Cool Time Dice Hour! Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/cool-time-dice-hour An Actual Play RPG Improve Comedy Show: we’ll bring the dice, you bring your imagination. © TruStory FM 1f475be3-a6b9-5679-95f9-b1d3593fabe2 yes en Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:02:30 -0700 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:03:25 -0700 https://trustory.fm/cool-time-dice-hour/ https://img.transistor.fm/I8jdJ49AIqAAaxaKA5u3B0nVb1xIGH-TxcXAJg3TGMs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2NTI4LzE2Njky/NTQ3NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Cool Time Dice Hour! https://trustory.fm/cool-time-dice-hour/ episodic TruStory FM An Actual Play RPG Improve Comedy Show: we’ll bring the dice, you bring your imagination. An Actual Play RPG Improve Comedy Show: we’ll bring the dice, you bring your imagination.. TruStory FM shows@trustory.fm No No Behind The Screen: Season 1 Retrospective 18 18 Behind The Screen: Season 1 Retrospective full 4e852916-0fcf-4a7a-9aaa-59a0613dd31a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2eb07be5 As our first season of CTDH comes to a close, Krissy and Kyle give you a deep dive on the epic 3 part finale at the Ren Fest. We’ll discuss our history with D&D, and discuss some pieces that hit the cutting room floor. Plus, we’ll look back at our favorite memories from Season 1 and some small glimpses into what we have planned for Season 2. 

]]> As our first season of CTDH comes to a close, Krissy and Kyle give you a deep dive on the epic 3 part finale at the Ren Fest. We’ll discuss our history with D&D, and discuss some pieces that hit the cutting room floor. Plus, we’ll look back at our favorite memories from Season 1 and some small glimpses into what we have planned for Season 2. 

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 1404 As our first season of CTDH comes to a close, Krissy and Kyle give you a deep dive on the epic 3 part finale at the Ren Fest. We’ll discuss our history with D&D, and discuss some pieces that hit the cutting room floor. Plus, we’ll look back at our favorite memories from Season 1 and some small glimpses into what we have planned for Season 2. 

]]> No Something Amiss At The Ren Fest: A Chaotic Conclusion 17 17 Something Amiss At The Ren Fest: A Chaotic Conclusion full 1ff8a601-3a2e-42ac-a1dd-c5710fff1a76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f972f560 It’s all come down to this: a final confrontation at the joust. The puns will be as plentiful as the turkey legs in our Season 1 finale at the Ren Fest. 

Our brave heroes have faced evil monsters, tricky vegetables and an assortment of odd accents, and now it’s come down to this: a final fight at the Joust. But what oddly named knights will they face? Will any javelins get thrown? And most importantly, does anyone remember where we parked? The world will never be the same thanks to our players in our shocking Season 1 finale episode. 

]]> It’s all come down to this: a final confrontation at the joust. The puns will be as plentiful as the turkey legs in our Season 1 finale at the Ren Fest. 

Our brave heroes have faced evil monsters, tricky vegetables and an assortment of odd accents, and now it’s come down to this: a final fight at the Joust. But what oddly named knights will they face? Will any javelins get thrown? And most importantly, does anyone remember where we parked? The world will never be the same thanks to our players in our shocking Season 1 finale episode. 

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 3593 It’s all come down to this: a final confrontation at the joust. The puns will be as plentiful as the turkey legs in our Season 1 finale at the Ren Fest. 

Our brave heroes have faced evil monsters, tricky vegetables and an assortment of odd accents, and now it’s come down to this: a final fight at the Joust. But what oddly named knights will they face? Will any javelins get thrown? And most importantly, does anyone remember where we parked? The world will never be the same thanks to our players in our shocking Season 1 finale episode. 

]]> No Something Amiss At The Ren Fest: A Menacing Middle 16 16 Something Amiss At The Ren Fest: A Menacing Middle full 9d8819ea-8e6b-4575-976b-1ca678ab07ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/33726ca0 The Ren Fest will decide when you leave. Our players find themselves in even bigger trouble as they must contend with rigged games, feisty fruit and the horde of Huzzombies! Will they manage to make it back to the parking lot alive?

]]> The Ren Fest will decide when you leave. Our players find themselves in even bigger trouble as they must contend with rigged games, feisty fruit and the horde of Huzzombies! Will they manage to make it back to the parking lot alive?

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 2132 The Ren Fest will decide when you leave. Our players find themselves in even bigger trouble as they must contend with rigged games, feisty fruit and the horde of Huzzombies! Will they manage to make it back to the parking lot alive?

]]> No Something Amiss At The Ren Fest: A Shocking Start 15 15 Something Amiss At The Ren Fest: A Shocking Start full b750f346-f629-4072-a627-ef9f3d643ad9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc8531b5 The plan was simple: head to the Ren Fest, watch some shows, eat some corn and have a nice day. But when a wizard’s spell transforms everyone into a fantasy character, it turns into an outing they’ll never forget, if they even survive. 

]]> The plan was simple: head to the Ren Fest, watch some shows, eat some corn and have a nice day. But when a wizard’s spell transforms everyone into a fantasy character, it turns into an outing they’ll never forget, if they even survive. 

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4656 The plan was simple: head to the Ren Fest, watch some shows, eat some corn and have a nice day. But when a wizard’s spell transforms everyone into a fantasy character, it turns into an outing they’ll never forget, if they even survive. 

]]> No Meet Cute 2 14 14 Meet Cute 2 full 8eae8f65-3855-47b1-8b5e-ad1653bf6fa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7a17fd4 Edgar, Tina, and Charlotte are dead. But that won’t stop them from helping some hapless mortals meet the love of their life. Tonight takes them to the Happy Funtime Pizza Zone for a blind date destined to end badly. Will their ghostly powers be thwarted by a trendy restaurant filled with hipsters? Listen along and find out...


Today’s TAKMU is Kyle Olson

Charlotte: Kara Gallo

Tina: Krissy Lenz

Edgar: Dorian Lenz

]]> Edgar, Tina, and Charlotte are dead. But that won’t stop them from helping some hapless mortals meet the love of their life. Tonight takes them to the Happy Funtime Pizza Zone for a blind date destined to end badly. Will their ghostly powers be thwarted by a trendy restaurant filled with hipsters? Listen along and find out...


Today’s TAKMU is Kyle Olson

Charlotte: Kara Gallo

Tina: Krissy Lenz

Edgar: Dorian Lenz

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4260 Edgar, Tina, and Charlotte are dead. But that won’t stop them from helping some hapless mortals meet the love of their life. Tonight takes them to the Happy Funtime Pizza Zone for a blind date destined to end badly. Will their ghostly powers be thwarted by a trendy restaurant filled with hipsters? Listen along and find out...


Today’s TAKMU is Kyle Olson

Charlotte: Kara Gallo

Tina: Krissy Lenz

Edgar: Dorian Lenz

]]> No Murder Mavens: Bake Off 13 13 Murder Mavens: Bake Off full 10ab9485-d89a-4280-9b80-15c4fd12d805 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25d7a3b5 The Murder Mavens have been booked to appear on an episode of a popular baking show from England that bears a striking resemblance to one you might have heard of. But someone’s added an extra ingredient to today’s recipe: murder! Join the Murder Mavens as the try to survive The Jolly Good Bake-Off of Death! 

]]> The Murder Mavens have been booked to appear on an episode of a popular baking show from England that bears a striking resemblance to one you might have heard of. But someone’s added an extra ingredient to today’s recipe: murder! Join the Murder Mavens as the try to survive The Jolly Good Bake-Off of Death! 

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 3214 The Murder Mavens have been booked to appear on an episode of a popular baking show from England that bears a striking resemblance to one you might have heard of. But someone’s added an extra ingredient to today’s recipe: murder! Join the Murder Mavens as the try to survive The Jolly Good Bake-Off of Death! 

]]> No Behind The Screen: Meet Cute 12 12 Behind The Screen: Meet Cute full 4b15d3d9-fcfa-44e5-8943-2155f9b12ae0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa6103ff Krissy Lenz and Kyle Olson sit down to hash out their experience at Bolton's Neighborhood Market in Fresno.


Operation Meet Cute is an original property of Kyle’s with a foundation play principle: go as far as you can without rolling the dice. The mechanic for spending tokens to use powers is unique, however, and defines improvisation in new, fun ways!

]]> Krissy Lenz and Kyle Olson sit down to hash out their experience at Bolton's Neighborhood Market in Fresno.


Operation Meet Cute is an original property of Kyle’s with a foundation play principle: go as far as you can without rolling the dice. The mechanic for spending tokens to use powers is unique, however, and defines improvisation in new, fun ways!

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 1138 Krissy Lenz and Kyle Olson sit down to hash out their experience at Bolton's Neighborhood Market in Fresno.


Operation Meet Cute is an original property of Kyle’s with a foundation play principle: go as far as you can without rolling the dice. The mechanic for spending tokens to use powers is unique, however, and defines improvisation in new, fun ways!

]]> No Operation Meet Cute 11 11 Operation Meet Cute full ac065239-9018-406a-9b30-38f8abe27965 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1365bb15 Edgar, Tina, and Charlotte are dead. They each come from a different era, but they share one objective in their afterlife: use their unique skills to manifest love for one deserving — albeit unknowing — couple. And it all takes place in a small neighborhood market in Fresno.


Today’s TAKMU is Kyle Olson

Charlotte: Kara Gallo

Tina: Krissy Lenz

Edgar: Dorian Lenz

]]> Edgar, Tina, and Charlotte are dead. They each come from a different era, but they share one objective in their afterlife: use their unique skills to manifest love for one deserving — albeit unknowing — couple. And it all takes place in a small neighborhood market in Fresno.


Today’s TAKMU is Kyle Olson

Charlotte: Kara Gallo

Tina: Krissy Lenz

Edgar: Dorian Lenz

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 3589 Edgar, Tina, and Charlotte are dead. They each come from a different era, but they share one objective in their afterlife: use their unique skills to manifest love for one deserving — albeit unknowing — couple. And it all takes place in a small neighborhood market in Fresno.


Today’s TAKMU is Kyle Olson

Charlotte: Kara Gallo

Tina: Krissy Lenz

Edgar: Dorian Lenz

]]> No Murder Mavens: Dead Man’s Hand 10 10 Murder Mavens: Dead Man’s Hand full c4687de4-6eed-487f-bd2b-218469810a24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7d2b662 At a charity poker tournament, someone has cashed in the chips of a player with a bullet! Place your bets if the Murder Mavens can solve the case in time.

Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Murder Mavens. Welcome back to Spindlespire Bay. The Murder Mavens have been invited to participate in a charity poker tournament. But before the final hand can be played, a shot rings out and someone drops dead! Now it’s up to the Mavens to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em, and solve the crime before the murderer plays his last card. Never bet against the Mavens in the mystery of the Dead Man’s Hand. 

]]> At a charity poker tournament, someone has cashed in the chips of a player with a bullet! Place your bets if the Murder Mavens can solve the case in time.

Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Murder Mavens. Welcome back to Spindlespire Bay. The Murder Mavens have been invited to participate in a charity poker tournament. But before the final hand can be played, a shot rings out and someone drops dead! Now it’s up to the Mavens to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em, and solve the crime before the murderer plays his last card. Never bet against the Mavens in the mystery of the Dead Man’s Hand. 

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0700 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4624 At a charity poker tournament, someone has cashed in the chips of a player with a bullet! Place your bets if the Murder Mavens can solve the case in time.

Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Murder Mavens. Welcome back to Spindlespire Bay. The Murder Mavens have been invited to participate in a charity poker tournament. But before the final hand can be played, a shot rings out and someone drops dead! Now it’s up to the Mavens to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em, and solve the crime before the murderer plays his last card. Never bet against the Mavens in the mystery of the Dead Man’s Hand. 

]]> No Behind The Screen • Sushi Swipe 9 9 Behind The Screen • Sushi Swipe full f907d774-745f-4eb6-ab8f-96372374e22e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aec9686 Krissy and Kyle jump behind the screen to reveal the secrets behind our animals-in-a-human-suit adventure, The Great Sushi Swipe.

]]> Krissy and Kyle jump behind the screen to reveal the secrets behind our animals-in-a-human-suit adventure, The Great Sushi Swipe.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 808 Krissy and Kyle jump behind the screen to reveal the secrets behind our animals-in-a-human-suit adventure, The Great Sushi Swipe.

]]> No The Great Sushi Swipe 8 8 The Great Sushi Swipe full c033feba-e976-45e5-85dd-cd8f24888003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78da86db Cool Time Dice Hour presents a brand new one shot adventure. What could be simpler than walking into a restaurant and buying some sushi? Sounds simple. But when you’re three animals operating a human suit, even the ordinary can become extraordinary. Join these hungry critters as they attempt to make their way through the human world and grab that delicious prize at the end. But will their animal instincts be enough to help them succeed in The Great Sushi Swipe? 

]]> Cool Time Dice Hour presents a brand new one shot adventure. What could be simpler than walking into a restaurant and buying some sushi? Sounds simple. But when you’re three animals operating a human suit, even the ordinary can become extraordinary. Join these hungry critters as they attempt to make their way through the human world and grab that delicious prize at the end. But will their animal instincts be enough to help them succeed in The Great Sushi Swipe? 

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4798 Cool Time Dice Hour presents a brand new one shot adventure. What could be simpler than walking into a restaurant and buying some sushi? Sounds simple. But when you’re three animals operating a human suit, even the ordinary can become extraordinary. Join these hungry critters as they attempt to make their way through the human world and grab that delicious prize at the end. But will their animal instincts be enough to help them succeed in The Great Sushi Swipe? 

]]> No Murder Mavens: The Forever Silent Auction 7 7 Murder Mavens: The Forever Silent Auction full 5aa743c6-9d84-47b9-ac27-8489801e448c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed4635e2 Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Murder Mavens. Welcome back to Spindlespire Bay. Tonight the Mavens have been invited to a silent auction, but they discover things are anything but quiet when a murder is committed. It’s time for these crime stoppers to call the bid on this killer. But can they solve the crime in time? Listen along with our live audience and find out in The Forever Silent Auction. 

]]> Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Murder Mavens. Welcome back to Spindlespire Bay. Tonight the Mavens have been invited to a silent auction, but they discover things are anything but quiet when a murder is committed. It’s time for these crime stoppers to call the bid on this killer. But can they solve the crime in time? Listen along with our live audience and find out in The Forever Silent Auction. 

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4594 Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Murder Mavens. Welcome back to Spindlespire Bay. Tonight the Mavens have been invited to a silent auction, but they discover things are anything but quiet when a murder is committed. It’s time for these crime stoppers to call the bid on this killer. But can they solve the crime in time? Listen along with our live audience and find out in The Forever Silent Auction. 

]]> No Behind The Screen - Spooky Teen Squad 6 6 Behind The Screen - Spooky Teen Squad full 7434f336-3a0e-4f13-91b2-d393d2b91ab3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e025ed8 Step Behind the Screen with the Spooky Teen Squad! You’ve heard their mystery being solved but now we’re going to go deeper to discover the secret origins of these teen sleuths with resident TAKMU Kyle. 

]]> Step Behind the Screen with the Spooky Teen Squad! You’ve heard their mystery being solved but now we’re going to go deeper to discover the secret origins of these teen sleuths with resident TAKMU Kyle. 

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 947 In our second Behind The Screen episode, Krissy sits down with Kyle to discuss the secret origins of the Spooky Teen Squad! In our second Behind The Screen episode, Krissy sits down with Kyle to discuss the secret origins of the Spooky Teen Squad! No Spooky Teen Squad: The Cry of the Arglebargle (pt 2) 5 5 Spooky Teen Squad: The Cry of the Arglebargle (pt 2) full 3ece211a-81a3-42c6-8f6c-8c282d910509 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bad81b1 Cool Time Dice Hour presents the conclusion of this case from the files of the Spooky Teen Squad. In the first part of this tale, Declan, Slick and Winona found themselves far from home and surrounded by mystery as they tried to crack this case. Now they’re dealing with corrupt government officials, egotistical archeologists and shady curators. And there’s still a monster on the loose! Will our Spooky Teens be able to solve the mystery behind The Cry of the Arglebargle?

]]> Cool Time Dice Hour presents the conclusion of this case from the files of the Spooky Teen Squad. In the first part of this tale, Declan, Slick and Winona found themselves far from home and surrounded by mystery as they tried to crack this case. Now they’re dealing with corrupt government officials, egotistical archeologists and shady curators. And there’s still a monster on the loose! Will our Spooky Teens be able to solve the mystery behind The Cry of the Arglebargle?

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 3859 The Spooky Teen Squad has its clues and its suspects, and it’s time to solve the mystery behind The Cry of the Arglebargle. The Spooky Teen Squad has its clues and its suspects, and it’s time to solve the mystery behind The Cry of the Arglebargle. No Spooky Teen Squad: The Cry of the Arglebargle (pt 1) 4 4 Spooky Teen Squad: The Cry of the Arglebargle (pt 1) full e6f4d158-5bc4-4c46-baa9-3fe6ae54eb0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6ab65d6 Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Spooky Teen Squad. Meet Winona, Declan, Slick and their bird Mac, a group of crime solving teens on a quest for truth in the late 1990’s. A strange creature has been spotted on the site of a new museum and the Squad is on the case! But why is it here and what does it want? And could someone be controlling it? Find out in tonight’s actual play mystery adventure: The Cry of the Arglebargle! 

]]> Cool Time Dice Hour presents a new case from the files of the Spooky Teen Squad. Meet Winona, Declan, Slick and their bird Mac, a group of crime solving teens on a quest for truth in the late 1990’s. A strange creature has been spotted on the site of a new museum and the Squad is on the case! But why is it here and what does it want? And could someone be controlling it? Find out in tonight’s actual play mystery adventure: The Cry of the Arglebargle! 

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4815 Something stalking the halls of the new Lewis & Clark museum and only the Spooky Teen Squad can stop it! Something stalking the halls of the new Lewis & Clark museum and only the Spooky Teen Squad can stop it! No Behind The Screen - Murder Mavens 3 3 Behind The Screen - Murder Mavens full 60aac1df-2432-4aea-a14f-9c1b7a81e2d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47fbf43c Behind the Screen with the Murder Mavens! You’ve heard their first publicly discussed case but now we’re going to go deeper to discover the secret origins of these ripened sleuths with resident TAKMU Krissy. 

]]> Behind the Screen with the Murder Mavens! You’ve heard their first publicly discussed case but now we’re going to go deeper to discover the secret origins of these ripened sleuths with resident TAKMU Krissy. 

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 1328 In our first Behind The Screen episode, Kyle sits down with Krissy to discuss the secrets of the Murder Mavens! In our first Behind The Screen episode, Kyle sits down with Krissy to discuss the secrets of the Murder Mavens! No Murder Mavens: The Halloween Hijinks Mystery 2 2 Murder Mavens: The Halloween Hijinks Mystery full 1e9ea4c3-2a90-49c4-a568-678b17402d3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c159ad6d It’s the first episode of our new Actual Play podcast and we’re starting off with a little bit of homicide. Welcome to Spindlespire Bay, the stomping grounds of the Murder Mavens. This group of retirees dedicates their free time to reading mystery stories and solving real crimes. Tonight, their visit to a fancy Halloween party is derailed when someone is murdered. Now they have a hour to solve the crime before the inept Sheriff arrives and arrests the wrong person. Listen along with our live audience and see if you can crack the case!

### Cast

Dorian Lenz as Pearl Drummond
Kyle Olson as Molly Kerrigan
David Westlake as Regis Eversby
Jenny Polago as Brenda Flag
Chris Jones as Angus Sinclair

]]> It’s the first episode of our new Actual Play podcast and we’re starting off with a little bit of homicide. Welcome to Spindlespire Bay, the stomping grounds of the Murder Mavens. This group of retirees dedicates their free time to reading mystery stories and solving real crimes. Tonight, their visit to a fancy Halloween party is derailed when someone is murdered. Now they have a hour to solve the crime before the inept Sheriff arrives and arrests the wrong person. Listen along with our live audience and see if you can crack the case!

### Cast

Dorian Lenz as Pearl Drummond
Kyle Olson as Molly Kerrigan
David Westlake as Regis Eversby
Jenny Polago as Brenda Flag
Chris Jones as Angus Sinclair

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 4974 The Murder Mavens have been invited to a high society Halloween party. But hiding behind one of these masks is a murderer! The Murder Mavens have been invited to a high society Halloween party. But hiding behind one of these masks is a murderer! No Behind the Scenes • Session Zero 1 1 Behind the Scenes • Session Zero full 37d12a14-6207-4ae2-8c4a-43d92f57a2b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/605bcfac The Cool Time Dice Hour starts here with our Session Zero episode! Show creators Krissy and Kyle are here to introduce you to this weird new experiment in the Actual Play space. We’re taking RPG systems and infusing them with some improv energy, all live on stage. Listen and we’ll tell you all about it...

]]> The Cool Time Dice Hour starts here with our Session Zero episode! Show creators Krissy and Kyle are here to introduce you to this weird new experiment in the Actual Play space. We’re taking RPG systems and infusing them with some improv energy, all live on stage. Listen and we’ll tell you all about it...

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800 TruStory FM TruStory FM 1034 Welcome to the Cool Time Dice Hour! Which is what exactly? Show creators Krissy and Kyle are here to answer that question and at least two more. Welcome to the Cool Time Dice Hour! Which is what exactly? Show creators Krissy and Kyle are here to answer that question and at least two more. No