

Hello From The Magic Tavern
Arnie Niekamp
Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!
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May 11, 2026 • 52min
Season 5, Ep 99 - Last Night Alive (w/ Blaine Swen, Steve Waltien & Erica Elam)
On the eve of the wizard invasion, King Tomblain and Arnor the Warrior contemplate what might be their last night alive.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungArnor: Blaine SwenKing Tomblain Belaroth: Steve WaltienSinging Sword: Erica ElamMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Marisa Ewing-MoodyMagic 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.

May 4, 2026 • 46min
Season 5, Ep 98 - Undercover Possum (w/ Branson Reese)
A reunited Arnie, Chunt and Usidore meet a possum that is really an undercover druid that's gotten in too deep.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungPossum: Branson ReeseMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Sage G.C.Magic 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.

Apr 27, 2026 • 57min
Season 5, Ep 97 - Arnie's Team Part 2 (w/ Ross Bryant, Erin Keif & Zach Reino)
Arnie, Momo, Tormaline Dragon Teen and the Soul Walker deal with team morale problems and break into a house.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampMomo the Mouse: Erin KeifTormaline: Zach ReinoSoul Walker: Ross BryantTalbot the Badger: Tugs the BadgerMysterious 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 PolandPost Credit Music: Tony GullickNew 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.

Apr 20, 2026 • 55min
Season 5, Ep 96 - Chunt's Team Part 2 (w/ Mark McConville, Blaine Swen & Janet Varney)
Blaine Swen plays Arnor the Warrior, a hulking crew member. Janet Varney is the undead Red Queen Merzia, a mischievous necromantic ally. Mark McConville portrays Axelrod Remax, a flamboyant real estate type. They explore a trap-filled temple, battle acidic water and spike hallways, banter through riddled rat portraits, and hatch scheming plans amid absurd antics.

Apr 13, 2026 • 43min
Season 5, Ep 95 - Usidore's Team Part 2 (w/ Brooke Breit, Anthony LeBlanc & Beth Melewski)
Meet Jamilius the Mauve, a kitchen insider who helps the team from within. Meet Claudia the Witch, a comedic spellcaster who slips into roles with sharp timing. Meet Flower, a talking flower who adopts outrageous personas like Debbie Newmoney and Harold Bumbuts. They infiltrate Spintax’s stronghold in disguise, navigate a magical kitchen, pull off surreal ruses, and spark chaotic reveals and escapes.

Apr 6, 2026 • 50min
Patreon Unlock: Hello from the Patreon Mailbag
A rambunctious mailbag full of fan questions sparks debates about tiny vs regular fighters and absurd bodily mysteries. They riff on Foon fashions, dragons' bling, and bizarre spa treatments. Listeners get travel seat preferences, fictional allies plucked from Earth, and rumors of Baron Ragoon amassing forces. Rapid-fire jokes, medical gags, and playful crossover wish lists keep the energy high.

Mar 30, 2026 • 55min
Season 5, Ep 94 - Arnie's Team (w/ Ross Bryant, Erin Keif & Zach Reino)
Soul Walker, an undead with a pocket dimension of souls, brings darkly comic menace and romance tension. Tormaline, a boisterous dragon teen, adds treasure-driven bravado and physical firepower. Momo the Mouse, a tiny powerhouse co-captain, supplies confidence-building humor and bold quest ideas. They form a ragtag team, clash over roles, spar flirtatiously, and sprint into library heists, team-building chaos, and an unexpected kiss.

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.

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.

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.


