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Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv Storytelling
Session Zero Heroes uses a wide variety of TTRPG systems to create hilarious, emotional, and captivating actual play stories.
Our Main Adventures:
Benders & Brews (Avatar Legends): A chaotic group of teens battles gangs, rivals, and pirates to save their tea shop, The Blissful Brew.
Criminals of Isla Numus (D&D): A crew trapped in a deity’s pocket dimension must earn one million gold in a year to escape, or be trapped forever!
Dive into these series and our rotating collection of one-shots and…
Episodes
Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv StorytellingHorror on the Hecate - Trailer
The crew of the Hecate embarks on another ice-harvesting mission preparing to pluck chunks of that frozen halo for sale at auction. The crew begins to pack the…
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Horror on the Hecate - Episode 3: The Hitchhiker
The encounter with the late ship and crew of the Ramses has the crew wondering how much of the oddities they've experienced so far can be chocked up to…
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Horror on the Hecate - Episode 2: A Mysterious Murder
Having found their engineer: Tab Rivers, dead in a supply closet, the crew is nervous and wary debating whether they should continue on their trek, or give up…
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Horror on the Hecate - Episode 1: All Aboard the Hecate
The crew of the Hecate embarks on another ice-harvesting mission preparing to pluck chunks of that frozen halo for sale at auction. The crew begins to pack the…
Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv StorytellingCriminals of Isla Numus - Episode 46 - Saving Gavin
As the team of criminals gets the rundown of the villainous plot from JarJim, they decide it's time to call their allies together to wage war against the…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 45 - Hitting Rockbottom
Our criminals are surrounded by the residual heads of the King Mitosisaurus which have manifested as Fortunisnakes, and to make matters worse the Euphoria that…
Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv StorytellingCriminals of Isla Numus - Episode 44 - Kaiju Attack!
Our gang of criminals awakens the next day to feel the earthquake-like booms of a monstrosity crashing it's way through the Mediumville district. They arrive…
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The Rise of Blankspace - A COIN Prequel
As Lil Sauce sleeps, we sneak into his dreams and the history of Isla Numus to discover not only how Blankspace came to be the secret police organization it…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 43 - Discovering Secrets
As the rest of the gang attempts to get past the hulking, half-construct Adrian, Keto and Rorick have already infiltrated the Maxwell Mansion and begin…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 42 - Legionnaires Mansion
With the chosen one having been found, the gang's curiosity gets the best of them so they follow their sleuthing clues to the Maxwell Mansion, the headquarters…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 41 - From Duskwalker Til Dawn
Finally at the top of Duskwalker Tower, the gang has one last piece of unfinished business left: Alexandria herself! The question left to be answered is…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 40 - Midnight of the Mannequin
Our beloved criminals continue their way up Duskwalker Tower to find another trapped room, this one filled with a hundred mannequins that apparently don't like…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 39 - Breaking in with the Boys
With the help of the thief simply known as "The Architect" the gang begins their ascent up the heavily trapped Duskwalker Tower. They know the first floor has…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 38 - Enter the Architect
A stranger notices the success of the group in stealing from Duskwalker Industries and meets them with a proposition: Take out Alexandria Duskwalker, and he…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 37 - Stealing the CEO Package
With everyone inside of Duskwalker Industries it's time to find a way to get their hands on those CEO packages, and preferably without actually paying for…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 36 - The Gang Commits Mail Fraud
Today, the team of Criminals looks into getting mixed up in the one scam to rule them all as they receive a letter inviting them to invest in "Fat Caps and…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 35 - Somebody Dies
The gang has about 1-minute to escape the Euphoria factory before the entire place explodes. To buy some time to think, Sauce activates the Rocky-Talkie and…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 34 - Ball of Darkness
Teaming up with the leaders of the Rockbottoms gang the group takes the fight to the Euphoria factory. While half the gang fights off the onslaught of henchmen…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 33 - Infiltrating the Factory
The team is introduced to Gravestone: leader of The Rockbottom Gang. He decides to join them in following Sprout to his supplier in the Wakandale district…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 32 - We Was Up in the Club
Following the strange message about a major Euphoria sale at the Rockbottom's Club, the gang heads over to the rowdy establishment to see if they can snag this…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 31 - The Cult of Ascension
Following the guiding light of their Rockie Talky, the gang discovers a warehouse in the technologically-focused Wakandale District where some mass gathering…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 30 - Awe Rats!
With the full gang back together again, it's time to follow the Ratticus lead Lil Sauce believes will lead him to the Legionnaires. The gang will have to…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 29 - Games, Lanes, Frames, and Gains
Having defeated King Fortunis, made a profit, and reunited with Lil Sauce, the gang decides it's a good time to take a break and head over to JarJim's Level-Up…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 28 - Cracking' Open a Can of Spinach
Intro King Fortunis, possibly the strongest, most muscular individual the group has faced yet. Even in this all vs. one fight in the Gridiron, will they be…
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COIN Half-Point Recap
Whether you're a seasoned Criminal of Isla Numus fan, need a refresher after the holiday break, or are just starting the show from here (never fear, this recap…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Lil Sauce's Side Adventure
It's finally time to find out what Lil Sauce has been up to! While the rest of the gang has been running around Isla Numus hunting monsters, Sauce is hunting…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 27 - Getting Hard
As the gang continues their hunt for the two remaining monsters needed to secure Rorick's freedom, they decide to direct their aim at "King Fortunis," a…
Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv StorytellingSession Zero University - Creating Your Own One-Page TTRPG with Skyler Gorsett
Join us as Skyler, Creator and Creative Director at Session Zero Heroes, talks about One-Page TTRPGs: why they’re useful, and how to create them. Whether…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 26 - Wacky Wavy Abatable Wands Co.
Lil Sauce is still out in the city hunting down the organization that took down Blankspace. With the defeat of the Mitosisaurus, checking off one of the three…
Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv StorytellingTerror at Camp Roanoke E5 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot
Time is running out as the monsters get more and more aggressive. With the diary in hand and the knowledge of how to end the horrors of this cursed night, the…
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Terror at Camp Roanoke E4 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot
The final monster rears its ugly head as the Gatorsaurus, an alligator-like goliath attempting to eat Onyx straight out of the island lighthouse. The team…
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Terror at Camp Roanoke E3 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot
In hopes of restoring power to the campgrounds, the team has ventured into the woods to discover that the Scrungus isn't the only horror haunting the habitat…
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Terror at Camp Roanoke E2 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot
The campers are interrupted by the horrible Scrungus, a monstrosity of Martin Fresh's creation resembling an oozing bearlike horror. As the group flees…
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Terror at Camp Roanoke E1 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot
Our players, along with the other short-term employees of Camp Roanoke, step off the bus and head out to begin work setting up the camp for the upcoming summer…
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Terror at Camp Roanoke E0 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot
As spring comes to an end, a construction worker rushes to put the final touches on his work when he discovers something strange amidst the tailings of his…
Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv StorytellingBusiness Wizards One-Shot (Feat. Sketchy Rolls & Campaign Casters)
Join Session Zero Heroes for an extra special one-shot featuring members of the Sketchy Rolls cast and Haven from Campaign Casters as we delve into 9th Level…
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Session Zero University - Running a Successful TTRPG Kickstarter with HomieAndTheDude
Join us as we sit down with Tom and Bodhi from the Homie & The Dude Podcast as we discuss their incredible success streak with their previous TTRPG Kickstarter…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 25 - Attack of the Mitosisaurus
While Lil Sauce is off following leads on the destruction of the secret police organization known as Blankspace, the rest of the gang investigates a commotion…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 24 - Hal Hippadome of the Isla Numus Hippodrome
Lil Sauce manages to get out of hot water thanks to the defeat of the Allosaurus in the Coliseum, but Rorick's interference and a strange link between the…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 23 - Jaws of the Allosaurus
Lil Sauce pleaded the 28th, which was revealed to be punishment by combat! Hauled off to the Coliseum, he's pitted against a deadly Allosaurus while his…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 22 - The Trial of Lil' Sauce
It's finally time to take a seat at the witness stand and testify Lil' Sauces' alleged innocence. Will he be convicted on his 5x counts of murder (not to…
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Session Zero University - Building Your Own D&D Class with Haven Joseph-Lyon
Have you ever felt limited by the options available in official D&D content? Do you want to play a class based on a beloved piece of media or a character from…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 21 - Obstruction of Justice
Our intrepid team of criminals uses what's left of their time before Lil Sauce's trial to commit some last-minute acts of obstruction, hoping to completely…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 20 - Dead Men Talk Too Much
Has the group committed their greatest travesty to date? Splitting off to cover more ground as they prepare for Lil Sauce's trial Rorick, Sauce, Keto, and Maki…
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Session Zero University Book Club - Marvel Multiverse by Marvel Unlimited
Join us for a heroic dive into the Marvel Multiverse TTRPG system! Marvel super-fan Lucas Sullivan will be walking us through the system, mechanics, and…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 19 - The Burden of Proof
With new skills and abilities, the gang begins their plans and preparations for Lil Sauce's trial. But how will they manage to absolve him of several counts of…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 18 - JarJim's Level Up Arcade
The team takes a break from their preparations for Lil Sauce's trial and decide to level up, but JarJim has something brand new in-store for them. They're…
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Session Zero University - Intro to Mapmaking with Chip Watchorn
Unlock the secrets to crafting captivating worlds with the incredible Chip Watchorn! Join us as we delve into the foundational concepts of TTRPG cartography…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 17 - Jury Duty
Lil Sauce's legal team: Kobold, Goblin, and Birds begin the initial steps of preparing for Sauce's trial. Having no idea how the Isla Numus legal system works…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 16 - Kobold, Goblin, Bird Attorneys at Law
The gang is about to face one of their biggest challenges as they return home: THE LAW! As they arrive at their base, Lil Sauce gets arrested by a SWAT team of…
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Session Zero University Book Club - Obojima: Into the Tall Grass by 1985 Games
Join us for the first ever installment of the Session Zero University's Book Club, a place where we grab a piece of TTRPG content and take a deep dive into it…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 15 - Assurance of Insurance
The gang receives a nice compensation of 10.000 gold pieces for defeating the demonic puppet Raku and saving Trinket Square's missing children. They say their…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 14 - The Spiral Staircase
The fight with the alleged "McGriddle" begins as the group has him trapped in his home base: the old clock tower. Unfortunately, for them, they're fighting him…
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Session Zero University - Worldbuilding 101 with Doug Grosser
Wanting to create your own world full of thriving cultures, intriguing locations, interesting mechanics, and clever characters but you're struggling to figure…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 13 - The Doll Factory
As the rest of the group finds the old clocktower and heads inside to investigate they find Rorick tied up in a cacoon-like bundle hanging from the balcony…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 12 - Silly, Frilly Willy
It's time to solve this occult mystery once and for all. Where is this evil entity pretending to be the long-dead McGriddle? Where are the children that have…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 11 - The Doll-Maker
The gang confronts Gideon McGriddle about his resurrection ritual and discovers a heavy dose of dark magic mixed into the spell. Now they know that the…
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Session Zero University - Breaking Free of DnD with Hartly Llosa
Players and GMs, are you trapped with a constant stream of the traditional Medieval High Fantasy? Have you attempted to convert the Dungeons and Dragons rules…
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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 10 - Strange Rituals
While the rest of the team heads to the burger place Sauce wanted them all to meet up at, McGregor chats with his old friend MCGriddle's father Gideon and…
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Session Zero University - Intramural One-Shots with Cameron Hoogendyk
Join us for your first class at Session Zero University: Intramural One-Shots with Professor Cameron Hoogendyk (Dr. Roger James Biddenbocker) who will be…