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

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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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

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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

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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

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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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June 16, 2025 110 mins

It has been many months since the infamous events of the Marchlands Grand Tournament and Gala. Amongst the familiar sights and sounds of the famous city, there are mysteries waited to be solved.

But has Silverbend cooled off enough for our heroes to show their faces again?


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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June 9, 2025 80 mins

The gang delve deeper into Stewarts memories and psyche and witness the origins and purpose behind Two-ert. What will Heart Walking have in store for them this time?


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo Art by @winstonfujino

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June 2, 2025 68 mins

After Stewart gets the Crew out of another bad situation, they find themselves far from where they are needed and feeling a little defeated.

Drogan receives a message from someone he hasn't spoken to in many years.


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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May 26, 2025 91 mins

What happens when two extra-dimensional spaces collide? What happens if one of them is home to a surly, god-hating devil? What happens in this week's episode of an Idiot's Guide to Adventuring?


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


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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May 19, 2025 69 mins

After successfully Heart Walking, a new Stewart leads his friends back home and in their search for information, he remembers something long forgotten.


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.


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May 12, 2025 100 mins

Stewart, accompanied by his friends, finds himself back in the Waterside Orphanage as he attempts to use new magic to piece himself back together.

He finds things aren't as he remembers them.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino


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For once, time is not pressing in, and the gang gets to slow down, catch up on sleep, and enjoy the slow months of winter.


Clyff does some sneaking about, Stewart makes a name for himself, and Drogan sends an important message in an unorthodox way.


After their down time is handled, Stewart decides it's time to face his demons.


Music by Epidemic Sound.

Logo art by @winstonfujino

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April 28, 2025 82 mins

Myrtle is vanquished and our heroes and their allies lick their wounds and investigate the now vacant hut.

Drogan does some sleuthing, Clyff sends a message and Stewart has a Hearth to Hearth with his brother.

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April 21, 2025 91 mins

The battle at the heart of the Darkening wages on inside Clyff's childhood home.

The adventurers knew this would be dangerous, but were they really prepared for this foe? Perhaps just one more deal is on the table...


Logo art by @winstonfujino

Music by Epidemic Sound.

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