Best Session Zero Heroes Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 16 - Kobold, Goblin, Bird Attorneys at Law 55:29

13d ago55:29

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The gang is about to face one of their biggest challenges as they return home: THE LAW! As they arrive at their base, Lil Sauce gets arrested by a SWAT team of guards! What crime did he commit? Perhaps some recent activity the team committed has finally come back to bite them? What will the rest of the crew do to absolve him? Or perhaps they'll bus…

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Session Zero University Book Club - Obojima: Into the Tall Grass by 1985 Games 1:39:42

20d ago1:39:42

1:39:42

Join us for the first ever installment of the Session Zero University's Book Club, a place where we grab a piece of TTRPG content and take a deep dive into it, discussing how it works and the exciting elements we're excited to try. Today, we'll be discussing 1985 Games' Obojima: Into the Tall Grass, a D&D world inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Leg…

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To Build A Hero: A Marvel Multiverse Session Zero, Part 2 38:35

25d ago38:35

38:35

This time... On City On A Hill... Cameron leads a few of us through a session zero of sorts for an upcoming oneshot in the Marvel Multiverse system! Join Emma and I, as we make characters and Cameron explains the system! Oh, and we are now on BlueSky so come see us! Link down below! Cameron - twitch.tv/CameronPlusDeanna - twitch.tv/1Geek411 Emma - …

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 15 - Assurance of Insurance 1:05:30

27d ago1:05:30

1:05:30

The gang receives a nice compensation of 10.000 gold pieces for defeating the demonic puppet Raku and saving Trinket Square's missing children. They say their goodbyes to Mr. McGriddle and head out to find their next money-making venture amidst the city. What will they find? What opportunities and ideas await them? Will they get involved in the Hor…

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TFIA Issue #10 - 4 Ways to Make Your Audio Podcast Sound Dated (Potentially). 2:26

1M ago2:26

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-ways-make-your-audio-podcast-sound-dated-josh-liston-yypjc 4 Ways to Make Your Audio Podcast Sound Dated (Potentially). Cliffhanger-Openers to every episode of your show. These can be great, but most often are not. Adding Background Music to every segment of the production…

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TFIA Issue #9 - Podcast Growth is "Straightforward", Just Be A Guest On Other Shows. 2:53

1M ago2:53

2:53

The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/podcast-growth-straightforward-just-guest-other-shows-josh-liston-5bwbc/ TL;DR: Guesting on other Podcasts is amazing and you should definitely jump on the majority of opportunities to do so, but don't let your success or lack thereof getting booked define your value as a Po…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 14 - The Spiral Staircase 1:15:43

1M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

The fight with the alleged "McGriddle" begins as the group has him trapped in his home base: the old clock tower. Unfortunately, for them, they're fighting him on in his own turf filled with the puppet strings McGriddle swings and manipulates to keep him hidden amidst the magical darkness he casts over the area. Will the group see through his shado…

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To Build A Hero: A Marvel Multiverse Session Zero, Part 1 31:29

1M ago31:29

31:29

This time... On City On A Hill... Cameron leads a few of us through a session zero of sorts for an upcoming oneshot in the Marvel Multiverse system! Join Emma and I, as we make characters and Cameron explains the system! Oh, and we are now on BlueSky so come see us! Link down below! Cameron - twitch.tv/CameronPlusDeanna - twitch.tv/1Geek411 Emma - …

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Session Zero University - Worldbuilding 101 with Doug Grosser 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Wanting to create your own world full of thriving cultures, intriguing locations, interesting mechanics, and clever characters but you're struggling to figure out HOW? Well, you've come to the right place. Teaching Assistant Doug Grosser assists us in delving into the vast world of worldbuilding to share with us the structure of design, the methods…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 13 - The Doll Factory 52:26

2M ago52:26

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As the rest of the group finds the old clocktower and heads inside to investigate they find Rorick tied up in a cacoon-like bundle hanging from the balcony alongside the missing children. As they cut him down and start to get to work on the kids, a strange doll appears. Unfortunately, for the crew, this doll isn't friendly and commences an attack f…

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Lasers and Feelings, Part Two - "Of Software Updates, Space Conquerors, and Exs" 1:23:21

2M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

This time... On City On A Hill... Lasers. And also, Feelings. Ryan is joined by Bryan, Mike, and James from Geek at Arms to play Lasers and Feelings! Go check them out, and go check out Lasers and Feelings (a tribute to the Doubleclicks), which is a fantastic one-page RPG. Geek at Arms - https://geekatarms.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/geekatarms.b…

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TFIA Issue #8 - From Audio Hero to Video near-Zero: Format vs Fandom. 3:56

2M ago3:56

3:56

The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-places-start-your-podcast-edit-josh-liston-6jvic TL;DR: I'm an Audio Podcast Super Fan and a Video Podcast Dabbler. Today's Newsletter is purely anecdotal, and I'm not sure what it really means, but I feel like it means something. I asked myself what format of Podcasting (…

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TFIA Issue #7 - 3 Places to Start Your Podcast Edit 4:35

2M ago4:35

4:35

The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-places-start-your-podcast-edit-josh-liston-6jvic TL;DR: Start by cutting some (or all) of the things that would really really really annoy you as Podcast Listener. Not everyone can afford Professional Podcast Editing, nor do they need it. In fact, I’d encourage you TO edit…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 12 - Silly, Frilly Willy 1:16:42

2M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

It's time to solve this occult mystery once and for all. Where is this evil entity pretending to be the long-dead McGriddle? Where are the children that have gone missing presumably kidnapped by this entity? And why is Rorick wearing a dress? Hopefully, we'll answer all these questions and more in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (Q…

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Lasers and Feelings, Part One - "3D Printing and Giant Vacuums in Space" 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

This time... On City On A Hill... Lasers. And also, Feelings. Ryan is joined by Bryan, Mike, and James from Geek at Arms to play Lasers and Feelings! Go check them out, and go check out Lasers and Feelings (a tribute to the Doubleclicks), which is a fantastic one-page RPG. Geek at Arms - https://geekatarms.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/geekatarms.b…

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TFIA Issue #6 - The Mute Function Is More Useful Than AI. 2:32

3M ago2:32

2:32

Subscribe to The Future IS Audio Newsletter on LinkedIn. [ No Links Below are Affiliate Links ]. Microphone: Rode Wireless Micro USB-C Lav Mic. .... The Mute Function Is More Useful Than AI (In Podcasting). I’ve found myself more than a little down-in-the-mouth of late, reading and listening to all the discussions around AI in Podcasting, and its p…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 11 - The Doll-Maker 1:06:58

3M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

The gang confronts Gideon McGriddle about his resurrection ritual and discovers a heavy dose of dark magic mixed into the spell. Now they know that the McGriddle brought back from the dead certainly isn't what it seems, but what is it and how will they find it? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by D…

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TFIA Issue #5 - The Rode Wireless Micro is Going on My Portable Podcasting Gear List (2025 Edition). 4:17

3M ago4:17

4:17

Subscribe to The Future IS Audio Newsletter on LinkedIn. [ No Links Below are Affiliate Links ]. TL;DR: Gear isn’t just about utility, it’s about excitement and energy. If a new piece of audio gear has you making more content, having more fun (or experiencing less stress), and it reduces the timeline from idea creation and idea execution, then plea…

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Fuzzy Friends (A Wanderhome Adventure) - Chapter 4, Part 2: Thanks, I Hate It. 56:30

3M ago56:30

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This time... On City On A Hill... The group begins to explore a monastery that is recommended to them. They also begin to do some self-reflection in a place of glass and memories, even if they don't always like what they see back. Oh and fair warning, this episode does contain a post-show story that is very amusing from Grant's extended family. How…

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Session Zero University - Breaking Free of DnD with Hartly Llosa 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

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Players and GMs, are you trapped with a constant stream of the traditional Medieval High Fantasy? Have you attempted to convert the Dungeons and Dragons rules in such a way as to play new themes only to be met with days of work and poor results? Perhaps, it's because you need a new system. Join Hartly Llosa, creator of the Nightbringer system to ta…

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TFIA Issue #4 - Where did all the Soundseeing Tours go? 3:01

3M ago3:01

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Where did all the Soundseeing Tours go in Podcasting? TL;DR - Your Podcast doesn’t have to be an Interview Show or a Panel Show built (from format to presentation) to enable video production. It can be different, unique, more. In 2012, when I first started ramping up my Podcast consumption into overdrive, one genre that I always enjoyed was the Sou…

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TFIA Issue #3 - 4 Reasons TO put Audio-only episodes on YouTube. 3:37

3M ago3:37

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TL;DR: If you’ve done the work to produce a super polished audio show, then you’re not putting up an inferior product to video on YouTube, just a different one. Audio on YouTube is NOT fake video, it's expanded accessibility. 4 Reasons TO put Audio-only episodes on YouTube: For Increased Accessibility. (Every day at my day job I sell TV's to folks …

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TFIA Issue #2 - Slayers: A Buffyverse Story - Audio Storytelling That Gave Me Goosebumps 4:04

3M ago4:04

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[ Audio-article recorded using the Rode Wireless Micro USB-C System ]. 'The Future IS Audio' newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/slayers-buffyverse-story-audio-storytelling-gave-me-josh-liston-nzgvc/ Slayers: A Buffyverse Story - Audio Storytelling That Gave Me Goosebumps. In 2023, Audible released an exclusive program called Sla…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 10 - Strange Rituals 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

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While the rest of the team heads to the burger place Sauce wanted them all to meet up at, McGregor chats with his old friend MCGriddle's father Gideon and discovers that, thanks to some strange, magical ritual he ran McGriddle is back in the world of the living. Unfortunately, it's not as encouraging as it seems when Gideon casually mentions McGrid…

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Fuzzy Friends (A Wanderhome Adventure) - Chapter 4, Part 1: It's Not Tragic, Yet. 56:54

3M ago56:54

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This time... On City On A Hill... The party is close to the end of their adventure, with a stop in a place of potentially disconcerting reflections and flames. Welcome to Wanderhome! Big shoutouts to Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Games for this one. It is truly visually beautiful and the system seems very intriguing! Daniel - https://twitter.com/Full…

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TFIA Issue #1 - 9 Reasons Headphones are the Key to a Professional Podcast Recording Session. 9:45

4M ago9:45

9:45

TLDR; Wear Headphones. 9 Reasons Headphones are the Key to a Professional Podcast Recording Session. 1. You’ll know if there’s a catastrophic noise being baked into the recording (electrical hum, static noise, buzzing sounds). 2. You won’t be off-mic half of the time. (You can hear when you’re in the sweet spot of your microphone, and when you’re n…

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Session Zero University - Intramural One-Shots with Cameron Hoogendyk 1:10:29

4M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Join us for your first class at Session Zero University: Intramural One-Shots with Professor Cameron Hoogendyk (Dr. Roger James Biddenbocker) who will be sharing not only WHY you should run one-shots, but also the when, where, what, who, and how of running one-shots! Although this isn't a "required class" you'd be missing out on a lot of golden inf…

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"The Essential Guide to NPCs: Dungeons & Dragons Storytelling" 26:30

4M ago26:30

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The Essential Guide to NPCs: Dungeons & Dragons Storytelling" In this episode of Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zack delve into the art of world-building and character crafting, specifically focusing on Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in Dungeons & Dragons. They discuss the importance of well-developed NPCs in enriching campaigns, offering pract…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play - Episode 9 - Painting the Blankspace 1:11:46

4M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Our gang of misfits and troublemakers are back after a long break! Now, with their rewards from the Minotaur race in their holsters and pockets, Lil' Sauce makes a reluctant stop at the Blankspace HQ to have a chat with the chief. In the meantime, he leaves the rest of the crew unsupervised to cause whatever trouble they might see fit. Will they fi…

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The Stories We Goblins Tell, A City On A Hill Christmas Stories Special 30:07

4M ago30:07

30:07

This time... On City On A Hill... Ryan, Andrew, and a goblin bring you stories, prayers, and blessings for Christmas. We hope you enjoy! Big thanks to our supporters! Grizzly Rich, JD, Bryan, Sir Lord Epicname, Andrew, Christina, Tony https://www.patreon.com/cityonahillgaming Check us out at @CityOnAHillGame on Twitter or email us at cityonahillgam…

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Black Friday of the Dead - An All Flesh Must Be Eaten Actual Play | Episode 5: The Final Escape 56:35

5M ago56:35

56:35

It's now or never as the group has managed to get themselves into a military jeep and are driving through the hallways of the Sunrise mall towards the pharmacy and security office where their escape is said to be hidden, but will they manage to escape the zombie-infested mall with their Christmas presents? Or will an unforeseen danger stop them dea…

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City On A Hill Cast #2 - Dev Levs (Levels of Game Development) 55:34

5M ago55:34

55:34

This time... On City On A Hill... New show, who dis? Episode 2 of our roundtable show! Ryan is joined by Greg, Peter, and Daniel to talk all the levels of game development. Or all the ones they could think to discuss in around an hour. If you want to know more about Peter's work, link down below! Check out Peter's work - https://purplemartin.games/…

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"From Zero to Hero: First Session Essentials" 43:13

5M ago43:13

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Embarking on Your First D&D Session: Tips and Insights In this episode of the Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zach delve into the significance and intricacies of the inaugural D&D session. They discuss the excitement and challenges faced by both new and experienced Dungeon Masters, sharing personal stories and valuable tips for setting the sta…

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Black Friday of the Dead - An All Flesh Must Be Eaten Actual Play | Episode 4: Armed and Dangerous 50:15

5M ago50:15

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After defeating the evil Mr. McGuffin at the sports supplies store the gang gears up to make their final rush across the zombie-filled in hopes of getting to the security room where the roof access is supposedly awaiting. Maybe they can find something that will help them get through the hordes. Also, what happened to that old janitor guy? Find out …

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Black Friday of the Dead - An All Flesh Must Be Eaten Actual Play | Episode 3: Bookstores & Bullets 1:20:14

5M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Jackson joins the team after the group's distraction successfully draws the zombies away from the bookstore. Now it's time to find a way to the Security Office where the rooftop entrance is located, but maybe a quick stop for supplies and weapons from the sporting goods store next door might be smart. Upon entry the team notices something strange s…

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A Throne of Leaves: A Kingmaker P2E Actual Play - Episode 10 - "it's the principle of the thing" 1:04:22

5M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

This time... On City On A Hill... Apologies. For a brief period early on in the recording, I made the mistake of opening a live stream to check the audio for a radio broadcast for work, forgetting it would pick up on the recording. So a little bit of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs football bleeds over. I cut a bunch of it out but can't…

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Black Friday of the Dead - An All Flesh Must Be Eaten Actual Play | Episode 2: Hallways & Hail Marys 1:23:05

6M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

In episode 2 our team of shoppers discovers a group of survivors that have barricaded themselves in a bookstore in the mall's east wing. Now it's up to them to decide how they can help these survivors and get them to the roof of the mall by midnight. So far they've had a little bit of luck fighting off the undead, but will that luck continue? Or wi…

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Masters of Influence: The Major Factions of D&D 27:38

6M ago27:38

27:38

In this episode of Tavern Talks Podcast, hosts Adam and Zach delve into the five major factions within the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons: the Harpers, the Zhentarim, the Lord's Alliance, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Emerald Enclave. They discuss the philosophies, ranks, and roles each faction plays in campaigns, as well as how these …

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Black Friday of the Dead - An All Flesh Must Be Eaten Actual Play | Episode 1: Dead Rise Mall 58:48

6M ago58:48

58:48

In episode 1 our gang of Black Friday shoppers wake up late to the Sunrise Mall's opening for the holiday and rush to the shopping center in hopes the deals are still available for the various items on their Christmas lists. When they arrive, though, they are met with a very different problem: an outbreak has left the mall completely overrun by ZOM…

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Black Friday of the Dead - An All Flesh Must Be Eaten Actual Play | Episode 0: Meet the Survivors 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

Black Friday of the Dead is our holiday season one-shot which uses the All Flesh Must Be Eaten TTRPG system created by Eden Studios, Inc with the idea of creating a classic zombie-based setting! In our episode 0 we're introduced to our first set of players (don't worry, more are on their way in future episodes) each of whom is playing themselves. S…

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A Throne of Leaves: A Kingmaker P2E Actual Play - Episode 9 - "Of Charters, Duels, and New Adventures" 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

This time... On City On A Hill... Welcome to a Throne of Leaves, a Kingmaker Pathfinder 2e Campaign Actual Play from City On A Hill. The party, still a little shorthanded, obtains their charter, begins preparing for a new adventure... and gets into a duel! (For practice, a for practice duel) Cameron - https://twitter.com/humarwhitill - https://twit…

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