Shows
The Prisoner's DilemmaBONUS - Listener Q&AWe wrap up our coverage of The Prisoner by answering some of your questions. Thanks for listening! --- Matthew's list of Prisoner-alikes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1olVZvAkpC6qTYzt-XvLE1DNpnZY24lP6rN69BcXgS1g/edit?usp=sharing --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2025-07-051h 32The Prisoner's DilemmaFall OutWe reach the final episode of The Prisoner as Number Six comes face to face with rebellion, authority, and a curious sort of praise for his private war in the name of individuality. But who's running the Village, anyway? And what will Number Six do now that he's won? He HAS won, hasn't he? Join us for a long discussion of the contentious, curious final episode: FALL OUT. Send your questions to theprisonersdilemmapodcast@gmail.com ! Next time: Listener Q&A and final thoughts --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music...
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OATHSWORN75 - An Hour of Wolves pt 3Content warnings: self-sacrifice, hypothermia, body parts as relics, knife wounds, eye horror, ghosts In which the end comes crashing down. --- An Hour of Wolves is by Brendan McLeod https://sulcata.itch.io/an-hour-of-wolves --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJrd7Zxkc3g0MrEUe2QabSDQKFPoZITYHD93lKKsg-U/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson.
2025-06-1045 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaOnce Upon A TimeContent warnings for: alcohol abuse, motor accidents, psychological manipulation, nervous breakdowns A clash of wills! A favorite Number Two returns to put the screws to Number Six. Will the secrets of the spy's resignation be revealed with regression therapy? What will reveal about Six's life - or McGoohan's? Who really IS Six in this scenario, anyway? Learn all this and more as we go back to school in ONCE UPON A TIME. Send your questions to theprisonersdilemmapodcast@gmail.com ! Next time: FALL OUT. --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com ...
2025-06-071h 43OATHSWORN74 - An Hour of Wolves pt 2Content warnings: self-sacrifice, body horror, amalgams, fever, spiders, suicidal ideation In which the skies part. --- An Hour of Wolves is by Brendan McLeod https://sulcata.itch.io/an-hour-of-wolves --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_BSVwjRWdwoyYZKdO0K8OVz5Nmv3LHHn2AVaK_2wCFY/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson. Band of...
2025-05-2752 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaThe Girl Who was DeathSometimes, when The Prisoner plays with the format of the show, it produces some interesting results - results that can give you a new lens with which to view the show. Sometimes it results in an episode like this one - a spy farce with uneven budget, odd performances, and even odder costume choices. Join us to find out how Number Six deals with THE GIRL WHO WAS DEATH Next time: ONCE UPON A TIME. --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by S...
2025-05-241h 37OATHSWORN73 - An Hour of Wolves pt 1Content warnings: sieges, intense mania, self-sacrifice, natural disasters, refugees under threat In which our final battle begins. --- An Hour of Wolves is by Brendan McLeod https://sulcata.itch.io/an-hour-of-wolves --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8vz5u9YEu0WJdpJzLVF2MzsjT120Xs8FNpTRedKD-k/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson.
2025-05-1344 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaLiving in HarmonyThe Prisoner! You know, the show about spies. Right? Or is the spy story simply one context of many? A genre that serves to surround the tale, a medium that serves to surface the message - that any of us might be made prisoners at any time, any where? Maybe even in a place far from here, in the frontier, where the might made right at the end of a shiny revolver. Join us for a trip to the old West in LIVING IN HARMONY. Next time: THE GIRL WHO WAS DEATH. --- ...
2025-05-102h 04The Prisoner's DilemmaBONUS - Ice Station ZebraAn American nuclear sub... A sky full of Russian paratroopers... a race for the secrets buried in the Arctic! In 1968, McGoohan was already looking ahead to what would happen beyond the Prisoner. Would military thrillers of Hollywood lie in his future? Would the spy that he'd played so well for so long translate to the big screen? Judge with us as we watch ICE STATION ZEBRA. Next time: LIVING IN HARMONY --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman...
2025-04-261h 32The Prisoner's DilemmaDo Not Forsake Me Oh My DarlingWhat happens to The Prisoner when you take Patrick McGoohan out of the equation? Has he used his power as auteur and leading man to create the scaffolding necessary to drive the show forward in his absence? Or does everything devolve into a form familiar for the era, where spies, ciphers, and sloppy kisses are the order of the day? Find out in the globe-trotting carnival that is DO NOT FORSAKE ME OH MY DARLING. Next time: ICE STATION ZEBRA --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp...
2025-04-121h 35The Prisoner's DilemmaA Change of MindContent warnings for lobotomies, aversion therapy I can't stand a podcast that doesn't know how to make a decent description. A lesson: The premise, rinsed out. Tease the plot, always. Now, the details: one for me, one for thee, one for the SEO, one for luck. Boiling interest, let stand for one moment - pour the milk, won't you? - cup, saucer, sugar, pour: A CHANGE OF MIND. Next time: DO NOT FORSAKE ME OH MY DARLING --- http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com
2025-03-292h 06The Prisoner's DilemmaIt's Your FuneralSomeone's going to assassinate you! I know, it sounds crazy, but you must believe me! A stranger told me about it! Now, I know that doesn't sound super credible, but I had my hands on the bomb itself! What? No, I didn't do anything with the bomb. Why would I? Look, if you don't want to believe me, that's fine. After all .... IT'S YOUR FUNERAL. Next time: A CHANGE OF MIND. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2025-03-151h 53The Prisoner's DilemmaBONUS - Columbo w/Nic TringaliWe take a break from McGoohan's most iconic work to examine the television that he'd be most known for in his later career: playing murderous villains in the murder mystery series COLUMBO, opposite Peter Falk as the scruffy, awkward, eponymous detective. Nic Tringali ( @nictringali.bsky.social ) joins us to talk about what makes the show work, how McGoohan's touch can be felt, and the price of cheese. Episodes watched: Identity Crisis, Agenda for Murder, and Ashes to Ashes Next time: IT'S YOUR FUNERAL http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel...
2025-03-012h 05OATHSWORN68 - Make Ready! The Cliffs pt 2Content warnings: panic attacks, mountaineering accidents, grievously broken legs In which calamity falls down on our heads. Squad repairing the anti-siege weapons: Ember Wolves Kayo (they/she), in charge Obik (he/him), in flight Bowie (he/him), in action Yvan (they/he), in shadow Mustang (he/him), in reserve --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18T1FE5NABCJ8qscZE3dBylCLey3x-Ba66apdCeaqggs/edit?usp=sharing --- Support Pale Dot at ttrpg.link/paledot
2025-02-2558 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaHammer into Anvil w/Michael HansenWe often joke that it's a Number 2's greatest ambition to get Number 6. You know, to REALLY get him. But what if ... just this once ... it was Number 6 who was doing the getting? What might that reveal about this strange little place we call the Village? Find out as Michael Hansen (@modality.bsky.social) joins for HAMMER INTO ANVIL. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2025-02-152h 05OATHSWORN67 - Make Ready! The Cliffs pt 1Content warnings: skull injuries, panic attacks In which we make our ascent. Squad reinforcing the gates: Silver Stags Nikolaj (he/him), Oileander augur York (they/them), Archadian rookie Zex (they/them), Archadian rookie Isau (he/him), Matzor rookie Karan (ze/zir), Oileander rookie Squad repairing the anti-siege weapons: Ember Wolves Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Obik (he/him), Tailos soldier Bowie (he/him), Oileander rookie Yvan (they/he), Archadian rookie And introducing... Mustang (he/him), Chimorti rookie ...
2025-02-1153 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaCheckmate w/EmThis week, Number 6 gives up the solo-secret-agent act in favor of being a battlefield commander: a strategist who moves his pieces across the board, anticipates his enemy's moves, and lays traps to ensure victory. But who is he playing against, really? Em from Abnormal Mapping (http://www.abnormalmapping.com) join us to decide who's making moves in CHECKMATE! http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2025-02-011h 42OATHSWORN66 - Make Ready! The Deep pt 2Content warnings: description of alien anatomy, description of blood vessels, animal skulls In which the abyss stares back. Squad assigned: Star Vipers Aisling (he/they), driven to distraction Ezra Death Follows Close (they/them), driven to frustration Waloot (she/her), driven by connection Jemma (he/they), driven by trauma And introducing... Roya, Born of Bareya, Scion of House Reth (she/fae), driven to finish the goddamn mission --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16l828NHOsj9Ya...
2025-01-281h 04The Prisoner's DilemmaNo Episode This Week!Sorry for the last minute notice, but no episode this week, due to some sickness and conflicting schedule. We'll be back in two weeks with CHECKMATE! http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2025-01-1800 minOATHSWORN65 - Make Ready! The Deep pt 1Content warnings: discussion of livestock slaughter, description of alien anatomy In which we delve into the dark. Squad reinforcing the gates: Silver Stags Nikolaj (he/him), nose in a book Zex, Born of Azar (they/them), knife in their teeth York, Born of Hilgar (they/them), hands on the tools Isau Eat and Drink for Tomorrow We Shall Die (he/him), fingers in the dirt Karan (ze/zir), head in the walls Squad collapsing the tunnels: Star Vipers Aisling (he/they), beloved of the sea
2025-01-1453 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaDance of the DeadWhy must Number 6 always try and escape? Why don't we just get to see him sample the local culture, or some modern radio? Why not simply enjoy some tranche de vie? Or must there be the thunder of rebellion, the crash of conflict? No, no. Have a drink, relax, and get swept up in the DANCE OF THE DEAD. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2025-01-042h 26OATHSWORNOATHSWORN Liberty - Bonus Episode 02Brendan is sick this week, so you get another bonus episode from the editing room floor. We'll be back with more adventures soon! Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HU7pehGsnHXxz0eXFb8H4IUC4U-hb_i5e9oXppyGMWA/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson. Band of Blades is created by Stras Acimovic & John LeBoeuf-Little and published by Evil Hat Productions...
2024-12-3141 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaMany Happy ReturnsFellas, has this ever happened to you? You sail across the seas eating nothing but beans and you get to your home and a cool lady has moved in and bought your hand-built car? And she offers you tiny sandwiches and shows you her lease and offers your her dead husband's nice clothes? This happens to me all the time, and it will happen to Number 6 in MANY HAPPY RETURNS. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2024-12-211h 57OATHSWORN64 - The End BeginsContent warnings: death by decomposition, smoking, body horror In which we divide our forces. Suleiman (he/him), here for what comes next Kayo (they/she), here to say you're safe Tyr (he/him), here to say thanks Marshall (he/him), here to tell us how to move on --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-g874yqN6uVOHvnWmFJYtWI6gJvWdpDn1Y3sCVCG0sY/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual p...
2024-12-171h 10The Prisoner's DilemmaThe GeneralIt's exam time. Have you studied? Ha ha, yes, of course, I studied too - by watching my television!! What kind of sick, twisted world is this? Find out as we enter a world of fast facts and puzzling paradoxes, domineered by ... THE GENERAL. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2024-12-072h 23OATHSWORN63 - Are You Still Alive? pt 2Content warnings: survivor's guilt, alcohol, drug use In which we're called to answer for what we've done. Kayo (they/she), lots of worries Obik (he/him), lots of hope Felix (any/all), full of mysteries Dorado (she/her), full of questions Nabain (he/him), man of faith Nikolaj (he/him), man of doubt Suleiman (he/him), offering peace Aoife (she/her), offering hell Waloot (she/her), offering truth Judet (she/her), broken of self Mordecai (he/him), broken of heart
2024-12-031h 03The Prisoner's DilemmaThe Schizoid ManI'm not you, I'm me! I mean, wait - I'm you! Except you're me! Wait, no, you're not me! Wait, which one are you again? Well, whoever you are, join me as we tune in for Patrick McGoohan and his co-star, Patrick McGoohan, in THE SCHIZOID MAN. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co
2024-11-231h 48OATHSWORN62 - Are You Still Alive? pt 1Content warnings: corpses, alcohol, drug use mention In which our journey comes to an end. Jemma (he/they), Chimorti rookie, still haunted Waloot (she/her), Star-blessed scount, still shining Nikolaj (he/him), ex-Eyes of Smoke augur, still scared Dorado (she/her), acting commander, still looking for answers Lance (he/him), the God-Kissed, still lost in his own legend Freedom (they/them), Legion Mercy, still repairing the world And introducing... Felix, Born of No-one (they/them), Skydagger hermit, still here --- Episode transcript...
2024-11-191h 01The Prisoner's DilemmaBONUS - Danger ManWe take a break from Number 6's plight in the Village to examine the entirely-unrelated career of John Drake, who is a... secret agent ... guy? Fellow? A man employed by ... government? To solve ... dangers? Look, who he is doesn't matter. What matters is: what to drink? Pour a glass and join us as we watch DANGER MAN. From S1: View from the Villa, Name Date and Place From S3: Are You Going to Be More Permanent? All of S4: Koroshi, Shinda Shima New regular episode next week!
2024-11-162h 05The Prisoner's DilemmaFree for All w/Karla ZimonjaIt's election season, and you know what that means: it's time for some good old fashioned brainwashing. Just really scrub that thing down until it's as clean as a whistle. We're joined by Karla Zimonja (@zusty) to talk about the chaos of living in a democractic Village in FREE FOR ALL! http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2024-11-092h 12OATHSWORN61 - The Procession of Rot pt 4Content warnings: mold, hallucinations, body horror, battlefield medicine In which everything falls into place. Squad Assigned: Ember Wolves AND Grinning Ravens Builder Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Nabain (he/him), Chimorti medic Obik (he/him), Tailos soldier Shoogt (they/them), Chimorti rookie Aoife (she/her), Oileander sniper Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion commander Judet the Bladesinger (she/her), Matzor Chosen --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hMSUYNFAOhIwsRSpp6teDAkSLcMnYMNCNxc2-Dk4Sjs/edit?usp=sharing
2024-11-0540 minOATHSWORN60 - The Procession of Rot pt 3Content warnings: mold, mention of drone strikes, battlefield medicine, body parts as relics In which the world falls silent. Squad Assigned: Ember Wolves AND Grinning Ravens Builder Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Nabain (he/him), Chimorti medic Obik (he/him), Tailos soldier Shoogt (they/them), Chimorti rookie Judet the Bladesinger (she/her), Matzor Chosen Aoife (she/her), Oileander sniper Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion commander --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wHSQjpfZkK_QPjq_-Cei0X...
2024-10-291h 07The Prisoner's DilemmaA, B, and CThis is a dreamy party, baby! Just the sort of place for some classic Cold War cat-and-mouse. But why's the logic of this place feel a bit ... unnatural? Could this be a dream? A dream specifically architected to steal secrets from my MIND? Find out as we watch A, B, and C. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2024-10-261h 50OATHSWORN59 - The Procession of Rot pt 2Content warnings: gunshot wounds, body horror, human amalgams, mold In which the sky cracks. Squad Assigned: Ember Wolves AND Grinning Ravens Aoife (she/her), Oileander sniper Builder Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Nabain (he/him), Chimorti medic Obik (he/him), Tailos soldier Judet the Bladesinger (she/her), Matzor Chosen Shoogt (they/them), Chimorti rookie Tyr (he/him), Archadian rookie Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion commander And introducing... Ruin, the Ever-Rotting (they/them), Oileander Broken --- ...
2024-10-2255 minOATHSWORN58 - The Procession of Rot pt 1Content warnings: refugee trains, demolition, alcohol use, animal corpses, vertigo In which we face the vanguard. Squad Assigned: Ember Wolves AND Grinning Ravens Builder Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Nabain (he/him), Chimorti medic Aoife (she/her), Oileander sniper Obik (he/him), Tailos soldier Tyr (he/him), Archadian rookie Bowie (he/him), Oileander rookie Yvan Born of Umber (they/he), Archadian rookie Judet the Bladesinger (she/her), Matzor Chosen Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion commander And introducing... Shoogt...
2024-10-151h 02The Prisoner's DilemmaThe Chimes of Big Ben"The Chimes of Big Ben" shows us that Number 6 seems to have come around on being captured quite nicely! He's settling into the Village, getting along with everyone, doing some woodwork, and having a nice time with a cool lady. Or so it all just a farce to please his boyfriend, Number 2? http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2024-10-122h 03OATHSWORN57 - Hiding in Plain Sight pt 4Content warnings: nausea mention, alcohol use, mention of cannibalism, skin disfiguration, relics made of body parts, stabbing, tendon injury, body horror In which we make one final toast. Squad assigned: Star Vipers Lance (he/him), Legion officer Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Jemma (he/they), Legion soldier Whisper (he/she/they), Broken of the Never Karla (she/her), Eyes of Smoke augur Serj (he/him), Tailos elder --- Episode transcript can be found https://docs.google.com...
2024-10-0855 minOATHSWORN56 - Hiding in Plain Sight pt 3Content warnings: nausea mention, alcohol use In which we reach a boiling point. Squad assigned: Star Vipers Lance (he/him), Legion officer Whisper (he/she/they), Broken of the Never Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Jemma (he/they), Legion soldier And introducing... Serj (he/him), Tailos elder --- Episode transcript can be found https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sGgcGNsXhKUceOLmyZGTiUnxstvdTQqADVnIi-D6uHE/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is...
2024-10-0148 minThe Prisoner's DilemmaArrival"Arrival" sets the stage for The Prisoner: a man, a secret, a village, and a rotating cast of overseers. We talk a little about who McGoohan is, what led him to create this show, and what happens in it. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
2024-09-292h 24OATHSWORN55 - Hiding in Plain Sight pt 2Content warnings: alcohol use, animal death, forced sedation, relics made of body parts, burning hair In which we're offered a drink. Squad assigned: Star Vipers Lance (he/him), Legion officer Jemma (he/they), Legion soldier Whisper (he/she/they), Broken of the Never Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Aisling (he/they), Legion soldier --- Episode transcript can be found https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lx1fM1MX30fwi059eFYktiBxmTzOPXjhhuht9hMuKjI/edit?usp=sharing ...
2024-09-2454 min2024-09-1901 minOATHSWORN54 - Hiding in Plain Sight pt 1Content warnings: refugees of war, alcohol In which we take the temperature. Squad assigned: Star Vipers Lance (he/him), Legion officer Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur Jemma (he/they), Legion soldier Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Aisling (he/they), Legion soldier Karla (she/her), Eyes of Smoke augur --- Episode transcript can be found https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m7DAQvpzhwyeiwphi9peYZfSg0toADDGeqyh9WRs4RE/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is...
2024-09-1758 minOATHSWORN53 - Not Dead YetContent warnings: mourning, agoraphobia, animate body parts In which we remember why we fight. Abunalance (he/him), Legion officer Nabain Palisade (he/him), Legion medic Nine (he/they), Legion scout Dorado (she/her), Legion soldier Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Suleiman (he/him), suspicious alchemist Tzufit Live Well It is the Best Revenge (atz/atz), Mitzrayim bookkeeper Aoife (she/her), Legion sniper Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d...
2024-09-101h 18OATHSWORN52 - Crossroads or CrisisContent warnings: law enforcement cover-ups, corpse desecration, mob violence, assassination, beheading, bombardment In which we inherit Draknor's throne. Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion co-commander Sophina Laurentis (she/her), Speaker of the Senate Kael Osier, the Smiling Willow (they/them), Legion lorekeeper Vahn Born of Renwahl (he/him), Archadian senator Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion co-commander Lady Jasiko (she/her), refugee leader Marshall (he/him), Legion marshall Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Abunalance (he/him), Legion officer Thar (he/him), Legion soldier
2024-08-271h 11OATHSWORN51 - The Second SongContent warning: mourning In which we grieve for those we've lost. Lark the Reticent (she/her), Legion assassin Sophina Laurentis (she/her), vitriolic senator Waloot (she/her), Lark's protege Kael Osier (they/them), lorekeeper Nikolaj (he/him), newly-minted spymaster Vahn Born of Renwahl (he/him), despondent senator Dorado the Adamant (she/her) Azar Born of Draknor (he/him) --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f73KRfhvW56q1xRnMAevTefhb7M-m6C3XlB3YfswpTY/edit?usp=sharing
2024-08-2052 minOATHSWORN50 - Enemy at the GatesContent warnings: bombardment, domestic terrorism, mob violence In which a spark is lit. Sophina Laurentis (she/her), Senator Samnael Evergrace (xe/xem), Legion man-at-arms Kael Osier (they/them), Legion lorekeeper Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion co-commander Vahn Born of Renwahl (he/him), Senator Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion co-commander Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur Aoife (she/her), Legion sniper Kayo (they/she), Legion heavy --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19WaCRKMRC4l_z...
2024-08-1352 minOATHSWORNOATHSWORN LIBERTY - Bonus Episode 01A short episode of jokes, out-takes, and other stuff that's on the editing room floor. Back with a new episode next week! Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14kW3iFJNHxReTl_bIlfFMXdx6XLg82laz4SQ0Hcg_iQ/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson. Band of Blades is created by Stras Acimovic & John LeBoeuf-Little and published by Evil Hat Productions. https://evilhat.c...
2024-08-0639 minOATHSWORN49 - Due ProcessContent warning: description of torture, coercion, suicide bombing In which some go and some stay. Azar Born of Draknor, Legion commander Dorado the Adamant, Legion not-the-commander Marshall, Legion marshall Nikolaj, Legion augur Samnael, Legion spymaster Serikali, Chosen of the Senate Weigraf, Speaker of the Senate --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3YTClnYH0ZFy2CNWNDhWDUEr1v3_kDbdu-XpxxvgZc/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of...
2024-07-2941 minOATHSWORN48 - Martyr ComplexContent warning: alcohol use, injury during arrest In which a deal is struck. Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion soldier Serikali (she/her), Chosen of the Senate Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion commander Weigraf (he/they), Senate Speaker Leer (he/him), Weigraf's spy Sophina (she/her), Senate firebrand --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MGzCVkVfxH4C_Zb3EOQHWeE1t5kyx1kXZWGgJ7030Ok/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com
2024-07-2340 minOATHSWORN47 - An Animated DisagreementIn which bells are ringing. Kael Osier (they/them), lorekeeper and consultant Sophina Laurentis (she/her), senator and Archsybil Serikali (she/her), Chosen of the Senate Leer (he/him), Weigraf's spy Dorado (she/her), Legion soldier Azar (he/him), Legion commander Masha (she/her), Matzor rookie Jemma (he/they), lonely rookie Bowie (he/him), inverted rookie Yvan (they/he), shadowy rookie Aoife (she/her), single-minded sniper Rahel (she/her), concerned soldier --- Episode transcript can be found...
2024-07-1642 minOATHSWORN46 - I'd Like Nothing BetterContent warning: execution by firing squad In which we ask for a favor. Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion soldier Thar Born of Darknor (he/him), Legion rookie Builder Kayo (they/she), Legion heavy Judet the Bladesinger (she/her), Chosen of the Lord of Song Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion commander Lance (he/him), Legion officer Waloot (she/her), Legion scout Lark the Reticent (she/her), Legion spy Nine (he/they), Legion soldier Weigraf (he/they), Speaker of the Senate
2024-07-0954 minOATHSWORN45 - Your Daughter is a HeroIn which we're asked a favor Lark the Reticent (she/her), silent protagonist Mordecai Sing That Which is True (he/him), troubled rabbi Dorado the Adamant (she/her), returned to the fold Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion commander Abunalance (he/him), injured officer Rahel Kill Not a Creature (she/her), lyrical Matzor --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18g-JYiIYHBg3ArDleOasqER4LRPtZDr-KGIZ3OYHCQU/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a B...
2024-07-0243 minOATHSWORN44 - Spy x Versus x SpyIn which we bury hatchets. Weigraf (he/they), Speaker of the Senate Serikali (she/her), Chosen of the Senate Judet (she/her), Chosen of the Mitzrayim Kael (they/them), Lorekeeper of the Legion Lance (he/him), Officer of the Legion Dorado (she/her), "Captain" of the Legion --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AKsH_XnIjC1F04cKzay3oT5a3Do5QtbaCA5Zbn2yZrQ/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band o...
2024-06-1855 minOATHSWORN43 - Grave MattersIn which we assign blame. Kael (they/them), here to impart wisdom Dorado (she/her), here to keep the peace Samnael (xe/xem), here to listen in Lark (she/her), here to do what's right Azar (he/him), here to maintain order Nikolaj (he/him), here to not be seen And introducing... Nine (he/they), here to pay respects Argyle (they/them), here to keep an eye out and look good doing it --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.g...
2024-06-1251 minOATHSWORN42 - Trigger DisciplineIn which we jockey for position. Azar, born of Draknor (he/him), commander of the Legion Senator Weigraf (he/him), Speaker of the Senate Kael Osier (they/them), lorekeeper of the Legion Senator Sophina (she/her), Archsybil of the Eyes of Smoke Dorado the Adamant (she/her), de-facto leader of the splinter Legion Serikali (she/her), Chosen of justice Senator Vahn, born of Renwahl (he/him), Azar's father Lance (he/him), esteemed officer Lark the Reticent (she/her), silent assassin Nikolaj (he/him), augur of conflicted loyalties
2024-06-0445 minOATHSWORN41 - Bulls and CrowsContent warnings: alcohol use, mourning In which we raise a glass. At the Sign of the Bulls and Crows: Kayo (they/she), strong and silent Obik (he/him), sharp and sassy Thar (he/him), rising star Bowie (he/him), retiring as champ Aoife (she/her), real emo hours Rahel (she/her), strong soldier gf Nabain (he/him), relieved medic Tyr (he/him), anxious rookie At the office of the Eyes of Smoke: Nikolaj (he/him), oathsworn Augur Karla (s...
2024-05-281h 09OATHSWORN40 - The Legion Has ReturnedContent warnings: drug use mention In which we feast. Azar born of Draknor (he/him), commander of the Consonant Legion Serikali (she/her), Chosen of Haki, god of justice, and the whip of the Senate Kravannder (he/it), Legion quartermaster Thar born of Draknor (he/him), overambitious rookie Abunalance (he/him), officer and entrepreneur --- Special thanks to Jeff Isacksen. Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-vrJfbvKVJjBnOt9KHW5aQcj5mbQejv3oLmcwr9nZ8/edit?usp=sharing ---
2024-05-2147 minOATHSWORN39 - The Fires of Novara pt 3Content warnings: alcohol mention, urban destruction In which the banner still stands. Squad Assigned: Star Vipers Serikali (she/her), the just Whisper (he/she/they), the foe Lance (he/him), the leader Nabain (he/him), the healer Nikolaj (he/him), the mystic Aisling (he/they), the fury --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13eE9xal1B_C-yYUPwfkb8N09Gkv_lVr0oOyJxpQu3Ag/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN i...
2024-05-1434 minOATHSWORN38 - The Fires of Novara pt 2Content warnings: violent crowds, spontaneous combustion, blood splatter, urban damage In which we fight our way through. Squad Assigned: Star Vipers Whisper (he/she/they), the Broken Lance (he/him), the Officer Nabain (he/him), the Medic Nikolaj (he/him), the Augur Suleiman (he/him), the Alchemist Serikali (she/her), the Chosen Thar (he/him) Waloot (she/her) Aisling (he/they) Rahel (she/her) Obik (he/him) --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/do...
2024-05-0751 minOATHSWORN37 - The Fires of Novara pt 1Content warnings: drug use In which we roll out. Squad assigned: Star Vipes Lance (he/him), taking point Nabain (he/him), taking notes Nikolaj (he/him), taking his time Suleiman (he/him), taking a drag Serikali (she/her), taking aim Thar (he/him) Waloot (she/her) Aisling (he/they) Rahel (she/her) Obik (he/him) --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLMZlolTlFuGOiK2ONisKwDG3_R8WrnJ_UhvkkTBp-I/edit?usp=sharing ...
2024-04-3049 minOATHSWORN36 - A Winter Beyond Winter, pt 2Content warnings: captivity, isolation, abuse of authority, self-destructive acts In which we prepare to head home. Kael Osier (they/them), Legion lorekeeper Lark the Reticent (she/her), Legion scout Waloot (she/her), Legion scout in training Karla (she/her), imprisoned augur Marshall (he/him), Legion marshal Azar (he/him), Legion commander Nikolaj (he/him), Legion augur Aoife (she/her), Legion sniper Kayo (they/she), Legion heavy Jemma (he/they), Legion rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs...
2024-04-2357 minOATHSWORN35 - A Winter Beyond Winter, pt 1Content warnings: bombing unoccupied civilian centers, destruction of cultural artifacts post-traumatic stress syndrome In which we reckon with an unknowable future. Aoife (she/her), not quite on board Kayo (they/she), not feelin' it Aisling (he/they), not doing so hot Waloot (she/her), not sure where she fits Lance (he/him), not a doubt in his mind Kravannder (he/it), not a care in the world --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UeQfI8Tt-euM3VA49BrCh8CO211LvEqZAMQpB65yJ3...
2024-04-1656 minOATHSWORN34 - Books and Worms pt 3Content warnings: doomsday cults In which we ask the big questions. Aisling (he/him), ready to swim Lark (she/her), ready to kill Nikolaj (he/him), ready to learn Waloot (she/her), ready to step up and introducing... Farzival (he/him), city guard captain Yvan, Born of Umber (they/he), Archadian rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hR3vQh1Iwo02NpgQOWC0m8glYPnH9X0NuvJn1twwgoU/edit#heading=h.8jyx7io9htq ---
2024-04-091h 01OATHSWORN33 - Books and Worms pt 2Content warnings: body horror, worms, mold and mildew In which we dive deep. Nabain (he/him), ready to lead Aisling (he/him), ready to swim Lark (she/her), ready to kill Nikolaj (he/him), ready to learn Waloot (she/her), ready to step up --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iIesPGg4ugT9VGLJzQwQSfq_HLyHMxOWFoL7QuOKjmk/edit#heading=h.8jyx7io9htq --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created...
2024-04-0249 minOATHSWORN32 - Books and Worms pt 1Content warnings: body horror In which we seek buried knowledge. Nabain (he/him), captain doctor Aisling (he/him), selachimorphic soldier Lark (she/her), killer explorer Nikolaj (he/him), cataloger augur --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nYrVnFeF3C97K6Up-s1O3EQ_xHEIA1BbFn9wBIVRO0/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson.
2024-03-2749 minOATHSWORN31 - You Have Nothing to Fear pt 2In which we meet face to face. Azar (he/him), legion commander Kravannder (he/it), attentive quartermaster Kael Osier (they/them), smiling willow Serikali (she/her), Chosen of justice Dorado the Adamant (she/her). legion knight Kayo (they/she), heavy of heart Waloot (she/her), starry-eyed soldier And introducing... Judet the Bladesinger (sher/her), Matzor Chosen Vahn born of Renwahl (he/him), father and senator --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KItGEN3WDCNIjFX5StoUB4...
2024-03-191h 01OATHSWORN30 - You Have Nothing to Fear pt 1Content warnings: body transformation In which we take measures to deal with our pursuers. Azar (he/him), legion commander Kravannder (he/it), ever-active quartermaster Kayo (they/she), big builder Mal (she/her), blacksmith on duty Suleiman (he/him), alchemist at large Serikali (she/her), chosen of justice And introducing... Oake, born of Renwahl (he/him), Archadian mercy --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDW6ossvljyzvN4_rqzs2w3miRzhNkqU9GyKVAanXzs/edit?usp=sharing ---
2024-03-121h 03OATHSWORN29 - The Other Legion pt 2Content warnings: Body parts turned into instruments, description of unhealing injuries In which we pull rank. Lance (he/him), still in command Kayo (they/she), strong and skeptical Aisling (he/him), bold and briny Waloot (she/her), star-eyed and sullen Dorado the Adamant (she/her), Legion knight Tyr (he/him), Legion rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8msMKbezBHdUYfIU14Le9F9DjFZ8DYXJD4o4wJTeCo/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com
2024-02-2755 minOATHSWORN28 - The Other Legion pt 1Content warnings: Body part fashioned into musical instrument In which we try to talk our way out. Lance (he/him), still in command Kayo (they/she), strong and skeptical Aisling (he/him), bold and briny Waloot (she/her), star-eyed and sullen --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13XN7TYLWmcSx7LiucKWykU9pYwjyXGwPxD7YLU0BjQo/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau...
2024-02-201h 08OATHSWORN27 - The Trial of Officer Abunalance pt 2Content warnings: Sound of a gunshot, interrogation, mind control, emotional manipulation, execution In which we face the consequences of our actions. Azar (he/him), supreme overseer Kravannder (he/it), diligent interrogator Kael (they/them), weary sympathizer Kayo (they/she), heavy of heart Lance (he/him), the accused Lydia (she/her), whispering witch Karla (she/her), resigned augur Aoife (she/her), watchful sniper --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R6fUbyrLkR-Qd8iYmdt7UJGoB_Vywsc8cWP3Xz5Jm1...
2024-02-1351 minOATHSWORN26 - The Trial of Officer Abunalance pt 1Content warnings: Body horror, mention of nicotine use, mind control, emotional manipulation, execution In which we're asked to explain ourselves. Azar (he/him), supreme overseer Kravannder (he/it), diligent interrogator Marshall (he/him), indifferent inquisitor Kael (they/them), weary sympathizer Lance (he/him), the accused --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SdgMpqH9piNdGf0cOOk-8Elq7yBjaXJCPEYu7L-jpcI/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast...
2024-02-0659 minOATHSWORN25 - Whispers in the Forest pt 4Content warnings: Hair horror, snake imagery, animate body parts, gunshot wounds In which we see a loved one's smile. Squad assigned: Grinning Ravens Aoife (she/her), sniper-in-command Kayo (they/she), heavy hitter Nabain (he/him), studious medic Rahel (she/her), musically-trained rookie Lance (he/him), rogue officer --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18griMt-0xEBMNSTmxdMe36teIgOSR-B2HSyToLZgRyE/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play...
2024-01-301h 05OATHSWORN24 - Whispers in the Forest pt 3Content warnings: hair horror In which we face some hard choices. Squad assigned: Grinning Ravens Aoife (she/her), sniper-in-command Kayo (they/she), heavy hitter Nabain (he/him), studious medic Rahel (she/her), musically-trained rookie --- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1828fGFz3a95VJ2Sh069riuiuvRQuCZYz1Kc0GRkJMWo/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson. Band...
2024-01-2458 minOATHSWORN23 - Whispers in the Forest pt 2Content warnings: Hair horror, eye horror In which we meet a new old friend. Squad assigned: Grinning Ravens Aoife (she/her), sniper-in-command Kayo (they/she), heavy hitter Nabain (he/him), studious medic Rahel (she/her), musically-trained rookie --- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KU60wJ6X9z-rkFDFBt2erODUjU46_T1Pddj8CizNYQ0/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin...
2024-01-161h 01OATHSWORN22 - Whispers in the Forest pt 1Content warnings: Hair horror In which we find a castle in the mist. --- Squad assigned: Grinning Ravens Aoife (she/her), sniper-in-command Kayo (they/she), heavy hitter Nabain (he/him), studious medic Rahel (she/her), can-do rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQUY2NOXPxjteDgjnuvKToYpRAtMvFMCVHWPdRHxJLQ/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod...
2024-01-0938 minOATHSWORN21 - We Are MercenariesIn which we break camp. Kael (they/them), roving lorekeeper Marshall (he/him), stern taskmaster Azar (he/him), determined commander Bowie (he/him), backflippin' rookie Masha (she/her), concerned friend Jemma (he/they), sullen boy Thar (he/him), up and comer Waloot (she/her), back from the ??? Lady Jasiko (she/her), leader of the plainsfolk Serikali (she/her), champion of light --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ttyhbrqtZDla2zW-W0RM4Sx74H1nfoe7320qXIy3w4...
2024-01-021h 28OATHSWORN20 - What Lies Beyond pt 2Content warnings: body parts as relics In which we howl into the void. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Reporting for duty: Lance (he/him), devoted officer Nikolaj (he/him), untrusted augur Nabain (he/him), nervous medic Aisling (he/they), scruffy sailor Serikali (she/her), Chosen of Justice Thar (he/him), leader of the pack --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gWaSDyTusRCTdYCHbnEKDbT_Rh7MnD09S3bvR5_pu6w/edit#heading=h.8jyx7io9htq
2023-12-191h 25OATHSWORN19 - What Lies Beyond pt 1Content warnings: body parts as relics In which we make contact. --- Squad Assigned: Ember Wolves Reporting for duty: Lance (he/him), devoted officer Nikolaj (he/him), untrusted augur Nabain (he/him), nervous medic Serikali (she/her), Chosen of Justice And introducing... Aisling (he/they), scruffy sailor --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3ynbzatYWBxZoDBus34F2F6-v5p5Z2MR5ubSlxsTZM/edit#heading=h.8jyx7io9htq ...
2023-12-1251 minOATHSWORN18 - The Threat of Miracles pt 2Content warnings: drug use In which we're asked to make a promise. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Kravannder (he/it), put-upon quartermaster Suleiman (he/him), eerie alchemist Nikolaj (he/him), studious augur Serikali (she/her), Chosen of Justice Azar (he/him), commander of the Legion Thar (he/him), audacious rookie Jemma (he/they), well-travelled rookie Masha (she/her), incredulous rookie Bowie (he/him), acrobatic rookie Aoife (she/her), tired sniper Nabain (he/him), nervous medic Lark (she/her...
2023-12-051h 02OATHSWORN17 - The Threat of Miracles pt 1In which we get news from afar. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Thar (he/him), ambitious rookie Rahel (she/her), still listening Nikolaj (he/him), untrusted augur Aoife (she/her), forlorn sniper Kael Osier (they/them), thoughtful storyteller --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Apdp7QMFTGqY0j2o7Hgex2keLBAly43j6eDzF_LqzWI/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison...
2023-11-2855 minOATHSWORN16 - Still in the Dark pt 3Content warnings: body horror In which we unleash hell. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Nabain (he/him), squad captain Aoife (she/her), dead-eye sharpshooter Kayo (they/she), heavy defender Waloot (she/her), Tailos rookie Thar (he/him), leader-to-be Jemma (he/they), grieving Chimorti --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FRu9QimXt78zqtSDqfq5qGd348z7Q4pFv1FkR0FGiuE/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com
2023-11-211h 06OATHSWORN15 - Still in the Dark pt 2Content warnings: body horror In which we encounter Hagano, the Sky Warden. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Nabain (he/him), squad captain Aoife (she/her), dead-eye sharpshooter Kayo (they/she), heavy defender Waloot (she/her), Tailos rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lB5UCZM4V6e29k8QWqrin7d3PQ44xFdP1QsLYmrPrhg/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of...
2023-11-1446 minOATHSWORN14 - Still in the Dark pt 1Content warnings: post-traumatic stress disorder In which we find what should not be. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Nabain (he/him), medic and scholar Aoife (she/her), climber and sharpshooter Kayo (they/she), builder and protector Waloot (she/her), up-and-comer --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KgvZAxiAiNOE32ObA9Nw-r5SW5PARRGW9v7YJgOnMw4/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of...
2023-11-071h 15OATHSWORN13 - A Tale of the Legion pt 2In which we decide what comes next. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Lance (he/him), heroic officer Rahel (she/her), injured rookie Freedom (they/them), Legion Mercy Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Nabain (he/him), bookish medic The Marshall (he/him) Nikolaj (he/him), Eyes of Smoke augur Serikali (she/her), Chosen Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion commander --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hpcHlrP1TEJkZ5vq8_R7QE3Yml7Mp7q1...
2023-10-241h 01OATHSWORN12 - A Tale of the Legion pt 1Content warnings: Vomiting In which we remember where we came from. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Kravannder Sole (he/it), put-upon quartermaster Thar Born of Draknor (he/him), Archdian rookie Suleiman (he/him), enigmatic alchemist Jemma (he/they), Chimorti rookie Kael Osier (they/them), contemplative lorekeeper Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Legion commander --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iHoDZD3tDJnqFqxI-rQLDGpEcM-1LUv-4iSiW4NacBA/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com
2023-10-1750 minOATHSWORN11 - An Audience with the Catechumen pt 2Content warnings: Mummification, human fossilization, body parts as relics, willing loss of limb In which we make an offer and a promise. --- Squad assigned: Grinning Vipers Legionnaires reporting for duty: Lance, Chimorti officer (he/him) Aoife, Oileander sniper (she/her) Rao Nailbiter, Archadian soldier (she/her) Rahel Kill Not a Creature, Matzor rookie (she/her) --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ayGmMUfydajJAkDMS_Mf-yRp506StAMinz1jkY7HiU/edit?usp=sharing --- http...
2023-10-101h 09OATHSWORN10 - An Audience with the Catechumen pt 1In which we stay quiet and out of sight. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Lance, Chimorti officer (he/him) Aoife, Oileander sniper (she/her) And introducing... Rao Nailbiter, Archadian soldier (she/her) Rahel Kill Not a Creature, Matzor rookie (she/her) --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7yF84j4Ji2ZJvAn1lEnlLGZbylb5tXQ5htwHcjS7p4/edit?usp=sharing --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual...
2023-10-0352 minOATHSWORN09 - This Is Your HeavyIn which we weigh our gains and losses. --- Special thanks to Coffee Johnson. Legionnaires reporting for duty: Builder Kayo, Tailos heavy (they/she) Jemma, Chimorti rookie (he/they) Waloot, Tailos rookie (she/her) Aoife Bloodgood, Oileander sniper (she/her) Commander Azar (he/him) Marshall (he/him) Kael Osier (they/them) Serikali (she/her) And introducing... Thar, Born of Draknor, Archadian rookie, legend in the making (he/him) --- Episode transcript can be found here...
2023-09-2658 minOATHSWORN08 - Dead in the Dirt pt 2Content warnings: Pus, body horror, discussion of serial killers, mention of corpses as fertilizer In which we confront what Ruin has wrought. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Builder Kayo (they/she), Tailos heavy Aiofe Bloodgood (she/her), Oileander sniper Nabain Palisade (he/him), Chimorti medic Penthos (he/him), Tailos rookie Waloot (she/her), Tailos rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BjHS4b35bdegeICoNcLagbeNiyPBpwJx40sYVfYskxs/edit#heading=h.8jyx7io9htq
2023-09-191h 23OATHSWORN07 - Dead in the Dirt pt 1Content warnings: Pus, eyeball mutation, forced body modification In which we search for survivors. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Builder Kayo (they/she) - Tailos heavy Aiofe Bloodgood (she/her) - Oileander sniper Nabain Palisade (he/him) - Chimorti medic Penthos (he/him) - Tailos rookie And introducing... Waloot (she/her), Tailos rookie --- Episode transcript can be found here. --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of...
2023-09-121h 17OATHSWORN06 - An Eye for an EyeContent warnings: Eye infection and amputation In which we take stock of the unknown. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Azar (he/him), Legion Commander Kravannder (he/it), anxious quartermaster Marshall (he/him), gruff man-at-arms Kael Osier (they/them), empathetic lorekeeper Serikali (she/her), Chosen of Justice And introducing... Freedom (they/them), Mitzrayim Mercy --- Episode transcript can be found at this link. --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual p...
2023-09-051h 00OATHSWORN05 - The Curious Village of Loggerhead pt 2Content warnings: cannibalism, smell of cooked flesh In which our senses are overwhelmed. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Captain "Lance" Abunalance, Chimorti officer (he/him) Lark the Reticent, silent Mitrayim scout (she/her) Nabain Palisade, Chimorti medic (he/him) Penthos, Tailos rookie (he/him) Jemma, Chimorti rookie (he/they) And introducing... "Rubberlegs" Rut Honor thy Elders (she/he) Augur Nikolaj (he/him) --- Episode transcript can be found here. ---...
2023-08-221h 08OATHSWORN04 - The Curious Village of Loggerhead pt 1Content warnings: ritual scarring In which we go looking for answers. --- Squad assigned: Ember Wolves Legionnaires reporting for duty: Lark the Reticent, silent Mitrayim scout (she/her) Nabain Palisade, Chimorti medic (he/him) Jemma, Chimorti rookie (he/they) Penthos, Tailos rookie (he/him) And introducing... Captain "Lance" Abunalance, Chimorti officer (he/him) --- Episode transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ko46LwfPe48ENXPG5wZC4Y4GxQzi9dx2wA6uesj4Rrg/edit
2023-08-1554 minOATHSWORN03 - Unstill on the Western FrontContent warnings: Grief, broken limbs, taking on others' wounds, body prep for burial, sky burial In which we take stock of what little remains. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Samnael Evergrace (xe/xem), attaché to the commander Kravannder Sole (he/it), anxious Chimorti quartermaster The Marshall (he/him), enigmatic man-at-arms Kael Osier, the Smiling Willow (they/them), empathetic Oileánder lorekeeper And introducing... Mal (she/her), Archadian blacksmith --- Episode transcript can be found here. --- ht...
2023-08-081h 13OATHSWORN02 - The Omniculum's Shadow pt 2Content warnings: Torture, body parts as preserved relics. --- In which the squad goes loud. --- Episode transcript can be found here: --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Azar Born of Draknor (he/him), Archadian commander of the Consonant Legion And introducing: Serikali (she/her), Chosen of Haki, God of Justice. --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Ne...
2023-08-0153 minOATHSWORN01 - The Ominculum's Shadow pt 1Content warnings: Torture, wound cleaning --- In which we go behind enemy lines. --- Legionnaires reporting for duty: Builder Kayo (they/she) - Tailos Heavy. Good with a hammer. Lark the Reticent (she/her) - Mitzrayim Scout. Silent assassin. Aiofe Bloodgood (she/her) - Oileander Sniper. Ghillie-suited climber. Nabain Palisade (he/him) - Chimorti Medic. Have backpack, will travel. And introducing... Jemma (he/they) - Chimorti rookie. Penthos (he/him) - Tailos rookie. --- Episode transcript can be found here. --- ...
2023-07-2557 minOATHSWORN00 - The Ground Itself pt 2In which we tell how the world fell under darkness. The Ground Itself is a worldbuilding game by Everest Pipkin. Find it at https://everest-pipkin.com/games/ground Episode transcript can be found here. --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson. Band of Blades is created by Stras Acimovic & John LeBoeuf-Little and published by Evil Hat Productions. https://evilhat.com/product/band-of-blades/ All music by Devin...
2023-07-1845 minOATHSWORN-01 - The Ground Itself pt 1In which we speak the world into existence. The Ground Itself is a worldbuilding game by Everest Pipkin. Find it at https://everest-pipkin.com/games/ground Episode transcript can be found here. --- http://oathswornpodcast.com OATHSWORN is a Band of Blades actual play podcast created by Kris Allison, Gavin Fregeau, Matthew Guzdial, Brendan McLeod, and Devin Nelson. Band of Blades is created by Stras Acimovic & John LeBoeuf-Little and published by Evil Hat Productions. https://evilhat.com/product/band-of-blades/ All music by Devin Nelson. Find...
2023-07-1159 min
Inside The Table: A Tabletop RPG Talk Show3. Bank Bank UtopiaAh, the FATHOM Playtest (v0.21) deep dive.... A whole episode where we sit down to do a book report on an incredibly interesting and surreal tabletop RPG that we've been reading, playing, and thinking about a whole lot.
But first, we spend some time talking about similarly weird and surreal media that we've been checking out. Marley's been watching The Truman Show and thinking a lot about the rise of personality-focused media on Twitch, YouTube, and even Podcasts over the past few decades. Turns out, the future is more-cost effective than an elaborate, city-sized film set.
2022-06-301h 38Inside The Table: A Tabletop RPG Talk Show2. Dangerous Bears SmilingThis episode, we spend some time talking about media we've been enjoying, starting with "Disney Isekai" The Owl House and The Prestige (a rare film which depicts magicians as "cool"), before talking about our Elden Ring woes and thoughts. For reasons known only to ourselves, we also discuss our favourite video games of the year so far...
Then, on to the Tabletop RPGs!
Recently, we've been focusing on deck-based tabletop games. It wasn't a planned theme, just an incredible coincidence.
Marley opens up the TTRPG talk with journaling game Wandering Dreams by Cody...
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