Bards of New York

Chart trend

Position in the Games chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#94#187JunJulAugSep

#22

all-time peak

days in the top 50 since Jul 2025

Latest episodes

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Episode 51: House of Cards | Gilded Thrones

With no de-escalation in sight, the Weavers and courtiers continue to wreak havoc on the masquerade, crumbling both political relationships and familial loyalties. *This

Sep 4
4 h 03 min

Chapter 2: Three-Eyed Royal | Dark Age: Voltaire's Aces | Daggerheart

Officially supported by DarringtonPress ✨ Get 20% off a physical edition of the Daggerheart Core Set using code "ACES" at https://shop.critrole.com/ *available in US, E

Aug 31
4 h 18 min

Episode 50: Little Memories | Gilded Thrones

See all the artifacts found in this episode on our wiki: https://bardsofnewyork.fandom.com/wiki/Letters_from_the_Masquerade The Council of Verity decides on their next c

Aug 29
4 h 06 min

Chapter 1: The First Hand | Dark Age: Voltaire's Aces | Daggerheart

Officially supported by @DarringtonPress Join Bards of New York for Chapter 1 of their new mini-campaign using Darrington Press' Daggerheart: Hope & Fear system and exp

Aug 24
4 h 09 min

Episode 49: Two Heads, One Heir | Gilded Thrones

See all the artifacts found in this episode on our wiki: https://bardsofnewyork.fandom.com/wiki/Letters_from_the_Masquerade With the Knight Commander of the Imperium run

Aug 21
3 h 44 min

Episode 48: Turning Tides | Gilded Thrones

See all the artifacts found in this episode on our wiki: https://bardsofnewyork.fandom.com/wiki/Letters_from_the_MasqueradePranks and political stunts cause chaos during

Aug 15
3 h 59 min

Session 0: Stacking the Deck | Dark Age: Voltaire's Aces | Daggerheart

Officially supported by @DarringtonPress Join Bards of New York for Session 0 of their new mini-campaign using Darrington Press' Daggerheart: Hope & Fear system and exp

Aug 10
2 h 54 min

Episode 47: Favorite Secrets | Gilded Thrones

See all the artifacts found in this episode on our wiki: https://bardsofnewyork.fandom.com/wiki/Letters_from_the_Masquerade While the Council of Verity continues to unlo

Aug 8
3 h 42 min

Quest for Knowledge | A Charity TTRPG One-Shot for NYC Students

Missed the livestream? No worries! There's still time to donate: https://tiltify.com/@bardsofnewyork/support-for-new-york-cares Come along for a arcane scholastic trip,

Jul 27
3 h 56 min

Episode 46: The Crumbs That Remain | Gilded Thrones

See all the artifacts found in this episode on our wiki: https://bardsofnewyork.fandom.com/wiki/Letters_from_the_Masquerade The Council of Verity uncovers crucial eviden

Jul 25
3 h 33 min

Episode 45: Vile Artifice | Gilded Thrones

See all the artifacts found in this episode on our wiki: https://bardsofnewyork.fandom.com/wiki/Letters_from_the_Masquerade While the first dances of the masquerade begi

Jul 17
3 h 33 min

Episode 44: Glamour and Glory | Gilded Thrones

As the first of the masquerade bells begin to toll, Rafa learns about the monsters under Dulcamara's bed. Lũcan and Jin parlay with Ghost. Carmilla fashions a new stateme

Jul 11
3 h 46 min

Episode 43: Broken Cups | Gilded Thrones

The morning of the masquerade begins with promises released and a companion altered, but returned. New information about the Wall sends the Weavers into a tailspin.

Jul 3
4 h 02 min

Episode 42: Consequential Thresholds | Gilded Thrones

The stakes for our courtiers rise ever higher as secrets are uncovered during the evening before the masquerade. Mendax finds another tapestry. Dulcamara releases a promi

Jun 28
3 h 31 min

EPIC LEVEL BATTLE ROYALE | Ballad of the Nightmare Krew

In a dream, our beloved Nightmare Krew battles it out. Who will be the last one standing? Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York. Catch us live on

Jun 21
3 h 44 min

Episode 41: Cloudburst | Gilded Thrones

Aboard The Cloudburst, our Weavers learn they are among myths and legends. What information can they glean about the Walls, their origins, and what went so terribly wrong

Jun 21
3 h 54 min

Episode 40: The Adders | Gilded Thrones

The Weavers venture into the 5th tapestry and find themselves aboard a vessel bound for unpathed waters. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires n

Jun 15
3 h 55 min

Episode 39: No Stone Unturned | Gilded Thrones

The start of a new day brings fresh letters, rumors, and drama. Lücan and Mendax dream of what was and could be. Mio gets her list. Mendax, Argia, and Federico talk famil

Jun 5
3 h 59 min

Episode 38: Oppugnant Orbits | Gilded Thrones

Communication proves difficult for our courtiers as our camera cuts between three moonlit conversations.*This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no

May 29
4 h 03 min

Episode 37: Truth's Toll | Gilded Thrones

Plans of action are debated amongst the courtiers and the children on what to do about the Token, Tapestries, and the new information they've discovered. *This campaign

May 22
3 h 57 min

Chart positions

Where Bards of New York ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 7, 2026).

#86 ▲ 24 Games US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’ve been listening off and on for a while. I’m only on episode 20 of the first campaign. I keep going back because I like the energy; I like the story; I like the characters; and I like the group. Bards of NY is the most authentic actual play out there. When I listen, it’s like I’m watching a group of friends playing the way real people play. My only complaint, and the reason I’m not further along, is that I can’t always follow the story because the sound is too quiet most of the time. Fix that and this would be a five star show!

dregudal · Jul 2026

Seriously this is one of the best actual plays out there with complex characters, drama, and humor. I do agree with a past reviewer however that it can be very quiet and I can’t listen to it while driving on the highway because my car speakers can’t play it loud enough.

Me-3&(78; · Mar 2025

Great, aesthetic voices, nice character-building, good sounds and fx. Just listened to the first episode, and there’s already a lot to appreciate here :) I’m excited to see where this exposition leads

Cnebacnwgowlcjgenaphxheco · Feb 2022

Everything from the chemistry between the players, the lore of Cordia, the acting, and the laughs are top notch. Woody is an absolutely fantabulous DM! Lots of care and detail work goes into the world and storyline. However, he still very much runs “rules of cool” and encourages both creativity and cinematic solutions. Leonidas is also the best character.

Nemmerz · Jul 2021

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