The Wandering Path

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It’s just 3 of us today for the Detour, and we have a LOT to cover: our recent live shows, Crossover Chaos & Cracked, our villainous Interludes, and the start of our journey into the Pit. How will we get through it all? Laughing mostly, as usual. We’ll also re-examine some mechanics we’ve been using the whole time, and dig through our listener questions! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.c...

The explorers stumble across an old foe on its home turf. Fran gets in its face. JJ keeps up the faith. Ibra fortifies. Gordon juggles his inner voices. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Shaker & Spoon : Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath -- cast & crew -- Created by Mischa Stanton Produced...

Things get weirder as our friends descend deep beneath the city. JJ clears the way. Gordon leaves a trail of breadcrumbs. Fran gets her groove back. Ibra catches a vibe..  -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Shaker & Spoon : Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath   -- cast & crew -- Crea...

In this magically eggcellent cooking competition, chefs from all across New Prosper have gathered to prove their pudding! Can they harness the power of magic eggs to cook up a dish to dazzle the judges, crack their competitors, and save the studio audience from certain doom? -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- cast & crew -- Created by Mi...

We descend into The Pit. JJ clocks in. Fran observes all posted signs. Ibra pulls a hot swap. Gordon gets a helping hand.  -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- cast & crew -- Created by Mischa Stanton Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus , Lyn Rafil , Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus JJ: Ly...

Two worlds, two shows, two casts - one ridiculous tale! We joined forces with our good friends at StoryQuest to perform “Crossover Chaos: A Rootin-Tootin’ Turbocharged Adventure” live at The Elysian Vault in Los Angeles back in March. When a Weird West posse and a cyberpunk hacker gang (and their nano-grandma) are smashed together into the same story, anything goes! Is that enough of an interestin...

Those on the edge of ascension attempt to rid themselves of earthbound concerns. Asinko panics. Heron maintains decorum. Bracha hedges his bets. Aramis pokes the bear. Shinmar embraces her nature. This interlude uses rules based on Fabula Ultima , by Need Games! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- cast & crew -- Created by Mischa Stanton...

Those on the edge of salvation confirm their commitment to a bright new world. Heron takes a victory lap. Aramis picks at the wound. Bracha fosters camaraderie. Shinmar meets her match. Strand falters at the finish line. This interlude uses rules based on Fabula Ultima , by Need Games! Come see us LIVE at WonderCon 2026! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wande...

Our first Detour of the year! We’re examining the state of the board, now that we have our sights set on completing the arcs we’ve set up for ourselves. The cast checks in on the changes rippling through their beloved list of NPCs, breaks down Mischa’s philosophy on finding an ending to aim for, and predicts what could be waiting for our heroes down in The Pit. Plus we’ll plov through our listener...

If they’re gonna go cave-diving, our squad better stock up. JJ works the phones. Fran pulls an all-nighter. Ibra reunites with a beloved companion. Gordon becomes the bread.  Come see “Crossover Chaos” LIVE at The Elysian Vault in LA Sunday, February 22! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Mage Hand Press , whose new D&...

Back in the Barra, the gang cashes in their chips. Gordon spreads the good word. JJ reaches her breaking point. Ibra boots & rallies. Fran returns to where we began. Thanks so much to our special guest for this episode, Julian Mundy as Fuller Silvring! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Mage Hand Press , whose new D&D 5...

Ibra returns to the city, red in tooth & claw. Proxenos gets off the bench. Hima makes a big play. Brama falls back to a safe haven. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- cast & crew -- Created by Mischa Stanton Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus , Lyn Rafil , Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton Ibra: Bex Taylor-Kla...

Get caught up on the first 30 episodes of our adventure with us in this recap special, as we look forward to a new year of storytelling. New episodes will resume in January! -- cast & crew -- Created by Mischa Stanton Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus , Lyn Rafil , Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus JJ: Lyn Rafil Gordon: Ian McQuown Fran: Mayanna B...

An extra Rest Stop for you, as we’re taking December off! But we’re dropping a couple of goodies in between, and we’ll be back Monday, January 12th, 2026 with new episodes. Happy holidays everyone! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Shaker & Spoon : Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath   - Tab...

Our heroes are forced underground as they attempt to get back into the city. JJ reopens communications. Gordon pokes the bear. Fran takes an honest swing. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Shaker & Spoon : Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath   -- cast & crew -- Created by Mischa Stanton...

The end of a long and solemn road trip. Fran takes, then gives back. JJ gives up their only chance. Gordon names another pet(?). Ibra makes real contact.  -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Dispatch , a superhero workplace comedy game where choices matter. Pick it up now for PC or PS5! -- cast & crew -- Created by Misc...

It’s an absolutely jam-packed detour this week! SO much has happened since our last one. First off, we had to gush about our amazing experiences performing live at Comic-Con, and marvel at just how those prequel elements weave into our main story. And then we’ll dive deeper in with some bigger questions: Does Fran actually take caution from the cautionary tales in front of her? What are all those...

The team gets the hell out of town. Is anything else out there? Ibra finds industry. Fran finds performance and ritual. Gordon finds domesticity. JJ finds a crossroads. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Volante Designs : Badass clothing designs inspired by your favorite media! Use code “WANDERINGPATH” for 10% off at https://ww...

With secrets broadcast and authorities closing in, our heroes race to get out of dodge. Fran puts the pedal to the metal. Gordon spills the beans. JJ finds her animal instincts. Ibra signs up for the free trial. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - United By Blue : Creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code “WANDE...

The Safety Brigade takes a job investigating static at the Come-Up campus radio tower. JJ plugs right in. Fran takes charge of the workforce. Gordon field-tests some new additives. Ibra pierces the foamy haze. Thanks so much to our special guest for this episode, Asher Silverman as Lev! -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Shaker...

Step right up! Hurry hurry! Come one, come all, to see what future for our fair city is taking shape. Come enjoy a prequel to our main story, from live onstage at SDCC. Come on down… to Prosperity Fair! Play along at home – 24+:  Excelsior!  22-23: Humdinger!  17-21: Aces!  13-16: Spiffy!  8-12: Adequate.  4-7: Lousy…  1-3: Balderdash!  -- links -- Website:...

The crew swirls around the eye of a deep dark storm, while still trying to help the little guys. JJ rides the caffeine wave. Fran puts her money where her mouth is. Ibra calls a solemn summit. Brama and Hima batten down the hatches. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - Volante Designs : Badass clothing designs inspired by your fa...

After learning a shocking truth through Ibra’s magic tooth, a couple of personal crises put the investigation on the back-burner. Fran plays host. Ibra reaches across the divide. JJ gets hopped up. Gordon puts together a special tasting. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod -- sponsors -- - United By Blue : Creators of sustainable apparel and out...

After an exhausting day in void-space, the squad returns home to rest and ponder. Gordon finds a new sourdough recipe. Fran examines an older model. Ibra leans on unlikely allies. JJ puts in an honest day’s work. -- links -- Website: wanderingpathpod.com Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod Come see us LIVE at SDCC in San Diego, CA July 24-27! -- sponsors -- - Shaker & Spoon : Get $2...