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Mage: The Podcast

Mage: The Podcast
Mage: the Ascension
World Of Darkness
Magic
Terry Robinson
Umbra
Ars Magica
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Werewolf: the Apocalypse
Role-Playing Games
Romance In Rpgs
Memory
Unknown Armies
Sorcerer
Changeling: the Dreaming
Urban Fantasy
M20
Ascension
Game Mechanics
Houses Of Hermes
Mages

A podcast dedicated to exploring the Mage: The Ascension, a role-playing game (RPG) based in the World of Darkness.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes362Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Adam swims with the sharks to bring you information and ideas to help you add the Rokea, the shape shifting sharks of the World of Darkness, to your games. What are the Kahu hiding? What lies at the bottom of ocean trenches? Why don’t sharks floss? T... more

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Adam and Pooka discuss Dark City (1998). Another movie that paints the World of Darkness on the screen for you to see. This one aligns so closely with Mage: The Ascension (First Edition) ; watch out for Paradox. Can this inspire you to portray Sphere... more

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Adam talks about Emmy Allen’s Stygian Library, the library that doesn’t end. Will your players find the knowledge they’re looking for? Can they evade the mysterious librarians and their super computer? The sister volume to Gardens of Ynn is full of i... more

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Pooka and Lee discuss Such Pain, the first Mage novel published in 1995. Can novel-length stories help you envision the world of Mage? Did the author hit it out of the park with this one? Hear Pooka and Lee’s review of the book. Their commentary high... more

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Eloy Lasanta
Noted game designer and developer in the RPG industry.
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Chris Pramas
President and Founder of Green Ronin Publishing, involved in multiple notable RPGs.
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Eric Portnoy
Enthusiast and organizer for the Alexandria RPG Library.
Alexandria RPG Library
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Jason Cordova
Designer best known for "Brindlewood Bay."
Episode: PAX Unplugged Conversations, Part 2
Spencer Campbell
Indie tabletop RPG creator, known for Lumen games.
Episode: PAX Unplugged Conversations, Part 2
Steven Koontz
Creator of Fifth Conspiracy
AED Publishing
Episode: PAX Unplugged Conversations, Part 1
Stefan Karten
Collaborator on Mage 20 System Reference Document
Episode: Community Roundup July 2025
Lee Webb
Author of the Darkness Over Dallas series
Episode: Community Roundup July 2025
Mark Hope
Co-author of the Book of Common Magicks
Episode: Community Roundup July 2025

Hosts

Adam Simpson
Host with deep expertise in Mage lore, book reviews, and guest interviews.
Pooka
Co-host known for lively discussion and engagement with WoD topics.
Terry Robinson
Long-time host with a penchant for metaphor-rich analysis and deep lore dives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 289 ratings
  • Epic world of darkness podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Panagiotis Skordas
    a year ago
  • More than just a podcast

    This show is amazing! I have always been a big fan of the Old World of Darkness games, and while Mage (the Ascension) may have its flaws, this show does not. Required listening in my humble opinion. The recent episode with Sebastian Noh made me cry a little at the end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parky2001
    South Korea2 years ago
  • Made me a bigger fan of Mage.

    I came into this show as an overall World of Darkness fan (with special love for Wraith) and only a passing knowledge of Mage. I picked out a few random episodes here and there for books I remember from back in my peak WoD days…and before I knew it was listening to every new episode that came out. Now I’ve gone back to the beginning and hitting up the complete back catalogue. Great hosts. Great conversations. Very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeStranger2113
    United States3 years ago
  • Idk why the host covers books they obviously hate. It just makes the entire episode feel like its not worth listening to.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    james
    3 years ago
  • Great for diehards, not so much for casuals/beginners

    So I’ve been listening to Terry and Adam for awhile and I just have a few simple takes for them. TL,DR: get your audio balanced, stop reviewing WoD books like college essays, Embrace the Gothic Punk and heavy subject matters.

    First. You guys are not coming in at the same volume and it’s very frustrating to dial up and down when I’m driving to and from work, so just that little bit of audio editing will do wonders.

    Second. I don’t think you need to be this scrutinizing about your WoD book revie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RATZGobbler
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show has deep Mage lore and great guest depth, highly informative for veterans.
The balance of interviews and book discussions keeps content fresh and insightful.
Listeners praise the hosts' depth and connection to WoD communities, though some want improved audio balance across episodes.

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Talking Points

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Stone Lore
Q: What if we treat stone lore as a mythic thread instead of a skill?
Stone lore can be treated as a mythic thread, allowing effects to be coincidental that might otherwise be vulgar without needing to spend experience points on a skill.
Stone Lore
Q: Can you give us a quick reference for stone qualities?
The Geologist's Primer provides a compilation of materials and their magical properties headers, which can be reviewed for quick reference.
PAX Unplugged Conversations, Part 1
Q: What does the Bodhana Group do?
The Bodhana Group specializes in using tabletop role-playing games and tabletop board games in therapy, education and skill development.
PAX Unplugged Conversations, Part 1
Q: What is Fifth Conspiracy?
Fifth Conspiracy is a collaborative storytelling tabletop role-playing game where the belief shapes reality.
Making Sense of the Digital Web
Q: How does current technology such as search engines, large language models, etc., interact with the digital web?
The digital web largely exists as its own realm, with limited overlap with the actual internet. However, a character could create a digital entity that functions similarly to a real-world search engine, gathering and caching data from the web, creating opportunities for interaction.

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What is Mage: The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides in-depth explorations of Mage: The Ascension and World of Darkness lore through deep-dive analyses, book reviews, and interviews with guests from game design, publishing, libraries, and adjacent RPG communities. Episodes blend practical GM tips, cross-media discussions, and fan-oriented pop culture riffing, with a steady focus on how Mage mechanics, setting history, and related WoD material can shape campaigns and storytelling. Notable strengths include encyclopedic lore coverage, expert guests, and a conversational dynamic that appeals to longtime fans while offering tangible hooks for campaigns and chronicle ideas. The format is well-suited for listeners who want both tactical ideas for gameplay and broader context about... more

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2. Chris Pramas
3. Eric Portnoy
4. Jason Cordova
5. Spencer Campbell
6. Steven Koontz
7. Stefan Karten
8. Lee Webb

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