Best Andy Farrant Podcasts (2025)

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37 - Red Dwarf Music Special with Jamie Lenman 56:06

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2h ago56:06

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Singer-songwriter Jamie Lenman is a hero to noughties alt-rock kids for fronting the band Reuben, and a hero to sci-fi fans for his Doctor Who Magazine illustrations. As a big Dwarf fan, he’s the ideal guest for this special ep about the musical magic of our favourite sci-fi sitcom. We ask why there’s such a crossover between fans of Red Dwarf, Doc…

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Series 6: More Smegstras 35:52

3h ago35:52

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More smegstra content from series 6. Gemma Arrowsmith and Guy Kelly have more to say about Rimmerworld, Out Of Time and series 6 in general – from Rimmer’s concubines, to the tragedy of Grant-Naylor’s split. Plus: how come Cat never gets his own episode? And when the chat is done, we reveal next week’s exciting bonus episode, guesting a cult hero o…

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D&D But... Everyone's a Mimic | Live at World's Lair 2025 2:04:54

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It's time for the most CHAOTIC D&D But yet! Everyone is a mimic in this hilarious one-shot filmed live at World's Lair 2025 with special guests Harry McEntire & Jasper William Cartwright. ⁠GET YOUR 60 SKELETON DICE TODAY!!⁠⁠ You can see more of Harry over at https://www.youtube.com/natural6You can see more of Jasper on the Rotating Heroes Podcast h…

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Buffalo Dreams 1:55:03

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Josh Townsend is having a bad week. His parents have moved him to New Mexico for his fathers' work, his new hometown is overrun with both buffalo and bicycle knaves, and to make things worse, he has to get a job as a fence repairman so the buffalo don't escape and murder one specific woman. But before long, Josh's initially fraught relationship wit…

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Series 6: The Smegstras 53:43

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Smegstra content from three of our amazing series 6 guests. These clips might be offcuts from the episodes we released – but don’t think they don’t taste great. They’re delicious. First, enjoy a banquet of extra Ellis! Taskmaster star Phil talks product non-placement, Red Dwarf series 7, and those salads you get with a curry. Next, we present more …

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Series 1-6 Roundup and Quiz 57:24

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It’s time to put a bow on the first six series of Red Dwarf. So we sit down with Gemma Arrowsmith to discuss our favourite episodes from across the classic Grant-Naylor era. It’s a great big celebration of just how brilliant the show and its people are. Then Fergus pits John against Tom Neenan and Guy Kelly in a Red Dwarf quiz that’s alright for yo…

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Midnight Train to TERROR | Deadlands Halloween Special 2:35:56

23d ago2:35:56

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All aborad!!! Join our Wild Cards as they board the Midnight Train to TERROR in this Deadlands Halloween Special! GET YOUR 60 SKELETON DICE TODAY!! Get tickets to Oxventure's Tales From the Guild 2026 live tour at ⁠https://bit.ly/OXGuild⁠ 23:10 Actual play begins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------ Join the OX Supporters Club and official Discord server: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Haul Out the Halloween 2:19:02

26d ago2:19:02

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If you were making a film and one of your characters was a petulant manbaby who was obsessed with rules, spent half of the film in a costume store pretending to be Gandalf and could only become aroused by enforcing the rules of the local homeowners' association, you'd imagine that character would be the villain, right? Well, welcome to the Hallmark…

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36 - "Out Of Time" with Gemma Arrowsmith 54:59

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To close out the Grant-Naylor era of Red Dwarf, the genius Gemma Arrowsmith returns. We explore why these glory days came to an end, and ponder if the show’s creators could ever return. Gemma will be back in a near-future episode to give an overview of the first six series of Britain’s best loved sci-fi sitcom – because this week, we’ve got more th…

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Dread with Giant Jenga | Oxventure One-Shot 2:56:03

1M ago2:56:03

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Dread is the ultimate horror TTRPG, utilising a Jenga tower to determine if you live or DIE! Get yourself a set of our new 60 Skeletons Dice https://store.outsidexbox.com/https://store.outsidexbox.com/ Get tickets to Oxventure's Tales From the Guild 2026 live tour at ⁠https://bit.ly/OXGuild⁠ 15:20 Actual play begins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------ Join th…

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35 - "Rimmerworld" with Guy Kelly 57:23

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Raise a glass of chilled Sancerre for the return of Guy Kelly! We discuss catchphrases, competence and the swagger of series 6 – what does success mean for an underdog show? Obviously there’s some book chat. And Guy shares his brilliant theory about the one change that would have made Lister and Rimmer grow into completely different, happier adults…

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Girl vs. Monster 2:30:53

1M ago2:30:53

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It's spooky season folks, and we're hitting the ground running with 2012's Girl vs. Monster, an ooky, spooky, rip roaring romp about a girl who fights a lot of things that you could certainly describe as monsters if you were absolutely positive there would be no follow up questions. The girl in question is Skylar, a regular teen with a medical lack…

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34 - "Emohawk: Polymorph 2" with Andy Farrant 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

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From hosting OutsideXbox and the Mom Can’t Cook! podcast, to winning awards for his horror writing, Andy Farrant is a renaissance man of geekery. He tells tales of how his parents used to bribe him with Red Dwarf videos, and the lines of Dwarf dialogue that live in his head. We also chat about how the show has aged, and explore the idea of series 1…

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33 - "Gunmen Of The Apocalypse" with Jessica Knappett 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

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You’ll know comedian, actor and writer Jessica Knappett from her sitcoms Drifters and Avoidance, Taskmaster, and from The Inbetweeners Movie. Red Dwarf is a childhood favourite and her comfort watch to this day. She talks about fancying Lister in her youth, the show’s lack of pretension, and the weird day when she was cast in the revived Red Dwarf …

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Funfair Dismissal | Oxventure D&D Live Show | TALES FROM THE GUILD 2:08:33

2M ago2:08:33

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The Oxventurers Guild is back! Several months on from their endgame-esque finale, Oxventure's original D&D crew returns for a little trip to a funfair and menagerie. This show was filmed live on stage at the Bloomsbury Theatre in April 2025. Get tickets to Oxventure's Tales From the Guild 2026 live tour at https://bit.ly/OXGuild 15:00 Actual play b…

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Hatching Pete 2:22:17

2M ago2:22:17

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If the Disney Channel approached you and asked you to write a movie about mascots, but you didn't know anything about mascots, you would probably do one of two things: 1) Go away and learn about mascots, then write the movie. 2) Say "sorry, I don't know anything about mascots, I cannot write this movie". However, there is a secret third option, and…

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32 - "Legion" with Phil Ellis 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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Star of the new Taskmaster series, Phil Ellis shares the jaw-dropping true story of the time he almost got cast in Red Dwarf. It’s one of the most bonkers and traumatic tales we’ve ever heard! A fan from the beginning, you won’t believe which character Phil wanted to be as a child. He also talks about loving the less-loved episodes. And he offers u…

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Invincible: Superhero Roleplaying | Oxventure's One-Shot Wonders 2:19:51

2M ago2:19:51

2:19:51

This episode is for mature audiences only! Welcome to a world of superheroes in Invincible: Superhero Roleplaying! This episode is brought to you by Free League. Back their kickstarter to get your copy today at https://bit.ly/OXInvincible. 21:23 Actual play begins ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get tickets to Tales from the Guild here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get tickets for Andy's Discworl…

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31 - "Psirens" with Tom Neenan 59:44

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Who better to start our voyage into series 6 than returning legend Tom Neenan?! Not only is Tom an incredibly eloquent and insightful comedy writer and performer…but this is also his favourite series of Red Dwarf! Consequently, we spend a lot of time together in Overthinking Corner. And Tom can’t help giving us his own preview of the rest of the se…

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Principal Takes a Holiday 2:06:46

2M ago2:06:46

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John Scaduto has a problem. If he can get through the school term without getting in trouble, he stands to get a $10,000 check from his grandma. Unfortunately, he has already set into motion an epic prank that will maim his headmaster and earn him up to one demerit on his permanent record. But when his headmaster is incapacitated by a second, unrel…

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Traveller | Oxventure's One-Shot Wonders 2:18:51

2M ago2:18:51

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Join Oxventure for another hilarious one-shot, this time, diving deep into the ultimate sci-fi TTRPG, Traveller. This episode is brought to you by Mongoose publishing. Get your copy of Traveller today by going to https://bit.ly/OXTraveller. Be sure to use code Oxventure to save 10% on your order! This offer is valid until October 12th 2025. 18:01 A…

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Series 6 - Teaser 3:21

2M ago3:21

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Kippers smoked. We’re back for breakfast. And series 6. SO WHAT IS IT? Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan)…

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A Scandal in Celerity | Oxventure Daggerheart 2:59:02

3M ago2:59:02

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Journey into the city state of Celerity as Oxventure plays Daggerheart in this hilarious new one-shot. 18:01 Actual play begins ⁠⁠Get tickets to Tales from the Guild here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Get tickets for Andy's Discworld show here!⁠⁠ ------------------ Supporters Club and our first official Discord server: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/oxclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the offic…

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Den Brother 2:07:13

3M ago2:07:13

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Ice hockey skills. An unbearable personality. Alex Pearson has it all. But when he's suspended for his hockey team for accepting a sponsorship from a local flower shop, he must find new ways to occupy his time, such as becoming the new Den Mother of his sister's troop of girl scout-adjacent Bumblebees, even though... wait, am I reading this right? …

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The Tower - Part 2 | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 1:47:35

3M ago1:47:35

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Nikol is waiting and our party is ready to fight... The question remains, who will survive? 18:28 Actual play begins Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion show Unwinding Wyrdwood after the episode, which is only on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OX Supporters Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠Get tickets to Tales from the Guild here!⁠ ⁠Get tickets for Andy's Discworld sho…

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The Tower - Part 1 | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 1:49:34

3M ago1:49:34

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Our party has arrived in the tower of Nikol the Heresiarch. What horrors await them at the top? Tune in to find out... 13:02 Actual play begins Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion show Unwinding Wyrdwood after the episode, which is only on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OX Supporters Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Find more info about Oxventure's World's Lair shows and …

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Money Plane 2:31:32

3M ago2:31:32

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If you've ever wondered what the Lawrence brothers, stars of such DCOMs as Horse Sense, Jumping Ship and The Other Me were up to in 2020, the answer is making Money Plane, a heist movie about a high stakes casino in the sky where you can bet on a man having relations with an alligator. Look, it was a bad year for everyone, alright? The film follows…

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Robin's Gambit | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 1:34:51

3M ago1:34:51

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The party must infiltrate Nikol the Heresiarch's tower but they find it guarded by many mercenaries. Not to worry, because Robin's got a plan... 14:41 Actual play begins Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion show Unwinding Wyrdwood after the episode, which is only on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OX Supporters Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ------------------ Supporters Cl…

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Angler | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 1:52:11

4M ago1:52:11

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The Party continue on, Nikol's tower on the horizon, only to be disturbed by something new... 14:11 Actual play begins Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion show Unwinding Wyrdwood after the episode, which is only on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OX Supporters Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ------------------ Supporters Club and our first official Discord server: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patr…

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How to Build a Better Boy 2:28:33

4M ago2:28:33

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We've all imagined how we would build a better boy (built in jetpack/hair made of candy/is actually a dog instead) but few of us have the technology at our disposal to make our dreams a reality. Not so teen geniuses Gabby and Mae, thanks to advanced character creation technology belonging to Mae's dad, a famous videogame designer who doesn't appear…

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The Fog | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 1:51:15

4M ago1:51:15

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A mysterious fog rolls in and envelopes the party, sending them on a journey of dark visions and horrifying truths... 18:18 Actual play begins Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion show Unwinding Wyrdwood after the episode, which is only on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠OX Supporters Club⁠⁠⁠⁠! ------------------ Supporters Club and our first official Dis…

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Marsh & Malice | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 2:50:43

4M ago2:50:43

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The Poor Man returns with a job for our party that takes them deep below the peat bog to uncover a long-buried treasure. For you chat skippers, the actual play begins at 17:30. This episode is brought to you by RuneFable. Go to ⁠https://bit.ly/runefable⁠ to pledge to RuneFable's new Kickstarter Alchemical Origins today! Tune in to our exclusive beh…

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Starstruck 2:19:09

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Are celebrities human beings who deserve basic respect and human dignity? Of course not, you're thinking, they're scum and deserve everything bad that happens to them and more. But to that I say: watch the Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck. You might learn a thing or two. Starstruck follows the adventures of Jessica, a girl with no hobbies o…

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Homecoming | Oxventure D&D Wyrdwood 1:40:56

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Up yonder and over the hill is a confusing sight. What challenges will our heroes face in the mysterious region of Mossfold? This episode is brought to you by RuneFable. Go to https://bit.ly/runefable to pledge to their new kickstarter Alchemical Origins today! Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion show Unwinding Wyrdwood after the …

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Mossfold | Oxventure D&D: Wyrdwood 2:19:07

4M ago2:19:07

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The Wyrdwood beckons once again for another season of spine-tingling folklore and unspeakable horrors. Join the party they travel northward towards the mysterious region of Mossfold. This episode is brought to you by Nidhoggr Mead. Go to https://bit.ly/Nidhoggr and use code OXVEN10 to save 10% on your order! Tune in to our exclusive behind-the-scen…

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Susie Q 2:11:38

5M ago2:11:38

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While not officially a DCOM, Susie Q (1996) offered an opportunity for the Disney Channel to start experimenting with what works and what doesn't in a Disney Channel film. For example, high concept premise? Great, love it. Cute romance blossoming between reluctant companions? Also good, let's keep that. Shot of one of the main characters' smashed u…

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Dadnapped 2:14:11

5M ago2:14:11

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The 2008 Writer's Guild of America strike was responsible for many things: Increased pay for writers, especially in the context of the burgeoning streaming era. A boom in unscripted reality television. And, most regrettably of all, the plot of the Disney Channel Original Movie Dadnapped, in which a dad gets kidnapped. But not just any dad. This dad…

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Alien The Roleplaying Game: Evolved Edition | One-Shot Wonder 3:36:58

5M ago3:36:58

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In the iconic Alien cinematic universe, a crew from Hadley's Hope discover mayhem has struck the station while they were out on a scouting mission. With special guests Doug Cockle and Aoife Wilson, plus Game Mother Mike Channell. ⁠Oxventure Live Tour: Get your tickets for Tales from The Guild⁠ Natural Six for more Doug Cockle and Aoife Wilson actua…

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Max Keeble's Big Move 2:05:16

6M ago2:05:16

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Max Keeble has a lot of problems. His school's colourful bullies are out for his blood. An evil ice cream man wants to kill both him and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk. And he is friends with an unpleasant boy named Robe who wears a stinking bathrobe that canonically smells like diapers. But Max has an ace up his sleeve that none of these life obstac…

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Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork | One-Shot Wonders 2:23:30

6M ago2:23:30

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Join a team of officers from the Ankh-Morpork City Watch as they uncover the mysterious disappearance of several dragons. Get your tickets for Tales from The Guild here! Check out our guest Dom Allen! Supporters Club and our first official Discord server: ⁠patreon.com/oxclub⁠ Check out the official Outside Xbox and Outside Xtra store for sweet merc…

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Audience Q&A | Deadlands 1:01:38

6M ago1:01:38

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Join the cast of Oxventure Deadlands as they answer your burning questions about the series.Enter your fan art into our upcoming fan art showcase: https://forms.gle/YX8dcycb1duYGEoq9 Tune in to our talk-back show Deadlands Epitaph with Andy and Producer Zack to find out more about how Deadlands came together only at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/oxc…

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A Knight in Camelot 2:15:05

6M ago2:15:05

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Dedicating your life to scientific pursuits can have countless benefits for humanity, but you have to bear in mind the potential drawbacks. You could study something before its dangerous effects are known, like Marie Curie, invent something monumentally destructive, like J. Robert Oppenheimer, or accidentally fall through a time hole to the court o…

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The Unquiet House | Deadlands 3:01:24

6M ago3:01:24

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It all comes down to this. Our wildcards find themselves at the threshold of the house belonging to the man they believe to be Nate's tormentor. But what awaits them inside? And can Nate's soul be saved? Join us for the final thrilling episode of Oxventure presents Deadands Season 2! Get the Oxventure Deadlands Hall of Oddities Dice Set and limited…

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A Man For The People Part Two | Deadlands 2:08:43

6M ago2:08:43

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Having discovered the real Governor McDaniel in a secret vault underneath the Hendecagonal Office, Nate, Delacy and Bison Billie must find away to defeat the imposter doing the rounds at the party downstairs and recover the music box they need to save Nate's soul. But what will be waiting for them when they confront the imposter? Will Bison Billie'…

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The Cheetah Girls 2 2:35:59

6M ago2:35:59

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World's fiercest girl band The Cheetah Girls are back and heading to the hometown of Chanel's soon to be stepfather, who is a sexual Frenchman named Luc. That's right, we're heading to Barcelona, Spain! Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda and Aqua are heading to Barcelona to enter a contest for undiscovered musical talent, but soon find themselves caught up …

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A Man For The People Part One | Deadlands 2:14:41

7M ago2:14:41

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In search of the music box from Nate's vision, Nate and Delacy travel to the gubernatorial mansion of Governor Menelaus McDaniel, where a glamorous fundraising ball is in full swing. Will our heroes be able to fit in with the fancy folk and find the box? Why is Governor McDaniel acting so strangely? And how is famed Wild West showman "Bison" Billie…

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Extra Helpings Feed Drop: So Weird S3 E06 - Banglebye 1:08:31

7M ago1:08:31

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Happy Monday, Mom Can't Cook fans! We've got a bonus episode for you today, courtesy of Extra Helpings, Mom Can't Cook's Patreon-supported bonus podcast. This episode originally aired on Feb 24, 2025, and covers Disney Channel Original TV Show So Weird season 3 episode 6, 'Banglebye'. Get access to over 45 (and counting) hours of bonus episodes by …

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The One Who Knows Part Two | Deadlands 2:25:24

7M ago2:25:24

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Trapped within The Great Redstone's malevolent mansion, our heroes must survive his deadly illusions if they're to retrieve the book and get justice for Daphne's sister. Find our special guest Tilly Steele at ⁠https://www.tillysteele.com/⁠ Get the Oxventure Deadlands Hall of Oddities Dice Set and limited edition Oxventure Deadlands Posse Art Print:…

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Minutemen 2:37:15

7M ago2:37:15

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What would you do with the incredible power of time travel? No, look... no, you can't stop historical tragedies from happening because you can only go back in time 48 hours so- no, you can't buy a lottery ticket either because you're a teenager in this scenario, so you- no, you can't see wonderful things all over the world, you have to remain withi…

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The One Who Knows Part One | Deadlands 1:58:14

7M ago1:58:14

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Garnet, Edie and new friend Daphne find themselves at the Mystic Mansion, home to the world's greatest stage magician Howard Redstone AKA The One Who Knows. Find our special guest Tilly Steele at https://www.tillysteele.com/ Get the Oxventure Deadlands Hall of Oddities Dice Set and limited edition Oxventure Deadlands Posse Art Print: ⁠https://store…