Best Absurdia Podcasts (2026)

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Episode #160: My Late Father's Correspondence Pt. 2 1:07:57

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Content Warnings ⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠ explores bittersweet family drama. Content includes grief, patriarchy, illness, colonialism, war and death. Show Notes This week, Fiona is playing '⁠⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠⁠': an epistolary roleplaying game of bittersweet family drama by Hayley Gordon and published by ⁠Storybrewers Rolepl…

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S3 E19 - The Case of the Errant Doctor 1:15:51

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Interrogation can take a delicate hand. Archie double checks, Bo packs light, Duff reconnects with himself. Join the Podcasters Fight Hunger campaign! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other mus…

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Episode #159: My Late Father's Correspondence Pt. 1 1:09:44

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Content Warnings My Late Father's Correspondence explores bittersweet family drama. Content includes grief, patriarchy, illness, colonialism, war and death. Show Notes This week, Fiona is playing '⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠': an epistolary roleplaying game of bittersweet family drama by Hayley Gordon and published by Storybrewers Roleplaying…

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S3 E18 - The Case of the Needle 1:13:05

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Talk about violation of the Hippo Oath. Duff explores philosophy, Archie strikes first, Bo sets the mood. Join the Podcasters Fight Hunger campaign! Chat with us on Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other music…

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Episode #158: Alone Against The Static (Call of Cthulhu) 2:43:56

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Content Warnings Alone Against The Static explores themes of grief, isolation, relationships, and heartbreak. It is recommended for mature players and listeners. Show Notes This week, Fiona is playing 'Alone Against The Static': A Call of Cthulhu modern-era scenario beyond signal range, written by B.W. Holland and published by Chaosium! Alex and Ch…

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S3 E17 - The Case Down Memory Lane 54:12

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Keep your arms and legs inside your sanity for the duration of the trip. Bo tries something new, Archie take a sniff, Duff tries to explain. Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien…

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Bonus: Q&A with Wingshan Huntley & Siren's Oath: Tides Turning 49:15

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Show Notes To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Wingshan Huntley⁠, founder of Twisted Spire and creator of Sirens’ Oath: Tides Turning: a revenge driven, eco fantasy, mermaid coven one-shot TTRPG. Sirens’ Oath blends storytelling, emotion, and memories. Players are invited to embody merm…

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S3 E16 - The Case of the On Call Brother-in-Law 1:11:23

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It's long hours in the field of Family Medicine. Duff does a fib, Archie plots and schemes, Bo gets heart eyes. Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other music by Kyle Levien Season 3 Logo by Rachael Uye…

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Feed Drop | Last Line. Rewind. | Solemn Vale: Homegrown - Part 1 1:40:37

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Feed Drop of Last Line. Rewind. A brand new horror anthology actual play podcast where tabletop roleplaying games bring the terror of the TV glow to life! Welcome, my little Video Nasties to my menagerie of horrors... This is Last Line. Rewind. And now, let me present to you my first terrifying tape. There are places in this world you know you know…

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Trailer: Last Line. Rewind. 0:44

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Welcome, Video Nasties, to 'Last Line. Rewind' is a new horror anthology podcast from the creators of 'Realms of Peril & Glory' and 'What Am I Rolling?' – Join me for my first terrifying tape, very very soon... The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.By WAIR Podcast

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Episode #157: World Wide Wrestling Pt. 4 (Oneshot Patreon Drive 2024) 54:34

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The series was originally apart of the ⁠⁠Oneshot Patreon Drive⁠⁠ in Oct 2024. Show Notes This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the ⁠⁠System Mastery⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Gamewoven⁠⁠ podcasts respectively) for ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action! Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and p…

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Off Hours: Something Is Wrong With The Chickens 1:43:17

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It may be the annual county fair, but there's fowl play brewing. Can three plucky chickens* recover the legendary Eggs of Prophecy before the nefarious Bryson Foods swoops in? Something Is Wrong With The Chickens by Elliot Davis Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky Editing by Lucas & Michelle "Chicken Beat" by Speedy the Spid…

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Episode #156: World Wide Wrestling Pt. 3 (Oneshot Patreon Drive 2024) 47:23

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The series was originally apart of the ⁠⁠Oneshot Patreon Drive⁠⁠ in Oct 2024. Show Notes This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the ⁠⁠System Mastery⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Gamewoven⁠⁠ podcasts respectively) for ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action! Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and p…

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S3 E15 - The Case of the Missing Sisters 55:03

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Bonus: Q&A with Quinn Majeski & Absurdia 1:02:17

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Show Notes To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Quinn Majeski, show runner of the Monster Hour podcast and the game designer behind Absurdia: A tabletop roleplaying game about absurd humor and surreal horror. Absurdia is an modern fantasy roleplaying game about the inane hilarity and und…

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Off Hours - Absurdia: the (Meta)Physical Edition 1:20:28

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To celebrate the launch of the Absurdia crowdfunding campaign, we are declassifying the top secret patreon playtest the crew did of the three new playbooks coming to the (Meta)Physical edition! Content warnings: surreality, plant murder, body horror (flayed flesh abominations), supernatural violence, alcohol use, drinking games Get your copy of Abs…

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Episode #155: World Wide Wrestling Pt. 2 (Oneshot Patreon Drive 2024) 1:07:02

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The series was originally apart of the ⁠Oneshot Patreon Drive⁠ in Oct 2024. Show Notes This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the ⁠System Mastery⁠, ⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠, and ⁠Gamewoven⁠ podcasts respectively) for ⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action! Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and published b…

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S3 E14 - The Case of the 100 Hot Dogs 1:09:57

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If you don't know where to go, ask the Mirror, it might know... but be a total diva about it! Duff sets a new record. Archie asks a question. Bo loses something precious. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle…

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Episode #154: World Wide Wrestling Pt. 1 (Oneshot Patreon Drive 2024) 1:11:23

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The series was originally apart of the Oneshot Patreon Drive in Oct 2024. In this episode, Fiona takes Jef, Ben and Zad through wrestler creation. See how they bring Dr. Knockout (he/him) the Technician, BOOKS (She/Her) the Provocateur and Sydreal Constellation (they/them) the Anointed to life before viewing their highlights on 'Last Week on World …

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S3 E13 - The Case of the Vault Door 1:06:03

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Some people collect stamps, we collect friendship. Bo meets a wall. Archie passes a window. Duff finds a door. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon Follow us on BlueSky City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," and other…

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Welcome To Pratchetville Ep 8 - What's the Inside of a Catbus like? 1:03:28

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The boys are having trouble as they're pulled into the aggressive Catbus even as secrets come to light, and one of those amongst the group is not what he appears ... Cover Art by: Radio Welcome To Pratchetville Theme by: Adam Formerly Dungeons and Pop now Gestalheim Productions Other Gestalheim Productions Capers and Cataclysms Fictional Heroism Ad…

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Episode #153: KULT: Divinity Lost - The Driver 1:52:58

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Content Warnings: KULT: Divinity Lost is a contemporary horror roleplay game with mature adult themes and dark subject matter. Specific content warnings for this scenario, The Driver, include: Guns, Gunshot injury, Gun Violence, Robbery gone wrong, Blood, bodily harm and death, kidnapping and abduction, self harm to get out of restraints and fire. …

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S3 E12 - The Case of the Missing Man 1:24:51

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The plot thickens as our heroes attempt normalcy. Duff catches up. Archie cooks. Bo makes a friend. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music by Kyle Le…

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Episode #152: Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition with Merely Roleplayers Pt. 2 2:42:29

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Content Warnings: Confronting fear, Subjective morality, Manipulation or coercion from outside forces, Elements of suspense and horror. Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Ellie, Alex, Strat and Matt (of ⁠Merely Roleplayers⁠) for ⁠'Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition⁠': A tabletop roleplaying game of kids and critters lost in an endless wood on Hallo…

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S3 E11 - The Case of the Separate Ways 53:07

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The crew takes some time to themselves. Bo hits the books. Archie talks to themselves. Duff looks for a horse. Get Ready for Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis," "Call to War," and other music…

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Bonus: Q&A with Josh McCrowell and His Majesty the Worm 51:32

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Show Notes To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Josh McCrowell, the game designer behind ENNIE nominated 'His Majesty the Worm': A tabletop roleplaying game designed for dungeon crawling. 'His Majesty the Worm' is a new-school game with old-school sensibilities: a classic megadungeon exp…

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Episode #151: Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition with Merely Roleplayers Pt. 1 2:51:20

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Content Warnings: Confronting fear, Subjective morality, Manipulation or coercion from outside forces, Elements of suspense and horror. Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Ellie, Alex, Strat and Matt (of Merely Roleplayers) for 'Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition': A tabletop roleplaying game of kids and critters lost in an endless wood on Halloween…

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S3 E10 - The Case of the Verdant Ghost 1:00:34

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All is calm in the middle of Glasslake. Duff becomes a gardner, Archie sneaks around, Bo touches her head twice. Content warnings: Discussion of loss, Body Possession Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist by Son of Oak Games Primary editing by Lucas & Michelle. Additional editing by Kyle Levien. "Arborealis" and other music by Kyle Le…

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Bonus: Q&A with CM Lowry and Beyond Cataclysm 59:10

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Show Notes To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to author, illustrator and RPG designer CM Lowry who co founded Beyond Cataclysm, a UK micro-publisher and distributor. Check out their podcast, 'What is Roleplay?', which explores the very basics of Roleplay, Role Play Games, and what it mean…

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S3 E9 - The Case of the Chase 1:08:50

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Rated #1 in customer satisfaction in its class: not only for quality, but for its traditional styling and smooth ride. Archie tries to make heads or tails, Bo takes the wheel, Duff does a high five. Content warnings: Discussion of loss, gunfire (13:56, 16:20, 30:50, 38:44), vehicle crash (38:50) Join our Discord Support us on Patreon City of Mist b…

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Episode #150: Galactic Pt. 2 (WAIR x OSN Livestream) 2:14:51

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Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by ⁠Duste Hill⁠, ⁠Kendrick Smith⁠ and ⁠Rhiannon Naomi Daly⁠ for '⁠⁠Galactic⁠⁠': A game of rebellion, relationships and war among the stars! Designed by ⁠⁠Riley Rethal⁠⁠, '⁠⁠Galactic⁠⁠' is a game of belonging outside belonging about rebellion and relationships in space. In '⁠⁠Galactic⁠⁠', all players share respon…

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Ep.12—Celebrity 43:34

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K&G propose to part ways with separate podcasts—"Cooking With K.", and "G. Whillikers' Puppetcastmagorium", featuring G.'s new ventriloquism-on-the-podcast routine. G. feeds the masses with 22,000 coffees. Society crumbles. Sponsored by American Zoetrope Created, written and produced by K&G Performed by K&G with guests Jerry Seinfeld, Oprah Winfrey…

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Episode #149: Galactic Pt. 1 (WAIR x OSN Livestream) 2:16:27

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Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by ⁠Duste Hill⁠, ⁠Kendrick Smith⁠ and ⁠Rhiannon Naomi Daly⁠ for '⁠Galactic⁠': A game of rebellion, relationships and war among the stars! Designed by ⁠Riley Rethal⁠, '⁠Galactic⁠' is a game of belonging outside belonging about rebellion and relationships in space. In '⁠Galactic⁠', all players share responsibility…