Potions and Potpourri

By Kala and Keisha

What's Potions and Potpourri about?

A Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations, improv "Potions" creations and live plays! Releases every other Friday wherever you listen. Instagram: @PotionsandPotpourri. TikTok: PotionsandPotpourri. Email: [email protected].

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Potions and Potpourri episodes:

05.17.2024
S2 Ep70: Character Deaths
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:TW: This episode is predominately about death, in many fashions. While we don't go too heavily into details in manner of deaths, there is a little bit of talk of how characters...
05.03.2024
S2 Ep69: In-game Romance
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We've finally reached the NICEST episode! This time we get down and dirty to tell you all the hot goss about in-game romance. From managing certain types of relationships to flirting with...
04.19.2024
S2 Ep68: Interview - Advice for new DMs (ft. Justin and Taylor of So You Want To Be a Dungeon Master)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We sit down with Justin and Taylor from the podcast So You Want To Be A Dungeon Master to discuss all sorts of things about being a new DM! From things we...
04.05.2024
S2 Ep67: TSL Wrap-up w/ Aaryn of Even Footing Games
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Join us on the wrap-up episode of our Thirsty Sword Lesbians adventure presented by Even Footing Games! Aaryn of EFG joins us to discuss some of our favorite moments in the TSL:...
02.23.2024
S2 Ep66: Episode Zero of Thirsty Sword Lesbians ft. Even Footing Games, Titterpig Academy and Cedar the Barefoot
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Join us on a new live-play adventure! We team up with our pals over at Even Footing Games to bring you this exclusive episode zero of our new story, Thirsty Sword Lesbians...
02.16.2024
S2 Ep65: Balancing Homebrew content
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Have you ever given your players a really cool homebrew item that you were stoked to see in action, only to quickly realize that it was in fact, way more OP than...
02.02.2024
S2 Ep64: Dealing with Burnout
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:It happens to us all at some point; the inevitable burnout of your beloved games and hobbies. Too many things to do but not enough time to do them. Between DM burnouts...
01.12.2024
S2 Ep63: Props, Minis, and Terrain
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Listen, we start this episode off by going down a deep, dark rabbit hole of all our new Roman Empire; the cartoons from the early to mid 2000's.But once we get that...
12.22.2023
S2 Ep62: How to prepare for being unprepared
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The GalPals share ideas on how to come prepared for any situation; including not having anything ready for the upcoming session! From drop-and-play scenarios to pocket dimensions, there really are so many...
12.08.2023
S2 Ep61: Maps, Maps, Maps
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We're back baby! Coming at ya with some stellar advice about maps and terrain. We almost break-up over a pizza topping controversy in this one, but we made it to the other...
08.18.2023
S2 Ep60: Other TTRPGs
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:AKA, the episode secretly titled "Totally Not Kinks"! Join the GalPals as we discuss other TTRPGs we have played (besides D&D), including what we liked about them or mechanics we could have...
08.04.2023
S2 Ep59: Interview - Building a new TTRPG, (ft. Aaryn and Jason of Even Footing Games)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The GalPals are joined by Aaryn Easton and Jason Cassidy of the independent company, Even Footing Games! EFG are a group of super cool creatives who made a game that they were...
07.21.2023
S2 Ep58: Multi Classing
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The Gal Pals discuss Multiclassing; How to do it, Is it fun, Can you improve it somehow, etc? Keisha gives some great examples of being creative with multiclasses, as well as how...
06.16.2023
S2 Ep57: Her Odyssey Review
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:After two individual play throughs of the solo journaling game "Her Odyssey", Kala and Keisha sit down to discuss their experiences playing this game, including what they really liked and what maybe...
06.02.2023
S2 Ep56: Live play - Her Odyssey, Pt 2 (Keisha)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Part one of our actual play of "Her Odyssey", where Kala breaks down the mechanics of this solo TTRPG and runs us through a game!Her Odyssey is a solo journaling RPG written...
05.19.2023
S2 Ep55: Live Play - Her Odyssesy, Pt.1 (Kala)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Part one of our actual play of "Her Odyssey", where Kala breaks down the mechanics of this solo TTRPG and runs us through a game!Her Odyssey is a solo journaling RPG written...
05.05.2023
S2 Ep54: Role play
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this episode, the Gal Pals give talk about spicing up your roleplay.....in your games.We give some examples of our favorite RP moments in our home games, plus plenty of advice and...
04.07.2023
S2 Ep53: The Trouble with Magic
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The GalPals get into a big discussion about the Dungeons and Dragons 5e magic system; is it too OP or impractical? Where does the source of Magic originate? Also, how can you...
03.24.2023
S2 Ep52: Interview - Systemic Sexism in DnD, (ft. The Slovenly Trulls)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We're joined in this episode by the sin-sational Harlots themselves; The Slovenly Trulls! Lyssa and Shardae take a deep dive with us as we cover a big topic: Systemic Sexism in Dungeons...
03.10.2023
S2 Ep51: Conditions
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We're back! And season two is officially in swing! We come back talking about Conditions; and not just the ones found in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Of course we talk at...
02.03.2023
Ep50: Celebrating Potions and Potpourri
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We are celebrating 50 episodes of Potions and Potpourri! Join us as we reflect on this show over the past 2 years and 50 episodes of content. We discuss how the show...
01.20.2023
Ep49: Interview - The Value of Games, (ft. Cantrips and Coffee)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We sit down with our friends and fellow podcasters of Cantrips and Coffee to discuss.....well, a lot of things, but at some point we discuss the value that games and TTRPGs can...
01.06.2023
Ep48: Shops and Shopkeepers
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this one, we (sort of) discuss building Shops and consequently Shopkeepers in your games. Keisha gives some excellent advise on tools to use that can help you randomly populate items and...
12.23.2022
Ep47: The Silent Garden review
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We review and discuss our play through of the solo RPG game, The Silent Garden! Be sure to checkout our live play first for more context, or use this discussion as a...
12.09.2022
Ep46: Live Play - The Silent Garden
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this episode, both Keisha and Kala take a journey through the solo journaling game, The Silent Garden. In this single player adventure, you are Medusa, choosing paths in your garden that...
11.25.2022
Ep45: Interview - Building Pantheons (ft. Hammer of the Gods Podcast)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We sit down with our friends Hammer of the Gods podcast to discuss Pantheons. We explore the value of Pantheons in your games, how you can incorporate religions based on historical religions...
11.11.2022
Ep44: Compelling Villains
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this episode, we take a dive into what makes a villain Compelling. Is it their tragic backstory? Or perhaps their insatiable need for violence and pain? Perhaps none of the above?...
10.28.2022
Ep43: Beach Episodes
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:What is a "beach" or a "filler" episode? Usually, it is something that is telling a story without driving the main plot of the show. It is a chance to try something...
10.14.2022
Ep:42 Building Session Zero
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Join us as we discuss "Session Zeroes", better known as the meeting before your games. We go over some important things that can be included in these conversations, including consent forms, Q&As...
09.30.2022
Ep41: Interview - Making an Immersive Experience (ft. Mellanie and Evan Lerum)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The Asmodeus Eggathon is a yearly tradition in the Mycelium Monastery, celebrating the demon Asmodeus, and traversing the 9 levels of hell! It is also a great challenge for the local residents...
09.16.2022
Ep40: Alignments
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The Gal Pals tackle the great Alignment Debate and ponder some of the ways that the 5e Alignment system could be improved! This one will certainly have you shaking your heads, so...
08.05.2022
Ep 39: Using Skills
NEW! You can now message us about this episode: In this episode, the Gal Pals discuss the 5th Edition Skills. We briefly describe what each skill is used for (and sometimes what it ISN'T used for), as well as discussing...
07.22.2022
Ep38: Interview - Aphi and Artemis of The Vaktare
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We sat down to ask some questions with our new friends, DM Aphi and DM Artemis, two of the powerhouses behind the international gaming server, The Vaktare!Both of these ladies give wonderful...
07.08.2022
Ep37: Homebrew Series: The Rift, part 5
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The final part of our Homebrew Series, featuring Keisha's Homebrew campaign, The Rift! We discuss the final massive battle, some notable Role Play moments, and what became of our story at the...
06.20.2022
Ep36: Live Play - Babies and Broadswords, Part 2 (ft. Cantrips and Coffee)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The second and final episode of Babies and Broadswords, with special guests Cantrips and Coffee run by the very creator himself, Jason! Find out how our tumbly toddlers manage to gather info...
06.11.2022
Ep35: Live Play - Babies and Broadswords, Part 1 (ft. Cantrips and Coffee)
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The gals join up with the gentlemen of Cantrips and Coffee for a live play of Babies and Broadswords, run by Sitter Jason, the very creator of this fun and adorable system!...
05.27.2022
Ep34: Live Q&A
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We went LIVE on Instagram to answer your questions about us and the show! Thanks to anyone who participated, and take a listen to this fun episode to get to learn more...
05.13.2022
Ep 33: Towns and Cities
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this episode, we talk about how to spice up Towns and Cities, as well as give some advice on things to add to these encounters to make them more interesting and...
05.01.2022
Ep 32: Mini Campaigns
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:This episode is about the unique and fun system that the Gal Pals tried out, where you randomly roll your Setting, Character and Plot for a totally random (and often short!) Campaign...
04.15.2022
Ep 31: Changing Combat
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this episode, we chat about Combat, and how to make it suck less! DM Keisha gives you some great ideas for how to spice things up, and we share some excellent...
04.01.2022
Ep30: Need it or Leave it?
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:This one is all about game accessories at the table. From books to minis, dice jails to spell trackers, we discuss the outlandish, the necessary, and the down right comical accessories...
03.18.2022
Ep29: Tomb of Annihilation Review
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:We did Curse of Strahd, now hear us talk about our short stint with the Wizards of the Coast module, Tomb of Annihilation! We discuss our thoughts on the setting, the likelyhood...
03.04.2022
Ep28: Curse of Strahd Review
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:In this episode we discuss the time we sort of played Curse of Strahd. It was our first non-homebrew campaign, and one of the modules we miss the most! Listen to us...
02.18.2022
Ep27: Interview - Old Men Rolling Dice
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Another interview episode! This one features our new friends Jason and Jeremy from the podcast Old Men Rolling Dice. We ask these old time D&D players what their history with the game...
01.14.2022
Ep26: Potions - Character Mechanics
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The gals get together for a well overdue Potions episode! In this on-the-spot segment, they attempt to create a new way to manage character alignments, what stats they think should be added,...
01.08.2022
Ep25: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 4
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Kala and Keisha discuss the final moments of their homebrew campaign just before the last battle. TW: brief mention of slavery, death, mental struggles. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons...
12.24.2021
Ep24: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 3
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Gearing up for the final battle, Kala and Keisha continue talking about The Rift campaign and what led them to the beginning of the end. This episode, they explore: major events and...
12.18.2021
Ep23: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 2
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Delving ever deeper into their homebrew campaign The Rift, Kala and Keisha reminisce about some of the most notable NPCs encountered, missions the characters embarked on within The Rift, and how the...
12.11.2021
Ep22: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 1
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:Welcome to the first episode in our mini Homebrew series! Kala and Keisha take a break from the usual flow of the show so they can geek out about their own D&D...
12.03.2021
Ep21: Live Play - Honey Heist, Part 2
NEW! You can now message us about this episode:The hilarious finale filled with hiccups and hijinks of our second live play is here! Will all of the bears manage to successfully take back the stolen honey and save Abeeham Lincoln's...

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Potions and Potpourri episodes:

S2 Ep70: Character Deaths

S2 Ep69: In-game Romance

S2 Ep68: Interview - Advice for new DMs (ft. Justin and Taylor of So You Want To Be a Dungeon Master)

S2 Ep67: TSL Wrap-up w/ Aaryn of Even Footing Games

S2 Ep66: Episode Zero of Thirsty Sword Lesbians ft. Even Footing Games, Titterpig Academy and Cedar the Barefoot

S2 Ep65: Balancing Homebrew content

S2 Ep64: Dealing with Burnout

S2 Ep63: Props, Minis, and Terrain

S2 Ep62: How to prepare for being unprepared

S2 Ep61: Maps, Maps, Maps

S2 Ep60: Other TTRPGs

S2 Ep59: Interview - Building a new TTRPG, (ft. Aaryn and Jason of Even Footing Games)

S2 Ep58: Multi Classing

S2 Ep57: Her Odyssey Review

S2 Ep56: Live play - Her Odyssey, Pt 2 (Keisha)

S2 Ep55: Live Play - Her Odyssesy, Pt.1 (Kala)

S2 Ep54: Role play

S2 Ep53: The Trouble with Magic

S2 Ep52: Interview - Systemic Sexism in DnD, (ft. The Slovenly Trulls)

S2 Ep51: Conditions

Ep50: Celebrating Potions and Potpourri

Ep49: Interview - The Value of Games, (ft. Cantrips and Coffee)

Ep48: Shops and Shopkeepers

Ep47: The Silent Garden review

Ep46: Live Play - The Silent Garden

Ep45: Interview - Building Pantheons (ft. Hammer of the Gods Podcast)

Ep44: Compelling Villains

Ep43: Beach Episodes

Ep:42 Building Session Zero

Ep41: Interview - Making an Immersive Experience (ft. Mellanie and Evan Lerum)

Ep40: Alignments

Ep 39: Using Skills

Ep38: Interview - Aphi and Artemis of The Vaktare

Ep37: Homebrew Series: The Rift, part 5

Ep36: Live Play - Babies and Broadswords, Part 2 (ft. Cantrips and Coffee)

Ep35: Live Play - Babies and Broadswords, Part 1 (ft. Cantrips and Coffee)

Ep34: Live Q&A

Ep 33: Towns and Cities

Ep 32: Mini Campaigns

Ep 31: Changing Combat

Ep30: Need it or Leave it?

Ep29: Tomb of Annihilation Review

Ep28: Curse of Strahd Review

Ep27: Interview - Old Men Rolling Dice

Ep26: Potions - Character Mechanics

Ep25: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 4

Ep24: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 3

Ep23: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 2

Ep22: Homebrew Series - The Rift, Part 1

Ep21: Live Play - Honey Heist, Part 2