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Capes and Cowls Podcast - a D&D Podcast

Hosted by Paul C. VanDerHeyden · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 228 episodes

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About this podcast

The Capes and Cowls Podcast (formerly Riverside City Podcast) is an actual play D&D 5e (5.5 in 2025) podcast set in the world of the Riverside City Chronicles, a modern day setting with Superheroes called Capes and Supervillains called Cowls. After our freshman season in Riverside City, our podcast moved to follow a new set of characters in Cape School, a brand new school dedicated to teaching young people how to use their powers.

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Paul C. VanDerHeyden hosts Capes and Cowls Podcast - a D&D Podcast, a leisure show with 228 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Void in the Timeline

May 23, 20261h 31mEp. 97S2

In this episode, the Sunforged make their way deeper into the abandoned ArmaCo facility. They find more than they bargained for when they discover a hideaway from another time. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our

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Scrapstress

May 15, 20261h 58mEp. 96S2

In this episode, the Sunforged meet a scrapper with a unique ability. They agree to help her with a few quick things in exchange for her help in finding the source of the upcoming danger. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroe

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A Promotion Down Under

May 8, 20262h 4mEp. 95S2

In this episode, the Sunforged gets recruited by the FSA to take on more serious jobs. You'll never guess where they're set on the trail of what could become a mass casualty event. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join

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Mysteries of Rook

May 1, 20261h 48mEp. 94S2

In this episode, the team takes some downtime to explore their home a bit more. We also get to know their new team member, Tom, a bit better. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6

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Wishes....Wishes

Apr 24, 20262h 3mEp. 93S2

In this episode, our young Capes stumble across an ancient prisoner who makes them an offer they may have wanted to refuse. With nearly unlimited power on offer, what will they decide to do? #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHe

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Snake Charmer

Apr 20, 20261h 32mEp. 92S2

In this episode, the Sunforged start their trip deep into the South African Desert and see just what the wild life has become. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find u

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Vision Test

Apr 10, 20261h 53mEp. 91S2

In this episode, finally free from the Serpent Lodge, the Sunforged try to deal with Sal's parasite issue, and end up heading to South Africa to find a shaman. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! htt

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Escape from Snake Mountain

Apr 8, 20262h 16mEp. 90S2

In this episode, the Sunforged continue to make their way through the Serpent Lodge and find a defector they choose to bring with. Still trapped inside, they need to fight their way out of this scaley predicament. #dnd #

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Serpent Lodge

Mar 20, 20262h 26mEp. 89S2

In this behemoth of an episode, the Sunforged continue to explore the Company and its connection to the ancient cabal the Serpent Lodge. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnW

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A Giant Ritual

Mar 13, 20261h 55mEp. 88S2

In this episode, after completing the three sub stations, the Sunforged build the key and take on the boss of this complex. Can they stop her ritual, or will it be their undoing? #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join ou

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Charnel House

Feb 27, 20261h 44mEp. 87S2

In this episode, the Sunforged take on the next room in the Company's research gauntlet, a room full of death and decay, thankfully they have some holy fire to help light the way. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join o

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Elemental Puzzles

Feb 22, 20261h 48mEp. 86S2

In this episode, the Sunforged explore further into the Company's Labs, finding a room filled with Elemental Cultists and a connection to an ancient cabal. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https:/

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Slime Time

Feb 13, 20262h 10mEp. 85S2

In this episode, the Sunforged make their way deeper into the Company's depths and find a lab filled with one d-ooze-y of a problem to deal with. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.g

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For the Company

Feb 9, 20261h 13mEp. 84S2

In this episode, the Sunforged investigate the underground base in Raven's Reach to find some not so friendly individuals. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6PaAnWgSe Find us on

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Sunforged

Jan 30, 20261h 16mEp. 83S2

After a few weeks of time getting to know their new stomping grounds, the Sunforged are called to deal with a Cowl attacking Raven's Reach. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://discord.gg/N6Pa

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Welcome to Rook

Jan 23, 20261h 36mEp. 82S2

In this episode, the Sunforged officially start their tour as the protectors of Rook, Utah and meet a few of the locals while out on their first patrol. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://di

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Summer's End

Jan 16, 20261h 17mEp. 81S2

In this episode, we return to Alpha Team, now officially dubbed The Sunforged, as they end their second year of Cape School and get ready to move to the city they will be protecting for the foreseeable future, Rook, Utah

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S2 - City Planning Bonus Episode

Jan 9, 20262h 35mS2

In this bonus episode, Paul, Natalie, Art, and Mike sit down and plan out the small city the characters will be protecting for the rest of the campaign. #dnd #5e #dndpodcast #SuperHeroes Join our free Discord! https://di

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S2 - Interlude on the Line

Dec 29, 20252h 44mS2

In this episode, we return to the adventures of Loa as he returns to the mortal coil once more, this time exploring The Line, and discovering what the Atlantians have been up to over the last five years. #dnd #5e #dndpod

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Return From Balan

Oct 28, 20251h 36mEp. 80S2

In this episode, Alpha Squad returns to Earth only to be locked up in quarantine for a few weeks. This conveniently gives them some time to investigate the mysteries they put on hold while travelling in another world. #d

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Capes and Cowls Podcast - a D&D Podcast is hosted by Paul C. VanDerHeyden. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 228 episodes.

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Capes and Cowls Podcast - a D&D Podcast has published 228 episodes.

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