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Skyjoust!!

James D'Amato

The world of Spéir is home to birds that can grow around eight times the size of those in our world. These magnificent creatures are called "griffins" and on their backs, athletes from across the rediscovered world compete for glory in the sport of joust. The world of competitive jousting is full of gripping and dramatic stories played out in the sky and on the ground. The first season of Skyjoust! follows four teams from the Fledgling Leagues– adolescent jousters many of whom compete hoping for a chance to make the sport their livelihood– as they each vie for the same championship. Each team has a story, each team has their own reasons to chase victory, but only one will win it all. Skyjoust! is an actual play podcast based on the world of Spéir from Campaign: Skyjacks and using a special expansion of the Fight With Spirit RPG.

The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 2

Allez tries to rally the team over a grill full of delicious sausages. Augie takes the opportunity to make a difficult confession. Which is unfortunate, because soon after they are discovered by Dominion Shattersky. CAST James D'Amato ... GM Aaron Catano Saez ... Allez Shattersky Paulomi Pratap ... Augie Belyea Liz Anderson ... Tein Fieldhouse EDITING Ryan Boelter MUSIC Arne Parrott MAILING LIST Join Here

Jun 10, 2024

57 min

The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 1

The town of Barmwhich prides itself on jousting, but the only team they have left is their fledgling Perrymen and for the past decade, they have been at the bottom of the lists. But their bad luck might be about to change. Thanks to their talented captain Allez Shattersky, the graceful Augie Belyea, and a new recruit Tien Fieildhouse the Perrymen have made it to the quarter finals. With the support of their community and some good coaching, the Parrymen might come out on top! CONTENT NOTES Economic depression, death, a truly insane amount of pressure CAST James D'Amato ... GM Aaron Catano Saez ... Allez Shattersky Paulomi Pratap ... Augie Belyea Liz Anderson ... Tein Fieldhouse EDITING Ryan Boelter MUSIC Arne Parrott MAILING LIST Join Here

May 27, 2024

52 min

The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 4

Jade finishes her match with flair, finishing early to get some face time with Salieri. This leaves Skean to face off against his low-rent doppelganger in a traditionally mounted joust. He takes the opportunity to send a message to team management about the kind of coaches he is willing to tolerate. Finally, Verse faces off against his old flame and potential co-conspirator, Constance Trubbl. Will he really take a dive during a quarterfinal match with management watching? CONTENT NOTES Underage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tension, bullying CAST James D'Amato ... GM Jon Taylor ... Skeane Lightwind Jef Aldrich ... Vercingetorix Gull Tyler Davis ... Jade Wolfe EDITING Aly Grauer MUSIC Arne Parrott MAILING LIST Join Here

May 13, 2024

54 min

The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 3

Match day has finally come as the Ganders face off against their local Windrider Island rivals The Crimson Flash. First up Jade enters a Tengu Dori as an attacker against her fake boyfriend Berry Pleasant. She has worked hard to get close to him so she can impress Salieri, but now the gloves are off. She wants to beat Berry handily so she can make a mark and build her following. Will her strategy backfire? CONTENT NOTES Underage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tension CAST James D'Amato ... GM Jon Taylor ... Skeane Lightwind Jef Aldrich ... Vercingetorix Gull Tyler Davis ... Jade Wolfe EDITING Aly Grauer MUSIC Arne Parrott MAILING LIST Join Here

Apr 29, 2024

49 min

The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 2

Skeane struggles to manage his temper keep a polite appearance in public. Jade gets tempted into a date with, Barry, a member of her rival team in order to get close to Salerie, an infamous fashion designer. Verse holds a cocktail party for rich delinquents and runs into an old flame Constance Sorrow. She has an offer to make them both a handsome amount of money. CONTENT NOTES Underage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tension CAST James D'Amato ... GM Jon Taylor ... Skeane Lightwind Jef Aldrich ... Vercingetorix Gull Tyler Davis ... Jade Wolfe EDITING Aly Grauer MUSIC Arne Parrott MAILING LIST Join Here

Apr 15, 2024

45 min

The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 1

Despite being new, the Jolly Ganders are the current top team in the fledgling jousting league rankings and the current favorite to win the tournament. The Flying Garnish Brewery and Distillery put together the perfect group of top athletes and top performers to make a team that will capture the hearts of anyone watching and convince them to have a drink. Skeane Lightwind, Vercingetorix Gull, and Jade Wofle have the best equipment, the best facilities, the most fans, and the skills it takes to win. But what makes them dangerous is they'll do anything to win with style. CONTENT NOTE Bad kids, alcohol, family pressure, low morals CAST James D'Amato ... GM Jon Taylor ... Skeane Lightwind Jef Aldrich ... Vercingetorix Gull Tyler Davis ... Jade Wolfe EDITING Aly Grauer MUSIC Arne Parrott MAILING LIST Join Here

Apr 1, 2024

1 hr 2 min

The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 4

Dimitri pushes things too far and has to be disqualified. Distraught he tries to feel the stadium. This leaves the Frog Princes far behind and everything in the hands of Trance. Seeing her cousin in the crosshairs, Serafina gives her a tip that could change the game. Can she push herself far enough to save their shot at the championship? CONTENT NOTE Guilt over hurting someone, unbelievable pressure CAST James D'Amato ... GM Rashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina Honore James Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance" Trancephorm Nathan Blades ... Dimitri Hyaku

Mar 18, 2024

45 min

The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 3

The Frogs face off against the Decorated Tusks! They try to put all the pressure aside and focus on the joust. Serafina struggles between her desire to play to the crowd and play the game. Dimitri feels confident that he has figured out his opponent, but his confidence might be misplaced. CONTENT NOTE Feeling ignored and undervalued by family, worrying about losing your dream job CAST James D'Amato ... GM Rashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina Honore James Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance" Trancephorm Nathan Blades ... Dimitri Hyaku

Mar 4, 2024

43 min

The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 2

Serifina is advised to take a more direct role in controlling the fans of the Frog Prince jousting club, but things escalate quickly. Trance is pulled away from the Frog Prince publicist his aunt hired to receive contradictory orders from Old Long, his handler with The Liquid Swords. Dimitri worries about the pressure being heaped upon the team. CONTENT NOTE Teen torn between family and duty, teen being pretty wreckless with dangerous people CAST James D'Amato ... GM Rashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina Honore James Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance" Trancephorm Nathan Blades ... Dimitri Hyaku

Feb 19, 2024

1 hr 2 min

The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 1

The reigning champions of the fledgling joust leagues The Frog Princes are in a slump. After taking an important loss earlier in the season the only barely managed to make it into the quarter-finals. Serfina Honore (Rashawn Scott) is desperate to live up to her mother's sky high expectations, MC "Trance" Trancephorm (James Mendez Hodes) is torn between his loyalty to his family and The Liquid Swords, and Dimitri Hyaku (Nathan Blades) wants to prove himself so he can play the sport he loves. Can they find the confidence they need to pull themselves together? Or will they buckle under the pressure? CONTENT NOTE Performance pressure, disapproving family CAST James D'Amato ... GM Rashawn Nadine Scott ... Serafina Honore James Mendez Hodes ... MC "Trance" Trancephorm Nathan Blades ... Dimitri Hyaku

Feb 12, 2024

58 min