Mage Hand High Five
@magehandhighfive.bsky.social
Multi-award winning actual play podcast
Current Campaign: The Badlands is a fantasy western that takes inspiration from The Dark Tower, Fallout, and Spaghetti Westerns
www.magehandhighfive.com
✉️ magehandhighfive@gmail.com
Current Campaign: The Badlands is a fantasy western that takes inspiration from The Dark Tower, Fallout, and Spaghetti Westerns
www.magehandhighfive.com
✉️ magehandhighfive@gmail.com
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Howdy! We’re Mage Hand High Five, your third favorite actual play podcast.
Our campaign, The Badlands, is an award winning Fantasy-Western inspired by Fallout, Dark Tower, and Spaghetti Westerns.
#ttrpg
Our campaign, The Badlands, is an award winning Fantasy-Western inspired by Fallout, Dark Tower, and Spaghetti Westerns.
#ttrpg
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HI!!!
i’m amelia som a writer, performer, and artist. you can find me hosting the actual play podcast @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social or the tabletop talk podcast @criticallit.bsky.social
you can also check out my book Before the Tavern wherever you buy books! or your library!
i’m amelia som a writer, performer, and artist. you can find me hosting the actual play podcast @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social or the tabletop talk podcast @criticallit.bsky.social
you can also check out my book Before the Tavern wherever you buy books! or your library!
It's #BlackHistoryMonth and I want to use that follower count for some good today. If you are a Black creative, QRP with your links.
Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
HI!!!
i’m amelia som a writer, performer, and artist. you can find me hosting the actual play podcast @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social or the tabletop talk podcast @criticallit.bsky.social
you can also check out my book Before the Tavern wherever you buy books! or your library!
i’m amelia som a writer, performer, and artist. you can find me hosting the actual play podcast @unpreparedcasters.bsky.social or the tabletop talk podcast @criticallit.bsky.social
you can also check out my book Before the Tavern wherever you buy books! or your library!
I’m loving Dragon Quest 11, but my god is Act 2 sad.
February 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
I’m loving Dragon Quest 11, but my god is Act 2 sad.
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Rise, Wizards! & All's Fair are now LIVE on BackerKit for Zinetopia!
Get in right away to take advantage of special early bird bundle deals
I am so proud of @captainkrail.bsky.social and @superdillin.bsky.social and cannot wait to help bring their games to life!
Get in right away to take advantage of special early bird bundle deals
I am so proud of @captainkrail.bsky.social and @superdillin.bsky.social and cannot wait to help bring their games to life!
Get Ready for Rise, Wizards! & All's Fair
From moreblueberries - Get Ready for Rise, Wizards! & All's Fair
www.backerkit.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Rise, Wizards! & All's Fair are now LIVE on BackerKit for Zinetopia!
Get in right away to take advantage of special early bird bundle deals
I am so proud of @captainkrail.bsky.social and @superdillin.bsky.social and cannot wait to help bring their games to life!
Get in right away to take advantage of special early bird bundle deals
I am so proud of @captainkrail.bsky.social and @superdillin.bsky.social and cannot wait to help bring their games to life!
Wait... YOU CAN TURN OFF GOOGLE'S AI SUMMARY!?!? WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME!!!!
a group of minions are standing next to each other and one of them is wearing overalls and goggles .
ALT: a group of minions are standing next to each other and one of them is wearing overalls and goggles .
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January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Wait... YOU CAN TURN OFF GOOGLE'S AI SUMMARY!?!? WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME!!!!
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IT’S COMING 👀👀👀👀👀
Announcing…
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger than life heroes can be smaller than expected! Using the Nimble system, this 80s homage sets the sprawling quests of Sword and Sorcery epics within the nostalgic realm of teen mall dramedies.
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger than life heroes can be smaller than expected! Using the Nimble system, this 80s homage sets the sprawling quests of Sword and Sorcery epics within the nostalgic realm of teen mall dramedies.
January 19, 2026 at 10:31 PM
IT’S COMING 👀👀👀👀👀
Announcing…
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger than life heroes can be smaller than expected! Using the Nimble system, this 80s homage sets the sprawling quests of Sword and Sorcery epics within the nostalgic realm of teen mall dramedies.
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger than life heroes can be smaller than expected! Using the Nimble system, this 80s homage sets the sprawling quests of Sword and Sorcery epics within the nostalgic realm of teen mall dramedies.
January 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Announcing…
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger than life heroes can be smaller than expected! Using the Nimble system, this 80s homage sets the sprawling quests of Sword and Sorcery epics within the nostalgic realm of teen mall dramedies.
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger than life heroes can be smaller than expected! Using the Nimble system, this 80s homage sets the sprawling quests of Sword and Sorcery epics within the nostalgic realm of teen mall dramedies.
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If you're an actual play producer, thinking about submitting your show for a Web Fest this year, you should check out the @coloradowebfest.bsky.social. Mike has put together a fest SPECIFICALLY to celebrate audio fiction and actual plays (audio and video)!
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Colorado WebFest
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January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
If you're an actual play producer, thinking about submitting your show for a Web Fest this year, you should check out the @coloradowebfest.bsky.social. Mike has put together a fest SPECIFICALLY to celebrate audio fiction and actual plays (audio and video)!
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Join us on on Youtube and Twitch Jan 11 at 2 pm eastern time for a special livestream in support of @catofrederiks.bsky.social a fellow Queer TTRPGer and friend of the pod who is raising money for a life-changing spinal fusion surgery. Would love to see you there!
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Join us on on Youtube and Twitch Jan 11 at 2 pm eastern time for a special livestream in support of @catofrederiks.bsky.social a fellow Queer TTRPGer and friend of the pod who is raising money for a life-changing spinal fusion surgery. Would love to see you there!
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We've got a new show coming out.
It's called Project ECCO.
It's a time travel story told out of order (depending on your point of view).
Your experience of this story may be inhibited by your linear perspective on time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
open.spotify.com/episode/1xZu...
It's called Project ECCO.
It's a time travel story told out of order (depending on your point of view).
Your experience of this story may be inhibited by your linear perspective on time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
open.spotify.com/episode/1xZu...
Trailer | Project ECCO
open.spotify.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We've got a new show coming out.
It's called Project ECCO.
It's a time travel story told out of order (depending on your point of view).
Your experience of this story may be inhibited by your linear perspective on time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
open.spotify.com/episode/1xZu...
It's called Project ECCO.
It's a time travel story told out of order (depending on your point of view).
Your experience of this story may be inhibited by your linear perspective on time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
open.spotify.com/episode/1xZu...
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This was so wildly fun, check it out for some hot(?) takes!
IT'S HERE! The Dice Cabinet: Dice Signaling is out now wherever you get your podcasts!!🌶️🌶️🌶️
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
January 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
This was so wildly fun, check it out for some hot(?) takes!
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So excited that this is out in the world! These 3 brought some SPICY takes that you won’t want to miss.
IT'S HERE! The Dice Cabinet: Dice Signaling is out now wherever you get your podcasts!!🌶️🌶️🌶️
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
December 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
So excited that this is out in the world! These 3 brought some SPICY takes that you won’t want to miss.
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This show looks amazing. Great start to 2026: TTRPG spice 🌶️
December 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This show looks amazing. Great start to 2026: TTRPG spice 🌶️
IT'S HERE! The Dice Cabinet: Dice Signaling is out now wherever you get your podcasts!!🌶️🌶️🌶️
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
IT'S HERE! The Dice Cabinet: Dice Signaling is out now wherever you get your podcasts!!🌶️🌶️🌶️
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
Max is joined in the cabinet by by @ameliasom.com, @thedainiac.bsky.social, and @sophiekay.bsky.social to take on their spiciest takes.
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I had such a blast recording with these wonderful people. You’re not gonna want to miss this!
December 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I had such a blast recording with these wonderful people. You’re not gonna want to miss this!
Look at these sexy podcasts we get to hang out with on the regular 👀👀👀
We launched The Many Sided Network, a podcast network to help uplift indie TTRPG podcasts like:
@magehandhighfive.bsky.social
@dorkspawn.bsky.social
@theheartisadungeon.bsky.social
@diceexploder.com
@queerpg.bsky.social
@talesyettold.com
@maiasgameroom.bsky.social
@5gmsofficial.bsky.social
@magehandhighfive.bsky.social
@dorkspawn.bsky.social
@theheartisadungeon.bsky.social
@diceexploder.com
@queerpg.bsky.social
@talesyettold.com
@maiasgameroom.bsky.social
@5gmsofficial.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Look at these sexy podcasts we get to hang out with on the regular 👀👀👀
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Well apparently a lot of folks are fleeing Twitter. Since I don't have a starter pack to share I will just share my list of Actual Play studios.
Take a look and follow to keep up with the weekly going ons.
Take a look and follow to keep up with the weekly going ons.
December 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Well apparently a lot of folks are fleeing Twitter. Since I don't have a starter pack to share I will just share my list of Actual Play studios.
Take a look and follow to keep up with the weekly going ons.
Take a look and follow to keep up with the weekly going ons.
Saw this painting at a party this weekend and I can’t stop thinking of ways to turn it into a TTRPG adventure. Maybe a horror Dorian Gray situation
December 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Saw this painting at a party this weekend and I can’t stop thinking of ways to turn it into a TTRPG adventure. Maybe a horror Dorian Gray situation
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Hey Dorks!
Dillin and Robin wrote two very different, but very good RPGs this year, and early next year @moreblueberries.bsky.social is bringing them to Zine Month so we can hopefully bring them into the world for real!
Please pre-save the page so you're notified when it goes live!
Dillin and Robin wrote two very different, but very good RPGs this year, and early next year @moreblueberries.bsky.social is bringing them to Zine Month so we can hopefully bring them into the world for real!
Please pre-save the page so you're notified when it goes live!
Coming Zine Month 2026
Rise, Wizards! by @captainkrail.bsky.social is a dice-stacking, map-making game of wizard hubris
All's Fair by @superdillin.bsky.social is a duet game about wanting each other so bad you save the world about it
Thrilled to be running a two game campaign this zine month!
Rise, Wizards! by @captainkrail.bsky.social is a dice-stacking, map-making game of wizard hubris
All's Fair by @superdillin.bsky.social is a duet game about wanting each other so bad you save the world about it
Thrilled to be running a two game campaign this zine month!
Get Ready for Rise, Wizards! & All's Fair
From moreblueberries - Get Ready for Rise, Wizards! & All's Fair
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December 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey Dorks!
Dillin and Robin wrote two very different, but very good RPGs this year, and early next year @moreblueberries.bsky.social is bringing them to Zine Month so we can hopefully bring them into the world for real!
Please pre-save the page so you're notified when it goes live!
Dillin and Robin wrote two very different, but very good RPGs this year, and early next year @moreblueberries.bsky.social is bringing them to Zine Month so we can hopefully bring them into the world for real!
Please pre-save the page so you're notified when it goes live!
It’s been far too long since I made it to the gym, but it’s good to be back!
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It’s been far too long since I made it to the gym, but it’s good to be back!
Why are basements so scary? Like they’re genuinely terrifying
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Why are basements so scary? Like they’re genuinely terrifying
Thank to everyone who entered the giveaway. The winner has been contacted and the books should be on their way!
Want a chance to win hardcover copies of both The Labyrinth Adventures and Labyrinth World from @koboldpress.com? Take a listen to our new series Thank God It's Doomsday to learn how to enter the free giveaway.
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thank to everyone who entered the giveaway. The winner has been contacted and the books should be on their way!
Just found out the new Jewish deli in my area is closing after 5 months 😩😩😩
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Just found out the new Jewish deli in my area is closing after 5 months 😩😩😩
Not sure what to get that TTRPGer or board gamer in your life? Check out this gift guide from @manysidedmedia.bsky.social. You might even spy some familiar names 😉
manysidednewsletter.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
manysidednewsletter.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
The 2025 Many Sided Gift Guide!
With gift recommendations from across the Many Sided Network
manysidednewsletter.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not sure what to get that TTRPGer or board gamer in your life? Check out this gift guide from @manysidedmedia.bsky.social. You might even spy some familiar names 😉
manysidednewsletter.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
manysidednewsletter.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
Episode 51 is ALIVE!!
The Twin River Trio wraps up their time in Echo as Hayden discovers their type, Salome learns the Bartle family’s history. Wyatt fights the man.
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts (but preferable not Spotify)
The Twin River Trio wraps up their time in Echo as Hayden discovers their type, Salome learns the Bartle family’s history. Wyatt fights the man.
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts (but preferable not Spotify)
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Episode 51 is ALIVE!!
The Twin River Trio wraps up their time in Echo as Hayden discovers their type, Salome learns the Bartle family’s history. Wyatt fights the man.
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts (but preferable not Spotify)
The Twin River Trio wraps up their time in Echo as Hayden discovers their type, Salome learns the Bartle family’s history. Wyatt fights the man.
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts (but preferable not Spotify)
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📣 Iron Rising has begun!
Episodes 1 and 2 are now live. Dive into Hyperion City, the Law of Seven, and the start of Selene and Dorian Kelvarus’ story.
Listen here: starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/listen/
#ironsworn #starforged #actualplay #podcast
Episodes 1 and 2 are now live. Dive into Hyperion City, the Law of Seven, and the start of Selene and Dorian Kelvarus’ story.
Listen here: starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/listen/
#ironsworn #starforged #actualplay #podcast
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
📣 Iron Rising has begun!
Episodes 1 and 2 are now live. Dive into Hyperion City, the Law of Seven, and the start of Selene and Dorian Kelvarus’ story.
Listen here: starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/listen/
#ironsworn #starforged #actualplay #podcast
Episodes 1 and 2 are now live. Dive into Hyperion City, the Law of Seven, and the start of Selene and Dorian Kelvarus’ story.
Listen here: starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/listen/
#ironsworn #starforged #actualplay #podcast