Best Space Opera Actual Play Podcasts (2025)

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EP43 - Welcome to the Jungle 1:57:41

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The Circus Arrives Without Warning. The crew prepares for departure with one last night onboard the ITRC station. We've been informed that the planet's surface is overrun with insects, so bring your bug spray; it might be a long mission.

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FRONTIERS - Session 2: A New Page (Part II) 1:34:08

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The new settlers come to terms with a shocking realization. The unlikely heroes form a secret bond with one another in an effort to protect their new home from a potential threat. Flit has a disappointing homecoming. Vlyn begins to unravel the origins of a enigmatic gift. Frontiers Theme by Grant Craven Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patr…

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EP42 - Better Off Tedd 1:48:04

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The Crew Goes Shopping! As the ship arrives at the ITRC station, everyone is impressed. The place is massive and filled with stores brimming with magical merchandise. Let’s take a quick stroll to see what they have to offer before we get down to business.

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Trashdemons 1:29:08

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The Great Violence Bakeoff! Join Nugget and her demon crew on a tour across Exile in search of ingredients for their meat pie. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath the Cracked Sky! You can support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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FRONTIERS - Session 1: A New Page (Part I) 1:11:29

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Hopeful colonists set out toward their new home, Dhura Sancta, the mysterious planet that suddenly appeared twenty-five years after a catastrophic accident. However, their arrival doesn't go exactly as plan as the shuttle chartered to the new settlement experiences some unexpected problems... and guests. Flit tries to find who's in charge. Vlin put…

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EP41 - A Slippery Slope 1:35:26

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The Crew Hashes It Out. With a destination in mind, the ship still needs seven days to charge the jump drive. With that, the crew has some time to kill and still much to discuss. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath…

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FRONTIERS - Session Zero 57:39

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Meet Flitlik and Vlinaggin, our new... heroes! We delve into new characters and the homebrew rules of FRONTIERS including The Fated Number, the Event Die and Settlement Stats. Theme song by Grant Craven Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcastBy Ryan Dwyer, Dain Miller & Niall Spain

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EP40 - Welcome to the Crew! 1:40:23

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The Crew Doubles Down. With a clear landing spot, The Cannery pulls up to the stranded crew. So much has happened, and there is much to discuss. The biggest question on the table: what’s next for our heroes? The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged…

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EP39 - Reunited and It Feels So... 1:36:38

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Together at Last! The hopefuls can finally reunite after Tedd clears the storm and makes a path for The Cannery to land. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath the Cracked Sky! You can support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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FRONTIERS - World Building (The Quiet Year) 1:31:52

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Join us as we build the world of Frontiers from the ground up using The Quiet Year by Avery Alder. Together the cast work live out the first year on the new planet, moving through the seasons while addressing the bounties and challenges that come with each. A mysterious island to the north threatens the colony. A cryptid takes shape early in the ye…

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EP38 - One With the Trees 1:42:18

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It's Raining Blue! Tedd, Kabu, and Nugget continue their exploration of Dr. A's underground lab. Will they find what they were sent for, or is it only mushrooms and disappointment? The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Benea…

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Posthuman Prometheus 1:17:06

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Content Warning: Intense Exploration of Grief I am by birth a fragmented consciousness. Arcadia Main Theme by Eric Powers Additional Music: Für Elise - Beethoven SFX from Pixabay Join our discord: https://discord.gg/aM4MkZPTb5 Appendix: Beta Simulation - An artificial copy of a specific person's consciousness. Gamma Simulation - A robot. Orbital Co…

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EP37 - We'll Always Have Palus XIII 1:03:50

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The Crew Does Hero Stuff. Mac, Merik, and Rio negotiate asylum for the refugees of Junktown. While hunting the Blade Beast, the crew accidentally uncovers a clue that leads to a breakthrough. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd camp…

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City-Ship BEOWULF 1:18:36

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Content Warning: Graphic Violence, Chewing Sounds It is good to be home. Arcadia Main Theme by Eric Powers Join our discord: https://discord.gg/aM4MkZPTb5 Appendix: OFF/Spring - A transhumanist society that split off from humanity before The Edenic Empire was formed. Dedicated to the furthering of knowledge. Invented Babel. Free Systems Alliance (F…

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FRONTIERS - Prologue: The Space Before 1:28:33

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A catastrophic Dimensional Event in a distant universe calls Extract Team 6 into action. Neo-Plasm, Bexley and Voyage are tasked with observing and averting the apocalyptic anomaly. Another end to another world awaits ET6 as they dive head first into danger and disaster. Special Guests: Candace the Magnificent Jeremy Cobb (3 Black Halflings) Liv Ke…

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EP36 - Follow Your Roots 1:49:49

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Dig Down Deep. We return to Junktown, where devastation, destruction, and despair dominate everything. What do you do when everything seems lost? The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath the Cracked Sky! You can support…

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The Word for World is Ocean 1:38:43

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Content Warning: Violence, Themes of Colonialism NOW PLAYING: THE WORD FOR WORLD IS OCEAN The file opens with static. No, rain. Then: breathing. Then: wind. Then: silence beneath the water. Arcadia Main Theme by Eric Powers Join our discord: https://discord.gg/aM4MkZPTb5 Appendix: OFF/Spring - A transhumanist society that split off from humanity be…

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EP35 - Dear Hearts and Gentle People 1:10:14

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Mac and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We turn our attention back to Prime Existence 36 and the crew members who narrowly escaped just before Junktown got wiped off the map. The citizens on board are scared, hurt, and they need a plan to save everyone before the risk of starvation becomes critical. Can we help save them in time? The…

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Orpheus 1:08:38

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There was once a city in orbit, built from the bones of warships. A child ran through its marble halls chasing a coin. A man signed a name he did not choose. Four shadows crossed paths near a leaking vent. The station turned. The station turned. And the stars forgot their names. Arcadia Main Theme by Eric Powers Additional SFX from Pixabay and Tabl…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 11 (Finale) 1:41:46

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The War Friends stand face to face with their legal owner and now must face off against the power of both capitalism and hell if they have any hope of ever being free. Brexit takes a page out of Jamjar's book. Kalalalu can't resist a hug. Dota reveals the power of (war) friendship. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Sp…

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Prologue: The Fate of Chariot-03 33:45

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New listeners: start here! Six frozen crewmembers. No contact in an eternity. The skeleton crew of Chariot-03 is waking up. Arcadia Main Theme by Eric Powers Additional SFX from Pixabay Presented by UniversiD&D Join our discord: https://discord.gg/aM4MkZPTb5 This is the prologue for our upcoming season of Arcadia: A Space Opera. This sci-fi season …

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EP34 - Maybe It's Better This Way PT2 1:13:36

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...In the beginning, there was nothing. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath the Cracked Sky! You can support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheHomebrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Campaign 1: Absurdism and a Millenium Abroad and …

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 10 1:19:06

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The War Friends stand face to face with their greatest adversaries in an effort to make their way to Chasterborn's inner sanctum. Dota delivers a show-stopping performance. Brexit finally becomes whole again. Kalalalu has her day at the beach. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: Shenuque Tissera (@shenuqu…

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EP33 - Who Beholds the Beholder? 1:51:16

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Abrax Meets His Maker. Peekaboo! He can see you hiding in there, and running is useless—well, almost useless—because this train is falling apart! Can the leftovers make it to The Hill before this crazy beholder derails the campaign? So much for a relaxing ride! The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel…

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EP32 - 3:10 to the Hill 1:33:38

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The Captain Helmet Fartacular. The Leftovers find themselves in the middle of an old West shootout, and it's clear this town ain't big enough for the both of us. Yeehaw, it looks like we got ourselves a good old-fashioned barn burner on our hands, folks! But don't have too much fun—we’ve got a train to catch! The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 9 1:25:03

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Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: Shenuque Tissera (@shenuque) Theme Music by Jarrel the Young Special thanks to Johnny Stanton (@johnnystantoniv) as The Sherriff. Pre-order the Pirate & Tattoo 5e supplement SINK! on Backerkit. Additional Music Credits: "Sneaking Fox" by SergeQuadrado (https://pixabay.c…

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EP31 - City on the Hill 1:18:29

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For Whom the Horn Blows. Time and space are rapidly disintegrating as reality unravels. Blink, and you might miss a few weeks. The situation continues to deteriorate for our crew, but they remain undaunted. Will they be able to retrieve the C.O.T.U. and escape alive? The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike …

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 8 1:27:48

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As the War Friends make a daring, and surprisingly sweet, escape from Broadberry's future viral hit, they make some new friends and enemies along the way. Dota begins to grasp the reality of his powers. Brexit puts the pedal to the metal. Kalalalu stops a threat in their tracks. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Speci…

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Dirtbags - Special Preview One-Shot! 2:26:54

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Being a Dirtbag means one thing: you're the lowest of the low. And sometimes, you're even lower than that. The F Squad has been called in on a daring mission that's already killed the Dirtbags who stood a chance to get it done. The misfit team of Jelly, Cargo, Monster Truck and Dave dive into the belly of the beast and are forced to do whatever the…

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EP30 - The Center of the Universe 1:26:58

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Jailbreaking Vex Clarence. After killing himself Archivald explains the current state of existence to the leftovers. Things are unraveling fast, but before they can leave, our heroes must retrieve something known as the C.O.T.U. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We …

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 7 1:56:11

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In search of the eccentric billionaire, Broadberry Slantle, the War Friends touch down on a sandstorm ridden planet with a "brilliant" idea to pitch him. Brexit tries to collect a debt. Kalalalu practices her pitch. Dota makes a terrible decision. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: Shenuque Tissera (@she…

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EP29 - Fear and Desire 1:00:41

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Epic Gamer Moment.After fending off wild animals, we join the leftovers in a room with a very old-style computer. On the monitor, the words "The Game" glow in green against a black background. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd cam…

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EP28 - Riddles at the Cabin 1:29:59

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The Leftovers vs Fuzzy Little Beasts. As the leftovers emerge from their confinement, they find themselves in a wooded clearing with a lakeside cabin. Small critters scurry around the area, hiding where they can. Do these animals hold the key to understanding what's going on here? The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily …

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 6 1:45:24

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The War Friends make their final stand at Mt. Glee Low Security Prison as the pandemonium reaches its peak. Brexit gets an opportunity for revenge. Kalalalu is left breathless. Dota suspects there's more to his can-do attitude. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: Shenuque Tissera (@shenuque) Theme Music b…

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EP27 - Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil 1:15:36

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The Blind Leading the Dumb. Meanwhile, somewhere in Prime Existence 13, we find ourselves with the leftovers as they awaken in closed cells. With their memories hazy, the last thing they remember is being summoned to a wizard's tower. Will the leftovers manage to escape their confinement? And what is the motive behind this trickery? The Homebrew cr…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 5 1:56:21

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The situation in Mt. Glee goes from bad to worse forcing the War Friends to put together an escape plan sooner rather than later... regardless of how bad it is. Kalalalu finally gets her wish. Brexit enlists an old (war) friend. Dota gives the prisoners an ultimatum. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: Sh…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 4 1:38:27

6M ago1:38:27

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The War Friends continue their impressive streak of not catching a break as their situation on Embergreen goes from bad to worse. Calalalu makes a powerfully dangerous new friend. Brexit finds a revealing source of information. Dota mounts an impulsive and dangerous rescue mission. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Sp…

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EP26 - It's All Over But the Crying 1:07:10

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Truth Is, the Game Was Rigged From the Start. With the battle nearly over, the crew sends the army to mop up the remaining drones. Only one massive mech stands between Junktown and victory. But something Grant said in the last episode still isn't sitting well with me. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 3 1:30:31

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As the War Friends plummet towards an unknown planet, they must fend off dangerous robotic assailants and gravity. Brexit and Blode's relationship deepens to a confusingly level. Calalalu spreads her wings. Dota devises an explosive escape plan. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: Shenuque Tissera (@shenu…

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EP25 - Sixteen Tons 1:28:53

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War, Huh, (Good God) What Is It Good For?? The assault intensifies as the Grung carrier relentlessly launches more drones. The massive tank locks onto Junktown and charges its cannon while the crew boldly charges down its barrel. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We…

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EP24 - I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire 1:43:39

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The Crew Goes to War.. And War Never Changes. Today is the day we've all been preparing for. The Grung drones arrive and the defense of Junktown begins! Say your prayers because war is hell. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campa…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 2 1:18:13

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Our newly employed heroes get used to their new jobs aboard a luxury cruise ship, but not everyone is cut out for the worker bee lifestyle as personalities clash within the confines of their workspace. Kalalalu is eager to find a reason to cause trouble. Dota begins to penetrate a hardened exterior. Brexit teaches unconventional lessons in unconven…

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EP23 - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 1:26:40

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The Crew Meets the Chubman. Susana continues her journey across the wasteland while the players roll for random encounters. Nobody better roll a 3 on one of these next checks; if they do, the blame for whatever happens will surely fall entirely on them. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John C…

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EP22 - Keep A Knockin' 1:28:27

7M ago1:28:27

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The Crew Works On A Train. After rescuing the residents of The Rockbreaker, the secondary conductor asks the crew to help persuade the conductor-in-chief to resign. Wilford has gone totally mad, and before he crashed the train, nobody had been able to talk to him for weeks. Even still the train needs to be excavated from the sand, repaired, and re-…

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 1 1:39:40

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In the midst of an economic crisis, a job fair is the glimmer of light the people need to keep from succumbing to ever enclosing, all encompassing darkness. As the unemployed hopefuls flock to get a job, any job, there are those with other intentions. Dota attempts to uplift the hopeless. Calalalu feels the rumblings of revolution. Brexit really wa…

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EP21 - Train Train 1:32:51

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The Crew Gets Vengeance. As Susana bounds over the dunes, The Rockbreaker comes into view. Large clouds of black smoke billow from the wrecked train, and a strange encampment surrounds it. Over a loudspeaker, the conductor can be heard shouting, "Do not trust the undead!" The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, …

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No Jobs for the Wicked - Session 0 43:18

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The boys sit down with special guest, Shenuque Tissera, to talk about a brand new campaign, brand new characters, a brand new setting and a brand new GM; as Niall takes the reins for an exciting homebrewed adventure that takes the players into a corporate hellscape. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: She…

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EP20 - Nobody's Fault but Mine 1:19:09

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The Crew Gets Stoned. Running low on time to prep for The Battle of Junktown, the crew barters for some new wheels and hits the dusty trail, but danger lurks on the road. What challenges await our heroes beyond the horizon? The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are c…

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EP19 - A Good Man is Hard to Find 1:32:28

8M ago1:32:28

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In a Pickle With Few and Ted. The crew arrives at Candle Cove to find the place in shambles. The citizens are starving while Lefty McThomas and his gang drink in the bar, waiting for the pirates to come back with whatever loot they found in the ruins. Will Mac be able to broker peace, or will he have to broker a piece off Lefty McThomas? The Homebr…

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The Time We Have - One Shot 48:30

8M ago48:30

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In the midst of the chaos and carnage of The Reckoning, two brothers hole up within their apartment on The Cube. One brother, Dallas, has been silvered and locks himself in a closet to protect his brother. As the outside world crumbles around them, they struggle to make amends and to cling to humanity with what little time they have. This is a prev…