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Mage Hand High Five
by Mage Hand High Five Productions
Mage Hand High Five is a multi-award winning, queer-led Actual Play adventure podcast. Join our nationwide gang of actors from Seattle to NYC as they delve into genres (and game systems) not normally explored in tabletop gaming.Our first major campaign, “The Badlands,” is a fantasy western epic about a trio of outlaws searching for family and the nature of magic as they rebel against capitalist warmongers across a ravaged frontier. We’ve also had multiple smaller adventures using a range of indie systems, from the horror pastiche “Terror at Camp Craven” to the CRIT Award-nominated “Welcome to the Silly Goose Convention.”
Episodes
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying. The gang discuss Fell's book series, the Final Boss of the Patriarchy, and that moment, you know it... you don't really like it, but you know it... If you want more content like this, Join us on Patreon where you can find...
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The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying
With time running out and enemies on all sides, the Twin River Trio enact a risky plan to distract a dangerous foe. Hayden pulls rank. Wyatt shakes things up. Salome witnesses a coronation. CW: childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, murder, gunfire and gun violence, stabbing, child death...
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about the Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer. The gang remembers Gary, try cutting Hayden off, and calculate Titus' moisture level. If you want more content like this, Join us on Patreon where you can find talkbacks like this for every episode we do. Music by Jacob...
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The Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer
Faced with a masquerade of secrets, the Twin River Trio follow their separate leads, hoping to uncover the conspiracy within. Wyatt witnesses an unexpected alliance. Salome seeks out Threed’s opposition leader. Hayden keeps tabs on a killer. CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking…
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade
Please enjoy this preview of the talkback for episode 63: Masquerade! Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade. The gang picks karaoke go-tos, reflect on personal murderous growth, and Max takes an L. If you want more content like this, Join us on Patreon where...
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The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade
Our heroes arrive in Threed and get ready for a night out behind enemy lines. Wyatt takes dance lessons. Salome helps the others accessorize. Hayden takes a risky bet. CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking, xenophobia Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well...
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The Badlands - Ep. 62: Gunsmoke and Ghost Towns
The Twin River Trio finally begins the long journey back to where it all began: Threed. Salome has a dangerously close call. Hayden meets a new little buddy. Wyatt finds traces of Stuhmp. CWs: Domestic violence (intimidation, threatening, control), gunshot/gun violence, war, military occupation...
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The Threed Daily Herald Presents: Stoking the Flames of War! (Arc 5 Recap)
Breaking news! We at the Threed Daily Herald are continuing our inexhaustible coverage of the depravity nestled deep in the heart of the Badlands. In this week's segment, we will answer such questions as: What wicked occult practitioners are still active in the Badlands? What becomes of those who...
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The Badlands - Ep. 61: Bombardment
As our heroes steel themselves for the journey to Threed, Director Shift seeks to remedy a citywide morale crisis with a tournament of Twin River’s most beautiful game. Salome loses trust in an ally. Hayden sees an old friend in a new light. Wyatt gets a rematch with a mentor. CWs: War, military...
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The Badlands - Ep. 60: Office Hours at the Big Bun
The Twin River Trio gather their family and friends together to make plans and mend fences. Wyatt learns his parents' secret. Hayden plays peacemaker. Salome comes clean. Content Warning: war and military occupation, parental neglect (mentioned), self destructiveness/suicidal ideation…
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The Badlands - Ep. 59: The Drums of War
Reunited at last, our heroes debrief after their time alone in the Pit and return home amidst rapidly rising political tensions. Hayden comes clean about an old betrayal. Wyatt prepares for a long-awaited confrontation. Salome seeks leverage for the fight against Threed. Content Warning: war and...
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The Dice Cabinet: Balance in the Spice
In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes: Linnie Schell (They/Them), Secretary of Collaboration — Twice Rolled Elliot Davis (He/Him), Secretary…
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 5: All for One and One for Mahl
The battle for King's Court's children is decided when a familiar foe rejoins the fray. Meanwhile, our heroes suspect a rat in their ranks. CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level) Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back...
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The Badlands - Ep. 58: Conduit
As Boyd grows increasingly unstable, the Twin River Trio seek out a way to stop him without destroying the Fount (and themselves) in the process. Wyatt performs a familiar ritual. Hayden finds closure for a long-opened wound. Salome looks for a ledger. Content Warning: death/grief, violence,...
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 4: For King's Court! (Finale Part 1)
Having finally overtaken the Arcadians at Kiosk, our heroes begin a desperate battle for the children of King's Court. CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level), arachnophobia/spiders Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back...
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The Badlands - Ep. 57: Fallen
The fight for the Fount continues as each of our heroes takes on an adversary of their own. Wyatt takes to the sky. Salome shows Belinda her aura. Hayden uncovers the truth behind the Wraith. Content Warning: For-profit prisons, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence,...
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The Dice Cabinet: Sandbox of our Hearts
In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes: Jasmine Malave (She/Her), Secretary of Taverns — Twenty Sided Tavern, Shenanigans Ensue Kenzie...
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 3: War-Bringer of Kiosk
After narrowly escaping Dreadwing, our heroes must brave the Daytime Mahl and reach Kiosk in time to intercept the Arcadians. CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals, cat and rodent skeletons, arachnophobia/spiders Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast,...
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The Badlands - Ep. 56: Fire With Fire
The Twin River Trio gather in the Pit for one last game as Boyd gets his chance to play god. Salome reaches for the gun. Hayden stokes the Flame. Wyatt summons a steed. Content Warning: For-profit prisons, forced combat, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, gun fired...
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 2: Dreadwing
Caught in the open at the Lake of Shimmering Waters, our heroes dash to escape the clutches of Dreadwing, mad macaw of Petlandia and terror to all of Mahl. CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.…
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The Badlands - Ep. 55: Unseen Passenger
With the Fount newly unsealed, the Twin River Trio rush to reunite and stop the Eternal Flame from burning out. Hayden is haunted by a specter of death. Salome encounters another widow of Threed. Wyatt comes to blows with Boyd. Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), sexist...
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 1: The Hands of Arcadia
Embark on a grand adventure of tiny proportions! When a surprise attack from a long-forgotten foe leaves a village in ruins, four heroes of King's Court must track down the attackers and recover what was lost. CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored...
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Legends of Mahl: Session 0
Join the heroes of King's Court for a deep dive into their characters, the world of Mahl, and Nimble RPG. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power. This...
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Trailer - Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger-than-life heroes may be smaller than expected. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power. This 4-episode miniseries...
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The Badlands - Ep. 54: Flame-Touched
Still separated, our heroes try every trick in the book (or at least one) to find each other and escape The Pit. Salome returns to high society. Hayden has an unexpected reunion. Wyatt reaches out to the Flame. Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), forced combat…
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The Badlands - Ep. 53: The Pit
After an ambush, our heroes find themselves captured and separated near the Fount of the Flame. Hayden plays a dangerous game. Salome makes a break for it. Wyatt meets the boss. CONTENT WARNING: This arc is about the grittiest it gets in the Badlands, so please review content warnings before...
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The Dice Cabinet: Dice Signaling
Welcome to The Dice Cabinet, a safe space for your spiciest tabletop takes. Join Secretary of Spice Max Weinberg and the rest of the Dice Cabinet as we break down our (and your) most controversial opinions on tabletop gaming. Today's Cabinet includes: Amelia Som (Any), Secretary of Storytelling —...
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The Threed Daily Herald Presents: Echoes of Rebellion! (Arc 4 Recap)
Breaking news! We at the Three Daily Herald are working tirelessly to ensure you, dear listener, are getting only the most up-to-date, fact-checked stories from the ongoing Badlands War. In this broadcast, we will answer such questions as: What has become of the government in Echo? Is peer…
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The Badlands - Ep. 52: Sacrament
The Twin River Trio accidentally uncovers an ancient secret waiting for them in the mountains. Wyatt teaches a history lesson. Salome falls asleep in class. Hayden explores a new denomination. CW: Gunshot, mention of child death and loss of a child, depression Join us on Patreon and get early...
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The Badlands - Ep. 51: Mettle and Flame
The Twin River Trio recovers from their brush with fate, only to find a new wrinkle in their plans. Hayden discovers their type. Salome learns the Bartle family's history. Wyatt fights the man. CW: military occupation, war religious violence, murder, animal death, suicidal ideation Join us on...
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"There's Always a Home for a Storyteller" - Interviews With Candace the Magnificent and Anjali Bhimani
Max and Rowan join legendary tabletop players and voice actors Candace the Magnificent and Anjali Bhimani for two bite-sized interviews about character creation and voice acting for TTRPGs. Plus, Candace shares a sneak peek of an upcoming MHH5 mini-season! Find our wonderful guests here: ANJALI...
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The Badlands - Ep. 50: No Deal
The Twin River Trio faces their fears and foes in downtown Echo. Hayden makes a difficult decision. Salome evades adversaries. Wyatt defends a friend. CW: gunshots, military occupation, religious violence, reference to child murder Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as...
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Thank God It's Doomsday - Ep. 3: The End
The day of the Irrevocable Apocalypse has arrived at last, and the Chantry Support Staff gear up for one final battle to end all. Featuring special guests Shenuque Tissera and Robin Ekberg. CW: Suggestive humor, apocalypse, brief mention of a gun, body horror (played for laughs) Special thanks to...
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Thank God It's Doomsday - Ep. 2: Chekhov's Hammer
With tensions running high in the office, the Chantry support staff are tasked with cheering up the Herald of the Apocalypse. Featuring special guests Shenuque Tissera and Robin Ekberg. CW: Suggestive humor, brief mention of a gun Special thanks to Kobold Press for sponsoring Thank God It's...
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Thank God It's Doomsday - Ep. 1: Surprise Inspection
Heralding the Irrevocable Apocalypse is a real team effort. While Void Mother Boslara the Sweet is the face of the Great Chantry, there are thousands of people behind the scenes making sure the end of the world runs smoothly. Thank God It’s Doomsday follows a crew of lowly Chantry support staff...
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The Badlands - Ep. 49: The Lady Prominent
The Twin River Trio find themselves in the middle of a very important deal, coming dangerously close to some old foes in the process. Hayden tries out a new card trick. Salome makes herself disappear. Wyatt runs away. CW: guns, stabbing, military occupation, religious violence Join us on Patreon...
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The Badlands - Ep. 48: Crumbling Dreams
Our heroes make a mad dash to escape Fax's collapsing dream library, but they soon find the outside world to be just as dangerous. Salome absconds with the brains of the operation. Hayden makes the catch of the year. Wyatt feels alive again. CW: guns, knives, gore sounds, violence, vomit Join us…
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The Badlands - Ep. 47: Tribunal
The Twin River Trio meets at the Riverbank to plead for the life of one of their own. Salome stands between a mother and child. Hayden seeks a favor from a friend of a friend. Wyatt goes down to the River to pray. CW: guns, gore sounds, potential jump-scares (sudden loud noises), mention of child...
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The Badlands - Ep. 46: What Dreams May Come
The Twin River Trio continue the theatrics in their fight against Fax. Hayden encounters some bad actors. Salome tests two tenuous friendships. Wyatt meets his hero. CW: suggestive humor, gunshots and mention of guns, snakes, bats, death Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch…
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The Badlands - Ep. 45: Last of My Ilk
The Twin River Trio take centerstage in their hunt for Fax. Salome waits in the wings. Wyatt sings the bridge. Hayden takes a bow. CW: heights/falling, gunshots, violence Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low. Merch is...
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The Badlands - Ep. 44: The Flame, the River, and the Wilds
The trio ventures into Fax's labyrinthine library, where the line between dream and reality begins to blur. Salome finds a new set of brains. Hayden tries their hand as a mimic. Wyatt has a disturbing revelation about the Flame. CW: suggestive humor, alcohol use Join us on Patreon and get early...
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The Badlands - Ep. 43: Dreamborn
Our heroes dive deeper into the Echo conspiracy, encountering some old friends along the way. Wyatt adopts a father. Hayden joins the PTA. Salome annoys the local librarian. CW: references to war and military occupation, imprisonment, small explosion, heights/falling, vomit Join us on Patreon and...
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The Badlands - Ep. 42: Watcher of the Wind
The Twin River Trio meet the secret ruler of Echo and uncover a threatening conspiracy. Salome forges an uneasy alliance. Wyatt's faith is questioned. Hayden disarms an opponent. CW: references to war and military occupation, amputation, burning flesh, gunshots, vomit Join us on Patreon and get...
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The Badlands - Ep. 41: All In
Our heroes lay their cards on the table in a high-stakes poker game where secrets and favors spend better than gold. Salome embraces her married name. Wyatt gets his first convert. Hayden finds a card up their sleeve. CW: Classism, gunshot sounds, brief blood and body horror, references to war…
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The Badlands - Ep. 40: Dawnstar
The Twin River Trio meet with a friend of a friend and gain some valuable information about Echo. Wyatt learns poker. Hayden gets a one-way ticket. Salome makes another blood pact. CW: References to war and military occupation, overt classism, blood/shallow palm cutting Join us on Patreon and get...
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Announcement: MHH5 Joins the Many Sided Network!
Howdy, folks! We're thrilled to share that Mage Hand High Five has officially joined the Many Sided Network, a podcast network dedicated to spotlighting innovative and exciting TTRPG and nerdy podcasts. We're so excited to join this incredible community of creators, and we hope you'll check out…
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The Badlands - Ep. 39: Echo
Our heroes finally reach Echo, where secrets spill like blood. Hayden finds foes among friends. Salome gets the drop on an unsuspecting artist. Wyatt practices spreading the good word. CW: School bullying and threats of violence; references to war, military occupation, child murder, and...
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The Threed Daily Herald Presents: Twin River Tussle! (Inter-Arc Recap)
The story continues! Our reporters here at the Threed Daily Herald are working tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date news on what's happening in the wastes. In today's broadcast, you'll discover the answer to such intriguing questions as: What really happened at the Battle of Twin River? Do...
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The Badlands - Ep. 38: Skullduggery (feat. Jasmin Malave)
The people of Thunder Pass make their final stand against Preacher Cassidy and the Skullduggers. Wyatt catches a glimpse of the Flame. Hayden calls out to the moon. Salome duels a dangerous dance partner. Clementine seeks her revenge. Featuring guest player Jasmin Malave of Off-Broadway's…
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The Badlands - Ep. 37: Dearly Departed (feat. Jasmin Malave)
On the road between Twin River and Echo, our heroes encounter a stranger attempting to free a desperate town from a deadly trio of outlaws. Featuring guest player Jasmin Malave of Off-Broadway's Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern. CW: Explosion/gun sound effects, poverty and community...
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Mage Hand High Five is a multi-award winning, queer-led Actual Play adventure podcast. Join our nationwide gang of actors from Seattle to NYC as they delve into genres (and game systems) not normally explored in tabletop gaming.Our first major campaign, “The Badlands,” is a fantasy western epic about a trio of outlaws searching for family and the nature of magic as they rebel against capitalist warmongers across a ravaged frontier. We’ve also had multiple smaller adventures using a range of indie systems, from the horror pastiche “Terror at Camp Craven” to the CRIT Award-nominated “Welcome to the Silly Goose Convention.”
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