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by Gerard Hansen Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What happened to Arnie from Hello from the Magic Tavern?

Hello From The Magic Tavern on Apple Podcasts Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!

Who is the real Niekamp from Hello from the Magic Tavern?

The real Niekamp had previously hosted other comedic podcasts prior to Hello From the Magic Tavern, and is a writer for the video games You Don't Know Jack and Fibbage, both by Jackbox Games. Adal Rifai as Chunt, a shapeshifter who takes the form of a badger.

Who are the co-hosts of the Harry Potter podcast?

He is joined each week by co-hosts Usidore the Blue (Matt Young), a wizard, and Chunt (Adal Rifai), a shapeshifter who is in the form of a badger for most of the podcast. The podcast is recorded in The Vermilion Minotaur, a tavern located in a town called Hogsface near McShingleshane Forest.

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Who does hello from the Magic Tavern?

Niekamp pitched the idea of the podcast to Matt Young and Adal Rifai, who ultimately became his co-hosts. The trio recorded a pair of "test episodes" to ensure the concept worked, and they eventually became the first two episodes of the actual podcast.

Is Hello from the Magic Tavern good?

"At the heart of it, "Hello From the Magic Tavern" is truly a listener's podcast because the listener has so much ability to interact with the show. Arnie, Adal and Matt are funny and they're genuine, and the world story they've created is an entertaining one to follow. That combination resonates with audiences."

Is Hello from the Magic Tavern scripted?

Since the show started in 2015, they've recorded more than 150 episodes, spanning two seasons and creating a rich, zany world—made all the more impressive by the fact that the show is almost entirely improvised.

How many episodes of Hello from the Magic Tavern are there?

It consisted of 105 episodes, including interludes and bonus episodes.

Is Hello from the Magic Tavern DND?

Like any good D&D campaign, episodes of Hello From the Magic Tavern are mostly improvised. While they do work out a few big plot points ahead of time, the events that happen on the show are made up on the fly.

Where can I listen to Hello from the Magic Tavern?

New episodes of Hello from the Magic Tavern are available every Monday, free wherever you get your podcasts. Listen as Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore interview all manner of beings from across the land, and attempt to avoid the watchful eye of the evil Dark Lord as they travel across Foon.

Did Arnie and Sarah break up?

Conversation. Last summer Sarah and I made the difficult decision to separate. It's amicable and we've done our best to figure out the healthy way to do this sort of thing. It's not always easy, but our 5-year old is doing well and happily tells anyone that will listen about her “two bikes.”

Who voices Spintax the green?

Spintax is one of Foon's most famous and popular wizards....Spintax the GreenHello from the Magic Tavern characterPlayed byCharlie McCrackinInformationNameSpintax the Green6 more rows

Who plays Usidore?

Matt YoungMatt Young is an actor, improviser, producer, and writer based in Chicago. In addition to playing Usidore the Wizard on Hello from the Magic Tavern, Matt is also a proud member of the world-renowned Improvised Shakespeare Company. He leads the crew of the U.S.S.

Who plays blemish?

BlemishHello from the Magic Tavern characterArtwork by Vaughn PinpinFirst appearance"Blemish"Played byMartin Wilson7 more rows•Sep 25, 2021

Who plays can the Wizard?

Can the YellowHello from the Magic Tavern characterFirst appearance"Can the Wizard"Played byArnie NiekampInformation6 more rows•Dec 13, 2020

Hello from the Magic Tavern is an independent podcast production, so please consider joining our Patreon!

When you join, you’ll receive two bonus episodes every month, an ad-free version of the main show, and much more. The money we receive from your patronage directly supports the show. We can’t do it without you!

Arnie Niekamp

Arnie is a man from Chicago who fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the magical land of Foon. He's determined to defeat the Dark Lord and find a way home to Earth, but for some reason he thinks the best way to do that is by starting a podcast. Also he's lazy and bad at math... but more or less good-intentioned.

Podcast Episode 9: Kaldheim so far and talking the newest DnD release

This week Steps and BDC talk about how Kaldheim has been going for them and some of their favorite decks so far. A little DnD talk and a new segment towards the end called “Away from the table” where the guys talk about something outside of table top games.

Podcast Ep 8: Kaldheim is Coming!

The Latest episode of the Podcast is live! This Week Steps and BDC sit and talk through some of the previews and spoilers (That have now been revealed as true) Covering many of the cards and coming mechanics in the game and a little bit of banter along the way!

The Magic Tavern Podcast 7: CMDR legends review and a new Challenger

This week they guys talk a little about their experience drafting Commander Legends. The good, the bad, and some of their favorite legends!

Season 4, Ep 14 - Usidore's Death Bed

The time has come for Usidore to fake his death. Arnie and Chunt are feeling surprisingly emotional about it. Alternate title: DS Time.

Season 4, Ep 11 - Baker

Usidore is a little too excited to welcome the baker of the best muffins in Nibblebottom.

Patreon Unlocked: Earth Cereal

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! In this episode, Usidore and Chunt fall in love (literally) with breakfast cereals Arnie has sourced from Earth. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month.

Winter Solstice 2021

A Winter Solstice scene with a song about the holiday Gunderstein. (Hmm, that rhymes.)

Season 4, Ep 10 - Year Without a Chris Must

An ancient pact requires the Dark Lord, hidden in the basement, to fulfill his duties as the Chris in Chris-Must.

Season 4, Ep 9 - The List

The dragon in the basement needs a list of who it is and isn't okay to kill.

Season 4, Ep 8 - Beer Window

A night of drinking magical mental martinis leads to the discovery of a murder!

Who is the host of Hello from the Magic Tavern?

Hello from the Magic Tavern is hosted by a fictionalized version of Arnie Niekamp, who fell into a trans-dimensional portal behind a Burger King restaurant in Chicago and landed in Foon, a magical land in the style of Narnia or Middle-Earth. Although unable to return to Earth, Arnie starts a podcast using equipment that he happened to have with him and a weak Wi-Fi signal from the Burger King through the portal to teach people of Earth about Foon. He is joined each week by co-hosts Usidore the Blue (Matt Young), a wizard, and Chunt (Adal Rifai), a shapeshifter who is in the form of a badger for most of the podcast.

Where is the Vermilion Minotaur podcast?

The podcast is recorded in The Vermilion Minotaur, a tavern located in a town called Hogsface near McShingleshane Forest. Each week, Arnie, Usidore, and Chunt interview magical creatures to introduce the listener to new aspects of the world of Foon.

Where is Foon on the podcast?

Foon is a fictional magical place where Arnie Niekamp, Adal Rifai, and Matt Young's podcast takes place. It is the "alternate dimension" to earth that Arnie traveled to. It has many similar components to Earth, and is home to most of the fantastical guests on the show.

Who is the wizard on the Minotaur?

Niekamp and his co-hosts—a wizard named Usidore the Blue (Matt Young), and a shapeshifter, Chunt (Adal Rifai)—interview various magical creatures at the Vermillion Minotaur tavern. The first episode was released in March 2015. New episodes are released every Monday.

Who created the podcast?

The podcast was conceived by Arnie Niekamp, who said he enjoyed podcasts that felt like a "laid-back chat show" and relished the idea of introducing a "really weird story". He said that a podcast had to "do something sort of high-concept or a little more niche" to distinguish itself and be successful.

Who plays Spintax in the movie?

Charlie McCrackin as Spintax the Green/The Pandenomicon, a wizard whom Usidore considers a rival. The Pandenomicon is utilized as a sentient encyclopedia. Nick Gage and Meredith Stepien as Glenn Miller and Spants, two traveling bards who travel throughout Foon performing songs.

Who plays Tricia in The Mysterious Man?

Kate James as Tricia, one of a series of clones that intern in the Mysterious Man's space station. Ryan DiGiorgi as Craig, a vending machine technician who finds himself stuck and now working in the Mysterious Man's space station. Sarah Maher as a fictionalized version of herself. She is Arnie's wife.

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