Best Pulp Cthulhu Podcasts (2025)

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S1:E39 – Teaching RPGs and Safety Tools - Consultation with Fiona 2:10:50

6d ago2:10:50

2:10:50

Episode Notes In this episode, we ask our consulting expert Fiona of the What am I Rolling? podcast (and many other podcasts) about a variety of topics, including techniques to help teach new RPGs to players new and old, some best-practice methods to promote accessibility and using safety tools in RPGs, as well as improv techniques which can help p…

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The Edge of Dreams - Blade Runner Live Show, Part I 50:36

6d ago50:36

50:36

This is Part One of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Phil Harker-Smith! Recorded March 1st, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitt…

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017 - Flotsam & Jestam 3 - Insanitarium - A Turkey Baster and a Jazz Record 1:06:34

12d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

As our plucky investigators gather at the offices of Strange but True to learn about their new case, they are joined by an unexpected new party member. Join Scott Dorward as GM with Seth Skorkowsky, HowWeRoll Joe, HowWeRoll Eoghan, Veronica from Cthulhu and Friends and Adrian Tchaikovsky for another classic Call of Cthulhu Adventure. If you cant wa…

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The Heart of Adelaide - D&D Live Show, Part III 54:15

13d ago54:15

54:15

This is Part Three (final part) of a live show we performed - an original story by our guest DM Adam Carnevale (D&D Is For Nerds/Sanspants Radio)! Recorded February 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DI…

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The Heart of Adelaide - D&D Live Show, Part II 49:29

20d ago49:29

49:29

This is Part Two of a live show we performed - an original story by our guest DM Adam Carnevale (D&D Is For Nerds/Sanspants Radio)! Recorded February 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://d…

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135 - Two Headed Serpent -Calcutta - The Cobra Crown Unearthed 46:56

26d ago46:56

46:56

With huge thanks to Battle bards.com Syrinscape Kevin MaCleod at Incompetech FesliyanStudios and Pedar B Heland For their excellent music and sfx Intro Theme Composed by Ninichi : ninichimusic.com You can find Joe's new scenario "The Idol of Thoth" here http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/229639/The-Idol-of-Thoth?src=hottest_filtered You can find u…

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The Heart of Adelaide - D&D Live Show, Part I 46:30

27d ago46:30

46:30

This is Part One of a live show we performed - an original story by our guest DM Adam Carnevale (D&D Is For Nerds/Sanspants Radio)! Recorded February 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://d…

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Avatar Legends (The Book of War) - Cast of War, Part II 1:10:22

1M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

This is Part II of our collaboration with 'The Book of War Podcast'. Please find them on all good podcatchers! 'The story of The Book of War follows four teenagers across the world as they search for the avatar, and the enigmatic ‘Book of War’. Secrets are exposed, lessons are learned and some legendary figures make their appearance throughout the …

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S1:E38 – The Code - Dissection with Jon Hook 2:01:09

1M ago2:01:09

2:01:09

Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate The Code written by Christopher Lackey with Lynne Hardy for Call of Cthulhu 7e, and available as part of the Mansions of Madness vol. 1 collection from Chaosium (links below). We're also joined by special guest Jon Hook from the Modern Mythos podcast! Jon has been a huge fan of this scenario f…

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Avatar Legends (The Book of War) - Cast of War, Part I 1:17:44

1M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

This is Part I of our collaboration with 'The Book of War Podcast'. Please find them on all good podcatchers! 'The story of The Book of War follows four teenagers across the world as they search for the avatar, and the enigmatic ‘Book of War’. Secrets are exposed, lessons are learned and some legendary figures make their appearance throughout the s…

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016 - Flotsam & Jetsam 3 - Insanitarium - Two Pistols are Bettern than One 56:36

1M ago56:36

56:36

As our plucky investigators gather at the offices of Strange but True to learn about their new case, they are joined by an unexpected new party member. Join Scott Dorward as GM with Seth Skorkowsky, HowWeRoll Joe, HowWeRoll Eoghan, Veronica from Cthulhu and Friends and Adrian Tchaikovsky for another classic Call of Cthulhu Adventure. If you cant wa…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E17 - she's got eyes everywhere, part II 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Happy 300th Episode of Role To Cast!!! Atsuko, Osamu and Hugo finally meet Kagura. Who will survive? Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. …

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015 - Flotsam & Jetsam 3 - Insanitarium - Sucker Punch 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

As our plucky investigators gather at the offices of Strange but True to learn about their new case, they are joined by an unexpected new party member. Join Scott Dorward as GM with Seth Skorkowsky, HowWeRoll Joe, HowWeRoll Eoghan, Veronica from Cthulhu and Friends and Adrian Tchaikovsky for another classic Call of Cthulhu Adventure. If you cant wa…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E16 - she's got eyes everywhere, part I 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

The agents need to dispatch of the remaining demons, before they can finally confront Kagura. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. Talsori…

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CTHULHU FILES #67 2:23:59

2M ago2:23:59

2:23:59

So much evidence found in JuJu House, Mukunga M’Dari dead, and the Chakota possibly destroyed! It feels like this chapter is drawing to a close, doesn’t it? Come find out in Session 66 of DICELORE's The CTHULHU FILES, Masks of Nyarlathotep!By dicelore

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BALDUR'S GATE #176 2:15:46

2M ago2:15:46

2:15:46

It’s all out war between the Fools and Vat the Bhaalspawn and her minions! She’s just entered her Ravager form, and Vinkee and Finn are in pretty bad shape. And this isn’t even the Final Boss! This is just Episode 176 of DICELORE's BALDUR'S GATE: Eldritch Secrets.By dicelore

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S1:E37 – Unland - Dissection with Scott Dorward 1:56:29

2M ago1:56:29

1:56:29

Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario UNLAND written by Scott Dorward, with the author himself! We dissect the creepy amusement park rides and talk about Silent Hill 2 more than a bit, while Scott shares how he runs this scenario very differently than written, as the scenario that made it to print beca…

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134 - Two Headed Serpent -Calcutta - Manic Pixie Dream Gaul 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

With huge thanks to Battle bards.com Syrinscape Kevin MaCleod at Incompetech FesliyanStudios and Pedar B Heland For their excellent music and sfx Intro Theme Composed by Ninichi : ninichimusic.com You can find Joe's new scenario "The Idol of Thoth" here http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/229639/The-Idol-of-Thoth?src=hottest_filtered You can find u…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E15 - he pulls out the gun 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

The agents arrive at the 'abandoned' fishing village. The hard part will be finding a way to sneak in unnoticed. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow …

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BALDUR'S GATE #175 3:01:24

2M ago3:01:24

3:01:24

Well, that’s a bunch of dead cultists! Now after a nice long rest, the Damned Fools are ready to face Vat the B’hallspawn in Session 175, Bossfight edition of BALDUR'S GATE: Eldritch Secrets!By dicelore

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BALDUR'S GATE #174 2:35:30

2M ago2:35:30

2:35:30

Back in the sewers and taunting the Bhaal-spawn, the Fools are ready to fight! And it looks like they’re about to get their wish… in Session 174 of BALDUR'S GATE: Eldritch Secrets!By dicelore

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CTHULHU FILES #66 2:59:26

2M ago2:59:26

2:59:26

In Session 66 of The CTHULHU FILES: Masks of Nyarlathotep, Our investigators huddle with the Good Friends of Hilton Adams, preparing to go get the evidence needed to take apart the cult at JuJu House, expose the corruption of the 14th Precinct, and exonerate Hilton before it’s too late!By dicelore

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E14 - under the agency's nose 40:15

2M ago40:15

40:15

The agents finally get the chance to be alone with Chance - and learn the whereabouts of Kagura. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. Tals…

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014 - Flotsam & Jestam 3 - Insanitarium - Freshwater Fish 56:18

2M ago56:18

56:18

As our plucky investigators gather at the offices of Strange but True to learn about their new case, they are joined by an unexpected new party member. Join Scott Dorward as GM with Seth Skorkowsky, HowWeRoll Joe, HowWeRoll Eoghan, Veronica from Cthulhu and Friends and Adrian Tchaikovsky for another classic Call of Cthulhu Adventure. If you cant wa…

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S1:E36 – The Burning Stars - Dissection with Matt Sanderson 1:38:22

3M ago1:38:22

1:38:22

Episode Notes In this episode, we meet with Good Friend Matt Sanderson to talk about his favorite Call of Cthulhu scenario The Burning Stars, written by David Conyers for Call of Cthulhu 6th edition. I describe this as "the most Call of Cthulhu-y-est scenario I have ever played" and for the first time, I'll recommend to anyone who has not already r…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E13 - he's actually been holding back 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

The agents take things up a notch, looking to finish the fight and get on with the case. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. Talsorian Ga…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E12 - another one of his little contests 33:27

3M ago33:27

33:27

Chance Lionheart is happy to help, but first he wants the agents to put on a bit of a show. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. Talsorian…

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133 - Two Headed Serpent -Calcutta - What Charles has been up to 1:16:58

3M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

With huge thanks to Battle bards.com Syrinscape Kevin MaCleod at Incompetech FesliyanStudios and Pedar B Heland For their excellent music and sfx Intro Theme Composed by Ninichi : ninichimusic.com You can find Joe's new scenario "The Idol of Thoth" here http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/229639/The-Idol-of-Thoth?src=hottest_filtered You can find u…

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CTHULHU FILES #65 2:34:33

3M ago2:34:33

2:34:33

Freshly armed with a collection of re-considered trifles and a boatload of information from Miriam Atwright (Harvard U Library) and Rebecca Shosenberg (NY Times), the gang is ready to head back to NYC and a final showdown with the Bloody Tongue at JuJu House! Will they get there, in Session 65 of The CTHLUHU FILES, Masks of Nyarlathotep?!…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E11 - chance lionheart 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

The agents must locate and speak to a former operative of the Agency - the Rogue Agent, Chance Lionheart. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, b…

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013 - Flotsam & Jestam 3 - Insanitarium - The Sanatorium 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

As our plucky investigators gather at the offices of Strange but True to learn about their new case, they are joined by an unexpected new party member. Join Scott Dorward as GM with Seth Skorkowsky, HowWeRoll Joe, HowWeRoll Eoghan, Veronica from Cthulhu and Friends and Adrian Tchaikovsky for another classic Call of Cthulhu Adventure. If you cant wa…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E10 - how to steampunk 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

Osamu, Atsuko, and Hugo prepare to enter Steel Court - the world of Steampunk! Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. Talsorian Games. Role …

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CTHULHU FILES #64 2:34:54

3M ago2:34:54

2:34:54

Time spent in Arkham is always… well… awful. And even after his death, our investigators are still dealing with problems caused by Abner Wick’s machinations. But their business here is just about finished, and they only have a couple of threads to follow up on before they’re ready to plan the takedown of JuJu House and the Cult of the Bloody Tongue…

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132 - Two Headed Serpent -Calcutta - Battle in the Grand Hotel 58:33

3M ago58:33

58:33

After an extended break we are BACK with two headed serpent with Calcutta chapter!!! With huge thanks to Battle bards.com Syrinscape Kevin MaCleod at Incompetech FesliyanStudios and Pedar B Heland For their excellent music and sfx Intro Theme Composed by Ninichi : ninichimusic.com You can find Joe's new scenario "The Idol of Thoth" here http://www.…

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S1:E35 – Realism, Verisimilitude, and Pulp in TTRPGs - Consultation 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Episode Notes In this episode, we bicker about how to handle realism and verisimilitude vs. explosive pulpiness when we run RPGs, and how this can vary depending on system, scenario, and players. (Spoiler: Communication is still key) Consultations are free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies.…

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Shadow Scar - Eyes in the Darkness E09 - new orleans (unintelligible) 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

Now in the middle of the Big Easy, the agents try to finish this chase - one way or another. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Eyes in the Darkness is played using Shadow Scar, by R. Talsoria…

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