Mage Hand High Five
- Episodes
- 104
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
Your New Third Favorite Actual Play TTRPG Podcast! Campaign One: Join our trio of wild west gunslingers and magical cutthroats as they descend into the dusty, lawless frontier in ”The Badlands.”
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
Episodes 104
(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 67: No Matter What
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 67: No Matter What. The gang discusses Max's third act character, the ramifications of time travel, and Rowan busts out the red string.If you want …
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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 67: No Matter What. The gang discusses Max's third act character, the ramifications of time travel, and Rowan busts out the red string.
If you want more content like this, Join us on Patreon where you can find talkbacks like this for every episode we do.
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
The Badlands - Ep. 67: No Matter What
The Twin River Trio face off with Courtois, resolved to end her campaign of terror and avenge the fallen Pipers once and for all. Salome takes a stab in the dark. Wyatt finds a friend in Rat. Hayden makes good …
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The Twin River Trio face off with Courtois, resolved to end her campaign of terror and avenge the fallen Pipers once and for all. Salome takes a stab in the dark. Wyatt finds a friend in Rat. Hayden makes good on a deal.
CW: Gunshots, violence in crowds, religious violence, war and military occupation, suggestive humor
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Original Music by Jacob Kerzner
Additional Music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay, Casey Papas, and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 66: The Flames Absolution
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 66: The Flames Absolution. The gang discuss TOM's revelation, Titus' battle of wits, and how Hayden's a creep.Content Warning: Reference to Suicide …
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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 66: The Flames Absolution. The gang discuss TOM's revelation, Titus' battle of wits, and how Hayden's a creep.
Content Warning: Reference to Suicide (Not in the preview)
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
The Badlands - Ep. 66: The Flame's Absolution
As Courtois enacts her plot against the gala, the Twin River Trio find they must fight a battle to end a war. Wyatt wakes a king. Salome calms things down. Hayden faces their foe.CW: Gunshots, explosions …
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As Courtois enacts her plot against the gala, the Twin River Trio find they must fight a battle to end a war. Wyatt wakes a king. Salome calms things down. Hayden faces their foe.
CW: Gunshots, explosions, violence in crowds, dehumanizing language, religious violence, war and military occupation
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Original Music by Jacob Kerzner
Additional Music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Casey Papas, Rowan McStay, and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying. The gang discuss Fell's book series, the Final Boss of the Patriarchy, and that moment, you know it... you don't really like it, but you …
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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying. The gang discuss Fell's book series, the Final Boss of the Patriarchy, and that moment, you know it... you don't really like it, but you know it...
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying
With time running out and enemies on all sides, the Twin River Trio enact a risky plan to distract a dangerous foe. Hayden pulls rank. Wyatt shakes things up. Salome witnesses a coronation.CW: childhood abuse …
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With time running out and enemies on all sides, the Twin River Trio enact a risky plan to distract a dangerous foe. Hayden pulls rank. Wyatt shakes things up. Salome witnesses a coronation.
CW: childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, murder, gunfire and gun violence, stabbing, child death (mentioned), death/grief
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Original Music by Jacob Kerzner
Additional Music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about the Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer. The gang remembers Gary, try cutting Hayden off, and calculate Titus' moisture level.If you want more content like this, Join us on …
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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about the Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer. The gang remembers Gary, try cutting Hayden off, and calculate Titus' moisture level.
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
The Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer
Faced with a masquerade of secrets, the Twin River Trio follow their separate leads, hoping to uncover the conspiracy within. Wyatt witnesses an unexpected alliance. Salome seeks out Threed’s opposition leader …
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Faced with a masquerade of secrets, the Twin River Trio follow their separate leads, hoping to uncover the conspiracy within. Wyatt witnesses an unexpected alliance. Salome seeks out Threed’s opposition leader. Hayden keeps tabs on a killer.
CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking, mention of murder
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Original Music by Jacob Kerzner
Music: “Scott, James - Grace & Beauty (1909) - Arranged for Strings” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Music: “Cobb, George L. - Procrastination Rag (1927)” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Music: “Cooper, Alfred H. - Dimples and Smiles (1913)” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Music: “Jones, Clarence - Wild Grapes Rag (1910)” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Music: “Mills, Kerry - Ragtime Dance (1909) - Arranged for Strings” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Music: “McKray, Ethel M. - Dreamy Rag (1912) - Arranged for Strings” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Music: “Carreno, Teresa - Gottschalk Waltz - Solo Piano” by Gregor Quendel / Classicals.de
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: Commercial License
Muisc: “Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18” by Frederic Chopin / Classicals.de
Recorded, produced, and published by: Gregor Quendel
The arrangements are based on the midi notes by: Bernd Krueger (www.piano-midi.de)
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: CC BY-SA 4.0
Muisc: “16 Waltzes, Op. 39” by Johannes Brahms / Classicals.de
Performed by: Martha Goldstein
Publisher: The Pandora / Goldstein Archive
Source: https://www.classicals.de
License Terms: CC BY-SA 4.0
Additional Music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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(Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade
Please enjoy this preview of the talkback for episode 63: Masquerade!Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade. The gang picks karaoke go-tos, reflect on personal murderous …
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Please enjoy this preview of the talkback for episode 63: Masquerade!
Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade. The gang picks karaoke go-tos, reflect on personal murderous growth, and Max takes an L.
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade
Our heroes arrive in Threed and get ready for a night out behind enemy lines. Wyatt takes dance lessons. Salome helps the others accessorize. Hayden takes a risky bet.CW - War/military occupation, underage …
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Our heroes arrive in Threed and get ready for a night out behind enemy lines. Wyatt takes dance lessons. Salome helps the others accessorize. Hayden takes a risky bet.
CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking, xenophobia
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 62: Gunsmoke and Ghost Towns
The Twin River Trio finally begins the long journey back to where it all began: Threed. Salome has a dangerously close call. Hayden meets a new little buddy. Wyatt finds traces of Stuhmp.CWs: Domestic violence …
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The Twin River Trio finally begins the long journey back to where it all began: Threed. Salome has a dangerously close call. Hayden meets a new little buddy. Wyatt finds traces of Stuhmp.
CWs: Domestic violence (intimidation, threatening, control), gunshot/gun violence, war, military occupation
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Threed Daily Herald Presents: Stoking the Flames of War! (Arc 5 Recap)
Breaking news! We at the Threed Daily Herald are continuing our inexhaustible coverage of the depravity nestled deep in the heart of the Badlands. In this week's segment, we will answer such questions as: What …
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Breaking news! We at the Threed Daily Herald are continuing our inexhaustible coverage of the depravity nestled deep in the heart of the Badlands. In this week's segment, we will answer such questions as: What wicked occult practitioners are still active in the Badlands? What becomes of those who seek justice for criminals? And where can I go to see the city's most influential people in their finest fashions? Follow along as we answer these questions and more. Expert reporting by Rod Derring, the most trusted name in news.
This broadcast is sponsored by the Jameson Company — Jameson: Dependable, the way family should be.
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
The Badlands - Ep. 61: Bombardment
As our heroes steel themselves for the journey to Threed, Director Shift seeks to remedy a citywide morale crisis with a tournament of Twin River’s most beautiful game. Salome loses trust in an ally. Hayden …
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As our heroes steel themselves for the journey to Threed, Director Shift seeks to remedy a citywide morale crisis with a tournament of Twin River’s most beautiful game. Salome loses trust in an ally. Hayden sees an old friend in a new light. Wyatt gets a rematch with a mentor.
CWs: War, military occupation, brief mention of grief, heavy drinking, violence
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay, additional sound design by Casey Papas
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 60: Office Hours at the Big Bun
The Twin River Trio gather their family and friends together to make plans and mend fences. Wyatt learns his parents' secret. Hayden plays peacemaker. Salome comes clean.Content Warning: war and military …
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The Twin River Trio gather their family and friends together to make plans and mend fences. Wyatt learns his parents' secret. Hayden plays peacemaker. Salome comes clean.
Content Warning: war and military occupation, parental neglect (mentioned), self destructiveness/suicidal ideation (mentioned), loud gunshot
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay, additional sound design by Casey Papas
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 59: The Drums of War
Reunited at last, our heroes debrief after their time alone in the Pit and return home amidst rapidly rising political tensions. Hayden comes clean about an old betrayal. Wyatt prepares for a long-awaited …
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Reunited at last, our heroes debrief after their time alone in the Pit and return home amidst rapidly rising political tensions. Hayden comes clean about an old betrayal. Wyatt prepares for a long-awaited confrontation. Salome seeks leverage for the fight against Threed.
Content Warning: war and military occupation, grief (mentioned), for-profit prison, political assassination (mentioned)
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Dice Cabinet: Balance in the Spice
In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:Linnie Schell …
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In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:
Linnie Schell (They/Them), Secretary of Collaboration — Twice Rolled
Elliot Davis (He/Him), Secretary of Sadness — More Blueberries, Talk of the Table
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Cover art by Robin Langenhop
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 5: All for One and One for Mahl
The battle for King's Court's children is decided when a familiar foe rejoins the fray. Meanwhile, our heroes suspect a rat in their ranks.CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level)Legends of …
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The battle for King's Court's children is decided when a familiar foe rejoins the fray. Meanwhile, our heroes suspect a rat in their ranks.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level)
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 58: Conduit
As Boyd grows increasingly unstable, the Twin River Trio seek out a way to stop him without destroying the Fount (and themselves) in the process. Wyatt performs a familiar ritual. Hayden finds closure for a …
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As Boyd grows increasingly unstable, the Twin River Trio seek out a way to stop him without destroying the Fount (and themselves) in the process. Wyatt performs a familiar ritual. Hayden finds closure for a long-opened wound. Salome looks for a ledger.
Content Warning: death/grief, violence, gunshots, explosions, suicidal ideation/low self worth, endangerment of a child, for-profit prisons, suggestive humor
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 4: For King's Court! (Finale Part 1)
Having finally overtaken the Arcadians at Kiosk, our heroes begin a desperate battle for the children of King's Court.CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level), arachnophobia/spidersLegends of …
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Having finally overtaken the Arcadians at Kiosk, our heroes begin a desperate battle for the children of King's Court.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level), arachnophobia/spiders
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
Merch is now available now at magehandhighfive.com/store!
Leave us a review; if you do, we may shout you out on the show!
Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 57: Fallen
The fight for the Fount continues as each of our heroes takes on an adversary of their own. Wyatt takes to the sky. Salome shows Belinda her aura. Hayden uncovers the truth behind the Wraith.Content Warning …
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The fight for the Fount continues as each of our heroes takes on an adversary of their own. Wyatt takes to the sky. Salome shows Belinda her aura. Hayden uncovers the truth behind the Wraith.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, knives/stabbing, blood, self-destructive behavior.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Dice Cabinet: Sandbox of our Hearts
In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:Jasmine Malave …
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In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:
Jasmine Malave (She/Her), Secretary of Taverns — Twenty Sided Tavern, Shenanigans Ensue
Kenzie Tartaglione (She/Her), Secretary of Queer Media — Creator/Producer/Editor, QueeRPG
Robin Langenhop (They/Them), Secretary of Thembos — Mage Hand High Five
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Max Weinberg
Cover art by Robin Langenhop
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 3: War-Bringer of Kiosk
After narrowly escaping Dreadwing, our heroes must brave the Daytime Mahl and reach Kiosk in time to intercept the Arcadians.CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals, cat and rodent skeletons …
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After narrowly escaping Dreadwing, our heroes must brave the Daytime Mahl and reach Kiosk in time to intercept the Arcadians.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals, cat and rodent skeletons, arachnophobia/spiders
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
Merch is now available now at magehandhighfive.com/store!
Leave us a review; if you do, we may shout you out on the show!
Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 56: Fire With Fire
The Twin River Trio gather in the Pit for one last game as Boyd gets his chance to play god. Salome reaches for the gun. Hayden stokes the Flame. Wyatt summons a steed.Content Warning: For-profit prisons …
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The Twin River Trio gather in the Pit for one last game as Boyd gets his chance to play god. Salome reaches for the gun. Hayden stokes the Flame. Wyatt summons a steed.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, forced combat, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, gun fired into a crowd, knives/stabbing.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 2: Dreadwing
Caught in the open at the Lake of Shimmering Waters, our heroes dash to escape the clutches of Dreadwing, mad macaw of Petlandia and terror to all of Mahl.CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animalsLegends …
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Caught in the open at the Lake of Shimmering Waters, our heroes dash to escape the clutches of Dreadwing, mad macaw of Petlandia and terror to all of Mahl.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now through March 12, 2026 to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 55: Unseen Passenger
With the Fount newly unsealed, the Twin River Trio rush to reunite and stop the Eternal Flame from burning out. Hayden is haunted by a specter of death. Salome encounters another widow of Threed. Wyatt comes to …
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With the Fount newly unsealed, the Twin River Trio rush to reunite and stop the Eternal Flame from burning out. Hayden is haunted by a specter of death. Salome encounters another widow of Threed. Wyatt comes to blows with Boyd.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), sexist language and internalized misogyny, classism, gunshots/gun violence, self-hatred
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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Legends of Mahl - Ep. 1: The Hands of Arcadia
Embark on a grand adventure of tiny proportions! When a surprise attack from a long-forgotten foe leaves a village in ruins, four heroes of King's Court must track down the attackers and recover what was …
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Embark on a grand adventure of tiny proportions! When a surprise attack from a long-forgotten foe leaves a village in ruins, four heroes of King's Court must track down the attackers and recover what was lost.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now through March 12, 2026 to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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Legends of Mahl: Session 0
Join the heroes of King's Court for a deep dive into their characters, the world of Mahl, and Nimble RPG. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but …
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Join the heroes of King's Court for a deep dive into their characters, the world of Mahl, and Nimble RPG. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power.
This 4-episode miniseries featuring guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega premieres on Tuesday, February 10. Legends of Mahl is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.
Visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF. Or, back the Kickstarter beginning on February 10 to get discounted hard copies of Nimble.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
Merch is now available now at magehandhighfive.com/store!
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna: Robin Langenhop
Henry: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Max Weinberg
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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Trailer - Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger-than-life heroes may be smaller than expected. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on …
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Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger-than-life heroes may be smaller than expected. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power.
This 4-episode miniseries featuring guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega premieres on Tuesday, February 10. Legends of Mahl is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.
Visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF. Or, back the Kickstarter beginning on February 10 to get discounted hard copies of Nimble.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
Merch is now available now at magehandhighfive.com/store!
Leave us a review; if you do, we may shout you out on the show!
Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna: Robin Langenhop
Henry: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 54: Flame-Touched
Still separated, our heroes try every trick in the book (or at least one) to find each other and escape The Pit. Salome returns to high society. Hayden has an unexpected reunion. Wyatt reaches out to the …
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Still separated, our heroes try every trick in the book (or at least one) to find each other and escape The Pit. Salome returns to high society. Hayden has an unexpected reunion. Wyatt reaches out to the Flame.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), forced combat, dehumanizing language
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay, Casey Papas, and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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The Badlands - Ep. 53: The Pit
After an ambush, our heroes find themselves captured and separated near the Fount of the Flame. Hayden plays a dangerous game. Salome makes a break for it. Wyatt meets the boss.CONTENT WARNING: This arc is …
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After an ambush, our heroes find themselves captured and separated near the Fount of the Flame. Hayden plays a dangerous game. Salome makes a break for it. Wyatt meets the boss.
CONTENT WARNING: This arc is about the grittiest it gets in the Badlands, so please review content warnings before jumping in. The following topics are present during this episode:
Imprisonment for profit, violence (gore/death), forced combat, dehumanizing language, sexism and internalized misogyny, hopelessness, mention of a controlling relationship, smoking, taxidermy
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
Merch is now available now at magehandhighfive.com/store!
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay, Casey Papas, and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
Follow your new third-favorite actual play podcast on our socials:
Mage Hand High Five is a member of the Many Sided Media network
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