Best Cosmic Shambles Podcasts (2025)

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As The Waters Cover The Sea 02: The Road, not Taken 1:19:15

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In which Charlie Westenra’s merry band of cliff climbers take a short cut, traverse an ancient woodland, suffer a strange encounter and receive a mixed blessing… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant – Danann McAleer Charlie Westenra – Dominic Allen Kee…

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As The Waters Cover The Sea 01: The Quantocks of Solace 1:27:01

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In which five walkers make their way up a coastal track, looking for paths forward they may not even recognise the need for… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant – Danann McAleer Charlie Westenra – Dominic Allen Keeper of Arcane Lore – Joseph Chance C…

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LIVE with TOM CLARK! Going Loco: Choo Choo Cthulhu 02 FINALE: 'Psychological Caboose' 1:00:45

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In which our investigators realise they're not in Vermont anymore, delusions of German psychiatrists abound, and Thomas the Tank Engine needs to take some Rennies. An improvised Call of Cthulhu scenario by The Apocalypse Players, performed live at the Loco Klub in Bristol. Cast: Siegfried Carrington - Joseph Chance Dr. Rex Dogson - Danann McAleer J…

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Lucia Osborne-Crowley - Live from Latitude 53:04

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Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of five counts of sex-trafficking of minors, and now faces twenty years in prison for the role she played in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of four girls. Lucia Osborne-Crowley was one of the only reporters allowed into the courtroom every day and this is her account of the trial. She joins Robin Ince and Bec Hill to chat f…

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LIVE with TOM CLARK! Going Loco: Choo-Choo Cthulhu 01: 'Medieval Re-enactment on the Orient Express' 1:05:42

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In which shoes, hair, Viscount biscuits and nationalities go missing. An improvised Call of Cthulhu scenario by The Apocalypse Players, performed live at the Loco Klub in Bristol. Cast: Siegfried Carrington - Joseph Chance Dr. Rex Dogson - Danann McAleer Jackson Odysseus Bernard - Dan Wheeler Leopold Garibaldi - Tom Clark Keeper of Arcane Lore - Do…

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An Uncommon Burial 28: ‘We’ll See if the Old Stories Are True’ 1:09:42

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...or ‘What is Whitby?’ In which our investigators are finally quorate—and yet have seldom seemed so divided. Emotions are laid bare and minds fractured through an onslaught of sound and fury, god rays and cuckoo clocks, and the longest day of all time. And then, impossibly, a decision is made. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes…

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An Uncommon Burial 27: ‘Whimsical Knock’ 1:28:53

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…or ‘Liquorice All Saints’ …or ‘The Great Whitby Crème de Menthe Flood of 1901’ In which the banging of the doors, the crashing of the waves, and the squawking of the birds lead with grim inevitability to partial nudity, a quarrel about colonisation, pop culture detours to the 1920s, 1980s and 2020s, and finally a ten-minute inebriated discussion a…

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An Uncommon Burial 26: ‘Daft Aul Cult’ 1:02:11

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In which the investigators attempt to deal with the deadly consequences of the previous episode. As Peregrine and Lady Marjorie rake through their memories for clues (and irrelevant titbits), experiencing intense revelation coupled with mild aggrievement in the process, Dr Carraig-Muir attempts an audacious combined roll… A Call of Cthulhu scenario…

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Climate Change at Sea - Latitude 2025 53:04

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The ocean is an all too often overlooked part of our natural world, yet it is the blue engine that drives everything. And it is changing in many ways, at an alarming rate. Rising sea levels, warming oceans, increased acidification, plastic pollution... Physicist and oceanographer Dr Helen Czerski will discuss this with oceanographer Professor David…

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An Uncommon Burial 25: "Canonball!" 1:12:13

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In which our investigators think on their feet, both under and over ground, encounter recurring themes made famous in Prague, 1618 and, via military and sporting experience, embroil themselves in mental and physical descents… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muir - Joseph Chance Rev. Pe…

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An Uncommon Burial 24 ‘Daylight Savings Time’ 1:27:32

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...or ‘This Is Whitby’. In which the doctor could really do with a map to find the reverend, the reverend really does find a map but the wrong doctor, violence erupts, arguments about time continue, and Lady Marjorie orders a cocktail. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Cha…

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Weirdly Normal - The Science of Neurodiversity - Live from Latitude 42:17

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What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn't a sign of weakness, but strength? Let some experts help you wade through the 'neurotrash' to talk about the science of neurodiversity. Gina Rippon is a Professor of Cognitive NeuroImaging and author of The Gendered Brain and The Lost Girls of Autism…

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Weirdly Normal - The Science of Neurodiversity - Live from Latitude 42:17

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What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn't a sign of weakness, but strength? Let some experts help you wade through the 'neurotrash' to talk about the science of neurodiversity. Gina Rippon is a Professor of Cognitive NeuroImaging and author of The Gendered Brain and The Lost Girls of Autism…

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An Uncommon Burial 23 “Synchronise Watches (an interlude)” 45:10

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In which our investigators return to the darkness, and time is proven to be a fixed and unfixed concept… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains mature the…

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The Order of the Stone 08 FINALE: 'Heart of Darkness' 1:19:36

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... or of Artichoke. In which our Investigators struggle with eating their greens, or their greens eating them, and two heads are sometimes no better than one. A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by Jared Twing, Lynne Hardy and Paul Fricker. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Arabella Lockwood played by Joseph Chance Ignaz Bierbau…

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An Uncommon Burial 22: “Infernal Squeezing” 1:18:53

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In which our investigators receive unwelcome assistance, interfere in rural theatre practises, and find that navel-gazing may sometimes be of use… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic …

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We're Going On a Dark Matter Hunt - Live from Latitude 51:43

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Recorded live at Latitude 2025, join Dr Clara Nellist of CERN, and two astrophysicists, Sky at Night co-host Dr Maggie Aderin-Pock and Sky at Night regular Dr Jen Gupta alongside Dr Helen Czerski to discuss what we know about Dark Matter, and how we're trying to actually find it. Support the show at patreon.com/cosmicshambles and watch the video ve…

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The Order of the Stone 07: 'Tertiary Positions' 1:17:04

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...or 'Stoning the Romance'. In which our Investigators are all in the wrong place at the wrong time, but think they are in the right place at the right time, because they're all stark raving mad. A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by Jared Twing, Lynne Hardy and Paul Fricker. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Arabella Lockwood …

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An Uncommon Burial 21: “Biological Heresy” 1:01:26

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(or, "A Load of Old Bollards") In which our investigators uncover ancient blasphemies, witness strange feeding rituals, and find that there is no safety in crowds… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia…

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The Order of the Stone 06: ‘Teatime’ 1:37:24

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...or ‘Remembering Too Much' In which our investigators learn a lot, forget most of it, remember too much, and then learn some more, pausing on the way for a cup of tea (?), some light reading, and a touch of haberdashery. A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by Jared Twing, Lynne Hardy and Paul Fricker. Episodes released weekly…

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An Uncommon Burial 20: “Plant Them For Me” 59:05

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In which our investigators scatter secrets, sweets & sympathies, give the last rites, & attend job interviews from Hell... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast c…

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The Order of the Stone 05: ‘Three Men in a Bout’ 56:33

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In which Pip shows us how he really feels about his cousin, Dave demonstrates that empty vessels make the loudest sound, Ignaz has ample opportunity to practise his psychiatry, and Arabella gets perilously close to doing some actual investigation, while Keeper Dom gets the rulebook out... A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by …

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An Uncommon Burial 19: “Bubbles in The Glass” 51:25

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In which our investigators find that there is no smoke without fire, no kippers without herrings, and no insane occult practises without innocent folkloric studies… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmi…

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Graphic Novels Panel - Live from Latitude 2025 51:44

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Graphic Novels (NB - Alan Moore calls them comics, so we’re allowed to callthem comics) are increasingly becoming a fantastic medium for diverse storytelling. Award-winning author Nikesh Shukla grew up feeling less alone because of Spiderman, and is now the author of the Spiderman: INDIA-SEVA as well as multiple best-selling books including The Goo…

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The Order of the Stone 04: 'Castaway' 57:23

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In which our investigators discuss not delaying for a second more, not even to discuss how they must not delay in great detail, in great detail, as well as attempting applied psychology and use of the pipe whistle to determine if they're trapped with a psychopath, which may or may not be one of them. A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cth…

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An Uncommon Burial 18: “Are We The Bad Guys?” 48:41

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In which our investigators get thoroughly dusted, make familial connections, and a trip to the local gaol gives them a hand… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast…

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The Order of the Stone 03: 'The Ancient Mariner' 1:09:06

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In which applied animal psychiatry proves dangerous to the mind, good hygiene is maintained against all odds, and ancient bodies may not be so ancient after all. A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by Jared Twing, Lynne Hardy and Paul Fricker. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Arabella Lockwood played by Joseph Chance Ignaz Bierb…

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An Uncommon Burial 17: “The Crème de Menthe Affair” 55:32

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In which our investigators interrogate themselves, split the party (in a way which will definitely not come back to haunt them), buy some artisan fudge, and concoct a foolproof and overproof, plan… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan W…

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Trust Me, I'am an AI - Live from Latitude 54:19

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AI is in the news everywhere you look at the moment. But amongst all of the sensationalist headlines, what’s really going on, and what should we actually be worried about when it comes to AI? Prof Kevin Fong recently took a look at medicine in AI for a BBC series and Elizabeth Black is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence at King’s College. They …

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The Order of the Stone 02: ‘Skeleton Crew’ 1:06:14

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In which the SS Champagne begins to give up some of its secrets, tempers start to flare, and rich lore is established through the medium of a flashback. Heads will roll. A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by Jared Twing, Lynne Hardy and Paul Fricker. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Arabella Lockwood played by Joseph Chance Ign…

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An Uncommon Burial 16: “Eyes Open” 51:38

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In which our investigators are rudely rejected from various establishments, paranoia ramps up, and plans (of a sort) are finally put into motion… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic A…

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The Order of the Stone 01: ‘Champagne for Breakfast’ 1:39:20

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In which famous explorer Philip ‘Pip’ Carrington and his motley crew of associates prove that some people will do anything for a meal…but have they bitten off more than they can chew? A horror mystery in three parts (for Call of Cthulhu 7e) by Jared Twing, Lynne Hardy and Paul Fricker. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Arabella Lockwood played by Jos…

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An Uncommon Burial 15: “One More, For The Road” 57:14

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In which our investigators discover that there’s a Breville out back, ingratiate themselves with a rowdy crowd of performers, and begin to put the pieces together… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia…

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An Uncommon Burial 14: “Sleep No More” 56:16

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In which our investigators find themselves en route to 999 Letsby Avenue, the town’s festivities get somewhat out of hand, and strange new friends are made… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts …

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An Uncommon Burial 13: “The Third Policeman” 1:09:38

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In which our investigators encounter The Force, parties are split, and things are seen which should not be seen… and things left unseen, which perhaps shouldn't be… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmi…

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An Uncommon Burial 12: “Imagining Some Fear” 1:07:18

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In which our investigators explore strange passageways, receive unsettling calls, and witness a worrying rehearsal… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains…

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An Uncommon Burial 11: “Hide & Seek” 1:14:28

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In which our investigators seek to discover secret maps & hidden tomes, hide from uncomfortable truths, and begin to realise the depth of the connections running beneath their very feet... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler La…

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An Uncommon Burial 10: “The Malice of Inanimate Objects” 1:11:18

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In which our investigators witness the local May Day preparations (which are in no way ominous), a museum is invaded, and some strange birds make themselves known… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia…

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An Uncommon Burial 09: “The Shambles” 43:12

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In which our investigators suffer unseen consequences, devour a banquet of increasingly grotesque inventions, & risk the sheer terrors of another Library visit, as they finally reach… York. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler L…

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An Uncommon Burial 08: "Portable Nurse" 52:51

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Portable Nurse [This episode is a re-release, addressing some minor technical issues] In which we all learn the consequences of visiting a library, a medical professional becomes a chef, and a journey to Whitby (finally) begins… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev…

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An Uncommon Burial 07: "Library Use" 35:02

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In which the players attempt the most civilised of rolls, and the results are predictably demented… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains mature themes, …

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An Uncommon Burial 06: "The Book of Judith" 45:39

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In which new friends make dramatic exits, biblical passages are employed, and clues are finally followed up on! A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains mat…

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An Uncommon Burial 05: "Just Not Cricket" 35:34

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A brief interlude, in which the players prove that they do play by the rules… even if they’re not entirely sure what they are. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podca…

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An Uncommon Burial 04: "The First Policeman" 55:48

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The First Policeman In which our players visit 999, Letsby Avenue... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horr…

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An Uncommon Burial 03: "Where Faith Lies" 45:53

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In which our players completely Mr Pew... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is adv…

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An Uncommon Burial 02: "Oddchester Revisited" 57:11

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In which Theodore Pew opens up to the Players. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen With additional vocals from Joseph Tweedale @JoeTweedale CW: This podcast contains mature them…

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An Uncommon Burial 01: "Just a Messenger" 1:17:40

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In which a group of old school friends test their memories, mammories & mettle… and our players discover that a year is a long time without hobbies… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Domini…