Pod Against the Machine: A Pathfinder Actual Play
Network Against the MachineWelcome to Pod Against the Machine, the only Actual Play podcast that specifically mentions its opposition to the machine in the title. We’re a ragtag group of five creating an epic story while playing through the Iron Gods Pathfinder First Edition adventure path from Paizo publishing. It’s like Dungeons and Dragons, complete with wizards, monsters, and skeletons...but with an added bonus of evil ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 336 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||
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Don't you just hate it when a representative of the cabal of evil wizards who secretly control the entire nation leaves one of their number directly in your path when you're trying to get out of their headquarters after a long day of sabotage?
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Wonderful storytelling and endearing banter. Don’t let the Pathfinder 1E system scare you away. If you’re familiar with D&D or any other similar system, Sam and the players make it very easy to follow. The custom music is incredible and I appreciate the storyline that regularly challenges the players and makes them play at the top of their game. Thank you for many hours of entertainment and laughter and a few tears. Also thanks for keeping it clean even when the BBEG roles a nat 20 on its save ... more
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United States7 months ago Really enjoying the podcast. Fun times, Good laughs, bullet holes, laser burns, chainsaws and an endless supply of squid and cotton candy flavored Gootubes.
Audible5Paul HayseUnited States2 years ago- Makes me wish I was at the table.
Really enjoying the podcast. Fun times, Good laughs, bullet holes, laser burns, chainsaws and an endless supply of squid and cotton candy flavored Gootubes.
Audible5Paul HayseUnited States2 years ago I'm halfway thru the podcast and I can't stop listening and laughing. I genuinely care about the success of the Very Capable Four.
Audible5DanUnited States3 years ago- feels like watching my friends play.
I'm halfway thru the podcast and I can't stop listening and laughing. I genuinely care about the success of the Very Capable Four.
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A Pathfinder Actual Play that centers on an Iron Gods campaign, blending high-stakes combat with character-driven storytelling, banter, and tactical play. Episodes commonly explore robotics, supernatural tech, moral dilemmas, and multi-party negotiations as the group navigates Technic League forces, strange relics, and evolving party dynamics. Notable qualities include strong character introductions, a steady production level, and a playful, sometimes dry humor that keeps battles and investigations engaging. The show often balances action with worldbuilding, creating a dense, technomagical setting that appeals to fans of fantasy RPGs, sci-fi-infused adventures, and long-form campaigns.
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