Unbalanced Encounters Presents: The Misfortunate 4
The award-winning podcast kicks off season 2 with a 12-episode high-fantasy wet western. Launching October 28th, 2025.
In the basin of an island outcast in a shallow sea, a city yearns for the gold of a dragon's horde. And this rush has made prospector-adventuring parties commonplace. From the many calls to plunder comes a flyer promising fortune, fame, and near-certain death. And our four idiots have answered the call.
Unbalanced Encounters is an award-winning, narrative-driven actual play podcast. Following Rally, UE’s 80-episode epic first season, The Misfortunate 4 will run for 12 episodes as the first arc of its second season. Each episode is pre-recorded, highly polished, and features original music, guest appearances, and a cinematic cold open.
GM Patrick Perini runs Tales of the Valiant for a cast of brilliant comedians and performers: Emily Greymoore, Craig Pate, Caustic Phoenix, and Cinderblocksally. Cameo guests include: Noir Enigma, Cleo Birch, and Aram Vartian.
This arc is sponsored by Kobold Press and, through their generosity, UE will be gifting select listeners with a free copy of Kobold Press’s Tales of the Valiant Player’s Guide, Pocket Edition during episode premiers on YouTube.
The Misfortunate 4 explores themes of family, class, and legacy through the lens of twangy humor, heart, and southern horror. Characters drive the action, discovering their own naiveté in the wake of the city's lust for gold. Dragons, drugs, and adventure capitalists loom large, ready to drag them down into the mud.
Find Unbalanced Encounters on your favorite podcasting platform, or subscribe on YouTube to by 10/28 join the live premier!
