High Rollers DnD

High Rollers is Europe's biggest independent TTRPG stream turned podcast, and it has been running strong since 2016 with over 650 episodes. Mark Hulmes serves as Dungeon Master, guiding his players through the homebrew world of Altheya: The Dragon Empire. The show takes its lore seriously. Hulmes builds intricate political landscapes, divine pantheons, and interconnected storylines that reward long-time listeners with layered callbacks and reveals. The current cast includes Trott, Kim, Rhi, and Katie, each bringing distinct roleplaying styles that create a nice balance between combat tactics and character-driven drama. Tom Hazell handles the sound design, which adds atmospheric weight to key moments. New episodes drop on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with live streams happening every Sunday at 5pm UK time on Twitch and YouTube. That is a lot of content, which can feel intimidating for newcomers, but the community is welcoming and there are good starting points for each major campaign arc. The production is handled by Pickaxe, a UK-based podcast network that also manages several other TTRPG shows. What sets High Rollers apart from the American-dominated actual play scene is its distinctly British sensibility. The humor is drier, the pacing more deliberate, and the worldbuilding leans into high fantasy with a grounded tone rather than comedy. If you have burned through the big American actual play shows and want something with a different flavor, High Rollers is an excellent pick with a massive back catalog to explore.