Microphones of Madness (Microphones of Madness)

Steve and Rodney take a gander at Robert van Gulick's translation of a 19th century crime novel from China: The Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee. 

A trap had been sprung! Hell Hounds and Deathwings attack our heroes in the Lone Star Building and Wonder Man is mysteriously transported away from the battle. 

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney return with a tease of The Fantasy Trip: Melee gameplay and discuss the solo journaling game: Thousand Year Old Vampire.

Steve and Rodney use a randomly selected card from 5x7 Dungeons to create a short adventure for medium-level 5e characters. Toward the end of the episode, they discuss the Microphones of Madness theory of building tension in games. 

If you would like to check out 5x7 Dungeons for yourself, hit up Dan (gamesmif(at)gmail(dot)com). The cost is $12 for the 3045 (post-apocalypse) set, $20 for Magesport or $25 for both+ shipping.

Dan gave us permission to post the map we used to create this episode. Now you can follow along with our descriptions.

Steve and Rodney discuss their favorites from N. K. Jemisin's debut collection of short fiction How Long 'til Black Future Month. Grab a copy for your library below.

This is the link!

Steve and Rodney take a dive into the neon glazed madness of Night City in this two part discussion of Cyberpunk Red. In this episode we discuss character creation and basic mechanics. 

(Pulp Cthulhu)

**Trigger Warning** Graphic depiction of a murdered woman. Dick jokes.

The investigators find themselves on the receiving end of freakish terror and the investigation turns back upon itself. 

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: After a shoot-out with some the pirates, the crew wanders back to The Fishwife to find more lying in wait. Durbin has a bit more than he can stand from the reprobates.  Have a happy Winter holiday from everyone here at Microphones of Madness!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney discuss the animated series Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

Steve and Rodney talk about ICONIC Hero, a solo roleplay guide for ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying from Parts Per Million Games.

The Monday Night Heroes escape Doom through death and awaken in a version of Switzerland. 

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: After yet another misjump, our merry band finds themselves in a desolate section of the Rylanor Sector. While limping toward a nearby nebula to refuel, the ship is intercepted by a pirate fleet led by and old friend of Doreen and Scurvy.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

MoM is back for 2024. Wolverine, Quasar, Wonder Man, and Kaluu are joined by everyone's favorite webhead and the team finds themselves in deep space on the hunt for a Cosmic Cube. 

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: Using information gleaned from Chaz Kramer, the team is led to a parahuman cabaret performer who owns a familiar jacket that was a gift from Senator Winston Shaw.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

**apologies in advance for the questionable quality of the recording. I did what I could ~R **

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish. 

This Issue: After realizing that the forces aligning against them know who they truly are, the team splits up to look into the mystery of Red Hat and a mysterious explosion that rocked Kirby General Hospital in the 1940's. 

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Gangbusters B/X)

When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. 

This week: Doc recovers from the shootout at Flo's while Jimmy and Whistler learn that the Luckies were the actual target. The city is a powderkeg and someone has lit the fuse. 

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

The Travellers have barricaded themselves in a church with a horrifying creature. Will they escape?

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

With the reactor repaired, the team begins to get the functions of the colony running and put together information on where the other colonists are.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney take a look at one of the classics of fantasy: Michael Moorcock's THE JEWEL IN THE SKULL.

The second floor of the control tower could spell DOOM for our heroes.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Earth 2 Steve returns to help Rodney discuss the Geoff Johns penned event-series Infinite Crisis. 

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: The crew stops at the abandoned Camp Dixon in an effort to refill their oxygen tanks, but soon realize that they are not alone. When they try to leave, they are attacked by a swarm of vicious alien beasts. Happy Halloween from everyone at Microphones of Madness!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gunnery Officer, Laser-slinging Bad-Ass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Oliver Rhames- Doctor, handy in a fight.

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association faces Chaz Kramer during General Storm's press conference. 

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Winter holidays mean ghost stories and this week Steve and Rodney discuss the M.R. James classic, "The Mezzotint".

It's always Christmas Eve in a ghost story, or so the saying goes. Steve and Rodney talk about Cassandra Khaw's take on the haunted house tale. You can pick up a copy below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QGL3FK7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

This episode is uncut to preserve the hosts' original vision. 

Steve and Rodney uncover conspiracies and secrets as they explore Impossible Landscapes, a campaign for Delta Green written by Dennis Detwiller. You can grab a copy at the link below.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/344408/Delta-Green-Impossible-Landscapes?src=hottest

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Things are heating up in The Phillippines as the investigators split up to uncover clues and tensions begin to rise between the local and American workers. Join the Monday Night Heroes part two of Nick's tropical thriller!

The Monday Night Heroes

Lillie (@NekkoTheOdd ) as Levi, an engineer, and proper gentleman

Molly as Nathan, a doctor and forensic specialist

Steve (@MonNightHeroes ) as Carl, a progressive anthropologist

Wesley (@helios1014) as Arcadia, supposedly a writer

Rodney (@Rodney_MoM) as Guiseppe, a mob-adjacent wealth relocation specialist

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: With the protoplasmic guardian defeated, the crew descends further into the depths of the mysterious octagonal structure. Will they locate the pirate treasure or will the perils of the ancient ruin claim them?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney explore the multiverse and the myriad of odd decisions that created the seminal DC Comics series CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: Now in control of the Laughing Fishwife, the crew sets off into the Spinward Reach in search of adventure and cash. After docking on the planet Regina, McHale gets the crew involved in a deal they might live to regret. Join us for Steve's adaptation of Twilight's Peak!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Hullcutter discovers an inoculation against the TENCH, but it's a little to late as the fungal hive mind begins to communicate with him. What does this entity want? Find out in this episode.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

With the map in their possession, the heroes head into an decommissioned subway station and battle Electro!

The classic dungeon crawl gets the Monday Night Heroes treatment in which we ask ourselves: "what is the deal with these wizards?"

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Issue #2- Escape From Manhattan Part 2

Heroes For Hire Inc.  try to make ends meet in a city under threat of a billion dollar hit on the Kingpin.

This Week: The heroes confront a gang, led by the Pernicious Pangolin, who has come for their client. 

Cast:

Steve- Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist

Matt- Luke Cage, Power Man

Bryan- Georges Batroc, The Leaper

Jay- Kurt Wagner, The Amazing Nightcrawler

Rodney- The Judge

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat. 

This Issue: After consulting with the Sinister Simian, Master Monkey, the team heads toward an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean to unravel the secret of Red Hat and the Godhand's plan. Meanwhile, Slick Silver begins to research how to trap imps in order to placate Professor Providence.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish. 

This Issue: Olive City Park is a warzone as extradimensional cartoon characters led by Princess Sunshine battle the combined forces of The Justice Association and the Department of Parahuman Defense. Will our heroes be able to save the city?

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association confronts the remaining member of Chaz Kramer's unit, the wealthy Aristotle Blackburn. When the arrive at Blackburn's mansion, they are confronted by Heatwave and The Praetorian. Meanwhile, as Kramer carves a bloody path across the city, Blackburn agrees to aid the heroes in stopping the rampage.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Bastards!)

The Monday Night Heroes continue to bumble their way through Nick's jungle crawl.

Steve and Rodney's quarantine watch party goes to the Oscars with Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite.

[Your eyes do not decieve you. Tales of the Laughing Fishwife Episode 14 was lost is a catastrophic hard drive failure. Though not as good as the episode, Steve offers a detailed recap.]

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?.

This week: The team makes preparations to double-cross the Iron Lung. While Durbin repairs damage to the air raft caused by Jenghe's caustic cloud, McHale and Doreen head over to the Scout base to secure some needed parts. The trip is complicated by McHale's marital history and the long-standing rivalry between the Imperial Navy and the Scouts.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The heroes discover that deeper parts of the moathouse are being occupied by an organized band, our heroes press on to find the traitorous Zert. 

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Opal Order delves deeper into the temple and encounters the Earth clan.

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney examine the Netflix adaptation of Altered Carbon. Beware of spoilers for Season 1&2 as well as the animated feature Altered Carbon: Resleeved.

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?.

This week: With McHale free and Roger safely nestled into Low Passage, the Fishwife and her crew head to the thousand thousand islands of Jenghe to unload their illicit cargo. 

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve recaps his experience at NecronomiCon 2022 and he and Rodney discuss Bryan Thao Worra's collection of poetry Demonstra.

Grab a copy at the link below.

The Link Below

Bryan has also released an interactive version of The Dream Highway of Ms. Mannivongsa HERE

(Alien RPG) What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set. 

Steve and Rodney stir the pot and close out the year by examining some options in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything that have been touted as solutions to the more problematic aspects of "The World's Most Popular Fantasy Roleplaying Game". They also speak some on concept of Session Zero and content and consent between the players and GM.

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA?

This week: Purchasing black market livers is tougher than it looks for our intrepid crew. Without enough money for the deal, Alfredo decides that the crew of the Fishwife is a source of fresh stock. Will they escape or will they be harvested? Find out in this episode of Tales of the Laughing Fishwife!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic 

Steve and Rodney are joined by our resident librarian, Bryan C., and Monday Night Hero, Nick to discuss a classic campaign for Call of Cthulhu: Beyond the Mountains of Madness! 

Blackrazor grows closer as the Monday Night Heroes take on Sir Bluto and his minions!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: While Durbin is busy wheeling and dealing with some Vargr traders, the rest of the crew gets in over their heads at the mysterious facility. 

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Beaten, and with two of their own dead at the hands of a teammate, the heroes return to Hommlet. While drinking to Violet's memory, the party is asked by a local woman to look into the disappearance of her son.  Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Steerpike, A human thief 

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Betrayal! The mercenary, Zert, makes off with the party's saddlebags and the crew sets off to find him. Nothing brings a party together like some good old fashioned revenge. 

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After gathering some information on the Temple of Elemental Evil from their new allies, the party becomes sidetracked on the way to Nulb. 

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Old School Essentials)

The party meets with the descendants of a well known vampire hunter and unravels the secret location of the Hall of the Blood King.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Issue #1- Escape From Manhattan

Heroes For Hire Inc.  try to make ends meet in a city under threat of a billion dollar hit on the Kingpin.

This Week: A hack hires the gang to escort him from Park Avenue to South Cove Park.

Cast:

Steve- Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist

Matt- Luke Cage, Power Man

Bryan- Georges Batroc, The Leaper

Rodney- The Judge

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney mangle a couple of languages, forget names, and discuss the first half of Two Swordmasters by Shiao-Shen Yu. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below.

Two Swordmasters

Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: What begins as a simple salvage mission leads to a horrifying discovery for the crew of the Fishwife.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Johnny Law catches up to the crew as they try to escape K'Kirka with the body of Naiito Aiye, his clone, and a drive that contains Naiito's personality. 

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Finally the heroes enter the Fire Clan's territory within the temple where they battle the temple's werewolf gatekeepers.

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney take a look back at the late, great Denny O'Neil's famous run on Green Lantern. 

Elon and Guyovich race to get a dying VanSaar back to the colony for medical treatment. Once there, The Count wrestles with his lot in life while the others study the fungal infection that appears to have wiped out the colony.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this episode, Rodney loses his funk cred by not recognizing Parliament lyrics and the madmen explore the depths of classic science-fiction horror with a look at the Mothership Roleplaying Game by Sean McCoy and published by Tuesday Knight Games.

Steve and Rodney talk about one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, 1978's 36th Chamber of Shaolin.

Four people are chosen for an expedition to restart a colony on the world of Delmark IV as the answer to their prayers. What they find is that God has a messed up sense of humor. 

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: The crew thinks they have figured out how to break the time loop and have concocted what could be a plan, but it brings them into conflict with their most dangerous adversaries yet...themselves. 

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Tracking the energies of the Cosmic Cube has led the team to a small island off the New Jersey coast that turns out to be one of Arcade's Murderworlds!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney take a gander at some pulpy mythos shenanigans with the audio version of Tales of Yog-Sothoth. Check out this short anthology at the link below. 

https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Yog-Sothoth-C-T-Phipps/dp/1952979382

Steve and Rodney discuss Changa and the Jade Obelisk, a graphic novel based on the novel by Milton Davis, from MV Media and 133Art. Grab a copy from the link below.

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/changa-and-the-jade-obelisk-1

(Gangbusters B/X)

When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. 

This week: When Cardone's bank proves to be a hard target, Jimmy and the fellas decide to start small with an attack on some of the boss' low-ranking henchmen. Doc gets fully baptized into the gangster life. 

A new system and a new series run by Rodney.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Steve and Rodney take a look at Agent of the Imperium, a novel by Mark Miller, creator of Traveller.

Pick it up at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Agent-Imperium-Marc-Miller/dp/1982125071/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Steve and Rodney discuss Death In Space, Alien RPG, and science fiction horror gaming. 

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: Danica Wu is definitely dead, but thanks to the efforts of Doctor Rhames, the entire Administration Building heard of her double dealing. Now the hunt for Mifflin can begin in earnest. The team ventures into the airless caverns below Dinom Beta and discovers an abandoned monorail.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gunnery Officer, Laser-slinging Bad-Ass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Oliver Rhames- Doctor, handy in a fight.

Introducing...

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney strap in and burn rubber with an anthology of Car Wars fiction from Steve Jackson Games.

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association begin preparations to trap Chaz Kramer. Rekless stakes out General Storm and uncovers more evidence to use as leverage against the DPD. Also...the JA contacts an old friend to help with the set-up.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat. 

This Issue: Slick Silver makes off with dozens of Tellus Global's records while the rest of the Justice Association discovers that there is more than meets the eye to Doctor Manon Perte.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat. 

This Issue: With the threat of Chaz Kramer seemingly neutralized, the heroes of the Justice Association turn their attention to Scooter McGinty and his fascist cult.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

Trapped! Zhodani forces have the crew of the Fishwife cornered and outnumbered. Durbin and the others hatch a daring plan that just might get them out of this jam alive in the explosive finale of Tales of the Laughing Fishwife!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

**apologies in advance for the questionable quality of the recording. I did what I could ~R **

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish. 

This Issue: Our heroes may be fresh off rescuing the city from Princess Sunshine and her animated invaders, but there are still mysteries that need solving. Chimera return from a mysterious void obsessed with a particular date. The Justice Association continues their investigation into the death of Senator Greene. A silver sequin is connected to a mysterious assassin and a custom shell casing brings the team into the dark and mysterious suburbs of Kirby. 

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney take a gander at Philip K. Dick's speculative novel, The Man in the High Castle.  

There was some kind of glitch and part of the intro vanished into the aether. This week's episode begins with Rodney mid-bit as he and Steve discuss the Amazon Prime series based on Garth Ennis' The Boys. 

The transhuman revolution has begun! Steve and Rodney take a look at Richard Morgan's sci-fi mystery Altered Carbon.

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish. 

This Issue: The team confronts the super powered assassin, Chaz Kramer, and the Department of Parahuman Defense makes the Justice Association public enemy number one. 

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The third and final installment of our detour into the gloomy world of Mork Borg. Nick runs. Rodney, Steve, and Jay play.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through his original Mork Borg adventure The Baths of Queen Sutro. 

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney take a look at Mork Borg, a rules-light dark fantasy roleplaying game from Free League Publishing.

Check out the book at the link below!

https://frialigan.se/en/games/mork-borg/

Success, but at a cost! After interrogating Falrinth, the party searches his quarters for the Orb and Sylric falls in the process. 

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Monday Night Heroes reach the conclusion of Nick's original scenario. Who lives? Who dies? Who goes mad? Tune in to find out.

The Monday Night Heroes

Lillie (@NekkoTheOdd ) as Levi, an engineer, and proper gentleman

Molly as Nathan, a doctor and forensic specialist

Steve (@MonNightHeroes ) as Carl, a progressive anthropologist

Wesley (@helios1014) as Arcadia, supposedly a writer

Rodney (@Rodney_MoM) as Guiseppe, a mob-adjacent wealth relocation specialist

The Monday Night Heroes face down Doctor Strange and The Defenders and make their way to the Lone Star Publishing building to track down Quentin Isimlovich 

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

BOSS FIGHT!!!

A cleric of the spider goddess Lolth attempts to sway the party, but the Heroes of Hommlet have other plans.

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat. 

This Issue: The Justice Association takes a meeting at Tellus Global in order to discover more information about their enemies.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Tasked with deploying a data sniffer in Magneto Dynamics' computer systems, the crew arrives on the planet Fulacin. While Durbin searches for information to save Naiito Aiye, the rest of the crew cooks up a honeypot scam to gain access to the facility.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: The crew makes preparations to depart for K'Kirka and the pirate treasure. A miscalculation sends the Fishwife way off course and forces them to backtrack. Will their bank account survive?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney wrap up their look at the career of Denny O'Neil with his run on The Question. 

The party arrives in Nulb and has a taste of the local color.

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney offer spoiler free thoughts on Kirk A. Johnson's The Obanaax: And Other Tales of Heroes and Horrors. A delightful blend of Sword and Soul and Weird Horror.  While you can get the ebook from the big A. We strongly suggest grabbing a copy through Book Baby at the link below. THIS IS A LINK

Steve and Rodney plumb the depths of an ancient and mysterious dungeon in a spoiler-heavy dive into the classic Gary Gygax module, Expedition to the Barrier Peaks. 

Attempting to follow a clue left in Sylric's bowcase, the Opal Order stumbles its way into the shrine of the Fire Cult. 

Featuring:

Steve- GM Sylric Tarym, an Elf Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian Baltana, a Drow thief  Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

An evil incarnation of Slick Silver has revealed himself to be the true face behind the time-traveling villain Red Hat. Now the Justice Association find themselves trapped in a version of 2112 where the Sinister Sorcerer is in control.

This Issue: At the behest of Professor Providence, the team enters the basement of the House of Enigma to retrieve an obsidian blade that may hold the secret to stopping the traitorous version of Slick Silver.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: Chaz Kramer has been captured, but is there another villain still at large?

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com