Trials of the Apocalypse

Brindlewood Bay retirees Mary, Jane, and Whitney are called upon to investigate the grisly demise of the local high school's mascot. Is there more to the blood and pageantry at the community ice rink than just a petty high school rivalry? The Murder Mavens are on the case... as soon as they finish their weekly book club meeting.   Content Warning alcohol, blood, mild gore, threat of violence references to: birds, cults, death, guns, police, fire   Credits This is an International Podcast Month (IPM) Brindlewood Bay special featuring cast from Trials of the Apocalypse, Tavern Tales, Stories from Chaos Edge, and Pod Against the Machine:   | David as the Keeper | | Gero as Mary Poplar Theisen | | Kyle as Whitney Remington | | Madelancholy as Jane DeRime | The Storyteller Squad + TotA crossover special https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0a8d40a1-af07-4c47-9ed2-9d4bb0c926f2 Many World's Tavern coffee and tea (TOTA23 for 10% off!) https://manyworldstavern.com/discount/TOTA23 The Unofficial Brindlewood Bay Mysteries Volume 1 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/454076/The-Unofficial-Brindlewood-Bay-Mysteries-Volume-1

Our Vigilance Committee gathers 'round the table once more to chat about their experience playing The Between: Ghosts of El Paso. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, alcohol, references to: suicidal ideation, ghosts, death, urine, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing [ 0:03:49 - System reflection ]  [ 0:25:14 - What we got wrong ]  [ 0:29:07 - Stars and Wishes ]  [ 0:53:23 - Behind the scenes, F*ck Marry Kill, alt. theories ]  [ 1:07:48 - Listener questions ]  [ 1:36:11 - What's next, a word from our sponsor ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Grab some tea/coffee from Many Worlds Tavern! Use our code TOTA23 at checkout for 10% off!  - https://manyworldstavern.com/discount/TOTA23 - Follow our live show on YouTube! Now streaming June 17th and 24th at 2pm CST!  - https://www.youtube.com/@trialslive - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

The Vigilance Committee bring the Ghost-Be-Gone threat to a violent end. CW: graphic violence, eyes, dismemberment, gore, coarse language, ghosts, death, urine, bereavement, snake oil, alcohol, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, bondage, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, marring of flesh [ 0:07:43 - Unscene 1; Lorelai proposes a game ]  [ 0:14:52 - Ropes, chains, cords, barbed wire; Unscene 2 ]  [ 0:19:46 - Ropes and Masterminds, the Marshal inside ]  [ 0:28:26 - Unscene 3; A game of chess ]  [ 0:44:29 - 'A meeting, some discussion' ]  [ 1:10:32 - Unscene 4; Individual scenes ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Reviews us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

The Vigilance Committee uncover the dark designs of Dr. Clarkson as they lay out their plans for the night. CW: coarse language, ghosts, death, urine, bereavement, snake oil, alcohol, violence, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, blood [ 0:02:35 - Answer a Question: Ghost-Be-Gone ]  [ 0:13:16 - Integrate clues ]  [ 0:21:27 - Answer a Question: Bounty Hunter ]  [ 0:29:19 - Paint the Scene: Rio Grande in El Paso ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Reviews us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

The promised tour of Dr. Jebediah F. Clarkson's operation finally arrives. The vigilance committee members are made offers they absolutely can (and do) refuse. CW: coarse language, ghosts, death, urine, bereavement, snake oil, alcohol, violence, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, strangulation [ 0:03:00 - Arriving at the warehouse ]  [ 0:09:42 - Angel pokes around ]  [ 0:30:41 - All convene, offers are made ]  [ 0:58:26 - Begin dusk phase ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Reviews us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

A new threat emerges as the Vigilance Committee investigates the effects of Ghost-Be-Gone on the town. Marshal interviews his prisoner, Gideon sniffs and scratches, Lorelai looks into a dead man's eyes, and Angel does some chemistry. CW: coarse language, death, dead human bodies, bereavement, guns, snake oil, alcohol, violence, references to: loss of agency, violent ends, deep sadness, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, strangulation [ 0:02:51 - The Bounty Hunter threat, planning the day ]  [ 0:18:19 - Lorelai by the river, meetings in the Jailhouse ]  [ 0:41:10 - The third cell, introducing Del Sol ]  [ 0:51:31 - Gideon, Lorelai, and Penelope Prior ]  [ 1:24:17 - Analysis in Angel's saloon ]  [ 1:30:49 - Del Sol II: Ropes, chains, cords, barbed wire ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Reviews us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso - Listen to Two Weeks One Shot!  - https://linktr.ee/twoscast -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

The players receive a variety of rewards for completing the Lady in White threat.  CW: coarse language, ghosts, weddings, references to: marriage, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, death [ 0:03:07 - Rewards from the Lady in White ]  [ 0:10:26 - Award experience ]  [ 0:18:59 - Select Dawn Questions ]  [ 0:21:41 - Evaluate lingering conditions ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Reviews us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

The Lady in White's wedding finally comes as an assemblage is called in El Paso, and a young family is haunted by the spirit of a cattle rustler.  CW: coarse language, ghosts, weddings, bereavement, guns, moths, horses, snake oil, alcohol, dead human and animal bodies, violence, references to: loss of agency, trafficking, marriage, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, bathing, blood, strangulation, death [ 0:03:33 - Unscene one, rolling for the assemblage ]  [ 0:18:24 - Unscene two, layout the wedding ]  [ 0:38:41 - Wedding ceremony, Unscene three ]  [ 0:53:01 - Final Unscene, Janus Mask scenes ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Reviews us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

A cart rolls into town with an elixir to cure what ails you: Ghost-Be-Gone. The Marshal threatens prison, Bro. Gideon recalls a letter, Angel spends a buck-fifty, and Lorelai condemns a man to death. CW: coarse language, ghosts, snake oil, child labor, alcohol, dead human and animal bodies, violence, references to: loss of agency, trafficking, war, falling, marriage, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, nudity and bathing, violence, blood, death, mind control [ 0:02:17 - Dr. Jedediah F. Clarkson's Ghost-Be-Gone ]  [ 0:29:08 - Dusk Phase move resolution ]  [ 0:39:12 - Stories around the campfire ]  [ 0:45:26 - Answer a Question ]  [ 1:02:48 - Mask of Lonesomeness ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.   Attributions Music and SFX editing contributions from Wesley Bryan. Writer, Podcaster, voice actor. Voice of Henry on the Thornvale Podcast and Producer of The Story Vault podcast.

The Vigilance Committee split up to investigate the lady in white. Angel reads a startling headline, Lorelai casts her bones, Bro. Gideon tries to attract a new congregant, and the Marshal goes down and gets dirty. CW: coarse language, ghosts, alcohol, dead human and animal bodies, violence, loss of agency, falling from dangerous heights, references to: Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, drunkenness, nudity and bathing, violence, blood, death, mind control [ 0:04:18 - Gideon uses a Janus Mask, enter Brandy Carson ]  [ 0:14:35 - Lorelai in the barn ]  [ 0:25:37 - Angel Flynn at the general store, enter Tessa Schuster ]  [ 0:35:27 - The Marshal at Foothills Rd. ]  [ 0:45:40 - Lorelai in the barn II, return to town ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.   Attributions Music and SFX editing contributions from Wesley Bryan. Writer, Podcaster, voice actor. Voice of Henry on the Thornvale Podcast and Producer of The Story Vault podcast.

The deputy declares two men and four horses dead from a wagon crash. A lady in a white dress was the only other present at the incident, but answers are hard to come by when your only suspect is a ghost. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, nudity and bathing, human and animal death, ghosts, violence, loss of agency, references to: Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, violence, blood, death, mind control [ 0:04:18 - El Paso introduction ]  [ 0:14:20 - The Deputy with bad news ]  [ 0:29:32 - An artist's rendition ]  [ 0:47:48 - Heading to the Carson homestead ]  [ 0:54:50 - Danger in the graveyard ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshal Jefferson Stockley |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso - Watch The Between: Shadow Society!  - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5ZurPjTIy5U42-PSnCi-ughPMC5dUq7 -   This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.   Attributions "00375 saloon doors 2.wav" by Robinhood76 is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Music and SFX editing contributions from Wesley Bryan. Writer, Podcaster, voice actor. Voice of Henry on the Thornvale Podcast and Producer of The Story Vault podcast.

We get ghost-hunting in the wild west of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso! Meet our fallen pastor, industrious barkeep, bombastic Marshall, and sweet, inevitable death. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, references to: ghosts, Christian imagery, the Southern Baptist Church, violence, blood, death, maiming, mind control [ 0:06:49 - The Between, Ghosts of El Paso introduction ]  [ 0:14:33 - Phased game structure ]  [ 0:25:18 - Dice rolling, abilities, janus masks ]  [ 0:43:18 - Setting details ]  [ 0:45:17 - Playbook and character intros ]  [ 1:14:41 - Dwelling and personal quarters ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Dave as Brother Gideon |  | Emma as Lorelai Chambers |  | Gwynn as Angel McCoy |  | Pat as Marshall Jefferson Stockley |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Get a copy of Daniel Qualls and Jason Cordova's Ghosts of El Paso!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413131/The-Between-Ghosts-of-El-Paso - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play podcast of The Between: Ghosts of El Paso.

The professors reunite for their magical academy performance reviews... a.k.a. our usual game retrospective. CW: coarse language, scholastic anguish, references to: bees, volcanos, fast food, spirits, zombies, witchcraft, and capitalism  [ 0:00:36 - Introductions, outline ]  [ 0:04:15 - System reflection ]  [ 0:14:51 - Stars ]  [ 0:25:08 - Behind the scenes  ]  [ 0:33:56 - Wishes ]  [ 0:41:24 - Listener questions ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

The Dept. of Life and Death's Research Showcase makes this year's Piglet Day memorable. Liam gives an unsupervised teen a knife, Woody experiences a breakup, and Maia truly becomes the chair.  CW: coarse language, gore, sexual innuendo, frogs, pigs, body horror, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, electrocution, references to: animal cruelty, fast food, death, body horror, organ transplants, undeath  [ 0:04:19 - The Dept. of Life and Death Research Showcase ]  [ 0:10:02 - Maia's presentation begins ]  [ 0:22:11 - Things go wrong ]  [ 0:29:08 - Outside with Woody ]  [ 0:41:22 - Dealing with the Pigman situation ]  [ 1:05:56 - Aftermath, Brad Jr. makes a decision ]  [ 1:15:39 - That one Avengers scene but at Arby's ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Leave a review for us on Podchaser!  - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trials-of-the-apocalypse-1581506 - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

The day to charm Brad Flannigan Jr. comes to bear. Maia's students make new life, Woody starts a hunt for the wrong fish, and Liam summons his legion of acquaintances.  CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, hamsters, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, cats, references to: infants, fast food, death, body horror, organ transplants, undeath, missing persons, cannibalism  [ 0:04:04 - Woody leaves Maia, calls Liam ]  [ 0:18:29 - Enter finals week ]  [ 0:22:11 - Maia prep status ]  [ 0:27:57 - Liam prep status ]  [ 0:34:42 - Woody prep status ]  [ 0:39:07 - Piglet Day begins ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Listen to 19 Hits the Dragon!  - https://linktr.ee/19hitsthedragon - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

Finals week inches closer. Woody makes some calls, Liam ascends a volcano, and Maia raises hamsters. CW: coarse language, raised voices, hamsters, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, cats, references to: infants, fast food, death, body horror, organ transplants, undeath, missing persons, cannibalism [ 0:02:45 - Plans for the week ]  [ 0:07:33 - Maia teaches DIY Zombie ]  [ 0:15:03 - Liam in Iceland ]  [ 0:30:18 - Woody seeks grading help ]  [ 0:44:54 - Woody at Maia's house ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Listen to Planet Arcana!  - https://www.planetarcana.com/ - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

Another week of the semester comes and goes. Maia gets a promotion, Woody teaches a dog about friendship, and Liam seeks truth at an Arby's. CW: coarse language, raised voices, sexual innuendo, organs and surgery, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, cats, references to: fast food, death, organ transplants, undeath, missing persons, cannibalism [ 0:03:24 - Dept. prep for Piglet Day ]  [ 0:08:44 - Liam's week ]  [ 0:28:54 - Woody's week ]  [ 0:52:07 - Maia's week ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Listen to Monster Hour!  - https://monsterhour.podbean.com/ - Get a copy of Absurdia!  - https://quinnm.itch.io/absurdia - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

A mysterious email summons Maya, Liam and Woody to the Dean's office. Liam struggles with single parenthood, Woody markets his MLM, and Maya takes a nap. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, bees, references to: violence, death, organ transplants, undeath, abduction, cannibalism  [ 0:06:23 - A mysterious email ]  [ 0:13:01 - Maya and Woody get the news ]  [ 0:21:22 - Liam and friends in the tunnels ]  [ 0:33:28 - The Dean's office ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

We crack open Pigsmoke, a game of magical academics and absurd bureaucracy. We've got a bubbly necromancer, a dusty archeologist, a faux mentalist, and an incredibly petty college rivalry. What could go wrong? CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, scholastic anguish and bureaucracy, references to: violence, death, organ transplants, undeath, anime  [ 0:04:06 - Pigsmoke introduction ]  [ 0:10:33 - Abilities, Harm, Burnout, Advancement ]  [ 0:17:03 - Basic moves, TAs ]  [ 0:37:13 - Playbooks, character creation ]  [ 1:15:42 - Character Setup Questions ]  [ 1:34:40 - The Dean, TAs revisited ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dempsey as Greg Woody Templeton |  | Riley as Maia Bright |  | Zac as Liam Webb | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Chris Longhurst's Pigsmoke!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221386/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Pigsmoke actual play podcast.

A brief show update between arcs. Thanks, as always, for joining us! ____________________________ Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - - https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 -

The crew reunite for a retrospective on their space adventure. CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, references to: COVID, mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:06:59 - Introductions, outline ]  [ 0:15:01 - System reflection ]  [ 0:35:53 - Stars ]  [ 0:46:30 - Wishes ]  [ 0:51:54 - Behind the scenes  ]  [ 1:07:47 - What's the deal with Rodney? ]  [ 1:19:43 - Listener questions ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

The crew of the Starship Scholastic solve the mystery in the thorniest way possible. CW: coarse language, flirting, strong sexual innuendo and sexual language, kink, insects, body horror, birth references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:04:08 - Nova syncs up, investigates the mystery ]  [ 0:18:05 - Fr. Og radios from "the shit room" ]  [ 0:26:07 - Nova slides into some DMs ]  [ 0:39:39 - Fr. Og and Lenny join the chat ]  [ 0:55:02 - Lenny makes cake, Nova stops the system  ]  [ 1:04:15 - Rodney's return, chat intensifies ]  [ 1:26:57 - Big magic, Lenny emerges ]  [ 1:52:46 - Fr. Og's final birth ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Check out The Monster's Playbook!  - https://monstersplaybook.com/ - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

Lumeria's true nature is revealed. Fr. Og conducts dangerous research with a new colleague and Rodney levels up. CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, agoraphobia, heights, horses, body horror, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:04:22 - A meeting of Froctors ]  [ 0:13:13 - Assisting Fr. Hoofenschmirtz ]  [ 0:23:22 - Fr. Og reads a bad situation ]  [ 0:39:21 - Rodney in space ]  [ 0:44:50 - Chaos on the surface ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Check out $2 Creature Feature!  - https://2dollarcreature.carrd.co/ - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

Nova's ploy brings the crew face-to-face with the monster, Lenny introduces us to USB-Z, Fr. Og encounters a colleague, and Rodney unintentionally spider-mans away. CW: coarse language, insects, horses, sexual innuendo, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:02:00 - Rodney in the hab ]  [ 0:08:20 - Fr. Og heads below ]  [ 0:17:15 - The scintillac parts ]  [ 0:32:56 - Rodney in space ]  [ 0:45:45 - Docking procedures ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Check out The Storyteller Squad!  - https://www.thestorytellersquad.com/ - - https://linktr.ee/TheStorytellerSquad - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

As danger looms, the crew split up to look for answers. Lenny gets a little wrapped-up, Fr. Og is chastised by a three-day-old, Rodney protests being a ghost, and Nova tries to communicate with junk. CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, agoraphobia references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:04:12 - Mech departs ]  [ 0:12:17 - Space scintillack scouting ]  [ 0:22:11 - Walking with Herb ]  [ 0:41:42 - Space danger and discovery ]  [ 0:54:59 - Inside the hab ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Check out Redgate and Wolf!  - https://redgateandwolf.com/ - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

New dangers and answers await the Starship Scholastic on the surface of Lumeria. Rodney boldly goes into the unknown, Nova seeks a full-time position, Fr. Og makes a friend, and Lenny bangs a mech. CW: coarse language, insects, sexual innuendo, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:03:36 - Just landed ]  [ 0:14:19 - Rodney checks it out ]  [ 0:27:08 - Outside the window ]  [ 0:47:06 - Developing a plan ]  [ 0:51:46 - Building our own mech ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Check out Bring Your Own Mech!  - https://anchor.fm/bringyourownmech - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

The crew of the Starship Scholastic draw close to their destination. Nova swipes her Cosmic Library card, Lenny trips in space, Rodney folds a paper airplane, and Fr. Og fires his array gun. CW: coarse language, insects, references to: mortal peril, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:02:02 - Investigate a Mystery ]  [ 0:15:38 - Warp, approaching the planet ]  [ 0:28:45 - The tool box ]  [ 0:38:03 - Space walk ]  [ 0:48:08 - Landing the ship ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Check out Monster Hour!  - https://monsterhour.podbean.com/ - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

Director Diarmuid takes the crew of the Starship Scholastic through a retrospective of their prior mission before their captain gives them their next one. Meanwhile, Nova seeks to form a union, Rodney contemplates his own mortality, Lenny regrets a murder, and Fr. Og doesn't kiss and tell.  CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, interactions with toxic management, references to: horror, violence, death, and capitalism  [ 0:04:58 - A space encounter ]  [ 0:09:28 - Director Diarmuid does a retrospective ]  [ 0:28:17 - Discussion and heading to the spine ]  [ 0:34:50 - Introducing the Captain ]  [ 0:41:26 - The next mission ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Commission some music from Mani!  - https://twitter.com/_Mani_inaM_ - Check out Shrimp and Crits!  - https://linktr.ee/shrimpandcrits - - https://twitter.com/shrimpandcrits - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ - This arc of Trials of the Apocalypse is a Monster of the Week actual play podcast.

The crew of the Starship Scholastic introduce their characters.  CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, references to: horror, violence, death, cancer  [ 0:00:48 - Story high concept ]  [ 0:04:09 - Nova character ]  [ 0:12:57 - Fr. Og character ]  [ 0:31:00 - Lenny character ]  [ 0:47:12 - Rodney character ]  [ 1:01:57 - Relationship questions ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia the Expert |  | Gel as Froctor Og the Monstrous |  | Pat as Rodney the Mundane |  | Zac as Lenny the Hex | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ -

A new assemblage of players barely stop faffing about long enough to explain the game Monster of the Week.  CW: coarse language, sexual innuendo, implied sexualization of monsters, references to: horror, violence, death, cancer  [ 0:01:15 - Game and player introductions, jovial banter ]  [ 0:15:35 - Monster of the Week influences ]  [ 0:21:36 - Ratings and basic moves ]  [ 0:36:34 - Keeper agenda, principles, and moves ]  [ 0:42:07 - Harm, luck, and experience ]  Featuring:  | David as the Keeper |  | Emma as Nova Scotia |  | Gel as Froctor Og |  | Pat as Rodney |  | Zac as Lenny | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Michael Sand's Monster of the Week!  - https://www.evilhat.com/home/monster-of-the-week/ -

A familiar face made an unscheduled appearance while we were recording our Monster of the Week game... Support us on Patreon for more blooper content!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye -

Our squad from The Watch reunite to record a retrospective on the game. CW: coarse language, reference to: incarceration, war, violence, death, military hierarchy, grief, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:05:25 - Reflection on The Watch systems ]  [ 0:15:52 - Stars and Wishes ]  [ 0:41:37 - Behind the Scenes ]  [ 0:56:49 - Listener Questions ]  [ 1:36:16 - What's next? ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti of Thayson |  | Emma as Phee of Molthas |  | Gel as Pasac of Toltho |  | Nyx as Erdo of Morsh | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ - Listen to Ghosts on a Train:  - https://linktr.ee/ghosts_train -

Phee and Pasac go back to where it all began, Erdo meets with the Field Marshall, and Tehti has visitors. CW: coarse language, incarceration, war, graphic violence, death, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:07:24 - Phee and Pasac in the tent ]  [ 0:14:49 - Pasac visits Tehti ]  [ 0:25:30 - Parda visits Tehti ]  [ 0:38:45 - Erdo and the Field Marshall ]  Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti of Thayson |  | Emma as Phee of Molthas |  | Gel as Pasac of Toltho |  | Nyx as Erdo of Morsh | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ - Listen to Dana's show, Meddling Pod:  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod -

A bid for power and a bittersweet reunion herald an evolution in the war against the Shadow. CW: coarse language, war, graphic violence, death, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:03:17 - Shadows in the well ]  [ 0:10:56 - The surface, mission's end ]  [ 0:19:11 - Tehti's plan ]  [ 0:31:32 - The right decision ]  [ 1:00:00 - A final order ] Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti of Thayson |  | Emma as Phee of Molthas |  | Gel as Pasac of Toltho |  | Nyx as Erdo of Morsh | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ - Listen to Dana's show, Meddling Pod:  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod -

The mission begins. Phee returns to her home, Pasac is lured into grave danger, Erdo suffers a grievous wound, and Tehti... Tehti smiles. CW: coarse language, war, graphic violence, death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:03:51 - Mission moves ]  [ 0:17:18 - The long hike ]  [ 0:22:40 - Planning by the blackberry bushes ]  [ 0:30:12 - Operation start, the Den ]  [ 0:52:11 - Danger in the Well ] Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti of Thayson |  | Emma as Phee of Molthas |  | Gel as Pasac of Toltho |  | Nyx as Erdo of Morsh | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ - Listen to Dana's show, Meddling Pod:  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod -

The Field Marshall reveals The Watch's daring plan and Erdo's squad's place in it. Phee's new vision worsens her relationship with Pasac, and Tehti reaches out to dark forces for intel. CW: coarse language, war, violence, death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:02:44 - The Apex and the Field Marshall ]  [ 0:15:13 - The Plan ]  [ 0:26:20 - Phee's vision, the fallout ]  [ 0:40:54 - Erdo opens up to Phee and Pasac ]  [ 0:50:06 - Tehti's tent, a dangerous vision ] Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti of Thayson |  | Emma as Phee of Molthas |  | Gel as Pasac of Toltho |  | Nyx as Erdo of Morsh | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ - Listen to Dana's show, Meddling Pod:  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod - Listen to Reed's shows:  Bring Your Own Mech: - https://anchor.fm/bringyourownmech -  The Deimos Paradox: - https://anchor.fm/reed-plays/ -

Phee shares a memory of the day The Shadow came, Tehti does a bonk, Erdo gives a rousing speech, and Pasac flirts with... well, everybody. CW: coarse language, war, violent death, sexual innuendo, discussion of sex, military hierarchy, dissociation, grief, loss, strained familial relations, inter-player conflict [ 0:05:07 - Phee's Dream ]  [ 0:15:33 - Phee and Pasac discuss Loma ]  [ 0:24:06 - Tehti outside the tent ]  [ 0:47:17 - The doors of The Apex ]  [ 0:57:54 - Parda talks with Tehti ] Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti of Thayson |  | Emma as Phee of Molthas |  | Gel as Pasac of Toltho |  | Nyx as Erdo of Morsh | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ - Listen to Meddling Pod:  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod - Listen and follow The Tabletop Tales:  - https://thetabletoptales.com/ - - https://www.instagram.com/_thetabletoptales/ -

David, Emma, Gel, Nyx, and special guest Dana develop their characters and the world of The Watch. CW: coarse language, war, death, maiming, spiders, callous regard for human life, body modification, critique of cisheteronormativity, discussions of gender nonconformity, hormone replacement therapy, sexuality, spirituality, abuse of consent, patriarchy, capitalism and animal violence [ 0:01:09 - Erdo character ]  [ 0:07:37 - Tehti character ]  [ 0:14:00 - Pasac character ]  [ 0:24:02 - Phee character ]  [ 0:30:17 - Rank ]  [ 0:37:08 - Ties that Bind questions ]  [ 1:10:59 - Clan questions ]  [ 1:37:26 - Designing the Shadow ]  [ 2:05:06 - The Early Days questions ] Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti |  | Emma as Phee |  | Gel as Pasac |  | Nyx as Erdo | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ -

David, Emma, Gel, Nyx, and special guest Dana learn how to play The Watch. Along the way, they discuss gender, patriarchy, and other themes central to the game. CW: coarse language, gender dysphoria, discussions of gender nonconformity, misogyny, sexuality, war, violence, patriarchy, and capitalism  [ 0:01:42 - Introductions ]  [ 0:06:21 - The Watch introduction ]  [ 0:07:56 - Gender roundtable discussion ]  [ 0:44:51 - Empathy and storytelling ]  [ 0:48:29 - The Watch basics and stats ]  [ 0:49:45 - Experience & jaded ]  [ 0:52:20 - Camaraderie & weariness ]  [ 0:55:45 - Harm ]  [ 0:57:56 - Hardship & basic moves ]  [ 1:07:10 - Mission & MC moves ] Featuring:  | David as the MC |  | Dana as Tehti |  | Emma as Phee |  | Gel as Pasac |  | Nyx as Erdo |  Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - The poem that Gel mentioned:  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ww8jHmdaaE - Get a copy of Ash Kreider's The Watch!  - https://peachpantspress.com/tabletop/the-watch/ -

Our Brindlewood Bay Murder Mavens reunite to record a retrospective on the game.  CW: coarse language, references to death, birds, cats, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol [ 0:03:38 - System reflection ] [ 0:15:32 - Stars ] [ 0:26:19 - Wishes ] [ 0:33:29 - Behind the scenes ] [ 0:38:33 - Listener questions ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of our mystery Bitter Rivals! - https://additionaldavid.itch.io/bitter-rivals - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's The Between!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360858/The-Between - Check out Jason Cordova's YouTube channel!  - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5ZurPjTIy4pLZMLAPWiMx2VLV1MnqX- -

The Murder Mavens embrace a dark theory, and questions get answers at the Brindlewood Air Bay & Bae. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol and potential drug use [ 0:03:14 - Maven meeting at the park ] [ 0:10:41 - Cozy move ] [ 0:22:55 - Theorize ] [ 0:46:13 - Mavens break for brunch ] [ 0:50:45 - Brindlewood Air Bay & Bae ] [ 0:58:17 - Conversation in room 9 ] [ 1:21:35 - Final cozy vignettes ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay - Check out Realms of Peril and Glory!  - https://art19.com/shows/rpg-realms-of-peril-and-glory -

The plot thickens. There is a clue in every room and danger in the halls as our Mavens conclude their investigation of the school grounds, and the mystery of the Firebird ignites passions of all kinds. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol and potential drug use [ 0:03:15 - Getting into Mr. Kestrel's class ] [ 0:11:44 - Diana distracts Bartleby ] [ 0:20:50 - Belle Ramon's class ] [ 0:27:33 - Rob Kestrel's class ] [ 0:39:21 - Mavens reunite to danger ] [ 0:53:20 - Heading home, a phone call ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - https://discord.gg/gpkdFtDqye - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay - Check out Monster Hour!  - https://monsterhour.podbean.com/ -

Investigations move into the school as Coach's vitality proves vital, Marion's cat uncovers a clue, and Diana's dog collar... isn't for her dog. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, hospitals, sexual inference and innuendo [ 0:03:21 - Sharing clues, next steps ] [ 0:19:02 - Principal Pervis in the parking lot ] [ 0:32:21 - Investigating the storage room ] [ 0:40:22 - Crown of the Queen ] [ 0:50:26 - Bartleby returns ] [ 0:55:54 - Diana at the window ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay - Check out 19 Hits the Dragon!  - https://linktr.ee/19hitsthedragon -

The Brindlewood Bay South Senior High mascot is dead. Social studies teacher Rob Kestrel is missing. Thankfully, the Murder Mavens: Marion, Coach, and Diana are on the case... provided they can make it to the scene of the murder in one piece. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror [ 0:03:05 - Cozy vignettes ] [ 0:06:05 - Presenting the mystery ] [ 0:18:30 - Discovering the murder ] [ 0:22:19 - Maven meeting ] [ 0:31:17 - Bartleby the janitor ] [ 0:38:11 - Investigating the field ] [ 0:50:26 - Principal Pervis ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay - Check out Meddling with Monsters!  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod - Check out Shrimp and Crits!  - https://linktr.ee/shrimpandcrits -

David tries to teach Emma, Pat, and Dempsey how to play Brindlewood Bay.... along the way answering important questions like "Do ghosts pee?", "What does 'eponymous' really mean?", and "Who's the Keeper, anyway?" CW: coarse language, paranormal activity, faux exasperation, urination, mentions of drugs and alcohol [ 0:02:14 - Player introductions ] [ 0:04:37 - Brindlewood Bay introduction ] [ 0:08:12 - Order of play ] [ 0:13:04 - Stats, rolling, and crowns  ] [ 0:21:20 - Player moves ] [ 0:41:08 - Keeper moves/principles, tone, conditions ] [ 0:48:18 - Character introductions ] [ 1:04:18 - Background and Cozy Place items ] Featuring: | David as the Keeper | | Dempsey as Diana Ma | | Emma as Marion Berry | | Pat as Coach McMurphy | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - Get a copy of Jason Cordova's Brindlewood Bay!  - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307416/Brindlewood-Bay - Watch Jason Cordova run Brindlewood Bay with David as a player:  - https://youtu.be/k9guJLpazpc -

The Ghost Lines crew reunite to record a retrospective on the game.  CW: coarse language, references to murder, body horror, ghosts, horses, alcohol and existential terror [ 0:03:42 - Segment introduction ] [ 0:04:19 - Thoughts on Ghost Lines ] [ 0:12:31 - Stars ] [ 0:27:35 - Methodology and planning ] [ 0:39:05 - Wishes ] [ 0:47:32 - First listener question ] [ 0:53:32 - Second listener question ] [ 1:01:49 - Fun facts ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Nyx/Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Past and present wrongs take center stage. A path forward is carved, but where does it lead? CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses, alcohol and existential terror [ 0:04:55 - Zyrric faces past wrongs ] [ 0:09:51 - Catterjune interrupts and flees ] [ 0:13:42 - Zyrric is given a choice ] [ 0:15:34 - Aftermath and next steps ] [ 0:25:04 - A final chat with the Conductor ] [ 0:29:35 - Ghost Molotov Cocktail ] [ 0:33:36 - Denouement ] [ 0:38:21 - Drinks ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

The line bulls' desperate struggle against the restless dead begins. Will their human and equine allies be enough? CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses and existential terror [ 0:02:26 - Mounting tensions and horses ] [ 0:09:54 - Rowan and the Conductor ] [ 0:11:40 - Roll against the supernatural ] [ 0:20:45 - Charging in above ] [ 0:31:16 - Charging in below ] [ 0:46:36 - Conflicts escalate ] [ 1:19:51 - The day is saved? ] [ 1:25:22 - A final thumping ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of John Harper's Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Horrors from the sea threaten the train, revealing secrets better left hidden. A girl wants to ride a pony. CW: coarse language, some body horror, references to death, horses and existential terror [ 0:02:44 - Rolling insight ] [ 0:08:45 - What does it want? ] [ 0:17:30 - Contacting the Conductor ] [ 0:26:45 - Evasive maneuvers ] [ 0:31:45 - Rolling steel ] [ 0:38:26 - Ghosts, plural ] [ 0:46:32 - Grainger recruited ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Zyrric and Strathmill's inspection of the train leaves more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Rowan and Catterjune get Grainger to open up... in more ways than one. CW: coarse language, references to death, horses and light existential horror [ 0:02:37 - Suits and hooks ] [ 0:08:28 - Inspection up top ] [ 0:19:37 - The dinner car ] [ 0:27:03 - War stories ] [ 0:34:47 - Inspecting the passenger cars ] [ 0:38:57 - Pressing for answers ] [ 0:47:22 - Precious cargo ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Get your free copy of Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -

Our four line bulls disappoint their conductor. Rowan and Catterjune ingratiate themselves with the imperials while Zyrric and Strathmill make a bet. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:04:15 - Narrating the scene ] [ 0:11:22 - Discussing the lightning towers ] [ 0:18:29 - Introducing the train ] [ 0:25:03 - Introducing the Conductor ] [ 0:38:24 - All aboard! ] [ 0:44:30 - Introducing Grainger ] [ 0:56:33 - Let's make a bet ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as Catterjune Haig | | Joesby as Zyrric Nora | | Niko as Rowan Polonia | Support us on Patreon!  - https://www.patreon.com/totapodcast - Follow us for show updates!  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotaPodcast - - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Trials-of-the-Apocalypse-104829821566213 - Check out Meddling with Monsters!  - https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/meddlingpod - Get your free copy of Ghost Lines!  - https://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/ -