25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade
Episodes
Our Take on: Prestation
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk Prestation from the Dark Ages to modern nights. Very casual. I use “monarch” a bit. I mean upstream power, not vampire kings. It’s abo...
Tribe Book: Glass Walkers, Revised
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author: Sean RileyWe are enjoying tangent conversation until : "19:18" where the discussion/review starts.This episode was meant to be fun, ...
WW Tribe Book Get of Fenris Revised
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Get of Fenris fears losing the love of life, and worse, dying uselessly."Authors: Bjørn T. Bøe and Chris Campbell.Buy. This. Tribe Book.S...
TribeBook: Fianna Revised
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authors: Forrest B. Marchi neon and Adam Tinworth."...But all was not fair on the Emerald Isle. We were nostrangers to the Wyrm's taint, but...
V5 Tattered Facade
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writers: Emily Cambias, Freja Gyldenstrøm, and Chris Jones with Kenneth Hite,SØren Aske Hjorth, Karim Muammar, Juhana Pettersson, and Kevin Schlut...
Tribe Book: Children of Gaia: Revised
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author: Jim Comer with Chad IbrognoResearch: Neal and Steph JesseNote: The Camps are mentioned in this book but written as a past tense. A powerful tr...
Wyrmtide WW5th
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We had heard stories of Zhyzhak, the Destroyer, the Chosen Child ofthe Wyrm, the mightiest of the Black Spiral Dancers. Her black scourgecould t...
Vampires VS Modern Tech
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s saying the Masquerade can’t survive smartphones, AI, or facial recognition. But what if that’s just mortal arrogance talking? In th...
Book of the City WWTA
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book of the City Contains:A detailed look at the hidden spirit nature of cities• New urban threats for use in any chronicle• New Gifts, rites, tot...
Possessed : A Player's Guide
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we crack open Possessed: A Player’s Guide—a hauntingly overlooked gem from White Wolf's World of Darkness line. This isn’t...
Tribute To Kevin Parker Aka Gotham Madman
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to one of our own—Kevin Parker, affectionately known in our community as "Gotham Madman." An ...
Bone Gnawers Revised -- WWTA
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author: Brian Campbell In this deep dive into Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Bone Gnawers Revised, we explore their spoken word origins as Garou rejects ...
Tribe book Black Furies : Revised
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"..and remember cub or whoever reads this, the garou nation does not think of the weaver--or The Namer or whatever, as a male."Authors: Jame...
Interview: Authors of Sabbat The Schism
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion with the Authors of Sabbat The Schism, Amalia and Miguel!A Storyteller Vault Release!https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500796/sabba...
Umbra: The Velvet Shadow WW20th
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"For the werewolf, their childhood is full of sleepparalysis and brief encounters with the world beyond. Fromnightmares to daydreams to out of b...
V5 Lore book Sabbat: The Schism
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Welcome Dear Reader.In your hands, you hold the first of three booksdedicated to Sabbat the Schism, the Lore book.The idea for this book was bor...
Rage Across Egypt
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Let me tell you a story. evil had a name, it was Nephthys. As a livingwoman, she was a priestess of Isis herself, and no living creature would h...
WTA: Book of the Wyld
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The Wyld is unknowable, unpredictable and is not your friend. Yet the Wyld nourishes our world and cradles civilization itself." Authors: ...
Gehenna War V5th
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WRITERS: Rachel J. Wilkinson, Jose Garcia with Juhana Pettersson, Kevin Schluter & Jukka SärkijärviDEVELOPER: Juhana Pettersson with Jukka Särk...
WTA: Nagah
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Authors: Kraig Blackwelder, Carl Bowen and Ethan Skemp2001 White-Wolf PublishingWellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. Welcome t...
WTA: Rokea
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author: Matthew McFarlandDeveloper: Ethan SkempEditor: Aileen E. MilesArt Director: Aileen E. MilesArt: Brian LeBlanc, Steve Prescott, Jeff Rebner, Ro...
Scent of Decay WW:TA [W5th]
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Authors: Indrani Ganguly, Jose Garcia, Jesse Heinig, Juhana Pettersson, Rob WielandDevelopers: Jukka Särkijärvi with Chant EvansProducer: Kevin Schl...
Apocalyptic Record Ahroun Pt 2
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We close the Ahroun Chapter with a focus on the Annals of Albrecht and his Ancestral story of Magic Shroom Milk from the Spirit Deer and the double ...
The Crimson Gutter V5
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You’ve been Embraced, brought into the night and left to fend for yourself with yourcoterie. Now what?"The Crimson Gutter chronicle intro...
Blood Stained Love V5
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s so romantic! Just imagine how beautiful it must have been, the Vermilion Wedding. I’m so envious.I wish I could have something like that. ...
Revisiting: Werewolf the Apocalypse [5th edition popular name]
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was written to correct a podcast I could not stand by. The original Werewolf 5th edition came from a perception of a clear bias. I wanted "5...
W20 Apocalyptic Record "The Night We Loat Ranch Apocalypse"
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Get comfy, pups. If you want a tale of blood, claws,gore, and guts, I’m going to regale you with one hellof a tragic story. These are the reco...
Love Bites. A New Year's Story for V5
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Love Bites features the messy entanglements thatemerge when what passes for love among the Kindredmeets politics. On New Year’s Eve, the Princ...
Subsidiaries: A guide to Pentex
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Greed. Lies. Backbiting. Apathy.Welcome to the heart of the corporate world."This book is about the many companies owned and operated under...
ST Vault "Damned Blood: Baali" V5
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"The Baali are a clan causing much controversy. The questionwhether they qualify as a clan or just a bloodline (andif so from which clan) is open...
Croatan Song
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"...Hear now the tales of the past. Sing of the ancient times andthe bright morning and golden afternoon of our lives. For in thetime before the ...
W5: "The Deepest of Wounds"
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer: Chris GunningDeveloper: Juhana PetterssonProducer: Kevin SchluterGraphic Designer: Sarah RobinsonCopy and Cultural Editor: Stephanie CohenTest...
ST Vault: "Discipline Combo Compilation"
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author: Zachary BallEditor: Zachary BallNew Combination discipline powers.Options for cheaper powers to diversify players.Optional req's and subs...
Blood Sigils V5
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blood Sigils includes:• The redworking scene in 21st-century chronicles: who’s buying, who’sselling, who’s hunting, what’s waiting• Dozens...
V20th Clan book Blood Brother Sample Clan book
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"We bring a special kind of hell to the streets of thisdomain. Yes, we do."— Master Hample, Blood Brother of the Five Points CirclePoints ...
Werewolf the Apocalypse: Ananasi Fera Book
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"You were not invited," hissed his captor past mandiblesthat glistened with the threat of poison. "Only theAnanasi may enter this place...
Werewolf 5th edition "The re-boot"
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Written by Justin Achilli, Basheer Ghouse, Christopher Gunning, Dylan Jennings, Sasanehsaeh Jennings,Khaldoun Khelil, Karim Muammar, Juhana Pettersson...
Sambrano discussion/Werewolf the Savage Age Review w/Guest: Gogo
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Werewolf the Savage Age discussion start: 56:20.We review Werewolf the Savage Age from the ST Vault. The main attraction for us was the perspective on...
Werewolf The Apocalypse: Fera Book Mokole
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author: Jim ComerAdditional writing: Rick Russel, Chad Imbrogno, Conrad HubbardArt: Jeff Holt, Larry MacDougall, Steve Prescott, Ron Spencer, James St...
Opinionated: Sabbat Packs
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a break from the usual review to give an example of the talks offered on Patreon. The team dives into talking around the books and the...
Werewolf the Apocalypse Main book [Revised]
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Bob:We discuss with humor and praise the updates of revised and tackle some interesting points of view that are atypical to the average player.&q...
Werewolf: The Dark Ages
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fictional historical sourcebook for Werewolf the Apocalypse.Not to be confused with the revised version.Authors: Heather Curatola, Harry Heckel, For...
V5 Hunter 5th Ed "Lines Drawn In Blood"
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"What lines are you willing to cross whenyou push back against the evil that walksamong us?" Lines Drawn in Blood presents aseries of four s...
Dark Ages Werewolf (Revised)
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Authors: Gavin Bennett, Bjorn T. Boe, Ally Chilson, Ben Grivno, Heather Grove, Harry Heckel IV, Heather Heckel, Shannon W. Hennessy, Ellen P. Kiley, J...
V5 Players Guide
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IncludesProfiles of seven clans of Kindred: Banu Haqim, Hecata, Lasombra, The Ministry, Ravnos, Salubri, and TzimisceExpanded rules for playing castof...
March Public Update
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Kuei Jin 5th Edition - Hungry Ghosts
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we go over the bold project that is deigned to update Kindred of the East to modern Vampire 5th Edition.This book clears up the origin stor...
Beckett's Jyhad Diary Chapter 4: War Across Dixie
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was a ...check it out.What I will say is its proof of what can happen in actual play despite best intentions.We have the actual video still. If d...
Ratkin
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Co-host Mike tackle the Ratkin and try and understand the lives of the ultimate survivor Fera of werewolf the Apocalypse.CreditsAuthor: Brian ...
Beckett's Jyhad Diary Chapter 3: Shadows Coalesce
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We open up our story with two Tremere flying in to Washing D.C. for find a rogue Pontefex. What they find is a city that is anything but Camarilla.Sup...
Wild West Companion
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The book is a solid look into WOD wild west life.We get into some of the book but some interesting if not uncomfortable topics led us to where truth w...
Beckett's Jyhad Diary: A Split City
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 25 crew opens up chapter two of Beckett's Jyhad Diary.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Ghost Towns
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CreditsAuthors: Nancy Amboy, Andrew Bates, Richard E. Dansky, Steve Miller, Derek Pearcy, Ethan Skemp, John Wick and Fred YelkDevelopers: Justin Achil...
Beckett's Jyhad Diary: Carna's Rebellion
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Flyos Interview x Werewolf: the Apocalypse - Retaliation
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and DJ interview with Thomas Filippi of Flyos! They dive in to the upcoming Werewolf: the Apocalypse - Retaliation and the soon to come Vampire: t...
Book of the Weaver
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spiders and Drones and Cyberware! Sit down with Bob, Brennan and Mike as we crack open the Book of the Weaver!CreditsAuthors: Sue Armstrong, Deena McK...
Release Schedule Change
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we told you that there’d be only one review a month going forward and that is still true, a week from today the Book of the Weaver will be...
Podcast Update
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Vampire: the Requiem 2nd Edition
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brennan and DJ get to a long awaited book, Vampire: the Requiem 2nd edition! This book marks Onyx Path's development of Vampire: the Requiem... k...
Book of the Wyrm 2nd Edition
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mike once again dance the spiral in our review of Book of the Wyrm 2nd Edition!CreditsAuthors: Brian Campbell (Black Spiral Dancers), Sam Inab...
Blood Sorcery: Sacraments & Blasphemies
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your incense and athames because Bob, Brennan and DJ are reviewing Blood Sorcery: Sacraments & Blasphemies! CreditsAuthors: Benjamin Baugh, D...
Werewolf Players Guide 2nd Ed Player's Guide
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CreditsAuthors: Justin Achilli, Andrew Bates, Bill Bridges, Jackie Cassada, Jim Comer, Richard Dansky, Lon Franson, Brian Glass, Ed Hall, Stephan Herm...
Strange, Dead Love
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mike talk about the Strange, Dead Love of vampires.CreditsAuthors: Jess Hartley, Monica Valentinelli, Filamena YoungCreative Director: Richard...
Gurahl
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CreditsAuthors: Jackie Cassada and Nicky ReaDeveloper: Ethan SkempEditors: Cynthia Summers and Carl BowenArt Director: Aileen E. MilesLayout and Types...
The Danse Macabre
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CreditsAuthors: Rose Bailey, Benjamin Baugh, David Brookshaw, Christopher Cowger, Bethany Culp,Matthew McFarland, Greg Stolze, Chuck WendigDevelopers:...
Tribebook: Wendigo
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CreditsAuthor: Bill BridgesDeveloper: Ethan SkempEditor: Ed HallArt Director: Aileen E. MilesArt: Pia Guerra, Patrick Kochakji, Jeff RebnerComic Book ...
August 2022 Hiatus Announcement
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Night Horrors: The Wicked Dead
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dj and Mike discuss some twisted alternatives to Kindred Vampires from Night Horrors: The Wicked Dead.CreditsAuthors: Benjamin Baugh, Steve Darlington...
Corax
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DJ and Mike crack open Corax in our Changing Breed review. Is it for the birds? Tune in to find out!CreditsAuthor: Richard E. DanskyDeveloper: Ethan S...
Ancient Bloodlines
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DJ, Bob, and Mike attempt to view some Ancient Bloodlines through the Fog of Ages, with mixed results...CreditsWritten by: Bethany Culp, Sebastian Fre...
Hengeyokai
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dj and Mike review Hengeyokai: Shapeshifters of the East.CreditsAuthors: Hengeyokai: Brian "Ratkin"Campbell, Harry Heckel, Heather Heckel, D...
Ancient Mysteries
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The crew dives into the Fog of Ages in Ancient Mysteries!CreditsWritten by: Bethany Culp, Sebastian Freeman, Howard Ingham, Myranda Kalis, Joe Rixman,...
Uktena 1st Edition
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, Mike and DJ have the great comic debate! Purelands and idle hands, we discuss it all!CreditsAuthors: Jackie Cassada and Nicky ReaDeveloper: Ethan...
Hunter: the Reckoning 5th Edition
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, DJ and robo-Mike (apparently) pick up Hunter the Reckoning 5th Edition!CreditsWritten by Justin Achilli, Daniel Braga, Johnathan Byerly, Edward...
Night Horrors: Immortal Sinners
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We meet the preeminent, ravenous and ancient horrors in our first Night Horrors book review!CreditsAuthors: Authors: Russell Bailey, Benjamin Baugh, M...
Frontier Secrets
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CreditsAuthors: Phil Brucato, Richard E. Danksy, Robert Hatch and Ian LemkeAdditional Concepts and Design: Andrew Bates, Brian Glass, Fred Yelk and Aa...
Swanson - Boston by Night
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and DJ review Swansong and Boston by Night!CreditsSwansongSwansong is developed by Big Bad Wolf, a branch of CyanideDesigned by Clément Plantier....
Werewolf the Wild West
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob travels to the Wyld West in our latest werewolf review!CreditsDesign: Justin Achilli and Ethan SkempBased on Werewolf: the Apocalypse by : Bill B...
New Wave Requiem
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brennan and DJ go back to the Decade of Excess and Greed in New Wave Requiem!CreditsWritten by: Jason Bolte, Christopher Simmons, Alex Scokel, Eddy We...
Nuwisha
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Brennan continue the 1st Ed Changing Breed books with Nuwisha! Tune in to hear the song of Coyote.CreditsAuthor: James A. MooreDeveloper: Etha...
Nosferatu - The Beast That Haunts the Blood
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and DJ enter the Necropolis in our review of Nosferatu: The Beast that Haunts the Blood!CreditsWritten by: Jess Hartley, Wood Ingham, Orrin Loria ...
Bastet
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Mike open up our first Changing Breeds book, Bastet!Credits:Written and Conceptualized by: Phil BrucatoAdditional Caliahs by: Bill Bridges (Ba...
Second Inquisition
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, Brennan (partly) and DJ unravel the global conspiracy that is the Second Inquisition.LEGAL AND CREDITSWRITTEN BY Cat Evans, Kenneth Hite, and Kha...
Kinfolk: Unsung Heroes
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sing the songs of Kinfolk because if we don't know one else will. You won't hear this at your next Moot, I'll tell you that.CreditsA...
Mehket - Shadows in the Dark
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we shed light in the shadows in our review of Shadows in the Dark: Mehket!CreditsWritten by: Howard Ingham and Christopher Lee SimmonsDevel...
Werewolf the Apocalypse - Stargazers (1st Edition)
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob discusses the Enigma of the Tribe of Stargazers...Welcome to the Gaiadharma philo 1100 course.CreditsAuthor: Bill BridgesDeveloper: Ethan SkempEdi...
Vampire: the Requiem - Savage and Macabre - Gangrel
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, Brennan and DJ read what may be the best White Wolf book published. I know, big claim, but tune in to hear why.CreditsWritten by: Chuck Wendig a...
Werewolf the Apocalypse - Silver Fangs (1st Edition)
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Nick cover the dreams of Celeste Walks-the-Spiral-Backward. Or were they all true? (Nah, they weren't dreams).CreditsAuthor: Christopher...
Kiss of the Succubus - Deava - Episode 31
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, DJ and Mike discuss what it means to be a Deava in our review of Kiss of the Succubus for Vampire the RequiemCreditsWritten by: Rose Bailey and B...
Werewolf: the Apocalypse - Not The Silverfang Tribebook Episode 37
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Nick take a step back and discuss their perspective on werewolf as a whole.Our hearts go out to those in Ukraine.Support the showhttps://linkt...
Vampire: the Masquerade - Playing the Sabbat - Episode 196
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've asked for it and now it's here! Join Bob, Brennan, and DJ as they review The Black Hand: Playing the Sabbat.CreditsWRITTEN BY Rachel ...
Martin Ericsson Interview - Episode 195
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin’s Background projects he mentioned on the show.--2007 as part of the Prosopropeia series experiences using the Pervasive LARP medium. This ga...
Vampire: the Masquerade - Forbidden Religions - Episode 194
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, DJ and Nick discuss the anathematic beliefs of secreted methuselah cults to infernal churches.Forbidden Religions also includes Loresheets, Merit...
Vampire: the Requiem - Ventrue: Lords of the Damned - Episode 30
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, Brennan and DJ discuss why the Ventrue are the Lords of the Damned.Should this book be a requirement?Does it help you determine a difference betw...
Werewolf the Apocalypse - Chronicles of the Black Labyrinth - Episode 36
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Excavated, compiled and annotated by Frater 1*1, Keeper of the Dark Orb and Gazer into the Abyss.Purchase it here: Chronicles of the Black LabyrinthSu...
Vampire: the Requiem - Fall of the Camarilla - Episode 29
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob, Brennan and DJ start Requiem's new year off with a dive into Fall of the Camarilla!CreditsWritten by: Rose Bailey, David Chart, Ray Fawkes, ...
Rage: Warriors of the Apocalypse - Episode 35
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into Bob and Nick as they discuss Champions, Antagonists and.... Man-bat? CreditsAuthors:Tim Byrd, Ken Cliffe, Ed Hall, Todd Mayville, Ethan Skem...
Vampire: the Requiem - Requiem for Rome Part 3 - Episode 28
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's our Requiem for Rome finale! Tune in and let us know what you think of the book!CreditsWritten by: Rose Bailey, David Chart, Ray Fawkes, Wil...
Holiday Special - Twas the Night Before Christmas
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We here at 25 Years of VtM wish you and yours a happy holidays!Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Vampire: the Requiem - Requiem for Rome Part 2 - Episode 27
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Requiem for Rome Review we discuss the founding of Rome, the Julii and of course the Strix!CreditsWritten by: Rose Bailey, David Char...