So You Want To Be A Hero

A real play DnD Podcast where 5 friends said fuck it and pressed record.
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Featuring:
Emily Robinson
John Garza
Laus Weindel
Davis McQueen
Brad Silman

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Rule 24 : Naps Are Essential

So You Want To Be A Hero

05/01/25 • 115 min

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Season 2

Rule 24 : Naps Are Essential

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*

TBD minus Sparrow begin to head to Arminsguar with the Villacaporians. As they begin the ritual to set their fallen brethren, TBD finds the body of Norman the Fun Uncle (Secret Libra Member) and the duster of Sparrow. Trevor runs into the forest after a mysterious voice calls out to them, only to find more info on this new enemy after them.

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

We use Epidemic Sounds for all of our music.
Except for :
The Dice Breaker Themes are by Laus Weindel
At Our Door by Bard Queen
https://open.spotify.com/album/6VtHG8FgWgzGu3soxTwo18?si=n1gyTKlwRkSdUb0H4IXIkg

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Interlude : Part 2 - Life is Heartbreak(ing)

So You Want To Be A Hero

02/06/25 • 58 min

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Interlude : Part 2 - Life is Heartbreak(ing)
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes

As the heroes of *To Be Determined* journey away from the city of Tarin, they encounter a wise storyteller and his cat, who offers to share the tale of *The Breaking* in exchange for their company. He recounts the journey of four villagers who, in the aftermath of a devastating event, embark on a solemn trek to a sacred burial ground to lay their village matriarch to rest. Along the way, the villagers confront both the emotional and physical tolls of the disaster, and the storyteller reveals how the Broken Mountain got the name.
Thanks for listening to our podcast! We can't wait to share with you what's on the horizon!

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman

Lucius "Forte" Black // Bowen is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot // Blossom Knotdeer is played by Davis McQueen

Sparrow Softwind // Kodiak is played by John Garza

Trevor Varvatos // Khalani is played by Emily Robinson

Cover art by Thomas King

Music included in this episode:

Chapter 2 : Assassino

So You Want To Be A Hero

07/25/24 • 85 min

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So You Want to Be a Hero Presents
Wrym and Reason
Chapter 2 : Assassino

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes

The newly minted Medici family find themselves in a battle royal as they take a moment to enjoy themselves. However, as all good things in their life, this small respite is found to be fleeting as new challengers enter the ring, some with deadly intent.

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Bartolomea Antonia de 'Medici is played by Emily Robinson

Giovanni Lorenzo de' Medici is played by Laus Weindel

Baldassarre Pietro de' Medici is played by Brad Silman

Cover art by Thomas King and Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

Ballerina Primavera by Cercles Nouvelles
- Enemy Strategies - Experia
- Courtship and Chaperones by Martin Landstorm
- The Illusion of Choice by Hanna Lindgren
- High Tech - Rocket Jr
- Fire Dance by Andres Cantu
- DiceBreaker Chant by Laus Weindel
- The Surface - Anna Dager
- Towards Another Continent - Ecobel

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Holiday Special : A Merry Emberswatch

So You Want To Be A Hero

12/26/24 • 152 min

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So You Want to Be a Hero Presents
Holiday Special : A Merry Emberswatch

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes

Back in Arroria, just in time for Emberswatch! Join us as we follow Primrose (John Garza), the fiery stoner furbog, and her baby sister Pansy, aka Half Pint (Emily Robinson), the fresh-faced gloom stalker, as they battle their way through the Feywild with their old-ass friends: Reggie, aka Reg (Laus Weindel), the Fathomless Warlock, whose name is a blur of other titles you can’t catch because he speaks too fast, and Varrick (Brad Silman), the ex-mercenary turned family man. Together, they search for a way back home!

Our Dungeon Master is Davis McQueen
Primrose played by John Garza
Pansy played by Emily Robinson
Reg played by Laus Weindel
Varrick played by Brad Silman

Cover art by Thomas King

Music included in this episode:

For the Weary - Bonnie Grave
- MERRY XMAS - Fasion
- Fuego - Hugo Correia
- Overwhelmed - Mothers Madness
- Badlands - Walt Adams
- Rock Solid - Mothers Madness
- The Rodeo - Gary the Canary
- I said Forever - Brigharm Orchestra
- My Soul Delights - Bonnie Grace
- Narrow Escape - Dream Cave

Rule 10 : Names Can Be Deceiving

So You Want To Be A Hero

02/15/24 • 68 min

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Rule 10 : Names Can Be Deceiving

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes

Trevor befriends Herbert, but the tension between him and Sparrow continues to rise. Our weary band of heroes get some much-needed rest, and Tango has a dream that’s too hot to handle. Someone from Tango’s past briefly but impactfully resurfaces. Sparrow worries that the experiments performed on Clara and Forte may have lingering effects, and Forte proves to be as observant as he is kind.

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman
Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel
Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen
Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza
Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Cover art is by Thomas King

Music included in this episode:

- My Soul Delights - Bonnie Grace
-They'll Buil a Statue of Us - Adriel Fair
-Tiny Soul - Spectacles Wallet and Watch
-Fantastical - Runar Blesvik
-The End Of All Things - Niklas Johansson
-We Are Giants - Silver Maple
-Back Again - Jon Bjork
-I Said Forever - Brightarm Orchestra
-Hoist the Colours Buccaneers - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
-Fight to Win - Sven Karlsson
-Going Top - Nbhd Nick
-We Are Warriors - Bonnie Grace

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Wrap it Up! - Season 1

So You Want To Be A Hero

07/04/24 • 36 min

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The Group sits around and discusses their favorite moments of the game, How the Podcast started, and whats to come????

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Cover art by Thomas King

Music included in this episode:

They’ll Build a Statue of Us - Adriel Fair
- Farwell - John Algar
- My Soul Delights - Bonnie Grace
- We are Warriors - Bonnie Grace
- Fire Dance - Andres Cantu

Season 1 Recap : If You Have a Bard... Use Them.

So You Want To Be A Hero

01/16/25 • 5 min

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Season 1 Recap : If You Have a Bard... Use Them.
Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes

Our Dear and Humble (...) bard, Forte Black, Tells you, our listeners, a quick and delightful recap of the last few weeks, mostly 5 days, of To Be Determined.

Our Dungeon Master is Brad Silman

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Sparrow Softwind is played by John Garza

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Cover art by Thomas King

Music included in this episode:

They’ll Build a Statue of Us - Adriel Fair
- Going Top - Nbhd Nick
- Dishonored - Toby Tranter
- Teardrops - Jon Algar
- A Fool's Errand - Jon Bjork
- A World Beyond - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
- Collisions - Bonnie Grace
- Farewell - Jon Algar
- Life in Pieces - Howard Harper-Barnes

Chapter 12 Part 1 : Destiny Chasing Time

So You Want To Be A Hero

12/12/24 • 66 min

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So You Want to Be a Hero Presents
Wrym and Reason
Chapter 12 Part 1: Destiny Chasing Time

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With Baldassare's ordination fast approaching the Medici must scramble to prepare themselves for the long awaited day of their triumph. It is unlikely that Salviati will relinquish his hold on the city nor his long standing grudge without a fight. Will the divine work of fiction they now posses prove to be their salvation or their undoing?

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Bartolomea Antonia de 'Medici is played by Emily Robinson

Giovanni Lorenzo de' Medici is played by Laus Weindel

Baldassarre Pietro de' Medici is played by Brad Silman

Cover art by Thomas King and Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

Ballerina Primavera-Cercles Nouvelles
- Fire Dance - Andres Cantu
- DiceBreaker Chant by Laus Weindel
- Resilient - Trevor Kowalski
- Barrel - Christian Andersen
- Journey's End - Jon Bjork
- Fantasy+

Chapter 5 : Coming Home to Roost

So You Want To Be A Hero

09/05/24 • 83 min

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So You Want to Be a Hero Presents
Wrym and Reason
Chapter 5 : Coming Home to Roost

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes

In the wake of a familial loss, one of the churches highest officiants pays the Medici a visit to investigate. Tensions rise, and new players join the game as everyone vies for control of the city's soul. There will be blood, but who's?

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza
Bartolomea Antonia de 'Medici is played by Emily Robinson

Giovanni Lorenzo de' Medici is played by Laus Weindel

Baldassarre Pietro de' Medici is played by Brad Silman

Cover art by Thomas King and Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

Ballerina Primavera by Cercles Nouvelles
- My Soul Delights - Bonnie Grace
- Enemy Strategies - Experia
- Courtship and Chaperones by Martin Landstorm
- The Illusion of Choice by Hanna Lindgren
- Fire Dance by Andres Cantu
- DiceBreaker Chant by Laus Weindel

Rule 25 : Music is the Key to Unlocking Your Heart

So You Want To Be A Hero

05/15/25 • 64 min

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Season 2 - Rule 25 : Music is the Key to Unlocking Your Heart

Content warning: violence, mature language, sexual themes *Horror aspect such as Body Horror or Creature Horror*

Dealing with the aftermath of yet again the second sleepless night, fighting strange creatures, and seeing an image of their friend Sparrow; TBD needs to get to Arminsguar to save Sparrow. The only thing that can get them there in time....The Roc. One thing stands in their way, Elara.

Our Dungeon Master is John Garza

Lucius "Forte" Black is played by Laus Weindel

Tango Honeypot is played by Davis McQueen

Trevor Varvatos is played by Emily Robinson

Cover art by Thomas King & Brad Silman

Music included in this episode:

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The podcast is about Dnd, Homebrew, Comedy, Podcasts, Arts, Fantasy, Roleplaying and Ttrpg.

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The average episode length on So You Want To Be A Hero is 85 minutes.

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