Friends at the Table
Episodes
COUNTER/Weight 11: A Thing You Know About Nightclubs
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we enter into The Sprawl in earnest. Big Cass finds himself pulled between familial duty and personal safety, AuDy calls in a favor from a ...
COUNTER/Weight 10: Drawing Clocks
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After 10 or so episodes of using Jeremy Keller's excellent MechNoir, we're switching our game of giant robots, neon hair, and gig economies over to ...
COUNTER/Weight 09: This Month Of Ours
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the Golden Branch sector, a dozen little pieces begin to move all at once, each one causing two dozen to move, and each of those, four, and...
COUNTER/Weight 08: Our Hostage Below
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The battle continues as The Chime tries to rescue Orth Godlove but they aren't the only ones with their sights set on him... between the Iron Choir an...
COUNTER/Weight 07: I Am Not Allowed
19 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Chime's sometimes-employer Orth Godlove has gone missing and the group is on the hunt... but the mysterious Netted Wave is just a few steps behind...
COUNTER/Weight 06: Here's Your Bribe Tip
19 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks of recovery and dry times, The Chime finally gets a new job from Orth Godlove: to investigate his own disappearance. Stakes are high...
COUNTER/Weight 05: A Ship of Seeds
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Friends at the Table, we introduce the "second layer" to our MechNoir campaign, combining elements from Microscope and Stars Withou...
COUNTER/Weight 04: The Bells Are Ringing
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Chime continues their rescue of Cene Sixheart, the brilliant roboticist kidnapped by Snowtrak Industries and forced to work on a mysterious proje...
COUNTER/Weight 03: It's Fine, We're Criminals
01 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Chime, our intrepid group of freelance investigators and problem solvers, managed to survive their encounter with the mercenary band known as Th...
COUNTER/Weight 02: Soldier Game
25 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In their search for the missing roboticist Cene Sixheart, Cassander Timaeus Berenice (Art Tebbel) and Mako Trig (Keith Carberry) have tracked down the...
COUNTER/Weight 01: I Would Like A Bribe
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the first session of our new MechNoir game, the freelancer problem-solving crew known as The Chime begins an investigation into the disappearance...
COUNTER/Weight 00: If Han Solo Used To Be Beyoncé, or: Hashtag Otechku
15 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a brand new listener or a long time fan, welcome to Friends at the Table, an actual play podcast about critical worldbuilding, smart c...
Autumn in Hieron 29: Live Post Mortem
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Since we've reached the finales of both boat party and ice party's arcs, we take some time to discuss the show and answer some questions during a liv...
Autumn in Hieron 28: A Choice About What You Believe
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of Friends at the Table: Dungeon World, The Great Fantasmo (Nick Scratch) makes a new friend, Thorondir (Andrew Swan) tries to ke...
Autumn in Hieron 27: The Shores of Ordenna
23 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this season finale of the "Boat Party" group, Lem is torn, Fero is frustrated, and Hella finds herself face to face with the last scion of the line...
Autumn in Hieron 26: Why Are You Here, Again?
16 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hadrian recommends splitting up, Thorondir grows uneasy, and the Great Fantasmo finally finds his voice. Featuring Nick Scratch (@drevilbones...
Autumn in Hieron 25: Work Off Your Sins
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The court proceedings continue. Lem leans into conspiracy theory, Fero tries to save his friends by throwing them under the bus, and Hella takes the s...
Autumn in Hieron 24: A Paladin is a Tool
02 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hadrian learns it's a tough thing to be obliged, Thorondir waits patiently, and the Great Fantasmo won't turn down a free meal. And something abou...
Autumn in Hieron 23: Spinning Straw Out Of Gold
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hella receives words from the outside, Lem tries to play his part and Fero starts the show with a show stopper. Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_w...
Autumn in Hieron 22: Closing the Window
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thorondir does a little shopping, Hadrian goes for a little jaunt, and the Great Fantasmo makes a little mistake. Austin launches a new podcast ...
Autumn in Hieron 21: The Storm Over Tristero
11 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of a crisis in the seaside city of Nacre, Fero nominates himself for public service, Lem King finds himself surrounded and alone, and Hella...
Autumn in Hieron 20: Do I Feel Followed?
04 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Phantasmo catches up with an old friend, Thorondir considers the past, and Hadrian decides to carry yet another burden for the party. Samot meets the ...
Autumn in Hieron 19: Violence Mulligan Mulligan
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lem King (Jack) holds a dissenting opinion, Fero (Keith) visits the zoo to make a new friend, and Hella (Ali) meets up with an old one. Featuring...
Autumn in Hieron 18: Magic (Or Something) Is All Around Us
20 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasmo (Nick), Thorondir (Andrew), and Hadrian (Art) finally arrive at the center of erasure. If you can overlook the strange figures moving in t...
Autumn in Hieron 17: As Death's Eyes Look Over The World
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hella (Ali) considers making a a fateful promise, Lem (Jack) receives a special gift, and Fero (Keith) makes new strides in the field of faux pas ...
Autumn in Hieron 16: Those Woods You Chose
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasmo (Nick) and Hadrian (Art) find out what it's like inside of a Snow Elf prison. Thorondir (Andrew) discovers that, even after facing down a be...
Autumn in Hieron 15: Have You Ever Swung A Sword At A Ghost Before?
26 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hella (Ali) tests the sharpness of her magic sword, Lem (Jack) tests the limits of a new friendship, Fero (Keith) tests the hardness of the floor, a...
Autumn in Hieron 14: A Fire Hydrant of Divinity
18 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Austin scrambles to come up with interesting loot, Fantasmo (Nick) tests the limit of his fame and presence, Hadrian (Art) puts his neck on the line f...
Autumn in Hieron: Holiday Special 02: I've Killed Monsters
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The party had just begun to piece together clues about the mysterious murder in the fields of Velas when a blizzard struck the city. Now, under terri...
Autumn in Hieron: Holiday Special 01: I Don't Know What's in That Box
24 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In the seaside port of Velas, it is Sun Day, the Long Day, the Day of High Sun, the most holy 20 hours of the year. Visitors from across the region ha...
Autumn in Hieron 13: What A Surprise
19 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lem (Jack) makes a new friend while Hella (Ali) and Fero (Keith) eavesdrop on all the city politics. Featuring: Ali Acampora (@ali_west), Keith ...
Autumn in Hieron 12: Knowledge and Ignorance
12 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Thorondir (Andrew) forgets what water is, Hadrian (Art) nearly sacrifices himself for his faith, and Fantasmo (Nick) finally proves that maybe he isn...
Autumn in Hieron 11: Like Sneaky Little Sneaks
07 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The group comes upon a curious city. Hella (Ali) tries shush her sword, Lem (Jack) catalogues everything, and Fero (Keith) is as quiet as a mouse and ...
Autumn in Hieron 10: Chekhov's Torture Elf
21 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hadrian (Art) struggles with divine vocabulary, Thorondir (Andrew) shows off his fancy Ranger skills, and the Great Fantasmo (Nick) explains thee intr...
Autumn in Hieron 09: I'm Not Happy With This Decision At All
14 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fero (Keith) learns to swim, Lem (Jack) connects with an undead pastry chef, and Hella (Ali) makes a decision that will change the cour...
Autumn in Hieron 08: On The Tip Of Your Tongue
08 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Thorondir (Andrew) meets a cool new friend, the Great Fantasmo (Nick) makes a substantial effort to remain, well, substantial, and Hadrian (Art) says...
Autumn in Hieron 07: Boat Party?
31 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Fero (Keith) stretches his sea wings, Lem (Jack) enters an oceanic battle of the bands, and Hella (Ali) decides that a boat full of hung...
Autumn in Hieron 06: A Bad Trip
24 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The game shifts away from the Boat Party, and towards a group that's a little... colder. Andrew Lee Swan finally joins the battle. Nick's trademark sp...
Autumn in Hieron 05: What's a Good Name For A Ship?
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The start of our second Dungeon World adventure! Austin splits the party… permanently. Jack runs into an old friend. Ali plays it cool under pressur...
Autumn in Hieron 04: Is It Time Already?
10 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A special double episode finale to our first adventure! The party continues its skirmish with the loyal servants of Good King Samot and then.... Art a...
Autumn in Hieron 03: A Podcast About Listening
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The party confronts a small group of strange. Art continues to invent new titles for his deity. Jack helps Ali be even better at sword-ing. Nick conti...
Autumn in Hieron 02: You Found Out What Was Magical
25 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The party finally enters the mysterious tower on Eventide Island. Ali peaks through, hides behind, and struggles to open various doors. Jack and Art p...
Autumn in Hieron 01: We Have Not Yet Begun To Be Pompous
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our Dungeon World campaign kicks off, as the party lands on a strange island, dominated by a giant tower. Austin makes a beach landing seem much harde...
Autumn in Hieron 00: We're Not Calling It Duckberg
12 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, Austin staples "post-" onto the front of genres he doesn't love to create new ones he maybe likes more. You know, genres like "...
An Introduction to Friends at the Table
11 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, everyone my name is Austin Walker, I'm the host, GM, and co-creator of Friends at the Table, which is an actual play podcast focused on critical...