As much as we absolutely love making this show, The Wandering Path has to take a summer break. We'll be back in the fall!

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It’s just 3 of us today for the Detour, and we have a LOT to cover: our recent live shows, Crossover Chaos & Cracked, our villainous Interludes, and the start of our journey into the Pit. How will we get through it all? Laughing mostly, as usual. We’ll also re-examine some mechanics we’ve been using the whole time, and dig through our listener questions!

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Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton

Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus

JJ: Lyn Rafil

Fran: Mayanna Berrin

Gordon: Ian McQuown

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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The explorers stumble across an old foe on its home turf. Fran gets in its face. JJ keeps up the faith. Ibra fortifies. Gordon juggles his inner voices.

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Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

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- Shaker & Spoon: Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton

Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus

JJ: Lyn Rafil

Fran: Mayanna Berrin

Gordon: Ian McQuown

Sound design: Mischa Stanton 

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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Things get weirder as our friends descend deep beneath the city. JJ clears the way. Gordon leaves a trail of breadcrumbs. Fran gets her groove back. Ibra catches a vibe.. 

-- links --

Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- sponsors --

- Shaker & Spoon: Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath 

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton

Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus

JJ: Lyn Rafil

Fran: Mayanna Berrin

Gordon: Ian McQuown

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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In this magically eggcellent cooking competition, chefs from all across New Prosper have gathered to prove their pudding! Can they harness the power of magic eggs to cook up a dish to dazzle the judges, crack their competitors, and save the studio audience from certain doom?

-- links --

Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton

Meston Bricker: Bex Taylor-Klaus

Butch Ferrari: Lyn Rafil

Alfie: Ian McQuown

Sal: Mayanna Berrin

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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We descend into The Pit. JJ clocks in. Fran observes all posted signs. Ibra pulls a hot swap. Gordon gets a helping hand. 

-- links --

Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton

Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus

JJ: Lyn Rafil

Fran: Mayanna Berrin

Gordon: Ian McQuown

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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Two worlds, two shows, two casts - one ridiculous tale! We joined forces with our good friends at StoryQuest to perform “Crossover Chaos: A Rootin-Tootin’ Turbocharged Adventure” live at The Elysian Vault in Los Angeles back in March. When a Weird West posse and a cyberpunk hacker gang (and their nano-grandma) are smashed together into the same story, anything goes! Is that enough of an interesting premise to justify these two casts of friends laughing a bunch on stage together - and save one fairy’s job??

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Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- sponsors --

- Mage Hand Press, whose fantastic D&D expansions Valda’s Spire of Secrets and Dark Matter are available now at their website, MageHandPress.com

- Cantrip Candles, 100% soy wax candles designed to enhance your tabletop game through the magic of scents. Get yours at cantripcandles.com

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin, Mischa Stanton, & the team at StoryQuest

GMs: Mischa Stanton & David Tilstra

Calhoun “The Club”: Jordy Martin

Jesse McTier: Reed Sights

Danny West: Steven Dawson

W0N-K: Bex Taylor-Klaus

Monkeypaw_69: Lyn Rafil

Nana: Kristen DiMercurio

Sally Story: Mayanna Berrin

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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Those on the edge of ascension attempt to rid themselves of earthbound concerns. Asinko panics. Heron maintains decorum. Bracha hedges his bets. Aramis pokes the bear. Shinmar embraces her nature.

This interlude uses rules based on Fabula Ultima, by Need Games!

-- links --

Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster / Asinko: Mischa Stanton

Aramis: Bex Taylor-Klaus

Bracha: Lyn Rafil

Heron: Mayanna Berrin

Shinmar: Reed Sights

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

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Those on the edge of salvation confirm their commitment to a bright new world. Heron takes a victory lap. Aramis picks at the wound. Bracha fosters camaraderie. Shinmar meets her match. Strand falters at the finish line.

This interlude uses rules based on Fabula Ultima, by Need Games!

Come see us LIVE at WonderCon 2026!

-- links --

Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- sponsors --

- Shaker & Spoon: Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/wanderingpath 

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster / Strand: Mischa Stanton

Aramis: Bex Taylor-Klaus

Bracha: Lyn Rafil

Heron: Mayanna Berrin

Shinmar: Reed Sights

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first Detour of the year! We’re examining the state of the board, now that we have our sights set on completing the arcs we’ve set up for ourselves. The cast checks in on the changes rippling through their beloved list of NPCs, breaks down Mischa’s philosophy on finding an ending to aim for, and predicts what could be waiting for our heroes down in The Pit. Plus we’ll plov through our listener mail, which has been stacking up since before the new year!

-- links --

Website: wanderingpathpod.com

Support our show: patreon.com/wanderingpathpod

-- sponsors --

- Mage Hand Press, whose new D&D 5e expansion Dark Matter is crowdfunding on Kickstarter! Check out more at SciFi5E.com

-- cast & crew --

Created by Mischa Stanton

Produced by Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lyn Rafil, Mayanna Berrin & Mischa Stanton

Gamemaster: Mischa Stanton

Ibra: Bex Taylor-Klaus

JJ: Lyn Rafil

Fran: Mayanna Berrin

Gordon: Ian McQuown

Sound design: Mischa Stanton

Cover art: Lyn Rafil

Transcript assistance: Darby Summers

Music: Independent Music Licensing Collective

Production & House Manager: Erin Bark

-- about --

The Wandering Path is an actual-play podcast putting complex characters, resonant themes and engaging new mechanics at the heart of immersive adventures. We’re making the stories we want to see in the world, one game session at a time! Join us for our first season, as we dive to the heart of the City of New Prosper: a techno-magical metropolis on the rise, where those who seek to craft themselves a new future will first have to settle the debts they owe the past. New episodes every other Monday.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.