Playing Games with Strangers

Following news of the Sanders and Bulger tribes headed to war with each other, The Party ventures on to assist in any way possible. As you might expect, something dark and mysterious has other plans in store for them. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and Podcast MusicPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

After a successful battle against the monster claiming to be Wilder’s mentor, The Party moves on toward the bugbear village. More is revealed to them in the form of Aelin’s dreams. Music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, Podcast Music AND STORYBLOCKS Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements

The Party heads to Stumblefoot’s church at Orbog’s behest, to see if they can help remove the shadow creature from Callum. Aelin returns to Only On Tuesdays, and Wilder continues to wrestle with the ghost of his past. Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, and Tabletop AudioPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur Episode engineer: Dave Clements

Aelin is back where she belongs, but there is more than coffee brewing in The Yawning Portal for our party of strangers. Ambient music and SFX by Pixabay, Tabletop Audio, and ZapsplatPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

The rescue attempt for Aelin continues while Caleb’s crunchy potions give Orbog visions of hidden secrets. Wilder’s increased drinking has its consequences. Ambient music by PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

With a cracked soul crystal in their possession, The Party must determine if and how they can get Aelin and her body back. Meanwhile, Wilder’s past continues to haunt him and Orbog samples some crunchy potions from Caleb in Daggerford. Ambient music by Tabletop Audio and PixabayPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

Welcome to a new series we're doing here at Playing Games with Strangers HQ (PGwSHQ?!) wherein Kate Czerwinski sits down with each of the cast members and gets to know them better! The first installment features Orbog himself, JS Earls, who also happens to be running a Kickstarter for his Nemo: The Lad comic series until September 19th, 2021. 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 engineers: JS Earls and Dave Clements Music by BlenderTimer and Monday_Hopes from Pixabay

Pough comes up with yet another crazy idea, this time around getting Aelin back, and utter chaos ensues. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

A friendly face meets up with The Party and it seems there’s a lot to catch up on.

The Party’s attempt to retrieve Pough’s soul from Jadis continues.

As Pough’s body is shoved through a door after making a deal with the hag Jadis, the party must decide their next steps. Episode Engineer: JS Earls

We opened up the internet airwaves and you asked us questions about Playing Games with Strangers. Did we answer them? Of course! Why wouldn't we?! A huge thanks to our Patrons - Geek Devotions, Andrew C Peckham, and The CelCast - and those who showed up in the AMA livestream! We can't wait to do this again!

Having taken down a 20-foot-tall undead guy who likes to throw dead bodies from his belly, The Party heads to a possible place of safety from Zaos: the Bugbear village. Episode Engineer: JS Earls Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

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

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

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

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

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 Master JS Earls as Orbog Towerfall Josiah Crandall as Pough Sanders Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski as Callum Mordha Steve MacDonald as Gheroth Uxish Celeste Mora as Aelin Sugarbaker Dave Clements as Wilder Filch Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah CrandallPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven ArthurAmbient music provided by Tabletop Audio

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

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

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

The party continues to investigate the odd happenings around Waterdeep and explores the Sugarbaker family bakery. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

The Party encounters an old friend at The Yawning Portal that may have its own consequences. Episode Engineer: John HarjuPlaying Games with Strangers Theme by Steven Arthur

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

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

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

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. Episode Engineer: John Harju

Episode Engineer: John Harju

Episode Engineer: John Harju Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi

Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi

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. CAST John Harju – Dungeon Master Steven MacDonald – Revoke JS Earls – Dood Josiah Crandall – Captain Fonton Celeste Mora – Toki Dave Clements – Wilder Filch Episode Engineer: John Harju

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!) 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 Engineers: John Harju Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi

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

The group continues with Stumblefoot leading the way. 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 Eric Compagno – Stumblefoot Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju

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 Master John Harju – Unyun Rhyngz JS Earls – Tuskaloosa Steven MacDonald – Bat Acro Celeste Mora – Dave Clements – Fenris von Bogg Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall

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 Steven MacDonald – Gheroth Uxish Josiah Crandall – Pough of the House of Sanders Celeste Mora – Aelin Sugarbaker Eric Compagno – Stumblefoot Episode Engineers: John Harju

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 Eric Compagno – Stumblefoot Episode Engineers: John Harju

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

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: JS Earls

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

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: Josiah Crandall

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 Celeste Mora – Aelin Sugarbaker Episode Engineers: John Harju

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

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: Josiah Crandall & John Harju

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

In the pilot episode of Playing Games with Strangers, cast members from Supersonic Pod Comics take their first steps into a homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign where anything can happen. Join Dungeon Master John, JS (Orbog), Katherine (Callum), Steve (Gheroth), and Josiah (Pough) as they enter the city of Waterdeep. Episode Engineer: John Harju