This week we chat with the surviving core cast of Dark Dice.

Join Travis Vengroff, K.A. Statz, Eyþór Viðarsson, Hem Brewster, & Peter Joseph Lewis as we answer your questions and talk about our experiences with Season 2.

Edited, mixed, and mastered by Finnur Nielsen

Also discussed:

Hem & Eyþór's other Actual Play podcast (Travis is also a player) - The Sprouting

Hem's D&D Actual Play podcast (which we did the crossover with in Season 2) - The Lucky Die

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THE SEASON 2 FINALE IS FULLY AVAILABLE... PLEASE LISTEN AND ENJOY :)

We are updating the "release dates" of episodes that were released from 2025-2026. So it'll LOOK like we've not released anything in a LONG TIME, but in fact, they are just hidden so they'll appear between Seasons 2 & 3.

That way, new listeners can just listen to what they see appear, in order, without having to hunt for the episodes in question.

Thanks for your understanding!

-Travis & K.A. Statz

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This week we take a short break from the story to chat about DM styles, TTRPG Tech, and some recent scams.

An interview with Travis Vengroff & K.A. Statz
Edited by Travis Vengroff
Mixed & Mastered by Finnur Nielsen

Links:
The Projector Scam Video (a deeper dive)

Unnatural Horrors: (PDF)

Check out the PDF for Shores of the Silver Thrum!

Music
"Darkest Nose" - Written and Performed by Travis Vengroff, K.A. Statz, & Eezo, Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring

Lyrics
"Who has a cute little nose? - Oh yes, You do.
Eezo is the best'est good boy, he's a muffin made of muffins.
The darkest nose, the best'est nose, the cutest nose, the boop'ist nose, the darkest

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We've officially been podcasting for TEN years! We feel old, but also extremely grateful! Join us for a short chat, and a horror story.

If you enjoy our story here and maybe don’t know about what else we create, check out The Liberty Podcast for dark sci-fi, the Don't Mind anthology for mysterious spine chillers, and The White Vault for arctic frights. (...also VAST Horizon for a haunting Sci-fi epic) You can also follow us on YouTube.

Our careers and the lives we have now would not be possible without our amazing Patreon supporters! ⁠Patreon.com/foolandscholar⁠ to help us get through the next 10 years.

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Interview conducted by Travis Vengroff, Yoshitaka Amano, and Akiko Mukae

Recorded on Nomono Sound Capsules

Co-editing by Finnur Nielsen and Travis Vengroff

Music by Steven Melin

Production assistance, translation, and dubbing by Shion Francois

Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n, Carol Vengroff, & Maico Villegas

This is a Fool and Scholar Production.

We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of listener support. 

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | K.A. Statz | Nomono

Show Notes:

Amano's Upcoming Gallery - São Paulo exhibition at Farol Santander March ~16th https://www.farolsantander.com.br/#/

Amano's Website (subscribe to the newsletter) - https://www.yoshitakaamano.com/

"The Birth of Myth" Gallery- https://www.lomex.gallery/exhibitions/the-birth-of-myth

1987 Interview: Amano on "Karon no Kumo (Spiders of Charon)" and other works - https://shmuplations.com/amano/

2023 Interview:Amano & Neil Gaiman on David Bowie - https://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/yoshitaka-amano-and-neil-gaiman-on-the-bowie-project-they-never-finished

Creators Mentioned

Frank Frazetta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta

Mœbius - Jean Giraud - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud

Neil Gaiman- https://www.neilgaiman.com/

Michael Moorcock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock

Projects Mentioned

Sandman: The Dream Hunters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman:_The_Dream_Hunters

Angel's Egg: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208502/

Vampire Hunter D (novels & animated films): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D

Final Fantasy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy

Lost Frequency (album):

https://randomencounter.bandcamp.com/album/lost-frequency

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Vvc8h2YIeQv3ZY6eKyHHp

Takoman (Octopus man): https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-yoshitaka-amano-reflects-on-final-fantasy-hero-more/

"Golden View of the World" - Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto: https://mizuma-art.co.jp/en/2211_amanoyoshitaka_goldenview/

Amano's Hero: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP063172

Deva Zan: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/20-138/Deva-Zan-HC

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This week we chat with Florian Seidler about what it's like to roll the Dark Dice... As a player.

Also joining us is K.A. Statz to chat about co-DM'ing!

Recorded on Nomono Sound Capsules! - https://nomono.co/

Edited by Travis Vengroff & Finnur Nielsen, with mixing by Finnur Nielsen

Also, what color is midnight to you? ... In an owl?

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The Willow's Wake finds itself within a terrible tempest.

Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas

Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder

Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

Transcriptions and Associate Production by Shion Francois

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz

Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff

Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright

Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler

Konvo – Enrique Perez

Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen

Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu

Yuehai – Sam Yeow

Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale

Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs

Ula – Peter Joseph Lewis

Music:

Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff

"Theme of the Realmweaver" "On Shores of Silver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

"Myths Made Manifest" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin

"Wrath of Winter" & "Gaelhold" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, arranged and remixed by Travis Vengroff, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring (same soloists as below)

"The Sufferers' Cant" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Featuring Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy Gurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Choir, & Brass Recorded by Musiversal

"Empty Hearts" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov - Licensed through Pond 5

"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

This is a Fool and Scholar Production.

Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com

Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738



Content Warnings:

Death, Drowning, Gaslighting, Lots of Violence (piercing/bludgeoning)

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The crew search the holds for a murderer while tensions rise...

Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas

Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder

Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing

Transcriptions and Associate Production by Shion Francois

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz

Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff

Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright

Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler

Konvo – Enrique Perez

Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang

Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen

Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu

Yuehai – Sam Yeow

Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale

Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli

Sea Sorcerer Galesk – David Amber Devereux

Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs

Eudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha Tapera

Ula – Peter Joseph Lewis

Music:

Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff

"Theme of the Realmweaver" written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

"Cord of Souls" arranged and performed by Travis Vengroff (ukulele), based on "Eternal War" written by Steven Melin

"Steel and Shadows" written & mixed by Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu, feat. cello by Scott Semanski, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings by Musiversal

"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

Dark Dice art by Jason Shawn Alexander with lettering by K.A. Statz

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

This is a Fool and Scholar Production.

Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com

Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738



Content Warnings:

Gaslighting, Mourning

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Consequences manifest as Vivianna disrupts that most sacred Ritual of Last Light.

Check out our other spooky show Don't Mind: Sealskin Rock:

https://open.spotify.com/show/26tX2B6mYZUh762JyN3Rip

Follow our book - Unnatural Horrors - on Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition

Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas

Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder

Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing

Transcriptions and Associate Production by Shion Francois

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz

Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff

Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright

Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler

Konvo – Enrique Perez

Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang

Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen

Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu

Yuehai – Sam Yeow

Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale

The Sunken Mother – Lani Minella

Priest 1 – Clara Skrippek

Priest 2 – Ryan Philbrook

Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli

Harquin - Jack Falahee

Sea Sorcerer Galesk – David Amber Devereux

Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs

Music:

Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff

"Theme of the Realmweaver", ""On Shores of Silver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

"Dark Ice" Written and performed by Enzo Puzzovio, rearranged and performed by Ryan McQuinn, with Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

"The Sufferers' Cant" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Featuring Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy Gurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Choir, & Brass Recorded by Musiversal

"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

This is a Fool and Scholar Production.

Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com

Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738



Content Warnings:

Bullying, Death, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Loss, Murder

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We have some major announcements for you today.

Also, please consider supporting our Patreon so Florian can safely make the joke and not be murdered before our next session. Also, so we can continue to have food and eat the food... And entertain you after.

Patreon.com/Foolandscholar

Peter's Rap "In These Rows":

https://open.spotify.com/track/3dDz4hvW5N1kiWFi0uveau

Our YouTube page really exists:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaOxWK6Wau96cfG0cCwxQA

This episode was not proofread and was made solely by Travis Vengroff, who will suffer the responsibility of this 2am creation.

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The Last Light Ritual begins...

Follow our Hardcover book - Unnatural Horrors - on Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition

Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas

Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder

Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson

Transcriptions by Shion Francois

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz

Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff

Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright

Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler

Konvo – Enrique Perez

Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang

Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen

Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu

Yuehai – Sam Yeow

Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale

The Sunken Mother – Lani Minella

Priest 1 – Clara Skrippek

Priest 2 – Ryan Philbrook

Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli

Music:

Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff

"Theme of the Realmweaver", "Last Rites" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

"Myths Made Manifest" & "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin

"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal

Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

This is a Fool and Scholar Production.

Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com

Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738



Content Warnings:

Bullying, Death, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Hanging, Harm to Animals (scorpions), Loss

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