Hello From The Magic Tavern
by Arnie Niekamp
Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!
Episodes
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Season 6, Ep 11 - Chunt for Red October 10: Dead or Elaine
Arnie, Chunt and Usidore hold the yearly blood drive for vampires at a new tavern. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination:...
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Season 6, Ep 10 - Root the Newt (w/ Adam Schreck)
A thrill-seeking amphibian meets the boys. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Root the Newt: Adam Schreck Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett…
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Season 6, Ep 9 - Corpse Collector at Court (w/ Anna Garcia)
Winthrop McRottibotti, the local corpse collector, is unhappy that no one in the kingdom is dying. More importantly, he brought along his frog, Grape. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Winthrop McRottibotti: Anna Garcia Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie...
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Season 6, Ep 8 - Dripfang at Court (w/ Kevin Sciretta)
Dripfang LeDesparé visits and demands to be given a royal House. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Dripfang: Kevin Sciretta Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production...
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Season 6, Ep 7 - Sasquatch (w/ Vaden Todd Lewis of the Toadies)
A sasquatch comes in to be interviewed. But he's bald. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sasquatch: Vaden Todd Lewis Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination:...
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Season 6, Ep 6 - Usidore’s Nest
Arnie worries Usidore and Chunt are becoming just work friends so they visit Usidore’s room at the top of the tower for some “crown off” friend chats. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal…
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Season 6, Ep 5 - Zapper (w/ Mike O'Brien)
Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Vespa: Mike O’Brien Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Sage G.C. Magic Tavern Logo: Allard…
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Season 6, Ep 4 - Knight Applicant (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Nicolo Pastasmith is looking for a job as a knight... but may just want to get away from his family. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Nicolo Pastasmith: Gianmarco Soresi Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate...
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Season 6, Ep 3 - Tomb Guards (w/ Jerry Holkins & Mike Krahulik)
We find an ancient tomb guarded by talking statues who haven't had visitors in a long long time. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Porthos: Jerry Holkins from Penny Arcade Mike: Mike Krahulik from Penny Arcade Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp,...
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Season 6, Ep 2 - Chosen One (w/ Katie Marovich)
Yosephina Greatstar is a chosen one prophesied to someday defeat a great evil. Someday. Eventually. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Yosephina Greatstar: Katie Marovich Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate...
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Season 6, Ep 1 - Ashen Advisor (w/ Robbie Daymond)
We're back for a new season! Arnie is now King of the Northeast and is visited by Lord Draeven of House Dreadmoor, his new Ashen Advisor. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Lord Draeven Dreadmoor: Robbie Daymond Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp,...
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Patreon Unlock: Conversational Improv 2 (w/Erin Keif)
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! More pure improv goodness with the boys plus special guest Erin Keif! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift...
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Patreon Unlock: Googanji!
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Will Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore survive a game of Googanji? Yes, they will. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift...
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E7: The TV
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The Funemployed campaign comes to a close and Klax returns to play Ron Bingo. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to...
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E6: Necromancer Bandmate
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Dripfang joins the game as the campaign turns towards starting a band. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift...
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2 Bonus: Blue Tiger Team-Up (Live from LA)
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The magical Blue Tigers play a special offshoot game Office Managed by Chunt. Recorded live at the Bootleg Theater in LA. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at...
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E5: Vampire Neighbors
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The vampires Chip and Bippy stop by to play squatters living next door. Sure hope you like Star Wars! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only...
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Patreon Unlock: Fooniverse: Joke-a-Day Calendar
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! What's a surefire recipe for a successful episode? Leaning on humor from a Joke-A-Day calendar! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5…
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E4: Mouse Roommate
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Momo the mouse with human strength joins the game as the players accept a mysterious delivery job. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5...
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E3: Mimic Roommate
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Chest Trünkborn the Mimic joins the game as the players take on a catering gig. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to...
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E2: Witch Roommate
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Claudia the witch joins the game, as the players visit a job fair. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone…
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Patreon Unlock: Offices and Bosses S2E1: Skeleton Roommate
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Klax the Skeleton joins Arnie, Usidore and Chunt for an all-new game of Offices and Bosses, led by Metamore. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern…
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Patreon Unlock: Behind the Tavern: End of Season 2
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The hosts discuss their thoughts and feelings about the end of Season 2. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift...
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Season 5, Ep 100 - Siege on Castle Belaroth
It's the season finale! Can Northeastia be saved from wizard invasion. Guests include Duncan Potatogrease, the evil Skinny Dogs, Spintax and more... Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hildy Shiblin: Olivia Nielsen Duncan Potatogrease: Zac Oyama Vonquestra: Moujan...
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Season 5, Ep 99 - Last Night Alive (w/ Blaine Swen, Steve Waltien & Erica Elam)
On the eve of the wizard invasion, King Tomblain and Arnor the Warrior contemplate what might be their last night alive. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Arnor: Blaine Swen King Tomblain Belaroth: Steve Waltien Singing Sword: Erica Elam Mysterious Man: Tim…
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Season 5, Ep 98 - Undercover Possum (w/ Branson Reese)
A reunited Arnie, Chunt and Usidore meet a possum that is really an undercover druid that's gotten in too deep. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Possum: Branson Reese Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate...
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Season 5, Ep 97 - Arnie's Team Part 2 (w/ Ross Bryant, Erin Keif & Zach Reino)
Arnie, Momo, Tormaline Dragon Teen and the Soul Walker deal with team morale problems and break into a house. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Tormaline: Zach Reino Soul Walker: Ross Bryant Talbot the Badger: Tugs the Badger Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie...
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Season 5, Ep 96 - Chunt's Team Part 2 (w/ Mark McConville, Blaine Swen & Janet Varney)
Chunt, Arnor, and Axelrod Remax the real estate agent try to solve the mysteries of the temple with the help of the evil Red Queen Merzia. Credits Chunt: Adal Rifai Axelrod ReMax: Mark McConville Arnor: Blaine Swen The Red Queen Merzia: Janet Varney Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie...
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Season 5, Ep 95 - Usidore's Team Part 2 (w/ Brooke Breit, Anthony LeBlanc & Beth Melewski)
Usidore, Flower, Claudia the witch and Jamilious the Mauve go undercover to break into Spintax's stronghold. Credits Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Claudia: Beth Melewski Jamillious Washington the Mauve: Anthony LeBlanc Spintax the Green: Charlie McCrackin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen...
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Patreon Unlock: Hello from the Patreon Mailbag
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The hosts answer questions from you, the patrons! You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern...
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Season 5, Ep 94 - Arnie's Team (w/ Ross Bryant, Erin Keif & Zach Reino)
Arnie puts together a team including Momo the mouse, Tormaline Dragon Teen and his old nemesis the Soul Walker. Can they find what they what they need in the library and survive some team building exercises? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Tormaline: Zach Reino Soul Walker:...
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Season 5, Ep 93 - Chunt's Team (w/ Mark McConville, Rekha Shankar & Blaine Swen)
Chunt puts together a team including Arnor the warrior, Axelrod Remax the real estate agent and Broth. Can they survive the rain forest and find the hidden temple? Credits Chunt: Adal Rifai Axelrod ReMax: Mark McConville Broth: Rekha Shankar Arnor: Blaine Swen Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen…
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Season 5, Ep 92 - Usidore's Team (w/ Brooke Breit, Anthony LeBlanc & Beth Melewski)
Usidore puts together a team including Flower, Claudia the Witch and Jamilious the Mauve. Can they put together a plan to recharge the Ruby of Galaziel? Credits Usidore: Matt Young Flower: Brooke Breit Claudia: Beth Melewski Jamillious Washington the Mauve: Anthony LeBlanc Mysterious Man: Tim...
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Season 5, Ep 91 - Eleven Years
We celebrate 11 years of the show and prepare for the coming battle with the wizards. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production…
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Season 5, Ep 90 - Fool (w/ Jonathan Coulton)
Phineas the Fool, the most famous court jester in Foon, is very serious when he's off the clock. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Phineas the Fool: Jonathan Coulton Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate…
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Season 5, Ep 89 - Blemish Without Otok (w/ Martin Wilson)
A return to Nibblebottom finds Blemish running the tavern the Strange Familiar. And he's not doing great. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Blemish: Martin Wilson Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer:...
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Season 5, Ep 88 - Ancient Thriving Turtle (w/ Olivia Nielsen)
Hildy the ancient turtle is back and she's mad at her children for putting her in an Assisted Thriving Community. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Hildy Shiblin: Olivia Nielsen Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai...
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Season 5, Ep 87 - Talking Crossbow Now (w/ Colton Dunn)
DeMonte the talking crossbow is back and starting a juice business. Also, Usidore is acting strange. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young DeMonte the Talking Crossbow: Colton Dunn Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai...
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Season 5, Ep 86 - Gianessa Now (w/ Dana Quercioli)
Gianessa, the overworked mayor, considers future plans for Hogsface. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Gianessa: Dana Quercioli Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production...
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Season 5, Ep 85 - Arnor in Pizza Hell (w/ Blaine Swen)
Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Arnor: Blaine Swen Kelvaxostrastymor Ebonwing: Erika Ishii D'athaniel Quen'yarvin: Tim Ryder Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production...
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Season 5, Ep 84 - Sword Bro in Pizza Hell (w/ Erika Ishii)
A trip through Pizza Hell leads to a reunion with dragon "enthusiast" Kelvaxostrastymor Ebonwing aka the Sword Bro. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Kelvaxostrastymor Ebonwing: Erika Ishii Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal...
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Season 5, Ep 83 - DQ in Pizza Hell (w/ Tim Ryder)
A quest to Pizza Hell to save Arnor the Warrior... leads to a reunion with the elf D’athaniel Quen’yarvin. What's he been kicking in Pizza Hell? Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young D'athaniel Quen'yarvin: Tim Ryder Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie…
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Patreon Unlock: Stargazing
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Imagine...looking at the stars with Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore...as they let their minds...free. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5…
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Patreon Unlock: Hello from the Teeny Tavern (I)
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Momo hosts a tiny version of Hello from the Magic Tavern from a hole near the table. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month.…
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Winter Solstice Bonus 2025
Arnie, Chunt and Usidore exchange gifts and try to find ways to do good this holiday season. Also there's a song from a listener. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer:...
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Season 5, Ep 82 - Princess and Witch (w/ Josephine McAdam)
Princess Katerina comes looking for help with a horrible curse that turns her into a witch at night. The witch wants help too. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Princess Katarina: Josephine McAdam Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young…
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Season 5, Ep 81 - Tiny Lizard (w/ Mayanna Berrin)
Scrunch is a tiny lizard that wants to be a dragon. For revenge! Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Scrunch: Mayanna Berrin Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp,...
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Patreon Unlock: Podpires (I)
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! The most popular podcast in all of Foon is finally available on this podcast feed. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month.…
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BONUS: Introducing No Skip Christmas - Justin McElroy
Check out the first episode of Arnie’s new podcast miniseries No Skip Christmas with guest Justin McElroy! If you like the show it would mean so much if you subscribe to the show on your preferred platform here. (Rating and reviewing would be wonderful too.) Show Description: Building the perfect...
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Patreon Unlock: Talkin' Tabs
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Matt Young is mad about how many tabs he has open on his computer so we make a whole episode about it. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for…
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About this show
Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!
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Arnie Niekamp