Episodes
Hey, here we are just chillin on the couch, being lazy..... Wait no!!!!! Welcome back! This episode we talk about a book, The Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master!!!!! The return?!? when was the first!? Do not worry my dice rollers. We shall illuminate this for you. Contact us at: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 03/03/23
Hello!!! Welcome!!!! Rool you fool get out of the road!!!! Watch out cause here we come reviewing Willow from the RPG lens. Please Enjoy as we talk about the effects this had on our young minds and translate this as if it were a RPG game. Contact us at: [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/UaWwg3YZY3 All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 02/18/23
Welcome!!! Today we chat about the Big time news in the TTRPG community. THE OGL!!!!! OMG!!!!!! We really talk about how it will affect our games and the podcast going forward. So strap in and join us!!!! Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia Discord: https://discord.gg/Nd36NDve – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 01/20/23
Hello!!!! Did you? I didn't...... You did. We have been play testing One D&D. Today we share our thoughts thus far on the playtest material!! Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!! Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 12/23/22
Hello Hello Hello! Welcome... Rock me like a baby, like I'm in a manger..... We are visiting our campaign world HYLICA, and what how we would approach running the first session of it. Hold on to your butts! Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 12/16/22
Welcome, On this episode we talk about the many things we utilize as resources for our games. We hope these inspire you to create many amazing things. Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 12/09/22
Welcome, Welcome, We are now in season two of Philopmythia. A conversation about how we perceive heroes. Join us in this conversation -- Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 12/07/22
Hello, hello, helloooo... greetings road weary adventurer! What's that you say? You got into an argument with a CR 8 Ogre who then called all his buddies and chased you for five miles??? Well it sounds like you should rest your feet awhile and listen to our latest episode, which is all about improving your communication 😊 – Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at...
Published 10/06/22
Grab yer cowl, some spirit bottles, and a blade or two, cause it's time to take a deep dive into the world of Blades in the Dark! Set in the city of Doskvol, Blades is a world of literal darkness. One where the sun has been blasted out of the sky, where there is a veritable cornucopia of monsters, ghosts, and demons who will swallow your soul without a second thought, where there's a gang on every street corner waiting to take you for everything you're worth. Blades in the Dark is a game...
Published 09/09/22
Hello, adventurers! This week we're diving into the world of subclasses and ways you can hack them, bend them, and possibly even break them. Curious about how we're doing this? Listen now to find out! – Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – LINKS • Roll20 • Notion • D&D Beyond • Synthesis builds
Published 08/13/22
Welcome back, adventurers, to another episode of the Philomythia podcast! This week is all about dice: Their history, how we've used them, and why, and the answers might surprise you! But There's only one way to find out: Listen meow! – Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – EPISODE LINKS Awesome DiceDragons Modern DiceModern d4Modern d4 videoKnucklebone...
Published 08/06/22
**Spoiler alert** We're Talking about Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and we talk about the whole movie. Welcome adventurers, to the second installment of our 'Philomythia Reviews' series! This time around we tackled the classic movie 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day,' and boy was it a Duesy! Full of killer robots, car chases, and time travel, T2 is chock full of D&D inspo. So join us as we plum the depths of this classic movie. P.S. Eric is confused as to how full cover mechanics work. 🙃 •...
Published 07/29/22
In this episode we’re talking about Vecna, the legendary litch from D&D history! Vecna seems to be everywhere these days, and is only getting more popular. Join us as we delve into the history and secrets of the famous demigod. We even talk about where Wizards of the Coast might be heading in regards to Vecna. Join us to find out! *Spoiler alert* We’re going to be talking about the three Vecna adventures, Critical Role campaign one, and Stranger things season 4. If you don’t want any of...
Published 07/06/22
This week the boys are back with another actual play game. This time we delve into the dark forest of Davokar from the Symbaroum setting. To guide us on our journey, we are joined by GM Paul Stead who sat down with us last episode. Will our characters survive this time??? Only one way to find out. Join us as Philomythia plays Symbaroum! – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist....
Published 06/24/22
This week we're delving into the subject of books and how the written word can inspire the stories we tell at the table. To help us on our journey we're joined by longtime friend, self professed nerd, and fellow D&D player Paul Stead! Join us for all the hot goss on speculative fiction this week on the Philomythia Podcast. – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his...
Published 06/10/22
This week it's all about manners. You know, those things you're supposed to use at the dinner... er, the D&D table. This episode, we're focusing on player etiquette, and what actions players can take to make their table top RPG even more awesomer! P.S. Brownie points for any listener who knows who Victor Wooten is. P.P.S. Sometimes you drop the penny and you get a pickle, sometimes you don't. – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links:...
Published 06/03/22
*Trigger warning* Everyone gets a bit stabby by the end of the episode. And we're back with the conclusion to our Call of Cthulhu actual play! Things are not looking good for Francis and Teddy. Will they survive to see another sunrise? Only one way to find out... – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – EPISODE LINKS •...
Published 06/02/22
This is the first episode of our actual play series, Philomythia Plays, where we and guests of the show play through one-shots of D&D, and even different rule systems. To begin our adventure, we've called on the skills of the intrepid DM, Cody Langile to help guide us through the treacherous world of Cthulhu. Will we survive? Only one way to find out. – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by...
Published 05/27/22
For Friday the 13th we're digging into the Horror genre, and to help us delve into these treacherous waters, we've brought on Horror author and fellow DM Cody Langille. Join us for our spookiest episode yet! – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – EPISODE LINKS Cody’s Website: http://www.crlangille.com/KIckstarter:...
Published 05/13/22
We're back, after a few weeks on hiatus, and this week is all about building a one-shot! Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/
Published 04/15/22
Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia This week's episode is all about maps in D&D and fantasy. The history of them, how best to use them, and creative ways to use them at your table. We even talk about our favorite fantasy cartographers! So join us as we delve into the magical, artistic world of maps in D&D. – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links:...
Published 03/25/22
Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia n this episode we talk about getting inspiration outside of D&D. From Blades In The Dark to Numenera to Symbaroum and beyond, there are some amazing tabletop RPGs out there. They are well worth examination in their own right, and are perfect for reigniting the fires of inspiration for D&D. So come join us as we plumb the depths of these systems, and who knows…...
Published 03/18/22
Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia In this episode we welcome our very first guest to the show! The Player Character, aka Jerry Stenquist, comes on to talk about all things music: Music in life, music in video games, and most importantly, music in D&D. He also did our sweet, cheemy opening/closing theme song, so this is a full circle episode for us here at the Philomythia Podcast. So put your +3...
Published 03/11/22
Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia – This week on the Philomythia podcast it's all about the art of D&D. The history of it, our favorite pieces, artists and more! Tune in and delve into the magical world of D&D art. – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at...
Published 03/04/22
Sign up for our newsletter and get a free pdf of our PLOTWIST! storytelling game: https://www.subscribepage.com/philomythia – In this episode we take a deep dive into our campaign world, Hylica, and answer the hard questions... like How exactly do you pronounce Hylica??? Is it hillika? Hy-lkaaah? Hoolaca? Join us to find out! – Website: https://philomythia.com Contact us at: [email protected] All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his...
Published 02/25/22