Land of Eem: Actual Play

Ben Costa, James Parks, George Higgins
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Join Ben Costa, James Parks, and George Higgins as they play the Land of Eem tabletop roleplaying game, inspired by the series of fantasy books: Dungeoneer Adventures and Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo. Ben Costa and James Parks are the creators of Dungeoneer Adventures, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo, and the tabletop roleplaying game, Land of Eem. They have been friends since the 2nd grade, and love making stuff together.Lovers of fantasy, they strive to craft tales that celebrate the adventures of unlikely heroes. Ben and James grew up playing tabletop roleplaying games, creating countless characters and collaborative worlds with our pals, a pastime that paved the way for their creative careers, as authors and illustrators.  Land of Eem is a tabletop roleplaying published in partnership with indie game publisher, Exalted Funeral. and is about adventurers exploring and discovering the remnants of a forgotten better age. Described as The Lord of the Rings meets The Muppets, players portray lore-seeking travelers, fortune-seeking pioneers, and adventure-seeking heroes in a time devoid of them. But for all its post-apocalyptic doom and gloom, Land of Eem is tonally quite lighthearted and droll. Dungeoneer Adventures is a fun, middle-grade fantasy adventure series from Simon & Schuster, about the only human kid attending the adventure school, Dungeoneer Academy. The books are packed with illustrations and available at Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon, or you can ask for them wherever books are sold. Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo is a fun YA graphic novel series from Random House, about a skeleton bard and his best friend on an epic quest to discover who he was when he was alive. The books are available through Exalted Funeral or online at Amazon, and you can ask for them wherever books are sold. For more visit:https://landofeem.com

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP01 | Welcome to Bogtown!

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! Welcome to Bogtown, where the streets are suspended over murky bogs, the cops wear copper helmets, and playing music can get you arrested. In this premiere episode of our new campaign, we meet Brendo Sim—a Welkin bard descended from the legendary lore-keeper Philo Sim—and Hooch Dundee—a three-foot-five mushroom rascal with a talent for creative fibbing. When Hooch's prized man catcher is confiscated by the notoriously corrupt Copper Hats, our unlikely heroes embark on an audacious mission to infiltrate police headquarters. What follows is a masterclass in improvisation as Brendo dons a copper helmet and engages in locker room towel-whipping contests to blend in with the force, while Hooch convinces the police captain himself that he's just a maintenance worker concerned about a catastrophic mold outbreak in the evidence room. Between rat-tail injuries, stolen evidence, and accidentally discovering the complex gang politics of Bogtown, our heroes somehow manage to impress Inspector Maisel Underbrink enough to join her Town Watch—a legitimate alternative to the corrupt Copper Hats. Now they're positioned perfectly to pursue their personal quests: Brendo hopes to free his mother from a wealthy patron's clutches, while Hooch aims to prevent the powerful Tricky Toe Gang from exploiting the weak. The Land of Meme tabletop RPG brings the graphic novel world of Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo to life in ways you never expected. Join us weekly as we navigate the murky waters of Bogtown politics, underground music scenes, and mysterious clam chowder that goes bad suspiciously quickly. Have you downloaded your free beta rules yet? Head to landofmeme.com to grab them today and start your own adventure in this rich, bizarre world of magic, music, and mushroom people! Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 43m

  2. EPISODE 2

    Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP02 | How Not to Catch a Firebug

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! Step into the whimsical chaos of Land of Eem Actual Play, where family-friendly fantasy RPG meets hilariously bad decision-making! In this episode, Brendo the Welkin Bard and Hooch the Mushroom Rascal are tasked by Inspector Maisel Underbrink with capturing Vern “the Burn” Mancini—Bogtown’s most notorious arsonist. But in true Land of Eem fashion, things quickly spiral out of control. Instead of a straightforward arrest, our heroes hatch a bizarre plan involving more arson, shady insurance schemes, and gambling with Bogtown’s most dangerous crime bosses. When Mayor Galsy’s boat goes up in flames—with her still aboard!—Hooch leaps into action for a daring rescue while Brendo gets dragged through back alleys by a pyromaniac who just can’t quit his lighter. As if fire and fraud weren’t enough, the Copper Hats arrive, led by the legendary “good cop” Officer Parney. Against all odds (and thanks to some fast talking), our heroes manage to spin the chaos in their favor—Vern ends up in chains, and somehow Brendo and Hooch are hailed as unlikely heroes. From the smoky docks of Warfrat Row to the grimy tables of Grunknug Casino, this adventure captures everything that makes Land of Eem a one-of-a-kind tabletop RPG actual play: whimsical danger, eccentric NPCs like Emor Chunch the vigilante, and a constant tug-of-war between factions in Bogtown’s underworld. ✨ Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly TTRPG actual play, curious about how to play Land of Eem, or just love lighthearted fantasy roleplay full of spectacularly bad plans, this episode delivers nonstop fun. 🔮 Play Land of Eem today! 🌐 www.landofeem.com – Free Quickstart Guide available 📦 Available now at Exalted Funeral and FLGS everywhere ✍️ Created by Ben Costa and James Parks Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 29m

  3. EPISODE 3

    Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP03 | Secrets of Underground Bard Scene

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! Bogtown’s underbelly comes alive with gang rivalries, conspiracies, and forbidden music in this whimsical yet perilous Land of Eem Actual Play adventure! Our family-friendly TTRPG campaign takes a dramatic turn as the party dives deeper into Bogtown’s hidden power struggles. Fresh off their victory in apprehending a Tricky Toe gang member for Detective Underbrink, the heroes soon uncover a dangerous secret world of rival factions and outlawed performances. When Brendo is invited by the enigmatic Delora the Blue to perform at a clandestine bard show, the stage is set for a night of revelations, roleplay, and unforgettable music. Meanwhile, Hooch’s infiltration of a shady flophouse uncovers a stolen scroll mapping the Tricky Toe gang’s leadership—pointing to three potential bosses across Quagmash, Bogtown, and beyond. But the highlight of the night arrives at Pandora’s Cider House, where Brendo shares the stage with legendary musician Rupert G. Doohagenberry, delivering the now-famous “Tube Steak Mind Blown” performance. The celebration quickly turns chaotic when infiltrators from the rival Nork’s Noodle Gang attempt to sabotage the gathering with explosives, sparking a high-stakes confrontation. Through interrogation, the adventurers discover that the true power in Bogtown lies not with the mayor but with High Magistrate Orville Creech—mastermind of the Bard Mandate and shadowy ally of the gangs. As tensions rise, the heroes hatch an audacious plan to infiltrate Bogtown’s factions, recover stolen Copper Hat badges, and perhaps gain access to Magistrate Hall itself. But can they survive playing all sides of this dangerous political game? 🎲 Subscribe for more lighthearted fantasy roleplay and family-friendly RPG fun! 🌐 Explore the world of Eem: www.landofeem.com 📖 Get the Land of Eem RPG at Exalted Funeral or your FLGS 🧭 Free Quickstart Guide: landofeem.com 🎨 Created by Ben Costa and James Parks Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 25m

  4. EPISODE 4

    We Tried to Join a Noodle Gang and All We Got Was Food Poisoning | Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05 EP04

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! 🍜 What starts as a secret bard concert with a speakeasy vibe takes a sharp left turn into Bogtown’s most feared storefront: Nork’s Noodles. In this episode of our Land of Eem Actual Play, the party dives into criminal intrigue, kitchen warfare, and dangerous loyalties in the heart of the Mucklands. The plan was simple: pull a Yojimbo, infiltrate a gang, and free the streets with clever moves. But behind the counter at Nork’s, things got messy fast. From Bonnie Bad Apple’s loyalty trials to Ronaldo’s blistering kitchen tests, our heroes found themselves neck-deep in a syndicate that runs more like a Yakuza chapter than a noodle shop. Bad clams, a missing ring, and a poisoned dish turn dinner service into a deadly power struggle. Hooch steps up as royal taster with reckless bravado, Brendo battles for survival in the kitchen, and chaos erupts when the knives come out. With coppers swarming the penthouse, the crew escapes with a map of Nork’s hierarchy and a chilling clue: someone is using food as a weapon, and the rot runs deeper than the broth. ⚔️ If you love whimsical fantasy RPGs, heist-style actual plays, and a mix of humor and high stakes, this episode is packed with everything that makes Land of Eem unforgettable: found-family chaos, criminal intrigue, and roleplay-driven adventure. 👉 Explore more at www.landofeem.com . Download the FREE Quickstart Guide, or grab the full Land of Eem RPG—created by Ben Costa and James Parks—from Exalted Funeral, your FLGS, or favorite online retailer. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share this podcast with your fellow TTRPG fans. Who do you think poisoned the clams—and how would you flip the gang without burning down Bogtown? Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 35m

  5. EPISODE 5

    Friendship, Luck, and Tiny Swords | Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP05

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! "You’re bringing a mascot costume to a toxic dive?” That’s just another day in Bogtown for our heroes in this episode of the Land of Eem Actual Play—a lighthearted yet high-stakes TTRPG adventure full of gangs, gators, and mutant mayhem. We kick things off with a tense alleyway standoff against Bonnie Badapple that spirals into full-on chaos when the Copper Hats show up. A garbage can tumble, some questionable rolls, and a scrappy charm check later, and we’re on the run—hiding out at the Ciderhouse, patching wounds, and hatching a dangerous plan. The job? A favor for Charlie’s Chop Shop: trek through the radioactive Spill to recover rare parts, armed with one decent hazmat suit (and one very questionable one). Along the way, we barter with a gooey shopkeep, dodge a bottle-swinging drunk, face down mudbank gators, and camp under the stars to share truths—like Hooch never leaving Bogtown and Brendo’s dream of finding his mother. But the Spill has its own surprises: glowing wildlife, a fused Murgatoad-orch, and a tiny new ally—Sir Fwitter, the sparrow sprite with a sword. From gator fights to mutant monsters, this adventure is packed with fast banter, improvised tactics, and found-family chaos. If you love actual play TTRPG podcasts with humor, heart, and wild twists, this one’s for you. 👉 Explore more at www.landofeem.com . Download the FREE Quickstart Guide, or pick up the full Land of Eem RPG—created by Ben Costa and James Parks—from Exalted Funeral, your FLGS, or favorite online retailer. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast! And tell us in the comments: flee or fight when the gators open wide? Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 55m

  6. EPISODE 6

    Hex-Crawl Survival, Gang Intrigue, and the Lost Willows | Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP06

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! The swamp doesn’t care if you’re ready—but in this Land of Eem Actual Play, our heroes limp in anyway, light on rations and heavy on jokes. What starts with broom-closet lodging, “swamp carrots,” and a roadside magic shop soon unravels into gang intrigue, dangerous travel, and a lead on the elusive Harn Twinbeard. Bogtown proves to be a crossroads: Charlie pays us for our troubles but tries to keep his Underbrink ties under wraps. We shadow the Tricky Toe pickup, uncover whispers of a cave-drill expansion at the Heartworm Hotel, and set our sights on the greater underbelly at play. From there, the Quagmash swamp makes every step a survival choice. Rain, exhaustion, and quicksand test the party, while camp life becomes a lifeline—complete with gumbo cooked from a Nacadonkey Reaver that grants a small but vital might boost. By the time we reach Skiff, we’ve earned more grit than gold. Isaac the kobold trades our intel for new hooks: a riversaur hunt led by Long John McGill, a cult brewing at Dark Shroom Tower, and the Lost Willows, where trees swallow travelers whole—and perhaps, a man named Harn. This chapter balances comedy with danger, showing how hex-crawl storytelling turns maps into characters, meals into moments, and survival into bonds stronger than treasure. If you love fantasy RPG podcasts with heists, worldbuilding, and roleplay-driven choices, this episode delivers. Find more at www.landofeem.com . Download the free Quickstart Guide, or pick up the Land of Eem RPG—created by Ben Costa and James Parks—from Exalted Funeral, your FLGS, or online retailers. Enjoyed the ride? Follow, share, and review—would you head southeast or southwest in search of Harn Twinbeard? Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 30m

  7. EPISODE 7

    Road to the Lost Willows | Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP07

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! The Land of Eem Actual Play returns with a squelching, swamp-soaked journey through the Quagmash—where the world doesn’t try to kill you outright so much as slowly wear you down. This episode is packed with whimsical danger, comedic chaos, and meaningful choices, perfect for fans of family-friendly TTRPG actual plays and the delightfully lighthearted world of Land of Eem. Brendo and Hooch kick things off in a spill-side tavern, scraping together hit points, coins, and clues about the missing Harn Twinbeard. A mustachioed magic shop forces the all-important decision: flashy gear or superb galoshes? (Good thing they choose the galoshes—the mud tries to eat them.) As the jokes fly and the travel mishaps pile up, the party strikes a wiser rhythm: travel smarter, conserve resources, and listen to the world. Back in Bogtown, Charlie’s reveal ties their tiny victories to a much bigger threat. The Tricky Toe gang is tunneling a hidden base beneath the city, and instead of kicking in the door, the crew makes the clever call to pass intel to Underbrink and regroup. Their road to Harn leads through storms, quicksand, a Nakadonkey reaver, and one very hard-won gumbo—before limping into Skiff with humor intact. There they meet Isaac, a secrets trader who cracks the world wide open: Long John McGilla’s hush-hush riversaur hunt, the ominous Dark Shroom Tower, and a crucial lead toward the Lost Willows, where even the trees take prisoners—and where Harn may be hiding. With the sandbox expanding and the stakes rising, the party sets its sights on Sinkhole and beyond, all while the Tricky Toe tunnels grind underfoot. If you love Actual Play that blends comedy with consequence, messy travel with meaningful choices, and sprawling fantasy RPG hooks—this episode is a ride. ⭐ Support the Show & Explore Land of Eem Visit www.landofeem.com for the full RPG, free Quickstart Guide, and more whimsical adventures. The Land of Eem RPG—created by Ben Costa and James Parks—is available now from Exalted Funeral and carried by many Friendly Local Game Stores and online retailers. 👍 Like the episode? Follow, rate, and share! And tell us: Lost Willows next… or Dark Shroom Tower first? Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    2h 1m

  8. EPISODE 8

    The Gator Maze Fiasco | Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP08

    Have something to say? Send us a Text! A hill that breathes, a lake that bites, and a knight who refuses to quit—just another day in the whimsical, family-friendly Land of Eem TTRPG Actual Play! This episode dives deep into hexcrawling chaos across the Quagmash, where danger is playful, heartfelt, and delightfully unpredictable. If you love lighthearted fantasy roleplay and tabletop RPG adventure, this one’s packed with memorable moments. We kick things off with quick plugs for the Land of Eem RPG, then plunge into a swamp that rewards foolish bravery and stubborn optimism. After settling a debt with a grateful ghost, the party accidentally builds a campfire on a sleeping mound-creature the size of a hill—earning a friendly swat and the coziest campsite imaginable. From there, the tone shifts at a black lake as tentacles drag a bugbear knight beneath the surface. One conjured vine, one airborne rescue, and one timely gator attack later, Seth Grimtusk emerges battered but determined to claim the Wormslayer’s Tooth and confront Putrefex, the acid-breathing black drake haunting the Lost Willows. We join forces with Seth as the journey spirals into orc ransoms, celebrity delvers, ominous warnings, and classic Land of Eem loot—a harpoon, a starry cape, a plague-beak mask, and laxatives (ridiculous until they aren’t). Guided by mushroom allies and dark omens, we turn toward Dark Shroom Tower, where the path to Harn Twinbeard—and dismantling the Tricky Toes—runs straight through relics, alliances, and draconic face-melting peril. If you enjoy whimsical danger, party-building through promises, and fantasy worlds where mistakes become sanctuaries, you’re in the right place. Hit play, share your anti-dragon strategies, and help us plan our showdown with Putrefex! Support the World of Eem 🌐 Explore the Land of Eem RPG, Quickstart Guide, blog, and free resources: www.landofeem.com 📘 Available now from Exalted Funeral and carried by many Friendly Local Game Stores ✏️ Created by Ben Costa & James Parks 🧭 Join the community on Discord and help shape future adventures! If you enjoyed the episode, follow, subscribe, and leave a review—your support helps adventurers across the land find their way to our table. Support the show Visit us at: https://landofeem.com Support Us Free Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/ Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eem Dungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YM Rickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collection Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitch Join Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsK Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

    1h 39m
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Join Ben Costa, James Parks, and George Higgins as they play the Land of Eem tabletop roleplaying game, inspired by the series of fantasy books: Dungeoneer Adventures and Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo. Ben Costa and James Parks are the creators of Dungeoneer Adventures, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo, and the tabletop roleplaying game, Land of Eem. They have been friends since the 2nd grade, and love making stuff together.Lovers of fantasy, they strive to craft tales that celebrate the adventures of unlikely heroes. Ben and James grew up playing tabletop roleplaying games, creating countless characters and collaborative worlds with our pals, a pastime that paved the way for their creative careers, as authors and illustrators.  Land of Eem is a tabletop roleplaying published in partnership with indie game publisher, Exalted Funeral. and is about adventurers exploring and discovering the remnants of a forgotten better age. Described as The Lord of the Rings meets The Muppets, players portray lore-seeking travelers, fortune-seeking pioneers, and adventure-seeking heroes in a time devoid of them. But for all its post-apocalyptic doom and gloom, Land of Eem is tonally quite lighthearted and droll. Dungeoneer Adventures is a fun, middle-grade fantasy adventure series from Simon & Schuster, about the only human kid attending the adventure school, Dungeoneer Academy. The books are packed with illustrations and available at Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon, or you can ask for them wherever books are sold. Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo is a fun YA graphic novel series from Random House, about a skeleton bard and his best friend on an epic quest to discover who he was when he was alive. The books are available through Exalted Funeral or online at Amazon, and you can ask for them wherever books are sold. For more visit:https://landofeem.com

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  • Creator
    Ben Costa, James Parks, George Higgins
  • Episodes
    78
  • Seasons
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ben Costa and James Parks
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    Land of Eem: Actual Play