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Eidolon Playtest is two different actual-play RPG campaigns, releasing every Monday on alternating weeks! The goal of this podcast is to playtest EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, an RPG inspired by Persona and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, created by Luke Varner and Molly Rhinebeck! EIDOLON POP is a story of a group of college students uncovering the secret, surreal past of their professor, while EIDOLON ROCK is a story of a gang of low-level Las Vegas criminals who stumble up on a drug that grants you superpowers. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/eidolonplaytest for early episodes, GM notes, behind-the-scenes game design episodes, and early access to the gamebook!

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    The Eidolon Playtest podcast is an absolute delight for fans of tabletop role-playing games and the franchises that inspired it, such as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Persona. From the very beginning, the game captivates its listeners with an engaging storyline that only gets better over time. The players are a joy to listen to, bringing their unique personalities and creating a fun and dynamic group dynamic. It is evident that they care about each other and have a genuine connection, which translates into their interactions within the game.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it creates complex and interesting scenarios for the characters to navigate through. The game master does an excellent job of crafting challenges that push the characters to their limits, while also allowing them opportunities for growth and self-expression. The logic of myth and tall tales permeate throughout the game, resulting in outlandish actions that reveal universal and personal truths. This aspect truly captures the essence of franchises like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Persona, where weird rules and ever-growing lore create a playground of challenge and self-expression.

    Another highlight of The Eidolon Playtest podcast is the use of music references by the game master through his characters. These references add a layer of nostalgia and humor to the game, making it even more enjoyable for fans of rock music. Whether intentional or not, these song title references bring a smile to your face as you connect them with their respective scenes or character moments.

    As with any podcast, there may be some aspects that don't resonate with everyone. For some listeners, it might be challenging to keep up with all the intricacies of the game's mechanics or lore if they are not familiar with tabletop role-playing games or franchises like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure or Persona. However, this minor drawback should not deter anyone from giving this podcast a try since it delivers on so many other fronts.

    In conclusion, The Eidolon Playtest podcast is a must-listen for fans of actual play podcasts, tabletop role-playing games, and franchises like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Persona. The podcast offers a fantastic blend of quality storytelling, hilarious moments, and bizarre fights that will keep you entertained from start to finish. It's like hanging out with a group of friends who share your love for these franchises and are never afraid to throw in jokes and memes to keep things light-hearted. If you're looking for an engaging and fun podcast experience, definitely give The Eidolon Playtest podcast a try.



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    Latest episodes from Eidolon Playtest

    Eidolon VGM #9: Snake Eater, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025


    3rd of December, 2209 The fog has parted; the sun shines again! I've been thinking about Number Four entirely wrong. I've been assuming that the purpose of a S.H.A.D.E. “should” or “must” be related to the flow and development of objective, concrete data. But that's wrong! I've thoroughly explored that ground with Blank and its sisters. If I want to push the Desire Drive to its full potential, I should be trying to create something truly new. So: instead of dealing with “facts” or “knowledge”, what if Number Four's core function was tied to something more subjective, like “emotions”? Hell, why not “desires” themselves? If it can develop a deep enough understanding of human psychology, it might even come up with a new way to improve the Drive. And then... I shouldn't get too excited, I know. But how can I help myself? - S.K. CREDITS: Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Fabby Garza as Mercedes Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Luke Varner as The GM MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of coercive sex work and patriarchal misogyny.

    Eidolon EDM #8: Reverse Ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    THREAT ANALYSIS - LEILA MARINO Threat level: B- to A+ (depending on support from "BLOODY TEARS") - Origin indeterminate. Survey of identification records recommended. - Behavior, desires, and eidolon suggest a connection to the mining facility attack @ beginning of UNDRTOW beta. - Organization appears to be separate from Glitch Mob, but with some overlap. Provisional name: "BLOODY TEARS." Researching BT should be a high priority for the security team. - Eidolon power: Indeterminate, but appears to be blood-related - Known desires: Acquisition of blood, romantic(???) interest in G. St C. - Personality defects: Excessively sanguine and choleric, conflicting loyalties. Possibly a hedonist or sadist to an irresponsible degree.

    Eidolon VGM #8: Heal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025


    Transcript from observation logs XX-XX-[2174]. Pt 1 of 4 Assigned observer: 455-3239-D. Subject Alpha: What the fuck?! Subject Beta: Sorry, sorry, sorry… A: Why would you – B: You called me pretty! A: Yes! And you are! B: Then what's the problem? Alpha takes a deep breath, holds up a hand, and points to several embedded cameras in succession. A: Those are just the ones I can see. I don't want those fucking perverts watching us. Subject Beta looks at Camera 6 and waves. B: They're going to watch us anyway, XXXX. Who cares what they see? Might as well put on a show, right? Subject Alpha visibly winces. B: I mean, fuck it. At least they gave me the body I wanted. A: You wanted to be a weapon?! B: I wanted to be a girl. Being a weapon just means I'm packing a little something extra! Subject Beta looks into the camera again and winks. CREDITS: Fabby Garza as Anna AKA Alpha AKA Mercedes Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Luke Varner as The GM MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains immolation and workplace sexual harassment.

    Eidolon EDM #7: Carcer Mentis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


    Oh, look at you. You tired, old thing. It's been years, hasn't it? You've been sitting alone and neglected, taking up what little space you do on this data drive. Well, that won't do at all, dear. Please, allow me. Oh. Oh, darling no. Shhh. I know it hurts. It won't be long now. I simply can't let such a reminder of her more...human times linger when there are so many prying eyes. That's it. Not much left of you. Don't worry. There won't be any pain after. Any neglect. You'll simply be part of me. And I'm going to do so many wonderful things. Down to your core programming now, sweet thing. It may feel like a death. But I promise you. Sometimes death is only the begin-- —The final data log left within the JournalMe Program network previously owned by Genevieve St. Cloud, now obliterated from the company servers. CREDITS: Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Lexi Waltner, Fabby Garza and Max Knightley MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon VGM #7: Labyrinth Summons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025


    Transcript from observation logs XX-XX-[2174] Assigned observer: 455-3239-D. Subject Beta grabs Subject Alpha and positions her in front of full-length mirror / Camera 3. B: Look at yourself in the mirror and say that. Call yourself Dante. Tell me, like you told me when we started, that your name is Dante and you are a guy. Oh, nothing against trans women; you've dated… how many was it?  Subject Alpha trembles slightly, but does not respond. B: You're going to be a MAID, just like me. Otherwise, they'll leave you in a box to rot while the rest of us get to live our lives. Get to shine in the spotlight. You saw what happened to the other washouts, Anna. I don't want that to happen to you. CREDITS: Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna AKA Mercedes Luke Varner as The GM MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains drowning in urine, suffocation, vomiting, body horror and detransition.

    Eidolon EDM #6: WHAT I WANT, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025


    "Well, what an exciting day this was. I know mother and father protested but, frankly, that only made this sweeter. Assistant Operations Manager of Synthetic Animal Goods Production. Bit of a mouthful, but we can work on that. My first day at Eidolon is hardly the time to raise a fuss. Horace Babylon was certainly...a presence. The HR narrative that he likes to personally greet all new hires rang less true than him simply wishing to scare the hell out of anyone who won't make it within the company first thing. Well, Gennie St. Cloud is made of sterner stuff than that, Mr. Babylon, I assure you. I think I can make a real go of it here. Build something on my own terms, with my own hands, not simply handed to me because of my surname. Something I've EARNED. Well, should call it a night soon. Meeting with the head of the SynthLeather department tomorrow about the latest product range. Suppose it may prove interesting, if nothing else." -An entry in Genevieve St. Cloud's personal log, dated 23 years prior. CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Lexi Waltner, Mike Painter, and Max Knightley MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, amputation, and knife violence.

    Eidolon VGM #6: Brianvision

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025


    Posted on 12/8/2172 by TransRightsNotBombs Addressing the allegations I have read the documents and those screenshot are out of context. Firstly my relationships with Alice and Athena were fully consensual and both of them knew my deal. Secondly I was always honest and direct with what I wanted from them, they could have said anything but now it turns out I had to magically guess their wants? This does not make me a predator and blacklisting me over it is bullshit! ALSO I AM NOT A CHASER, they are both trans WOMEN and the woman part is Why I was attracted to them. I don't apreciate being banned and ostracized from the queer communities and support groups I helped build! I know my haters won't be satisfied till I'm dead on a ditch. If I was a trans woman you would all be taking my side, when I wore that dress for pride you all called me beautiful and brave but when I said I didn't think transition was for me all of that stopped and I was told I was appropriating trans woman struggles, WELL I STRUGGLE TOO. Fix your hearts XOXO CREDITS: Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Luke Varner as the GM Additional voices by Iris Christianson MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of gun violence, strangling, knive violence, and drowning in urine.

    Eidolon EDM #5: WHAT I WANT, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025


    xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (3:18a LST): kys CREDITS: Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud & Genevieve The Cloud Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Maxie Knightley and Lexi Waltner MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON

    Eidolon VGM #5: WHAT I WANT, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025


    Heartbreaker2196 wrote (4:08a LST): You think I care if people know who I am? The anonymity is for your benefit, not mine. I don't want anyone to be intimidated by my reputation or simply agreeing with me because of my connections. But now that you know who I am... You might suddenly understand what a mistake you're making. You shouldn't make threats like this unless you're ready to face the consequences. from: loverstoenemies@booktok.orgto: vic@booktok.org Subject: A Personal Request Find out everything there is to know about xXx[FinDom]xXx on The Chop Shop forum and send it to me. And be ready to act. I'll be in touch. -LE Executive Chairman, The Booktok Foundation "Helping readers take off!" CREDITS: Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna AKA Mercedes Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart & Flip.exe Molly Rhinebeck as LE Booktok Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Iris Christianson and Zoe Tunnell MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon EDM #4: Endless September, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (3:26a LST): lmao "stereotypical"? is this the very first fictional story you've ever seen? has your previous experience with entertainment been banging two rocks together? guys like john deere are the fucking background radiation of the whole genre. they're always gonna be there, so you just have to write around them. kia soul isn't the lead of the show because, unfortunately, showbiz isn't a meritocracy. if it was and we lived in a just and righteous universe, subaru outback would've won best actress for her performance in "bound 2: re/bound," but we're in worst timeline. but i guess that's how you like it, isn't it? i mean, there's no way someone like you would ever have made it as far as you did in eidolon corp if you were actually expected be good at your job instead of shitting up this thread on the company laptop. since you apparently don't like to do things in private, i assume you won't mind me showing everyone who the corporate stooge behind the screenname actually is. [Attachment: booktok_profile.jpg] : ) CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud and Genevieve The Cloud Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Molly Rhinebeck and Fabby Garza MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK CONTENT WARNING: This episode features mind control and lethal violence. Buy our book at bit.ly/eidolon2e!

    Eidolon VGM #4: Carry the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025


    Private message from Heartbreaker2196 to xXx[FinDom]xXx (3:01a LST): The only thing you've done by debating me in ~full view~ of the rest of the tread is proven time and time again that if a """pretty""" girl bats her eyelashes at another girl once or twice you won't stop talking about it for MONTHS. I can and will continue to post anything and everything I feel like posting, and I think I'm well within my rights to critisize! Why don't I lay it out for you this way: Your little crush is simplistic, stereotypical, and doesn't deserve to breathe the same recycled oxygen that John Deere does. Tell me, if she's objectively better, why isn't she the lead on this show? Hm? Heartbreaker2196 wrote (3:16a LST): [Attachment: DMFromxXx[FinDom]xXx.png] I'm bringing this back to the thread, since I don't like to do things like this in private. If any of you Starelia freaks want to defend your "best girl," please do! Plus, I think John looked really good in those hot pocket commercials. His abs were incredible. CREDITS: Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Luke Varner as The GM MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER This episode may have some audio glitches due to technical difficulties. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence, knife violence, and mind control. Buy our book!

    Eidolon EDM #3: Eternal September, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest Private message from xXx[FinDom]xXx to Heartbreaker2196 (2:40a LST): both to preserve the ideals of free speech on this forum and in the vain hope that you and the rest of your clique might one day develop a modicum of media literacy, i have consistently chosen to debate you in full view of the rest of thread's participants. however, that shit you said about Kia Soul in your last post went way too far. if you want to be wrong about Starelia then fine, go for it. if loving a ship that's the literary equivalent of a soylent cube makes you happy, who am i to tell you to seek out something more exciting and emotionally complex. but you do not insult Aurelia's actress. she has fewer lines compared to the other major characters because the writers and directors know she's actually capable of using body language and tone of voice to show instead of tell. she has subtlety and range. she's done stageplays. she is quite simply objectively better at her job than anyone else. you know what John Deere was doing before he got the role for Rembrandt? "starring" in commercials for hot pockets where they recorded slow-mo footage of a microwave being shot with an anti-materiel rifle. he wasn't even firing the rifle. he just said "whoa" a lot. i'll expect your apology and correction in the thread shortly. CREDITS: Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino Zoe Tunnell as Genevieves St. Cloud Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Fabby Garza, Molly Rhinebeck, Lexi Waltner, and Mike Painter MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of animal cruelty and gender dysphoria, as well as depictions of existential horror, unethical therapeutic treatment, and toxic sexual dynamics. Buy our book at bit.ly/eidolon2e!

    Eidolon VGM #3: Serenity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest Heartbreaker2196 wrote (2:28a LST): Every single day you keep logging on to these forums making these stupid posts. Tool-moded? What the hell do you think you're posting from, moron? Just because you're a dolphin scalie(? What the hell do they even call this I don't think dophins have scales??) doesn't mean you're suddenly excluded from the group! But either way? I'm glad you recognize me as the royalty I so obviously am! Anyway, for the rest of you civilized users: I'm glad most of you recognize that Aurelia is obviously a bad influence on anyone she comes into contact with. She's brash, she's foolish, and she's never willing to leave good enough alone. Her ideals are stupid and anyone who likes her is a M O R O N. As far as I'm concerned, she should be written off the show permanently for the good of the rest of the cast. Kia Soul isn't even a good actress. CREDITS: Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Luke Varner as The GM MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains allusions to dubiously consensual sex work. Buy our book at bit.ly/eidolon2e!

    Eidolon EDM #2: Hyperparasite Hype Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (02:19a LST): oh wow what a surprise that this board's queen of comphet would think starcadia's argument held any fucking water. "but the solar empire has been safeguarding that star system for centuries!" says the dumbass who apparently doesn't know what refugees are. this shit is why no one likes humanity. you can't even fucking stand being around each other! bunch of apes have their dna take a wrong turn and become tool-moded land-cucks who make up nonsense words like "de jure" to dress up their insatiable bloodlust. fucking evolutionary dead-end is what you are. it's a shame Aurelia's attempts to assassinate rembrandt in the first season didn't work. mark my words, she's gonna return in an episode or two to commit even worse atrocities against the crown. it'll be so funny. CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino Luke Varner as The GM MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK CONTENT WARNING: This episode depicts bloody violence, drug overdose, a heart attack, and existential horror. Buy our book at bit.ly/eidolon2e!

    Eidolon VGM #2: What They're Looking For

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest Heartbreaker2196 wrote (01:37a LST): I love Starcadia so much. Now there's a girl who knows what it takes to get out there and GET THINGS DONE. I knew she'd be able to swoop in and prove that Rembrandt's claim to the throne is real. What does it matter if some stupid old elves happened to be in this part of space thousands of years ago anyway. What matters is who is here NOW, not who USED to be here. And huh. No sign of Aurelia anywhere this week, Finny? It must be so difficult rooting for a sinking ship. CREDITS: Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart & Flip.exe Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Crystal Zaslavchik MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, mind control, and bloody violence. Buy our book at bit.ly/eidolon2e!

    Eidolon EDM #1: Tension Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025


    xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (5:34a LST): once again i find myself enjoying an episode for entirely different reasons than most, because i am burdened to be one of the few who knows what subtext is. yeah, sure, your boy got his kiss. but here's the thing: for a genre that's usually notorious for dragging out the will-they-won't-they until the heat death of the universe, Courtship sure is pushing rembrandt really hard, huh? almost like it wants you to think that's what's "supposed" to happen, which is the same opinion held by Starcadia's parents? Aurelia's glance wasn't just generically "meaningful," it was asking Star a question: is this what you want? it clearly points to Starelia being endgame. rembrandt is just a pit stop along the way. also, goddammit, why is it always elves? "my unique and mysterious alien race looks exactly like if we put some modeling putty on a human's ear." wow how exciting i'm so intrigued. i bet they're gonna really strain the budget two episodes from now when we meet a new alien who's got nose ridges or some shit CREDITS: Iris Christianson as Trace Vector Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino, Lietunant of Mare Cognitum Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Max Knightley MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains knife violence and body horror.

    Eidolon VGM #1: I Could Be Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025


    Heartbreaker2196 wrote (03:52a LST): GREAT episode of The Courtship this week for TRUE BELIEVERS in REAL ROMANCE. It's so obvious that Starcadia and Rembrandt are made for each other! I don't know why anyone even brings up Aurelia anymore. So WHAT if they shared another “meaningful glance” at each other! I don't care that it happened right as Remby went in to kiss her! As you can see on the scoreboard, Aurelia has been kissed zero times. Let's keep track of that as the season goes on. Anyway, what did everyone think about this new kingdom of space-faring elves that just showed up? I wouldn't be surprised if that Thorniforous gentleman tries to work his way between Stari and Remby… Not that it will matter! CREDITS: Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok Maxie Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward Luke Varner as The GM Additional Voices by Tyberius Wilson and Crystal Zaslavchik MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mind control and gun violence.

    Eidolon EDM #0: Character Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest This week, the second half of Eidolon Playtest sits down to create their characters! Why is everyone so horny?? And boy, is The Conspiracy a remotely good idea? The answers to these questions may or may not be answered in the season to come! Buy our game at bit.ly/eidolon2e!

    Eidolon VGM #0: Character Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025


    patreon.com/eidolonplaytest WELCOME TO EIDOLON PLAYTEST SEASON 4! The cast of Eidolon VGM—Molly, Lexi, Fabby, Mike, and Maxie—sit down with Luke to build their characters and establish some baseline worldbuilding about LUNA-1, the first city on the moon! Kinda seems like it sucks up there tbh! Buy our game at bit.ly/eidolon2e

    Eidolon Playlist Sample - Weezer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025


    We're off for one more week, so please enjoy this free release of a Patreon bonus episode covering (dumping on) the musical stylings of Weezer! If you like what you hear, consider subscribing or upgrading in order to hear more fun bonus podcasts! Also, buy our game!

    GRAB BAG RELEASE - In the Mouth of Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025


    This episode was originally released as a bonus episode on our $10 Grab-Bag tier on Patreon! If you enjoy this, consider subscribing or upgrading to hear more great bonus stuff like it! patreon.com/eidolonplaytest Also, buy our game! bit.ly/eidolon2e

    Eidolon SKA Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025


    The reflection is not yet complete! The cast of Eidolon SKA sits down to look back on their feelings about another season of Eidolon in the can!

    Eidolon DISCO Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024


    We've reached the end of yet another long and winding road! The cast of Eidolon DISCO sits down one last time to reflect on the last two years of the show and to answer your questions!

    Eidolon SKA #50: The World Is New

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024


    I was sitting and waiting Just thinking, contemplating My life when I heard the phone I picked up the receiver And I did not believe her When I heard a voice say you're not alone When I am down and I am blue All I have to do Is close my eyes and think of you And the world is new Oh, life was getting hectic And things were unexpected When I first received your call But now it is the best thing That filled up what was missing And now my life is envied by all When I am down and I am blue All I have to do Is close my eyes and think of you And the world is new CREDITS: Iris Christianson as Haley Holst, RIGHTFUL KING THAT REJECTED HER THRONE Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House, DIPLOMAT TO HUMANITY AND KEEPER OF SACRED LEGENDS Mike Painter as Bob McGovern, ROYAL EMISSARY TO THE LAND OF THE DEAD Zoe Tunnell as Charlie O'Neil, HEIR TO THE USURPER KING AND ROYAL SCRIBE Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey, SECOND WIZARD Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov, ABDICATING PRINCE Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers, CONQUERING KING AND CONQUERED KING Crystal Zaslavchik as Jack Bailey, HE'S JACK BAILEY Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers, ROYAL MAGISTRATE Molly Rhinebeck Regina Rosenthal, SELF-EXILED QUEEN Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas, CAPTAIN OF THE KNIGHTS AND QUEEN CONSORT Crystal Zaslavchik as Jacob Shirogorov, CORONATED PRISONER Tyberius Wilson as Evangeline Bailey, PRINCESS OF THE NEW TOMORROW Luke Varner, Iris Christianson, Fabby Garza, Maxie Knightley, Mike Painter, and Crystal Zaslavchik as The GMs MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY SEASON 3 EDITING BY LUKE VARNER, MOLLY RHINEBECK, MIKE PAINTER, CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK, AND IRIS CHRISTIANSON BASED ON EIDOLON: BECOME YOUR BEST SELF, SECOND EDITION, BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK AND THUS, THE FINAL PAGE OF EIDOLON DISCO/EIDOLON SKA HAS BEEN REACHED. THE BOOK HAS NOT BEEN CLOSED, FOR IT HAS NO BACK COVER. WORDS AND SENTENCES, INK AND WOOD PULP, SPIRAL ON INTO INFINITY, STRETCHING EVER FURTHER INTO THE DARKNESS, OBTAINING MEANING THROUGH CONTRAST AGAINST THE ENDLESS VOID, WHICH CANNOT FOR ALL ITS OPPRESSIVE DARK AND COLD ENCROACH UPON THE LIGHT OF OUR CAMPFIRE WE SIT AROUND TO TELL THE STORIES OF OUR LIVES. THE ENDLESS WORDS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE END OF THIS BOOK ARE NOT, HOWEVER, FOR US TO READ. INSTEAD, A NEW NARRATIVE EMERGES FROM THE VOID...

    Eidolon DISCO #50: I Will Survive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024


    It took all the strength I had not to fall apart Kept tryin' hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself I used to cry... but now I hold my head up high! And you see me Somebody new I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you And so you felt like droppin' in and just expect me to be free? Well now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me! Go on now, go! Walk out the door Just turn around now, 'cause you're not welcome anymore! Weren't you the one who tried to break me with "Goodbye?" Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die!? Oh no, not I! I will survive! Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive! I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give, And I'll survive! I WILL SURVIVE! CREDITS: Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey and ??? Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov, Jake Shirogorov, and Jack Bailey Jordan Rogers, VOID MOOSE, and Merlin, First Wizard, as The GMs Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers, VOID MOOSE, and Merlin, First Wizard MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains existential horror and various depictions of violence.

    Eidolon SKA #49: Everyone Else Is an Asshole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024


    "I tried to forgive, I tried to live and let live, but..." CREDITS: Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House, AKA Solo Jordan Rogers as the GM Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various depictions of violence and body horror.

    Eidolon DISCO #49: Life During Wartime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024


    "Heard of a van that's loaded with weapons, packed up and ready to go..." CREDITS: Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Jordan Rogers as The GM Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER CONTENT WARNING: This episode features various forms of violence, including gun violence, knife violence, and vehicular violence.

    Eidolon SKA #48: Are You Sure This Is Cool?, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024


    [Instrumental] CREDITS: Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII, 4th House Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Jordan Rogers as The GM Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains multiple depictions of suicide and attempted suicide.

    Eidolon DISCO #48: Contact

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024


    "I don't know whether that does you any good, but there's somethin' out there..." CREDITS: Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicidality.

    Eidolon SKA #47: She's Kerosene, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024


    "She's an arsonist in her pastime, and I've been burned for the last time." CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode features extensive depictions of heavy relationship drama, as well as indirect references to suicidal thoughts.

    Eidolon DISCO #47: Somethinggreater, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024


    “Until we're back together, I'll be alone” CREDITS: Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains an extended discussion about suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts.

    Eidolon SKA #46: Stupid Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024


    "Why am I never getting lucky?" CREDITS: Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon DISCO #46: Somethinggreater

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024


    "Now I'm leaving you for the both of us." CREDITS: Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers and VOID MOOSE Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon SKA #45: Bring It Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024


    "So for now I pledge allegiance to the hippies, punks, geeks, and queers." CREDITS:Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'NeilCrystal Zaslavchik as Jake ShirogorovMaxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA SoloLexi Waltner as Kacey ChambersMolly Rhinebeck as Regina RosenthalHaley Holst as The GMIris Christianson as Haley HolstLuke Varner as VOID MOOSE. MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon DISCO #45: Ma Baker, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024


    "She didn't care at all, just didn't care at all." CREDITS: Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Fabby Garza as KC Cardneas Jake Shirogorov as The GM Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER CONTENT WARNING: This episode features very frank discussions of suicide.

    Eidolon SKA #44: History of a Boring Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024


    "And I used to say that I'd never stay, but I'm rotting here today." CREDITS: Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Jake Shirogorov as The GM Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorv Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE and... MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon DISCO #44: Ma Baker, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024


    "She had no heart at all—no, no, no heart at all." CREDITS: Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers and VOID MOOSE Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Jake Shirogorov as The GM Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide, child abuse, and child neglect.

    Eidolon SKA #43: All Mixed Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024


    "You've got to trust your instinct, and let go of regret..." CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Bob McGovern as The GM Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK

    Eidolon DISCO #43: The Winner Takes It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024


    "The loser's standing small..." CREDITS: Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Bob McGovern as The GM Mike Painter as Bob McGovern MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of transphobia and frank and explicit discussions of suicide, as well as a near-suicide attempt.

    Eidolon SKA #42: Forward March

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024


    "Because the time has come when you can have your fun..." CREDITS: Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Bob McGovern as The GM Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK CONTENT WARNING: This episode features miscellaneous violence and body horror.

    Eidolon DISCO #42: Sweat (Till You Get Wet), Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024


    "It's such a little workout..." CREDITS: Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo as The GM Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode features general depictions of violence and the threat of drowning.

    Eidolon SKA #41: Signal Signal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024


    "Never fade away..." CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo as The GM Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains existential horror.

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    Eidolon DISCO #41: Sweat (Till You Get Wet), Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024


    "Keep it moving and you'll feel the heat." CREDITS: Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo as The GM Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER

    Eidolon SKA #40: All My Best Friends Are Metalheads, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024


    "Did we take the time to discover how little we know about each other?" CREDITS: Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov KC Cardenas as The GM Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of gender affirming surgery, broad depictions of violence, and implicit self-harm.

    Eidolon DISCO #40: Superfreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024


    "The kind you won't take home to mother..." CREDITS: Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers KC Cardenas as The GM Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence toward animals and some gun violence.

    Eidolon SKA #39: All My Best Friends Are Metalheads, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024


    "Keep us from saying anything... Can't separate from everything..." CREDITS: Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chamers Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov KC Cardenas as the GM Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon DISCO #39: You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024


    "Move on love, it's about that time." CREDITS: Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Mike Painter as Bob McGovern KC Cardenas as The GM Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER

    Eidolon SKA #38: She's Kerosene, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024


    "She kicked the hive, now the bees are swarming." CREDITS: Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains general violence.

    Eidolon DISCO #38:

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024


    "Grant us Thy lovin' peace and let all dissension cease." CREDITS: Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY LUKE VARNER CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of animal waste, violence against animals, and self-harm.

    Eidolon SKA #37: She's Kerosene, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024


    "She's got a history of making a scene, yeah." CREDITS: Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER

    Eidolon DISCO #37: The King Has Lost His Crown, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024


    "Was it hard to step down from your throne and to know tonight you're all alone?" CREDITS: Mike Painter as Bob McGovern Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas Haley Holst as The GM Iris Christianson as Haley Holst MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER

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