Listening Guide

Currently Playing: Vileborn

Genre: dark fantasy

GM: Logan

Special Guest Co-Host: Riley Hopkins

In a macabre world with real monsters terrorizing the land, there are those born with monstrous abilities that are themselves, not quite monsters. The vileborn have been conscripted by the queen to destroy the reviled, but they're still hated by most people.

Currently Playing: Violenceball (Land of Eem)

Genre: fantasy football

GM: Logan

Violenceball has always been and always will be. There's no need for war when disputes are all setteled in the Violenceball arena. If you've ever wanted to experience real fantasy football (Gnomes, Trolls, Imps, and more fantastical creatures playing ball) then this is the season for you.

Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more!)

The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content.

Rebellion

Genre: Science Fantasy

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Host: Sara Roberts (The Hype Goblin)

Back in a galaxy far far away, a rebellion is just beginning to form. Any good movement starts with merch. Ask me about my rebellion!

I was a Modern Medusa

Genre: Schlocky Horror

GM: Wheels

You're in a Blockbuster in the 80s and it's calling to you. A cursed VHS tape. You were doomed before you even walked in. Now that you're stone, you'll have plenty of time to think about what you've done.

Imaginary Friend Fight

Genre: Fantasy Taskmaster

GM: Logan

In another dimension, a power-crazed entity known only as Wario kidnaps impossible people from accross the multiverse to compete in silly competitions. Who will continue to exist?

Star Trek (Beam Me Up)

Genre: Science Fiction

GM: Greg

Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Stellaris. Join the crew as they navigate space mysteries, classified information, and hostile entities.

Spindlewheel

Genre: Tarot worldbuilding

Special Guest Co-Host: Audrey (Lady Tabletop)

We create a whole world in addition to our characters using Spindlewheel. Listen as we start from scratch and weave the stories of a whole world along with five characters tied together by fate.

Ryuutama

Genre: SNES JRPG

Welcome to the world of Iron Amethyst. We regret to inform you that you are dead. Please press start.

Fiasco 2nd Edition

Genre: Fantasy Dark Comedy

Special Guest Co-Host: The Critical Bard

After the dragon is dead and the dungeon escaped, there's still a ton of hot goss to dish out.

The Mystery Business

Genre: Young Adult Mystery Team

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Host: Jeff Stormer

Ru Paulywood is being invaded by... aliens!? Nah, it's probably just Old Man MacClunky... right?

Wanderhome

Genre: Cozy Journey

GM: Wheels

Welcome to Planet Cryptid - the place where everyone is a cryptid, and reality changes on a whim. Not every road leads to greatness. This is our journey.

A Very Moppet Version

Genre: Muppet Blade Runner

Special Guest Co-Host: Ted from Nerd Immersion

Early in the 21st Century, THE TYRELL CORPORATION advanced robot evolution into the NEXUS phase - a being virtually identical to a human, but it's a puppet. Join us for a Muppet version of Blade Runner.

Things from the Flood

Genre: 90s teen adventure

GM: Greg

Meet Leo, Noelle, and Jade once more. The kids are back but things aren't the same. Things will never be the same again.

This season is a sequel to our Tales From The Loop season. You don't need to have listened to that season to enjoy this one, but in case you'd like to see where these characters began, check out that season here.

I'm Sure You're All Wondering Why I've Gathered You Here This Evening

Genre: Murder Mansion

GM: Logan

Special Guest Co-Host: Juni Ruiz

Big Bang Superstars

Genre: Cosmic Vogueing Contest

GM: Nathan Blades

Special Guest Co-Hosts: Nathan Blades & Grant Howitt

Powerful cosmic warlocks are locked in a once-per-millennium contest – the winner of which will be crowned as King of Space, and remake the cosmos in a manner that pleases them. The contest is being televised. Welcome to BIG BANG SUPERSTARS.

The Ultimate Random Encounters Book

Genre: Fantasy

GM: Lee

We're headed back to D&D for this season and we're using the book we wrote to randomize the season! Come for the preview of what our book can bring to your RPG, stay for the camaraderie and fun of the story we're creating together.

Bubblegumshoe

Genre: YA Mystery

GM: Logan

Gina, Eliana, and Lady are some meddling kids intent on solving all the mysteries they can find in the town of Normal. What dark secrets lurk in the underbelly of this town?

Kids on Brooms

Genre: Magical School

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Host: Celeste Conowitch

Sepeti is a regular school. Well, caveat: a regular magical school. Their Pegasus Polo Mini golf team is probably going to state this year! But something seems off when the valedictorian is suddenly expelled. Can our group of magical kids clear her name?

The Horror! (Slayers, Microscope, Agents of the O.D.D., Things Eldritch and Terrifying)

Genre: Action Horror

GM: Wheels

Every town's got one spot everyone just knows not to go; The Mill, or the Boneyard, or maybe just the woods. Chances are somewhere around there is an entrance to The Roots. And sure, between all the angels, demons, fairies, and monsters, there's plenty to see... but there ain't nothing to be found here but the dead and the dying.

Microscope Game System Info

Agents of the O.D.D. Game System Info

Troika

Genre: Weird Fantasy

GM: Logan

Special Guest Co-Host: Nathan Blades

In the gap between worlds, there is a very swanky hotel. But ah... only one room available for all 4 of our heroes on the top floor. No matter, there's only one elevator ride to get where we're going... and countless impossible people and situations to keep us from doing that.

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire

Genre: Science Fantasy

GM: Greg

With the defeat of the separatists and the destruction of the traitorous Jedi, the Empire has brought peace to the galaxy. A new wave of hope and prosperity washes across the galaxy - at least to those who fit the Empire’s ideals or are willing to bow to the Emperor’s will.

In this growing darkness, people are doing what they can to survive and hope for a brighter day. Not everyone in the galaxy is destined for greatness. This is their story.

Dinosaur Princesses

Genre: Saturday Morning Cartoon

GM: Lee

Special Guest Co-Host: Physicist Lisa

We play the delightful Dinosaur Princesses with special guest Lisa! Find Lisa here.

Will our heroes save the day? Yes! They will!

Root

Genre: Animal Fable

GM: Logan

Far back as anyone could remember, the birds ruled. Then the cats showed up... ever since then, the woodlands have been a battleground. But in the middle of all that conflict, the rest of the critters in the forest are just trying to live their lives the best they can.

Maybe three vagabonds traveling from clearing to clearning can make a difference... at least to the folks they come across.

Glitter Hearts

Genre: Magical Girls

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Host: Bee Zelda of The Broadswords

A school sleepover at the museum is threatened by a mysterious force. Good thing the school has a volleyball team that transforms into magical heroines!

In this magical-girl one-shot with special guest Bee Zelda from The Broadswords, we play Glitter Hearts, a game by our very own Greg!

Fellowship

Genre: High Fantasy

GM: Wheels

Dearest listener, ours is a land boasting unparalleled vibrance, everpresent danger, and unwavering friendship. That second one can make things hard, now and again, but those friends I mentioned always make things easier.

Attached to this missive is a story. One of three adventurers in our magical land, mismatched in their histories but with bonds of friendship that not even the darkest forces could break—which is good, because the darkest forces are exactly what they're up against.

Mothership

Genre: Sci-fi Horror

GM: Logan

Special Guest Co-Hosts: Jenn Vaughn & Jess Ross of D20 Dames

This season features guest players Jen Vaughn and Jess Ross of D20 Dames, as well as the RPG Mothership, designed by VRE alum Sean McCoy!

Thousands of years of technological advancements have allowed us to transcend our own planet and explore the stars. Despite this, we have not transcended our selves, our bodies, our flesh. The horrors of space care little for the limitations of our feeble human forms.

To put it less ominously, space is scary and it hates your bones.

D&D: Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica

Genre: Fantasy

GM: Wheels

VRE got to be part of Wizards of the Coast's Podcasts of Ravnica series previewing the new Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica supplement for D&D.

The Boros Legion keeps guard in the planet-sized city of Ravnica... and sometimes the tasks get a little weird. What will the three guards do when a baby demon is left in their care?

Tales from the Loop

Genre: Adventuring Kids / Mystery

GM: Greg

The tape recorder's hiss stops, accompanied by the abrupt click of the stop button. You've just finished recording your secret audio diary about how your Social Studies teacher totally cheated you on that test. How were YOU supposed to know that Georgia the state and Georgia the country were two different places? You're 14 after all. Anyway, tomorrow you'll go help the neighbor kid fix her robot and maybe even hop on your bike to check out that nuclear power plant in town. Can't hurt, right?

In this soft science fiction 1980s tale, our young heroes spend just as much time investigating supernatural oddities as they do fret about whether the cool upper classman in math will notice them.

City of Mist

Genre: Noir

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Hosts: Tracy Gibbons and Victoria Rogers of The Broadswords

What secrets could a Midwest city in 1923 really hold?

Tracy Gibbons and Victoria Rogers of The Broadswords join us to become mythical avatars and explore the secrets of St. Paul MN in City of Mist!

D6 Hella Team

Genre: Young Adult

GM: Logan

You fly out the door, toast-in-mouth, late again! AND on the big exam day! You don't have full control... but you don't have any choice. You're going to have to use your instant travel powers.

You close your eyes on your front porch and open them in front of the school. YOU MADE IT! But wait, why is everything diagonal? OOPs, you fall, face-first, into the dirt. Still some kinks to work out on that power of yours. And of COURSE, you managed to do all this in front of your crush. Well, nothing to do now but dust yourself off and head to class.

If you like anime, Harry Potter, X-men, or any media about kids with super powers, excitement levels on this season are well above 9000.

Character Sheets:

Gene, Roberd, Cobahara

One Last Job

Genre: Heist

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Host: Matt Baume

Another day, another drink at this dusty mess of a bar. How did you end up being this schlub at the bottom of your cups? You used to hit big jobs and rake in the cash! But no, those days are behind you...

A tap on the shoulder. You look up, but no one's there. You turn back to your cup, but what's this? A note with the old seal on it? You tear it open eagerly as if you don't already know what it says. It's time for that rush one more time.

Matt Baume (Sewers of Paris, Queens of Adventure) joins us for this mini-season as we play One Last Job.

Uncharted Worlds

Genre: Sci-fi

GM: Wheels

You can feel the dry heat of the bounty hunter’s pulse rifle on the back of your head. That sweet ion smell should have been a giveaway, but it’s too late now. You knew this day would come. After all, you owe some scary lookin’ aliens an even scarier amount of money.

Wait. Did you bring your energy sword today? Or did you leave it in the pocket of your other electric blue Martian leather jacket? You better hope it’s your lucky day, because you’ve only got one shot.

If you dig space fantasy, jokes about phaser settings, or aliens in hotpants, the Uncharted Worlds season was made for you. Redirect full power to fun engines.

Character Sheets:

Shift-9, Carol, Lirienne

Fiasco

Genre: Comedy / Holiday

Special Guest Co-Host: Lindsey Rode

The weather outside is frightful, but this season is so delightful. Lindsey Rode of Dogmight Games joins us for this festive Fiasco farce that will leave you laughing all the way ho-ho-home. It might also irrevocably change your opinion about Santa Claus, but we aren’t liable for that.

Call of Cthulhu

Genre: Horror / Weird Fiction

GM: Lee

You wake from a nightmare, but can’t recall what it was. All you remember is the fear—and the sound. That awful slobbering sound.

For most, the nightmare ends there. The heroes of our Call of Cthulhu campaign aren’t so lucky, as they find that their nightmares do not disappear when they wake. Set in the decadent roaring twenties, this story mixes laughs and screams into a concoction so satisfying you’ll be surprised it wasn’t banned by prohibition.

Character Sheets:

Millie, Blodwen, Ada

In Plain Sight

Genre: Comedy

Special Guest Co-Host: Joshua Hoover, an actor from Walking Dead, Logan Lucky and many others! (check out his IMDB)

Look, buddy, she's a Basilisk. She's not a monster.

This quick and lighthearted miniature season follows five cryptids (think Mothman or Bigfoot) trying to live ordinary "human" lives. Special guest Joshua Hoover (The Walking Dead, Logan Lucky) joins us on a goofy yet all-too-relatable mission: to prove to strangers that we're normal.

Classic Marvel Super Heroes

Genre: Superhero

GM: Greg

One of the heroes' capes flutters in the breeze as you thank them for saving your life. One of them brushes it off with, "it's all in a day's work, citizen!"

As the heroes fly away, you wonder: Where do they get those suits dry-cleaned? Who does their hair? If they save me again, will I be able to get the cute one's number?

Our Marvel Superhero season explores both the "super" and "human" aspects of superhuman life, but also isn't shy about scratching the itch so many of us have to see an absolutely dastardly villain get the superhuman punch in the face that they deserve.

Character Sheets:

Baron Rock, Aqua Synapse, The Red Mind

Monster of the Week

Genre: Supernatural / Horror

GM: Greg

Special Guest Co-Host: Sean McCoy of Tuesday Knight Games

Any local will tell you that Cardhearst, New Mexico is... well... strange. Some folks try to ignore the ectoplasmic residue in their pots and pans or the oddly human howling every full moon, but others face the freaky stuff head-on.

Sean McCoy (Tuesday Knight Games) joins us for the Scooby Doo/Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Constantine/Sabrina the Teenage Witch crossover you only just now realized you absolutely needed. Our Monster of the Week three parter is the perfect companion for fans of unexplained phenomena and of the people inexplicably drawn to them.

Dungeons and Dragons

Genre: Fantasy

DM: Logan

One third high fantasy adventure, one third big band swing opera, one third prison escape, and 100% unpredictable, our Dungeons and Dragons adventure overflows with silliness, daring deeds, and avant garde scorpion art. If your ideal RPG story takes place in a magical world with all the fantastical fixin's, start here! As this was our first adventure, bear with the first few episodes as we learn how to produce a top notch show, and strap in for the experiment that started it all.

(PS: No season of VRE is exactly family friendly, but this season touches on more mature themes and acknowledges the existence of sex as it relates to art.)

Character Sheets:

Gregory Hayden, Zegniln, Guvieddnit