Rated RPG Podcast

Rayce the Roaster may be out of danger, but with Koslo Ferngrove still afflicted with mummy rot, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade pushes onward to a creepy mausoleum in search of help for the ailing druid. Mummy rot prohibits you from gaining hit points, so if Koslo expects to survive to find help, he should employ a strategy using his monk abilities (Ki points for dodging/disengaging) to avoid attack...

Koslo faces a difficult choice in this episode, and his decision will affect the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade in the days to come. The party continues onward in search of Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard, and the centerpiece of bawdry puns takes to the field of battle.   

The thing about mummy rot is that once you catch it, your clock starts ticking. Your hit point maximum drops daily, and you can't regain hit points until the curse is removed and the disease is cured. The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade is in hell, a place where finding someone (or something) to remove a curse is a tall order. Rayce the Roaster and Koslo Ferngrove both have mummy rot - and Rayce is defin...

While searching for Elturel's survivors in the catacombs beneath the cathedral, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade takes their sweet time and makes some poor choices. It's what you've come to expect from our heroes. 

Amidst the carnage in the cathedral, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade finds another living survivor. 

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade has dealt with all manner of unsavory types while in Hell, including a swarm of demonic crabs. They're a bit banged up and in need of rest, but time is definitely of the essence if they're going to find survivors and rescue them.

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade has entered a once grand cathedral where the masses of Elturel used to gather and lift their voices to Torm. These days, the place is crawling with devils, cultists, and other nasty creatures. 

On their journey to find the High Hall, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade encounters some of the worst dogs they've ever met.  Special thanks to our amazing editor Jesse, for taking the podcast to a whole new level. We hope you enjoy it!

Journeying through the damned town of Elturel, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade have picked up a few more battle scars (and a few non-combatant townies in need of saving). In need of a rest, they'll need to patch up their wounds and fill their bladders if they are to continue on their quest.

Continuing further through Elturel, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade finds more survivors - and more foes. They'll need some good strategy if they're going to get out of this one!

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade explores Elturel, which is perched above an enormous battle in hell. When they encounter some devils doing devilish business, they throw down on evil. But when you make deals with devils in hell, you really have to be mindful of the wording in the contract...

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade has accomplished so much, but there is more to be done! They catch a ride to Hell, hoping to save the city of Elturel.  Or, at the very least, pee in the mouth of evil a little bit.

While on their way to Candlekeep, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade finds themselves set upon by some vicious evildoers! They're after something...  Will the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade be able to stop them from getting it?

After putting in work and getting the job done in Baldur's Gate, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade must journey to HELL! But one does not simply walk into hell... One must first go to Candlekeep.

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade has taken a bit of a beating down in the sewers beneath the Vanthampur villa, but they've lived to tell the tale. Now, the quest continues to find any remaining prisoners who may need their help. However, as the guys have discovered in their journey thus far, there's a lot of lying that happens in the seedy underworld of Baldur's Gate. You just can't trust anyone!

Every great team has an unsung member. In the case of the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade, that member is Barjrum, the Mastiff. He's not just Glubjeg's pet, he's the unofficial mascot of the GPB. He's been with them longer than Reya Mantlemorn, and he holds his own in battle (something even Reya can't boast).  But, when you're searching for evil cultists and vile devils hiding in sewers, it doesn't matte...

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade closes in on the evil matriarch of the Vanthampur family (Thalamra Vanthampur) in the sewers under their family's villa. When they find her, will she be knitting an afghan? Making her famous chili? Doing a Sudoku while sucking on a butterscotch candy?.. No, this woman is up to her withered nethers in devils!

This episode begins as the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade gets the jump on some lackies in the sewers beneath the Vanthampur Villa. The gang continues the search for Mama Vanthampur, but they find more than they expected...

The Rated RPG Podcast is back from a hiatus - and the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade resumes the search for the cunning Thelamra Vanthampur in the sewers under her villa. Will Glubjeg toss ball bearings? Will Barjrum the mastiff survive another episode? Will the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade ever perform that song and dance they promised 12 episodes ago?.. Find out!

The Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade has flexed all over the Vanthampur's villa - but have yet to locate the remaining Vanthampur brother (who is, as we've been told, wimpy AND shrimpy) and his mommy. As the search continues, are they walking into a trap? Are they overconfident? Will the party level-up? All these questions and more, answered here in episode 21!

In this jumbo episode, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade continues their assault on the Vanthampur's villa - looking for the wimpy-shrimpy brother and his mom.

In this episode, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade decides to move right into the Vanthampur's villa. Unfortunately, there's the matter of the current occupants...

In the midst of combat, inside the Vanthampur's villa, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade seems to have the upper hand. But, it's always the little things that go unnoticed which are the biggest threat.

Thanks to a ruse set in motion by Rayce the Roaster, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade now has a date with Amrik Vanthampur. He's the rich guy whose mom runs the show. Remember, he was the one who tried to have his brother, Mortlock, killed... Anyway, that family is responsible for unleashing the Cult of the Dead Three upon Baldur's Gate and the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade are comin' for 'em.

After coming to a peaceful resolution with the followers of Tiamat, the Gorgeous Phoenix Brigade heads to the Low Lantern in search of more action. Hijinx ensue. Also, before you listen to this episode, check out this classic Blame Society Films YouTube video that we reference in it.