The Lovelycraftians Podcast

We're baa~aaaack! May 21, 2024. New game, new contributors, same fun.

Six months after the ritual. ~ For my Lovelies: Ashley, Sade, and Samantha. For our friends: Steve Winchell as News Anchor Chip Jess M. from Ballad of the Seven Dice as News Anchor Jaime Sam Silvers as News Anchor Lois O'Neill We'll be on hiatus for a while, so be sure to follow our socials to find out what we're up to! We will be back, don't you worry.

In order for one to rise, another must fall. Are Casey, Esther, and Glenn strong enough to do what's necessary, or will the Drowned God awaken?   Sincerest thank you to our villains and friends who were amazing enough to guest star on this episode: Mike from Multiclass Theater as the God of a Thousand Faces Seth Mahon as Jacob Jones We're going to be at Save Against Fear in York, PA on October 8th-9th! In person! With our actual skin suits! Come see us and support a great cause. Had questions along the way? Dying to know something specific about our lore? Bring your questions to our Discord server, and we'll be answering them in a live Q&A on our Twitch channel on October 20th at 7pm CDT.   CREDITS "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 0:37. "Pitch Black," "Trust Me," "Demon at the Door," "Ancien Ceremony," "The Story Behind Her Smile," and "Mourning Day" by Nicolas Jeudy at 4:59, 7:09, 09:05, 11:16, 18:32 and 35:07 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Machina," "Goliath," and "The Restoration" by Scott Buckley at 21:18, 27:03, and 45:23 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

What lies beyond the ritual chamber doors? And are our heroes strong enough to not just see it, but to see it through to the end? Are you? Sincerest thank you to our villains and friends who were amazing enough to guest star on this episode: Matt Surges as Robert Judge Mike from Multiclass Theater as the God of a Thousand Faces Seth Mahon as Jacob Jones We're going to be at Save Against Fear in York, PA on October 8th-9th! In person! With our actual skin suits! Come see us and support a great cause. Had questions along the way? Dying to know something specific about our lore? Bring your questions to our Discord server, and we'll be answering them in a live Q&A on our Twitch channel once the finale is wrapped up.   CREDITS "Crinoline Dreams" and "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:01:47 and 0:51:57 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Basement" and "Out of Body" by by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:06:55 and 0:37:18 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Executioner" by Alexander Nakarada at 0:13:44. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Goliath" by Scott Buckley at 23:14. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Good Day to Die" by Miguel Johnson at 0:30:24. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Hidden Gods" by Nick Froud at 0:40:17.  "Revenge" by Keosz at 0:44:24. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "The Dusty Attic" by Erik Margolin at 0:46:29. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 1:02:57.

Is it really a party if you're not squaring off with outer gods and doing a cheeky bit of murder? The Spooky Crew infiltrates The Judge Foundation's 130th anniversary party with the help of some truly amazing guests: Emma as Interdimensional Relations Agent Thelma Mattxdesign as our Foundation Security Agent Matt Surges as Robert Judge Mike from Multiclass Theater as the God of a Thousand Faces Taylor from ChasmQuest as Clay Harper We're going to be at Save Against Fear in York, PA on October 8th-9th! In person! With our actual skin suits! Come see us and support a great cause. Had questions along the way? Dying to know something specific about our lore? Bring your questions to our Discord server, and we'll be answering them in a live Q&A on our Twitch channel once the finale is wrapped up.   CREDITS "Crinoline Dreams," "Lobby Time," "Boss Antigua" and "Cool Vibes" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:01:33, 0:11:20, 0:30:21, and 0:41:20 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Sunday Smooth" by Scott Buckley at 25:11. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 0:46:37. "The Attic" by Nicolas Jeudy at 1:00:47. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015.

It's the party of the century, and what's a party without some crashers? The Spooky Crew infiltrates The Judge Foundation's 130th anniversary party with the help of some truly amazing guests: Seth Mahon as Jacob Jones Diana from Multiclass Theater as Field Agent Mina Murray Mike from Multiclass Theater as the Crawling Chaos themself Mattxdesign as our Foundation Security Agent Lucas from Ballad of the Seven Dice as forever intern Nelvin Bland Taylor from ChasmQuest as Clay Harper We're going to be at Save Against Fear in York, PA on October 6th-9th! In person! With our actual skin suits! Come see us and support a great cause. Had questions along the way? Dying to know something specific about our lore? Bring your questions to our Discord server, and we'll be answering them in a live Q&A on our Twitch channel once the finale is wrapped up.   CREDITS "Faster Does It," "Just Nasty," "Crinoline Dreams," "Come Play with Me," and "George Street Shuffle" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:01:50, 0:19:57, 0:38:57, 1:05:43, and 1:23:50 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Unknown Energy" by Dox at 0:09:21. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Tension" by Alexander Nakarada at 0:27. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Retro Wave" by Aries Beats at 1:14:14.

In Glenn's own words, "Now the big question: Are we leaving or staying?"  For more information about how you can help and tips for keeping yourself safe in these post-Roe v Wade times, go to https://lovelycraftians.com/post-roe-resources.   CREDITS "Tension" by Alexander Nakarada at 0:27. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Filaments" by Scott Buckley at 19:52. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The procession of friends and family through the safehouse continues as the Spooky Crew resolves themselves to what comes next. Featuring guest star Seth Mahon! For more information about how you can help and tips for keeping yourself safe in these post-Roe v Wade times, go to https://lovelycraftians.com/post-roe-resources.   CREDITS "Machina" and "The Restoration" by Scott Buckley at 0:41 and 41:23 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 6:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 18:43. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Unknown Energy" by Dox at 27:53. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Tension" by Alexander Nakarada at 32:05. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Lost Data" by Electronic Senses at 50:23. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Forgotten" by Whitesand at 51:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

The Spooky Crew's family shows up at the safe house, leading to tough conversations and offers to leave. For more information about how you can help and tips for keeping yourself safe in these post-Roe v Wade times, go to https://lovelycraftians.com/post-roe-resources.   CREDITS "Machina" and "Filaments" by Scott Buckley at 1:53 and 24:55 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Dead Roses" and "The Evil Inside" by Nicolas Jeudy at 15:43 and 44:16 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 22:21. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Murder of Crows" by Ben Hansen at 42:08. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The real world is reaching out, eagerly, to the sequestered Spooky Crew.   CREDITS "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" and "Bassa Island Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:30 and 9:23 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 11:30. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 32:07. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.  "Murder of Crows" by Ben Hansen at 45:01. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 52:25. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Esther's absence didn't go unnoticed, and her return is met with a very disapproving Daddy Glenn. But will his disapproval be enough to overcome her convictions?   CREDITS "Machina," "The Restoration," and "Filaments" by Scott Buckley at 0:40, 16:49, and 22:56 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Demon at the Door" and "Deadline" by Nicolas Jeudy at 7:03 and 9:49 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Sad Emotional Piano" by DS Productions at 28:31.

Before Esther burned the place down, before Glenn escaped his kidnappers, he had a conversation deep below Rockford Observatory. He may not remember it, but he summarized the events of Season 3 to another unknown captive.

"To die, to sleep— To sleep—perchance to dream. Ay, there's the rub! For in that sleep of death what dreams may come..."  Hamlet. William Shakespeare (1602)   CREDITS "Hospital Room Ambience with Oxygen System Noise" by Nixeno at 1:06. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Filaments" and "The Restoration" by Scott Buckley at 6:33 and 31:51 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Revenge" by Keosz at 12:56. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Executioner" by Alexander Nakarada at 15:17. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Atlantis" and "Running Waters" by Jason Shaw at 20:00 and 39:12 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Sacrifice" and "The Ocean Takes It All" by Nicolas Jeudy at 23:27 and 26:33 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "One Down Dog" by Wes Hutchinson at 44:52. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.    

Glenn returns to an alarmingly quiet safe house. Meanwhile, Esther and her skin suit are on a mission in Rockford.   CREDITS https://linktr.ee/lovelycraftians "Half Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 9:02. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "The Evil Inside" and "Out of Body" by Nicolas Jeudy at 12:05 and 17:17 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Anticipation" and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 19:37 and 24:07 (respectively). "Bioengineering Suite" by Hayden Folker at 30:37. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Hospital Room Ambience with Oxygen System Noise" by Nixeno at 40:36. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Glenn makes his way back to the Spooky Crew as fast as he can, but Esther and Casey are coming to terms with their own destinies without him. For the month of March, the Lovelies are raising money for Direct Relief, providing emergency health kits and medical backpacks for triage care and humanitarian aid to the people in Ukraine. Our Roll for Charity Tiltify campaign will be live all month, and we'll be streaming more regularly on Twitch to help boost it. We're also donating our Patreon earnings for February and March. Stay safe out there, friends.    CREDITS "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Unknown Energy" by Dox at 8:24. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "The Paladin's Underworld" by Shane Ivers at 15:59. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.  "Demon at the Door" by Nicolas Jeudy at 19:06. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Tapping, Wall, A" by InspectorJ. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 25:38. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

The Knight of Swords accepts his fate. For the month of March, the Lovelies are raising money for Direct Relief, providing emergency health kits and medical backpacks for triage care and humanitarian aid to the people in Ukraine. Our Roll for Charity Tiltify campaign will be live all month, and we'll be streaming more regularly on Twitch to help boost it. We're also donating our Patreon earnings for February and March. Stay safe out there, friends.    CREDITS "The Corner of Your Room," "Ancien Ceremony," "Basement," and "Sirens" by Nicolas Jeudy at 2:23, 8:13, 11:20, and 18:10 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Smoking Gun" and "Morgana Rides" by Kevin MacLeod at 22:38 and 30:57 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 47:27. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

Four words: Jubilee Jackson's back, baby. Will we finally get an enemies to lovers arc?! Anything's possible with Jubilee on the prowl. Featuring a promo for our friends over at Modified Roll!    CREDITS "Cool Vibes" and "Morgana Rides" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:30 and 36:58 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Unknown Energy" by Dox at 19:31. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Signal to Noise By" by Scott Buckley at 23:17. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Conspiracy Theory" and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 31:42 and 49:16 (respectively). "Resurgence" by Ghostrifter at 53:38. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

No one's getting to Casey without Neo's permission. Especially when the fighting isn't quite done for the day. Featuring a promo for our Penwitch Studio Network podsisters, Fake Geek Girls! CREDITS "Goliath" and "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 1:10 and 14:52 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "The Show Must Be Go" and "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod at 30:08 and 35:55 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Resurgence" by Ghostrifter at 33:11. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

The Spooky Crew squares off with Cubs Hat Guy, a skirmish that leaves much more than property damage in its wake. Featuring extra special guest star Mike from Multiclass Theater! Our promo this week features Dwarven Rations.   CREDITS "Venomous" and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 02:33 and 17:22 (respectively). "Clash Defiant" and "Grim League" by Kevin MacLeod at 04:54 and 46:48 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Escape" by Nicolas Jeudy at 31:46. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Resurgence" by Ghostrifter at 38:10. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Goliath" by Scott Buckley at 40:31. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The Spooky Crew wakes up refreshed and ready for action. Esther isn't the only one with a secret identity running around, and it's only too soon before they're face to hidden face with a persistent adversary. Featuring extra special guest star Mike from Multiclass Theater! Our promo this week features Dwarven Rations and the amazing artist, Bubblelazer.   CREDITS "Deadly Roulette," "Stay the Course," and "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod at 01:18, 37:24, and 1:25:05 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Acoustic Arrangement for a Song" by Trev Row at 04:49. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 22:20. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Filaments" by Scott Buckley at 57:21. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Running Waters" by Jason Shaw at 1:04:56. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Venomous" by David Fesliyan at 1:23:01.

While the Spooky Crew huddles in their cuddle puddle on a Tuesday night, we're going to take a step back to Monday night. Before the skin suit, before phone calls, before Casey's tense encounter with Sebi, other characters were on the move. Featuring spectacular guest stars Lucas Duff (Ballad of the Seven Dice), Andrew Palmer (ChasmQuest), and Matt Surges (voice actor and friend from Multiclass Theater). Our promos this week feature Jeff Stevens' Potbellied Kobold's Guide to Villains and Lairs and Dwarven Rations.   CREDITS "The Restoration" by Scott Buckley at 0:00. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The Spooky Crew gives George Columbus the skinny on their situation, and he isn't the only one. Casey's family spends some time on the phone together. Featuring extra special guest stars Seth Mahon and Adam Goudreault from Cheaper by the Dungeon! Our promos this week feature Jeff Stevens' Potbellied Kobold's Guide to Villains and Lairs and Dwarven Rations.   CREDITS "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 2:59. "Cool Vibes" and "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 18:27 and 28:01 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Run" by Ross Bugden at 39:40. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Dead Roses" and "Out of Body" by Nicolas Jeudy at 41:28 and 51:33 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015.

The curtain is finally pulled back for the Spooky Crew to see just how large the stage they've been playing on really is. Our promos this week feature The Wench Bench podcast and JeffStevensGames.com. Looking for more discussions of femme characters in pop culture? The Wench Bench has you covered. If you've been itching for DnD supplements and adventures, or ttrpg shop talk, it's time to tune in to Jeff Talks RPGs (free supplement PDF if you sign up for their newsletter!).   CREDITS "The Encounter" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:37. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Outsider" by Nicolas Gasparini at 32:27. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 42:05. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The Spooky Crew needs info, and they need it fast. Time to sit down and do some serious research, though they may not like some of their sources... Our promos this week feature The Wench Bench podcast and Poison of Prophecy. Looking for more discussions of femme characters in pop culture? The Wench Bench has you covered. Hoping someone would pick up the Ryuutama ttrpg system? Check out Poison of Prophecy!   CREDITS "Atlantis" and "Pentagram" by Jason Shaw at 0:01:53 and 1:28:30. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "The Encounter," "Investigation Day," and "Prisma" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:08:47, 0:31:34, and 0:55:41 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:33:20. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Bioengineering Suite" by Hayden Folker at 0:47:05. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" and "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 1:02:29 and 1:36:37 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 1:19:37. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.  

The Spooky Crew has a no good, very bad day. Looking to get some insight or peer beyond the veil? Check out the That Feeling When Oracle deck! Inspired by these hard-to-name but universal feelings, those liminal spaces between Big Emotions, That Feeling When is a 44-card oracle deck crafted from evocative, inclusive, and community-sourced collage imagery.   CREDITS "Retro Wave" by Aries Beats at 0:33. "Machina" and "Undertow" by Scott Buckley at 7:36 and 19:13 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "One Down Dog" by Wes Hutchinson at 34:05. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.  "Interloper" and "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 45:53 and 54:40 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 1:10:13.

Casey heads to work, leaving Glenn and Esther to investigate around the new unknown: Jupiter. While it may seem as though allies are disappearing, others step up to help. If you have room in your podcast queue for more badass content (and who doesn't), check out our podfam in the Penwitch Studio Network: The Venture Maidens for DnD fun, Fake Geek Girls for critical content in our favorite genre, and Behold Her for interesting, insightful interviews in the geekosphere.   CREDITS "Echoes of Time," "Desert City," and "Touching Moments" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:02:03, 0:08:07, and 0:27:39 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Until Dawn," "Sacrifice," "Lost in the Maze," and "I Feel So Alone" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:11:06, 0:16:29, 0:20:42,  and 1:13:29 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015.  "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:32:03. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Machina" and "Signal to Noise By" by Scott Buckley at 0:42:19 and 0:57:53 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Forgotten" by Whitesand at 1:04:18. Licensed under Creative Commons  Attribution 3.0.

Casey hasn't dreamt in years. Until now. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for a two week free trial.   CREDITS "Cool Vibes" and "Desert City" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:36 and 49:31 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 4:35. "The Encounter" and "Escape" by Nicolas Jeudy at 12:14 and 21:14 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015.  "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 33:06. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 41:40. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 51:40. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

The investigation into the ghastly happenings around Graceland Cemetery continues as the Spooky Crew teams up with Clay Harper (played by Taylor Haydel). Featuring Andrew Palmer as himself (both guests humbly borrowed from ChasmQuest). Looking for something to do August 14th-15th? Come hang out with us and the Penwitch Studio fam at Podjam! This virtual convention has panels and interviews that'll help your podcasting game (and your storytelling game) level up. AND you get live shows! We will be playing a live game August 14th at 3pm PDT/5pm CDT. For more info, check out https://penwitchstudio.com/podjam/   CREDITS "Morgana Rides" and "Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod at 2:25 and 42:33. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Out of Body," "To Hell," and "Souls" by Nicolas Jeudy at 7:52, 15:29, and 53:17. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Venomous" and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 16:37 and 18:38. "Are You With Us" by Wontolla at 47:34. "Undertow" by Scott Buckley at 57:53. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The Spooky Crew gets even spookier as they join the Specters and Apparitions Department on a ghost hunt in Graceland Cemetery. Featuring Taylor Haydel as Clay Harper and Andrew Palmer as himself (both gleefully borrowed from ChasmQuest). The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with the fabulous Leah at Green Leaf Geek. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for 10% off (restrictions apply, see site for details).   CREDITS "Cool Vibes," "Boss Antigua," and "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:41, 4:27, and 45:33. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 11:13. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 17:55. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Long Live Death" by Jason Shaw at 37:25. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Glenn returns to his apartment to find a nasty case of crabs. That's it, that's the episode.  The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with the fabulous Leah at Green Leaf Geek. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for 10% off (restrictions apply, see site for details). Extra special thanks to Taylor, whom we borrowed from ChasmQuest to reprise his role as Clay Harper.   CREDITS "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 0:55. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Grim League" and "The Show Must be Go" by Kevin MacLeod at 3:48 and 41:28 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "The Attic" by Nicolas Jeudy at 12:11. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Run" by Ross Bugden at 17:20. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Retro Wave" by Aries Beats at 22:36. "Undertow" by Scott Buckley at 49:56. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

Casey, Esther, and Glenn pay a visit to a friend with occult connections: Ozzie. They may learn more than they hoped... The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for a two week free trial. We've also partnered with Dwarven Rations for all your nerdy snack cake needs.   CREDITS "Cool Vibes," "The Show Must Be Go," "Stay the Course," and "Gregorian Chant" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:28, 0:09:01, 0:22:28, and 1:07:51 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Are You With Us" by Wontolla at 0:12:23. "Beautiful Daughter" and "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 0:13:45 and 0:32:25 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Unknown Energy" by Dox at 0:18:12. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Signal to Noise By" by Scott Buckley at 0:35:43. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Ancien Ceremony" and "Pitch Black" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:59:38 and 1:02:28 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. 

Casey, Esther, and Glenn rub their brain cells together and come to unsettling conclusions about what's been going on at The Judge Foundation and just how far the Judges might go to protect their legacy. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have teamed up this week with Dwarven Rations for some tasty treats and dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at dScryb's checkout for a two week free trial.   CREDITS "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude," "Interloper," and "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:45, 43:45, and 54:02 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Venomous" by David Fesliyan at 12:25. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 16:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Bioengineering Suite" by Hayden Folker at 26:36. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Glenn comes to in a familiar place but the face here is, well...less than familiar. After too long apart, it's time for the Spooky Crew to regroup. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for a two week free trial. We've also partnered with StartPlaying.Games. Want to dip your toes into Call of Cthulhu? Cassie has seats open for games on June 5th and June 19th! Come play!   CREDITS "Signal to Noise By" and "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 1:00 and 38:02 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" by Kevin MacLeod at 9:04. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 44:05. "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw at 47:39. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Esther's encounter with Robert Judge goes from bad to worse as she becomes entangled in office politics. Guest starring Lucas Duff from Ballad of the Seven Dice! This week's ads feature Dwarven Rations and StartPlaying.Games.    CREDITS "Poisonous" and "Venomous" by David Fesliyan at 0:36 and 46:26 (respectively). "Interloper," "Grim League," and "Faster Does It" by Kevin MacLeod at 3:03, 54:46, and 1:01:56. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 35:48. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw at 43:30. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Bioengineering Suite" by Hayden Folker at 48:26. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Esther hasn't always been the self-assured go-getter she seems, though she has always been determined to forge her own path. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have been fortunate enough to partner up this week with The Imperial Forge! If you've been eyeing an Amulet of Life, now's the perfect time. Use code LOVELY21 at checkout for 10% off your purchase.   CREDITS "Running Water" and "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw at 0:56 and 38:29 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Beautiful Daughter" and "Undertow" by Scott Buckley at 10:04 and 42:34 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Inspirational Advertising" by David Fesliyan at 21:45. "Lost Data" by Electronic Senses at 34:04. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Glenn has always had a complicated relationship with the police force, starting with his home precinct in New York City. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have been fortunate enough to partner up this week with The Imperial Forge! If you've been eyeing an Amulet of Life, now's the perfect time. Use code LOVELY21 at checkout for 10% off your purchase.   CREDITS "Covert Affair" and "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:15 and 13:27. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Conspiracy Theory" by David Fesliyan at 6:50. "Unknown Energy" by Dox at 29:37. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Machina" and "Signal to Noise By" by Scott Buckley at 33:11 and 44:53. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Forgotten" by Whitesand at 53:21. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Casey has always had a tight knit support structure, even if she can't always remember why. Featuring our amazing friends Seth and Adam from Cheaper by the Dungeon as Jacob and Jackson.    CREDITS "Sacrifice" and "Before the Shadows" by Nicolas Jeudy at 1:05 and 20:46 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Acoustic/Folk Instrumental" by David Hyde at 10:29. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Haunted" by Ross Bugden at 14:24. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Almost Bliss" by Kevin MacLeod at 18:12. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

So many questions from the end of Season 3, but one stands out from the rest: Where is Glenn?   CREDITS "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 3:08. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Investigation Day," "Dark Secret," "The Attic," "Sacrifice," and "Deep"  by Nicolas Jeudy at 7:11, 10:47, 21:53, 26:58, and 28:32 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Bioengineering Suite" by Hayden Folker at 12:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Interloper" and "Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod at 33:51 and 42:19 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Conspiracy Theory" by David Fesliyan at 39:12.

Esther teams up with Philomena Carroll (played by the incomparable Lynne Meyer) to dive into the mystery of the sirens with a little help from Nelvin Bland (played by the one, the only, Lucas Duff).    CREDITS "Cool Vibes," "Covert Affair," "Stay the Course," "Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:00, 0:38:54, 0:45:43, and 1:23:18 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 0:11:20. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Anticipation," "Conspiracy Theory," "Starry Dream," and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 0:17:07, 0:34:29, 1:35:23, and 1:55:26 (respectively). "Winter Trouble," "Silent Night" by Nicolas Gasparini at 0:21:46, 1:01:52.Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Signal to Noise By" and "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 1:07:34 and 1:13:48 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Are You With Us" by Wontolla at 1:45:47.

Fleet Commander Harold's mission has only just begun as he, Casey, and Sebi follow the clue left behind for him by a certain large, gray tabby with glowing yellow eyes. Our guest stars for this episode are all reprising roles they've played before, though we don't want to spoil the fun for you.  We borrowed Andrew from ChasmQuest, one of our favorite DnD podcasts around. We managed to snag Sean from OMEN Investigations just before he was devoured by his OnlyCans (no, we didn't misspell that). Lee was a good sport yet again as we pulled him in for...well, you'll see who he returns as.   CREDITS "Cool Vibes" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:01:01. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Lost Data" by Electronic Senses at 0:07:37. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Machina" and "Signal to Noise" by Scott Buckley at 0:12:28 and 1:18:58 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Beyond the Stars" by Steve Oxen at 0:22:37. "Twin Explorers" by Alex Nakarada at 0:23:54. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:29:10. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Space Station" by Alxd at 0:38:03. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Investigation Day" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:45:18. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Bioengineering Suite" by Hayden Folker at 0:51:58. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Poisonous," "Venomous," and "Anticipation by David Fesliyan at 1:02:52, 1:10:38, and 1:31:50 (respectively). "Retro Wave" by Aries Beats at 1:14:27. "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Nicolas Gasparini at 1:28:59. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Are You With Us" by Wontolla at 1:34:54. 

Sebi makes the rounds at The Judge Foundation, meeting several of the cogs that keep the Foundation running. We had the immense pleasure of hosting several guest stars for this episode: Lee Delarm as Marketing VP Maddison Miranda Lucas Duff (Ballad of the Seven Dice) as Nelvin Bland, Bernard Busybody, and Dr. Fabio Thiago Diana (Multiclass Theater) as Field Agent Mina Murray Taylor Haydel (ChasmQuest) as Specters and Apparitions Researcher Clay Harper Emma as Interdimensional Relations Agent Thelma Karl Dixon as Accountant Michael Marston And Andrew Palmer (ChasmQuest) as Fleet Commander Harold Crater CREDITS "Hard Boiled," "Lobby Time," "Stay the Course," "Acid Trumpet," "Windswept," and "George Street Shuffle" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:39, 0:03:37, 0:25:04, 0:44:15, 0:59:37, and 1:07:09 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 0:13:10. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported. "Beyond the Stars" by Steve Oxen at 0:17:22. "Rise" by Airixis at 0:21:14. "No Not Yet" by Jem Talaroc at 0:39:45. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:54:58. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Acoustic Arrangement for a Song" by Trev Row at 1:03:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported. "Space Station" by Alxd at 1:24:00. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported. "Something Wicked" by Ross Bugden at 1:30:05.  "Starry Dream" by David Fesliyan at 1:36:15.

One very guilty hamster and one trip to the hospital later, Casey and Esther get down to the business of pulling threads. They once more call upon George Columbus to help figure out who they can trust as the web of conspiracy within The Judge Foundation grows.   CREDITS "Stay the Course," "Cool Vibes," and "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:36, 0:13:05, and 0:16:41 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:39:38. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 0:50:54.  "Once Upon a Time," "Dark Secret," and "Past Memories" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:55:24, 0:57:15, and 1:02:59 (respectively. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015.

Content Advisory: This episode features more supernatural violence than usual, particularly around the 58:20 mark and on. No actual creatures were harmed (obviously). Our swearing is also pretty impressive, enough so that it was worth warning you about, which is a thing in and of itself. Casey and Esther's trip to the observatory in Rockford where Cyril worked takes alarming and unexpected turns.   CREDITS "Cool Vibes," "Boss Antigua," and "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:36, 0:04:41, and 1:07:59 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Inspirational Advertising," "Anticipation," "Poisonous," and "Venomous" by David Feslyian at 0:16:24, 0:44:19, 0:47:03, and 0:52:16 (respectively).  "Murder of Crows" by Ben Hansen at 0:21:53. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Investigation Day," "Basement," "The Encounter," and "Blood Brothers" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:25:02, 0:31:31, 0:49:11, and 0:57:21 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:27:02. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Run" by Ross Bugden at 0:54:21. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Good Day to Die" by Miguel Johnson at 1:03:56. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

Unexpected visitors greet the investigators at the train station upon their return from Hamlet. Help and guidance come from a surprising source as Casey and Esther begin to see just what sort of trouble they're in.   CREDITS "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude," "Morgana Rides," and "Gregorian Chant" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:36, 0:14:04, and 0:20:01 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Demon at the Door" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:07:58. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "The Paladin's Underworld" by Shane Ivers at 0:10:29. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 0:38:16. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Acoustic Arrangement for a Song" by Trev Row at 0:49:07. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

The mysteries contained in Hamlet's abandoned school prove too terrifying to bear. Glenn confesses to Casey and Esther about his abilities and his past.   CREDITS "Supernatural," "Come Play with Me," and "Touching Moments" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:36, 11:36, and 37:52 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 2:56 and 5:56. "Atlantis" and "Long Live Death" by Jason Shaw at 15:21 and 34:44 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 28:02. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

It wouldn't be Halloween without some ghosts. Our Lovelies set forth through a long-abandoned school that is far from empty. Major congrats to Infinite Deer on their third season! We promise we're shouting them out because we want to and not because they've stolen all our goods.   CREDITS "Inspirational Advertising" and "Anticipation" by David Fesliyan at 0:36 and 14:55 (respectively).  "Morgana Rides," "Come Play with Me," "Echoes of Time," and "Supernatural" by Kevin MacLeod at 2:13, 7:17, 39:07, and 50:14 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Haunted" by Ross Budgen at 18:51. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "The Attic" and "The Corner of Your Room" by Nicolas Jeudy at 23:53 and 34:00. Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "One Down Dog" by Wes Hutchinson at 30:25. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.  "Child Laughs" by Bad Hersfeld at 44:26. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

The past reaches out in an unexpected way as Casey, Esther, and Glenn investigate an old, abandoned pumpkin farm in Hamlet.   CREDITS "Smoking Gun," "Stay the Course," and "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod at 2:56, 23:04, and 38:08 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Anticipation" and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 9:35 and 35:35 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Atlantis" by Jason Shaw at 15:31. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Murder of Crow" by Ben Hansen at 19:29. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

Casey, Esther, and Glenn learn what they can before making their way to the small, heavily diminished town of Hamlet.   CREDITS "Aberration" by James Opie at 0:36. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Covert Affair," "Lobby Time," "Come Play with Me," "Morgana Rides," and "Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod at 10:07, 25:42, 39:19, 44:31, and 48:47 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 16:52. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Front Porch Sitter" by Jason Shaw at 28:01. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Georgia's Banjo Brigade" by TeknoAXE at 32:52. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

We managed to get our hands on a recorded interview where Reaper Gordie tries to get Cora to open up to him about the events of Season 2. He isn't the only one curious about what happened, though...If you're new or want a quick refresher, this is the recap for you.   CREDITS "Conspiracy Theory" by David Fesliyan at 0:21. "Steel and Seething" and "Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod at 6:07 and 6:51 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

Casey questions Jupiter about their demon status. Esther tests the waters of the shadier side of the internet looking for dirt on The Judge Foundation. All three investigators have a night of troubled dreams and disturbing messages, leading them to one place: Hamlet, Illinois.   CREDITS "Golden Hour" by Vlad Gluschenko at 0:01:11. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "The Dusty Attic" by Erik Margolin at 0:04:25. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 0:13:39. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Sequenced Envelope Experiment" by TeknoAXE at 0:30:06. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "The Rover" by S Strong at 0:34:15. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "WTF," "Basement," "Ancien Ceremony," and "Fight for After" by Nicolas Jeudy at 0:41:02, 0:44:29, 0:48:47, and 0:55:00 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Half Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod at 1:05:01. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.

It took a lot of effort and resources, but we managed to get our hands on a recorded interview between Reaper Gordie and Ruby regarding what happened in Season 1. If you're new or want a quick refresher, this is the recap for you.   CREDITS "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" and "Stay the Course" by Kevin MacLeod at 1:37 and 8:52 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.