Adam and Bryce dive into Laws of Ascension , Mage’s guide to live-action roleplaying! They chat rotes, rubber rats, and rock-paper-scissors magic, with plenty of laughs and a dash of heartfelt critique. Whether you’re LARP -curious or just love mage lore, this one's for you. Also, Bryce shares news on a KULT: Divinity Lost deep dive over at Darker Days Radio . Truth until paradox, baby! Show Notes Adam and Bryce take on Laws of Ascension , Mage's core LARP rulebook for the Revised era. Bryce sha...
Jul 05, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 332
Writer, musician, and game designer James Curcio joins us for a warm, wide-ranging chat on magic, myth, and RPGs. From Dungeons & Dragons to Mage: The Ascension and Modern Mythology , we talk play, storytelling, and the mystery of it all. Oh, yeah, and we also shoot the breeze about goblins, game systems, and why magic might just be another name for imagination. Show Notes Generation Hex - Editor Jason Louv brings together a batch of wild and thoughtful voices from the edge of things—a gener...
Jun 28, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 331
Mystic Syndicate This is the final two-hander episode featuring the brilliant and sorely missed Terry Robinson , recorded with Pooka before Terry’s passing. In this deeply personal and intellectually rich conversation, Terry and Pooka dive headfirst into the mystic heart of the Syndicate , exploring its layered portrayal across Mage: The Ascension editions—from Mafia caricature to modern myth-makers of the market. Revised & M20 era implications:Syndicate in charge—but how and when did that h...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 330
In this episode, legendary occult historian and ex-Blondie bassist Gary Lachman joins us to talk magic, Crowley , meme sorcery, and the reality-bending weirdness of the 21st century. From shared dreams in 1970s New York to egregores , astral hobos, and the dark gravity of Trump as a Tulpa , Gary pulls no punches. Show Notes How a hit Blondie song was inspired by psychic experiences Colins Wilson ’s books The Outsider and The Occult His involvement with Ordo Templi Orientis Why Crowley ’s followe...
Jun 07, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 329
What makes a great Disparate ? Adam and Pooka crack open M20 Forgotten and Forbidden Orders to spotlight the most compelling crafts in Mage 20 —from the dream-walking Noma to the sandstorm-riding Taftani. Along the way, they unpack what works, what doesn’t. Also in this episode: TryItCon 2 , a listener review, and what happens when your RPG expectations go sideways. Show Notes TryItCon 2 : Tarragon Edition – Now recruiting Storytellers and GMs for this online convention (June 13–15) in memory of...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 328
Pooka and Bryce discuss M20 Faces of Magick . One of the final two books of Mage 20 , a collection of NPCs, ideas and possibilities. Show Notes M20 Faces of Magick Final NPC-focused supplement for Mage 20 Originally a stretch goal from Lore of the Traditions Kickstarter TryItCon 2 : Tarragon Edition – Now recruiting Storytellers and GMs for this online convention (June 13–15) in memory of Terry Robinson...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 327
Arden Leigh shares her magical journey—from neuro-linguistic programming and trauma healing to chaos magic, sigils, and becoming Grant Morrison ’s magical heir. We explore her concept of “repatterning,” her band Arden and the Wolves , the ethics of magical identity, and the risks and rewards of narrative magic in RPGs like Mage: The Ascension . A vivid, vulnerable, and powerful conversation on transforming belief into reality. Show Notes The Repatterning Project - reprogramming life through self...
May 17, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 326
Adam and Pooka discuss Robert W. Chambers' King in Yellow mythos and other stories. Can they inspire Mage stories? Can these two stick to the subject? Yellow Signs: The Decadent Movement and its Influence on Weird Fiction Blog article on The Yellow Wallpaper, 1892 Free stories online Cosmic vs. Abrahamic Horror Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice....
May 10, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 325
Terry and 3 other hosts discuss World of Darkness Hong Kong Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast Discord https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 6Ep. 324
Adam’s riding solo on this one, and he’s pulling a bundle of helpful tricks and tips out of his Storyteller’s saddlebag—especially for folks just starting out running Mage games. If you’re a veteran, you might hear some familiar ground, but if you’re new to the Storyteller’s seat, this one’s a gold mine. Show Notes 🔍 Mysteries in Mage How to prep, run, and avoid dead-ends in investigative stories using the Three Clue Rule , leads vs. evidence, and flexible scene design. 📉 Failing Forward Why a...
Apr 19, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 323
Adam and Terry discuss Mage20 Sorcerer. What do the sorcerers and psychics of the World of Darkness get up to when they can't learn Sphere magick? Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast Discord https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 322
Adam interviews Jiba Anderson, author of the Bata'a chapter in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders. Griot Enterprises Rocbottom Studios Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast Discord https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz...
Mar 29, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 321
Terry and Michael Mercere discuss six of the Houses of the Order of Hermes. Michael's book Riddle of the Sphinx Check out OoH Tradition Book and OoH Tradition Book Revised . Mage the Podcast social media links Website http://magethepodcast.com Patreon https://bit.ly/MagePatreon Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social Mastodon https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast Discord https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 320
Pooka G interviews Atalanti Evripidou on her Sisters of Hippolyta chapter Forbidden & Forgotten Orders. We Are Island, published in Luna Station Quarterly issue 060. In Greek, this story was published in issue 37 of "Φανταστικά Χρονικά" magazine. Shanties of the Sunless Vast , published in the anthology "Star Maidens", by MacKenzie Publishing. This is only available on Amazon for now, as far as I know. The Macabre Dance of the Fiddler and Kore , featured in Gallery of Curiosities, can be fou...
Mar 08, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 319
Adam interviews Satyros Brucato on his Solificati chapter in Forbidden & Forgotten Orders. Brucato's Recommendations: The Magician's Reflection by Bill Whitcomb The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley The Alchemists of Kush by Minister Faust Maynard James Keenan biography Gary Lachman books: Aleister Crowley : Magick, Rock and Roll, and the Wickedest Man in the World A Secret History of Consciousness Turn Off Your Mind Occulture Coyote Wallace's book Red Shoes Valhalla with a Twist of Lethe...
Mar 01, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 318
Adam chats with longtime contributor Rachelle Udell . Rochelle shares her journey through Mage projects—from her early days to her favorite, The Fallen Tower: Las Vegas —and dives into her hefty chapter on the Ngoma in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders . With wit and warmth, she unpacks magical lore, quirky pronunciations, and rich traditions that keep the Mage universe alive. Enjoy this friendly ride through mystical realms! Show Notes Forbidden and Forgotten Orders . Rachelle’s work on DriveTh...
Feb 22, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 317
Hey folks, we’ve got something special for you—a new podcast series featuring our dear friend Terry Robinson , recorded before his passing. With the blessing of his loved ones, we’re rolling out these episodes alongside some fantastic guest co-hosts. In this first installment, co-produced by Pooka ( Changeling: The Podcast ) and Josh Heath ( Werewolf: The Podcast ), we explore World of Darkness: Tokyo . We chew over everything from wraith politics to supernatural factions and Japan’s eerie, myst...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 316
Adam sits down with Kim Godwin to chat about about her chapter in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders , an upcoming Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition book. Kim shares her love for TTRPGs, her experience with Mage, and how she reworked the Kahu faction with a stronger cultural foundation. She highlights the importance of preserving traditions while adapting for survival. Kim also shares insights on her horror fiction, webcomics, and a pile of exciting TTRPG projects. Lots of fun, magic, and...
Feb 08, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 315
Today we’ve got something special—two deep dives into the world of magic and role-playing! We sit down with Douglas Rushkoff —media theorist, writer, and host of the Team Human podcast—to explore how RPGs, especially Mage: The Ascension , serve as tools for reality manipulation and self-discovery. We talk about the changing face of magic in society, its impact on public figures, and how Storytellers can weave magical sensibilities into their campaigns. Then, we chat with Richard Metzger , lifelo...
Feb 01, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 314
Adam sits down to talk with Bill Bridges , developer and author for Mage the Ascension. Bill talks about the early days of White Wolf, his work on Werewolf & Mage, his thoughts on Mage's directions over the years and Mage the Awakening. Check out his work on Fading Suns .
Jan 18, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 313
We are sad to announce Terry Robinson is no longer with us.
Jan 03, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 312
A bonus episode featuring some wisdom from the Syndicate .
Dec 25, 2024•14 min•Season 6Ep. 311
Twenty one years after the last Tradition Book , Lore of the Traditions gives an update to the Nine Traditions . Adam and Pook walk through where each Tradition is in the 2020s, their favorites, and what they wish they saw more of. Lore of the Traditions on DriveThruRPG...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 310
Mage isn't the only game with weird metaphysics. Frank and Tormsen from 33.3 FM join to talk the metaphysics of Unknown Armies , their favorite supplements and magic types, and of course the Comte de Saint Germain . 33.3FM on Soundcloud Unnatural Phenomena - Unknown Armies resource site Atlas Games - Official purveyor of Unknown Armies Break Today - Supplement about Mak Attax Unknown Armies 2e Core One Shots for Unknown Armies 1e Unknown Armies Discord...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 309
The hsien of Changeling sat oddly with their cousins, how else could they be imagined? Sebastian Noh , author of grand In the Realm of Gods and Dreams joins to talk Half-Devils, Living Prayers, and their interactions with the mages of The Golden World. In the Realm of Gods and Dreams on Storyteller Vault Kindred of the East: The Relentless Age Sebastian's previous work...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 308
Curseborne is Onyx Path 's new urban fantasy game powered by Storypath Ultra now on Kickstarter . So what can steal from it? Eddy Webb and Matthew Dawkins join to talk curses, liminalities, epochs, dread powers, and magic. Curseborne Ashcan - Prelim version of game The game's Kickstarter page The Curseborne webpage Eddy Webb's webpage Matthew Dawkin's webpage...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 307
Want more systematic magick, Hermetic houses , options for the divine and infernal , new types of duels and ways to build chantries ? Try Ars Magica ! David Chart joins to talk the Backerkit for the new Definitive Edition . Ars Magica Definitive Edition on Backerkit - Back it here Preview of first three chapters - Get a peek Previous MtP Ars Magica Episode...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 306
What would it be like to wrapped in occult weirdness in the 1930s? Trail of Cthulhu 2e answers and we talk with the authors about Azathoth , veal prices, dancing, and weird science in Oklahoma! On Backerkit October 15! A nice Trail of Cthulhu settting bundle on DRTPG Trail of Cthulhu on Backerkit - Register to get the free Quickstart Gar's Website Ken Hite on Twitter Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff - Lovingly known as KARTAS Previous Trail Episode New Lovecraft God - Where Ken and Robin create Qo...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 305
Not every bit of lore persists through a game's history and today we're talking the things shed after first edition and how to bring them back like active Oracles , node -seeking spiders, Nephandic pure forms, and more. Masters of the Art episode - Where we talk about Exemplars Infernalism: The Path of Screams episode - Talking about demons' special hate for some religious figures. Mage: The Ascension 1e - the book that started it all...
Sep 21, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 304
One shots give you a taste of another game but what can we take from them? Terry and Pook talk choice bits from Cyberpunk , Through the Breach , Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast and more. Cyberpunk Red Through the Breach Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast Everyday Arcana Stealing Stories for the Devil Twilight Inscription Changeling the Podcast...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 303
