Podcasts by The Last Province Podcast

Episode 90 - The Tomb of [REDACTED] from 2023-10-12T03:14

The Tomb of [REDACTED]Today the guys discuss the recently released adventure "The Tomb of [REDACTED]" and go over some of the lore changes without going through any kind of spoilers. 

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Episode 89 - The Podcast Episode of 100 Questions from 2023-08-12T02:12

Today the guys discuss recent news come out of Gencon and then have a discussion with L5R author Marie Brennan. Check our her Kickstarter at Listen

Episode 88 - The Seeker of Death from 2023-07-21T23:54

Today the guys bring on a special guest, the author of the L5R novella "Deathseeker" and grill him mercelessly on his book. Hilarity insues? 

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Episode 87 - You Are (Probably) Wrong About Rokugan! from 2023-05-06T03:16

Today the guys discuss various bits of Rokugan technology. You are likely Wrong about at least one of these. You won't believe number nine!   

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Episode 86 - Episode Eighty Two from 2023-04-01T15:00

Today the guys discuss some BIG news. We skipped an episode so we go back to an earlier recording to fill in. We decided given everything that we should release this, so let us know your thought...

Episode 85 - Seeking the High House from 2023-01-21T01:06

Time to go back to the Dragon Clan with a discussion of current lore following the Writ of the Wilds release. Include some news about the state of the world and you have yourself an episode!  Listen

Episode 84 - Wild, Wild Rokugon from 2022-10-15T00:03

The guys are back with a discussion on the newly released book Writ  of the Wilds. Nezumi, Naga, and Dragon abound. Now what happened to our Otter Clan? 

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Episode 83 - The Great Return! from 2022-08-19T00:55:38

The boys are back from their Haitus! Today they discuss their recent absence, Adventures in Rokugon, L5R News, and more. Stay Tuned!

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Episode 81 - A Reading from "Deathseeker" from 2022-04-01T15:00:40

It’s April Fool’s, but with everything going on this year, we’ll let you off easy. The Last Province presents a preview of the upcoming Lion Clan Novella, “Deathseeker,” from The Great Clans of ...

Episode 80 - Ice and Snow from 2022-02-03T02:32:52

Today the guys discuss the novella "Ice and Snow" along with the talented author Katrina Ostrander. 

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Episode 79 - The Ashigaru Railgun from 2021-12-08T00:06:57

If there is one constant in RPGs it is that they have ways to exploit them or interpret them to get some absurd results. In systems like D&D or Pathfinder you get things like the Peasant Railgun...

Episode 78 - 2021 Halloween Special: A Moth Follows Her Light from 2021-10-30T20:40:02

Enjoy a special treat for Halloween! Spooky reads his new L5R horror fan fiction: “A Moth Follows Her Light.” Headphones are highly suggested.

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Episode 77 - L5E? from 2021-10-14T23:11:06

Today the guys discuss the recent news an announcements, including the announcement of Adventures in Rokugon, the D&D 5th Edition Compatible module that allows L5R to be played in the 5E System....

Episode 76 - Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger from 2021-08-27T01:02:20

Today the guys discuss recent L5R news then discuss the current lore regarding the Badger Clan...

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Episode 75 - Blood of the Lioness from 2021-08-01T23:58:06

Today the we discuss our recent experiences with their play through of the Lion clan adventure "Blood of the Lioness" including several modifications to the RPG that we have found make it much s...

Episode 74 - If You're Not First, You're Last from 2021-07-14T02:51:45

Today the guys discuss roleplaying the Lion Clan, the runner up and thus worst loser in the Tournament of the Kami. Character discussion included, as well as a talk about the recently released p...

Episode 73 - Pride of the Empire from 2021-06-16T00:58:21

Today the guys discuss the final fictions for the L5R LCG storyline, Chapter 5 and the Epilogue of The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow. The more things change the more things stay the same.

Episode 72 - Heroes of Legend from 2021-06-02T00:34:13

Today the guys finish discussing the Heroes of Legend storyline. Four fictions, two hours, and lots of arguments about a certain fiction. Want to guess which one?

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Episode 71 - The Battle Commences from 2021-04-28T16:51:17

Today the guys discuss three chapters of the "Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow" series by our very own Robert Denton. Lore changes abound. What do you all think?

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Episode 70 - Sold Out from 2021-04-01T16:00

Today we guys discuss some changed coming to the Podcast before going into a brief discussion of the new sold out RPG supplement "Fields of Victory"

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Episode 69 - Very Nice Lore! from 2021-03-17T00:25:20

Today the guys dive into a discussion about the recent fictions in the Heroes of Legend series and the Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow series. Lore implications and changes abound!

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Episode 68 - This is Fine from 2021-03-04T02:14:51

Today the guys have a talk about the recent news. Fiction and lore discussions are also included in today's episode!

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Episode 67 - The Villain of the Empire from 2021-02-03T00:15:53

A new year has come and the guys are back discussing another pair of fictions about Bayushi Shoju. More deviations abound from old lore and the guys get into the thick of the matter. Are things ...

Episode 66 - Chekhov's Scroll from 2020-12-23T00:02:02

Today the guys discuss the recent fictions "The Yogo Curse" by Josiah "Duke" Harrist and Kartina Ostrander followed by "The Careful Gardner" by Annie VanderMeer. Big things are hinted at for the...

Episode 65 - An Impossible Dream from 2020-11-25T01:02

Today the guys talk about recent fictions, including "What Cost a Dream" by D.G. Laderoute and the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style "An Impossible Task" by Lisa Farrell, before discussing their r...

Episode 64 - Bloodspeakers of the Empire from 2020-10-29T00:01:43

Today the guys dive into a talk about Bloodspeakers, including Iuchiban, and incorporating them into your Roleplaying. Rounded out by a talk regarding the recent fiction "Questionable Shelter" b...

Episode 63 - The Crane Clan Coup from 2020-10-08T02:49:42

Today the guys get into a discussion about the recent fiction "When the Wave Strike the Shore" by Mari Murdock before discussing roleplaying the Crane Clan.

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Episode 62 - George Dislikes a Fiction from 2020-09-04T18:54:47

Today we get into an argument/discussion about recent fictions in addition to discussing a bit of news and talking about our Phoenix clan characters.

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Episode 61 - Exploring the Phoenix from 2020-08-13T22:32:46

Today the guys discuss several fictions, answer a listener question, and then dive into a discussion of roleplaying the Phoenix Clan. With an episode as diverse as this, you won't want to miss.<...

Episode 60 - A Discerning Eye from 2020-07-19T23:45:26

Today the guys discuss the recent changes to the Banned and Restricted lists, dive into a discussion on the fiction "A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve" before answering some listener qu...

Episode 59 - Thunder and Fire from 2020-06-19T00:32:13

Today we discuss two fictions, both of which involve the Mantis clan, go into a brief discussion into the two clan letters released, including a lot of talk about the third of the two clan lette...

Episode 58 - Acting Like a Scorpion – Part 2 from 2020-05-27T23:46:03

The Scorpion Clan is beholden to the Emperor to act as his Underhand, and ultimately is required by Duty to be the villain the world needs. Frequently misplayed or typecast as such, playing a Sc...

Episode 57 - Acting Like a Scorpion - Part 1 from 2020-05-27T23:42:53

The Scorpion Clan is beholden to the Emperor to act as his Underhand, and ultimately is required by Duty to be the villain the world needs. Frequently misplayed or typecast as such, playing a Sc...

Episode 56 - Playing Catch-Up from 2020-05-01T02:22:13

After too long of a break the Guys get together to discuss news since the last episode in addition to a discussion of the fictions "The Art of Matchmaking" by Nancy M. Sauer, "How the World Ough...

Episode 55 - Let's Play AI Dungeon! from 2020-04-01T14:00

Today we press pause on our discussion about L5R lore and competitive play and ... well we just play some AI Dungeon! Get in on the fun at https://aidungeon.io if you want to experience the insa...

Episode 54 - Viral News from 2020-03-25T01:22:57

Neither Sickness nor Impending Viral Outbreak will prevent the guys from discussing L5R! ... Or at least not for long. Today the guys discuss recent news in L5R then dive into a discussion of th...

Episode 53 - Acquired Uniqueness from 2020-02-19T02:09:18

Today the guys discuss the recent fiction "What the Eye Cannot See" by Marie Brennan before going into a long ramble about the Unicorn Clan.

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Episode 52 - A Hare Beyond Reach from 2020-01-22T01:19:03

Today the guys discuss recent big Fantasy Fligiht news, changes to the LCG, and then dive into a couple of discussions regarding new stories!

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Episode 51 - Christmas Crab from 2019-12-24T16:24:01

Today the guys along with friend of the podcast, Bo Quil, discuss a couple of fictions and then dive into a discussion of roleplaying Crab Clan characters.

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Episode 50 - Freedom of Choice from 2019-12-04T04:32:23

A lot has happened after the results of the World Championship have come in. Roles a freed! New cards previewed! More book previews! Then we discuss a fiction! And finally the guys finish off by...

Episode 49 - Omens of War from 2019-11-06T04:58:58

Today the guys go through a record setting SIX fictions. A great war is looming and the fictions that have come out recently are painting a bleak picture of the future. I hope you like listening...

Episode 48 - An Empire of Rats from 2019-10-16T00:16:44

Today the guys tackle the discussion of the Nezumi, with what little information we currently have, in addition to the news of the moment! Be prepared for discussions on culture, language, and r...

Episode 47 - Red Petals Scatter, Two Swords Fall from 2019-09-22T15:18:50

Today the guys along with guest commentator Trevor Cuba discuss recent news, Trevor's kickstarter for Rokucon, and three fictions around the turmoil of the death of Hantei XXXVIII. You won't wan...

Episode 46 - Post GenCon Wrapup! from 2019-08-21T02:12:31

We have finally recovered from GenCon 2019! Today we discuss things related to GenCon and then catch up on a couple of fictions!

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Episode 45 - Crane Clan the Sequel! from 2019-07-15T01:44

Today the guys discuss the Crane Clan after updates and information presented in the 5th Edition Book Courts of Stone, with special guest Alan Bahr.

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Episode 44 - Experiences from an Elemental Championship from 2019-06-26T00:30:52

After a trip to Your Local Game Store in Mint Hill, North Carolina, attending one of the Elemental Championships, the guys discuss their experiences and the decks they played.

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Episode 43 - Across the Burning Sands from 2019-05-22T03:30:16

Today the guys dive into a discussion about the Unicorn Clan Novella "Across the Burning Sands" and follow it up with a ride intop the Scrublands as they discuss the Unicorn Clan pack.

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Episode 42 - Shifting the Heavens from 2019-05-08T03:23:48

The guys are back with a quick episode discussing the recent FAQ update as well as the recent fiction "Tactical Maneuvers" by Nancy M. Sauer

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Episode 41 - Stand By Me from 2019-04-17T22:38:10

Today the guys discuss some news since the last (legitimate) episode and dive into a discussion of three pieces of fiction that have come out!

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Episode 40 - Sunken Costs from 2019-04-01T18:09:26

Today the guys discuss the newest addition to Rokugan along with the corresponding online adventure "Sunken Costs!" Check out the FFG article at Listen

Episode 39 - Historical Politics from 2019-03-27T01:40:40

Today the guys discuss various news releases in the world of L5R, incorrectly muse about the cards, and then dive into a discussion of the historical (and current) political tensions between the...

Episode 38 - Children of the Emperor from 2019-02-26T03:24:12

Today the guys discuss the recent previews from the Shadowlands book, the announcement of the Inheritence Cycle, the Beginner Box for the RPG, and then jump into a discussion of the Children of ...

Episode 37 - Fortunism and the Fortunes from 2019-02-06T01:30:49

Let's get the year started off right! First we are wrong about a bunch of cards, then we talk about the Fortunes and Fortunism. Whose your favorite Fortune?

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Episode 36 - Capping Off 2018 from 2018-12-25T15:54:21

To end 2018 the guys talk about recent L5R news, including product announcements and the recent changes to the FAQ and Restricted list, and follow it up with a listener question.

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Episode 35 - L5R Lore-atta from 2018-12-03T17:26:33

Today the guys have a "quick" discussion regarding some of the things that have changed with the L5R canon after recent fictions and developments. 

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Episode 34 - Winter Court 2018 Followup from 2018-11-14T01:16:19

Yikes! Three and a half hours!? Well, the 2018 Winter Court has come and gone and today we discuss the results along with a couple of published stories by none other than Co-Host Robert Denton, ...

Episode 33 - Spooky Gets Spooky! from 2018-11-01T03:24:26

Time to celebrate Halloween! Driven by listener questions today we have Spooky get Spooky! We discuss Ghosts, Goblins, and other creatures that go Bump in the Night! ... Mostly. 

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Episode 32 - The First Clan Letters from 2018-10-24T01:12:13

Today the guys dive into the first of the Clan Letters, Unicorn and Lion, and discuss the recent story that is a prelude to the Scorpion Clan Pack.

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Episode 31 - News and Shinobi from 2018-10-02T02:32:12

After a brief round of News Discussion the guys dig into a discussion about Ninja (Shinobi) and how they differed from real live to the Shinobi (Ninja) of Rokugan.

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Episode 30 - Elemental Scrubs from 2018-09-05T02:54:18

Today the guys discuss the last three packs in the Elemental Cycle and give them their Scrublands! Review. If you think we are wrong, you are probably right. Right?

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Episode 29 - Elemental Cycle Fiction Roundup from 2018-08-20T22:17:24

Six Fictions, Three Podcast Hosts, 2 Hours. Ish. Two Hours Ish. I'm sure that the guys can get it done. Today the guys discuss Dreams of Shadow, Heart of the Garden, Show and Sun, Between the Li...

Episode 28 - It All Ends Badly from 2018-07-31T03:44:45

Today the guys discuss three different fictions covering the Unicorn, Crab, and Phoenix and it all ends badly. Plus they take a trip out into the Scrublands and burn it all down in the review fo...

Episode 27 - Tainted Lands from 2018-07-18T03:10:21

Today the guys go into a discussion of lore, talk about some rules changes, and then head out into the Scrublands to give some wrong thoughts about cards. 

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Episode 26 - Cutting to the Chase from 2018-07-06T05:50:09

Today the guys talk about the recent Kotei results, discuss the Ancestral Weapons of the clans, and then give their Scrublands review of the first pack in the Elemental Saga "Breath of the Kami"...

Episode 25 - Law and Order in Rokugan from 2018-06-18T23:03:44

Today the guys discuss the Legal system of Rokugan with special guest Fred Wan, previous Co-Lead for L5R at AEG. We also answer your listener questions regarding Rokugani law. What did Judge Hir...

Episode 24 - Rules, Regulations, and the Imperial Families from 2018-05-30T03:49:42

Today the guys go over the recent Multiplayer Rules Beta, discuss the new restrictied list, and then go into some lore about the various Imperial Families.

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Episode 23 - The Mantis Clan from 2018-05-17T03:00:57

Today the guys discuss the Mantis Clan (Yoritomo!) in all it's glory, from their origins in the Crab Clan (Yoritomo!), through their loss of name (Yoritomo!) with the Emperor, to their current s...

Episode 22 - More Decks We Play from 2018-05-08T00:58:45

Today the guys talk about new Fantasy Flight news, go over the article about bobby over at www.triplecrit.com, discuss their current decks (Spoiler: Bob...

Episode 21 - Disciples of the Void from 2018-04-27T04:42:46

Today the guys give their full Scrubland's Review of the new Clan Pack Disciples of the Void. They might be wrong, but being wrong was never so right. I think.

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Episode 20 - Where the Magic Happens from 2018-04-10T04:43:34

On today's episode of The Last Province the guys discuss Bobby's new fiction and then finish (for now) their discussion of magic in Rokugan.

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Episode 19 - Episode Nineteen from 2018-04-01T20:01

Today the guys discuss things. Discuss and argue below.

Episode 18 - Spelling Out Shugenja from 2018-03-27T01:09:51

As pun-nishment for us being away for so long we have this extra jumbo sized edition of The Last Province for you. And for that we express our supreme apologies.

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Episode 17 - The Battle for Rokugan from 2018-03-06T02:07:54

On today's episode the guys discuss announcement of Bobby's first Novella for FFG, talk about the fiction "The Spectres of War" by Lisa Farrell, and ramble on with their thoughts on the board ga...

Episode 16 - Romance in Rokugan from 2018-02-14T20:00

For Valentine's Day the guys decide to delve into the nature of Romance and Love in Rokugan. Sit down, grab a chocolate bunny or three, and get ready for one of the oddest delves into lore the g...

Episode 15 - The Decks We Play and Why They're Bad from 2018-02-06T00:51:44

Today the guys discuss decks they are currently playing, or not playing in the case of Daniel, and give their general thoughts about them. Remember Kids, don't Play with the Scrub Lord's Decks. ...

Episode 14 - Imperial Fiction Roundup from 2018-01-23T02:22:34

After some time off the guys get to work discussing six fictions in one setting. They start with "Flying Chariot, Standing" by Gareth-Michael Skarka and end with "Fireflies" by Robert Denton III...

Episode 13 - The Imperial Cycle - Parts 2&3 from 2017-12-01T22:18:16

On today's episode of The Last Province the guys discuss four fictions in a row covering the second and third Dynasty Packs in the L5R Imperial Cycle. Service and Sacrifice" by Mari Murdock, "A ...

Episode 12 - The Imperial Cycle Part 1 from 2017-11-22T00:51:25

A little late but always on point, the Guys dive into a discussion about the recent biweekly fiction "The Stories We Tell" by Nancy M. Sauer, the Dynasty Pack fiction "Blind Ambition" by D. G. L...

Episode 11 - The 2017 L5R World Championship from 2017-11-16T04:53:32

On today's episode the Guys discuss the results of the 2017 L5R Winter Court World Championship. Starting with various rulings that have become more well known they move through a discussion of ...

Episode 10 - The Fiction Roundup from 2017-11-07T01:24:52

On today's episode of The Last Province we are joined again by actual ax-throwing Crab player Evan Walters and we discuss all of the fictions and story so far prior to the Winter Court World Cha...

Episode 9 - The Winter Court! from 2017-10-31T01:38:27

On today's episode of The Last Province we discuss the Winter Court. The discussion jumps around and covers much, from the lore of past Winter Courts to discussing the famous Winter Court Play-B...

Episode 8 - We Saved the Best for Last! The Unicorn Clan! from 2017-10-24T00:01:22

On today's episode of The Last Province the crew rides out of the Scorpion lands and finishes up their tour of the clans with a look at the Unicorn. Lore, Card Discussion, and far too many puns ...

Episode 7 - The Scorpion Clan! from 2017-10-06T01:40:32

Today Daniel, Bobby, and George discuss their favorite clan, the best clan, the Scorpion Clan. Bobby is certainly not assassinated, George does in fact live through to the end, and the hosts eve...

Episode 6 - The Phoenix Clan from 2017-09-17T00:21:04

It’s the Phoenix Clan Episode of The Last Province! Flaming shrines, dissection of the Shugenja, Phoenix Clan identity discussion, Clan Government 101, and Spooky reliving painful Gold-Edition m...

Episode 5 - The Crab Clan and GenCon Followup from 2017-08-30T02:05:22

On today's episode of The Last Province we invite one of our friends to join us as we discuss the aftermath of GenCon, talk about the Crab Clan, make lots of puns, and remember some bad videos. ...

Episode 4 - Organized Play! Dragon Clan Previews! from 2017-08-08T00:44:19

Today Daniel, Bobby, and George discuss the recent revelations about the plans Fantasy Flight Games has for Legend of the Five Rings, discuss the backstory of the Dragon Clan maybe a little too ...

Episode 3 - The Lion Clan Previews! from 2017-07-25T00:23:41

Today George, Bobby, and Daniel go over the first Lion Clan fiction released by Fantasy Flight Games and then head into the Scrublands to give their Scrub's Take on the Lion Clan card previews.

Episode 2 - The Crane Clan Previews! from 2017-07-18T01:28:04

Today Daniel, George, and Bobby discuss the first Crane Clan fiction released by Fantasy Flight Games and then briefly give their Scrub's Take on the card previewed so far.

Episode 1 - Welcome to Legend of The Five Rings! from 2017-07-11T00:14:51

It's finally here! After nearly a year of work in getting this up and running The Last Province Podcast is now available! Long time fans and players Daniel Tickle, George Maney, and Robert Dento...