Episodes

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

    The Uncanny Valley: Part 3 (feat. Garth Zerbe)
    Oct 9 2023

    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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    Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

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    We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

    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!

    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!
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Uncanny Valley: Part 2 (feat. Garth Zerbe)

    The Uncanny Valley: Part 2 (feat. Garth Zerbe)
    Sep 25 2023

    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!

    Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

    Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

    We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

    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!

    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!
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Uncanny Valley: Part 1 (feat. Garth Zerbe)

    The Uncanny Valley: Part 1 (feat. Garth Zerbe)
    Sep 11 2023

    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!

    Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

    Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

    We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

    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!

    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!
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • The Crystalline Cavern: Part 2

    The Crystalline Cavern: Part 2
    Oct 31 2022

    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!


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayfaringStrangersPodcast

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wayfaringstrangerspodcast

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


    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
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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • The Crystalline Cavern: Part 1

    The Crystalline Cavern: Part 1
    Oct 24 2022
    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!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayfaringStrangersPodcast
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wayfaringstrangerspodcast
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WayfarerDnDPod

    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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Wayfarer's Respite - Calamity: Season 1

    Wayfarer's Respite - Calamity: Season 1
    May 24 2021
    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!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayfaringStrangersPodcast
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wayfaringstrangerspodcast
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WayfarerDnDPod

    Songs from this episode (in order):
    "The Chimney (Acoustic)" - Collin Hop, Marty Balmer
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Calamity: Season 1, Episode 10 - Storm and Stress (and Squid)

    Calamity: Season 1, Episode 10 - Storm and Stress (and Squid)
    May 18 2021
    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!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayfaringStrangersPodcast
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wayfaringstrangerspodcast
    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
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Calamity: Season 1, Episode 9 - The Calm

    Calamity: Season 1, Episode 9 - The Calm
    May 3 2021
    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!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayfaringStrangersPodcast
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wayfaringstrangerspodcast
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WayfarerDnDPod

    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
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    53 mins