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Roll, Ponder, and Play - Dramatized Solo Roleplay

Roll, Ponder, and Play (Jared Hess)
Eilwen
Ironlands
Aron
Frostbridge
Mabon
Wolf Fang Clan
Rock River
Cadfael
Queen Of Shadows
Red Crag
Varu
Ironsworn
Uzak
Bonewalkers
Military Sci-Fi
Frost Bridge
Kyffin
Runic Magic
Archway
Aaron

Welcome to Roll, Ponder, and Play (RPnP), a podcast dedicated to crafting stories through the application of role-playing game engines, combined with creative thinking, and propelled into the aether by the barest of prompts. I take on all the roles of game master, solo player, author, and narrator. Come with me on a journey, and together let us explore realms of shadow, danger, and wonder! One rol... more

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Previously:

The party, enroute to fulfill a mission for the king of Craewen, rests and supplies at the royal palace in the new capital of Southmarch. They are attacked by a malevolent force consisting of part physical and part shadow substance. The ... more

Previously:

In our previous episode, the party arrives at the palace in Southmarch, the new capital to the Kingdom of Craewen. They ride up the winding icy streets to the kingdom’s palace atop a large hill in the center of Southmarch and witness the... more

Previously:

In our previous episode, Renchant and Tatyana attend their signing ceremony and become officially engaged (or betrothed). There is much feasting and celebrating their potential union. Some in the party, Raena foremost among them, have mi... more

In our last episode, Renchant Pel Nil discovers that Tatyana has engaged the hotel staff in preparing for an engagement signing celebration and anxious to not be tied down considers fleeing through the open window of the hotel’s second story window i... more

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Jared Hess
Your friendly neighborhood game master, solo player, author, and narrator
Jarrett Hess
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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Roll, Ponder, & Play is a rich solo RPG podcast that turns a fantasy adventure game into an incredibly rich, deeply sophisticated audio drama. Narrated with Jared Jess' considerable voice talents and top notch prose.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Brian Rideout (Deathtrap Games)
    3 months ago
  • Great voice and sound design plus engaging stories! Huzzah!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    aspesian
    3 months ago
  • Great Show

    A great podcast; as others have said, Jared has an engaging voice for this type of content, which is a perfect combination for the style of show. The show itself is evocative and inspiring - you’d be missing out if you didn’t give it a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YungGrognard
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Ironsworn Actual Play

    I really enjoy the world built in this TTRPG narrative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Techrovert
    United States3 months ago
  • The more I hear from this artiste of solo roleplay the more awestruck I become

    Podcast Addict
    5
    larrymannplays
    4 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's engaging voice and storytelling craft.
Shows deliver immersive, well‑produced fantasy narratives with strong worldbuilding.
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#129
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What is Roll, Ponder, and Play about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A solo‑driven audio drama that blends immersive storytelling with RPG mechanics and rich sound design. Episodes center on dark fantasy adventures powered by a single narrator taking on GM, player, author, and voice roles, often weaving character journeys through grim landscapes, mythic lineage, and high-stakes conflicts. The show also highlights how game systems and embedded OOC commentary shape plot, worldbuilding, and pacing, with recurring emphasis on mood, atmosphere, and narrative mechanics. A recent pivot includes a sibling channel focused on Christian teachings, plus ongoing love for modular RPG worlds like Ironsworn and other tabletop systems, underscoring a niche for listeners who crave serialized storytelling mixed with gameplay i... more

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