua as Thomas leads them through daring adventures of fantasy, fun, and fireballs!

Author

Thomas Brower

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Leisure

Podcast website

www.icastfireball.net

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Skull & Shackles 11. Lost in Translation 24.07.2024

This shiny better be worth it! With most of the Captain's Council underwater, battling the tendrils of a water elemental, how are our heroes gonna make it out of this scrape? Max parleys. Ataraxia extends a job offer. Buster identifies. Ignis gets so sick of everybody else's shenanigans. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 E...

Skull & Shackles 10. Deep End of the Pool 17.07.2024

Come onnnnn, there's a shiny at the bottom of this pool! You expect us to NOT try to go get it? There will obviously be no danger whatsoever. We'll be fine. Everything will be fine. Buster takes the plunge. Ataraxia offers moral support. Max shows why crossbows are superior. Ignis causes a mini Crunch Squad. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook:...

Skull & Shackles 9. Dragon Do-Little 10.07.2024

The ogres are all at the bottom of the pit, and now it's time to continue toward the treasure! Surely nothing else will distract our heroes along the way? Surely not a pool with something shiny at the bottom? Surely not. Buster offers to take the plunge. Ignis tries to move things along. Max consults the birds. Ataraxia votes for the gold. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Insta...

Skull & Shackles 8. The Pit 03.07.2024

There be ogres in them thar' hills... And they're blocking our way! Give us just a moment, gotta clear out this obstacle before we continue on to the treasure. Max shoots first. Ignis gets tied up. Buster blows them away. Ataraxia throws barbs. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations:...

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 21. Harengon Hopalong 26.06.2024

Josh is back on Crunch Squad, but this time, here's here to stay! Today, it's all about that delightful new rabbitfolk race, the Harengon. Ned and Josh talk about how the mechanics make such a perfect thematic fit for this race, and how these abilities support both those who want to min-max, and those who want to even out their weaknesses. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Insta...

Skull & Shackles 7. Archipelago of Islands 19.06.2024

Heads up folks, "archipelago" is now this campaign's "caldera". After a lovely meal with Rickety Hake, the Captain's Council picks up a couple leads on some exciting opportunities to find treasure and infamy—one of which happens to be right on this very island! Max takes the lead. Ignis also takes the lead. Buster also takes the lead. Ataraxia also takes the lead. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastF...

Skull & Shackles 6. Rickety Story 12.06.2024

The Captain's Council has been invited aboard Rickety Hake's island, to share a meal and a story or two. But first, what are we going to call this ship? Max dispenses quick justice. Ignis hoists a new Jolly Roger. Buster impresses Rickety. Ataraxia records a chilling tale. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFire...

Skull & Shackles 5. No Remorse 05.06.2024

Well, here we are at Rickety's Squibs, but give us a moment—we just have a few vermin to clean up real quick. Buster sets 'em up. Max and Ignis knock 'em down. Ataraxia works on branding. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.ne...

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 20. Satyr Saga 29.05.2024

Oh greeeaaat, Ned's brought another weird lil guy to the show. Satyrs may seem simple at first, but they have a few mechanical features that make them actually quite unique! Dive in with Thomas and Ned to find out why. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20...

Skull & Shackles 4. Rising Tide 22.05.2024

With the sahuagin attack behind them, the Captain's Council draws near to Rickety's Squibs... but dissent is fomenting far below the deck. Max checks out the cannons. Ignis gathers boat name suggestions. Ataraxia talks about feelings. Buster conspires for and/or against the captain. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email:...

Skull & Shackles 3. In Memory of Tim 15.05.2024

Battle has erupted on the main deck! Will our heroes manage to take a bite out of these sahuagin raiders before they get bitten themselves? Max pulls out the ballista. Ignis peeks into a nearby timeline. Ataraxia takes a leap of faith. Buster actually remembers a name. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball...

Skull & Shackles 2. A Sea of Discontent 08.05.2024

Now that we've finally got a new captain selected, everything should be perfectly chill and orderly amongst the crew, right? Ignis tries to make a statement. Max offers a differing opinion. Buster watches the drama unfold. Ataraxia helps make pizza. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donat...

Skull & Shackles 1. O Captain, My Captain 01.05.2024

Waves break across the bow of a newly-stolen pirate ship, sailing through a tropical archipelago known on the world of Golarion as The Shackles. Here, a good pirating crew can make a name for themselves that will resound throughout history. With any luck, this pack of ragtag misfits will become one of them. Ignis whips the crew into shape. Max tinkers with a new weapon. Buster charts the course. A...

[BONUS] Word of Recall 7. Tyranny of Dragons Wrap-Up 24.04.2024

We finished a three-year campaign, and you all had lots of questions! Join us for one final farewell to the Jhank Squad and Tyranny of Dragons. ••• Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the “Marimba” soundscap...

[BONUS] Commune with Dungeon Master 3. Reactive DMing 08.03.2024

Our Tyranny of Dragons campaign has concluded, and we've received a lot of questions about how the campaign you heard us play differed from what was written in the book. To answer those questions, Thomas and Ned explain what they like to call "Reactive DMing"—altering a planned campaign to fit the actions and desires of the players. Get ready to dig in, 'cause this is a big one! • • • Patreon: pat...

State of the Pod: Season 2 Announcement 14.02.2024

Season 2 is dropping May 1st, 2024! Here are some details, and what to expect in the meantime. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20

Tyranny of Dragons 111. Epilogue 07.02.2024

We end as we began—in Greenest. Fleeple orders a round of drinks. Mal finds her answers. Lance constructs a monument. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for c...

Tyranny of Dragons 110. Breathe, Dragons 31.01.2024

"Breathe, dragons; sing of the First World, forged out of chaos and painted with beauty. "Sing of Bahamut, the Platinum, molding the shape of the mountains and rivers; "Sing too of Chromatic Tiamat, painting all over the infinite canvas. "Partnered, they woke in the darkness; partnered, they labored in acts of creation." -Elegy for the First World, Stanza I • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball...

Tyranny of Dragons 109. Abomination 24.01.2024

Severin has transformed, more powerful and unstable than before. The Jhank Squad sure have their work cut out for them. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for...

Tyranny of Dragons 108. Star Platinum's Big Day Out 17.01.2024

Enter the temple. Stop the ritual. Save the world. Mal remembers she has magic. Lance goes invisible. Fleeple summons Star Platinum. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’r...

Tyranny of Dragons 107. Vindication 10.01.2024

Remember that one time when the Jhank Squad didn't quite manage to kill a certain white dragon? Why do I ask? Oh, no reason. Fleeple talks to 200 kobolds. Mal affirms her faith. Lance shoots the best arrow of his life. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20...

Tyranny of Dragons 106. Foes from the Past 03.01.2024

The prisoners are out of the tunnels, but still not quite to freedom yet. In fact, there's one very annoying obstacle still left in the way... Mal crits in a very cool moment. Lance also crits in a very cool moment. Fleeple is also there. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi...

[BONUS] Commune with Dungeon Master 2. Storytelling 27.12.2023

Thomas and Ned are back for a deep dive into storytelling! With their years of combined improv and DMing experience, they've got a LOT of thoughts about telling meaningful stories. Talking points include: Why storytelling is important in RPGs. Prioritizing character-driven storytelling and building plot based on player interest. A simplified story structure. Adjusting plot points in the moment. •...

Tyranny of Dragons 105. Counterspell 20.12.2023

We're so close to getting the prisoners out of the lava tubes! Just one last obstacle in the way... But can an old, familiar face provide some help? Fleeple recognizes a voice. Mal comes in swinging. Lance makes a very good kill quip. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com...

Tyranny of Dragons 104. Operation Fireball 13.12.2023

Sometimes you spend too much time talking in hostile territory, and you get jumped by cultists. We've all been there, right? Mal bowls for cultists with a flaming sphere. Lance throws off some archers with a flaming wall. Fleeple, surprisingly enough, doesn't actually use any fire this time. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball20...

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