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Drawn from the Undertow (fka Eidolon Playtest)

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EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self
Eidolon
Threadspinner
Eidolon Corporation
Friendship
Luna 1
Jordan
Eidolon Playtest
Time Travel
Undertow
Void Moose
Eidolons
Simulation Theory
Haley
Eidolon RPG
FBI
Persona
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
Artificial Intelligence
Cyberpunk

Formerly known as Eidolon Playtest, Drawn from the Undertow is an award-winning actual-play podcast currently playtesting Threadspinner, the Souls-inspired afterlife mapping RPG designed by the creators of EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self! Drawn from the Undertow has released a new actual-play episode every week for 6 years, telling stories across dozens of campaigns that range in genre from road-tr... more

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Long ago, the Razorback King conquered Loromir with the power of flame. The country and its King faded into myth, and their spirits passed into the afterlife. Now, the Razorback King rises again, gathering power to set aflame even the land of the dea... more

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Welcome to Threadspinner GLOW, the bug-themed playtest of Threadspinner, the Souls-inspired afterlife exploration RPG! In this episode, our players introduce us to the cast: a highborn bartender, a lord of thieves, and a sentient fungus!

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Welcome to Threadspinner SPARK, the urban fantasy themed playtest of Threadspinner, the Souls-inspired afterlife exploration RPG! In this episode, our players introduce us to the cast: a young film starlet, her bodyguard, and a disgraced Threadspinne... more

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One of Morgan's favorite films is the 2000 cheerleader classic Bring It On, so she showed it to Crystal and Iris! They discuss the film's earnest love for cheerleading, potential for heartbreaking lesbian fanfiction, and progressive views on race, ge... more

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Recent Guests

Sevette Passan
A prominent member of the families of Lake Town.
Episode: THE TOWER, Episode 1: Foundation
Olin Bootman
A local manufacturer of potions, tinctures, and amulets.
Episode: THE TOWER, Episode 1: Foundation
Cassandra Disable
Risk analyst with the Hill Institute, possesses future-seeing Eidolon.
Hill Institute for the Research of Eidolons
Episode: Eidolon SKA #41: Signal Signal
Evangeline Hill
Founder of the independent research institute focusing on Eidolons.
Hill Institute for the Research of Eidolons
Episode: Eidolon SKA #41: Signal Signal
Adonis Shirogorov
Naomi's husband
Episode: Eidolon SKA #34: Five Iron Frenzy, Part 2

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • All evidence actually available, INCLUDING THE PERSON SHE SUPPOSEDLY SOLICITED SEX FROM'S OWN DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS, point to the announcement being total bullshit and them wanting an excuse to kick out Fabby.

    Combine that with it not even being an Eidolon podcast starting at the main series and just banking off the brand she helped make popular to push a different game entirely? Fuck this. They killed any trust and goodwill that I had and ruined something I truly loved.

    Podcast Addict
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    Fantastical Alice
    a year ago
  • It’s good

    It’s an actual play podcast that’s using their own system based on tarot cards. This gives the events so much more flavor than just rolling dice and deciding “yes it happened/not it didn’t”

    Instead you get variables like

    - You are met with an equal and opposite reaction

    - You are given cause to celebrate

    - You exceed your own limits

    - Something terrible happens

    - You get what you want at a price you can’t afford

    Give it a try. I can heartily recommend starting with one of the mini-seasons lik... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perrsun
    United Statesa year ago
  • So funny, so heartwrenching, so good

    Incredible cast, gorgeous original music, and endlessly innnovative storytelling and gameplay, particularly as the 2E system and Worst Self playbooks develop. Listening to a new Eidolon episode is the best part of every Monday morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juniperrhodes
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of my favourite pieces of fiction, period.

    All around a fantastic series of storytelling that I’d jump to recommend at any opportunity, speaking as someone who’s bounced off most every DND podcast. Harvey D. Godlove is my son and has never done anything wrong in his life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloisteress
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • REALLY GOOD

    Incredibly fun and entertaining, this has been keeping me sane at work for months. The players have really good chemistry and the gm is incredible, and the system itself is really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CassieKek
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The design discussions and postmortems are a major draw for listeners who want to learn game design in a practical context.
Fans consistently call out the engaging host dynamic and the worldbuilding depth across campaigns.
Listeners praise the show for its high-quality storytelling, strong chemistry among players, and standout original music.
Many appreciate the podcast as a welcoming, community-driven space that rewards long-term listeners with evolving narratives and creative risk-taking.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eidolon ISLAND / FLASHBACK / ADULT GM Postmortem
Q: So would you say you tend to let the players lead you as a GM?
I would say I definitely try to. In terms of the overall thrust of a campaign, I usually want to let them drive it to some extent, and I stay flexible session-to-session to accommodate curveballs and player-driven direction.
Eidolon ROMANCE / +MACHINE GM Postmortem
Q: Zoe, how did you feel under Iris's GMing style versus other GMs?
Zoe praised Iris for strong narration and clear thematic through-lines that still allow player agency and natural pacing, making Eidolon feel alive without overbearing direction.
Eidolon ADULT #3: You Oughta Know
Q: Can I play you a song to apologize?
Kierra wants to use her Eidolon to flip the relationship with her dad.
Eidolon EDM #11: Who Makes the Rules
Q: What kind of future do we want to live in?
A future where we are free, equal, and build together.
Eidolon EDM #11: Who Makes the Rules
Q: What's leadership to you, Genevieve?
Being at the vanguard; leading from the front.

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What is Drawn from the Undertow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running actual-play series that is actively playtesting a Souls-inspired RPG system, with campaigns spanning multiple genres from road-trip crime thrillers to cyberpunk and intimate, character-driven dramas. Episodes blend game design discussion, worldbuilding, and campaign play with deep dives into rules, pacing, and the evolving Threadspinner framework, plus frequent postmortems and creator notes. Listeners tend to value inventive storytelling, collaborative design, and the ambient production that ties music and moment-to-moment play into a cohesive experience. A notable strength is the community-oriented, iterative approach—often featuring guest designers, live-play experimentation, and a transparent look at design decisions—makin... more

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