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Hello From The Magic Tavern

Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!

Episodes

Season 5, Ep 57 - Poultice Maker (w/ Chris Grace)

Prentice Medway, the Poultice Maker, is missing some important ingredients for his magical salves. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Prentice Medway: Chris Grace Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show dire...

May 26, 202557 min

Season 5, Ep 56 - Prison Soulwalker (w/ Ross Bryant)

There's more than one Soulwalker trapped in this prison and they all want to kill Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Crispin Versenjettericks Walker: Ross Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Tim Joyce Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show...

May 19, 202546 min

Season 5, Ep 55 - Prison Whisperbrew (w/ Brendan Dowling)

Benedict Whisperbrew, the former Court Eunuch for the Belaroths, has been imprisoned for crimes against the arts. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Benedict Whisperbrew: Brendan Dowling Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna Havermann Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! Y...

May 12, 202549 min

Season 5, Ep 54 - Prison Snake Princess (w/ Sayjal Joshi)

Foofina the Snake Princess wants to help Arnie, Usidore and Chunt survive prison by making them her minions. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Foofina: Sayjal Joshi Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett Schultz Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the s...

May 05, 202550 min

Season 5, Ep 53 - Prison Freshgrave Twins (w/ Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino)

The Freshgrave Twins are in prison awaiting trial and they're eager to share some shady business opportunities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Schnenessa: Jess McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! Y...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 1 min

Season 5, Ep 52 - Prison Kalhaxorous (w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan)

The Death Knight teaches Arnie, Usidore, and Chunt how to work in the cafeteria. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Kalhaxorus the Grim : Brennan Lee Mulligan Corncob the Calico: Porom the Cat Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Stephen Dranger Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch St...

Apr 21, 20251 hr

Season 5, Ep 51 - Prison Prince Vantis (w/ Jason Mantzoukas)

As Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore adjust to life as prisoners in the Topless Tower, Sweet Prince Vantis arrives to show them the ropes. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Sweet Prince Vantis : Jason Mantzoukas Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna Havermann Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in t...

Apr 14, 202559 min

Patreon Unlock: Girls Night: Cruisin' I

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon ! Flower, Momo, and Gianessa head out on a vacation cruise. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky , Instagram and YouTube ! Credits Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Flower: Brooke Breit Gianessa Relkorus: Dana Quercioli Craig:   Ryan Digiorgi Producers:  Matt Young Associate Producer:   Anna Havermann ...

Apr 07, 202536 min

Season 5, Ep 50 - Claudia Now (w/ Beth Melewski)

The boys search for answers about the missing villains by visiting Claudia the Witch! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Claudia: Beth Melewski Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Tim Joyce Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show directly and receive bon...

Mar 31, 202552 min

Season 5, Ep 49 - Warlock Now (w/ Tyler Davis)

Nicholas Fump returns for a second attempt at exacting his revenge on Usidore. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Nicholas Fump: Tyler Davis Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett Schultz Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show directly and receive ...

Mar 24, 202551 min

Season 5, Ep 48 - Chronicler (w/Richard Kind & Erin Kief Live from SF Sketchfest)

Recorded live at Club Fugazi as part of San Francisco Sketchfest. The King's Chronicler visits to discuss his chronicling process and he brings along a small familiar guest. Okay, it's Momo. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Steven Anonymous: Richard Kind Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Stephen Dra...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 8 min

Season 5, Ep 47 - Ten Years (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley & Mark McConville)

It's the ten year anniversary episode and our huge guests are three kings who may join our fight against the wizards. Maybe. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young King Bupropion Wellbutrin: Paul F. Tompkins Doncer: Matt Gourley Timothy the King of Sticks: Mark McConville Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern L...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 8 min

Season 5, Ep 46 - Dripfang's Apprentice (w/ Kevin Sciretta & Carisa Barreca)

The dastardly necromancer Dripfang is back and he's brought along a powerful young villain in training. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Dripfang: Kevin Sciretta Anastasia Spinoff: Carisa Barreca The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett Schultz Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: ...

Mar 03, 202553 min

Season 5, Ep 45 - Mothman Now (w/ Hank Green)

Hans Hoffman Science Mothman is back and he's desperate to learn about what science is on Earth from Arnie. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Hans Hoffman, Science Mothman: Hank Green Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Tim Joyce Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can ...

Feb 24, 202546 min

Season 5, Ep 44 - Coach (w/ Rekha Shankar)

Coach Broth talks about the joys and challenges of coaching centaur basketball. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Coach Broth Moonwalker : Rekha Shankar Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett Schultz Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show directly...

Feb 17, 202549 min

Season 5, Ep 43 - Business Night

Arnie calls the first business meeting to order to answer emails, figure out the animal war and decide if they should get tattoos. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt : Adal Rifai Usidore : Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna Havermann Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the sh...

Feb 10, 202557 min

Season 5, Ep 42 - Duck (w/ Christy Bonstell)

Frankie the Duck is stressed out about the Animal War because ducks sort of live in the water, land and sky. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Frankie: Christy Bonstell The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna Havermann Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the...

Feb 03, 202543 min

Season 5, Ep 41 - Metamore Now (w/ Bill Arnett)

Metamore is back but this time instead of playing a game, he's hiding out from dwarves that want to kill him. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Metamore: Bill Arnett Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show di...

Jan 27, 202558 min

Season 5, Ep 40 - Momo the Pest (w/ Erin Keif)

Momo the Mouse with Human Strength is back and she's horrified to discover how many mouse traps there are in the tavern. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett Schultz Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can...

Jan 20, 202553 min

Season 5, Ep 39 - Master of Rules (w/ Peter Gwinn)

All of the rules of Foon are being updated and the Master of Rules is here to reveal the new rule manuals. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Chet Pinkley: Peter Gwinn The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Stephen Dranger Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Tickets to SF Sketch...

Jan 13, 202551 min

Season 5, Ep 38 - Merzia Now (w/ Janet Varney)

The Red Queen Merzia returns to separate Arnie from his friends. Also, it’s Arnie’s birthday! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Tickets to SF Sketchfest HERE ! New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ...

Jan 06, 202554 min

Patreon Unlock: AMMA: Ask Mysterious Man Anything

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon ! The Mysterious Man answers your questions from Patreon! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on X , Instagram and YouTube ! Credits: Mysterious Man:  Tim Sniffen Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producer:   Matt Young Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Benji Kay S...

Dec 30, 202446 min

Winter Solstice Bonus 2024

Arnie. Chunt and Usidore enjoy some winter solstice snowfall and learn more about Glassy the Kill Man. For the holidays! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Usidore: Matt Young Chunt: Adal Rifai Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett Schultz Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Get tickets to SF Sketchfest here ! New T-Shirts in the Merch Store...

Dec 23, 202423 min

Season 5, Ep 37 - Bag of Holding (w/ Justin Michael)

Gobblin' the Swallower is a talking bag of holding that really wants to gobble up our magical loot. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Gobblin’ the Swallower: Justin Michael Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Tim Joyce Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Tickets to SF Sketchfest HERE ! New T-Shirts in the Mer...

Dec 16, 202455 min

Season 5, Ep 36 - Cyclops (w/ Charles "Chuck" Bryant from Stuff You Should Know)

Brock the Cyclops is cursed to wander Foon sharing his stolen knowledge of useless things. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Usidore: Matt Young Chunt: Adal Rifai Brock: Chuck Bryant Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Stephen Dranger Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Get tickets to SF Sketchfest here ! New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can...

Dec 09, 202451 min

Season 5, Ep 35 - Magic Bean (w/ Lisa Gilroy)

Meet Beanla the adorable talking bean with one day left to live. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Beanla: Lisa Gilroy Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Tickets to SF Sketchfest HERE ! New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes a...

Dec 02, 202450 min

Patreon Unlock: Conversational Improv

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon ! Arnie, Matt, and Adal chat and do some improv scenes inspired by their conversation. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on X , Instagram and YouTube ! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Matt: Matt Young Adal: Adal Rifai Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producers:   Matt Young Associate Producer:  Anna Havermann Post-Prod...

Nov 25, 202452 min

Patreon Unlock: Book Club: Pippi Longstocking

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon ! Usidore, Chunt, Arnie, and Flower share their thoughts about the book, Pippi Longstocking. Who is the real Pippi? You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on X , Instagram and YouTube ! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Craig: Ryan DiGiorgi Producer:   Matt You...

Nov 18, 202447 min

Season 5, Ep 34 - Spintax the Warlord (w/ Charlie McCrackin, Colleen Doyle & Dana Quercioli)

Spintax the Green has started broadcasting his own podcast from his wizard towers in Foon and he's abducted Ahag and Giannessa as his guests. Oh, Carnival Wilson is there too. Credits Spintax the Green:  Charlie McCrackin Ahag: Colleen Doyle Gianessa Relkorus: Dana Quercioli Carnival Wilson: Arnie Niekamp Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Anna Havermann M...

Nov 11, 202454 min

Season 5, Ep 33 - Three Hovering Rods (w/ John Moe)

Thr is three hovering metal rods, wearing some hats and interested in the human experience. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Usidore: Matt Young Chunt: Adal Rifai Thr: John Moe Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp , Matt Young , and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Red Keener Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland New T-Shirts in the Merch Store ! You can support the show directly and receive bonus e...

Nov 04, 202455 min
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