You may have seen a Crypto related stream start up some time last night. that's not some immersive ARG on our part, it was unfortunately a hijacking. we are working with Google to recover the account, but as our access is currently limited, be prepared for delays on official content. we're sorry if this effects your viewing schedules or enjoyme...
2025-07-13 16:57:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Top Shelf is Back! and since it's been a while since we talked about the behinds the scenes of Private Nightmares, we thought we'd talk about our own show this week! Spoilers for episodes 5-8 of Private Nightmares
2025-07-11 05:38:00 +0000 UTC View Post
We did some of my favorite shots in Ep9. I can't for you all to see it!
- Joey
Hi Everyone!
With episode 9 airing on July 11th we are coming up on the Season 1 finale, but just like LA by Night before us, we just aren't that good at a clean break. Episode 10 will air on July 25th as a very Finale feeling end to the season, however we have bonus Episode 11 to wrap some things up which will air August 8th. After that...
2025-07-07 17:04:34 +0000 UTC View Post
This was a rough episode for the coterie but its nice to know how light hearted it can be for the players.
2025-07-01 16:10:29 +0000 UTC View Post
The Coterie is finally hitting each other where it hurts
2025-06-28 05:57:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Stills from episode 8... I'm sure everything is fine
2025-06-27 14:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Saw all of these while travelling... oh Coco.
2025-06-26 18:42:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a little teaser for tomorrow's episode. Hope you all can catch it live!
2025-06-12 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe Top Shelf will be on hiatus for a little while. Alex and Joey are both out of town for work stuff, but we'll pick up again in July with more guests and games.
2025-06-10 16:42:11 +0000 UTC View Post
While we were searching for a location for Private Nightmares we got pretty far into conversations with another theater before we settled on out current home. The historic Alex Theater in Glendale was prepared to offer up their stage and an extremely discounted rate because they loved the sound of our project so much. Eventually we decided hat ...
2025-06-10 02:36:27 +0000 UTC View Post
In a absolutely stunning move, Gina asked the cast to write what they thought Renee's letter said to Jade. One of the letters was then chosen at random, so that no one on stage knew what to expect when that letter was finally read in episode 6
2025-06-04 15:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
We got to sit down (remotely) with Ryan Verniere, the creator of the horror fantasy RPG Blackbirds. As a special treat (and because we love this system so much) this episode of The Top Shelf is available to all Patreon Members.
The Kickstarter for the new 1.5 edition of Blackbirds, titled Heavy is the Crown, will be out later this year.<...
ah the magic of make believe... always great to throw a player something they have to "yes, and"
2025-06-03 17:04:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Even in a made up club it's hard not to be awkward sometimes...
2025-06-01 20:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
A little late but for good reason. Last weekend, Alex and Xander were at the Darkness Emergent LARP at the Hollywood Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles. They got to reprise their roles as X and Jasper with a ballroom full of other VTM larpers. now they're here to chat about it with on a podcast... this podcast.
2025-05-29 03:05:10 +0000 UTC View Post
This was one of the thumbnail designs we tried out for episode 5. It was a little too happy for the general vibe of the show but it still speaks to the heart of the episode so we'd like to share it here.
2025-05-28 19:50:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Some unposted stills from epsiode 3. Big thanks to Joe Adams for taking these
2025-05-26 23:50:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Sometimes we just find little gems in the editing room
2025-05-22 20:15:37 +0000 UTC View Post
this is not episode 5 or Deep Cuts... these are... Deep Cuts for episode 5... you know what we mean.
2025-05-21 00:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone. No podcast this week. Alex and Joey are both in the busy season work wise. We'll have more episodes soon.
2025-05-20 10:17:16 +0000 UTC View Post
In case you missed it, here's the VOD for episode 5. As always it will be Patreon exclusive until monday.
2025-05-17 03:58:43 +0000 UTC View Post
This Friday... who will be the life of the party?
2025-05-14 14:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Alex and Joey are joined by Matt Moynihan from Good time Society to talk Magic: the Gathering
2025-05-13 18:49:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Episode 5 airs May 16th and the coterie are getting their club attire on
2025-05-12 21:53:08 +0000 UTC View Post
