Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Tim and Imogen as they explore a haunted space station in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates. This week Erogenous shoots a ceiling robot, the Countess finds a window, Bathin conquers a strange pyramid, and Spinglewald strikes a pose. Content Notes: - Sexual references - Spiders - Mild body horror - Gun violence (inc SFX) - Blood / Gore Editing this week by Lowri Ann Davies, Marisa Ewing & Alexander J Newall. SFX this week by Werra, michael_grinnell, kafokafo...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 175
Join Helen, Ben, Lydia and special guests Tim Meredith and Imogen Harris as they band together to survive a haunting adventure in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates. This week we meet an eclectic and extensive cast of characters including Spinglewald Tasethorp, Erogenous Rakewell, Countess Underscore Starcluster and a familiar Stellar Firma character... Content Notes: - Innuendo - Spiders - Mild body horror Editing this week by Lowri Ann Davies, Marisa Ewing & Alexander J New...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as the Vengeance touches down. This week Hamid digs, Azu searches, Zolf keeps busy, and Cel finds a way. NOTE: This is a heavy episode, but we strongly urge listening to the episode fully as the ending is very important to the context. Content Notes: Falling Aircraft failure (inc SFX) Graphic injury Character deaths Grief / Loss Trauma Thanks to this week's Patrons: Laurel Buchanan, Maria Maksimova, Nikki, Seren Mist, Vince Nguyen, Asha Perry, DamienandFish...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 174
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they plunge once more into Wild Magic. This week Cel checks the engine, Hamid dives, Azu keeps an eye out, and Zolf finds some cheerful party decorations! Content Notes: - Dysmorphia / Dysphoria - Mind / Body swapping Thanks to this week's Patrons: demoneyes nightkiller, Gray Dodgen, Jessica Rowden, Katharine Brinker, Lina Vargas, Morgan Souza, Myoungjin, Zooglemoof, 10_a_knut, Alexandra Iles, Andrew Kornfeld, artisticProgram, Bonnie Pryor, Charlib...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they prepare to re-enter the aurora. This week Hamid learns to sound authoritative, Azu wards off trouble, and Zolf and Cel have a heart-to-heart. Content Notes: - Mind / Body swapping - Dysmorphia / Dysphoria Thanks to this week's Patrons: Michael Sebba, Ally Miller, Ben Milne, Quill, Mari Long, Angela Walters, Anna Piskadlo, Carolyn Thraves, Clara, Felix Kaisar, Jennifer Haskell, Skoegul, sophieZbx, AlexandraThePosh, Ali Melody McGowan, Andrew Huf...
Sep 30, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they take a break from all the chaos to experience Wilde's latest project. This week Hamid designs a red carpet outfit, Zolf looks for a sponge, Cel outlines some scientific plans, and Azu becomes a bowling ball of death. Content Notes: - Body / Mind swapping - Dysmorphia / Dysphoria - Disorientation - Innuendo - Alcoholism / Addiction / Withdrawal Thanks to this week's Patrons: Laura Berry, Serena DeRosa, Dalia Quiroz, Vaughn S, Hannah Aroni, Sydni...
Sep 23, 2020•56 min•Season 4Ep. 171
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they adjust to their new normal aboard the Vengeance. This week Hamid has a moment of clarity, Azu feels tall again, Cel keeps an eye on Carter, and Zolf has a discussion with the captain. Content Notes: - Mind/body swapping - Dysmorphia/dysphoria - Disorientation - Innuendo - Self-loathing - Comedic violence - Alcoholism/addiction/withdrawal - Second-hand embarrassment / awkward conversations Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mahum Farhan, Snerful, Jo...
Sep 16, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they come to terms with their new situation. This week Hamid doesn't know his own strength, Zolf needs to meditate, Azu practices the art of stillness, and Cel offers Wilde some lessons. Content Notes: - Dysmorphia / dysphoria - Mind / body swapping - Disorientation Thanks to this week's Patrons: Pioup Pioup, Anna Sprout, impressionistcowboy, Frank Voss, JURGEN! WAS! RIGHT!, Prince, Kyra Munroe, Cait2209, Jennifer Williams, freshly, Madeline, ...
Sep 09, 2020•47 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they make some progress and take a nice nap. This week Zolf wrestles an airship, Cel makes some friends, Hamid gives an extra-strong hug, and Azu has a new perspective on things. Content Notes: - Dysmorphia / Dysphoria Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lily Magee, Bruna Thomas, muzbutch, Bridget Smith, Kayla Young, Roblin, Deanna Smit, Whitney Reynolds, Indigo Prince, Jeremiah Ochoa, Elsa Bouchard-Lukas, Olivia MacRae, Harrison Standley, Ama...
Sep 02, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they weather a peculiar storm. This week Azu makes an unspoken pinky swear, Cel tries to improve things, Zolf experiences some drift, and Hamid suggests a way to pass the time. Content Notes: - Anxiety/Panic Attack Thanks to this week's Patrons: Chris Pawlus, Hope Landers, Natasha Lamont, Brad Bradley, Lindsay Mayer, India Jane Boeckh, Anna Williams, Rook Mogavero, Stephanie, Andrea Hernandez, Ashley Martinez, Chekhov, fig, Rory Teej, Tess, Sumi Coa...
Aug 26, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they and the crew face a difficult decision. This week Zolf proposes a vote, Hamid talks magic, Cel might have a solution, and Azu... "takes a break." Thanks to this week's Patrons: NicoleK, Micheala Poppell, Rebecca Rutherford, Mira Morning, freesnakepoems, Lind Berget, Erica Eagles, Max, Lucy Jansen, Ray Morello, Amanda F., the war over pineapple on pizza is a distraction from the elder gods, TimonTomato, Aroara N, Morgan, Nadeem Cassander, Fiona Cartwr...
Aug 19, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they enter the treacherous Northern Wastes. This week Hamid does a bit of gossiping, Cel plays a new game, Azu hears a mysterious ticking noise, and Zolf should really come take a look at this... Content Notes: - innuendo Thanks to this week's Patrons: Katie McLean, incorrigible_worksop, Sam Lueke, Delta Psy, Tired Naiad, Yael Zombie, Elizabeth Almasy, Angelika Agbayani, David Niemczyk, Harmoni Kauffman, Layne Woodward, Jacc, N, Rahlly,&nb...
Aug 12, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they enter the treacherous Northern Wastes. This week Hamid does a bit of gossiping, Cel plays a new game, Azu hears a mysterious ticking noise, and Zolf should really come take a look at this... Content Notes: - discussion of global disaster - unwanted romantic interest - Vicarious embarrassment - emetophobia (spitting) Thanks to this week's Patrons: Emmie Knobloch, ludmila schmidt, Matt1344, C-J Saunders, Myshe, Katie Stonestreet, Zoe P...
Aug 05, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Take a peek behind the curtain at Rusty Towers as Alex sits down with various members of Rusty Quill Ltd for insight into what we do and the values we work towards as a company. Featuring: - Alexander J Newall - Jonathan Sims - Helen Gould - Tim Meredith - Mike LeBeau - April Sumner - Hannah Brankin - Anil Godigamuwe Edited by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativ...
Jul 30, 2020•56 min
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they begin their voyage north! This week Hamid gets to know the crew, Cel wants juicy backstories, Zolf considers a self-care mutiny, and Azu does the weather. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ron Dempsey, Ashlee Coles, Cassafrassaian, Pawpotato, Inga Iversen, Grace Tallman, mikey reid-cain, Francesca Monti, Bailey Moore, Katie Dibb, Algie, Julia R., skeetpost, Aline Bischof, Ilse van der Kemp, Valerie Sizemore, Karnessa, quinnntastic, Erin Kemmery, Ldsz, C...
Jul 29, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they get to building! This week Azu has opinions about chairs, Cel is chill, Zolf breaks the news to Amelia, and Hamid gets crafty! Content Notes: - recreational drug use Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jessica Specht, Natalie Logan, Emily Simmons, Paige Morgan, Clarissa Olivares, Lana Roberts, Emma, Rhiannon Thomas Bourne, Malibustacy, Regan Sanders, Christina, Sir Prahlegod, Trixie McGee, A Brain In A Bucket, Esther Phillips, Annie S...
Jul 22, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they navigate difficult arrangements before taking flight. This week Hamid outfits the kobolds, Azu's got ALL the marbles, Cel shows off their model kit, & Zolf takes up the new mantle of chief mediator. Content Notes: - racism / biological essentialism - depression - arguments - recreational drug use Thanks to this week's Patrons: Dakota Hardy, Julie Forsberg, Haven, Michael Pankowski, glyphsinateacup, Grace Moraca, Felicity, Alex Quitevis, Crystal H...
Jul 15, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they find an old acquaintance in bad shape... This week Azu makes a bunch of people cry, Hamid gets domestic, Cel has the best build team, & Zolf is not great at this... Content Notes: - Loud, high-frequency SFX - Trauma - Depression - Alcoholism - Malnutrition - Grief / Discussion of death - Self-recrimination - Unhealthy coping mechanisms Thanks to this week's Patrons: Nicole Perlman, Devon, Cayleigh Latimer, Little King Trash Mouth, Jos...
Jul 08, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they actually get some R & R and explore the city! This week Zolf goes shopping for Wilde, Hamid heads to the bank, Azu finally gets to enjoy space her size, & Cel has eyes on a new project! Thanks to this week's Patrons: theflyingpiano, Ana, Christian Nabli, thisistrashking, Catherine N., Shane Crowley, Robert Johnson, catsandbolts, Sarah Kitchen, schneefink, Spookyghostboy, Lyssie, Indigo Lee, Kait Sanchez, TheCookieOfDoom, Dana Millig...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they pack up and get ready for another high flying adventure! This week Azu carefully lurks, Hamid tries to make everyone cozier, Zolf mopes and Hopes, and Cel changes and un-changes their plans Thanks to this week's Patrons: L Lunovick, Clay Cameron, Krisp Dreemurr, Robert Hubert, Zoe Dapore, Lindy McLosin' It, Moriah Day, Shay Topaz, Ida Karoliussen, Patrick Lusk, Frood, Bella Choy, Daniela, Johnathan, Lauren Smithwick, Gill, Taro, Desiree Certain, Magg...
Jun 24, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Join GM Lydia, Helen, Bryn, Alex and special guest James Ross in the exciting conclusion of this ancient Roman adventure! This week Wilde gets a little stabby, Grizz grapples with a hug, Azus apparently has poor eyesight, Amidus notices something shiny! Content Notes: - crying - screaming - minor sexual references Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mary A., Rave, HatsuneMoocow, Moth_Lad, Salem Wicker, Neil Hart, Crunchy Writes, Jessica Longaker, Lynn Borsum, Jamie Knierim, Brooke Autrey, N, Birdie B...
Jun 17, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Join GM Lydia, Helen, Bryn, Alex and special guest James Ross as they continue to investigate the mirror mystery in the second part of this ancient Roman adventure! This week Wilde is snug in a rug, Amidus has too many layers, Grizz shows off some dagger skills, & Azus is worried! Content Notes: - suffocation - crying Thanks to this week's Patrons: Nick Vega, Tyler Dzuba, Pendragon, Becky Gregory, Rachel Meresman, Melissa, Connor Ferry, Wednesday, Briar and Brine, Oya, Omnia, Wonderwomeme, S...
Jun 10, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Join GM Lydia, Helen, Bryn, Alex and special guest James Ross as we travel back in time in this Ancient Rome sidequest! This week we meet a young Wilde, Grizz, Azus, and Amidus! Wilde wants a pretty dress, Grizz is the sensible one, Azus has a simple solution, and Amidus wants to expose the lie. Content Warning: - Sudden, graphic bodily noise/description (47:05) - Sibling taunting Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rudy Urroz, Stacy Falcon, Ariana, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne, Ken Yuen, Bruna R. Scheuer,...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben in this week's episode of Brorb Chat! This week Cel wants to make tin foil hats fashionable, Zolf recognizes something in Shoin's crafts, Hamid asks questions of the heart, and Azu makes some medical observations Content Notes: • Infection • Interrogation • Euthanasia • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Cognitive impairment • Quarantine • Character death Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alyssa Rozendaal, heroei, Alexandra DeCarlo, Ruu Weist, Halogen, Jill Flansbu...
May 27, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 157
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they talk about their feelings. This week Azu mediates, Zolf has hope (but it still hurts), Hamid tries not to be a tyrant, Cel just wants to talk to the borb and Wilde has news... Content Notes: • Mental Illness • Quarantine • Character Death • Grief • Depression • Interrogation Thanks to this week's Patrons: Shona Hunter, koechelt, Goon Squad, Em 'Trans Rights' Kavanagh, thefarunlitunknown, Yolanda George, Lady C., James Brown, Savannah Whiteford, Caspe...
May 20, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they find some news from the outside. This week Zolf is hangry, Hamid is more than a bit awkward, Azu is amused, & Cel tries to make small talk. Content Notes: - Infection & Pandemic - References to death & mass mortality - Isolation - Quarantine - Imprisonment Thanks to this week's Patrons: Alaina Royse, Shane Kelly, Grackles, anonymous sky, Lainy J, JZimD, OatmealAddiction, Deidre Pitts, Andreas Evans, Disaster, Lovro, Saadia, Megan Linger, ...
May 13, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they pull the plot threads together. This week Hamid has a lot of theories, Zolf has an identity crisis, Azu wants to work out, and Cel does Science! Content warnings towards the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Teo Qvillberg, cussbunny, Emilia Lee, Cora Larson, Rapsodia, Hannah McNutt, I Think Spirals Should Vote, Amaya, Stacy Bright, Matt Freeman, Black Dog, Karin Hammarsten, Heather Biggs, cinnabi, Maria Tickerhoof, Kathryn N...
May 06, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 154
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they share stories while waiting out quarantine. This week Cel has creative ways to fight boredom, Zolf has more conventional ideas, Azu prefers to handle sticky human stuff, and Hamid tries to explain. Content warnings towards the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kenna Malone, Meg Simmons, James, MEGAN GREEN, Talbot Elfgrunge, Julia Mejbaum, Chuck Lambing, Sarah Burke, eicas, Serena Jensen, veevox, Brinnanza, Darth Nexus,...
Apr 29, 2020•52 min•Season 4Ep. 153
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as the party finally sees the sun! This week Zolf hopes for minecraft, Azu gets some stretches in, Hamid gets to make a call, Cel thinks about their future. Content warnings towards the end of the show notes. Thanks to this week's Patrons: Elizaveta, roswyrm, mirsa, eet, Amy Prehm, Christian Otholm, Toni, Ellis Beale, Jaderz, A.Ninja, a New name, Sharon Grafton, Eloise Sherrid, Leslie Safran, Mars, Stewart Smith, CirrusGrey, Emma Sandgren, Nicole Steve...
Apr 22, 2020•47 min•Season 4Ep. 152
Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they mosey through some mooks! This week Zolf is a chill environment-neutral dude, Azu goes for a swim, Cel considers just how big they can get, and Hamid fingerguns! Content warning: - Misgendering Thanks to this week's Patrons: M.A.B., Bri Raymond, Olivia Peachley, GameStressor, Lucy Hall, Brittany Guy, H.D, Elfy Ibenbob, Maryam Trabelsi, LainieBarbarian, Steven Chlebek, Robert Espy, Full Featuritis, Silphius, gaminette, Nic Duhamel, Thor, Chris H...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 151
