Hello From The Magic Tavern

Arnie Niekamp
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Mar 23, 2026 • 52min

Season 5, Ep 93 - Chunt's Team (w/ Mark McConville, Rekha Shankar & Blaine Swen)

Chunt puts together a team including Arnor the warrior, Axelrod Remax the real estate agent and Broth. Can they survive the rain forest and find the hidden temple?CreditsChunt: Adal RifaiAxelrod ReMax: Mark McConvilleBroth: Rekha ShankarArnor: Blaine SwenMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Red KeenerMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link!Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 43min

Season 5, Ep 92 - Usidore's Team (w/ Brooke Breit, Anthony LeBlanc & Beth Melewski)

Featuring Jamilius the Mauve, a flamboyant wizard with a shady past; Claudia the Witch, a sardonic practical sorceress; and Flower, a whimsical talkative blossom. They scheme to recharge the Ruby of Galaziel, test chaotic crystal-eating, plan a disguised infiltration with a dispelling elixir, and navigate prophecy, visions, and risky magic while trading nonstop banter.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 54min

Season 5, Ep 91 - Eleven Years

They celebrate eleven years with playful nostalgia and chaotic banter. Listeners pitch strange magical items and bizarre tactics for an upcoming confrontation with wizards. Odd artifacts and creatures are discussed, from golden branches arriving on snails to pretzel-bone spells causing mayhem. Plans are made to split up, recharge mystical gear, and launch backup ventures while thanking patrons.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 45min

Season 5, Ep 90 - Fool (w/ Jonathan Coulton)

Phineas the Fool, the most famous court jester in Foon, is very serious when he's off the clock.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungPhineas the Fool: Jonathan CoultonMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Garrett SchultzMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link!Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 52min

Season 5, Ep 89 - Blemish Without Otok (w/ Martin Wilson)

A return to Nibblebottom finds Blemish running the tavern the Strange Familiar. And he's not doing great.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungBlemish: Martin WilsonMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Tony GullickMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Want to gift someone a Magic Tavern Patreon membership? You can right now at this link!Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 53min

Season 5, Ep 88 - Ancient Thriving Turtle (w/ Olivia Nielsen)

Olivia Nielsen performs Hildy Shiblin, an ancient turtle performer with a sharp tongue. Hildy rants about being placed in an Assisted Thriving Community and teases her chaotic family. She rehearses a solo act, swaps bawdy origin tales, and sparks comedic chaos as the tavern contends with her smoky shell and lively antics.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 53min

Season 5, Ep 87 - Talking Crossbow Now (w/ Colton Dunn)

DeMonte the Talking Crossbow, voiced by Colton Dunn, is a comedic crossbow-turned-entrepreneur launching a bizarre juice company. The conversation hops from naming brainstorms and coffin-based marketing to romantic misfires, wizard hijinks, and absurd business perks. Expect rapid-fire jokes, surreal pitches, and playful chaos.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 54min

Season 5, Ep 86 - Gianessa Now (w/ Dana Quercioli)

Gianessa (played by Dana Quercioli), the overworked mayor of Hogsface who’s scaling back, shares how she manages the town while reclaiming free time. Short scenes cover her support network, surprising small-scale magic, civic duties like policing and repairs, and playful future plans with friends.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h

Season 5, Ep 85 - Arnor in Pizza Hell (w/ Blaine Swen)

Arnor the Warrior (played by Blaine Swen), a battle-scarred Foon soldier trapped in Pizza Hell, returns to Foon after a rescue. The cast navigates molten mozzarella, shrinking mountains, and a cursed meatball feat. Tense memories, missing sword mysteries, vows of vengeance, and absurd pizza-themed trials fuel this wild, comedic rescue adventure.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 51min

Season 5, Ep 84 - Sword Bro in Pizza Hell (w/ Erika Ishii)

Join a wild journey through Pizza Hell, where pizza and torture intertwine in a whimsical twist. Meet Kelvax, the fiercely devoted dragon enthusiast, as he shares his love for dragon culture and the peculiar concept of 'sword heaven.' Discover the tourism-driven economy and quirky inhabitants of Pizza Hell. Tensions rise when our heroes battle Cenobite demons using pizza cutters, leading to epic weapon exchanges and comical misadventures. It’s a pizza party with plenty of swordplay and heart!

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