Playing Games with Strangers

While many of the cast are off doing things pertaining to their personal lives - wooing potential suitors, celebrating anniversaries, and possibly catching the plague - John and Celeste had a chat live with some fans to answer questions about the show, tabletop role-playing, and whatever else could be thought of! Maybe even some hints at how things are going to end...? A massive thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this one! Mentioned in this episode: Kids on Bikes Trashkins Goat Crashers Puffin Forest North to South Design The Bottom Shelf Geek Devotions Riverside.FM We Read... Allegedly Gospel By Gaslight Episode Engineer: Dave "La-Z-Boi" Clements

Squid edited this one, too. She knows what happened. You’ll know if you listen… which you should. Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski Episode Music: Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

Our fourth arc in the campaign begins as the party waits for the drow council’s decision. Meanwhile, Callum has a confusing, yet revealing conversation with his father. Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski Episode Music: Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers (Club Mix) by JS Earls and Steven Arthur Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Sage’s Portal Kickstarter Eric and Jason are taking Sage’s Portal into the real world as a Friendly Local Game Store and game cafe! Please consider backing their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/807819417/sages-portal-board-game-cafe Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

A journey to the Underdark is underway for Orbog, Aelin, Wilder, and Pough in hopes to make things right with the drow living under Towerfall. When they arrive, however, they make an unexpected discovery. Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music Episode engineer(s): Dave “Fielder” Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Sage’s Portal Kickstarter Eric and Jason are taking Sage’s Portal into the real world as a Friendly Local Game Store and game cafe! Please consider backing their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/807819417/sages-portal-board-game-cafe Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

After a great sacrifice, the party makes a plan to reunite Towerfall and fix their Drow problem. Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music Episode engineer(s): Dave “Fwilder” Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Sage’s Portal Kickstarter Eric and Jason are taking Sage’s Portal into the real world as a Friendly Local Game Store and game cafe! Please consider backing their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/807819417/sages-portal-board-game-cafe Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

A conversation with a celestial leads to a required sacrifice. Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music Episode engineer(s): Dave “The Shark Fearer” Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Sage’s Portal Kickstarter Eric and Jason are taking Sage’s Portal into the real world as a Friendly Local Game Store and game cafe! Please consider backing their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/807819417/sages-portal-board-game-cafe Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

Upon finding the finger of a certain traumatized rogue, Orbog, Stumblefoot, and Pough set out to find ingredients that can help make Wilder’s home hallowed ground in order to save his daughter. And don’t forget about the steaks… all of those steaks… Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music Episode engineer(s): “Dashing” Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

Stumblefoot assists Orbog in retrieving his axe, Rose, while Pough attempts to find the perfect campaign slogan. Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & Podcast Music Episode engineer(s): “Dorky” Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): JS “The Jester” Earls and Katherine “Bonecrusher” Czerwinski Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

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Callum arrives at home and has a very revealing conversation. Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Keeper Club Mix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Tabletop Audio & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): “Jazzy” JS Earls Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Music by Dark Fantasy Studio Episode engineer(s): Dave “Davey D” Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Ways to support the podcast Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal! Rep some PGwS merch Energize yourself and be better with Dubby, a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, or angst like other energy drinks.

Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Dave “Davey D” Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Josiah “The Talent” Crandall Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, exclusive content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Josiah “The Talent” Crandall Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, Matthew Cosby, and Debbie Roth – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

After meeting Athin, it’s decided that the party should proceed with their plans for Orbog, but things don’t go quite as well as they expected. Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio The Legend of Zelda – Dungeon Theme Remake by RetroGamingMusic HQ Super Mario Bros. – Underground Theme Remix by JudgeBox98 Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Even more of Emrine’s family meets the strangers while Orbog clarifies the plan regarding his own death. It’s almost as if he hasn’t been here for the last couple of episodes… weird, right? 5:17 Skip the recap. Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Stumby and Wilder seal the deal with the Thieves Guild, pushing the plot forward to kill Orbog, but Emrine has reservations (and confusion) on the matter. Pough gets a new hat during a visit to Sage’s Portal. Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Callum comes across a sight during his travels in northern Faerun while the rest of the party finalizes plans to kill Orbog. Music and SFX by Podcast Music & Tabletop Audio Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Music and SFX by Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Music and SFX by Epidemic Sound Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Maybe even the chance to play in a Patreon-exclusive miniseries with some of the cast! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

After being welcomed home, Felix Tinsdale learns more about himself. Stumblefoot begins a search for Wilder, Orbog works on a disguise, and Emrine gets an update on Bastite’s whereabouts. Music and SFX by Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Following the “Coronation in Red” the Party is spread across Towerfall. Stumblefoot returns. Where is Wilder? How will Timbolg (Tombolg?) help Emrine and Orbog? Who is Ariketh? Music and SFX by Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

We finally found out what happened to Stumblefoot and why he’s been missing. Music and SFX by Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski & John Harju Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, Branson Boykin, and Matthew Cosby – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Emrine and Wilder make their way to Ashlinn’s room while Pough and Orbog attempt to withdraw some funds from the Southern Towerfall Treasury to offer Bastite money to buy the sword he’s trying to hock. Things get tense as Orbog’s coronation swiftly approaches. Music and SFX by Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Orbog’s coronation is fast approaching, which obviously means shopping, right?! How could anything like go wrong with shopping?! Music and SFX by Podcast Music Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

John and JS were out for our last Session Friday, so Dave assembled Josiah, Celeste, Squid, and Eric to play a very meta game of Goat Crashers. Goat Crashers, if you haven’t heard of it, is a one-page RPG created by Grant Howitt. In the game one player (the Goat Master) leads a group of goats through a party-crashing adventure. We took a step further and had Wilder – not Dave – run the game with Pough, Aelin, Callum, and Stumblefoot all playing their goats. Grant Howitt has some other great one-pagers, like Honey Heist and Trashkins we’ve played away from the podcast. They’re free, so you should check them out to play at your own table! Music and SFX by Tabletop Audio Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Stumblefoot has gone missing and Wilder is offered the chance to leave Towerfall. This is part two of that session and Dave forgot what happened, so you’re getting this description! Eat your heart out, Squid! Music and SFX by Pixabay and Tabletop Audio Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): JS Earls Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Stumblefoot has gone missing and Wilder is offered the chance to leave Towerfall. Music and SFX by Pixabay and Tabletop Audio Playing Games with Strangers Theme (Towerfall Remix) by Steve Arthur & JS Earls Episode engineer(s): JS Earls Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

It's time to throw the newest cast member in the hot-seat! Squid (Katherine Czerwinski) interviews Eric Compogno, who plays our resident dwarf healer and magic-slinger, Stumblefoot.

A Waterdeep interlude. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Orbog’s bodyguard, Emrine, meets the Party as they arrive in Southern Towerfall. Pough shares news of Waterdeep, and Wilder’s existence is threatened. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Orbog has returned to Towerfall with Wilder, but what is in store for the rest of The Party? Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Receiving a letter calling Orbog home, those who have returned to The Yawning Portal make plans. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

It’s been a week since the events of the party’s trip to Dis. While others have gone to check on things, Orbog, Callum, and Wilder meet at The Yawning Portal for Chicken Fried Steak Night and catch up. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal – https://sagesportal.com!

Before fleeing Dis, Lolth makes a surprise appearance and a sacrifice is made that changes everything for the party. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Aelin discovers what makes a soul, Stumblefoot preps a rescue party for a descent into Dis, and Callum and Wilder face their consequences. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements Thanks to Julie Earls, Aaron Peckham, Amanda Clements, The Cel Cast, and Branson Boykin – our Blade-level patrons! Become a patron for as little as $1 for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

John got COVID (boo!) so he decided to do an impromptu Ask Me Anything. Dave joined him to run through some Patron questions - thanks to Aaron and Drew - and did some chatting about the current arc, including just maybe a little spoiler. Become a Patron by going to https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun! We're opening our Discord to Patrons very soon so you'll be able to interact with the gang in real time! Episode engineer: John Harju Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

Stumblefoot discovers Callum has been cursed and the gang sets out to take care of Zaos once and for all. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Become a Patron for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Following the revelation that Wilder has made a pact with Lolth, the Spider Goddess, the Party attempts to rest. Callum wakes to a familiar face. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements Become a Patron for uncut sessions, bonus content, and more! Get new click-clacks for your own sessions from Sage’s Portal!

Before we dive back into the main narrative, John, JS, and Dave took to the microphones for a candid conversation. It's a peek behind the ol' curtain as They discuss insights on John's vision, where the cast is at within his planned campaign and other tangential discussions regarding Playing Games with Strangers. "Playing Games with Strangers Theme" by Steven Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

Squid (Katherine Czerwinski) sits down with the Playing Games with Strangers dungeon master, John Haru, This week on Insight Check! Surprisingly, no mention of how all of the player characters are going to meet their end... strange. Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun! Episode engineer: Dave Clements Music by Podcast Music

John begins the Playing Games with Strangers Christmas season with a Kids On Bikes one-shot! Kate, Eric, and Celeste respectively play Joey, Tyler, and Sarah, three neighborhood kids who find themselves exploring the death of their friend, Mikey Wilcox, during Christmas break. We hope you enjoy this one, as well as the ones on the horizon this season! Music and SFX by Pixabay, Freesound, and Zapsplat“Scary Christmas to You” by Grave Robber, from the album Scary Christmas To You (C) 2019 Rottweiler Records. Used with permission. Episode engineer: Katherine Czerwinski

As Callum operates on Wilder to remove whatever crawled inside him, a hard decision must be made with unknown consequences. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements

Upon finding Christopher alive at the bugbear camp, the Party learns there may be more at play than they expect as they enter a nearby cave to investigate. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements

It's time for another Insight Check! This week, Celeste Mora, our sweet and spicy bard, Aelin, takes a seat with Kate Czerwinski! Patrons get to submit their own questions for Insight Check, so be sure to join us at https://patreon.com/playinggameswithstrangers/ and be part of the fun! Episode engineer: Dave Clements Music by Podcast Music

Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned. This is the final half of that session. Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations. This is not your typical Playing Games episode. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements

Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned. Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations. This is not your typical Playing Games episode. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineers: JS Earls & Josiah Crandall

The Party is welcomed to the circus of Fenrik Coldwater. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKSPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: JS Earls

With Wilder vanishing into a tent, Callum heads in for a rescue while the rest of the party takes on a clown with a sinister laugh. Stumblefoot’s fate continues to hang in the balance. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements