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The Twin River Trio face off with Courtois, resolved to end her campaign of terror and avenge the fallen Pipers once and for all. Salome takes a stab in the dark. Wyatt finds a friend in Rat. Hayden makes good on a deal.

CW: Gunshots, violence in crowds, religious violence, war and military occupation, suggestive humor

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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 66: The Flames Absolution. The gang discuss TOM's revelation, Titus' battle of wits, and how Hayden's a creep.

Content Warning: Reference to Suicide (Not in the preview)

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As Courtois enacts her plot against the gala, the Twin River Trio find they must fight a battle to end a war. Wyatt wakes a king. Salome calms things down. Hayden faces their foe.

CW: Gunshots, explosions, violence in crowds, dehumanizing language, religious violence, war and military occupation

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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 65: Undying. The gang discuss Fell's book series, the Final Boss of the Patriarchy, and that moment, you know it... you don't really like it, but you know it...

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With time running out and enemies on all sides, the Twin River Trio enact a risky plan to distract a dangerous foe. Hayden pulls rank. Wyatt shakes things up. Salome witnesses a coronation.

CW: childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, murder, gunfire and gun violence, stabbing, child death (mentioned), death/grief

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Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about the Badlands - Ep. 64: Ring Bearer. The gang remembers Gary, try cutting Hayden off, and calculate Titus' moisture level.

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Faced with a masquerade of secrets, the Twin River Trio follow their separate leads, hoping to uncover the conspiracy within. Wyatt witnesses an unexpected alliance. Salome seeks out Threed’s opposition leader. Hayden keeps tabs on a killer.

CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking, mention of murder

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Please enjoy this preview of the talkback for episode 63: Masquerade!

Join our Lore Librarians as we chat about The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade. The gang picks karaoke go-tos, reflect on personal murderous growth, and Max takes an L.

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Our heroes arrive in Threed and get ready for a night out behind enemy lines. Wyatt takes dance lessons. Salome helps the others accessorize. Hayden takes a risky bet.

CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking, xenophobia

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The Twin River Trio finally begins the long journey back to where it all began: Threed. Salome has a dangerously close call. Hayden meets a new little buddy. Wyatt finds traces of Stuhmp.

CWs: Domestic violence (intimidation, threatening, control), gunshot/gun violence, war, military occupation

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Breaking news! We at the Threed Daily Herald are continuing our inexhaustible coverage of the depravity nestled deep in the heart of the Badlands. In this week's segment, we will answer such questions as: What wicked occult practitioners are still active in the Badlands? What becomes of those who seek justice for criminals? And where can I go to see the city's most influential people in their finest fashions? Follow along as we answer these questions and more. Expert reporting by Rod Derring, the most trusted name in news.

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As our heroes steel themselves for the journey to Threed, Director Shift seeks to remedy a citywide morale crisis with a tournament of Twin River’s most beautiful game. Salome loses trust in an ally. Hayden sees an old friend in a new light. Wyatt gets a rematch with a mentor.

CWs: War, military occupation, brief mention of grief, heavy drinking, violence

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The Twin River Trio gather their family and friends together to make plans and mend fences. Wyatt learns his parents' secret. Hayden plays peacemaker. Salome comes clean.

Content Warning: war and military occupation, parental neglect (mentioned), self destructiveness/suicidal ideation (mentioned), loud gunshot

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Reunited at last, our heroes debrief after their time alone in the Pit and return home amidst rapidly rising political tensions. Hayden comes clean about an old betrayal. Wyatt prepares for a long-awaited confrontation. Salome seeks leverage for the fight against Threed.

Content Warning: war and military occupation, grief (mentioned), for-profit prison, political assassination (mentioned)

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In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:

Linnie Schell (They/Them), Secretary of Collaboration — Twice Rolled

Elliot Davis (He/Him), Secretary of Sadness — More Blueberries, Talk of the Table

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The battle for King's Court's children is decided when a familiar foe rejoins the fray. Meanwhile, our heroes suspect a rat in their ranks.

CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level)

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As Boyd grows increasingly unstable, the Twin River Trio seek out a way to stop him without destroying the Fount (and themselves) in the process. Wyatt performs a familiar ritual. Hayden finds closure for a long-opened wound. Salome looks for a ledger.

Content Warning: death/grief, violence, gunshots, explosions, suicidal ideation/low self worth, endangerment of a child, for-profit prisons, suggestive humor

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Having finally overtaken the Arcadians at Kiosk, our heroes begin a desperate battle for the children of King's Court.

CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level), arachnophobia/spiders

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The fight for the Fount continues as each of our heroes takes on an adversary of their own. Wyatt takes to the sky. Salome shows Belinda her aura. Hayden uncovers the truth behind the Wraith.

Content Warning: For-profit prisons, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, knives/stabbing, blood, self-destructive behavior.

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In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:

Jasmine Malave (She/Her), Secretary of Taverns — Twenty Sided Tavern, Shenanigans Ensue

Kenzie Tartaglione (She/Her), Secretary of Queer Media — Creator/Producer/Editor, QueeRPG

Robin Langenhop (They/Them), Secretary of Thembos — Mage Hand High Five

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After narrowly escaping Dreadwing, our heroes must brave the Daytime Mahl and reach Kiosk in time to intercept the Arcadians.

CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals, cat and rodent skeletons, arachnophobia/spiders

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The Twin River Trio gather in the Pit for one last game as Boyd gets his chance to play god. Salome reaches for the gun. Hayden stokes the Flame. Wyatt summons a steed.

Content Warning: For-profit prisons, forced combat, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, gun fired into a crowd, knives/stabbing.

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Caught in the open at the Lake of Shimmering Waters, our heroes dash to escape the clutches of Dreadwing, mad macaw of Petlandia and terror to all of Mahl.

CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals

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With the Fount newly unsealed, the Twin River Trio rush to reunite and stop the Eternal Flame from burning out. Hayden is haunted by a specter of death. Salome encounters another widow of Threed. Wyatt comes to blows with Boyd.

Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), sexist language and internalized misogyny, classism, gunshots/gun violence, self-hatred

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Embark on a grand adventure of tiny proportions! When a surprise attack from a long-forgotten foe leaves a village in ruins, four heroes of King's Court must track down the attackers and recover what was lost.

CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping

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Join the heroes of King's Court for a deep dive into their characters, the world of Mahl, and Nimble RPG. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power.

This 4-episode miniseries featuring guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega premieres on Tuesday, February 10. Legends of Mahl is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.

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Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger-than-life heroes may be smaller than expected. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power.

This 4-episode miniseries featuring guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega premieres on Tuesday, February 10. Legends of Mahl is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.

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Still separated, our heroes try every trick in the book (or at least one) to find each other and escape The Pit. Salome returns to high society. Hayden has an unexpected reunion. Wyatt reaches out to the Flame.

Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), forced combat, dehumanizing language

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After an ambush, our heroes find themselves captured and separated near the Fount of the Flame. Hayden plays a dangerous game. Salome makes a break for it. Wyatt meets the boss.

CONTENT WARNING: This arc is about the grittiest it gets in the Badlands, so please review content warnings before jumping in. The following topics are present during this episode:

Imprisonment for profit, violence (gore/death), forced combat, dehumanizing language, sexism and internalized misogyny, hopelessness, mention of a controlling relationship, smoking, taxidermy

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Welcome to The Dice Cabinet, a safe space for your spiciest tabletop takes. Join Secretary of Spice Max Weinberg and the rest of the Dice Cabinet as we break down our (and your) most controversial opinions on tabletop gaming. Today's Cabinet includes:

Amelia Som (Any), Secretary of Storytelling — Host, Unprepared Casters & Critical Lit

Dain Miller (He/Him), Secretary of Space — Resident GM, No Quest for the Wicked

Sophia Ricciardi (She/Her), Secretary of Production — Player/Producer, Rolling with Difficulty

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Breaking news! We at the Three Daily Herald are working tirelessly to ensure you, dear listener, are getting only the most up-to-date, fact-checked stories from the ongoing Badlands War. In this broadcast, we will answer such questions as: What has become of the government in Echo? Is peer pressure actually a slippery slope to an inevitable fate as a mindless revenant? And how do I book an affordable yet luxurious skyship tour? Follow along as we answer these questions and more. Expert reporting by Rod Derring, the most trusted name in news.

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The Twin River Trio accidentally uncovers an ancient secret waiting for them in the mountains. Wyatt teaches a history lesson. Salome falls asleep in class. Hayden explores a new denomination.

CW: Gunshot, mention of child death and loss of a child, depression

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The Twin River Trio recovers from their brush with fate, only to find a new wrinkle in their plans. Hayden discovers their type. Salome learns the Bartle family's history. Wyatt fights the man.

CW: military occupation, war religious violence, murder, animal death, suicidal ideation

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Max and Rowan join legendary tabletop players and voice actors Candace the Magnificent and Anjali Bhimani for two bite-sized interviews about character creation and voice acting for TTRPGs. Plus, Candace shares a sneak peek of an upcoming MHH5 mini-season!

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ANJALI

Tales from Woodcreek

CANDACE

Linktree

3 Black Halflings

A Haunting, Beloved

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The Twin River Trio faces their fears and foes in downtown Echo. Hayden makes a difficult decision. Salome evades adversaries. Wyatt defends a friend.

CW: gunshots, military occupation, religious violence, reference to child murder

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The day of the Irrevocable Apocalypse has arrived at last, and the Chantry Support Staff gear up for one final battle to end all. Featuring special guests Shenuque Tissera and Robin Ekberg.

CW: Suggestive humor, apocalypse, brief mention of a gun, body horror (played for laughs)

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With tensions running high in the office, the Chantry support staff are tasked with cheering up the Herald of the Apocalypse. Featuring special guests Shenuque Tissera and Robin Ekberg.

CW: Suggestive humor, brief mention of a gun

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Heralding the Irrevocable Apocalypse is a real team effort. While Void Mother Boslara the Sweet is the face of the Great Chantry, there are thousands of people behind the scenes making sure the end of the world runs smoothly. Thank God It’s Doomsday follows a crew of lowly Chantry support staff determined to herald in the apocalypse — and claw their way out of middle management — once and for all. Featuring special guests Shenuque Tissera and Robin Ekberg.

CW: Suggestive humor

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The Twin River Trio find themselves in the middle of a very important deal, coming dangerously close to some old foes in the process. Hayden tries out a new card trick. Salome makes herself disappear. Wyatt runs away.

CW: guns, stabbing, military occupation, religious violence

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Our heroes make a mad dash to escape Fax's collapsing dream library, but they soon find the outside world to be just as dangerous. Salome absconds with the brains of the operation. Hayden makes the catch of the year. Wyatt feels alive again.

CW: guns, knives, gore sounds, violence, vomit

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