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Explorers Wanted

5d20 Media, LLC
Numenera
Smurfhotep
Terrorism
Role-Playing Games
Die Hard Dice
Character Development
Conflict
Ghouls
Rosita's
Smurfotep
Fantasy
Neva
Ezri
Friendship
Crime
Magpie
Senate Museum
The Ninth World
Crime and Murders
Emory

We are a weekly actual play podcast using the Numenera (numenera.com) Discovery and Destiny rules. Set one billion years in the future, we journey across the Ninth World. There have been eight worlds before this, where civilizations rose to intergalactic heights only to fall into ashes, leaving a world of strange relics behind them. Join our ragtag crew of messy adventurers as they navigate... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes282Founded6 years ago
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GamesLeisureFictionScience Fiction

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The crew delves deeper into the tunnels to find the source of the strange sounds they hear up ahead.

• Ilsene has a cultural exchange.

• Ezri learns more about the social scene in Lathe.

• Magpie is first to cast a stone.

Player Intrusion:

Danie... more

The crew engages in some improvised water aerobics.

• Ilsene plays lifeguard.

• Ezri plays a lifeguard trying to save a lifeguard.

• Magpie puts her non-existent medical degree to use.

Player Intrusion:

Sampson: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Your... more

The crew interrupts what appears to be a lakeside picnic.

• Magpie does some tracking.

• Ezri acquires a new follower.

• Ilsene gets a hole in one.

Player Intrusion:

Stace: Disciples: Liberation

Your cast:

GM: Daniel

Ilsene Vite: Sampson

Mag... more

The crew investigates new horrors inside the Transit Guild.

• Ezri is confronted with an existential question.

• Magpie finds some cyphers.

• Ilsene engages in unconventional packaging techniques.

Player Intrusion:

Alex: Tales of Seikyu

Your ca... more

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Daniel Anderlich
Daniel is a gentle and creative Game Master who guides the gameplay, ensuring an engaging experience for both players and listeners. He is known for weaving intricate narratives while fostering a collaborative atmosphere among adventurers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • A Billion Years of Shenanigans

    I discovered Explorers Wanted when I went in search of a different game’s actual play (a Fairy Tale RPG by the creators of Numenera), that this crew did as a one-shot. I stayed for their chill vibes and belly-laugh-inducing chaotic choices.

    The main campaigns (of which there may be 3?) set in the weird Sci-Fantasy world of Numenera are grand feasts, but the episodes are bite-sized, always leaving you hungry for the next.

    I started actively listening to Explorers first campaign less than 3 mon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobertBobbert the 9th
    United Statesa year ago
  • Late to the game… but glad I arrived!

    Just discovered this podcast and am currently listening to the first campaign. But with a hour drive to work and an hour drive back… I’m catching up quick! Look forward to hearing the newer stuff to see how they have developed. I’m am very impressed with the great group of gamers and have thoroughly enjoyed every episode. The GM does a great job involving every player and progressing their story and the role play between the group is very enjoyable. I absolutely love Numenera as a game system an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheesepappy
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic RP in a Fantastic System

    This is the only long-running actual play podcast set in Numenera (and one of the few in the Cypher system) I’ve found that I enjoy. The RP is *fantastic*—except when they attempt to portray children and their parents, an interaction that comes across as very stilted. The characters are compelling, and the adventure and storyline are engrossing. Thank you, Explorers Wanted, for creating an awesome Numenera audio experience!

    (As an aside, Stace Babcock’s “The Stars are Fire” two-shot is most exc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twinserpents
    Canada2 years ago
  • My fav actual play podcast is Explorers Wanted! As a regular, weekly Numenera show it offers excellent levels of sound quality, amazing storytelling, character & background building, atmospheric music beautiful editing & sound effects from GM & players. Two campaigns and hundreds of episodes! Mature language, LBGTQ- friendly! Fulls of Cinematic Adventure, professionalism and memorable laughs! Check them out!

    Podchaser
    5
    religvonruthven
    2 years ago
  • Excellent actual play

    In just a few months I’ve raced through over a hundred episodes of this podcast. I’ve deferred holds on library books in favor of Explorers Wanted. Daniel manages to convey the singular bizarreness of Numenera without resorting to extended descriptions that would bog down action. The characters are complicated and messy and sincere. The group has great cohesion and momentum—every episode is an hour and they fit *so much* action and character into that time. If you aren’t a Cypher/Numenera player... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redmalicious
    United States3 years ago

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Audiences commend the unique take on actual play podcasts, with several noting its accessibility for newcomers to TTRPGs.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's strong character dynamics and well-paced plotlines, often mentioning the educational aspects of the Numenera setting.
Listeners enjoy the engaging and humorous interactions among the cast, appreciating the quality of storytelling and character development.

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Episode 236: Let's Do the Time Skip Again
Q: How long have you been here?
About a year; I came after faking my death.
Episode 236: Let's Do the Time Skip Again
Q: What are you here for?
I want to know more, I'm curious about what brought you here.

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This podcast delivers an engaging actual play experience set in the unique and peculiar world of Numenera, one billion years in the future. The cast of diverse characters unravels stories filled with adventure, chaos, and dark humor as they confront complex moral dilemmas and navigate a landscape littered with remnants of past civilizations. The interplay between the players showcases their individual personalities, creating a blend of thrilling storytelling and entertaining banter. Listeners are likely to appreciate both the strategic elements of role-playing games and the immersive narrative that unfolds, making it a rewarding experience for fans of tabletop games and storytelling alike.

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