Best Ironsworn Podcasts (2025)

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 26 27:46

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Previously: In our previous episode, Inside Greenhome, the above ground ruined building built for the queens of old, Eilwen hears sounds of fighting above her. Rushing to investigate, she sees Seith's bloody and still form rolling down some stone steps towards her. He's alive but hurt and soon loses consciousness. She proceeds up the stairs and is …

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S1E28 - Change of Plans 55:30

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After Vert used his truth-compelling gaze on Emile to get him to say everything about what happened on with Concord, everyone in the habitation module is left with the lingering question of, "where do we go from here?" Can Tycoon indeed trust Emile to be let go? Music Mentioned in Outro "Undertake an Expedition" by Ivar Tryti / eaves Previous Irons…

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The Chase (S2,E34) 1:37:32

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The Skywaymen must move quickly to ensure their safety as the Fury overtakes Surrinsandria. Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes ------ Today's promo is for Pod Against the Machine! Check them out. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening parties. These are every release day at 8:00PM ES…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 25 42:56

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Previously: In our previous episode, when dawn comes, Eilwen and Scratch make their way back near the escarpment where their camp had been attacked two days before. Together, they arrive in the treeline and study the clearing where their camp had been. Amidst the din of cawing ravens and buzzing flies feasting on the fallen slaughtered horses, Eilw…

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S1E27 - Meeting a Celebrity 56:35

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After successfully leaving behind Fern's homeworld, it's time for Emile and co to head over to Anubis in search of a weakness of The Wooden Heart. Perhaps the people there know something more. Very quickly, however, they run into someone else... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester…

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The King In Blue - The Between: Part 7 2:42:36

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug use, needles, Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, vampirism, demonic possession, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia, occult themes, pregnancy/fertility, descriptions of nudity, guns, knives Part 7 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 24 33:03

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen having fled from the Varou assault on their campsite the day before, and having spent the night in the deep woods, spends the next day healing, hunting, resting, and recuperating. As she does so, Scratch, the little wyvern gets into her food, attacks her boot laces, attempts to fly, hunts bugs, climbs a t…

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The Between: Mid Season Talkback 56:14

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We've reached the mid point of our campaign and we thought we would use an off week as an opportunity to pull together the residents of Hargrave House to talk about their experiences so far. Hosted by Fiona KT Howat Featuring: Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle Kelly as Ms. Cecelie Quinn, The Undeniable Wren as Phoebe Jean-Bap…

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S1E26 - Iron Man 1:04:03

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Uh-oh, this is awkward. Emile walks in on Vert and Dash in the middle of letting his prisoner out of the cell. A prisoner that, little to them, is the avatar of a dark, forgotten, old god called The Wooden Heart. So, what's the etiquette here? In this episode, we see how Emile attempts to salvage the situation as it all turns against him... Previou…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 23 22:36

19d ago22:36

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Previously: In our previous episode, in the gray early-morning hours, during their breakfast, Eilwen, Aron, and Seith are ambushed by a group of Varou who used the thick fog to get in close and attack their camp. In the ensuing fight, as their horses are being slaughtered, Eilwen is wounded in the forearm, and due to the thick fog, and the chaos of…

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The Cradle (S2,E33) 1:37:56

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes A brief sojourn in the ancient hidden city of Surrinsandria. Cel learns a hard lesson with a piece of his past. Cord trains with her new pole sword and meets a new sparring partner. Gree contends with some of the harder parts of fatherhood. ------ Today's promo is for Pod Against the …

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I Can Keep A Secret - The Between: Part 6 2:37:35

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug use, needles, Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, vampirism, demonic possession, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia, occult themes, pregnancy/fertility, descriptions of nudity Part 6 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle Kelly as Ms. C…

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S1E25 - Welcome Home 59:23

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Emile has gathered Vert and Dash back to his ship, the Stardust. It's time to send Fern off to their old home, but meanwhile the Captain is working to put a rift between Emile and the crew of the Crux in an attempt to secure his own freedom... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester T…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 22 25:38

19d ago25:38

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Seith are reunited near Seith's home with Aron leading several horses. While Seith is gathering supplies for a departure from Redcrag, Aron reveals that they have little some time but not much if they are to stay ahead of their pursuers from the Wolf Fang Clan. By the light of moon and stars, t…

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S1E24 - Rescue Operation 1:03:50

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Emile is back in the driver's seat of this episode, as we follow his rescue mission to save the crew of The Crux. Along the way, tensions rise from both Emile's history with the Vault Hunters as well as the possessed captain back in the brig... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 21 41:32

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Previously: Welcome to Episode 21 of the Queen of Shadows Podcast on Roll, Ponder, and Play! I'm Jared Hess, your friendly neighborhood game master, solo-player, author, and narrator. In our previous episode, as night falls in the settlement of Redcrag, Seith allows Eilwen to keep the baby wyvern, Scratch, in his shed prior to Eilwen, Aron, and Sei…

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S1E23 - Cloud Cover 57:52

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Emile and Fern have finally arrived at Fern's homeworld, a desolate planet of perpetual night due to a thick cover of ashy clouds. But before they even got there, another ship, The Crux, crash landed and found themselves stranded there. They desperately need help... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Y…

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The Scalpel's Edge - The Between: Part 5 2:36:50

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By Matt Risby

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The Calendar (S2,E32) 1:08:10

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes The climb to the ancient city of Surrinsandria continues as the Skywaymen face the final test of the three Solitaries. They reach mind-boggling heights on this epic climb into the Koorindin Mountains. ------ Today's promo is for Kitten Marlowe! Check them out. ------ Donate here to sa…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 20 36:41

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Oct 7, 2025 - (I've reuploaded this file to capture some corrections.) Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and her brother Aron make their way down out of the frozen heights of the Veiled Mountains into another mountainous region, much lower in elevation, known as the Tempest Hills. Still considered the highlands, these high golden alpine m…

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S1E22 - I Think We Hit Something 1:00:29

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Something is alive out there in the subspace wibblyness of the walls of a wormhole tunnel. Before Emile can continue to make it back out the other side of the wormhole and reach Fern's planet, Emile finds out what manner of creature can live out there, and why that is his problem to face... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier I…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 19 42:45

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aron finally made their way through the large pile of rock and continued their journey through the subterranean depths. In one area, they found some strange blue-glowing water that would pass through living matter with little effect, but would affix itself to unliving matter such as stone or metal. Ei…

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S1E21 - Heart to Heart 56:20

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If you ask me, this is the episode where we really get back to the roots on what the tone of this game was always meant to be. Cinematic and action packed, in this episode we find out what Emile and Fern face once they've entered the wormhole... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester…

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Of Sin And Sacrilege - The Between: Part 4 2:10:58

2M ago2:10:58

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug use, needles, Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, vampirism, demonic possession, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia, self harm/mutilation, violence towards children who are vampires, occult themes, subversion of Christian rituals, knives Part 4 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewe…

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The Solitaries (S2,E31) 1:25:28

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes The fabled quest of the three Solitaries continues as the Skywaymen follow the treacherous path into the Mountains to find the hidden Otovolar city of Surrinsandria. ------ Today's promo is for Kitten Marlowe! Check them out. ------ Donate here to save the world's forests: https://www…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 18 37:49

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aron finally made their way through the large pile of rock and continued their journey through the subterranean depths. In one area, they found some strange blue-glowing water that would pass through living matter with little effect, but would affix itself to unliving matter such as stone or metal. Ei…

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S1E20 - Interrupted Vermeology 51:33

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Emile has reached a new sector on the route to returning Fern back to their homeworld. Orbiting around the planet Anubis, they're not quite there just yet. The next step will be hopping through a wormhole that is supposed to connect nearby Fern's home. What could possibly go wrong? Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn …

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To Lure A Lurker - The Between: Part 3 2:29:59

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug use, needles, Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, vampirism, demonic possession, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia, self harm/mutilation, violence towards children who are vampires, occult themes, subversion of Christian rituals Part 3 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewell as Dr…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 17 34:54

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin venture into the dark subterranean ruins beneath the tower of the Husk, Edris, hoping to pass through to the other side of the mountains. They move through a huge rectangular-wrought chamber with large finely-crafted statutes carved into the pillars holding up the ceiling. The artistry i…

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S1E19 - The Forgotten Channel 56:24

2M ago56:24

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We finally see the results of Emile's efforts from last week. Did he manage to actually thwart Lastech by changing out the jump code on the station, or would they be able to break through his encryptions and preserve their legal claim to Hyperion. Moreover, will that be enough for Emile to get earn his agreed upon power supply... Previous Ironsworn…

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The Hermit (S2,E30) 1:39:00

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes On their way up into a mountain pass, the Skywaymen are waylaid by the fury. In an attempt to flee, they meet an odd stranger with an unusual request. ------ Today's promo is for Black Flare! Check them out. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening pa…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 16 32:12

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Previously: In our previous episode, at the zenith of her despair, Eilwen draws strength by feeding her anger at those who would slay the innocent for their nefarious and dark magics. She and Aron and Kyffin manage to barely escape from Edris's clutches and those of his leather-winged minions by fleeing through a rusty trap door near their feet and…

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Demons And Doppelgängers - The Between: Part 2 2:30:25

3M ago2:30:25

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, Vampirism, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia Part 2 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle Kelly as Ms. Cecelie Quinn, The Undeniable Wren as Phoebe Jean-Baptiste, The Vessel Matt Risby as Haskell, The Fa…

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S1E18 - How Many Recording Devices? 59:53

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Now that Emile and Mina have been let into the living quarters of Kierra Thorne's penthouse, it's time to see if Emile can successfully convince Thorne that Lastech is no good and that something must be done. But will Thorne see it that way? The elevator in his penthouse seems to be his only shot down to the jump computer, so Emile sure hopes so...…

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S1E17 - The Back Ways 56:42

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The mechanic, Mina, told Emile to meet her in the hangar after hours, because she needed to show him The Underground. Now we find out what that is and how it's going to help... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester Twitch MidnightJester8 Ironsworn/Starforged Website https://tomkinpr…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 15 25:27

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin continue to press through the pass, but the constant snow combined with blasting winds, strong enough to strip shards ice and flakes of sharp rock from the narrow canyon walls forces them to look for shelter or be flayed and frozen alive. They find a crumbling tower and hurry inside, gra…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 14 25:08

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin continue their journey to the mountain pass. There, amid the gray, ice-rimed cliffs, they find a body of a humanoid with a cracked wooden mask of curious design and ruined weapons and armor of fine make. The human-like being, is clearly not human and its missing eyes, and open chest cavi…

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S1E16 - The People of Hyperion 59:06

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Emile's meeting with Deuce concluded with a vow sworn to put an end to the negotiations between LasTech and the collective people of Hyperion. Doing that's going to require a few errands along the way... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester Twitch MidnightJester8 Ironsworn/Starforg…

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Death Comes to Limehouse - The Between: Part 1 2:33:18

3M ago2:33:18

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, Vampirism, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia Part 1 of The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring: Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle Kelly as Ms. Cecelie Quinn, The Undeniable Wren as Phoebe Jean-Baptiste, The Vessel Matt Risby as Haskell, Th…

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The Legacy (S2,E29) 1:26:23

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes The Skywaymen take off towards the prairie with a new wagon and big ass ambitions. Cord finds a connection to the past while Gree and Cel try to rest up for the journey ahead. ------ Today's promo is for Black Flare! Check them out. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 13 40:48

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Previously In our previous episode, Drystan and Kyffin find Eilwen at Frostbridge. The two men had arrived the night of the attack after seen the smoke from Drystan's home on the outskirts of the settlement where Kyffin had been convalescing. As they arrive, Frostbridge is holding a ceremony of remembrance, and while the bonfire burns, and the peop…

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What's Next On The Bad Spot? 3:48

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A brief episode in which I explain what is coming up next on the audio feed now all 3 seasons of Starforged are done. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebadspotcastBy Matt Risby

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S1E15 - Electric Sheep 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

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Having successfully disabled the pursuing Vault Hunter fleet, Emile needs to high tail it back to his own ship and head on to Hyperion, where there's an old face waiting... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester Twitch MidnightJester8 Ironsworn/Starforged Website https://tomkinpress.…

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Flight of the Oracle - Prologue 16:21

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About this Podcast Series: At the edge of known space, the UASN Oracle, a military destroyer turned science vessel, begins a survey mission in an unexplored star system. In the face a dire threat to all of humanity, Ardelle Leath, a junior officer, on board the Oracle, will struggle to overcome her past and fulfill her duty to the United Alliance S…

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Flight of the Oracle - Episode (Session) 0 13:09

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About this Podcast Series: At the edge of known space, the UASN Oracle, a military destroyer turned science vessel, begins a survey mission in an unexplored star system. In the face a dire threat to all of humanity, Ardelle Leath, a junior officer, on board the Oracle, will struggle to overcome her past and fulfill her duty to the United Alliance S…

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S1E14 - Emile Starts Blastin' 1:19:31

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The story resumes with a nicely recovered Emile, ready to start getting Fern back to their homeworld and hopefully make some amends along the way. The first step is charting a course to Hyperion, a nearby space station. What perils will Emile face along the way? And what part will make me, the player, blush when listening back to it in edit? Gotta …

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A Fate Forged In Iron | Ironsworn: Starforged | S03E12 1:02:41

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THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY FEED OF MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ALL SEASON 1-3 EPISODES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadspot CW: ACTION VIOLENCE, GUNS, BODY HORROR Season 3, Episode 12 of The Bad Spot, an actual play solo RPG podcast, with host Matt Risby playing Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin Tales from the Drift Prompts: Build a home …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 12 32:26

3M ago32:26

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Previously In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Cadfael race back to Frostbridge to find it beset by some enemy. Several buildings are ablaze and the corpses of the fallen are in the streets offering visceral witness to the violence done to them. They find Mabon cornered by a spirit-possessed blacksmith Gwili, one of the men who had been on b…

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ISSUES in Shrimp City - A MASKS One-Shot 1:56:16

4M ago1:56:16

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Teens in Danger This is a one shot where we are playing MASKS by Brendan Conway In this episode a special guest GM (Elliot from ISSUES podcast) runs MASKS for Cap, Drea, Jess, and Ian. Seed, Scythe, Sam, and MagMaverick are four intrepid young superheroes tasked with being on security detail at a party with the…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 11 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Previously In our previous episode, Eilwen rests and recuperates after her duel with Belvan and makes preparations for the journey through the mountains to the burial chamber Belvan had infiltrated. Her father reminds her that it is a place of death and is what led to her mother's illness and subsequent demise. On the morrow, Eilwen reveals herself…