
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 446 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovComedyComedy FictionFiction | |||

While Taro seeks out information on a foe that has not even a penny left to lose, Knut rides off valiantly on Nala to save The Great Aurelliano, who has found themselves in dastardly company with no cell service.
Intro song by Meodow Vista Media. S... more
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: Spotify open.spotify.com/artist/7r0yfh00Q8jqNbtP28rGKa Apple Music... more
Taro, The Great Aurelliano, and Knut set up camp before Knut gains both a new rival and a new hobby.
Find us and all of our links at www.vre.show
Intro song by Meodow Vista Media. Shayne Plunkett and Jesse Wright collaborate to form the ... more
Lynx fever has hit the school, and everyone is playing Lemmings! But who’s responsible? More importantly… who controls the batteries, and do they have a subscription to Electronic Gaming Monthly? Also, what year is it? Listen to the thrilling conclus... more
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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
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.
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.
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.)
Thank you all! Makes my day to listen to friends playing ttrpgs. 🤗🫀
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A high-energy, improv-driven actual-play with a heavy emphasis on unpredictable elements. Episodes blend chaotic bidding, character-driven storytelling, and meta-commentary as players navigate ambitious plot twists, shifting alliances, and inventive world-building across different fantasy and science-fiction systems. A hallmark is the seamless integration of randomness with coherent arcs, lively banter, and inclusive storytelling that invites newcomers while rewarding longtime listeners with interconnected seasons and evolving relationships. Notable is the rotating guest dynamic and crossovers, which often bring fresh perspectives and new mechanics to the table, making it a playground for fans of bold, collaborative storytelling and tactica... more
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