james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 23/07/2026So cool! I remember how big an imprint watching a 144p fansub copy of that movie made on me back in the day. I can only imagine how impressive it was on a big screen! 😯 110
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 23/06/2026static.klipy.comGandalf's Warning: Don't Tempt Me, Frodo!ALT: Gandalf's Warning: Don't Tempt Me, Frodo! 120
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 15/06/2026If you like horror/comedy Widows Bay is excellent. It feels very much like a modern call of Cthulhu campaign staring some very unqualified investors! It’s both very funny, and very scary. 120
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comAthrabeth Podcast @podcast.athrabeth.com · 03/06/2026In episode 95, we celebrate #Westmoot, with our live show, “Disasters, Downfalls, and Dives” with special guests Clare Moore and Tori Owens! Thanks for joining us @clarelmoore.bsky.social and @itstoriello.bsky.social! Thanks for having us, @westmoot.org! athrabeth.simplecast.com/episodes/epi... 0104
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comAthrabeth Podcast @podcast.athrabeth.com · 06/05/2026This month, we chat with Kelly from themiddlepage about her exciting Year of Tolkien Book Club! We hear how she makes Tolkien’s complex themes accessible by deeply exploring his essays, poetry and medieval literature. 💚 Thanks, @themiddlepage.bsky.social! athrabeth.simplecast.com/episodes/epi... 0105
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comTracy, Making Games @theothertracy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I just want all @athraplay.athrabeth.com listeners to know that I placed a music marker in the next episode, titled "Exeunt, Stage Lesbian." Which character(s) could be involved??? ANY of them! Yes, even (and especially) Nionwë. 173
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 15/04/2026Finally had the time and bandwidth to do a new Loremaster’s Corner for @athraplay.athrabeth.com, looking at one small piece of the wacky history of the elves. Long ago, I aspired to make something like This American Life, and this kinda scratches that itch, but, you know, about elves 082
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 10/04/2026There’s also a really interesting moment in episode 32 where Moranor is advocating to just find Elerina’s family and get out of town, to let nature and revolution take its course… 120
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 10/04/2026@itstoriello.bsky.social does such a good job in this arc! Elerina’s shifts between reluctant acceptance, rejection of expectation, and occasional exasperated temper tantrums was so fun to watch! And the best is yet to come! 120
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 10/04/2026We’re also walking an interesting line too, since for one of the characters it’s not just a government, but its family. Elerina already has the conflict between freedom and duty, and what better way to pull on that then to tie that choice to the continuation of the only way of life she’s ever known? 120
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 10/04/2026Not only is it a monarchy, but because its Elves, it’s potentially a ruler FOREVER. I think that’s a fascinating thing to explore, especially in the context of wider elven culture. It was touched on very briefly in this episode, but what effect does that have on ambition and social movement? 110
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comJude @jude.athrabeth.com · 10/04/2026this is not NOT an @athraplay.athrabeth.com spoiler 041
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 09/04/2026media.tenor.coma group of men are dancing with the words no one nobody can stop meeeeeALT: a group of men are dancing with the words no one nobody can stop meeeee 120
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comStef Midlock @stef.athrabeth.com · 09/04/2026Woooooo new AthraPlay day! What are these little rascals going to get up to this time? Have you check out @athraplay.athrabeth.com yet? We’ll be at Westmoot this year! 💖 042
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 06/04/2026Yes! That’s right! @athraplay.athrabeth.com will be doing a live actual play show at @westmoot.org this year! We’re so excited! 042
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/04/2026I’m so proud of @stef.athrabeth.com and @jude.athrabeth.com for being shortlisted (again!) by the Tolkien Society for Best Online Content for @podcast.athrabeth.com!!! Being behind the scenes, I know how much work they’ve put into every episode, each and every month, for nearly 8 years! 181
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 22/03/2026Real life has a tendency to assert itself. That’s why I’m so excited to be getting back to the table today with @athraplay.athrabeth.com !! 061
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comAthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 27/12/2025Every good program needs to do their own spin on A Christmas Carol. We hope you enjoy A Christmas Cael! Happy Holidays from your pals at AthraPlay 🎄❄️🎁 www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep... #lotr #athraplay #ttrpg #actualplay #actualplaypodcast 031
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 24/12/2025Tracy absolutely outdid themselves with the edit and soundscape for this episode! It’s seriously so good!!! 030
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comTracy, Making Games @theothertracy.bsky.social · 24/12/2025This is probably the most in-depth soundscaping I've done for an actual play. It was like scoring a movie. A funny, touching, balrog sex-referencing Christmas movie. It was a blast! 2125
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comAthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 24/12/2025It was the night before Christmas And all through the house Not a creature was stirring Not even Cael... PSYCH it's a Christmas Cael!!! www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...athrabethnetwork.comThe AthraPlay Holiday Special - 2025: A Christmas Cael — Athrabeth Podcast NetworkIn this bonus holiday special episode, solitary ranger Cael is visited by three spirits, intent on showing them the true meaning of friendship. Will their lessons take hold, or will Cael remain solita... 122
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comAthrabeth Podcast @podcast.athrabeth.com · 24/12/2025Well it looks like Christmas has come early from our pals at @athraplay.athrabeth.com! 🎁 Check out “A Christmas Cael”- a very faithful, not-at-all silly, totally serious retelling of A Christmas Carol!👻 Happy holidays from the Athrabeth Podcast Network!✨ athraplay.simplecast.com/episodes/ath...athraplay.simplecast.comThe AthraPlay Holiday Special - 2025: A Christmas Cael | AthraPlayIn this bonus holiday special episode, solitary ranger Cael is visited by three spirits, intent on showing them the true meaning of friendship. Will their lessons take hold, or will Cael remain solita... 0114
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 14/12/2025Happy birthday to the love of my life, my best friend, and my partner in everything, @stef.athrabeth.com !!! Through the highest highs and lowest lows, you are my everything! 4140
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 10/12/2025You recall the Council of Elrond, where the decision was made to take the ring to Mordor? Well, tune in to @athraplay.athrabeth.com episode 26 for the less impactful, but far funnier Dinner Party of Elrond! 175
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/12/2025I’m always saying I can’t wait for folks to hear what’s coming, but I realized that’s because what we’ve done just keeps getting better and better! 120
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/12/2025I am so deeply thankful for the amazing @athraplay.athrabeth.com cast! They bring so much joy, fun, and drama to our game. I am so deeply proud of what we are making together, and so glad we can share it with everyone! 131
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/12/2025Oh my gosh, that is the nicest feedback I’ve ever gotten! Thanks @tenetke.bsky.social! And I’m thankful for you as well! You’ve got those great GM instincts which means you’re right there for any moments and twists the game throws at you, and you bring a perfect mix of character and humor! 020
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/11/2025Oh my gosh! That’s amazing!!! And you even have the blue leather-bound book!!! 130
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 07/09/2025The best character conversation while on watch in RPGs feel like those nights when you’re young and you and a friend go and look at the sea or the stars and talk about big things. So yes, I did just use a Midwest Emo song in our fantasy Tolkien podcast. @athraplay.athrabeth.com 251
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 06/09/2025Nothing like editing a podcast that you appear on to give yourself a complex about how loud you’re breathing and how often you say “sorta” 🫠 That said, this upcoming episode of @athraplay.athrabeth.com is one of my absolute favorites. 050
Reposted by @james.athrabeth.comAthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 26/08/2025As much as we’d love to spend all our time making AthraPlay, sometimes life gets in the way! This week’s episode will be slightly delayed and will release this Friday, 8/29. The Moist Murder Moose just needs a little more time to set. 🫠 232
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/08/2025It’s already on my bookshelf, taunting us both. 000
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/08/2025It was expensive, but I bit the bullet and plunked down the cash for some audio repair plugins, and my god was it worth it. Plosives and mouth noises now cower in fear of my DAW! 010
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 03/08/2025<Nervously eyes Marvel Multiverse X-Men expansion book> 100
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 14/07/2025Oh no! Full disclosure, I bought on of those magnifiers with a light on a swing arm, and even with that, the tiny stickers on the 78-2 made my eye start twitching. 120
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 14/07/2025So this is what I’ve been doing this week. I may have a problem… (The problem is now I need to buy more kits.) 240
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 13/07/2025One of my favorite things about the Hobbits played by @stef.athrabeth.com in @athraplay.athrabeth.com & Athrabeth Hobbitween games are the utterly ridiculous, but completely plausible hobbit relatives. Hildi had a cousin who was lost down a gopher-made sinkhole! Sounds like a Bracegirdle…🙄 041
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 07/07/2025It’s not totally done, but I think Calibarn turned out pretty well for a first attempt! 230
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 04/07/2025We recorded @athraplay.athrabeth.com episode 16 so long ago, I’d forgotten it contained a wild digression about the accent of the Valar in the show being a southern drawl, which ends with the coining of the phrase “By Morgoth’s mullet!” One episode in to season 2 and the wheels are already off! 093
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 29/06/2025I’ve got GFreD and the White Gundam from GQuuuuuux on preorder, and the Witch From Mercury Calibarn is in the mail. I’m planning to build that one first as practice. 110
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 29/06/2025I know! I’ve got two different plastic sheers (for some reason)! 110
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 29/06/2025media.tenor.coma close up of a cartoon character 's face with a blue sky in the backgroundALT: a close up of a cartoon character 's face with a blue sky in the background 010
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 29/06/2025🤣 All I wanted was a GFred! And now look at me… 110
james.athrabeth.com @james.athrabeth.com · 29/06/2025I’m editing the next episode of @podcast.athrabeth.com and @jude.athrabeth.com & @stef.athrabeth.com are cracking me up! I always love how their on-air chemistry just feels like hanging out with friends talking about nerdy stuff! 150
