Ross Payton
RPPR Actual Play
Role Playing Public Radio presents a weekly Actual Play podcast of tabletop role playing game sessions. We play a wide variety of RPGs, from popular classics like Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to indie hits like Red Markets and Fate. Some of our episodes are stand-alone scenarios and we also feature ongoing campaigns in games like Delta Green, Eclipse Phase, and Base Raiders. Give us a listen if you want to hear a great gaming crew fight evil, try outrageous plans to save the day and joke about it.
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Ross Payton
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Delta Green: The Oil Rig – Part 2 01.08.2024 3:12:23
A strange 'stowaway' has been found on the oil rig, without any explanation of how they got there. That's only the start of the mystery though. Weirder events are happening and the stowaway seems to be keeping many secrets. Can the crew figure out what's going on before it's too late? Ross as Lorenzo Tassoni, divemaster Vee as Philis Trask, geologist – Visit Queen’s Court Games Caleb as Ryan Campb...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 17 25.07.2024 1:58:56
The wizard Cranberry Boghexer gave his familiar away to a demon several missions back but now regrets his decision. He and his friends must travel to the underworld to rescue Stetson the albatross! But first they'll have to find a way to go...to Hell. Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Chris as Cranberry Bog Hexer, Human Ocean Wizard David as 44, a Maxi Man tattoo warrior
Delta Green: The Oil Rig – Part 1 18.07.2024 3:19:41
An oil rig illegally operates off the coast of Greenland in the summer of 2020, looking to find a new untapped reservoir. The crew is made of misfits, skilled but desperate workers who can't work anywhere else or need the money fast. However, the drill struck something the crew never expected it would hit. What's below the surface? Find out in the first part of this playtest of Adam Scott Glancy's...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 16 11.07.2024 2:28:35
The team must head to an underwater base called the Abyss to break up a meeting between the Federation of Magic and the Cult of the Deep. Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Chris as Cranberry Bog Hexer, Human Ocean Wizard David as 44, a Maxi Man tattoo warrior
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 9 05.07.2024 2:51:12
At long last, the agents now know the secret behind the Endius Mandate. A xenos artifact capable of reshaping the entire Imperium is at hand, but they aren't the only ones after it. Even if the agents can prevent their rivals from acquiring the artifact, do they even want their patron to own it? Some power is too much for any mortal. Witness the end of the Endius Mandate! Group portrait by Vee fro...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 15 27.06.2024 2:16:17
The Muse Squad has to rescue the El Mariachi muse, but in order to do that, they'll have to help him rescue his village from a band of vampires! Out in the southwest, vampires are some of the most deadly monsters, despite their fatal weakness to moving water, i.e. squirt guns and water balloons. Can the squad defeat the vampires and recruit the legally distinct El Mariachi? Tom as Steve the Grackl...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 8 20.06.2024 2:19:41
The quarry of the agents waits on top of a mountain, waiting for a delivery of explosives. The agents must transport the explosives through a treacherous pass in order to get close enough to capture the psyker. But even if they get close to her, can they capture her? Vee as Rabbit, voidborn guard savant, – Check out Queen’s Court Games Noah as Khurt Neksilp, imperial guard – Listen to Thinking Too...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 14 13.06.2024
The muse of lounge music has been found and he's performing at Wizard Con, the convention for wizards! The con is being held at Atlantis, so the Muse Squad has head down there and get him before the Federation of Magic does. Can they navigate the many dangers of Atlantis? Can they even get inside the con? Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Chris as Cranberry Bog Hexer, Human Ocean Wizard Dav...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 7 06.06.2024
The last target is in the mountains, in a lawless town known as Kasan. It's a hotbed of illegal mining and crime, as prospectors frantically dig up what they can to sell to either side and gangs extort money from the prospectors. The agents need to find their target without attracting attention to themselves or falling victim to the roving gangs. Vee as Rabbit, voidborn guard savant, – Check out Q...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 13 30.05.2024
The Muse Squad returns to the Pre-Rifts base, code name: ORCHESTRA, to destroy a Coalition outpost. If the squad can reach a toxic waste pit, they can breach it to flood the outpost. Of course, ORCHESTRA is a dangerous place, filled with monsters and other hazards, not to mention the Coalition soldiers in the base. Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Chris as Cranberry Bog Hexer, Human Ocean...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 6 23.05.2024 2:01:05
The agents confront chaos deep underground in an ancient and forgotten bunker! As the war rages above them, the agents look for a way to end the influence of Nurgle on the region. They'll have to deal with traps and a powerful demonic spirit. Will the experimental weapon they find in the bunker work? Vee as Rabbit, voidborn guard savant, – Check out Queen’s Court Games Noah as Khurt Neksilp, imper...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 12 16.05.2024 2:03:22
The Muse Squad is sent on a mission to defend a town from an army of mercenaries. They can't fight off the mercenaries personally, so they'll have to raise a militia, fortify the town, and set up traps. Will it be enough to stop the mercenaries? Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Jason as Vance Hellspring, psi-stalker Dan as Daryl the Mystic
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 5 09.05.2024 2:10:30
The agents face a deadly ambush in the archives and a Nurgle cult in the village of Wheatblood! They'll have to find the source of corruption, which appears to be an ancient and forgotten bunker hidden outside of the town. What horrors lurk below? Vee as Rabbit, voidborn guard savant, – Check out Queen’s Court Games Noah as Khurt Neksilp, imperial guard – Listen to Thinking Too Hard About Anime Th...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 11 02.05.2024 2:07:20
The Muse Squad finds themselves trapped in the realm of Children's Music, and Steve suffers from a terrible curse! They'll have to reach the heart of the realm to save the muse and put an end to the crisis. They have a long road ahead of them though. Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Chris as Cranberry Bog Hexer, Human Ocean Wizard Shaun as Yolanda Haze, an android scientist David as 44, a...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 4 25.04.2024 2:21:07
The agents head out to the agricultural sector to capture their second target, a psyker named Gideon. This time, the psyker is under the protection of a tank company, so brute force won't work. The company is guarding a town, Wheatblood, which is suffering from an outbreak of a mysterious illness. Gideon is trying to find the source of illness. The agents are undercover as medics sent to help the...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 10 18.04.2024 2:23:22
The Muse Squad heads into the Orchestra, a massive pre-Rifts underground facility used by the American military for scientific research. It is the birthplace of the Muses and the origins of the Symphony of the End. Due to the rifts, it has expanded as a fractal, with numerous variations and permutations. Rival factions are trying to take the Orchestra over, and the Muse Squads means to keep them o...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 3 11.04.2024 2:38:19
The agents have to capture their first target, a psyker currently trapped in a fortress under siege! They'll have to travel to the frontlines, find a way into the fortress and then capture Nova the psyker. Not an easy task, especially for a psyker who can see the future, but perhaps their secret weapon, Lim the Null can save the day. Vee as Rabbit, voidborn guard savant, – Check out Queen’s Court...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 9 04.04.2024 2:07:35
The Muse Squad makes a road trip! They have to reach the 102.3 FM classic rock radio station before the Federation of Magic if they want to rescue the DJ from the nefarious villains! Up next...Radioactive by Imagine Dragons. News: We have a new stretch goal for the Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 Kickstarter! Help us reach $10k - only 3 days left! Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Jason a...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 2 28.03.2024 2:03:26
The agents arrive in Damnadon, the hive city capital of Castum 2, a Knight world currently embroiled in a civil war. The team must secure a base before they can begin capturing psykers. They'll have to navigate the bureaucratic hell of the city, rescue a tech priest in legal limbo, and more if they hope to succeed! News: The Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 Kickstarter is still underway. Back it...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 8 21.03.2024 2:19:41
The Muse Squad heads down south to Florida, now known as Dinosaur Swamp, to recruit a blues musician. They'll have to face dinosaurs, big game hunters, and a tribe of barbarians and a dangerous trip across the Gulf of Mexico. NEWS: Don't forget to back the Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 Kickstarter! Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Chris as Cranberry Bog Hexer, Human Ocean Wizard David...
Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum: The Endius Mandate – Episode 1 14.03.2024 2:29:25
On the world of Dao Teyras, a powerful member of the Adeptus Administratum assembles a special team of agents for a mission. The team is tasked with capturing three psykers on Castum 2, a planet currently embroiled in a civil war, and returning the psykers to Dao Teyras. But before the agents can begin their mission, they'll need to travel to Castum 2 on board a smuggler's ship. Warp journeys are...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 7 07.03.2024 2:26:53
The Muse Squad helps a techno wizard named Emeline secure precious pre-Rifts technology on a special side mission! They'll have to brave the dangerous wilderness of the Federation of Magic and then deal with a powerful necromancer in his underground lair! News: The Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 Kickstarter is now live! We're expanding into adventures and supplements for this season, so help us...
Savage Worlds: Rifts – Symphony of the End – Episode 6 29.02.2024 1:52:59
The Tomorrow Legion muse squad heads into the Vaporwave Realm to gain crucial intel. Three Coalition mind melters are assaulting the realm. The team has to help vapor dolphins, navigate the vapor maze and save vapor Tokyo from a kaiju! Can they save Vaporwave? Tom as Steve the Grackle Tooth Mercenary Jason as Vance Hellspring, psi-stalker Dan as Daryl the Mystic
Mausritter: Honey in the Rafters 22.02.2024 1:59:03
It’s a huge and dangerous world out there, and it does not look kindly on a small mouse. But if you are very brave and very clever and just a bit lucky, you might be able to survive. And if you survive long enough, you might even become a hero amongst mice. A trio of brave adventurers head out to rescue mice captured by the Sugar Cult. They'll have to brave a skunk, bees, and curses if they want t...
Base Raiders: First 2E Playtest 15.02.2024 2:15:26
I have been thinking about making a second edition of Base Raiders. Back in October 2022, I ran a playtest to try out some ideas before I focused on the night clerk zine. I recently remembered that I had this epsiode, so here it is. Tom and Chris make characters and then we try a short adventure. Enjoy!
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