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Reckless Attack

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Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and other TTRPGs? Then come join us at our table! Reckless Attack is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Real Play podcast, hosted by a group of cheery, diverse, regular folks in Chicago who love their game and want to share it with you.

If you want to find out more, visit us at recklessattack.com or chat with us on Twitter at @Reckless_Attack. Hang out with other fans on our Discord, and check out our bonus content at patreon.com/recklessattack.

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Episodes

Reckless A-Talk: Matt from DungeonGlitch

Today on Reckless A-Talk, DM Nathan sits down with the generous, talented renaissance person of the TTRPG space Matt from DungeonGlitch! Matt is a marketing guru, apparel designer, musical dabbler, and community advocate - and one of the best folks in the space to boot. He and Nathan chat about building community, building a brand, the power of story, many of Matt’s 18,000 jobs, and why it’s good to fail. Enjoy, and see you next week! LINKS https://dungeonglitch.com/ https://gemmedfirefly.com/co...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 32 min

Episode 33: Bare Bones

The journey home to AGMAR becomes ever more perilous, as the party decides to chase down the missing Bones in an effort to save as many as possible. But will their journey end in everyone's safe return? Or they be forced to spend their night lost in the woods? Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

May 31, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32: The GOOD Thing

The Golden Tree Adventuring Guild finds themselves at a crossroads, choosing between their own safety, or another’s salvation. The die has been cast, the vote settled, but as the party prepares to head back to Agmar, not everyone is happy with the decision. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

May 24, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: Split Decision

With the newly shackled Bones in tow, the party takes a moment to rest and gather their wits about them. Their guide, the Fortunate is already on their way back to AGMAR, leaving Selv, Valeska, Checkers, and Kascorin alone, facing the prospect of a night out in the forest. A prospect one does not take lightly.. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack...

May 17, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: Shackling The Untethered

While the rest of the party has been busy dealing with an unknown creature made of smoke and fire, Checkers has been leading the Untethered on a wild frog chase. Running away only works for so long, however, as he rejoins the others to confront the undead head-on. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

May 10, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29: A Glorious War Begins

For most creatures, the humble world of Ryxia is the only one they know. But not all. The party finds themselves in a pitched battle against a creature that cannot possibly be from this planet, and it threatens to tear both their sanity, and their flesh, apart. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

May 03, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Reckless A-Talk: Interview with Cyle from Play-Nerd Allies

Cyle, the Dungeon Master of the Play-Nerd Allies Twitch channel and co-founder for the Foundation for Inclusivity in Gaming. He is a tremendous advocate for marginalized people and genders in the space through both his channel and the foundation, with actual plays, live non-western mythological adventure building, and so much more. If you like big dreams, compassion, great stories and a lot of heart - this is the A-Talk for you. Enjoy, and see you on Tuesday! https://twitter.com/AlliesNerd https...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 25 min

Episode 28: Discordant Melodies

An unknown assailant emerges from the forest, speaking with an air of superiority and wielding impossible knowledge. Identifying itself as the source of the Untethered, the party fights desperately to keep their ally from being turned into another uncontrollably violent undead. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack...

Apr 26, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: The Pious, The Seeker, The Stone

A creature of unbridled aggression and hatred against the living, the Untethered are what happens when one of the Bones has their control forcibly taken from them. However, the core of each one still remains beneath all the raw emotion. The party ventures outside the walls of AGMAR in search of the missing Bones, hoping to save whoever they can from the torturous nightmare of being untethered. Special thank you to J from the Planet Arcana podcast for the fantastic music used in the episode. Find...

Apr 19, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26: Untethered

The Golden Tree Guild is approached with a request that will send them outside the walls of AGMAR. But with the threat of the Mothman looming, the party is forced to make a difficult decision. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Apr 12, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 26

April Fools: Campaign is from France, This is Sparkling Adventure (Pt 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of the special April Fool’s Day “punventure”, which was written and GM’d by our very own Steve (Selv)! This episode is filled with carefully crafted puns, so let us know which ones you get on Twitter at @Reckless_Attack! Special shoutout to the wonderful folks at @rollplentypod for designing our logo for this week! Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/reckless...

Apr 05, 20221 hr 12 min

April Fools: Campaign is from France, This is Sparkling Adventure (Pt 1)

In today’s special episode, the cast of Reckless Attack embark on a special April Fool’s Day Adventure written and GM’d by our very own Steve (Selv)! This episode is filled with carefully crafted puns, hidden in the adventure itself, and we encourage you to see if you can identify them! Special shoutout to the wonderful folks at @rollplentypod for designing our logo for this week! Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Suppor...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 5 min

Reckless A-Talk: Interview with DM Nathan

This week, Reckless Attack is excited to sit down for an interview with our very own dungeon master, Nathan Lurz! In this episode, Jonathan and David chat with their friend and pick his brain about how he got started in D&D, how he preps for a nearly weekly TTRPG session, and the lessons he’s learned over his many years of running the game. If you enjoy these interviews, let us know on Twitter at @Reckless_Attack, and be sure to tell a friend. See you all next tuesday!

Mar 24, 20221 hr 3 min

Episode 25: The Moth, The Myth, The Legend

Valeska, in her constant search for knowledge, finally makes her way to the Grand Library of Agmar. With her vast experience as a researcher and the help of a multi-limbed librarian, she manages to track down the key to defeating the Mothman permanently. But the truth she seeks ends up leading to something much more sinister. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack...

Mar 22, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: National Podcast Radio: The MOTH Radio Hour

The Golden Tree joins forces with members of the Supernatural Victims Unit to keep the city of AGMAR safe. While Valeska, Selv, Char, and Harrison patrol the streets, they find themselves blindsided by a wave of isolation that chills them to their very core. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Mar 15, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Reckless A-Talk: Interview with Cassi Mothwin

Reckless Attack is always proud to present our Reckless A-Talk guest, but this week we are additionally THRILLED to sit down with wonderful writer and person Cassi Mothwin, author of folk horror TTRPG supplement “What Crooked Roots.” Each episode of Reckless A-Talk, we sit down for an in-depth conversation with a member of the community to shine a spotlight on not only their work, but also who they are as a person. In this episode, DM Nathan sits down with friend of the pod Cassi to talk about f...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 23: Alone, Together, With You

While Kascorin and Checkers are off on their own patrol, Valeska and Selv are joined by two members of AGMAR’s Supernatural Victims Unit, Char and Harrison in order to guard the city against the threat of the mysterious Mothman. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Mar 08, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Reckless Attack's 6 Month Anniversary Q&A Special!

Ever wonder the deepest, darkest secrets of the Reckless Attack crew? Well, you may have to wait a little longer for those, but we still tackle some of the internet’s most burning questions in today’s special six month Q&A episode! When we began, we had no way of knowing the response we have received from the world outside our circle of friends. Having an engaged audience who gets what we are trying to do (and enjoys it!) has been an incredible experience, and we thought this would be a nice...

Mar 01, 202259 min

Reckless A-Talk: Interview with David (Kascorin)

Reckless Attack is proud to present this week’s Reckless A-Talk with everyone’s favorite dwarf warlock soldier playin’, audio designin’, meme champion David AKA Kascorin Brightmane! You know, the one from our podcast! Each episode, we sit down for an in-depth conversation with a member of the TTRPG community to shine a spotlight on not only their work but who they are as a person. This week, David and Nathan talked about creating the Reckless Attack sound, DMing for DMs, optimizing for fun, evil...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 4 min

Episode 22: Two-night's Encoun-two-er in Pair-o'-dice (Two's Day Edition)

Happy Two’s Day(2/22/2022), everyone! We’ll admit that we almost ended up making this episode 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 22 seconds long, but thought better of it. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Feb 22, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: To Research and Explore

The party continues their exploration of the Red City of AGMAR. In preparation for the night’s inevitable attack, Selv and Valeska scour the guild’s library for clues, Kascorin prays for sanctuary at the local chapel, and Checkers…takes a nap? Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Feb 15, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Reckless A-Talk: Interview with Sophie (Valeska)

Reckless Attack is proud to present this week’s Reckless A-Talk with our own Sophie AKA Valeska Carter the human* cleric! Each episode, we’ll sit down for an in-depth conversation with a member of the TTRPG community to shine a spotlight on not only their work but who they are as a person. This week, Nathan sat down with Sophie to talk finding yourself and your character, gaming with a partner, romance books and being a Travis at the table. We hope you enjoy - please spread the word if you did a...

Feb 10, 20221 hr

Episode 20: The Vault in our Stairs

The Golden Tree Adventuring Guild is led to the Golden Tree Adventuring Vault by their desk admin, Berga, who shows them a secret of the building itself. Inside, the party finds treasures left behind by the members who came before, and tries to keep the dangerous ones away from Checkers! Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack...

Feb 08, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Law and Order AGMAR: Supernatural Victims Unit

In the criminal justice system, supernaturally based offenses are considered especially heinous. In The Red City, the dedicated guards who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Supernatural Victims Unit. These are their stories. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Feb 01, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 18: Night Terrors

The party heads home after a night of revelry at Torts and Ports! Selv finds a new inner strength, which comes in handy as trouble rustles in the darkness just outside the guild's doors. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Jan 25, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Torts and Ports

The Golden Tree guild’s administrator decides to invite her new guildmates down to Torts and Ports, the local watering hole. This local bakery by day, fully-stocked bar by night, is just down the street from the guild hall, and promises to be the location of many delicious pastries and terrible decisions for our party while they’re in AGMAR. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Reckless A-Talk: J & B from the Planet Arcana Podcast

It's our first TTRPG community creator interview! And boy it couldn't be with a better and more internally beloved pair of creators - DMs J and B from the Planet Arcana Podcast! Each episode, we'll sit down for an in-depth conversation with a member of the TTRPG community to shine a spotlight on not only their work, but who they are as a person. This week, Nathan sat down with J & B to talk about DMing with your best friend, growing up nerdy, gender exploration in TTRPGs, making music, "play...

Jan 13, 20221 hr 17 min

Episode 16: The Guild Hall

The members of the Golden Tree Adventuring Guild arrive at the front steps of their new Guild Hall, the building they’ll call home for the months to come. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Jan 11, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: A Ryxian Tourist in Agmar

The party finally arrives at their new home, the Golden Tree Guild Hall within THE RED CITY OF AGMAR. Come check out all the people that made this possible! https://www.recklessattack.com/contact/ Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack

Jan 04, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Tale Til Now: Gods Damn These Grung(EP 1-13)

Welcome to the first Reckless Attack Tale Til Now Episode! We know getting into a new podcast with a big backlog can be a tall task. To give interested folks some nice jumping in points, we're publishing end-of-arc recap episodes highlighting the important story moments from the past handful of episodes with descriptions and cool clips! Or it's just a fun bonus clips episode for our long-time listeners. They'll be designed so you can listen to a couple of these and have a good understanding of w...

Jan 01, 202214 min
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