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I Cast Fireball

Thomas Browerwww.icastfireball.net
A D&D 5e actual-play with high production value and storytelling for all ages.
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Episodes

Tyranny of Dragons 20. Foot in Mouth

Finally, our heroes have a chance to take a rest and plan for the next leg of their journey together amid feast and frolic. Mal goes barbarian. Lance visits a friend. Fleeple reads some bad poetry. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out...

Nov 03, 202154 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 5. The Elf Extravaganza

In today's episode, Jacob is back to talk about elves! There's a reason why they're basically the face of fantasy races, and there's an elf to suit practically every taste. Come hear how Jacob makes this classic D&D race feel grounded in grand Elven history while also bringing his own twist to it. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscape found at Mynoise.net And ...

Oct 27, 202125 min

Tyranny of Dragons 19. Up and Downs

One mighty foe is down, but the prisoners are still far from being out of danger, let alone our heroes! Now that the jig is up, will they be able to fight through the opposition and finally fulfill their shaky plan? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd ...

Oct 20, 202149 min

[BONUS] Word of Recall 1. We Began in Greenest...

Welcome to Word of Recall! In our first ever retrospective episode, the whole crew sits down to reflect back on the campaign so far, and answer each other's questions about what's going on behind the scenes! Why does Mal not consider herself to be a half orc? How does Lance really feel about his companions? Where did Fleeple get that fleece? Find out in today's episode! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background music...

Oct 13, 202148 min

Tyranny of Dragons 18. Heads Will Roll

Looks like our heroes' cover is blown! Can they talk their way out of this one? Or will they be forced to duke it out with powerful foes... both new AND old? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out this site and consider donating because...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 6 min

Tyranny of Dragons 17. 100 Kobolds

Final preparations are put in place leading up to the raid. The orcs are ready, and did you know there are 100 kobolds ready to help as well? Things are looking good for our heroes... Too good. Can they manage to pull off the plan without a hitch? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or st...

Sep 29, 202152 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 4. Druids Are Complicated, but Like, in a Good Way

In today's episode, Mickie takes over to ask Ned why he loves druids so much. Between a bevy of versatile spell options, the shapeshifting abilities that are useful both inside and outside of combat, and the ability to flex into multiple roles in the party, get ready to hear why Ned thinks druids are the Swiss Army Knife of D&D classes! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music- “Laissez-faire” from Nihilor...

Sep 22, 202123 min

Tyranny of Dragons 16. Shaking Out the Shaky Plan

Tensions continue to mount as our heroes continue to plan their attack on the cultist camp. But their doubts are starting to get the better of them. With the heat ramping up, can they keep it together? Or will their fears draw them apart at this most crucial moment? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you...

Sep 15, 202159 min

[BONUS] Meet & Geek 4. Jacob

In this week's Meet & Geek, Thomas takes over the host's chair so we can learn more about Jacob! What turned him from being a fantasy skeptic to a D&D podcaster? What awesome video games helped guide his journey? And what motivates the way Lance approaches his relationships? Hear it all right here! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background music provided by the "Cinematic East" presets on Mynoise.net As alway...

Sep 08, 202134 min

Tyranny of Dragons 15. Crossfire!

Split up across the cultist camp, our heroes each have their own unique problems to deal with now. What does the leadership want with Mal? How will the orcs respond to Lance? Can a toothless kobold soften Fleeple's heart? Whatever happens, prepare get caught up in the Crossfire! (This episode is (unfortunately) not sponsored by Hasbro's classic board game Crossfire.) • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Amb...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 3 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 3. Warlocks Are Deeper Than You Think

In today's episode, Ned sits down with Mickie to talk about the surprising versatility of warlocks. They may not have may spell slots, but don't be fooled! Hidden among those Eldritch Invocations and Pact Boons is an incredibly deep and customizable spellcaster just waiting to be explored. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music created using the “Marimbas” soundscape from Mynoise.net And as always a HUGE tha...

Aug 25, 202120 min

Tyranny of Dragons 14. Call Me Jhank

Finally arriving in the cultist camp, our heroes put on the performance of their lives to blend in, hoping to destroy this place from the inside out. Lance gets a job from the leadership. Mal gets a test to prove herself. Fleeple gets kicked in the teeth. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creatin...

Aug 18, 20211 hr 9 min

[BONUS] Meet & Geek 3. Ned

In this week's Meet & Geek, Jacob turns the microscope on Ned, our resident druid and webmaster. How deep does his experience with TTRPGs run? How did an improv class lead to the creation of this podcast? And how on Toril did Ned come up with a kobold wearing a fleece? Buckle in, 'cause he's got a lot to say! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background music provided by "The Pilgrim" presets on Mynoise.net As alway...

Aug 11, 202134 min

Tyranny of Dragons 13. Dude, Where's My Cultist Pendant?

Standing head to head with a rearguard of cultists, it looks like our heroes' cover may be blown! Can they keep up the charade, and find their way to the cultists' camp? Mal plays it cool. Lance plays it tough. Fleeple plays it dumb. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or pla...

Aug 04, 202141 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 2. Rogues Are Awesome

In today's episode, Ned sits down with Jacob to talk about why he loves rogues. Is it because they're amazing on the battlefield, hitting hard before dodging away from danger? Is it how skilled they are, reliably calling upon their training to find traps, clues, and more? Let's be honest, it's both. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music created using the “Cinematic East” soundscape from Mynoise.net And as a...

Jul 28, 202126 min

Tyranny of Dragons 12. Long Night's Run Into Day

The chase continues! It's been a long journey full of all kinds of new foes, and it doesn't look like that's going to stop any time soon. But will it be possible to trick their future enemies instead of fighting them head-on? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing you...

Jul 21, 202142 min

[BONUS] Meet & Geek 2. Mickie

In this week's Meet & Geek, Jacob sits down with Mickie, our wonderful sound designer, and player of Malamara. Where did Mal's inspiration come from? How does a closet geek find the other geeks? Does a griffin roar like a lion, or caw like an eagle? Listen in to find out! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background music provided by The Pilgrim presets on Mynoise.net As always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for ...

Jul 14, 202125 min

Tyranny of Dragons 11. Moral Compasses and Cheese Drawers

Our heroes learn many valuable things from interrogating their captured cultist. But in the process, did they learn more about the Cult of the Dragon, or about themselves? Mal summons a new friend. Lance asks some hard questions. Fleeple has a crisis of faith. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you're cr...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 10 min

Tyranny of Dragons 10. Sneakies and Mistakes

On their way to the cultist camp in search of the kidnapped villagers, our heroes get a moment to rest and reflect on what brought them here. Lance hears voices from the past. Fleeple wrestles with his lineage. Mal gets a visit from an ancient fiend—er… old friend. But of course, they can’t rest for too long. Those cultists are closer than they thought! • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on ...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 6 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 1. Why Do We Need Rules?

Welcome to our first episode of “Crunch Squad”, Ned's bonus show where he chats with our cast members about the rules that make D&D work! In this premiere episode, he and Thomas discuss why a storytelling game needs so many rules in the first place, and how those rules actually support the narrative rather than restrict it. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS As always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing...

Jun 23, 202127 min

Tyranny of Dragons 9. We the Fleeple

Things are much quieter back in the village of Greenest. The cultists are gone, the birds are singing, the villagers are safe… Well, most of them. Somebody’s got to go save the ones who were captured, and we know just the motley crew for the job! Mal leaves behind her old team for a new one. Lance lays down some ground rules. Fleeple pursues a higher calling. Thomas has temporary microphone issues. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• A...

Jun 16, 202156 min

[BONUS] Meet & Geek 1. Thomas

Welcome to our first episode of “Meet & Geek”, Jacob’s bonus show where he interviews our cast members about their history with geekdom! In this premiere episode, he sits down with our illustrious DM Thomas to get the inside scoop on what made him such a huge geek. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS As always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!...

Jun 09, 202133 min

Tyranny of Dragons 8. Showdown Outside the Keep

Back at the Keep, it’s time for our heroes to take a little rest, right? Right?… Unfortunately, a new threat rears its head. An intimidating challenger approaches the gates, demanding a fight for glory. Fleeple tries to prove himself. Lance tries to keep him from doing anything foolish. Mal tries to keep the crew together. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’...

Jun 02, 202158 min

Tyranny of Dragons 7. BA-CAW!

The battle for the Temple of Bahamut is in full swing! Mal and Lance are stationed inside with the trapped citizens, while Fleeple picks off foes outside. Mal gives in to her inner darkness. Lance gives in to his inner hero. Fleeple gives in to his inner chicken. But can they save the temple from the fire? ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for cu...

May 26, 202157 min

Tyranny of Dragons 6. Into the Temple

The raiding cultists have turned their attention to a new target: the Temple of Bahamut, where many unfortunate citizens are trapped inside. Time for another rescue! Fleeple really digs into some covert ops. Mal calls upon powers from beyond. Lance hopes to make good on a promise to a new friend. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable...

May 19, 20211 hr 1 min

Tyranny of Dragons 5. Good Constable, Bad Constable

With the captured cultist in hand, Mal, Lance, and Fleeple decide it’s time to get some answers. Now, with the mill secured, and with new information about their enemy, our heroes take some time to regroup, recuperate, and meet some new friends before heading out on their next mission. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sou...

May 12, 20211 hr 14 min

Tyranny of Dragons 4. Mayhem at the Mill

Mal and Lance have a perfect plan to defeat the cultists hiding in the mill, but Fleeple’s already stuck inside! Defeating the cultists will be a challenge, but will they be able to gain any information about why they’re raiding in the first place? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you’re creating, or study...

May 05, 20211 hr 3 min

Tyranny of Dragons 3. Floating Just Around the Riverbend

Having gained the trust of Greenest’s mayor, our heroes have a new job: find out what the cultists are doing down at the mill, and keep it from being destroyed. But getting inside undetected is easier said than done. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you’re creating, or studying, or playing your own D&D...

May 05, 20211 hr 5 min

Tyranny of Dragons 2. Yeah, It's a Dragon

With dragon cultists laying waste to the town of Greenest, Mal, Lance, and Fleeple spring into action to defend the townsfolk. A few kobolds are easy enough to deal with, but what about the dragon they worship? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you’re creating, or studying, or playing your own D&D campa...

May 05, 20211 hr 14 min

Tyranny of Dragons 1. Tyranny of Dragons

Three strangers are brought together when a drinking game ends in tragedy. Malamara the half-orc warlock, Lancthalyn the elven rogue, and Fleeple the kobold druid must join forces to stop the new threat on their town. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you’re creating, or studying, or playing your own D&...

May 05, 20211 hr 14 min
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