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“This isn’t the best storyline as it is sporadic. I didn’t feel immersed. The vocals and dialogue are great. The quality of the sounds are amazing.”
RM Vice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“The rights to this podcast was bought out by the company weave the tale and honestly the only way we can get a season 2 is to convince them that enough people want it their Twitter is @WeavetheTale let them know you want a season 2”
Random person -not you via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/22
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“I really wanted to like it but there’s a guy who’s S’ are so damn loud it makes listening to this very difficult. He slams plosives and ride those S’ so hard your ears will bleed. Had to tap our episode one because of the weird voice he’s putting on. (The guy playing Otto.)”
divideoverflow via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/21
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“I can only aspire to play a character as narcissistic and unpleasant as him someday.”
abnerkadaver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
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“Another binge worthy show, start to finish, during my daily commute. Thank you all for your talents and dedication to this show! I’m late to the party but hopefully that means I will stumble upon your next adventure soon.”
mcjoeyg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20
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“Just started listening but great quality and story. 6 stars!”
AusShopper via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/29/20
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“Creepy, very creative and intricate story, very good character portrayal and development, good production quality, and more “serious” in tone than most actual play shows.”
Cuandoz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
“In the middle of the US lock down in quarantine, decided its time to fiddle through a bunch of the podcasts I kept on hand for a rainy day.
Turns out that I was saving the “worst,” for first. Between the various player’s incredible characterization and development, Ben’s NIGHTMARISH ability as...”Read full review »
Samewise Gamegee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/20
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“I quite enjoyed listening to the first few episodes of this. The story is extremely well done and the production is of high quality. However, I got a bit irritated by the voices after a while. One of the performers puts on an extremely annoying baby voice, and another one chose a fake American...”Read full review »
Neurocentric via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/11/20
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“So....where’s that season 2 at?”
ssonlaikde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/20
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“This is amazing, this could be a movie.”
Johnnyzombie100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/20
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“Love me some Call of Cthulhu and this podcast does not disappoint. The stories set are just the right amount of creepy to keep you coming back for more and not be too creeped out to come back. The players too are good, they always seem to pick characters that are right for that story. keep it up,...”Read full review »
Mab of Air and Darkness via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/29/19
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“This made me wanna try Cthulu system, I listen to this on repeat to remind myself why I love RP games.”
DungeonDiveDan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/19
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“This is a work of true art.
Sometimes, just listening I feel myself slipping.
Carcosa...
Edit: okay but seriously where’s season two? I’m on my 3rd listen and I NEED MORE!
Edit 2: starting my 4th listen... WHERES SEASON 2??!?!!?!!?!??”
Mandoog006 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/19
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“I really enjoyed this podcast. But I discovered it after the fact. Having 2 of the last 3 episodes not available is unbelievably annoying. Still giving 4 stars as the whole thing was very entertaining but you can’t leave out things that lead up to the ending and not expect to piss people off.”
Jonl217 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/19
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“You guys better not get Otto killed or I will be triggered, I love that game oaf he just smiles and helps everyone he can. What’s not to love”
Gartuke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/19
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“I discovered this podcast trying to slog through my overnight shift seven days ago and just wrapped up the last episode today. I couldn’t stop listening! It was on while I was gaming, getting ready to sleep, cooking, just as often as possible.
Each PC felt fully realized and the GameKeeper had...”Read full review »
kylesaurus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/19
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“Tomes & Tentacles is a fantastic Call of Cthulhu live play podcast with Ben Counter as the amazing, evocative, and brilliant Keeper; a wonderful crew of committed roleplayers and their unique and complex characters; and a deeply compelling story that is at turns mysterious, chilling,...”Read full review »
TheZekestLink via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/19
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“This is my first time listening to an Encounter Roleplay podcast - these guys did an amazing job bringing the horror noir of the Call of Cthulhu universe to life. Please please make a Season 2, I would love to listen to more CoC roleplay!”
mgentile via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/18
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“At first I did t like it, but after spending time listening I found it enjoyable; with the sound effects, storyline, and characters. I wish I could play along!”
O1CBR929RR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/18
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“Please, please, PLEASE make another season of this. As someone who has never played Call of Cthulhu but has always wanted to, I absolutely loved this podcast and found it so incredibly entertaining. Great characters, great story. Also, I’m pretty sure that Caesar Cole is my spirit animal, now....”Read full review »
NealBuckles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/18
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“What can I say that hasn’t already been said the cast amazing the audio quality from episode 1 onwards is top notch and the story is gripping and often has you wanting to binge the hole series at once
But to sum it up if you like good story good, good character and an all round amazing actual...”Read full review »
Man in a tan jacket via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/05/18
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“I began Tomes and Tentacles around the time it first launched, and spurred me to check out Encounter Roleplay and the wonderful work they do. As an avid CoC player, I fell in love with this podcast. More than most current rpg/dnd podcasts. It’s what I want most out of a game, story, and drama,...”Read full review »
wylight1138 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/18
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“I was blown away by the quality of the players, the keeper's smooth narrative ability, and the quality of the audio. It is just staggering how good it is. I wish they could get more recognition. It reminds me of an old radio drama, with humor, but the humor is never over the top. So well done.”Read full review »
snmn124 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/18
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“This is by far the most enjoyable, binge-worthy podcast I’ve heard in ages. I love all the characters because the actors behind them are so talented. I have to give special credit to Caesar Cole, of course, as the clearly most magnificent of them all. More please.”
Corzan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/10/18
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“This podcast is one of the best I’ve heard hands (and tentacles) down
Aside from a fantastic cast, and genuinely gripping story, it’s packed with great ideas for keepers such as how to portray a believable group of cultists and represent magic in the setting.
Forward the glorious fighting First!”
Gnome Monk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/09/18
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“I started off really hating one character and loving the rest. I wanted him to be taken out like an old, dirty rug and beaten. As time went on, he did not grow, but take me by the throat and shake vigorously. Now, coming to the end, not only is he my favorite character, but the greatest feeling...”Read full review »
Pickmin123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/18
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““If I didn’t give my change in New Orleans...” Bwahaha!”
JTI4912 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/18
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“so i’ve never played CoC before but was extremely interested and have been a fan of Encounter Roleplay for a while & decided to give this podcast a binge. and lemme tell u sis, it’s W I L D. each player went in with fully realized characters while still being able to accurately roleplay the...”Read full review »
Babeson Voorhees via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/18
“This podcast piqued my interest when searching for something interesting to listen to on my drives to work. I’m thoroughly enthralled in the story and it’s even inspired me to take up the mantle as keeper for my own sessions of 7th Edition in the coming weeks.
Keep up the wonderful work, and...”Read full review »
blackaltima via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/18
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“Great cast, great story, Lovecraftian to the core. AND! Good sound quality :)”
Technical Ecstasy via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
06/16/18
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“I listen to this podcast on my desk days at work. I love this podcast it’s amazing. I was wondering what happened to Estell(a)e’s cat Phantom. I wonder if Jack Schmeacon (he’s my favorite) took care of it while dodging the mafia maybe?
All joking aside the acting is great and the radio drama...”Read full review »
Anba-chan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/18
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“One of the very best actual-play podcasts out there. Vivid characterization of both PCs and the vast and various NPCs throughout. Gripping, binge-worthy entertainment well worth your time... especially for those of us who have seen the Yellow Sign.”
Azamon Kith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/18
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“Hands down the best live play podcast out there. Well recorded and featuring a group of players most GMs would kill for Tomes and Tentacles is in turns hilarious,scary, horrific but always a compelling listen.
The quality of Role play here is quite exceptional- clearly defined, engaging...”Read full review »
Jules_Alex_L via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/18
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“This is fantastic, I’ve just listened to episode 14 driving back at midnight after playing Gloomhaven round a friends... i don’t play role play games but I’m a huge fan of this podcast, the characters and players are hilarious. I play Arkham Horror the card game a lot and “Tomes and Tenticles”...”Read full review »
Jon Ruddock via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/30/18
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“Really, really good. Just binged 5 episodes. Just as Turncloaks, chilling and riveting. Only complaint is Estelle, when learning something literally just repeats exactly what the keeper has given her (and us) as information, feels a little dull, but her improv moments make up for it. Absolutely a...”Read full review »
Somedude12346 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/18
“I’ve listened to numerous other rpg podcasts for call of Cthulhu, and needless to say this one wins, hands down! The role play is impeccable, playing out their characters like an old timey radio show from that era.
The keeper, what can I say about the keeper? The fact that he creeps the living...”Read full review »
MichaelArkAngel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/18
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“Great description of a game in action of Cthulhu One quibble is use of term “hunchback” whilst historically accurate I find jarring Otherwise excellent and darkly humorous”
Scottish LFC fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/28/18
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“As RPG podcasts go Tomes and Tentacles is quickly, after only 6 episodes, becoming my favourite podcast. Ben Counters story is so fantastic and disturbing and the players bring such a polished performance it blends into something that is a joy to listen to.
Keep up the good work, can’t wait to...”Read full review »
Brainz83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/18
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“Decent audio quality (that is actually rare in actual play podcasts),theres some very good editing going on behind the scenes and editing makes a huge difference in quality between actual plays that are edited and those that are not, and decent enough roleplaying and acting across the board
The...”Read full review »
Flareonflare via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/21/18
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“It’s so creepy it might make you weep,
And too scared to fall asleep.
It’s time to solve the mystery,
A great podcast it’ll go down in history,
If they fail the price will be steep!”
Stobert87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/18
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“When I don’t have the time to play my own game of Mansions of Madness I can get my horror fix by listening to one of my new favourite podcasts. The story is eerily delightful and keeps me wanting to learn more. I also find the characters to be just the right amount of clichéd to fit perfectly in...”Read full review »
ali.marie. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/08/18
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“This has quickly become one of my absolute favourite podcasts out there. Encounter Roleplay does it again with a compelling and creative cast, a dramatically eerie and fascinating plot, and quality production like the radio plays of old. Plus, the fact that this is all framed within the world of...”Read full review »
Kumquat Kiki via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/18
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“Loving the podcast so far. The King in Yellow is my favourite piece of weird fiction and its cool hearing the consequences of reading it. Dim Carcosa awaits.”
Billiam-94 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/18
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“I find the storytelling compelling and the characters are perfect for the setting. It has me guessing at each interval as to what’s going to happen next.”
Rorik the Bear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/18
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“I hope there are many more episodes yet to come, you are all fantastic! It honestly feels more like you’re telling a story rather than playing a tabletop RPG. I can’t wait to hear what comes next, be it this season and every season in the future!”
Martin Phoenix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/18
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