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In a world where magic is rare and those with talent are in high demand, there are doors to a place where the supernatural is common and nightmares are reality. Two friends will travel in their own world and the next to uncover the truth of their pasts an

Slay the Stars


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 122 EPISODES


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    Recap #6: Episodes 80-94 (Cour 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 46:24


    Listen to Jenn, Arthur, and Leah breakdown some of the biggest moments of cour 6.   If you enjoy this content, check out our Patreon! Today, we will also be releasing our latest Ask Us Anything session where we answer questions direct from our patrons. You can find us at patreon.com/slaythestars.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E94: The Children of Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 49:49


    We are setting up arc 3. The danger isn't over yet.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E93: Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 80:52


    The end is here.   We are about to launch into arc 3 of campaign 1. If you have questions for us, send them on social media or at patreon.com/slaythestars - We'll get to them after episode 94. All will be revealed.   Thank you for sticking with us. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E92: Choose Love, or Get Out of the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 18:30


    Bad news, everyone. We had some technical difficulties, and this episode is going to be short.   Good news: What we salvaged? It's delicious.   More to come. Per somnia, ad astra.

    S1E91: Deals Within Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 84:17


    Zem and Char love talking their way out of situations. Eventually, they'll have to make good on their promises.   While Lorhn seeks his vengeance, Talia comes face to face with her unknowable past.   The epic fight continues. Per somnia, ad astra.

    S1E90: Father and Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 88:09


    Our "heroes" begin their assault.   Follow us on social media @slaythestars. You can find many links on our website: https://www.slaythestars.com/   Per somnia, ad astra!

    Ask Us Anything #6: What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Encounter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 28:24


    Hey, all. We're all sick, and episode 90 will have to wait for two more weeks. But in the meantime, we recorded this little snippet so you'll know what the heck is going on during the encounter with Adria. Trust me, it's going to be cool.   Also! We have a poll up on https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars where you can vote on our next big side project. Don't miss your chance to decide what stories we tell within the world of Slay the Stars.   Thank you for listening. And as always, per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E89: Everybody Gets One- Uncut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 72:08


    Uncut is a misnomer. This episode has many cuts. We were a mess. There is a reason we don't record remotely.    But here it is in all its glory. Episode 89. It's really... the cat's meow.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E88: The Tale of Two Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 65:06


    Back to the beginning, folks. Leah has been playing the long game, and it's almost time to put all the cards on the table.   New artwork is coming soon. You can see it early on Patreon.com/slaythestars or wait for it to release to everyone on 2/18/25. I promise... You're going to love it.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E87: The Heir

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 72:14


    Lorhn is overwhelmed by revelations about exactly whom he and his new companions are planning to rescue.   You might want the map of Vela for this one. It's available on SlaytheStars.com.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E86: I Have to Leap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 79:59


    Our group decides the best path leads into the caves of Lyra where they hope to find the White Queen and some hope for defeating Adria.   Welcome to Slay the Stars 2025, all! This is going to be a wild year, and we are glad you're here with us. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E85: Lost in a Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 75:50


    Life is about choices. Some are harder than others.   This will be our last episode of 2024! We'll be taking 12/24/24 off to spend time with our families, and we'll be back in January to celebrate the New Year with more Slay the Stars shenanigans.    We want to wish you all happy holidays and fulfilling new years. We love you all. Thank you for your continued support of this little story that we love so much.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    Ask Us Anything #5: End of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 42:08


    It's been a crazy year of Slay the Stars... Let's talk about it! If you wanna hear more of our ramblings, head over to Patreon. We'll be releasing some exclusive questions over there next week. Patreon.com/slaythestars Thank you all for listening. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E84: That's Not How It's Supposed to Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 94:01


    We finally see Zem, Char, Tali, and Lorhn come together.   And oh! - The cliffhanger.

    S1E83: Climbing Purple People Eater

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 96:23


    Hopefully the title doesn't give too much away. Our new (and old) characters aren't ready for what's to come.   Curious what Lyra looks like? We have started creating the world map, and you can find it on our website: https://www.slaythestars.com/   Get ready. Things are only getting crazier. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E82: Evil Bubbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 73:20


    Talia and Lorhn set off on their quest to figure out what (or who) has come to Lyra.   Thank you for listening and supporting us! Per somnia, ad astra! 

    S1E81: Talia D'Noryn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 46:02


    Last week, we met Arthur's newest creation, Lorhn. This week, we're spending some time with Jenn's alternate personality, Tali.    We struggled at the end, guys. We couldn't remain serious.

    S1E80: Lorhn Allard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 46:22


    Ready for another momentum shift?   For all your Slay the Stars news and extras, check out SlaytheStars.com and Patreon.com/slaythestars.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    Recap #5: Episodes 64-79 (Cour 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 119:01


    This one is long, but once you get us talking, we can't stop.   Whether you've been here since the beginning, are looking to jump in now, or need a refresher, this episode will give you a solid rundown of what transpired in Cour 5, Season 1 of Slay the Stars.   We'll see you in two weeks for the beginning of Cour 6, the end of Arc 2, and another crazy twist in Slay the Stars. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E79: Our Last Night in Space...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 70:42


    Big decisions need to be made as we reach the midway point of arc 2. What will happen when we touch down on Lyra?   Our friends over at Monument Studios are launching their Kickstarter TODAY for Fantasy+, the future of TTRPG Audio. Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monumentstudios/fantasy-the-future-of-ttrpg-audio   Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate you all. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E78: Charlemagne Vif Brume

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 38:37


    It's Char's turn.   Need more Slay the Stars? Check us out at: https://www.slaythestars.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E77: Zemira Kaltain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 38:08


    Since the beginning of Slay the Stars, Leah has wanted to do solo episodes where we could really focus on one player at a time. This is a Zem episode.    Want to support Slay the Stars? Check out our Patreon! Everyone who is subscribed by July 31st, 2024 will be eligible to receive a special gift. We have something big planned.

    S1E76: Radioactive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 76:08


    Revelations upon revelations... Stories within stories. It's all coming together.   Check us out on social media and on patreon @SlaytheStars.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E75: You're Not Cai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 84:30


    Ever seen an exorcism in space? Did you know Arthur plays the guitar?! Hold on to your butts...   If you love the show, check us out on Patreon! It's the best way to support us and keep this thing going. Every cent is appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E74: Something Isn't Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 92:30


    Zem and Char try to figure out what is happening to Cai and if they can help her.   This week, we are promoting our friends at 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat. Check them out at https://www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.com/   And as always... Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E73: The Darkness Within

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 73:55


    The fallout of Char's actions in episode 72- Definitely listen to that one first.   This week, we're promoting two other amazing podcasts: Mythcraft (https://linktr.ee/mythcraftthepodcast) and Game Master Monday (https://linktr.ee/grant_nordine). Listen to the promos and check them out!   As always, you can find all things Slay the Stars at our website: https://www.slaythestars.com/   Thank you for listening. And as always, per somnia, ad astra! 

    S1E72: The Star, The Tower, and The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 74:10


    Luteo agrees to a tarot reading from Zem... The cards have a story to tell.   This week, we're promoting our new friends, Damsels in Dicestress (https://twitter.com/DamselsDnD) and long time friends of the show, No Quest for the Wicked (https://twitter.com/NoQuestCast). Check them out on X, and give them a listen.    Thanks so much for listening! Per somnia, ad astra.

    S1E71: The Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 76:22


    Zem and Char have been waiting 71 episodes for some of the answers here... It's finally time.   We recently passed 2000 followers on the platform formerly known as Twitter, and we want to thank everyone who keeps up with us there and everywhere else. We'd also like to say a very special thanks to our 2000th follower, Stupid Wizards Podcast. Listen for their ad in the show, and check them out on Twitter at @SWAPpod.   We're also running an ad for our friends over at Snyder's Return. Check them out at @ReturnSnyder on Twitter.   Thank you all for listening. As always, per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E70: Sybilline Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 64:30


    We're back in the present, and Zemira has decided it's time to delve back into some of her divinatory tools. Char and Del have have a heart-to-heart.    This week, we're promoting our friends over at Game Master Monday and their upcoming release: Bunnies and Burrows. Check them out at: https://linktr.ee/grant_nordine   Thanks for tuning in! Follow us on social media @SlaytheStars, and as always, per somnia, ad astra! ☄️

    S1E69: Entombed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 63:08


    This time, it's the real thing! Episode 69- The ending of our flashback to Nexus.   If you missed our April Fools' Day prank from yesterday, check it out! It's short and entertaining.   We're quickly approaching our 2 year anniversary NEXT MONTH. We'll have lots of fun ways to celebrate, so stay tuned, follow us on social media, and if you can, support us on Patreon! It's the best way to help us continue creating this crazy story and content: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E69: Or is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 2:45


    Char and Zem are currently raiding Nexus in our latest flashback... but not everything is as it seems.   We love you all! Thank you for listening. Per somnia, ad astra.

    S1E68: Raiding Nexus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 79:01


    Flashback Alert! Something bad happened at Nexus...   Enjoying the ride? Check us out at https://www.slaythestars.com/ for Slay the Stars news and important links.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E67: A Real Headache

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 65:29


    Queue the training montage! Maybe with a side of emotional exposition?   Thanks for hanging with us and listening in.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E66: Unbound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 71:16


    Char and Amarra are finally reunited.   Enjoying what you hear? Want more? Check us out at https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E65: No Longer a Fool

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 56:42


    Hold on to your butts! There is another surprise waiting for Zem and Char on this ship...   We're dedicating this one to our friends who've stuck around since the beginning. Check out these awesome people, give them follows, show them all the love: Dude, Where's My Drift over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwmdpodcast Game Master Monday on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gamemastermonday Jasper on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jewelledcrown Prince on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecatdeity   There are so many more, but I only have so much space. But don't worry! We love you all.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E64: A New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 75:30


    We pick up the pieces left behind in the wake of so much tragedy... Where do Zem and Char go from here?   This is the start of Arc 2. A New Beginning.   Find all our links on our website at https://www.slaythestars.com/   Per somnia, ad astra!

    Recap #4: Episodes 48-63 (Cour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 92:59


    The final cour recap of arc 1! Jenn, Arthur, and Leah sit down to discuss the highs, lows, and everything in between.   Don't forget: Arc 2 officially begins on January 23, 2024! Get ready.   As always, you can find us at our website: https://www.slaythestars.com/   Thanks for listening to our first arc. We'll see you on the other side. Per somnia, ad astra!

    Beyond the Stars #4: Jenn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 71:07


    In this episode of Beyond the Stars, Leah sits down with Jenn to talk about life, art, and all things Slay the Stars.   We want to wish you all happy holidays! Thanks for seeing us through 2023. We love you all, and we will see you in 2024 for the beginning of arc 2 of Slay the Stars!   You can find all things StS at https://www.slaythestars.com/   Per somnia, ad astra!

    Season 1, Arc 1- Post Mortem: The Story So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 86:43


    Listen to the cast of Slay the Stars talk about the journey through Arc 1 of Season 1. Caution: Major spoilers for Season 1, Episodes 1-63. You've been warned.   Come back in 2 weeks when we release our latest Beyond the Stars interview with our very own Jenn Kearney.   Arc 2 starts in January 2024... Are you ready? Because we can't wait.   Per somnia, ad astra!

    Milo and Mila Part 2: The Promise - Collaboration #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 84:01


    As one journey ends, two others begin. A promise is made.   I want to give a big shoutout to our collaboration partners this week, Grant from Game Master Monday and Kae from Dude, Where's My Drift? Without them, this content wouldn't exist, and the world would be worse for it.   Dude, Where's My Drift is Kae's Starfinder podcast where they're currently solving the drift crisis! Check them out everywhere you get your podcasts and on Twitch every other Monday. You can also find them at @DWMDpodcast on all the social medias.   Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra.

    Milo and Mila Part 1: 3 Months Later - Collaboration #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 104:53


    Ever since our first collaboration, one question has plagued the minds of Slay the Stars fans. No! It's not whether or not the heroes survived, it's whether or not Mila showed up for her date with Milo. And now? You're going to get those answers..   I want to give a big shoutout to our collaboration partners this week, Grant from Game Master Monday and Kae from Dude, Where's My Drift? Without them, this content wouldn't exist, and the world would be worse for it.   Listen to the outro where we run promos for Game Master Monday and for Grant's side project with Leah, Bella's Comet. And check out Grant @GameMasterMonday on all the social medias.   Don't forget to come back in two weeks for the thrilling conclusion of this tale.   Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E63: Per Somnia, Ad Astra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 83:24


    The climax of arc 1.   This week, we're promoting our friends over at White Wing Dice. Check them out, and give a listen to their promo in the outro: https://www.whitewingdice.com/   We'll be back in two weeks with our second ever collaboration, and our first ever guest GM!   Want to support Slay the Stars? Find us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars   Thank you for listening. Thank you for supporting us. Arc 2 will be here before you know it, and in the mean time, we have lots of treats for you.   Per somnia, ad astra! We love you all.

    S1E62: To the Top of the Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 53:33


    Do not listen to this episode if you haven't listened to 61. That is all. Oh, and we released a super fun dramatization earlier today! Listen to that too: A Covert Meeting.   This week, we're promoting our friends over at No Quest for the Wicked. Find their promo in the outro, and check them out at: https://www.noquestcast.com/   Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra!

    A Covert Meeting: A Slay the Stars Dramatization(#4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 5:33


    While our heroes are plotting and preparing... So are our villains. We want to thank everyone involved in this project for bringing it to life. We were incredibly lucky to have such talented guest voice actors involved:   Meredith Nudo https://twitter.com/meredithnudo https://linktr.ee/meredithnudo   Steven Landes https://twitter.com/StevenLandes https://stevenlandes.carrd.co/   Laneth Sffarlenn https://twitter.com/The__Neth https://laneth.com/   Mitch Leschinski https://www.mitchleschinski.com/   Our DM/Producer Leah Huemmrich wrote the scene, and our Cast Member/Audio Engineer Arthur Pelino worked his audio engineering magic.   Episode 62 released today as well! Now, go listen to that. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E61: A Scream From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 73:34


    The final battle of arc 1 is upon us. Will Zem and Char make it to the top of the tower?   This week, we're running a promo for Leah's side project Bella's Comet. You can check it out at: https://www.bellascomet.com/   Thank you to everyone who has listened so far and to all those who will continue on this journey with us. We love and appreciate you all. Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra. Stay tuned!

    S1E60: Ready, Set...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 81:09


    This is it. The final episode before the end game of arc 1. Zem and Char have decisions to make, plans to formulate, and a team to assemble.   This week, we're promoting our friends over at Power Word Fail and The Homebrew Network! Listen to their promo in the outro and check them out: https://www.actualplaypods.com/   As always, you can find all your Slay the Stars news, information, and links at: https://www.slaythestars.com/   Thanks for listening! Per somnia, ad astra.

    S1E59: Meet Me at the Point... One More Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 72:49


    Char confronts his past. Zem fights for her future. We're nearing the end of arc 1. Every episode is a banger from here.   We updated our Patreon! New tiers. New rewards. More bang for your buck. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars   This week, we're running an ad for Cthonaut by Adam Brown. Pick it up today, and start exploring the Void: https://goraan93.itch.io/cthonaut   Thanks for listening! Per somnia, ad astra.

    S1E58: Taking the Bait

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 62:04


    No spoilers. Just wait for the ending...   This week, we're promoting our friends over at Lost Guide Games and their Kickstarter for Neon Shadows. It went live this month, and we highly recommend checking it out RIGHT NOW: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostguidegames/neon-shadows   Thank you so much for listening. Per somnia, ad astra!

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    S1E57: Family Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 63:40


    Char and Zem finally get some of the answers they've been waiting for. How will they handle these revelations, and where do they go from here?   This week, we're promoting our friends over at Lost Guide Games and their Kickstarter for Neon Shadows. It went live this month, and we highly recommend checking it out RIGHT NOW: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostguidegames/neon-shadows   Thank you so much for listening. Per somnia, ad astra!

    S1E56: Keep Him Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 70:28


    Darkness... Dreams... Connections... Thank you all for listening to Slay the Stars! We hope you're enjoying the show.   This month, we're promoting our friends over at Rainbow Dice Club. Listen to their promo in the outro, and see their linktree for all the info: https://linktr.ee/rainbowdiceclub   And as always, check out https://www.slaythestars.com/ for all your StS news. Per somnia, ad astra!

    Beyond the Stars #3: Squidsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 41:36


    Listen in as our Dungeon Master and Producer Leah Huemmrich chats with Squidsy from Trauma Bond Studies about... Well, everything!   You can find Squidsy and Trauma Bond Studios: Trauma Bond: https://linktr.ee/traumabondstudios Squidsy: https://twitter.com/corrosivesquid Neon Shadows Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lostguidegames/neon-shadows   If you're looking for more Slay the Stars content, extra lore, bloopers, and fun, head over to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars Thanks for listening. Per somnia, ad astra!

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