Best NWTB Podcasts (2025)

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 19 | Gradient Ascent 1:40:25

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17h ago1:40:25

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It's a battle in the corridors of the Zhuangzi as two factions within the Troubleshooters clash. ----more---- Bit of a boring lore dump in this one if you like that sort of thing :) Next week is the release of second part of The Law Of Salvage on YouTube and podcast, so stay tuned for that! The Patreon is usually ahead, check there first for early …

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 18 | Plausible Deniability 1:08:08

8d ago1:08:08

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The crew scramble to prepare as Commander Kilroy makes her move. ----more---- The endgame is kicking off, what crazy plan is Kilroy leading them into? Who will agree to go and who will stay behind? Find out all this and more in todays exciting episode of Trouble In The Deep! The Patreon is usually ahead, check there first for early access episodes!…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 17 | Burn The Witch 1:08:42

14d ago1:08:42

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Back safely aboard the Troopship some of the team keep their secrets between themselves, while others seek to divulge them. ----more---- Another fun downtime episode, we hope you enjoy them! Things are about to get pretty crazy as the story begins to past a point of no return, we hope you enjoy this final act as you're in for a wild ride. Thanks fo…

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Mothership Collab | The Screaming On The Alexis | Episode 1 | The Law Of Salvage 1:32:31

22d ago1:32:31

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A down on their luck salvage crew hunt down their next big score. ----more---- The Law Of Salvage is our Actual Play of The Screaming On The Alexis, the introductory module found in Dead Planet for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG from Tuesday Knight Games. This is our first time collaborating and remote recording with two fine YouTubers by the nam…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 16 | No Place Like Home 1:20:18

1M ago1:20:18

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The Troubleshooters return to the Troopship Zhuangzi with their hidden cargo. ----more---- Bit of a beach episode this one, might be a bit boring? Let us know in the comments! In other news we recently had our first ever online game collaborating with other YouTubers. Check out our YouTube channel on Monday 10th at 8:20PM EST for a special video ev…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 15 | He Ain't Heavy 1:14:14

1M ago1:14:14

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The Troubleshooters tie up some loose ends as they prepare to depart The Deep once more. ----more---- Another fun episode, thanks for being patient everyone! I think sometime around episode 17-18 I will switch to Dinoplex and other recordings to start putting up on Patreon for members so the campaign can catch up on both feeds towards the home stre…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 14 | Only Sometimes Robot 1:30:42

2M ago1:30:42

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One mans trash is another mans treasure, the search for the missing Troubleshooter continues. ----more---- This episode was a doozey to work on, I actually think I spend over 20 hours on it, it really kicked my ass. I do think it's one of those A+ episodes though, which is why I probably did so much work for it. Let me know what you think! The camp…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 13 | Hot Garbage 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

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After taking a casualty the team regroup and set off towards the garbage heap. ----more---- We're back baby! and we're celebrating out 200th episode of the show! The intro may be a bit gratuitous in length and for that we apologize, we did indulge a little bit :) This might be my favorite episode title in the whole show haha, I had a chuckle when i…

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Orphans | Episode 3 | The Kids Aren't Alright 2:24:18

3M ago2:24:18

2:24:18

The search for the kids continues aboard Imuen Station as strange verdant manifestations continue to manifest. ----more---- The thrilling finale of our actual play of Orphans by Luke Gearing for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG from Tuesday Knight Games. This episode pretty much destroyed me lol, so so many hours spent on this one. But it had to be…

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Orphans | Episode 2 | Dirty Deeds 1:11:29

4M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Disaster has fallen upon Imuen Station, blood and soil mix together in it's verdant halls. The crew encounter a survivor who will hopefully shed some light on the situation. ----more---- The continuation of our actual play of Orphans by Luke Gearing for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG from Tuesday Knight Games. There's some dirty deeds done dirt c…

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Orphans | Episode 1 | No Departures 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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A crack team is contracted to rescue two teenagers from the clutches of Tri-Sun Products and their clandestine plans. ----more---- We are proud to present the first episode of our actual play of Orphans by Luke Gearing for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG from Tuesday Knight Games. This was a bit of a boys night, so please excuse the rough jokes an…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 12 | The Hunter 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

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Walking right into it's trap, the Troubleshooters come face to face with The Hunter. ----more---- What an episode! We hope you enjoy a bit of action, sometimes confusing action but we got there in the end! The mid-season break has begun, Trouble In The Deep will now go on a little break to make room for Orphans next week! All 3 episodes are availab…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 11 | Lies, And Audiotape 54:27

4M ago54:27

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The journey to the COMMFEED room is not without incident, as the teams personal comms are disrupted. ----more---- Back to good form with this episode I think!, please enjoy :D Get episode 12 of Trouble In The Deep along with two(probably three) Episodes of Orphans over on Patreon for early access, check them out! ----more---- SOCIAL Twitter: @nwtbu…

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Orphans | Character Introduction 12:25

4M ago12:25

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A crack team is contracted to rescue two teenagers from the clutches of Tri-Sun Products and their clandestine plans. ----more---- Here we go! Please enjoy a special preview of our actual play of Orphans by Luke Gearing for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG from Tuesday Knight Games. Episodes 1 and 2 are available now in full on our Patreon for earl…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 10 | The Commfeed's Connected To The... 1:09:47

5M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

The Troubleshooters establish a beachhead within the Control Room of Floor 6 as they decide their next move. ----more---- Well, we got there in the end I think :) Get episodes 11 and 12 of Trouble In The Deep along with two Episodes of Orphans over on Patreon for early access, check them out! ----more---- SOCIAL Twitter: @nwtbugbear Facebook | YouT…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 9 | Does Anyone Else Hear Knocking? 2:26:43

5M ago2:26:43

2:26:43

With their designated landing zone compromised the Troubleshooters seek out other options. ----more---- This episode is about as peak Bugbear as you're gonna get lol. Banter, roleplaying, action, planning, conflict and resolution, it's all there! Must be Andrew being sick and extra grumpy! Orphans Episode 1 is now available on Patreon for special e…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 8 | Into The Fold 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

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Commander Kilroy calls the Troubleshooters in for a special briefing and the promise of a new assignment. ----more---- It's the last of the 'downtime' episodes then it's back off to The Deep for us! Next episode is a huge one at over 2 hours so strap yourselves in! Remember you can get more episodes early on Patreon if you want to jump the queue an…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 7 | Conscientious Objection 1:15:19

5M ago1:15:19

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While the newly returned crew struggle to wind down from their first raid, elsewhere on the ship more experienced Troubleshooters go about their daily duties with ease. ----more---- Hi everyone!, happy 4th of July for all of our American listeners! We have another downtime episode for you with a couple of great scenes, especially the one between Al…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 6 | Chain Of Command 1:09:52

6M ago1:09:52

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Licking their wounds the Troubleshooter team returns to the Troopship for some much needed R&R. ----more---- Let the downtime begin! What a great first raid, we hope you have been enjoying the show so far. Remember you can get more episodes early on Patreon if you want to jump the queue and support the show, Check it out! ----more---- SOCIAL Twitte…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 5 | Into The Breach 1:01:35

6M ago1:01:35

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Gunfire rings out over the comms as the other half of the Troubleshooter team calls for reinforcements. ----more---- Apologies I totally forgot to post this yesterday! Great energy in this episode, I hope you enjoy it! It's been 5 weeks already, how time flies! Thanks for the comments so far, give us more! Remember you can get up to Episode 10 over…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 4 | Light Of Mine 56:35

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With their first contact with the enemy completed the team continue the sweep and clear of Level 6. ----more---- Let us know what intro was better :D There's 6 more episodes over on the Patreon if you want to jump the queue and support the show, Check it out! ----more---- SOCIAL Twitter: @nwtbugbear Facebook | YouTube | Instagram @NWTBPODCAST Patre…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 3 | Baptism Of Fire 1:03:39

6M ago1:03:39

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The Troubleshooters are off to a fiery start on their first Raid of The Deep. ----more---- Alright here we go, lets get to some real adventuring. But before that we make you suffer for at least 20 minutes while we talk shop lol, for that I apologize! What can I say, we tried :D Thanks for listening, it's GREAT to get back into weekly episodes and w…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 2 | This Is How You Die 1:28:50

6M ago1:28:50

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After their formal induction aboard the Troopship Zhuangzi, the fresh recruits are given a crash course in the internal politics of the Troubleshooters. ----more---- Nothing like a good hazing to welcome you to a new group, lets hope Conleth gets away with only a few bruises! Kicking off a new campaign can be a hard sell, I hope these first two epi…

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Trouble In The Deep | Part 1 | Enter The Troubleshooters 1:49:14

7M ago1:49:14

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The Cloudbank Synthetics Production Facility, now known as The Deep is blockaded by a private army of corporate backed Troubleshooters. Their mission, ensure no androids escape The Deep. Aboard the Troopship Zhuangzi Cyro-pods are opening, more fresh marines for the meat grinder. ----more---- Here we go! We're heading back into The Deep with our se…

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Trouble In The Deep | Character Preview! 16:29

7M ago16:29

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Let's introduce our characters for our 2nd ever Mothership RPG Campaign! Trouble In The Deep - A Gradient Descent Podcast ----more---- Here we go! We're heading back into The Deep with our second Campaign for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG 1st Edition. We are diving back into Gradient Descent and continuing where we left off with Ghosts And The M…

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Decagone | Episode 3 | Over and Out 1:07:49

9M ago1:07:49

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The remaining staff at the Moroi Technology Lab desperately try to return to the surface. ----more---- The chaotic conclusion of our Actual Play of Decagone: A thrilling scenario for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG 1st edition written by Waco Matrixo and illustrated by Bodie H. You can find more of their work at Youtube.com/@wacomatrixo and www.sl…

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Decagone | Episode 2 | In The Name Of Science 1:27:09

10M ago1:27:09

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Disorientated and confused the contractors at the Moroi Technology Lab find themselves back where they started. ----more---- We're back with Decagone A thrilling scenario for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG 1st edition written by Waco Matrixo. and illustrated by Bodie H. You can find more of their work at Youtube.com/@wacomatrixo and www.slowquest…

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Decagone | Episode 1 | Company Policy 1:37:58

10M ago1:37:58

1:37:58

A routine shift change begins at the Moroi Technology Lab, a deep ocean research facility. ----more---- Hello! Welcome to our first game of 2025. We played: Decagone A thrilling scenario for the sci fi horror rpg Mothership 1st edition written by Waco Matrixo. and illustrated by Bodie H. You can find more of their work at Youtube.com/@wacomatrixo a…

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Decagone | Character Preview! 10:56

10M ago10:56

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A special preview of our next Oneshot! We're playing Decagone, the thrilling scenario for the sci fi horror rpg Mothership 1st edition written by Waco Matrixo. and illustrated by Bodie H. Episode 1 available early on Patreon! ----more---- This series would not be possible without the support of our generous Patrons, Episode 1 of our playthrough of …

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NWTBPODCAST Live #2 | Beneath The Sand | Episode 2 1:55:15

11M ago1:55:15

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The adventurers begin to succumb to the greed of the Scorpion Prince's tomb. A foul wind threatens to break the team apart. ----more---- This is the final part of last year's Halloween Dnd Live show, performed at The Dice Club in Midland to a small dedicated crowd. We hope you enjoy listening back to it and hope to see you next time! The adventure …

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NWTBPODCAST Live #2 | Beneath The Sand | Episode 1 1:51:27

11M ago1:51:27

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Deep in the desert of Calimshan the ancient tomb of the Scorpion Prince has been unearthed. A wealthy collector needs adventurers to uncover it's riches, but only one group can succeed. ----more---- Happy New Year! It's our first episode of 2025, this is Episode 1 of our 2nd Dnd live show recorded for Halloween a few months ago. We performed live a…

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Wages of Sin | Kill 'Em All | Part 2 | A Star is Born 2:15:44

1y ago2:15:44

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As the Bounty Hunters progress in their investigation they receive some leads that will blow the case wide open. It's a race against time to track down the killers before they take another victim. ----more---- Join us on our discord HERE , For an awesome visual version of this episode check out our YouTube HERE It's out actual play of Bounty number…

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Wages of Sin | Kill 'Em All | Part 1 | Dead or Alive 2:13:35

1y ago2:13:35

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An illegal Slickwave snuff series has sprung up on Prospero's Dream, it's really cutting into the profits of The Court. Enter a crack team of Bounty Hunters to hunt down the killers and bring them into the Dream's justice. ----more---- Join us on our discord HERE , For an awesome visual version of this episode check out our YouTube HERE It's out ac…

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Podcast Update 3 | Mothership Month & Kill 'Em All Preview 15:16

1y ago15:16

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Very excited for Mothership Month in November! Here's an update followed by a 10 minute preview of the next Oneshot! ----more---- Join us on our discord HERE Mothership Month is a month long pep rally for the Mothership RPG. We will be premiering a new actual play on the campaign page, find out more on Backerkit HERE ----more---- SOCIAL Twitter: @n…

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D&D Community Oneshot #6 | The Dream Is Over | Episode 3 1:02:54

1+ y ago1:02:54

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It's a grand showdown within the throne room. It's time to overthrow The Rotten King! ----more---- The exciting finale of the community oneshot of Dungeons & Dragons played at The Dice Club in Midland. Featuring players from the Perth D&D community and provided as a free podcast! The adventure is "Den of the Rotten Kings" by Mike Shea from the Kobo…

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D&D Community Oneshot #6 | The Dream Is Over | Episode 2 1:36:11

1+ y ago1:36:11

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It turns out the sewer hideout is occupied by more than rats!, thugs and crabs appear to thwart the adventurers as they get closer to the drug's source. ----more---- It's episode 2 of our impromptu community oneshot of Dungeons & Dragons played at The Dice Club in Midland. Featuring players from the Perth D&D community and provided as a free podcas…

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D&D Community Oneshot #6 | The Dream Is Over | Episode 1 1:15:01

1+ y ago1:15:01

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A powerful illicit drug has hit the streets of Neverwinter. The city watch knows where it is being produced, all they need is some adventurers competent enough to shut it down. ----more---- Join Andrew for a impromptu community oneshot of Dungeons & Dragons played at The Dice Club in Midland. Featuring players from the Perth D&D community and provi…

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NWTBPODCAST Live #1 | Beneath The Tide | Episode 2 1:26:20

1+ y ago1:26:20

1:26:20

It's a parley between rival crews! A mutiny against the evil captain Jarzon, but which crew will backstab the other first? ----more---- The thrilling finale of our first D&D live show, played on location at our friendly local game store: The Dice Club Midland. We hope you both enjoyed and forgave us for dipping back into Dungeons & Dragons for old …

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NWTBPODCAST Live #1 | Beneath The Tide | Episode 1 1:54:57

1+ y ago1:54:57

1:54:57

Four sailors without a ship sulk at the local tavern staring into their mugs of seaweed infused ale waiting for their fortunes to improve until a frantic captain offers them a daring adventure of rescue and plunder. ----more---- Here we go! We hope you enjoy Episode 1 of our very first Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition live show, played on location at…

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Homeostasis | Episode 3 | Belly of the Beast 1:22:00

1+ y ago1:22:00

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The descent underground leads the contractors closer to the alien ship, they will soon discover the truth of The Ventric. ----more---- We must all join the homeostasis and enjoy episode 3 of John's original adventure! Leave a comment and let John know what you thought of his module and we will pass the message on :) This message is approved by Squa…

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Homeostasis | Episode 2 | The Manedens 1:08:31

1+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

The corporate contractors are treated to a little southern hospitality on the Maneden family farm. ----more---- A brand new episode to get your teeth wet!, it's episode 2 of John's original adventure Homeostasis. Loved the chance to use some of Alexander's old tracks here, brought back memories of Ghosts of Gauntlgrym! Enjoy the episode :) This mes…

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Homeostasis | Episode 1 | Welcome to Pellis Profundus 1:15:20

1+ y ago1:15:20

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Welcome to Pellis Profundus! The Cornucopia Planet! Just five or so clicks off of the Horsehead Trading Freeway. ----more---- A group of independent contractors are summoned to Squam Tower for a fantastic corporate opportunity!. Please enjoy episode 1 of our next Oneshot, another John original adventure called Homeostasis. Homeostasis is a Sci-Fi C…

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Podcast Update 2 | Live D&D Show & Homeostasis Release 3:47

1+ y ago3:47

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Upcoming news for Nobody Wake The Bugbear and details of our next Mothership release! ----more---- Join us on our discord HERE If you would like more details on the live show there is an event posted over on our Facebook page. See you there! ----more---- SOCIAL Twitter: @nwtbugbear Facebook | YouTube | Instagram @NWTBPODCAST Patreon: https://www.pa…

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Homeostasis Preview | Welcome to Pellis Profundus 9:09

1+ y ago9:09

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Welcome to Pellis Profundus! The Cornucopia Planet! Just five or so clicks off of the Horsehead Trading Freeway. ----more---- A group of independent contractors are summoned to Squam Tower for a fantastic corporate opportunity! We hope you enjoy a special preview of our next Oneshot, another John original adventure called Homeostasis. Homeostasis i…

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Ghosts and The Machine | Campaign Retrospective | Part 2 2:00:57

1+ y ago2:00:57

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Join the crew as we answer many of the burning listener questions. ----more---- Part 2 of our Retrospective is here! This time we answer some of your questions submitted to us since the campaign ended. There were some really great ones and we hope we answered them thoroughly!. This was a great way to wrap up the campaign, we got some very thought o…

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Ghosts and The Machine | Campaign Retrospective | Part 1 1:56:58

1+ y ago1:56:58

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Join the crew as we reflect back on the campaign and our experience. ----more---- Hello everyone! Join us as we look back on the podcast, do some final epilogues for our characters and answer some of your questions about the campaign. In Part 1 of our Retrospective we catch up on what we've all been doing and then jump into some epilogue scenes for…

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Another Bug Hunt | Episode 3 | Game Over. 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

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The crew cut their losses and attempt to survive their way back to the dropship. ----more---- The finale of our OneShot of Another Bug Hunt for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG! It's another photo finish for our characters, we hope you stick around for the mini-review/retrospective of the first mission of the module. Remember to check out the aweso…

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Another Bug Hunt | Episode 2 | Comms Off! 1:08:54

1+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

The Greta Base is less deserted than it would appear as the cause of the devastation is unleashed upon the crew!. ----more---- Happy Easter!, we hope you enjoy our Actual Play of the first scenario of Another Bug Hunt, the introductory adventure for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG by Tuesday Knight Games. This content was made possible by our gene…

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Another Bug Hunt | Episode 1 | There Are No Lights 1:12:42

1+ y ago1:12:42

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Deep in the jungles of Samsa VI the Greta Base has gone dark. A crack team of expendables are 'dropped in the shit' to find out why. Look alive maggots! it's just Another Bug Hunt. ----more---- We hope you enjoy our Actual Play of the first scenario of Another Bug Hunt, the introductory adventure for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG by Tuesday Knig…

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Podcast Update 1 & Another Bug Hunt Trailer 9:59

2y ago9:59

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What's next for Nobody Wake The Bugbear and the trailer for our upcoming Oneshot of Another Bug Hunt! ----more---- Join us on our discord HERE and submit questions for our Campaign Q&A and Retrospective. Submissions close March 30th so get them in! You can also submit questions by email HERE or there's a Q&A thread over on our Patreon open to free …