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RPPR Actual Play

by Ross Payton · English · Leisure & Travel

Role Playing Public Radio presents a weekly Actual Play podcast of tabletop role playing game sessions. We play a wide variety of RPGs, from popular classics like Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to indie hits like Red Markets and Fate. Some of our episodes are stand-alone scenarios and we a

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 2 hr 3 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 23 min

Delta Green: The Hoarders

Evan Mullins is a wealthy man in Dallas. He built a large and garish mansion in an exurb of Dallas, Texas. His family is worried about him as he has shown signs of hoarding. They hired a team of experts to help declutter his house. In their first visit to his house, one of the team, Martin Saxon went missing. Evan claims that Saxon ran out of the house when no one was looking. A search of Evan's house has not revealed any evidence that Martin Saxon is being held there. However, a video of the house revealed an empty indoor pool in the basement. A circular sigil was painted on the side of the…

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1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
Fabula Ultima: Ultracraft: Mysteries of the Broken Wastes – Episode 3
The heroes continue on their quest to escort the child to safety. As they travel down a river, a sea monster attacks! Meanwhile in the real world, the investigation into the missing player uncovers disturbing evidence and a digital cover up. This campaign is based on Bridget’s novel All That Remains, which you can start reading here. Bridget as the GM – support her on Patreon! Ross as Galath/Chase Gordon Lydia as Viri Firethron Fae as Welltwo/Avril Lawrence Richard as Brooks Carlton/Schwarz
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Thomas Jefferson’s Speedway Hell: A Cold Race in Hell
Certain damned souls in hell race each other for the amusement of the devils. The winner of each race wins a brief respite from their torment and should a winner earn enough respite, they can choose to be reincarnated for a chance to escape hell or face utter oblivion. Follow three racers as they try to win the latest race in hell. This game is written by Greg Stolze and is currently on Kickstarter. Back it today to get your copy and help Greg out. David as Jerry Falwell Chris as Blackbeard Tom as Julius Caesar Jason A as Jack the Ripper
17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
Fabula Ultima: Ultracraft: Mysteries of the Broken Wastes – Episode 2
The adventurers investigate the permanent death of a player character in Ultracraft, something supposedly impossible in the game. They also find an orphaned child and realize there's something dark afoot. All the while, the mystery of the Pandemonium Dragon in the new expansion tempts the party as they quest. This campaign is based on Bridget's novel All That Remains, which you can start reading here. Bridget as the GM - support her on Patreon! Ross as Galath/Chase Gordon Lydia as Viri Firethron Fae as Welltwo/Avril Lawrence Richard as Brooks Carlton/Schwarz
10 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 59 min
Red Markets 2.1E Beta: Get the Cybertruck!
A group of takers are hired to retrieve a flash drive from the glove box of a cybertruck currently located in an abandoned shopping mall. Unfortunately, the only way to safely open the glovebox is through the cybertruck software, which required recharging the vehicle and jailbreaking the software, all the while in a mall overrun with the infected. The mall is near a paranoid enclave that views the mall as their turf, another complicating factor. Noah as Sketch. Check out Thinking Too Hard about Anime, which is about anime, unsurprisingly. Lauren as Captain. Check out Lauren and PJ do…
6 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 19 min
Fabula Ultima: Ultracraft: Mysteries of the Broken Wastes – Episode 0 and 1
In the future, one MMO, Ultracraft, dominates the world. The game is so immersive and complex that millions of people play it, using cybernetic implants to fully live the game. A group of players eager to try out the new expansion stumble upon a mystery that reaches back into the real world. This is episode 0 and 1 of Bridget's new cyberpunk campaign that uses a fantasy RPG to resolve all action in the MMO section. It's based on her novel All That Remains, which you can start reading here. Content warnings for this campaign: sensitive discussions of personhood. Panopticon and the nature of…
27 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 31 min
Delta Green: Veriform
Barnaby Rice, insurance investigator was found dead in Lufkin Texas. Someone ate his gastrointestinal tract. Such a specific form of cannibalism alerted the program, which activated four agents to investigate the strange death. Rice was investigating a company selling peptides when he died. What connection does the company have with his death? The agents find a horrific conspiracy lurking in the small town and even worse occult secrets. Noah as Isidro Mallory, FBI agent. Check out Thinking Too Hard about Anime podcast Tom as Floyd Robert, special forces operator Ross as Alan Merling, marine…
20 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 37 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 15
The final battle to save Ptolus is here! The heroes fight to stop Wuntad and the final ritual in a dramatic battle in the sky over the city. Can the heroes stop the Night of Dissolution or is it too late? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
13 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 1 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 11
The final mission awaits the agents. Carter Renault must be stopped at any cost before he rewrites the collective unconsciousness of humanity. Only three badly damaged investigators stand between Renault and his plans. They'll have to risk everything to have a chance of success. Find out what happens in the finale of the Labor of Dogs! Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife…
6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 14
The end draws near! The heroes fight their way through the Temple of the 53 Gods of Chance in a last ditch effort to stop the ritual before it's too late. A powerful demonic guardian stands in their way. Can they defeat it? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
30 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 2 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 10
The agents discover the true purpose behind the schemes of their adversaries. Can humans fight the Great Old Ones and other cosmic powers? Discover the secrets behind the tome On Healing the Sick! Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
23 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 8 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 13
The heroes discover the location of a massive chaos artifact, a multi-story machine capable of harnessing and releasing chaos energy. The machine must be sabotaged so the heroes devise a plan to get in and plant explosives to disable the artifact. Of course, the machine is heavily guarded, so getting in will be a challenge. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as…
16 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
Shadowdark: Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom
Lord Fairfax was a wealthy and successful merchant. Having purchased and experienced all the oddities the surface had to offer, Fairfax became obsessed with the Shadowdark. One day, dark clouds formed over his castle. Crawlers who ventured close said that golden mist spills from the keep. None who enter ever leave again. Locals now call it Castle Goldgloom and laugh when crawlers take the old road that leads to its doors. Now, a mob of local villagers venture forth into the castle to find treasure to save their homes. Get the scenario on DTRPG now. This scenario was run on Owlbear Rodeo so a…
9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 9
After surviving the deadly 'game', the agents finally meet the source of the curse, the Jade Emperor. They learn far too much of the truth and receive 'boons' from the unnatural being. Being granted a wish may prove to be more dangerous than any trap or entity they've faced so far. Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
2 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 22 min
Delta Green: Cassiopeia
New York State formed the Riley Commission in 1981 to determine the cause of sickness in a number of cases involving gold jewelry. It discovered that someone had taken gold brachytherapy seeds contaminated with radion-222 and smelted them down to make jewelry. Individual wearing the jewelry frequently developed skin cancer or other diseases when wearing the jewelry. This was publicly revealed and investigated. The Commission kept some of its other findings secret, namely that other gold jewelry found during the investigation consistently led to psychotic episodes and mental breakdowns. The…
25 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 8 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 12
The heroes venture inside the temple of deep chaos and fight their way through! They stumble upon the Kaleidoscope Temple, a place of power guarded by several powerful opponents, including a priestess and a fire elemental. This is their most dangerous battle yet. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
18 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 8
The investigation leads the agents to a seemingly normal warehouse. Inside, they find an unnatural trap far more insidious than they could ever imagine. A deadly game of drinking and Russian roulette. Somewhere, Stephen Alzis laughs... Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
11 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 1 min
The Zone: A Doomed Expedition
The Zone is a tabletop role playing game about a doomed expedition into a mysterious quarantine zone, whose center will grant one survivor their deepest wish. Four desperate souls, each on a personal quest head into the Zone to find the truth and probably die trying. You can learn more about the Zone at its website. Caleb as the Political Officer Chris as the Chaplain Tom as the Surgeon Ross as the Actor
4 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 5 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 11
The Temple of Deep Chaos reveals even more secrets! The heroes slap fight rat brutes, decode secret messages, and encounter a mutant jailer with a dangerous bite. The mutant guards important prisoners. Can the heroes rescue them? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
28 May 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 10
The heroes venture inside the Temple of Deep Chaos, an important site to the chaos cultists plotting to destroy Ptolus. They find that not everyone who lives in the temple is truly allied with the cultists though... Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
21 May 2026 · 2 hr 30 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 7
The agents learn of a strange nightshade growing operation in a sleepy Washington town and an even stranger mobile app called Mythical Sage Hermes. Dark occult forces are at work, pulling the agents deeper into a lethal game... Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
14 May 2026 · 2 hr 47 min
Mothership: The Oblivion Broadcast
Jackson Gemini, the pilot of a small survey ship, died under mysterious circumstances while at Broadcast Station 65X, a remote facility built on an asteroid in an uninhabited star system. The station is an important link in outer rim communications infrastructure, so it must remain operable at all times. A team is sent in to answer the distress call. Get the scenario PDF here! This is a complete scenario for Mothership written by Ross Payton and includes a map from Heroic Maps. The playtest for this scenario is also available to watch on Youtube. If you enjoy this scenario, consider backing…
7 May 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
Roguelike: The Tomb of Time
Three heroes enter a strange pyramid and find themselves trapped in the Tomb of Time! They are caught in a paradox where time and reality are as fluid as the shifting dunes, it’s become clear that to unravel the Tomb’s mysteries, they'll need more than just courage—some big weapons and friends! Roguelike is a new TTRPG inspired by the video game genre of the same name. Dungeons randomize every time the players enter and PCs can find new items and powers to create incredible combos. Sponsored episode: If you enjoy this actual play, back the game on Kickstarter today! David as Victor Timm,…
30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 56 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 9
The heroes explore an apartment building infested with chaos cultists and monsters. They find the remains of victims and mutated thralls waiting to fight them. Can they defeat the thralls of the Brotherhood of Venom? Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue
23 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 6
The agents intensify their search for the grimoire "On Healing the Sick", leading to new revelations and horrors. A seemingly normal black cat is far more dangerous than Estelle realizes. As they draw nearer to answers, can they survive the truth? Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, Estelle Cunegonde, wildlife forensics specialist
16 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 8
The heroes battle monstrous undead and oozes as their continue their search for the missing! They stumble upon dragon wyrmlings and must decide what to do with them, a political decision with grave ramifications. RPPR Patreon Discount: Use discount code OCCULT to get 50% off your first month of the RPPR Patreon! Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf…
9 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 2 min
Ballad Hunters: Thomas the Rhymer
Britain, 1813. Amateur folklorists work as agents of the Crown. Across the island, the folk ballads of the common people are coming to life. The dead walk, dragons rise, lovers betray one another, authorities condemn innocents to die — whatever happens in the song happens in real life. Three such agents are called on a mission to investigate a missing person and stumble across a fantastical realm. Can they rescue the VIP? This game was run by the game's author, Tristan Zimmerman. It's currently on Kickstarter - back it today to ensure it gets published. Caleb as Jean Ingram Mia as Rosie…
2 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 26 min
Monster of the Week: Occult Con
Three hunters arrive at the same convention at the same time. All three fight a secret war against supernatural evil and each was drawn to Occult Con, the premier Midwestern convention for the mystically inclined. A great evil threatens all of reality, but can the three hunters stop it? Join the RPPR Patreon with discount code OCCULT to get 50% off your first month! This scenario is available in the RPPR newsletter with a map of the convention hall. Tom as Grunevald the Monstrous David as "Crocodile" Blondie the Initiate Jason A as J'Quelin the Wronged
26 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 32 min
Delta Green: The Labor of Dogs – Episode 5
Project Fairlight was an attempt to learn the true name of God through deconstructing the text of a grimoire known as On Healing the Sick. The results of that project have created an unnatural vector and only three Delta Green agents can stop it. They'll have to strike bargains with mysterious strangers to have a chance, but is that enough? Bridget as the Handler. Check out Bridget’s Patreon for more unique RPG content! Ross as Agent JULIAN, Erik Sørensen, antique dealer Yeti as agent JENNIFER, Emma Masterson, naval intelligence/consultant Fae as agent JöRMUNGANDR, eEtelle Cunegonde,…
19 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 7 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 7
The heroes recruit a new member to aid in their quest, an elven rogue. They descend into the sewers and confront numerous threats, including an otyugh! Fighting such a beast in its native turf is dangerous to say the least. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Shaun as Jias, elf rogue

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RPPR Actual Play is a English leisure & travel podcast from Ross Payton. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Ross Payton
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 2 hr 3 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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