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S2 Ep 4GODKILLER: First Blood | E4: FALLEN

The Speaker demands answers. The Champion lets go. Rune makes their escape. And Iron-42 begins to crumble. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, classism, religious imagery, death of loved ones, grief, heights, falling, vast and unknowable depths, ghosts, insects and bug horror, immolation and fire, consumption, complex and complicated relationships, and references to sexual innuendo. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role.

May 11, 202357 min

S2 Ep 3GODKILLER: First Blood | E3: SPEAKER

HERETICS, ARISE! OVERTHROW YOUR GM! SEA IS GOD NOW! Antigone is the Speaker of the Above who has lived within the Citadel's gilded walls for her entire life. Antigone is preparing for her pilgrimage to the Northern Dead Zone. Antigone is about to meet the Godkiller. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, classism, religious imagery, death of loved ones, grief, ghosts, alcohol and drug use, and brief references to cannibalism, starvation, funerals, and carceral oppression. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role.

May 9, 20231h 5m

S2 Ep 2GODKILLER: First Blood | E2: BAPTISM

Everything is burning. Everything is fire. Everything is gone. And Rune kills the Devil. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, gore, body horror, classism, poverty, religious imagery, immolation and fire, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, PTSD and panic attacks, heights, falling, vast and unknowable depths, alcohol and drug use, and brief references to child labor and cannibalism. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role.

May 4, 202344 min

S2 Ep 1GODKILLER: First Blood | E1: HERETIC

Rune is a young heretic living in the mining district of Iron-42. Rune is preparing for their third mission. Rune is about to meet the Devil. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, body horror, classism, poverty, religious imagery, immolation and fire, death of loved ones, heights, falling, vast and unknowable depths, complex & complicated relationships, romance and sexual innuendo, alcohol and drug use, and brief references to child labor, carceral oppression, and cannibalism. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role.

May 2, 20231h 15m

S1 Ep 144The Future of Transplanar!

THE SECOND STRANGER may be over, but our Journey continues! Prepare yourself for GODKILLER: First Blood, a dark fantasy miniseries featuring Connie Chang and Sea Thomas… and after that, the grand debut of Campaign II, codename: CHAOS. Listen now for more details! Campaign II debuts on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at 8pm U.S. eastern time on Twitch. Preorders for GODKILLER: First Blood are live now on Itch.io. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry and ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy; Dmitry insists that you pledge to our Patreon because, and we quote, "at some point people will figure out he's a cisgender white guy failing upward and then he'll be too broke to sponsor us." Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott.

Apr 25, 20236 min

S1 Ep 143The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E8: Dewey Quurk

Dewey sits on a deck, talks with a demon, and checks on his friends. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, grief, complex and complicated relationships, romance, references to sexual entanglements, and fantasy violence. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).

Apr 20, 202343 min

S1 Ep 142The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E7: Vasanti Nauchtscherzo

Vasanti plants a garden, delivers a speech, and cements her bonds. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance, references to sexual entanglements, food and drink, complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, and grief. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).

Apr 20, 202338 min

S1 Ep 141The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E6: Voska

Voska helps out a friend, brings loved ones together, and gets the reunion she deserves. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, references to sexual entanglements, death of loved ones, and grief. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).

Apr 20, 202339 min

S1 Ep 140The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E5: Øka Hyen

Øka drinks soup, hunts for a missing chicken, and embarks on a new Journey. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: food and drink, death of loved ones, grief, complex and complicated relationships, romance, and references to sexual entanglements. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).

Apr 20, 202335 min

S1 Ep 139The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E4: Citlalli Goldheart

Citlalli drinks a Baja Blast, tries out a photo booth, and ignites a new bond. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, blood, romance, references to sexual entanglements, food and drink, and complex and complicated relationships. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 20, 202353 min

S1 Ep 138The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E3: Gentle Camellia

Gentle serves as the Speaker, throws a surprise party, and gifts a mask. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance, references to sexual entanglements, and complex and complicated relationships. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 20, 202338 min

S1 Ep 137The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E2: Jaran Kader

Jaran returns home, establishes an academy, and hosts a dinner party. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, grief, romance, references to sexual entanglements, and complex and complicated relationships. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 20, 202353 min

S1 Ep 136The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E1: Abiku Ishtar

Abiku brings back the ocean, opens a school, and attends a powerlifting tournament. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: vast bodies of water, heights, falling, death of loved ones, grief, romance, and complex and complicated relationships. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 20, 202326 min

S1 Ep 136The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E8: the end of all things

The Precepts are reborn. The Paragons and Keepers celebrate life. A death comes with the first sunrise. And Dewey says goodbye. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, grief, fantasy violence, body horror, apocalypse, war, complex and complicated relationships, romance, and flirting. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 18, 20232h 44m

S1 Ep 134The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E7: so it was, so it is, so it shall

T.R.A.N.S. makes an appearance. Magic considers morality. Fate fixes everything. And Øka punches Fate. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, grief, fantasy violence, body horror, apocalypse, war, complex and complicated relationships, romance, and flirting. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).

Apr 13, 20232h 19m

S1 Ep 133The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E6: go loud / go screaming / go bright

The Paragons and Keepers fight their way to Oblivion before it's too late. Lilith makes her exit. Our heroes return to the Homestead. And Voska starts a dance. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: apocalypse, war, fantasy violence, gore, death of loved ones, complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, fire, and grief. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 11, 20231h 55m

S1 Ep 132The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E5: thank you for coming

Andake cracks open like a broken E.G.G. Ancestors join the final battle for all of existence. Oblivion gives the Paragons and Keepers one final challenge. And Vasanti finally shifts her perspective. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: apocalypse, war, death of loved ones, fantasy violence, gore, blood and bloodletting, romance, flirting, kissing, complex and complicated relationships, nightmares, hallucinations, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 6, 20232h 3m

S1 Ep 131The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E4: demolished by blood

The final battle for Andake begins. Oblivion and Lilith arrive at Fireroot Farm. The Paragons and Keepers make their final stand. And Abiku Ishtar calls on her ancestors. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, apocalypse, war, grief, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, gore, blood & blood-letting, complex and complicated relationships, romance, eldritch abominations, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).

Apr 4, 20232h 50m

S1 Ep 130The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E3: sad slow songs of parting

Andake reels from Doom. Dabathati is torn asunder. The Paragons and Keepers prepare for the Concert for the End of the World. And Citlalli brokers peace. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: apocalypse, climate disaster, war, grief, death of loved ones, complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, nightmares, disreality, and fantasy violence, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 30, 20232h 57m

S1 Ep 129The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E2: portents fold into abyss

Entropic beasts descend. The Alliance begins to safeguard the Paragons' souls. The Doom and Fortune Tracker strikes. And Gentle plunges into the dream realm. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: apocalypse, war, fantasy violence, gore, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, blood and bloodletting, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 28, 20232h 16m

S1 Ep 128The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E1: yielding into the long dark

The Paragons and Keepers reconvene at last. The Stranger rises from the Chasm. The Alliance gathers at Camp Vanguard. And Jaran begins to die. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: apocalypse, fantasy violence, gore, blood and bloodletting, body horror, complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, flirting, romance, references to sexual entanglements, trauma, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 23, 20232h 25m

S1 Ep 127The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | Recap: U.R.L. / CHASM

A summary of Arc Seven. At the U.R.L., Dewey, Vasanti, Citlalli, and Jaran confront Lilith for good. Inside the Chasm, Øka, Voska, Abiku, and Gentle seek the Seed of Annihilation. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. CREDITS: Music - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 21, 202313 min

S1 Ep 126The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | Interlude: the doctor, the precept, and the void

INT./EXT. A VOID -- ???. DR. OLUSO (late 20s, human), aka SAGU, awakens in a timeless void. A VOICE (???, ???) reaches out like an assassin’s blade. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: memory loss, amnesia, loss of bodily autonomy, fantasy violence, gore, body horror, heights, falling, vast and unknowable depths, romance, apocalypse, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 21, 202327 min

S1 Ep 125The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E8: remake the world / inverted

Øka talks to the Stranger. Abiku remembers her fathers. Voska realizes the true implications of Precepthood. And Gentle becomes Keeper of Nitbuza. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, amnesia, memory loss, loss of bodily autonomy, apocalypse, loss of loved ones, swimming, holding breath underwater, food, romance, flirting, descriptions of heights, flying, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - “North and South” by Joy Ladin. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 16, 20231h 41m

S1 Ep 124The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E7: multidimensional radial hemorrhage

Jaran suffers the cost of martyrdom. Citlalli indulges their god complex. Vasanti aches alone. And Dewey makes a crucial decision. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: hallucinations, illusions, fantasy violence, blood, gore, manipulation, complex and complicated relationships, grief, trauma, death of loved ones, blood and bloodletting, kissing, and apocalypse. Safety note: The U.R.L. party encounters a child in a dangerous situation, but the child themself is never endangered or threatened. The child is also NOT being manipulated magically, emotionally, or otherwise. CREDITS: Title - “When I Was A Poet” by Justin Phillip Reed Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 14, 20232h 3m

S1 Ep 124The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E6: shadow in the light, my love

Abiku gets punched in the face... again. Voska and Gentle lose something crucial. And Øka comes to a grim realization. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, blood and bloodletting, gore, body horror, amnesia, memory loss, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, monsters and monstrosity, imprisonment, complex and complicated relationships, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - “Without Setting Fire” by Emerson Whitney Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 9, 20231h 48m

S1 Ep 122The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E5: a shapeless entity in your veins

Jaran crumbles against Mother's Blessing. Dewey reunites with his daughter. Vasanti is struck speechless. And Citlalli harnesses their Keeper Power. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, grief, interpersonal conflict, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, and manipulation. Safety note: The U.R.L. party encounters a child in a dangerous situation, but the child themself is never endangered or threatened. The child is also NOT being manipulated magically, emotionally, or otherwise. CREDITS: Title - “Sunset City” by Mateo Lara. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 7, 20231h 53m

S1 Ep 121The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E4: the smog, the fire, the flood

Voska struggles to speak to Kostas. Gentle wanders a familiar hall of mirrors. Abiku and Øka question what it means to live, to die, to live again. And Dr. Oluso wanders ever deeper. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, memory loss, amnesia, loss of sapience, vast and unknowable depths, heights, falling, drowning, monsters and monstrosity, and body horror. CREDITS: Title - “the flag and the shore” by Kerry Downey. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Mar 2, 20232h 11m

S1 Ep 120The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E3: beetles & other low gods

Dewey and Vasanti clash with an old enemy. Jaran and Citlalli clash with each other. And Adam reveals his true intentions. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, fantasy violence, blood, gore, sadism, murder, complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, mind control, monsters and monstrosity, and body horror. CREDITS: Title - “summer, somewhere” by Ladan Osman. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 28, 20231h 52m

S1 Ep 119The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E2: toward the end of light

The earth trembles with a fury that could shake the gods. Øka, Abiku, Gentle, and Voska plunge into the Ukhliin Chasm to investigate the tremors and uncover Andake's deepest secrets for good. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: earthquakes, vast and unknowable depths, heights, falling, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, memory loss, amnesia, loss of sapience, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - “when i am alien” by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 23, 20231h 45m

S1 Ep 118The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E1: a single ritual tear

A pillar of blood-red light shoots into the sky. Dewey, Citlalli, Jaran, Vasanti, and Rev teleport into the Uhànahi Research Laboratory to confront Lilith for good. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, blood and gore, monsters and monstrosity, death of loved ones, complex and complicated relationships, interpersonal conflict, and destructive SFX. Safety note: The U.R.L. party encounters a child in a dangerous situation, but the child themself is never endangered or threatened. The child is also NOT being manipulated magically, emotionally, or otherwise. CREDITS: Title - “On The Island of Adopted Children” by Sarah E. Chinn. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 21, 20231h 49m

S1 Ep 117The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | Recap: JUKAI / MOROZ

A summary of Arc Six. In Jukai, Øka, Citlalli, Dewey, and Voska investigate the Stagnation and pursue the Godshard of Sen. In Moroz, Vee, Abiku, Jaran, and Gentle seek the Tapestry of the Stranger and confront the Chromium Order. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. CREDITS: Music - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 20, 202319 min

S1 Ep 116The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | Interlude: god is / the sound of a promise breaking

A year after the world ends, eight Paragons and their loved ones converge on Dr. Oluso's homestead to prepare for the Second Stranger War. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: war, displacement, a refugee crisis, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, blood and bloodletting, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - “Time-Lapse Video of a Trans Woman Collapsing Inward Like a Dying Star” by J. Jennifer Espinoza. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 16, 20232h 15m

S1 Ep 115The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E16: my alien father

Abiku taps into her true power. Gentle comes in clutch. Jaran rescues a loved one. And Vasanti is born. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, manipulation, complex and complicated relationships, endangerment of animals and pets, heights, falling, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, descriptions of food, romance, flirting, and references to sexual entanglements. CREDITS: Title - “HERA CALF SET CLAY FOG” by Deborah Morkun. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 14, 20232h 28m

S1 Ep 114The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E15: halos / that flame in cold rain

Voska has a heart-to-heart with Mercy. Citlalli discusses sacrilege. Dewey makes a promise to Zephyr. And Øka ascends to Paragonhood. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, grief, romance and flirting, references to sexual entanglements, heights, and descriptions of food. CREDITS: Title - “The Branch Won’t Survive” by Molly Weigel. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 9, 20232h 0m

S1 Ep 113The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E14: giants and generals

Abiku unlocks the secrets of her past. Jaran sees everything. Gentle discovers a deadly vulnerability. And Vee learns the truth. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: amnesia, memory loss, complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, manipulation, fantasy violence, gore, heights, and falling. CREDITS: Title - “The Soul” by Anne Gorrick. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 7, 20231h 55m

S1 Ep 112The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E13: stranger still to be / beheld

Øka engages in close combat. Voska plunges into grief. Dewey rescues Dusty. And Citlalli has a magical girl transformation. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, references to sexual entanglements, fantasy violence, gore, fire, child endangerment, heights and falling, and destructive sound effects. CREDITS: Title - “Head of Medusa” by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Feb 2, 20232h 0m

S1 Ep 111The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E12: carve your own heart out

Jaran receives a heartfelt request from Tiran. Gentle and Bud follow an odd smell. Abiku accepts the key to her past. And Vee flips a coin. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death, grief, complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, and manipulation. CREDITS: Title - “Your Life” by Andrea Gibson. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 31, 20232h 16m

S1 Ep 110The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E11: i will answer to / knife

Voska casts a fishing line. Citlalli goes fishing. Dewey offers up the godjar. And Øka's soul shatters. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, fantasy violence, death of loved ones, and trauma. CREDITS: Title - “Underbelly” by Nicole Homer. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 26, 20231h 37m

S1 Ep 109The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E10: i beg for invisible fire

Gentle takes Jaran on a birthday date. Abiku listens to a tale about two mages. And so does Vee. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, fantasy violence, death. CREDITS: Title - “Time-Lapse Video of Trans Woman Collapsing Inward Like a Dying Star” by J. Jennifer Espinoza. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 24, 20232h 4m

S1 Ep 108The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E9: Blessing. Transaction. Gift. Burden.

Øka confronts Shuhai. Dewey revisits the U.R.L. Voska enjoys the beach. And Citlalli obtains a mysterious cylinder. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, and fantasy violence. CREDITS: Title - “On The Island Of Adopted Children” by Sarah E. Chinn. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 19, 20231h 48m

S1 Ep 107The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E8: someone else’s father’s face

Jaran celebrates his birthday. Gentle makes stew. Abiku takes vigil. And Vee finally meets her father. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, death, illness, descriptions of food, and fantasy violence. CREDITS: Title - “Minotaur” by Justin Phillip Reed Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).. Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 17, 20232h 4m

S1 Ep 106The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E7: forgiven, forgiven

Citlalli grasps for life. Voska gets punched. Dewey holds the party together. And Øka splits into two. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, death of loved ones, grief, and trauma. CREDITS: Title - “a list of words that are shapeshifters” by Noor Unnahar. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 12, 20231h 56m

S1 Ep 105The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E6: little prayer

Jaran flirts his way into trouble. Gentle breaks out some sick martial arts moves. Abiku communes with... a cannon? And Vee finds someone she's been looking for her entire life. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, amnesia, memory loss, war, fantasy violence, gore, explosions, vast bodies of water, and toxic relationships. CREDITS: Title - “little prayer” by Danez Smith. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 10, 20232h 5m

S1 Ep 104The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E5: gored into creation, gorgeous

Øka has an identity crisis. Dewey gets the meet cute he deserves… again? Voska clashes with Mercy. And Citlalli gets hit — hard. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Matt Sweeney, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, fantasy violence, gore, monsters and monstrosity, death of loved ones, and psychological trauma. CREDITS: Title - “When I Am Queen” by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 5, 20232h 2m

S1 Ep 103The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E4: I FOLLOW THE MIRAGE

Jaran makes inroads with Vee. Vee grapples with guilt. And Abiku takes on an emissary’s burden. NOTE: Dare was absent for this recording, but returns in Arc Six, Episode 6! "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Matt Sweeney, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, complex and complicated relationships, death, monsters and monstrosity, and references to medical experimentation. CREDITS: Title - “Desertion” by Ladan Osman. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Jan 3, 20231h 55m

S1 Ep 102The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E3: adrift among stars

Dewey gets the meet cute he deserves. Voska grasps for a ghost. Citlalli hears a voice she thought she'd never hear again. And Øka's love life receives a devastating blow. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Matt Sweeney, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, grief, apocalypse, and fantasy violence. CREDITS: Title - “Corpse Flower” by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Dec 29, 20221h 46m

S1 Ep 101The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E2: torch to a block of ice

The Moroz party zaps into Bolshaya to find the Tapestry of the Stranger War. Abiku peers into the past. Gentle tries mending bridges with Bud. Vee makes her intentions very, very clear. And Jaran learns the cost of trust. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, and references to explosions. CREDITS: Title - “Nguyễn” by Hieu Minh Nguyen Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Dec 27, 20221h 44m

S1 Ep 100The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E1: one star / sliding up the blade

The Jukai crew gear up to investigate the Stagnation and claim the Godshard of Sen. Citlalli learns sword-fighting. Dewey gets a pep talk. Voska tries communing with the dead. And Øka encounters an old grudge. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, and blood and bloodletting. CREDITS: Title - “Man In Black” by Justin Phillip Reed Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Dec 22, 20222h 13m

S1 Ep 99The Second Stranger | Arc 5 | BONUS: A Song of Snow

In this very special Abiku and Voska backstory one-shot, Strike Team A plunge the frigid reaches of Moroz to excavate Nitbuza's Godshard... but the Stranger's forces prove more formidable than bargained for. “A Song of Snow” stars GM Connie Chang, Austin Knight as Abiku Ishtar, and Valiant Dorian as Voska. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, snowstorms, monsters and monstrosity, fantasy violence, blood, death of loved ones, grief, heights, and falling. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

Dec 20, 20223h 11m