Best The Not Actually Players RPG Crew Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 228: Get the Credits and Run 1:17:37

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With Yazid and the Azes ready to sale off in the great Spinoff in the Sky, Team Meatbag has a conundrum: Stick around to shepherd the newest member of their fleet through unknown weeks of bureaucracy or high tale it out of the system quick before the ship with the big guns figures out they aren't the Burt. Either way, Lydia is getting a distressing…

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Ep 227: The Good Ship Violence 1:03:11

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Cole may be gone from our RV but they're still in our hearts and also your ears for this one last episode. Let us introduce you to our newest franchisee in the Admiral Grace/Irish Goodbye Zero Liability Pirate Fleet Corporation: the Good Ship Violence! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to…

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Episode 015 - Rocks, Camels, and Levels

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Rocks, Camels, and LevelsCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 015 The Intern explains how they're not quite playing the D&D we know. While traveling back to the Great Hall through the desert, the crew levels up. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com .Patreon: https://…

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Ep 226: Hiveminds and Hand Grenades Part 2 1:16:16

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In this week's extra long intro we say good bye to our favorite Violence Officer, Cole. If you're not into intros (or you're too sad to accept Cole's last out of game moments of banter), skip ahead to the 22 min mark for the recap. Meanwhile, in the actual meat of the episode, Yazid leads their crack team of marauders through a penetrating loss of …

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Ep 225: Hiveminds and Hand Grenades Part 1 1:17:09

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Now that we know the space battle turns out okay, time to check in with the away team we tossed directly into the path of our own missiles or whatever it is we shoot. Hey, didn't we promise Yazeed and crew that we *wouldn't* fire directly at them? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subs…

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Episode 014 - Leaving the Frame

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Leaving the FrameCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 014 The group got together at Don's in Klaoil and the Intern is feeling a bit of FOMO about it. In the game, the crew makes a turn to full robbery. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com .Patreon: https://www.patreo…

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Ep 224: Eat Hot Lead, Hivemind 1:21:51

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Holy shit, you guys, this ship we're fighting sure is a lot better kitted out than we thought. Never fear, our definitely competent crew is for sure up to the task of not dying! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at …

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Ep 223: We're Ready to Be Blooped 1:20:45

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After weeks and weeks of teasing a space fight, Stardaddy finally delivers. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.…

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Episode 013 - In the Sorceress's Boudoir

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In the Sorceress's BoudoirCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 013 The Intern gets to use the chronoscope and uses it to investigate hot rocks. Harmony and Don invite everyone to Klaoil. The crew investigates the Sorceress's bedroom, starting with the weird door. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: http…

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Ep 222: Cyrano de Groupchat 1:13:12

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A new complication stands between our intrepid crew and their attempt at the storied double pay day. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Ch…

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Ep 221: High Road to Argo 1:03:51

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The first part of their plan completed with shocking competence, the crew of the Irish Goodbye tidies up some loose ends before jumping back to Argo. What will they find on the other side? Probably nothing, don't worry about it. Note: The main episode this week has the last bit of our struggle bus audio during the tech change over. Next week will b…

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Episode 012 - Loot!

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The Intern's Boss has left... a voicemail? Having defeated the Sorceress, the crew "investigates" the tower. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com .Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeecultsandempires . Damian Lichtenstein as The Intern. Find him on Instagram https…

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Ep 220: Nostrodamus Protocol 1:02:52

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While Mackie fiddles with the Shadrack's mechanics just enough to make it look catastrophically broken, Hilde and Hopper attempt to scare the ship's crew into accepting an "inoculation" against their mysterious contagion. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite pod…

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Ep 219: Well There's Your Problem 1:03:35

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While CB takes the Irish Goodbye as an escort for the Basket in the Reeds, everyone else heads over to the damaged escort ship to see if they can't damage it a bit further. Don't worry, tho, if the away team succumbs to Stardaddy's machinations, it's all CB all the time ba-by! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of mer…

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Episode 011 - Suggestive

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Coffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 011 Reminder that we're publishing every other week, now. The Intern experiments with a different genre of intro. Urekas has been Suggested away from the brewing battle by the Sorceress! Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com .Patre…

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Ep 218: The Depew Double Dip 1:07:45

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With a plan firm-ishly in place, Team Meatbag heads to Lingurium for some piracy adjacent shenanigans. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? …

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Ep 217: No Place like Cho-me 1:08:42

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Hilde takes a trip back "home". Auggie recruits a new mark. Finally, the crew takes a look at Yazid's shady envelope of potential piratical postings. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time ever…

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Episode 010 - At The Sorceress's Table

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At The Sorceress's TableCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 010 Reminder that we're publishing fortnightly, now. Next episode will be released Sunday April 20th, 2025. The Intern talks about cool tech from world 62C. Harmony has a bath, Vafrus does some magic, and Rozafeen can't log on. The crew has joined the Sorceress at her magic table, certai…

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Ep 216: Ain't My Body 1:10:37

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The crew continues their time on Argo. Yazid runs into some fellow Kondalese expats. Mackie makes friends with his own particular brand of nerd. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wed…

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Episode 009 - Piles of Rocks, Small, Medium, and Large

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Piles of Rocks, Small, Medium, and LargeCoffee, Cults, and Empires - Episode 009 We'll be releasing every other week starting soon. After this episode, we'll have episode 10 next week (Sunday April 6th, 2025), then we'll skip a week and be back with episode 11 on April 20th, 2025. The Intern has heard rumors that "Rosie from accounting" is to blame…

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Ep 215: Rise and Grind 1:01:19

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The team splits up to make the most of their time on Argo. Yazid hits the back allies to rustle up some mercenary work while Auggie goes in search of a wealthy patron. Meanwhile, Team Chopper-Bopper (CB and Hopper) takes another stab at storming a hospital. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be su…

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Episode 008 - Lizard Country

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Lizard CountryCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 008 The Intern has been doing research on the historical Urekas. Vafrus totally has a very real girlfriend. In the game, the crew deals with some lizards. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcriptsPodcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.comPatreon: https://www.patreo…

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Ep 214: Lets Argo to the Lobby 1:04:41

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As Team Meatbag finishes up their journey through metaspace, Argo 2 waits in blissful ignorance of the various terrors about to descend. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. …

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Episode 007 - Don't Think of Anything Incriminating

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Don't Think of Anything IncriminatingCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 007 What's that? Actual work for the Intern?! Also, Don is still a magic-denier, and Urekas has a date with the Mindlord. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com .Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/…

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Ep 213: Only Goo-dy Can Judge Me 1:19:42

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Hilde, Mackie, and Yazid deal with Lydia's sudden but inevitable attempt to break into the weapons locker. Auggie and Hopper continue testing on the obelisk. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee t…

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Episode 006 - Caught by the Mindlord

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Caught by the MindlordCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 006 The Intern starts to explore why the world worships him as a god. Tanam explains his extremely funny jokes. The party, caught by the Mindlord, have some explaining to do. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.…

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Ep 212: New Obelisk, Who This? 1:13:35

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It's that most special of times, the start of a brand new arc! We're kicking things off with a bit more testing on the ol' obelisk which leads to an actual, honest to Space Oyster discovery. Also there's some light betrayal afoot, don't worry about it, nothing major. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpers…

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Episode 005 - Striking, Slapping, and Investigating

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Striking, Slapping, and InvestigatingCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 005 When the Intern is fired, the whole experiment world goes on strike. The crew does some actual investigation! Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcripts .Podcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com .Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/coffee…

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Bonus: Space Patrol Part 2 1:56:45

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Oh man, you guys, time to find out if Auggie's brother is any good at being a Space Patrol captain. Spoiler: It's complicated. Special note: This one shot was recorded in the great hall of our accommodations and as such will sound very different from our usual show. Expect increased background noise in particular. If this isn't your jam, no worries…

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Episode 004 - The Case of the Wormy Apple

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The Case of the Wormy AppleCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 004 The Intern searches for clues in unusual places. The crew goes to get breakfast. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcriptsPodcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeecultsandempires Damian Lichtenstein as The …

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Bonus: Space Patrol Part 1 1:25:43

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In lieu of a chat episode between arcs, we've got an exclusive treat just for you: Space Patrol! This very special one shot takes place in the home system of everyone's favorite xenoarchaeologist and all around good dude, Augustus Novus. It was recorded by a group of willing guinea pigs at the 2024 Astronomicon and features bonus appearances by Chr…

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Episode 003 - Snacks, Sheets, and Lies

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Snacks, Sheets, and LiesCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 003 The management at the lab is having a closed door meeting, probably about the Intern. The party is offered a job and totally gets right to work. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcriptsPodcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.comPatreon: https://www.pa…

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Ep 211: Murder on the Dance Floor 1:25:33

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As the arc comes to a close, Team Meatbag holds an empty base party. Mackie puts on his commodore hat while he figures out next steps. Hilde expresses some doubts about the team's new philosophical approach while Yazid learns about past exploits. Later, Augie and Hilde score some extra cash while Hopper and Yazid take some new recruits to a bar fig…

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Episode 002 - Finishing What was Started

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Finishing What's StartedCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 002 There's been a security leak in the lab! In the game, the party resumes their fight against the invading spiders. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcriptsPodcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/coffeecultsandempir…

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Ep 210: There Will Be Worms 1:06:32

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It's time to build a base! Okay, it's time to PLAN a base using some neat extra SWN content and then go wrestle it out of the swampy wilderness. Will there be worms? Yes, yes there will be worms. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episode…

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Episode 001 - Guests at the Hall

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Guests at the HallCoffee, Cults, and Empires -- Episode 001 The Intern introduces himself and the podcast from the supply closet. Our players begin their adventure at the Great World Gambling Hall of Mirrors. Transcripts: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.com/transcriptsPodcast website: https://www.coffeecultsandempires.comPatreon: https://www.patr…

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Ep 209: Our Own Little Piet de Muck 1:12:04

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Team Meatbag just finished up a successful mission on Menkaure and you know what that means: time for another Triumph through the corridors of Port Hughes! Later, Mackie puts in a request for lovely little slice of Menkaure to call our very own. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscr…

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Ep 208: Tableau Me 1:06:47

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Team Meatbag follows through on their plan to present a new revelation to the Cult of the Draggerdown. Hilde makes an offer the rest of the team really wishes someone would refuse. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed …

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Ep 207: The Hole of the Law 1:12:37

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With the dungeon crawl pretty much wrapped up, Team Meatbag decides what to do about this whole Lydia situation. Maybe it's time for the Cult of the Draggerdown to get a brand new testament. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit…

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Ep 206: Fleas Ad Infinitum 1:09:38

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It's a new year and we're kicking it off not with a bang but with a metaphysical discussion about what bangs might have been and might yet be. Hopper asks Site Computer 19 the big questions while Hilde and Augie wax poetic about the potential academic accolades in their future. Meanwhile, Mackie and Yazid do some weapons testing. If you enjoy the m…

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Ep 205: The Metaspace Holiday Blues 1:34:56

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It's time for our favorite tradition: the Holiday Clip Show Extravaganza! This year we take a peek at what might have been if the Admiral Grace had never found a way out of metaspace that one time Mackie trimmed the course. Strap in folks, it's about to get weird. Happy Holidays from the Great Space Oyster! Note: We reference and read out a small a…

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Ep 204: There's Always More Goo 1:20:32

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Team Meatbag continues their rampage through the Ophanum's goo monsters. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.ast…

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Ep 203: We All Float Down Here 1:08:47

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Team Meatbag re-emerges into the massive cavern filled with just loads of creatures that probably want to eat them. Thing is, that cavern is full of water and no one wants to take a swim. How will our intrepid adventurers solve this dilemma? Hit play and find out! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons…

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Ep 202: Always Time to Go Bang Bang 1:00:35

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The team takes a moment to re-orient and decides to go ahead and check out that employee break room after all. Later, Auggie rolls a 1 and grabs a peach. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time …

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No episode this week, see you next Wednesday! Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now. Support the showBy Team Meatbag

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Ep 201: Dungeons and Doppelgangers 1:18:24

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This week Stardaddy does that classic D&D thing where you've got an alluring siren who turns into a monster who just wants to kill you. Sadly, no one recognizes the trope and it goes completely unremarked until this very summary. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favo…

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Bone-stranomica 200 1:50:40

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As promised, here's a lil bonus fun for you in honor of our 200th episode! Full disclosure, we got pretty toasted and this has the absolute most minimal editing. Also we were coming to grips with Trump's second successful election so if you like an Astronomica-themed descent into madness, this is the content for you! If you enjoy the mildly unhinge…

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Ep 200: Mechs, Drugs, and Rock n Roll 1:36:32

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We made it! Taking this space to thank you for listening to and supporting us over the last four years. It's been a true highlight for each and every one of us and we're excited to keep going for 200 more episodes. Okay enough of that, let's fire up this mech and see what she can do! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band…

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Ep 199: You're Addicted to Glove 1:10:29

8M ago1:10:29

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Team Meatbag gets some super cool setting info that is definitely given the gravitas it deserves. Later, Auggie continues to enjoy his adventures in maybe almost dying but probably being fine. But he gets to use his sweet, sweet power glove so it all balances out, right? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry mad…