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Content notes: questionable mandatory therapy, and Rum Raisin ice cream Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, team members deal with Division bureaucracy, and keep building bonds with each other. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Mental and emotional manipulation, and physical/psychic destruction. Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Ciarra Tân is pushed to an epic confrontation with The Harbinger. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Mental and emotional manipulations Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Hamaliel tries to rescue a waitress from a cocoon, but things don't go as planned. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Emotional trauma and identity issues Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Tempo helps John/Jane come to grips with some shattering revelations. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Emotional trauma and identity issues Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, John/Jane can tap the memories of one of the Beatograph cult leaders, but it turns out that actually, a diner waitress is more crucial. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: References to war, destruction, involuntary transformations, and death. Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, team members ponder the Beatographs' connection between beauty and destruction, and Tempo asks a policeman about being a protector. XXXXX MUSIC ATTRIBUTION GOES HERE XXX Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Violence, and mental/emotional/physical manipulations. Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, the crew fights cloaked figures, and Tempo has visions of the past while procuring an Ancient Weapon. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Interrogation after violence, more threatened violence, and mental/emotional/physical/temporal manipulations. Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, the crew seizes the Pitman Sculpture and interrogates the people who had it, the police arrive with guns drawn, and a woman in a pink trenchcoat transforms one of them without his consent. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Mental and temporal manipulations, and physical violence.Starring:Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The KeeperMichael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The LastJeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The SummonedAubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The SurgeAaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The FoundBrandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Ciarra Tân sees a distorted vision of the past, and the superpowered crew locates the possessors of the Pitman Sculpture.“Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission.Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Mental, physical, and temporal manipulations. Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, the situation at the diner reminds Tempo of a temporal virus that infected their people with a kind of groupthink hivemind, and a Key is uncovered. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Temporal distortion, dysfunctional body images, very mild horror Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, teammates use their powers together to investigate the mysterious happenings at a diner. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Accidental mental invasion, accidental injuries, emotional trauma Starring: Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, John/Jane loses control of their power and causes a crash, and Hamaliel also accidentally hurts someone. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content notes: Occasional cursing, temporal distortion, references to loss of controlStarring:Brandon O'Brien — @therisingtithes — as The KeeperMichael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The LastJeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The SummonedAubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The SurgeAaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The FoundBrandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, a team of super-powered individuals meets up and discusses their mission, which involves an incident at a diner that involves a missing artifact that is also pursued by the Beatographs faction.Intro and Outro tracks from Monument Studios, used with permission.Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content note - arcane ritual, gunfire, violence, death, physical transformation, supernatural substances (ichor) As part of our 2023 fundraiser, Mike leads a thrilling adventure in a game of Candela Obscura, the upcoming investigative horror RPG using the Illuminated Worlds system. The investigators come across the dangerous ritual beneath Oldfaire and make a hard choice about how to stop it. Starring Darcie Little Badger, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Gregory A. Wilson, with Lightkeeper (GM) Mike Underwood. Playing Candela Obscura by Darrington Press (lead designers Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall). Find out more about Candela Obscura at https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ "Candela Obscura Main Theme" is by Colm R. McGuinness, from the Candela Obscura soundtrack. Used with permission. Purchase the Candela Obscura soundtrack at - https://music.apple.com/us/album/candela-obscura-official-show-soundtrack/1699530143 Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to the premiere of our upcoming miniseries Apocalypse Keys - The Pitman Sculpture, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content note - falling, supernatural transformation, violence, death, darkness As part of our 2023 fundraiser, Mike leads a thrilling adventure in a game of Candela Obscura, the upcoming investigative horror RPG using the Illuminated Worlds system. The investigators delve into the ruins of a long-dead civilization deep beneath the city of Newfaire and suffer a dangerous complication as a result of a donation to the fundraiser. Starring Darcie Little Badger, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Gregory A. Wilson, with Lightkeeper (GM) Mike Underwood. Playing Candela Obscura by Darrington Press (lead designers Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall). Find out more about Candela Obscura at https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ "Candela Obscura Main Theme" is by Colm R. McGuinness, from the Candela Obscura soundtrack. Used with permission. Purchase the Candela Obscura soundtrack at - https://music.apple.com/us/album/candela-obscura-official-show-soundtrack/1699530143 Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to the premiere of our upcoming miniseries Apocalypse Keys - The Pitman Sculpture, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content note - death, supernatural contamination, alcoholAs part of our 2023 fundraiser, Mike leads a thrilling adventure in a game of Candela Obscura, the upcoming investigative horror RPG using the Illuminated Worlds system. The investigators uncover dangerous truths about a banned book, which turns out to be wanted by more than just Candela Obscura.Starring Darcie Little Badger, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Gregory A. Wilson, with Lightkeeper (GM) Mike Underwood.Playing Candela Obscura by Darrington Press (lead designers Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall). Find out more about Candela Obscura at https://darringtonpress.com/candela/"Candela Obscura Main Theme" is by Colm R. McGuinness, from the Candela Obscura soundtrack. Used with permission. Purchase the Candela Obscura soundtrack at - https://music.apple.com/us/album/candela-obscura-official-show-soundtrack/1699530143Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to the premiere of Apocalypse Keys - The Pitman Sculpture, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Content note - death, supernatural contamination, alcohol As part of our 2023 fundraiser, Mike leads a thrilling adventure in a game of Candela Obscura, the upcoming investigative horror RPG using the Illuminated Worlds system. A circle of investigators head to the tiered neighborhood of South Soffit to track down the cause for a mysterious string of deaths. Starring Darcie Little Badger, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Gregory A. Wilson, with Lightkeeper (GM) Mike Underwood. Playing Candela Obscura by Darrington Press (lead designers Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall). Find out more about Candela Obscura at https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ "Candela Obscura Main Theme" is by Colm R. McGuinness, from the Candela Obscura soundtrack. Used with permission. Purchase the Candela Obscura soundtrack at - https://music.apple.com/us/album/candela-obscura-official-show-soundtrack/1699530143 Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to the premiere of Apocalypse Keys - The Pitman Sculpture, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
We're holding our second annual fundraiser marathon stream on Saturday, November 11th, starting at noon eastern! Read this post on the Patreon for more details: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fundraiser-nov-91826111Content note - profanity, workplace accidents, unsafe labor practices, violence, surveillance, and labor suppression.Valerie, Iori, and Mike continue the story of Unit 77 of the faux-diner chain Flapjacks! Labor action rises in the chain and the workers of Unit 77 get wrapped up in a local scandal. But when it's all said and done, how will the flapjacks fall for our intrepid staff? Playing Grasping Nettles by Adam Bell - https://adamebell.itch.io/grasping-nettles The video for this episode was available early to subscribers at patreon.com/speculate, along with including exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, Baltimore, and Rio Web Fests!) and watch all of our completed series and one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosThis episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
We're holding our second annual fundraiser marathon stream on Saturday, November 11th, starting at noon eastern! Read this post on the Patreon for more details: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fundraiser-nov-91826111Content note - profanity, workplace accidents, unsafe labor practices, violence, surveillance, and labor suppression.Valerie, Iori, and Mike tell the story of Unit 77 of the faux-diner chain Flapjacks! They explore the tensions between day shift and night shift, overnight brawls, and more.Playing Grasping Nettles by Adam Bell - https://adamebell.itch.io/grasping-nettlesThe video for this episode was available early to subscribers at patreon.com/speculate, along with including exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, Baltimore, and Rio Web Fests!) and watch all of our completed series and one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosThis episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Note - We're holding our second annual fundraiser marathon stream on Saturday, November 11th, starting at noon eastern! Stay tuned to the Patreon for more details.Valerie, Brandon, and Mike talk about dramatization in ttrpgs and writing - how and why to dig in with detail and emotion to enhance a scene. They discuss ways of dramatizing, reasons why you would or wouldn't want to spend the time dramatizing, the importance of dramatization in combat scenes, and more!The video for this discussion was available early to subscribers at patreon.com/speculate, along with including exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, Baltimore, and Rio Web Fests!) and watch all of our completed series and one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosThis episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Mike talks about the 2023 New Jersey Web Fest and then Brandon and Mike talk about BigBadCon 2023. Brandon discusses their experiences in 2019 vs. 2023 and the importance of the POC Scholars program. The video for this discussion was available early to subscribers at patreon.com/speculate, along with including exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch all of our completed series and one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosThis episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
A new wrangler appears as the group tries to escape the perilous claw room. The wranglers take a beating, the goose gets mad, and our heroes finally confront the Unsealy King.Playing Neon Sundown by Tracy Barnett - https://theothertracy.itch.io/neon-sundownStarring Jeoi Gawain Lin, Brandon O'Brien, Michael R. Underwood, and Valerie Valdes, with Iori Kusano GMing.Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
The wranglers contend with pillow-people guards, questionable slime, and a sentient feather down blob. Pushed to the edge, one of the wranglers moseys into the sunset. Playing Neon Sundown by Tracy Barnett - https://theothertracy.itch.io/neon-sundown Starring Jeoi Gawain Lin, Brandon O'Brien, Michael R. Underwood, and Valerie Valdes, with Iori Kusano GMing. Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Iori leads The Strange Friends in a delightfully wild one-shot of vaporwave action rpg Neon Sundown, where glitzy bounty hunters pursue a cruel mattress mogul in Strip City (which is definitely not Las Vegas).Playing Neon Sundown by Tracy Barnett - https://theothertracy.itch.io/neon-sundownStarring Jeoi Gawain Lin, Brandon O'Brien, Michael R. Underwood, and Valerie Valdes, with Iori Kusano GMing.Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Brandon, Greg, and Mike discuss theme in ttrpgs (home games and actual play), the differences between what you expected from a game as the GM going in and what the game ended up being about, and asking questions about/in your game while making room for others to bring their own questions and answers. They bring examples from Speculate series as well as other games they've run, including Valloward, The Case of the Cindered Seal, Rebel Crown: Splendour & Shadow, and Curse of Strahd.Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Brandon, Iori, Mike and Valerie talk about ways that they've brought skills and lessons from playing and running TTRPGs over to their writing, from using and talking about touchstones to a question about writing and GMing voice that provokes minor existential crises for Brandon and Mike. Featuring Brandon O'Brien, Iori Kusano, Michael R. Underwood, and Valerie Valdes. Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Brandon, Iori, Mike, and Valerie talk about ways that they've brought skills and lessons from playing and running TTRPGs over to their writing, from specific mechanics to developing characters.Featuring Brandon O'Brien, Iori Kusano, Michael R. Underwood, and Valerie Valdes. Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey, Minnesota, and Baltimore Next Media Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Brandon leads Valerie and Mike in a one-shot of Fight With Spirit, where the Newcastle Neons take on the Dockside Demons in a team e-sport ala capture the flag plus mechs. Meli and Sam clash with their rivals Hanna and Ryan in the decisive moments of the quarter-finals.Starring Valerie Valdes, Michael R. Underwood, and Brandon O'Brien facilitating.nderwood, "Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey and Minnesota Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Brandon leads Valerie and Mike in a one-shot of Fight With Spirit, where the Newcastle Neons take on the Dockside Demons in a team e-sport ala capture the flag plus mechs. Meli and Sam try to lead the Neons to victory against a powerful Demons offense. Starring Valerie Valdes, Michael R. Underwood, and Brandon O'Brien facilitating.nderwood, " Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey and Minnesota Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Brandon leads Valerie and Mike in a one-shot of Fight With Spirit, where the Newcastle Neons take on the Dockside Demons in a team e-sport ala capture the flag plus mechs. The group decides on details for the Neons and creates the main characters and their rivals.Starring Valerie Valdes, Michael R. Underwood, and Brandon O'Brien facilitating.nderwood, "Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 New Jersey and Minnesota Web Fests!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
The Strange Friends assemble to discuss just over three years of playing TTRPGs together on stream and off. In this episode, they discuss rpgs as theater, favorite moments and characters, and answer audience questions!Featuring Iori Kusano, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Michael R. Underwood.Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 Minnesota Web Fest!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
The Strange Friends assemble to discuss just over three years of playing TTRPGs together on stream and off. In this episode, they discuss Jeoi's amazing characters and performances, plus crossovers between writing and RPG skills. Featuring Iori Kusano, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Michael R. Underwood. Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 Minnesota Web Fest!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
The Strange Friends assemble to discuss just over three years of playing TTRPGs together on stream and off. In this episode, they discuss GMing styles and game prep! Featuring Iori Kusano, Valerie Valdes, Brandon O'Brien, and Michael R. Underwood. Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh (now an Official Selection for the 2023 Minnesota Web Fest!) and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Mike facilitates a session of the worldbuilding game In This World by Ben Robbins, using the Early Access edition of the game. Brandon pitches a world where there is One True Card Game, and owning cards from that game is a marker of social status. Mike pitches a world where the players of the biggest, most popular game don't know their objectives, and audiences play their own mini-games to provide hints.This session contains content notes for references to gambling and societal coercion.Featuring Iori Kusano, Brandon O'Brien, and Michael R. Underwood.Back the campaign for In This World at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamemage/in-this-world/ and find Ben Robbins' other games at https://www.lamemage.com/Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Mike facilitates a session of the worldbuilding game In This World by Ben Robbins, using the Early Access edition of the game. Iori pitches a world where citizens are compelled to watch games ala Jury Duty. This session contains content notes for references to gambling and societal coercion. Featuring Iori Kusano, Brandon O'Brien, and Michael R. Underwood. Back the campaign for In This World at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lamemage/in-this-world/ and find Ben Robbins' other games at https://www.lamemage.com/ Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for violent threats, guns, gunfire, confined spaces, and abuse of governmental power. The thieves infiltrate the Project Lazarus black site, and come face to face with the architect of their misfortune. A Family of Blades is a game by A.C. Luke. Find out more at - https://ac-luke.itch.io/family-of-blades Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for discussion of guns, violence, and abuse of governmental power.The thieves receive a surprising welcome. A friend of a friend provides a breadcrumb trail and leads to a surprising reunion. The thieves launch their plan to clear their name and get payback.A Family of Blades is a game by A.C. Luke. Find out more at - https://ac-luke.itch.io/family-of-bladesCheck out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for air travel, discussion of violence, abuse of governmental power, and guns. The four thieves re-assemble in Miami to investigate the scene of the crime. Tiny schemes, Odds communes, and Lucy asks about the accommodations. A Family of Blades is a game by A.C. Luke. Find out more at - https://ac-luke.itch.io/family-of-blades Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos You can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!) This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for discussion of violence, kidnapping by law enforcement, and extralegal detainment.Brandon leads The Strange Friends in a one-shot of A Family of Blades by A.C. Luke. A quartet of criminals reunites to investigate the mysterious death of their former handler.Pick up A Family of Blades at - https://ac-luke.itch.io/family-of-blades Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosYou can help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
ICYMI, our Court of Blades series Valloward has been announced as an Early Selection for the 2023 New Jersey Web Fest, a prominent film/media festival for web series (from fiction podcasts and short films to actual play shows like ours!). We're very proud of the world we've been doing in the series, and it's wonderful to have that work recognized by the NWJF judges. To celebrate, we're releasing this excerpt of our first session to the podcast feed to give podcast-first listeners a sample of the series. Enjoy! -- On the 300th anniversary of the founding of the great city of Valloward, the noble House Vorster plays host to a celebration which is interrupted by matters most foul. A new coterie in House Vorster will rise to defeat this threat and begin the story of their rise through the ranks of the Great Game of Houses. If you liked this excerpt, you can watch all of the sessions so far on our website at speculatesf.com/videos or directly on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcMKGE-tXguWvG-BtmbrV0d6yGou7k9rV Court of Blades is a game by A Couple of Drakes, who provided promotional support for this series. Find out more about Court of Blades at https://acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/court-of-blades Subscribe at patreon.com/speculate at $3 a month or higher get bonus GM prep videos for Valloward, extras from our other series, bonus discussion episodes where the co-hosts recommend games, give advice on playing and running games, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Mike talks about three generations of official Star Wars RPGs as well as four other RPGS that aren't officially Star Wars RPGs but are absolutely great for telling Star Wars stories.Games mentioned:WEG Star Wars (1987, 1992, 1996, 2018 anniversary edition) -- Greg CostikyanStar Wars RPG (WotC) – 2000, 2002 -- Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins, J.D. WikerStar Wars Saga Edition (2007) - Owen K.C. Stephens, Rodney Thompson, Chris PerkinsFFG/Edge – 2012- Edge of Empire (Jay Little, with Sam Stewart, Andrew Fischer, and Tim Flanders), Age of Rebellion (Jay Little), Force and Destiny (Jay Little)Subscribe at patreon.com/speculate at $3 a month or higher to hear the rest of this episode! You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, other bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosThis episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for livestock, animal products, death, necromancy, resource exploitation, capitalism, over-work, bone, decay, magical infestation, and discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic Guests Marianne Kirby (@therotund) and AJ Hackwith (@AJHackwith) join Mike for a game of A Land Once Magic to create a world that is coarse and candle-lit, hallowed and haunted.Starring Marianne Kirby and AJ Hackwith, with Mike Underwood as the facilitator.A Land Once Magic is an rpg by Viditya Voleti. Find out more at https://vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-magicCheck out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for livestock, animal products, death, necromancy, resource exploitation, capitalism, over-work, bone, decay, and magical infestationGuests Marianne Kirby (@therotund) and AJ Hackwith (@AJHackwith) join Mike for a game of A Land Once Magic to create a world that is coarse and candle-lit, hallowed and haunted.Starring Marianne Kirby and AJ Hackwith, with Mike Underwood as the facilitator.A Land Once Magic is an rpg by Viditya Voleti. Find out more at https://vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-magicCheck out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for livestock, animal products, death, necromancy, resource exploitation, capitalism, over-work, bone, decay, and magical infestationGuests Marianne Kirby (@therotund) and AJ Hackwith (@AJHackwith) join Mike for a game of A Land Once Magic to create a world that is coarse and candle-lit, hallowed and haunted.Starring Marianne Kirby and AJ Hackwith, with Mike Underwood as the facilitator.A Land Once Magic is an rpg by Viditya Voleti. Find out more at https://vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-magic.Check out our Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for teleportation, dangerous driving, heights, and falling.Mike leads The Strange Friends through a special Speculate! one-shot of Mikey Hamm's interdimensional teen caper rpg SLUGBLASTER!Greedy Zzkaska's has the best pizza in the multiverse, so when this trio of teens discover that superstar Dorus Kal is throwing a blowout party this Saturday night and has sworn to do a collab with whoever impresses him the most that night, they set out to be the group that arrives first with Zzkasks's Supreme Horde meal deal! But first, they'll have to contend with modem banshees, giant crabs, and deadly hover-chariot traffic!Starring Brandon O'Brien, Iori Kusano, and Valerie Valdes, with Mike Underwood as the Slugmaster.Slugblaster is an rpg by Mikey Hamm. Find out more at https://wilkies.itch.io/slugblasterCheck out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for teleportation and sonic attacks. A daring trio of teens races to be the first to deliver the multiverse's favorite pizza. But first they'll have to contend with gigantic crabs, hover-chariots, and hyper hydras!Starring Brandon O'Brien, Iori Kusano, and Valerie Valdes, with Mike Underwood as the Slugmaster. Slugblaster is an rpg by Mikey Hamm. Find out more at https://wilkies.itch.io/slugblaster Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!). This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
Today I talk with Game Designers, TTRPG Content Creators, Podcasters and Shakespeare enthusiasts - James Introcaso and Rudy Basso.We discuss their Game Design influences for To Be or Not To Be A Villain, MCDM, Dogs, inspirations and much more.You can find James, Rudy, MCDM and all of their associated content via the links below.Twitter:https://twitter.com/JamesIntrocasohttps://twitter.com/RudyBassohttps://twitter.com/helloMCDMhttps://twitter.com/speculatesfWebsite:https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Be-or-Not-to-Be-a-Villain/James-Introcaso/9781524875497https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/search?keywords=burn%20bryteOther:https://www.twitch.tv/jamesintrocasohttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/408337/Eternal-Night-of-Lockwood-Adventure-for-ZWEIHANDER-RPG?affiliate_id=1643000https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/400341/ZWEIHANDER-Fantasy-Horror-RPG-Starter-Kit?affiliate_id=1643000https://www.instagram.com/hellomcdm/https://www.instagram.com/rudybasso/Please leave reviews on ITunes to help us to learn and grow as a PodcastYours Sincerely,Adam 'Cosy' Powell~~~~~~~~~~CAST & CREWHost: Adam PowellGuest: James Introcaso / Rudy BassoSound Design: Adam PowellEdited by: Adam PowellMusic: Epidemic SoundCover Art: Tim Cunningham - www.Wix.com~~~~~~~~~~Website:https://linktr.ee/snydersreturnhttp://snydersreturn.squarespace.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoZ8iiYCp919UHXUYGghbwhttps://www.redbubble.com/shop/?query=Roscoe%27s%20Chimkin&ref=search_boxBuy us a TTRPG Source Book: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SnydersReturnAre you on DISCORD? Come hang out in our server! https://discord.gg/QgU5UNf Join us in the Snyder's Return Facebook Group!Support the showFind us on:Twitter https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyderInstagram https://www.instagram.com/snyders_return/Website https://www.snydersreturn.squarespace.com Linktree https://linktr.ee/snydersreturn
This episode carries content notes for disorientation, obsession, and involuntary teleportation.The thieves find themselves on a strange city block with a lighthouse at its center, and discover the truth of their patron's desires and the secret of the missing star.The Strange Friends play a special Speculate! one-shot of Colin Cummings' Carly Rae Jepsen-themed heist rpg BOY PROBLEMS. https://boyproblems.itch.io/boy-problems.Brandon O'Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries content notes for high-speed transit, vomiting, and spoiled food/beveragesThe crew meets another artist whose dreams are held in the grasp of Whitney Rider and complete their heist. But the end of the heist is not the end of the story.The Strange Friends play a special Speculate! one-shot of Colin Cummings' Carly Rae Jepsen-themed heist rpg BOY PROBLEMS. https://boyproblems.itch.io/boy-problems.Brandon O'Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and watch any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
This episode carries a content note for high-speed transit/rapid travel.Several months after the pop sensation's mysterious disappearance, a Carly Rae super-fan assembles a strange team of thieves to recover the legendary vault of 100 unreleased CRJ tracks.The Strange Friends play a special Speculate! one-shot of Colin Cummings' Carly Rae Jepsen-themed heist rpg BOY PROBLEMS. https://boyproblems.itch.io/boy-problemsBrandon O'Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videosHelp us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You'll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
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