RPPR Actual Play

Ross Payton · roleplayingpublicradio.com

Role Playing Public Radio presents a weekly Actual Play podcast of tabletop role playing game sessions. We play a wide variety of RPGs, from popular classics like Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to indie hits like Red Markets and Fate. Some of our episodes are stand-alone scenarios and we also feature ongoing campaigns in games like Delta Green, Eclipse Phase, and Base Raiders. Give us a listen if you want to hear a great gaming crew fight evil, try outrageous plans to save the day and joke about it.

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Episodes 300

Delta Green: Veriform
3d ago · 3:31:00
Barnaby Rice, insurance investigator was found dead in Lufkin Texas. Someone ate his gastrointestinal tract. Such a specific form of cannibalism alerted the program, which activated four agents to investigate the strange death. Rice was investigating a company selling peptides when he died. What connection does the company have with his death? The agents find a horrific conspiracy lurking in the small town and even worse occult secrets. Noah as Isidro Mallory, FBI agent. Check out Thinking Too Hard about Anime podcast Tom as Floyd Robert, special forces operator Ross as Alan Merling, marine Aa
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 15
10d ago · 2:37:00
The final battle to save Ptolus is here! The heroes fight to stop Wuntad and the final ritual in a dramatic battle in the sky over the city. Can the heroes stop the Night of Dissolution or is it too late? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 11
17d ago · 2:00:33
The final mission awaits the agents. Carter Renault must be stopped at any cost before he rewrites the collective unconsciousness of humanity. Only three badly damaged investigators stand between Renault and his plans. They'll have to risk everything to have a chance of success. Find out what happens in the finale of the Labor of Dogs! Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife foren
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 14
23d ago · 1:48:04
The end draws near! The heroes fight their way through the Temple of the 53 Gods of Chance in a last ditch effort to stop the ritual before it's too late. A powerful demonic guardian stands in their way. Can they defeat it? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 10
1mo ago · 2:01:42
The agents discover the true purpose behind the schemes of their adversaries. Can humans fight the Great Old Ones and other cosmic powers? Discover the secrets behind the tome On Healing the Sick! Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 13
1mo ago · 2:07:50
The heroes discover the location of a massive chaos artifact, a multi-story machine capable of harnessing and releasing chaos energy. The machine must be sabotaged so the heroes devise a plan to get in and plant explosives to disable the artifact. Of course, the machine is heavily guarded, so getting in will be a challenge. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Ji
Shadowdark: Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom
1mo ago · 2:03:27
Lord Fairfax was a wealthy and successful merchant. Having purchased and experienced all the oddities the surface had to offer, Fairfax became obsessed with the Shadowdark. One day, dark clouds formed over his castle. Crawlers who ventured close said that golden mist spills from the keep. None who enter ever leave again. Locals now call it Castle Goldgloom and laugh when crawlers take the old road that leads to its doors. Now, a mob of local villagers venture forth into the castle to find treasure to save their homes. Get the scenario on DTRPG now. This scenario was run on Owlbear Rodeo so a v
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 9
1mo ago · 1:16:28
After surviving the deadly 'game', the agents finally meet the source of the curse, the Jade Emperor. They learn far too much of the truth and receive 'boons' from the unnatural being. Being granted a wish may prove to be more dangerous than any trap or entity they've faced so far. Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
Delta Green: Cassiopeia
1mo ago · 2:21:32
New York State formed the Riley Commission in 1981 to determine the cause of sickness in a number of cases involving gold jewelry. It discovered that someone had taken gold brachytherapy seeds contaminated with radion-222 and smelted them down to make jewelry. Individual wearing the jewelry frequently developed skin cancer or other diseases when wearing the jewelry. This was publicly revealed and investigated. The Commission kept some of its other findings secret, namely that other gold jewelry found during the investigation consistently led to psychotic episodes and mental breakdowns. The las
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 12
2mo ago · 2:08:10
The heroes venture inside the temple of deep chaos and fight their way through! They stumble upon the Kaleidoscope Temple, a place of power guarded by several powerful opponents, including a priestess and a fire elemental. This is their most dangerous battle yet. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 8
2mo ago · 1:37:20
The investigation leads the agents to a seemingly normal warehouse. Inside, they find an unnatural trap far more insidious than they could ever imagine. A deadly game of drinking and Russian roulette. Somewhere, Stephen Alzis laughs... Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
The Zone: A Doomed Expedition
2mo ago · 2:00:51
The Zone is a tabletop role playing game about a doomed expedition into a mysterious quarantine zone, whose center will grant one survivor their deepest wish. Four desperate souls, each on a personal quest head into the Zone to find the truth and probably die trying. You can learn more about the Zone at its website. Caleb as the Political Officer Chris as the Chaplain Tom as the Surgeon Ross as the Actor
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 11
2mo ago · 2:04:41
The Temple of Deep Chaos reveals even more secrets! The heroes slap fight rat brutes, decode secret messages, and encounter a mutant jailer with a dangerous bite. The mutant guards important prisoners. Can the heroes rescue them? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 10
3mo ago · 1:51:48
The heroes venture inside the Temple of Deep Chaos, an important site to the chaos cultists plotting to destroy Ptolus. They find that not everyone who lives in the temple is truly allied with the cultists though... Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 7
3mo ago · 2:30:09
The agents learn of a strange nightshade growing operation in a sleepy Washington town and an even stranger mobile app called Mythical Sage Hermes. Dark occult forces are at work, pulling the agents deeper into a lethal game... Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
Mothership: The Oblivion Broadcast
3mo ago · 2:46:58
Jackson Gemini, the pilot of a small survey ship, died under mysterious circumstances while at Broadcast Station 65X, a remote facility built on an asteroid in an uninhabited star system. The station is an important link in outer rim communications infrastructure, so it must remain operable at all times. A team is sent in to answer the distress call. Get the scenario PDF here! This is a complete scenario for Mothership written by Ross Payton and includes a map from Heroic Maps. The playtest for this scenario is also available to watch on Youtube. If you enjoy this scenario, consider backing RP
Roguelike: The Tomb of Time
3mo ago · 1:47:30
Three heroes enter a strange pyramid and find themselves trapped in the Tomb of Time! They are caught in a paradox where time and reality are as fluid as the shifting dunes, it’s become clear that to unravel the Tomb’s mysteries, they'll need more than just courage—some big weapons and friends! Roguelike is a new TTRPG inspired by the video game genre of the same name. Dungeons randomize every time the players enter and PCs can find new items and powers to create incredible combos. Sponsored episode: If you enjoy this actual play, back the game on Kickstarter today! David as Victor Timm, backg
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 9
4mo ago · 1:55:49
The heroes explore an apartment building infested with chaos cultists and monsters. They find the remains of victims and mutated thralls waiting to fight them. Can they defeat the thralls of the Brotherhood of Venom? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 6
4mo ago · 1:40:47
The agents intensify their search for the grimoire "On Healing the Sick", leading to new revelations and horrors. A seemingly normal black cat is far more dangerous than Estelle realizes. As they draw nearer to answers, can they survive the truth? Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 8
4mo ago · 1:40:57
The heroes battle monstrous undead and oozes as their continue their search for the missing! They stumble upon dragon wyrmlings and must decide what to do with them, a political decision with grave ramifications. RPPR Patreon Discount: Use discount code OCCULT to get 50% off your first month of the RPPR Patreon! Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogu
Ballad Hunters: Thomas the Rhymer
4mo ago · 2:02:01
Britain, 1813. Amateur folklorists work as agents of the Crown. Across the island, the folk ballads of the common people are coming to life. The dead walk, dragons rise, lovers betray one another, authorities condemn innocents to die — whatever happens in the song happens in real life. Three such agents are called on a mission to investigate a missing person and stumble across a fantastical realm. Can they rescue the VIP? This game was run by the game's author, Tristan Zimmerman. It's currently on Kickstarter - back it today to ensure it gets published. Caleb as Jean Ingram Mia as Rosie Grace
Monster of the Week: Occult Con
5mo ago · 2:25:59
Three hunters arrive at the same convention at the same time. All three fight a secret war against supernatural evil and each was drawn to Occult Con, the premier Midwestern convention for the mystically inclined. A great evil threatens all of reality, but can the three hunters stop it? Join the RPPR Patreon with discount code OCCULT to get 50% off your first month! This scenario is available in the RPPR newsletter with a map of the convention hall. Tom as Grunevald the Monstrous David as "Crocodile" Blondie the Initiate Jason A as J'Quelin the Wronged
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 5
5mo ago · 2:32:25
Project Fairlight was an attempt to learn the true name of God through deconstructing the text of a grimoire known as On Healing the Sick. The results of that project have created an unnatural vector and only three Delta Green agents can stop it. They'll have to strike bargains with mysterious strangers to have a chance, but is that enough? Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, eEtelle Cunegonde, wildlife
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 7
5mo ago · 2:07:25
The heroes recruit a new member to aid in their quest, an elven rogue. They descend into the sewers and confront numerous threats, including an otyugh! Fighting such a beast in its native turf is dangerous to say the least. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 4
5mo ago · 2:19:27
Teenagers in the Pacific Northwest suffer from mysterious anemia, and they're all linked to an extremist Christian organization. The victims are all marked with a Key of Solomon brand, drawing Delta Green's interest. The agents head to a remote summer camp the teens attended. There they'll find a new threat they've never encountered before and a mysterious grimoire. Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, eEtelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist Bridget as the Handler. Check out

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Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 11

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 14

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 10

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Shadowdark: Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom

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Delta Green: Cassiopeia

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Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 8

The Zone: A Doomed Expedition

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 11

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 10

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 7

Mothership: The Oblivion Broadcast

Roguelike: The Tomb of Time

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 9

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 6

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 8

Ballad Hunters: Thomas the Rhymer

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Delta Green: Veriform

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 15

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 11

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 14

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 10

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 13

Shadowdark: Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 9

Delta Green: Cassiopeia

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 12

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 8

The Zone: A Doomed Expedition

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 11

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 10

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 7

Mothership: The Oblivion Broadcast

Roguelike: The Tomb of Time

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 9

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 6

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 8

Ballad Hunters: Thomas the Rhymer

Monster of the Week: Occult Con

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 5

Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 7

Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 4