197 episodes

Pretending to be People is a mystery/horror role-playing podcast. Join Zach, Thomas, Luke, and Joe as they navigate a terrifying campaign filled with twists, turns, and laughs - all decided on a roll of the dice. Can the officers of the Contention Police Department unravel the mysteries suddenly plaguing their sleepy town? Will they die – or worse – in the attempt? This is an actual play utilizing the game systems of Delta Green and Pulp Cthulhu. This is Pretending to be People.

Pretending to be People Pretending to be People

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 453 Ratings

Pretending to be People is a mystery/horror role-playing podcast. Join Zach, Thomas, Luke, and Joe as they navigate a terrifying campaign filled with twists, turns, and laughs - all decided on a roll of the dice. Can the officers of the Contention Police Department unravel the mysteries suddenly plaguing their sleepy town? Will they die – or worse – in the attempt? This is an actual play utilizing the game systems of Delta Green and Pulp Cthulhu. This is Pretending to be People.

    A Crab and Corn Farm

    A Crab and Corn Farm

    The City Action News field team takes the C.A.N. Van to a crab and corn farm here in the Season Two premiere.

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    Soundtrack by Justin Sala.

    Wolf played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.

    • 59 min
    The Marble Floors of Youth

    The Marble Floors of Youth

    The segment hits the editing bay. Cal is treated worse than prey. This one's equal parts headway and horseplay.

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    Soundtrack by Justin Sala.

    Wolf played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.

    • 55 min
    We've Got Gold

    We've Got Gold

    From the CalZone to Kaylee Silver in Apartment 836.

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    Soundtrack by WAAAVV.

    Wolf played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.

    • 48 min
    Printing Press (with Scott Dorward and Ellinor DiLorenzo)

    Printing Press (with Scott Dorward and Ellinor DiLorenzo)

    Guests Scott Dorward and Ellinor DiLorenzo help fill in the gaps of a hazy night.

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    Soundtrack by WAAAVV.

    Wolf played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.

    • 54 min
    Welcome to Grover's Gorge

    Welcome to Grover's Gorge

    The City Action News field team finds a dropped pin.

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    Soundtrack by WAAAVV.

    Wolf played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.

    • 46 min
    Evil Itself Was Extinguished

    Evil Itself Was Extinguished

    The CAN Crew takes Gottle's Gate to Grover's Gorge, interviews an eager GE, and discovers a wild wild animal.

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    Soundtrack by WAAAVV.

    Wolf played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
453 Ratings

453 Ratings

I don’t know a nickname help ,

One of the best actual plays

This show is awesome, listen to it. That is all.

OhPeaches ,

Dragons are Spooky!

Binging through Season 1 because it’s so good! Great vibe and a great mystery! Really funny and great audio quality. Fun to just listen to these guys and feel like part of the group.

Smoothbrainedgopher ,

Great podcast

It’s hilarious and creepy and I can’t listen to it before I go to sleep because I get nightmares so props to you Zach.

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