Essential NPCs

By ENPC Productions

What's Essential NPCs about?

A podcast that samples various RPG systems with a focus on narrative driven role playing and editing.

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Essential NPCs episodes:

09.12.2022
150 - Election Day
In the finale of Campaign 1, Kinsey, Pax, and Roland have to decide what to do with their newly earned future... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday: www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by...
09.05.2022
149 - Cloak And Dagger
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland try to make sense of things in the aftermath of their biggest fight yet... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday: www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License:...
08.29.2022
148 - Nail In The Coffin
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland rely on the aid of unexpected allies... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday: www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
08.22.2022
147 - Assault On The Hangar
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland press their advantage... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday: www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
08.15.2022
146 - Viva La Revolution
With Pax's life on the line, it's time to end this thing... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
07.11.2022
145 - A Lesson In Trust
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland attempt to coordinate their efforts in a final move against Captain Moralis. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin...
07.06.2022
144 - The Curious Case Of Carver Barkley
How can three Drifters hope to overthrow a connected and corrupt security chief? Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
06.27.2022
143 - The Captain's Counter
Having been provoked by the drifters, Captain Moralis makes a dramatic move... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
06.20.2022
142 - The First Move
Pax takes a huge risk to gain an advantage over Moralis... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
06.14.2022
141 - The Board Is Set
Our three drifters begin to set the stage for their revolution in Tobias Station... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License:...
06.07.2022
140 - Friends And Frenemies
Dealing with their past may have put Kinsey, Pax, and Roland in a precarious position... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
05.30.2022
139 - The Other Shoe
You can never truly outrun your past... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Wednesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
05.23.2022
138 - Bahara
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland attempt to prepare for an important guest... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
05.16.2022
137 - Clearing The Air
Pax continues a long term project only to discover something unexpected... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
05.09.2022
136 - Open For Business
Swing on down to the lower levels and bend your elbow a Umbra's... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
05.02.2022
135 - Renovations
Drifters turned Saloon owners! That is, of course, if they can make the neglected lot presentable... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin...
04.25.2022
134 - Setting Roots
Kinsey, Pax and Roland move (very) quickly to complete their new task... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
04.18.2022
133 - Odd Jobs
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland do some work on the side while they consider a big investment... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin...
04.11.2022
132 - A Change Of Pace
Three Drifters with some downtime in Tobias Station, what is there to do? Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
04.05.2022
131 - A Day In Tobias Station
Our drifters close in on their next destination, the trade hub known as Tobias Station... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
03.29.2022
130 - Nightfall
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland face a new danger in the middle of the Badlands... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License:...
03.22.2022
129 - Strange Discoveries
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland set a new course and start drifting... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
03.14.2022
127 & 128 - The Cavern
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland travel north with the newly formed Riveteers... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
03.07.2022
126 - Zimballis
Kinsey puts it all on the line in the Split Boot Canyon while Pax and Roland work behind the scenes... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music...
02.28.2022
125 - Prodigal Son
The drama in the Cloud Cutter camp continues to rise while Kinsey finds himself a new friend... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by...
02.22.2022
124 - Roadkin
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland work at fixing their current predicament from a few different angles... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
02.14.2022
123 - New Boss In Town
After a devastating turn of events, it's unclear how the drifters will be able to achieve their goals... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit...
02.07.2022
122 - Canyon Run
The Riveteers are down but not out, can the drifters help them reclaim their territory? Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
02.01.2022
121 - Behind The Mask
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland continue their journey south and come across some interesting characters! Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3884-hot-pursuit License:...
01.24.2022
120 - A Place To Rest
On the road south, our three drifters come across an interesting locale in the Badlands Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
01.18.2022
119 - A Matter Of Time
Following an altercation in town, our drifters realize they have to hit the road quick to avoid catastrophe... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit...
01.10.2022
118 - The Cloudcutters
In their search for the missing Riveteers, the Drifters find out not all is as it seems. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by...
01.03.2022
117 - Riveteers Lost
The remote Badlands settlement known as Soldina seems in need of some help, fortunately there are three drifters in town looking for work. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on...
12.27.2021
116 - Welcome To The Badlands
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland travel into the arid Badlands that make up most of Manifest's surface. How will they adapt to this harsh new enviornment? Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the...
12.21.2021
115 - Loose Ends
The drifters are so close to freeing themselves of the Dead Man's Gang! But will they ever truly be free? Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie...
12.14.2021
114 - Rising Tensions
As our drifters close in on their goal, the stress of their situation begins to shorten tempers! Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter:...
12.06.2021
112 & 113 - Marshall Yen's Fate
Marshal Yen has escaped! Can the drifters help him survive? Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
11.30.2021
111 - Best Laid Plans
Beneath the Gatii estate, bullets fly and fates are sealed! Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia Combat Music Attribution: Hot Pursuit by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
11.22.2021
110 - Pulling The Trigger
Our three drifters lead some members of the Dead Man's Gang into the tunnels below the Gatii Estate... Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on...
11.15.2021
109 - Laying Low
Roland decides to take a large risk with the hopes of an equally large reward. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia
11.09.2021
108 - Laying Low
The three drifters take in the new scenery as they attempt to formulate a new plan. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia
11.01.2021
107 - Stuck In The Middle
The three drifters take in the new scenery as they attempt to formulate a new plan. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia
10.26.2021
106 - Scheming Ensues
As their survival hangs in the balance, Kinsey, Pax, and Roland are faced with a series of difficult decisions.
10.18.2021
105 - Just One Of Those Faces
Our three drifters try to make the best of a bad situation aboard the M.F. Meriweather. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia
10.11.2021
103 & 104 - Skunk Apes And Sandwalkers
Kinsey, Pax, and Roland have crossed the path of an enraged Skunk Ape! Can they make it out of this forest alive? Due to an unfortunate technical issue, Episode 3 was lost to the void. In it's stead, Tommy recaps the...
10.04.2021
102 - Stag's Cross
Pax and Roland are introduced to Kinsey McCharlotte, another drifter swept up in their prison break. Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow Manifest the RPG on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManifestRpg Follow Addie Gia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddieGia
09.27.2021
101 - Highway Robbery
Meet Pax and Roland, two unfortunate souls imprisoned in a marshal convoy on route to Alanastead. Little do they know, their luck may be about to change! Manifest Actual Play streams live on Twitch every Tuesday at 8pm Central: https://www.twitch.tv/waypointlive Follow...
09.18.2019
S10 Bloops
Essential NPCs Podcast - S10 Bloops Synopsis: Go behind the scenes of Series 10 and listen to all the goofy moments that were cut out of the episodes! Cast: Daniel Baron, Tommy Cottin, Ryan Covert, Sean Foer, Addie Gia, Seth Lilley Music: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys"...
09.10.2019
1010 - Welcome to the Neighborhood
Essential NPCs Podcast - S10E10 - Welcome to the Neighborhood Synopsis: Having made their final move, the fate of the Church of Many Tentacles is uncertain. Cast: Daniel Baron, Tommy Cottin, Ryan Covert, Sean Foer, Addie Gia, Seth Lilley Music: "Open Those Bright Eyes" Kevin MacLeod...
08.27.2019
1009 - The Sojourn
Essential NPCs Podcast - S10E09 - The Sojourn Synopsis: Doskvol's friendly neighborhood cult is at it again, and their willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Cast: Daniel Baron, Tommy Cottin, Ryan Covert, Sean Foer, Addie Gia, Seth Lilley Music: "Open Those Bright...

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Essential NPCs episodes:

150 - Election Day

149 - Cloak And Dagger

148 - Nail In The Coffin

147 - Assault On The Hangar

146 - Viva La Revolution

145 - A Lesson In Trust

144 - The Curious Case Of Carver Barkley

143 - The Captain's Counter

142 - The First Move

141 - The Board Is Set

140 - Friends And Frenemies

139 - The Other Shoe

138 - Bahara

137 - Clearing The Air

136 - Open For Business

135 - Renovations

134 - Setting Roots

133 - Odd Jobs

132 - A Change Of Pace

131 - A Day In Tobias Station

130 - Nightfall

129 - Strange Discoveries

127 & 128 - The Cavern

126 - Zimballis

125 - Prodigal Son

124 - Roadkin

123 - New Boss In Town

122 - Canyon Run

121 - Behind The Mask

120 - A Place To Rest

119 - A Matter Of Time

118 - The Cloudcutters

117 - Riveteers Lost

116 - Welcome To The Badlands

115 - Loose Ends

114 - Rising Tensions

112 & 113 - Marshall Yen's Fate

111 - Best Laid Plans

110 - Pulling The Trigger

109 - Laying Low

108 - Laying Low

107 - Stuck In The Middle

106 - Scheming Ensues

105 - Just One Of Those Faces

103 & 104 - Skunk Apes And Sandwalkers

102 - Stag's Cross

101 - Highway Robbery

S10 Bloops

1010 - Welcome to the Neighborhood

1009 - The Sojourn