Pretty recently, I listened through all of the Amnesty arc of The Adventure Zone on a partner's recommendation. After that, I thought to myself, "I really like this actual-play RPG podcast thing, it seems like it's easier for my ADHD brain to focus on than either a story with a single teller or a more conversation-style podcast, and I love feeling like I'm getting to know both the characters and the players as I listen to more of it. I want to listen to something like TAZ:Amnesty but more queer. And with disability rep? And other ownvoices diversity? Will I even be able to FIND that?" Enter: RPG Casts, a website that was founded as a directory for, well, exactly what it sounds like. After a dud or two, I came across Unfamiliar Heroes. I'm most of the way through the setup episode and I'm in LOVE. I like that the system is pretty easy to follow (I'm much more interested in the storytelling than the mechanics, so a game system that facilitates that is a plus for me); the hosts are utterly charming; I laughed out loud; I've already teared up on multiple occasions. I'll try to come back and update this review once I've listened to more, but I suspect it will continue to be an easy 5 stars from me.

I just found this podcast, and I'm binge-listening from the beginning. I love the Tala stories, and I adore the discussions. I've learned so much! I can't wait to listen to the rest of it.

Fay Onyx has the coolest name and an amazing laugh!! Ze really took initiative (geddit?) creating this podcast and Unfamiliar Heroes in particular! -Kay A. Ziraphale

Unfamiliar Heroes is my favorite part of this podcast! Awesome characters with super awesome people playing them!