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An actual play RPG podcast where a group of friends try out some of the less-rolled RPG systems each season, and play exciting new indie TTRPGs. New episodes every other Wednesday!


    • Aug 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES


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    Campfire Epilogue: Embers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 31:22


    Micky, Em, Kris, and Grahame sit around the campfire for one last evening to talk about where their characters go next.  ---- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 20: Rust Goes with Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 79:11


    The Counselors regroup, and consider their next course of action. Shawn makes a decision, Jett has doubts, Sabrina makes a stand, Lumin makes an entrance. Then it is time to face the Lindworm.   ----   ---- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Head up: Next Campfire Episode Delayed (Announcement)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 1:44


    The next episode of Campfire is delayed while I finish editing it. Life just got in the way, but it's been recorded.   We're also coming up on our Finale. So if you have questions about the Campfire Arc, feel free to email those to TheRoleLessTaken@gmail.com   I also mentioned The Itch.io Creator Day bundle: https://itch.io/b/1500/july-creator-day-bundle   ---- Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio.

    Campfire 19: A Real Freak for Teeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 60:35


    Divided in the Forest, the Counselors make new alliances, meet old enemies, and resolve old friendships. ---- CW: Abortion mention/Recent events (first minute of the episode) We also mention the following resources: National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF): https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/324729/#!/donation/checkout Itch.io Bundle for Abortion Rights: https://itch.io/b/1472/indie-bundle-for-abortion-funds   ---- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 18: A More Interesting Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 51:08


    While Sabrina finishes filling Lucinda in on Sid's fate, the remaining kids wander off into the woods to investigate some extremely cool music. The Camp Counselors take off after them, but when Jett is separated from the group, xe must make a difficult choice. ----  This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 17: For Letting You Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 57:18


    Armed with the Moths, and a story, the Camp Counselors return to the Hellbender Queen to bargain for the power to combat the Lindworm. Sabrina tells Lucinda the truth of what happened to Sid. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in th

    Backroads Special!! - TRLT: Glass House - Lincoln's Beard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 139:49


    Four scavengers pick through the ruins of St. Louis' tangle, trying to find a legendary plant whose beans make an excellent morning pick-me-up. Along the way, the party gets split up. While Blade and Finn continue on the mission, Indie and Muggsy have to search for Roger, Indie's cat.   Features Asa (he/him) and Alex (he/him) of Backwater games, as well as Em (they/them), Micky (they/them) and Grahame (he/they). Asa is the GM, Alex plays Independence Landgrab (he/him), Micky played Muggsy (they/them), Em played Blade (any), and Grahame played Finn Engstrom (he/they). -- This week, we're playing the currently crowdfunding Backroads: City of the Arch, by Backwater Games. You can find them on Twitter @BackwaterTTRPG. To scavenge up a copy of this game for your camp, check out the Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/backwater/backroads-city-of-the-arch  Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Music and sound effects for this one-shot are from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Animal endangerment Implied drug use If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 16: This is Not a Good Place for Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 53:41


    The Wolves hunt. They strike. They take. They leave. The Counselors deal with the aftermath. The Lindworm watches from somewhere nearby. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    To Change Special: Field Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 118:06


    Check out the To Change crowdfund page at https://gamefound.com/projects/usducktape/tochange --- What should have been an easy A in the geology course gets weird when the Professor drops an unexpected field trip on the class. Classmates Cassidy (she/her) and Brick (he/him) get a very hands-on education when a sinkhole places them in a tunnel, where they begin To Change. Featuring Ewen as Cassidy, Grahame as Brick, and Duck as the GM. --- We are playing To Change by Ulysses "Duck" Duckler and Ewen, currently crowdfunding on Gamefound at https://gamefound.com/projects/usducktape/tochange. Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Bodily transformations Becoming trapped underground Conspiracy theories Physical violence Insects If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 15: Do You Want to Just Hang Out, or Something?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 54:48


    Sabrina, Jett, and Shawn have a run-in with the Lindworm. Sabrina loses her cool, Jett leads a spell, and Shawn invites a new friend to hang out. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 14: Have You Tried More Trauma?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 64:47


    Returning to the Camp, Sabrina checks in with the remaining campers, who she finds in a daze on the beach. Jett and Shawn are distracted by the oncoming storm. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame. We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals.

    Campfire 13: We've Got Some Teeth, Unfortunately

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 62:52


    Jett guides Sabrina and Shawn into the Underhill King's chambers, where they bargain for information. The group then seeks an audience with the Hellbender Queen, and has to make more deals. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. Additional CW: Teeth If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 12: One Direction Memorial Tunnel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 59:02


    Reunited with a strange version of Jett, Achille is at the end of their rope. Shawn tries to help Jett remember, and Sabrina has some questions for an old acquaintance. --   This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 11: Mythical Daddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 60:27


    Having reached the Well, the remaining counselors need to figure out what to do next. More truths and secrets come out, some strange stones reveal themselves, but in the end, they must climb down. -- This episode features the 'Down the Abandoned Well' Ritual for Sleepaway from WhatNames Games on Itch. For more of their work, visit whatnames.itch.io (and tip generously!) -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame. We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 10: Is This According to OSHA Standards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 58:57


    Achille's violent run-in with the Biggest Lindworm Skeptic, Tad, is interrupted by a tree bleeding onto the campers. Sean has a strange moment in the forest, but it's Sabrina who reveals a secret she can't run from anymore. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame. We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. Additional CW for this episode: Ghost Rabbits. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 9: Three Traumatized People Yelling at Birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 52:04


    While Shawn tries to get some sense from a trio of cryptic avian oracles, Achille's grief takes on new forms. Sabrina and the rest of the counselors make a decision about the safety of the campers. Someone gets sauced.   -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame. We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. Additional CW for this episode: Ghost Rabbits. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.  

    Campfire 8: Nothing Bad has Ever Happened on this Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 59:00


    Packing lanterns, snacks, and a tactical shovel, the counselors head out to find out what Alphonse was burying. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. Additional CW for this episode: Ghost Rabbits. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 7: Better than a Fortune Cookie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 67:28


    After an all-around terrible day, the campers and the counselors sit down for a calm evening of marshmallows, hot dogs, "music" and cryptic puzzles involving ghostly rabbits. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. Additional CW for this episode: Ghost Rabbits. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 6: For those playing along at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 79:29


    Achille and Shawn try their hands at magic, while Zack sneaks off to find his new, icy friend. When Sabrina goes looking for the absent camper, she runs into someone from outside the Camp. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 5: Some Vampire Poem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 58:00


    The morning of Sports Day, Achille opens up to Jett by the lake. Zach goes to find out where the bone came from. The Lindworm's latest attack splits the party--and the camp itself.   -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Moonlight over Roseville Beach Special: Wingman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 107:14


    Moonlight over Roseville Beach is Kickstarting This Week! You can also check out the Quickstart Guide, played in this episode. --- When both a locally famous drag queen and Emery's co-worker (definitely not a crush, though...) don't show up for work, the shapeshifting gardener Ash and fresh-faced bartender Emery go to investigate, and find that strange things are afoot in Roseville Beach. --- Featuring:  Richard Ruane as the GM Em as Emery Grahame as Ash --- Content Warnings: References to alcohol References to cosmic horror and the occult If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date. --- Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music and sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt

    Era of Silence Special - Part 2: An Immaculate Conception!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 87:30


    Era of Silence is Kickstarting This Month! For more information on the game, visit the Shrike Tabletop website. --- After a trip to the car dealership for a "high-class, long-term rental", Remy finds themself on a train to parenthood. Aton, Oscar, and Vant get to work on The Perfect Crime (we hope). --- Featuring:  Robin as the GM Em as Aton Micky as Remy Dan as Oscar Grahame as Vant --- Content Warnings: Violence (gun and knife) Drug use, drug making Drugging an unconscious NPC References to fascism and dystopian themes Crime and criminals If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date. --- Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Andy Ray. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt

    Era of Silence Special - Part 1: 10 Minutes to Northpoint Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 74:53


    Era of Silence is Kickstarting This Month! For more information on the game, visit the Shrike Tabletop website. --- Two priests, an assassin, and a mushroom walk into a radio studio... Stop me if you've heard this one before.  An infamous radio host summons a group of unlikely freelancers to help him steal a compound used in food and drugs. --- Featuring:  Robin as the GM Em as Aton Micky as Remy Dan as Oscar Grahame as Vant --- Content Warnings: Violence (gun and knife) Drug use, drug making Drugging an unconscious NPC References to fascism and dystopian themes Crime and criminals If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date. --- Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Andy Ray. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt

    Campfire 4: A Wallop Right Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 62:06


    Achille finds themself in a conflagration of sorts, then tries to find a way back to Camp, while the Jett, Sabrina, and Shawn continue their search along the Sneaking Path. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 3: One Ominous-Ass Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 66:54


    With Achille missing, the rest of the Counselors have to deal with uncomfortable questions, insidious rumors, and a weird trick of the light, and Jett's rescue plan. Shawn makes an aphorism even the himbo gets. Also: Forest Quick Tips! ---- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 2: Are My Teeth Bones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 63:03


    After a hearty morning of nature lessons, tree climbing, and a camp-wide scavenger hunt, two kids are missing. Jett and Shawn go searching on the lake, while Sabrina and Achille search the forest.  Audio Note: We have some technical difficulties with the audio in this one, but work it into the story. -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    Campfire 1: But what does your respect get me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 80:13


    As the Camp Counselors settle in Jett tells a ghost story, which is a prelude to a revelation. Sabrina helps a reluctant (and loud) camper disentangle from their parents, while Shawn supervises. Achille invents a contest, and cleans a femur(?). -- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir). We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/ Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings This series contains audio depictions of:  Cosmic horror Body horror Fantasy violence Child endangerment Missing children Fantasy violence Dead and dismembered animals. If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    World of Wyldrvir: Waiting for a Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 64:04


    While waiting for their train, travelers Ember and fiVe are accosted by a roguish teenager, and dragged into an archery contest. Neither of them really know about archery. -- In today's episode, we play World of Wyldrvir with Bee and Micky. For more info on Wyldrvir, see the game's website: https://worldofwyldrvir.carrd.co/ Cover image by Micky. Sound effects from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, additional music from GameDevMarket. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt  

    Roulette 24: Some things are wrong and everyone is mean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 88:54


    Note: This is the last-recorded episode of Roulette, but it is not the finale. More info in the intro, but we're bogged down with scheduling issues. We are posting this, and a one-shot, and then starting a new campaign with a new group. (Also, we had Audio problems with Megan's audio for the first 20 minutes, but I assure you she was hilarious in the blank spaces.) -- Lemon makes a mess. Ross meets his heroes. Finch starts a revolution? -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Theme music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom. Some sound effects from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, additional music from GameDevMarket. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    UPDATE: Unplanned Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 2:06


    We're experiencing some scheduling issues, but are committed to getting the final few episodes of Roulette out. We're currently working on the next one, and we'll announce on Social Media when we've got a release date.    Also, US friends, don't forget to register to vote and make a plan to vote safely. 

    Roulette 23: Open Your Mind to See the Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 66:46


    The world is changed...I feel it in the meat. I feel it in the meat. I smell it...in the meat. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Theme music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom. Some sound effects from FreeSound.org, additional music from GameDevMarket. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 22: Beary Angry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 53:13


    Bear's still pissed. The group learns how to google. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 21: A Wrecked Train (After ‘Pocalypse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 64:14


    The gang solve the age old riddle "How do you crash a train that's already stopped?" and the crowbar reaches the end of its character arc. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 20: When Doors Do and Do Not Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 62:11


    Down the hatch! Board the train! Ride the rails! Fight the murder lizards! Pretty sure this is a Kenny Rogers song. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 19: Yo, Dude, What the Hell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 61:56


    Our intrepid gang of dudes (gender neutral) starts to unravel family secrets through the clever use of an involuntary, shared, fever-nightmare.   -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 18: I Hate Everything About This Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 65:26


    The Dufrense sisters are reunited under totally normal Dufresne family circumstances. Ross eats a sleeve of saltines.   -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 17: Ramfro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 57:20


    On the road again! Nothing brings a group of friends together like a roap trip. And neon green murder lizards.   -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    BONUS Monster Care Squad Special: Homestead - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 69:35


    The Failteam prepares for a close encounter of the chompy-chompy kind.  --  Check Out Monster Care Squad on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandypuggames/monster-care-squad For more information on the organizations highlighted in this episode, visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#bail -- Game System: Monster Care Squad by Sandy Pug Games. Guests:  Jorie from Many Realms Susannah from Thornvale Derek from Rolling Misadventures Cover art by Josh from the All Ports Open Network. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/

    BONUS Monster Care Squad Special: Homestead - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 67:08


    Dr. Homestead sends his 'Failteam' to the town of Whalecrest to investigate some earthquakes. Possibly to help save a monster, or just to waste their time.  --  Check Out Monster Care Squad on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandypuggames/monster-care-squad For more information on the organizations highlighted in this episode, visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#bail -- Game System: Monster Care Squad by Sandy Pug Games. Guests:  Jorie from Many Realms Susannah from Thornvale Derek from Rolling Misadventures Cover art by Josh from the All Ports Open Network. For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/

    Roulette 16: The Drugs are Greener on the Other Side of the Fence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 50:51


    Ross, Bear, Lemon, and Finch orchestrate a business takeover using hostility and Spam. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 15: The Worst Bad Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 48:10


    Bear does all her own stunts. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 14: The Darkest Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 42:49


    A bad decision a day keeps the doctor pretty much constantly in your life. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 13: This Was Supposed to be Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 65:13


    The interrogation of Lemon, part II. Featuring familiar, but different, interrogators, and a crowbar. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 12: The King of Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 55:26


    Bear and Ross execute a rescue mission while Finch executes a stranger. Lemon interrogates her interrogators.   -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 11: The Littlest Plague Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 52:52


    What a lovely day for a walk through the shadowy realm of the pyschic between! -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    PROMO: June PodRevDay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 1:52


    Podcast Review Day (#PodRevDay) is a monthly event that encourages fans and listeners of podcasts to take a moment to review their favorite podcasts on their platforms of choice. As we continue to make space for People of Color and Black people in podcasting, we recommend looking into the podcasts and resources listed in this promo:  Podcasts In Color,  Podchaser list Fiction Podcasts Created by PoC,  Tone Deaf: A Theatre Nerds Guide for their Musically Challenged Spouse,  A Ninth World Journal,  and PodRevDay.com for more information about Podcast Review Day  

    Media Blackout Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 1:12


    This week, The Role Less Taken is taking a pause to recognize the clusterfuck that is our justice system and our country. If you have the means, and feel so moved, consider supporting the following organizations:  George Floyd Memorial Fund,  Minnesota Freedom Fund,  Black Visions Collective,  Reclaim the Block,  Unicorn Riot,  Campaign Zero,  National Bail Funds,  ACLU,  NAACP Legal Defense Fund,  Fair Fight,  and your own communities for similar organizations.  We will see you next week.

    TRLT: Emissary - Parts 1 - 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 5:00


    Announcement: This Episode brought to you by Technical Difficulties. We will have our regularly scheduled chaos up and running for next week. In the meantime, let's go to space for five minutes. Captain Weston Bywater, of the Scout Ship Emissary, visits three uncharted planets and investigates anomalies. Cards drawn for these episodes: 8 of Hearts, 2 of Hearts, 8 of Clubs, 5 of Hearts, and 6 of Diamonds. -- The game played in this episode was Alone Among the Stars by Takuma Okada. For more information on the game, visit https://noroadhome.itch.io/ or follow them on Twitter at @takuma_okada_ . These episodes were originally recorded for the Listen, Rinse, Repeat project, a collective of 30-second podcast episodes you can wash your hands to. For more information on that, or to hear more episodes, visit https://listenrinserepeatpodcast.com/ or follow them at @Podcast_LRR.  For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt Music for this episode is licensed from GameDev Market (Thanks, Humble Bundle!)

    Roulette 10: He Buttles, He Doesn't Serve

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 53:17


    Schedule for the day: Wake up. Breakfast. Catch up with friends. Light murder. Cook some drugs. End the day with inter-dimensional travel? -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 9: This Benevolence Will Not Last

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 82:59


    The lives of our protagonists are greatly improved by the reception of love letters from above. Did I say improved? I meant SIGNIFICANTLY WORSENED IN CRUEL AND UNUSUAL WAYS. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

    Roulette 8: Crevass (Two Rocks Like a Butt Cheek)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 74:07


    What's the best kind of heist? You guessed it. A Winnebago heist. -- Game System: Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker, Meguey Baker, http://apocalypse-world.com/ Promo music for this campaign by Megan, cover photo by Peri, lettering by Tom. (Additional music licensed from GameDev Market, via the Humble Bundle.) For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page. Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/ Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt -- Content Warnings: Gun violence Knife violence Gang violence Cult behavior Car and motorcycle crashes Fictional drug use (Chrome) Child endangerment (Finch, one of the Player Characters)

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