Best Serialised Podcasts (2025)

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Connorstown Part 6 of 6 54:13

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18h ago54:13

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This is it! The mid-season finale of HAUNTED Season 3 and the epic conclusion to Connorstown! Our heroes are in for the fight of their life as they fight to protect the residents of Connorstown from the forces of Carter Stone and Karl Trevino. Meanwhile, Abigail and Cassandra venture into the gold mine to try and retrieve Hell's Ember before it can…

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"Candace Absolutely Magnifi-can!" - GM’s Spotlight 1:05:36

4d ago1:05:36

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This week! Candace the Magnificent joins Jeremy Cobb and Liv Kennedy for a whirlwind of laughter and discussion. Get ready for the many magnificent puns on Candace’s name, a look back at Candace’s early TTRPG experience and the journey of how those first games shaped their unique GM'ing skills. Hear all about Candace’s approach to rules in a system…

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The Black Herron: Episode 37 43:52

5d ago43:52

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-seven between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad v…

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Connorstown Part 5 of 6 37:05

8d ago37:05

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Karl's deadline nears and James has no intention of handing over a powerful mystical object to a mad man. Connorstown is about to find itself besieged by Karl, Carter and all of Carter's men. As Abigail and Cassandra descend into the mine to try and locate the object, Dan and James try to fortify Connorstown's meagre defences. This show contains da…

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“Last Woman Standing” - Femmes in Horror Part 2 1:00:06

10d ago1:00:06

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Content Warning: Descriptions of slasher and horror films, sexual themes in horror, and brief body horror. Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for a bunch of horror films, including ALIEN, Terminator, Let the Right One In, Cabin in the Woods, Totally Killer, Time Cut, Ready or Not, Fresh, Barbarian, and Twilight. This week! Liv, Candace t…

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Connorstown Part 4 of 6 24:30

15d ago24:30

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It's a small world after all, or so it seems, first Preston and now Karl Trevino himself. James can't escape them even when he's halfway around the world. Karl wants something hidden beneath Connorstown, an artefact of unknown age and power. He claims that if they simply hand it over, he'll leave them in peace. But can they trust Karl? And how will…

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“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:25:18

18d ago1:25:18

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This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will …

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"That got me HYPED!" - Jeremy’s Black Cinema Deep Dive 56:43

22d ago56:43

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This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Forei…

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Connorstown Part 3 of 6 25:58

29d ago25:58

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Things may not be all they seem in Connorstown. As if the idea of a Preston-led sex cult wasn't bad enough, the town guard has been killed in brutal fashion and a deadly message painted on the walls; "Give Me What I Want, And I'll Go Away." James and Cassandra set off to find the mysterious "cowboy in black" whom Preston suspects of leaving the mes…

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"What Defines A Monster?" - Introducing Draw Steel by MCDM Productions 59:53

1M ago59:53

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This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and dive into their most legendary nerdy stories. We talk about what a monster really is in Draw Steel, w…

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The Black Herron: Episode 36 47:28

1M ago47:28

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-six between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anat…

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Connorstown Part 2 of 6 26:38

1M ago26:38

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Preston Connors is back and this time his scheme is more outlandish than ever! He's commandeered an abandoned goldrush town in Death Valley and is establishing his own religion, but in true Preston fashion, he has no idea how much trouble he's really getting into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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"NSFW Police" Part 2 - the itch.io and Steam controversy continued 50:40

1M ago50:40

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communities. From the definitions of censorship, the current state of ID Checks, and the blatant bid for data c…

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Connorstown Part 1 of 6 22:36

1M ago22:36

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We're very proud to present the first part in our epic mid-season episode "Connorstown!" In search of answers about Cassandra's past, the team follow a tip from Eliza Wu to the deserts of California and the site of a former mining town that once served as a home to the Church Of Unity. Here, halfway across the globe, our heroes will finally find mo…

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"NSFW Police" - the itch.io and Steam controversy 56:55

2M ago56:55

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of adult content, how this specifically impacts marginalised communities in ways these companies have clearly …

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"I'm Scared of Twilight Imperium" - Board Games for TTRPG fans 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

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Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - ⁠https://cephalofair.c…

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The Rocking Horse Part 4 of 4 25:00

2M ago25:00

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James, Abigail and Tee learn more than they bargained for at the mysterious shop and realise that Robyn is in grave danger in the final chapter of The Rocking Horse. This show contains dark themes and scenes of horror, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evans and produced by Benton Hodges and Jamie Evans fo…

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The Rocking Horse Part 3 of 4 19:08

2M ago19:08

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Our gang split up in this episode with James and Abigail travelling with Tee to find the mysterious shop where the magic choker came from. Meanwhile, Cassandra and Dan are disappointed to be put on babysitting duty. This show features scenes of horror and dark themes, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evan…

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The Shirefolk Soapbox Returns! - Serialised Storytelling & Blue Prince 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will. This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his opinion that the film industry has a never-ending problem of serialised storytelling, and how it's ha…

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The Rocking Horse Part 2 of 4 21:37

2M ago21:37

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The gang spend the night at the Rocking Horse and weird things start to happen when Robyn goes for a sleep walk. It turns out there's much more to her gifts than just being able to see the dead. This show contains scenes of horror and dark themes, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evans and produced by Ben…

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The Black Herron: Episode 35 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-five between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad vi…

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"Black People Need to See Other Black People Succeed" - Interview with Kendo Smith 1:38:53

2M ago1:38:53

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This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and the crucible moments that've made Kendo's art what it is! You can follow and listen to Tales Yet Told …

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The Rocking Horse Part 1 of 4 38:46

2M ago38:46

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This is the first part of our first guest written episode of the season! This is a new writer to Haunted, Gemma Lloyd! The Rocking Horse sees the gang hired by the landlord of an old pub called The Rocking Horse who is concerned about certain abilities his niece is exhibiting. Namely...the power to see the dead. This show contains scenes of horror …

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"Pride is 365!" - A Queer & Black Media Chat 1:44:30

2M ago1:44:30

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This episode is sponsored by Black Wives™️: They Will Fix Your Shit! This week, Jeremy, Liv and Candace take a look at the intersectionality of black and queer culture in ttrpgs and their wider media representations, beyond the months of June and July! So come take a listen to the history how Stonewall has had a lasting impact, how pride in UK and …

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 6 of 6 28:04

3M ago28:04

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A story that began in the 1890s comes to an end in the final chapter of The Shadow Out Of Time. Our hero's investigation finally leads them to the ultimate fate of Arthur Corlington whose eternal game of cat and mouse finally comes to an end. This show contains dark themes and scenes of horror, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Dra…

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"Racoons and Carnage" - UNATI RETURNS! 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

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SURPRISE HALFLINGS! We're catching up with an OG today - one Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, but everybody calls them UNATI! And my god have they been BUSY. Join Jeremy and Canace as they catch up with Unati from voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3 and Space Marine II, to appearing in Netflix's own Wednesday, and a variety of Actual Plays! Come listen to th…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 5 of 6 27:57

3M ago27:57

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Confronted with a mysterious gunman, Arthur Corlington discovers that even he cannot escape the sins of his past and that there are some debts that can never be paid no matter how many souls he collects... This show contains dark themes and scenes of horror. Listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evans and is p…

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"It's What My Character Would Do" - TTRPG Advice with Jeremy and Candace 1:24:33

3M ago1:24:33

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Join Jeremy and Candace as we take a look at where the line needs to be drawn when playing TTRPGS when allowing certain actions in-game. Listen to a few personal stories from both hosts, and how they resolved such instances, how consent and safety tools can combat over-reaching players to keep the game grounded, the value of player communication, e…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 4 of 6 28:20

3M ago28:20

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Having struck a terrible deal with the mysterious shadow, Arthur Corlington's life has become an endless chase to seek out enough desperate souls to feed to the ever-looming shadow in exchange for his own prolonged life. Things become more complicated when a new player enters the game... Please be aware this show contains dark themes and scenes of …

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"Different is More!" - Talking Colour Conscious Casting 1:32:16

3M ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Minor Spoilers for ALIEN: Romulus Spoilers for the stage show Gypsy This week! Our freshly minted halfling, Candace The Magnificent, and our OG host Jeremy Cobb, are chatting about casting issues in modern media. From the race, gender, disability of the characters being portrayed against the actors portraying them, whether we should be casting acto…

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The Black Herron: Episode 34 56:41

3M ago56:41

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-four between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 3 of 6 44:10

3M ago44:10

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Arthur's expedition is not going well. As workers begin to fall ill of a mystery illness, Arthur is scraping the bottom of the barrel to replenish his workforce. Meanwhile, in the present, the gang try to find more connections between this expedition and the mysterious case of Alexander Ramos. This podcast contains dark themes and scenes of horror.…

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"THE 5 YEAR 3BH ANNIVERSARY!" + a BIG announcement! 1:46:48

3M ago1:46:48

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🎉Happy 5 Year Anniversary Halflings🎉 To celebrate, we got you a gift! Joining Jeremy, Jasper, and Liv is our brand new full-time halfling ⁠Candace The Magnificent⁠ with a special end of episode voice note from halfling alumni ⁠Unati Lewis-Nyawo!! Come take a listen to the halflings reminisce on their favourite moments from the past 5 years; from in…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 2 of 6 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Arthur's expedition gets underway and David immediately predicts trouble when the self-styled casanova meets their attractive tour guide. Meanwhile, in the present day, James and Abigail discover that this mystery may be related to a previous case... Please note this show contains dark themes and scenes of horror that some listeners may find distur…

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"We're very URBAN" - Talking about Kickstarter, Juneteenth, and the USA situation 1:19:00

4M ago1:19:00

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Oh Halflings, have we got some catching up to do! Join Jeremy and Candace The Magnificent as they cover the last few truly WILD weeks - from an update on the Kickstarter and running our one-shot in collaboration with Darrington Press, to celebrating Juneteenth in the face of the ongoing situation in America right now, and the effect it's all having…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 1 of 6 29:21

4M ago29:21

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A story split across two time periods; in the 1890s manipulative grifter Arthur Corlington is convinced to embark on a huge expedition to Colombia in search of the mythical city of El Dorado. In present day, our heroes attend a museum exhibition about the seemingly doomed expedition. Please be advised that this show contains dark themes and scenes …

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 2 1:52:47

4M ago1:52:47

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It's not looking good... it's not looking good at all ... using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into part 2 of our City of the Black Rose one-shot, with our party at the mercy of the Boogeyman, Synapse. Will they be able to overcome the situation they've found themselves in? Will they uncover the moti…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 5 of 5 34:16

4M ago34:16

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The story is out of control, Winnick has found a way to manipulate the direction and flow of the story and now the gang are forced to play by his rules. Trapped in a Greenvale they no longer recognised, hunted by people who used to be their friends, their only hope for safety is to find a way to put the story back on track. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 1 1:53:02

4M ago1:53:02

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Welcome back to Mavros, citizens! Using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into a one-shot set in the Lowers of Mavros. The owner of the storied Carnelian Casino, a decaying monument to vice and excess, is carrying out murders and doing something deeply sinister with the souls of his victims. A small ban…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 4 of 5 22:56

4M ago22:56

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James and Abigail are finally reunited and Cassandra tries to make her way to the source of the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Black Herron: Episode 33 35:40

4M ago35:40

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-three between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own bes…

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"The Kickstarter is nigh!" - Deluxe Briefcases, Smoky Dice & Other Awesome Rewards 1:16:35

4M ago1:16:35

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Jasper, Jeremy, Liv & Candace fling open the detective’s briefcase to reveal Three Black Halflings’ debut Kickstarter for City of the Black Rose in collaboration with Roll & Play Press. Expect chaotic conversations, reward reveals, and Jeremy’s relentless thirst for “problems, always” as five years of big, diverse dreams hit the pledge page. Our ve…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 3 of 5 19:39

4M ago19:39

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Abigail and Dan meet with Hannah Wintergreen whilst Cassandra and James find themselves in Greenvale Hospital as things get even stranger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Optimists In Endless Crisis" - with Luis Carazo and Christian Navarro 54:59

5M ago54:59

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This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by Christian Navarro & Luis Carazo to talk all about their incredible new show Tales Unrolled. Tales Unrolled: Alma is a dark, fantasy mystery that explores themes like ancestry, sacrifice, lineage, and legacy. There is also a healthy dose of romance! Watch new episodes of Tales Unrolled every Tuesday on …

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Kill Your Darlings Part 2 of 5 29:05

5M ago29:05

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James and Cassandra are on their way back to Greenvale to rescue Abigail but...haven't they been here before? Struck by a sense of deja vu, the pair can't help but feel they've lived this day once before. with only minor details changed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Buisney World" - Machine:Impossible with Smiling Mythos 1:47:13

5M ago1:47:13

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This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by the co-founders of Smiling Mythos Games, Jacob Mooney and Billy Eline, chatting about the making of their game Machine: Impossible - Fast and Furious meets Cyberpunk meets Mission: Impossible meets dice! We dive into the inspirations behind the making of the game, take a brief tangent to discuss the ho…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 1 of 5 19:19

5M ago19:19

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HAUNTED Season 3 kicks off here in the opening chapter of Kill Your Darlings! James and Cassandra rush back to Greenvale after receiving a disturbing message from Abigail but when they arrive they find that everything seems peaceful and quiet...a little too peaceful, actually. They soon realise that something has gone very wrong in Greenvale. Hoste…

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"Yearning and Violence!" - Alt Tabletop RPG Favourites 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

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Jeremy and Liv are joined once again by Candace the Magnificent, and this week we're discussing our favourite tabletop RPGS that don't involve dungeons and/or dragons, along with some of the truly wild stories that have inspired that love. Including: Shiver Savage Worlds Paradox Perfect (listen to our Paradox Perfect playthrough with NADDPOD!) Good…

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"Buffy Meets Beyoncé" - Femme & Female Experiences in Horror TTRPGS 50:49

5M ago50:49

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Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault. This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female characters in horror Actual Plays and TTRPGS. From how the female/femme experience affects horror role pla…

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The Black Herron: Episode 32 55:43

5M ago55:43

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-two between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out …