Welcome aboard the Starship Mudskipper, a sci-fi comedy adventure set somewhere in the cold, cruel, distant future. This compilation brings together the entire second season (Episodes 5-8) of the ridiculous, heartfelt, and hilariously chaotic journey of a crew uniquely unqualified to solve the kinds of galaxy-wide catastrophes that they themselves keep accidentally triggering. Whether you're a first-time traveler, a seasoned Starship veteran, a drifting space-parasite, or just trying to catch up...
Jun 27, 2025•3 hr 19 min
After accidentally erasing 97% of existence, the crews of the Starship Mudskipper and the Empire Mothership all head to the only place left: the center of the universe. Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Check out Snake's Paw gear at our Spreadshop: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/ Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, High Priest Robi, Erica Durr, Lady Delaney, Matt Standley, John Angelo ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In most Basic Pitches, we take a story idea and drive the stakes up to ridiculous heights. Today, we take the opposite approach and ask ourselves: what would the Saw franchise look like as a children's television program? Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
May 06, 2025•46 min
Remember those sharks in tornadoes? Why didn't they ever fight other weather-borne apex predators? And what could we do to make their battle . . . scientific? Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
Apr 14, 2025•34 min
Matthew's first novella, Her Changing Face, is out now! Here's an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Andrew, available through Audible. The excerpt includes the first fifteen minutes of the audiobook, which take place at a costume party at the narrator's house. If you'd like to read more, you can find the different versions of the book with these links: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1RC1W6 Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN1M91G7 Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...
Dec 17, 2024•17 min
In a weirder than usual episode, the crew react to a reaction video. Creep Cast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJp0LeG3FZM Like what you see here? Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Hate what you see here? Support the alien bounty hunters trying to catch us at: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw The thing Jack was talking about can be found here: https://www.gasstationjack.com/post/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-something-weird-about-these-meat-golems Check out Jack...
Dec 14, 2024•52 min
Matthew's first novella, Her Changing Face, is out now! Andrew, Jack, and Matthew discuss the book in detail and offer some insight into what it's about. Topics discussed include: our wild house parties of yesteryear that inspired the opening scene, the fact that the "Prelude" takes of 76% of the book, the difficulties of self-publishing, transgressive amateur strip clubs, how our personal experiences influence our writing, whether or not the book is sexy, the unusual structure of the story, and...
Dec 01, 2024•47 min
The Snake's Paw crew gets invited to pitch a movie idea at an undersea VR conference . . . and in no time, the ocean (and outer space) are infested with voodoo-cursed CGI sharks who just want to sing. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
Oct 30, 2024•48 min
Fresh off a new series (Medium - go check it out!) and in a room together for the first time in many months, your hosts talk about writing, how to fit it with the rest of life, and what it’s like to accidentally write something topical.
Aug 01, 2024•28 min
Have you lost someone close to you? At Medium, rebuild the bonds you thought were forever broken. You're only one phone call away from the other side. After the death of her husband, Marissa hears about a new app called Medium. If she could just hear his voice one more time. . . The complete three part series, all in one place! Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Pam Freshney, Matthew Morris,...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min
If you've reconnected with a loved one using Medium, remember that you can share that wonderful experience with many others. Reach out to other loved ones here at Medium, and invite your friends and family to join the app. Together, you can build a community that can rebuild everything you thought you had lost. The final part of a three part series. Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Ann Mammoth, Erica Durr, Matthew M...
Jul 19, 2024•17 min
Here at Medium, we help to connect you with those you thought you had lost forever. Catch up with them, reminisce, play games, and - coming soon! - gaze into their eyes with our new video chat. Don't forget, if you share your referral link with someone who has tragically lost a loved one, you will get free credits added to your account! Part Two of a three part series. Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of James Lanius, ...
Jul 05, 2024•23 min
Have you lost someone close to you? Need to hear their voice and talk to them just one more time? At Medium, rebuild the bonds you thought were forever broken. You're only one phone call away from the other side. Allow Medium to access your phone? Part One of a three part series. Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Matthew Morris Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Pam Freshney, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, Helene Schmehl, Eddie Lanius, Lady...
Jun 27, 2024•27 min
After surviving a gladiatorial death brawl and getting crowned Emperor of the Galaxy, Guy can finally get down to searching for the Mudskipper and the terrible invention his father left on board. Meanwhile, the Mudskipper's crew are adrift in space, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to get moving again. Enjoy what critics are calling "the most scientifically questionable episode yet" and "probably technically the longest chase sequence in human history." Support us by donation at Ko-f ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Some notes on what to expect over the coming few months.
May 24, 2024•4 min
You've heard of dogs that play basketball, but have you heard of ______s that play _______? The team tries out a new approach to Basic Pitching and wins new rights for all kinds of animals on the way. Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
Mar 31, 2024•36 min
Can you say Googa Argleblargle Protophotoscope flow three times fast? Just a quick something extra that might give you a giggle.
Feb 18, 2024•5 min
Guy, Barry, and Thunderclops are brought onto the empire mothership for interrogation while the emperor's underlings prepare a gladiatorial death match for his entertainment. Surely these two seemingly unrelated incidents won't coincide in some way! Support us by donation at Ko-fi! Check out Snake's Paw gear at our Spreadshop! Written by Matthew Morris and Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, High Priest Robi, Matt Standley, Erica Durr...
Feb 08, 2024•41 min
Aline and her crew do their best to repair the Starship Mudskipper while Guy, Barry, and Thunderclops are dragged helplessly across the galaxy on an Imperial starship. But they need to get back, because the Mudskipper getting fixed is the worst thing that could possibly happen. Support us by donation at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Written by Jack Townsend Featuring the voices of Andrew Farrier, Matthew Morris, Helen Jaksch, James Lanius, Robi Gilmore, Matt Standley, Erica Durr, Lauren ...
Jan 22, 2024•32 min
When a boy hears he won't get any toys from Santa on Christmas, he decides to take matters into his own hands and sets off on a Grimm journey to the North Pole. <br><br>Written and narrated by Andrew Farrier <br><br>Support us by donation at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw <br><br> Your home for fine Snake's Paw goods: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/all...
Dec 17, 2023•10 min
The good news: we wrote a new season of Starship Mudskipper. The bad news: we got a little carried away.
Dec 07, 2023•10 min
The Snake's Paw merchandise store: https://the-snakes-paw.myspreadshop.com/all Support us at Ko-fi to see the script of Starship Mudskipper Season 2 Episode 1: https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
Dec 01, 2023•3 min
Not another Thanksgiving movie about nostalgia for your hometown starvation/gluttony ritual!<br><br>Support us by donation or subscription at http://www.ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw
Nov 22, 2023•28 min
Last year, we introduced our listeners to the idea of a Kaidan, an event originating in Japan where people would gather to tell 100 spooky stories.This year, we tell the story of how our friend group decided to resurrect this long-dead tradition and gathered to tell 100 ghost stories on a single night one Halloween. Support us with a one-time donation or monthly subscription at https://ko-fi.com/thesnakespaw Directed and narrated by Andrew Farrier Featuring the recollections of John Angelo Cassa...
Oct 31, 2023•40 min
Welcome back to day seven of the 96th annual Extreme Chess world series, where nothing is as it seems. Don't understand? That's okay, reality is a construct, and constructs can be deconstructed. What does any of this have to do with chess? Find out now! <br><br>Starring Andrew Farrier and Jeff Quach. <br><br>Written by Jack Townsend, author of the legendary horror comedy creepypasta "Tales from the Gas Station."
Oct 14, 2023•21 min
We invite you to join our Halloween festivities, including a bonus episode and some good old group storytelling around a campfire (or at least a speaker making campfire noises).
Oct 09, 2023•2 min
A compilation of the four episodes of season 2 of Noir City Blues. <br><br>Episode 4 - The Trail of Tortured Tongues <br>Written by Matthew Morris<br>Featuring the voices of Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Andrew Farrier, James Lanius, Jeff Quach, High Priest Robi, and Matthew Morris, plus Helene Schmehl. <br><br>Episode 5 - Tying Up the Trail of Tortured Tongues <br>Written by Matthew Morris and Jack Townsend.<br>Featuring the voices of J...
Oct 06, 2023•3 hr 18 min
With too many cases to solve on his own, Dick Tective trains up new sidekicks for the big showdown. <br><br>Noir City Blues: Episode 7 - Me and My Shadows, Part 2 <br><br>Written by Andrew Farrier with help from Jeff Quach, epilogue by Jack Townsend, and improvisation by James Lanius <br><br>Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Jeff Quach, Erica Durr, Helen Jaksch, Matthew Morris, James Lanius, Andrew Farrier, High Priest Robi, Rebecca Riisness, and Helene ...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
We're bringing back some favorites - Starship Mudskipper is returning for a second season, and we're also looking for listener stories for our 2023 kaidan.
Sep 19, 2023•3 min
Compromises and devil's bargains start to catch up to Dick Tective as he tries to revive a cold case - and as Noir City starts to see a suspicious number of new faces. (Same old voices, though.)<br><br>Noir City Blues: Episode 6 - Me and My Shadows, Part 1 <br><br>Written by Andrew Farrier with help from Jeff Quach <br><br>Featuring the voices of: Jack Townsend, Erica Durr, Matthew Morris, High Priest Robi, James Lanius, Helene Schmehl, Helen Jaksch, Jeff Quac...
Aug 30, 2023•49 min
