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Very Random Encounters: Chaotic Improv Actual Play

Logan, Lee, Wheels, and Greg
Medusa
Star Wars
Winnipeg
Athena
Greek Mythology
Rocket Launch
Rebellion
Snakes
Alderaan
Perseus
Biotechnology
Maya
Science
Super Library
Dr. Regret
Aegis
Rocket Launches
Science Experiments
Modern Medusa
Grindhouse

Welcome 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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes411Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Audr, Blake, and H.U.R.R.I.C.A.N.E. meet with an elder from the far side of the Window to get a better understanding of this new (to them) world — but what the heck is a Willory, anyway?

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The conversation across realities continues as our heroes debate entering The Window. How dangerous could it be?

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The Window will reopen in 15 minutes. At that point you will have precisely 7 seconds to communicate.

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Find out more about the show at our website:

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An entire building has gone missing within the government facility at Summer Grove. Stranger still is what has appeared in its place.

Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme:

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Recent Guests

Katie Osoros
Special guest and player
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Katie Osoris
Expert on ADHD and communication, author
Episode: Street Magic with Special Guest Catieosaurus #1 of 3: Wintery, Cluttered, Ethereal, Joyous
Ben Costa
Creator of Land of Eem
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Episode: Violenceball Aftershow
James Parks
Creator of Land of Eem
Land of Eem
Episode: Violenceball Aftershow
Arlen Craft
CEO of Splatterguard, involved in the show for promotional efforts
Splatterguard
Episode: Violenceball #22: Bedtime
Little Red Dot
Tabletop game developer at Kobold Press
Kobold Press
Episode: Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #1: Rogue Bros
Riley Hopkins
Guest player bringing a unique character into the game
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Episode: Vileborn #2: The Testing Bell with special guest Riley Hopkins
Sara Roberts
Streamer and actual play producer
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Episode: Rebellion #1: Space Nuts | With Sara Roberts, the Hype Goblin
Tony Gowell
An experienced host at DragonCon events and avid tabletop RPG gamer.
Episode: Brainstorming with Special Guest Tony Gowell | What's Your Favorite Fictional World?

Hosts

Lee
Logan
Greg
Wills

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Holland RS
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    YouGotAGary
    Irelanda year 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.)

    Podchaser
    5
    crestedbird
    a year ago
  • Thank you all! Makes my day to listen to friends playing ttrpgs. 🤗🫀

    Podcast Addict
    5
    oldjimmy
    a year ago
  • howdy

    yes hello i would love to be a medusa’s gay please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PleaseDoNothing2TheCook
    United Statesa year ago

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The randomness of the show keeps the content fresh, engaging, and full of surprises, which listeners find appealing.
The podcast offers a unique and entertaining twist on traditional RPG storytelling, making every episode engaging and fun.
Many reviewers feel a sense of inclusivity and representation in the characters and stories shared, highlighting diverse narratives and themes.
Listeners appreciate the humor and creativity of the cast, often noting the impressive improvisational skills displayed during gameplay.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#227
United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#75
Ireland/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#96
Denmark/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Violenceball Aftershow
Q: What inspired the decision behind having two abilities for each level in Eem?
It was an Eem original stemming from a desire to provide players with a player-friendly option of trying before choosing.
Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #1: Rogue Bros
Q: What are you looking for in Saltbreak?
We're looking for Craven Three Teeth to acquire a valuable book on behalf of a bardic college.
Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #1: Rogue Bros
Q: What is Tales of the Valiant?
Tales of the Valiant is Kobold Press' version of the 5th edition rules, enhancing and adding new classes.
Vileborn #2: The Testing Bell with special guest Riley Hopkins
Q: What are the judging criteria here?
As long as you don't just shit the bed, it's going to be fine.
Brainstorming with Special Guest Tony Gowell | What's Your Favorite Fictional World?
Q: What unresolved conflict in your favorite fictional world would you like to explore?
Wheels explains how the time travel in 'Doctor Who' creates oddities that could be explored more deeply.

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The show features a cast of four friends engaging in humorous and unpredictable pen-and-paper role-playing games (RPGs), creating narratives driven largely by randomized elements. Each season varies in setting and theme, and episodes are designed to be approachable, allowing listeners to jump in at any point. The interplay of randomness infuses the storytelling with chaos and comedy, highlighting the cast's improvisational skills while addressing deeper themes of character development, ethics, and societal dynamics in a lighthearted manner. Listeners can expect innovative gameplay and imaginative worlds that evolve through collaborative storytelling, where humor, creativity, and unexpected twists are key ingredients.

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2. Katie Osoris
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4. James Parks
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8. Sara Roberts

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