D8 Night
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Creator: D8 Night Podcast
Full cast Fantasy Longform Audio RPG
Synopsis:
D8 Night: an actual play D&D Podcast where our heroes save Volyanaya, one bad decision at a time. Explore a world in turmoil, on the cusp of a new age, and with only our heroes to save it — after completing other important side quests concerning pie espionage, Japanese style game shows, and out of body journeys into one crucial goat's inner space!
Format: Audio RPG
RPG system: Dungeons & Dragons
Continuity: Longform
Writing: Improvised
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Fantasy
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Episodes:
Barking Up Trees 4 - Dog Eat Dog
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:10:00 -0500
Barking up Trees: In this mini-arc: A pack of hyenas lope across the Blasted Lands, an ever-present hunger driving them forward until they find a dark figure that offers them a way to satisfy their hunger and grow their pack. Upon acceptance, the first of the Gnolls are born and loosed upon the Feywild. Will GMs this dark (but also silly) arc for 5 Gnoll characters played by a mixture of regulars and special guests!
- Barbie- Aimee
- Greyx – Mike
- Vazwoeguise – Josh Smith
- Ogamoth – Josh’s stepson, Donavin
- Gorignak - Jon Norcutt
Barking Up Trees 3 - Same Time Bone
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:03:00 -0500
Barking up Trees: In this mini-arc: A pack of hyenas lope across the Blasted Lands, an ever-present hunger driving them forward until they find a dark figure that offers them a way to satisfy their hunger and grow their pack. Upon acceptance, the first of the Gnolls are born and loosed upon the Feywild. Will GMs this dark (but also silly) arc for 5 Gnoll characters played by a mixture of regulars and special guests!
- Barbie- Aimee
- Greyx – Mike
- Vazwoeguise – Josh Smith
- Ogamoth – Josh’s stepson, Donavin
- Gorignak - Jon Norcutt
Barking Up Trees 2 - A Bone to Pick
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:35:00 -0500
Barking up Trees: In this mini-arc: A pack of hyenas lope across the Blasted Lands, an ever-present hunger driving them forward until they find a dark figure that offers them a way to satisfy their hunger and grow their pack. Upon acceptance, the first of the Gnolls are born and loosed upon the Feywild. Will GMs this dark (but also silly) arc for 5 Gnoll characters played by a mixture of regulars and special guests! Barbie- Aimee Greyx – Mike Vazwoeguise – Josh Smith Ogamoth – Josh’s stepson, Donavin Gorignak - Jon Norcutt Episode 2: A Bone to Pick The pack heads up the giant tree in search of the immortal’s bone, but are faced with many difficulties along the way, including an interesting mechanical twist.
Barking Up Trees 1 - You Are What You Eat
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:15:55 -0500
Barking up Trees: In this mini-arc: A pack of hyenas lope across the Blasted Lands, an ever-present hunger driving them forward until they find a dark figure that offers them a way to satisfy their hunger and grow their pack. Upon acceptance, the first of the Gnolls are born and loosed upon the Feywild. Will GMs this dark (but also silly) arc for 5 Gnoll characters played by a mixture of regulars and special guests! Barbie- Aimee Greyx – Mike Vazwoeguise – Josh Smith Ogamoth – Josh’s stepson, Donavin Gorignak - Jon Norcutt Episode 1: You are What You Eat This episode features the dark transformation from hyena to Gnoll, as well as the packs first steps into the life-rich Feywild. Their mission? Well… to fetch something of course.
Aftermath 5 – Finale: Sweet Farewell
Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:28:00 -0400
Aftermath – Lumosh may have survived the Mistress’ assault during season 2, but the island is still a place full of threats, displaced refugees, and people struggling to survive the decimation wrought by months of blight and unrest. A certain Graycastle was left stranded here in the wake of the events of the Clean-Up Crew arc. In “Aftermath,” he must be pretty desperate, because he seeks help from two newcomers: Blargh and Aaroog. Our new crew faces the island’s dangers as well as other pursuers that attempt to use the chaos of the island for their own benefit. Can they survive the aftermath? Find out in this short, premium arc that takes place in the world of our main campaign!
GM – Mike
Blargh the Orc Paladin – Aimee
Aaroog the Battlemooster Multiclass - Will
This Episode: “Sweet Farewell”
Our group settles their deadly encounter in the burned clearing, and mark the end of their perilous journey together.
Aftermath 4 – Friends with Advantages
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:39:06 -0400
Aftermath – Lumosh may have survived the Mistress’ assault during season 2, but the island is still a place full of threats, displaced refugees, and people struggling to survive the decimation wrought by months of blight and unrest. A certain Graycastle was left stranded here in the wake of the events of the Clean-Up Crew arc. In “Aftermath,” he must be pretty desperate, because he seeks help from two newcomers: Blargh and Aaroog. Our new crew faces the island’s dangers as well as other pursuers that attempt to use the chaos of the island for their own benefit. Can they survive the aftermath? Find out in this short, premium arc that takes place in the world of our main campaign!
GM – Mike
Blargh the Orc Paladin – Aimee
Aaroog the Battlemooster Multiclass - Will
This Episode: “Friends with Advantages”
Blargh, Aaroog, and Malach settle the score with the Rhino and some of the other powerful allies of Malach’s sister.
Aftermath 3 – Violence and Knowledge
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:12:00 -0400
Blargh, Aaroog, and Malach discuss the economics of bread before heading back on the perilous road to Slaver’s Bay.
Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:06:00 -0500
Blargh, Aaroog, and Malach begin their harrowing journey along the road to Slaver’s Bay, but significant threats lay between them and their destination. In this case, not the least of which, some mysterious … dirt?
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:03:00 -0500
Blargh and Aaroog meet one of the stray members of the “Clean Up Crew” that is looking for an escort to Slaver’s Bay. What’s worse than having to traverse the chaotic, post-blight wasteland with an under-level NPC? Malach’s sister, that’s what.
Aftermath Session 0 - Moose and Girl
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:03:25 -0500
Originally a Bonus Episode, Now available on the main feed! Aftermath – Lumosh may have survived the Mistress’ assault during season 2, but the island is still a place full of threats, displaced refugees, and people struggling to survive the decimation wrought by months of blight and unrest. A certain Graycastle was left stranded here in the wake of the events of the Clean-Up Crew arc. In “Aftermath,” he must be pretty desperate, because he seeks help from two newcomers: Blargh and Aaroog. Our new crew faces the island’s dangers as well as other pursuers that attempt to use the chaos of the island for their own benefit. Can they survive the aftermath? Find out in this short, premium arc that takes place in the world of our main campaign!
- GM – Mike
- Blargh the Orc Paladin – Aimee
- Aaroog the Battlemooster Multiclass - Will
Arcas 13 Finale: The Shadow Road
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:47:00 -0500
Our party of young monks continues their desperate battle with the Harbinger of Shadow and Flame along the switchback path that ascends the nearby mountain. Who will survive? Who will be inexorably changed by this encounter? What is next for Arcas and the rest of Volyanaya? Find out in the finale of Arcas!
Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:34:17 -0500
We can dash if we want to
But we won’t leave our friends behind
Cause our Friends can dash and if they don’t dash
Well, they’re no friends of mine
Say, we can climb if we want to
To place where we’re all blind
Where there’s something dark and out of this world
That we’d rather no one ever finds
And we can Dash!
Dash!
We can fight when we have to
The Day is dark and so are we
And we can climb and claw with our hands and feet
And reach high for victory
Say, we can die if we want to
If we do, nobody else will
And we can come out of the cave, act real brave
As we go running up that hill
And say, we can dash, we can dash
Everything’s out of control
We can dash, we can dash
But darkness takes a toll
We can dash, we can dash
Everybody open your eyes
We can dash, we can dash
Hope it’s not our demise
Safey Dash
Oh well, the safety dash
Ah yes, the safety dash
We can dash if we want to
But Don’t Leave Our Friends Behind
Cause Our Friends Can Dash and if they don’t Dash
Well, they’re no friends of mine
I say we can dash, we can dash
Everything’s out of control
We can dash, we can dash
But darkness takes a toll
We can dash, we can dash
Everybody open your eyes
We can dash, we can dash
Hope it’s not our demise
Oh well, the safety dash
Ah yes, the safety dash
Oh well, the safety dash
Oh well, the safety dash
Oh yes, the safety dash
Oh, the safety dash, yeah
Well, it's the safety dash
It's the safety dash
Well, it's the safety dash
Oh, it's the safety dash
Oh, it's the safety dash
Oh, it's the safety dash
Arcas 11: Granax Nor’ikian, The Green Plague
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:37 -0500
We’re back from our terribly long hiatus with a one shot!
Our players take on the role of their monk’s Masters Callion, Aesri, Aerik, Kai, and Nightflower as they prepare themselves to do battle with the Ancient Green Dragon that Shea warned them was on its way to the Monastery of Arcas!
Stay tuned for our next episode to see what unfolds for the Tomato Crew!
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:11:15 -0500
The monks finally reach the prison beneath the labyrinthine kobold dungeon, but will they find the true heir alive? More importantly, when a new threat appears, will they make it out intact themselves?
Also, stayed tuned at the end of the episode, for a little off-topic Easter Egg as well as some hints about things to come as we near wrapping this arc and prepare for the next.
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:57:08 -0500
Our monks find ominous ancient remnants of a ritual chamber among the twisting, labyrinthine dungeon. Darkness creeps over their hope of finding the true heir that can save their monastery as they continue to be assailed by kobold traps and other, much older dangers, pushing their resourcefulness to its limits.
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:04:57 -0500
The party continues its descent into what has become a grueling, unforgiving first test for our fledgling party of monks. Will they discover what the Kobolds have done with Danvers or why the little critters are fighting tooth and nail to defend when they are usually so keen to strike and run away? Or will their first sanctioned mission be their last?
Arcas 7: Death of a Thousand Pats
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:50:07 -0500
Our monk party delves into Wysdom’s dig site, which they quickly discover is overtaken by aggressive kobolds and other more dangerous foes.
Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:02:00 -0500
On their way to covertly supply Guillfore's rebellion, Fable, Shae, Whik, Tobias, and Silhouette are waylaid by uncharacteristically active kobolds along the road to the Stonemark. More than just a harrowing attack, the desperation of the little lizard creatures points to something bigger brewing beneath the surface of Arcas.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:15:00 -0500
A few months after the events of the previous episode, we revisit with Fable, Shea, Whik, and Silhouette as they are tasked with their first mission as graduates of the school of Arcas and Members of the Row. And of course, you can’t have a tomato baby without Tobias … who is … also there!
Game-Mom’s Note: Our previous 4 episodes were from a one-shot on the Island of Arcas. We later went back and expanded the story because we had so much fun with the characters, so there may be some small incongruencies in continuity with names of NPCs and the like. We also bring them up to level 5 for this part of the adventure!
Behind the Screens Fun-Fact: Oddly enough, we recorded the “Tomato Crew” arc around the same time we recorded the “Potato Crew arc” based on our scheduling. We also recorded the Specter One-Shot (coming soon) during this same time period.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:18:20 -0500
Fable, Shea, Whik, Tobias, and Silhouette finish their exploration of the manor house and bring back their findings to their masters.
The Pumpkin Man – D8 Night’s Family-Friendly Halloween D&D Special!
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:58:21 -0400
Join Will and his three kids (Zay, Ali, and Emmie) on adventure to discover what’s really going behind the scenes at Auntie Marlaine’s Spooky Automaton Theater!
This special episode is family friendly and does take place in Volyanaya, the world of the main campaign, and helps explore a bit of the lore relevant to season 1 of D8 Night. Mostly, however, it’s just a fun adventure Will put together for his kids to have a good time playing a somewhat spooky D&D session together!
We recorded this special last Halloween, but wanted to share it with all our listeners this year! If you like it, consider checking out all of our premium episodes that take place outside of the main the campaign arc: https://www.d8nightpodcast.com/premium-behind-the-screens.html
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:38:07 -0400
Fable, Shea, Whik, Tobias, and Silhouette continue their investigation of the local lord’s abandoned manor in their search for evidence to save the monastery. But, the group discovers that just because the manor is abandoned, it doesn’t mean they have the place to all to themselves!
See https://www.d8nightpodcast.com/ for a few of Ive’s table sketches from this arc as well as for links to the homebrew races and feats that it features!
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:19:00 -0400
Fable, Shea, Whik, and Silhouette stow away in Tobias’ gardening wagon in hopes of exploring the local lord’s manor estate in an attempt to find clues to help save their monastery.
See https://www.d8nightpodcast.com/ for a few of Ive’s table sketches from this arc as well as for links to the homebrew races and feats that it features!
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:44:00 -0400
Join us at the Monastery of Arcadia about 2 years before the main campaign, as we learn the backstory of some new PCs as they undertake their monk training and embark on their first adventure together. (This was supposed to be a one shot to introduce Ive's character for season 3, but everyone loved their characters so much that we expanded it into a short arc after we completed the one-shot).
Fable, Shea, Whik, Tobias, and Silhouette celebrate Whik’s recent advancement to full member of the Ordered Row. Celebrations are cut short however, as they stumble across dire news that threatens the serenity of the monastery they call home.
See https://www.d8nightpodcast.com/ for a few of Ive’s table sketches from this arc as well as for links to the homebrew races and feats that are featured!
Special Announcement - What to Expect from our Upcoming Campaigns!
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:52:42 -0400
Just a quick announcement to let you know what is coming next in our future campaigns!
We'll see you this coming Sunday for our next full-episode!
Potato Crew Prequel: Behind the Screens: Q&A with the GM!
Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:38:00 -0400
In this special, free bonus episode, Mike and the Potato Crew Players answer questions about the prequel campaign! There are also a couple of spoiler free teases/hints about the next Arcas mini-arc and the long-awaited Season 3 of D8 Night!
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 26 – Defenders of the Realm
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 22:36:09 -0400
In this special, double-length finale episode, Wellby, Maryna, Thüt, and newly commissioned Lieutenant Uriel face Prince Hedran to decide the fate of Caerunn. Unbeknownst to them, similar battles are being fought beyond the Divine Bridges in the Outer Realms. How will things unfold? What effects will they have on the future of Volyanaya and the upcoming seasons of D8 Night? Well, since we don’t have a Wiki for the show, there’s only one way to find out!
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 25 – Purple Rain
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:08:13 -0400
It was never meant to be in this city Never meant to return to this plane They only wanted to lock it away But now it can see you Laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain It only wants to see you Underneath the purple rain
They never wanted it to break the seal But its banishment is at an end The spokes are turning, time to kneel Purple rain, the city’s last portend
Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain It only wants to see you Drowning in the purple rain
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 24 – The Memory Remains
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Flicker, Flames Dreaming Pain Gone Insane But the Memory Remains
Heavy smoke and heavy hearts Another flame does its part See the manic crowd, in exaltation as they choke
The burning brimstone grows Hides and swallows Caerrun whole Singeing blaze of an eldritch god already woke
Flicker, Flames Dreaming Pain Gone Insane Flicker, Flames Dreaming Pain Gone Insane But the Memory Remains
Heavy smoke holds many ghosts In streets of Caerrun’s spokes While the Jester’s song makes you remember
And the pain goes on and on As the Jester sings her song Ash to ash Dust to Dust Flame to Ember
Flicker, Flames Dreaming Pain Gone Insane Flicker, Flames Dreaming Pain Thüt’s Insane Dance Little Potatoes
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 23 – Human
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:25:09 -0400
We did our best to run When the horde came through the gate Around the walls of no surrender They came, on and on Don’t blame us if we get nervous When Thüt Opens a Door Sanctuary, Disengage Cut the Cord
Are they Human? Or are they Ichor? The ick is slick The goo is black And we’re in the thick And it’s getting thicker Are they Human Or are they ichor?
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 22 – Other Side of the Gray
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:17:11 -0400
Wellby, Maryna, and Callum have serious conversations during the dusk before waking Thüt and making their final trek to Caerrun. But, when they arrive they discover a desperate scene that makes them fear they may be too late.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 21 – The Butler Did It
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:21:12 -0400
Wellby, Maryna, and Thüt make their escape from the inferno that is the estate of Lord Montross. However, when they do get outside, they are met with much more resistance than they expected.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 20 – Carriages and Kings
Sun, 22 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400
The goliath and the carriage horse Were walking cross the land The road was wide from side to side And the horse was in his hands “Mr. Wizard,” said the carriage horse “My back begins to ache I appreciate the brief respite That you’ve allowed for me to take.”
“The time has come” the goliath said “To talk of other things Of gnolls and babes and potato sacks And carriages and kings And while the king is boiling hot And my dreams full of eldritch things But Kaloo, Kalay, we walk today Beside carriages and kings!
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 19 – Moons Out, Cannoons Out
Mon, 09 May 2022 00:11:11 -0400
Thüt teaches a master class in laying low.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 18 – Suggestions
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400
Wellby, Maryna, and Thüt and lay low after their interesting masquerade in the posh part of town.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 17 – Hungover
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:37:05 -0400
Now the sun is rising And we’re far away home There's just so many faces Not the ones we’re looking for In the dark, try to fight it To forget what we’ve done But in the bright light We remember everyone that’s gone
Now the party's over And everything’s a mess We’re left here with ourselves and we Wonder what we have left Does a heart break forever? Like a bottle on the floor Is there hope to be unbroken Or are we just hungover?
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 16 – Ballroom Blitz
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:20:38 -0400
Are you ready, Wellby? Uh-ha.
Maryna? Yeah! Thüt? Okay.
All right, folks, let’s go!
Oh, it’s been an adventure
Livin’ with the things we’ve seen
Our dreams are getting so strange
We’d like to know what they mean
Oh, we found a man on the floor
His skin as hot as the sun
And a girl in the curtains, putting on a hurting
Cause she thinks we’re all caught in her web
Oh yeah, it was like lightning
Everybody was frightening
Things started crashing
And Thüt started smashing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Someone’s stabbed in the back: "Everyone attack!"
And it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said: "girl, I should warn ya"
It'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 15 – The Best Laid Plans of Wolves and Rabbits
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0400
It’s masquerade night for Wellby, Maryna, Thüt, and Brüx. While the nobles dance, the Potato Crew has a job to do, though a dance-floor encounter may throw a wrench in and gum up the whole works.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 14 – The Ladle and the Lock
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500
Wellby, Maryna, and Thüt try to navigate the Death Labyrinth they wandered into last episode. The labyrinth, of course, has other plans.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 13 – The Potato Baby Diamond Heist
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500
It’s a plan that’s never failed before. Let’s see how it works out for Wellby, Maryna, and Thüt this time though.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 12 – If You Could Read My Mind
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:00:00 -0500
If I could read your mind, Maryna What a tale your thoughts could touch Just like a sad old story ‘Bout losing something that meant so much In a manor dark or a hidden room With a dagger in its heart But you know the ghost is you And you will never be set free As long as you’re that ghost, we can't see
If I could read your mind, Thüt What a tale your thoughts could tell Just like an eldritch story The kind that Lovecraft told so well When you reach the part where the tentacles are The hero won’t be me Because heroes often fail And we won't read that book again Because the ending's just too hard to take I never thought you could act this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it Yelling at old men at the docks But the crew is gone and we just can’t get it back If you could read my mind, Thüt What a tale my thoughts could preach Just like an old time story 'Bout a phantom walking on the beach In an ocean dark or the waters deep With chains upon my feet Our stories always end And if you read between the lines You'll know that I'm just trying to understand Why everybody dies I never thought things would be this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where I went wrong But she is gone And I just can't get her back
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 11 – The Cotton-Eye Joe Proverb
Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500
If it hadn’t been for the Kraken-Eye Joe They’d have gone back and then they’d know Where they had come from and where they should go But where will they wash up, Kraken-Eye Joe?
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 10 – Calamari Maru
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:57:51 -0500
In this episode ten-TACTULAR spectacular, the crew of the trashfire may be outmatched as they face an incredible threat summoned from the ocean depths.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 9 – Waking a Sleeping Giant
Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -0500
Thüt returns and joins Wellby and Maryna in a grisly discovery and a high stakes nautical chase.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 8 – Black Scale
Sun, 28 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500
Maryna and Wellby find something worse than the desert— what they were looking for.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 7 – A Firm Lesson, in Death
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:08:33 -0500
When the Trashfire makes anchor in Torbarhon, Maryna, Wellby, and a few crew members take the opportunity to get off their sea legs for a bit. However, mysterious disappearances in the little fishing town prompt the party to begin a dangerous trek.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 6 – Big Sleeps
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400
Aboard the Trashfire, Thüt finds himself in the midst of one big sleep, but he’s not the only new crew member facing nightmares.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 5 – Nestea® Plunge
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:53:33 -0400
Thüt, Maryna, Wellby, and Talia confront Malach’s kidnappers in a knockdown, drag-out fight aboard the Redemption.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 4 – So Long, Pirate Town
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:02:55 -0400
Thüt, Maryna, Wellby, and Talia make their way aboard The Redemption and learn that the mission is a little more personal for one of the group members than the others first realized.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 3 – Step One: Look the Part
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Thüt, Maryna, and Wellby set off on their way to the pirate city of Drohst in order to rescue Duke Graycastle’s young boy from the clutches of Orc raiders operating under the banner of Akagi the Destroyer.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 2 – Not Heroes
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0400
In this episode, newly introduced Thüt (played by new guest player Josh Gilliland) joins Wellby and Maryna in the mines beneath Iknir.
When the trio is introduced to Jurgen Graycastle, the Duke makes them an offer they can’t refuse.
Potato Crew Prequel: Episode 1 – Dark Places
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0400
In a prequel that takes place 15 years before the main campaign, 3 unlikely adventurers begin their own story in the 10,000 Cities.
In this episode, we meet Marina Zamfirescu and Wellby Goodfortune as they fall afoul of the law in the city of Iknir.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0400
In the month following the assault on Raventree, the village and those around it deal with the aftermath of their near destruction. Yet, while it heals its wounds, it never fails to remember its heroes — even as they choose where their journeys will take them next.
Thanks for listening to D8 Night Season 2!
Various characters from our campaign will return in future seasons soon beside all-new PCs!
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400
Two seasons of searching finally comes to fruition, as our exhausted party and the Mistress square off in a climactic battle.
S2E074: Gulthias, When the Walls Fell
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0400
As the sea of trees and blighted beasts engulfs Raventree to the north, our heroes finally come face to face with the Mistress.
S2E073: The Grove of the Twisted Limb
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0400
South of Raventree, the Mistress’ grove dominates the horizon, an endless sea of shambling trees that move rhythmically like a single beating heart.
With the villagers’ defenses exhausted, our heroes have only bad options left to choose from. Lucky for them, bad decisions are sort of their specialty.
Sun, 30 May 2021 21:43:37 -0400
As the attacks on Raventree grow more calculated and intense, our heroes try to shore up their defenses and hold the line.
Mon, 17 May 2021 20:00:00 -0400
As a new day dawns in Raventree, the party and the squad of Drow assassins continue their deadly dance in the tunnels below the village.
S2E070 A Weird, Deadly Conga Line
Wed, 05 May 2021 22:34:11 -0400
The party ventures into the dark tunnels beneath Raventree to try and foil the Drow's plans to undermine the village.
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Our party's split defense of Raventree continues through the long night, but an update from Henna warns that the darkness won't end with the dawn.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:05:37 -0400
As Ahrin reconciles differences in two remembered pasts, a new hero awakens to defend Raventree.
S2E067: What it Means to be a God
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0400
With the pull of the prayers of her people threatening to rip her apart, Ahrin is forced to come to terms with what it means to be a god.
S2E066: Cato****as: Death at the Gates
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0500
The mistress’ vanguard crashes past the palisade walls and deep into Raventree, resulting in a desperate, deadly stand.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:00:00 -0500
In the last moments before the Mistress’s assault, Keira reconnects with what little of her family has made it to Raventree. Meanwhile, Ahrin faces the pull of a desperate call when the difficult choice she was warned about finally presents itself.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500
When Ahrin, Keira, Zev, Henna, and GW return to Raventree after their prolonged adventure in the Underdark and the rearguard of the Mistress, they have a lot of catching up to do.
This episode features not only the Underdark-5, but also Durn, Trixie, Spree, and a host of returning NPC favorites in this chaotic homecoming before the storm.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500
Called by Bahamut, a Dragonborn Paladin who arrives to protect the Temple of the First Land meets some characters from earlier in our other heroes’ adventures.
This episode features a very special guest player!
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500
During a number of reunions, the party learns the effect their smash and grab has had on the Mistress’ plans and what it might mean for the defense of Raventree.
2020 Holiday Special: Why the Grunch Swiped Crustmus
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:52:11 -0500
Join the Mayer family in this family-friendly holiday special!
Will DMs a snow-covered adventure in the hills around Cliffshire on Crustmus morning as a family of Halflings and their adopted Owling daughter try and save Crustmus Day from the clutches of the local Muppet-like hermit known as the Grunch! But obstacles such as sabretooth housecats, history lessons, and lumpy snow creatures all threaten to block their path! Can the Goodfeather family overcome these obstacles or will the Halflings of Cliffshire go hungry this Crustmus?
Starring: Aimee as the Halfling mommy-cleric, Marigold Goodfeather 10-year-old Isaiah as the Halfling frenzy barbarian big brother, Merjon Gunderson-Goodfeather 8-year-old Aliyah as the adopted Owling hoarder-thief sister Owliyah Goodfeather 6-year-old Ember as the shape-shifting Halfling druid little sister, Leah Goodfeather
S2E061: Aberration Undulation, Bilocation Abnegation, and Germination Incantations
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500
With their backs against the impenetrable hidden Grove, Ahrin and Zev make a stand against the oncoming dregs of the Mistress’s rearguard while the Grease Wizard attempts to complete the ritual to bring Clippy to adolescence and Keira treats with Kipling to provide refuge for her friends.
Elsewhere, in Raventree, Durn issues a desperate prayer to Atalanta as the Mistress, now devoid of the life giving stone, advances her forces with great haste.
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:09:00 -0500
Durn, Trixie, and the Giff crew face the Owling Parliament in an attempt to prove their innocence and rally support for the final defense of Raventree against the Grove of the Twisted Limb's impending onslaught.
Sat, 05 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500
Durn and Trixie approach their destination but are forced to take an unexpected detour.
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500
The story returns to Durn and Trixie as the Thundercloud comes under heavy assault on its return trip to Lumosh.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 8 of 8
Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:55:50 -0500
In this finale of the Helix arc, Tommy, Jessica, and Lexy go back on the run as they hope to secure some help from a 90s conspiracy theory icon.
S2E057: The Only Way to Hold a Falcon
Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500
In a desperate move to unravel the blighted mass that slithers across Lumosh, the party attempts a smash and grab against overwhelming odds.
S2E056 The Wake of the Mistress
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400
The party moves across the desolate wastes left in the wake of the Mistress of the Grove of the Twisted Limb, dig whole holes, go whole hag, and, finally, discover something wholly unexpected.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 7 of 8
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Tommy, Jessica, and Lexy find themselves in Buffalo at the mysterious Simultrek warehouse where they may learn more about the mystery that prompted the mysterious visits in Willowbrook. All of which may prove useful if they ever get back out.
S2E055: Red Rock Revolution Part 2: Out of the Dark
Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Our heroes continue their battle against the Efreet in order to clear the way for the Azers and Dwarves to exit Red Rock. Whether they face the flame or find the light, one way or another, they are determined to leave the Underdark behind them.
S2E054: Red Rock Revolution Part 1: Out of the Bag
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:42:02 -0400
Our players face a hodgepodge of Nintendo figures scattered around Thomas the Tank Engine themed scenery in Red Rock Revolution Part 1: a battle-map-centric-episode where Will’s DM battle prep secrets aren’t the only things out of the bag.
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400
The party attempts to settle a dispute between 2 desperate parties in order to garner some help in the last leg of their journey. Meanwhile, in the heat of the moment, the Grease Wizard makes an on-brand decision that affects at least one leg of his own.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 6 of 8
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400
When Tommy, Jessica, and Lexy go on the run, things go sideways in Willowbrook.
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400
The party makes its way across the Nightmarch in hopes of finally reaching Redrock, though doing so may well exchange one set of dangers for another.
Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Your sweaty heart Will make you weep You'll cry and cry And try to sleep But sleep won't come The whole night through Your sweaty heart is greasy too
S2E050 No Place for the Living
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400
When the party tries to overnight in the thick of the haunted city of Zidraz, the foreshadowing warning of the water striders is fulfilled.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 5 of 8
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Tommy, Jessica, and Lexy return home from camp to find that people are looking for them.
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400
We settle an uncomfortable situation that arose from the bathroom at the end of the last episode, and Ahrin has a confrontation with the source of her unease in the Underdark
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400
The party heads to Lightwater to refresh their water supply and receive a respite from the darkness.
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400
As the party spends an evening stranded on an outcropping of land in the center of the Dark River, the quiet of the alien landscape affects them in drastically different ways.
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400
When we last left our heroes, they were engaged in a wild encounter with the Spider Queen in the Dark River when Black Merrin arrived ominously on his riverboat. This episode concludes this dangerous scene and dredges up an old memory for Keira as she battles to survive.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 4 of 8
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400
When Jessica, Tommy, Lexy, and the rest of the campers head to the wild camp, things get a little wilder than anyone bargained for.
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Danger is a burning thing And it makes a fiery ring Dark depths make falling dire When you fall into a web of fire
They fell into a burning web of fire And went down, down, down Into the river muck and mire
And it drowns, drowns, drowns The web of fire The web of fire
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:00:22 -0400
The party wrap up their affairs in Old Spore City to begin their subterranean voyage own the Dark River, where the influence of the Underdark begins seeping into their collective psyches.
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400
After exploring the city ruins, the party moves onto its adjacent tunnels and discussions about when and where they are actually are.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 3 of 8
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Tommy and Jessica settle into camp where a mysterious man shows up looking for Lexy.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Keira, Ahrin, Zev, and GW take a side trip to the ruined Orc city of Nevermoon, where they have an unexpected encounter in the Temple of Lyra (courtesy of Father Terry).
Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Many lives have been lost to the Sporey-Gone Trail’s most prolific killer. In this episode the party discovers the nature of the danger Oomoo warned them about; and Zev and Ahrin learn more about their Orcish heritage.
Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400
On the second half of the Sporey-Gone Trail, our heroes encounter a child alone in the darkness.
Fri, 22 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400
We return to the Underdark beneath Lumosh to pick up the story of our main party. G.W., Ahrin, Keira, Zevask, and Henna say farewell to the luminescent mushrooms that inhabit New Spore City as well as their new friend Oomoo.
As the last light of their journey fades behind them, long shadows of darker influences loom ever ahead.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 2 of 8
Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Jessica, Tommy, and Lexy visit Carraway’s Arcade and share a very unusual experience.
Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400
In this finale to the Cliffshire arc, the Lemon Crew pursues Lucius as he tries to exact his revenge against the very thing our heroes have worked so hard to save.
Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400
The day of the auction has finally arrived, leaving the dwarves a wee bit overeager to start the bidding.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Part 1 of 8
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:59:10 -0400
Jessica and Tommy Stevenson spend a morning in New Shine at McDonald’s and Chuck E. Cheese giving us an introduction to what normal life is like in the sleepy little upstate town of Willowbrook, NY.
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Durn & Werden attempt to delay Aloysius outside of town.
Back in Cliffshire, when Trixie checks back in with Lucius, he provides information that makes the Dwarves wary of their agreement with Lord Greycastle.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400
The Mayor decides to distribute the winning lemon pie to those partaking in the Feast of the Bells, and Kayman makes Werden an offer he hopes he can't refuse.
S2E034: Every Time a Bell Rings, Two Dwarves Attend a Feast
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Multi-pronged implements are put to good use at the Feast of Bells before Durn and Werdan commission Trixie to aid them in the next prong of their plan to delay the auction.
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:19:22 -0400
Our Paladin and Cleric discover that, to really straighten out the seedy underbelly of the pie contest world, even the squeaky-cleanest heroes may need to get their fingers a little bit sticky.
Bonus Episodes: Helix: Session 0
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400
In this bonus arc, Jessica and Tommy Stevenson find themselves caught up in conspiracy in the sleepy little upstate town of Willowbrook, New York.
In episode 0, we complete the character creation process in the Kids on Bikes system and explore the connections our characters have to each other. Finally, Will reveals a few things about the town, and Mike and Aimee collaboratively add to its history, composition, and folklore.
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400
When the Dwarves try to problem solve in the big city instead of in deep caves or along the adventuring trail, they find it hard to acclimate. But at least there’s plenty to eat.
Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400
Trixie keeps a sharp eye on Durn and Werdan in Cliffshire as the dwarves track down and confront one of Werdan’s old associates, Kayman Graycastle.
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500
While the rest of the party has been navigating the Underdark and dealing with the ramifications of crucial goats and the dangers of the Sporey-Gone trail, Durn’s been living the high life. Specifically, by being high above the Baccarian Sea in the airship known as the Thundercloud.
When he finally lands on the main continent of Valbaara, Durn is unsure where to go next. But as fate would have it, he stumbles upon an old friend, one that just so happens to be the Dwarf that our newly initiated Owling, Trixie, has been tasked with keeping an eye on.
Durn’s tale on the mainland will give us a brief recess from the rest of the party’s Underdark journey. Aimee, Mike, and Will are joined by Josh Smith (who you may recognize from premium episodes: Beneath the 10,000 Cities and Clean-Up Crew Cloud Recovery Services) in a multi-part quest that takes place in the Halfling city of Cliffshire. Sam and Ive will be back when we return to the Underdark a few episodes from now.
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500
After entering a mysterious misty mansion, an out of town Owling flies her way into our story.
S2E028 The Virtues of Running Away
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500
Ahrin's clan learns a valuable lesson about retreat and the party is whittled back down to its core members before setting out on the Sporey Gone Trail.
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500
Ahrin is transported through the mysterious rift and learns more about her connection to her people and of their great need for a hero’s return.
S2E026 Crucial Goat: The Brain Butcher
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500
In the finale of the Crucial Goat mini-arc, Oomoo and his newly blued blue-goo crew face the scariest thing a goat can imagine. Meanwhile, Ahrin discovers a link to her past and begins unraveling the mystery of her strange teleportation problem.
S2E025 Crucial Goat: Blue Goo Oomoo
Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500
Oomoo and company continue their up close and personal rescue operation. But to help the goat battle its mental demons, they’ll have to get inside its head.
S2E024 Crucial Goat: Womb Level
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500
To ensure the safety of a very important caprine creature, Oomoo and friends take a fantastic voyage through a very intimate inner space.
S2E023 The Sign of our New Religion
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500
The Grease Wizard commissions an Amanita into his designs in New Spore City, causing the others to wonder “what makes a cult a cult?”
Then, to prove to the Spore Druids that he is both a friend of man and of animal, Oomoo and his new companions have a special side quest to undertake.
Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500
The road from Lightwater Falls to New Spore City grows more deadly as our heroes pass beneath an old haunt in continuation of their long, subterranean journey.
Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500
As the party delves further beneath the Temple catacombs that link up to Lumosh Underdark, horrific sounds and visages abound. (Though just how many of those were native to the region and how many came as part of the party’s baggage is for the listener to decide). This episode, not for the faint of heart, includes a vast amount of crunching, bubbling, slurping, and gurgling.
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500
In this episode, the party’s departure from Raventree coincides with the unplanned arrival of a special guest that had more to do with real life coincidences than in game ones. Meanwhile, the Grease Wizard is in a dark place after the potential loss of another friend cuts at the still fresh wound of Durn’s departure. But, in the light of the full moon in the party’s last night in Raventree, while still licking his wounds, he comes upon a potential solution. Finally, abandoning even the light of the night sky, the test of darkness on everyone’s spirit begins as they start going under.
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500
As the Vanilla crew does their best to figure out what they need to do to prepare for the Underdark, the Grease Wizard reminds listeners why he shouldn't be left to his own devices.
Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500
After a fair stretch of time on the road, our adventurers take a day in Raventree to engage in their individual pursuits.
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500
Our adventurers cash in their invitation to the Labyrinth to secure supplies for Raventree, but get more than they bargained for when Keira discovers a surprising connection to her past.
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400
The party continues their journey across the dangerous roads of Lumosh as the periphery of the blighted jungle begins its encroach. If they can reach the gates of the Labyrinth, a pit stop in Daph O'Dell's General Store is in order.
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400
Our heroes make a stop at a familiar Gem and Junk Juicer, learn a little about its purveyors, and then depart on their journey over the dangerous roads that lead toward the Labyrinth.
Sat, 28 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400
As the party returns to Raventree and the weight of the changes all around them grows more difficult to bear, they realize that a long road awaits, but maybe first, preparations for a shorter journey taken for the sake of their friends.
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400
After the conclusion of a devastating battle, our party of adventurers find out that once you are touched by a Titan, you are never quite the same.
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400
When disaster strikes and Albagula calls for her champions, will they be strong enough to save her?
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400
Before acting on the new revelations from Takeshi about their quarry in the south of Lumosh that is bathing the land in blight, the Thunderhorns must first stand trial for alleged infractions during their stay in Albagula.
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400
Our heroes finally meet the eccentric mind behind the Albagula Games. When they do, they are faced with a choice of treasures of their hearts' desires or knowledge about their true purpose.
S2E009 Takeshi's Games: The Arcanagon
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In the 5th and final part of this D&D homage to MXC and Takeshi's Castle, the Thunderhorns square off against an old foe from Slaver's Bay and face the perils of the Arcanagon itself to see who will be the winner of Takeshi's Games.
S2E008 Takeshi's Games: Special Deliveries
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In part 4 of this D&D homage to MXC and Takeshi's Castle, the Thunderhorns take a break in between events to deal with two alarming deliveries and restore their mana in Takeshi's magic hot tub.
S2E007 Takeshi's Games: Let's Get Kraken
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In part 3 of this D&D homage to MXC and Takeshi’s Castle, the Thunderhorns lead the charge into everyone’s favorite steampunk stationary ship battle game: Let’s Get Kraken!
S2E006 Takeshi's Games: Shell Shocked
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In part 2 of this D&D homage to MXC and Takeshi’s Castle, the teams rely on unconventional fishing methods to prove who is the best turtle feeder in the game: Shell Shocked.
S2E005 Takeshi's Games: Tuck and Fumerole
Fri, 24 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In part 1 of this D&D homage to Most Extreme Elimination Challenge and Takeshi’s Castle, Team Thunderhorns kick off Takeshi’s Games by trying to capture a Wyvern from Team Elemental Halitosis in “Tuck and Fumarole.”
Fri, 10 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400
Our heroes reassemble at the Carapace Inn and deal with the consequences of a prank gone too far.
Bonus Episodes: Beneath the Ten Thousand Cities: Part 5
Wed, 08 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In a battle worthy of Ray Harryhausen himself, our adventurers square off against their final foe in this exciting conclusion of Beneath the 10,000 Cities!
Players in this episode: Josh Smith as Sharpcheek, 8-year old Isaiah Mayer as the Sorcerer of the Elements, and Audio Engineer Aimee Mayer as the Firbolg Druid.
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In this, the perfunctory shopping episode, our heroes have a long, hard day in the traveler’s market shopping for potions, gear, and a squirrel, then Ahrin caps off the night with a good old-fashioned bar fight.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:39:53 -0400
Ahrin and Keira sneak off to try and learn some secrets to gain an edge for the upcoming competition. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the city, Durn spends the evening in his cups, and the Grease Wizard goes about the process of making a new friend.
Finally, there is official business to attend to as our party tries to secure a sponsor, uniforms, and perhaps a few special “kaboomity things.”
Bonus Episodes: Beneath the Ten Thousand Cities: Part 4
Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In the last episode, our heroes managed to cross the underground river and sneak up on a Leucrotta that has been the source of the screaming in the caverns. In this episode, they take some time to feed the fish before eventually finding themselves face to face with the Psychic Spider that has trapped them in its energy web.
Players in this episode: Josh Smith as Sharpcheek, 8-year old Isaiah Mayer as the Sorcerer of the Elements, and Audio Engineer Aimee Mayer as the Firbolg Druid.
Stay tuned next month for the exciting conclusion to this adventure!
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In this season 2 premiere, Keira, Durn, Ahrin, Kalman, and the Grease Wizard are given the full V.I.P. treatment in the city built on the back of the massive dragon turtle: Albagula.
Our heroes take the grand tour, learn a little about Takashi’s games, and then split up to begin their individual adventures in this unique locale.
Season 1 Summary + Season 2 Preview Trailer!
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:21:59 -0400
If you're new to the podcast and want to jump right in to season 2, this episode provides is a quick summary of what happened in season 1, followed by a extended trailer / preview of season 2! Contains spoilers for season 1!
And Preview D8 Night - Season 2
- Upgraded Audio Quality.
- Expanded story-line with additional PCs.
- New, longer episodes, every other Friday, wherever you get your podcasts.
- Homebrew magic items and character options.
Our characters begin season 2 in the giant dragon turtle city of Albagula, where they are set to compete in Takeshi's Games. These games pit them in events resembling those from cult classic TV show: Takeshi's Castle (AKA Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) and the winners gain an audience with Emperor Takeshi himself.
Will our heroes triumph and gain the knowledge they need to conquer the spreading blight on the land or will they be forced to make their choices in the darkness? Listen as our heroes try to save the world, one bad decision at a time.
Bonus Episodes: Beneath the Ten Thousand Cities: Part 3
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0400
In part 3 of this one-shot, our adventurers encounter a choke point and a water hazard in their quest to escape from beneath the 10,000 Cities. And, for better or worse, they get a little bit more insight into the thing that is hunting them. Players in this episode: Josh Smith as Sharpcheek, 8-year old Isaiah Mayer as the Sorcerer of the Elements, and Audio Engineer Aimee Mayer as the Firbolg Druid.
S1.5 Interlude Mad Max Furry Road, Part 4: Happy Accidents
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:15:31 -0400
Only one thing stands between our heroes and the city of Albagula, unfortunately for our heroes, he’s adept at making friends. In this final part of our (semi-stand-alone) between season interlude, we see if Max, Durn, Keira, Ahrin, and the Grease Wizard can make it out of the Painted Valley and into Albagula alive or if they get the devil beaten out of them instead.
S1.5 Interlude Mad Max Furry Road, Part 3: Jive Talk
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0500
In the Painted Caverns, just off the Furry Road where our heroes take refuge from the storm, they discover a potential tour guide. Are our cats hep enough to dig his jive and find the path to the northern leg of the Furry Road or are they fated to wander the tunnels alone? Find out in part 3 of 4 of our (semi-stand-alone) between season interlude.
Bonus Episodes: Beneath the Ten Thousand Cities: Part 2
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500
In the last episode, our heroes stumbled into a cave full of piercers that ambushed them and knocked the Sorcerer of the Elements unconscious. In this part we see if he’s down for the count and left for dead or if all three of these strangers figure out a way to get out of this fight alive.
Players in this episode: Josh Smith as Sharpcheek, 8-year old Isaiah Mayer as the Sorcerer of the Elements, and Audio Engineer Aimee Mayer as the Firbolg Druid.
Stay tuned next month for Part 3 of 5!
S1.5 Interlude Mad Max Furry Road, Part 2: Oklahoma
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500
In this episode, the blitz across the Furry Road through the northern section of the Painted Valley continues as a storm from the south gains on our heroes and Max’s unusual wagon. But there are worse things than the flashing lightning and swirling winds ready to burst from below the earth and harry our heroes in part 2 of 4 of this (semi-stand-alone) between-season interlude.
S1.5 Interlude Mad Max Furry Road, Part 1: The Double Rub Maneuver
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500
After a special shopping trip at Maximillian’s magic wagon, our heroes hitch a ride out of the poisoned part of the Painted Valley along the infamous Furry Road en route to Albagula. But when the wagon rumbles into their territory, the resident furries don’t take kindly to the intrusion. Will our heroes strike into the soft underbellies of the creatures, or be left in the dust? Find out in part 1 of 4 of our between-season interlude: Mad Max: Furry Road.
Bonus Episodes: Beneath the Ten Thousand Cities: Part 1
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0500
In this unedited one-shot, Sharpcheek the gnome rogue, the Monster Hunter Firbolg Druid, and the Sorcerer of the Elements find themselves in the caverns beneath the Ten Thousand Cities. They didn’t come here together, but quickly learn that if they want to get out in some form other than the slowly dissolving sludge that runs along the culverts nearby, they are going to have to work together to get out.
Players in this episode: Josh Smith in his first D&D session, 8-year old Isaiah Mayer, and Audio Engineer Aimee Mayer.
Stay tuned next month for Part 2 of 5!
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0500
In this extra-long season finale, our heroes finally face the remnants of the Cult of the Black Hand that they have been picking off throughout the campaign. But this time they have their leader, “Brass Beak,” to contend with.
Meanwhile, in real life, our players deal with a tornado touching down just a handful of miles from the play session as its accompanying torrential thunderstorm rattles the windows.
Who will survive season one’s finale and the D8 Night Apocalypse? Listen to find out and to hear news about our plans for season 2.
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0500
Our adventurers have made their way to the Painted Valley in pursuit of the leader of the Cult of the Black Hand who they plan to confront, right after the valley's done letting off a little steam.
Audio Proficient: New Intro, Full Cut with Bloopers
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500
As it gets closer to our podcast’s one year anniversary, we needed to make a new intro… and we wanted to record some new midrolls. Here is the full audio from that session… unedited, uncensored. Maybe don’t listen to this at work or with your kids around, unless you use headphones. This bonus episode shows you why we typically record midrolls without the whole crew.
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S1E032 A Little Courtesy Terror
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500
After the return of Ahrin and the Grease Wizard, our party regroups, plans, and sets out to track down and take care of the remnants of the Cult of the Black Hand. However, before they can face the cult leader, they've got to navigate some of the inherent dangers of the Painted Valley.
S1E031 Jailhouse Brawl Part 2: Mob Mentality Modifier
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Keira and Kalman wait nervously in the tumultuous atmosphere of Silvaire’s Blessing to see if Durn and Kip are able to make a break for freedom before dawn brings the hangman to bear. Meanwhile, amidst all the chaos, the fish have never looked nicer.
Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Kip and Durn see if getting thrown in jail gets them noticed by the Cult of the Black Hand. Who will find our heroes first? The cult or the hangman?
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Kip, Durn, and Kalman try to get noticed by the Cult of the Black Hand by sowing a bit of chaos in Sylvaire's Blessing. Meanwhile, Keira finds a room with a view.
Players Perspectives: 2018 Halloween Edition – Favorite Monsters
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode of Player’s Perspectives, Will, Aimee, and Mike discuss their favorite monsters from the first 28 episodes and tease a couple from upcoming shows as well.
Most bonus episodes like this one are for Behind the Screens Subscribers, but this one is free for non-subscribers as well to wish all of our listeners a happy Halloween from D8 Night!
S1E028 Sometimes the Sneaky Way
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0400
After a brief layover in Moonglade to enjoy the festival of the moon, Keira, Durn, Kalman, and Kip experience a little of undercover city life in Silvaire's Blessing.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:23:19 -0400
Our adventurers find out what it’s like to throw a costume party for a gnome who doesn’t attend. Meanwhile, Keira’s heartbroken by the stains on her shiny new kimono and the duck she’s left behind.
S1E026 The One with All the Bureaucracy
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:13:45 -0400
Our heroes set out to find Kip Weedpuller and gather information about the Cult of the Black Hand, but they discover that tracking someone in disguise is harder than they expected.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode, our heroes take some sorely needed downtime to revisit Gerry and Jenny’s Gem and Junk Juicer and chat with lodgers in Raventree. These chats include one with a strange, one-armed interloper, who though perhaps not a threat to the characters, may in fact be deadly to the players … and to you, our dear listeners. Also, we announce the winners of our 10,000 download giveaway during the midroll!
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode of Behind the Screens: Off Book, Keira, Durn, Ahrin, and the Grease Wizard move up to level 4. Listen in as they choose new abilities and possibly even hats.
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Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:07:04 -0400
When our heroes bring a cursed stone to a dark place, they must face the shadowy results, but lucky for them, they don't need to do so alone.
Players' Perspective: D8 Night Favorites
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode, we sit down and remember some of our favorite (and least favorite) characters of D8 Night and the experiences we had along the way. Due to some spoilers, this will be split into several episodes, and later portions will be released in the future.
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Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Auntie Marlane and our adventurers have a chance for a precarious alliance, but when the true intentions of both sides are revealed, will our adventurers be able to make a gambit for the knowledge they need to cleanse the stone, or are they going to be dead meat?
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400
After our heroes learn of Auntie Marlane and her library of knowledge, they set off to find her. To do so, they must traverse some of their old stomping grounds including a blighted field with a scarecrow constructed of meat and a certain previously looted troll hole. When our adventurers have the chance to make a deal to learn how to cleanse the Stone of Light, will they take caution or will they jump right in, sausage first?
Actual Play: DMed by an 8-Year-Old: "Made up Monsters"
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode of Behind the Screens, listen as Will and Aimee's 8 year old son runs a few encounters he created. Aimee and Will play through his homebrew elements - including a battle with a Snoots. Yup. A Snoots. FORMERLY Premium Content (now available to all listeners). For new premium content visit: https://d8nightpodcast.supercast.tech/
S1E021 Al Bagula’s Famous Exhaustion Reducing Pastrami Sandwiches!
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Ingredients: 90% jokes, 5% plot progression, 5% tasty snacks, and one hell of a view on the side.
S1E020 In the Shadow of the Mountain (or, It's All Uphill from Here)
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Our adventurers visit the Temple of the Second Land. There, they are busy as beavers as they attempt to engineer a way to retrieve the second corrupted stone.
Next, Keira, Durn, Ahrin, and the Grease Wizard have more to contend with than cold and exhaustion as they climb the cracked and icy steps that ascend into the clouds toward the Temple of the Third Land. Before they can reach their goal, our heroes must first confront the darkness that looms in the shadow of the mountain.
S1E019 AND A HALF! (Kalman's Side Quest)
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400
When two NPCs started talking, Will joked that he would record an episode by himself.
This is that episode.
What happens when an NPC goes on a sidequest all his own? Find out in Kalman's Side Quest.
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Our adventurers ascend the lower portion of Three Lands Peak to the Temple of the Second Land. However, the road proves to be paved with unusually difficult terrain, leaving them caught between a hop rock and a hard place.
Game Master's Guide to Episode 18
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In episode 18, our heroes faced a puzzle involving bells and a vault in a crypt beneath the Temple of the First Land.
In this edition of Game Master's Guide, Will describes the different potential solutions, outcomes, and pitfalls he created for this encounter.
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S1E018 Enough Bells to Last a Lifetime
Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode, all 5 of our adventurers delve beneath the Temple of the First Land in search of hints about the blight. Before they go, they receive a warning: in the dark below the temple, when bells ring, heroes tend to die.
Fri, 25 May 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode, Keira, Durn and Kalman return to Three Lands' Peak to search for more clues to help put an end to the blight.
But when they arrive and Will poorly describes a trap, it's one of our heroes who suffers.
Audio Proficient: Starting out
Thu, 24 May 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode, Behind The Screens: Audio Proficient, Starting Out, Aimee talks about learning the new software and creating music -- it includes all published music in the background! FORMERLY Premium Content (now available to all listeners). For new premium content visit: https://d8nightpodcast.supercast.tech/
Fri, 11 May 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Our adventurers' path has brought them back to Raventree, where the fallout from the corruption that they brought with them has come to a head. Now, an old friend and a fel blade stand between our heroes and their task. Who will keep the fire when it comes time to pass the torch?
Actual Play: The Mine of Durngen and Dragon, Part 2
Thu, 10 May 2018 10:04:29 -0400
In this episode, Behind The Screens: The Mine of Durngen and Dragon, Part 2, we're continuing the story line started in the last BTS episode. Will Irvin, Kari, Ahrin, and Spot find the treasure they seek? Or will the cave swallow up another group of adventurers?
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S1E015 Last Chance to be a Goat
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Our adventurers’ return trip has been anything but smooth and still has a giant bump to overcome. And, when Ahrin and the Grease Wizard are called back through the dimensional rift, Keira, Durn and Kalman may find that not all is well in Raventree.
Actual Play: The Mine of Durngen and Dragon, Part 1
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400
In this episode, Behind The Screens: The Mine of Durngen and Dragon, Part 1, we give Sam a chance to DM a one-off to celebrate our oldest’s birthday, since he’s also addicted to Dungeons and Dragons. Will they find the treasure? Or will our adventurers find more than they bargained for....
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S1E014 The Stone of Undying (or, It's All Downhill from Here)
Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400
After overcoming the obstacles barring their entry into the Temple of the First Land in the last episode, our adventurers now find that corruption lurks at the western foot of Three Lands’ Peak. The fate of the Raventree and the life of the land around it hangs in the balance... and our adventurers find that going downhill isn't always as easy as it seems.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400
Our adventurers reunite at the foot of Three Lands Peak and proceed to the Temple of the First Land in search of the Stone of Undying; but when an altercation between Durn and the Grease Wizard threatens to doom the party, they find themselves stuck between a rock and a door face.
Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400
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After recording episode 2, Ive and Sam (AKA Ahrin and the Grease Wizard) asked for some extra combat practice to get a feel for their characters.
Will was happy to oblige by running the pit-fight scenario that culminates with a match-up against the people’s champ: Scaley!
But this time, a wildcard joins the fray in the way of Will and Aimee’s 7-year old son Isaiah and his Half-Orc Warrior: Feng. Who comes out on top in this no-holds barred quasi-cannon-not-quite-a-rematch rematch? Listen and find out.
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:27:20 -0400
Our adventurers' quest to secure the Stone of Undying continues, but the road to the Temple of the First Land proves to be long, fraught with peril, and prone to interdimensional interlude.
S1E011 Fire-Wolves and the Water Goat
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0500
After sorting out the intentions of the familiar visitor, Keira, Durn, Ahrin and the Grease Wizard set out on a journey for the Temple of the First Land in search of an artifact that might prove helpful in their battle against the spreading blight. Of course, finding that artifact hinges first on the party’s ability to overcome some difficult obstacles along the way. Not the least of which, perhaps, is the urge for PvP.
Keira's Episode 0 - Silverleaf
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
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This is an introductory play session for Keira with just Will and Aimee. Listen to some of Keira’s introduction as she begins her search for her mother.
Just a note, this was the FIRST thing we ever recorded as an impromptu session before beginning the campaign. We didn't know if we'd ever share it, but we thought it would be fun to add to the feed!
S1E010 Four Packs and a Funeral
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Keira, Durn, Ahrin, and the Grease Wizard make the return trip to Raventree with the spoils of battle in tow and meet a traveling vendor who just so happens to have equipment with their names on it. However, their celebration is short lived as they contend with dire prophecy, a rainy funeral, and the arrival of what may be either an old friend or a new threat.
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
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In this episode of Behind the Screens: Off Book, Keira, Durn, Ahrin, and the Grease Wizard move up to level 3. Listen in as they choose new abilities and decide their path.
S1E009 Sausage in the Troll Hole
Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
After Ahrin and the Grease Wizard return to see the devastation that followed the battle in Raventree, our adventurers set off to explore the bandit’s lair, but are delayed by tempting roadside attractions.
Game Master's Guide to Episode 8
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
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In this edition of Game Master's Guide, Will talks about how he built the opponents for Episode 8, and briefly touches on orc culture.
S1E008 No Retreat: Winners Eat, Losers Meat
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
In this episode, Keira, Durn, and the Grease Wizard stand against the final waves of bandits and the bandit king himself. When the Grease Wizard disappears at an inopportune moment, will Keira, Durn, and the citizens of Raventree be able to withstand the assault or will they face defeat?
Durn Hammerstone's Episode 0 - A Durn Good Start
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500
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This is an introductory play session just featuring Will and Mike. Listen in to a bit of Durn's back story as he begins his adventure in the mountains of Kufo, in the Dwarven city of Karg.
S1E007 Every Time a Bell Rings, a Wizard Makes Some Grease
Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Keira, Durn, and the Grease Wizard finish preparations, and brace as the first wave of bandits attack the village of Raventree.
S1E006 Sometimes You Just Get Juice
Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500
In this episode, our adventurers visit Gerry and Jenny’s Gem and Junk Juicer for a very special shopping trip and some general monkeying about. Oh, and they also prepare for that bandit thing.
Off Book: Building Durn Hammerstone
Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:07:05 -0500
(Formerly for Premium Members only, now free to all D8 Night Listeners!) In this bonus episode, the only character build we recorded for the main D8 Night campaign, Mike builds Durn the Paladin and selects his starting gear.
Game Master's Guide to Episode 5
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:40:29 -0500
(Formerly for Premium Members only, now free to all D8 Night Listeners!) In this edition of Game Master's Guide, Will talks about the traps in Episode 5, including the solutions.
S1E005 Tim, The Interdimensional Trap Detector
Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Keira, Durn, and the Grease Wizard face off against their toughest foe yet: perception checks.
Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500
Our adventurers meet a few real fun guys, and learn to always bring extra water.
Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:54:46 -0500
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S1E003 Blind Leading the Blind Part 2
Sun, 31 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0500
Our adventurers learn how to tame their dragon and how to live life with no regrets.
S1E002 Blind Leading the Blind
Sat, 30 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0500
We meet part time adventurers Ahrin and the Grease Wizard (as well as a Goblin with a belt malfunction).
Game Master's Guide to Episode 1
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:12:49 -0500
(Formerly Premium Content, Now Free for all Listeners!) In this edition of Game Master’s Guide, Will talks a little bit about the start of our new campaign and the books used as source material.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 14:53:35 -0500
Where our heroes Keira and Durn discover the island of Lumosh. Beware traveling without Tripadvisor, or, you know, as orc captives.
Tue, 26 Dec 2017 23:21:05 -0500
This is D8 Night, Season 1! We're Will, Aimee, Mike, Sam and Ive. Listen as we explore the world of Volyanaya, a homebrew world for a custom actual-play campaign!
In this trailer, you'll get a taste for the show.
Let's explore a whole new world together!
Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:33:00 -0500
Explore the world of Volyanaya, a world in turmoil, on the cusp of a new age, and with only our heroes to save it — after completing other important matters having to do with pies, homunculi, and abandonment issues of course. Geez, with heroes like these, who needs villains?
D8 Night: an actual play D&D Podcast where our heroes save Volyanaya, one bad decision at a time.