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Mar 30, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees reach the lair of Geltfrimpen, but he's not giving up his heartscale without a fight – or, skirmish. Beef gets ready to rumble. Emerich causes a sexy distraction. Montrose falls gracefully. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Cold Journey" and "The Vikings" by Alexander Nakarada: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/; and "The 4t of May" by Maarten Schelleken: https://imlcoll...
Mar 23, 2023•54 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast The quest for Geltfrimpen’s heartscale begins – but first, the arcade employees must pass many trials, including getting through the front door. Beef gets gassy. Emerich hams it up. Montrose speaks to the manager. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Waiting in the Grocery Store" and "Discovery" by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; "Behind the Sword" by Alexander Nakarada: https://www.serpentsounds...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees survey Ephemera to prepare for their large-scale quest. Beef tries to find a knight. Montrose picks up a wolf. Emerich tries on some wings. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Thatched Villagers," "The Britons," and "Wisdom in the Sun" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; "Celtic Heart" by Kira Daly: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kira-daly/; "School Memory" by Ad...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Presented with their most ambitious heist yet, Poppy's Pals head to the most wondrous fantasy-scape that the human mind can conceive of - Ephemera. Beef gets thick. Emerich takes a spell. Montrose haggles for hamburgers. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "The Britons" and "Thatched Villagers" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; "The 4t of May" by Maarten Schelleken: https://imlcollectiv...
Mar 02, 2023•57 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast The heist payout for the arcade employees is interrupted by someone with an offer they cannot refuse. Emerich goes into a stupor. Beef puts some rings on it. Montrose goes dark. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; "Entangled Quanta" by Ihsan & The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ihsan-the-c...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees scramble to finish their mission while avoiding the wrath of a murderous automaton. Montrose gets a shock, Emerich goes to bed, Beef gets in the zone. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Little Yellow Room" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; "When You See Me" by SOMM: http://alplus.io/spotif...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees' romantic vacation-slash-mission is interrupted by a murderous automoton. Emerich gets electric. Beef packs a punch. Montrose negotiates with a higher power. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Little Yellow Room" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Funk Me" by Drew Buzz: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/drew-buzz/; "When You See Me" by SOMM: http://alplus.io/spotify;...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Following their initial success in Passion's Cove, the arcade employees must now shift their focus to the real target. Emerich makes his move. Beef gets the B roll. Montrose hires a hand. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "When You See Me" by SOMM: http://alplus.io/spotify; "Welcome Home" by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; "Alone With You" by Land of Fire: https://alplus.io/alone-you; "Daisy (E...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Poppy's Pals try their hand at the clumsy art of seduction. Montrose jams up. Emerich gets familial. Beef locks up the competition. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "When You See Me" and "Bliss of Heaven (Club Mix)" by SOMM: http://alplus.io/spotify; "Free Guitar Walking Blues (F 015)" by Lobo Loco: www.musikbrause.de; "Swimming" by Le Gang: https://alplus.io/swimming; "No End Ave" by Jahzzar:...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast To secure their next target, Montrose, Beef, and Emerich must compete on the tantalizing dating show Passion's Cove. Beef gets spicy. Emerich adds socks to the pile. Montrose lives for the drama. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: “A Chilling Tale" by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; "When You See Me" by SOMM: http://alplus.io/spotify; and "Daisy (EDM Instrumental)" by Zight: https://www.instagra...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Live from Washington, DC, the Dads are BACK! Game Mom Brennan Lee Mulligan returns to continue this rowdy dad-venture with even more dad jokes, dangers, and complicated mechanics. Additional music in this episode: "Dirt Road Traveller", "Whadafunk", and "Checks for Free" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.
Jan 12, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gang returns to Ustaben to square up, but are confronted by the consequences of their actions. Beef gets tender, Montrose seeks a thrill, Emerich buries his grief. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: “Bac”k in the 80s” and “Coins” by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; “Dialogue” and “Sunny Day” by ...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast With the Gutter City police in hot pursuit, the gang scramble to get the right truck and make a clean getaway. Beef gets ahead, Emerich cools things off, Montrose teams up. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "#44108 (Transistor)” by Techtheist: https://techtheist.ru/; “Six" by Lex Villena: shorturl.at/hkQRZ; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; and “Web...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast The gang plays along with the scripted robbery while trying to pinpoint their own target - The Clean. Montrose breaks the facade, Beef takes charge, Emerich brings back and old friend. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: “Standard Jazz Bars" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Eat” by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.or...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees divide and conquer to go after the Stealswell Diamond and their quarry beyond. Montrose says a little prayer, Emerich plays god, Beef crashes a party. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: http://jeantoba.media/en/; "Eat", "Sleep", and "Make Money" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; Six" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Sidequest adequately completed, the arcade employees take some much-needed downtime before the big heist. Beef acquires an asset, Emerich makes a trade, Montrose visits the family. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Addition music in this episode: "Cool Vibes" and "Semi-Funk" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; "A Mysterious Place" and "Welco...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The gang kicks things up a notch as it gets heated in Gutter City. Beef gets fidgety, Emerich blows the joint, Montrose throws some money around. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Shake It!" by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; "2 (jazz)" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; and "Hoppin - 90...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees go undercover in one of the most notorious places in Gutter City – if they can get through the front door. Montrose packs some luggage, Emerich deals with discomfort, Beef takes a swing. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Addition music in this episode: "Cool Vibes", "On the Ground", and "Walking Around" by Kevin MacLeod : https://incompetech.co m/; Motorcycle Scene” by Pablo Perez: https://freemusicarchive....
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast The Poppy's Place employees are gently coerced into their next job and head up to Gutter City. Beef figures people out, Emerich flexes his skills, Montrose negotiates. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Addition music in this episode: "SeeUSoon" Jahzza r http://www.betterwithmusic.co m/; Six" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=N8WYSKIPR7WUy8z4ajNSog; and "Cool Vibes" by Kevin MacLeod: https...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Spookington Manor is being haunted by a mysterious Beast! Time to call the Spirit Breakers - Col. Grey Poupon, Flint Hammerborn, Lorraine St. Crash, and Pasghetti. Will they find the beast's weakness and save the day? Or will the Heroic Order of Peace get there first and get all the credit? With special guest Aabria Iyengar: https://twitter.com/quiddie We’re playing The Beast by Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/the-beast/ Theme Music by Paul Sabourin. Additio...
Oct 27, 2022•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The arcade employees make a name for themselves and take some recovery time. Beef knocks some clunkers around, Emerich checks the score, Montrose salvages some relationships. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: "Hard Mode" and "Coins" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; "Aloof”,"Walking in Space", "A Mysterious Place", and "Something's Not Right Here" by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosama...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast The race to steal the pin continues with some unfortunate hitches and pratfalls. Montrose makes a connection, Beef takes up a strategic position, Emerich creates a distraction. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Addition music in this episode: “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; "Six" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=N8WYSKIPR7WUy8z4ajNSog; and ...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast The employees of Poppy's Place take on their first, unexpected heist. Montrose dabbles in PR, Beef causes some chaos, Emerich reconnects with an old friend. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Additional music in this episode: “Something’s Not Right Here” by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/ ; and “Motorcycle Scene” by Pablo Perez: https://freemusicarchi...
Oct 06, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a new game and a new world. Welcome to Steeplechase, the immersive theme park experience from the Dentonic Company. On the surface, everything is perfect for the guests to live out their fantasies – but that’s only on the surface. Justin GMs his first game, Blades in the Dark ( https://bladesinthedark.com/ ). Meet the new characters and learn the cutthroat rules of the game - and of the park.
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Graysons make their way through a speeding train to secure the payload and the future of Dry River. Augustus makes a change. Indrid gets a move on. Callan checks off his list. Lulu discovers something sinister.
Sep 22, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the night before the train leaves to Stitchton, the Graysons prepare themselves. Augustus starts a new business venture. Indrid has a premonition. Callan tries to stay on someone’s good side. Lulu makes a confession.
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Graysons stake out the station to find a way onto their quarry. Augustus finds out some bad news. Indrid talks to an old friend. Callan shows off his skills. Lulu offers an exchange.
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The new ensemble of Graysons are sent to Crescent City to bring back a crucial community member, but it’s not that simple. Augustus manages his business. Indrid shakes some hands. Callan gets recognized. Lulu makes a dark deal.
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Travis returns to MC Season 2 of The Adventure Zone: Dust. Special guest Erika Ishii (@erikaishii on twitter) joins the adventure to Wild-West inspired Crescent City. Listen in as we create our characters and give a primer on the mechanics of the game. We’re playing Urban Shadows by Magpie Games: https://magpiegames.com/pages/products
Sep 01, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast