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RPPR Actual Play

Role Playing Public Radio presents a weekly Actual Play podcast of tabletop role playing game sessions. We play a wide variety of RPGs, from popular classics like Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to indie hits like Red Markets and Fate. Some of our episodes are stand-alone scenarios and we also feature ongoing campaigns in games like Delta Green, Eclipse Phase, and Base Raiders. Give us a listen if you want to hear a great gaming crew fight evil, try outrageous plans to save the day and joke about it.
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Episodes

Ultimate RPG Game Master’s Worldbuilding Guide with James D’Amato

World building is a fun part of preparing a game but it's still work. Sometimes you may need help generating ideas. James D'Amato from the One Shot podcast released a new book called The Ultimate RPG Game Master's Worldbuilding Guide, which contains many exercises to build up a world. James and I went through one of the exercises to expand upon my game, Base Raiders. What happens 5 years after base raiding is commonplace? What magic and technology spreads across the world? You won't believe how ...

Jul 01, 202151 min

Blades in the Dark: The Blind Eyes – Episode 15

The Blind Eyes go to prison! They want to rescue someone and complete a few other jobs before they escape though. Can Flake and others pull it off or will they actually stay in prison? Aaron – Salvage the Leech Caleb – Flake the Cutter Bill – Vimes/Seth the Slide

Jun 24, 20212 hr 13 min

Red Markets: The Cooper County War – Episode 5

A large cache of lawn tools is stored in a hedge maze outside of a big box hardware store. Lawn tools are invaluable because they can be repurposed to serve any number of needs, pieced out for parts, or be turned into anti-casualty weapons. But why is a hedge maze still a thing this long after the Crash? Ross as Deacon Maddy as Dexi Aaron as Darlington David as Dakka Jason B as the GM

Jun 17, 20212 hr 6 min

Blades in the Dark: The Blind Eyes – Episode 14

The Blind Eyes know that a powerful guild of merchants, The Hive, knows the location of a powerful artifact they need. The information is kept in a book hidden in a vault controlled by the Hive. Only one member of the Hive, the loremaster, has access to the vault. The Blind Eyes decide to infiltrate the Hive and ingratiate themselves to the loremaster. What better way to do that then to show up at a Hive dinner party? Birk – Audra the Whisper Aaron – Salvage the Leech Baz – Salty the Spider

Jun 10, 20211 hr 58 min

Red Markets: The Cooper County War – Episode 4

Furniture is a valuable commodity in the Loss and the D4s have a lead on an untouched big box store full of it. Of course, there must be a reason why a store that large has been untouched so long after the Crash. The D4s' new armored vehicle is powerful, but is firepower the solution? Ross as Deacon Maddy as Dexi Aaron as Darlington David as Dakka Jason B as the GM

Jun 03, 20212 hr 47 min

Blades in the Dark: The Blind Eyes – Episode 13

The Blind Eyes want to start a war between two powerful factions without anyone knowing they are behind it. To achieve this, they must frame a leader within the Silver Nails, a mercenary company, as a secret member of the Spirit Wardens. Then they must convince Lord Scurlock's faction that the Silver Nails are behind their latest defeats because they are allied with the Spirit Wardens. Birk – Audra the Whisper Aaron – Salvage the Leech Caleb – Flake the Cutter Bill – Vimes/Seth the Slide

May 27, 20212 hr 11 min

Red Markets: The Cooper County War – Episode 3

News: I've launched a new Kickstarter for a podcast series called Ludonarrative Dissidents! Check it out here and listen to a preview episode on RPPR here. The National Guard wants the D4s to escort a group of VIPs to their base and in exchange they will receive a new armored vehicle. Why would such a heavily armed group need takers for this job? As the crew hits the road, they'll soon find out! Ross as Deacon Maddy as Dexi Aaron as Darlington David as Dakka Jason B as the GM

May 20, 20213 hr 24 min

Blades in the Dark: The Blind Eyes – Episode 12

The Blind Eyes must figure out the identity of a Spirit Warden, who goes by the moniker Bakaros. To find his real identity, they must stalk and deceive their target, a formidable task, even for them. The Spirit Wardens take great care to protect their secrecy and their influence in the city is vast. Baz – Salty the Spider Birk – Audra the Whisper Aaron – Salvage the Leech Caleb – Flake the Cutter Bill – Vimes/Seth the Slide

May 13, 20212 hr 30 min

Red Markets: The Cooper County War – Episode 2

The D4s are focusing on scores to build up supplies for the war. Fireworks are in high demand because of their utility in distracting mobs of the undead. The D4s know where a cache is supposed to be located, but why has it been left untouched for so long? Ross as Deacon Maddy as Dexi Aaron as Darlington David as Dakka Jason B as the GM

May 06, 20213 hr 18 min

Blades in the Dark: The Blind Eyes – Episode 11

The Blind Eyes now know that a powerful occult artifact, the Soul Engine, is important in the struggle between the two demons. But what is the Soul Engine and where is it? Some of the knowledge they seek lies hidden in a noble's library. The crew must find a way into the library so they can search it. It is too heavily guarded to take by force, so they decide to use deception to gain access. Their con can only fool the nobles for so long though. Will it be enough time to find the lore? Baz – Sal...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 54 min

Red Markets: The Cooper County War – Episode 1

A cluster of enclaves in Missouri faces annihilation at the hands of a massive horde of the undead. Their only hope is to prepare for war, a job for their preeminent taker crew, the D4s. Led by a (reform) Black Math cultist, the crew drives an armored vehicle, the Dragula, so they focus exclusively on taking scores. They need to build up their warchest of assets to use against the horde if they want to stand a chance. Their first score involves retrieving a cache of weights in a gym, but the bui...

Apr 22, 20212 hr 14 min

Blades in the Dark: The Blind Eyes – Episode 10

After their last job, the Blind Eyes have learned of the machinations between two powerful demons. Setarrra, the demonic patron of Lord Scurlock, wishes to unleash a nest of demons sealed under the city's harbor. Scurlock does everything he can fulfill this agenda. Inkblood, another demon, has allied itself to the Leviathan Hunters and wishes to stop Setarra, for its own reasons. The Blind Eyes must navigate this war if they wish to survive! Birk – Audra the Whisper Caleb – Flake the Cutter Bill...

Apr 15, 20212 hr 18 min

Blue Planet Recontact: Where The Wild Things Are

The Blue Planet Recontact Kickstarter is live! Get your copy today and help bring this game back. A child has gone missing at an important settlement, so a team of specialists has been brought in. As the team investigates, they find evidence of a strange intruder unlike any they've encountered before. The depths of Poseidon hold many secrets, but sometimes the secrets find you. Caleb as Dr. Anuska Chopra - Trauma Medic Ross as W. “Billy” Severance - Team Leader Bill as Ester “Essy” DeLier - Guid...

Apr 08, 20214 hr 13 min

Delta Green: Sanguine Thorn – Part 2

A botched Delta Green operation turns deadly. The agents must survive the attack and then the truly dangerous part of the mission begins. They know that the source of evil is further in the wilderness. They must find and confront it. Can they survive the inhuman entity at the heart of the cult? Find out in the conclusion of Sanguine Thorn! Ross as Larry Jantzen, FBI agent Max as Hank Crenshaw, Army Ranger Baz as Myrai Mantz, Department of Wildlife Noah as Glenn Nesbit, Park Ranger Jason as James...

Apr 02, 20212 hr 11 min

Arkham Cold Cases: The Case of the Cemetery Assault

On a balmy morning outside Arkham Massachusetts, a farmer found Randolph Carter and Joel Manton unconscious in a field, covered in dirt and blood. The year was 1923. No one knew what happened to the two men and the case has never been solved. Nearly a century later, a new theory of the crime has surfaced... Welcome to Arkham Cold Cases, a new true crime podcast exploring unusual crimes and mysteries in Arkham's history. While most people think of Arkham as a small college town, home of Miskatoni...

Apr 01, 202138 min

Delta Green: Sanguine Thorn – Part 1

A body has been found in the water in Heather Creek, Alaska. by morning kayakers. The body has been ID'd as Abiba Al-Hawaryat, a member of Boko Haram. He's a CIA asset that was last seen in the Sahel region of North Africa, mere hours before his decayed body was reported as washed up in an Alaskan tourist town. . A team of agents travels to northwestern Alaska to determine how the man came to die there and who was responsible. This is a preview of Caleb's upcoming Patreon, Dead Channels. It goes...

Mar 25, 20212 hr 53 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 9

A mysterious woman and her unnatural cargo needs to enter Duskvol undetected. She has enemies in the city watching the borders. The Blind Eyes must pick up her up off the coast and find a way to evade her enemies. But they must also keep their own crew from mutinying, as her cargo turns out to be rather disturbing. What is her agenda and what does it mean for the Blind Eyes? Birk - Audra the Whisper Aaron - Salvage the Leech Caleb - Flake the Cutter Bill - Vimes/Seth the Slide

Mar 18, 20211 hr 41 min

Termination Shock: Everyone Wants To Be Mr. Stabs

News: Check out the Different Trouble Kickstarter for Termination Shock! Greg Stolze wants to publish a supplement focusing on alien species. Back it today to get your copy. TERMINATION SHOCK focused on humankind's escape from the dangers of our home solar system into a large, weird, cosmopolitan free-for-all. One family, their sentient spaceship, and alien friend (Mr. Stabs) have found a new planet. After two members of the family go missing. The rest of the crew has to find them! Aaron as Roll...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 47 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 8

The Blind Eyes want a new ship and turn their gaze towards the wealthy of Whitecrowne. One family owns a hull swan boat. It moves under its own unnatural power and needs no crew to run, making it an invaluable asset to the crew. Of course, liberating it from its current owners is easier said than done. This episode's artwork is a group portrait of The Blind Eyes by Patsy McDowell! From left to right: Vimes, Salvage, Salty, Flake, and Audra Baz - Salty / Oberon Matias Declarmont the Spider Birk -...

Mar 04, 20212 hr 1 min

Unknown Armies: The Canaries

Three desperate people sign up for a new job through a gig economy app. The job seems to be simple: personal assistants to Frank Dobbins. Their new boss is obsessed with air purifiers and the job appears to be nothing more than setting up and maintaining dozens of the machines in his house. As night falls though, the three assistants find out that every job has a catch... Baz as Moon Reynolds Noah as Marcus Shelly Aaron as Frederick Cohen

Feb 25, 20213 hr 9 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 7

The Blind Eyes have set their sights on a rival gang, the Fog Hounds. They are competitors and the two gangs have fought in the past. Now, the Blind Eyes want their turf to expand their own operation. The Fog Hounds operate from a heavily guarded lair in the sewers. What plan will the Blind Eyes create to assault the lair? Find out in this violent episode! Baz - Salty / Oberon Matias Declarmont the Spider Birk - Audra the Whisper Aaron - Salvage the Leech Caleb - Flake the Cutter Bill - Vimes/Se...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 49 min

Warhammer 40k: Wrath and Glory – Dead Planet

There is a planet that no ship escapes. A place where death calls like a beacon amongst the waves of the living. It has lured one more ship into its trap. Fortunately, this ship holds the Pilgrims, a misfit crew drawn from the most dangerous factions in the galaxy. A space marine, a sister of battle, an ork, and an eldar pirate must find a way to free their ship or they will never escape DEAD PLANET. This scenario is an adaptation of the module for Mothership. If you like it, please check it out...

Feb 11, 20213 hr 32 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 6

The Blind Eyes attend a wedding. It's not a social call though. The wedding is part of an elaborate heist, all designed to liberate some wealth from the wealthy in the Whitecrowne district. Every gang member must play their part, from mingling with the guests to hiding in the rafters with a blowgun. Baz - Salty / Oberon Matias Declarmont the Spider Birk - Audra the Whisper Aaron - Salvage the Leech Caleb - Flake the Cutter

Feb 04, 20212 hr 28 min

Delta Green: The Contractors

Inside a house in a quiet suburban neighborhood is a machine. Inside the machine is a monster. If the machine loses power, the monster gets out. The man who owns the machine needs the house repaired and the power on. Three contractors walk into the house in the quiet neighborhood. Insects start to crawl inside. Everything will be fine. Won't it? This scenario is my 2020 Delta Green Shotgun Scenario contest entry. Read the full write up here. Baz as David Willis, an electrician Aaron as Carson Ca...

Jan 28, 20212 hr 4 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 5

Hulls are automatons powered by a soul. They are intelligent but constrained by their programming. Still, they can act on their own volition. The Blind Eyes must smuggle a humanoid hull into the city, only it has a curious problem. Rather, it is a curious hull and seeks to learn, at any cost. Can they keep the hull from wandering off or getting into too much trouble while getting past security? Baz - Salty / Oberon Matias Declarmont the Spider Birk - Audra the Whisper Aaron - Salvage the Leech C...

Jan 21, 20212 hr 13 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 4

The Blind Eyes turn their attention to the wealthy. They see an opportunity by deceiving a rich family in Whitecrowne, the exclusive district for the rich and decide to go undercover. If they can deceive the family at a dinner party, they stand to get quite a bit of coin. But that means blending in at the party. Can they pull that con off? Birk - Audra the Whisper Aaron - Salvage the Leech Caleb - Flake the Cutter Bill - Vimes/Seth the Slide

Jan 14, 20212 hr 2 min

Delta Green: Eldritch America – Spearfinger

In Wildwood Tennessee, an outbreak of a mysterious illness resulted in rapid onset symptoms resembling hepatitis. All infections were fatal. Six children and two adults have died. The two adults belonged to a research team from the University of Tennessee. They all participated in a local community picnic celebrating the recent discovery of Native American ruins believed to be of Cherokee origin by the team of researchers. The connection may be coincidental, but a team of Delta Green agents head...

Jan 07, 20212 hr 45 min

Eclipse Phase: Mediation on Iapetus

Iapetus is overrun by Exsurgents and discarded TITAN machinery. Firewall maintains a base to destroy Exsurgents and stop TITAN artifact smugglers. Unfortunately, the base, codenamed CARIBOUS ABYSS, has broken down into bickering factions. A team of agents has been sent into mediate between the two factions and resolve their dispute over disarming a TITAN artifact that could potentially restart the Fall. Aaron as Ellis the Scum Techie Tom as Tobias the octomorph uplift hitman Birk as Qi the barso...

Dec 24, 20202 hr 25 min

Blades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 3

The Blind Eyes turn their focus to sports! A local and unique sport can only be held if a unique mystical artifact can be brought into the city. The authorities hate the sport because it causes riots and disruptions but the people love it. The artifact must be smuggled through the border and brought to a public square in Crow's Foot. But once they bring the artifact in, how do they escape Crow's Foot alive? Baz – Salty / Oberon Matias Declarmont the Spider Birk – Audra the Whisper Aaron – Salvag...

Dec 17, 20202 hr 30 min

Delta Green: The Last Flight of the Slim Crow

The flight crew of the Slim Crow, a B25 bomber, embark on a secret mission in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. They will encounter a new threat unlike any they have ever seen. In other news, I can no longer trust Noah. Caleb - Chip Dalton - pilot Ross - Jack Tanaka - radio/gunner Birk - Bradly Westbrook - navigator Maddy - Peter Kowalski - rear gunner Aaron - William Keyes engineer Noah as the GM

Dec 10, 20202 hr 19 min
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