Surrealia
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Creator: Troubador Impro
Synopsis:
An Australian D&D podcast, full of improv, comedy & drama, set to an original backdrop and score. Delve into a wild world of adventure under a multi-coloured sky, as our diverse band of heroes navigate the fantastic city of Duopolis. Featuring DM/Composer, Damian Ashcroft, and players; Ashleigh Blechynden, Karolina Firman and Elizabeth Savage. For exclusive content visit patreon.com/surrealiapodcast
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Episodes:
S3 Ep.10: Election Day (feat. James Lim)
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Our heroes have escaped the realm of the Drowned Rat just in time for the poles to open. Elsie and her companions have only eight hours to win the most hotly contested election in Duopolis' history.
Featuring; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwort), James Lim (as Abe), Elizabeth Savage (as Necrosis) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Editing and Music by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.9: Sibling Rivalry (feat. Kit Berry)
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:00:00 GMT
It's all or nothing now, our heroes face off against Timothy in very heart of the Drowned Rat's domain. Promises have been made, families broken, everyone's soul is on the line. Will any of our heroes make it home?
Featuring; Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwort), Kit Berry (as Verone) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Music and editing by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.8: Enter The Labyrinth (feat. Kit Berry)
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Mitochondria is inside the Orb, but now she has to find her friends, Elsie and Mrs. Mugwort in a twisted hell-dimension with a mind of it's own...
Featuring; Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwort), Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Kit Berry (as Verone) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Editing and Music by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.7: Get Gwenyth (feat. Amy Ehsman)
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 01:00:00 GMT
The clues have all been sleuthed, confrontation is all that remains. Mitochandria gathers her Redguard (including the cheese-loving orcs, Caelen & Sandra) for battle. Can they finally bring Gwenyth to justice, or are they playing into the warlock's hands?
Featuring; Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Amy Ehsman (as Tofrina), Karolina Firman (as Caelen the Orc), Ashleigh Blechynden (as Sandra the Orc) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Editing and Music by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.6: Midnight Rendezvous (feat. James Lim & Amy Ehsman)
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Mitochandria, Torfina and Abe hit the streets of Duopolis in order to track down the ever-elusive Gwenyth. An unlikely alliance with the orc mafioso Kraag yields some promising leads, but time is short and the stakes are high.
Featuring: Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Amy Ehsman (as Torfina), James Lim (as Abraham North) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Music and editing by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.5: Aftermath (feat. James Lim & Amy Ehsman)
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Back in Duopolis, Mitochondria reels from her destruction of the Orb. However, before she can worry about her friends trapped inside, she must contend with the eldritch horror unleashed in the wake of the explosion. Luckily, her trusted lieutenant Tofina, and an old family friend, Abe, leap to her aid.
Featuring; Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Amy Ehsman (as Torfina), James Lim (as Abraham North) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Editing & Soundtrack by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.4: All Aboard! (feat. Kit Berry)
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Our heroes, with the help of their new ally Verone, race through the labyrinth of the Drowned Rat, in order to escape the fearsome figure known only as "The Conductor".
Featuring; Kit Berry (as Verone), Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwort) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Editing and Music by Damian Ashcroft
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S3 Ep.3: Inside The Orb (feat. Kit Berry)
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Our heroes (well, most of them), venture into the domain of the Drowned Rat itself! Elsie and Mrs. Mugwart must face this twisted realm if they are to bring the Violet Monk to heel, and not all down here is as it seems...
Featuring; Kit Berry (as Verone), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwort), Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie) & Damian Ashcroft (as DM)
Editing and Soundtrack by Damian Ashcroft
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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 01:00:00 GMT
The citizens of Duopolis eagerly crowd into the city area to hear the contenders for High Chair duke it out for their votes. With the Violet Monk safely locked up, and Gwenyth still in hiding, what could possibly go wrong?
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Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:00:00 GMT
It's heating up in Duopolis as election day draws near. Elsie seeks to depose Lord Thickboi as Mayor, and with Mrs. Mugwort behind her the city has never seen a more contentious race. Mitochondria tries to stay out of the city's politics, but as Chief of the Redguard it's not so easy. Meanwhile, the Violet Monk rots in a dungeon, plotting his revenge...
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S3 Ep.0: Election Day, Session 0
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Damian, Karolina, Elizabeth & Ashleigh prepare for their next adventure in Duopolis City! Get the inside scoop on what to expect in the upcoming season in this episode, normally reserved for our Patreon feed.
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One-Shot: Blank-Page D&D w/ Lightbulb Improv
Mon, 02 May 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Damo teams up with players from Lightbulb Improv in Canberra for a "not-quite-a-D&D" one-shot!
In Blank-Page D&D everything is made up from scratch, with only the barest framework of "rules" to capture the spirit of the world's favourite role-playing game, for a 100% improvised adventure!
Featuring; Damian Ashcroft (DM/Composer) with; Amy Crawford, Ryan Erlandsen & James Lim (of Lightbulb Improv)
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What is D&D, and how do we play it even?
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:00:00 GMT
The Surrealia cast work to answer that age-old question; what is D&D? Moreover; how and why to we play it? Ashleigh, Damian and Karolina talk about their history with D&D, share insights on role-playing and improvisation & break down some of the core game mechanics that so many find confusing.
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S2 Ep. 11: Homecoming (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:00:00 GMT
All three keys are in our heroes’ possession, and new alliances are being forged between the Redguard and the Rat Brigade. Now the party must figure out how these pieces fit together and claim their prize, will Lord Mayor Thickboi hold up his end of the bargain?
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep. 10: Return To The Cistern (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Gwenyth has our heroes captured, and the keys are within her grasp! She stands to claim victory for the Rat Brigade in the Great Race, but Gub & the Redguard are waiting in the wings, and our heroes, though bound, are far from out of options...
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep. 9: Gub & The Redguard (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:00:00 GMT
Elsie, Mrs. Mugwart & Mitochondria have run afoul of the warlock Gwenyth, meanwhile Gub wakes up with hangover in Redguard Mansion. He meets a couple of new friends who help him get to the bottom of his business with the New Unified Church of Light, before going in search of the others.
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Sandra), Karolina Firman (as Caelen), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep. 8: No Bones In The Catacombs
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 GMT
The last key is “in the heart of your greatest foe”. Our heroes, feeling that to mean Timothy, head to the Magenta cathedral to find the remains of Timothy’s true love, the kobold Quincey. Their search, oddly enough, leads to them finding more than they bargained for yet again.
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep. 7: Blood For Blood (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 01:00:00 GMT
The third day dawns and our heroes head out to find the final key, but they are waylaid by Radley!, chief of the Redguard. He demands vengeance for his comrades, laid low in Peter Piper’s basement. Blood must be paid, but who’s?
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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One Shot: Archibald's Adventure (feat. James Lim)
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 01:00:00 GMT
Get tiny as we follow Elsie's pet mouse, Archibald on his own adventure in Duopolis! Originally live streamed for International D&D Day, this one-off adventure features James Lim as Archibald the Mouse, Karolina Firman as Boris the Rat, Elizabeth Savage as Pixie the Faerie and Damian Ashcroft as DM and composer.
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S2 Ep. 6: Cookie Jars & Secret Diaries (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Our heroes have found the cookie jar that holds the second key, but two tasks still remain; find Timothy’s secret diary, and escape House Heartfire without being captured by Eloura and the Old Guard.
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep. 5: House Heartfire Caper (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:00:00 GMT
The heroes stand off against Eloura Sunfang and her Old Guard cohorts. With a bit of luck, magic, and Mitochondria’s homefield advantage they must evade their rivals and get to the second key, wherever it may be…
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep 4: Old Shirts, New Clothes (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT
The second day brings the second clue, and our heroes head to the abandoned House Heartfire in the hope of finding Timothy’s diary. On the way they hit up a haberdashery for a quick fashion montage. Upon entering the house they once again find themselves in competition for the key.
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep 3: Misadventure (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT
Shit Happens...
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Elizabeth Savage (as Mitochondria), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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s2 Ep. 2: The Race Begins! (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT
The annual scavenger hunt of heroes is on! The prize? The key and title to House Heartfire! Elsie and Gub convince a reluctant Mrs. Mugwart to enter the race, but on their way to find the first key they must contend with the raucous and rowdy Red Guard.
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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S2 Ep. 1: Welcome To Duopolis (feat. Ewan Lawrie)
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT
A lot has changed since the Festival of Lights… Gub Fiddens, new kid in town, finds that out first hand as he steps off the train and into a turf-war. In the absence of the city’s ruling elite, new factions of elves and kobolds are wrestling for control, and our heroes are caught in the middle.
With; Ashleigh Blechynden (as Elsie), Karolina Firman (as Mrs. Mugwart), Ewan Lawrie (as Gub) & Damian Ashcroft (DM/Editor/Composer)
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Looking Back at Season 1 (Patreon exclusive preview)
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:00:00 GMT
A free sample of our Patron-only show; Surrealia, After Dark! Damian, Ashleigh and Karolina revisit the Festival of Lights. Join us on a walk down memory lane as we discuss the making of our first season.
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Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:00:00 GMT
The revolution is going down at Duopolis Arena. Mitochondria and her father have been taken captive by Timothy, who waits to unleash his violet orb on an unsuspecting populace. It's up to Elsie and Mugwart, currently in the lair of the Rat Brigade, to figure out Timothy's plan and save the city.
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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT
Our heroes race to find the Violet Monk before his dastardly plan comes to fruition. Elsie and Mugwart find the Rat Brigade's liar with help from the Chartreuse Warlocks. Mitochondria, investigating Lord Thickboi at the arena, finds more than she bargained for... Will they find this mysterious Orb before it wreaks havoc on the city?
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Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT
Our heroes, in aftermath of the balloon crash, have a heated debate about trusting kobolds. After a long overdue rest they investigate the Violet Monk, and visit the warlocks of the west lake.
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Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT
Our heroes are separated! Elsie finds herself smack bang in the middle of the Violet Monk's lair, with a mysterious ORB. Mitochandria and Mugwart are back at House Heartfire, and with her parents asleep, Mitochondria takes the family balloon for a ride.
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Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:30:00 GMT
The Violet Monk and the Rat Brigade crash Peter Piper's gnome rave. Mrs. Mugwart and Mitochondria confront the intruders and chaos ensues. Meanwhile, Elsie has snuck off somewhere she really ought not be...
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Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT
It's festival season in Duopolis! Mitochondria seeks to do her family proud on the arena sands; Mrs. Mugwart needs more business for her pie shop; and Elsie is on a questionable mission for the enigmatic Violet Monk... These heroes may come from different walks of life, but one one thing bonds all creatures- frosty chocolate milkshakes.
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Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT
DM Damian Ashcroft introduces a D&D podcast with an emphasis on collaborative improv, and talks briefly about the fantastical city of Duopolis, our campaign setting. Then meet the cast-- Karolina Firman plays Mrs. Mugwort, a dwarf pie shop owner and proud mother of 40-- Elizabeth Savage plays Mitochondria, a dragonborn noble (in birth more than character, perhaps) and knight of Magenta-- and Ashley Blechynden plays Elsie, a halfling street urchin, who's best (and only) friend is a mouse named Archibald.
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