I am certain I reviewed FatT before, I guess Apple ate my homework. Friends at the Table has been a source of joy and a balm in my life over the past 8ish years. I did not really care about actual play before listening to this podcast, and honestly I still don’t - what I care about is listening to these friends play together and the drama and excitement that comes from “play to see what happens”. My favourite podcast by far.

Decided to start a first time binge and as of now all I can say is PARTY BOAT.

Criminally underrated; every member of the cast brings something different to the party, and Austin is a peerless worldbuilder.

I’ve been listening for years, its great, underrated, please listen

It’s finally time!

This show is so thoughtful and fun. Such a great group of friends making incredible stories!

I’ve been a supporter for years and I’ve only ever been blown away by anything the Table Friends have done. 10/10!!!

Maybe my favorite podcast ever, DEFINITELY my favorite actual play. The Friends are funny, witty, charming, thoughtful, heartfelt, and generous, as players and storytellers. I have learned so much about games, stories, and their intersection from this podcast, and specifically how to be a great GM from Austin Walker, who is (in my humble opinion) head and shoulders above pretty much anyone else out there (yes, even your faves,) in terms of his creativity and skill. He inspires me to think more critically about my own work in the TTRPG space. You who are just starting to listen to FatT, I envy you the deep joy of getting to discover these worlds and these characters. Enjoy!

I cannot possibly put into words exactly how much love and adoration I feel for this show and the beautiful works of art that come from each new season. The ability for all cast members to create and embody such full, lived in characters, the intriguing and mesmerizing settings that spring to life from the incredible world building, and the genuine sweetness and care between good friends are just a few of the things that make my heart sing with every listen. I cannot recommend this show enough, nor could I ever thank the cast enough for the brilliant worlds they’ve made and the way that each and every one has sunken deep into my own heart.

From bottom to top, from start to finish, Friends at the Table is, even at ten years, ESPECIALLY at ten years, the best actual play podcast currently being produced. FatT manages to maintain the feeling of being a game played by friends rather than a performance by actors while hitting the absolute heights of production value. No one does it better, and I mean no one.

Got so excited that keith referenced the spinning t.rexes from the iconic flash video (palisade ep 62) I finally decided to take the “write a 5 star review plunge”. Thanks for making such a great show ! After 4.5 years I am almost caught up :)

Hands down the best actual play podcast. They all have great chemistry, play interesting games and Austin is an unsurpassed GM.

I’ve been listening since 2015-2016. Completely amazing. I’ve been relistening to older arcs lately and it’s wonderful escapism in these strange times. Just as good the second (or third!) time. This is the perfect podcast.

I love listening to friends at the table. This show has shaped the way I run and play in my own games. Each member of the cast brings an incredible, unique energy to the group and have helped to create some of my favorite fantasy and sci fi settings in fiction. There’s an amazing amount of free content here- I’m subscribed to their Patreon and have been listening regularly for 4 years and I’m only *almost* caught up to their current episodes. I started listening at Partizan, their crunchy sci fi season about the start of a rebellion, and then went back to the beginning and listening through all of Hieron and the Divine Cycle series. Jack’s music is a highlight- one of my first dates with my partner was listening to their music and nerding about how how friends at the table has changed the way I think about telling stories. I highly recommend giving them a listen- my favorite way to introduce new people to the show is Bluff City Fiasco or Partizan.

My life is so enriched by the absolutely ridiculous circumstances that brought me to this podcast. I’ve discovered a passion no tbh for TTRPGs and for storytelling in general that I had no idea I had the capacity for. Thank you, you gay nerds ❤️

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This is the best actual play podcast you will ever come across. I highly recommend you check it out.

One of my favorite shows and has been for a long time. Highly recommend!

The cast of characters and NPCs are always a blend of cool, funny and thoughtful that blends together perfectly. I’ve immensely enjoyed every season. The stories are great. The sidebars are great. The inspiration and variety of games played is great. If you like actual play podcasts, Friends at the Table is the best in my opinion. I’ve played Galactic, Scum and Villainy, Steal the Throne and The Quiets Year because of this podcast.

Worth getting into!

discovering you all a decade late has left me with the most wondrous backlog! halfway through twilight mirage and i can’t believe how many amazing stories are yet to come. finally restarted my own ttrpg group with my friends thanks to y’all motivating me to do so!

I listen to a lot of actual play podcasts, but Friends at the Table will always be my favorite. Come for the phenomenal world building and revolutionary storytelling. Stay for the funny hosts, larger than life characters with ridiculous names, and episodes that make you laugh and cry multiple times over. I’ve never reviewed anything but I had to with this show. It’s good!

she’s so cool! you might have even heard of her! she played millie and cori <3 she’s the best ^^

I’ve been listening to this podcast for 8(!) years, and every time I think the cast has peaked, they outdo themselves again. If you like thoughtful storytelling, expansive sci-fi /fantasy world building, BEAUTIFUL music, and people having fun playing tabletop, FatT is for you!

I love this show. There’s a great combo of compelling world building, moving story, and just plain fun. It’s great for taking a long walk, or listening while doing a repetitive task, though I have occasionally had to stifle laughter at work.

This podcast has genuinely some of the best storytelling I’ve ever experienced. They are all amazing storytellers. These are some of the most radical, revolutionary stories I’ve ever heard. Austin’s intros to Palisade specifically are so freaking good.

I’ve listened to this show on and off since high school, and now am extremely devoted to the show itself and this team and their various endeavors. If you really get into the show, you’ll probably get sucked into the cast as people as much as the characters they all play so well. Marielda was where I started and while it’s dated now it’s still a favorite of mine.

The only actual play podcast I have ever enjoyed.

I have never liked any media more, and will never again. I have failed as a podcast listener for not rating sooner. Truly the best podcast there has ever been, no contest.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while. One of the elements that has really started to stand out over time, is Jack. The ability to create powerful music that is just amazing for the moment. A genius. I understand why there are offers to purchase the music created… Because genuine artists deserve to be able to pay their bills… they make the world a more beautiful place with their talents of immersion.

it’s my favorite podcast.

It’s a smart show about folks that love telling stories together. The characters are always interesting and they showcase some incredible game systems that I would have never known about without listening to the show. Can’t recommend enough!

such beautiful storytelling, please try it!!!! theres a “where to start episode” from a couple years ago that is Still pretty helpful!

(And I cannot stress this part enough:) PARTY!

Genuinely the best actual play experience I've ever listened to.

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This is the real deal, an actual play podcast that manages to tell great stories without losing any of the surprise and magic that comes from friends playing RPGs. The editing and sound design is also excellent (barring the first few episodes 😉) Do you have it? 🐼

Slow burn but when it catches its 🔥🔥🔥

I listened to 7 days, 16 hours of FatT this year! Thanks Branched Man!

Thanks, Branched Man!

protect the business.

friends at the table redefined not just actual play podcasts for me but tabletop gaming in general. i cannot recommend it highly enough.

Listening to hieron again and classic boat party episodes are still so good. Love the work y’all do!

Best podcast ever!!!!!!!

this show permanently altered my brain <3

This show saved my life, plain and simple. I found it as a fan of Austin’s work during a very difficult time and it helped me work through it by providing a much needed escape for my brain. Cut to five years later and I’m still as big a fan as I was then, if not more. Better worlds are possible.

I can’t express how unique and wonderful the experience of listening to Friends at the Table is. If you’re interested in actual play, don’t miss this.

my absolutely favorite actual play show!!!! and the system this season is really cool!!!

Fabulous chemistry between players, interesting, vivid, lively, political, and creative worlds built collaboratively, and some of the best player characters I’ve ever met. What more could anyone possibly want?

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