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Corporate Crash Course

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S2 Ep 24S02E24 - Root - Political Dealings (Part 3)

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Do you like RPGs? How about murder amongst woodland critters?After the destruction of the Kingfisher castle, the group looks to rid themselves of as few of the holy relics as possible and get out of the Talon Hill clearing. When all else fails, arson is sometimes the best option.Gamemaster: CodyVagabonds: Mike and NickIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by Shinto

Oct 21, 20251h 11m

S2 Ep 23S02E23 - Root - The Castle in the Tree (Part 2)

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Do you like RPGs? How about murder amongst woodland critters?The team gets into the castle of the Kingfisher family, has a scrap with some ants, and hopefully will get out of the tree with some kind of treasure while destroying everything. This episode gets...mildly violent. Gamemaster: CodyVagabonds: Zoe, Mike, and NickIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by Shinto

Oct 17, 20251h 39m

S2 Ep 22S02E22 - Root - Talon Hill Days (Part 1)

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Do you like RPGs? How about murder amongst woodland critters?We're trying something new, delving into the political world of the Root RPG from Magpie Games, more specifically the Talon Hill Quickstart! The Big Green is lush and vibrant, but a succession struggle is taking place after the death of the Lady Morgana Kingfisher IV, so there's always money to be made! Otherwise, arson is probably a good choice.Gamemaster: CodyVagabonds: Zoe, Mike, and NickIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by Shinto

Oct 14, 20251h 27m

S2 Ep 21S02E21 - Hostile Work Environment (Part 1)

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Do you like RPGs? How about corporate structure and office politics?Nick conducts a hostile corporate takeover this week in order to showcase another of Grant Howitt's one-page wonders! There's a new employee incentive program, and now the executives get to participate! Can they break through the bureaucracy and escape in time, or will they be sacrificed for the good of the company?CEO: NickCorporate Peons: Zoe and MikeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by Shinto

Oct 10, 20251h 22m

S2 Ep 20S02E20 - Mission ImPAWsible - Trash Cans are Forever (Part 6)

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?This is it! The final confrontation with Blowfish and NATURE!After 5 episodes of frantic thwarting of their plans, NATURE has decided to take matters into their own hands and bring the players on board! Will they accept (obviously not)? Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin Esterlis

Oct 7, 202558 min

S2 Ep 19S02E19 - Mission ImPAWsible - You Only Live Pies (Part 5)

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?This week, the crew travels to the beautiful island of Japan, in order to thwart the plans of one Ernst Stavro Blowfish. Can they make it in time to save the space Mountain Dew?Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin Esterlis

Oct 3, 20251h 18m

S2 Ep 18S02E18 - Mission ImPAWsible - Great Balls of Fire (Part 4)

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?We're on a boat!...Again.This time, the group finds themselves on a mega yacht out on the ocean, and mayhem happens pretty much immediately as they square off against their rival, Bames Jond! There's a frying pan involved, it gets very silly.Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin Esterlis

Oct 2, 20251h 15m

S2 Ep 17S02E17 - Mission ImPAWsible - Goldcheddar (Part 3)

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?Continuing on with our epic saga, this week the crew is out to save the US cheese supply in order to ensure that prices don't sky rocket for the average consumer! Also, someone moves into their apartment?! And then they have to board an airplane?!?! Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin Esterlis

Sep 26, 20251h 8m

S2 Ep 16S02E16 - Mission ImPAWsible - From Russia with Lemons (Part 2)

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?We're back with episode 2 in the series! This time, the group finds themselves on a luxury train, trying to navigate the difficulties of ordering breakfast while also solving a murder?!?!Will they figure out the mystery and escape the train in time? Find out this week!Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin EsterlisUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 23, 20251h 19m

S2 Ep 15S02E15 - Mission ImPAWsible - Dr Gnu

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?We're doing it! In this episode, we kick off an homage to a series of our favourite spy movies, using the wonderfully chaotic and silly system from Mission ImPAWsible! Join us, as the group finds themselves faced with a man bent on solving the world's garbage problem, and see the lengths that they are willing to go to ensure that the trash doesn't leave the planet's surface!Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin EsterlisUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 19, 20251h 43m

S2 Ep 14S02E14 - Knock Off Mascots

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Do you like RPGs? How about mascots and murder?It's the perfect double meaning, as the players take on the role of knock-off mascots attempting to knock the current professional mascot from their perch! They decide that semi-pro darts is definitely the best sport while seeking to dethrone the Russian Rainbow's golden boy by any means necessary. Only one can be promoted though, so who will prove cunning and ruthless enough to snatch the crown?Knock Off Mascots is a one page RPG designed by Grant Howitt, and is available on his itch: https://gshowitt.itch.io/knock-off-mascotsGame Master: CodyAmateur Mascots: Mike and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin EsterlisUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 16, 20251h 27m

S2 Ep 13S02E13 - MOTHERSHIP - Dead Planet (Part 6)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?It's here! The finale of our play of The Dead Planet module for Mothership!The team somehow gets off the barren wasteland of a planet with only minor difficulties, but then decides to somehow set off an underground nuke using a giant concrete pillar launched from space, because why the hell not? Minimal war crimes were conducted along the way, but are they really war crimes if there's no war?Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 12, 20251h 47m

S2 Ep 12S02E12 - MOTHERSHIP - Dead Planet (Part 5)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?The group continues it's investigation of Bud, while also learning a deadly secret about the Red Tooth I mean Tower. We chat about potential types of orbital weaponry, and try to figure out how to get off this cursed rock for good! Also, maple syrup...?Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 9, 20251h 31m

S2 Ep 11S02E11 - MOTHERSHIP - Dead Planet (Part 4)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?Bit of a shorter episode this week, due to some personal issues, and at some point our stream was attacked by bees! (No way it could have been audio issues, obviously we were being tampered with!)Otherwise, Bud joins the party and Pete almost kills everyone! Just another day on the Dead Planet!Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 5, 202552 min

S2 Ep 10S02E10 - MOTHERSHIP - Dead Planet (Part 3)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?This one's a doozy. As the group explores the Red Tower, they find eerie signs of some kind of forgotten conflict, but with no one around to confirm it's hard to tell exactly what happened. However, we were beginning to forget that Mothership is actually meant to be deadly, and Roy proves to be an excellent reminder of the games brutality.Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 2, 20251h 53m

S2 Ep 9S02E09 - Forsaken

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Do you like RPGs? How about imaginary cities on the horizon?We tried out Forsaken by Afterthought Committee and Kyle Tam, which is a really interesting game about trauma healing. The gang breaks out of a facility to find the beautiful city full of wonders, and meet some interesting people along the way.Content warning: trauma and childrenAfterthought Committee itch.io - https://afterthought-committee.itch.io/forsakenGame Master: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Aug 29, 20251h 34m

S2 Ep 8S02E08 - MOTHERSHIP - Dead Planet (Part 2)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?Don't be alarmed, you haven't suddenly blacked out and missed anything. This episode starts in media res, as we cut some of the boring stuff for time. It was just an attack by an inky smoke monster leaving everyone on the Alexis dead, while Pete and Alex made a daring escape carrying their crew resulting in some PTSD and paralysis. Otherwise, the group decides to head down to the surface after scuttling the Alexis. Nothing bad can come from that decision, right?Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Aug 26, 20251h 17m

S2 Ep 7S02E07 - MOTHERSHIP - Dead Planet (Part 1)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?We're back with more MOTHERSHIP! This week, the gang realizes some of the consequences of their actions, particularly after creating a new crab god to be released upon the cosmos. There's some fun with a cryobed resulting in frozen crab legs (yum!) and a barren planet that has trapped their ship in it's gravity well! The fun never stops!Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Aug 22, 20251h 56m

S2 Ep 6S02E06 - Unburied

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Do you like RPGs? How about talking zombies?This week, we're trying a rules-lite game from Calenmir's RPGs called Unburied about life in the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse. Some people take road trips, and some people build fortified junk yards, but unfortunately neither can completely keep out the undead!Calenmir's RPGs itch - https://calenmirs-rpgs.itch.io/Unburied DrivethruRPG - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500989/unburiedGame Master: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Aug 19, 20251h 44m

S2 Ep 5S02E05 - Ultraviolet Grasslands - The Porcelain Citadel (Part 2)

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Do you like RPGs? How about psychedelic metal?After leaving The Violet City behind, we journeyed through the wastelands in search of more things to buy, sell, and trade. The adventurers use these skills to their advantage multiple times, and even get accepted into an exclusive club! Once again we learn the lesson that commerce rules everything.Content warning: drug useGame Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike and NickIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Aug 15, 20251h 54m

S2 Ep 4S02E04 - Ultraviolet Grasslands - The Violet City (Part 1)

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Do you like RPGs? How about psychedelic metal?This week, we play a very strange, procedurally generated RPG about the real hero/villain of our society: COMMERCE. Also, we meet some weird people (and things?) and start off on our epic adventure across the wasteland!Content Warning: drug useGame Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike and NickIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Aug 12, 20251h 35m

S2 Ep 3S02E03 - Mission ImPAWsible

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Do you like RPGs? How about raccoons and spy movies?In this episode, we take the opportunity to try out a one-shot adventure for Mission ImPAWsible from T-rex Games! The world's banana supply is at risk, and Agent Omega is the only one who can save it! Too bad he's on vacation, so I guess these raccoons will have to do!Gaze Master: CodyFeral Raccoons: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoScenario Music: Easy as Pie by Benjamin EsterlisUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Mar 24, 20251h 37m

S2 Ep 2S02E02 - MOTHERSHIP - Another Bug Hunt (Part 6)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?It's finally here, the grand finale of our playthrough of Another Bug Hunt. A passing grade's worth of the team is able to get off the planet, while someone special might have irrevocably changed the course of the universe. Join us in this runaway train of an episode!Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Mar 20, 20251h 33m

S2 Ep 1S02E01 - MOTHERSHIP - Another Bug Hunt (Part 5)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?We're back! Blowing into 2025 with more of our MOTHERSHIP playthrough, and we find out what's going on at the terraforming station. Will they escape with Edem in tow? Will the reactor explode? Find out, on this episode!Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Mar 17, 20251h 27m

S1 Ep 12Ep 12 - Vaesen - The End (Part 8)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?Still suspicious of their guide, our group tries to figure out exactly what's going on and decide that maybe there will be answers on The Dead Islands. Creepy name aside, they're in for more than they bargained for...Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Mar 13, 20251h 13m

S1 Ep 11Ep 11 - Vaesen - The Dead Islands (Part 7)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?Still suspicious of their guide, our group tries to figure out exactly what's going on and decide that maybe there will be answers on The Dead Islands. Creepy name aside, they're in for more than they bargained for...Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Mar 10, 20251h 33m

S1 Ep 10Ep 10 - Vaesen - In the Dead of Night (Part 6)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?It happened, we all saw it... Or did we? Find out how the group deals with the aftermath of the Vaesen encounter, and finding out whether or not they can really trust their guide anymore. Also, the party grows!Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Mar 6, 20251h 29m

S1 Ep 9Ep 09 - Vaesen - Blood on the Wind (Part 5)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?The Vaesen finally appears. Maybe it's not a good idea to go into the woods with people you don't know well...Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Dec 2, 20241h 40m

S1 Ep 8Ep 08 - Vaesen - The Journey North (Part 4)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?After hearing about the mysterious disappearance of a mine in Bruce Mines, our adventurers bravely volunteered to check it out. On the way, they decide whether or not to hunt a potential god of the forest, and meet a lovely Cornish manager who has recently lost his work. What could have removed the buildings of the mine...?Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Nov 29, 20241h 47m

S1 Ep 7Ep 07 - Vaesen - Canadian Adventures (Part 3)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?Finally landing in the bustling city of Toronto, our intrepid explorers speed on their way to the next adventure! In this episode, they meet a very mysterious horse while learning the inns (ha) and outs of property management. What lies ahead on their next expedition? Tune in to find out!Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Nov 25, 20241h 25m

S1 Ep 6Ep 06 - Vaesen - Canadian Adventures (Part 2)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?Our pioneers have been making friends everywhere they go so far, and after attending a portion of a beautiful wedding, they jumped ship to continue their journey over to Toronto. While stopping off at Quebec City for some supplies, they fall into another mystery and hope to help out the locals with a fishing problem.Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Oct 18, 20241h 46m

S1 Ep 5Ep 05 - Vaesen - Canadian Adventures (Part 1)

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Do you like RPGs? How about indigenous folklore?We have a few members off for the next few weeks, and as such switched to playing a new game for the interim. Vaesen is a beautiful investigative game about the impact of industrialization on folklore around the world in the 19th century. Our two folklore busters are headed over to the wonderous world of British North America to set up shop for The Society, and I'm sure nothing bad is going to happen.Game Warden: CodyPioneers: Mike and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Oct 15, 20241h 49m

S1 Ep 4Ep 04 - MOTHERSHIP - Another Bug Hunt (Part 4)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?In this episode, we gain a new team member! How he wasn't noticed on the first trip through the base is beyond me, but Chet has finally woken up and joined the party! And he's in luck, because the party wants to eat his face! Also, they FINALLY leave Greta Base and move on to other areas of the planet. Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, Zoe, and ChrisIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Oct 7, 20241h 36m

S1 Ep 3Ep 03 - MOTHERSHIP - Another Bug Hunt (Part 3)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens? This time, the team continues to explore Greta Base while getting into a small tussle. They also learn the value of electricity, whether or not eating androids is considered cannibalism, and how sometimes a good drive with some moody music can solve all of your problems. Oh, and maybe how to fight the Carcinids. That might be important.Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Oct 3, 20241h 42m

S1 Ep 2Ep 02 - MOTHERSHIP - Another Bug Hunt (Part 2)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?After a harrowing encounter with a crab in their drop ship, the fearless crew realized that their only hope of getting back up to the Metamorphosis and eventually home safely meant they had to drudge deeper into the module. This episode is mostly exploring Greta Base and making dumb jokes (which we're pretty good at), but it helps to flesh out the mission and turn our adventurers into believable characters!Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 30, 20242h 1m

S1 Ep 1Ep 01 - MOTHERSHIP - Another Bug Hunt (Part 1)

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Do you like RPGs? How about aliens?In this episode, the team comes to grips with a new system, the sleek and deadly MOTHERSHIP, as they are sent down to a planet to figure out why a terraforming mission has gone dark (spoilers, it's not good (but this is a space game, so what did you expect?)). Also, we seek to figure out if androids have bodily autonomy.Game Warden: CodyIntrepid Explorers: Mike, Nick, and ZoeIntro and Outro Music: After All This Time by ShintoUsed under Artlist license number kl3QPb

Sep 26, 20241h 50m