
The Orpheus Protocol
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Episode 252: Exchanges Part VII
EThe Guild of Workers execute their ambush on the City Guard's elite, with our travelers functioning as both bait and hook at once. And one of them discovers that danger can lurk in places most unexpected... Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Mountain Walk Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - The Pianist (Piano Version)Myuu - The Pianist (Original Piano Demo)Darren Curtis - Lord McDeathMatty M - Make Chugging Great Again!Matty M - Melodic Death Metal Song Idea XIMatty M - ChuggedyChug RiffingDark Fantasy Studio - BuccaneersDark Fantasy Studio - Dance of DeathMyuu - NebulaDouglas Mendes - Red Violin Rock Caprice DEgITx - Minefield Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 251: Exchanges Part VI
EA face to mask meeting with "Dafydd," General President of the Boardwalk Guild of Workers, sees our travelers thrown head-first into the city's criminal underworld. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Hardcore scm - Fun in Cello LandDark Fantasy Studio - The Ocean Takes it AllAlexander Nakarada - Towards the HorizonKevin MacLeod - J. S. Bach: Cello Suite #1 in G (on Dulcimer) - PreludeAlexander Nakarada - Nomadic Sunset (2019)Darren Curtis - A Time ForgottenScott Buckley - Soul SearcherJason Shaw - Back to the WoodsMyuu - NebulaDarren Curtis - Victims of the Brood Queen's JudgmentDEgITx - Robotic Cycles Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 250: Exchanges Part V
ESuspended hundreds of feet above the city streets, our travelers fight for their lives. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - Bone BreakerScott Buckley - VenomDark Fantasy Studio - AeonAlexander Nakarada - CockroachesMatty M - Deny the TruthFrim Fram Sauce - Vivaldi - Concerto For Cello & Orchestra In Am, RV 419 - I. Allegro Sampler BeatMyuu - StillstandDark Fantasy Studio - RageDark Fantasy Studio - SlaughterFolkcello - Cello RequiemDark Fantasy Studio - Silence is DeadLon Snow - Cello's CantaraAlexander Nakarada - Towards the Horizon Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Much Improved
bonusMusic: White Bat Audio - Floating

Episode 249: Exchanges Part IV
EPosing as the Tax Collector and his assitants, our travelers infiltrate the city of Boardwalk, where opportunity and danger await in unknown proportion. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Blue Crystal Star - Wayfarer (Improv)Dark Fantasy Studio - Winter GuildDark Fantasy Studio - HomeJason Shaw - SerenityJosh Woodward - Twelve Monkeys (Instrumental)Daniel Birch - Spanish Guitar and Voice on MicrocassetteKevin MacLeod - Amazing Plan - DistressedDaniel Birch - BreatheDaniel Birch - Empty RoadJehf Jones - Hot Beef RainbowsDOS-88 0 City Stomper Hardcore scm - Fun in Cello LandDarren Curtis - The Final Stand Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 248: Exchanges Part III
ETorc, Mitch, Nerys, Kaelar, and 733 make their attempt on the Tax Collector's coach, as the first step in their audacious plan to destabilze the vampiric nobility. Music Credits: Hardcore scm - Fun in Cello LandThree Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - SuspiciousAlexander Nakarada - Wild West Vikings Dark Fantasy Studio - Blood on SnowDEgITx - Machine ParadigmDark of the Hierarchy (Baskervill)Darren Curtis - Lord McDeathDark Fantasy Studio - SlaughterDark Fantasy Studio - Dance of DeathMyuu - It's Playtime!Dark Fantasy Studio - Hidden in the DarkDark Fantasy Studio - MonstersDark Fantasy Studio - The edge of nightmareScott Buckley - Soul Searcher Myuu - Twisted Happiness Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 247: Exchanges Part II
EOur travelers attempt to thread the needle of their quest, the village's needs, and Nerys's ambitions. What ensues promises to be incredibly, perhaps legendarily, dangerous. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - UnspokenMyuu - Take a ChanceScott Buckley - HiraethKevin MacLeod - Myst on the MoorNaoya Sakamata - Daily IllusionKevin MacLeod - Sneaky AdventureKevin MacLeod - Sneaky SnitchDarren Curtis - Unknown FearLon Snow - Cello's CantaraKevin MacLeod - AnxietyMyuu - Grotesque FantasiaNaoya Sakamata - Savage MountainZero-project - Princess of my HeartKai Engel - DeliriumDark Fantasy Studio - Monsters Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 246: Exchanges Part I
EOn the coast of the Amaranth Kingdom, the crew of the Faith's Flame get the lay of the land, and find out just how in over their heads they are. Music Credits: Dark Fantasy Studio - Captain's Tribute Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - Living in the DarkNaoya Sakamata - 衝動的平和と笑顔の屍 - DARk PIANO MUSICNaoya Sakamata - Bloody GirlAlexander Nakarada - TavernAlexander Nakarada - Blood EagleAlexander Nakarada - MjóiAlexander Nakarada - TravelerDark Fantasy Studio - A band in the innAlexander Nakarada - Village AmbianceSergey Cheremisinov - Midnight TalkMyuu - Troubled WavesMyuu - HitsujigamineHardcore scm - Fun in Cello LandFrim Fram Sauce - Vivaldi - Concerto For Cello & Orchestra In Am, RV 419 - I. Allegro Sampler Beat Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.
ORPHEUS Status Report: August 2022
bonusSome quick updates in advance of the new arc's release next week. Music: White Bat Audio - Last Stop
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Asherah
ERob, Ben, and Alan discuss the Asherah arc, with its heady blend of pacing, operational competence, and tragedy.

Episode 245: Restoration Part III
E【WAKE UP】 Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Vacant Stages - Voyage through the empty shelvesMyuu - Forgotten FactoryWhite Bat Audio - The ImpostorA.Romeo - Fatal DiscoveryDisconscious - Mattress StoreROZKOL - Little Yellow RoomKevin MacLeod - The House of LeavesROZKOL - The Full EmptyROZKOL - Spider's WebROZKOL - Monkey and MoulageWARHORSE - Caldor's Going out of BusinessDisconscious - Midnight SpecimenDaniel Birch - The Gates are LockedMatty M - A New BeginningMatty M - Fall into Oblivion Daniel Birch - Spanish Guitar and Voice on MicrocassetteDaniel Birch - What are your ThoughtsDaniel Birch - The Gates are LockedOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 244: Restoration Part II
EAfter largely frustrated attempts to sleep the day through, the restoration crew return to the Hillside Mall, where the shadows lengthen... Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Letmeknowyouanatole - Take the Colours Paint the SkyWilhelm Matt - Kokeka (2-4-11) Time Stretched Violin Bowing385North - D a r k A l l e yDisconscious - Lunar Food Court猫 シ Corp. - I consume, therefore I amXenojam - AbductionXenojam - AesothericFuck - Extreme vaporwaveWhite Bat Audio - HypersleepInflammator - DecapitatedVacant Stages - Misty HallwaysMichael Wite - In the NightMichael Wite - A House in the FieldROZKOL - All the Little PiecesROZKOL - Redrick's LamentFragrance99 - VengeanceBlack Juggernaut - Black Mirror Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 243: Restoration Part I
EThree blue collar workers are sent on an industrial cleanup assignment at the long-closed Hillside Mall in Fairfield, Illinois. But as the hot, Summer night wears on, they discover that places can sicken just people do. Music Credits: Intro - White Bat Audio - Dark OdysseyThree Chain Links - Magic HourUnheard Music Concepts - The Days Go SlowJason Shaw - Brooker's BluesUnheard Music Concepts - Played by EarJason Shaw - Travel LightWhite Bat Audio - Interdimensional HorrorsWhite Bat Audio - Embers Myuu - Forgotten FactoryMyuu - AbyssJason Shaw - MinstrelKevin MacLeod - BreathJehf Jones - Hot Beef RainbowsMyuu - SteelThree Chain Links - FeverishWARHORSE - Caldor's Going out of BusinessKevin MacLeod - Giant Wyrm Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Here, After Announcement
bonusERob and Ben announce a long-awaited secret project. Music: White Bat Audio - Brave New World White Bat Audio - Awaken

Lore, Lyres, and Liars: OPSEC
ERob, Ben, Jhan, and Dan discuss the OPSEC arc of season 2-- Wherein things go terribly awry for Pierce, as Kiera and Mitch more or less attempt to actually complete their mission.

Where's Rob?!
bonusThe answer is scarcely to be believed.

Episode 242: Blood and Thunder Part X
EThe war between Leviathan, Expression, and Fleet comes to a catastrophic end, with the lives of our travelers and their found families in the balance. Music Credits: White Bat Audio - Journey into the Black Three Chain Links - Magic Hour White Bat Audio - From Beyond the StarsWhite Bat Audio - Bed of RazorsDark Fantasy Studio - Jolly RogerWhite Bat Audio - Lethal Little CreaturesDarren Curtis - Victims of the Brood Queen's JudgmentDarren Curtis - The Final StandSergey Cheremisinov - MindshipWhite Bat Audio - The HostDark Fantasy Studio - BuccaneersKevin MacLeod - Unseen HorrorsDark Fantasy Studio - Ex NihiloDark Fantasy Studio - Pirate Attack!Dark Fantasy Studio - The Ocean Takes it AllWhite Bat Audio - Death do us PartThree Chain Links - Angels Scott Buckley - Soul SearcherScott Buckley - The Old OnesMyuu - StillstandMyuu - Another Day Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 241: Blood and Thunder Part IX
EGodlike beings fight to the death, as our mortal travelers scramble to survive the titanic clash. Music Credits: White Bat Audio - Crash Site Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - Dungeon of ShadowsWhite Bat Audio - Get OutWhite Bat Audio - Torn FleshWhite Bat Audio - Interdimensional Horrors White Bat Audio - XenomorphWhite Bat Audio - TenebraeDark Fantasy Studio - Treacherous WatersKai Engel - Avenge the Fallen Kai Engel - The Price of ValourScott Buckley - Fate and FortuneDark Fantasy Studio - They Come From the NorthSergey Cheremisinov - Our FutureDark Fantasy Studio - Captain's TributeWhite Bat Audio - Technological Ruin Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.
Episode 240: Blood and Thunder Part VIII
ETwo of Nadra's godlike spawn descend on the Nation that Moves. One wages a war against the Children, while the other's sights are set on final revenge against Mitch, Torc, and Kaelar. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour ROZKOL - Called Your BluffWhite Bat Audio - Interdimensional HorrorsDark Fantasy Studio - KrakenWhite Bat Audio - EnemyDEgITx - Robotic CyclesWhite Bat Audio - Knee Deep in the DeadAlexander Nakarada - EscapeDark Fantasy Studio - A Journey to the WorldDarren Curtis - Lord McDeathNaoya Sakamata - 冥罰 - Dark Piano MusicScott Buckley - The FuryDark Fantasy Studio - Death or Glory Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 239: Blood and Thunder Part VII
EIn the midst of the primordial sea, Torc and Vincenzo are reunited, but not all is well. And the summit of the Tower of Tiamat is home to revelations unasked and unwanted. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Scott Buckley - What We Don't Say Scott Buckley - HiraethMyuu - UnspokenMyuu - FernwehJehf Jones - Cadaverine QueenAlexander Nakarada - Now We FeastMyuu - MSP#2:STEELKai Engel - DeliriumMyuu - Fatal ShrineKai Engel - A Neon FleshA. Romeo - Frozen BreathROZKOL - Called Your Bluff Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Additional Music by Michael O'Neill Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Being Sick is Stupid
bonusMusic: White Bat Audio - Endless Night

Episode 238: Blood and Thunder Part VI
EA primordial ritual of violence and dominance demands the travelers' participation, their blood, or both. And the further mysteries of the Tower of Tiamat unfurl in their grotesque glory. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Tri-Tachyon - Tannhauser GateThe Contradiction - She IsBrandon Stills Project - ExterminationDark Fantasy Studio - MonstersThe Contradiction - CatastropheThe Contradiction - The Crimson King (Instrumental)The Contradiction - The FallenKevin MacLeod - Giant WyrmDark Fantasy Studio - On the Other SideDaniel Birch - Large Bowls of Bubbling WaterVincenzo - Fragrance99 - Deep Sea Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 237: Blood and Thunder Part V
ETouched by a phantom of death, Mitch and his companions brave a second tower, still in search of a way to rescue their friends. Meanwhile, the Children close in. Music Credits: Kevin MacLeod - The Hive Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - Dark Winds Dark Fantasy Studio - Near Death ExperienceDark Fantasy Studio - Pursuit Sergey Cheremisinov - SleepersKai Engel - At the End Everyone DiesSergey Cheremisinov - TrainScott Buckley - AbsolutionSleep Rivers - The Unknown BeginningMyuu - Promise ~Reprise~ (Silent Hill 2 Cover)Black Juggernaut - Weeping NightMyuu - Not Tomorrow (Silent Hill Cover)Myuu - True (Silent Hill 2 Cover)Myuu - ReflectionRafael Krux - Hidden TruthMyuu - Run!Dark Fantasy Studio - The ForestDarren Curtis - Brace for the Storm Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.
Episode 236: Blood and Thunder Part IV
EProfound and terrible secrets await our travelers' coming with infinite patience. As the world rushes by, a fourfold colossus reared by an unthinkable will stands unchanging. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - Fear MeDark Fantasy Studio - SlaughterAKnewGod - IndifferentDEgITx - Before the StormDarren Curtis - Hallow's Eve RitualNaoya Sakamata - Mental PlunderKevin MacLeod - This HouseScott Buckley - Soul SearcherTri-Tachyon - The Warbird Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 235: Blood and Thunder Part III
EWith the immediate matter of the kids' survival settled, our travelers lick their wounds and return to the jungle, to get a closer look at the mysterious structures at the island's highest point. Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Dreamy Interlude Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - The HiveMyuu - What Could Have BeenDark Fantasy Studio - Fallen LeavesAlexander Nakarada - MjolnirKevin MacLeod - Myst on the MoorIgor Sysoev - Chasmcinematicwaves - Road to Dark Tower Scott Buckley - Soul SearcherAlexander Nakarada - Nomadic SunsetTri-Tachyon - Edge of the WastelandsDark Fantasy Studio - AshesScott Buckley - The Old Ones Free Dramatic Scores - The Beast Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 234: Blood and Thunder Part II
EOur travelers fight tooth and nail to avoid being an apex predator's next meal as they forge deeper into the lethal jungle. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - VenomVasilis Nektarios Georgoulis - The Fall of the White City DEgITx - Machine ParadigmKevin MacLeod - Giant WyrmDark Fantasy Studio - The Evil InsideDarren Curtis - Lord McDeathDark Fantasy Studio - On the Other SideDEgITx - MinefieldMyuu - StillstandMyuu - Tender RemainsNaoya Sakamata - EsteemDark Fantasy Studio - The ForestDark Fantasy Studio - Silence is DeadDark Fantasy Studio - Hope is GoneScott Buckley - HeliosWilhelm Matt - Kokeka (2-4-11) Time Stretched Violin BowingZero-project - Princess of my HeartKai Engel - Morbid ImaginationKevin MacLeod - Digital BarkScott Buckley - MidsommarNarbalBK - Impending DarknessKevin MacLeod - The HiveOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Delay with a Side of Kickass News
bonusEThe Bellhop brings us down before building us up again. Music: The Good Lawdz - A Lil Somethin' Somethin'

Episode 233: Blood and Thunder Part I
EThe Faith's Flame (or the Fool's Hope) makes landfall on a mysterious island, and our travelers set off into an unknown wilderness to rescue their friends. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - Beth's ThemeL'Incal Noir -Analog Horror Stings Scott Buckley - HymnSergey Cheremisinov - TrainFragrance99 - Vengeance Dark Fantasy Studio - The Evil InsideBlue Crystal Star - Emerald Earth (remastered) Kevin MacLeod - Cambodian OdysseyBlue Crystal Star - A Handmaiden's DreamBlue Crystal Star - Forest of DreamsErikMMusic - Descent into Darkness Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Retrieval
EAlan joins Ben and Rob to discuss the Retrieval arc, as Freya and Rhett continue to rack up the W's early in Season 2.

Episode 232: As the Crow Flies Part IV
ERhett is given audience with a higher power, and returns to the world, renewed in power and purpose. Music Credits: Kevin MacLeod - Cool VibesThree Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - Firesong Kai Engel - Sopor Kevin MacLeod - Black Bird Sleep Rivers - Above an AbyssNaoya Sakamata - Chemical AfterimageMuciojad - N O S E D I V EAlexander Nakarada - Nomadic SunsetJosh Woodward - Grey Snow (Instrumental Version)Kevin MacLeod - Richard Strauss: Also Sprach ZarathustraWhite Bat Audio - HypersleepKai Engel - MurmurationDark Fantasy Studio - A Fool and his MindJosh Woodward - River Went Dry (Instrumental)Alexander Nakarada - Oompa until you croak Kevin MacLeod - Aunt TagonistMatty M - Melodic Death Metal Song Idea VIIMatty M - Melodic Death Metal Song Idea XIVITNE - EdgeVITNE - Say GoodbyeKevin MacLeod - AnguishOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 231: As the Crow Flies Part III
ERhett arrives in the Oblivion Vault, where plans are laid that will influence the very shape of the future. Music Credits: Darren Curtis - Bleak HorizonThree Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - Firesong Kai Engel - Sopor Kevin MacLeod - Black Bird Somewhere off Jazz Street - Lost SeptemberKevin MacLeod - Hidden Agenda Alexander Nakarada - Cocktails and LobstersJosh Woodward - Follow the Road (Instrumental)Naoya Sakamata - Time GraveyardNatus - When it Comes Fatal Injection - Untitled Naoya Sakamata - Savage Mountain Myuu - BittersweetKai Engel - Deserted CityFree Dramatic Scores - Tales from the AsylumProject Divinity - CemeteryKevin MacLeod - Unease PianoKevin MacLeod - Trepidation PianoKevin MacLeod - Nervous PianoNeuron Spectre - Full Moon Overdrive (2018 Mix)Project Divinity - Gathering DuskOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

State of ORPHEUS the Twentieth
EOops! No episode because Audacity did a big fucky-wucky. Music: White Bat Audio - Crystal Cola
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Road Trip
bonusERob, Ben, Jhan, and Dan discuss the rollercoaster that was the Road Trip arc of season 2-- complete with Pierce's infamously unrewarding attempts to bring a knife to a gun fight.
Episode 230: As the Crow Flies Part II
EAbove the world, Rhett Bordeaux sees far. Music Credits: Myuu - To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X Cover) Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - FiresongKai Engel - SoporKevin MacLeod - Black BirdSleep Rivers - Above an AbyssKai Engel - Vintage FramesKai Engel - SomnolenceDark Fantasy Studio - Investigation DayVincent Nuit - Blazed Eyes (demo)White Bat Audio - Death SentenceKevin MacLeod - Ossuary 6 - AirWhite Bat Audio - Last RainfallRafael Krux - The Land of the DeadRafael Krux - Horror MysteryKevin MacLeod - Digital BarkMyuu - TremblingWhite Bat Audio - Wicked CityGhost Stories Incorporated - Last Man StandingTHUNDEROSE - I'm Broken (Pantera Cover)Darren Curtis - Bleak HorizonWhite Bat Audio - HypersleepNeuron Spectre - Death in the Driver's SeatThe Good Lawdz - One for BrownieAlexander Nakarada - Cocktails and LobstersOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 229: As the Crow Flies Part I
ERhett Bordeaux embarks upon a strange and momentous spiritual journey, though he does not remember how it began... Great revelations may await-- but a price is owed for such enlightenment. A price long overdue. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kai Engel - SoporKevin MacLeod - Black BirdSleep Rivers - Above an AbyssJason Shaw - SerenityRafael Krux - Horror MysteryZero-project - The Call of the DesertMyuu - To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X Cover)Free Dramatic Scores - Tales From the AsylumNaoya Sakamata - Atmosphere Op. 2Josh Woodward - Private Hurricane Instrumental VersionMyuu - ShelterFSME - The Cave of Dark Souls Myuu - To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X Cover)Myuu - DamnedZero-project - Disabled Emotions Suite - Part 1Zero-project - Disabled Emotions Suite - Part 5Project Divinity - Ethereal VoidOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

State of ORPHEUS the Nineteenth
EFeeling a lot better. Music: White Bat Audio - Memories of a Murder

Episode 228: Black Sails Part XI
The monstrous "Children's" assault on the Floating City's most vulnerable continues, with Torc hopelessly outmatched, badly wounded, and staring death in the face. In the wake of the disaster, the fate of the Inconsiderate and her crew is decided. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour White Bat Audio - ProletariatDarren Curtis - Lord McDeathMyuu - MSP#2:STEELDark Fantasy Studio - Fear MeMyuu - Trailer Theme (Dead Island Cover)Kai Engel - Between Nothing and EverythingDark Fantasy Studio - Silence is DeadDark Fantasy Studio - KrakenWhite Bat Audio - Crash SiteWhite Bat Audio - Hypersleep White Bat Audio - XenomorphScott Buckley - Soul SearcherMyuu - Beth's ThemeAlexander Nakarada - Silly IntroScott Buckley - The Things That Keep Us HereDark Fantasy Studio - The Ocean Takes it allEslam Ghazal - The Rains of CastamereDark Fantasy Studio - Captain's TributeKevin MacLeod - Giant Wyrm Alexander Nakarada - Hymn to the Gods Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 227: Black Sails Part X
EThe bloom visits its strange miracles upon the Floating City, as it does every year from time immemorial. However, Mitch has an experience that could be had by none other than himself, in no other place and time-- as the shape of something larger begins to resolve. And as the great festival winds down, a brutal catastrophe is waiting in the wings. Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Tam Lin Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kai Engel - Universe in HandsKevin MacLeod - CryptoWarahaan - Living in a Far Dream (Short Mix)Scott Buckley - Soul SearcherThree Chain Links - Look how bright the city burns at night…Myuu - Beth's ThemeSergey Cheremisinov - Search and FightScott Buckley - The Long Way HomeDark Fantasy Studio - Death or GloryDark Fantasy Studio - On the Other SideAlexander Nakarada - MjolnirDark Fantasy Studio - Unholy Water Dark Fantasy Studio - Hope is GoneDark Fantasy Studio - Silence is DeadDEgITx - MinefieldDark Fantasy Studio - SlaughterDark Fantasy Studio - Fear MeOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 226: Black Sails Part IX
EMitch's battle with Brother-Captain Conviction reaches its explosive conclusion, with Torc looking on and Kaelar at large in the Floating City. Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Hymn to the Gods Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - Agnus Dei XJonny Music - Theme of Simon Belmont Organ CoverJonny Music - Vampire Killer Organ CoverDarren Curtis - Maleficent MysticismLindsay - sewermap 2Alexander Nakarada - CountdownAlexander Nakarada - Tam LinSergey Cheremisinov - Tavern Free Dramatic Scores - Clash of AgesSergey Cheremisinov - Seven LightsDarren Curtis - Lord McDeathKai Engel - Avenge the FallenFree Dramatic Scores - The StrangersKai Engel - Somber DescentJosh Woodward - I'm Letting Go (Instrumental)Negrin - Fuga for Organ or Harpsichord Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Lore, Lyres, and Liars: ??????
ERob is joined by Co-Host Ben Hatton, along with Jhan, to discuss ??????, a very strange episode that released between Road Trip Part I and Road Trip Part II. A structural note: If you're just wanting to get the recap, stop listening when the recap is done. We continue from there into behind the scenes discussion, and then future spoilers through Black Sails Part VII in Season 4 (although, we don't get into specifics beyond the Visitations arc if I remember correctly).

Episode 225: Black Sails Part VIII
EThe ceremonies have begun, and the bloom is imminent. Under these auspices, Torc finds himself faced with unmitigated brutality. Mitch, meanwhile, carries a more subtle burden-- and Kaelar grapples with a potentially disastrous temptation. Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Hymn to the Gods Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Alexander Nakarada - FólkvangrPeter Rudenko - 5:00 AMNaoya Sakamata - Beyond the CloudsDark Fantasy Studio - The Evil InsideFantasy Studio - On the Other SideA.Romeo - Black WaterKevin MacLeod - Giant WyrmA.Romero - Goodnight Peritune - Pray Organ 2 Organ OnlyKevin MacLeod - Myst on the MoorFree Dramatic Scores - Hide and SeekMyuu - Beth's ThemeDarren Curtis - Camelot MonasteryJonny Music - Theme of Simon Belmont Organ Cover Jakubowski Epic Music - Terrible Cave Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 224: Black Sails Part VII
EOur travelers' experiences of the Floating City vary wildly, as Torc and Kaelar are pressed into servitude, while Mitch is treated like something between a prisoner and a foreign dignitary. But the approaching religious festival holds significance beyond what any of them could guess-- with immediate consequences for some. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - Shadowlands 1 - HorizonMyuu - Forgotten FactoryKai Engel - SeptemberAlexander Nakarada - Tranquil FieldsJosh Woodward - Shadows in the Moonlight (Instrumental)Basso85 - Bach Organ Trio Sonata III (BWV 527) 3rd movementCastle & Fortress Yoshi's Island Organ CoverJason Shaw - Sneaky SnooperJosh Woodward - Wake Up (Instrumental)Kevin MacLeod - Aunt TagonistDarren Curtis - Horror BellsDarren Curtis - Lord McDeath Alexander Nakarada - Come Closer Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 223: Black Sails Part VI
EThe Inconsiderate is lost, and her crew subject to the alien scrutiny of their strange captors. But the motives of the Ghoul Fleet are far beyond mere murder and larceny. The streak of religious fanaticism seen among the Ghouls may yet prove a foothold for our travelers, or merely enough rope. Music Credits: Negrin - Fuga for Organ or Harpsichord Three Chain Links - Magic Hour himhim2340 - SP OrganKevin MacLeod - The DreadPeritune - Pray OrganDark Fantasy Studio - The HarborDark Fantasy Studio - DevastedDark Fantasy Studio - Unholy WaterDark Fantasy Studio - AdventureDark Fantasy Studio - Ancient CeremonyScott Buckley - She Moved MountainsJonny Music - Ultimate BowserKevin MacLeod - Agnus Dei XPeritune - Pray Organ 4Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 222: Black Sails Part V
EAs the Inconsiderate is boarded and almost sure to be overrun, Mitch and Kaelar must make quick and weighty decisions while Torc's fate remains unknown. Music Credits: Dark Fantasy Studio - Battle Beast Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - MonstersDEgITx - Red FlowerDark Fantasy Studio - Ancient GodsDark Fantasy Studio - The ForestAlexander Nakarada - Behind the SwordDark Fantasy Studio - KrakenMatty M - A Shapeless DreamAlexander Nakarada - Hymn to the GodsAlexander Nakarada - The Northern PathAlexander Nakarada - FjeldZero-project - Letter to a PrincessDark Fantasy Studio - Captain's TributeZero-project - Princess of my HeartAlexander Nakarada - ValhallaMyuu - On the ChainScott Buckley - Light in Dark PlacesKevin MacLeod - Agnus Dei X Peritune - Pray OrganOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

5th Anniversary Q&A Special
EThe ORPHEUS Protocol is half a decade old. Holy crap. Jhan hosts the celebration and ritual sacrifice of a shitload of listener questions, joined by Dan, Lilit, Nick, and Rob. Music: MidnightPiano - Sad

Special and Timely Announcement
Rob uses a device of mad science to capture mysterious audio. KEEPSAKE Music: White Bat Audio - Slice of Paradise

Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Cleanup
ERob is joined by Co-Host Ben Hatton, along with Dan and Jhan, to discuss Cleanup, a bonus arc that released during the run of Season 2. A structural note: If you're just wanting to get the recap, stop listening when the recap is done. We continue from there into behind the scenes discussion, and then future spoilers through the Voyage Arc of Season 4.

Episode 221: Black Sails Part IV
E***ANNOUCNEMENT: Rob and Jhan are making a movie, and you can help! Check out Keepsake at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seraphfilms/keepsake-a-horror-drama-feature-film!*** An enemy ship approaches at speed, and the crew of the Inconsiderate face their first full-fledged naval battle. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - Black SailsDark Fantasy Studio - Jolly RogerNaoya Sakamata - IllnessNaoya Sakamata - SenkouFree Dramatic Scores - A Nightmare in BloodJason Shaw - PlantationDark Fantasy Studio - RageDark Fantasy Studio - MonstersDark Fantasy Studio - Battle BeastVasilis Nektarios Georgoulis - A Horror Show Dark Fantasy Studio - Death or GloryDark Fantasy Studio - UnderworldAdditional music by Michael O'Neill Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Episode 220: Black Sails Part III
E***ANNOUCNEMENT: Rob and Jhan are making a movie, and you can help! Check out Keepsake at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seraphfilms/keepsake-a-horror-drama-feature-film!*** Kaelar navigates the politically thorny role of unofficial interim captain, as the Inconsiderate prepares for an important celebration. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Alexander Nakarada - Circus AmigovilleScott Buckley - InterventionAlexander Nakarada - Silly IntroMyuu - UnspokenMyuu - FernwehAlexander Nakarada - Life of a DogAlexander Nakarada - Tam LinAlexander Nakarada - The Streets of PragueAlexander Nakarada - HeartbeatErikMMusic - The Squirrel Took ItKevin MacLeod - W. A. Mozart: Divertimento K131Josh Woodward - Shadows in the Moonlight (Instrumental)Zero-project - Princess of my HeartDark Fantasy Studio - Black Sails Additional music by Michael O'Neill Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Delay and Some Announcements
bonusNo episode this week, but we've got a fun announcement and a Kickstarter update. Keepsake Movie Kickstarter! Music: Binary Counter - Aquatic Ambiance Remix Deep Sea Descent