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The Gothic Podcast

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The Gothic Podcast is a horror-and-humor actual play audio drama wherein our travelers navigate gothic worlds of creeping horror using Monster of the Week, Dead of Night, and other horror-themed TTRPG rules. . Join us in the dark, won’t you, Sojourners?
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Episodes

S3:E1 Pestilence | Monster of the Week RPG

Season Three is finally here! In this first episode of our new season, Doctor Grace, LJ, and Nathan Winters return to the House after their harrowing adventures in The Horror of Elk Island, only to find that the world isn't as they left it. In fact, a Horseman of the Apocalypse, Pestilence, rides across the fields and moors of Macon, Missouri, released by the Nyx Collective to inflict plague upon the land -- a threat that the team must deal with before returning to the book worlds in search of m...

Jan 27, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 1

TGP Krampusnacht Holiday Horror Special 2021: Cruise Ship to Terror! | Dead of Night One-Shot

On Krampusnacht 2021, the gang broke out the Dead of Night rules one more time to play a special holiday horror one-shot: Cruise Ship to Terror! Join us as C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, Jesse Baldwin, and Izaak Southerland take to the high seas for some horror and hijinks (and if you want to watch the LIVE version, check out our YouTube version at https://youtu.be/EypAtAgSA2I ) Dead of Night was written by Andrew Kendrick and is published by Steampower Publishing. Grab a copy if...

Jan 03, 20221 hr 58 min

Halloween Horror Special 2021 | Ten Candles RPG One-Shot

It's Halloween! That means it's time for The Gothic Podcast Halloween Special 2021! Join us as we play through a session of the 'roleplaying game of tragic horror, Ten Candles, in a kernel of terror we call "The Corn Maze Massacre!" Tonight, our fun-loving sorority and fraternity sisters and brothers head over to Sauvie Island to have a mixer in the 'world's largest corn maze'. But things soon turn deadly ... and the candles begin to go out. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor ...

Nov 11, 20214 hr 7 min

Season Two Retrospective

Join the cast of Season Two as we drink a variety of alcoholic beverages (drink responsibly, Sojourners!) and chat about the Season Two story arc. And hey, if you haven't finished Season Two of the Gothic Podcast yet, don't listen to this episode: there are spoilers! But if you HAVE finished all of Season Two, don't fret, because we've got our holiday specials coming up at Halloween and Krampusnacht, plus we'll be back in January of 2022 for Season Three! The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play hor...

Oct 28, 20211 hr 7 min

S2:E21 The Darkening Afternoon | Dead of Night RPG

Here we are, sojourners, the last episode of the Elk Island story arc! Our surviving inheritors have had a rough time getting to this point, but having fought their way across the rope bridge, they still must face their greatest challenges. No one will be left untouched by what is to come. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard, with guest voices provided by Izaac Sutherland (of the Strangers in the Pines podcast) and Kirstin Valerie....

Oct 14, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 21

S2:E20 You Shall Not Pass | Dead of Night RPG

In the penultimate episode of Season Two of The Gothic Podcast, our Inheritors must fight their way through a blizzard and across a dangerous bridge in order to get to the lighthouse, which may ... or may not ... offer them passage down to the ancient caves below. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and arou...

Sep 30, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2:E19 The Nightmare Machine | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #19 of Season Two of The Gothic Podcast, we find ourselves back at the ancestral Caine manor on Elk Island. It is time to hear some secrets from the mouth of one of those ancestors, for who is it that waits for our Inheritors in the library? Lazaro Caine and his dead cat, that's who. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together s...

Sep 16, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 19

S2:E18 When You Look Into the Cat | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #18 of Season Two of The Gothic Podcast, our Inheritors do a little shopping in scenic downtown Elk Island. Then they meet some old friends. Cue the diabolical music. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For this second season, we use rules from the Monster of the Week RPG by ...

Sep 02, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 18

S2:E17 Breakfast Nook of the Dead | Dead of Night RPG

Episode #17 of Season Two finds our Inheritors on a tugboat/houseboat at the docks in Spirit Bay. As they try to make sense of the discoveries they've made, they also mourn the loss of a friend ... and then must also contend with the dark forces that wish them ill here on Elk Island. The Horror of Elk Island continues to lurch toward its conclusion in this episode of The Gothic Podcast! This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard, with add...

Aug 19, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 17

S2:E16 In These Dreams of Death | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #16 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, secrets begin to be exposed to the sunlight, like driftwood washing up onto the shore. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For this second season, we use rules from the Monster of the Week RPG by Michael Sands, and the Dead of Night RP...

Aug 05, 202157 minSeason 2Ep. 16

S2:E15 The Oldest Stories | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #15 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, the Inheritors on Elk Island must deal with the fallout of what has happened to them on this most terrible of days. Those who have survived, that is. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard.. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For this second season, we use rules from the Mo...

Jul 22, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 15

S2:E14 Escapes | Monster of the Week RPG

In Episode #14 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, we return to the Contemporary Now as Haven Harrow and her companions attempt to escape from the strange mines outside of Macon, Missouri, and LJ and Dr Grace come face to face with an old friend. Or is it? This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard, with special guest star, Kirstin Valerie. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Por...

Jul 08, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 14

S2:E13 Thirteen | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #13 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, things worsen for our Inheritors as some of the terrible secrets of Elk Island are revealed. Also: Patrick gets cursed at a lot. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the second season, we use rules from the Monster of the Week RPG by Michael Sands, ...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2:E12 Shadows of Former Selves | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #12 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, the Inheritors, having split up to cover more ground, find themselves in equally deep trouble, but the some of the mysteries of Elk Island may finally be revealed ... if anyone survives. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the second season, we use...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2:E11 Deeper Mysteries | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #11 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, our Inheritors continue to be questioned by the strangely amiable, and suspiciously forthcoming FBI agent, Owl Nizhoni and his team. But soon enough, opportunity for more--and more dangerous--investigation arises and our heroes split up (of course they do) to cover more ground. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in...

May 27, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2:E10 Owl | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #10 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, it's now three days later and our Inheritors are facing the wrath of the remainder of the Spirit Bay Sheriff's Department ... one Deputy Ivan Fresk. But they are also about to face the arrival of a new set of players in this strange game. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, O...

May 13, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2:E9 The Woods are Dark and Deep | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #9 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, though things have not settled out in the Contemporary Now, we head back to Elk Island to find out what happened after that cliffhanger moment when it looked like all was lost and all of our Inheritors would be eliminated almost all at once. Spoiler: Now it's even worse. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, Jesse Baldwin, and Richard Southard, with special guest voice, Nathan Addison. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2:E8 House of Eyes | Monster of the Week RPG

In Episode #8 of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, we return--at least briefly--to the Contemporary Now and to a displaced Dr Grace and LJ. They find themselves in a dark and empty House. Or is it? Empty, that is. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise and Jesse Baldwin, with very special guest Kirstin Valerie as Haven Harrow. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the second seas...

Apr 15, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2:E7 Rabbit Holes | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #7 of Season Two of The Gothic Podcast, our cabin-bound Inheritors find themselves in an ever-tightening noose of trouble, while Carl faces his own demons back in Spirit Bay. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise and Jesse Baldwin, with special ("How Have I Lasted This Long") guest star Richard Southard of The Adventurers’ Vault podcast. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the glo...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2:E6 Cabin of Fear | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #6 of Season Two of The Gothic Podcast, our Gigi, Jason, and Allison investigate the gunshot they just heard in the woods, while Carl begins to swim up out of unconsciousness. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise and Jesse Baldwin, with special (and not-dead-yet) guest star Richard Southard of The Adventurers’ Vault podcast. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the ...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2:E5 The Finger of God | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode #5 of Season Two of The Gothic Podcast, our Inheritors take a look around the grounds of the Caine Family manor and then investigate the family’s strangest holding: the Finger of God lighthouse. And oh, by the way, where’s Skein? This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise and Jesse Baldwin, with special (and still hanging-on there) guest star, Richard Southard of The Adventurers’ Vault podcast. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobble...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2:E4 Broken Glass| Dead of Night RPG

In this special double-length episode of Season Two of the Gothic Podcast, our Inheritors finally attend the reading of Lazarus Caine's last will and testament. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, and Jesse Baldwin, with special guest stars Richard Southard of the Adventurers Vault Podcast , and Izaak Sutherland and Josh S. Gaudioso (NOT Josh M. Gaudioso) of the Strangers in the Pines podcast. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled to...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2:E3: Screams in the Dark | Dead of Night RPG

In Episode 3 of Season Two, "Screams in the Dark," our Inheritors investigate strange occurrences at the Spirit Bay Lodge, including ones that appear to put young Allison Monsere in new danger. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle and Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, with special guest star Richard Southard of the Adventurers' Vault Podcast . The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the second season, we use rule...

Feb 04, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 3

S2:E2: Of Two or More Minds | Monster of the Week RPG

We suspect you've been wondering what happened to Dr. Grace and Co. Well, in Episode 2 of Season Two, "Of Two or More Minds," we find out. Join us, won't you, as we venture even deeper into gothic territory. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, and Jesse Baldwin, with special guest star Kirstin Valerie as Haven Harrow. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the second season, w...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2:E1 Hard Water | Dead of Night RPG

In the Season Two opener of the Gothic Podcast, we find ourselves on a ferry heading to Elk Island, Washington, and the town of Spirit Bay, where an inheritence ... and dark secrets ... await. This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle and Sharon Gollery-LaFournaise, with special guest star Richard Southard of the Adventurers' Vault podcast. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play audio drama made from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. For the second season, we use rules ...

Jan 07, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Holiday Horror Special 2020 | Ten Candles RPG One-Shot

For the holidays, the Gothic Podcast crew teamed up with our friend Elayne (@churroyeti on Twitch) to play a one-shot of Ten Candles, a spooky tabletop rpg by Steven Dewey where everyone dies in the end. This is the audio-only version cut a bit for presentation purposes. If you'd like to watch us (the Host, that is) mess up the rules and misunderstand what what's going on, check out the full video version over on YouTube. Starring C. Patrick as "The Candlekeeper" Sharon as "Blake" Jesse as "Kyle...

Dec 24, 20202 hr 53 min

A Fireside Chat with Meg Smith, Author of The Plague Confessor

C. Patrick sits down by the fire with Meg Smith, author of the short story collection "The Plague Confessor." Meg can be found at her website at MegSmithWriter.com , on Twitter @MegSmith_Writer , and on Facebook at facebook.com/megsmithwriter Join us again in December for our Holiday Horror Spectacular Special and the first week of January for Season Two of The Gothic Podcast. You can find The Gothic Podcast on Podbean at Gothicpodcast.com and on all sorts of social media. We would LOVE to hear ...

Nov 26, 202030 min

TGP Halloween Special 2020 | Ten Candles RPG One-Shot

For Halloween, the Gothic Podcast crew teamed up with our friend Elayne (@churroyeti on Twitch) to play a one-shot of Ten Candles, a spooky tabletop rpg by Steven Dewey where everyone dies in the end. This is the audio-only version cut a bit for presentation purposes. If you'd like to watch us (the Host, that is) mess up the rules and misunderstand what what's going on, check out the full video version over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZk3Hu1sLP4 . And if you think you'd like t...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Season One Retrospective

Our Cast looks back at Season One and reminisces ... amid technical difficulties. But never fear, we press on through the deep dark woods of audio troubles and explore such pressing questions as, "What WAS Chauncey's hat, actually?" and, "Will Sharon spill more of her beverages in Season Two?" and, "Did Patrick reeeeaaaallly have any idea at all what was going on?" You can find us on Podbean at Gothicpodcast.com and on all sorts of social media. We would LOVE to hear from you, and we love your f...

Oct 29, 202058 min

S1:E19 Book of Revelations | Monster of the Week RPG

In the Season One finale of the Gothic Podcast, everything finally begins to come together in a veritable book of revelations. Join us as we play the Monster of the Week RPG from Evil Hat Publishing! This episode stars C. Patrick Neagle, Sharon Gollery-LaFournese, Jesse Baldwin, and Nathan Addison, with very special guest voice: Kirstin Valerie! (who is also our "Credits Girl") You can find us on Podbean at Gothicpodcast.com and on all sorts of social media. We would LOVE to hear from you, and w...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 19
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