Very Random Encounters: Chaotic Improv Actual Play
Logan, Lee, Wheels, and GregWelcome to Very Random Encounters, a show where we play pen and paper RPGs in which we've randomly determined as many things as is possible, including characters, villains, names, places, and other weirder stuff! It all comes together to be a very random encounter. We're an actual play roleplaying game podcast by four friends who love the challenge of telling a story whose details are all prompted... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 432 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionComedyComedy FictionImprov | |||
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Intro song by Meodow Vista Media. Shayne Plunkett and Jesse Wright collaborate to form the music production studio Meadow Vista Media. You can find them and their work online: The Great Aurelliano gets paid, Knute gets first place, and Tarro gets a n... more
After a long day preparing, it's time for the preliminary event to see if Knute and Tarro get to be part of the pageant and tournament respectively. While that's going on, Aureliano finds a new passion.
Intro song by Meodow Vista Media. Shayne Plu... more
It’s the first day of the festival! The Great Aurelliano braves an audition, Knute gets a pageant crash course, and Tarro gives Little Bitty Baby Child a certified GLOW UP!
Intro song by Meodow Vista Media. Shayne Plunkett and Jesse Wright collabo... more
Our trainers have arrived at their destination! They check in at the hostel, then Gnut has a chat with his uncle. Aureliano tries out battling. Tarro gets into crafts!
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- Let me tell you why I like VRE so much…
Very Random Encounter is a brillant podcast. Let me tell you why it is so close to my heart. In my RPG life, there are three events that drastically changed the way I practice TTRPG: listening to VRE was the second one. I "learned" TTRPG with AD&D, Star Wars 1st edition and Warhammer, and for a long time I didn't know any different ways of playing. VRE made me discover one totally opposite to mine.
VRE initial principle is simple: generate everything randomly. It includes charactes, names and e... more
Apple Podcasts5robin_vador
Canada4 months ago - Long time listener
I love this podcast. I’ve been listening to years now and adore it. I download arcs and listen to them through my long drives in the mountains. At this point they cast feel like road trip companions to me, hearing them laugh and make jokes let’s my journey be 10x more enjoyable. I love how all the seasons are so different and they’ve introduced me to a lot of new and awesome ttrpgs. I’m always looking forward to a new episode from this crew.
Apple Podcasts5Holland RS
United States8 months ago - Very fun. Love the chaos
I love the making something cool and funny out of all the randomly determined stuff. Love the creativity from having to make something up that makes sense from all the non-sensical.
Apple Podcasts5YouGotAGary
Ireland2 years ago So much fun :-) The cast are great storytellers and take on all kinds of games.
Each season, they take the raw chaos provided by the RNG and forge it into gripping stories with heart. A real treat!
(Bonus: The podcast theme music is awesome and always lifts my spirits.)
Podchaser52 years agocrestedbirdThank you all! Makes my day to listen to friends playing ttrpgs. 🤗🫀
Podcast Addict52 years agooldjimmy
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Apple Podcasts | #215 |  United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv |
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This show features four friends running improvised, pen-and-paper RPG campaigns where nearly every element is generated randomly. Episodes mix character creation, worldbuilding, and chaotic, humorous banter with actual-play storytelling, often weaving ongoing character arcs across seasons and exploring a variety of systems and genres. Listeners tend to praise the creativity, strong chemistry among hosts, inclusive storytelling, and the way randomness yields surprising, cohesive narratives. A standout quality is the rotating systems and seasons, which exposes audiences to many RPG styles while keeping the core ensemble dynamic and approachable for newcomers. The format and tone make it appealing for fans of improv, friendship-driven storytel... more
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