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Welcome to Late Night Speak on Iowa Public Radio, where we find Lazarus Spelk (filling in for Blitzer Bandeau) takes a call from someone who might just be... bananas....

Content warnings for this episode include: complex family dynamics, death of family member, and animal noises (?)...

This Hour Has 22 Cryptids is performed by Tim Carlson & Sean Depner. Editing and sound design by Em Carlson, with music and effects from Epidemic Sound. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at...

The party reaches Telekov, and must breach the blockade surrounding the harbour, and fight their way ashore before they make tracks towards the time distortion...

Project Blacklight is now live! Our new AP development project has been released and we want to see your pitches! Head on over to our socials to get all the information, and stay tuned for more updates! 

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as T...

Best Wishes sets sail aboard the Devil's Maw with Kip & Adri, making their way to Telekov and the time distortion. While aboard, Thistle and Mark discuss romance, Mal & Shy set some ground rules, Moss is reincarnated, Mark & Miri go on a "date," and the party enjoys a Captain's Boil. Something looms in the darkness for Mark, however, as the ship gets closer to its destination...

Project Blacklight is now live! Our new AP development project has been released and we want to see your pitches! Head on over to our socials to get all the information, and...

Boils, and ghouls and gender fears! Join Chip Bippley as he welcomes a new caller named Doug to Creep Talk, where things are just all smiles in the deep dark woods...

Content warnings for this episode include: blood, the woods, being stalked, teeth, and complex relationship dynamics

This Hour Has 22 Cryptids is performed by Tim Carlson & Sean Depner. Editing and sound design by Em Carlson, with music and effects from Epidemic Sound. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm...

Thank you all so much for your incredible questions - we got through as many as we could in two (and a bit??) hours, and will be doing another talkback where Em and Si discuss scoring and music and how it's such an incredible aspect of narrative fiction and AP podcasts.

This show was amazing to make, and we're so grateful for your support. While we say so long to the Safe Zone for now... rest assured, we've got lots cooking for you in the next couple months! 

So keep the lights on til then.

Best Wishes faces off against the dark wizard Eliban Thray, as they try to fight their way through the streets of Yorin to open the gates and retake the city, before boarding the Devil's Maw and taking off towards Telekov...

Project Blacklight is now live! Our new AP development project has been released and we want to see your pitches! Head on over to our socials to get all the information, and stay tuned for more updates! 

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more t...

Mark, Shy & Thistle take the lead of three elite teams, facing off against some familiar foes as they race through the streets of Yorin to meet up with Moss and the Taywinese forces...

The Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics are BACK, BABY! Head on over to our Patreon to download Version 3.0!  As well, there's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support o...

Best Wishes makes a break for it as they rush out of the Famished Lands, with a plea to Nedari their only hope for escape. They land in a familiar place, where terrifying foes stalk the streets at night...

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdnd<...

A showdown at Castle Voraz sees Best Wishes on the back foot as they attempt to rescue Mad Mags and get out of the Famished Lands (mostly) unscathed...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Amateurish Productions and their new epic tier D&D podcast, Azara's Fist! First episodes are out now, wherever pods are cast. Go check them out over on their patreon for behind the scenes talkbacks, and enjoy their animated trailer at the break! 

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to g...

Best Wishes learns suddenly that no matter how much time you have with those you love, it's never enough. And in the Divide, you cannot stop. You must press on. 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Divergent Realms, an inclusive pay-to-play tabletop service focusing on creating accessible rpg experiences for neurodivergent folks. Join their discord for just $1 a month, with access to mental health resources and support, and use the code Blackwater20 to get 20% off your first game. Go visit them at www.divergentrealms.com and let them know Blackwater sent you!

We have revitalized o...

We didn't think about what happened after we flipped the switch. We didn't need to. All we really needed, at the end, was each other. 

Content warnings for this episode include: complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // guns as weapons // knives as weapons // blood and gore // body horror // visions and mind control // violence // grief & loss // death of family members & loved ones // being chased // bugs and insects // hallucinations // tight and enclosed spaces // severe injury // allusions to suicide

Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna a...

You have to go. We have to go. At some point, everyone has to go.

Content warnings for this episode include: complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // guns as weapons // knives as weapons // blood and gore // body horror // visions and mind control // violence // grief & loss // death of family members & loved ones // being chased // bugs and insects // hallucinations // severe injury // tight and enclosed spaces // claustrophobia

Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master...

In the darkest dark, what will you find?

Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needles

Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, w...

Soldier on, survivors. But you're not soldiers. You're just people, trying their best. You'll need to try harder. 

Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needles

Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Ja...

Once more, into the breach. Mind the mirrors, though. 

Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needles

Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Ha...

Safety within the Safe Zone is arbitrary at best. If the power dies, so do we.

Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needles

Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. S...

The party investigates the Shield, before steeling themselves for a trek across The Cage into the Famished Lands...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Orc.style, proud purveyors of all things fashion, fetish, and monstrous! Head on over to their 18+ website and use the code BWDND25 for a 20% discount for the month of Orctober! We love you and all your orcsonas. 

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank y...

Best Wishes flies to The Shield, one of the bastion castles at the Animus Gap, but an ambush lies in wait...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Yaniir, and the Kickstarter for the Monolith Collection! Get some of the beautiful RPG jewelry made by the best dice maker in the business, Jen Vinson. Use our Blackwater partner link and go back the project today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yaniir/the-monolith-collection?ref=60vs44

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with...

Best Wishes talks with Duvia Shatterock, the court Wizard of Hammerhill, and finally... FINALLY... touches the goo in the basin below...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Orc.style, proud purveyors of all things fashion, fetish, and monstrous! Head on over to their 18+ website and use the code BWDND25 for a 20% discount for the month of Orctober! We love you and all your orcsonas. 

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check i...

A crack of lightning, a heart split... a lost party member returns, trying to piece together just how they got through the divine seals of the Divide...

Jannes returns! We're thrilled to have Tree Dad back to the table. 

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. 

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fa...

Best Wishes lays an ambush for the 'Night King' with mixed success, and makes their way towards Hammerhill, where something... fishy... has been buried for hundreds of years...

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support.

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him...

After making plans for safe travel at the Larder, and learning more from the mysterious goliath, Best Wishes heads out towards Hammerhill...

We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support.

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of...

Best Wishes and their dirigible move deeper into the Grey Plains of the Divide, before descending on a silent siege at the Larder...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back...

The party makes a hasty exit out of Light's Landing, with the forces of the Legion hot on their trails...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back our dear Kelli...

Draw the shades, cut the wick, the night is past the hour long. For when I die, I pray it's quick, and someone sits to sing my song.

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // allusions to suicide // mutilation

Thank you for joining us through the full meal of this series. The service has completed, all dishes devoured. We hope you feel sated...

After Thistle's disappearance, the party lands in The Divide, and faces one horror after another as they explore the last place to fall to the Undying Legion...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi...

You came from nothing, and you have amounted to nothing. No one will remember you.

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // allusions to suicide // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more...

Best Wishes recovers from their showdown with Yadira, and get a startling message about horror across the sands of the Burning Sprawl...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back our...

It's now time for us to go, and leave you two alone. Hope will carry you through. You have done enough.

Content warnings for this episode include: grief & loss // mourning // romance // allusions to sex // discussion of murder // manipulation // substance use //

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. We want to extend our thanks to our incredible guests this season: Christain Navarro, Tim Carlson, Anjali Bhimani, Christian Carlson, Luis Carazo, Cody Heath, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Matt Mercer, and Aabria Iyengar. Our cradle is more alive wi...

Best Wishes collect themselves following the heavy losses, and confronts Yadira at Temple Veleno...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back our dear Kelli (she/her), as Blue Berry, Half-Elf...

What's been sold? What have to you told? Only gold. 

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and m...

The party meets Bix Tolgarith in Icemeet, and hears her proposition for Mark, before returning to Taywin to face off against the first poisonous wave of what Yadira has in store...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as...

Divinity cannot awaken what isn't already within you. So don't do this for the Cradle. Don't do it for him, or him, or her. If you choose to do it, do it for you.

Content warnings for this episode include: grief & loss // mourning // isolation // unsafe water // drowning // knives as weapons // allusions to animal death // complex family dynamics //

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Li...

Life unwound, a will that fades, your life has stalled. Your goals, unmade. Your family lingers, you feel dull and slow. And all around you, the seasons, they flow

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram...

Shy binds her coven, and makes a difficult decision. Thistle reluctantly enjoys himself, and causes mischief. Esper strengthens his oaths. Miri makes a journey home. Blueberry finds herself. And Mark? Well. Mark comes back.

THANK YOU FOR 100 EPISODES OF CAMPAIGN TWO! We are so grateful to this incredible community for loving our story so much. 

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper D...

Forgive yourself for what has happened. Remind yourself of what you've lost. Sing for those who have lost their voice. Go home, young son, go home.

Content warnings for this episode include: violence // confrontation // harm to animals // parent-child conflict // allusions to suicide // threats & taunting // severe injury // death // grief & loss // guilt & shame // complex family dynamics //
This episode is a particularly heavy one - please take care of yourself and access safe supports as needed.

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to ou...

So set the table, pour the wine, watch them toast what's never mine. You stand behind, unseen, unheard, their faithful dog without a word.

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic...

Sit and rest. Breathe deep. For this will be the last time you get to do so before the world changes. This is how the story begins. This is how the story ends.

Content warnings for this episode include: intensive exploration of death // multiple depictions of substance use // discussion of overdosing // allusions to and discussion of suicide // romance // heartbreak // parent-child conflict // grief & loss
This episode is a particularly heavy one - please take care of yourself and access safe supports as needed.

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This...

Bedlam's Night is in full swing as the party prepares for Shy to bind a coven...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back our dear Kelli (she/her), as Blue...

Things start to get witchy as Best Wishes gears up for Bedlam's Night, while Thistle and Esper go on a jaunt to Caradoc to visit an old friend...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire...