Dice Company Podcast

I actually found Dice Company: Small Embers completely by accident—someone from the cast (Alex, the head of the social media “department”) posted a fun TTRPG question on Twitter, I threw in a quick reply, and instead of the usual one-like-and-move-on, it turned into a full conversation. Proper back and forth, good vibes, zero ego. That level of engagement is so rare, especially with actual play shows, and it genuinely made me think, “If the people behind this are this cool, I should probably check out what they’re making.”

Spoiler: I did. And I’ve been hooked ever since.

From the very first episode, Small Embers delivers a level of character depth, worldbuilding, and emotional storytelling that honestly caught me off guard. The cast (who, despite all evidence to the contrary, are a group of old friends) plays a group of absolute disasters in a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin, and the way they lean into their characters’ flaws, chaos, and occasional heartbreak is just brilliant. It’s not all darkness though—there’s humour, banter, and just enough off-the-rails nonsense to keep things grounded.

Tom, the DM (and editor), does a phenomenal job not just building the world, but weaving every choice, joke, and disaster into the bigger picture. The editing is tight, the pacing is spot-on, and you can feel how much the whole team cares about the story they’re telling. And it’s one of those stories you feel—the kind where you’re laughing one minute, stunned into silence the next, and somehow deeply emotionally attached to morally questionable people whose idea of lenience is only cutting off two fingers.

And the same love and energy goes into any other projects they do, be it Candela Obscura, Warhammer, Mothership, or even the companion shows; Extra Roll and Around The Campfire (and The Tales of Kale Vala, but that could be a whole review in of itself!)

Also? The community that’s grown around the show is just as welcoming as the cast. Whether you’re brand new or deep in your fourth relisten, there’s always someone to share theories or memes with. And that’s honestly what keeps me coming back—not just the story, but the people behind it.

So yeah. I found Dice Company through a random tweet. And now it’s one of the few podcasts I actually drop everything for when a new episode drops. If you like high-stakes storytelling, flawed but loveable characters, and worldbuilding that rewards your attention, give Small Embers a shot. I really don’t think you’ll regret it.

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