In this episode of Fail & Fortune, the creators of the actual play podcast No Quest for the Wicked share their journey from home games to the world of podcasting. From mastering game mechanics to wrangling audio gremlins, they open up about the real challenges of bringing a TTRPG to life.Expect candid stories of production mistakes, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the magical moments that only happen when dice, improvisation, and friendship collide. Along the way, they reveal how character-driven storytelling, humor, and heart keep both the players — and their listeners — hooked.This conversation dives into the unpredictable nature of tabletop roleplay: the power of player agency, the role of chance, and the surprising themes that emerge when stories take on a life of their own. With laughter, vulnerability, and plenty of critical fails, No Quest for the Wicked reminds us that the real treasure of podcasting isn’t perfection — it’s the camaraderie, growth, and creativity shared around the table.

QuestFriends!Friendship. Family. Ghosts. In this episode of Fail & Fortune, I sit down with Kyle Decker and the crew of Quest Friends! the improvised audio cartoon full of absurd adventures, heartfelt moments, and endless puns. We dive into their origins, their biggest production challenges, and the magical chaos that comes from mixing banshees, raptors, and wild storytelling. If you’ve ever wondered how friendship fuels creativity (or why a toaster might deserve true love), this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now and explore Quest Friends!: questfriendspodcast.com

This week, Dave sits down with Paige and Leonie from The Junket Podcast A queer-led, all-British actual play set in the Maelstrom Galaxy. From saving the universe once already to being dragged back out of retirement by impending cosmic doom, Paige and the crew of the Katherine Johnson II weave a space opera full of found family, custom mechanics, and chaotic brilliance.In this episode, Paige shares their journey of starting the podcast, the production pitfalls that nearly broke them, and the moments that keep their cast and audience coming back. Expect tales of dice disasters, galactic-level storytelling, and why messy, heartfelt chaos makes the best kind of tabletop drama.