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C1-026: He Only Comes to Pough

C1-026: He Only Comes to Pough

The Party agrees it's best to let Aelin stay hidden; attempting to make their way to a safe haven away from Zaos. Fate, however, may have had other plans. Episode Engineer: JS Earls
01:20:3619/07/2021
C1-025: I Taw A Puddy Tat

C1-025: I Taw A Puddy Tat

As Pough and Wilder leave Gheroth to get used to his new old leg, a familiar face is spotted in a nearby alley. Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall
01:25:2312/07/2021
Liberation Day – US Independence Day 2021

Liberation Day – US Independence Day 2021

Eric Compogno (Stumblefoot) takes the Dungeon Master throne and guides special guest Ben Avery, and the majority of the main cast through a spin-off adventure, celebrating the post-Christopher liberation of Waterdeep. Episode Engineers: John Harju & JS EarlsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com
02:34:1305/07/2021
C1-024: I Don’t Think I’m Wearing Pants

C1-024: I Don’t Think I’m Wearing Pants

Faced with the task of bringing Aelin to Zaos, the Party returns to their favorite inn to regroup. Meanwhile, Callum has some surprising and deep discussions that ask some hard questions. Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com
01:37:5707/06/2021
C1-023: Dr. Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy

C1-023: Dr. Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy

The Party has yet again reunited, only for Gheroth - with Pough's "help" - to venture out of The Yawning Portal in search of a way to regain functionality to his leg. They stumble upon an unexpected dilemma and something even more surprising. Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by Tabletop Audio
01:02:0631/05/2021
C1-022: Faux-bog

C1-022: Faux-bog

Aelin wakes to find herself in a field, picnicking with her mother. Wilder has cut himself loose after walking through the dimensional door into what appears to be a giant ocean. Callum has split yet again. What's going on with the Party?! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineers: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by TabletopAudio.com
01:17:3524/05/2021
C1-021: A Very Wet Pough

C1-021: A Very Wet Pough

With Aelin and Pan-Da bamfed into the unknown during the encounter with Nimlalwe, the remaining Party members venture on to track down Zaos. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
45:4917/05/2021
C1-020: Katie Leigh Comes to Town

C1-020: Katie Leigh Comes to Town

Katie Leigh, the voice who raised millions through Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck, and many other cartoons, has joined the party! We're ecstatic and hope you are, too! Cast John Harju as The Dungeon MasterJS Earls as Orbog TowerfallJosiah Crandall as Pough SandersKatherine "Squid" Czerwinski as Callum MordhaSteve MacDonald as Gheroth UxishCeleste Mora as Aelin SugarbakerDave Clements as Wilder Filch Special Guest Katie Leigh as Nimlalwe Episode Engineer: Dave ClementsPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
01:16:0810/05/2021
C1-019: Orbog or Go Home

C1-019: Orbog or Go Home

The party continues to investigate the odd happenings around Waterdeep and explores the Sugarbaker family bakery. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.
01:09:3403/05/2021
C1-018: I Was A Goat

C1-018: I Was A Goat

The Party encounters an old friend at The Yawning Portal that may have its own consequences.
01:24:1626/04/2021
C1-017: A Pretty Dead Night

C1-017: A Pretty Dead Night

The List of Craigory makes an appearance as Aelin continues to re-assemble The Party in an effort to find her parents. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
01:14:2619/04/2021
C1-016: Beware The Cheese Danish

C1-016: Beware The Cheese Danish

It's been a year and a half since the fall of Christopher, Stumblefoot has become the new Lord of Waterdeep, and the party have gone their separate ways. During a performance at The Yawning Portal, Aelin's kid brother, Arlin busts through the door, bringing the group back together for the start of another adventure. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur
01:17:5612/04/2021
Power Tour – April Fools 2021

Power Tour – April Fools 2021

It's April Fools Day, so here's a special one-shot for you! We find some jukebox heroes in a teenage wasteland encountering a monster of rock! Will the ruler of this place be the king of America or a king of pain? Is someone building the perfect beast, or will these lost boys have to fight the good fight against a stranger in a strange land who wants to take the crown back in black? Can the crazy train give them live aid to the sonic temple before the final countdown? Enjoy the silence! Episode Engineer: Steve MacDonald
01:48:1701/04/2021
C1-015: The One Where Waterdeep Has A Parade

C1-015: The One Where Waterdeep Has A Parade

It's the finale of the first arc and, therefore, the end of the first season of Playing Games with Strangers. After going through a busted portal, the party is transported to Kitchen Pass and meets an old friend to help them lead the charge against Christopher's reign over Waterdeep.
03:45:4515/03/2021
C1-014: You Are A Wonderful Goat

C1-014: You Are A Wonderful Goat

Wilder has an unexpected visit and the party travels to Daggerford in order to ask the House of Bulgar for their assistance in taking down Christopher.
03:02:5501/03/2021
C1-013: Tiggers Taste Like Chicken

C1-013: Tiggers Taste Like Chicken

After closing the portal and losing Aelin in the process, Pough wanders off on his own to clear his head and ponder his next steps to confront Christopher. Orbog, Gherroth, and Wilder go in search of their silly ol’ bugbear.
01:56:0115/02/2021
C1-012: Like Going to a Steakhouse with a Vegan

C1-012: Like Going to a Steakhouse with a Vegan

After returning to The Yawning Portal, the group is introduced to one of the few survivors that stormed the tower, Wilder Filch, and ask him to return so that they may shut the portal.
01:52:1901/02/2021
C1-011: Crisis on Infinite Urff

C1-011: Crisis on Infinite Urff

Meanwhile in Waterdeep, a group of rogues have been tasked by The Defiance to retrieve vital information against Damien Mephistopheles and Christopher. The stakes could not be higher.
02:32:2518/01/2021
A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 2

A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 2

Welcome boils and ghouls! In this episode we wrap up our Call of Cthulhu Christmas special! Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of “Silent Night” by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!)
00:0005/01/2021
A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 1

A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 1

Welcome boils and ghouls! Yeah, a spooky Christmas special utilizing Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition). Weren't expecting that, were you? Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of "Silent Night" by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!) CAST John Harju - The Keeper Steven MacDonald - Ambrose "Bro" Lewis Josiah Crandall - George Bailey Celeste Mora - Sarah Jane Hotep Dave Clements - Calvin Sawyer Dallas Mora - Clayton Forrester Episode Engineer: John Harju Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi
03:17:3722/12/2020
C1-010: A Needle-less Attack

C1-010: A Needle-less Attack

The group continues with Stumblefoot leading the way. CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
01:57:1411/12/2020
The Reaping Festival – Halloween 2020

The Reaping Festival – Halloween 2020

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST Josiah Crandall - The Dungeon MasterJohn Harju - Unyun RhyngzJS Earls - TuskaloosaSteven MacDonald - Bat AcroCeleste Mora - Dave Clements - Fenris von Bogg Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall
03:31:3527/10/2020
C1-009: Playing The Nose Flute

C1-009: Playing The Nose Flute

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot Episode Engineers: John Harju
02:53:1321/10/2020
C1-008: For Grace

C1-008: For Grace

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin SugarbakerEric Compagno - Stumblefoot Episode Engineers: John Harju
02:19:3415/10/2020
C1-007.5: Not Today Cthulhu

C1-007.5: Not Today Cthulhu

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon Master JS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth Uxish Josiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders Celeste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker Episode Engineers: John Harju
02:12:2603/10/2020
C1-007: Don’t Trust the Bugbear

C1-007: Don’t Trust the Bugbear

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog TowerfallSteven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker Episode Engineers: JS Earls
01:55:2023/09/2020
C1-006: It Kinda’ Tickles When You Don’t Cook It First

C1-006: It Kinda’ Tickles When You Don’t Cook It First

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall
02:10:2002/09/2020
Crossover with Sumo Girl

Crossover with Sumo Girl

We hope you enjoy this special crossover episode with Supersonic Pod Comics' Sumo Girl series! SPOILER ALERT It's more than just good fun! Elements from this adventure will have lasting repercussions on the world of Pough, Gheroth, Orbog, Aelin & Callum. Just you wait & see... CREDITS Sumo Girl was written & created by J.S. Earls Sound Production by Nathan James Norman Starring:Jenda Chan as Hojo Gozen (aka Sumo Girl)Michelle Nuñez as OrthiHiroshi Kita as Eiji GozenMike Williams as Golem KingJosiah Crandall as PoughSteven MacDonald as GherothJohn Harju as The KeeperCeleste Mora as AelinJ.S. Earls as OrbogAlana Zych, Jenda Chan, Josiah Crandall, and Steven MacDonald as The Petra “Still Alive” written & performed by Future Classic Narration by Nathan James Norman
31:1802/09/2020
C1-005: The One Where We Get Sued

C1-005: The One Where We Get Sued

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of SandersCeleste Mora - Aelin Sugarbaker Episode Engineers: John Harju
02:09:2202/08/2020
C1-004: The Way of the Pough

C1-004: The Way of the Pough

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon Master Katherine Czerwinski - Callum JS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth Uxish Josiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders Episode Engineers: Steven MacDonald & John Harju
01:51:4318/07/2020
C1-003: Can We Please Stop Desecrating the Tomb

C1-003: Can We Please Stop Desecrating the Tomb

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure! CAST John Harju - The Dungeon MasterKatherine Czerwinski - CallumJS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth UxishJosiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
01:54:2805/06/2020
C1-002: Look at Me, I’m Impressive

C1-002: Look at Me, I’m Impressive

After meeting Mary Dusang, the party continues to retrieve her mysterious box from the Red Devils. CAST John Harju - The Dungeon Master Katherine Czerwinski - Callum JS Earls - Orbog Towerfall Steven MacDonald - Gheroth Uxish Josiah Crandall - Pough of the House of Sanders Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju
01:45:4015/05/2020
C1-001: They Said I Should Throw You

C1-001: They Said I Should Throw You

Join Dungeon Master John, JS (Orbog), Katherine (Callum), Steve (Gheroth), and Josiah (Pough) as they enter the city of Waterdeep.
02:06:0523/04/2020