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Hello From The Magic Tavern

Arnie Niekamp
Foon
Magic
Betterhelp
Comedy
Wizards
Friendship
Chicago
Shadow City
Patreon
Pippi Longstocking
Relationships
Hello From the Magic Tavern
Magic Tavern
Pizza Hell
Therapy
Audible
Wizardry
Improv Comedy
Chunt
Animal War

Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes605Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

A thrill-seeking amphibian meets the boys.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Root the Newt: Adam Schreck

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai

Associate Producer: Ann... more

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Winthrop McRottibotti, the local corpse collector, is unhappy that no one in the kingdom is dying. More importantly, he brought along his frog, Grape.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Winthrop McRottibotti: Anna... more

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Dripfang LeDesparé visits and demands to be given a royal House.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Dripfang: Kevin Sciretta

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai

Asso... more

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A sasquatch comes in to be interviewed. But he's bald.

Credits

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp

Chunt: Adal Rifai

Usidore: Matt Young

Sasquatch: Vaden Todd Lewis

Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen

Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai

Associate ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Schreck
Second City Mainstage alumnus and ensemble member of the Improvised Shakespeare Company
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Episode: Season 6, Ep 10 - Root the Newt (w/ Adam Schreck)
Anna Garcia
Special guest playing Winthrop McRottibotti and Grape The Soon-To-Be-Podcasting Frog
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Episode: Season 6, Ep 9 - Corpse Collector at Court (w/ Anna Garcia)
Kevin Sciretta
Special guest (Improv actor)
IO Chicago; improvised Shakespeare Company
Episode: Season 6, Ep 8 - Dripfang at Court (w/ Kevin Sciretta)
Vaden Todd Lewis
Special guest; frontman of The Toadies
The Toadies
Episode: Season 6, Ep 7 - Sasquatch (w/ Vaden Todd Lewis of the Toadies)
Mike O'Brien
Special guest and actor/writer, known for SNL and AP Bio
Special guest on the episode
Episode: Season 6, Ep 5 - Zapper (w/ Mike O'Brien)
Gianmarco Soresi
Special guest, plays Nicolo Pastasmith
The Downside (podcast) / Stand-up comedian
Episode: Season 6, Ep 4 - Knight Applicant (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Mike Krahulik
Played as Mike, Statue Guard
Penny Arcade
Episode: Season 6, Ep 3 - Tomb Guards (w/ Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik)
Jerry Holkins
Played as Porthos Gizaum, Statue Guard
Penny Arcade
Episode: Season 6, Ep 3 - Tomb Guards (w/ Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik)
Katie Marovich
Special guest who portrays Yosephina Greatstar
Dropout/Hello From The Magic Tavern cast
Episode: Season 6, Ep 2 - Chosen One (w/ Katie Marovich)

Hosts

Arnie Niekamp
Host of the main show with deep ties to the in-world tavern and ensemble cast; central figure in live-play improv and world-building.
Matt Young
Actor and voice performer who portrays Usidore; contributes character depth and improvisational energy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20.1k ratings
  • Excellent improv comedy podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BittyCity
    9 days ago
  • Good

    This podcast makes me Chortle on the daily

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ugh fugue
    United States10 days ago
  • Delightfully tongue in cheek.

    Came here after it was

    recommended by The Harbingers folks and by episode 7 had snorted or laughed out loud enough that office colleagues had to ask about it. Good stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrulyVexed
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best.

    Best podcast ever. Starting a second play through now here on audible. I can’t recommend this show to enough people.

    Audible
    5
    Joe
    United Statesa month ago
  • Never mind

    I've enjoyed this podcast a lot, over the years, but hearing a member of the cast promoting substack is a hard line for me and I won't be continuing to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MeadowFurther
    United Kingdoma month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show's warmth, inventive storytelling, and character chemistry.
Guests and hosts deliver standout improv that keeps the world fresh and engaging.
Consistently funny and inventive world-building; fans love the running gags and live-action sponsor reads.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#152
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#161
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#242
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#104
Philippines/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#123
Finland/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 6, Ep 4 - Knight Applicant (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Q: What makes you a good fit for the knight role?
Nicolo emphasizes his willingness to sacrifice himself and his practical, battle-ready mindset, while also sharing his artistic talents as a potential complementary skill.
Season 6, Ep 2 - Chosen One (w/ Katie Marovich)
Q: What happens if you survive the final confrontation—what does that mean for the next chapters?
They imagine an ending where the chosen one survives, potentially due to interventions by allies like Yusador, allowing new adventures to unfold rather than ending in a lava death.
Season 5, Ep 90 - Fool (w/ Jonathan Coulton)
Q: What makes crowd work a core part of your act, and how do you balance it with the king's expectations?
Crowd work is a safety net and a way to stay connected with the audience; it can be used to flatter or gently critique, but must be done with sensitivity to the king's authority and the context of the room.
Season 5, Ep 90 - Fool (w/ Jonathan Coulton)
Q: How did you get into fooling, Phineas, and was your father involved in your path?
Phineas explains he has always been a fool, with family encouragement early on, and gradually built his career from smaller courts to larger venues, learning the craft through practice and audience interaction.
Season 5, Ep 86 - Gianessa Now (w/ Dana Quercioli)
Q: Gianessa, can I ask you for another favor?
Can you provide a way for us to communicate if Hog's Face is in danger?

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1. Adam Schreck
2. Anna Garcia
3. Kevin Sciretta
4. Vaden Todd Lewis
5. Mike O'Brien
6. Gianmarco Soresi
7. Mike Krahulik
8. Jerry Holkins

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