
Hello From The Magic Tavern
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!
Latest episodes

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h
Season 5, Ep 52 - Prison Kalhaxorous (w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan)
The Death Knight teaches Arnie, Usidore, and Chunt how to work in the cafeteria.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungKalhaxorus the Grim: Brennan Lee MulliganCorncob the Calico: Porom the CatMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Stephen DrangerMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 14, 2025 • 59min
Season 5, Ep 51 - Prison Prince Vantis (w/ Jason Mantzoukas)
As Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore adjust to life as prisoners in the Topless Tower, Sweet Prince Vantis arrives to show them the ropes.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungSweet Prince Vantis: Jason MantzoukasMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Anna HavermannMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 7, 2025 • 36min
Patreon Unlock: Girls Night: Cruisin' I
Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Flower, Momo, and Gianessa head out on a vacation cruise.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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!CreditsMomo the Mouse: Erin KeifFlower: Brooke BreitGianessa Relkorus: Dana QuercioliCraig: Ryan DigiorgiProducers: Matt YoungAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Anna HavermannSpecial Assistance: Ryan DigiorgiMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 31, 2025 • 52min
Season 5, Ep 50 - Claudia Now (w/ Beth Melewski)
The boys search for answers about the missing villains by visiting Claudia the Witch!CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungClaudia: Beth MelewskiMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Tim JoyceMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 24, 2025 • 51min
Season 5, Ep 49 - Warlock Now (w/ Tyler Davis)
Nicholas Fump returns for a second attempt at exacting his revenge on Usidore.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungNicholas Fump: Tyler DavisMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Garrett SchultzMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
Season 5, Ep 48 - Chronicler (w/Richard Kind & Erin Kief Live from SF Sketchfest)
Recorded live at Club Fugazi as part of San Francisco Sketchfest. The King's Chronicler visits to discuss his chronicling process and he brings along a small familiar guest. Okay, it's Momo.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungSteven Anonymous: Richard KindMomo the Mouse: Erin KeifMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Stephen DrangerMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandSpecial Thanks: Janet Varney, SF Sketchfest and Club FugaziNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
Season 5, Ep 47 - Ten Years (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley & Mark McConville)
It's the ten year anniversary episode and our huge guests are three kings who may join our fight against the wizards. Maybe.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungKing Bupropion Wellbutrin: Paul F. TompkinsDoncer: Matt GourleyTimothy the King of Sticks: Mark McConvilleMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Red KeenerMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 3, 2025 • 53min
Season 5, Ep 46 - Dripfang's Apprentice (w/ Kevin Sciretta & Carisa Barreca)
The dastardly necromancer Dripfang is back and he's brought along a powerful young villain in training.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungDripfang: Kevin ScirettaAnastasia Spinoff: Carisa BarrecaThe Red Queen Merzia: Janet VarneyMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Garrett SchultzMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandRecording Engineer: Bryen Hensley @ Noise-FloorCheck out a video of the recording session HERE!New T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 24, 2025 • 46min
Season 5, Ep 45 - Mothman Now (w/ Hank Green)
Hans Hoffman Science Mothman is back and he's desperate to learn about what science is on Earth from Arnie.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungHans Hoffman, Science Mothman: Hank GreenMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Tim JoyceMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2025 • 49min
Season 5, Ep 44 - Coach (w/ Rekha Shankar)
Coach Broth talks about the joys and challenges of coaching centaur basketball.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungCoach Broth Moonwalker: Rekha ShankarMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Garrett SchultzMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!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. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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