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Guard the Bard

by Brenan Chacon, Jacob Pierce, Peter Balser, Nate Davis, Andy Haack

A D&D podcast where 3 guards guard a bard.

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Episodes

  1. SPECIAL EPISODE - Album Rebrews Spooky Crossover

    Hi all! Super excited to share this Halloween crossover episode featuring our friends Zac and Sarah from the podcast Album Rebrews. Bear witness to the greatest battle of the bands that the fantasy world has ever seen! Flamboyant hijinks ensue as three teams of two musicians compete for the...

  2. Episode 34 - Trashin' the Camp

    The gang warms up with some light interrogation as they move forward with the swan boat infiltration. After some frolicking through the forest they run into a camp of Flaming Sword Members and Recreation Station employees posted up in front of the temple. How will our heroes proceed? Blippy…

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  3. Episode 33 - Swan Boat Infiltration

    The gang find themselves on a new mission after the Seaside Smash. A new mission that involves paddling avian boats to an island in search of musical treasure and more information on the flaming sword. Will this stealth mission fare any better than the last? Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

  4. Episode 32- The Final Dive of The Seaside Smash

    As the main event surges on, Survivor and Skavenger are assaulted with team combos and signature moves as they vie for the title. When the dust clears, who will emerge victorious? Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance License:...

  5. Episode 31 - Test Your Might!

    Survivor and Skavenger finally hit the mat for the opening salvo of the summer smash! How will they fare against the colorful cast of characters also fighting for glory? Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance License:...

  6. Episode 30 - Them's Fightin' Words!

    The gang pay witness to a medical miracle just before taking their positions for the Seaside Smash promo event. The colorful cast of wrestlers is finally heard as shots are fired across the stage. Survivor and Skavenger are labeled as 'fresh meat' early, but will their words of intimidation earn...

  7. Episode 29 - Gongified!

    The gang finally make their way to the arena for the Seaside Smash press event, and get real existential in a glass tunnel. Then, we have our first run in with some other wrestlers in the event when we meet the tag team duos "Gobzilla" and "King Gong"; as well as "Company Man" and "Sewer Rat". Is...

  8. Episode 28 - How to Lose Friends and Influence No One

    The gang wraps up shopping with a trip to the fletcher and a run in with a very special vending machine. Then they check in with Mac over a dinner of the finest towers of food money can buy. With the Prachaas promo on the horizon, how will Mac prepare Survivor for the event? Blippy Trance by…

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  9. Episode 27 - Victoria Quinn: Sexcommunicado

    The gang unwinds after a hectic mission and interrogation. Mac the Manager checks in to brief Victoria on an upcoming press event, and the squad hits the jeweler. Debbie and Victoria's relationship hits a rough patch, but will ample danishes be enough to sate the spider? Listen and find out!…

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  10. Episode 26 - Bad Cop, Worse Cop

    The gang gets some quality time with Dagmar, a member of the Flaming Sword. Will their interrogation of him finally reveal the scarring secrets of Victoria's past? Or will it still be shrouded in mystery? Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link…

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  11. Episode 25 - Dictionary Definition of Stealth

    The gang finally gets their grubby little paws on an agent of the Flaming Sword and need to find a place to hide them. Will they escape the scene of the dock fight unscathed? What information can they glean from their new captor? Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

  12. Episode 24 - Dockside Tango

    The gang continues to struggle in pitched combat with members of The Flaming Sword. What will be the situation when the dust settles? Will any of our heroes be claimed by the enemy? Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance License:...

  13. Episode 23 - The 'Stealth' Mission Continues

    The gang is fighting for their lives on the docks of Prachaas after attempting to apprehend members of the Flaming Sword. Will Olek and Dagmar escape? Or will we finally learn a little more about Victoria's past? Listen and find out! Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

  14. Spooky special - Tomb of Horrors

    In honor of Halloween this year, the gang hopped on discord and played through the classic module, Tomb of Horrors! We had a ton of fun with this public discord show and will certainly do more in the future. This is a long and hilarious ride so strap in and enjoy! Regular episodes will resume...

  15. Episode 22 - The Professionals

    The gang plus Drell step up to enact the mission as the ultimate stealth alliance. Highly trained, deadly efficient, moving so subtly through the docks as they stalk their prey and flawlessly execute their mission. This is definitely what happens in this episode. Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod...

  16. Episode 21 - Best Laid Plans

    After wrapping things up at the library, the gang makes their way to a nearby temple to help them find a spell to help them on the upcoming treasure hunt. Also, with Summer Smash looming on the horizon, the team reconvenes with Ike Easton and meets a new friend to help them with their Flaming…

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  17. Episode 20 - Hittin' the Books

    While exploring Prachaas and eatin Rap Snacks, the team indulges in some light courier work to pad their wallets and kill some time before the Seaside Smash...but not without joining a union! Then they spend some time in Plummet, the Shepherd Library in Prachaas. Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod...

  18. Episode 19 - Rap Snacks please sponsor us

    The gang moves on after their conversation with Ike Easton in the seedy underbelly of The Drink. Fueled by the promise of information on the Flaming Sword, Victoria leads the team on a romp through Prachaas where they pick up some extra work(and extra delicious snacks) along the way. Blippy…

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  19. Episode 18 - Definitely not Burn Notice...

    The team gears up for Bufett's greatest performance as the evil, squirrel-kicking dwarf, Guss. Will he and the rest of the crew be able to schmooze their way to the information they desire? Or will this just turn into a giant bar fight? Who knows, really. All I can say is: When you're burned, you...

  20. Episode 17 - Prachaas and The Drink

    The gang move on from their utter annihilation of the squirrel kicking dwarf, Gus, and head into Prachaas for the Seaside Slam! Will their time at local tavern "The Drink" lead to any more clues about Victoria's past, or answer any questions about Recreation Station? Or are they just going to get...

  21. Episode 16 - Aftermath

    Buffett and co. finally got the chance to confront Gus, and things ended quite poorly for our bedazzled adversary. The gang interrogates survivors looking for answers to the questions that shroud Recreation Station in mystery. Will their battle lead to solid clues or just more loose ends? Blippy...

  22. Episode 15 - Gussin' Around

    The gang, following directions given to them by a vengeful squirrel, hit the dusty trail once again on the search for the renegade dwarf, Gus. Will sparks fly when Buffett and Gus reunite? Or will it just be, like, generally a chill time? Listen and find out! Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

  23. Episode14 - Squeak squeakin' squeak squeakity

    Victoria gets lucky and the gang is plagued by strange dreams, but that won't stop our heroes from their quest to hit the Seaside Smash! With plans to look for Guss the dwarf on the way to Praccus, they run into a vengeful squirrel that sets them on the right track. Also, everyone learns about...

  24. Episode 13 - A Night in the Stonespire

    After foolishly searching for horse friendly jalapeño poppers, the gang continues to find accommodations for their stay at Stonespire. Debbie discovers a love for comfy beds and finally has a night to herself, while everyone else follows Victoria to yet another tavern. Hijinks ensue as we make…

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  25. Episode 12 - The Great Jalapeño Popper Debate

    The gang makes their way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and they're homebound. That's actually a lie, because they're still heading to the Seaside Smash with Skavenger, but need to make some pitstops along the way. First they run into some mighty warriors battling giants. Afterwords, they...

  26. Episode 11 - The Journey Continues

    The gang plus Skavenger keep making moves through the Shepherd Roads on their way to The Seaside Smash. The journey is fraught with lively conversation, deep reflection, and revealing character moments. What other hazards with the squad face as they move closer to their goal? Blippy Trance by…

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  27. Episode 10 - The Road to the Seaside Smash

    After a visit to the fantastical Slick Rick's Emporium, the gang plus Skavenger finally hit the dusty trail! As they journey along the shepherd roads they are faced with new dangers, but also new opportunities. Who knows what's in store for our heroes? Is Skavenger a great new ally, or will he…

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  28. Episode 9 - A Visit to Slick Rick's Emporium

    The team sets course for a mysterious shop in the middle of town. Whether or not it was there yesterday is to be determined...

  29. Episode 8 - Retail Therapy

    The gang finally wrap up the mission to save Necrosmasher, and then unwind with a quick playground session at a local park. Then, they all gear up for the road ahead! What's the next stop for the team? Listen and find out! Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

  30. Episode 7 - The Harbinger

    It's time for a showdown! Victoria and the crew finally find Necro Smasher deep in the forest near town. However, they are surrounded by not one, but TWO creepy death cults. Will our heroes make a dramatic rescue? Or will one of the two outside groups get to them first? Listen to this dramatic...

  31. Episode 6 - The Mystery of the Disappearing Wrestler

    Zoinks, gang! It looks like Necro Smasher actually WAS abducted right before our hero's very eyes. I guess they just got caught up in the showmanship of the match. Regardless, now is the time for rescue! The crew sets out to find the intrepid performer, but what else will they stumble across…

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  32. Episode 5 - The Main Event

    It's finally fight night, and with the first match between Skavenger and Under Doug out of the way, only a couple of bouts stand between Victoria "Survivor" Quinn and her main event match against Stonecutter. Some possibly suspicious stuff happens along the way, but maybe it's just great...

  33. Episode 4 - Fight Night

    The night of the big bout has come, but is Victoria ready? The gang spends their final pre-fight hours heading back to recreation station, but this time it's just for decorations. Will they be sniffed out by the staff? Or will they make it back in time for the main event? Blippy Trance by Kevin...

  34. Episode 3 - Death and Danishes...but mostly Danishes

    The gang finally found Gerry! Will they make a clean getaway? Or will they have to fight their way out of Recreation Station? Will Mac ever get over his newfound fear of impending death? Do giant spiders like Danishes? Listen and you'll have all the answers to those questions, and more answers…

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  35. Knitting Down to Business

    The newly formed gang is tasked with finding Mac The Manager's elusive accountant, Gerald, who probably just got turned around looking at his abbacus... Who knows what else they stumble across along the way?

  36. Episode 1 - Learning the Ropes

    "A D&D podcast where three guards guard a bard". The three guards meet for the first time, and they join forces with the bard in question. Guided by a cast of crazy characters, their adventure is just getting started.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A D&D podcast where 3 guards guard a bard.

HOSTED BY

Brenan Chacon, Jacob Pierce, Peter Balser, Nate Davis, Andy Haack

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A D&D podcast where 3 guards guard a bard.

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