Mage: The Podcast

Adam chats with 4 guests about 3 projects.  Mage 20 system reference document, Book of Common Magicks and Darkness Over Dallas fiction series. Mage 20 SRD https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_GzPNZoPabVMAKxk_y1aBpl0jic5QD8Y1TyLpCQUuKg Book of Common Magicks https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/462226/Book-of-Common-Magicks Darkness Over Dallas https://www.storytellersvault.com/browse.php?auth...

In this spirited dive into Séance on St. James Street, Pooka and Josh Heath dissect the Victorian Mage jumpstart—what works, what misses, and whether it’s a fitting intro for new players. From ghostly redemption arcs to wonky stats and page-layout sins, they unravel the spectral threads of this quickstart. Is this séance a slayance, or should it be buried with a stake in its heart? Show Notes Séan...

Adam and Bryce dive into Laws of Ascension , Mage’s guide to live-action roleplaying! They chat rotes, rubber rats, and rock-paper-scissors magic, with plenty of laughs and a dash of heartfelt critique. Whether you’re LARP -curious or just love mage lore, this one's for you. Also, Bryce shares news on a KULT: Divinity Lost deep dive over at Darker Days Radio . Truth until paradox, baby! Show Notes...

Writer, musician, and game designer James Curcio joins us for a warm, wide-ranging chat on magic, myth, and RPGs. From Dungeons & Dragons to Mage: The Ascension and Modern Mythology , we talk play, storytelling, and the mystery of it all. Oh, yeah, and we also shoot the breeze about goblins, game systems, and why magic might just be another name for imagination. Show Notes Generation Hex - Edi...

This is the final two-hander episode featuring the brilliant and sorely missed Terry Robinson , recorded with Pooka before Terry’s passing. In this deeply personal and intellectually rich conversation, Terry and Pooka dive headfirst into the mystic heart of the Syndicate , exploring its layered portrayal across Mage: The Ascension editions—from Mafia caricature to modern myth-makers of the market....

In this episode, legendary occult historian and ex-Blondie bassist Gary Lachman joins us to talk magic, Crowley , meme sorcery, and the reality-bending weirdness of the 21st century. From shared dreams in 1970s New York to egregores , astral hobos, and the dark gravity of Trump as a Tulpa , Gary pulls no punches. Show Notes How a hit Blondie song was inspired by psychic experiences Colins Wilson ’...

What makes a great Disparate ? Adam and Pooka crack open M20 Forgotten and Forbidden Orders to spotlight the most compelling crafts in Mage 20 —from the dream-walking Noma to the sandstorm-riding Taftani. Along the way, they unpack what works, what doesn’t. Also in this episode: TryItCon 2 , a listener review, and what happens when your RPG expectations go sideways. Show Notes TryItCon 2 : Tarrago...

Pooka and Bryce discuss M20 Faces of Magick . One of the final two books of Mage 20 , a collection of NPCs, ideas and possibilities. Show Notes M20 Faces of Magick Final NPC-focused supplement for Mage 20 Originally a stretch goal from Lore of the Traditions Kickstarter TryItCon 2 : Tarragon Edition – Now recruiting Storytellers and GMs for this online convention (June 13–15) in memory of Terry Ro...

Arden Leigh shares her magical journey—from neuro-linguistic programming and trauma healing to chaos magic, sigils, and becoming Grant Morrison ’s magical heir. We explore her concept of “repatterning,” her band Arden and the Wolves , the ethics of magical identity, and the risks and rewards of narrative magic in RPGs like Mage: The Ascension . A vivid, vulnerable, and powerful conversation on tra...

Adam and Pooka discuss Robert W. Chambers' King in Yellow mythos and other stories. Can they inspire Mage stories? Can these two stick to the subject? Yellow Signs: The Decadent Movement and its Influence on Weird Fiction Blog article on The Yellow Wallpaper, 1892 Free stories online Cosmic vs. Abrahamic Horror Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://b...

Terry and 3 other hosts discuss World of Darkness Hong Kong Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast Discord https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

Adam’s riding solo on this one, and he’s pulling a bundle of helpful tricks and tips out of his Storyteller’s saddlebag—especially for folks just starting out running Mage games. If you’re a veteran, you might hear some familiar ground, but if you’re new to the Storyteller’s seat, this one’s a gold mine. Show Notes 🔍 Mysteries in Mage How to prep, run, and avoid dead-ends in investigative stories...

Adam and Terry discuss Mage20 Sorcerer. What do the sorcerers and psychics of the World of Darkness get up to when they can't learn Sphere magick? Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodca...

Adam interviews Jiba Anderson, author of the Bata'a chapter in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders. Griot Enterprises Rocbottom Studios Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast Discord https...

Terry and Michael Mercere discuss six of the Houses of the Order of Hermes. Michael's book Riddle of the Sphinx Check out OoH Tradition Book and OoH Tradition Book Revised . Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://ww...

Pooka G interviews Atalanti Evripidou on her Sisters of Hippolyta chapter Forbidden & Forgotten Orders. We Are Island,  published in  Luna Station Quarterly  issue 060. In Greek, this story was published in issue 37 of "Φανταστικά Χρονικά" magazine. Shanties of the Sunless Vast , published in the anthology "Star Maidens", by MacKenzie Publishing. This is only available on  Amazon  for now, as...

Adam interviews Satyros Brucato on his Solificati chapter in Forbidden & Forgotten Orders. Brucato's Recommendations: The Magician's Reflection by Bill Whitcomb The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley The Alchemists of Kush by Minister Faust Maynard James Keenan biography Gary Lachman books: Aleister Crowley : Magick, Rock and Roll, and the Wickedest Man in the World A Secret History of Consc...

Adam chats with longtime contributor Rachelle Udell . Rochelle shares her journey through Mage projects—from her early days to her favorite, The Fallen Tower: Las Vegas —and dives into her hefty chapter on the Ngoma in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders . With wit and warmth, she unpacks magical lore, quirky pronunciations, and rich traditions that keep the Mage universe alive. Enjoy this friendly rid...

Hey folks, we’ve got something special for you—a new podcast series featuring our dear friend Terry Robinson , recorded before his passing. With the blessing of his loved ones, we’re rolling out these episodes alongside some fantastic guest co-hosts. In this first installment, co-produced by Pooka ( Changeling: The Podcast ) and Josh Heath ( Werewolf: The Podcast ), we explore World of Darkness: T...

Adam sits down with Kim Godwin to chat about about her chapter in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders , an upcoming Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition book. Kim shares her love for TTRPGs, her experience with Mage, and how she reworked the Kahu faction with a stronger cultural foundation. She highlights the importance of preserving traditions while adapting for survival. Kim also shares insig...

Today we’ve got something special—two deep dives into the world of magic and role-playing! We sit down with Douglas Rushkoff —media theorist, writer, and host of the Team Human podcast—to explore how RPGs, especially Mage: The Ascension , serve as tools for reality manipulation and self-discovery. We talk about the changing face of magic in society, its impact on public figures, and how Storytelle...

Adam sits down to talk with ⁠Bill Bridges⁠ , developer and author for Mage the Ascension. Bill talks about the early days of White Wolf, his work on Werewolf & Mage, his thoughts on Mage's directions over the years and Mage the Awakening. Check out his work on ⁠Fading Suns⁠ .

We are sad to announce Terry Robinson is no longer with us.

A bonus episode featuring some wisdom from the Syndicate .

Twenty one years after the last Tradition Book , Lore of the Traditions gives an update to the Nine Traditions . Adam and Pook walk through where each Tradition is in the 2020s, their favorites, and what they wish they saw more of. Lore of the Traditions on DriveThruRPG