Wayfaring Strangers

The Uncanny Valley: Part 3 (feat. Garth Zerbe)

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The End has come. The Valley Beckons.

Our Cast:

Garth Zerbe - DM

Collin Hop - Aster Liešana

Jake Garrett - Gloin Thorinstone

Eldon Warner - Mark O'Hare

Ryan Vande Vegte - Flynn Foreshire

Marty Balmer - b'Eh

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Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a seasonal TTRPG Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock band, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Warner, and Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With original music composed by members of the band, sessions recorded in the band’s own recording studio, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to!

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The Uncanny Valley: Part 2 (feat. Garth Zerbe)

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

CONTENT WARNINGS: Trypophobia, Claustrophobia

The Darkness Grows. The Valley Beckons.

Our Cast:

Garth Zerbe - DM

Collin Hop - Aster Liešana

Jake Garrett - Gloin Thorinstone

Eldon Warner - Mark O'Hare

Ryan Vande Vegte - Flynn Foreshire

Marty Balmer - b'Eh

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi.

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Check out our merch on Teepublic!

The Uncanny Valley: Part 1 (feat. Garth Zerbe)

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

In the world of Nexus, five accomplished heroes set off to protect reality from an unknowable force. The Valley Beckons.

Our Cast:

Garth Zerbe - DM

Collin Hop - Aster Liešana

Jake Garrett - Gloin Thorinstone

Eldon Warner - Mark O'Hare

Ryan Vande Vegte - Flynn Foreshire

Marty Balmer - b'Eh

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi.

Find Wayfaring Strangers on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and Bluesky.

Check out our merch on Teepublic!

The Crystalline Cavern: Part 2

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):

“Main Theme” - Collin Hop

“Dunes” - Collin Hop

“Mirror” - Collin Hop

“In the Realm of the Dragon” - Collin Hop

“See You on the Other Side” - Winter Wayfarer

“In the Realm of the Dragon (Expanded)” - Collin Hop

“Dragon Battle Preludes” - Collin Hop

"Valiance" - Collin Hop

"Tombs" - Collin Hop

"Dragon Battle" - Collin Hop

"Epilogue" - Collin Hop

"Dragon Battle Reprise" - Collin Hop

"Main Theme" - Collin Hop

The Crystalline Cavern: Part 1

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:02 -0500

In this two part mini-series, guest DM Jacob Bollman takes the boys through a new adventure in a new world. A group of adventurers is hired by the merchant king Al-Khazi to locate and retrieve a powerful artifact from a dangerous tomb.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):

“Main Theme” - Collin Hop
“Silt” - Collin Hop
“King Al-Khazi” - Collin Hop
“Orb of the Dragonkind” - Collin Hop
“Give and Take” - Winter Wayfarer
“Dunes” - Collin Hop
“Locust Trap” - Collin Hop

Wayfarer's Respite - Calamity: Season 1

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 24 May 2021 17:14:41 -0500

Join the cast of Wayfaring Strangers for a look back at Season One of Calamity!

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"The Chimney (Acoustic)" - Collin Hop, Marty Balmer

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 10 - Storm and Stress (and Squid)

Wayfaring Strangers — Tue, 18 May 2021 00:43:27 -0500

With the Calamity upon them, the party must fight harder than they ever have before to bring peace to Dah Hesho once and for all.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WayfarerDnDPod

Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"The Beast Appears" -Collin Hop, Marty Balmer
"Calamitous Squid" - Collin Hop
"Jungle Jammin'" - Collin Hop
"A Bugbear's Fury" - Marty Balmer, Collin Hop
"Milk and Honey" - Collin Hop
"In My Shadow" - Collin Hop, Marty Balmer
"A Bugbear's Slumber" - Marty Balmer
"Bright Morning" - Collin Hop

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 9 - The Calm

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:20 -0500

With everyone safely back in Dah Hesho, Gluzo gets personal as the party prepares to finally combat the threat looming over them all along.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"A Bugbear's Song (Instrumental)" - Eldon Soriano, Marty Balmer
"A Bugbear's Slumber" - Marty Balmer
"Two Copper" - Collin Hop
"The Beast Appears" - Marty Balmer

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 8 - H.W. Foster, Part 2

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:00:17 -0500

The party's search for Gluzo is met with complications as Hugh is approached by an old acquaintance.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"Side Tracking" - Collin Hop
"Second Chances (Instrumental)" - Eldon Soriano

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 7 - H.W. Foster, Part 1

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:04 -0500

As Ruaidhrí and Czario find themselves missing a couple friends after the previous night's events, a new face arrives in Dah Hesho.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"Bright Morning" - Collin Hop
"Second Chances (Instrumental)" - Eldon Soriano
"Two Copper" - Collin Hop
"In My Shadow" - Collin Hop

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 6 - With the Wind

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:16 -0500

As the horrible moonlit night drags on, the heroes make some tough choices, and for one it is too much to bear.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"A Bugbear's Fury" - Marty Balmer
"Where I Call Home" - Eldon Soriano

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 5 - Full Moon

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:00:07 -0500

As the party returns to town with the relic in tow, Gluzo reveals some harrowing news.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"A New Type of Beast" - Marty Balmer
"Jungle Jammin'" - Collin Hop
"Tailwhip" - Marty Balmer, Collin Hop

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 4 - Rattled!

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:15:08 -0500

The party progresses further into the temple, but what they find may be the least of their worries...

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"Battle Standard" - Collin Hop
"Falling Skies" - Collin Hop
"Gluzo's Song - Instrumental" - Eldon Soriano, Marty Balmer

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 3 - Into the Temple

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:15 -0500

Our friendly band of misfits may have come across an unexpected ally as they begin to dig deeper into the mystery looming over the town of Dah Hesho. As they investigate, they find that they are not alone in their searches.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Songs from this episode (in order):
"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"Stealth Check!" - Marty Balmer
"Where I Call Home - Instrumental" - Eldon Soriano
"Ancient Blue Flame" - Marty Balmer

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 2 - Misty Mysteries

Wayfaring Strangers — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:33:23 -0500

As the newfound friends find a new companion, the secrets surrounding Dah Hesho begin to reveal themselves...what will our heroes discover?

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfaringstrangerspodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WayfarerDnDPod

Songs from this episode (in order):

"Skydive - Recap Theme" - Marty Balmer
"The Chimney" - Collin Hop
"The Beast Appears" - Marty Balmer
"Crystallize" - Marty Balmer
"A Bugbear's Slumber" - Marty Balmer, Eldon Soriano

Calamity: Season 1, Episode 1 - Liars, Panthers, and Bugbears, Oh My!

Wayfaring Strangers — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:00:38 -0500

In the tiny port town of Dah Hesho, a new team of heroes forms...they just don't know it yet.

Welcome to Wayfaring Strangers, a Dungeons and Dragons 5e Actual-play podcast hosted by members of prog-rock outfit, Winter Wayfarer! Join Collin Hop, Marty Balmer, Jake Garrett, Eldon Soriano (Warner), and DM Ryan Vande Vegte as they weave tales of heroism, heartbreak, and personal growth. With an original soundtrack composed by members of the band, and a pinch of classic Winter Wayfarer comedy, this is an audio experience worth listening to! Tune in every Monday night for a new episode!

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