Ep 1.1 Three is Company, Five is a Crowd Pt. 1: Tales from the Wilderland

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:54:23 -0500

In Part 1 of the first episode of the Party Business Podcast, the crew takes on The One Ring RPG. Ted the Hobbit, Rhori the Dwarf, Thakhid the Barding, Katvera the Beorning, and Euric the Woodsmen, all head into Mirkwood forest to protect a merchant and his son through the dark tangled woods that may be hiding more than just spiders.

The real question is...can they even get into the woods in the first place?

The Party Business Podcast is a One Ring RPG actual play where we forge our own adventure in The Lord of the Rings world.   

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Ep 1.2 Three is Company, Five is a Crowd Pt. 2: Tales from the Wilderland

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:31:14 -0500

In Part 2 of the first episode of the Party Business Podcast, the crew brave the eaves of Mirkwood forest. Ted the Hobbit, Rhori the Dwarf, Thakhid the Barding, Katvera the Beorning, and Euric the Woodsmen, meet some Elves and prepare to take the Elf Path through the woods. They are told "never leave the path" and they probably won't. Surely...they won't, right?

The Party Business Podcast is a One Ring RPG actual play where we forge our own adventure in The Lord of the Rings world.   

Cover art by Josh Johanson 

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Ep 2 Crouching Spider, Bitten Flies: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Playing the One Ring RPG, the gang finds themselves in the middle of Mirkwood Forest off of the path–literally the one thing they were told not to do. Will Chris finally be able to roll this week? Will Ted Took have to do that Lord of the Rings thing all Hobbits must do and fight some spiders? Or will they all fall over each other in the darkness of Mirkwood forever? Check out the actual play of The One Ring RPG and see the next part of this Lord of the Rings adventure. 

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Ep 3 Still in the Frying Pan and Into the Fire: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0500

The group is trapped between a rock and spider place as they try to get back to the path in Mirkwood Forest. The problem is there are a ton of Mirkwood spiders. Which is never a good thing. And they aren't exactly happy. And it's dark. And they don't have a great idea which way to run. Other than that, our Lord of the Rings adventure is going perfectly fine. Join the cast as they play The One Ring RPG in this actual play podcast. 

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Ep 4 The Company Gets Stumped: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:39:23 -0500

The group has finally escaped the Mirkwood spiders (for now) and find themselves in the middle of a raging lightning storm. The only shelter near the Elf Path is a hollowed-out stump that has terrifying images carved on the inside. Whoever, or whatever, lives here might not be too happy about finding a ragtag group of adventurers in their home. Join the cast of The Party Business Podcast as they continue to play The One Ring RPG on this actual play of a Lord of the Rings roleplay adventure. 

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Ep 5 Alls Well That Ends Well: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

It's finally happening! The Company is finally reaching the western edge of Mirkwood forest. They just need to pass a couple of final challenges. (One includes actual combat! For real!) But will they be able to survive it? They are caught in a tight spot that might take real sacrifice to pull through. Only one way to find out. And if they make it, the Wilderland will finally be in front of them. 

Join the cast of The Party Business Podcast as they continue to play The One Ring RPG on this actual play of a Lord of the Rings roleplay adventure. 

And visit the site to geek out over The One Ring RPG 2nd edition changes, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free Tabletop RPG resources at www.partybusinesspodcast.com 

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Ep 6 Beer Lodgings: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:34:34 -0600

It's taken 6 episodes, one of which was a two-parter, but the group finally comes to the other side of Mirkwood forest. It's time to dive into the nitty-gritty of The One Ring RPG rules. The gang has a lot of firsts in this episode of The Party Business Podcast. The first Fellowship Phase, the first level up, and the first good ale in a very long time. And there may or may not be talk of a wizard. 

Join the cast of The Party Business Podcast as they continue to play The One Ring RPG on this actual play of a Lord of the Rings roleplay adventure. 

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Ep 7 A Short Break: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The Party Business Podcast crew is back and ready to continue their adventure in Middle Earth playing The One Ring RPG! The Fellowship Phase continues now that the heroes find themselves in the Wilderland officially. Everyone goes their separate ways to drink, see family, see friends, get answers, and...threaten wizards? That can't be right...right? 

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. (We also have a new plan to release new episodes every other week. Thank you all who have stuck with us, more Lord of the Rings adventures are on the way!)

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 8 Bee Line to the Misty Mountains: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

The gang sets out on a new quest: to search for a late caravan coming over the Misty Mountains. They make their journey through the Wilderlands and find that there's still plenty they need to stay alert about even in the lands they think are safe. At least it isn't Mirkwood forest anymore. And they find out if it's smart to steal from Beorn's beehives. 

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. We are still playing in 1st edition rules, but some 2nd edition rules of The One Ring RPG are on the way soon!

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 9 Good Night, Night Wight: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500

The caravan the group is hoping to find is in grave danger. Now, with a captive...smelly guy...the group must go through the dark up the side of the Misty Mountains in a race against time. Will the goblins beat our heroes to the caravan they must save? Or will they fall to greater darkness along the way? Thank goodness Rhori thought to bring torches. A ton of them. 

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. We are still playing in 1st edition rules, but some 2nd edition rules of The One Ring RPG are this episode, specifically the Shadow Points rules. 

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 10 A Storm Gathers: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500

The group heads higher up the Misty Mountains in search of the lost caravan. After a night spent at the creepiest campsite of all time, our heroes find evidence that the caravan is close. But even if they find them, they may find they’ve bitten off more than they can chew. Dangers close in around them–orcs, goblins, wolves, a...pony? Will they ever make it back down the mountain again?

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. We are still playing in 1st edition rules, but will convert fully to 2nd edition in the next few episodes.

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 11 The Battle of the High Pass: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500

The time has come for the group to prove their battle prowess. They have found the lost caravan in the High Pass but so have the goblins and orcs. Night falls and the attack begins. Our heroes have to defend the caravan before they're killed or taken into the shadows beneath the mountain and suffer a fate worse than death. The problem is...the group might be in just as much trouble. Can they survive the night?

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. We are still playing in 1st edition rules, but will convert fully to 2nd edition in the next few episodes.

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 12 A Howl in the Night: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500

The battle to defend the caravan in the High Pass rages on. The group needs to stay alive long enough to figure out how they're going to get themselves out of this dangerous position. To make a bad situation worse, Thakhid is wounded and it won't take much to make him go down, struggling for his life. The Dread of the Pass may be dead, but there are plenty of other orcs that want to see the geekiest fellowship of all time dead. 

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. We are still playing in 1st edition rules, but will convert fully to 2nd edition soon. This episode contains mostly combat from 1st edition, just as an FYI.

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 13 Dark Detours: Tales from the Wilderlands

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:38:55 -0500

The heroes have survived to tell of the great battle in the High Pass. Well...so far, anyway. They still need to nurse their wounds and make it back down the mountain. And they must deal with the consequences of the reckless hate of the goblins. Will they be content with their protected caravan and go back to more civilized places, or will they be lured by vengeance? 

Join the cast of the Party Business Podcast in this One Ring RPG actual play. Soon we will be making the total conversion to the 2nd edition of The One Ring RPG. I know we keep sounding like broken records on that one, but as soon as we get to a Fellowship Phase it's happening. If they ever get to another Fellowship Phase that is! 

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Ep 14 Misty Mountain Oysters: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:25:01 -0500

The group has found its way into yet another tight spot. With the caravan saved and well on its way back to The Easterly Inn, our geeky fellowship has decided it wants to find more spoils and seek revenge before claiming victory over the goblins of the Misty Mountains. The problem is...will that just get them killed? 

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as our heroes look to find the source of the goblin problems in the High Pass. They may just get more than they bargained for. 

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Ep 15 A Shortcut to Orc Rooms: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0500

The heroes that have saved a caravan of innocent lives from the clutches of goblins have found themselves on a hunt to destroy the source of evil in the High Pass of the Misty Mountains. The problem is they are in the middle of a Goblin camp. They may have passed the outer guards but can they keep going undetected? With Rhori in the group? Well...let's hope. 

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as our heroes look to find the source of the goblin problems in the High Pass. They may just get more than they bargained for. But they may get some sweet treasure too! 

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and grab some free tabletop RPG resources at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 16 Sally in the Caves with Silver: Tales from the Wilderlands

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:27:56 -0500

The expedition into the heart of the Misty Mountains finally reaches its thrilling conclusion. Will the group find a way to stop the goblins from making more trouble and kill their chief? Or will their bickering and lack of decision-making finally bring them to ruin? Their rash action to enter the goblin lair could finally be their last mistake. Oh, and they have that goblin guide that they probably should utilize. Only one way to find out what happens...

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as our heroes look free the High Pass from orc trouble. Hopefully, they can get out with their lives and some sweet loot. 

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules, Lord of the Rings lore, and check out our new article on playing a Ranger of the North in 2e at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/ 

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Ep 17 Concerning 2nd Edition and Other Tales: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0500

We fully convert to the 2nd edition of The One Ring RPG in this episode! It has finally happened! Our heroes have saved the High Pass from certain future orc trouble (at least for a little while.) They have earned some rest and relaxation and probably a few ales. But, trouble might be brewing and shocking revelations are just around the corner. 

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as we finally hit another Fellowship Phase. We will talk through the mechanics of the 2nd edition of The One Ring RPG as we play, but we won't forget about the story, that's for sure.

And we recap our adventure so far making this a perfect entry point for any first-time listeners! 

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Ep 18 Cold Rumors: Tales from the Wilderlands

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:31:39 -0500

The group continues to discover rumors of the growing darkness in Mirkwood and the Wilderland. Thakhid must face the terror that's grown in his very home or let the darkness take him. The rest of our heroes speak to trusted allies...and familiar friends. 

And Rhori drinks a good amount of dwarven ale. 

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as we continue the Yule Fellowship Phase. We will talk through the mechanics of the 2nd edition of The One Ring RPG as we play since we are fully converted to 2e now! 

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Ep 19 Rise of the Goblin Beater: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:51:23 -0500

Our geeky fellowship prepares for their first Journey using full 2nd edition rules. And funny enough, 2nd edition of The One Ring RPG doesn't actually help you roll better! 

The group, and Thakhid especially, must deal with a growing darkness that is making itself known more and more. They seek the wisdom of a wizard to help them with the answers to their questions. 

And Rhori can't stop bragging about his new last name. What was it again? Goblin...something...

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as we finish the Yule Felloship and start the next adventure! We will talk through the mechanics of the 2nd edition of The One Ring RPG as we play since we are fully converted to 2e now! 

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Ep 20 In the House of Radagast: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:01:00 -0500

New theme song alert! And such an awesome one at that. We feel it fits pretty perfectly. Thank you Joseph Frank for the amazing music. And we encourage you all to check out his stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzcvML1VWLsjnHLiq0JzeA 

The group find themselves in a tough spot as per the usual. With a group of strangers coming out of the forest to interrupt a perfectly good camp, our heroes must carefully navigate a delicate negotiation. 

And they are super good at that. Right?

Join this One Ring RPG actual play podcast as we continue our adventure in the Wilderland and Mirkwood playing 2nd edition! 

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Hall of Fire 1: Ring Lore and the Second Age

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:30:20 -0500

A different kind of episode today. The group takes a break from adventure (mostly because Summer is just busy, y'all) for Chris and Patrick to dive into Lord of the Rings lore. 

This is the first episode of its kind, so we decided what better name for it than the Hall of Fire? It's a place to talk story, lore, and geek out over the Lord of the Rings world we love so much. 

The La Porte brothers dive into how the rings of power were made in anticipation of the Rings of Power show soon to hit streaming. There's also talk of what makes Lord of the Rings so special, and what makes these two brothers...cry while watching? Really?

The adventure will return in the next episode of the Party Business Podcast, but for now, geek out with us! 

Also, we still love that new theme song by Joseph Frank, it's so awesome! Check out his stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzcvML1VWLsjnHLiq0JzeA 

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Ep 21 A Journey to an Ending: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:25:07 -0500

Even the safe roads can hide dangers from unwary travelers. Especially if those travelers are led by Rhori. 

The group must travel to Beorn's house to convince him to join a folkmoot to plan for the defense of the Wilderlands from the growing shadow. But, as our geeky fellowship makes their journey, they find that the once protected lands around Beorn's house aren't as safe as they once were. 

And then they stumble upon a mystery just waiting to swallow them whole. 

Join The Party Business Podcast as we continue this One Ring RPG 2nd Edition actual play. 

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Theme Song by Joseph Frank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzcvML1VWLsjnHLiq0JzeA  

Ep 22 Death in the Land of Milk and Honey: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Not all is well in the lands protected by Beorn. Orcs have come very close to his house and have caused death within these once safe boarders. 

And Ted decided to venture off on his own to investigate. Let’s hope everything goes well for him. Though Hobbits have been traditionally very lucky in these parts in the past. 

The geeky fellowship must decide what the best course of action is and figure out who is responsible for this mess. And if they can capture them…even better. 

And Happy Belated Hobbit Day, everyone! 

Join The Party Business Podcast as we continue this One Ring RPG 2nd Edition actual play. 

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Theme Song by Joseph Frank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzcvML1VWLsjnHLiq0JzeA

Ep 23 Beorn To Be Wild: Tales from the Wilderland

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:56:59 -0500

When you stay in a magical hairy man's house, there are probably going to be some crazy magical things that happen. 

For better or worse. 

Beorn hosts the geeky fellowship as they get curious about how he will react to the morbid news of his right-hand man and shield bearer. 

And there's an old phrase Bilbo's father used to say probably "Curiosity kills the cat." Actually, it doesn't, the cat just creates chaos everywhere its curiosity takes it. 

What will the group decide to do to keep up the investigation and help (or hinder) the Beornings plans?

Join The Party Business Podcast as we continue this One Ring RPG 2nd Edition actual play. We go over some info in the intro on the rules we are getting wrong from the 2nd edition of the One Ring RPG, but we keep growing and getting better every session. (Hopefully.) 

Also, be sure to visit our site to geek out over 2nd edition One Ring RPG rules and Lord of the Rings lore at https://www.partybusinesspodcast.com/

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Theme Song by Joseph Frank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzcvML1VWLsjnHLiq0JzeA