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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 10h

Thank you @rahrah.bsky.social 🥹👉👈

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RahRah🫀 @rahrah.bsky.social · 10h

If you're a Tolkien fan, you won't find a podcast that puts more love, lore, and knowledge into such a lovely story.

AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 10h

Do you like actual plays? Do you like queer, BIPOC, trans and nonbinary cast members and characters? Do you want these in Middle-earth? Check us out!
🗣️📣 NEW EPISODE! Battered by the weather, and pursued by the shadow, the Fellowship searches for safety…
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

Episode 22: The Storm — Athrabeth Podcast Network

Battered by the weather, and pursued by the shadow, the Fellowship searches for safety… Socials:  Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast ( Instagram & Twitter ) and @athraplay.athrabe...

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 10h

Do you like actual plays? Do you like queer, BIPOC, trans and nonbinary cast members and characters? Do you want these in Middle-earth? Check us out!
🗣️📣 NEW EPISODE! Battered by the weather, and pursued by the shadow, the Fellowship searches for safety…
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

Episode 22: The Storm — Athrabeth Podcast Network

Battered by the weather, and pursued by the shadow, the Fellowship searches for safety… Socials:  Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast ( Instagram & Twitter ) and @athraplay.athrabe...

www.athrabethnetwork.com

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 3d

part two @tenetke.bsky.social

AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 3d

some more AthraCats! 🐈🐈‍⬛ @itstoriello.bsky.social @tenetke.bsky.social

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Athrabeth Podcast @podcast.athrabeth.com · 7d

This month we discuss Oxonmoot and our session “Tolkien’s Try-hard Troublemakers” with Dr. Kristine Larsen and @aranelparmadil.bsky.social. Thank you Kris and Sara for joining us!

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For the slides, check out the episode on YouTube: youtu.be/i--2o37rayM

Selfie style group photo of Stef, Jude, Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen at Oxonmoot 2025

Group photo of Stef, Jude, Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen in front of our slides at Oxonmoot 2025

Photo of the room with our wonderful attendees at Oxonmoot.

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Tori @itstoriello.bsky.social · 7d

Very cute screenshot @stef.athrabeth.com got of Hippo recording for @athraplay.athrabeth.com ! 😆❤️

Person holding a grey cat with the cat rubbing their face against a microphone

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Nik ❄️ #1 Balrog enthusiast @tenetke.bsky.social · 10d

how it feels when we record some 10/10 @athraplay.athrabeth.com episodes knowing it’ll be many months before they air

a fake skeleton wearing a party hat and with a streamer in his mouth

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Tori @itstoriello.bsky.social · 10d

This was Elerina in today's recording, on multiple angles.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLf9...

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Tori @itstoriello.bsky.social · 10d

@athraplay.athrabeth.com day!

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 14d

@james.athrabeth.com & @tenetke.bsky.social really got us in our feels too!

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Velvet Dragon (COMMS OPEN) @velvetthedragon.bsky.social · 14d

NEW ATHRAPLAY GO LISTEN YOU NERDS #lotr

AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 14d

ALSO seems like a good time to mention there's a NEW EPISODE OUT!
I'm not going to copy and paste the description because of spoilers and I'm still emotionally recovering...
Episode 21: The Pit
Listen to it wherever you pod your casts!
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 14d

We love Tracy!!! (hire Tracy for your editing projects!)

Tracy @theothertracy.bsky.social · 14d

This was my first full edit for an episode of AthraPlay! I'm really happy with how it turned out!

AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 14d

ALSO seems like a good time to mention there's a NEW EPISODE OUT!
I'm not going to copy and paste the description because of spoilers and I'm still emotionally recovering...
Episode 21: The Pit
Listen to it wherever you pod your casts!
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 14d

ALSO seems like a good time to mention there's a NEW EPISODE OUT!
I'm not going to copy and paste the description because of spoilers and I'm still emotionally recovering...
Episode 21: The Pit
Listen to it wherever you pod your casts!
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 14d

What did you all think of both the episode "Blueberry" and the character Blueberry? James really got us with this one.

From Episode 20: Blueberry 🫐
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

#lotr #podcast #ttrpgpodcast #actualplay #dnd

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 19d

Happy birthday to our favorite Elf Princess @itstoriello.bsky.social!!! We cheers you with our favorite Dorwinion wine! 🍷

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Stef Midlock @stef.athrabeth.com · 22d

We have fun over on @athraplay.athrabeth.com! 😂🫎

AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 23d

Leave it to a Took 🤦

From Episode 19: The Bone Hoard 🦴

featuring @stef.athrabeth.com & @james.athrabeth.com !

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 23d

Leave it to a Took 🤦

From Episode 19: The Bone Hoard 🦴

featuring @stef.athrabeth.com & @james.athrabeth.com !

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 26d

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Boo (Audio Editor looking for work) @thespacehamster.bsky.social · 26d

This @athraplay.athrabeth.com can fit so much doomed yuri in it

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 26d

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Tori @itstoriello.bsky.social · 27d

Back from Oxonmoot and digesting everything I've read, heard, and learned and had to revisit Lee's article, especially after having finally finished reading the whole of Lord of the Rings. @mollyostertag.bsky.social
www.polygon.com/lord-of-the-...

Queer readings of The Lord of the Rings are not accidents

Following breadcrumbs to find ourselves, in history and fiction

www.polygon.com

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Tori @itstoriello.bsky.social · 28d

Seriously though, James so beautifully guided us through this story and the improv and acting from my cast members were stellar. You don't need to listen with context if you wanted to give the show a chance, come check this episode out!

AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 28d

We have a special episode out today! A favorite amongst our cast. @james.athrabeth.com builds a beautiful story arc that has laughs, drama, and tears. You won't want to miss this episode. 🫐
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...
#lotr #podcast #ttrpg #actualplay

Episode 20: Blueberry — Athrabeth Podcast Network

Having survived their encounter with the Bone Hoarder, the Fellowship continues their journey east, with two new members: the Lossoth Ilmo, and the wolf Akka, but there are greater dangers which await...

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 28d

We have a special episode out today! A favorite amongst our cast. @james.athrabeth.com builds a beautiful story arc that has laughs, drama, and tears. You won't want to miss this episode. 🫐
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...
#lotr #podcast #ttrpg #actualplay

Episode 20: Blueberry — Athrabeth Podcast Network

Having survived their encounter with the Bone Hoarder, the Fellowship continues their journey east, with two new members: the Lossoth Ilmo, and the wolf Akka, but there are greater dangers which await...

www.athrabethnetwork.com

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 29d

New episode out tomorrow and it's one of our favorites. Catch up while you can!

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AthraPlay RPG Podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com · 29d

Did you miss the Moist Murder Moose? Well if you did, see if it's successful in stealing some bones with Episode 19: The Bone Hoard!
www.athrabethnetwork.com/athraplay-ep...

Episode 19: The Bone Hoard — Athrabeth Podcast Network

After following a cry for help in the night, the Fellowship is ambushed by a foul creature called a Bone Hoarder. During the fight, Hildigard is snagged on one of the creature’s antlers, and sensing a...

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