Potions and Potpourri

After two individual play throughs of the solo journaling game "Her Odyssey", Kala and Keisha sit down to discuss their experiences playing this game, including what they really liked and what maybe did not work for them quite as well. Be sure to catch the two previous episodes for more context about this game. You can find more info here: Her Odyssey is a solo journaling RPG written by...

Part one of our actual play of "Her Odyssey", where Kala breaks down the mechanics of this solo TTRPG and runs us through a game! Her Odyssey is a solo journaling RPG written by S. Kaiya J. and built on the Caltrop Core system by titanomachy! Find Her Odyssey here! https://mirror-lock.itch.io/her-odyssey Music in this episode by:  "Soft Daydream" - Evgeny_Bardyuzha "Inspir...

Part one of our actual play of "Her Odyssey", where Kala breaks down the mechanics of this solo TTRPG and runs us through a game! Her Odyssey is a solo journaling RPG written by S. Kaiya J. and built on the Caltrop Core system by titanomachy! Find Her Odyssey here! https://mirror-lock.itch.io/her-odyssey Music in this episode by:  "Soft Daydream" - Evgeny_Bardyuzha "Inspir...

In this episode, the Gal Pals give talk about spicing up your roleplay.....in your games. We give some examples of our favorite RP moments in our home games, plus plenty of advice and tools for stepping your own Role play up at your table!  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpot...

The GalPals get into a big discussion about the Dungeons and Dragons 5e magic system; is it too OP or impractical? Where does the source of Magic originate? Also, how can you tailor it a bit better so it affects all players in the same way?  Listen as we try to figure it out.  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri ht...

We're joined in this episode by the sin-sational Harlots themselves; The Slovenly Trulls! Lyssa and Shardae take a deep dive with us as we cover a big topic: Systemic Sexism in Dungeons and Dragons, and how Feminism can combat it. And they know a lot about this topic, considering it is a major basis for their entire podcast; and they do not hold anything back. So sit back, open your mind, and...

We're back! And season two is officially in swing! We come back talking about Conditions; and not just the ones found in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.  Of course we talk at length about the DnD5e Conditions, specifically what works and what doesn't; but we also shed some light on some of our other favorite conditions across other systems as well.  As always, feel free to reach out to...

We are celebrating 50 episodes of Potions and Potpourri! Join us as we reflect on this show over the past 2 years and 50 episodes of content. We discuss how the show has changed and grown over the course of these years, as well as some things we never changed from the beginning. We gush over our found community, and new friends, plus we revisit some of our favorite episodes that we have made!  Tha...

We sit down with our friends and fellow podcasters of Cantrips and Coffee to discuss.....well, a lot of things, but at some point we discuss the value that games and TTRPGs can have on people. We even bring Kickstarter and Brandon Sanderson into the mix. *CONTENT WARNING* All of P&P episodes are considered "adult", and this one is no different. This episode contains frequent mentions...

In this one, we (sort of) discuss building Shops and consequently Shopkeepers in your games. Keisha gives some excellent advise on tools to use that can help you randomly populate items and values into a shop if you are like her, and never have them prepared ahead of time.  We also do a Potions segment making up our own quirky shop and shopkeepers! Let us know on the Socials how you go about build...

We review and discuss our play through of the solo RPG game, The Silent Garden! Be sure to checkout our live play first for more context, or use this discussion as a starting point to decide if this game would be a good fit for you.  We talk about some of our favorite paths, the prompts that were presented, as well as how this game could be a great tool for DMs and players alike! Be sure to check...

In this episode, both Keisha and Kala take a journey through the solo journaling game, The Silent Garden. In this single player adventure, you are Medusa, choosing paths in your garden that will take you to a different, unique statue of a person who was turned to stone. You are prompted to share your thoughts and feelings about each one, ultimately building a rich world for yourself. The Silent Ga...

We sit down with our friends Hammer of the Gods podcast to discuss Pantheons. We explore the value of Pantheons in your games, how you can incorporate religions based on historical religions such as the Grecian, and also the sort of things to be learned from building a pantheon into your world. Fine Hammer of the Gods wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to give them a follow over on Instag...

In this episode, we take a dive into what makes a villain Compelling. Is it their tragic backstory? Or perhaps their insatiable need for violence and pain? Perhaps none of the above?  Come listen along and find out what we think makes Villains truly terrifying, and how you can build better BBEGs for your games!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals...

What is a "beach" or a "filler" episode? Usually, it is something that is telling a story without driving the main plot of the show. It is a chance to try something different without affecting the main arc that is on-going.  In this episode, we talk about how Beach episodes can be useful in your DnD/TTRPG games, and give you some ideas on how to build them yourself! We also giv...

Join us as we discuss "Session Zeroes", better known as the meeting before your games. We go over some important things that can be included in these conversations, including consent forms, Q&As and scheduling! Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Fille...

The Asmodeus Eggathon is a yearly tradition in the Mycelium Monastery, celebrating the demon Asmodeus, and traversing the 9 levels of hell! It is also a great challenge for the local residents to try attempt to complete each level of the Festival's 9 challenges and become the victor of the games.  Few have ever completed the entire challenge; who will be the winner this year?  Join us as we d...

The Gal Pals tackle the great Alignment Debate and ponder some of the ways that the 5e Alignment system could be improved! This one will certainly have you shaking your heads, so please reach out to us on Social Media or at potionsandpotpourri@gmail.com to discuss your thoughts on Alignments. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to dis...

 In this episode, the Gal Pals discuss the 5th Edition Skills. We briefly describe what each skill is used for (and sometimes what it ISN'T used for), as well as discussing which skills we would replace and why.  Keisha gives some advice on using Skill checks in game, and Kala asks some questions. Who knows, maybe you will even get some ideas about how to implement these skills better in your...

We sat down to ask some questions with our new friends, DM Aphi and DM Artemis, two of the powerhouses behind the international gaming server, The Vaktare ! Both of these ladies give wonderful insights into building an inclusive gaming community, how emotions in gaming or roleplaying are beneficial, and also about their origins as Game Masters. Visit Aphi : https://instagram.com/aphi_the_dm?igshid...

The final part of our Homebrew Series, featuring Keisha's Homebrew campaign, The Rift! We discuss the final massive battle, some notable Role Play moments, and what became of our story at the ultimate finale. TW: Brief talks of suicide and blood Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and...

The second and final episode of Babies and Broadswords, with special guests Cantrips and Coffee run by the very creator himself, Jason! Find out how our tumbly toddlers manage to gather info on their quest from the awesome Big Kids, what magical items they manage to haggle from the problematic trench-coat halfling, whether they best the impeding stairs and scary guard dogs looming at the top, and,...

The gals join up with the gentlemen of Cantrips and Coffee for a live play of Babies and Broadswords, run by Sitter Jason, the very creator of this fun and adorable system! Sit back and listen to us learning how to play the game, create a character, and begin our one-shot story of toddlers attempting to escape the orphanage with the help of ghostly Grandpa Not-Santa.   Babies and Broadswords: The...

We went LIVE on Instagram to answer your questions about us and the show! Thanks to anyone who participated, and take a listen to this fun episode to get to learn more about us.  You can follow us on Instagram for more fun content and to catch our LIVES as they happen!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri&...

In this episode, we talk about how to spice up Towns and Cities, as well as give some advice on things to add to these encounters to make them more interesting and manageable!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations,  improv "...