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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.
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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 unexpected topics like the TV show Scrubs, religion, and so much more. You'll definitely get a sense of how passionate and creative he is!
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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 Pelt as Lee-Ana
Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi
Laus Weindel as Pak
Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin
Brad Silman as Vidal
John Garza as The Storyteller.
Art designed by Brad Silman
Edited by John Garza
Music from Epidemic Sounds
Mental Illness
Jay Varton
The Carrion
Rachel Sandy
Midnight Hour
Vicki Vox
The Haunted
Luella Gren
Eyes Watching by Eden Avery
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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 defiantly get a sense of how creative they are!
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More info: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
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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 Blis Ovi
Laus Weindel as Pak
Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin
Brad Silman as Vidal
John Garza as The Storyteller.
Art designed by Brad Silman
Edited by John Garza
Music from Epidemic Sounds
Mental Illness
Jay Varton
The Carrion
Rachel Sandy
Midnight Hour
Vicki Vox
The Haunted
Luella Gren
Eyes Watching by Eden Avery
Please Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx
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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 grey haze. Welcome to Driftmoore, do mind the smog.
Cast:
Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana
Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi
Laus Weindel as Pak
Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin
Brad Silman as Vidal
John Garza as The Storyteller.
Art designed by Brad Silman
Edited by John Garza
Music from Epidemic Sounds
Mental Illness
Jay Varton
The Carrion
Rachel Sandy
Midnight Hour
Vicki Vox
The Haunted
Luella Gren
Eyes Watching by Eden AveryPlease Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx
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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 approach to storytelling, how he builds immersive experiences tailored to his players, and what it means to run games professionally while keeping the magic, spontaneity, and emotional core that makes tabletop roleplaying so special.
This was a wonderful episode, and Ruel was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Be sure to follow him on his socials and, if you get the chance, play a game with him — trust us, it’s an experience you won’t forget.
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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 help of a new TBD member (?) Marlow! What will happen? Honestly... this is just a bunch of fun.
Our Dungeon Master is Davis McQueen
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Sparrow Softwind is play by John Garza
Marlow is played by Meg Van Pelt
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
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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 to run Daggerheart at a high level, how to teach new systems without killing momentum, and the lessons he’s learned from running games in front of an audience.
We also talk about his YouTube channel Talking XP, where he breaks down systems, GM tools, and tabletop theory, as well as his Actual Play series Bitten, which streams Tuesdays at 7 PM — a dark, character-driven story that shows Daggerheart in action.
Whether you’re a GM looking to sharpen your craft, a player curious about Daggerheart, or someone who just loves seeing how great tables are built, this episode is packed with insight, experience, and plenty of table talk.
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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 collaboration, the evolving role of the DM, and how to build stories that stick with players long after the dice stop rolling... As well as Kermit The Frog
Whether you’re a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or someone who just loves seeing storytelling magic unfold, this episode is filled with practical insight, creative philosophy, and a lot of laughs.
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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sat down with Gina Susanna. Gina is an award winning Actual Play Performer who has been in things like Heart Is A Dungeon and Godkiller: Balance.
On this episode we talk about character creation, grief, and how we can harness our emotions for more meaningful role play at the table.
Whether you're a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or a fan of TTRPGs with big feelings—this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and genuine inspiration.
Gina Susanna.
https://beacons.ai/ohheyitsgina_
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So You Want to Be a Hero
Season 2 - Rule 35 : Believe in Your Team - Finale Part 2
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes .*Death, Grief, flaying of skin.
TBD faces off against Dr. Theron of Libra in a climactic final battle — a confrontation that will change everything. Only one side emerges victorious. But when the dust settles, the aftermath of that fight leaves more questions than answers…
Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with AJ Winters from Winters Tales Co.
Whether you're a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or a fan of TTRPGs with big feelings—this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and genuine inspiration.
AJ Winters // Winters Tales Co. https://winterstalesco.com/castleton
https://www.youtube.com/c/WintersTales
https://www.instagram.com/winterstalesco/?hl=en
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So You Want to Be a Hero
Rule 34 : Anyone Can Be a Hero - Finale Part 1.
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*
After Saving Arminsguar from sheer destruction TBD flies towards what could be their last stand - Dr.Theron's Lair. As They fly closer and closer, Forte finally finds out the price he is paid to use the Book of Grey. Before they can get to Dr.Theron, something stands in their way - a blast from the past.
Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen -
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So You Want to Be a Hero
Season 2 - Rule 33 : Know When to Make the Deal.
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*
As the Battle with Dawnhorn ended they heard a familiar voice call for help. Only to find Ren Brightsky, former captain of the Golden Homecoming, trapped in a cage. Will TBD help him? Does Brightsky know where R0B1N is? Am I coming out of my cage? Am I doing just fine?
Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Liam Dawnhorne is played by Brad Silman
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen -
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In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Weston aka Arcane Anthems!
Whether you're a forever DM, a curious first-time player, or a fan of TTRPGs with big feelings—this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and genuine inspiration.
Arcane Athems
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@arcaneanthems
@ArcaneAnthems
https://www.youtube.com/arcaneanthems
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So You Want to Be a Hero
Season 2 - Rule 32 : A Fine Line Between Dreams and Reality
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*
The First round with Dawnhorn is Over! But the battle has only begun. After the near death of Tango - about 2-3 times now, Tango goes on a vision quest while the rest of TBD try to handle their own against The Void Knight himself. Side note- this one is really unhinged.
Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Liam Dawnhorne is played by Brad Silman
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen -
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So You Want to Be a Hero
Season 2 - Rule 31: Don't Antagonize the Antagonizer
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*
After stopping Sparrow in combat it is time to face the void knight himself, Liam Dawnhorne. TBD not only faces the captain general himself, but the clock as he throws everything at Tango Honeypot. Will they have what it takes to stop the man behind the void? Will Tango finally get his death wise? Will Forte get 'Icky?'
Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Liam Dawnhorne is played by Brad Silman
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen -
Send us a text
So You Want to Be a Hero
Season 2 - Rule 30: A Unicorn Goes Where it Pleases
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*
As TBD ventures deeper into the underground layer of Dr. Theron, the rag tag band of adventures find themselves face to face with Commander Liam Dawnhorn. A fierce fight ensues where no one makes it out unscathed. Will Trevor, Forte, and Tango manage to free there friend and stop the second coming of "The three days of night?" or will Doctor Theron see his machinations come to fruition!
Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds and Fatansty+ for all our music and sound effects.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen -
Send us a text
So You Want to Be a Hero
Season 2 - Rule 29 : The Chamber Always Spins Back
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*
When a Sparrow goes missing under the grip of mind control, TBD tries their best to track them, down. Tango takes a dangerous gamble, confronting Dr. Theron in a tense standoff—with only a revolver and his luck to rely on. Will the chamber click... or bang?
Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson
Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman
Music included in this episode:
We use Epidemic Sounds for all of our music.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen
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