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So You Want To Be A Hero

So You Want To Be A Hero

Written by: So You Want To Be A Hero
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We started as five best friends who decided to turn our home game into a podcast, bringing unapologetic, chaotic energy to the table. We’re still rolling those same dice in our flagship campaign, but our table has gotten a lot bigger. Now, we are growing; featuring new community-driven Actual Plays and exclusive Behind-The-Scenes interviews with the creators shaping the hobby. Whether you’re here for the epic campaigns or the shop-talk, there's an open chair waiting for you.So You Want To Be A Hero
Episodes
  • Behind the Screen: Ep9 with Grant from Game Master Monday

    Behind the Screen: Ep9 with Grant from Game Master Monday
    Jun 4 2026

    Ever wondered what goes into building a thriving tabletop community, or how personal beliefs and pop culture shape the way we play?

    In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Grant from GameMasterMonday. Grant is a brilliant creative, and our conversation covers a little bit of everything. We dive into the origins of how GMM started and where it is going next, while also touching on unexpected topics like the TV show Scrubs, religion, and so much more. You'll definitely get a sense of how passionate and creative he is!

    Links & Resources

    Connect with GameMasterMonday: https://linktr.ee/gamemastermonday


    Follow the show: Follow Behind The Screen and So You Want To Be A Hero on Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads @herocastatx
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Ep 3 : Welcome to Delving

    Ep 3 : Welcome to Delving
    May 21 2026

    This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+


    There is no one that calls the Verboten home. The creatures that lurk beneath the mist are the things even nightmares fear. Pak & Kip decide to lead their trio of proteges into the Verboten's cold embrace hopping to find blood...or at least off load one of their more...complicated charges.


    Cast:

    Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

    Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

    Laus Weindel as Pak

    Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

    Brad Silman as Vidal

    John Garza as The Storyteller.


    Art designed by Brad Silman

    Edited by John Garza


    Music from Epidemic Sounds

    Mental Illness

    Jay Varton

    The Carrion

    Rachel Sandy

    Midnight Hour

    Vicki Vox

    The Haunted

    Luella Gren

    Eyes Watching by Eden Avery


    Please Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Behind The Screen: Ep 8 with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM

    Behind The Screen: Ep 8 with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM
    May 7 2026

    Ever wondered how to turn your favorite book, movie, video game, or cartoon character into a fully realized tabletop item, character, campaign?

    In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM. Justin is such a brilliant creative. In this episode we talk about everything from the conception of SYWBADM to having Bug Bunny as your Warlocks Patron. You'll defiantly get a sense of how creative they are!

    Connect with SYWBADM:

    • More info: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm


    Follow the show: Follow Behind The Screen and So You Want To A Hero on Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads @herocastatx
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
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