Have Spellbook, Will Travel

Why hello to you, lovely listener! Today Rudy and James are joined by Mark Smith to discuss what it's like to try D&D for the first time, what rating Star Wars: Episode 1 should receive on movie blogs, and what it's like to be the #1 Have Spellerhead.

Holy Moly, we're back! Here is the start of Arc 5, a rousing tale of corporate conventioning and synergistic business-ing! Network along with your magical co-workers as you learn more about them, yourselves, and the money-making, high stakes World of Adventuring! For more info on the show, head to www.havespellbook.com

Whooo!  Here is the final part of our wonderful Actual Play Hiatus, a playthrough of a modified version of M.T. Black's adventure Temple of the Nightbringers.  Find out how our adventuring party of Mark, Ray, Caroline, and Anthony take down Frida, defeat (or don't?!) the goblins, and wrap things up.  For more information on the show, cast, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com.

And here is Part 3 of our Actual Play podcast! Also - uh - sorry, but we're going to push back the return of new HSWT main episodes to 1/25! For more info on the cast, show, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com

The D&D Actual Play adventure featuring members of the HSWT cast continues! Listen in as our heroes learn more about the goblin problem, have a variety of adult beverages, and get to planning on how to save Meltin!

Hello Listeners! As mentioned in the last BTS episode, there will be a brief hiatus from the main HSWT storyline as we spend some time catching up on production. While that is happening, however, we have some other treats for you, starting with a recorded Dungeons and Dragons 5E session starring James Introcaso and several cast members. Please enjoy this actual play episode! Visit www.havespellbook.com for more info on the show.

Whoo hoo! Story Arc 4 wrap up is here, and Rudy and James discuss the D&D adventure that inspired these airship-related mishaps. They also have a conversation about one-shots, and some tips on how to play them (and what to play!). Please note that the main story episodes will be taking a hiatus until January 18. In the interim there will be some new types of content, including some Actual Play from the cast - hopefully you enjoy it as much as the main show. www.havespellbook.com

With the mystery of who did it solved, our heroes move to catch the murderer and save the Duchess! Will they succeed? Will they fail, AGAIN? Is it inappropriate to put two spaces after punctuation when writing in a non-scholarly setting? Most of these questions are answered in this exciting conclusion to Have Spellbook, Will Travel Arc 4! For more info on the cast, characters, and show, visit www.havespellbook.com

Whoawhoawhoawhoawhoa ! An interview with JAMES INTROCASO? WHO WOULD HAVE PREDICTED IT?!* Listen to Rudy and James discuss approaches to DM'ing, working for Adult Swim, and how to be the director of a cast of dozens without freaking out. ALSO HEY. Ray Fallon and John Fischer have been NOMINATED FOR AN AUDIOVERSE AWARD! They have made it to the final round, which ends TODAY. That means PLEASE GO VOTE FOR THEM RIGHT NOW! You can login via facebook or twitter, so a new account isn't required or anything. Just login and vote! *Someone who correctly guessed that since Rudy was the last interview, James would be the next. WELL DONE YOU.

And we're back! The strange circumstances of the murders on The Jester's Pleasure continue, as Andar and Party 13 work to unravel the mystery! Who will live? Who will die? Who will... fly? (technically all of them, I guess) FIND OUT IN THIS NEW EPISODE! For more info on the show, visit www.havespellbook.com

Today's behind-the-scenes interview is with... RUDY BASSO ?! PLOT TWIIIIIIST. Yes, we figured that it would probably be a smart idea to give some background info on ourselves rather than just our wonderful cast. So take a listen and hear about quantity vs. quality writing, Rudy's accidental Lady Love, and maybe too much back pattery. Also there's a whole lotta gushing about Night's Black Agents. For more info on the show check out www.havespellbook.com

Uh-oh! It's an interrogation episode flying straight IN. YOUR. FACE. KA-POW. Are you okay from that ka-powing? If so, then please take a listen and hear of harpies, kobold fingers, and casino beatdowns! If not, then we recommend taking a rest and recovering then listening later. For more info on the show, cast, and characters, check out www.havespellbook.com.

Oh Boy! Another wonderful behind-the-scenes interview with one of our most fantabulous actors, Andrew Timmes! Listen to Andrew talk about jumping into the theater world as a "joke", the wildest and most interesting club you probably never heard of, and the differences between his version of Kai and the original D&D character played by Dan Keyser. For more info on the show, cast, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com !!!

Take a seat, dear listener, and enjoy the start of another adventure! This one takes our heroes to the skies, as they are tasked with an important mission in a flying cruise ship known as The Jester's Pleasure. Can you solve the mystery before Party 13 does?! For more info on the cast, characters, and show, visit www.havespellbook.com

Here it is, the conclusion to Story Arc #3! We would write exciting hints to entice you - dear listener - about the episode's plot, but we don't want to spoil anything! You'll just have to listen and enjoy! For more info on the show, characters, and cast, visit www.havespellbook.com

It's Alex Basso! Younger brother of Rudy Basso, and the go-to "omg I need a voice NOW" guy! Take a listen and learn about Alex's love for fourth edition, how to be THE BEST at D&D, and a two-pronged fraternal attack on 4E's weird Essentials rules. For more info on the show, cast, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com

Aha! An interview with the man behind Filigrin the Feared and other notable characters - Mr. Sean Curry! Listen in to hear about cheese rankings, MORE improv talk, and SANDWICHES. PLUS. A SUPER SPECIAL OFFER / CONTEST FOR YOU, THE LISTENERS! Tune in to hear it and find out! For more info on the show, head to www.havespellbook.com

You-Know-Who is still dead, but this is a fantasy world! There's an afterlife, of course! So let's drop in and learn a little bit about why Andar is so angry, what happened to cause The Saviors to break up, and who exactly Cyrial is. For more information about the cast, show, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com

Rudy and James sit down with Evie King, a noted world traveler and foodie who has stepped away from her busy life to join with the HSWT ensemble. Hear her talk about her superhero alter ego Smart Girl, growing up with a D&D Dad, and living in South Korea. For more info on the show, cast, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com

Uh-oh... FLASHBACK TIME. In this episode you'll learn about a young(er) Filigrin, a little bit about TAG's history, and hear the word "phylactery" like six more times. Also Re: Andar - still dead! For more info on the show, cast, and characters, visit www.havespellbook.com.