Episodes
I am in the script-making part of the next season of The Thief, so there’s not much creative exhaust that makes for a neat update. Instead, how about a new teaser? Here is a letter found in Wirwen Osgard’s things. Transcript Credits Written and produced by Michael SchofieldVoices in order of appearance: Micah Schroeder is Gisela, Michael Schofield is Subprior.Music by ⁠Tabletop Audio⁠ (see usage statements). About The Thief "The Thief" is a Dungeons and Dragons actual play, with just...
Published 03/03/24
Published 03/03/24
"The Thief" is a Dungeons and Dragons actual play, with just one player -- Sisi Wei -- and a full cast of NPCs, supported with soundscapes. The original world is grim, and it is unlikely the thief will survive. --- Behind the scenes: http://thiefpodcast.com Support for just $2 per episode: https://patreon.com/thethief Thief Companion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RuTvm561vbTpgnCSp3FSk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethiefpodcast Tiktok:...
Published 02/06/24
Symphony's audience with Lady Merchant concludes, and she spends her first fortuitous night in Merchant's Row. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Sound design by Michael Schofield. Cast, in order of appearance: Patricia Wires as both Lady Merchant and Nora Charles Villard as both Marley Osgard and the lovesick Godwin Anna Braithwaite as Her Lady's Maid Fletcher Noman as Doorman Isabela Duffles of the Night-calling Polewick Jeremy Roman as...
Published 09/11/23
In this episode of Thief Companion, a The Thief :: An Audiodrama supplement, showrunner Michael Schofield explores key moments in episode seven. Symphony tries-on Asta Evansdottir's face so that she might make a good impression with the Lady Merchant, a kind of influential, savvy, shrewd dowager-countess whose daughter is the key to uncovering Osment's clue. A transcript of this episode is available on patreon.com/thethief. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield Clips...
Published 08/14/23
Symphony, as Asta Evansdottir, manages an audience with the belle dame Lady Merchant herself. She has only this one chance to get in through the front door. Support our story, gain early access to new unpublished audio dramas in the same world, and find a free transcript for this episode alongside its highest quality version of the audio on patreon.com/thethief. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Sound design by Michael Schofield. Cast, in order of...
Published 07/31/23
In this episode of Thief Companion, a The Thief :: An Audiodrama supplement, showrunner Michael Schofield explores key moments in episode six. With the help of Isobel Hart, she comes to the conclusion that her next stop on must be Merchants’ Row, and her way-in being a hired hand. So, Symphony needs an identity. And Drypoint provides. A transcript of this episode is available on patreon.com/thethief. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield Clips featuring Sisi Wei, and...
Published 06/05/23
In this inaugural episode of Thief Companion, a The Thief :: An Audiodrama supplement, showrunner Michael Schofield explores key moments in episode five. Symphony relies on her community to gather intel in Lorim's Hill, her neighborhood and uses her neighbors' gossip to learn more about Lord Cagwen and Eleanor Merchant's engagement. The Lady Merchant's shrewd positioning of her daughter as the lady-in-waiting to the cyng Gwendhrwil and Cagwen's proximity to Haldwen's Knight's Fee provide...
Published 04/18/23
Symphony can’t get in with Merchant’s Row without some proof of - competency. So, she drops-in on an old friend. A transcript is published for free alongside the highest quality version of the audio on patreon.com/michaelschofield. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Dialogue editing by Brianna Jean. Sound design by Michael Schofield. Cast, in order of appearance: Sisi Wei as Symphony Kristian Byrne as the announcer Charles Villard as Haldwen ...
Published 03/20/23
For the first time we really see Symphony's neighborhood, Lorim's Hill, as she -- against Haldwen's warning -- starts looking under the rocks for clues about Eleanor Merchant and Lord Cagwen. A transcript is available on patreon.com/michaelschofield. CreditsWritten and produced by Michael SchofieldPlayed by Sisi WeiDialogue editing by Brianna JeanCast, in order of appearance: Kristian Byrne as the announcer Michael Schofield as the storyteller and Old Gossip Sisi Wei as Symphony ...
Published 03/20/23
These episodes take a long time. Thanks for your patience, but we are finally finished with the next one. Listen to Episode Five of The Thief on Monday, March 20th. In the meantime, subscribe anywhere at ThiefPodcast.com. If you want to hear it a week early, without ads, and want to support the cast, subscribe at Patreon.com/MichaelSchofield.  Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei The announcer is Kristian Byrne. --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 03/12/23
Osment is carted away by the haldaen, but Symphony pursues, clambering through scaffolding and roof-spanning clotheslines - only for him to leave her nothing but a gossip pamphlet. Why? Content warning: this episode is tame. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Dialog Editing by Brianna Jean Voices in order of appearance: Kristian Byrne, Patrik Deraković-Rakas The music you heard was Gateway to the Fjords by Crypt of Insomnia, Mystic Desert by J Blanks, and...
Published 02/19/23
We meet Symphony again months after paying Bafford a visit. It's time to meet an old friend in the anonymity provided by a crowd. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Voices in order of appearance: Kristian Byrne, Patrik Deraković-Rakas, Jeremy Roman, S. Kaiya J., and Elliot Schofield Music by iCentury, Crypt of Insomnia, and Tabletop Audio (see usage statements). The Thief is produced by the Fyrd: our thegn Trei Brundrett, spear-throwers: Rebekah Monson,...
Published 10/03/22
The Herald is a bonus podcast. A supplement. A treat. For fun. It is the gossip from the world of The Friar and The Thief, from our play-by-email RPG of intrigue called Thegns, where members of the Fyrd hoist their colors, invoke the names of their ancestors, and cement their legacy. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Performed by Jeremy Roman Music by Will Sarvino and Tabletop Audio (see usage statements). My patreon is split with the performers and players and any profit...
Published 03/21/22
The thief stalks from Lorim's Hill to the rathaus in an old forum called "the den," and her story just gets started. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Voices by Kristian Byrne, @strawberrio, and Patrik Deraković-Rakas. Music by Will Sarvino, Tabletop Audio, and Ivan Duch (see usage statements). My patreon is split with the performers and players and any profit is invested in sound effects and voice actors, so I couldn't do this without the support of the...
Published 02/14/22
Announcing the next installment of The Thief on February 14, 2022 - Valentine's Day.  Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei We couldn't come to you without the support of our Fyrd. Our thegns, Trei Brundrett, and spear throwers: Rebekah Monson, Laura Spears, Andy Priestner, Joshua Simpson, and Kevin Wilson. You can join the Fyrd for free and help me make more stories about the Aendhrin and the legacy of Caledoran at patreon.com/michaelschofield. --- Send...
Published 02/07/22
Uthric, First Spear of the Poor-Fellows, learns of the theft of the relic Waergwengleom. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield All voices performed by Charles Villard Ambiance by Tabletop Audio. Music by Allen Grey Sound effects (like chairs moving) by various creators paid by your support. I can't do this without the support of the Fyrd: our thegns, Trei Brundrett, and spear-throwers: Rebekah Monson, Laura Spears, Andy Piestner, Joshua Simpson, Kevin Wilson; and our...
Published 01/24/22
From her modest perch in Lorim's Hill, the thief steals into the night.  Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Voices by Kristian Byrne, @strawberrio, Chris Croll, and Patrik Deraković-Rakas. Music by Tabletop Audio and Ivan Duch (see usage statements). We couldn't come to you without the support of our Fyrd. Our spear throwers: Laura Spears, Andy Priestner, Joshua Simpson, and Kevin Wilson; our friends at Wunderpop: Unique AF Apparel for the Girls, Theys,...
Published 01/10/22
Coming soon, The Thief: a new, original audiodrama and Dungeons & Dragons actual-play with voice cast and soundscapes. The Thief is a low-fantasy adventure in the same world as The Friar, and will appear alongside those episodes right here. You can support The Thief and The Friar by joining the Fyrd for free at https://patreon.com/michaelschofield. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefriar/message
Published 01/05/22
The Friar recounts his meeting with Aebbe Half-hand, who has arranged the way out of the city. This is part 2 of epistolary fantasy adventure told through missives and diary entries of Friar Cynwerd, spear-thrower, of the mendicant Dindæoláw. Aendhrin. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Performed by Charles Villard Some music, city-by-day and city-by-night ambiance by Tabletop Audio (see usage statement). You can support me, and Charles, by subscribing at...
Published 07/26/21
The beginning of an epistolary fantasy adventure told through missives and diary entries of Friar Cynwerd, spear-thrower, of the mendicant Dindæoláw. Aendhrin. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Performed by Charles Villard Music, city-by-day and city-by-night ambiance by Tabletop Audio (see usage statement). You can support me, and Charles, by subscribing at thefriaradventure.com, or look for The Friar on your podcatchers. Follow along as I tweet this story...
Published 07/03/21