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  • SCQ's Halloween Variety Show

    SCQ's Halloween Variety Show
    2025/10/22
    Happy Halloween! Join us for some a silly and spooky game, a dramatic reading about witches, and some questions from listeners! 0:04:35 - Q&A (Running Games)0:41:50 - Spooky Poetry0:50:30 - Q&A (Creating SCQ)1:19:36 - Q&A (The Lore of SCQ)1:38:10 - Spooky Gameshow Give us a shout at SCQ-371-LOUD! (SCQ-371-LOVE is the same number, if you like that better?) Mason Amadeus is a podcaster and all-terrain professional bodge technician. To find out what that means, check out his site. Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Mentioned During the Show Take a look at our good freakin' website.Find us on Discord.Looking for a good TTRPG to play for Halloween? Check out Murderous Ghosts!Read "The Star Pattern", an essay about a pitfall of running games.Read more about Curse of Strahd, a well-known vampire Dungeons & Dragons campaign.Mason mentioned No Man's Sky? I don't remember the context, but hey, it looks fun! Want to read up on the SCQ lore Ty mentioned? SeasonsThe WallThe CircleOr just peruse our whole lore library! Want those podcasting tools we talked about? Reaper is a powerhouse editor that is free (but well worth the $60 they ask you to pay).Audacity is a great, simple, and free option.Squadcast.fm is good for recording podcasts remotely.Pinecast is a wonderful, reliable place to upload your podcast! It's been SCQ's home from the beginning. Use our referral code to get 40% off for 4 months: r-7098b2YouTube's Creator Studio has free music and sound effects.Freesound.org has (surprise!) lots of free audio!So does Zapsplat!Storyblocks isn't free, but its what SCQ mostly uses nowadays.Krotos has a pretty good free library, plus tons of paid ones. Have questions for us, or just want to say hi? Website: Contact form or Press KitEmail: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.comInstagram: @SCQpodcastDiscord: Side Character QuestLinkTree: SideCharacterQuestVoicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD Additional Credits Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest! Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric! Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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  • Fiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Takes the Fall"

    Fiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Takes the Fall"
    2025/09/11

    Immediately after recording the fourth and final episodes of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went!

    Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Additional Credits & Links

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    21 分
  • E116 Syrah Takes the Fall (Part 2)

    E116 Syrah Takes the Fall (Part 2)
    2025/09/10

    Investigation: COMPLETE! Now it's time to make some questionable decisions!

    Syrah Duskstone is played by Fiona Howat, a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    54 分
  • E115 Syrah Takes the Fall (Part 1)

    E115 Syrah Takes the Fall (Part 1)
    2025/08/27

    Syrah finds himself at the mercy of... hm. Would it be a spoiler if I said who?

    Syrah finds himself at the mercy of someone! How will he get out? And how will he turn this situation to his advantage?

    Syrah Duskstone is played by Fiona Howat, a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Mentioned During the Show
    • Blades in the Dark, the dark fantasy heist game by John Harper that is the template for all Forged in the Dark games.
    • Scum & Villainy, a Forged in the Dark game inspired by space adventures like Star Wars and Star Trek.
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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  • Fiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Crashes the Party"

    Fiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Crashes the Party"
    2025/08/14

    Immediately after recording the third episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store!

    Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Additional Credits & Links

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    20 分
  • E114 Syrah Crashes the Party

    E114 Syrah Crashes the Party
    2025/08/12

    Guests to Liam Dabadasha's home enjoy many luxuries: Fine food, quality musicians, plush furnishings, and the charming attentions of Syrah Duskstone.

    Syrah Duskstone is played by Fiona Howat, a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Mentioned During the Show
    • Dice Exploder, a podcast about game design.
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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  • Fiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Tailors His Strategy"

    Fiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Tailors His Strategy"
    2025/07/31

    Immediately after recording the second episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store!

    Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Additional Credits & Links

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    18 分
  • E113 Syrah Tailors His Strategy

    E113 Syrah Tailors His Strategy
    2025/07/29

    Syrah Duskstone (played by Fiona) has been given the unsavory task of removing a rival's "asset". But first, he must take stock of this city and the allies, enemies, and innocent bystanders that call it home.

    Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    Mentioned During the Show
    • Thirteen, a monthly audio fiction anthology podcast featuring atmospheric, slow burn, spooky stories.
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    1 時間 12 分