Mage Hand High Five
Your New Third Favorite Actual Play TTRPG Podcast! Campaign One: Join our trio of wild west gunslingers and magical cutthroats as they descend into the dusty, lawless frontier in "The Badlands." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three strangers meet on a train heading out into the desolate wastes. What awaits them in that blighted desert? Find out in The Badlands, a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Campaign from your new third-favorite RPG Podcast, Mage Hand High Five!
Mage Hand High Five logo and Badlands logo and cover art by Shane Smith.
Music by Jacob Kerzner.
Sarah McStay as Salome Briar.
Robin Langenhop as Hayden Kincaide.
Max Weinberg as Stuhmp Ste...
All aboard for The Badlands! Salome Briar makes a quiet exit. Hayden "The Stranger" Kincaide finds a message. Stuhmp Steenling says goodbye. And they all board a train bound for parts unknowable.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner.
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith.
"Apothacarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Tur...
The crew tracks a trail of blood from the train robbers and their stolen cases of firepowder. Salome learns a lesson. Hayden learns the rules. Stuhmp collects some rocks. Someone wants to open a door.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner.
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith.
"Apothacarist Artificer" subclass by...
The crew meets a strange denizen of the mine. Salome stumbles and shoots. Hayden has a difficult relationship with corn. Stuhmp makes a connection... and causes some destruction.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner.
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith.
"Apothacarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild.
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The crew faces enemies on all sides in a crumbling mine. Hayden pursues a bounty. Salome smashes. Stuhmp has a heart-to-heart with a fellow dad.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner.
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith.
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild.
Follow your new third-favorite act...
The crew heads for Providence, where a bustling festival and a dangerous guest of honor await them. Stuhmp sniffs out snake oil. Salome sees a familiar face. Hayden tips their hand and lends a hat.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
Our heroes scramble to survive as the Providence Mayhew Festival dissolves into a frenzied mob. Salome does some heavy reading. Stuhmp tries a sexy backflip. Hayden grabs ascot.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
Foll...
A group of teenage troublemakers (including guest player Imani Russell) get more than they bargained for when their summer trip to a religious reform camp takes a turn for the spooky. What lurks in the woods beyond Camp Craven, and who (if anyone) will survive it?
CONTENT WARNING - The following topics arise in this episode:
Substance abuse
Panic attacks
Car crash sound (minor crash)
Endangerment of Minors
Attempted murde...
The crew interrogates Luther as Providence recovers from the evening's bloody festival. Hayden recalls a marriage proposal. Stuhmp takes a leap of faith. Salome comes clean.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
Follow y...
In this exciting conclusion, our troubled teens spend a warm summer evening taking on a supernatural threat within the electrified gates of Camp Craven. Will they survive? Or will they only fuel its hunger?
CONTENT WARNING - The following topics arise in this episode:
Endangerment of minors
Panic attacks
Fire, burning
Stabbing with syringe
Violence with guns, knives, and arrows
Physical assault
Murder
Our heroes abscond from Providence and head west with two new acquaintances. Stuhmp puts a special rock to use. Salome receives news from Threed. Hayden has a religious experience.
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
F...
Breaking news from Threed! Dear listeners, it is our privilege to bring you the most up-to-date information on current events. Follow along as we ask the hard-hitting questions such as: What really happened on the ill-fated Train 456? What caused the mass hysteria that consumed the towns of Ford Falls and Providence? And where can you safely buy arms and ammunition at an affordable cost? The answers to these questions and more will...
Our little murderers head for Twin River in a race to find Dr. Bancroft before Jameson. Hayden reaches out to Winona. Salome kindles an unlikely friendship. Stuhmp has a big day.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Sarah McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smit...
Hayden and Salome set out to rescue Stuhmp from the two most dangerous people in Twin River (but not before doing a little shopping). Hayden finds a big coat and a little bun. Salome tries out a new ability. Stuhmp comes face to face with Courtois.
Leave us a review! If you do, we may shout you out on the show!
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestrati...
Introducing Mage Hand Down Low, our Patreon-exclusive talkback show where we discuss episodes of Mage Hand High Five, from highs to lows and everything in between! Catch this sneak peek on the main feed as we discuss Ep. 1: All Aboard and unpack the world and characters of The Badlands.
For Mage Hand Down Low and more patron-only bonuses, join us on Patreon for $5 a month! In addition to helping us bring you more of your third-f...
The crew fights to survive an ambush while rubbing elbows with the who's who of Badlands academia. Stuhmp mentors a gaggle of grad students. Salome confronts a familiar specter. Hayden makes an unexpected connection.
Leave us a review! If you do, we may shout you out on the show!
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Sarah McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Sar...
Separated after the ambush in Twin River, our heroes search for each other while learning more about Courtois. Hayden befriends a critter. Salome receives an unsettling response from her aunts. Stuhmp wears a hat on a hat. Also, it's Thursday.
CW: Gunshot sound
Stick around after the episode for more info about an exciting new Kickstarter by our friends at Twice Rolled Tales!
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After witnessing an assassination attempt, the crew rushes to the Sink to save Charlie and prevent a religious revival in Twin River. Stuhmp starts a trash fire. Salome tries out a trick shot. Hayden unmasks a familiar foe.
Come back next week for Welcome to the Silly Goose Convention, and support Guest GM Elliot Davis on Kickstarter!
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DM...
Disaster has struck at the Silly Goose Convention! Join the crew as special guest GM and TTRPG creator Elliot Davis guides us through his brand new game, Welcome to the Silly Goose Convention. Milk will spill and feathers will fly as our trio of chaotic geese attempt to save the Silly Goose Convention from all things Boring and Serious.
Support Elliot's newest game, Rom Com Drama Bomb, on Kickstarter!
Join us on Patreon and r...
As Hayden scrambles to save the assassin they once called a friend, Charlie awaits an uncertain fate in the hands of Courtois. Salome seeks vengeance. Stuhmp can't trust a toot. Hayden reveals their true face.
Leave us a review! If you do, we may shout you out on the show!
DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Orchestration by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McSt...
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