
Pretending to be People is a mystery/horror role-playing podcast. Join Zach, Thomas, Luke, and Joe as they navigate a terrifying campaign filled with twists, turns, and laughs - all decided on a roll of the dice. Can the officers of the Contention Police Department unravel the mysteries suddenly plaguing their sleepy town? Will they die – or worse – in the attempt? This is an actual play utilizing... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovComedy | |||

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Most underrated actual play pod. I wish I had 5 million dollars to give them.. anyway... Here's Kudzu
My wife let me use her phone so I could leave my review on Apple too. This show is absolutely phenomenal and has unlocked a new form of story telling I didn’t know I needed. You guys put in an insane amount of effort and we appreciate every second of it. Now I’m only on episode 89 so I’ll talk to y’all in whatever time it is when I catch up. Sincerely yours. FlyAwayJBIRD
Warm fuzzy chaos and absurdity. This has become my favorite podcast. Kudos to the whole crew for this gem of hilarity and weirdness.
With this podcast you can:
-Laugh
-Hear the word squamous a lot.
-Celebrate the legendary Cal Colorado, possibly the greatest character in any medium.
-Get a dose of off kilter storytelling.
Give it a shot ! It’s awesome.
One of the best actual play podcasts I’ve listened to. Incredible, crass humor and absolute horror. Imagine the McElroy’s but with no scruples
It’s discussed as a Delta Green podcast, but don’t listen to it if you only want to learn the game. It’s an example of a podcast where if you like the first episode, you will likely love it, mostly because of the obvious player chemistry.
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The content centers around a unique blend of mystery, horror, and humor, primarily revolving around a group of officers in the fictional Contention Police Department. Each episode often features intriguing narrative arcs infused with dark comedy, as the characters navigate unpredictable scenarios characterized by absurdity and existential dread. The show stands out for its interactive storytelling, where the outcomes are determined by dice rolls in an RPG format, allowing for creative improvisation and personal character explorations. The mix of engaging plot twists, character-driven humor, and the overarching theme of survival against supernatural odds makes it particularly appealing to fans of role-playing games and horror narratives.
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