So You Want To Be A Hero

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ Returning to the Verboten our delvers find themselves in conflict with a murder of Ravenfolk. During the fray Bliss and Lee-Ana learn that the scariest of monsters are those that play at being human. Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi Laus Weindel as Pak Davis McQueen as Kipper Greensk...

The Calm After. The Shattered Calm Talk back Episode 1 with Brad Silman Welcome to our first official Talkback episode! As we shift to our new bi-weekly schedule for The Shattered Calm , we’re using our off-weeks to step away from the table, pull back the curtain, and answer some questions. Today, I (Brad) discuss what it’s like for our cast to navigate Spira without any prior Final Fantasy X know...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ After a successful first hunt, the Toad Brothers find themselves face to face with an old protege. Old wounds reopen and a hard lesson is taught. Attempting to salvage what they can of the expedition Bliss makes a shocking discovery about the nature of her "modification." Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee...

Episode 7: Ahead On Our Way Dawn breaks over the peaceful village of Seleanas, signaling the end of rest and the beginning of the true journey. With the obligations and the echoes of past rivalries still lingering in the air, the unified party must pack their bags and say their bittersweet goodbyes to the sanctuary of home. As they step out into the morning light, our guardians leave the warmth of...

Episode 6 : A Place Called Home The journey brings our unified party to the peaceful village of Seleanas, offering a much-needed moment of rest before the road ahead. In the quiet comfort of the chocobo ranch, the group shares a warm hearth and a good bowl of soup with Sunni’s grandparents, Calliope and Barnabas Lark. Away from the dangers of the wilds, walls finally begin to come down. Sunni and...

Episode 5 : Because of You The dust settles and the road opens up. In this quieter, character-driven chapter, the two distinct parties finally take a breath to formally introduce themselves. Sunni and Rai shed light on their shared history as chocobo ranchers, while Karagin and Illaria uncover the surprising truth of their previous, fateful meeting. As the group navigates their differences and a m...

Ep 4 : No Turning Back. Following the revelation of a secret route left behind by a Jasper and High Summoner Gandof , the group steps off the path and moves closer to the truth. However, defying the teachings of Yevon comes with a heavy price. Our heroes find themselves locked in a fight with the church's Warrior Monk, Jorum. Forced into a desperate fight for survival, the clash tests their fa...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ Our crew of delvers collect needed supplies and venture once more into the Verboten. Hot on the tail of King the group learns that on this excursion they very well may be the pray. Taking time to move slowly and carefully the group ventures forth. Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi Lau...

Ep 3 : The Sending In the harrowing aftermath of Sin’s destruction of Avalon and the defeat of High Maester Thibaut Vaan, the silence left behind weighs heavily on the ruins. As one of the few remaining summoners near the coast, Illaria must perform the Sending to grant peace to the unsent souls drifting over the water. Meanwhile, Sunni and Rai carry a mysterious box pledged to Jasper, searching f...

Ep 2: A Fleeting Dream  After confronting High Maester Thibaut Vaan about the Sin Spawn hidden in the church's cellar, the Summoner Illaria and her guardian Karigan find themselves forced into a battle with the high-ranking official. Meanwhile, on the beach, Minsun and Ramiro celebrate their hard-won victory over the Merchant King Ghalio alongside their friend Jasper, learning the bittersweet...

Ep 1: The Calm Before the Storm Fifteen years after High Summoner Gandof brought peace to Spira, the city of Avalon prepares to celebrate. Illaria, a summoner hailing from Bevelle, arrives alongside her guardian, Karigan. Meanwhile, chocobo ranchers Minsun and Ramiro travel to town eyeing a lucrative deal with a local Merchant King. Joined by fate on the eve of tragedy, both pairs soak in the quie...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ Lee-Ana, Pak, Kipp and Bliss awaken from an eventful night in the Hamlet. Preparing themselves for their second delve in to the Verboten Vidal rejoins the group for breakfast before adventuring forth to procure supplies. Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi Laus Weindel as Pak Davis McQu...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ Lee-Ana, Pak, Kipp and Bliss continue to explore the Hamlet. They are show both sides of life as a delver. Before catching a glimpse of what awaits them at the end of that "life". Pak decides with the secret spilled there is no sense in waiting to introduce the new upstarts to the most...important...

Welcome to the epic finale of Signals: The Oakhaven Incident! This is it—the final stand. With Oakhaven hanging in the balance and the alien threat reaching its climax, three best friends must risk everything to save their town—and each other. Will anyone make it out unchanged? As we reach the end of our story, a quick heads-up: this final episode contains our most intense content yet, including s...

Welcome to the first installment of Signals: The Oakhaven Incident. What happens when 3 best friends are left to fend of their town from body-snatching slug like aliens? Tell the world about whats going on in Oakhaven! CONTENT WARNING: Before we begin today’s episode, a quick heads-up for our listeners. This story contains elements of body possession, severe body horror, aliens, and... some except...

Unsure of the Doctors motivations, Pak and Kipper have decided to ditch Vidal leaving him at the entrance to the Hamlet. Taking a moment to show their brand new charges around Pak manages to divulge a secret that is sure to carry a heavy consequence should it reach its way to the good Doctor.  Few things are sacred here in Driftmore, but to every delver, that secret is.

Ever wondered what goes into building a thriving tabletop community, or how personal beliefs and pop culture shape the way we play? In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Grant from GameMasterMonday. Grant is a brilliant creative, and our conversation covers a little bit of everything. We dive into the origins of how GMM started and where it is going next, while also touching on un...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ There is no one that calls the Verboten home. The creatures that lurk beneath the mist are the things even nightmares fear. Pak & Kip decide to lead their trio of proteges into the Verboten's cold embrace hopping to find blood...or at least off load one of their more...complicated charges. Cast: Meg Van...

Ever wondered how to turn your favorite book, movie, video game, or cartoon character into a fully realized tabletop item, character, campaign? In this episode of Behind The Screen , we sit down with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM. Justin is such a brilliant creative. In this episode we talk about everything from the conception of SYWBADM to having Bug Bunny as your Warlocks Patron. You'll defia...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16 Bliss, Lee-Ana, and Vidal take their first steps into Driftmore as the frog brothers figure out what to do with their new charges. An old acquaintance warns them of trouble brewing below in the Verboten, but heading warnings is not a luxury for those who delve. Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana Emily Robinson as...

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+ The cast of So You Want To Be a Hero finds themselves thrusted from their beloved fantasy genre into a steampunk horror themed campaign. Will your beloved cast find their way out of this smog filled nightmare with the help of our newest cast member or will the streets of Driftmoore suffocate them under the...

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Ruel Fox — an incredible DM for hire known for his creativity, passion, and ability to transform inspiration into unforgettable tabletop experiences. Ruel has a deep love for video games and a unique talent for turning your favorite books, worlds, and stories into fully realized campaign settings that feel alive at the table. We talk about his...

So You Want to Be a Hero Season 2 - Rule 36 : Beach Please Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes .*Grief 2 years after TBD Defeated Dr. Theron; Forte, Tango, and Sparrow decide to go back to one of Forte's villas by the beach and participate in the King of the Beach Tournament. They need all the help to defeat the dread Blanche Sisters and their boyfriends. So they inlist the h...

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Jonny from Talking XP — a passionate creator, educator, and official Daggerheart GM Pro who’s helping shape how players learn and experience the game. Jonny brings a thoughtful, table-first approach to GMing, blending strong mechanics knowledge with an emphasis on player agency, tone, and collaborative storytelling. We dive into what it means...

In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sat down with PJ Megaw — a powerhouse in the Actual Play scene known for his sharp wit, emotional storytelling, and deep understanding of what makes a table come alive. PJ has been a driving force both behind and in front of the table, bringing characters and worlds to life across multiple TTRPG productions. In this episode, we talk about narrative collabor...