Spout Lore

I always know that I’m going to have fun when listening to Spout Lore! Humorous and heartfelt, this show is an epic journey of three friends - and Shawn.

I’m not even a regular RPG podcast listener, but this one is such a fun listen. Not only is it super funny but the storytelling is masterclass and the world they’ve created together is fantastical with so many loveable characters.

This is my favourite podcast. Exceptional world building, fantastic chemistry, good bits, and lovely heartfelt and emotional moments without ever getting too dark. With some of the most unique and original fantasy world building out there right now, Spout Lore has brought us everything from Arabic-speaking camel-centaurs to fantasy ice road truckers to tragically exiled moon goddesses. I was particularly captivated by season 7’s desert city of Makaal, a North African-inspired setting which stood out to me as gorgeously imagined and fairly unique as far as ttrpg podcast settings go. The cast are some of the smartest, loveliest people out there, and I’m honoured to call them, even distantly, my friendly acquaintances. They’ve drawn a fanbase of incredibly kind and creative people. As far as I can tell the best and coolest people in the world like Spout Lore. I’ve listened to all the big TTRPG podcasts and shows out there and quite a few of the little ones too, and I can only think of one or two that even hold a candle to this- and the ones I’m thinking of are produced by industry professionals on a massive budget with massive established followings. Spout Lore is already competing easily with the best of the best on a shoestring budget while their cast all have day jobs- I can only begin to imagine all the amazing things they will do as this show continues to grow.

Recently discovered this show and I’m about halfway caught up. There are very few actual-play podcasts out there with this level of storytelling and improv out there. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.