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Some Friends & a DM

Some Friends & a DM

By Alex Voeller

An actual play Dungeons and Dragons variety show where the dungeon master, Alex Voeller, brings on different players for goofy one offs and campaigns. We've got a little bit of everything for everyone!
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Tales of Instaria Ep. 5 : Math is Hard

Some Friends & a DMApr 13, 2022

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Tales of Instaria Ep. 5 : Math is Hard

Tales of Instaria Ep. 5 : Math is Hard

Math. The worst part of D&D, or at least in my (Alex) opinion. 

While the math may be difficult, the adventuring goes strong as our trio make their way towards the Reaching Hand to hopefully solve this conundrum once and for all!

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Apr 13, 202201:20:58
Tales of Instaria Ep. 4 : Stay Blessed

Tales of Instaria Ep. 4 : Stay Blessed

Whew talk about a tense stand off, who would of thought that Karfasian would be the one to smooth talk us out of a potential fight? Ok, let's be honest Karfasian is really the only one who probably could do so with our current track record, albeit a short one. 

This episode features bless players, blessed dice, and overall is a blessed episode. Stay blessed. #blessed.


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Mar 30, 202253:18
Tales of Instaria Ep. 3 : Welcome to Kar-Bucks

Tales of Instaria Ep. 3 : Welcome to Kar-Bucks

Welcome to Kar-Bucks, can we interest you in a Venti Loxodon Fog? What you said London Fog? We have no clue what that is but I guess Garvin does. 

Karfasian, Garvin, and Gerturde continue their mission of clearing the area out of whatever force may be causing trouble for the people of Fryse. Maybe the local barrow has some intel on what really is going down here.

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Mar 16, 202256:26
Tales of Instaria Ep. 2 : It's on Karl

Tales of Instaria Ep. 2 : It's on Karl

Don't worry about this episode it's on Karl. 

But in all seriousness, our three players were more than capable against a small horde of zombies. Once again I feel the need to make fights harder. Regardless, they went back to the tavern as it is the only suitable place for a new D&D adventure to begin.

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Mar 02, 202201:08:13
Tales of Instaria Ep 1 : Non-Binary Zombies

Tales of Instaria Ep 1 : Non-Binary Zombies

We begin a new story, with new characters, and old players. Okay, there is one new player but everyone else is old news. 

Welcome to the world of Instaria, a community voted adventure created over at the Instagram account for our podcast! You can even download this adventure over on DM's Guild, so check it out! 

This adventure is a slight interim as we prepare for "Valkyrian Days", but still gives you the classic Some Friends antics that we all have grown to know and love. 

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Feb 16, 202253:38
Discordian Nights Ep. 17 : Finale

Discordian Nights Ep. 17 : Finale

Here it is kids. Buckle up. 

Also send in those questions for Passive Perception #2! You can send them to us at somefriends.and.a.dm@gmail.com

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Feb 02, 202257:53
Discordian Nights Ep. 16 : There are No Snacks

Discordian Nights Ep. 16 : There are No Snacks

There are no snacks. At least not for Mallory, Busch, or Kaylor. For Alex, Amber, Trenidy, and Sam it's a whole different story.

Our crew has been whisked off into the Fey Wilds and have already bumped into someone Mallory knows, but if we have learned anything from Mallory's track record is that she has made more enemies than friends. Yet I doubt this will stop her from trying to get the help of the Fairies in stopping the Hydra Mother from returning.

Jan 19, 202247:54
Discordian Nights Ep. 15 : Negotiations (Coming at You Live Pt. 2)

Discordian Nights Ep. 15 : Negotiations (Coming at You Live Pt. 2)

Look at that! We got two whole episodes out of our in person recording session. 

Our crew rested up in Malachi's library, only to be ambushed by more Minos. Mallory talked them out of the scuffle, but are they now headed into deeper waters? Click play on this bad boy to find out!

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Jan 05, 202244:50
Discordian Nights Ep. 14 : Coming at You Live

Discordian Nights Ep. 14 : Coming at You Live

Live from Orlando it's Some Friends & a DM! 

Ok, not truly live but kinda live-ish. The stars aligned and everyone was in the same place at the same time aka my apartment and we recorded. It was a ton of fun and hope you enjoy listening. 

Previously, our crew met Malachi, one of the Minos, and convinced him to help them out. Malachi also offered his library so that they could all get a good night's sleep. 

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Dec 22, 202149:34
Discordian Nights Ep. 13 : Dungeons & Doors

Discordian Nights Ep. 13 : Dungeons & Doors

The best part of dungeon crawls are the anxiety your players have with opening doors and putting in a lot of them. But our gang is ready to pound the pavement and keep trudging through. Hopefully the medusa was the worst of it!

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Dec 15, 202131:38
Discordian Nights Ep. 12 : A Monkey, a Medusa, and Sean Gunn's Weaselman get into a Brawl

Discordian Nights Ep. 12 : A Monkey, a Medusa, and Sean Gunn's Weaselman get into a Brawl

The title says it all, and yes we are getting even more indirect celebrity cameos in our super small, independent podcast. 

Will our crew be able to find Kaelor and free him? Come find out!

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Dec 02, 202101:01:44
Discordian Nights Ep. 11 : Labyrinth Languish

Discordian Nights Ep. 11 : Labyrinth Languish

They've killed the wyvern and are ready to finally reach these dang portals. However, it seems that none of them (outside of Indigo) really have any clue what could even possibly lie inside that labyrinth. Needless to say, things are going down. 


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Nov 17, 202159:59
Discordian Nights Ep. 10 : Manticores and Wyverns and Crit 20s Oh My!

Discordian Nights Ep. 10 : Manticores and Wyverns and Crit 20s Oh My!

No heist. No sneaking. No stealing. Just combat. 


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Nov 03, 202135:44
Discordian Nights Ep. 9 : To Heist or not to Heist?

Discordian Nights Ep. 9 : To Heist or not to Heist?

Mallory, Busch, and Kaelor have to answer the age old question: to heist or not to heist? To turn on the Burning Revenge Pirates, or protect their new found, albeit loosely held, allies? 


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Oct 20, 202150:49
Discordian Nights Ep. 8 : Divination & Bad Memories

Discordian Nights Ep. 8 : Divination & Bad Memories

Mallory is discovered by Da Kha'rin in the upper chamber, and Mallory presses him for information on the portal. Busch and Kaelor hang out, and fill Mallory in on the details, or lack there of, of the heist. Neither Busch nor Kaelor really have a great memory, so that's fun.


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Oct 07, 202147:57
Discordian Nights Ep. 7 : The Temple of Bahamut

Discordian Nights Ep. 7 : The Temple of Bahamut

Our trio makes their way to the Temple of Bahamut in hopes that it is where their portal is located. Stealth is going to be key if they are able to find the portal without drawing too much attention, but after their shenanigans in the kobold tent market it might not be worth it.

Sep 22, 202141:49
Discordian Nights Ep. 6 : Good ol' Scorpion Skewer

Discordian Nights Ep. 6 : Good ol' Scorpion Skewer

The gang arrives at Dragon Skull Island and Kha'rin City and immediately start their search of finding the portal, but things can never be too easy. A bear shows up, Kaelor does a flip, and everyone but Busch tries a good ol' scorpion skewer. 

Sep 08, 202138:60
Discordian Nights Ep. 5 : Existential Mushu feat. Alan Rickman

Discordian Nights Ep. 5 : Existential Mushu feat. Alan Rickman

Aboard the pirate ship, "The Burning Revenge", Mallory & Busch have finally made some headway towards reaching Dragon Skull Island. With all this extra time on their hands, Kaylor and Busch decide to learn some Draconic, Mallory tries to get some intel about their destination, and Mushu learns something new about theirself that they never expected. Alan Rickman is also mildly involved. 
Aug 25, 202146:26
Discordian Nights Ep. 4 : Ship Happens

Discordian Nights Ep. 4 : Ship Happens

In case it wasn't obvious, we're on a boat! After the fight with the gnolls, Kaylor takes Mallory, Busch, and his new bro Mushu up to the ship in order to chill and rest up. Of course, with two chaos fairies nothing will ever be that simple. Ship happens.
Aug 11, 202148:57
Discordian Nights Ep. 3 : Making New Acquaintances

Discordian Nights Ep. 3 : Making New Acquaintances

If at first you don't succeed, try a new portal. Hopefully this one turns out better and Mallory and Busch can finally start making their way to Dragon Skull Island. But if you know anything about D&D, know that things are rarely easy. So it might be time to expand the party.

Jul 28, 202149:32
Discordian Nights Ep. 2 : Portals are More Fun with Two

Discordian Nights Ep. 2 : Portals are More Fun with Two

After a ton of exposition in the last episode, Mallory and Busch decide to use all that knowledge and go back to where they started before getting all of that exposition. Buckle up for a dice rolling and page turning ASMR episode and maybe some action?

Jul 14, 202153:35
Discordian Nights Ep. 1 : Coming Storm

Discordian Nights Ep. 1 : Coming Storm

Picking up from a campaign played before Some Friends & a DM was even a thought, Mallory and Busch, two chaos fairies, return to Discord in order to talk to the Sage of Chaos about a growing threat. 

Jun 30, 202151:46
Valkyrian Days & Discordian Nights

Valkyrian Days & Discordian Nights

Introducing not one but two upcoming stories: Valkyrian Days & Discordian Nights.

Set in the same world as the previous adventures. Something is stirring. Or is it someone? 

Jun 16, 202107:32
How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 4 : The Slime is Always Greener in the Other Dungeon

How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 4 : The Slime is Always Greener in the Other Dungeon

Tying up loose ends leads to a discussions on how best to solve the issue at hand. How do they avoid Mr. Lich's desire to have them dead?
Jun 02, 202125:10
How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 3 : All Work and No Play

How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 3 : All Work and No Play

Coming off that sweet sweet high of succeeding in their first fight as employees of BBEG LLC, the party remembers the ominous words uttered by Tripp before he left for the great beyond. 

May 19, 202133:02
How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 2 : All In a Day's Dungeon Crawl

How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 2 : All In a Day's Dungeon Crawl

It's their last chance to prove themselves as vital assets to Big Bad Evil Guy LLC. Landrol, Rondo, and Sir Hayden make a gameplan on how to best tackle the situation at hand and do their best to execute it flawlessly. I don't think I need to tell you that it does not happen flawlessly. There's a ton flaws and blunders.
May 05, 202151:35
How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 1 : Another Day Another Gold Piece

How to Kill Dungeon Crawlers Without Really Trying 1 : Another Day Another Gold Piece

The start of a new adventure here on Some Friends & a DM featuring Ryan, Sean, and returning player Trenidy! Join us as they try to climb the ranks in the monster corporate world of dungeoneering. It's a hellhound eat hellhound world out there.

Apr 21, 202150:12
Passive Perception 1 : Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea

Passive Perception 1 : Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea

Welcome to Passive Perception! Where we talk about the adventures shared, new stories to come, and the podcast overall. This will not be done after every adventure, but you can expect it after major story arcs.
This episode we talk about the only adventure on the podcast so far and get in the inside scoop on some of the inner workings of Kresh, Ayrenn, and VI.
Apr 14, 202142:05
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 8

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 8

The adventure finale. Bringing everything to a close. Nothing could possibly go wrong!

Apr 07, 202101:02:18
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 7

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 7

It seems there is no other solution. No way out. Every lead has either turned cold or been eliminated before answers could be found. The crew heads back as a familiar fog begins to set in.

Mar 24, 202129:08
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 6

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 6

It's all coming together. Or at least we hope so. The answer to who or what is behind this Ghost Ship is on the tip of our tongues, and hopefully the crew has gotten some new privateer allies.

Mar 10, 202150:51
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 5

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 5

The Crew sets sail again except this time it’s to go recruit pirates to their holy cause.
Feb 24, 202139:10
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 4

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 4

Following up leads and turning up stones leads to.....*spoilers*........Got ya! I’m not going to post any spoilers! Listen to the episode to find out!
Feb 10, 202154:30
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 3

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 3

The Gang, after having talked to some of the locals at the Barnacled Public House, have decided to check out the lighthouse and visit the shrine to Mother of Pearl.
Jan 27, 202101:00:28
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 2

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 2

The gang lands in the town of Pearl Cove. While exploring the meager village, they learn that there may be more behind the ship that attacked than they realized.
Jan 13, 202130:35
Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 1

Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea Part 1

The birth of a new real play D&D podcast where DM Alex takes his friends on a wide variety of adventures. In this episode, Alex is joined by Adrienne, Danielle, and Trenidy as they begin, “The Ghost Ship of the Arrant Sea”.
Dec 30, 202048:60