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Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 41: The Night Sow, Chapter FiveClick HERE to send us a text message! The first episode of our two-part finale for the Night Sow! The investigators come face-to-face with the summoner of the Night Sow, but what other dangers are lurking in the night? Dark secrets are revealed, shots are fired and blood is in the snow!You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content! https://www.patreon.com/c/SpiritsandMonstersofOldSeattle...2025-07-1656 minSpirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 40: The Night Sow, Chapter FourClick HERE to send us a text message! The sun is setting, and our investigators must get to the Lighthouse before the Night Sow is sent out to hunt them down! Julian reveals his dark secret. Doctor Jensen is scared stiff. Tobias is hiding something.You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content! https://www.patreon.com/c/SpiritsandMonstersofOldSeattleOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by R...2025-07-021h 17
Midday MoviesEp 235: Reviewing “Alien: Covenant” (2017, dir. Ridley Scott) Aliens and Androids with Bryon KershawIn this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Bryon dive into the 2017 film “Alien: Covenant,” the second installment in the 21st-century Alien franchise. Joined by Bryon Kershaw from the “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle Podcast”, the discussion ranges from reflections on David the Android's theological journey, the film's rich religious subtext (as embodied by Billy Crudup & Katherine Waterston’s characters), and connections to previous Alien installments. The podcast explores character dynamics, particularly between David and Walter (both played by Michael Fassbender), as well as the evolution of the Alien series under Ridley Scott's direct...2025-06-2448 minSpirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 39: The Night Sow, Chapter ThreeClick HERE to send us a text message! The dead bodies continue to pile up in Crescent Bay! What was Matias thinking sending our investigators here for a vacation?! Tobias has an outsized reaction. Julian has no time for the clergy. Doctor Jensen is trying to herd cats. AND a shocking identity is revealed in our final moments!!You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and...2025-06-181h 23
Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleThe Murder of Maury Miller, Chapter 1 (Patreon Preview!)Click HERE to send us a text message! Welcome dear listener to our Patreon debut spectacular! We've been working hard behind-the-scenes to share this new story with you! This one honestly means a lot to me, because it's a folk horror adventure and also the first D&D adventure I ever ran for friends. I hope you enjoy our take on The Murder of Maury Miller played using the rules for Shadowdark!If you enjoy our show, please consider swinging by Patreon and signing up for as little as $1 USD! You can listen to our ne...2025-06-111h 25Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 38: The Night Sow, Chapter TwoClick HERE to send us a text message! Julian and Doctor Lucius's Christmas vacation goes very awry. You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Se...2025-06-041h 21
Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleThe Lost Mountain and Other Sagas Crossover Episode!Click HERE to send us a text message! Hello dear listener! I am SO excited to share this special surprise off-week bonus episode! During today's special bonus episode, I chat with Ellinor DiLorenzo, host of the Lost Mountain and Other Sagas podcast about Vaesen, what inspired her show and where things are going next on their brand new season.If you haven't checked it out yet, you MUST go listen to The Lost Mountain and Other Sagas! Their new third season, Man of River, has just finished its first major arc and...2025-05-261h 25Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 37: The Night Sow, Chapter OneClick HERE to send us a text message! Enjoying a gift from the Library, Doctor Jensen and Julian take a vacation to the town of Crescent Bay. Of course, where our investigators go, the supernatural is rarely far behind. What terrors await them in the dark and snowy nights?You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music...2025-05-211h 29
Midday MoviesEp 227: Reviewing “Alien” (1979) with Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits & Monsters of Old Seattle”Today we are discussing the iconic 1979 sci-fi masterpiece “Alien” and we are joined by game master Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle” (https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/) — an actual play RPG podcast that takes place in a supernatural 1800s Seattle, WA. Here we will be talking about the unique atmospheric horror, the cinematic influences on, and the wacky 1970s production stories from the original “Aliens” film. Xenomorphs abound — so let’s get into it!And look forward to our Alien-themed RPG “Facehuggers and Friends,” featuring Bryon as game master and members of the Umbrella Podcast C...2025-05-2040 minSpirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 36: Interlude VI - ChristmasClick HERE to send us a text message! After a stressful and emotional mystery, our investigators get into the spirit of the holiday season! Sofie steps away. Julian waxes poetic. Doctor Jensen gets the greatest gift of all - to see his enemies driven before him.You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by An...2025-05-071h 30Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 35: Broken Bindings, Chapter SevenClick HERE to send us a text message! Our investigations come face-to-face with the terrifying Brook Horse, and need to try a desperate plan to survive. But will summoning up a second vaesen save them or doom them...?Guest Starring Mark Meer, voice actor for Commander Shepard from Mass Effect and the Keeper of Arcane Lore on Graveyards of Arkham! You can also follow him on Instagram and Threads at mr.markmeer and on the shambling corpse of Twitter/X at mark_meerListen to our friends from the Rainbow Dice Club and...2025-04-231h 31Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 34: Broken Bindings, Chapter SixClick HERE to send us a text message! Everything is coming together at last, and the scope of what's happening at Baldwin Farm comes into focus. Listen to our friends from the Rainbow Dice Club and find them on their social links are https://linktr.ee/rainbowdiceclubA huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his ba...2025-04-091h 05Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 33: Broken Bindings, Chapter FiveClick HERE to send us a text message! Our investigators wander the mists, and we come face-to-face with the terrifying Brook Horse. Doctor Jensen gets dunked on. Sofie/Aryn cusses out the Gamemaster (again). Julian horses around.A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andrea...2025-03-2654 minSpirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 32: Broken Bindings, Chapter FourClick HERE to send us a text message! What is the number ONE rule of RPGs? Don't split the party. What happens? They split the party. Doctor Jensen frightens a priest. Sofie gets loonie. Julian makes some new friends and meets a fan.A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spo...2025-03-121h 28Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 31: Broken Bindings, Chapter ThreeClick HERE to send us a text message! Poison, panic and corpses are all piling up at Baldwin Farm! Sofie keels over dead. Doctor Jensen makes a friend. Julian has had it with these mother-f'in bodies on these mother-f'in mysteries!A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousCheck out the Cybertopia Actual Play Podcast by Ben Newbon, and if you enjoy it go pick up a copy of the Cybertopia TTRPG also b...2025-02-261h 27Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 30: Broken Bindings, Chapter TwoClick HERE to send us a text message! The investigators meet the farmhouse's mysterious occupant -- Eier Mansson. Sofie does some dope spy stuff. Julian inspires panic. Doctor Jensen is threatened with an intervention.A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can...2025-02-121h 30Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleSidetracks and Meanderings of Old Seattle: Mid-Point Q&A Spectacular!Click HERE to send us a text message! On our first (and dear Gods probably only) episode of Sidetracks and Meanderings of Old Seattle, we host a full cast Q&A! This is a bit late and was supposed to come out after episode 28, but if there is ANYTHING you wanna know about our show, we probably cover it in this self-indulgent spectacular! This episode is a RIDICULOUS 3+ hours, so remember the rules for marathons: pace yourself, bring plenty of water and don't be afraid to take breaks. Maaaybe don't carb load before t...2025-02-053h 08Spirits and Monsters of Old SeattleEp. 29: Broken Bindings, Chapter OneClick HERE to send us a text message! A mysterious letter draws Sofie to Baldwin Farm. Doctor Jensen worries its a trap. Julian critiques a fencepost. Sofie doesn't know whether to hope for the best or the worst outcome.A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is create...2025-01-291h 16