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Astronomica

Welcome to Astronomica, a science fiction OSR actual play podcast using the Stars Without Number RPG system. Join Star Master Stan and regular players Colin, Cullen, Geoff, and Kristen as they crew the definitely-not-piloted-by-a-rogue-AI ship The Admiral Grace. From encounters with magnificent space whales to battling intergalactic corporate scumbags, there is nothing this crew can't make way more complicated than it needs to be. Tag along every Wednesday and listen in as we learn that the true friends were the ones you decompressed and maybe accidentally spaced along the way.

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Episodes

Ep 93: Original Packaging Not Included

The crew of the Admiral Grace concludes their mini adventure aboard the ghost ship! (We promise we'll be back to slightly longer descriptions next week, Nerd Camp-Stranomicon sapped all our strength for summarizing). Special thanks to everyone who came out to Nerd Camp/Astronomicon 2022. We had an absolutely incredible time and loved hosting every one of ya. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You c...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 93

Ep 92: Nostromo Arigato Mr. Robato

Team Meatbag continues their investigation of the pre-tech ghost ship. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an open invite to our Discord server. If you have questions, comments, or general observations you can email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com. And finally, if you just ab...

Aug 24, 202257 minEp. 92

Ep 91: Space Ghosts from Host to Host

With a visit to Panamorphe moved further down the schedule, the crew of the Admiral Grace decides to check out one of the ominous coffin ships at the edge of the Betulus System. Will CB's vague warnings of ghosts prove prescient? Will Mackie's insatiable lust for pre-tech loot lead the crew to a deadly fate? Will Hopper meet his long lost twin medbot and share an unexpectedly touching moment with his mechanical kin? Probably at least one of those! If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your ...

Aug 17, 202256 minEp. 91

Ep 90: The Ghosts of Chainletters Past

With a new rudder through metadimensional space plotted but good, the crew of the Admiral Grace gets their bearings in the Betalus system. CB expresses some concerns to N-Zed while Mackie realizes that his quest for spacer immortality has left the team with little time to accomplish their goals. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 90

Ep 89: It's Drilling Time, Baby

With a bumper crop of passengers and at least five new Menkaure fetch quests on the books, the crew of the Admiral Grace sets off for a whirlwind trip around the system. Good thing Mackie doesn't take Stardaddy up on this one weird trick to become a millionaire (and maybe get lost in metadimensional space for all eternity). Right? If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at ww...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 19 min

Our Story So Far: Making Friends in Menkaure

Missed a few episodes and trying to catch up? 80+ hours of backlog look daunting? Never fear, Captain Mackie is here to tell you all about Team Meatbag's most recent adventure! Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now. Support the show

Aug 02, 202213 min

Ep 88: Chatstronomica 4, The Dream Warriors

It's a chat episode! You asked a bunch of great questions and we did our best to answer them. Just like last time, we'll be releasing an extended cut with even more answers over on our Patreon. Thanks to everyone who wrote in, it would be a whole lot harder to do this without you (I mean, we could do it but it would be harder). Tune in next week for the start of a whole new arc! If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough o...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 88

Ep 87: Genesis 2, Do You Want to Build a Faction?

This week we finally pay attention to those laminated notes Hilde's been slipping under the Flooded Palace doors and get to work creating a faction. That's right, it's another genesis episode so if you've been wondering how and what factions are, this is the 'sode for you. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 87

Ep 86: Remember You Are Mortal

With their temporal adventures concluded, Team Meatbag does one last sweep of the pre tech facility before returning in triumph to Port Hues. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an open invite to our Discord server. If you have questions, comments, or general observations you can ...

Jul 13, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 86

Oops All Intro

We've heard your overwhelming requests for this, so we've finally given in. At last, a show with no annoying role playing to detract from the glorious intro. (We're taking a break from content for the week, but will be back to normal soon) Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now. Support the show...

Jul 06, 202214 min

Ep 85: Time is a Flat CB

As the loops get weirder, Hopper formulates a plan. Mackie discovers a truly fresh hell while CB plays eternal guinea pig. Anton probably does some cool shit with N-Zed just to make Hopper jealous. The description is mysterious as always but you absolutely do NOT want to miss this episode! This has been a hard week and we wanted to address that in our intro. If you need to focus purely on escapism right now, we get it. You can skip ahead to about the 13 minute mark for standard intro shenanigans...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 85

Ep 84: Loops I Did It Again

This week Stardaddy returns to rest control of the pod from his arch nemesis (...the players). Mackie discovers the dissociative joys of licking squidrats while CB explores the true meaning of the word regret. Meanwhile Chung He recruits Hopper in an attempt to figure out what's going on. Then shit gets *really* weird. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomic...

Jun 22, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 84

Ep 83: Oops All CBs

No spoilers for this very special episode, you'll have to tune in to find out what happens next. Okay, one tiny spoiler: we are rejoined by our first and best guest, Katrina Coleman, for this extra special, extra weird episode of Astronomica! If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 57 minEp. 83

Ep 82: Genesis 1, Plague and Switch

We know you're all waiting with baited breath to find out what happens next and let me tell ya, it's a doozy...but it's a doozy you'll have to wait one more week to experience. Unfortunately the plague claimed our fearless editor for a couple of weeks and we have run out of episodes for your ravenous consumption. Fortunately, everyone but Kristen came through with some solid extra content that is all about using the robust SWN system to create and populate a brand new world. We hope you'll enjoy...

Jun 08, 202256 minEp. 82

Ep 81: Brother From Another Motherboard

Anton and Huen head off to the utility wing in search of a way to reunite the party. Meanwhile, Team Meat Pocket - Meat Coin Purse? Meat Clutch? whatever represents a fraction of a Meat Bag - finds out what happens when you go pullin' levers all willy nilly. Buckle in, dear listeners, because this episode is gonna blow. your. mind. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at w...

Jun 01, 202255 minEp. 81

Ep 80: Still Matter Runs Deep

With the crew separated into two parties, Team Meatbag decides to take advantage of their split and explore the pretech ruins twice as fast. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an open invite to our Discord server. If you have questions, comments, or general observations you can e...

May 25, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 80

Ep 79: Crankin' that Uptown Spunk

With the locals well in hand, the team explores the wonders of the pretech ruins. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an open invite to our Discord server. If you have questions, comments, or general observations you can email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com. And finally, if ...

May 18, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 79

Ep 78: Gun of a Preacher Man

We join our intrepid heroes mid-engagement as they attempt to recover their stolen payday er, rescue their potential passengers. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an open invite to our Discord server. If you have questions, comments, or general observations you can email them to...

May 11, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 78

Ep 77: As the Worm Turns

It's dungeon crawl time, baby! The team chats with the terribly unlucky survivor from last week's worm attack before venturing forth into the mysterious ruins. Will Team Meatbag stay on task and rescue their potential passengers or will the mysteries of a pre-tech laboratory lure them astray? If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll ...

May 04, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 77

Ep 76: Why'd It Have to Be Worms

Let it never be said that Team Meatbag lets adventure go to voicemail. That's right, this week the crew answers the call and heads off into the swampy wilds of Menkaure 2. Fingers crossed no one runs afoul of squid monkeys or picks up any gross parasites on their way to round up the wayward monks! If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here yo...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 76

Ep 75: Suddenly Seeking Seomgim

It's all aboard the Admiral Grace as the crew rounds up their various passengers, crates, and personal effects in preparation for a whirlwind tour around the star map. Will the crew make it off Menkaure without one more side quest? How many riffs on the name Constantopolis will Stardaddy allow before he starts throwing dice? And is it actually theft if the people whose property you confiscate might one day be passengers aboard your transport vessel? These questions and more answered with a mere ...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 75

Ep 74: Man Meat is for Closers

They say no one wants to work these days* but the crew of the Grace is scrounging for every job they can get their collectively questionable little hands on. Not content with the next step along Scrip's quest line, the team heads back to the Skullpants' I Fucking Love this Place Bar and Grill to feel out a few more potential gigs. Anton and CB negotiate with the dubious help of too many bloomin' onions while Mackie and Hopper ask to see the manager. It's actually a lot funnier than it sounds, we...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 74

Ep 73: The Pinky and the Pain

This week wraps up the starter quest for Port Hughes with a bang. Well, not a literal bang, more like a big win for Mackie, a big ask from CB, and a big bit of morally questionable medical mayhem from Hopper. It's pretty gross, y'all, but at least no one sticks anything in their eye this time. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 73

Ep 72: Winner Winner, Ducock Dinner

The cards are shuffled, the players are assembled, and the house is ready to win big. While CB and Hopper lurk on the sidelines, Anton and Mackie sit down to a good old fashioned poker game. Will Anton's infamous bad luck with the dice extend to cards? Does Mackie's signature brand of charm translate to the table? And why exactly are poker chips still a thing in a fully digital monetary system? Hit that play button for the answers to these questions and more! If you enjoy the show, please follow...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 72

Ep 71: Thumbs are Trump

With a new job in hand, Team Meatbag heads back to Skullpants Bar and Grill to snag Anton and figure out just how to get a thumb from a bunch a dudes running an underground card game without resorting to violence. Of course, the job was to get a pinkie but none of the players will realize that for at least a couple of episodes. Sure hope they don't somehow mess up their very first job in Port Hues! If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 71

Ep 70: Wastin' Away Again in Murderhoboville

This week the team wanders on in to the Skullpants Bar and Grill for some good ol' fashioned jalepeno poppers with a side of murder hobo-ing for hire. Anton meets a few of his heroes from back home and CB proves that just because you aren't good at stealth doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying to pickpocket folks anyway. It's a wild night on the town for our intrepid crew so hit that button and find out what happens on this installment of Astronomica! If you enjoy the show, please follow us on ...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 70

Ep 69: New PC, Who Dis?

It's episode 69 and you know what that means: We completely forget to make jokes about it and instead find out who this new kid thinks she is. That's it, thats the episode description. So go on and click play already. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platform for new episodes every Wednesday. Can't get enough of Team Meatbag? You can check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com ; here you'll find links to all of our social media as well as an open invite to our Disco...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 69

Ep 68: The Last of Mackie's Privateers

With Crocea Mors firmly in the rear viewport, it's time for the remaining crew to start thinking about the next 30,000 big ones they'll need to keep the ship running. Fortunately they've heard rumors of a bona fide hive of scum and villainy hiding somewhere in the Menkaure system and it turns out Anton has always wanted to turn pirate. Now all they need to do is find the place and they'll be rolling in sweet, sweet illicit credits. If you enjoy the show, please follow us on your favorite platfor...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 68

Our Story So Far: The Crocea Mors Incident

Here it is, another one of our patented catch up episodes. If you're trying to get to the most recent story and don't want to miss out or just like hearing a long form recap, then this is your jam. We've got everything you need to know about our adventures on Crocea Mors so sit back and enjoy! Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now. Support the show...

Feb 28, 202219 min

Ep 67: Chatstronomica 3, The Chattening

It's Chatstronomica! The long promised chat ep is now and this one sure is an ep full of chatting. Best ever guest, Katrina Coleman, joins us one last time for listener questions and she brought shots, y'all. This one is an 11 out of 10 on the ol' debauchery scale so enjoy at your own risk! PS: If you can't get enough of our most bacchanalian chat 'sode to date, you can check out the extended cut on our Patreon. There you will find answers to questions that didn't make the first 90 minutes of th...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 67
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