An Idiot's Guide to Adventuring

An Idiot's Guide to Adventuring

Welcome to An Idiot’s Guide to Adventuring, a TTRPG actual play podcast made by idiots… but not exclusively for idiots. DM Paul Stanfield is joined by Justin Cole, Joshua Ladd, and Luke Stanfield in the fantastical world of Alurea. Listen along as these four friends roll dice, make merry, and collaborate around the table to tell tales of epic adventure and unspeakable shenaniganry. Do they have what it takes to write their names in the fake history books? You’ll have to follow the guide to find out. New episodes drop every Monday. Music by Epidemic Sound. Logo art by Winston Fujino.

Episodes

November 24, 2025 76 mins

Peace and freedom have returned to the Marchlands, thanks to Clyff, Drogan, and Stewart.


From humble beginnings to famous adventurers, the Charisma Crew have come a long way since they started out at the tournament in Silverbend.


But what waits for our heroes at the end of their stories?


You'll have to follow the guide to find out.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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Questions, answer, and revelations. Our heroes near the end of their road. Where will the path take them and who will they meet along the way?

Follow the guide to find out!


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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November 10, 2025 90 mins

The Devil of the Crossroads won't make the same mistake again.

This will be the last chance for Stewart, Clyff and Drogan.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino


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November 3, 2025 124 mins

The city is alive with expectation on the morning of the festival of unity. But there is some darkness yet at work within the walls of Lakemarch.


It's up to Clyff, Drogan, and Stewart to draw the poison from the heart of the Marchlands before it's too late.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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October 27, 2025 91 mins

The Charisma Crew is back in Lakemarch once more! But this time with the resistance to aid them in their plans to disrupt The Festival of Unity.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino.

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October 13, 2025 69 mins

The adventurers take steps to get allies into Lakemarch as they prepare for the Festival of Unity.

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October 6, 2025 41 mins

**There was a recording malfunction with this episode so the end of the episode is clipped. We did our "best" to recreate it perfectly from memory.


The Charisma crew finds themselves separated by vast distances thanks to an unlicensed set of teleportation fireplaces.


Can they reconvene before everything blows up in their faces? You'll have to follow the guide to find out...


Logo art by @winstonfujino

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September 29, 2025 97 mins

The Charisma Crew is reunited but their mission isn't over.

Traveling through the skies of Alurea with the crew of the Black Sheep, they must find their feet and figure out where their path will take them next.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino.

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September 22, 2025 65 mins

The Ghost of The Moonwald is at it again.

With a friend back at his side, Clyff attempts to free a soul from the Devil of the Crossroads.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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September 8, 2025 106 mins

As Clyff rushes across the world to find a stranger powerful enough to bring his friends back; Stewart and Drogan get used to their new digs.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino



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September 1, 2025 59 mins

A loyal Huntsman never rests.


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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August 25, 2025 99 mins

After months of sneaking about, following leads, and planning -- it all comes down to this.


Will the devil's name be enough to swing the balance in their favour?


You'll have to follow the guide to find out.


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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August 18, 2025 48 mins

The trap is laid and a shadowy figure emerges.

But are the Charisma Crew ready to face what's next?


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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August 11, 2025 61 mins

The adventurers return to Clyff's childhood home in preparation for another showdown.

Knowing they may only get one chance, they work on setting the perfect trap for the Devil of the Crossroads.


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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August 4, 2025 92 mins

The final pieces of the puzzle fall into place as our heroes make their way through Lakemarch.


Drogan devises a clever gambit, Clyff makes one last bargain, and Stewart comes face to face with himself.


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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July 28, 2025 117 mins

The Crew has some time to kill, so they decide to enter Lakemarch to learn about what's going on behind the city walls.

Drogan and Dagna catch up.

Clyff can't help himself.

A wild Stewart appears.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

Mark as Played
July 21, 2025 95 mins

With a strange ally, the group continues their search for Drogan's brother inside the keep on Bellmor Isle.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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July 14, 2025 80 mins

With their stealth mission having reached an abrupt conclusion, the three sneaky scoundrels find themselves with a decision to make.


Fight, flight, or freeze.


Naturally, they choose a combination of all three.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

Mark as Played
June 30, 2025 85 mins

The crew begin their mission to free Drogan's brother from Bellmor Isle.


With some quick thinking, a bit of magic and a sneaky Grung, they might just be able to pull it off!


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

Mark as Played
June 23, 2025 88 mins

After catching up with the Resistance in Silverbend, the gang spends some time gathering information and making big plans. You can never have too many plans...

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