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Tales from the Stinky Dragon

Tales from the Stinky Dragon is an actual-play D&D comedy podcast that features four foolish friends and their (very patient) dungeon master. Join along for an auditory adventure with a fully-voiced cast of characters, immersive sound design, a catchy soundtrack, and gripping stories of exotic lands...

Episodes 189
Books 38

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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned 1 year ago

C03 - Ep. 01 - Mission Through Middrus - Zero Hour

The podcast explores Tolkien's works, including this book, by reading important sections and discussing them with pop culture references and humor.

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The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

Mentioned 1 year ago

C02 - Grotethe Campaign Wrap Up

The podcast hosts discussed the book's characters, Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, whose names were used as inspiration for characters in their campaign, and also their connection to the author's wife's name, Fanny Stevenson.

Do you any of you know who the writer, the author of the story, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. High, The Strange Case of Robert Lewis?

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Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set

J. K. Rowling

Mentioned 1 year ago

C02 - Ep. 49 - Finale in Faunaloch - Messy, Confessy, Blessy And Nessie

Blaine Gibson, who plays Chip Haney in the podcast, mentioned a time he got in trouble as a kid and asked if the event was like a 'Harry Potter' book.

Was that a Harry Potter book?

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Sweet Child o' Mine

Guns N' Roses

Mentioned 2 years ago

[Second Wind] Vengeance in Vainia - C02 - Ep 44 - Can I Get a Vitness?

Sweet Child o' Mine was suggested as a theme song for Barney, referencing the song's use in the Haunted Mansion theme song and the ending guitar solo.

I would think almost like Sweet Child of Mine.

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One Is the Loneliest Number (Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers)

Tom Clancy

Mentioned 2 years ago

[Second Wind] Vengeance in Vainia - C02 - Ep 44 - Can I Get a Vitness?

One Is the Loneliest Number was suggested as a theme song for Barney, due to the lyrics and Barney's character arc.

Three Dog Night.

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Where Is My Mind?

Black Francis

Mentioned 2 years ago

[Second Wind] Vengeance in Vainia - C02 - Ep 44 - Can I Get a Vitness?

Where Is My Mind? was ultimately chosen as Barney's theme song, as it reflected his journey and wandering through the world.

This is not Pixies.

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Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

Bram Stoker

Mentioned 2 years ago

Vengeance in Vainia - C02 - Ep 44 - Can I Get a Vitness?

Count Dracula mentioned that Bram Van Helsing, who inspired him, was a skilled warrior, and they were both in love. It was later revealed that Bram Van Helsing was obsessed with a way out of this world, which was why he went to the sacred lake. The Count also said that he was inspired by Bram's faith.

He was a man of unfathomable faith and persistent passion. I couldn't help but fall in love with him.

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Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 14

Ryoko Kui

Mentioned 2 years ago

[Second Wind] Vengeance in Vainia - C02 - Ep 43 - Fengpik and Choose

It's a great Netflix anime series where a party of adventurers fights a dragon, one of them gets eaten, the others are killed, then resurrected, so they have to go back to kill the dragon and save their partially digested party member. It's highly recommended because it deals with the party wiping and getting resurrected, the cost, and what's involved.

There's a great Netflix anime series called delicious in dungeon. I don't know if you've ever watched it yeah.

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X-FACTOR

Roger Stern

Mentioned 2 years ago

Vengeance in Vainia - C02 - Ep 38 - Right Off the Batler

The speaker mentioned that he loved the character 'Balavels' from the comic book series X-Factor.

Oh, I love you from X-Factor.

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Batman

Frank Miller

Mentioned 2 years ago

Passé in Perrish - C02 - Ep 29 - Whole Hag of Tricks

A comic book panel was described where Batman is "in a ball and just blast through a wall."

Yeah, you know that one comic still from, I think it's the Dark Knight Returns where Batman is like in a ball and just blast through a wall.

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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Jerry Pinkney

Mentioned 2 years ago

Passé in Perrish - C02 - Ep 29 - Whole Hag of Tricks

It was mentioned as a storybook that Chip related to the mongoose.

You know, you think about like storybooks, like Ricky Tiki Tavi, you know, he's a cute little furry creature.

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THE SHADOWS OF WILLOW CREEK

BLESSED WISDOM

Mentioned 2 years ago

Passé in Perrish - C02 - Ep 29 - Whole Hag of Tricks

The book was casually mentioned by Gustavo Storolla in response to a joke by Chip Patey about "blurgle, bling, bling, bling, bling."

Yeah, yeah, yeah. They were making their way back from Shadow of the Willow.

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J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

The episode explored Tolkien's works by reading key passages from the illustrated boxed set and weaving pop‑culture references and humor into the discussion. The hosts highlighted the book’s visual richness and its value for fans seeking an engaging way to revisit the classics. Overall, they presented it as a worthwhile addition for listeners.

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Rudyard Kipling

The Jungle Book (Illustrated)

The 1894 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations

In the episode, the hosts referenced the title as a point of comparison for an owl's sounds in an animated movie, likening them to a Beatles member. They treated it as a cultural touchstone rather than a recommendation.

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Neil Gaiman

Sandman (Version Anglaise)

The book was brought up when John talked about his brother planning to read it, and John said he could lend the whole eight‑volume set. The discussion highlighted it as a well‑known comic series worth sharing, but no detailed endorsement was given. Overall, the mention was informal.

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Episode: C01 - Ep. 63.5 - Armageddon - Between The Tales

It was discussed as a comic book that John's brother, Mike, was planning to read, and John offered to lend him the entire collection.

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And then he also is picking up Sandman and I told him I could actually lend him all eight volumes of Sandman.

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Editors of Reader's Digest

New Complete Guide to Sewing

Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories

The book was noted as one of the titles on the Wolfman's office bookshelf during a scene at Parliament, listed among other unusual volumes. It was mentioned only as a background detail without any recommendation or discussion.

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Mr Adam Harman Banning

The Official Wizard's Training Manual Vol.1

A Worth Mission for your Magical Gifts (Volume 1)

The hosts noted that the book appeared among the odd titles on the Wolfman's office shelves at Parliament, highlighting its quirky nature. It was mentioned simply as a colorful detail of the setting rather than being recommended or critiqued.

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Ruby Dixon

Bound to the Shadow Prince

The hosts noted the book as a small, red‑stained volume discovered among the loot from an exploded assassin, but they did not discuss its contents or recommend it to listeners.

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Episode: Tavern Tales - The Chosen One(s) Ep. 02 - A Good H...

It was a small, red-stained book that was found among the items obtained from the exploded assassin, but no further details were discussed about the book's contents or purpose.

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A small red stained book titled 'The Shadow Man's Blessing'.

Book of Magick Spells: Blank Wicca Journal to Write In Cover

Michael S. Draughn

Book of Magick Spells

Blank Wicca Journal to Write In

It was taken by Duran, the fired gardener, along with several other expensive books, as he was leaving the study.

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One of the books, Draconic for Dummies. It's very popular.

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Episode: Tavern Tales - The Chosen One(s) Ep. 01- Will They...

It was taken by Duran, the fired gardener, along with several other expensive books, as he was leaving the study.

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One of the books, Draconic for Dummies. It's very popular.

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Wade Albert White

The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes (The Adventurer's Guide, 1)

In the episode, Asafi the Great Wizard suggested the book to Duran as a handy guide for heroes looking to escape perilous situations. The recommendation highlighted its practical advice for successful exits, implying it was a useful resource for adventurers. The overall tone was enthusiastic, presenting the title as a valuable tool for listeners.

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Episode: Tavern Tales - The Chosen One(s) Ep. 01- Will They...

Asafi, the Great Wizard, recommended this book to Duran as he was taking a few other books from the study.

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May I suggest an adventurer's guide to being the hero?

Yes, here we go now. We should get out of here before he returns.

The Cure: What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is And Neither Are You Cover

John Lynch

The Cure

What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is And Neither Are You

During the live session, Gus found the book on a lectern and described it as an alchemical text that purportedly cured a fear of gold, noting that it caused the gold carried by the characters to turn to ash. The discussion highlighted its odd premise and magical effect rather than recommending it for reading. The overall tone was light and incidental.

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Episode: [One Shot] Tomb of the Stairmaster - LIVE @ RTX 20...

It was found on a lectern in a dark room and appeared to be an alchemy book about curing the fear of gold. It was later revealed that it caused gold on the person to turn to ash.

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The title of the book reads 'The Cure for...' and in some word that you don't understand.

The title of the book is 'The Cure for Christophobia'.

It seems to you to be some kind of alchemy book, maybe alchemy.

You realize that this is a book about curing the fear of gold and you have gold on the mind, I guess so you decide to pat your coin purse and it feels significantly lighter.

And then you realize that all the gold you had on your person has been turned to ash.

House of X / Powers of X Cover

Jonathan Hickman

House of X / Powers of X

Mike mentioned that he had recently acquired the book after John suggested it, noting that it was a recommendation from his brother. John recalled telling him to pick it up and also offered to lend him the entire Sandman series. The discussion was brief and informal, focusing mainly on the acquisition rather than an in‑depth review.

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Episode: C01 - Ep. 63.5 - Armageddon - Between The Tales

It was mentioned by Mike, John's brother, as a comic book that he had recently acquired at John's suggestion.

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And then he also is picking up Sandman and I told him I could actually lend him all eight volumes of Sandman.

he was letting me know that he picked up House of X powers of 10, which is the comic that I told him to pick up.

Trogdor Notebook: 120 lined pages of 6x9 burninating line fiery destruction! Cover

Leimgruber

Trogdor Notebook

120 lined pages of 6x9 burninating line fiery destruction!

The hosts referenced the book while discussing the transformation of the Tabooleans into a Trogdor-like creature, noting its theme of arms, legs, and a beefy arm. They mentioned it only in passing and did not elaborate on its content or value, making it a brief, casual reference.

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Blood of Hercules Collector's Edition: A Dark Fantasy Romance of Myth and Power, Perfect for Fans of Greek Mythology and Spicy BookTok Reads, Discover ... Like Never Before (Villains of Lore, 1) Cover

Jasmine Mas

Blood of Hercules Collector's Edition

A Dark Fantasy Romance of Myth and Power, Perfect for Fans of Greek Mythology and Spicy BookTok Reads, Discover ... Like Never Before (Villains of Lore, 1)

The hosts referenced the book while discussing a potion‑drinking scene, noting its similarity to a moment in the podcast where a character was offered a potion. They used the title as a quick comparison rather than evaluating its content, and no specific endorsement or criticism was offered. Overall, the mention was brief and informal.

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What Is the Story of Looney Tunes? Cover

Steve Korté

What Is the Story of Looney Tunes?

The book was brought up as a reference for a character's voice and sound effects, with the host noting that it evoked the classic sounds of the animated shorts. No specific recommendation was made, but it was cited as a useful source for capturing that style.

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The Book of Magic (Volume 4) (The Practical Magic Series) Cover

Alice Hoffman

The Book of Magic (Volume 4) (The Practical Magic Series)

The book was referenced as something that might be found in Bart's room, alluding to the classic Dungeons & Dragons concept of a spellbook. It was mentioned only in passing without further discussion or endorsement.

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Episode: C01 - Ep. 56 - Armageddon - Magic Box Down

The Book of Magic was mentioned as something that would be in Bart's room. It was probably a reference to the classic Dungeons and Dragons concept of a book of spells.

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Book of magic.

2014 D&D Core Rulebooks (Dungeons & Dragons Gift Set) Cover

2014 D&D Core Rulebooks (Dungeons & Dragons Gift Set)

Dungeons and Dragons was mentioned multiple times throughout the episode, including how they were smushing comic book superheroes into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, and how they were playing Dungeons and Dragons in their room. It was a recurring theme.

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I'm smushing my love of comic book superheroes into the world of Dungeons and Dragons and taking Blaine, Barb, Chris, and Gus through a magical superpowered school adventure called C Squad.

— Episode: C01 - Ep. 56 - Armageddon - Magic Box Do...

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Episode: C01 - Ep. 56 - Armageddon - Magic Box Down

Dungeons and Dragons was mentioned multiple times throughout the episode, including how they were smushing comic book superheroes into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, and how they were playing Dungeons and Dragons in their room. It was a recurring theme.

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I'm smushing my love of comic book superheroes into the world of Dungeons and Dragons and taking Blaine, Barb, Chris, and Gus through a magical superpowered school adventure called C Squad.

And then he stops and he begins wheezing. It seems like he uh he's having a lot of trouble catching his breath. A robot's wheezing. Uh gollum. Gollum. You know it's like General Grievous. Yeah yeah yeah.

Exactly, which they do have.

I'm thinking I've been watching a lot of stranger things.

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