One Good Turn Deserves a Turnbuckle Teddie
On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate recalls chaperoning his child's recent field trip, his latest 80s movie binge, and his take on the HBO Max series Velma.
Meanwhile, Van Helsing and Ginger make their getaway from Gröschureburgher, but not before an epic encounter with Bingo and the Turnbuckle Teddies.
The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.
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On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate recalls chaperoning his child's recent field trip, his latest 80s movie binge, and his take on the HBO Max series Velma. Meanwhile, Van Helsing and Ginger make their getaway from Gröschureburgher, but not before an epic encounter with Bingo and the Turnbuckle [...]
March 27, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate shares how he faired at his jiu-jitsu tournament, a reoccurring trend in 80's movies, and some of the worst spells in Dungeons and Dragons. Meanwhile, Belmont joins Naya in his dreamscape, where he recalls his mother's murder and a familiar father figure [...]
March 20, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates recall their first hangout at a renaissance faire, discuss axe throwing, and rank some of the most disappointing magic items in Dungeons and Dragons. Meanwhile, Van Helsing makes a move against Bingo and joins forces with his portly friend from the brothel. H [...]
March 6, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate ranks various Dungeons and Dragons source books and materials and laments a recent jiu jitsu injury and getting old. Meanwhile, Belmont and Nayenezgani enter the portal swallowing their ancestral land in an effort to shut it down. But what starts as a happy strol [...]
February 20, 2023
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On this special episode of Daft Monks, the Nates interview Guinness World Record holder and whip-wielding circus performer, Jack Lepiarz (a.k.a. Jack the Whipper, a.k.a. Jacques Ze Whipper). Meanwhile, Van Helsing recalls back to the time when he represented a friend in Dracula's court of law. [...]
February 14, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates discuss even more Squid Games reports, merch ideas, and hairdresser-turned-martial artist spear-wielding vigilantes. Meanwhile, Bingo sends Van Helsing on some errands to prepare for a special dinner with some infamous guests. Van Helsing learns Groshurberge [...]
February 6, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates discuss season 2 of Vox Machina, their casual Tomb of Annihilation campaign, and the new Dungeons and Dragons movie trailer. Meanwhile, Belmont is thrown into a prison cell in the depths of Dracula's castle, where he meets an unlikely ally. The peace is [...]
February 3, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates discuss new year's health goals, and one of the hosts recalls how he was almost cast for a Squid Games Reality television show. Meanwhile, Bingo helps Van Helsing reconnect with his true self through a series of training montages while Belmont takes a l [...]
January 22, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates address their year-long hiatus, the ridiculous potential of AI, and a series of avatars they created in an AI mobile app. Meanwhile, the Daft Monks return to Belmonts childhood home to better arm themselves for the fight against Dracula. Belmont works throug [...]
January 14, 2023
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On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate discovers he was his team's handicap on his teenage bowling team and they both discuss the fairy tale setting of Children of Earte coming to Twitch. In anticipation of Robert Patterson's Batman movie, the Nates both take a BuzzFeed quiz to determine whi [...]
March 4, 2022
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On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates talk scandal at the Winter Olympics, what the Chernobyl Olympic Games would look like, the Director of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and more. With Valentine's Day this month, Nate takes a stab at guessing some of the most iconic TV couples of all ti [...]
February 25, 2022
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On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate discusses his second go-around with Covid-19 and discusses the growing popularity of the game ”Wordle.” Nate gives a skeptical review of Critical Role's new animated show, Vox Machina. The Nates improv Bruce Wayne (based on Pete Holmes' web s [...]
February 11, 2022
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On the season 2 premiere of Daft Monks, Nate readies a move, while other Nate embraces tattoos, traffic school, and embracing a life of crime. They discuss the upcoming Monsters of the Multiverse sourcebook and speculate on the next iteration of Dungeons and Dragons. The Nates workshop the plots of [...]
January 28, 2022
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This episode, formerly titled ”D Hunters | Speed Dating” is a season 1 episode that aired on Dec 28, 2021 and is canon leading up to season 2. It has been renamed/renumbered for our audience. On this episode of D Hunters, Van Helsing tries his hand at speed dating after an unfortunate a [...]
January 6, 2022
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This episode, formerly titled ”D Hunters | Shroom & Doom”  is a season 1 episode that aired on Nov 2, 2021 and is canon leading up to season 2. It has been renamed/renumbered for our audience. On this episode of D Hunters, the Nat1 crew checks in on their favorite ineffectual monste [...]
January 5, 2022
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This episode, formerly titled ”D Hunters | No Way Nosferatu” is a season 1 episode that aired on May 4, 2021 and is canon leading up to season 2. It has been renamed/renumbered for our audience. In this episode of Nat1 Presents, Belmont and Van Helsing flee Transylvania after the incide [...]
January 4, 2022
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This episode, formerly titled ”D Hunters | Dracula Castle Crashers” is a season 1 episode that aired on Mar 23, 2021 and is canon leading up to season 2. It has been renamed/renumbered for our audience. In this brand new segment to the show, the Nates return as Trevor Belmont and Van He [...]
January 3, 2022
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This episode, formerly titled ”Roleplay Rapids | The Miranda-Lorian”  is a season 1 episode that aired on January 12, 2021 and is canon leading up to season 2. It has been renamed/renumbered for our audience. On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates dive into more random roleplay bit [...]
January 2, 2022
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This episode, formerly titled ”D&D Deathmatch | Trevor Belmont Vs Van Helsing”  is a season 1 episode that aired on Dec 10, 2020 and is canon leading up to season 2. It has been renamed/renumbered for our audience. Who would win in a fight, Trevor Belmont or Van Helsing? This episod [...]
January 1, 2022
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Daft Monks makes RPG games and discussions accessible to audiences who are not familiar with the rules of Dungeons and Dragons or the nuances characteristic of the player community. Hosted by both a blue-collar conservative and a white-collar, LGBT liberal, we joke about our differences and come tog [...]
December 31, 2021
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On this special episode of Daft Monks, the Nates take a break from the campaign to recap their experience at the 2022 Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention. Featured in this episode: Wild Wild West Con, Madame Perry's Salon, Phoenix De La Rosa, Absinthe Minded, SLIPSTREAM® Absinthe Glasse, and @I [...]
December 31, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents, Batman is introduced to his son, a member of the League of Shadows, and thwarts Mr. Freeze and his unruly electric bill. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons ( [...]
December 29, 2021
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On this episode of Class Closeup, the hosts take a look at one of the most popular classes in Dungeons and Dragons: the sex-laden Bard. We talk about what kind of players should play bard, what bards excel at, when to avoid playing bard, and name some example bards we've seen in pop culture. Su [...]
December 21, 2021
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On this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts try to stump each other once more with another round of movie pitches. Befitting of the season, the Nates pick their favorite, nonsensical Hallmark holiday movies to paraphrase hilariously and quiz each other, and even throw in some fake movie premises [...]
December 14, 2021
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On this episode of Roleplay for One, a private investigator discovers a strange shack in the middle of Lake Arkham. Nate theorizes that robots are on the rise and we welcome our newest patron at the end of the episode. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Da [...]
December 7, 2021
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On this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts read off clues for Nate to guess the top-grossing holiday gift from each year of the 80s and 90s. The age-old question of how soon can you celebrate Christmas is answered, and Nate goes on a crazy liberal rant about Christmas trees. Support the show. Th [...]
November 30, 2021
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In this episode of PTSD&D, the Nates revisit the Captain Planet universe to the moment where the Planeteers formally share their complaints about Wheeler's environmentally-unfriendly behavior. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fic [...]
November 23, 2021
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In this episode of Roleplay for One, an investigative journalist brings a surprisingly intuitive dancer on a date to an art gallery where they uncover a dark, forbidden ritual. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identificatio [...]
November 16, 2021
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On this episode of I Call Shenanigans, Nate has some strong feelings about renewable energy. We talk about our gripes from this year's Halloween season, and we drop some hints about Season 2. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitiou [...]
November 9, 2021
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In this episode of Nate Versus Nate, a new challenger enters the fray. The powerful entity known only as ”Chris' girlfriend” arrives to lay claim to the title of ”Spookiest.” Not to be outdone, Nate comes out swinging as the two compete in their knowledge of horror film [...]
October 26, 2021
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In this episode of PTSD&D, Bruce Wayne tries to do something nice for Robin by holding a special intervention dinner party, while Bane and Commissioner Gordon struggle to get to the meaning of the event. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks a [...]
October 19, 2021
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In the second part of this episode of Roleplay for One, Gru boards a mysterious train and is gifted an enchanted skeleton key that seemingly allows him to traverse time. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with [...]
October 12, 2021
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In this episode of Roleplay for One, a free-spirited vagabond gets wind of a child's mysterious death by some abandoned tracks. The amethyst-wearing nature man, Gru, is on the case, but not before stopping at the nearby schoolhouse and church to do some research. Support the show. The story, a [...]
October 5, 2021
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In this episode of Best of the Rest, the Nates talk about their movies, including Robot Jox, The Lighthouse, Big Trouble in Little China, and more. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living [...]
September 14, 2021
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In this episode of All Things, the Nates break down their favorite childhood toys, from action figures and Tamagotchis to Nerf guns and more. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or de [...]
September 13, 2021
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In this episode of All Things, the Nates talk board games and buying a vehicle. We cover the gambit, from household staples like Monopoly and Risk to Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Jackbox party games and more! Listen for our recommendations for family and adult games, and some of our favorite board g [...]
August 31, 2021
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In this new episode format of Nat1 Presents, we talk supernatural with none other than Nate's mom! We discuss the SK Pierce House, the Mizpah Hotel, the Clown Motel, and so much more. We talk about what Nate is afraid of and his mom shares some childhood memories. Support the show. The story, [...]
August 24, 2021
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In this episode of Roleplay for One, the Nates pull off a 1920s heist at the Arkham City National bank. Nate assembles a crew of oddballs and stereotypes, and things go wildly off the rails in the usual Nat1 fashion. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daf [...]
August 17, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, our hosts nomi-nate (pun intended) what the next generation of Olympic games should look like. Platinum medals? Jaguars? Speed knitting? The sky is the limit as the Nates reinvent the modern Olympic games for adults (and elderly) with short attention spans. Support [...]
August 10, 2021
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In this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts and Chris go head to head trying to stump each other with '90s movie premises. We mourn the loss of Nate's mullet, investigate the mystery of Night Bot, and confuse a Roy Rogers with a Rob Roy. Support the show. The story, all names, character [...]
July 22, 2021
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In this climactic conclusion to the Rusty arc of Roleplay for One, Rusty, Harry and Bruce take a relaxing excursion to a cabin by a lake to teach Rusty how to fish and become a man. Never one to catch a break, things tense up when escaped convicts, the box, and a questionable park ranger arrive to c [...]
July 20, 2021
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In this episode of PTSD&D, Batman is called in as a subject matter expert to discuss some of the patients at Arkham Asylum, where he offers bizarrely unique insights for various patients including Bane, Poison Ivy, Penguin, Two-Face, Riddler and Joker. Support the show. The story, all names, ch [...]
July 13, 2021
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On this episode of Whatcha Watchin, our expert horror enthusiast Nate gives his top four all-time worst horror movie endings. We also talk about his family vacation and throw in an all-time favorite horror movie as well. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed i [...]
July 6, 2021
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In this segment titled ”Whatcha Playin”, Chris joins Nate to discuss the games and trailers we've been following post-E3. We discuss the joy of chaos in Sea Thieves, first impressions of the Final Fantasy Stranger of Paradise Demo, and place bets on which Fire Emblem swordsman will [...]
June 29, 2021
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The hosts of Nat1 Presents are back with Chris as they discuss a recap of the 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We talk about games we're excited about, huge flops, and even not-so-heart-warming stories from our family vacations. From Elden Ring to Halo Infinite, and all things in betwee [...]
June 22, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates continue on their '80s nostalgia high and break down their modern take on the first Highlander film. Filled with epic tracks and not-so-epic fight choreographies, the Nates quickly discover that this movie is a head-scratcher and they have no idea wha [...]
June 15, 2021
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On this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts face off once again to see who can pitch a bizarro '80s movie premise and stump the other on the title. We talk horrible parents, truckers, tournaments, dancing, and even whip out a special track to set the mood. Support the show. The story, all n [...]
June 8, 2021
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The Nat1 Presents hosts are back with a new Nate Versus Nate episode. This week's challenge? Mortal Kombat trivia. Join the Nates as they try to stump each other with obscure Mortal Kombat facts and misconceptions. Nate also shares his top and bottom Mortal Kombat playable characters. Support [...]
June 1, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates and Chris return to the world of Roleplay for One and Call of Cthulhu with some new and old faces. Rusty, the former security guard at the Arkham Museum of Arkham, has finally retired and left behind his days of adventuring with Harry. They part ways, only [...]
May 25, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents, we learn about the challenges of being the head of PR for a tournament where contestants regularly die gruesome deaths. The doc also speaks to a local dog catcher who is convinced zombie pets are crawling out of the ground at the local pet cemetery. Support the sho [...]
May 18, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates and Chris discuss the unloved Ranger class. We talk about disadvantages, subclasses, and ways we think the class could be better. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification w [...]
May 11, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates return from the dead for some more Roleplay for One and the mystery of the box. Detective Ezra arrives on-site at a carnival to investigate missing persons and is greeted by a number of odd performers. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, a [...]
April 27, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates are back in the D&D Deathmatch arena, this time in the Mortal Kombat universe. Sub-zero arrives to take on his opponent Kung Lao… or so he thinks. Instead, he finds a washed-up rec center martial arts instructor with a beer gut. Who will prevail? [...]
April 6, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates return to the PTSD&D office for more outrageous improv therapy. A spaceman from Among Us experiences trust issues; Wheeler from the planeteers has a breakthrough; and a civil servant exposes the cleanup that goes into cleaning Spiderman's webs off [...]
March 9, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents, we return to Call of Cthulhu for another one-shot adventure surrounding ”the box.” Rusty Grimes, a retiring security guard at a museum in Arkham, has just one more night on the job before he is set to retire. Little does he know that the box, along with [...]
March 2, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, Nate is joined by special guest Chris to discuss memorable moments from their experiences as Dungeon Masters. Join us to learn how to deal with challenging players, how to keep the game fun, what to avoid, and how much to prepare. Then, you too will be [...]
February 23, 2021
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In this episode of Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, the Nates attempt to determine who the bigger nerd is by pitting their nerdiest achievements against each other. Nate shares childhood memories, cosplays, and video game accomplishments, while Nate shares an uncomfortable amount of trauma. Who will prev [...]
February 16, 2021
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In this episode of I Call Shenanigans, Nate is joined by a special guest host, Steph. They explore the mystery of missing arcades, the demise of cable television, one-on-one combat in movies, and more, including Nate's dream of a Viking funeral. Support the show. The story, all names, characte [...]
February 9, 2021
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Mentioned in this episode: Business RPG, a pod where the host interviews nerdy entrepreneurs. The Nates are back with a new installment of Roleplay for One. A prequel to their first session, this episode explores the origins of the box from Kitty Vanderbilt's perspective on an expedition down t [...]
February 2, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates are back at therapy with some new bits. This week: a student who is concerned about Ms. Frizzle's field trips; a goblin who is fed up with being beaten up for experience by new adventurers; the Mystery Gang's truant officer. Come for the laughs, [...]
January 26, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates break down how to play a Druid in D&D 5E. We'll discuss the various subclasses, the core stats, interesting backstories and angles, and what else we'd like to see of the class in the future. Fear not, we only make one Greta joke the entire ep [...]
January 19, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates dive into more random roleplay bits. We check in on Trevor Belmont and Van Helsing. A Mandalorian warrior is paired up with a social media influencer. Antiques Roadshow is presented unusual antiques from your favorite series. Support the show. The story, [...]
January 12, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates return to the Deathmatch arena to pit two unlikely masters together: Beastmaster versus…. ringmaster? Find out who has the better animal handling score, and what Corporation Corporate has been up to. Support the show. The story, all names, character [...]
January 5, 2021
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On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nate's call shenanigans on various topics in movies and television, and even tackle the hard questions like the Oxford Comma. Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with a [...]
January 1, 2021
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The Nate's hop into more bizarre, unscripted roleplay scenarios, including The Siren of Stoma Island, The Queen and I, and Easy Intern. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar! Support the show. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks [...]
December 14, 2020
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The doctor is in! Join the Nates this week as they roleplay some of the lesser-known characters from your most beloved series. They may come from different universes, but all these characters share the same thing: the aftermath of living in an icon's shadow. This week: a regular student at Hogw [...]
December 13, 2020
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In this Call of Cthulhu TTRPG set for one player, the Nat1 guys find themselves delivering a package. A simple task that takes a turn for the worse the moment Shirley Devlin steps onto the train. Be prepared as Nat1 combines horror, Cthulhu mythos, perfect comedy timing and a speeding locomotive in [...]
December 5, 2020
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