Meet The Cast

Get to know the people behind your favorite characters!

@LoveableGM
Spencer:
The GM

A nursing school graduate, and movie buff with uncounted medical problems, Spencer is the heart and soul of the show. After roleplaying and trying his hand at GMing for several years, Spencer decided to bring the family together to share our adventures with whoever was willing to listen. Having the passion and the vision to bring everyone together for a regular game time, as well as edit our recording and getting it online after cutting many, many, many, many, many, MANY instances where the group gets off track, Spencer keeps the Gathering of the Ages Podcast going for all to enjoy. His hobbies and interests outside of Pathfinder include woodcarving, cosplay, lets-play videos, and of course movies.
Philip:
Min

Currently a Fourth Grade Teacher, and recent College Graduate, Philip is the eldest sibling in the Borup family and as such proudly holds the distinction of being the original nerd. Philip was the first to expose the family to many geeky pastimes and sundries since he was a lad. Since the origin of this podcast, Philip is proud to announce that he has finally managed to convert his family to the ways of supreme geekdom! When he’s not wrangling students, pulling his hair out in his coursework, practicing the dark arts, or praising the almighty Paizo for the greatest game ever made… actually that’s pretty much all he does. He also enjoys anime, writing, drawing, faery folklore, and is a long-time fan of YouTube celebrity “the Nostalgia Critic.”
Tracy:
Artrilla/Rae

Former paraeducator, current community outreach coordinator, and full-time mama with attitude, Tracy is fairly new to the geek scene. Having been a closeted nerd most of her life, she’s happy to shed her cocoon and emerge as the unique and stunning geek-queen-butterfly we’ve always known her to be. Getting her first experience at tabletop roleplaying as a mother of four, Tracy is passionate about breaking down stereotypes that have kept others from embracing their passions up until now. She firmly believes having a weekly time to play Pathfinder has been good for the family and hopes to share what she’s learned with anyone who will listen. She encourages anyone who listens to our show, young or old to shine as brilliantly as Artrilla’s vibrant pink hair! When she’s not recording for the show and trying to rein in her hooligan sons to actually get an episode put together in the midst of shenanigans (that she of course neeeeeever instigates) Tracy enjoys crocheting, sewing, and just about anything crafty you can think of. Her current projects are dollmaking, with classic fairy tale characters like Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks being some of her favorites to make.
Zach: 
Parod/Rylan

Also known as “The Tiny” Zachary is the baby of the Borup family, and like his character Parod towers over everyone. The Gathering of the Ages Podcast marks Zach’s first long running campaign. Having recently graduated from high school, he hopes to start college soon and major in Social Science. Currently the baby Borup works at Autoliv and gets to ride around on something he calls a Taylor-Dunn. (We still don't believe they're real) He relishes the opportunity to take a break from the various odd jobs he does around town and record the voice of his beloved character every week, protecting the innocent from untold horrors with every NATURAL 20!!!!
@tymann27
Tyler:
Siris/Feyven

The newest brother of the Borup family as of August 2013, Tyler is the husband of the one and only Borup daughter Emily. A current Autoliv employee and lifetime video game enthusiast, Tyler’s favorite part of gaming both virtually and at the table is learning about and exploring rich worlds and environments. Tyler is known to be a man of few words, but when he speaks, the whole room listens… then promptly tells him to shut up at least once every episode. When not playing resident accent-with-a-body-attached-to-it Siris, or soft spoken tree hugger Feyven, Tyler is a loving and doting husband to his wife Emily with whom he shares an adorable hyperactive chigi puppy Roxie. 
S U P P O R T E R S

Dylan - Show Guest

You might recognize Dylan as the voice of the Tamrivena Guardsman Tristan while listening to one of the many episodes retelling the backstory of everybody's favorite pair of abs: Siris. While an integral member of the sideshow cast, Dylan has also offered his services as website editor. Dylan is a member of several off air games Spencer GMs in his down time, somehow managing to ALWAYS play the oldest character in the party. Dylan spends most of his free time playing Video games, his favorite being "Sea of Thieves" and serenading his wife on his Tuba, Guitar, and Bass. Dylan is currently attending Weber State University, pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences.

Ryan

Ryan is the younger brother of Tyler, therefore placing him second in the line of succession in the Manning family. Ryan has been a long time fan of the show and has graciously agreed to draw some sweet artwork for the show. Ryan has been creating art for as long as he can remember and his favorite art medium are good ol' pen and paper. Outside of being an artist Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah, playing "Magic The Gathering", and participating in extreme sports like skateboarding and snowboarding. If Ryan were to play a character in Pathfinder he would most likely choose to be a druid. Ryan is currently working in an architecture firm in their landscape design devision. Ryan and his wife Sarah are expecting thier first baby boy in January. You can follow Ryan on Instagram at: xdiabloverdex and get an inside look at his latest art projects. 

Ken - Landlord

Ken is the patriarch of the Borup Clan. He graciously allows us to keep up the studio and record every weekend in his basement. To him we are eternally grateful. Ken is a die hard Mormon Tabernacle Choir fan and will be constantly found blasting the spiritual tunes every opportunity he gets. Ken works as a funeral director - a fact that has been brought up many times on the show - and thoroughly  loves what he does and the people he helps through very difficult times in their lives.  

Scooter - The Dog

A dog of 15 years, Scooter can often be heard barking in the backgroud of many an episode.  Constantly vying for attention from those sitting at the table trying to record, he will bark to let us know he is ready to sit on someone's lap. Scooter enjoys basking in the warm sunlight, going on walks, peeing in the same spot on the lawn, and begging for food. Scooter is the best of boys and we all love him dearly. 

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