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The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 33: Slouching Towards IruviaAfter a night on the town, the Ghost Leaves catch their breath amongst the coffee fumes. The City Watch may be on the back foot, but there are far more dangerous things than law enforcement lurking in the darkness. Vinly moves out, Halfdan returns to his faith, and Sabrina learns the terrible truth about how her and her uncle escaped from Iruvia.
2025-12-222h 42
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 32: A Nest of Blue VipersIn order to fund the purchase of new weaponry, the Bluecoats have hired out the largest theatre in the city for a charity gala, aiming to divert the coin towards their darker purposes. But, more importantly for our gang of Hawkers, two of their rivals are attending and they're determined to make sure they have an absolutely rotten night. Just as a little note: we've all got colds, so everyone is Doskvol also has a cold.
2025-11-123h 28
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 31: Rats' Feet o'er Broken GlassOur gang of Hawkers take it easy after a surprisingly simple score. While they continue to supply Silkshore with coffee, the city is full of tension as old wounds are reopened. Sabrina discovers a disturbing gap in her memory, Vinly plans out how to get revenge on a childhood enemy, and Halfdan has to choose between the loyalty to his country or his love for his friends.
2025-10-172h 14
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 30: The Grand Opening of the Consenting Pugilist’s LeagueAfter months of work, it's time for the Clattering Cup, a dockside gambling den, to receive a fancy upgrade. Tonight is the first night of it reopening as the Doskvol branch of the Consenting Pugilist's League, a mostly civilised fight club for the people. The Ghost Leaves, our gang of Hawkers, have been recruited by the owner Ged to ensure the first night goes off with a bang. But, the rain is pouring, there are unexpected guests, and a whole crowd of people to cater for. Surely for Silkshore's finest coffee house, this job can't go wrong?
2025-08-292h 35
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 29: Hourglass LungAfter their brief foray into being the terror of Doskvol's waterways, the Ghost Leaves return back to the regular work of maintaining Silkshore's finest coffee house. But, it's a time of great change in the city, and dark truths are learnt about those closest to the party. Vinly does some market research, Halfdan tends to the dead, and Sabrina engages in class tourism -- mostly to annoy Vinly.
2025-07-273h 14
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 28: Going on a Bear HuntDuring the infiltration on board the Lockport's Lament, Bear, a smuggler with the Fog Hounds, was captured by the Bluecoats. Proving that there is still honour among thieves, the Ghost Leaves decide to free him before he can arrive at Ironhook Prison. A prison barge will be steaming down the Silk any day now, full of the city's unluckiest criminals. All they need to do is to find their target and get him out safely - surely nothing can go wrong?
2025-07-012h 30
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 27: The Lone and Level SandsReturning to our regular non-canine episodes, the Ghost Leaves are keeping their heads down after a particularly risky score. But, as always, no one is innocent in Doskvol, and more consequences rear their ugly heads. Halfdan loses faith, Vinly supports a fellow small business owner, and some sand from Sabrina's home seems to have appeared in a place most unusual.
2025-06-092h 16
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 26: Dogs in the BarkWhile our main group of scoundrels escape from the Lockport's Lament, a four legged fighter is also fleeing the scene. Doghound, wounded, washes up on the shores of Silkshore, and three inquisitive strays decide to help this warrior return to glory.For this session, we're not playing Blades in the Dark. We're playing Dogs in the Bark, a fan-made expansion of the game where everyone is dogs. It's the same dark city you know, though now even less colourful.
2025-04-082h 26
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 25: The Lockport's LamentThe Lockport's Lament, a leviathan hunter, has just had a new engine installed at great expense. The owners, the Gravedens, are hoping that this will turn their fortunes around and they'll finally be back to the upper echelons of society that they once dwelled in. The Iruvian embassy has other plans and has hired the Ghost Leaves to conduct a little bit of industrial espionage: Get in, photograph the engine, and get out. With the leviathan hunting fleet being essential to the city's survival, they are some of the most protected places in the city. But, taking a photo...
2025-03-203h 31
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 24: A Smiling ExposureNow their turf is secured, the Ghost Leaves conclude that their next goal is the same as every business in Doskvol: they need coin, and they need it fast. Halfdan finds that someone has struck against his church, Sabrina studies ancient Iruvian history, and Vinly learns that something terrible is lurking just behind one of their most trusted friends.
2025-03-041h 58
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 23: Oath EaterIn a mouldy tenement in the docks, the impoverished locals are kept in place through fear. Their landlords, a gang of vicious Skovland dockers called the Grinders, have spread a rumour that in the basement there lives a creature from Skovic folklore that will hunt them if they break an oath. Is it real? It doesn't matter: our gang of Hawkers will exploit this situation for coin regardless.
2025-02-122h 47
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 22: Dancing in DreamsWith gang members both spiritually and physically wounded, the Ghost Leaves are starting to get more attention from those who dabble in the occult. Sabrina delivers some tragic news to a friend, Vinly encounters a fearsome whisper, and Halfdan has a vision of something on the edge of the veil.
2025-01-273h 03
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 21: The Well Beneath the WellGed, owner of a gambling den by the docks, wants the weird noises coming from below his property to be stopped. He enlists the aid of the Ghost Leaves to don their waterproofs and explore what lies beneath. They quickly learn that beneath Doskvol is simply more Doskvol, and down there in the dark, some things that should have long since passed on still cling to the world of the living.
2024-12-082h 44
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 20: Death by WaterRecovering from their first assassination, the Ghost Leaves lick their rat-inflicted wounds and try to find ways to keep their heads down. Halfdan covers their tracks, Sabrina continues her feud with her designated hater, and Vinly finds out what happens to those who fall beneath the wheel.
I've played around with some new editing tools so hopefully this sounds less like audio poison - let me know if it still sounds terrible.
2024-11-201h 46
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 19: The Disinherited SonDr Elric Stroginobocks wants his rival, Dr Gustav Stenton dealt with, and that means asking the Ghost Leaves to do their first ever assassination score. Having never (intentionally) killed people before, the gang realise that their target might actually be a decent fella, but they still have a job to do despite that. As you'd expect, they get in over their heads, and have their first terrifying encounter with a power higher than any Bluecoat.
2024-10-123h 07
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 18: The Rise and Fall of a Mime FundamentalistNow that they've secured a supplier for some premium Iruvian coffee, our gang of Hawkers set about the difficult task of expanding their workforce. Vinly gaslights his grandmother, Sabrina starts a new life as a casting director, and Halfdan sets to work building a great machine in the basement, helped by their resident ghost.
2024-09-282h 06
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 17: The Great Rat GambitOur gang of Hawkers are visiting a trade show at the Iruvian Embassy in order to procure a new supplier for their rare coffee beans. A nice, simple score, but there's always the opportunity to ruin the evening through rat-based nonsense. But we know they wouldn't do that though, right?
Right?
2024-09-152h 21
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 16: A Taste of MeatAfter a daring score in the Silver Stag Casino, the Ghost Leaves are rewarded by their mysterious employer, sitting within the upper echelons of Doskvol's society. Halfdan interrupts a coffee date, Vinly makes amends with his gambling buddies, and Sabrina tries to blend in with the scum of the streets.
2024-08-122h 32
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 15: The Rat, the Stag, and the Black, Black RingThe Ghost Leaves, under the employ of a mysterious aristocrat, are tasked with obtaining a ring from a Baron Graveden, a frequent gambler at the Silver Stag Casino. Their employer has one odd condition: the ring cannot be stolen, it must be won.
2024-07-073h 23
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 14: A Spark of FaithNow that the homeless have been conquered, the Ghost Leaves plan out their next move in Silkshore's premium coffee house. Halfdan grows the flock of the Church, Sabrina takes her dear uncle to the theatre, and Vinly brings sport back to the working man.
2024-06-232h 28
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 13: False FlagTired of the Weeping Lady encroaching on their territory, the Ghost Leaves move against their newest recruit, Telda. Aiming to frame her for a crime they themselves are being suspected of, they need to use everything they have at their disposal to be successful. Naturally, this includes bribing urchins, political soapboxing, and wearing a silly wig.
2024-05-281h 32
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 12: Iruvian Rat ScrewAfter dealing with some bad reviews, the Ghost Leaves get back to work running Silkshore's only ghost infused tea room. Vinly is confronted by the Weeping Lady, Halfdan begins work on something terrible beneath the tea room, and Sabrina encourages her uncle to share an old Iruvian card game with the good people of Doskvol.
2024-04-071h 59
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 11: The Ink and the IceIn an effort to stop bad reviews of their haunted tea room, the Ghost Leaves decide to intimidate a reviewer. On the way, they discuss child catching, Vinly's literacy skills, and the moral complexity of palliative care in a city where the dead don't rest.
2024-03-172h 23
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 10: A Hunger for SunlightCan't some scoundrels running a haunted tea room catch a break in this city? As it happens: no. Sabrina defends her Iruvian heritage by insulting everyone else, Vinly's homeless problem has now elevated to being a problem for the gang, and in the basement of the tea room, something hungry is calling out to Halfdan.
2024-03-032h 13
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 9: Ghost Will HuntingOccult dabblers and ne'er-do-wells, the Ghost Leaves have been asked to modify a will to ensure a doctor they know inherits a renowned clinic. Breaking in to the executor's office, they find there's more in their way than just legal jargon. Obviously, modifying a will like this is illegal, but it's white collar crime which makes it more morally okay.
2024-02-182h 33
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 8: What the Thunder SaidThe heat is rising, while the temperature is dropping. The Ghost Leaves continue to run Silkshore's premium séance/coffee business, but it seems that someone is conspiring to see them fail. Halfdan digs a hole and chases a child, Sabrina has a new roommate and an old suitor, and Vinly continues his one man campaign against the homeless, gambling away his hard earned money along the way.
2024-02-042h 13
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 7: A Pigment of Your ImaginationPatrons of the arts, the Ghost Leaves are contracted to steal a mysterious paint for a young impressionist. However, in the dark heart of Silkshore, a visiting artist of renown attracts attention beyond just our familiar scoundrels.
2023-12-171h 49
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 6: Its Weight in GoldAfter repaying a favour with the Fog Hounds, the Ghost Leaves prepare for their next move while managing Silkshore's latest small business. Halfdan bumps into an old 'friend', Vinly considers robbing a charity, and an old officer makes Sabrina an offer she can't refuse.
2023-12-031h 37
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 5: A Shroud of FogReturning a favour to the Fog Hounds, the Ghost Leaves get a chance to show off their culinary skills in their first catering gig. But, out on the water, things are never as clear cut as they first seem.
2023-11-252h 19
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 4: A Walk in the ParkWith the spirit in the tea room satisfied, the Ghost Leaves take some time to recover and refocus. Sabrina goes on a date, Halfdan finds a doctor, and Vinly emotionally manipulates the homeless.
2023-11-122h 12
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 3: An Inferno RememberedThe Ghost Leaves, under direction from the spirit in their tea room, work to kidnap an old officer from a retirement home. They use all of the skills at their disposal: dating, ethnic intolerance, and the precise application of explosives.
2023-10-222h 20
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 2: Spectral StainsBattered by their last score, the Ghost Leaves take some time to recover. With the True Mirage sunk in the Silk, the city responds. Vinly helps an old friend, Halfdan tries to grow his flock, and Sabrina has a strange encounter with the entity that inhabits the tea room.
2023-10-151h 26
The OccupodBlades in the Dark Episode 1: A Wake of VulturesA crew of daring scoundrels seek their fortune on the streets of a haunted city. Asked to steal some cargo from a small smuggling gang, the Ghost Leaves embark upon their first score and learn very quickly the dangers of Doskvol.
Welcome to season 2 of the Occupod. We're playing Blades in the Dark, a fantastic RPG made by John Harper. It's good to be playing together again, and you'll be pleased to know that in the break between seasons none of us improved our microphone technique or properly learnt all the rules. Enjoy!
2023-09-172h 02
The OccupodThe Occupod Plays: OrcballJoin us for a special episode of the world's premium orc-based ball adventure: ORCBALL. With cheating, violence, and a flexible view of the rules, can the Bashem' Boyz win the cup? Probably. I don't know I've not listened to it yet.
ORCBALL is a one page RPG made by Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor.
2023-08-272h 45
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 39: A Wrap UpThis is a cheeky little wrap-up episode where we answer some of your questions, and naturally have a dumb argument. Thanks for joining us for this absolute slop.
We'll be playing some fun one shots, then start our next big campaign, Blades in the Dark.
2023-06-241h 02
There's Bits In My Soup!Ep 19 - Uh, Occupod-oHey hi hello,
So sorry for the delay. Episode 19! Chris tries to trick Mel into his pretty embarrassing story- so.. what are we?
So please, join us for some hardy, savoury, and chunky cackles!
xoxo,
Go Piss Girl (AKA Chris & Mel)
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2023-06-031h 15
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 38: The FeastWe've reached the end. Thank you for joining us on this terrible adventure. I hope it was enjoyable to listen to. For a podcast started as a way of conveniently sharing episode recordings between friends, it's amazing that people out there actually listen to this nonsense. Expect more games soon, with more editing, and more fun.
We'll be doing a wrap-up episode soon where we answer some of the questions that have been sent in. If you're listening on Spotify, you can send these in through their Q&A system that should be attached...
2023-05-293h 43
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 37: AbattoirLet it never be said that I am a Games Master without mercy. Let it never be said that I am a Games Master without fun.
The boys get food, and get fighting.
2023-04-232h 53
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 36: The Prodigal SonEveryone has a case of the sillies this evening, not helped by the return of a long absent player.
The boys get on a planet, and get in a planet.
2023-04-092h 46
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 35: Doctor's ConsentIt's the Throne Agent's last time onboard the Ipcress. Let's hope they spend the time well.
The party steal a spider, and harass some frogs.
If you're listening on Spotify (and you probably should be), you'll be able to ask a question about the campaign on the episode page! We're planning on reading through these in a wrap up episode some way down the line.
2023-03-041h 04
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 34: Sanguinala SurpriseIt's a very special festive episode tonight on the Occupod, featuring some interesting feedback from one of our dear Australian listeners.
The gang get the presents, and see the present.
If you're listening to this nonsense on Spotify, you can ask questions about the campaign on the episode page! We'll answer these in a wrap-up episode once the campaign is over.
2023-02-191h 40
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 33: ZonayethEnter the dog.
The party break some some social faux pas, and break into the planet's most secure facility.
If you're listening to this nonsense on Spotify, you can ask questions about the campaign on the episode page! We'll answer these in a wrap-up episode once the campaign is over.
2023-02-053h 15
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 32: Allies of ConvenienceThe plot progresses at a hurtling speed. Luckily we're all holding on tightly to that rulebook so we don't drop it, right?
The party find a way into the spires, and start working on their mixtape.
If you're listening on Spotify, you can answer a Q&A about the podcast that we'll answer in a wrap-up episode once the campaign is over. We're in the final act now, so hopefully all will be explained.
2023-01-082h 27
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 31: Captain's OrdersWhat if they didn't torture people for answers? What if they negotiated? What if Touchstone kept all his fingers?
The party get moving, and finally get some answers.
If you're on Spotify, you can answer a Q&A about the podcast that we'll answer in a wrap-up episode once the campaign is over. We're in the final act now, so hopefully all will be explained.
2022-12-191h 52
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 30: Sick as a DogWriting mysteries is fun. Playing mysteries is not.
The party are deep in the Underhive, and deep in trouble.
2022-11-272h 54
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 29: Mind the GapI'm going to make Torra go through a customs check next planet and lose all his looted weapons out of spite.
The throne agents take a lovely train ride through the underhive, and discover that frenzon is really moreish.
2022-11-132h 22
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 28: Academic DifferencesI'd like to acknowledge the podcast is set in the traditional lands of the Italian-American people, and that Delthis Prime is their home then and always.
The throne agents try negotiating with some primitives, and stumble into an old friend.
2022-10-302h 24
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 27: BorachioYou can tell we're good roleplayers because the sneezes are acknowledged in character.
The boys get in a stinky bag, and meet an actual real life crime lord (like in the holodramas).
2022-10-162h 17
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 26: BGZ's Big Day OutThe one time we go to a planet where a character has some familial connections and they exploit every last tenuous link for plot.
The boys get unsure on how to access the Underhive, and use a delicious sandwich as a bargaining chip.
2022-10-102h 12
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 25: KarathainPro tip to my fellow GMs: If you mention a comedy show in game, you should probably write some jokes for it.
The boys muddle their way out of a hotel, chat with a xenos, and kickstart a young comedian's career in observational humour.
2022-09-182h 15
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 24: Emergency StopI'd like to apologise for the coughing in this episode. Some players have poor mic technique.
The boys order some food, and get in a scrap.
2022-09-042h 13
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 23: TouchstoneIt's a new planet, a new adventure, and the same old accents.
The party give a taxi driver a controversial rating, and discover a horrifying secret from Torra's past.
2022-08-212h 21
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 22: WaltzI'm sure this is a lovely downtime episode with nothing odd happening whatsoever.
The boys catch up on the Ruggerball, and get some well earned sleep.
2022-07-242h 04
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 21: The HeraldWell that was an absolute nightmare to edit. But, hopefully not a nightmare to listen to.
The boys make a dramatic entrance, and make a hasty exit.
2022-07-082h 52
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 20: Tunnel TroubleAt this point 40% of the party is made from adopted NPCs, and 90% of Torra's weaponry is looted.
The boys try to find a way into the fortress, and chunder everywhere.
2022-06-161h 21
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 19: Sic Semper HereticusThat's a damn good menu.
The boys arm the locals, and attend a bar mitzvah.
2022-05-252h 00
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 18: FirebrandAin't war hell?
The boys sneak around, and bring in the big guns.
2022-05-102h 02
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 17: The SkystarersThey'll make all these plans and ignore them next session, just you wait and see.
The boys insult the diseased, and decide on what to do with the Blades of Vresh.
2022-04-202h 08
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 16: The ChildMan I wish Orphamiel was here.
The boys make contact, and make some tough calls.
2022-03-202h 01
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 15: Torra's Tea PartyHey man, wanna buy some drugs?
The boys lose their ride, and their sanity.
2022-03-062h 44
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 14: Horse LupercalNeigh for the living! Neigh for the dead! Lupercal! Lupercal!
The boys split up to cover more ground, and recruit a horse to the Inquisitorial cause.
2022-02-192h 30
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 13: Dude, where's my horse?This whole adventure is just me being nostalgic for Lawrence of Arabia, a film I watched at a far too young age.
The boys butcher a horse, and flash their fancy gear in the faces of the locals.
2022-02-121h 56
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 12: No thanks, I'm trying to quit ratsWhere is this Drive Thru? My players come to me, cap in hand, offering plot points and I lap them up, thirsty.
The boys get some fast food, and try to purchase narcotics.
2022-02-051h 42
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 11: ExecutionNow watch this drive!
The boys finish their investigation, and Laine gives them a new mission.
2022-01-292h 44
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 10: ConfessionIn a surprise to everyone, the segmentum's favourite detectives inch closer to a conclusion.
The boys do some torture, and do some sleuthing.
2022-01-222h 42
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 9: Inquisitor TaggartOh boy I hope there aren't any bad Scottish accents in this one. That would certainly annoy one of the players, and maybe two listeners.
The boys dig into their investigation, and Torra faces his greatest enemy yet.
2022-01-153h 13
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 8: ACABROLL A PISS CHECK.
The boys search for the truth, and do some sickass quadbike tricks.
2022-01-083h 04
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 7: Back to ScholaListen in awe as your humble DM does 3 different voices!
The boys go back to school, and get back to trouble.
2022-01-012h 25
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 6: Throne AgentsDoes the microphone quality ever improve? Omnissiah willing, it will.
The boys get a promotion, and get some burgers.
2021-12-262h 04
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 5: The Venator MagnaWhat's that? You don't like five hours of dice rolling? Well you've come to the wrong place.
The boys bring this act to a conclusion, and try to get as many one liners in as possible.
2021-12-235h 29
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 4: Inquisitorium 2, Dance Hall BoogalooWe beat on, boats against the current.
The boys get some allies, and get on the beers.
2021-12-222h 14
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 3: The InquisitoriumI don't even know why I bother naming any character or location at this point. Someone will mispronounce something and it becomes canon.
The boys head off to the conclave to try and gather some allies, and have a bountiful Sanguinala.
2021-12-212h 24
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 2: Birmontia ExtractionThanks for sticking with us. Just over that horizon is the iceberg we're destined to collide with, but for now let's enjoy the ride.
The boys try to hitch a ride home, and listen to some delightful choral music.
2021-12-213h 15
The OccupodDark Heresy Episode 1: Tomb RaidingAnd lo', was a podcast born. With one of the group's players absent halfway through the campaign, someone has the bright idea to record it. There is no editing, poor audio quality, and terrible dialogue. This was a podcast that was never meant to see the light of day.The group are playing Dark Heresy, working for the Ordo Xenos in a grim dark future. Currently, they are heading to an underwater alien tomb to plant cameras, aiming to gather evidence of their pursuer doing some nefarious deeds.
2021-12-213h 02