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firstwatchstories.blogspot.comDungeon Building: The Sewers of TrefflynAs I mentioned in Episode 42, I decided to use elements of the rules-light RPG One Shot in the Dark to create my latest ‘dungeon’, also k...

🚨NEW BLOG ALERT!! 🚨 Read my latest blog on the behind-the-scenes prep for #StoriesFromTheFirstWatch, featuring 'One Shot in the Dark', a rules-light TTRPG by @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social firstwatchstories.blogspot.com/2026/10/dung...

spreaker.comDice Chain Finale: Links 13-15The Finale of Season 1 Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at https://soloroleplayersnetwork.com/. This episode's contributors: Link 13: Tale of the Manticore Link 14: Solo Bickering Link 15: Roll Ponder & Play

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Realm Of Rolls

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So many great creators on this thread and here are more: @goblinsnotebook.bsky.social @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social @legendbones.bsky.social @everaegames.bsky.social @bigbisdotdotdot.bsky.social @bardrockcafe.com @jamesrpgart.com

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@lizardscast.bsky.social Catchin up after a 10hr marathon recording session yesterday! Christmas 1 shot in the bag! Huge fun, cant wait 2 see how it comes out. Next DUSKBOUND Ep out Tuesday & countdown is ON for REPOSSESSED, our charity Halloween special. We thank u ALL 4 the support so far 💙

spreaker.comDice Chain: Links 7-8Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at https://soloroleplayersnetwork.com/. This episode's contributors: Link 7: Roll, Ponder & Play Link 8: The Lone Adventurer (in collaboration with the 'Keep on the Borderlands' webcomic)

21 Sept

📣 New Podcast! "Dice Chain: Links 7-8" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comDice Chain: Links 4-6Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at https://soloroleplayersnetwork.com/. This episode's contributors: Link 1: Legend Of the Bones Link 2: Swords Against Madness Link 3: Tale of the Manticore

11 Sept

📣 New Podcast! "Dice Chain: Links 4-6" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comDice Chain: Links 1-3Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at https://soloroleplayersnetwork.com/. This episode's contributors: Link 1: Tale of the Manticore Link 2: The Lone Adventurer Link 3: Errant Adventures

1 Sept

📣 New Podcast! "Dice Chain: Links 1-3" on @Spreaker

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CanPodAwards

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26 Aug

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23 Aug

@chaoclypse.bsky.social hey Brandon. I've been trying to get in touch. You still out there?

spreaker.comEpisode 65 FINALE (S3E65)The First Temple of Aheia: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Aug

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 65 FINALE (S3E65)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comGENCON Audio Diary (Bonus Episode)Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

6 Aug

📣 New Podcast! "GENCON Audio Diary (Bonus Episode)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 64 (S3E64)Silver Sleepers: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 Aug

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 64 (S3E64)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 63 (S3E63)Bellario: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 July

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 63 (S3E63)" on @Spreaker #actualplay #darkfantasy #dnd #osr #solorpg

spreaker.comEpisode 62 (S3E62)Eyes Sharp: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 July

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 62 (S3E62)" on @Spreaker #actualplay #darkfantasy #rpg #solorpg

spreaker.comEpisode 61 (S3E61)Surprise Attack: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 July

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 61 (S3E61)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comS3E60Punish Friendship: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 June

📣 New Podcast! "S3E60" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comS3E59Test of Earth: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 June

📣 New Podcast! "S3E59" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 58 (S3E58)Chewchin's Braid: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 June

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 58 (S3E58)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 57 (S3E57)Party Fractured: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 May

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 57 (S3E57)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 56 (S3e56)Test of Air: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 May

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 56 (S3e56)" on @Spreaker

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4 May

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This episode has a little shout out to @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social for how he uses Mythic GME event rolls in season 3. He rolls a prompt in advance and holds it in reserve until an opening comes up. Here's a link to about 22 minutes in when that comes up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Hi...

youtube.comEp 8 - Bonfires from SparksYouTube video by The Smiling Fox

spreaker.comEpisode 55 (S3E55)Attract the Spiritual: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 May

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 55 (S3E55)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 54 (S3E54)Air-Water Gate: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 Apr

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 54 (S3E54)" on @Spreaker #actualplay #darkfantasy #dungeonsanddragon #fantasyaudiodrama #solorpg

spreaker.comEpisode 53 (S3E53)Saygur: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Apr

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 53 (S3E53)" on @Spreaker #actualplay #darkfantasy #dnd #grimdark #solorpg

spreaker.comEpisode 52 (for real) (S3E52)Idols: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

2 Apr

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 52 (for real) (S3E52)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comS3E51b Interview With Tana PigeonTale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience.

26 Mar

📣 New Podcast! "S3E51b Interview With Tana Pigeon" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 51 (S3E51)The Golden Path: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 Mar

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 51 (S3E51)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comS3E50Warden of the Highlands: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Mar

📣 New Podcast! "S3E50" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 49 (S3E49)The River: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 Mar

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 49 (S3E49)" on @Spreaker

4 Feb

Thank you to all my supporters! When I started the show, I never dreamed it would get this far!

spreaker.comEpisode 48 (S3E48)Greyside: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 Feb

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 48 (S3E48)" on @Spreaker

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Realm Of Rolls

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29 Jan

Realm Of Rolls recommends a shortlist of amazing creators...go check 'em out too: @lizardscast.bsky.social @goblinsnotebook.bsky.social @legendbones.bsky.social @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social @theloneadventurer.bsky.social @trialsofbren.bsky.social

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PODCAST DROP :) DRAGON'S DEMISE Episode 8: Hidden In True Sight ...just landed! Not caught up yet?...then dust off those headphones! open.spotify.com/show/4LoTPaH... #TTRPG #RPGPodcast #DungeonsAndDragons #Podcast #RPGCreators #ListenNow

spreaker.comEpisode 47 (S3E47)The Bloom: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 Jan

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 47 (S3E47)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 46 (S3E46)The Crystalwood: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Jan

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 46 (S3E46)" on @Spreaker #actualplay #darkfantasy #dungeonsanddragons #solorpg

spreaker.comEpisode 45 (S3E45)The Librarian: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 Jan

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 45 (S3E45)" on @Spreaker

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Stories From the First Watch

podbean.comStories From The First Watch - Episode 35The peace of the Green Vale is brutally shattered.

24 Dec 2025

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!! 🚨 Episode 35 of #StoriesFromTheFirstWatch is live! Listen via soloroleplayersnetwork.com and all good podcatchers! www.podbean.com/ea/pb-gjhnk-... #TTRPG #SoloGaming #AudioDrama #OSR #DnD

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Realm Of Rolls

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23 Dec 2025

Coming in January 2026... REALM OF ROLLS (formerly The Dungeons & Dragons Podcast UK) www.realmofrolls.co.uk open.spotify.com/show/4LoTPaH... tagging friends & great fellow creators @goblinsnotebook.bsky.social @lizardscast.bsky.social @legendbones.bsky.social @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social

spreaker.comEpisode 44 (S3E44)Abuse Magic: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 Dec 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 44 (S3E44)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 43 (S3E43)Prisoners: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Dec 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 43 (S3E43)" on @Spreaker #audiodrama #darkfantasy #dnd #solorpg

spreaker.comEpisode 42 (S3E42)Activate Suffering: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 Dec 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 42 (S3E42)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 41 (S3E41)Every Hidden Thing Revealed: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

22 Nov 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 41 (S3E41)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 40 (S3E40)Beyond the Lines" Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Nov 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 40 (S3E40)" on @Spreaker #audiodrama #d_d #darkfantasy #fantasy #osr

spreaker.comEpisode 39 (S3E39)An Acorn in a Pile of Acorns: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Want to listen without the ads while helping the show? Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

1 Nov 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 39 (S3E39)" on @Spreaker

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Stories From the First Watch

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25 Oct 2025

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!!🚨 Episode 33 of #StoriesFromTheFirstWatch is out now! Featuring the voice talents of @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social and @pjsack.bsky.social , and with a scenario provided by the brilliant @ways-unseen.bsky.social ! Catch it on soloroleplayersnetwork.com & all good podcatchers!

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Bite Size Tales

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22 Oct 2025

It's New Chapter Day! Today we have a guest Author - Jon Cohen from the @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social solo-RPG podcast. Jon brings us a story set in the world of his game. #flashfiction #audiofiction #shortstory #writing #amwriting #flashlit sites.libsyn.com/436095/site/...

sites.libsyn.comBite Size Tales: Book 5 Chapter 9 - "The Apothecary's Tale"In today's chapter, we present a guest author. Jon Cohen, the genius behind the amazing RPG solo play podcast. If you enjoy a unique take on the crossorads where fiction and gaming meet, this show is...

spreaker.comEpisode 38 (S3E38)A Fool's Refrain: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Want to listen without the ads while helping the show? Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

21 Oct 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 38 (S3E38)" on @Spreaker

spreaker.comEpisode 37 (S3E37)Natural Enemies: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Want to listen without the ads while helping the show? Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support

11 Oct 2025

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 37 (S3E37)" on @Spreaker

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Stories From the First Watch

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27 Sept 2025

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!!🚨 Episode 32 of #StoriesFromTheFirstWatch is out now! Featuring the vocal talents of none other than @taleofthemanticore.bsky.social . Catch it on soloroleplayersnetwork.com and all good podcatchers. #DnD #OSR #TTRPGCommunity #AudioDrama www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vm9t8-...