Episodes

S7-E02: The Gearbox 15.05.2023 30:50

Welcome to the Seventh Season of the Iconic Podcast and our first season long actual play. Join our heroes: Mark, Becca, Evan, and Ben as we playtest 13th Age Second Edition. Note – We know that Becca’s microphone was rough … Continue reading →

S7-E01: A Gathering of Heroes 01.05.2023 27:48

S6-E27: Swords of the Serpentine – Interview with Emily and Kevin – Part 2 17.04.2023 29:49

This week, we continue our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. This is the second part of our interivew with Emily and Kevin, the designers of Swords of … Continue reading →

S6-E27: Swords of the Serpentine – Interview with Emily and Kevin – Part 1 03.04.2023 25:33

This week, we continue our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. Emily and Kevin, the designers of Swords of the Serpentine, join us to discuss their journey in … Continue reading →

S6-E26: Swords of the Serpentine – GM’s Look – Part 2 20.03.2023 27:19

This week, we continue our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. This week, we look the city of Eversink and the Coprses Abound adventure!. *Disclosure: This description may … Continue reading →

S6-E25: Swords of the Serpentine – GM’s Look – Part 1 06.03.2023 26:19

This week, we continue our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. This week, we look the setting’s adversaries and GM Advice!. *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links … Continue reading →

S6-E24: Swords of the Serpentine – Player’s Look – Part 3 20.02.2023 22:08

This week, we continue our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. This week, we look at hazards, sorcery, and wealth. *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, … Continue reading →

S6-E23: Swords of the Serpentine – Player’s Look – Part 2 06.02.2023 19:28

This week, we continue our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. This week, we look at the rules changes to Gumshoe and how Kevin and Emily use them … Continue reading →

S6-E22: Swords of the Serpentine – Player’s Look – Part 1 31.01.2023 26:04

This week, we start our look at Swords of the Serpentine, a sword and sorcery RPG using the Gumshoe system by Pelgrane Press. This week, we look at the professions and skills, and how Kevin and Emily use them to … Continue reading →

S6-E21: Nights Black Agents – The Van Helsing Letter – Actual Play – Part 2 09.01.2023 57:29

This week, we present the second half of our NBA actual play of the Van Helsing Letter. *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, may mean I earn a small commission. As an … Continue reading →

S6-E20: Nights Black Agents – The Van Helsing Letter – Actual Play – Part 1 26.12.2022 59:22

This week, we present the first half of our NBA actual play of the Van Helsing Letter. *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, may mean I earn a small commission. As an … Continue reading →

S6-E19: Nights Black Agents – The Dracula Dossier – Part 2 12.12.2022 23:17

This week, we conclude our review of the amazing Dracula Dossier, a campaign for NBA! *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, may mean I earn a small commission. As an Amazon Associate … Continue reading →

S6-E18: Nights Black Agents – The Dracula Dossier – Part 1 28.11.2022 27:02

This week, we discuss the amazing Dracula Dossier, a campaign for NBA! We discuss the framework, the set up, and the far reach of this campaign. *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, … Continue reading →

S6-E17: Nights Black Agents – Double Tap Review – Part 2 14.11.2022 23:32

This week, Becca and Mark continue their look at Double Tap! They discuss what is in it, what its strengths are, and if it is a must have for any NBA Directors! *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, … Continue reading →

S6-E16: Nights Black Agents – Double Tap Review – Part 1 31.10.2022 31:30

This week, Becca and Mark look at Double Tap! They discuss what is in it, what its strengths are, and if it is a must have for any NBA Player! *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links that, at no … Continue reading →

S6-E15: Nights Black Agents – Director’s Screen and Resource Book Review 17.10.2022 34:16

We are back to Gumshoe and Night’s Black Agents! This week, Becca and Mark look at the Director’s Screen and Resource Book! They discuss what is in it, what its strengths are, and if it is a must have for … Continue reading →

S6-E14: 13th Age Second Edition – Interview with Rob Heinsoo – Part 2 03.10.2022 33:45

We are taking a brief break from our regularly scheduled Gumshoe message for this breaking news! 13th Age Second Edition was announced at Gen Con, and we have an interview with Rob Heinsoo about it! *Disclosure: This description may contain … Continue reading →

S6-E13: 13th Age Second Edition – Interview with Rob Heinsoo – Part 1 19.09.2022 25:35

S6-E12: Introduction to Nights Black Agents – GM Side 05.09.2022 30:14

This is the third part of our Gumshoe: Night’s Black Agents Introduction. We delve into Pelgrane’s fantastic spy vs vampires RPG, wrapping up our look of the Core Rules with the GM rules and resources…such as the famed Conspyramid. *Disclosure: … Continue reading →

S6-E11: Introduction to Nights Black Agents – Player’s Side – Part 2 22.08.2022 26:24

This is the second part of our Gumshoe: Night’s Black Agents Introduction. We delve into Pelgrane’s fantastic spy vs vampires RPG, continually with our look at the character mechanics and how thrilling combats and chases work! *Disclosure: This description may … Continue reading →

S6-E10: Introduction to Nights Black Agents – Player’s Side – Part 1 08.08.2022 22:57

This is the first part of our Gumshoe: Night’s Black Agents Introduction. We delve into Pelgrane’s fantastic spy vs vampires RPG, starting with a look at how it is different from Trail of Cthulhu. *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate … Continue reading →

S6-E9: Trail of Cthulhu Actual Play – Midnight at the Clock Tower – Part 2 25.07.2022 1:04:34

This is the second half of our Gumshoe: Trail of Cthulhu Actual Play – Midnight at the Clock Tower. Join us as Becca runs Rook, Kirk, Mark, Evan, and J-M through a mythos mystery of her own design. *Disclosure: This … Continue reading →

S6-E8: Trail of Cthulhu Actual Play – Midnight at the Clock Tower – Part 1 11.07.2022 56:13

This is the first half of our Gumshoe: Trail of Cthulhu Actual Play – Midnight at the Clock Tower. Join us as Becca runs Rook, Kirk, Mark, Evan, and J-M through a mythos mystery of her own design. *Disclosure: This … Continue reading →

S6-E7: Trail of Cthulhu: Eternal Lies Review 27.06.2022 31:23

In this episode we review the outstanding Eternal Lies – a world-spaning campaign for Trail of Cthulhu. Looking for a copy of Eternal Lies? Here it is on: Pelgrane Press Website Drivethrurpg – Just the Book Drivethrurpg – The Eternal … Continue reading →

S6-E6: Trail of Cthulhu: Hideous Creatures Review 13.06.2022 26:11

In this episode we review the outstanding Hideous Creatures – the Mythos bestiary for Trail of Cthulhu. Looking for a copy of Hideous Creatures? Here it is on: Pelgrane Press Website Amazon Drivethrurpg *Disclosure: This description may contain affiliate links … Continue reading →