City of Smog, Ep 12: "The bend...and SNAP!"

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It's time! After a week thats felt like months, our heroes finally prepare to head to a shady part of town and watch Keef throw down!

Before that though, our pantheon has an appointment to keep with the police, and Prometheus just can't get the thought of his former bestfriend turned rival out of his mind...

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

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City of Smog, Ep 11 ""Cut everything that just happened!"

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Our heroes, having come face to face with the humie disguise of Heracles himself, now find themselves in the middle of a bar room brawl between the olympian landlord and none other the Bab's own brother! With allegiances pulling our group in two different ways, which side will they choose to help come out on top? Find out in this episode of Defenders of The Dicey -Verse!

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 10: "The Favourite Son."

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The stuff of legends has made its way into our heroes lives, but will they be glad to see this ancient gladiator, or will they simply prove themselves the Zeros that the MIPD think they are? Find out in this weeks episode!!

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Geek Out During Credits! (Ep8-9)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:10:45 GMT

Hey there Defenders! Heres a little bonus content for ya'll - one of the 'Cinematic Moves' in City of Mist is the Geek Out During Credits move. This always occurs at the end of a game session, where the players and MC all sit around, talk about the session and the how the characters have all developed along with the narrative.

We've always done them, and figured hey, why not record them?

This will be an ongoing segment for our Patreon followers to get a little sneak behind the curtain and look at the mechanics of the game/how things develop. Hope you enjoy!

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

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City of Smog, Ep 9: "As a game master...thank you."

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

As the fallout from their week continues to pile up, a knock on the door comes all too early in the day for our godly paramedic.

Meanwhile, Babs struggles to keep her work-life balance in check, and Tyson's new personality quirks begin to rub some people up the wrong way,

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 8: "That sounded important, didn't it?"

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

"Somewhere, hidden at the deep & distant edges of the world, the Fates sit around a thread near devoid of any light...a thread so frayed and worn, that even their delicate and well practiced hands seem likely to tear it in two. A shame, the Fates all agree, that one once so strong, so beautiful, could loose all semblance of ones self and crumble.

As they turn to survey the other innumerous lives under their watch, they fail to notice that frayed and fractured thread begin to glow...to burn...burn with a light not seen for millennia."

Having escaped their pursuers, our Pantheon find themselves running for the safety of their home.

But after such a visceral eruption of his godly gifts, who is to say what state Tyson will be in...will he rise from the flames, a Phoenix in full wing? Or will his own heat leave him nothing more than ash on the wind?

Playing Son of Oak Studios hit Cinematic Modern Fantasy TTRPG "City of Mist" join Game Master (or Master of Ceremonies) Jack Simpson as he does his best to wrangle Kenton Thomas, Rebecca Weiss, Natalie Kimmerling and Domonic Ramsden through The Defenders of the Dicey-Verse's first full length campaign!

In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Dicey-Verse Dive, Episode 2: "Nat & Bex"

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back Defenders! Time for another quick break from the action.

Rejoin our very own Domonic Ramsden as he is joined by fellow cast members and guests from beyond the Dicey-Verse to talk all things TTRPGs, give insights into lore from our games, and offer peeks behind the screen into the making of our podcast!

Today, Dom is joined by not one but TWO of our cast! Learn a little more about Nat & Bex, how they like to build characters, take notes, and dive into various TTRPGs!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 7: Part 2 "Stop. Holding. Back."

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Their first trip to the Shining Market having been a mixed bag, our pantheon find themselves tracked and attacked by mysterious mythical monstrosities!

Can our gods keep themselves safe, defeat their enemies and track down a kidnapped snake all without the deaths of innocent bystanders?!

Probably not...But hey, lets find out in this, the thrilling conclusion to City of Smog, episode 7!

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 7: Part 1 "The Shining Market..."

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

There is more to this world, it seems, than even the gods truly know...

Having utilised each of their own unique skills, our godlings managed to track down the address where the Kris Dagger used on Hermes was sent...a hole in the wall just off Portobello Road.

A hole in the wall concealed by divine and arcane means...who could conceal such magic? And is Rose the Snake really here, just beyond the light of the wall?

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 6: "I'm gonna use a Hurt Point..."

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

As we rejoin our pantheon of part-time gods, we find them again attempting to juggle their Humie lives and their Divine Nature...

Bab's brother Nikolai, having clearly gotten himself into some mischief, receives a call from his big sister!

Tyson continues to avoid going into his work by any means, and finds himself face to face with Steve!

Keef preps for his fight, attempting to focus despite his introduction to the Legally Blonde franchise!

And Coraline, having come closer than she has in months to a lead on her missing best friend, has her sights set on Portobello Road!

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 5: "DYNAMITE!"

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:32:16 GMT

TIME CODE FOR "REAL WORLD" TRIGGER WARNING: 36:00 - 37:07

Following on from a weekend of attempted murders, kidnapping, drugs and revelations, our group of gods find themselves getting back to the grind!

With work pressures building and landlords looming down their neck, the eternal pull between their divine purpose and their mundane lives continue to yank at their limited time and attention spans.

In this weeks episode, out heroes attempt to move past Steves lies, find ways to earn a little extra cash, and begin to question their own purpose in a world that barely remembers they exist.

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Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 4: "Not a threat..."

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:38 GMT

Steve! We've found you!

As our godly group descend upon the storage room of the Northstar Lounge and their captured friend, we're left with burning questions...who does Steve work for? Why would the Asgardians strike such a blatant blow against their rivals? And will our heroes be able to escape from within the lions den?!

Perhaps we'll find out in this episode of Defenders o the Dicey-Verse: City of Smog

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

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City of Smog, Ep 3: "The Northstar Lounge..."

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:56 GMT

O Steve, O Steve, where for art thou Steve?

When we last left our godly group of flatmates, Tyson (Prometheus), Barbara (Baba Yaga), Coraline (Corra) and Keef (Janus) had stumbled upon a den for none other than the notorious gods turned crime lords known as The Olympians.

Hoping to get their friend to safety, they instead stumbled upon an attempted murder and kidnapping in which they were the prime witnesses! (gulp)

Not trusting that the Police could handle the search for their friend if divine beings are involved, the Group Chat took to the streets and sought out their own leads.

These amateur sleuths found a few: Mysterious Tattoos, Ancient Daggers, and hints of Poison from none other that Corra's own missing snake! All of this led back to Steves room, for some sort of hint as to why he would be targeted by the gods...here, they uncovered a fully loaded gun, and a laptop with military level encryption!

Whats the deal with Steve? Why is his smart watch at a "gentlemen's club" called the North Star Lounge? And just who is the mysterious MIPD that he works for?

Perhaps we'll find out in this episode of Defenders o the Dicey-Verse: City of Smog

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 2: "I'm looking for a Steve?"

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:03 GMT

Something stirs in the city!

When we last left Tyson (Prometheus), Barbara (Baba Yaga), Coraline (Corra) and Keef (Janus), they had tracked down their favourite flatmate Steve and joined him for his big birthday bash! Unfortunately for them, Steve's antics had led him directly into the Underworld, a bar ruled over by the Lord of the Dead himself, Hades.

Desperate to escape the memories of his past, Tyson tried to usher his friends on to somewhere safer...but the Fates, it seemed, had other plans.

Steve, having unwittingly made friends with the wrong god, found himself in the midst of some Olympian chaos as he disappeared into a speeding car, leaving Hermes bleeding out on the floor...

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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City of Smog, Ep 1: "Welcome, to London."

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:57 GMT

Welcome to London! A city where the gods of old live regular Humie lives: partying with friends, clashing with co-workers, and praying to whoever is listening that they'll be able to pay rent.

Our story begins as we join Tyson (Prometheus), Barbara (Baba Yaga), Coraline (Corra) and Keef (Janus) as they rush to join their human flat mate Steve for his big birthday bash...with their true identities kept hidden by the magical protection that they call "The Smog", will these once powerful gods be able to keep up appearances, or will their true natures reveal a path far more treacherous than any they've walked before?

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In this season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Dicey-Verse Dive, Episode 1: "That Bald GM"

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:28 GMT

Welcome Defenders, to the first ever Dicey-Verse Dive!

Join our very own Domonic Ramsden as he is joined by fellow cast members and guests from beyond the Dicey-Verse to talk all things TTRPGs, give insights into lore from our games, and offer peeks behind the screen into the making of our podcast!

Today, Dom is joined by our fearless leader Jack "That Bald GM" Simpson!

They'll discuss what inspired them to start the podcast, a little about how the world hopping in the Dicey-Verse will work, and what lies in store now that the pilot has come to a close.

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Defenders of the Dicey-Verse: THE PILOT, PART 3

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:27 GMT

Having avoided debt collectors and intergalactic military vessels alike, our crew arrives at the source of the mysterious distress call!

Playing an adapted version of SW5E (the fan made sci-fi spin off of D&D5E), join Game Master Jack Simpson as he does his best to wrangle Kenton Thomas, Rebecca Weiss, Natalie Kimmerling and Domonic Ramsden.

In this initial Pilot season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Defenders of the Dicey-Verse: "THE PILOT, PART 2"

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome...to The Dicey-Verse!

Blast off with the crew of The Bare-Arms, as they head toward a distress signal in search off for their next big score!

Playing an adapted version of SW5E (the fan made sci-fi spin off of D&D5E), join Game Master Jack Simpson as he does his best to wrangle Kenton Thomas, Rebecca Weiss, Natalie Kimmerling and Domonic Ramsden.

In this initial Pilot season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Defenders of the Dicey-Verse: THE PILOT, PART 1

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:43 GMT

Welcome...to The Dicey-Verse!

Blast off with the crew of The Bare-Arms, a rag tag troupe of Space Pirates, as they explore the stars for their next big score.

Playing an adapted version of SW5E (the fan made sci-fi spin off of D&D5E), join Game Master Jack Simpson as he does his best to wrangle Kenton Thomas, Rebecca Weiss, Natalie Kimmerling and Domonic Ramsden.

In this initial Pilot season of Defenders of the Dicey-Verse, we'll see gambling, violence, strong language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing - so listener discretion is advised!

Theme song “Verse to Verse” by Rebecca Weiss and Ruari Metcalfe, Character Art by Damia Jarvis, Logo by Natalie Kimmerling. Additional music provided by Fesliyan Studios. 

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Defenders of the Dicey-Verse Trailer

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:00:38 GMT

Welcome to the trailer for The Defenders of the Dicey-Verse

A multiverse hopping TTRPG podcast.

Episode 1 drops on the 17th September

New episode every two weeks

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