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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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Tyranny of Dragons 44. At First I Was Afraid, I Was Paralyzed

Finally, it's time to get some Lance backstory exposition! But a touching reunion goes awry as it turns out not all the voices in his head are there to help him... Lance's past comes back to haunt him. Fleeple brings back Star Platinum. Mal reminds us why she's called the Dragonslayer. • • • Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Myno...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 2 min

Tyranny of Dragons 43. He Who Cannot Lie

Finally inside the necromancy section, it seems there are greater forces at play for our heroes. What is this quest Errtu wants Mal to go on? And why are the voices in Lance's head getting even louder? Mal talks to a demon. Lance talks to a long-lost friend. Fleeple talks to a pile of bones. • • • Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredibl...

Jun 01, 202246 min

Tyranny of Dragons 42. Creepy Death Hallway

Now finally inside the forgotten sections of the library, our heroes have a choice. Go to the dragon section or the religion section like Leosin encouraged them to... OR they could check out the creepy death hallway waiting near the entrance. Mal extends her senses. Fleeple digs through some ashes. Lance pushes for a completionist run. • • • Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDI...

May 18, 202246 min

Tyranny of Dragons 41. Interview With a Quill

Before entering the forgotten section, it turns out our heroes will need to talk to a very unusual librarian! Mal visualizes her inner turmoil. Fleeple contemplates clerical duties. Lance tells a very cryptic story. • • • Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you'...

May 11, 202256 min

Tyranny of Dragons 40. Fireball Trolley

With their path decided, the Jhank Squad begins delving down, deep beneath the well-trodden halls of Candlekeep into the long-forgotten sections below! A nice train ride offers a moment of reflection before stepping into the unknown. Mal has a dream. Lance reaches out. Fleeple casts produce flame way too many times. • • • Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambie...

May 04, 20221 hr 3 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 7. The Fiend Warlock: Dealing with the Devil

Mickie's back with more Mal insights! This time, we discuss Mal's warlock subclass, in all its fiendish trappings. What was it about this most Faustian of warlock patrons that drew Mickie to it? Let's find out! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscape found at Mynoise.net And as always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!...

Apr 27, 202214 min

Tyranny of Dragons 39. Jenny Craig, Here I Come!

Well rested, our heroes finish up their shopping and inadvertently help a young boy with his crush before gathering some intel on the next leg of their quest. Two potential paths now lie before them... Which direction will fate take them? • • • Ukraine Fundraiser Links Online Auction: http://hope4ukraine.betterworld.org/auctions/auction-ukraine 6pm Improv show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/giants-of-comedy-improv-show-ukraine-fundraiser-tickets-311235873877 8pm improv show: https://www.eventbrit...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 15 min

Tyranny of Dragons 38. Go with the Flow

With one less gith to worry about, our heroes instead turn their worries to Mal. It seems our heroes are trapped in deeper waters than they'd realized... Maybe some shopping can help cheer them up! Fleeple shares a parable. Lance tries to speed up a very slow barkeep. Mal gets more plastered than a fresco in a church. • • • Ukraine Fundraiser Links Online Auction: http://hope4ukraine.betterworld.org/auctions/auction-ukraine 6pm Improv show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/giants-of-comedy-improv-sh...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 10 min

Tyranny of Dragons 37. Accessory to Mail Fraud

Back in Candlekeep after their wild ride in Wisteria Vale, our heroes turn their attention back to the strange, echoey-voiced assailant-turned-prisoner they brought with them. Lance joins the good constable/bad constable game. Fleeple contemplates a gamut of crimes. Mal is faced with some loose ends from her past. • • • Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambienc...

Apr 06, 202253 min

[BONUS] Meet & Geek 5. Heather & Caleb

Meet & Geek is back, with two for the price of one! Special guest players Heather Brower and Caleb Anderton share their history with geekdom, their connections with the other members of the cast, and how they developed Breck and Mortar to be so closely intertwined with each other. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the “Marimba” and “The Pilgrim” soundscape found at Mynoise.net And ...

Mar 30, 202234 min

Tyranny of Dragons 36. A Book of Stabs and Sloths

Yes, we're still trying to kill the beholder! You ever try to fight one of these things? It takes a while! Fleeple gets up to druid shenanigans. Lance grabs some MORE hors d'oeuvres. Mal gets stab-happy. Brick and Mortar finally go home(?). • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background soun...

Mar 23, 20221 hr

Tyranny of Dragons 35. A Book of Battles and Barbarians

Time to battle the beholder! Brick & Mortar get in the thick of it. Lance grabs some hors d'oeuvres. Mal wrangles some armor. Fleeple grovels, cowers, and begs. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • 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...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 18 min

Tyranny of Dragons 34. A Book of Beholders and Burgers

So a beholder, an adventuring party, and a pair of bewildered brothers walk into a party. Shenanigans are bound to ensue, but can our heroes get Vargan alone for long enough to get the job done? Lance gets very transparent. Mal plays Super Mario 64. Fleeple tries to show off his new spells. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net....

Mar 09, 20221 hr 17 min

Tyranny of Dragons 33. A Book of Brick and Mortar

Now that we've met Brick and Mortar, let's get back with the Jhank Squad, and see how these two worlds combine! Finding Vargan may be more difficult than our heroes expected in this strange land of Wisteria Vale, but with the help of a couple long-term residents, we're sure to find out something interesting! • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incre...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 17 min

Tyranny of Dragons 32 1/2. I Almost Cast Fireball (Meet Brick & Mortar)

Let's take a quick break from the adventures of the Jhank Squad to check in with two brand new characters! Join special guest players Heather Brower and Caleb Anderton as they introduce their characters, and give us a taste of what life is like in the mysterious village of Wisteria Vale. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If...

Feb 23, 202254 min

Tyranny of Dragons 32. Rewind

Before our heroes receive their new quest from Leosin, let's hop back a bit to see what happened on the trail leading up to this attack by these strange creatures. Mal reaches out. Fleeple shares his past. Lance tries to open up. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 4 min

Tyranny of Dragons 31. The God of Por-Ce-Lain

On the way to Candlekeep, our heroes review their notes, trying to glean any last information they can relay to Leosin. But as they stop to rest for the night, they're surprised by strange visitors who speak in disorienting voices. Is the Jhank Squad being tailed? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for cust...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 10 min

Tyranny of Dragons 30. We’re Off to Candlekeep

Finally putting the caldera well and truly behind them, our heroes are ready to move on to the next stage of their journey, and just in time for their old pal Leosin to invite them to the most prestigious library in all the Sword Coast! Lance battles with his past. Mal continues to embrace the barbarian. Fleeple searches for a ghost. • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net ...

Feb 02, 20221 hr

[BONUS] Word of Recall 3. Caldera Part 2: This Time It’s Personal

Now the Caldera Arc is finally behind us, it's time to go behind the scenes and answer those burning questions! Why is Lance still hanging out with the chuckleheads? How is Fleeple handling such a close encounter with his greatest enemy? And how is Mal handling all the rage building up inside of her? ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the “Marimba” soundscape found at Mynoise.net As alw...

Jan 26, 20221 hr 6 min

Tyranny of Dragons 29. We’re the Dragonslayers

Enough planning, enough exploring the dungeon, enough sneaking. It's finally time to face the enemy head-on! Three scrappy heroes versus Mondath and the rest of her cultists. Who will come out on top? • • • 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 ...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 3 min

Tyranny of Dragons 28. Plans in the Trash

Kobolds: Defeated. Barbarians: Befriended. Dragon Eggs: Secured. Tommy Wiseau: Abducted. All that's left now is to face Mondath and her twelve angry cultists. Just one last round of planning before it's time to dive headfirst into the belly of the beast! • • • 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...

Jan 12, 202251 min

Tyranny of Dragons 27. Faith Shaken, Not Stirred

Taking some time to inspect the shrine of Tiamat more closely, our heroes find that the proverbial web they've been walking into is more tangled than they realized. What strange magic is Mondath using here? What will come of these dragon eggs? And how far-reaching is the Cult of the Dragon's power? • • • Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for custom...

Jan 05, 202256 min

Tyranny of Dragons 26. The Dragonslayer

With one massive fight behind them, and another yet to come, our heroes decide to explore the rest of the cave before confronting Mondath. Lance scouts around. Fleeple reconnects with an old friend. Malamara discovers that she's made a name for herself! • • • 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,...

Dec 29, 202157 min

Tyranny of Dragons 25. The Room to the Renaissance

Hope you like daring combat, 'cause this episode is full of it! Lance protects his own. Malamara draws from a previously unknown well of strength. Fleeple dreams of better times. • • • 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 cons...

Dec 22, 202151 min

Tyranny of Dragons 24. You‘re Tearing Me Apart, Thomas!

Welcome to our FanCast where we talk about Tommy Wiseau's groundbreaking film, "The Room". This week, we will also be following the story of three fantasy heroes who got into a fight with too many kobolds. Like, WAAAAYY too many kobolds. • • • 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...

Dec 15, 202144 min

Tyranny of Dragons 23. 12 Angry Cultists

Our heroes move deeper into the cultists' cave, only to find complication after complication. How will they clear this dungeon when every turn is infested with cultists, drakes, and kobolds who sound like Tommy Wiseau? • • • 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 d...

Dec 08, 202150 min

Tyranny of Dragons 22. Xaxa‘s Day Out

What's a familiar good for, anyway? Well, turns out it's an awful lot! Back in the caldera, The Jhank Squad have some investigation to do in the aftermath of the raid. Fleeple looks for an unlikely friend. Lance proves the power of Sneak Attack. Mal gives her familiar a makeover. • • • 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 s...

Dec 01, 202151 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 6. The Half-Orc Hootenanny

In today's episode, Mickie is back to talk about half-orcs! The quintessential race for players who want to play with the challenge of not quite belonging to either of the worlds that created them. Hear why Mickie felt like this was the perfect race to help bring her character to life. ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscape found at Mynoise.net And as always a HUGE...

Nov 24, 202119 min

Tyranny of Dragons 21. Bad Dreams Are Made of This

With a few loose ends left to tie up, our heroes decide it's time to head back to the cultist camp. But along the way, some of them have a hard time getting a good night's sleep. Who is this mysterious figure invading Mal's dreams? • • • 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 playi...

Nov 17, 202150 min

[BONUS] Word of Recall 2. Why Worm Box?

Word of Recall is back, and this time, we've got listener questions! What have been the cast's most unexpected/frightening moments? How much do we prepare our characters beforehand, and how much do we leave up to the story? Where the heck did that worm box come from? Find out in today's episode! ••• Twitter: @ICastFireball20 Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the “Marimba” soundscape found at Mynoise.net As always a...

Nov 10, 202155 min
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