Microphones of Madness

The Doors To Heaven Part 2 [Yellow King RPG]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400

With the death of their acquaintance, Cal, at their backs, the Monday Night Heroes dive deeper into a realm of ghosts, demons, and the damnable play, Le Roi en jaune.

The Doors to Heaven by Sarah Saltiel, published in Pelgrane Press' 2019 Free RPG Day offer.

The Doors to Heaven Part 1 [Yellow King RPG]

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Jon Hook stops by to put the Monday Night Heroes through a nightmare inspired by Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow. Will Rodney, Steve, Matt, and Necole survive this encounter with Carcosa or will it be a lifetime of madness? Find out in tonight's special presentation.

The Doors to Heaven by Sarah Saltiel, published in Pelgrane Press' 2019 Free RPG Day offer.

Emergency Traveller: Evensong 2

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:31:29 -0400

Rodney and Steve are back with their single player adventure.

Doctor Rooster James continues his investigation into the disappearance of a famous singer and finds himself in deep trouble...pirate trouble.

Join us for our unorthodox run-through from a scenario from 2d6 SF Adventures: The Long Jumps by Michael Brown.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Emergency Traveller: Evensong 1

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

A pair of specialists is tasked with investigating the kidnapping of a pop-star.

Steve runs the group through a scenario from 2d6 SF Adventures: The Long Jumps by Michael Brown.

The Art of Insurrection 15 [Traveller]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Season Finale!

The Ruby Soho returns to Bamberg after an action packed two weeks carrying the Republic's invasion plans. While the Council of Dukes honors our heroes and debates their next move, Republic loyalists sabotage the starport.

featuring:

Rodney- The Referee
Steve- Vonlan Quis, a relic of a more civilized age.
Bryan- Fastol Hullbreaker, a burned secret agent
Matt- Graccus Sirperch, a former pirate and all around lout
Jay- The Hound, a bounty hunter regarded as the second best shot in the subsector.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 14 [Traveller]

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

The team infiltrates Admiral Bibble's residence on Delphi. While there, they make off with copies of the plans for the attack on Bamberg.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 13 [Traveller]

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

It's fish for dinner as the rebels arrive on the water world of Delphi, ancestral home of the Bibble family. Vonlan and Fastol infiltrate Bibble Fisheries' canning operation while Graccus is tasked with acquiring the security key to the private residence of the Admiral.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 12 [Traveller]

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:28:09 -0400

The gang enacts their plans to liberate a shipment of exotic matter destined to complete the Republic's singularity cannon. To do so they must aid a robot rebellion at Hippolyta Logistic Services Inc.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 11 [Traveller]

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

A Republic convoy carrying the power source to a superweapon is days away from the planet Hephaestus. Vonlan, Graccus, Hound, and Fastol explore the starport to plan a distraction to cover their ambush.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 10 [Traveller]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

The Ruby Soho travel to corporate owned Hephaestus to make preparations to steal the power source for the Republic's new singularity weapon.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 9 [Traveller]

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500

The crew returns to Calypso to regroup and uncover the secrets of Clara Vale's secret message.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 8 [Traveller]

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500

After a brief encounter with a Republic deserter, the crew heads to Dionysus to steal an arms shipment bound for the Navy.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 7 [Traveller]

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500

The team journeys to the anarchist world of Calypso where they encounter an old friend of Hound, Gert Ehrnie, a successful arms dealer. Gert informs the crew that their contact on Bamberg is a fraud but likes the idea of stocking some heavier weapons. She asks the crew to obtain the weapons from a supply train on the deeply loyalist world of Dionysus.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 6 [Traveller]

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Things get hot for the rebels as Republican forces attempt to capture Donna Gale. Meanwhile, Gale's contact races toward the starport with fighters in pursuit. Bullets and laser swords fly as they race to escape the planet.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 5 [Traveller]

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

The crew have decided to deal with Admiral Bibble themselves. After taking on a passenger who turns out to be an investigative reporter on the trail of the story of a lifetime, they journey directly into the lion's mouth: the planet Circe.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 4 [Traveller]

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Bamberg prepares for war! The crew grab a needed piece of gear and continue to hunt down the Duke's killer. They race to the planet Eros where they encounter the assassin. He bargains what is left of his freedom for the name of his employer: Admiral Davin Bibble.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 3 [Traveller]

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

The crew gain another clue as to their employer's identity. Soon they are contacted by agents of the Duke. The planetary government is on heightened alert following the assassination of the previous Duke mere days after an open skirmish with the United Republic of Planets. Upon receiving the letter, the new Duke tasks our heroes with locating his father's killer while he and the other dukes vote on going to war.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 2 [Traveller]

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The crew of the Ruby Soho raid Representative Marik's estate and make off with the Tanquar 1977. In the aftermath of their escape a disturbing report surfaces on the news: someone has killed the representative's family. The heroes run for the planet Bamburg to continue their mission and try to ascertain what happened.

Meanwhile a clever note Vonlan left at the scene may prove to be more trouble than it is worth.

featuring:

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Art of Insurrection 1 [Traveller]

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Four escaped political prisoners are contacted by a secretive Rebel leader to arrange a meeting with a noble who has an axe to grind against the United Republic of Planets.

featuring:

Microphones of Madness- Ravenloft Autopsy

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss the Ravenloft module, have a laugh at the party's antics, and talk a little about Old School games.

Ravenloft 8 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

FINALE!!! The Heroes of Hommlett wander the crypts below Castle Ravenloft and encounter Straud one final time!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 7 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

Straud entrances Sylric, ordering him to kill the now captured Ireena. Dhagmark manages to drive the vampire off with his divine power while the others struggle with what to do about their incapacitated ally.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 6 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

Still reeling from their loss to Straud, the heroes take some time to prepare and continue to search for Sergei's sword. In a difficult push, they make their way to the chapel...

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 5 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

The Heroes find themselves face to face with Straud! Will they wipe the vampire's evil from the realm or will their corpses stalk the shadows of Castle Ravenloft for eternity.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 4 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

Now armed with an unfamiliar but powerful holy symbol, the Heroes of Hommlet continue their search for the baron's diary and the key to his power.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 3 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

The heroes enter Castle Raveloft and begin uncovering the terrors that lurk within!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 2 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400

**Thanks to Louie for calling out the janky audio! All fixed now.**

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

Strahd strikes! The team gets handed a defeat at the hands of the baron. Naturally, they bumble their way directly to Castle Ravenloft in search of the baron's diary.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ravenloft 1 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes take on the 1st edition version of the classic gothic adventure.

A mysterious stranger comes to the Heroes of Hommlet with a desperate request and an offer they can't refuse: travel to Barovia and free the burgomaster's daughter from the clutches of Strahd von Zarovich!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Binary Sunrise Part 2 [Rebel Scum]

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The rebels, armed with the coordinates to a secret Republikan depot, set out to free the robot activist, P3-T3R, before their public execution.

GM- Rodney
Steve as Vonland Quist, a mystical warrior.
Bryan as Fastol Hullbreaker, a bit of a con man.
Matt as Graccus, the resident techie.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Binary Sunrise Part 1 [Rebel Scum]

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

A trio of rebels escape a maximum security prison and into the underground on the trail of a missing Robot Rights leader.

GM- Rodney
Steve as Vonland Quist, a mystical warrior.
Bryan as Fastol Hullbreaker, a bit of a con man.
Matt as Graccus, the resident techie.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 46 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The Chosen of Moradin confront Zuggtmoy! Will they defeat her once and for all? Or will Squidder succumb to temptation?

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 45 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

With a temple assault looming on the horizon, the team returns to Nulb to rest and resupply before returning to the temple.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 44 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The team faces down a sleeping red dragon and Sylric's sentient sword screams for its blood.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 43 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Bryan joins the party as Jandar, an elf lost in the elemental nodes as the party faces their greatest challenge for the final piece to complete the Golden Skull of Evil Power and Various Misdemeanor Infractions.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Moradin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger
Jandar, another Elf

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 42 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The party, through sheer luck (or maybe the blessing of Moradin), breezes through the Earth node. The climax is fast approaching.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 41 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Ghouls, Grue, and escape from the Water Node. On top of that, it actually went fairly well for the stalwart adventurers!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 40 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Our heroes return to their benefactor to claim their reward for defeating the frost giants: yet more danger!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 39 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The party accepts a deal to rid the Water Node of a group of frost giants in exchange for a boon and gets in over their heads (as usual).

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 38 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400

It's adventure on the shallow seas as the party continues to track down the Infini...er...elemental stones. Each stroke of the oar brings them one step closer to confronting the evil at the heart of the temple!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 37 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The party battles a deadly foe to claim the stone from the Air Node.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 36 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 25 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The heroes enter the Air Node and encounter some unlikely allies in their search for the gems needed to complete the skull.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 35 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 11 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The party gears up to return to the temple and brave the elemental nodes in order to gain the jewels needed to complete the Orb of Power.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 34 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 04 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The party confronts an old enemy in a new form to save Timpani and free the town of Nulb from its corruption.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 33 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Dhagmark returns in the nick of time, but defeating the wights reveals the return of an old enemy in a new form.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 32 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Strange things are afoot in the town of Nulb and the Opal Order is thrust into the mystery even though they are still battered from their encounters on the fourth (and most dangerous) level of the temple.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 31 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Battered, bruised, and in Timpani's case, mostly dead, the party attempts to make their way out of the dungeon. In his usual fashion, Cutbait nearly gets everyone killed. It's high tension in the ol' dungeon in this episode of Temple of Elemental Evil!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 30 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Our heroes are outnumbered on the deadliest level of the temple and have a hard battle in front of them. Will they conquer Hedrick and his minions or has Moradin forsaken them? All the answers and more on this episode of Temple of Elemental Evil!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 29 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Squidder comes up with a bizarre and daring (read that as foolhardy) plan to gain entrance to the main temple on the fourth (and most dangerous) level of the Temple of Elemental Evil. Join us for shenanigans for this one year anniversary of OSE on Microphones of Madness!

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 28 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Holy Duplicates, Squidder! The team gets a bit of a shock when a Doppelganger fails to take out the bard. Danger lurks around every corner on the fourth level and we stumble into a brawl against one of Hedrick's lieutenants.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 27 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The party continues their exploration and encounters one of the strangest creatures of the fourth (and most deadly ~S) level of the Temple of Elemental Evil.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 26 [Old School Essentials]

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:16:04 -0500

The eyes of Iuz are upon the Opal Order. Our heroes find themselves cornered in the Head Cleric's chambers, and must fight off some of the more potent creatures in the menagerie.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Temple of Elemental Evil 25 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The heroes encounter a group of Hill Giants and an unexpected friend who gives them vital information regarding the dungeon's fourth level.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Temple of Elemental Evil 24 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Fresh off a victory against trolls, the party stumbles into the lair of a group of ettin. Determined to rid the temple of evil once and for all, they attack.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Temple of Elemental Evil 23 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The party arrives on the dreaded Level 4 and brawls with some trolls.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Temple of Elemental Evil 22 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The Opal Order, armed with new information, descends again into the Temple to strike at the evil that lurks within.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 21 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:24:00 -0500

The Opal Order returns to the moathouse for a much needed rest and then a brief trip back to Hommlet to tie up a loose end or two.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Heroes for Hire 3 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:55:33 -0500

Issue #3- The Terror Below

Heroes For Hire Inc. try to make ends meet in a city under threat of a billion dollar hit on the Kingpin.

This Week: Heroes for Hire is contracted to look into the disappearances of a group of workers at one of Manhattan's water treatment plants.

Cast:

Steve- Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist

Matt- Luke Cage, Power Man

Bryan- Georges Batroc, The Leaper

Jay- Kurt Wagner, The Amazing Nightcrawler

Rodney- The Judge

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Heroes For Hire 2 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Issue #2- Escape From Manhattan Part 2

Heroes For Hire Inc. try to make ends meet in a city under threat of a billion dollar hit on the Kingpin.

This Week: The heroes confront a gang, led by the Pernicious Pangolin, who has come for their client.

Cast:

Steve- Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist

Matt- Luke Cage, Power Man

Bryan- Georges Batroc, The Leaper

Jay- Kurt Wagner, The Amazing Nightcrawler

Rodney- The Judge

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Heroes For Hire 1 [Marvel Superheroes FASERIP]

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Issue #1- Escape From Manhattan

Heroes For Hire Inc. try to make ends meet in a city under threat of a billion dollar hit on the Kingpin.

This Week: A hack hires the gang to escort him from Park Avenue to South Cove Park.

Cast:

Steve- Danny Rand, The Immortal Iron Fist

Matt- Luke Cage, Power Man

Bryan- Georges Batroc, The Leaper

Rodney- The Judge

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 20 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Season 1 finale!

Run! The party, full up on loot and with Sylric badly injured, make a shaky alliance to ensure a temporary escape from the Temple of Elemental Evil.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 19 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Success, but at a cost! After interrogating Falrinth, the party searches his quarters for the Orb and Sylric falls in the process.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 18 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:45:00 -0500

After befriending the bugbears guarding the lower chambers and getting a much needed rest, the Opal Order heads deeper into the temple to continue their search for a magical orb before the elemental cults get their hands on it.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 17 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500

The gang is back, traveling further into the confusing passageways of the Temple with a new little friend in tow: Chandler the Halfling.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 16 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Oops! All elves.
Sylric, Timpani, and Baltana delve into the third level of the Temple and face a lamia.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Human Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 15 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400

After gaining information about a powerful magical artifact in the lower levels of the temple that is the key to freeing the demon at the temple's heart, The Opal Order further thin the ranks of the Fire Cult.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 14 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Attempting to follow a clue left in Sylric's bowcase, the Opal Order stumbles its way into the shrine of the Fire Cult.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 13 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Finally the heroes enter the Fire Clan's territory within the temple where they battle the temple's werewolf gatekeepers.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 12 [Old School Essentials]- Campfire Edition

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Sylric recounts the Opal Order's battles with a minotaur and bandits while they search for the Fire Cult.

Temple of Elemental Evil 11 [Old School Essentials ]

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The Opal Order delves deeper into the temple and encounters the Earth clan.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 10 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The Opal Order sets out to cleanse the realm of the Temple of Elemental Evil and the paranoia grows.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 9 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Members of the Opal Order take action to free Timpani from the curse of the jiangshi pirate captain.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpani, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 8 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The Opal Order confronts a being from beyond and make a deal that proves to be too much for Dhagmark.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 7 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:21:00 -0400

In order to gather the tribute necessary to enter the Temple, the Opal Order sneaks their way aboard the treasure laden ship of the river pirates. Inside they find a horror no one was prepared for.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 6 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The Opal Order is confronted by a representative of the Fire Clan demanding tribute for the Temple. A little of the ol' fast talking leads them into a dangerous mission.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 5 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Chance encounters with allies get the party one step closer to being able to take on The Temple of Elemental Evil.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 4 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:23:00 -0400

The party arrives in Nulb and has a taste of the local color.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 3 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400

(Rodney's mic didn't come through on the recording, but this is the conclusion of the second of Steve's unique dungeons in our campaign.)

The party continues to explore the hidden cave system on the road to Nulb, encountering giant Cave Locusts and a nightmarish aquatic aberration.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 2 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400

After gathering some information on the Temple of Elemental Evil from their new allies, the party becomes sidetracked on the way to Nulb.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Temple of Elemental Evil 1 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400

With the moathouse now in possession of the company, they begin preparations to take on the Temple of Elemental Evil.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 12 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400

BOSS FIGHT!!!

A cleric of the spider goddess Lolth attempts to sway the party, but the Heroes of Hommlet have other plans.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 11 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 26 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The heroes discover that deeper parts of the moathouse are being occupied by an organized band, our heroes press on to find the traitorous Zert.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Baltana, a Drow thief
Timpany, a Drow ranger

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 10 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 19 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The heroes discover that deeper parts of the moathouse are being occupied by an organized band, our heroes press on to find the traitorous Zert.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 9 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 12 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Deeper into the moathouse, the party discovers that it seems to be more organized and occupied than expected.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 8 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 05 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The party enters a crumbling moathouse in the middle of the jungle with little on their mind but revenge.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 7 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Betrayal! The mercenary, Zert, makes off with the party's saddlebags and the crew sets off to find him. Nothing brings a party together like some good old fashioned revenge.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 6 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The heroes, such as they are, delve deeper to find out what happened to the Iron Ravens.

This section of our Hommlet tale is drawn from “Mindless Fun” by Joseph R. Lewis found in, “13 Weird One-Shots” published by Dragon Age. Grab a copy at the link below.

https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/387554/13-Weird-OneShots

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 5 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0400

After shopping for some supplies, the party ventures back into the mystery of the Iron Ravens' disappearance at Echo Cave.

This section of our Hommlet tale is drawn from “Mindless Fun” by Joseph R. Lewis found in, “13 Weird One-Shots” published by Dragon Age. Grab a copy at the link below.

https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/387554/13-Weird-OneShots

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 4 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The party searches for a missing child in a recently unearthed tunnel complex.

Steve used the “Malaysian Hantu Generator” from ‘Hantu’ by Zedeck Siew (zedecksiew.tumblr.com) for tonight's encounter.

Featuring:

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, a Thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 3 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Beaten, and with two of their own dead at the hands of a teammate, the heroes return to Hommlet. While drinking to Violet's memory, the party is asked by a local woman to look into the disappearance of her son.

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Steerpike, A human thief

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 2 (recap edition) [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Rodney screwed up the gameplay recording so this week's episode is a campfire tale from Sylric the Elf recounting the events of session 2. We hope you enjoy this different take on our adventures.

This section of our Hommlet tale is drawn from “Mindless Fun” by Joseph R. Lewis found in, “13 Weird One-Shots” published by Dragon Age. Grab a copy at the link below.

https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/387554/13-Weird-OneShots

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Village of Hommlet 1 [Old School Essentials]

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0400

After a disastrous caravan guarding job, six adventurers find themselves in the Village of Hommlet.

Steve- GM
Sylric Tarym, an Elf
Squidder "Bagpipes" Cutbait, a Bard
Violet Gloomstomp, a Halfling Thief
Dhagmark, Dwarven Cleric of Morodin
Sargulg, a Half-Orc Barbarian
Osgard The-Very-Much-Alive, an Elf Neromancer

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Murderworld 3 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Our heroes reach the end of their adventure and come face to face with Gunter and the might of the Cosmic Cube.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Murderworld 2 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

The team delves deeper into Arcade's deadly funhouse to find Gunther and the Cosmic Cube.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness Adventure Roast: Beyond the Mountains of Madness

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney are joined by our resident librarian, Bryan C., and Monday Night Hero, Nick to discuss a classic campaign for Call of Cthulhu: Beyond the Mountains of Madness!

Murderworld 1 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Tracking the energies of the Cosmic Cube has led the team to a small island off the New Jersey coast that turns out to be one of Arcade's Murderworlds!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Enter the Centre 3 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500

The heroes find themselves facing the cosmic being known as The Centre, but the results of that battle make matters worse for the universe.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Enter the Centre 2 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Wolverine, Wonder Man, Spider-Man, Quasar, and Kaluu journey to the mysterious planetoid after Kaluu discovers a pair of strong sources of cosmic power.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Enter The Centre [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500

MoM is back for 2024. Wolverine, Quasar, Wonder Man, and Kaluu are joined by everyone's favorite webhead and the team finds themselves in deep space on the hunt for a Cosmic Cube.

Microphones of Madness Hastily Assembled Holiday Special 2023

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Happy Holidays from MoM! Spend 20 minutes with some of the gang as they read some ghostly themed stories for the long nights.

Opening Music: Santa's Tricks by Myuu

1. La Befana by Gene Wolfe- read by Steve

2. Five Flavors by Bryan Thao Worra - read by Bryan

3. Ol' Red Eye by R. Turner- read by Rodney

Support Lao poetry and a good dude at https://www.patreon.com/thaoworra

Dawn of the Dire Wraiths 4 [Marvel FASERIP]

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500

The Dire Wraiths unleash a number of gamma enhanced mutants to recover the map from Kaluu. Problem is, it just happens to be a crowded Mid-Town evening. Can our heroes fight off these powerful creatures without any civilian casualties?

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dawn of the Dire Wraiths 3 [Marvel FASERIP]

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 13:40:47 -0500

A trap had been sprung! Hell Hounds and Deathwings attack our heroes in the Lone Star Building and Wonder Man is mysteriously transported away from the battle.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dawn of the Dire Wraiths 2 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:10:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes face down Doctor Strange and The Defenders and make their way to the Lone Star Publishing building to track down Quentin Isimlovich

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dawn of the Dire Wraiths 1 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The true force behind the theft of a pirate map makes itself known: The Dire Wraiths. After a dangerous encounter in the subway system, the heroes return to the streets to find their greatest threat yet!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dread of the Dreadnoughts 4 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:15:55 -0400

With the map in their possession, the heroes head into an decommissioned subway station and battle Electro!

Dread of the Dreadnoughts 3 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The heroes discover a clue that could lead them to the stolen map. Moon Knight joins the team and they face the strength of The Sandman!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dread of the Dreadnoughts 2 [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:20:00 -0400

Wolverine and Quasar are joined by the sorcerer Kaluu to investigate a stolen treasure map rumored to lead to the location of a cosmic cube.

Dread of the Dreadnoughts [Marvel Super Heroes FASERIP]

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The signing for Wonder Man's new cookbook goes awry when the Rathbone Park Book Fair is attacked by Hydra robots. Quasar and Wolverine join Wonder Man in fighting off the Dreadnoughts, but who is responsible?

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

White Plume Mountain 6 [OSE]

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:08:31 -0400

The end is nigh! Join the Monday Night Heroes as they brave the final leg of the infamous funhouse dungeon.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

White Plume Mountain 5 [OSE]

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes prepare for battle against the dreaded Ogre Mage, but they have a plan DM Wes doesn't know about!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

White Plume Mountain 4 [OSE]

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:41:55 -0400

Blackrazor grows closer as the Monday Night Heroes take on Sir Bluto and his minions!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

White Plume Mountain 3 [OSE]

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes have recovered the magical trident Wave and return to Keraptis' funhouse after the sword Blackrazor!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

White Plume Mountain 2 [OSE]

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400

New party, same Monday Night Heroes. The gang makes a second stab into the twisted funhouse of Keraptis. Will the wizard win?

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

White Plume Mountain 1 [OSE]

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:57:35 -0400

The classic dungeon crawl gets the Monday Night Heroes treatment in which we ask ourselves: "what is the deal with these wizards?"

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) It’s The Thought That Counts [Stormbringer 5e]

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:11:08 -0400

The gang takes a job from a local merchant (who is definitely not a mob boss) to recover a prized possession. Problem is, the guy that has it has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) The Weight of Doom [Stormbringer 5th Edition]

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:00:00 -0400

A group of strangers is thrown together by a strange prophecy and Chaos shenanigans ensue.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 19 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The grand finale of Steve's mind-bending Traveller adventure is here. The crew fights another creature of nightmares and all questions are answered.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 18 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400

Memories of the past haunt the Travellers as they are separated after entering the mysterious building in the forest.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 17 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 28 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The Travellers have barricaded themselves in a church with a horrifying creature. Will they escape?

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 16 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 21 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The Travellers explore their new surroundings and find themselves in an underground labyrinth.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 15 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 14 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes escape Doom through death and awaken in a version of Switzerland.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 14 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 07 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

Doom continues as the Travellers delve deeper into the mysterious tower.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play)Exegesis 13 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The second floor of the control tower could spell DOOM for our heroes.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 12 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The team enters the prison's control tower only to find themselves in a completely different kind of game.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 11 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

After their battle with the chazwallagers, the team finds themselves within the confines of the Corpse World's version of Delmark IV's mining camp. It is not long before they realize that it is, in fact, a prison camp.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 10 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The team journeys East and finds themselves stalked by the hungry creatures of the Corpse World.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 9 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0400

An encounter with a disturbing creature lands the crew in the Corpse World.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 8 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0400

Delmark IV's indigenous life forms hamper the team as they continue East toward the downed satellite forcing them to stop at an abandoned village.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 7 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0400

The crew sets out on a journey to recover parts from a downed communication satellite that will enable The TENCH to leave Delmark IV.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 6 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Hullcutter discovers an inoculation against the TENCH, but it's a little to late as the fungal hive mind begins to communicate with him. What does this entity want? Find out in this episode.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 5 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Elon and Guyovich race to get a dying VanSaar back to the colony for medical treatment. Once there, The Count wrestles with his lot in life while the others study the fungal infection that appears to have wiped out the colony.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 4 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0500

The team pushes out from the confines of the colony's protective shield and travels to the farmstead to glean more information about the missing colonists.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 3 [Classic Traveller]

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:10:12 -0500

With the reactor repaired, the team begins to get the functions of the colony running and put together information on where the other colonists are.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 2 [Classic Traveller]

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:37:22 -0500

The travellers arrive, rather unceremoniously, to find that the colony is abandoned. Injured and confused, they set about trying to figure out exactly what transpired.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Exegesis 1 [Classic Traveller]

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Four people are chosen for an expedition to restart a colony on the world of Delmark IV as the answer to their prayers. What they find is that God has a messed up sense of humor.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 7

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

At long last, our heroes confront the Blood King!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 6

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

Our heroes enter the Blood King's castle and begin the search for the means to stop his vampiric menace.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 5

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

The party meets with the descendants of a well known vampire hunter and unravels the secret location of the Hall of the Blood King.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Mezzotint

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Winter holidays mean ghost stories and this week Steve and Rodney discuss the M.R. James classic, "The Mezzotint".

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 4

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

The party escapes from the bandit outpost and begin to uncover the mystery of who led them.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Mythic Game Master Emulator

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a look at the Mythic GME and offer some thoughts.

Check out Steve's brand new Traveller game as it happens:

https://www.youtube.com/@MicrophonesOMadness/streams

Rodney posted his solo ICONS test on the MoM Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/microphonesofmadness/posts/643271910928950

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 3

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

The search for a group of missing people leads to a bandit outpost deep in the wilderness.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 2

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

The party begins looking into a number of mysterious disappearances.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Man in the High Castle

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a gander at Philip K. Dick's speculative novel, The Man in the High Castle.

(Actual Play) Hall of the Blood King 1

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(Old School Essentials)

Wes runs the Monday Night Heroes through his variation of the OSE adventure Hall of the Blood King by Diogo Nogueira.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- ICONIC Hero

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney talk about ICONIC Hero, a solo roleplay guide for ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying from Parts Per Million Games.

(Actual Play) Bastards! Part 3

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(Bastards!)

The exciting finale of Nick's jungle hex crawl!

(Actual Play) Bastards! Part 2

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(Bastards!)

The Monday Night Heroes continue to bumble their way through Nick's jungle crawl.

Microphones of Madness- The Rage of Dragons

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at Evan Winter's The Rage of Dragons.

Grab a copy at the link below.

This is the link!

(Actual Play) Bastards! Part 1

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(Bastards!)

Nick runs Steve, Wesley, and Rodney though a comedic and chaotic jungle hex crawl using the rules-light Bastards system.

Microphones of Madness- A Golden Age New Frontier

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney are back with a twofer of DC stories set in the transition from Golden Age to Silver Age: James Robinson's The Golden Age and Darwyn Cooke's The New Frontier.

Microphones of Madness- Travelling Solo

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at a couple systems for playing Traveller/ Cepheus Engine by yourself.

Solo

and

Players Guide to Solo Roleplay

Microphones of Madness- Demonstra

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve recaps his experience at NecronomiCon 2022 and he and Rodney discuss Bryan Thao Worra's collection of poetry Demonstra.

Grab a copy at the link below.

The Link Below

Bryan has also released an interactive version of The Dream Highway of Ms. Mannivongsa HERE

Microphones of Madness- Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney read the late Valjeanne Jeffers' Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective.

https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Livelong-Paranormal-Detective-Steamfunk/dp/1493591002

Microphones of Madness- Alien RPG

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney look at Alien RPG from Free League. If you want to get a feel for how it is played, you can check out our run-through of Chariots of the Gods at the link below.

https://www.microphonesofmadness.com/chariot-of-the-gods

(Actual Play) Chariot of the Gods 4

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -0400

(Alien RPG)

Will the Monday Night Heroes survive the insane finale of Chariot of the Gods?

(Actual Play) Chariot of the Gods 3

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:10:00 -0400

(Alien RPG)

What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set.

(Actual Play) Chariot of the Gods 2

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:05:00 -0400

(Alien RPG)

What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set.

(Actual Play) Chariot of the Gods 1

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(Alien RPG)

What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set.

Microphones of Madness- The Obanaax

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney offer spoiler free thoughts on Kirk A. Johnson's The Obanaax: And Other Tales of Heroes and Horrors. A delightful blend of Sword and Soul and Weird Horror.

While you can get the ebook from the big A. We strongly suggest grabbing a copy through Book Baby at the link below.

THIS IS A LINK

Microphones of Madness- Death...IN SPACE!!

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Death In Space, Alien RPG, and science fiction horror gaming.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 34

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: Chaz Kramer has been captured, but is there another villain still at large?

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 33

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association faces Chaz Kramer during General Storm's press conference.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Christmas with Nick and Nora

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Dashiell Hammett's classic detective novel/ comedy of manners, The Thin Man.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 32

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association begin preparations to trap Chaz Kramer. Rekless stakes out General Storm and uncovers more evidence to use as leverage against the DPD. Also...the JA contacts an old friend to help with the set-up.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 31

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association confronts the remaining member of Chaz Kramer's unit, the wealthy Aristotle Blackburn. When the arrive at Blackburn's mansion, they are confronted by Heatwave and The Praetorian. Meanwhile, as Kramer carves a bloody path across the city, Blackburn agrees to aid the heroes in stopping the rampage.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Blade Runner: Black Lotus

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the animated series Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 30

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

WARNING: This episode contains a fairly graphic depiction of a murder scene.

This Issue: The Justice Association learns that Chaz Kramer has left the Gail Simone Mental Health Facility and appears to be dispensing "justice" across the city.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 29

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association confronts Scooter McGinty and the true villain behind Senator Greene's death is revealed!

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Wailing

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the 2016 South Korean film, The Wailing.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 28

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: Using information gleaned from Chaz Kramer, the team is led to a parahuman cabaret performer who owns a familiar jacket that was a gift from Senator Winston Shaw.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 27

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The investigation into Senator Greene's assassination leads to the Justice Association encountering their prime suspect: Chaz Kramer, a former government operative, current host of the Zanni organism, and possibly the most dangerous being on the planet.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Left Hand of Darkness

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a dive into Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction classic: Left Hand of Darkness.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 26

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: With the evil version of Slick Silver defeated, the team (and the players) take a moment to absorb the experience of the pocket timeline that he created before moving on with the investigation of Senator Greene's assassination.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Ronin Solo RPG

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the solo RPG Ronin from Green Little Thing. The game is pay-what-you-want at DriveThruRPG. Grab a copy below!

This is the link!

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 25

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The Justice Association returns to the present at the moment they defeated Princess Sunshine and Chimera realizes that this is when everything changed.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Devil In Silver

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the Victor LaValle novel: The Devil In Silver. Grab a copy at the link below.

This is the link!

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 24

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

An evil incarnation of Slick Silver has revealed himself to be the true face behind the time-traveling villain Red Hat. Now the Justice Association find themselves trapped in a version of 2112 where the Sinister Sorcerer is in control.

This Issue: Still trapped in 2112, the team comes face to face with Euclid the dragon.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 23

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: At the behest of Professor Providence, the team enters the basement of the House of Enigma to retrieve an obsidian blade that may hold the secret to stopping the traitorous version of Slick Silver.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 22

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

This Issue: The team travels to the future version of The House of Enigma where they find Professor Providence depowered and imprisoned by Slick Silver.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Abengoni: First Calling

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a gander at the legendary Charles Saunders' novel: Abengoni: First Calling.

Pick up a copy HERE!

Don't forget to preorder the Spyfunk anthology which features Rodney's story The Standing Death.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 21

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: The team botches their attempt to escape the pocket timeline created by Ned Danvers III and finds themselves back in Kirby but in a 2112 where Slick Silver betrayed the Justice Association during the battle with The Mystic Overlord and Princess Sunshine.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 20

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: The team returns from the island and attempts to deal with the revelation that Red Hat is Slick Silver's grandson. This leads them to contemplate a version of the Grandfather Paradox.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- How Long ’til Black Future Month

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss their favorites from N. K. Jemisin's debut collection of short fiction How Long 'til Black Future Month. Grab a copy for your library below.

This is the link!

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 19

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: The Justice Association encounters more weirdness on the Godhand's abandoned base. Meanwhile, back in Kirby, Red Hat makes his presence known to Slick Silver.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 18

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: With the apparent zombies cleared, the Justice Association plumbs the secrets of The Godhand's base.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness: Thousand Year Old Vampire

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney return with a tease of The Fantasy Trip: Melee gameplay and discuss the solo journaling game: Thousand Year Old Vampire.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 17

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: The team dives into a secret base shut down by members of the original Justice Association.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Nothing But Blackened Teeth

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

It's always Christmas Eve in a ghost story, or so the saying goes. Steve and Rodney talk about Cassandra Khaw's take on the haunted house tale. You can pick up a copy below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QGL3FK7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Microphones of Madness- Ghost of Kasane

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss bebop covers of holiday classics and the 1957 Japanese film, Ghost of Kasane.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 16

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: After consulting with the Sinister Simian, Master Monkey, the team heads toward an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean to unravel the secret of Red Hat and the Godhand's plan. Meanwhile, Slick Silver begins to research how to trap imps in order to placate Professor Providence.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 15

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: A bit of a think session as the Justice Association correlates the contents of their investigation. A missing "friend" is recovered and the team finds an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, Slick and Rodrigo pay another visit to The House of Enigma and the ramifications of Slick's forgetfulness become clear.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Legend of Condor Heroes

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney talk about a recent English translation of Legend of Condor Heroes, the classic martial arts novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). Please forgive the way we mangle pronunciation.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 14

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: Slick Silver makes off with dozens of Tellus Global's records while the rest of the Justice Association discovers that there is more than meets the eye to Doctor Manon Perte.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 13

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: The Justice Association takes a meeting at Tellus Global in order to discover more information about their enemies.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Changa‘s Safari

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

To celebrate the Kickstarter for the second issue of Changa and the Jade Obelisk, Steve and Rodney do a spoiler-light dive into the book that started it all. Grab a copy of Changa's Safari at the link below!

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/changa-s-safari

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 12

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: The Justice Association somehow escapes the consequences of Scooter McGinty's capture and receives a gift in the form of an expensive watch that belongs to Barbara Wong's father.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 11

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

Though declared enemies of the state, the Justice Association must continue to unravel the mystery of Red Hat.

This Issue: With the threat of Chaz Kramer seemingly neutralized, the heroes of the Justice Association turn their attention to Scooter McGinty and his fascist cult.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Cyberpunk Red Part 2

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney complete their journey into Night City with the Setting and GM chapters of Cyberpunk Red.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 10

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: The team confronts the super powered assassin, Chaz Kramer, and the Department of Parahuman Defense makes the Justice Association public enemy number one.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 9

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: Slick Silver concocts a harebrained scheme to contact a deceased Justice Association member for information. When the spell goes wrong, the team must confront the Lord of Chaos, Mortraeth! The rest of the team contacts Agent Symes to compare notes.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Cyberpunk Red Part 1

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a dive into the neon glazed madness of Night City in this two part discussion of Cyberpunk Red. In this episode we discuss character creation and basic mechanics.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 7.5

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: The sinister machinations of Redhat has crossed over to the real world. In this actual eighth session, the Justice Association investigates the mysterious explosion at Kirby General Hospital and Barbara Wong is welcomed to Justice Association HQ.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 8

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: Kaze investigates the disappearance of Plastiberg teenager, Grant Gustin. Chimera and Slick talk to retired Justice Associate, Apogee. Reckless holds down the fort and comforts Barbara Wong.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Tomb of Horrors: The Novel

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at the novel Tomb of Horrors, a D&D tie-in novel based around the classic dungeon.

Check out our playthrough of Tomb of Horrors.

https://www.microphonesofmadness.com/tomb-of-horrors

And our discussion of the module itself.

https://mnh.podbean.com/e/microphones-of-madness-tomb-of-horrors-autopsy/

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 7

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

**apologies in advance for the questionable quality of the recording. I did what I could ~R **

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: After realizing that the forces aligning against them know who they truly are, the team splits up to look into the mystery of Red Hat and a mysterious explosion that rocked Kirby General Hospital in the 1940's.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Gold Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 6

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

**apologies in advance for the questionable quality of the recording. I did what I could ~R **

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: Our heroes may be fresh off rescuing the city from Princess Sunshine and her animated invaders, but there are still mysteries that need solving. Chimera return from a mysterious void obsessed with a particular date. The Justice Association continues their investigation into the death of Senator Greene. A silver sequin is connected to a mysterious assassin and a custom shell casing brings the team into the dark and mysterious suburbs of Kirby.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Flat of the Land

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the collection Flatlander by Larry Niven.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 5

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: Olive City Park is a warzone as extradimensional cartoon characters led by Princess Sunshine battle the combined forces of The Justice Association and the Department of Parahuman Defense. Will our heroes be able to save the city?

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 4

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: Danger threatens Kirby as the Justice Association grapples with the disappearance of Mystic Overlord and a rampaging cartoon gorilla.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Phantom of the Temple

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at another Judge Dee mystery: Phantom of the Temple. How does it stack up with Celebrated Cases? Find out in this episode!

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 3

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: A fairly mundane crime leads the Justice Association to an even stranger mystery.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 2

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: We discover where the furniture in Justice Association HQ comes from and the team attends a party with all their nemeses. Kaze and Slick interrogate Major General Jason Storm and Senator Winston Shaw about their roles in the Parahuman Defense Initiative. Meanwhile, one of Shaw's opponents is murdered.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a gander at Robert van Gulick's translation of a 19th century crime novel from China: The Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee.

(Actual Play) Balance of Power Issue 1

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying)

The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.

This Issue: Our heroes face off against the cosmic might of Magnetar and are assisted by the Department of Parahuman Defense, a new agency created through the efforts of Senator Winston Shaw.

Cast

Rodney: GM

Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist

Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master

Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer

Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future

Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- West of Innsmouth

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney saddle up and ride the lonely, dusty trails of the Weird West as they look at Hideyuki Kikuchi's novel West of Innsmouth.

https://www.amazon.com/West-Innsmouth-Cthulhu-Hideyuki-Kikuchi/dp/4909473122

Microphones of Madness- Tales of Yog-Sothoth

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a gander at some pulpy mythos shenanigans with the audio version of Tales of Yog-Sothoth. Check out this short anthology at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Yog-Sothoth-C-T-Phipps/dp/1952979382

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 59

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

Trapped! Zhodani forces have the crew of the Fishwife cornered and outnumbered. Durbin and the others hatch a daring plan that just might get them out of this jam alive in the explosive finale of Tales of the Laughing Fishwife!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Two Swordmasters Part 2

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney examine the second half of Two Swordmasters by Shiao-Shen Yu. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below.

Two Swordmasters

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 58

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Magneto Dynamics forces corner the crew of the Fishwife in an ancient facility. Could this be the end for our heroes?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 57

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: The crew delves deeper into the octagon-shaped building with MagnetoDynamics goons hot on their tale. Will they discover the secret of Gyro Kadiz or will this mission be their last?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Two Swordmasters Part 1

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney mangle a couple of languages, forget names, and discuss the first half of Two Swordmasters by Shiao-Shen Yu. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below.

Two Swordmasters

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 56

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: The crew makes their play to steal the treasure of the Gyro Kadiz out from under the noses of MagnetoDynamics, but get a little distracted in the ruins of another cargo vessel.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 55

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: With credentials in hand and no spare credits for an elite infiltration team, Ernie, Doreen, and The Prof break into Magneto Dynamics office to plant the data sniffer. Meanwhile, Durbin continues his research into mind duplication.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Crazy Samurai: 400 v 1

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at what is sure to be a chanbara cult classic: Crazy Samurai: 400 v 1. A film that touts a 77 minute long single take fight sequence.

Check it out on the Hi-Yah! streaming service or that place that has everything.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 54

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Tasked with deploying a data sniffer in Magneto Dynamics' computer systems, the crew arrives on the planet Fulacin. While Durbin searches for information to save Naiito Aiye, the rest of the crew cooks up a honeypot scam to gain access to the facility.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) The Shadow King's Heir

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The third and final installment of our detour into the gloomy world of Mork Borg. Nick runs. Rodney, Steve, and Jay play.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Cyberfunk Part 2

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney return to the Singularity and ponder final nine stories found in Cyberfunk, a new anthology edited by Milton Davis.

Grab a copy at the link below!

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/cyberfunk-anthology

(Actual Play) Baths of Queen Sutro

Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through his original Mork Borg adventure The Baths of Queen Sutro.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) A Good Old Fashioned Murder Dungeon

Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through A Good Old Fashioned Murder Dungeon, an adventure for Mork Borg published in Dissident Whispers.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Cyberfunk Part 1

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney venture into the Singularity and ponder the stories found in Cyberfunk, a new anthology edited by Milton Davis.

Grab a copy at the link below!

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/cyberfunk-anthology

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 53

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: After yet another misjump, our merry band finds themselves in a desolate section of the Rylanor Sector. While limping toward a nearby nebula to refuel, the ship is intercepted by a pirate fleet led by and old friend of Doreen and Scurvy.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 52

Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Johnny Law catches up to the crew as they try to escape K'Kirka with the body of Naiito Aiye, his clone, and a drive that contains Naiito's personality.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Book of Yig

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:08:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a gander at the audio version of The Book of Yig: Revelations of the Serpent: A Cthulhu Mythos Anthology, a short anthology edited by David Hambling and Peter Rawlik. You can find links below.

Book of Yig: Print

Book of Yig (Audio)

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 51

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Mistakes were made during the crew's rescue of Naiito Aiye. Now, the adorable band of ruffians must escape with Aiye, a clone, and a hard drive that may or may not contain Aiye's personality.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 50

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: The crew infiltrates the Magneto Dynamics base at the starport. Things turn south rather quickly as they split up to locate Naiito Aiye.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Ironsworn

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney make a vow to examine the co-op and solo experience of Ironsworn by Shawn Tomkin. The core rules are available for free at the link below.

https://www.ironswornrpg.com/

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 49

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: With the protoplasmic guardian defeated, the crew descends further into the depths of the mysterious octagonal structure. Will they locate the pirate treasure or will the perils of the ancient ruin claim them?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 48

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: The crew arrives at K'Kirka in need of some repairs. After getting things set up, they head off with Scurvy Stevens to search for his lost treasure. The hiding place holds more surprises than the crew bargained for.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Agent of the Imperium

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at Agent of the Imperium, a novel by Mark Miller, creator of Traveller.

Pick it up at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Agent-Imperium-Marc-Miller/dp/1982125071/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 47

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Durbin and the gang blast off the fascist world of Rech with the planetary authorities hot on their tail. Will they make it to the jump point and the relative safety of K'Kirka or will they be blasted into oblivion?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 46

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Our loveable band of spacers has really stepped in it this time. Durbin prepares the Fishwife for a hasty departure while the rest of the crew, with Aomine Aiye in tow, attempts to evade Rech's authorities.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Impossible Landscapes

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This episode is uncut to preserve the hosts' original vision.

Steve and Rodney uncover conspiracies and secrets as they explore Impossible Landscapes, a campaign for Delta Green written by Dennis Detwiller. You can grab a copy at the link below.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/344408/Delta-Green-Impossible-Landscapes?src=hottest

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 45

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.

This week: Durbin and the Vargr celebrate their deal and newfound friendship while Doreen, Rico, and the Prof cause some trouble for the local authorities.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 44

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?

This week: While Durbin is busy wheeling and dealing with some Vargr traders, the rest of the crew gets in over their heads at the mysterious facility.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Eda Blessed 2

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney return to Ki Khanga and take an early look at the latest collection of stories featuring Omari Ket, Eda Blessed 2. Although the book is not out just yet, catch up on the fantastic world of Ki Khanga at the links below.

MV Media

Eda Blessed

Ki Khanga: The Anthology

Priestess of NKu

The Bene's Daughter

Tower of the Saraloke

Beneath the Shining Jewel

Dembo's Ditty

Ki Khanga: The RPG (Basic Rules)

Ki Khanga: The RPG (OpenQuest)

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 43

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Wes returns! The crew continues their investigation into the disappearance of Naiito Aiye and construct an, as usual, overly elaborate plan to get out of the city to check out a secret facility. They did get a good price on beef though.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 42

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Aomine Aiye's brother has been taken by agents of Magneto Dynamics. With no other options, she turns to the crew of the Laughing Fishwife for help. The crew, always ready to pick a fight with the corporation, accepts and they travel to Rech. Aomine is immediately arrested as a terrorist, but a job is a job and they continue looking into the disappearance of Naiito Aiye.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Null: A Pulp Cthulhu Sourcebook

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney venture into the far future and take a look at Null: A Pulp Cthulhu Sourcebook by J.P. Stephens. Grab a copy at Drive Thru RPG.

Null: A Pulp Cthulhu Sourcebook

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 41

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew makes preparations to depart for K'Kirka and the pirate treasure. A miscalculation sends the Fishwife way off course and forces them to backtrack. Will their bank account survive?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 40

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The mystery of the time loop has been solved and the Fishwife's crew busy themselves with repairs and making plans to go after Scurvy Stevens' treasure.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Burning Chrome

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney jack in and discuss this classic collection of short stories from William Gibson.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 39

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew thinks they have figured out how to break the time loop and have concocted what could be a plan, but it brings them into conflict with their most dangerous adversaries yet...themselves.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 38

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: All clues lead to more questions as the crew continues their investigation into the time loop and the research project that created it. Frustrations are high and madness seems to be taking control with the crew reliving the same few hours over and over. Can they find the clue that will free them from this torment?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Solipsism The Role Playing Game

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney get a little meta and discuss the #1 Bestseller, Top Ten Games You Can Play In Your Head By Yourself. If you don't hear any audio that is because they recorded the entire episode in their heads, by themselves.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 37

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew continues their attempt to unravel the mystery of what caused the time loop and how to stop it.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 36

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The journey to Yori is interrupted when the crew of the Fishwife encounter a strange anomaly when they exit jump space. The ship appears to be frozen in time. The crew investigates to find that a number of portals that connect the time-locked Laughing Fishwife to a top-secret Imperial research station at different points in time. Will they figure out the secret or will they succumb to the maddening effects of time loops?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Who's The Master?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney begin the new year with a look at Lyndon Hardy's Master of the Five Magics. You can check out the latest edition (the expanded version we read) at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Five-Magics-Lyndon-Hardy/dp/0345334256

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 35

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Faced with a cargo hold filled with people in cryochambers being transported for shady clone research, the crew struggles with finding a solution. Durbin has an idea but it requires a risk that could doom everyone.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 34

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: What begins as a simple salvage mission leads to a horrifying discovery for the crew of the Fishwife.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- MoM's Thimble of Certain Things

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney stir the pot and close out the year by examining some options in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything that have been touted as solutions to the more problematic aspects of "The World's Most Popular Fantasy Roleplaying Game". They also speak some on concept of Session Zero and content and consent between the players and GM.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 33

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: After a shoot-out with some the pirates, the crew wanders back to The Fishwife to find more lying in wait. Durbin has a bit more than he can stand from the reprobates.

Have a happy Winter holiday from everyone here at Microphones of Madness!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 32

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew ventures into the depths of a seemingly abandoned bunker to find another set of castaways holding their employer hostage near a strange machine. Durbin agrees to fix the electrical issues plaguing the lot of them, but the hostage-takers have other plans.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Wicked and Preternatural: Awakening

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a listen to the audio version of D.K. Gaston's Wicked and Preternatural: Awakening. Check it out at the links below.

Paperback- https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Preternatural-Awakening-D-Gaston/dp/B086Y6JGLY

Audio- https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Preternatural-Awakening/dp/B08KBZ67XB/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 31

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: A simple drop and collect goes wrong as the crew approaches the interdicted world of Djinni. A mysterious force causes the Fishwife to lose power and McHale has to guide her in manually. Once on the planet’s surface, the crew finds no sign of their contractor, only a construction site that is as dead as the ship. Can the team locate their employer and figure out why nothing electrical works on this planet? Tune in for this thrilling episode.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 30

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Rodney hopes he cut out all the math as McHale handles the Fishwife's legitimate business while Doreen and the others meet up with Scurvy Stevens, a former space pirate and member of Doreen's crew. He knows the location of a forgotten store of booty and offers to share with Doreen in exchange for a ride.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Junji Ito's Remina

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a look at Remina, a Junji Ito joint coming soon from Viz Media.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 29

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:36:18 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew of the Fishwife assembles a crack team of technicians and heads back into the tunnels below Dinom Prime to reseal the airlock and stem the tide of rockroaches pouring into the city.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 28

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: When it rains, it pours. With their plot exposed and the governor poised to strike back, agents of Magneto Dynamics sabotage the dome’s life support. Durbin and crew race to the scene and struggle to save the dome amid a swarm of rockroaches.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune with a fortune.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- A Debt To Pay

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:31:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney hop into their nuclear powered Pinto and travel back in time for a look at Milton Davis's A Debt To Pay in anticipation of it's sequel. Pick up a copy at the link below.

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/a-debt-to-pay-a-savaad-chronicles-adventure-ebook

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 27

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew of the Fishwife have their long awaited showdown with the vile Gulab Mifflin and return to Dinom Prime with proof of Clan Taira’s plot. There is no time for R&R as alien insects swarm from the tunnels.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 26

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew has no time to mourn the loss of Lady Wayan and Doctor Rhames. Oxygen is running low and Dinom Prime seems light years away. The crew encounters an odd pair of stragglers in the tunnels and Durbin decides that fast isn’t fast enough.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Doctor Dwight Blight- Purveyor of alternative medicine and sidekick of Professor Mac

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Expedition to the Barrier Peaks

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney plumb the depths of an ancient and mysterious dungeon in a spoiler-heavy dive into the classic Gary Gygax module, Expedition to the Barrier Peaks.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 25

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew stops at the abandoned Camp Dixon in an effort to refill their oxygen tanks, but soon realize that they are not alone. When they try to leave, they are attacked by a swarm of vicious alien beasts. Happy Halloween from everyone at Microphones of Madness!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gunnery Officer, Laser-slinging Bad-Ass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Oliver Rhames- Doctor, handy in a fight.

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 24

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: While struggling to disable a closed bulkhead door, the crew encounters a number of strange and terrifying entities that call the airless darkness home. Have the crew finally met their match in these unusual creatures?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gunnery Officer, Laser-slinging Bad-Ass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Oliver Rhames- Doctor, handy in a fight.

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Mothership Connection

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Rodney loses his funk cred by not recognizing Parliament lyrics and the madmen explore the depths of classic science-fiction horror with a look at the Mothership Roleplaying Game by Sean McCoy and published by Tuesday Knight Games.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 23

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Danica Wu is definitely dead, but thanks to the efforts of Doctor Rhames, the entire Administration Building heard of her double dealing. Now the hunt for Mifflin can begin in earnest. The team ventures into the airless caverns below Dinom Beta and discovers an abandoned monorail.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer

Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gunnery Officer, Laser-slinging Bad-Ass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.

Jay: Oliver Rhames- Doctor, handy in a fight.

Introducing...

Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 22

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Doreen and Durbin hire on a new crewmember, Doctor Oliver Rhames, and set about showing him the ropes as they hunt the mysterious and dangerous Gulab Mifflin. When the spaceport construction site is destroyed, the team's competence forces a new villain to reveal themselves!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Introducing...

Jay: Oliver Rhames- Doctor, handy in a fight.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Mork Borg

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at Mork Borg, a rules-light dark fantasy roleplaying game from Free League Publishing.

Check out the book at the link below!

https://frialigan.se/en/games/mork-borg/

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 21

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Durbin is in rough shape as the crew enters Dinom Beta. Will they edear themselves to the cause of the rebelling miners or will McHale's lust for money get them in more trouble?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 20

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: It's a good old fashioned Hex Crawl as the crew of the Fishwife heads out across the treacherous surface of Dinom. Will they reach the domed city of Dinom Beta or will our tale end in tragedy?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- The Jewel in the Skull

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at one of the classics of fantasy: Michael Moorcock's THE JEWEL IN THE SKULL.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 19

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: After McHale sells the Fishwife’s load of booze to bribe the port authority, he makes a deal with a shady operative of Magneto Dynamics to liberate the son of the planetary governor from the hands of rebellious miners. Durbin thinks joining the miner’s cause is a more appropriate course.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 18

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: After chiding Rodney for screwing up the last episode, the crew of the Fishwife makes preparations for the trip to the mining colony of Dinom where McHale's past forces him to make yet another deal that puts him at odds with the rest of the gang.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Lovecraft Country: The Series

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney are back with a look at the new HBO series, Lovecraft Country.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 17

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew of the Fishwife seek Justice...or Vengeance against Iron Lung and his crew for their massacre of the People Below the Fog. Part of the episode was lost in another freak cosmic storm, but Rodney brings you up to speed.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 16

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: A sudden act of violence from the Iron Lung changes the crew's approach from subterfuge and theft to payback. McHale searches in vain for help from official channels and Allie and Durbin rally the troops for an insane assault on the plateau.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 15

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

[Your eyes do not decieve you. Tales of the Laughing Fishwife Episode 14 was lost is a catastrophic hard drive failure. Though not as good as the episode, Steve offers a detailed recap.]

This week: The team makes preparations to double-cross the Iron Lung. While Durbin repairs damage to the air raft caused by Jenghe's caustic cloud, McHale and Doreen head over to the Scout base to secure some needed parts. The trip is complicated by McHale's marital history and the long-standing rivalry between the Imperial Navy and the Scouts.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 13

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: McHale makes a deal to sell the weapons stashed aboard the Fishwife, but the crew and the Iron Lung clan are attacked by a group of masked assailants. The crew agrees to recover some valuable artifacts on behalf of the clan.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 12

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: With McHale free and Roger safely nestled into Low Passage, the Fishwife and her crew head to the thousand thousand islands of Jenghe to unload their illicit cargo.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 11

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Durbin and Doreen concoct a plan to free McHale from Uncle Bill's nephew, Roger. Will they succeed or will the Fishwife be grounded by the loss of a pilot?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

We hope you enjoy Monday Night Heroes' new opening theme.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 10

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The lottery caper was mostly a success, but their insurance policy causes a bit of trouble with Uncle Bill's nephew, Roger. Meanwhile, the void of space has left McHale in need of some companionship. As always, it gets him into a spot of hot water.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

We hope you enjoy Monday Night Heroes' new opening theme.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Changa and the Jade Obelisk

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Changa and the Jade Obelisk, a graphic novel based on the novel by Milton Davis, from MV Media and 133Art. Grab a copy from the link below.

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/changa-and-the-jade-obelisk-1

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 9

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: After somehow agreeing to rig the planet Regina's lottery in favor of local gangster Uncle Bill, the crew put their plan in motion. Like Mike Tyson said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

We hope you enjoy Monday Night Heroes' new opening theme.

Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Microphones of Madness- Answer the Question

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney wrap up their look at the career of Denny O'Neil with his run on The Question.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 8

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Now in control of the Laughing Fishwife, the crew sets off into the Spinward Reach in search of adventure and cash. After docking on the planet Regina, McHale gets the crew involved in a deal they might live to regret. Join us for Steve's adaptation of Twilight's Peak!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- Bats in the Belfrey

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their look at the career of Dennis O'Neil by discussing five issues of his influential run on Batman comics.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 7

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA?

This week: The crew locates the Chirpers but will they make it past the remaining defenses to free them?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- Hard Traveling Heroes

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look back at the late, great Denny O'Neil's famous run on Green Lantern.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 6

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The hunt for the Chirpers continues as the crew of the Fishwife explores Research Station Gamma. Will they fulfill their mission or will the station's automated defenses get them first?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- The Royal Heretic

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss The Royal Heretic the Afrocentric fantasy epic from Sarah Macklin. This fan-fucking-tastic novel will be available July 1 from MV Media. Check out her thoughts on the book HERE!

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 5

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: The crew locates the mysterious Research Station Gamma and find their way inside. What mysteries will they discover?

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- Blade of the Immortal

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about Takashi Miike's 2017 adaptation of Hiroaki Samura's manga.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 4

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Alfredo and the crew of the Fishwife come to an arrangement and the hunt for Research Station Gamma begins in earnest.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- Woman of the Woods

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at Milton Davis's sword and soul epic, Woman of the Woods. Pick up a copy in the format of your choice at the link below!

Woman of the Woods

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 3

Fri, 29 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Purchasing black market livers is tougher than it looks for our intrepid crew. Without enough money for the deal, Alfredo decides that the crew of the Fishwife is a source of fresh stock. Will they escape or will they be harvested? Find out in this episode of Tales of the Laughing Fishwife!

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- 36th Chamber of Shaolin

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, 1978's 36th Chamber of Shaolin.

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 2

Fri, 22 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

This week: Scratching for money to purchase transport to the Southern islands, the future crew of the Fishwife attempts to secure some high-value illicit goods. What they thought would be a drug connection turns out to be the mastermind of an organ-harvesting ring.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- This Yellow Madness 2

Tue, 19 May 2020 23:08:39 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss three short stories from the legendary Joe Pulver.

To Live and Die in Arkham

The Second Wave of Fear

Fatally Coloured Gestures

(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 1

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)

The Monday Night Heroes are back for some far future madness with Steve behind the screen.

Cast

Steve: GM

Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher

Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run

Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass

Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic

Microphones of Madness- This Yellow Madness: Joseph S. Pulver, Sr.

Wed, 13 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney celebrate the life and work of Joe Pulver, Mayor of Carcosa, with a look at the collection King In Yellow Tales Vol. 1.

Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/King-Yellow-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00Y710UG2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=king+in+yellow+tales&qid=1589339521&sr=8-3

Microphones of Madness- Autoduel Tales

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney strap in and burn rubber with an anthology of Car Wars fiction from Steve Jackson Games.

Microphones of Madness- Parasite

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney's quarantine watch party goes to the Oscars with Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite.

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 9

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Gangbusters B/X)

When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.

This week: The Luckies seek to turn everyone against everyone else. Jimmy and Doc take out one of Cardone's stool pigeons and discover that Agent Jones has enacted a nefarious plan. Meanwhile, Whistler meets face to face with Boss Cardone and made an offer he can't refuse.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- Nasomi's Quest

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about Enock I Sambaya's novel Nasomi's Quest. The book drops in paperback on June 1st but digital copies are available at the link below.

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/nasomi-s-quest-epub-edition?fbclid=IwAR0vGFVuHEiNg9g4ak0i6WHxprBawf-cldhbcIFV8yhZF1OLmqhcuPlCkkc

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 8

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:58:26 -0400

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: Doc recovers from the shootout at Flo's while Jimmy and Whistler learn that the Luckies were the actual target. The city is a powderkeg and someone has lit the fuse.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- "Lady, it rose below vulgarity."

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:35:24 -0400

Steve and Rodney examine one of Steve's favorite films, Mel Brooks' The Producers (1967).

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 7

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: Jimmy and Doc hook back up with Whistler, discover that the Feds have moved into town, and how the actions of the Lucky Gang have accelerated the hostile takeover of the Cardone family. The boys also have an explosive meeting with Detectives Hauser and O'Brien.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- Altered Carbon: The Series

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney examine the Netflix adaptation of Altered Carbon. Beware of spoilers for Season 1&2 as well as the animated feature Altered Carbon: Resleeved.

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 6

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: While Whistler makes some special arrangements, Jimmy and Doc take on a bootlegging job for Ratzo where they encounter some zealous Treasury Agents.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- Altered Carbon

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0400

The transhuman revolution has begun! Steve and Rodney take a look at Richard Morgan's sci-fi mystery Altered Carbon.

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 5

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: When one of the gang's informants turns up dead, Jimmy, Whistler, and Doc realize they may be pawns in a bigger play.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- DC Universe All Star Games

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at the Actual Play offering from the DC Universe streaming service.

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 4

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0400

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: While Doc is recovering from his injuries, Jimmy and Whistler take on a job from one of Boss Cardone's men.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 3

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: The fallout from the Dead Man's Hand Massacre rains down on the city. Boss Schultz has brought in talent from New York and the city's own masked avenger seems to have taken notice of the "Lucky Gang's" activities. Jimmy, Whistler, and Doc go after Cardone's courier, Weasel, with disastrous results.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- Harley Quinn Animated

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss the hilarious animated series from DC Universe.

Microphones of Madness: Locke and Key

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a look at the Netflix adaptation of Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 2

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: When Cardone's bank proves to be a hard target, Jimmy and the fellas decide to start small with an attack on some of the boss' low-ranking henchmen. Doc gets fully baptized into the gangster life.

A new system and a new series run by Rodney.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- Crisis of Infinite Cash Grabs

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Earth 2 Steve returns as the boys complete the Crisis trilogy with a look at Grant Morrision's Final Crisis.

(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Gangbusters B/X)

This week: Jimmy and the gang are made an offer they can't refuse and agree to embarrass Boss Cardone for Moroni. While trying to come up with a plan in Flo's Diner, they run across their old acquaintance Lucky who has just gambled away $10,000 meant as payment between Cardone and the North Side boss, Schultz.

A new system and a new series run by Rodney.

MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926)

CAST:

Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker

Matt as Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle

Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Microphones of Madness- Blood and Awfulness

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

There was some kind of glitch and part of the intro vanished into the aether. This week's episode begins with Rodney mid-bit as he and Steve discuss the Amazon Prime series based on Garth Ennis' The Boys.

(Actual Play) Suffocation 3

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes reach the conclusion of Nick's original scenario. Who lives? Who dies? Who goes mad? Tune in to find out.

The Monday Night Heroes

Lillie (@NekkoTheOdd ) as Levi, an engineer, and proper gentleman

Molly as Nathan, a doctor and forensic specialist

Steve (@MonNightHeroes ) as Carl, a progressive anthropologist

Wesley (@helios1014) as Arcadia, supposedly a writer

Rodney (@Rodney_MoM) as Guiseppe, a mob-adjacent wealth relocation specialist

Microphones of Madness- Crisis of Infinite Marketing

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Earth 2 Steve returns to help Rodney discuss the Geoff Johns penned event-series Infinite Crisis.

(Actual Play) Suffocation 2

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Things are heating up in The Phillippines as the investigators split up to uncover clues and tensions begin to rise between the local and American workers. Join the Monday Night Heroes part two of Nick's tropical thriller!

The Monday Night Heroes

Lillie (@NekkoTheOdd ) as Levi, an engineer, and proper gentleman

Molly as Nathan, a doctor and forensic specialist

Steve (@MonNightHeroes ) as Carl, a progressive anthropologist

Wesley (@helios1014) as Arcadia, supposedly a writer

Rodney (@Rodney_MoM) as Guiseppe, a mob-adjacent wealth relocation specialist

Microphones of Madness- Scenario Challenge 2

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney use a randomly selected card from 5x7 Dungeons to create a short adventure for medium-level 5e characters. Toward the end of the episode, they discuss the Microphones of Madness theory of building tension in games.

If you would like to check out 5x7 Dungeons for yourself, hit up Dan (gamesmif(at)gmail(dot)com). The cost is $12 for the 3045 (post-apocalypse) set, $20 for Magesport or $25 for both+ shipping.

Dan gave us permission to post the map we used to create this episode. Now you can follow along with our descriptions.

(Actual Play) Suffocation 1

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Nick takes the helm for his original scenario: Suffocation. An unusual collection of investigators is summoned to a logging camp in the Philippines to unravel the mysterious deaths of two workers.

The Monday Night Heroes

Lillie (@NekkoTheOdd ) as Levi, an engineer, and proper gentleman

Molly as Nathan, a doctor and forensic specialist

Steve (@MonNightHeroes ) as Carl, a progressive anthropologist

Wesley (@helios1014) as Arcadia, supposedly a writer

Rodney (@Rodney_MoM) as Guiseppe, a mob-adjacent wealth relocation specialist

Microphones of Madness- Crisis on Infinite Earths 2

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Rodney is joined by Steve of Earth 2 to discuss the Arrowverse adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths. This episode does contain spoilers.

(Actual Play) Fear and Trembling in Stateskota 4

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:20:53 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The secret of The Maizeville Murder is fully revealed and our intrepid investigators must stop Billy Zane before he claims another victim.

Microphones of Madness- Crisis on Infinite Earths 1

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney explore the multiverse and the myriad of odd decisions that created the seminal DC Comics series CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.

(Actual Play) Fear and Trembling in Statesakota 3

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

**Trigger Warning** Graphic depiction of a murdered woman. Dick jokes.

The investigators find themselves on the receiving end of freakish terror and the investigation turns back upon itself.

Microphones of Madness- Nyumbani Tales

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss a must-have collection of stories from Charles Saunders: Nyumbani Tales. Also: Rodney mangles the word "Nyumbani" several times.

Grab yourself a copy at this link: https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/nyumbani-tales

Microphones of Madness- 5x7 Dungeons

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney start off a new year and a new decade with a look at 5x7 Dungeons, a solo dungeon crawling game by Dan Smith of Smif Ink Games. You can get a copy by hitting up Dan (gamesmif(at)gmail(dot)com). The cost is $12 for the 3045 (post apocalypse) set, $20 for Magesport or $25 for both+ shipping.

Microphones of Madness- Tales of Moonlight and Rain

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0500

The Yuletide season means ghost stories. This year, Steve and Rodney take on a pair of classic tales from Ueda Akinari's 1776 book Tales of Moonlight and Rain: The Chrysanthemum Vow and The Kibitsu Cauldron.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Microphones of Madness and we'll catch you in the New Year!

Microphones of Madness- Heart of Ice

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The weather outside is frightful and the conversation is a bit frigid as Steve and Rodney wrap up their retrospective of Batman: The Animated Series with Rodney's favorite episode: Heart of Ice.

(Actual Play) Fear and Trembling in Statesakotsa 2

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The team's investigation into a murdered young woman becomes further complicated by the fact that no one in Maizeville seems to remember her or can provide any record that she actually exists. The police and forensic investigator canvas a local neighborhood while Duke Johnson searches school records through slightly unethical means.

Microphones of Madness- Perchance to Dream

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Things are not as they appear for the Caped Crusader as Steve and Rodney comment on Steve's favorite episode of Batman: The Animated Series, Perchance to Dream.

(Actual Play) Fear and Trembling in Statesakotsa 1

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Wesley James Young takes the reins of Monday Night Heroes for an original Pulp Cthulhu mystery. An elite group of police officers and an unorthodox reporter attempt to solve the mystery of a young woman found dead in a canola field. It's mayhem as only Microphones of Madness can.

Microphones of Madness- Baby Doll

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney comment on Nick Nacario's suggested episode of Batman: The Animated Series, Baby Doll.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 12

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu/ Chanbara Cthulhu)

The explosive final episode in Steve's adaptation of Mask of the Oni. With the fate of the country at stake, the heroes of Hamamatsu make a last stand at Shiro Hiruma castle.

Microphones of Madness- The Man Who Killed Batman

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney continue their retrospective commentary on Batman: The Animated Series with the episode The Man Who Killed Batman.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 11

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Chanbara Cthulhu)

The heroes investigate Shiro Hiruma castle and come face to face with a legend.

Microphones of Madness- The Contractually Mandated Harley Quinn Episode

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney continue their retrospective of Batman: The Animated Series with a commentary about Harley's Holiday.

Microphones of Madness- Feat of Clay

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney begin a multi-episode retrospective of Batman: The Animated Series with a synopsis and commentary on the two-part episode Feat of Clay.

Microphones of Madness- Bad Channels

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney get coated in schlock in this discussion of Bad Channels, Rodney's unofficial biopic.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 10

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Chanbara Cthulhu)

It has been a peril fraught journey and the Heroes of Hamamatsu have lost one of their own but they finally reach Shiro Hiruma castle. What evil lurks within.

Microphones of Madness- I Don't Drink...Wine

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney navigate the fog shrouded hills of Transylvania and the cobbled streets of London in this discussion of Bram Stoker's classic The Ballad of Quincey Morris.

Sorry. The book is Dracula.

Microphones of Madness- Luminous Body

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at the latest release from Dim Shores, Brooke Warra's Luminous Body.

Score yourself a copy here: https://squareup.com/store/dim-shores/

(Actual Play) Wrath of the Godhand Issue 2

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Superhero Roleplaying)

Blue Masada, Green Turtle, and Apogee have located the Godhand's secret base. What foul plot lies within the depths? Find out in this exciting conclusion to this ICONS limited series!

Steve as Blue Masada

Nick as The Green Turtle

Wes as Apogee

Rodney as GM

Microphones of Madness- An Evening With Chris Spivey

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Chris Spivey from Darker Hue Studios stops by to talk about his new project The Haunted West. Check out the Kickstarter at the link below. The campaign ends on the 1st of November so be sure to back this fascinating project.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1881168175/haunted-west-a-historical-weird-west-rpg-corebook

(Actual Play) Wrath of the Godhand Issue 1

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

Kirby in the late 1930's is a dangerous place. The Justice Association is spread thin fighting the Nazis at home and abroad. When a group of superpowered agents attacks Kirby University to steal a piece of highly advanced technology, Blue Masada, The Green Turtle, and Apogee spring into action. It's a Nazi punching spectacular as Steve, Nick, and Wes return to Rodney's superhero setting in Wrath of the Godhand.

Microphones of Madness- Wicked Weird 4

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their look at Wicked Weird: An Anthology of the New England Horror Writers edited by Amber Fallon, Scott T. Goudsward, and David Price. Click the link to get yourself a copy.

Stories covered in this episode:

The Promised Death of Zebediah Dewey by John Goodrich

Please Stay Dead, Aunt Marnie by F. R. Michaels

The Perfect Parent by Peter N. Duder

Your Emergency Response Guide by Jeffrey Thomas

The Night and All Its Visitors by Barry Lee Dejasu

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 9

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Chanbara Cthulhu)

As the Heroes of Hamamatsu draw closer to Shiro Hiruma castle, they discover that the land itself is growing more corrupted. While camping, the heroes face a legion of the undead and the mighty Fudo faces a question of honor.

Microphones of Madness- Wicked Weird 3

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Stories covered in this episode:

Better Late Than Never by Wicker Stone

Starry Night by Jason Parent

Sanguisuga by Kali Moulton

The Lost Mine of St. Eloi by J. Edwin Buja

It's a Long Walk to the Ocean by K. H. Vaughn

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 8

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Chanbara Cthulhu)

The terror of the dead light continues in this side-story within Steve's epic Pulp Cthulhu adaptation of Mask of the Oni.

Microphones of Madness- Wicked Weird 2

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Stories covered in this episode:

Pet Shop of the Gods by Paul Smales

St. Scholastica's Home for Children of the Sea by Emma J. Gibbon

The Mass of the Greatest Sin by Trisha J. Woodridge

The Painted Girl by Paul R. McNamee

Reclaimed by William D. Carl

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 7

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

A rainy night and a chance encounter with a frightened young woman lead to one of the toughest challenges the heroes have had to face. Will they survive the night and make it to Shiro Hiruma castle? Find out in this latest installment of Mask of the Oni.

Microphones of Madness- Wicked Weird 1

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney return to the wild world of anthologies with a look at Wicked Weird: An Anthology of the New England Horror Writers edited by Amber Fallon, Scott T. Goudsward, and David Price. Click the link to get yourself a copy.

Stories covered in this episode:

Those Beneath, Devour. by Victoria Dalpe

A Strange Haze by Matthew M. Bartlett

A Song of War and Death by Erick A Nunnally

Salt Cave by Morgan Sylvia

The Sweetness and The Psychic by L.L. Soares

A Feast of Flies by Steve Van Samson

(Actual Play) Closed Casket

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu)

Nick runs a special one-shot presentation of Closed Casket by Brian Sammons.

Microphones of Madness- The Tattoo Connection

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk martial arts films and the 1978 Jim Kelly flick, The Tattoo Connection.

Microphones of Madness- Blacula!

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the classic horror/blaxploitation flick Blacula.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 6

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Heroes of Hamamatsu reach the front lines to find the situation dire and their path to Shiro Hiruma Castle hampered. The way forward is revealed by a rather shady character.

Microphones of Madness- Brightburnout

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the 2019 film Brightburn.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 5

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Butts are loose!! The heroes journey North toward Shiro Hiruma Castle and get some ass along the way. Innuendo hides the true horror in this episode of Mask of the Oni!

Microphones of Madness- Sisters of the Wild Sage

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Sisters of the Wild Sage by Nicole Givens Kurtz. You can snag a copy right HERE!

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 4

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Duty and revenge are at odds, as the heroes decide what to do with the sorcerer, Azif.

Microphones of Madness- City Hunter

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney tackle the 1993 Jackie Chan film City Hunter so you don't have to.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 3

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Tempers flare when the samurai interrogate a prisoner with nothing to lose, meanwhile, the puppeteer Morotame’s philandering past catches up to him.

Microphones of Madness- This Shoggoth Kills Fascists

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney travel back to WWII with Asamatsu Ken's Kthulhu Reich. Grab a copy for yourself HERE.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 2

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The mystery of the bloodless corpses thickens, a familiar face leads Rodney, Lillie, Nicholas, and Wesley on a chase through the red light district of Sunrise. All this and yokai in this week’s Mask of the Oni by Microphones of Madness.

Microphones of Madness- Yojimbo

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the best film of all time, Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo.

(Actual Play) Mask of the Oni 1

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Tasked by their lord to investigate the foul sorcery discovered at Slow Tide Harbor, the Heroes of Hamamatsu journey to the town of Sunrise to look into the deaths of several samurai whose bodies were found drained of blood. What horrors will these noble samurai uncover? Find out in the continuation of Steve's chanbara epic.

Microphones of Madness- The Butts Are Loose (Scenario Challenge 1)

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney challenge themselves to create encounters/ short scenarios based on the scene from Doom Patrol linked below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80X_WuqsLv4

If you are interested in playing either of these scenarios and don't feel confident reconstructing them from our discussion, we will be making our notes available on the Microphones of Madness page on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/microphonesofmadness/

(Actual Play) Dark Tides 5

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The heroes race to the docks of Slow Tide Harbor to prevent the horrid fate of a several captured samurai. Will the Monday Night Heroes survive this encounter with terror? Find out in this episode!

Microphones of Madness- Adaptation Sickness

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney ponder adapting setting ideas from favorite media and the disadvantages of gaming in popular licensed universes.

(Actual Play) Dark Tides 4

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Fed up with spinning their wheels in the morass of Slow Tide Harbor, the heroes decide that the wheels of Justice need to be greased Monday Night Heroes style.

Microphones of Madness- Best Laid Plans of Mice and Madmen

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss session prep, campaign planning, and Michael Shea's Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master.

Get it at the link below.

http://slyflourish.com/returnofthelazydm/

(Actual Play) Dark Tides 3

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

The disappearance of Doji Hirashige grows ever more complex and the heroes face the shade of a murdered samurai. It's sword slinging, investigative action as only the Monday Night Heroes can.

Microphones of Madness- MoM Patrol

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

The Madmen join the World's Strangest Heroes and take a look at DC Universe's DOOM PATROL and compare it to Grant Morrison's run on the comics.

(Actual Play) Dark Tides 2

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Slow Tide Harbor presents to be a formidable challenge to outsiders seeking information in this second installment of Steve's latest samurai epic.

Microphones of Madness- Winston Duke Is Too Big For That Bed

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney check out Jordan Peel's Us. What did they think? Tune in to find out!

(Actual Play) Dark Tides 1

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes return to Steve's fantasy Japan for another sanity shattering adventure. A group of bushi are tasked to recover the wayward son of an allied lord, but found that they have ventured into a den of iniquity.

Microphones of Madness- For Whom the Marsh Bell Tolls

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look at Craig Laurence Gidney's A Spectral Hue from Worde Horde! Get it here!

(Actual Play) The Eyes of Sett

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICPRG Core)

A group of adventurers journey across a vast and ancient desert to retrieve a map that leads to an item of great power and encounter a dying village. To obtain the map, the heroes must lift the curse that poisons the town's well. Will they succeed or will they all become lost beneath the shifting sands of a world at the end of the time?

Find out as Rodney runs the Monday Night Heroes through this adventure from Runehammer Games.

Microphones of Madness- The New Sun Is Shining 2

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

And the weather is sweet...

Steve and Rodney continue their look at Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #15

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The Justice Association faces the powerful cosmic entity Mortraeth summoned into the cloned form of The Alpha. Will they survive? Find out in the finale of Reflection of a Paragon.

Microphones of Madness- The New Sun is Shining Part 1

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

It takes an epic length episode to cover something like the late Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun, but we had to do it in two. Here is the first part of our wanderings into the far future.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #14

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The coming of Mortraeth is at hand but the Justice Association must deal with the terror of Phobos.

Microphones of Madness- The Wandering Earth

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about the 2019 film by Frant Gwo, The Wandering Earth. The sci-fi /disaster /action film is available on Netflix.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #13

Fri, 31 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

Slick Silver awakens from his coma with a new form and the Justice Association decides to test his skill. Meanwhile, the menacing Phobos blankets Kirby in terror. Will the heroes be able to save the city or will they fall victim to the Lord of Nightmares? Find out in this week's episode of Reflection of a Paragon, Rodney's Silver Age superhero campaign!

Microphones of Madness- Momento Mori: The Fathomless Shadows

Wed, 29 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a look a Brian Hauser's Momento Mori: The Fathomless Shadows from Worde Horde. Check it out by clicking the highlighted text.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #12

Fri, 24 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The Justice Association continues their battle against Master Monkey, but Slick Silver is taken by forces unknown. Will the team be able to find their friend?

Microphones of Madness- River of Night's Dreaming

Wed, 22 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney find themselves in the hands of the living god as they discuss Karl Edward Wagner's River of Night's Dreaming.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #11

Fri, 17 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The team heads to South Dakota to bring the treacherous Master Monkey to justice, but the Sinister Simian is ready for them!

Microphones of Madness- Murder Among Friends

Wed, 15 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the weird couplet of Robert Bloch's Shambler From The Stars and Lovecraft's Haunter Of The Dark.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #10

Fri, 10 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The Justice Association travels to a secret A.T.O.M. base and are offered a deal they can't refuse from the Prime Philosopher.

Microphones of Madness- Hound of the Basketballs

Wed, 08 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney turn their irreverent eyes toward the Great Detective and his stalwart companion as they look at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel The Hound of the Baskervilles.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #9

Fri, 03 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

Kirby struggles under an attack from dozens of black-garbed criminals as Kaze and the Justice Association face the elemental powers of the Children of the Dragon.

Microphones of Madness- Running Pulp Adventures

Wed, 01 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about their experiences running Pulp Cthulhu and what it takes to run a great adventure in the genre.

Pick up a copy of Pulp Cthulhu by clicking the link.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #8

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

An agent of A.T.O.M. wants to speak to the Justice Association, but to enter Iron Gate Prison they have to submit to being de-powered. While interrogating the agent, the prison is attacked. Can Kaze, Reckless, Vega, and the newly christened Argentum Lubricus survive in their weakened state? Why attack the prison? Find out in this latest episode of Rodney's original ICONS adventure!

Microphones of Madness- Sesqua Valley Serenade

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their tribute to Willum Pugmire with the collection The Strange Dark One.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #7

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

Ned Danvers gets a new job investigating the criminal machinations of his own alter ego and Kaze meets with the Children of the Dragon. The citizens of Kirby slumber as the coming of Mortraeth looms ever closer.

Microphones of Madness- Encounters With Enoch Coffin

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Jeffrey Thomas and the late Willum Pugmire's shared collection Encounters With Enoch Coffin. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below.

https://darkregions.com/products/encounters-with-enoch-coffin-by-w-h-pugmire-and-jeffrey-thomas

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #6

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The members of the Justice Association reel from the battle with Eschaton, but a shroud of evil looms over the city. Time may heal all wounds, but do the heroes have the time?

Microphones of Madness- Forget About It, Jake. It's Punktown.

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Jeffrey Thomas' classic collection Punktown. Pick up a copy at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Punktown-Jeffrey-Thomas/dp/1894815750

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #5

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The Justice Association faces their toughest challenge yet in the resurrected menace, Eschaton!

Microphones of Madness- Waite! Waite! Don't Tell Me!

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Carrie Laben's novel A Hawk In The Woods from Word Horde. Pick up a copy at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Hawk-Woods-Carrie-Laben/dp/193990546X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #4

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

The Justice Association's investigation into The Praetorian leads them to the ransacked secret hideout of The Alpha. Who is responsible for this? The adventure continues this issue!

Microphones of Madness- Pitch Black

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

The Madmen return to the movies for a look at the 2000 Vin Diesel film Pitch Black.

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #3

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0400

(ICONS)

The team is divided as three villains attack the city to cover a more heinous crime. The Siver Age adventure continues in Reflection of a Paragon!

Microphones of Madness- Punktown RPG

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the BRP and Call of Cthulhu supplement based on Jeffrey Thomas' Punktown setting.

You can pick up a copy HERE!

Or you can pick up some of Thomas' excellent fiction including Punktown collections and novels HERE!

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #2

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

After meeting with two incarnations of the legendary vigilante, The Magpie, the heroes face their first real challenge as a team when the insane Mayor Wrightson takes a bridge full of citizens hostage.

Microphones of Madness- Adventure Building 2

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their discussion of building adventures and what goes on to hear the original actual play content featured on Microphones of Madness. This time, the guys focus on How To Write Adventure Modules That Don't Suck from Goodman Games. Check it out at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Write-Adventure-Modules-That-Dont/dp/1946231088

(Actual Play) Reflection of a Paragon Issue #1

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(ICONS Assembled Edition)

Fifteen years after The Alpha, the world's first superhero, sacrificed himself to protect the city of Kirby, a new generation of heroes rises to face a new threat. Join the Monday Night Heroes for Silver Age action and adventure in this fabulous first issue!

Microphones of Madness - Adventure Building 1

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss the Goodman Games essay book Our Favorite Adventure Modules and What We Learned From Them and their own approaches to creating the adventures heard on Microphones of Madness. Grab a copy of the essay book and its companion, How To Write Adventure Modules That Don't Suck, at the links below.

Our Favorite Adventure Modules and What We Learned From Them

How To Write Adventure Modules That Don't Suck

(Actual Play) The Clockwork Oracle Part 2

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Cthulhu Invictus)

Oscar Rios' appears as Guest Keeper in the explosive conclusion to his Cthulhu Invictus scenario The Clockwork Oracle!

Check out Golden Goblin Press at the link below!

https://www.goldengoblinpress.com/

Microphones of Madness - Fallen

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss Milton Davis' excellent Sword and Soul collection Fallen. Pick up a copy at the link below!

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/fallen-pre-order

(Actual Play) The Clockwork Oracle Part 1

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Cthulhu Invictus)

Golden Goblin Press' Oscar Rios stops by to run his Cthulhu Invictus scenario The Clockwork Oracle for the Microphones of Madness crew.

Check them out at the link below!

https://www.goldengoblinpress.com/

Microphones of Madness - The Radioactive Elephant in the Room

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss Brooke Bolander's the only harmless great thing. Pick up a copy at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07142ZRWY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 14

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:05:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

A horde of casualties and government agents complicate The Time's efforts to transport the lost shipment of Supressin in the final episode of Microphones of Madness' Red Markets campaign.

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 13

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

The Time has recovered enough of the shipment of Supressin to ensure Mo and Evelyn's retirement, but sinister agents of the government have other ideas.

Microphones of Madness- The Night Ocean Begins To Shine

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a look at Paul La Farge's novel The Night Ocean. Pick up a copy of this novel at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Night-Ocean-Novel-Paul-Farge/dp/1101981091/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 12

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:01:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

The last job for The Time gets more complicated by the minute. Will the takers survive?

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 11

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

With the SCA enclave relatively safe, Mo and Lynn begin to think about getting out. It's one last job for the Time.

Microphones of Madness - Steamfunkateers RPG

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss Steamfunkateers, a role-playing game by Balogun Ojetade. Pick up a copy at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9TKTM4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 10

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:05:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

The Time carve a bloody path of vengeance through the Sheriff's men to rescue their friends.

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 9

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

Ghost Dog's attempts at draining the swamp have earned him a few enemies. The Sheriff of the SCA enclave has forgotten why The Time are the best takers in the Loss.

Microphones of Madness- Bird Box

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss the Netflix production Bird Box.

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 8

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:02:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

With every job in The Loss, complications arise. The Time completed the job in their own special way, but will they survive long enough to get paid?

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 7

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Red Markets)

Wesley's Red Markets campaign is back for season two. In this episode, the tremendous taker trio, The Time, brave the weird wasteland of Minneapolis to recover the proof-of-death for a mysterious cult leader. The client wasn't too specific about how to do it...

Microphones of Madness- The Frumious Bandersnatch

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss the Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch in this special non-linear episode. Who am I kidding? They are all non-linear.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 23

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The final battle for the fate of Nippon is at hand. Join us for the exciting conclusion of Steve's Edo Period epic.

Microphones of Madness- RIP NnK

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Lillie and Wes once again join the madmen for an autopsy. This time we reminisce and dissect Steve's Pulp Cthulhu epic: Nippon no Kage.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 22

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

Time is running out for Nippon as the heroes struggle to free themselves from their prison.

Microphones of Madness- Eda Blessed

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney talk Sword and Soul and the genre's franchise player, Milton Davis' Omari Ket.

While you are waiting on the release of Eda Blessed, check out MV Media's other offerings.

https://www.mvmediaatl.com/sword-and-soul-1

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 21

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

Our heroes infiltrate Edo Castle and discover that evil has it's claws embedded deep into the seat of Nippon's power.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 20

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The heroes have freed Sukemune and sparked open rebellion against the Shogun. They decide to take the fight to Edo and, now that they are wanted criminals, must strike an unsavory bargain to enter the capital.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 19

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The heroes sneak back into Hamamatsu and search for those still loyal to Lord Sukemune for aid in overthrowing the dark forces that threaten Nippon.

Microphones of Madness- Darjeeling Nikki

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Lillie and Wes join the Madmen for a post-campaign discussion of Red Markets by Hebanon Games.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/226794/Red-Markets-A-Game-of-Economic-Horror

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 18

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

Steve's Edo Period saga continues. With Rin Jin free from the invaders, the heroes turn their attention back to the fate of Nippon now reeling from the disastrous consequences of their actions.

Microphones of Madness- Cthulhu Companion Part 2

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney continue plumbing the depths of 1983's Cthulhu Companion from Chaosium. This week they examine the four scenarios included in the book.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 17

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The heroes take the fight to the Deep Ones in an attempt to cut off their access to Rinjin.

Microphones of Madness- Cthulhu Companion 1

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 21:45:46 -0500

Steve and Rodney go back in time to 1983 and examine the Cthulhu Companion from Chaosium.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 16

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

Rinjin is under attack! The heroes are pressed into service to thwart the advances of an otherworldly invasion.

Microphones of Madness- The Haunting of Hill House

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Forget the series. Steve and Rodney examine Shirley Jackson's classic novel.

(Actual Play) The Night Door

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:00:59 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Jon Hook drops by to run his new scenario The Night Door for Steve, Lillie, and Matt. You can pick up this episode at the link below.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/252659/The-Night-Door

Microphones of Madness- Servants of the Lake

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:40:44 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss getting started with Call of Cthulhu by analyzing Servants of the Lake by Glynn Owen Barrass. You can get this and several other scenarios for beginning Keepers in Doors to Darkness. Check out the link below to learn more!

https://www.chaosium.com/doors-to-darkness-hardcover/

note: apologies to Glynn for misspelling his name.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 15

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The heroes escape the deadly Deep Ones to find themselves transported to mirror world of Rin Jin. Why were they called? What new terrors await our rag-tag band? Find out in the latest installment of Steve's Edo period Pulp Cthulhu adventure!

Microphones of Madness- Deep Roots: The Innsmouth Legacy

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss Deep Roots, the second book in Ruthanna Emrys' series, The Innsmouth Legacy. Grab a copy of this great book at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0765390930

Also be sure to check out Winter Tide and The Litany of Earth in Cthulhusattva.

You can also listen to our discussion of Litany right here.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 14

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:30:19 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The fate of Nippon hangs in the balance as the heroes find themselves constantly harassed by enemies foreign and domestic.

Microphones of Madness- Call of Cthulhu: The Video Game

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss Call of Cthulhu from Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studios.

Check it out at the link below or pick up a copy for your platform of choice.

http://www.callofcthulhu-game.com/en

(Actual Play) Do Not Call Up That Which You Cannot Put Down

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:40:11 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

A group of volunteers on a shark tagging expedition bite off more than they can chew.

Join Brian Courtemanche as he leads the Microphones of Madness crew through his scenario from Fear's Sharp Little Needles. If you want to grab this gem of an adventure and several others, grab a copy at the link below.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/245289/Fears-Sharp-Little-Needles

Microphones of Madness- I'm Just A Poe Boy

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Happy Halloween from Microphones of Madness! Steve and Rodney discuss Edgar Allan Poe and his classic creep-fest, The Fall of the House of Usher.

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point FINALE PART 2

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:28:53 -0400

(WEG D6)

The Battle of Florian continues. Things are looking dire for our rag-tag band of rebel scum. Will the forces of good win the day or will hey be crushed by the iron fist of the Empire? Find out in the shocking finale of Equilibrium Point!

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point FINALE 1

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:22:10 -0400

(WEG D6)

The crew of Seconds Out join the Rebellion's assault on the Imperial bioweapons facility on Florian. Will they be able to stop the threat of the Purity Virus? Find out in this first installment of the explosive two-part finale!

Microphones of Madness- Cults and Convicts

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney explore the twisted world of Sean Thompson's Farmington Correctional. Grab yourself a copy at the link below!

https://www.amazon.com/Farmington-Correctional-Sean-M-Thompson/dp/1732683905

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 13

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The heroes are ready to venture forth to save Nippon, but the disappearance of Lord Ota's wife has brought the attention of the shogun's own occult investigators.

Microphones of Madness- A Wizard Did It

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:24:49 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the classic Dungeons and Dragons module White Plume Mountain.

(Actual Play) Equilibrium Point 12

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:03:21 -0400

(WEG Star Wars D6)

The heroes attempt to secure a Sith holocron to unlock the cure to the Purity Virus.

Microphones of Madness- The Hills of the Dead

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:41:37 -0400

Steve and Rodney wrap up their discussion of Solomon Kane with the tale Hills of the Dead.

(Actual Play) At The Mountain Village

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:30:02 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Steve runs the gang through a tale of mystery and terror set in 1920's Japan. The investigators are called to a rural village to uncover the mystery behind a series of terrible earthquakes.

Microphones of Madness- Sword and Stereotype

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Rodney and Steve journey to the heart of Robert E. Howard's version of Africa in this discussion of the Solomon Kane tale, Moon of Skulls.

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 6

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:20:54 -0400

(Red Markets)

Becoming a king did not help The Time's finacial status so it's back to the salt mines for Ghost Dog, Mo, and Eve. After taking a job to provide proof of death for a preacher, the gang discovers the Loss is stranger than they thought.

Microphones of Madness- Gonzo Screwheads

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk the current weirdness, Gonzo Journalism, Dan Rather, and the 1980 film Where the Buffalo Roam.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 12

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The handmaiden's body is discovered far more decayed than it should be and the heroes recieve a revelation that places the fate of the whole of Nippon in their hands. Steve's Edo period saga continues!

Microphones of Madness- The Black Tides of Heaven

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney venture into the realm of silkpunk with JY Yang's The Black Tides of Heaven.

Pick up a copy at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Tides-Heaven-Tensorate/dp/076539541X

JY Yang's website

(Acutal Play) Equilibrium Point 11

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG Star Wars D6)

The heroes make their escape from Commoria but survival comes with far darker knowledge of the Empire's plans.

Microphones of Madness- Like A Gingerbread Man!

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney get mental with Stuart Gordon's cult classic, From Beyond.

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 5

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Red Markets)

The takers recover the wagon of exercise equipment and Ghost Dog finds the time for some regicide.

Microphones of Madness- Tales of Orgies and Explosions

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney investigate the strange world of Michael Griffin's The Human Alchemy. Grab a copy at the link below!

https://www.amazon.com/Human-Alchemy-Michael-Griffin/dp/1939905400

(Actual Play) Nippon No Kage 11

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Home Brew)

Steve's Edo period epic continues! As the heroes convelesce, a handmaiden vanishes. Officer Kurosawa demonstrates his unique investigative technique while the others watch in disbelief.

Microphones of Madness- Ain't No Sunshine

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the first issue in Tony McMillen's comic miniseries, Lumen.

Pre-order a copy here:

https://www.tonymcmillen.com/shop/lumen-issue-1

(Actual Play) Star Wars Equilibrium Point 10

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

Prison Break! The crew of Seconds Out infiltrates the Imperial Prison on the planet Commoria to liberate Doctor Vrill. Will they find him or will our heroes become the newest residents?

Microphones of Madness- Damn It, Marlowe. Wear A Tie!

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a trip into the seedy underbelly of LA in Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep.

(Actual Play) Darling Nikki 4

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Red Markets)

The quest for wealth and power continues as The Time plies their mercenary trade after the zombie apocalypse.

http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/226794/Red-Markets-A-Game-of-Economic-Horror

(Actual Play) Scritch Scratch 2

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

The gang wraps up their play through of Lynne Hardy's Scritch Scratch.

Microphones of Madness- Never Play Go With A Tengu

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Emperor of the Eight Islands, the first book Lian Hearn's The Tale of Shikanoko.

Grab a copy at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Emperor-Eight-Islands-Book-Shikanoko/dp/0374536317

In the first segement, Steve and Rodney discuss the new Cthulhu Chronicles app from MetaArcade.

https://www.metaarcade.com/

(Actual Play) Scritch Scratch

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

The Monday Night Heroes take on Chaosium's Free RPG offering, Lynne Hardy's Scritch Scratch. A cleaning crew is hired to clean a villiage rat catcher's house for a reality show, but all is not as it seems.

Originally streamed live June 30, 2018

Microphones of Madness: Sailing the Seas of Sleaze

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Cody Goodfellow's forthcoming Sleazeland from Eraserhead Press. Pre-order at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Sleazeland-Cody-Goodfellow/dp/1621052753

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 9

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

It's pirates vs. pirates as the crew of Seconds Out fends off a buccaneer horde. Afterward, they crew gets their first look at the high security Imperial prison world of Commoria.

Microphones of Madness- A Sucker For Synchronized Walking

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney ramble on about the 1984 Peter Weller film The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension.

Microphones of Madness- Polymer

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Caleb Wilson's Polymer. Grab a copy of this book at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Polymer-Caleb-Wilson/dp/1621052559

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 10

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

Chapter Two of Steve's Edo period campaign begins with the heroes returning to Lord Ota's compound to report and hopefully gain a well-deserved rest, but things only begin to get stranger.

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 8

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

The heroes find their way onto a cargo ship bound for the prison planet of Commoria.

(Actual Play) Red Markets: Darling Nikki 3

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Red Markets)

As the crew continues their search for the drones wanted by Megatronics, they run into a little competition.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 9

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

Chapter One of Steve's Edo period tale of strangeness comes to an end and the heroes lose one of their own.

Microphones of Madness- The Almanac of Dust

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney brave a dying world in their discussion of The Almanac of Dust by Farah Rose Smith. Grab a copy at the link below.

http://www.lulu.com/shop/farah-rose-smith/the-almanac-of-dust/paperback/product-23609188.html

Microphones of Madness- Into the Badlands

Wed, 30 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney engage in a (mostly) spoiler-free discussion of the world-building and characters of the AMC series Into the Badlands.

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 7

Fri, 25 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

The Vandreen sisters are reunited and Yuan Dual comes face to face with the truth of the Empire as the crew of the Seconds Out discover the existence of the Purity Virus and Emperor Palpatine's plan to wipe out all non-human life in the galaxy.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 8

Fri, 18 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Home Brew)

The Terrors of Tenryu grow as the heroes uncover the bizarre secret of the O-Sana clones.

(Actual Play) Red Markets: Darling Nikki 2

Fri, 11 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

A new day, another job. The crew continues the struggle for survival in post-apocalypse Minneapolis.

Microphones of Madness- The Axeman's Jazz

Wed, 09 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the 1986 fantasy novel Legend by David Gemmell.

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 6

Fri, 04 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

After surviving Thoth's trap and recuperating on the planet Takodana, the crew of Seconds Out is given a job to locate a stolen shipment of Ryll. What they discover is far more sinister.

Microphones of Madness- Infinity Gauntlet

Wed, 02 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the 1991 mini-series that became the backbone of the MCU, The Infinity Gauntlet.

Microphones of Madness- Annihilation

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Jeff VanderMeer's 2014 novel Annihilation and Alex Garland's 2018 film adaptation.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 7

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Home Brew)

The heroes arrive in the town of Tenryu looking for clues to O'Sana's death and find something more horrific.

Microphones of Madness- The Doom That Came To Gotham

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney tackle the Lovecraftian Batman tale, The Doom That Came To Gotham.

(Actual Play) Red Markets: Darling Nikki 1

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

The Microphones of Madness crew attempts to survive in a post-zombie apocalypse Minneapolis. Wes is behind the wheel for Red Markets.

Microphones of Madness- The Land Across

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Gene Wolfe's 2013 novel The Land Across and speculate about some of the mysteries. Who is The Leader? Does this story take place in Pottsylvania? And what the hell is up with the Girl With the Red Pen?

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 5

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

The crew of the Seconds Out bites off a little more than they can chew when they journey to the remains of Jedha to search for Fulcrum.

Microphones of Madness- 4 Color Noir: Jessica Jones Season 2

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the second season of Marvel and Netflix's Jessica Jones.

(Actual Play) Nippon No Kage 6

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Chtulhu + Homebrew)

Encounters with the supernatural sidetrack our heroes as they continue to unravel the mystery of O-Sana's death and the peculiar connection to soy sauce.

Microphones of Madness- Red Sun

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about the 1971 Toshiro Mifune and Charles Bronson Western, Red Sun.

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent FINALE

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Will the heroes thwart the serpent people in their efforts to conquer the world or will they be lost forever in an unknown world? Find out in the finale to Chaosium's Pulp Cthulhu campaign!

Microphones of Madness- Panther's Rage

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Don McGregor's Panther's Rage story arc from Jungle Action Featuring The Black Panther Issues 6-18.

You can get the collected version at the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Epic-Collection-Panthers/dp/1302901907

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 17

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The climax of The Two-Headed Serpent draws closer as the investigators reach Snake Island and steel themselves for the inevitable confrontation with the sinister serpentine sovereign of Caduceus and his allies.

Will our heroes ruin the revolting reptilian revolution?

Microphones of Madness- Sycorax's Daughters 5

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney bid a fond farewell to Sycorax's Daughters as they discuss the final five tales. The final verdict? You need this anthology!

Get it at the link below.

https://www.amazon.com/Sycoraxs-Daughters-Kinitra-Brooks-PhD/dp/1941958443/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- Finale

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

Only one obstacle stands in the way of the heroes saving the world: the dracolich. Join us for the final episode of Rodney's D&D campaign.

Microphones of Madness- Sycorax's Daughters 4

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:34:53 -0500

Steve and Rodney continue their look at Sycorax's Daughters.

Grab yourself a copy of this superb anthology:

https://www.amazon.com/Sycoraxs-Daughters-Kinitra-Brooks-PhD/dp/1941958443

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- The Perfect Specimen

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

It's the second to last session and the party engages in some anthropological speculation regarding Lizard Folk before taking on an abomination devised by their cunning and devilishly handsome DM.

Microphones of Madness- Sycorax's Daughters 3

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney continue their read-through of the anthology Sycorax's Daughters.

Grab a copy:

https://www.amazon.com/Sycoraxs-Daughters-Kinitra-Brooks-PhD/dp/1941958443/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

To learn more about the work of Valjeanne Jeffers visit:

https://www.vjeffersandqveal.com/

Mona Livelong I:

https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Livelong-Paranormal-Detective-Steamfunk/dp/1493591002/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1519784099&sr=8-1

Mona Livelong II:

https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Livelong-Paranormal-Detective-Powerless/dp/1540324370/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1540324370&pd_rd_r=EZ72ZA34W6J8Z4274QFK&pd_rd_w=LSrN7&pd_rd_wg=l5hMT&psc=1&refRID=EZ72ZA34W6J8Z4274QFK

And her latest audiobook Immortal III:

https://tehotep.wixsite.com/immortaliiiaudiobook

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 5

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The heroes discover a valuable clue in the search to uncover O-Sana's fate.

Microphones of Madness- Sycorax's Daughters 2

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney dive deeper into the Sycorax's Daughters anthology. What gems of dark fiction will they exhume?

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 4

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(WEG D6)

The crew of the Seconds Out are on the run following their theft of the datapad and the destruction of Casino Imperiale. A hot tip leads them to an impossible discovery and an offer they can't refuse...after some negotiation.

Microphones of Madness- Sycorax's Daughters 1

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

The first part of Steve and Rodney's read-through and commentary on Sycorax's Daughters, an anthology of dark fiction and poems by African-American women.

Grab a copy HERE!

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 16

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulu)

The heroes continue their mission to thwart Cadeucus' plan to end the world as they know it.

Microphones of Madness- By This Axe (Body Spray) I Rule!

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Molly Tanzer joins Steve and Rodney to discuss the Kevin Sorbo mullet-fest, Kull the Conqueror.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Fleeing the Flesh Golems

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

The heroes continue their quest to prevent Plenarus from merging with the outer realm of the Mind Flayers. In this episode, they brave the dungeon below the necromancer's villa.

Microphones of Madness- Th3 D3m0n

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney talk about Sean M. Thompson's Th3 D3m0n and the existential dread of Logan International.

Grab yourself a copy HERE!

Also be sure to check out Miskatonic Musings.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 4

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

An actress named Makino joins the heroes as run afoul of the local syndicate. The fourth installment of Steve's Edo period campaign for Pulp Cthulhu.

Microphones of Madness: At the Mountains of Madness

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney talk about the H.P. Lovecraft classic, At the Mountains of Madness.

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 3

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(WEG D6)

Lasath flexes her sabaac muscle against Lando Calrissian and Yuan Dual goes John McClane as the crew of Seconds Out enacts their plan to steal the Imperial datapad.

Microphones of Madness: Creatures of Will and Temper

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney are back from Winter break with a new opening song and a look at Molly Tanzer's delightful novel, Creatures of Will and Temper.

Grab yourself a copy HERE!

Opening Song: Time Piece by Silent Partner

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 15

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Calcutta becomes a waking nightmare for the investigators as the potential fate of humanity is demonstrated. Also, Benny gets a new hat.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: The Necromancer's Villa

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:00:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

The final chapter begins as our heroes find themselves investigating the decaying home of an ancient necromancer.

Microphones of Madness- The Willows (Graphic Novel)

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss Nathan Carson and Sam Ford's adaptation of the classic Algernon Blackwood joint, The Willows. Grab a copy!

http://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/comic-books/willows-1

It's the final episode of 2017 and we would like to thank everyone for all the support! We'll be back in January with more Actual Play and randomness. See you next year!

Microphones of Madness- Tomb of Horrors Autopsy

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney are joined by AP regulars Wesley and Lillie to discuss the history and gameplay of the classic meatgrinder dungeon crawl, Tomb of Horrors.

You can check out our less-than-serious run of Tomb here:

https://microphonesofmadness.wordpress.com/2017/11/29/tomb-of-horrors-slapstick-version/

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 3

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The mystery surrounding O-Sana grows deeper as the heroes visit her last place of employment, a Yakuza-owned gambling hall.

Microphones of Madness- The Seven Geases

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Clark Ashton Smith Month Part 3)

Steve and Rodney trade quips and examine this classic fantasy tale.

(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 6

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 23:01:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

We come to the end of our slapstick play-through of Tomb of Horrors. Who lives? Who dies? Find out in this action-packed installment!

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 14

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The team makes their way to Calcutta where they make a new friend and a few prank calls.

Microphones of Madness- The Dark Eidolon

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Clark Ashton Smith Part 2)

Steve and Rodney travel to the end of time to talk about the dying Earth, Zothique, and The Dark Eidolon

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 2

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:01:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The investigation into The Girl Who Smelled of Soy Sauce continues with the Monday Night Heroes taking to the road. While traveling, they run across the oldest trick in the book.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Sea Sickness

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

The party locates the Imperial Ranger, Zraela, and takes to the open ocean to locate the phylactery of a dracolich. Will they save the world or will Loxley die of seasickness?

Microphones of Madness- The Tale of Sampatra Zeiros

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Clark Ashton Smith Month Part 1)

Steve and Rodney discuss (and riff on) the Clark Ashton Smith classic, "The Tale of Sampatra Zeiros".

(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 5

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 23:01:00 -0500

(D&D 5e)

The Monday Night Heroes return to the continuity-free, laugh-a-minute mayhem of Tomb of Horrors.

Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 4

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Book Discussion Part 4 of 4)

Steve and Rodney wrap up their look at the excellent Weird West Anthology, Edge of Sundown. Rodney also drags Steve into a tangent about Deadlands.

(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 1

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)

The Monday Night Heroes return to Steve's dark and twisted version of Edo period Japan in this all new and all original campaign.

Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 3

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Book Discussion Part 3 of 4)

Steve and Rodney continue their look at Edge of Sundown, a Weird West Anthology published by Chaosium and edited by Kevin Ross and Brian M. Sammons.

Get it HERE!

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Mind Flayer Mambo

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:59:42 -0400

(D&D 5e)

The team leaves the city of Farness for the Southern Regions and have their first terrifying encounter with the Mind Flayers.

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 2

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:22:57 -0400

(WEG D6)

[Chapter One, Episode Two

The team reaches the planet Luxim 9 and begins preparations to steal a datapad holding information that could be critical to the success of the Rebellion.

Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 2

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:01:00 -0400

(Book Discussion)

Steve and Rodney continue their look at Edge of Sundown, a Weird West Anthology published by Chaosium and edited by Kevin Ross and Brian M. Sammons.

Get it HERE!

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 13

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

A new member joins the crew in their battle against the Inner Night.

(Actual Play) The Agency 3

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Steve is away and the Monday Night Heroes get silly on the actual finale of Matt's Call of Cthulhu caper.

Audio Fiction: Echo Hiding by Rodney Turner

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Microphones of Madness is proud to present a full-cast recording of Echo Hiding, a short story by Rodney Turner appearing in A Breath From the Sky: Unusual Stories of Possession.

A Breath From the Sky was edited by Scott R. Jones and published by Martian Migraine Press. Grab yourself a copy of this excellent anthology HERE!

Cast (in order of appearance):

Farah Rose Smith: The Hermit

Rodney Turner: Into the Booth Announcer

Wesley James Young: Carl Moore (CEO, Solar Records)

Steve Rosenstein: Phil Lambert (Producer)

Scott R. Jones: Johnny Highbrow (DJ KKIY FM)

Leeman Kessler: Anchorman

Lillie Dickie: Catherine Valentine (Jinny Six’s Agent)

Sound Effects/ Drone: Freesound.org

Music: Saddest Beach by Silent Partner

Cielo by Huma Huma

News Theme 2 by Audiotronix [News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) http://audionautix.com/ ]

(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 1

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(WEG D6)

In the aftermath of the destruction of the first Death Star, a new threat has arisen. Having no other choice, the Rebellion calls upon the Monday Night Heroes to save the galaxy from the iron grip of the Empire. Join us for an all-new campaign set during the period of the Original Trilogy.

Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 1

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the anthology Edge of Sundown: Tales of Horror in the Wild West edited by Brian Sammons and Kevin Ross. Get your copy HERE!

(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 4

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(D&D 5e)

The ever-changing party continues its descent into the trap infested lair of the demi-lich Acererak.

(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 3

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(D&D 5e)

More victims join the continuity-free meatgrinder of Tomb of Horrors.

Microphones of Madness- The Palm Wine Drinkard

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:01:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Amos Tutuola's 1954 novel, The Palm-Wine Drinkard. Pick up a copy HERE!

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Under the Heliotrope Sky

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(D&D 5e)

The third act of Rodney's original D&D campaign begins with the party returning from the Void and finding themselves in somewhat familiar surroundings.

(Actual Play) The Last Vodcast 2

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Slasher Flick)

The bodies begin to pile up and the antics get wilder in the finale of Lillie's horror romp, The Last Vodcast

Microphones of Madness- Adventure Time!

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about the NFL and discuss their plans for Microphones of Madness and what goes into creating some of the original AP you hear.

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 12

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:41:19 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The team reaches the heart of the Inner Night's base, but madness claims two members of the expedition.

(Actual Play) The Agency 2

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

The alphabet team is back in action wrapping up a strange mystery drawn from Matt's mind.

Microphones of Madness- The Changeling

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about The Changeling: A Novel by Victor LaValle. Pick up a copy HERE.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: To Save the Devil

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(D&D 5e)

The party has at long last found their companion, Snart, only for half of them to be captured by the devil prince Sargon. Even if they save their friend, will they be able to save themselves?

(Actual Play) The Last Vodcast

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:16:48 -0400

(Slasher Flick)

The Monday Night Heroes cut loose with wisecracks, one-liners, and hijinks galore in Lillie's latest turn in the Director's Chair.

Microphones of Madness: Light It Up, Danny

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:26:36 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the Marvel/Netflix series, Defenders.

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 11

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:48:08 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

In this episode, the team goes bowling for trolls and begin exploring the mysteries and terrors of a secret volcanic lair.

(Actual Play) Tomb Of Horrors 2

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(D&D 5e)

We throw continuity and good taste to the wind in this second installment of the legendary dungeon crawl.

Microphones of Madness- Miles Ahead

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:33:22 -0400

Steve and Rodney take a sidetrack to gush about Miles Davis and discuss the Don Cheadle film, Miles Ahead.

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 16 [FINALE]

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

After a harrowing journey, the adventurers have found the way home. The only thing in their way is the unspeakable thing Jonathan Roxton has become. Join us for the final installment of this original pulp adventure!

Microphones of Madness- NecronomiCon 2017 Jamboree

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney are joined by Nick Nacario and Scott R. Jones to talk about NecronomiCon Providence 2017, S.T. Joshi's boycott, and the legacy of H.P. Lovecraft.

Pick up the new anthology from Martian Migraine Press (Rodney has a story in it.) HERE!

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 10

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

There is no rest for the wicked as the team is sent to Iceland to thwart the Inner Night's efforts to cause a volcanic eruption. As always with Caduceus, there is a catch.

(Actual Play) Yojimbo Part 3

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:39:27 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The third and final installment of Steve's Edo period adventure for Pulp Cthulhu.

(Actual Play) Yojimbo Part 2

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The second part of our play test of Steve's original Pulp Cthulhu Adventure set in a terrifying Edo period Japan.

(Actual Play) Yojimbo Part 1

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:02:19 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Steve puts the MoM gang through the paces of his original Edo period adventure for the award winning Pulp Cthulhu!

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Sargon's Mount

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:01:00 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition)

The party enters the devil Sargon's lair, but must first contend with the gatekeepers before facing their own desires.

Microphones of Madness- Flesh Trade

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney look at Flesh Trade by David Agranoff and Edward Morris. Grab a copy HERE!

Microphones of Madness: Paycheck

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:01:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney keep with the theme and discuss Rodney's favorite (non-Blade Runner) Phillip K. Dick adaptation, Paycheck

(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 1

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Leeman Kessler joins the gang for a pickup session of D&D. Join in as Steve pits them against the classic module Tomb of Horrors.

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 15

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:35:01 -0400

The adventurers finally make it to the Holy Mountain and their chance at returning home.

(Actual Play) The Agency 1

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:02:00 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu 7e)

Raised by a shadowy organization to be agents investigating the strange and mysterious, the Monday Night Heroes find themselves investigating something not quite human near the gas fields of North Dakota. Join us for The Agency, an original Call of Cthulhu scenario created by Matt Cowger!

Microphones of Madness- A Scanner Darkly

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:01:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about Keanu Reeves' best film: A Scanner Darkly.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Into the Void

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The party travels into another world to locate their friend Snart, but what terrors await in the darkness of the Void?

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 14

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:01:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Adventurers enter a long crashed alien vessel in search of their missing friend. Will they be able to rescue Captain Vega or will some nightmare from beyond the stars claim their lives?

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 9

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

For some reason, the climax of the Oklahoma chapter was rife with opportunities to make penis jokes. Trust me, we made plenty. The investigators also thwarted the efforts of the Cult of Yig.

Microphones of Madness- Circle of Iron/ The Silent Flute

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 23:18:25 -0400

Steve and Rodney wander through the cinematic wasteland of the 1978 David Carradine film, Circle of Iron.

Microphones of Madness- Castlevania

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk about the Netflix animated series Castlevania and wonder what sort of vampire eats our time.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Labyrinth of Dreams 3

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:15:49 -0400

(D&D 5e)

The party finally locates the portal to the Void, but will they survive the final challenge?

Microphones of Madness- Lovecraft Country

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:01:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Matt Ruff's Lovecraft Country.

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 13

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The adventurers get a little time to rest and recuperate before realizing that Captain Vega has gone missing. Will they be able to locate their companion? Find out in this episode of Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton!

Microphones of Madness- An Augmented Fourth

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney attempt a spoiler free discussion of Tony McMillen's An Augmented Fourth. Grab a copy from Amazon or directly from Word Horde.

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 12

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:26:59 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Welcome to our new player Molly G! Fear has hops in the latest installment of our original Pulp Cthulhu adventure. The heroes discover that The Long Dark only makes the world of Agartha stranger.

(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 8

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:30:25 -0400

[Pulp Cthulhu]

Things are getting strange in Oklahoma. Jenelle, Leo, and Ella look into claims of strangeness concerning those healed by the Reverend while Woodrow cons his way into the special pilgrimage.

(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep: Season 2 Episode 18

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:20:57 -0400

Finale Part 2

Here it is! Only the Monday Night Heroes stand between the Earth and its demise. Will they be able to stop Nyarlathotep, or will they all be shoggoth food?

Microphones of Madness- Beastmaster

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:01:00 -0400

It's madmen at the movies featuring the Sword and Sorcery classic Beastmaster. Steve and Rodney ponder important topics like "what do these people eat?" and "why can't Dar talk to horses?"

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth: Labyrinth of Dreams 2

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

After losing Iago in a horrific fashion, the party continues the search for the portal that will take them to the void. Will the mountain destroy our heroes or will they kill each other first?

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 11

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:02:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Rodney has some audio issues as the Monday Night Heroes attend the execution of Jonathan Roxton and Dr. Herzog (Wes) acquires a taste for an exotic beverage.

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent 7

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:01:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The team is sent to Oklahoma to investigate a possible Inner Night presence and the activities of a local preacher with a gift for healing and a flair for the dramatic.

Microphones of Madness- Black Power: The Superhero Anthology 4

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney finish their discussion of Black Power: The Superhero Anthology (Balogun Ojetade editor). Get your copy of this excellent book HERE! A huge thank you goes out to Balogun for sending us a copy to talk about!

We open this week's show with a brief discussion of the Black Panther teaser trailer and an even more brief discussion of discussing trailers.

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep: Season 2 Episode 17

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:58:34 -0400

Finale Part 1

While the Monday Night Heroes prepare for the assault on Grey Dragon Island, they are surprised by the seeming resurrection of a familiar masked face.

Microphones of Madness- Black Power: The Superhero Anthology 3

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:29:44 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their discussion of Black Power: The Superhero Anthology edited by Balogun Ojetade.

Get a copy HERE!

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth: Labyrinth of Dreams

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:26:09 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The second arc of Cursed Earth begins with the party journeying to the North and entering the Divine Spire, a mountain said to be at the heart of the multiverse.

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 10

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:15:42 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

In our 200th audio episode, the Monday Night Heroes find themselves in the mysterious city of Yian. The Hand has gotten loose, Honoria learns about her family tree, and the team comes face to face with Jonathan Roxton himself.

Microphones of Madness- Black Power: The Superhero Anthology 2

Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their discussion of Black Power: The Superhero Anthology edited by Balogun Ojetade.

Get a copy HERE!

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent Part 6

Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The heroes fend off an incursion from the Dreamlands and Woodrow gets a little sweet revenge on Shapiro. There also may be dhole spooge.

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep: Season 2 Episode 16

Tue, 23 May 2017 20:00:00 -0400

The beginning of the end for our two-year playthrough of the classic, Masks of Nyarlathotep. The Monday Night Heroes locate Grey Dragon Island with all the chaos you've come to expect.

Microphones of Madness: Black Power: The Superhero Anthology 1

Tue, 23 May 2017 20:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney begin their discussion of Black Power, an anthology of superhero stories edited by Balogun Ojetade.

Grab your copy HERE!

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 9

Wed, 17 May 2017 17:05:49 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

After surviving their encounter with the Sisters of Judas, the Monday Night Heroes thought they were due for a little R&R at a spring. They discover that in Agartha, the flora is just as dangerous as the fauna.

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent 5

Wed, 17 May 2017 15:38:44 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

Caduceus contracts the team for a mission in Borneo. After an attack by Night Gaunts, the organization's response is a little more than Woodrow Ingram can handle.

(Actual Play)Mother's Day Extravaganza: Numenera

Tue, 16 May 2017 16:06:16 -0400

Ask Lovecraft's Leeman Kessler and author Molly Tanzer stop by to play a session of Numenera with Steve and that other guy.

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep: Season 2 Episode 15

Wed, 10 May 2017 21:41:51 -0400

Join the Monday Night Heroes for an action packed beginning of the end of Masks of Nyarlathotep.

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth: Where Stalks the Behemoth

Tue, 09 May 2017 18:08:37 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The first arc of Rodney's D&D campaign comes to a close as the party faces the truth of who they are and must make the decision they dread.

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 8

Wed, 03 May 2017 18:24:45 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes advance toward the mythical city of Shambhala and things only get stranger.

Microphones of Madness: Dreams From the Witch House Part 4

Wed, 03 May 2017 16:25:45 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the final five stories from Dreams From the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror edited by Lynne Jamneck and published by Dark Regions Press with fucking fantastic artwork by Daniele Serra.

Get it HERE!

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent 4

Tue, 02 May 2017 19:00:00 -0400

The gang has been made an offer they can't refuse. In this episode of The Two-Headed Serpent, our investigators look into the local family's concerns that Caduceus is importing drugs into Red Hook. What they find is far more disturbing.

Microphones of Madness: Dreams From the Witch House Part 3

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Join Steve and Rodney for the third part of their read-through and discussion of Dreams From the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror edited by Lynne Jamneck and published by Dark Regions Press with fucking fantastic artwork by Daniele Serra.

Get it HERE!

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 7

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:43:08 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes learn True Facts About The Yeti and attempt one of the wildest rescues ever.

Microphones of Madness: Dreams From the Witch House Part 2

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:58:44 -0400

Steve and Rodney continue their read-through and discussion of Dreams From the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror edited by Lynne Jamneck and published by Dark Regions Press with fucking fantastic artwork by Daniele Serra.

Get it HERE!

Microphones of Madness: Dreams From The Witch House 1

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney begin a read-through and discussion of Dreams From the Witch House: Female Voices of Lovecraftian Horror edited by Lynne Jamneck and published by Dark Regions Press with fucking fantastic artwork by Daniele Serra.

Get it HERE!

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode14

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:07:16 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes continue their "rescue" mission in the lair of Ho Fong. Will they survive the terrors which lurk within?

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth: Let the Games Begin

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:34:12 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Tanis fights for her life in the gladiatorial pits of the capital while Jiraiya and Engl obtain the legendary Bow of Strax. Throw in the return of Iago Clearwater and you have the wildest episode of Cursed Earth to date.

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 6

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:24:18 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The team is back on the trail of missing adventurer Jonathan Roxton, discovering where he and Frankie Charles parted ways. Their newest lead takes them into the mountains where danger lurks around every corner.

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent 3

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:11:25 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The "team" heads back to New York where some R&R becomes an offer they can't refuse. Oh, and there is a serious pissing contest between a couple of hunters.

Microphones of Madness- Iron Fist: Better Than Ayn Rand

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the Marvel/Netflix series Iron Fist and why people shouldn't hate on it as much.

Note: During the recording of this episode, we praised Marvel's initiative at bringing more diversity into the A-list roster of heroes. Recently, Marvel's VP of sales claimed that diversity was to blame for low sales numbers. To that, we say "Fuck Off!"

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode13

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

After setbacks in Kenya, the Monday Night Heroes return to Shanghai to stop the treacherous Ho Fong from obtaining the scrolls.

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth: Capital City Caper

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Matt joins the party as they travel to the capital to recover the Bow of Strax from the bowels of the Imperial Castle. To gain entrance to the palace, they must make a pact with the Thieves' Guild.

Microphones of Madness- Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo Part 2

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk the second half of Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo by Miyuki Miyabe.

Grab a copy HERE!

Microphones of Madness- Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo 1

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:41:49 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo by Miyuki Miyabe.

Get your copy HERE!

(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 5

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes are taken into the village of the Chopee people and trained in their ways, but they are dealt a harsh reminder that not everything on the trail to Jonathan Roxton has their best interests in mind.

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent 2

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The team continues their search for the mummy of The Sleeper and, as always, hijinks ensue. Join us for the finale of The Two-Headed Serpent, the first campaign written for Chaosium's Pulp Cthulhu.

Microphones of Madness- American Monsters Part 2

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Steve and Rodney discuss the second half of Sezin Koehler's American Monsters.

Get a copy HERE!

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 12

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Confrontation at the Mountain of the Black Wind! The Kenya chapter comes to an end with all the madness you expect from Call of Cthulhu and Monday Night Heroes.

(Actual Play)The Two-Headed Serpent 1

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:51:05 -0500

Caduceus has assembled an unlikely team of adventurers and sent them to the jungles of Bolivia on a mission they may not survive. Join us for the first official campaign written for Pulp Cthulhu, The Two-Headed Serpent!

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 4

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes continue their search, but instead of Jonathan Roxton, they find things that are much more terrifying. Things like Rodney's attempt at a British accent.

Microphones of Madness- American Monsters

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney look at Sezin Koehler's American Monsters.

Get it HERE! or HERE!

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season2 Episode 11

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes travel deeper into Kenya's interior to prepare for their encounter with the forces of darkness. On the way, they run into a spot of trouble.

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth- Infiltration

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Tanis, Jiraiya, and Imperius get ready to recover the Bow of Strax from underneath the Imperial City, but first, the elves need their help to eliminate the dreaded General Bannon.

Microphones of Madness- A Discussion of Rogue One

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Leeman Kessler of Ask Lovecraft and roleplaying regular and creator of Red Velvet Requiem, Lillie Dickey, join Steve and Rodney for a discussion of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 3

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 14:32:03 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The trail to the whereabouts of Jonathan Roxton gets warmer and the Monday Night Heroes journey into the mysterious Cave of Stars.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: The Horns of a Dilemma

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The party journeys to the Elf controlled territories in search of a bow powerful enough to fire the Devil Slaying Thunderbolt. While in the white city of Farness, they discover a secret that blows their minds.

Microphones of Madness- Griots: Sisters of the Spear Part 2

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

We bid farewell to Sword and Soul month with our look at the second half of Griots: Sisters of the Spear. We read some great stories this month and encourage all of our listeners to pick up these books.

Imaro

Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology

Griots: Sisters of the Spear

Bonus Sword and Soul links:

Ki Khanga: The Anthology

Changa's Safari

Dossouye

Once Upon A Time In Afrika

Microphones of Madness- Griots: Sisters of the Spear Part 1

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:07:54 -0500

Steve and Rodney take a look at the first half of the sword and soul anthology Griots: Sisters of the Spear edited by Milton Davis and Charles Saunders.

Pick up a copy:

http://mvmediaatl.com/griots-sisters-of-the-spear.html

(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 10

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 23:05:00 -0500

Things are heating up in Nairobi. The Monday Night Heroes struggle to clear their names and continue their fight against the Bloody Tongue.

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth: The East

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Jiraiya, Imperius, and Tanis recover the Devil-Slaying Thunderbolt but also realize that the price for using it may be more than they are willing to pay.

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 2

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:10:00 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes discover all the dangers of the jungle in this installment of Rodney's original Pulp Cthulhu campaign.

(Acutal Play) Cursed Earth: The Devil Slaying Thunderbolt

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:05:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Tanis, Imperius, Snart, and Jiraiya journey to Jiraiya's former home to track down a mystical artifact with the power to kill Snart's brother.

Microphones of Madness- Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology Part 2

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Sword and Soul Month keeps on rolling as Steve and Rodney discuss the second half of Milton Davis and Charles Saunders' Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology.

(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 9

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:30:00 -0500

Trouble just follows the Monday Night Heroes everywhere. While Julian, Jamal, and the Major are breaking the law, Lucy and Walter have a hot night in the city. Not like that you pervs!

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- Dragon Attack

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:15:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The heroes...and Iago...face their first dragon and attend a barbarian wake for Tanis' father. Iago betrays the party yet again and faces the consequences of cowardice in the remains of the Emerald Empire.

Microphones of Madness- Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology 1

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Sword and Soul month continues as the Madmen examine Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology edited by Milton Davis and Charles Saunders.

Get the book!

http://mvmediaatl.com/griots.html

(Actual Play)The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 1

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:33:34 -0500

(Pulp Cthulhu)

World famous adventurer Jonathan Roxton disappeared several months ago. His wife, the anthropologist Hermione Roxton, has procured the services of the Monday Night Heroes to find him. Throw in rumors of a lost city and you have a Pulp Cthulhu campaign that could only come from Rodney's twisted mind.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- The Siege

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:35:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The party is called upon to aid in the defense of Turtle's Rest. Will they survive? Or does the DM have a nastier surprise up his sleeve? (The answer is YES! by the way)

Opening Music:

Mighty and Meek

by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Download link:https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100500

Microphones of Madness- Sword and Soul Month 1: Imaro

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:30:00 -0500

Steve and Rodney are hitting the books again. In this episode, the Madmen kick off Sword and Soul month by talking about the book that started it all: Imaro by Charles R. Saunders.

(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 8

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:02:21 -0500

What is it about trains and mythos horrors? The Monday Night Heroes follow the trail of clues to Nairobi.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- Duty Now for the Future

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:30:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

While Jiraiya, Snart, and Tanis get in over their heads, Iago makes a deal with a devil...again.

(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 7

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:45:00 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes travel to Kenya for the next chapter of the classic Call of Cthulhu campaign, Masks of Nyarlathotep.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- Out of the Fire

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:30:00 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The party has escaped the sewers of Turtle's Rest to find themselves in the clutches of Sojun. After escaping imprisonment, they discover the world changed by dark forces.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- Exterminators

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:44:07 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

The party liberates Iago from the city jail before descending under the streets of Turtle's Rest in search of the Clan of the Cloaker.

(Actual Play) Beware of Prophets

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:30:36 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes run afoul of the dark side of self-help in this original scenario by Wesley James Young.

(Actual Play) A Time For Harvest 15

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:59:55 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu)

Join the Monday Night Heroes as they complete Chaosium's Organized Play campaign, A Time For Harvest.

(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- Seaport Shenanigans

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:03:31 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

While Imperius and Jiraiya investigate the murder of the emperor, Tanis searches for a way to exorcise her possessed blade and confronts Snart over his shady behavior. Meanwhile, Iago cuts a deal to betray the party.

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(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 6

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:59:56 -0500

The Monday Night Heroes complete the Australia chapter of Masks of Nyarlathotep.

Microphones of Madness- INVASION!

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:52:54 -0500

Steve and Rodney discuss the CW's DC crossover Invasion!

(Actual Play)Cursed Earth-Up the River

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:50:43 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Join Steve, Wes, Lillie, and Rodney for more fantasy shenanigans in this latest installment of Rodney's D&D campaign, Cursed Earth.

Music used in this episode:

Mighty and Meek Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Eastern Thought Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hidden Past Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Evil Plan Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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(Actual Play) A Time For Harvest 14

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:53:45 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes play Chapter 5 of Chaosium's Organized Play campaign, A Time For Harvest.

Microphones of Madness- Children of Gla'aki: A Tribute to Ramsey Campbell's Great Old One Part 2

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:34:42 -0500

Part two of the Microphones of Madness look at Dark Regions's Ramsey Campbell tribute The Children of Gla'aki is now available on the podcast. Edited by Brian M. Sammons & Glynn Owen Barrass, featuring tales by Orrin Grey, Tom Lynch, Konstantine Paradias, Joshua M. Reynolds, Lee Clark Zumpe, Tim Waggoner, Tim Curran, and John Langan.

http://www.darkregions.com/books/new-releases/children-glaaki-tribute-ramsey-campbells-great-old-one

(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 5

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:19:25 -0500

The heroes prepare for the deadly finale to the Australia chapter of Masks of Nyarlathotep.

Microphones of Madness- Children of Gla'aki: A Tribute to Ramsey Campbell's Great Old One Part 1

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:27:09 -0500

Steve and Rodney attempt a spoiler-free discussion of Children of Gla'aki, a forthcoming anthology from Dark Regions Press edited by Brian Sammons and Glynn Owen Barrass.

http://www.darkregions.com/uncategorized/children-glaaki-tribute-ramsey-campbells-great-old-one

(Actual Play)A Time For Harvest 13

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:34:26 -0500

(Call of Cthulhu)

Join us for the latest installment of A Time For Harvest, Chaosium's Organized Play campaign for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition.

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Microphones of Madness- Holiday at Starr Creek

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:23:18 -0500

The Madmen discuss Starr Creek, the debut novella from Nathan Carson published by Lazy Fascist Press.

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(Actual Play) Cursed Earth- A Viper's Pit

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:04:42 -0500

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

It was a rough week, so we decided on an impromptu session. The party returns to town and is pulled deeper into a web of intrigue and extra-planar magic.

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(Actual Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 4

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:44:59 -0500

The Monday Night heroes continue their adventure in the land down under. In this episode, Wes falls asleep and Rodney demonstrates why it is called Pulp Cthulhu.

Microphones of Madness- Luke Cage's Coffee Klatch

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:43:56 -0500

Red Velvet Requiem creator Lillie Dickey joins the Madmen to discuss the Marvel Netflix series, Luke Cage.
If you enjoy this episode, share it with someone you love...or hate. We aren't picky.

(Actual Play)A Time For Harvest 12

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:59:46 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu)

The Monday Night Heroes get a little silly in this special Halloween episode of A Time For Harvest.

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Microphones of Madness- The Rose Garden by M.R. James

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:07:10 -0400

Steve and Rodney riff on the M.R. James classic, The Rose Garden. Hi-jinks and bad accents abound.

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(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Shadows of the Past

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:44:04 -0400

(Dungeons and Dragons 5e)

Good old Dungeons and Dragons DM'ed by Rodney. The first session did not record properly, so we included a brief recap.

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Opening music: Mighty and Meek Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

(Acutal Play)Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 3

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:36:32 -0400

The fires of the Sand Bat burn hot in this installment of Masks of Nyarlathotep: Pulp Cthulhu edition.

Microphones of Madness: The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 17:43:54 -0400

October is time for some good old fashioned ghost stories. Tonight the madmen discuss The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions.
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(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 2

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:44:24 -0400

MNH is back for the second session of Masks of Nyarlathotep under Pulp Cthulhu rules.
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Microphones of Madness- A Night In Ki Khanga

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 17:25:41 -0400

Milton Davis and Balogun Ojetade stop by the asylum to discuss Ki Khanga: The Roleplaying Game and Sword and Soul. (Note: The audio has been edited because of technical difficulties. Sadly, those difficulties included all of Mr. Ojetade's contribution to the discussion.)
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(Actual Play) A Time For Harvest 11

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 20:13:47 -0400

(Call of Cthulhu) It's Mi-Go season for the Monday Night Heroes.
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(Actual Play) Masks of Nyarlathotep Season 2 Episode 1

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:17:33 -0400

Join the Monday Night Heroes as they return to the Masks of Nyarlathotep Campaign. Steve has converted the campaign to run under Chaosium's new Pulp Cthulhu rules.
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Microphones Of Madness- Return of the Old Ones Part 2

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:14:15 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney continue their look at Return of the Old Ones, an anthology edited by Brian M. Sammons and published by Dark Regions Press.
In gaming news the long-awaited Kickstarter for Ki Khanga: The Roleplaying Game has begun. Please consider backing this important project. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mvmedia/ki-khanga-a-sword-and-soul-role-playing-game?ref=discovery
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 10

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 01:31:18 -0400

After a brief hiatus, the Monday Night Heroes continue Chapter 3 of Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu 7e campaign, A Time For Harvest. Fresh from thwarting the evil Rev. Red Herring, the team plans to return to Vermont.
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Microphones of Madness- Return of the Old Ones Part 1

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:11:42 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss Return of the Old Ones: Apocalyptic Lovecraftian Fiction, edited by Brian M. Sammons and published by Dark Regions Press.
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Monday Night Heroes- Microlite20: The Temple of Kthuuk

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:02:12 -0400

Streamed live on Aug 15 and Sept 19, 2016

Rodney drags the Monday Night Heroes into the dungeons of Clichea in the Microlite20 adventure, The Temple of Kthuuk.

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Microphones of Madness- A Chat With Sezin Koehler

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 18:45:11 -0400

Author and editor Sezin Koehler stops by to talk about feminism and horror.
Sezin's books: American Monsters https://www.amazon.com/American-Monsters-Sezin-Koehler-ebook/dp/B005WZZ4EA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474153651&sr=8-2&keywords=sezin+koehler
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Monday Night Heroes- Slasher Flick: Graduation Party 2

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:57:24 -0400

Will the Monday Night Heroes survive the terror of the Doll Faced Killer? Find out in the conclusion of Graduation Day an original Slasher Flick scenario by Lillie Dickey.

Lillie is the author and artist of Red Velvet Requiem check it out here: https://tapastic.com/episode/33714
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Microphones of Madness- The Maker of Moons

Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:42:22 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss and poke a little fun at The Maker of Moons by Robert W Chambers.
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Monday Night Heroes- Slasher Flick: Graduation Party

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:29:12 -0400

Which of the Monday Night Heroes will die first? Who will die best? Join us live as Lillie Dickey runs Slasher Flick!
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Microphones of Madness- City of Angles: The Madness of Dr. Caligari Part 2

Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:59:13 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss the second half of The Madness of Dr. Caligari.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: The Derelict 2

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 03:57:02 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes take on the second part of The Derelict, a Call of Cthulhu adventure.
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Microphones of Madness- City of Angles: The Madness of Dr. Caligari Part 1

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 23:43:51 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss the forthcoming anthology edited by the legendary Joe Pulver, The Madness of Dr. Caligari.
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Joe Pulver sent a couple of links complimentary to the discussion.
From Caligari to Hitler: A Psychological History of the German Film https://www.amazon.com/Caligari-Hitler-Psychological-History-German/dp/0691115192/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472350811&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=from%20claigari%20to%20hitler
Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (BFI Film Classics) https://www.amazon.com/Das-Cabinet-Caligari-Film-Classics/dp/1844576493/ref=pd_sim_14_13?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9RF76XECWVH4MVHP7KRF
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Monday Night Heroes Special- Call of Cthulhu: The Derelict

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 21:22:48 -0400

In preparation for Monday Night Heroes this week, a special AP of Chaosium's Free RPG Day offering...the Derelict part one.
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Monday Night Heroes- A Time For Harvest 9

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:04:44 -0400

Chapter Three Part Two of Chaosium's Organized Play Campaign in which the Heroes start the Hunt for Mi-Go.
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Microphones of Madness- Beneath the Shining Jewel by Balogun Ojetade

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:49:07 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss Beneath the Shining Jewel, the latest Ki Khanga novel by Balogun Ojetade.
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Check out Balogun Ojetade's blog: https://chroniclesofharriet.com/2016/03/16/shining-jewel-1/
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Microphones of Madness- Thews the Boss

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:09:00 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss Conan and Robet E. Howard and analyze the story Red Nails.
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Microphones of Madness- Swords v Cthulhu Part 2

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:18:06 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney continue their discussion of Swords v Cthulhu.
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Monday Night Heroes- A Time For Harvest 8

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:47:18 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes begin Chapter 3 of A Time For Harvest, Chaosium's Organized Play campaign for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition.
After thwarting the Mi-Go's plans in a harrowing battle on the campus of Miskatonic University, the team is made an offer they can't refuse.
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Microphones of Madness- Swords v. Cthulhu 1

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:36:41 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney talk about the anthology Swords vs Cthulhu edited by Molly Tanzer and Jesse Bullington and published by Stone Skin Press.
Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Swords-v-Cthulhu-Jesse-Bullington/dp/1908983094
Also MoM is happy to announce the open call for Martian Migraine Press' newest anthology- A Breath From the Sky: Unusual Stories of Possession.
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Monday Night Heroes- A Time For Harvest 7

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:10:05 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes are back with A Time For Harvest. In this episode, the Miskatonic Marauders take the fight to the conspiracy. Tune in for the thrilling conclusion of Chapter Two of Chaosium's Organized Play event!
Hit us up on Twitter if you think the ambient magic of the MU library and a near fatal hit with a lightning gun should imbue Benny with the Speed Force. @MonNightHeroes @MadMics

Microphones of Madness- Legends of Yesterday

Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:07:40 -0400

Steve and Rodney talk Season 1 of DC's Legends of Tomorrow and their hopes for Season 2 and all the Flarrowverse shows. Rodney also gushes over John Constantine.
Happy Birthday to Kim!
Embrace the Madness!
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: Unpleasantville 3

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 02:38:08 -0400

It's the Monday Night Heroes vs the 1950's in the final installment of TV Casualty, a scenario featured in Atomic Age Cthulhu.

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Microphones of Madness- Review/Discussion: Urban Temples of Cthulhu 2

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:07:02 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss the second half of Urban Temples of Cthulhu.

Microphones of Madness- Review/Discussion: Urban Temples of Cthulhu 1

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 23:21:43 -0400

Steve, Kim, and Rodney discuss the first half of Urban Temples of Cthulhu, an anthology published by First United Church of Cthulhu and edited by Khurt Khave https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETKD3QO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Microphones of Madness- God Damn The Preacher Man

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:07:10 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss the AMC series, Preacher. According to Steve, the show is based on the Garth Ennis comic in a bizarro universe.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 6

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:06:40 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes continue Chaosium's Organized Play campaign A Time to Harvest.
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Microphones of Madness- Review/Discussion: Cthulhusattva Part 2

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 22:26:12 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney continue their discussion of Cthulhusattva: Tales of the Black Gnosis edited by Scott R Jones and published by MartianMigraine Press.
Get it here! http://martianmigrainepress.com/Cthulhusattva

For more about the concept of the Black Gnosis, check out Scott's When the Stars are Right: Toward an Authentic R'lyehan Spirituality http://martianmigrainepress.com/when-the-stars-are-right-towards-an-authentic-rlyehian-spirituality

Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 5

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:18:59 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes are back on the campus of Miskatonic University and up to their usual shenanigans. Tune in for the second part of Chapter 2 of A Time For Harvest, Chaosium's Organized Play campaign for Call of Cthulhu 7th edition.
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Microphones of Madness- Review/Discussion Cthulhusattva Part One

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 07:15:00 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss Cthulhusattva, the new anthology from Martian Migraine Press and editor Scott R. Jones.

http://martianmigrainepress.com/Cthulhusattva

http://martianmigrainepress.com/when-the-stars-are-right-towards-an-authentic-rlyehian-spirituality

Bonus recommendation: Cthulhu Fhtagn

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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: Unpleasantville 2

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:43:53 -0400

Death, debauchery, and good old fashioned B&E. The Heroes find that things have gotten worse in their old hometown.
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Microphones of Madness- A Chat With Caleb Stokes/ Red Markets

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:07:13 -0400

The Madmen discuss Red Markets with its designer, Caleb Stokes.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 4

Tue, 31 May 2016 04:50:39 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes are back for Chapter 2 of Chaosium's Organized Play campaign, A Time For Harvest. Upon their arrival, the students are dressed down by the Dean and once again threatened with expulsion. While Benedict seeks solace with his books, Rolf, Blake, Astrid, and Theo dig deeper into the mystery surrounding Blaine and a chance encounter with "Willie" sends Chad into a despair.
How far are the Heroes willing to go to break Keeper Nick? Find out in this episode.

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Microphones of Madness- Faith Vol. One: Hollywood and Vine

Sun, 29 May 2016 16:10:53 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss the forthcoming collected edition of Valiant Comics' Faith by Jody Houser.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: Unpleasantville

Tue, 24 May 2016 11:05:32 -0400

Beatniks, Greasers, McCarthyists...if that wasn't horrifying enough, add the Monday Night Heroes.

High School chums return to the town of Plainsville for their high school reunion only to find themselves in the midst of a series of bizarre deaths. Can Brylcreem stand up to the hair-raising excitement? Find out in this MNH Call of Cthulhu adventure.
Opening Music: Long Black Train by Johnny Hoodoo https://archive.org/details/JohnnyHoodooPlaysRockabilly
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Microphones of Madness- Cthulhu Lies Dreaming 2

Mon, 23 May 2016 07:37:39 -0400

Kim, Steve, and Rodney dive into the second half of Cthulhu Lies Dreaming, edited by Salome Jones and published by Ghostwoods Books (I remembered the "s" that time!)
Get the book HERE!
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***SPECIAL BONUS ROUND*** Leeman Kessler read Out on Route 22 by E. Dane Anderson https://soundcloud.com/user-90580134/out-on-route-22-by-e-dane-anderson

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Microphones of Madness- A Chat With Mike Mason

Sun, 15 May 2016 15:09:36 -0400

Kim and Steve talk all things Chaosium and Call of Cthulhu with Mike Mason.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 3

Tue, 10 May 2016 20:20:37 -0400

The crap hits the fan in Cobb's Corners and the Monday Night Heroes deal with it with the only tool at their disposal: chaos. Join us for the conclusion of Chapter One of A Time For Harvest, Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu organized play event!

Microphones of Madness- Nerd Gumbo

Mon, 09 May 2016 07:40:10 -0400

What it says on the tin. Steve and Rodney discuss everything under the sun.
Changa and the Jade Obelisk https://www.seedandspark.com/studio/changa-and-jade-obelisk#updates
The Gate: A Before the Safari Adventure by Milton Davis http://www.mvmediaatl.com/Wagadu/?p=719
Paul Feig and Asshole Nerds http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/05/06/ghostbusters-director-paul-feig-correctly-points-out-that-geek-culture-is-f
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Monday Night Heroes- Masks of Nyarlathotep Episode 26 (Return to Shanghai)

Tue, 03 May 2016 14:07:27 -0400

The Monday Night Heroes return to Shanghai and find themselves threatened by the Crawling Chaos himself.

Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 2

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 01:47:41 -0400

Session 2 of A Time For Harvest, Chaosium's Organized Play Campaign.

Microphones of Madness: Cthulhu Lies Dreaming

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 15:21:23 -0400

The gang discusses Cthulhu Lies Dreaming, an anthology edited by Salome' Jones.
Purchase it here!
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Microphones of Madness: The Ballad of Black Tom

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:21:55 -0400

Live airdate: 4/16/2016
Kim, Steve, and Rodney discuss Victor LaValle's novella The Ballad of Black Tom and The Horror at Red Hook by H.P. Lovecraft.
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Monday Night Heroes- Masks of Nyarlathotep Episode 25 (Tibet)

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:38:15 -0400

The final installment of the harrowing original scenario by MoM's own Steve Rosenstein. The heroes descend further into the temple and encounter a powerful creature with a craving for human flesh and peanuts.
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Microphones of Madness: Flash Appreciation Day II

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:27:52 -0400

Celebrate the one year anniversary of Microphones of Madness! In this episode, the madmen talk about on the of the all-time great heroes, The Flash.
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Opening theme: The Flash Theme by Blake Neely, remixed by Styzmask https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knms_mPUBdU Styzmask does a lot of interesting remixes. Check out his YouTube channel.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: A Time For Harvest 1

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:29:51 -0400

The entire cast of Monday Night Heroes is back! Tonight we begin "A Time For Harvest", Chaosium's organized play campaign.

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Microphones of Madness: A Chat With Scott Jones

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 23:08:16 -0400

A special early stream featuring Scott R. Jones, author of When The Stars Are Right: Towards An Authentic R'lyehian Spirituality and editor of Resonator: New Lovecraftian Tales From Beyond and the forthcoming Cthulhusattva: Tales of the Black Gnosis. Also discussed: Batman v Superman, Expectation v Reality, and Scott's chair. Special guest appearance by Malcolm.

Did we also mention that he is the master of the subtitle?

Cthulhusattva Table of Contents Announcement
https://youtu.be/lgJMZ82oWqY

Martian Migraine- The Best Kind of Headache
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: An Unsettled Mind

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:10:24 -0400

Strange things are afoot in Charm City. Listen in as the cast of the Police Squad reboot are led to a shocking discovery and an even more shocking conclusion.
An Unsettled Mind by John Crowe III from the collection Bumps In The Night run by Wesley James Young.
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Monday Night Heroes- Call of Cthulhu: Nightcap

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:18:18 -0400

The night of the outrageous accents. Wes, Lillie, Nick, and Rodney play a one off CoC scenario.
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Microphones of Madness: A Chat With Mike Davis

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 23:15:29 -0400

Kim and Rodney are joined by the man behind Lovecraft eZine, Mike Davis. They talk about the forthcoming Autumn Cthulhu anthology, the most wonderful time of the year, comics, and somehow Bing Crosby was name-dropped.
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Microphones of Madness- Interview With Lillie Dickey

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 22:41:36 -0500

Microphones of Madness is back! Tonight's guest is Lillie Dickey (AKA Nekko), creator of the incredible web-manga Red Velvet Requiem.

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Monday Night Heroes- Masks of Nyarlathotep Episode 24 (Tibet)

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:44:10 -0500

The Heroes continue their quest to retrieve the Seven Cryptical Books of Hsan. What awaits them on the mountainside as they make their way to the mysterious monastery at its ill-capped peak? Join the Monday NightHeroes as they continue Steve's original scenario supplementing Masks of Nyarlathotep.

Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim, and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyarlathotep by Chaosium.

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Masks of Nyarlathotep 23 [Call of Cthulhu]

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 11:12:08 -0500

(Tibet)

Up the Hill Backwards. The Seven Cryptical Books of Hsan may be tucked in a monastery up on the most unreachable peak, but the Monday Night Heroes still need to get there. That is, if certain party member's mouths don't get them killed first. Sometimes the biggest enemy isn't the Masks of Nyatlathotep...

Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Microphones of Madness: Season 2 Finale: The Madmen Read Ki Khanga Part 7

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 18:23:25 -0500

Goodbye season two,,,. We take you out on a high note by concluding the Ki Khanga readthrough. This week the Madmen look at Balogun Ojetade's 'The Deal' and the page spanning 'Simple Math' by Milton Davis. Thanks to everyone for watching: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CPZMYY2iXUfkTYa7NsqGg and listening: http://mnh.podbean.com See you in a few weeks for Season 3!!!

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Microphones of Madness: S2E25 Legends of Tabletop

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:35:51 -0500

The Tables Have Turned...John Haremza joins us for a chat about games, podcasting and general wackiness
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Masks of Nyarlathotep 22 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:53:25 -0500

(Shanghai)

I'm going to get my own warehouse, with blackjack...and hookers! We're back, baby, and the hits just keep on coming. Having defeated the guardians of the warehouse, you'd think that the Monday Night Heroes would be able to relax for a bit, but no sooner does one pitfall get traversed, than another opens up in front of them...thanks Dante!

Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium. Monday Night Heroes is a proud member of the Legends of Tabletop Broadcast Network: http://legendsoftabletop.boards.net/board/14/monday-night-heroes Check us out on twitter @MonNightHeroes @MadMics

Microphones of Madness: S2E24 The Madmen Read Ki Khanga Part 6

Sun, 07 Feb 2016 12:33:29 -0500

More Sword and Soul on Microphones of Madness. This week Kim, Rodney and Steve look at the stories "Fearless" by Balogun Ojetade and "The Bene's Daughter" by Milton Davis. Follow us on Twitter: @MadMics @MonNightHeroes
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Microphones of Madness: S2E23 Out of Our League

Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:44:49 -0500

Finally! Legends of Tomorrow! Kim, Rodney and Steve look at the time travelling nonet.
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Microphones of Madness: S2E21 The Madmen Read Ki Khanga Part 5

Sun, 24 Jan 2016 21:57:14 -0500

Again with the multiple stories?!? This week Kim and Rodney look at Balogun Ojetade's "The Hand of Sa-Seti" and "The Signal" by Milton Davis from the Ki Khanga: the Anthology collection.
Get it at: http://www.amazon.com/Ki-Khanga-Anthology-Milton-Davis-ebook/dp/B00B2RNSQI
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Microphones of Madness: S2E21 The Madmen Read Ki Khanga Part 4

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 09:37:52 -0500

Two stories this week, will the madness never stop? This week Kim, Rodney, and Steve look at "A Name Long Forgotten" by Balogun Ojetade and "Timneet" by Milton Davis from the Ki Khanga: the Anthology collection.
Get it at: http://www.amazon.com/Ki-Khanga-Anthology-Milton-Davis-ebook/dp/B00B2RNSQI
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Masks of Nyarlathotep 21 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:29:49 -0500

(Shanghai)

It Ain't Easy! In an attempt to procure weapons for the proto-revolutionary group, New China, the Heroes run in to some poultry problems in the warehouse raid. Dante! You had one Job!

Microphones of Madness: A Chat With Pete Rawlik

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 23:00:38 -0500

Kim, Rodney, and Steve hang out with author Pete Rawlik and talk about his anthology, Legacy of the Reanimator, his take on the continuity, and the state of his hangover.
An audio version of Pete's "The Pestilence of Pandora Peaslee" Read by Julia Morgan. Produced by Leah Bondhttps://soundcloud.com/leahtaur/the-pestilence-of-pandora-peaslee
Legacy of the Reanimatorhttp://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Reanimator-Chronicles-Herbert-West-ebook/dp/B018X372VK
Reanimatorshttp://www.amazon.com/Reanimators-Pete-Rawlik-ebook/dp/B00B0SBFAU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1452339345&sr=1-1&keywords=reanimators
The Weird Companyhttp://www.amazon.com/Weird-Company-History-Lovecrafts-Twentieth-ebook/dp/B00MSYUXW6/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1452339345&sr=1-2&keywords=reanimators

Microphones of Madness: The Farce Awakens

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:31:17 -0500

I was going to wipe out the entire Hosnian system, but Nine Inch Nails were playing on Mustapha. Rodney, Kim, and Steve talk about the international money-making sensation that is Di$ney's Star Wars. As the statute of limitations on spoilers for this film has been reached, they are here.
Also Mantid Magazine's first issue has dropped online, check it out here:
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Happy New Year inmates!

Masks of Nyarlathotep 20 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:20:37 -0500

Born to Raise Hell...or attempting to prevent just that situation. Brady reveals all in this, our 20th episode of Masks of Nyarlathotep. The key to thwarting the Crawling Chaos' plans for the world seems to lay in an obscure Tibetan Monastery, and to gain passage, the Monday Night Heroes need to do a little favor for the future People's Republic; the lesser of two evils indeed. Anything to stop the Masks of Nyarlathotep...
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.
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Happy New Year from all of us at Microphones of Madness. Friday Fungi will be back January 8th with a whole new adventure!
This episode of Monday Night Heroes is dedicated to the memory of Lemmy Kilmister who passed away a few hours prior to broadcast. Motörhead for life!!!

Microphones of Madness: Christmas Storytime Gene Wolfe's La Befana

Fri, 25 Dec 2015 23:10:13 -0500

La Befana by Gene Wolfe. copyright 1973 by Gene Wolfe; first appeared in Galaxy
Merry Christmas!

Microphones of Madness: The Madmen Read Ki Khanga Part 3

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 23:06:21 -0500

Kim, Rodney and Steve cover Old Hunter (Milton Davis) from Ki Khanga: The Anthology.
Get it at: http://www.amazon.com/Ki-Khanga-Anthology-Milton-Davis-ebook/dp/B00B2RNSQI
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Masks of Nyarlathotep 19 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:43:40 -0500

Turn me on dead man. After a harrowing encounter with a Color out of Space on their train, the investigators finally arrive at the Pearl of the Orient, Shanghai. The Monday Night Heroes begin the search for a dead man who may hold the secrets to the Masks of Nyarlathotep...
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Microphones of Madness

Microphones of Madness: The Madmen Read Ki Khanga Part 2

Sat, 12 Dec 2015 23:10:14 -0500

Kim, Rodney and Steve cover How Adjoa Became King (Balogun Ojetade) from Ki Khanga: The Anthology.
Get it at: http://www.amazon.com/Ki-Khanga-Anthology-Milton-Davis-ebook/dp/B00B2RNSQI
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Milton Davis' Blog:http://www.mvmediaatl.com/Wagadu/

Microphones of Madness: Interview with Farah Rose

Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:36:47 -0500

The Mads interview Mantid Magazine's Farah Rose about their inaugural issue due to hit in January.
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Masks of Nyarlathotep 18 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:26:24 -0500

In the shuffling madness: locomotive breath. Something isn't right, more and more passengers are getting sick, including some of the Heroes. The train won't stop at any of the stations, and even if it did, they're in the middle of the Gobi Desert in the cold of winter. All this, and they haven't stepped foot in Shanghai to confront one of the many Masks of Nyarlathotep...
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.
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Microphones of Madness: Interview with Shane Ivey and Dennis Detwiller

Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:02:56 -0500

Fresh off of their successful Kickstarter Campaign, Shane Ivey and Dennis Detwiller talk Delta Green.
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Can't get enough? Here are some links to more of Shane's & Dennis' materials...
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Microphones of Madness: The Madmen Read-Ki Khanga Part 1

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:01:14 -0500

Kim, Rodney and Steve cover the Cleave (Balogun Ojetade) and Nubia's Revenge (Milton Davis) from Ki Khanga: The Anthology.
Get it at: http://www.amazon.com/Ki-Khanga-Anthology-Milton-Davis-ebook/dp/B00B2RNSQI
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Masks of Nyarlathotep 17 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:06:34 -0500

Train goin' round the bend: The Monday Night Heroes decide to take the Trans Siberian Railroad to get to Shanghai. After a relaxing trip getting to Moscow, things start to get a little cultist between Moscow and Overyata. Top it all off with a train-wide case of food poisoning and what was supposed to be a relaxing sojourn starts to turn nasty. Just a day in the life for the Monday Night Heroes as they battle the forces of evil in Masks of Nyarlathotep...
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.
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Microphones of Madness: Interview with Jeffrey Thomas

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:36:21 -0500

Kim, Rodney, and Steve chat with THE Jeffrey Thomas about the upcoming Visions from Punktown graphic novel. The Kickstarter is here:

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Microphones of Madness: House of El Jefe

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:52:30 -0500

Kim, Rodney and Steve discuss some of the fall television fare. The return of John Constantine, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Supergirl. During all of this, we manage to announce our new affiliation the Legends of Tabletop Podcast Network. There are a number of quality gaming shows represented, so go on over and give them a look-see...

Dragonfisters
http://thedragonfisters.blogspot.com/
Nerd Sauce
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGfnQDdJBnf7pzjRvqyFlQ
Dice Heroes
http://www.diceheroes.com/diceheroes/
Legends of Tabletop
www.legendsoftabletop.com
MFGCast
http://www.mfgcast.com/
Gamerstable
http://gamerstable.com/

Masks of Nyarlathotep 16 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:30:25 -0500

Dragon Attack!!! Miss Elizabeth meet Shantak; Shantak meet Miss Elizabeth. In the cold north, our Heroes mop up the remaining cultists and their pet, but once again at a price. Another stalwart comrade fallen in service against the Masks of Nyarlathotep.
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Microphones of Madness: Racists and Rayguns

Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:43:33 -0400

Rodney, Kim, and Steve are joined by Monday Night Heroes Lillie and Wes to discuss the current trailer for Star Wars Episode VII. Some fan theories are examined, along with the boycott of the film by the White Power crowd and the conservative backlash against progressivism in popular culture.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens trailer
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Masks of Nyarlathotep 15 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:18:29 -0400

Mr. Gavigan? I'd like to shake your hand. Will the heroes' effort in continuing to take the fight to the Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh be thwarted by George's treachery? What terror awaits them in the London Fog? Who is the mysterious sacrifice to the Black Pharaoh? The answers to these questions, as well as the Fastball Special await you in this action packed installment of Masks of Nyarlathotep!
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Microphones of Madness: Batman Shrugged

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:37:00 -0400

"If I catch you talking to that kid like that again....He's going to be Robin."
Rodney, Kim and Steve look at the Joker-as-hero fan theory of The Dark Knight and then discuss the political innuendo of Christopher Nolan's gritty Dark Knight Trilogy and try to place it in the context of the overall Batman Mythos.
https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/3insgr/joker_is_the_hero_in_the_dark_knight

Microphones of Madness: Angel of Peace

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 09:31:08 -0400

The Mads discuss Jourmana Medlej's Malaak: Angel of Peace comic.
Read it for yourself at:
http://malaakonline.com/

Masks of Nyarlathotep 14 [Call of Cthulhu]

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 09:10:57 -0400

George you naughty boy! Another Randolph, another headache. George Jefferson Randolph has been kidnapped, as the Monday night crew searches for clues to his whereabouts, George is offered an interesting deal, What will it be, the Lady or the Tiger?
Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 13 [Call of Cthulhu]

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 08:55:38 -0400

Operation Penhew in full effect. After establishing a perimeter and securing the area (Lucy Killed the Guard), the Monday Night Crew descend into the secret lair of Edward Gavigan. What dire secrets lay hidden in the dark down there? What terrors guard those secrets?

Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 12 [Call of Cthulhu]

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 09:57:27 -0400

Julian calls in the heroes to take the fight to the Penhew Foundation, but they run into some unintended complications...Kids, don't do drugs.

Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 11 [Call of Cthulhu]

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 09:33:02 -0400

The Man Who Sold Gods part 2. After the battle, our heroes must find a way back to their world, their time, their problems. And what of Prince Rorn? Will he aid his new-found companions in this endeavor? Or will he use the castle to get back to his own space and time? The only way to find out is to listen...

Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu, Stormbringer & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 10 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:21:35 -0400

Blood and souls for my Lord Arioch!!! After the death of Private Johnson, our heroes find themselves at the mercy of Arioch, the Knight of the Swords, and he had a simple request: there is only room for one brand of Chaos in the Young Kingdoms, and it does not crawl. Oh sure, it gibbers, shifts and drives people mad, but it certainly crawls for no-one! Drive the Avatar of Nyarlathotep out of the Young Kingdoms and gain a boon. Simple enough. Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu, Stormbringer & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 9 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:15:09 -0400

Art for art's sake...Julian continues brooding through London, this time confronting Gavigan in his lair. Meanwhile the rest of the crew travels to Soho to investigate the rumors that the talk of the London art world, Miles Shipley may not be what he seems at all. Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Microphones of Madness: Wild Rumpus

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 00:04:31 -0400

Random thoughts by the usual suspects

Microphones of Madness: It's all Yellow

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:58:59 -0400

Kim joins Rodney and Steve to discuss the all female King In Yellow anthology, Cassilda's Song. Published by Chaosium, edited by Joe Pulver.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 8 [Call of Cthulhu]

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:50:56 -0400

Julian goes solo (again) doing what he does best, John has some strange times in the hospital, Richard finds a convert, while the rest of the crew plans their next move. Plus wanna wanna wanna enema...Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim,and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 7 [Call of Cthulhu]

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:39:51 -0400

London! Fog-shadowed city on the Thames. Following in the footsteps of the murdered Jackson Elias, our heroes find that he had discovered another mysterious cult plotting nefarious ill. This time it is the Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh that rears it's ugly head. Plus, Julian lets John know exactly how he feels...Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim, Spencer and Leah. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Microphones of Madness: Blinded by the Lightsaber

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:40:52 -0400

I've got a bad feeling about this

Microphones of Madness: Raising Dion

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:33:43 -0400

The Madmen are joined by Kim to discuss Dennis Liu's viral sensation Raisong Dion. Watch the trailer (it's very good) and download a free pdf of issue one here...
http://www.dennis-liu.com/
Print copies are also available through the link.

Microphones of Madness: Madmen vs Hollywood

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:19:40 -0400

Superhero movies, live action television, animated kid shows...love 'em? hate 'em? They're here to stay.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 6 [Call of Cthulhu]

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:54:42 -0400

New York denouement. The Bloody Tongue in New York has been beaten back, but is this the end? The ghost of Jackson Elias looms over many locales. Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim, Spencer and Leah. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 5 [Call of Cthulhu]

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:54:42 -0400

Battle at the Ju Ju House!!!!!! Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim, Spencer and Leah. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 4 [Call of Cthulhu]

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:48:38 -0400

Rest and relaxation? Kind of...Hospitals, hotels and WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!?!?!?! Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 3 [Call of Cthulhu]

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 02:00:00 -0400

After some preliminary investigation, it starts to hit the fan! Julian is joined (briefly) by the chanteuse while Walter and John run into some snags of their own. Meanwhile Lucy shows us how to get information from a reluctant clerk and Randall finds a new friend as things start to heat up on Monday Night Heroes. Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick, Wes, Kim and Spencer. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 2 [Call of Cthulhu]

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 02:00:00 -0400

Our heroes begin to realize the enormity of the situation in which they find themselves. Elias found proof that at least one on the members of the ill-fated Carlyle Expedition was still among the living...did he pay for that knowledge with his life? Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick & Wes. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.

Microphones of Madness: Interview with Tedd Walley

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:00:00 -0400

Rodney and Steve interview indy comic writer/artist Tedd Walley, creator of Mathilda: The Forces of Evil vs The Third Grade. Visit Tedd at: https://www.facebook.com/MathildaTheForcesOfEvilVsThe3rdGrade?hc_location=ufi
And you can get it on Kindle:http://www.amazon.com/Mathilda-Book-Forces-Third-Grade-ebook/dp/B00RMZENWC
or Comixcology:https://www.comixology.com/Mathilda-Vol-1/digital-comic/215154
and general Mathida swag:http://voodoomaverick.com/Shop%20Page.html

Microphones of Madness- Reboot

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:57:41 -0400

Rodney and Steve talk about the All New, All Different reboot of the Marvel Universe.

Masks of Nyarlathotep 1 [Call of Cthulhu]

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:43:35 -0400

Jackson Elias has been murdered!!! This event changes the lives of our investigators as they begin their quest to discover the fiends behind this foul deed. Join the Mystery Man, the Writer, the Con Artist, the Hunter and the Scion of the South as they begin their journey to discover the the mysteries behind the Masks of Nyarlathotep. Players: Rodney, Lillie, James, Nick & Wes. GM: Steve. Call of Cthulhu & Masks of Nyatlathotep by Chaosium.