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Nov. 27, 2024

RA episode 125 Snake Jesus Mystery

Joining in this mysterious episode, we have Lisa, CC, and Lily to talk all about Murder Mysteries. How are they run? What sort of cool things can you do? Are they scripted? Check out this episode to find out.
Nov. 15, 2024

RABL 021 Invincible Fight Girl with David DePasquale

Another Bonus Level has been unlocked and we have an amazing guest joining us; the art director for Invincible Fight Girl, David DePasquale! Hear about how Fight Girl came about and some of the influences behind various scen…
Nov. 13, 2024

RABL 020 Retro Gaming

In this Bonus Level episode, Captain David from Sparks of Interest joins to talk retro gaming. We've got games from all the previous era, including retro boardgames. Why has retro gaming been growing over the last couple yea…
Nov. 1, 2024

RA episode 124 Rolling Down In the Waterdeep

After a long break due to unforseen shenanigans, we are back with a tour of the game Lords of Waterdeep! D decides to complain about the newest D&D book whilst James praises other ttrpg games. And we discuss the inconsis…
Sept. 9, 2024

RA episode 123 Bowie's Bulge

It's time to enter the labyrinth in Disney Villains Labyrinth! What secrets does it hold and who won? James had a weekend, a LEGENDARY weekend as he and LEgendary Chad played some Starwars games and Dark Tower. James talks D…
Aug. 19, 2024

RA episode 122 Dammit Magic

It's a solo outing for D and its Magic time as we talk about Bloomburrow and future Magic sets! A brief update on Lorcana's future and what cards are on the way. And we wrap it up with a review of Panzer Paladin. https://pa…

About the Hosts

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Main Party: Reverend D as Himself

Reverend

Why is a holyish man on the show? As D says, it's cheaper than therapy. Having approached James and Amanda years ago about creating a show on board games, he has since learned how deep that rabbit hole goes while slamming into the sides of said hole and receiving multiple concussions. D's super power, Additional Voices, may not be the flashiest of super powers, but a well timed W or Walken helps to liven things up.

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Main Party: Amanda as Rap Masta A

Enjoyer of Generic Whale Crackers

Face it, when you are blessed with the gift of wrap, you use it! Amanda discovered her incredible talent on episode 54 and since then she's been tearing up the charts. With gaming related wraps like "Just Buy the Table, James" and "Y'all Want Some Cheese Its?", she's sure to be going places in Idaho. When she isn't molding the minds of youngsters as a teacher, she's playing games with Couch James and their kiddos.

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Main Party: Bill as Billy the Gray

Wizard

An enigma, wrapped in a mystery, wrapped in a T-shirt, these are common phrases used to describe Billy the Gray. The brother of Couch James and part time resident of Innsmouth, Billy got bored of the supernatural madness and returned to Reno. He now is perfecting an unheard of 450 degree Darkslide skateboard trick in an effort to defeat his greatest rival, Tony Owl. His extensive knowledge of Lovecraft and Tolkien has served him well, as his Cthulhu Smeagol 720 Spin Flip has yet to be duplicated on the scene. His involvement in the show has greatly improved the overall quality as he knows exactly how to drive Couch James insane.

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Main Party: James as Couch James

Couch Aficionado

It has been said, every 1000 years a James will rise up from all the James in the world and become the legendary Super James. Couch James...is not that James. He does have amazing powers to read rulebooks and decipher that information in a way that makes sense to his players. Upon hitting the jackpot in life and marrying Rap Masta A, he set forth on his quest to find the ultimate couch. The search has brought him close to achieving what he has called "Couchvana" where all stress melts away and one achieves true enlightenment. With his soothing voice and amazing rulebook deciphering skills, he will need to find that couch soon due to his players' shenanigans which lead to his almost daily affirmation; "I just, I just can't with you guys."

NPC: Intern Xteve as The Editor

Who is Intern Xteve? Is Xteve real, or is he imaginary? Xteve joined in season 2 and took over editing duties, a job that has not been made easy by the rest of the cast (it can't all be fixed in post!) but he has soldiered on. Despite the constant ribbing and joking at his expense, Xteve has made the show better with his editing experience and willingness to put up with the RA cast. Do you believe Xteve is real? #Ibelieveinxteve