Power Word Fail - D&D Actual Play
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Fantasy Full cast Longform Audio RPG
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Power Word Fail is a fantasy actual play D&D 5e podcast powered by lush character dynamics, arcane mystery, and the hilarity of the players’ table. Take arms and take heed: all actions have consequences in the world of Power Word Fail.
Our first campaign, Chosen of the Crystal Crown, is helmed by DM Cody Smith, with cast members Tyrell Nye, Austin Brady, Nathan Heard, Andi Casuras, Katie Franks, and Ian Davis.
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Episodes:
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500
Join the crew as we discuss Power Word Fail's epilogue: what happens immediately after the campaign and what legacy do the characters leave?
Ep63 Part 2 - Endings and Beginnings
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500
The Failures’ journey began in a cave, with a dragon. It will end the same way.
Ep63 Part 1 - Endings and Beginnings
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500
The Failures finally make it to the Kyln settlement in the Trakari Wilds. A night of joy and celebration follows as Fyrric and Idalia choose a new future together.
Ep62 Part 2 - Minor Gods and Major Decisions
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500
The Failures emerge from Castle Everton to find the city greatly changed. As they journey north, the party discusses what comes next for them, and Fyrric and Idalia decide what they want their future to look like.
Ep62 Part 1 - Minor Gods and Major Decisions
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Fresh from their victory over the Harbinger of Change, the Failures hope to return to their own plane and get some well-earned rest. The Dark Matron has other plans.
Ep61 Part 2 - The Harbinger of Change
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500
The Failures finally come face to face with the Harbinger. A battle ensues, and Atrales’ mind is opened to some of what’s happening behind the curtain.
Ep61 Part 1 - The Harbinger of Change
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500
The Failures question their prisoner and devise a bold plan to confront the Harbinger at last, but the snake cultists aren’t quite done with them yet. Fyrric makes a fateful choice regarding the task Zorla laid before them.
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500
The Failures debate the wisdom of unleashing a magical sword upon the world, discover a complicated new friend, and make some typically chaotic decisions.
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500
The party ventures into the first floor of Castle Everton, where they grapple with the morality of display cases, actually execute on a battle plan for once, and try not to burn down the library.
Ep59 Part 2 - The Basement of Secrets
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400
The Failures continue to explore the dungeons below Castle Everton, have more skirmishes with the snake cultists, and learn more about the fate of the Wormleys and the importance of bathtubs with lids.
Ep59 Part 1 - The Basement of Secrets
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400
The Failures continue fighting their way through the basement of Castle Everton. They confront some familiar enemies and have to unravel the mystery of how to move forward.
Ep58 Part 2 - Have Fun Storming the Castle!
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400
Battle in the basement. Following Pkelz’ little-evil-man-in-her-head intuition, the Failures descend into the lower levels of Castle Everton and finally find a fight worth picking.
Ep58 Part 1 - Have Fun Storming the Castle!
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400
The party makes a move. The Failures begin their infiltration of Castle Everton. They make some bold guard-related choices and learn more about what’s going on behind the Wormleys’ walls.
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400
The Wrinkles of Time. The Failures take a proactive approach to a problem (for once) and head for the Mayor’s Castle.
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400
An investigation on several fronts. The Failures do some snooping, first on the new threat of the Harbinger, and then on the dark history of an old friend.
Ep56 Part 2 - Untarnished Sunshine of the Pristine Soul
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400
Harbinger of Change. The Failures plot some murder and begin getting to the bottom of the strange goings-on in Everton.
Ep56 Part 1 - Untarnished Sunshine of the Pristine Soul
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400
A spot of soup and intel. The Failures enjoy the hospitality of the Everton’s Oasis faction, and do a bit of shopping.
Power Word Chill LIVE - Level 9!
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400
Another live episode of Power Word Chill - the show about the show! The cast does a live level up to bring the Failures up to Level 9, and chats about Atrales, the events of Episode 55, and divine conspiracy theories.
Ep55 Part 2 - A Perfectly Normal Town
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400
A hero’s story. The Failures have a difficult conversation over breakfast and an enlightening conversation with the mother of a lost companion.
Ep55 Part 1 - A Perfectly Normal Town
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400
The bard-off and the bad deal. On their first night in Everton, the Failures are unexpectedly confronted by the past of a long-lost friend (in more ways than one).
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400
A very special live episode of Power Word Chill, the show about the show! The cast answers fan questions and discusses the campaign so far.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400
A head full of evil men. Pkelz goes on a traumatizing quest of self-reflection. In the morning, the Failures forge ahead to Everton and (reluctantly) pick up a traveling companion.
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Not-quite-a-bridge-troll, not-exactly-a-good-idea. The Failures encounter rough roads, bad weather, and a very suspicious character on their way to Everton. Ambrose proposes a plan to delve deeper into Pkelz’ strange memories.
Ep53 - Onward from Ortimal Part 2
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Fantasy icebreakers. The party hits the road once again. Conversations around the campfire that night lead to unexpected revelations.
Ep53 - Onward from Ortimal Part 1
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400
Introductions and late night visitors. The Failures are reunited and learn more about their new companions. During the night, they have a strange encounter with the inhabitants of a nearby pond.
Ep52 - A Day in the City Part 2
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Chase scenes and new friends. The Failures flee the consequences of their actions . . . again. Along the way, they receive aid from an unexpected source.
Ep52 - A Day in the City Part 1
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400
In which the Battle Buggy is invented. The Failures go incognito (sort of) to attend the Ortemalian Games and finally get a glimpse of the Rock of Bristoll.
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400
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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400
The Master and the mangled gnomes. The Failures make their way to the capital of the Concurrent Theocracy, and get an unexpected lead on an ongoing mystery.
Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400
After the mines. The Failures put themselves back together following the deadly conflict with Tarsian and the Dark Matron.
Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400
So take a look at what you’ve done. The terrible battle with the Dark Matron concludes.
Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Through the portal. The Failures open a door and finally confront the enemy they have come so far to find.
Tue, 09 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Tue, 02 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Chaos in the caverns. The Failures continue their exploration of the mines. They uncover some long-buried secrets and poke some obviously-evil vegetables.
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400
And the importance of elevator maintenance. The Failures begin their descent into the underground caverns of the Dark Matron. As always, things immediately go wrong.
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400
An assassin’s story. The Failures question their prisoner from the ambush. They learn a little about him, and a lot about each other.
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Camping is fun. On the second night of travel toward the Concurrent Theocracy, the Failures camp beside a river and finally get introduced to the other party traveling the same road.
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Context is everything. The Failures finally depart from the grand city of Mournstead. On their way out of town, they make a stop at Eugene’s parents’ house and an appropriate amount of chaos ensues.
EP41 - A Night at the Li-BAR-y
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400
Research mode activated. Ambrose leads the party on a quest to understand the Royal Library’s organizational system. After a wild and crazy night of mining for lore, the Failures decompress in their own unique ways.
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400
A deep dive into fantasy tax law. The Failures head to dinner with Cornelius Abernathy, who offers them an unexpected gift. Navara takes steps toward repairing more than one broken soul.
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400
So say the Heroes of Mournstead. The Failures make an ambitious proposal to the Golden Council regarding Mournstead’s next ruler. A new arrival in the city brings news of the past and hope for the future.
EP38 - We Need to Talk About Kelvin
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Let’s get the mob’s perspective. The Failures pay Pkelz’s family a visit to learn more about the candidates for the next king of Mournstead. Everyone’s favorite gnomish political operative has some secrets revealed.
EP37 - Snakes, Secrets, and Midnight Snacks
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Lore! Confessions! Mournstead Toast! Vilvanus’ stories about the good old adventuring days have surprising relevance to the present. Navara and Idalia bond, Pkelz and Miroz trauma dump, and Fyrric gets gloriously drunk.
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500
Always split the party. The Failures spread out in the city for an afternoon. Idalia and Pkelz do some shopping, Fyrric and Miroz have a heart to heart at the Black Rose, and Ambrose and Navara visit the Abernathy Estate.
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Guess we’re politicians now. The Failures meet with the Golden Council to discuss the issue of succession. The candidates for the new ruler of Mournstead are presented, and the party is put on the spot to make a choice.
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500
A night of respite. The Failures celebrate their victory and their sweet new home base by (accidentally) throwing a party. The political machinations of Mournstead’s elite don’t give them much time to rest.
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Confessions and funerals. The Failures spend an afternoon navigating their grief and guilt, uncovering some painful truths, and honoring those who fell at Zeos’ hands.
EP32 -The Saviors of Mournstead
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500
What happens after. With their battle won, the Failures and the city of Mournstead have more questions than answers. The party returns to the Abernathy estate only to find a reminder that Zeos was not the only evil in the world.
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500
They crash around me… The prolonged battle with Zeos and his monsters reaches its deadly conclusion. Miracles and losses abound.
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Here's a war! The Failures’ showdown with Zeos at the royal court continues. When pushed to his breaking point, the tyrant of Northwatch proves even more dangerous than expected.
EP29 - Another One Bites the Dust
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500
Are you ready for this? The Failures get one chance to sway the Queen of Malindor to their cause. Their visit to the royal court changes the course of their future – and everyone else’s.
I'm Dreaming of a Silent Night - A Homebrew Network Holiday Special
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500
Welcome to the Homebrew Network's HolidA.I. Special! Join our unlikely heroes from across the multiverse as they teach Tiny Tommy the true meaning of the holidays.
EP28 - Of the Mournstead Abernathys
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500
A father’s love. The Failures bring grim tidings to Cornelius Abernathy and ask for aid in gaining the ear of the Queen. Evangeline’s family (somehow) proves even more complicated than previously thought.
EP27 - Bombs, Stabbings, and Croissants
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500
Well, that’s one way to cause a ruckus. Idalia channels her grief into (dubiously) productive action, and the Failures plot against the looming threat of Zeos.
EP26 - I Keep My Visions to Myself
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500
A less-than-restful night. The Failures’ evening of respite is riddled with bad omens, a conversation with the Prince, and dreams of darkness, both past, and future.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500
Let’s burn some bridges. The Failures report the threat of Zeos to Commander Boussant, lead a chaotic chase through the city, and decide to put their best faces forward in the coming days.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500
Daggers and The Dagger. Pkelz introduces the Failures to “the family,” and dark news drives the party to the Ivory Guard.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500
A shopping episode, at last. The Failures (finally) arrive in the shining city of Mournstead. They explore the market district and make a very useful and interesting friend.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500
A well-earned rest. The Failures find more than they bargained for in Marcus’ farmhouse. After a very eventful night, they resume the last leg of their journey.
EP21 - The Farmer and His Wife
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400
My hatred gave birth to this. After the crystal dragon is defeated, the truth about Marcus and his family is revealed. The Failures return to the farm for a night before continuing on to Mournstead.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400
A battle in the caverns. The Failures fight for their lives against a formidable enemy.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Shadows of the Past. The Failures explore the caves beneath the mountain temple. They confront their own pasts in one cavern, and the farmer’s in another.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400
...I would do anything.” The Failures spend an afternoon resting, snooping on the farm they saved, connecting with each other, and then starting the dragon hunt.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Congratulations are in order. Spunk and Pkelz welcome an additional complication into the very-complicated lives of the Failures, and the party makes an eventful entrance to a farm on the road to Mournstead.
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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Nothing shady to see here. As they make their way to Ambrose’s hometown, the Failures get to know each other better and have a fateful interaction with a traveler on the road.
EP15 - Of Horses, Bananas, And Other Things
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400
The night after Northwatch. The Failures make their way to Mournstead, reacquaint themselves with Strudel, and choose which paths to walk next.
EP14 - Welcome to the Resistance
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Northwatch’s secrets revealed. A new friend shares what she knows of Commander Zeos and the forces that oppose him. Meanwhile, the Failures plot his downfall while trying not to fall apart themselves.
EP13 - Frankly, Miss Scarlett . . .
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400
. . . I don’t give a damn. The party discovers something hidden below Northwatch, and are quickly discovered themselves. A reunion is had, trust is given, and a new enemy (or friend) is made.
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400
So it goes. The Failures grieve and then pick themselves up. The party continues through the sewers, seeking answers and finding something else.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400
A random encounter. Our heroes encounter something below Northwatch. The bill for their hubris finally comes due.
EP10 - Happy Little Strudel Trees
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Be the absurdity you wish to see in the world. The Failures forge a chaotic path into Northwatch. Along the way, they confront some soldiers, conceal some horses, and ruin one specific gnome’s day.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400
The Failures fall apart. Differences of perspective and morality boil over as the party is strained to a breaking point. A goodbye is said, harsh words are spoken, and six very different people have to find enough common ground to move forward.
EP8 - Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Just say no. Christopher and Evangeline process their encounter with Commander Zeos while the rest of the party comes to blows with the nefarious individuals outside of Northwatch.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Evangeline gone wild. The Failures split, Evangeline and Christopher venture into Northwatch to buy some horses, and the rest of the party “accidentally” gets involved in the illegal drug trade.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Big Brother is watching. The Failures conclude their battle with the tree people and proceed along their path. Along the way, they discuss moral quandaries, negotiate for a depressed purple horse, and learn more about the leader of Northwatch.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Shut up, Dingleberry. The Failures decide what comes next. Christopher unleashes his powers to prove himself a hero, Pkelz receives a mysterious letter, and the party begins their trek south.
EP4 - I Do Not Speak of Death…
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400
“...I sing it.” On their last night in Farrington, Ambrose and Evangeline clash, tensions rise between Pkelz and Miroz, and Spunk takes a bath while Fyrric woos a barmaid (accidentally). Dark and mysterious dreams plague the party as morning fast approaches.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Some decisions have fangs. The Failures awake in a town turned upside-down. Miroz reunites with an old friend, Spunk and Fyrric find an unlikely companion, and Ambrose and Evangeline confront their differences.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0400
“That is the point of freedom.” To prove themselves worthy of the legacy of the Crystal Court, the party enters their final trial. They find a crown, fight a battle, and decide what kind of heroes they want to be.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Drugs are wild. Six people wake up in a jail cell with no memory of how they got there. Somehow, things just get worse (and weirder).
EP0 - Campaign 1 - Chosen of the Crystal Crown
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400
Meet the Failures. Meet the cast, the characters, and the world of Telthar.