D&D & TV

Over one holiday night, Xena and Gabrielle stage mini-dramas in King Silvus' bedroom to get him to change his bitter ways. Bonus Episode 12: bad accents, mini-heists, and the Fates Music by astrafreq on pixabay Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) is available on Binge (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Patreon Lore Piercer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Abed wakes up to discover that everything is in stop-motion animation, Professor Duncan and the study group help him try to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Bonus Episode 11: RPG therapy adventures, switching systems, and open-ended mechanics Music by astrafreq on pixabay Community (2009) is available on Binge (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Patreon Lore Piercer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Their fans know them as pop stars, but the members of HUNTR/X are more than that: they're powerful warriors using their music to save the world. Bonus Episode 10: greatest systems in the world, building a nemesis, and self-sacrifice Music by astrafreq on pixabay K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025) is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Patreon Lore Piercer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love. Bonus episode 09: comic villains, villains as a force of nature, and environmental boss fights Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Mummy (1999) is available on Binge in Australia Masters of Alchemy Patreon Lore Piercer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super normal podcast update - you should listen to it a few times. It's really short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The employees of Empire Records, an independent music store on the verge of being sold to a large conglomerate, band together to stage a fund-raising party to raise enough money to buy the business Bonus Episode 08: character goals, descriptive montages, and conceptual villains Music by astrafreq on pixabay Empire Records (1995) is available on Disney+ (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Critical Role - Pentridge Prison Alchemical Pride Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High jinks and chills ensue after a group of people become stranded on an isolated station and a legendary phantom train approaches Bonus episode 7: NPC secrets, challenges, and countdowns Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Ghost Train (1941) is available on YouTube Masters of Alchemy Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor, Jason, Chidi and Tahani argue about which two of them should go to the Bad Place. Eleanor has a shocking realisation about the Good Place. Episode 13: villain exposition, paranoia, and Dan's The Good Place campaign Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Aussie Role Call Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor flees to the Medium place with Jason and Janet, where they meet a former lawyer who lives there alone. Meanwhile, Eleanor's trial proceeds Episode 12: alignment mechanics, walking is dumb, and ticking clocks Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Aussie Role Call Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor tries to improve her score before the judge arrives. Michael makes a surprising discovery. Chidi asks Eleanor for advice about love Episode 11: experience, obscure laws, and motivation Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Aussie Role Call Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The gang breaks into the school swimming pool, but when one of them nearly drowns, the school threatens to expel the ones who broke-in." Episode 12: pool parties, pacts, and prisons Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Blair's father comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest; Jenny and Vanessa help Serena plan the best Christmas surprise ever for Dan." Episode 11: ice-skating, gifts, and adventures shopping. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Serena has absolutely no intention of attending the upcoming Debutante Ball, until her grandmother, CeCe, announces that Serena must attend." Episode 10: dresses, drama, and hand-me-down armour. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When Dan finds out that Serena and her family are celebrating Thanksgiving alone, he naively invites them to spend the holiday with his family." Episode 9: turkeys, drunken hijinks, and festivals. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Blair puts on a happy face for her 17th birthday party and attempts to hide the truth from her friends." Episode 8: birthdays, jewellery, and doppelgangers. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Serena and Dan finally acknowledge they are crazy about each other; Jenny discovers a secret about her parents; Blair is once again devastated by Nate's actions." Episode 7: burlesque, the Kama Sutra, and rat dragons. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Dan is torn between two girls when his childhood friend Vanessa returns home and declares her feelings for him." Episode 6: masquerade, lies, and a new dating podcast. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date; Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high-stakes game of truth or dare; Lily discovers Eric missing from his treatment centre, and seeks help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus." Episode 5: sleepovers, first dates, and wealth in RPGs. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Blair is thrilled when her mother, Eleanor, chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line; Serena and Dan are reminded once again that they come from two very different worlds; Nate and Chuck indulge in a boys' weekend to blow off steam after Ivy Week." Episode 4: Chuck's philosophy, fashionistas, and party connections. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Blair uncovers scandalous information about Serena; Dan sets his sights on impressing the Dartmouth representative." Episode 3 - back to school, an apology, and magical universities. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"In the wake of the scandalous Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives an icy cold reception from Blair." Episode 2 - the joys of brunch, no foreshadowing, and an entire Gossip Girl-inspired homebrew campaign world. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"After Raelle, Abigail and Tally graduate from basic training, Abigail becomes desperate to prove her unit belongs. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission. Anacostia and Scylla find common ground." Episode 10 - graduation, revelations, and villain motivations Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The witches' training culminates at City Drop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A looming Spree threat changes the course of the cadets' lives." Episode 8 - an exercise becomes real combat, changing faces, and magical illnesses. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Gossip Girl takes pleasure in reporting that Serena has been spotted buying a pregnancy test, and word spreads like wildfire." Episode 13: pregnancy, I love yous, and horny bards CW: discussion of eating disorders Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put your feet up and enjoy as Jeremy and Miek answer some listener questions about Gossip Girl (2007) - SPOILER WARNING! We do discuss characters and events from later seasons and the final episodes of season 1. Music provided by astrofreq and lesfm on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The privileged prep school teens learn that Serena van der Woodsen is back in town." Episode 1 - Lonely Boy is poor, 00's nostalgia for MySpace, and pilot episodes as Session Zero Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the conclusion of Season One of Motherland: Fort Salem, Jeremy and Elyse discuss what a Motherland RPG would look like, what they adored about the show, and the burning question - is Jeremy now on Team Raella? Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favour to Scylla." Episode 9: political machinations, grief, and funerals in RPGs. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Abigail forges a connection with Adil, a new visitor to base camp, and pushes a devastated Raelle to help him save a life. Tally uses Gerit as a distraction from her increasingly burdensome secrets. Anacostia probes into Scylla's past." Episode 7 - new connections, secrets, and mind-reading magic. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of a horrific event. Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit. Raelle takes extreme measures to connect with Scylla." Episode 6 - dealing with trauma in different ways, a new plotline, and ways of naming characters. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The unit travels off base for the high society wedding of Abigail's cousin. Raelle throws herself into her relationship with Scylla, who, unbeknownst to Raelle, faces an impossible choice. Abigail becomes disillusioned with her privilege while amongst the notable Bellweather line. And Tally gets hit with two life-altering revelations that change the very fabric of the unit." Episode 5 - an important gift, a balloon attack, and stories at weddings. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The base celebrates Beltane despite a potential threat. Tally and Gerit's connection grows while Abigail finds strength in competition. Raelle is haunted by tragedy and cannot get answers from the evasive Scylla." Episode 4 - the fallout from a death (murder), a sex party, and magic items created for individuals Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"On the eve of Beltane, male witches arrive at Fort Salem. Raelle learns more about Scylla's past. Alder leads an international military council of witches and is startled by a new crisis." Episode 3 - mud wrestling, military meetings, and history lessons Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The unit travels to Salem Town for an annual witch celebration, but an unexpected disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos." Episode 2 - Abigail's nemesis, Tally is sad, and how to provide exposition to adventurers Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the burgeoning government to fight for their country." Episode 1 - a new beginning, the power of three, and cool magic ideas! Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was supposed to be an overview of Season One of Invincible and a discussion of superhero RPGs, but Jeremy messed up the recording, so here's his apology and short message. Music provided by jorik basov on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mark must prove he's become the hero he's always wanted to be by stopping an unstoppable force." Episode 8 - a very visceral finale, we make a decision on Nolan, and the terror of boss battles. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Feeling lost and confused, Mark looks for advice from Eve. At the same time, everyone's looking for him." Episode 7 - the truth comes out, the ship of Theseus, and cool ways to use simulacrum. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mark joins William and Amber on a campus visit to Upstate University, hoping to discover a new future for himself. Debbie makes her own disturbing discovery." Episode 6 - We remember that Will exists, whether horror has the same impact in animation as in live action, and red herrings! Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Feeling confident in his new abilities, Mark risks a team-up with a local villain to take down a crime lord, while simultaneously juggling school and a new relationship." A villain with auto-tune, a stone man with a heart, and one of our hosts does not approve of Mark's shenanigans. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's two firsts for Mark: a first date and a first trip to another planet. At the same time, Nolan and Debbie revisit their own first vacation together." Episode 4 - We struggle to stay focused. Mysteries deepen, as does a distaste for Nolan, and we say farewell to a great demon. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mark has to cut a study date short to help save Mount Rushmore from a crazed scientist." Episode 3 - Mark gets a date, a new super-hero team, the most anime battle ever, and a villains' escape. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"With his father out of action, Mark struggles to defend the city against an interdimensional invasion, joining forces with a team of teenage superheroes." Episode 2 - with an awesome alien, planet-wide destruction, a character we love to loathe, and another we always love. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When Mark Grayson finally inherits powers from his superhero father, it's a dream come true. But there's more to being a hero than just choosing a name and costume." Episode 1 - in which we wax lyrical about a moustache, touch on domestic violence, and discuss ways to start a campaign. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast launches 21st June! Subscribe now so you don't miss out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is frustrated with Chidi's indecisiveness. Eleanor discovers feelings she didn't realise she had. Jianyu makes a surprise announcement Episode 10: decision paralysis, testing players, and natural diversity Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Fangs in Fitzroy Aussie Role Call Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael has difficulty negotiating for Eleanor's fate. The Bad Place demons misbehave at Tahani's house. Chidi bonds with the other Eleanor Episode 9: factions, NPC names, and early reveals Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Fangs in Fitzroy Aussie Role Call Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trying to uncover the truth, Michael interrogates Eleanor about her life, and also interviews Chidi, Tahani, and Jianyu. Chidi faces a moral dilemma Episode 8: doing the twist, mistaken identity, and good cop/bad cop Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After learning that Michael's retirement will be an eternity of torture, Eleanor decides to deactivate Janet, the only one able to send Michael away Episode 7: splitting the party, adventurer retirement, and player twists Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor distracts Michael from his search for the design flaw that's disrupting the neighbourhood. Chidi horns in on Tahani and Jianyu's spa date Episode 6: awkward talking, distracting the players, and mysteries Music by astrafreq on pixabay The Good Place is available on Netflix (Australia) Masters of Alchemy Splendour & Society Aussie Role Call The Red Tower Partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.