Merely Roleplayers
Where theatrical people play roleplaying games. Each season our players part-improvise a story in a new genre, with roleplaying game rules providing surprising twists and turns. Jump in at the start of any season! The story continues every other Tuesday; on the Tuesdays in between, Backstage episodes shed light on the game and storytelling mechanics behind the scenes.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 307
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Final Dropped Stitch
And the extraordinary shall inherit the world.
CREDITS
Ellie as Nia
Vikki as Marlowe
Created and hosted by Matt (https://twitter.com/merelymj)
In association with Blackshaw Theatre Company (https://…
00:09:59 |
Tue 25 Feb 2020
Fly Away Home (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
Just tell us as clearly as you can, in your own words. What happened to you on that island?
Our promo this episode is for Brits On Bikes, our friends and fellow members of the UK & Ireland Tabletop …
00:44:29 |
Tue 18 Feb 2020
Prospero & Viola, Act Ten
What else could it cost the castaways to escape the island?
PROGRAMME NOTES
Beam Saber is a Forged In The Dark game about the pilots of powerful machines in a war that dominates every facet of life.…
00:44:08 |
Tue 11 Feb 2020
Ellen the Maker (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
She planned to play it safe. In the wilderness, she’ll learn to live dangerously. Get to know Ellen as she completes her character sheet.
Our promo this episode is for Penance RPG, fellow member of …
00:09:34 |
Tue 04 Feb 2020
Prospero & Viola, Act Nine
The tables turn as the castaways begin to unlock the secrets of the island.
Pod UK is at Millennium Point, Birmingham, UK on 1 February 2020. We’re on tables 7 & 8 of the Podcasters’ Promenade along…
00:45:16 |
Tue 28 Jan 2020
Stratastic! Master of Mystery (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
He mystifies his audience with misdirection. In the wilderness, he'll learn the true meaning of mystery. Get to know Strat as he completes his character sheet.
Our promo this episode is for The GM &…
00:09:25 |
Tue 21 Jan 2020
Prospero & Viola, Act Eight
The island is taking its toll on the castaways, body and mind. Who can endure and who will fall?
Check out all the winners of the latest Audio Verse Awards at https://audioverseawards.net/
The next…
00:43:40 |
Tue 14 Jan 2020
Firebug Dave (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
He was always comfortable around fire. In the wilderness, he’ll have to take care not to get burned. Get to know Dave as he completes his character sheet.
Our promo this episode is for The Prestige,…
00:09:35 |
Tue 07 Jan 2020
Prospero & Viola, Act Seven
Someone’s missing. Still? Again? The castaways return to the steamboat, hoping to find a trail.
Pod UK is at Millennium Point, Birmingham, UK on 1 February 2020. Get tickets at https://www.rocksalte…
00:39:38 |
Tue 31 Dec 2019
Stark, Charmer (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
His singing voice is his living. In the wilderness, it could be what keeps him alive. Get to know Starkey as he completes his character sheet.
Our promo this episode is for Dames and Dragons, a funn…
00:09:46 |
Tue 24 Dec 2019
Prospero & Viola, Act Six
The tempting waters of the lake beckon the castaways close. But could a dive prove deadly?
Listen to Merely Roleplayers season 4: Let’s Get Gideon: https://www.mattboothman.com/roleplayers-episodes?…
00:40:05 |
Tue 17 Dec 2019
Analytical Vikki (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
She’s a logistical mastermind, a champion at Suitcase Tetris. In the wilderness, mysteries will test her puzzle-loving brain. Get to know Vikki as she completes her character sheet.
Our promo this e…
00:08:57 |
Tue 10 Dec 2019
Prospero & Viola, Act Five
Day two on the island. The castaways have the lay of the land, and they know what they need. But dangers and diversions await...
Submissions are now open for season 2 of the Ragged Scratch Podcast, …
00:42:02 |
Tue 03 Dec 2019
Ready or Nat (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
The kids’ club taught her hide-and-seek. In the wilderness, she’ll seek bigger game. Get to know Nat as she completes her character sheet.
Our promo this episode is for The Space Jam Continuum podca…
00:10:20 |
Tue 26 Nov 2019
Prospero & Viola, Act Four
Someone’s missing. The castaways strike out in pursuit, but will their preparations be enough?
If you want more background to some of the mysteries of the island, it’s worth listening back to season…
00:40:20 |
Tue 19 Nov 2019
Alex the Human Barometer (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
He was always sensitive to a change in the air. In the wilderness, he could be the only warning of oncoming storms. Get to know Alex as he completes his character sheet.
Our promo this episode is fo…
00:09:17 |
Tue 12 Nov 2019
Prospero & Viola, Act Three
The castaways turn their attention to the second of the three Ss, sustenance, but the island won’t surrender its bounty easily.
Alexander Pankhurst - of the Viola - has some stand-up comedy dates co…
00:41:23 |
Tue 05 Nov 2019
Josh of the Jungle (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
He always felt invisible in the chorus line. In the wilderness, he’ll learn how to truly disappear. Get to know Josh as he completes his character sheet.
After this, listen to the Ragged Scratch podc…
00:10:38 |
Tue 29 Oct 2019
Prospero & Viola, Act Two
Reunited, the castaways are confronted with something that defies explanation. Is this really just an ordinary island?
We’re nominated for two Audio Verse Awards: Best Improvised Production and Best…
00:39:11 |
Tue 22 Oct 2019
Viola Pursues (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
The castaways from the Viola establish what led them to follow in the Prospero’s wake.
After this, listen to the Ragged Scratch podcast by Ragged Foils Productions! It’s an audio drama new writing n…
00:13:23 |
Tue 15 Oct 2019
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