
Friends at the Table is an actual play podcast about critical worldbuilding, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends. Find us (and a listener guide) @Friends_Table on Twitter.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 543 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionLeisureGames | |||

With the Wicked Weaver defeated, the trio of Antistrophe, Caoimhe, and Nicky return to their hunt for the crest of the western hall, and their search will lead them into places unlike any they've ever seen. Meanwhile, in the High Masque, tensions gro... more
It moved towards Antistrophe, Caoimhe, and Nicky through the dark as something other than itself. A creature of guile and hunger, whose taste for life is well developed and whose limbs are the limbs of others. Meanwhile, amidst the revelers of the Hi... more
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The Castle Eschatonica has provided as sharp a contrast as one may imagine. In its sunlit west wing, Antistrophe, Caoimhe, and Nicky skulk through the shadows and face down foul creatures. In the eastern wing, dripping with moonlight's majesty, the r... more
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Maybe the best actual play content out there. Funny, complex, and moving stories told by people who seem to genuinely enjoy telling stories together.
FatT is doing absolutely peerless actual play storytelling. They consistently deliver exactly what the intro promises - critical world building, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends.
simply the best actual play podcast [focused on critical worldbuilding, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends] for 10+ years running. here's to 10+ years more!
Very very good stories that stay in my brain for years that I cant explain to people without sounding crazy so I need more people to listen so there's a collective context.
Hit play to find out what happens :)
My absolute favourite podcast, can't believe I haven't pisted a review 😅
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The show consistently centers on collaborative storytelling, deep worldbuilding, and character-driven play within an actual-play RPG format. Episodes emphasize social dynamics, strategic problem-solving, and inventive world design, often blended with humor and friendly banter among a core group of players and a steady host team. Notable twists include intricate political intrigue, magical systems, and clock-driven mechanics, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, long-form worldbuilding and community-oriented gaming conversations. A standout strength is the ensemble's chemistry and the crafted, imaginative settings that invite listeners to participate vicariously in ongoing worldbuilding and narrative exploration.
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Friends at the Table launched 12 years ago and published 543 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Friends at the Table include:
1. Johnny Cakes
2. Jimmy Cone
3. Art Martinez-Tebbel
4. Jack de Quidt
5. Andrew Lee Swan
6. Janine Hawkins
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