Why Can't We Be Wizards

Hey there, been a while! Just dropping by to tell you about a new show Alie, Kevin and I started called Cthulhu-Con! The first 2 episodes are out now, and you should go subscribe and check it out!You can find Cthulhu-Con on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! More info and links at https://cthulhu-con.skullandscones.com .—Cthulhu-Con is a horror comedy actual-play podcast about five dysfunctional coworkers, an off-the-rails Lovecraft convention, and the horrors of the universe slowly clawing at the edges of our simple minds. Join our heroes as they journey through the unknowable, the terrifying, and the crowd of cosplayers in this lovingly-crafted 12-episode miniseries.—Cthulhu-Con is a production of Skull & Scones. You can find all our stuff at skullandscones.com!Follow us online at:YouTube: @skullandsconesstudiosBluesky: @skullandscones.bsky.socialInstagram: @skullandsconesstudiosFacebook: @skullandsconesstudiosYou can also join our Discord server and come chat with us and other listeners like you!—Trailer edited by Mike TurleyShow art by Nestor

The fab four are accused of breaking a prophecy and have to defend themselves outside the bounds of time and space. Caleb gets what he wants. Leo puts it all on the table. Freya turns things on their head. Skyler takes control.

We're running behind schedule and it'll be a little while before we can publish the next episode. Sorry about that! To tide you over for now, here's Kevin reading exactly 10 minutes of The Hobbit by J.R R. Tolkien for some reason. It's Content!

The gang talks it out with Professor Fessel (with an F), who doesn't really know what to make of them. Caleb gets lucky. Leo is an acrobat. Freya makes an appointment. Skyler sees their past, present and future.

The gang prepares to head into the belly of the beast... literally. Caleb faces his fears. Skyler can't stop making puns. Freya questions the future. Leo makes a bold suggestion.

After closing another spigot, the group tries to tie off some loose ends before immediately getting pulled along to yet another adventure. When are they ever going to get a minute to breathe? Skyler self reflects. Freya theorizes. Caleb protects the group in style. Leo treats wounds for once.

The fab four are disappointed that their soup plan didn't stop the wedding in its tracks, and put their heads together to try again. Caleb slinks into the shadows. Skyler hides in plain sight. Freya confronts the truth. Leo doesn't want to disappoint anyone.

The group tries to come to terms with what Gutenmagie really is, and what the magic of the Lutums means for their journey forward. Freya tries reason. Leo heals wounds. Caleb protects his friends. Skyler trusts in friendship.

The Fab Four regroup after closing another spigot. After promising to help those less fortunate, they do their best to stay on track. Caleb thinks about a second mortgage. Freya avoids her feelings. Leo is tempted. Skyler reconnects.

On the way to save Jeevus, the group finds themselves cast in some award-winning television productions. Freya gets stage fright. Caleb is a method actor. Leo just pushes the buttons. Skyler was born for this.

The group reconvenes at the Caller's house to get ready for their epic journey. Skyler meets their old nemesis. Freya hides the truth. Leo learns that doing it right means doing it the hard way sometimes. Caleb pays his debts.

The group races to save Freya's dad. And all of magic maybe too? Caleb learns the fireman carry. Skyler understands the importance of photographs. Leo remembers the past. Freya makes a choice.

The group heads through the hole in pursuit of Freya's dad and the spigot. There, they wonder if they've found more questions than answers. Caleb gives up part of himself. Leo becomes a Luddite. Skyler makes good use of sign language. Freya tries to hold it together.