Minds Never Matter

CW: This episode contains descriptions of death, grief, fictional violence and political turmoil. Listener discretion is advised. Our Not-Quite Heroes are running out of time to save Pogo's mother as they finally discover who orchestrated her poisoning! Meanwhile, Pogo, shackled, confronts his childhood adversary and learns what he intends to gain by taking control of Starfall City; Sartheleon tea...

In this very special episode of Minds Never Matter, we briefly move away from our Not-Quite-Heroes in Divitotum and instead explore that vast terrain in the world of the upcoming JRPG inspired tabletop role-playing games Skies Above by Lost Haven, which is currently live on Kickstarter! We follow four heroes from across the world as they band together to correct a magical disruption deep within th...

In our 36th session, the party's conspiracy against Gunther comes to a head as the powerful nobleman attempts to banish Sartheleon. The rest of the Not-Quite Heroes quickly and clumsily jump into action to protect their friend, only to land them with serious consequences. Looking for some shiny new math rocks to add to the hoard and want to support the show at the same time? Check out Crystal Magg...

The 35th session of our Not-Quite-Heroes features increasingly awkward father and son talks in House Stardust, the price of peppermints and the weight they carry, and a tense meeting with Gunther Gunther. Looking for some shiny new math rocks to add to the hoard and want to support the show at the same time? Check out Crystal Maggie and get 10% off your entire order with our code: HILARITYSAVERPG...

In our 34th session, our Not-Quite-Heroes' continue their investigation to try and uncover what's ailing Pogo's mother. In their search, Emilia dn Cecily find themselves at the mercy of the Gods in a local temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Moon and God of the Sun. Looking for some shiny new math rocks to add to the hoard and want to support the show at the same time? Check out Crystal Maggie...

In our 33rd session, the Not-Quite-Heroes recoup after a less than savory dining experience in House Stardust. As memories better left forgotten begin to bubble up to the surface, our party questions their intentions toward one another, and how they can possibly expect to protect Pogo's mother when they struggle to understand themselves. Plus, we have a full lore dump! The party visit Pogo's famil...

CW: This episode contains mentions of terminal sickness, fictional political unrest, and suffocation. After a perilous journey through Glagus' unforgiving weather conditions, our Not-Quite-Heroes finally make their way to Starfall City and settle in with Pogo's family for dinner. As per usual for the group, things aren't ever simple and the truth behind Lady Stardust's dire situation begins to unf...

In our 31st session, our Not-Quite-Heroes finally arrive in Starfall City – Pogo's hometown – where they're immediately greeted by an agitated polar bear. After accidentally interrupting a coming-of-age rite among Glagus youth, the party find themselves meeting one of their most peculiar adversaries yet... This week's Halftime Show features Deck of Many Tales – a TTRPG actual play podcast! Deck of...

As our Not-Quite-Heroes make their way back to the village after wiping out the ancient fungal threat threatening their livelihoods, they land themselves in a prickly situation when, as it turns out, the townsfolk aren't all too pleased with their approach to "rescuing" them. Can the party make them see reason? Or is this a bridge that's already too burned to rebuild? Looking for some shiny new ma...

CW: This episode contains mentions of suicide, death, and restraint. In our 29th session, the party finally make it to the center of a deadly cavern imbued with ancient magic. There, they finally find the cause of the nearby village's woes: a distorted myconid beast whose misguided empathy has manifested itself in a life form trying to protect a young girl's life after becoming lost deep in the wi...

In our 28th session, the party continues their delve into the depths of the magic-fueled cavern as they finally seem to have discovered the root cause of the plague afflicting the nearby village.  Pit against grotesque, uncanny beasts that have been mutated by the same fungal magic that's taken hold of the surrounding area, our Not-Quite-Heroes are forced to face off against a deadlier threat...

In our 27th session, colorful lights dance across the inner walls of a frozen temple as our party steps though only for them to be shrouded in darkness moments later, each step bringing them closer to what has been hurting the local village they've stumbled into while travelling to Starfall City. This session is an actual dungeon crawl! Our Not-Quite-Heroes take on puzzles, a dash of combat, and a...

As a petrifying cry rings out in the night, the party find their investigation interrupted to protect the townspeople from a strange creature that seems to be targeting the village's only surviving child.  As they make their final preparations to find the source of the strange, fungal illness that has plagued the area, the Not-Quite-Heroes begin to come to grim realizations regarding their so...

In our 25th session, our Not-Quite-Heroes find themselves investigating a fungal issue in rural Glagus. As they try to investigate, the party get into a moral dispute in a tavern that not only opens wounds between Emilia and Cecily, but begins to make the villagers opinions of the party turn sour.  Pogo and Cecily try to discover what could be the root of the mysterious illness that ravaged t...

Today, we reunite with our oddball party as they face off against an omnipotent being that holds the secret to everlasting peace. The stage is set, and as a corrupted chord begins to strike, our party must act quickly to secure the legendary artifact from their God-like foe. This two-part adventure was made possible thanks to Todd at  @earth_former_games , who not only ran this adventure...

Today, we join four offbeat adventurers as they go on what very well could be their final quest -- a journey to discover the fated Song of Creation, an artifact that could, in theory, rewrite the very fabric of existence. This two-part adventure was made possible thanks to Todd at  @earth_former_games , who not only ran this adventure but also designed the subclasses used by the party. E...

In our 24th session, the party finally make it to Glagus! Surrounded by more snow and frost than they know what to do with, our Not-Quite-Heroes have to figure out the best mode of transportation to make it to Starfall City in order to see Pogo's family. As they deliberate on the optimal wagon to take them on their way, they make friends with their new (sort-of) equestrian companions that will be...

In our 23rd session, our Not-Quite-Heroes finally make their way back to class––but not for long! Thanks to Sartheleon and Cecily's hijinks in Juno's office, the headmaster has grown suspicious of the group's activities and call them in for a disastrous interrogation. This week's Halftime Show features Dicescape and What's Your Damage. Dicescape What's Your Damage Featuring... Noah Bryan as your D...

In our 22nd session, Cecily and Sartheleon finally break into Juno Everheart's office to try and uncover any dirt they can on the Adventuring College of Elona's Dean. Of course, the pair pay a visit to their dear friend at the alchemy club before heading out.  Meanwhile, Pogo continues his own research in the school library to try and discover more information about the Elonian elites (more s...

Today we move away from our "Not-Quite-Heroes" at ACE to instead peer into the happenings within the vast continent of Divitotum. In this dramatized short story, Kiran reflects on the Family Day incident before meeting up with Cecily to go over conspiracy theories while grappling with her complicated feelings for the Aasimar now that they're both attending classes at ACE. "Wildfire Hearts" is narr...

CW: This episode contains references to seizures. Our Not-Quite-Heroes are plunging themselves into dark waters as they try to piece together the truth behind the dark arcane powers that took control of Emilia during ACE's Family Day Event. In our 21st session, we pick up at The Light Under as Emilia tries to run away from Sartheleon after the two of them were caught in a one-way embrace by the wa...

Today we move away from our "Not-Quite-Heroes" at ACE to instead peer into the happenings within the vast continent of Divitotum. In this dramatized short story, we revisit The Light Under and gain a new perspective on Sartheleon and Emilia's "first date". Just who is this mysterious stranger, and what role could he possibly play in Elona? "Plaything" is narrated and edited by Anna Eliza Featuring...

In our twentieth session, the party descends on their local Moon Dollars for a special investigative presentation by Pogo – featuring Frederic and Kiran, who get invited to tag along. As Pogo begins presenting the cold hard facts of everything that went down at Family Day, and presenting possible theories as to what could be going on with Juno and the Gauntlets.  As the group disperses, Pogo,...

Today we move away from our "Not-Quite-Heroes" at ACE to instead peer into the happenings elsewhere in the vast continent of Divitotum. In this dramatized short story, we take a look at a priest from the Church of Ghriom waking up in a cold prison cell. Unable to identify his captors, he tries to commune with the divine only to be interrupted by a mysterious woman who could be his guardian angel,...

In our nineteenth session, Sartheleon grapples with the discovery of his mentor Raven's corpse being tampered with by his comrade, Cecily Belghriom. As he makes a mad dash to heal her, it becomes clear some mysterious arcane power is affecting her body. Uniting the party for the first time following the explosion at Family Day, Sartheleon opens up about just how deadly Gwen truly is, and the party...