Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is to interpret them and tell their story. Part fiction, part game, it’s the story where ”Chaos rolls.”
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S4E01b Interview with Zeb Cook
Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a ma
Nov 6 26 min
Episode 1 (S4E01)
The Festival of Good Fortune: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a d
Nov 1 25 min
Dice Chain Finale: Links 13-15
The Finale of Season 1
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Oct 21 59 min
Introducing: Red Bay
In partnership with Brian from Swords v Madness, I am proud to announce the dual launch of Red Bay, a found footage horror anthology and a short story generator and writi
Oct 19 3 min
Dice Chain: Links 11-12
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Oct 11 35 min
Dice Chain: Links 9-10
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Oct 1 27 min
Dice Chain: Links 7-8
Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at soloroleplayersnetwork.com.
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Sep 21 32 min
Dice Chain: Links 4-6
Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at soloroleplayersnetwork.com.
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Sep 11 33 min
Dice Chain: Links 1-3
Dice Chain is a system-fluid, multi-author, experimental fiction series. You can find all of these shows - and many others - at soloroleplayersnetwork.com.
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Sep 1 26 min
Encyclopedia Manticorica Update
Encyclopedia Manticorica has been updated and is available for free on DTRPG
Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama.
Aug 27 2 min
The Warden's Song
The Warden's Song: Words and music by Tale of the Manticore. Vocals by Sienna J.
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Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualpl
Aug 23 1 min
Looking Back and Ahead, Yet Again (S3 Retrospective)
Looking Back and Ahead, Yet Again (S3 Retrospective): Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons
Aug 21 11 min
Episode 65 FINALE (S3E65)
The First Temple of Aheia: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark
Aug 11 51 min
GENCON Audio Diary (Bonus Episode)
Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a ma
Aug 6 28 min
Episode 64 (S3E64)
Silver Sleepers: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy t
Aug 1 26 min
Episode 63 (S3E63)
Bellario: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale mad
Jul 21 31 min
Episode 62 (S3E62)
Eyes Sharp: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale m
Jul 11 27 min
Episode 61 (S3E61)
Surprise Attack: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy t
Jul 1 27 min
S3 The Story So Far: Eps 51-60
A bonus episode recapping the plot events from S3E51-S3E60
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Jun 26 7 min
Episode 60 (S3E60)
Punish Friendship: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy
Jun 21 29 min
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Just finished up season 3 and am blown away by the consistent quality throughout the entire series (with an understandable dip towards S3’s end due to the nat 1 rolled by the hard drive.) Immersion, wonder, and action can all be found here in spades. My only criticism is that I can’t listen to a new episode every day, but I realize that’s beyond any human’s productive abilities.
Jendrothos · Aug 2026
Amazing listen to all 3 seasons, but I feel it’s getting a bit predictable. You can almost call the dice rolls at this point and the main characters never really feel like they in danger of being killed off any longer. Regardless I will continue to listen because the narrative is amazing. I just miss the unpredictable that was the first season. Maybe kill them off a bit more. I know back in the Day my DM’s were ruthless and unforgiving. Thanks for all you do man. Keep up the good work.
Wafflegod87 · Jun 2026
I don’t normally write reviews, but I couldn’t wait any longer. I flew through season 1 when the first episode got me hooked. Took a break to let it all set in. ( the deaths of season one rocked my world. ) I just finished season 2 and am now starting season 3. You have inspired me to not only begin my own solo play OSR, but to also finished my own game and begin working on a table top system for the unique universe I’ve been working on. You are the best podcast I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Please do not stop. As long as you make the episodes. I will come back to listen. Thank you so much for all you do!
UmbraTheVoid · Jun 2026
Jon at TotM has done something really special. He’s taken the best story craft arcs, dramatic interplay, flair, and extensive world building from the fantasy genre and removed all the extraneous visual noise and goofy nonsense that contemporary storytellers may use. No flashy sights or loud personalities, only curated stories and sounds. Add in home-brewed, well-managed canon and lore, and wrap it in an incredibly popular imaginary game of chance and he’s concocted something so riveting and inspirational that many others seek to emulate his presentation. While each solo RPG podcast may have its own strengths, you won’t search far before running into other creators in this space who mention TotM as the granddaddy of hybrid storytelling, and for good reason. So listen, absorb, and get lost in Jon’s dark, fantastical tales. There will be much listening in the days ahead…
Myth&Moon · May 2026
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