Narrative Feats

🔥 D&D Interview with Amy Vorpahl | Dungeon Master, Dimension 20, Candlekeep Mysteries 🔥   We sit down with Dungeon Master, musician, and official Dungeons & Dragons writer Amy Vorpahl (Candlekeep Mysteries, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons) for an in-depth conversation about creativity, teaching, and leveling up your DM skills.   In this episode, we discuss: • Amy’s journey fr...

We conclude our adventure in progress with one of our favorite Actual Play teams — Survive This Crit! Agents of D.E.A.D. at long last reach the attic laboratory of Dr. Vershmelzenkoper, an evil genius with designs on finishing his masterpiece! It's ALIIIIIVE!  🕯️ Atop the Mansion, our heroes will face: Evil machines crackling with destructive power️ Sinister Servants with Tricks Up Their Slee...

We return to an adventure in progress with one of our favorite Actual Play teams — Survive This Crit! The party has breached the second floor of the Malignant Mansion — a place where science and sorcery twist into something truly monstrous. In this Frankenstein’s Lab–inspired horror gauntlet, every discovery drips with dread… and every mistake draws blood. 🕯️ Inside the Mansion, our heroes will fa...

It’s that frightful time of year when we once again attempt to SCARE THE PANTS OFF one of our favorite Actual Play teams — Survive This Crit! This time, the entire crew steps into a twisted Frankenstein’s Laboratory–style horror gauntlet , unfolding over three chilling episodes! Can Kylie, Nick, Chandler, and Rob make it out alive, or will they become spare parts for something… unholy? 🕯️ Inside t...

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with the writer, anthropologist, and designer of the game Stillfleet , Wythe Marschall! Listen as we explore:  - The jostles and joys of creating your own TTRPG - Finding the perfect people to collaborate with on your passion project - Play testing and fine-tuning a game system you come back to again and again - Building in a post-apocalypse world with carto...

🎙️ A New Adventure Continues in the Slaydium – Welcome to Tavern Talks! Get ready for chaos, comedy, and combat in the latest episode of Narrative Feats, the action-packed actual play anthology! Special guests Adam and Zach return to the Maze of the Minotaur—a deadly labyrinth where every turn could mean triumph or total disaster. They're halfway to reaching the damsel Fither, before she meets a g...

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with award-winning tabletop designer and mastermind behind the Dice Exploder Podcast, Sam Dunnewold!  Together, we dive into: •  the ins and outs of creating (and naming) a timeless sci-fi TTRPG •  breaking down game mechanics one-by-one •  the essence of a great heist game •  prioritizing the creative process when you have a whole list o...

🎙️ A New Adventure Awaits in the Slaydium – Welcome to Tavern Talks! Get ready for chaos, comedy, and combat in the latest episode of Narrative Feats , the action-packed actual play anthology! This week, special guests Adam and Zach take on the Maze of the Minotaur —a deadly labyrinth where every turn could mean triumph or total disaster. Their mission? Rescue the damsel Fither at the heart of the...

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with Tom Watkin, the innovator behind Dungeons & Dragons at Work —a groundbreaking program that brings tabletop roleplay into the workplace to foster leadership, communication, and team growth. Together, they dive into: • How RPGs like D&D can develop real-world leadership skills • What a corporate D&D session actually looks like • Why Tom never scrip...

The team from the Lizards & Locations podcast returns to the deadly Jurassic Jungle of Slaydium Games—the brutal fantasy bloodsport where only the strong survive! 🦖💀 This time, our daring heroes take unexpected approaches to discovering traps, uncover a shortcut up the ziggurat, and face off against a massive T-Rex in an all-out battle for survival! 🎲 Narrative Feats continues its action-pa...

Welcome to The Joy of GMing , the companion series to Narrative Feats ! This week, Casey Jones sits down with Lyssa and Shardae of the Slovenly Trulls!  Join us for a truly refreshing discussion of feminism in TTRPG, the patriarchy and the almost indelible fingerprints it's left on gaming, and a hopeful future for the pastime! We'll be covering a lot of ground in this episode, and be explorin...

The hilarious team from the Lizards & Locations podcast joins the deadly arenas of Slaydium Games ! These devil-may-care adventurers venture into an unforgiving jungle teeming with killer plants, hungry dinosaurs, and plenty more deadly surprises. Will they survive the chaos, or will the wilderness claim them? Narrative Feats continues its action-packed second season of anthologized actual pla...

Welcome to The Joy of GMing , the companion series to Narrative Feats ! This week, Casey Jones sits down with Corey, the mind behind games like Tales of the Undead , Lost in Somerville Shades , and A Veiled Conundrum . Join us as Corey dives into the inspiration behind his games, his journey as a professional GM, and the art of crafting unforgettable stories. From sparking new ideas to building im...

Welcome to The Joy of GMing , the sister series to Narrative Feats ! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Big B, creator of the horror TTRPG Yl’fe (pronounced Yule-Fae). In this episode, Big B shares insights on his experiences as a BIPOC creator, the journey of crafting a mercenary horror game, and what makes a TTRPG session truly successful. Tune in for a unique perspective on the gaming world and e...

The traps are set. The Castle of Korvol the Vampire Lord awaits. And its dungeon doors creak open just in time for Halloween… Join Agents Kylie and Nick of D.E.A.D. as they battle their way through the terrifying lair of Korvol, the Kaiser of Pain. Packed with monstrous traps and deadly puzzles, this trial by combat tests their wits, strength, and courage. But can they escape? Tune in to find out!...

Join Kylie and Nick, the intrepid agents of D.E.A.D. as they join the Slaydium Games! The plucky protagonists of ‘SURVIVE THIS CRIT!’ are here to test their mettle against the Vampire Lord Korvol, Kaiser of Pain . Will they make it out alive? Will anyone?? Narrative Feats begins its exciting second season of anthologized actual plays with Slaydium Games, a thrilling, immersive home-brew setting! H...

The moment you've been waiting for is here! Can the Fixer escape 1945 with his TARDIS and history intact? Facing the Cybermen means there’s no room for error—it’s strictly Pass/Fail in the Fixer’s Final Test! Learn the fate of our Time Traveling Heroes in 'The Gadget'! 🔊 Audio Warning : This episode includes incredibly loud noise. Join Brand Osorio , Caiden MacCoyne , and Pandora Beatrix , along...

Welcome to the sister-series to Anywhere But Now— our Doctor Who Actual Play Podcast ! Our special guest today is That Beard Guy of The Medusa's Cascade! Join us for a talk about TBG's wonderful podcast, the handiness of a good NPC scene, and the intricacies of putting a great party together! We’ll cover some making-of and behind the scenes tidbits of our mods as well, so do stick around, with hos...

It's here! Part one of our season finale! The Fixer and company land in New Mexico, on one of the most important dates in human history: the testing of *the first Atomic Bomb.*  Join Brand Osorio , Caiden MacCoyne , and Pandora Beatrix , along with GM Casey Jones as Team TARDIS try to save History by ensuring it gets blown to smithereens!  *Do* stick around for interviews with the player...

Welcome to the sister-series to Anywhere But Now— our Doctor Who Actual Play Podcast ! Our special guest today is Colin Epstein of the ROLL REPORT ! Join us for a fantastic conversation about the power that 'Yes And' can bring to your table, discover the Ins and Outs of 'Successful Storytelling', and learn a new way to get into an NPC's head!  We’ll cover some making-of and behind the scenes...

The Fixer, Maeve, and Calamity are up to their necks in danger as Lexii the 7th nears her coronation! The fate and free will of an entire solar system hangs in the balance! Enjoy the last great battle of wills between the Fixer and his best arch-frenemy, the Victor!    Join Brand Osorio , Caiden MacCoyne , and Pandora Beatrix , along with GM Casey Jones as Team TARDIS *explodes* the High...

Welcome to the sister-series to Anywhere But Now— our Doctor Who Actual Play Podcast ! Our special guest today is Dennis, aka the Okayest DM!   Join us for a great talk as Dennis shares the details of his new gaming system, SAGAS ! It's a fascinating alternative to D&D that's Powered by the Apocalypse! Hear how a Time Lord and a Dalek would fare, facing off in his game!  We’ll cover...

The Fixer, Maeve, and Calamity are on their way to a once-in-a-lifetime event: the coronation of Lexii the 7th, Empress of the Brinese system! But with SnackEms throwing the celebration, anything goes...  Join Brand Osorio , Cate MacCoyne , and Pandora Beatrix , along with GM Casey Jones as Team TARDIS faces off with the High and Mighty in the Ruling Class ! And stick around for interviews wi...

Welcome to the sister-series to Anywhere But Now— our Doctor Who Actual Play Podcast ! Our special guest today is Craig Hatler , creator of Shadowlight & Personae ! Join us for a great talk about how Craig has designed his very own rule settings and creative commons TTRPG! We talk about fine-tuning game mechanics, the power of trial and error, plus the value of a good session zero and safety t...

Welcome to the sister-series to Anywhere But Now— our Doctor Who Actual Play Podcast! Our special guest today is Jareth, of Labreth Games ! Join us for a great talk about Jareth's *unique* approach to creating dramatic Pathfinder moments. Learn how he and his friends put his "refined gnomishness" to good use in their TTRPG shop! Discover new tips and tricks to inventive home-brewing you can use yo...