The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

In this recap of season 3, we discuss the ups and downs, forwards and backwards of The New Meta. Questions from each other, questions from you, our lovely listeners - all to the dulcet tones of a selection of this season's OST. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Juno makes several Persuade rolls. Glade does what she has to. Alastar shows off his piloting skills. Barron attempts rocket science. In the dark conclusion to season 3, our crew face impossible choices - either bad OR worse would be a gift at this point... (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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The crew of the Violet King Henry talks about tubes - and comes to a fateful decision about their path forward in Part 1 of our Season 3 Finale...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Enjoy this brief, spoiler heavy recap of Season 3, episodes 1-12! We're in the process of getting episode 13 recorded, and we can't wait to bring that to you. In the meantime, why not enjoy some not-malt malt liquor at a licensed establishment - unless you don't drink. In which case, why not enjoy some jalapeno flavoured hot spittin' spot hidden lube? *not for drinking.

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The crew undertakes a dramatic rescue - all while certain doom approaches from orbit. Glade and Alastar make an agreement. Barron plays with a big tube. Juno is a wizard. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Alastar and Glade learn of a devious and brilliant plan to get past the Navy. Juno and Barron bond over their convalescence. Things get desperate for our increasingly ragged band...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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Finally reunited, our team makes good their escape from Rita's N'Gurath LTD building. Juno and Barron fight for their lives, while Glade and Alastar also fight for Juno and Barron's lives. A sacrifice must be made...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Chaos ensues as Naval remnants descend. Glade contemplates the psychology of wardrobe. Juno warms herself with old flames. Barron greets an unexpected visitor. Alastar, in a departure from his normal modus operandi, commits more murder. One imagines Doug happy in his truck. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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Alastar engages in Kutainian diplomacy. Glade, Juno, Barron, Creed, and Mike all learn about physics. Doug gets to sit in a truck! (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Glade and Alastar wade through fire and blood for their friends. Juno and Barron wade through luxury and vulnerability to make a new friend. Creed and Doug try to keep up with our semi-lovable band of nonsense goblins. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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In this brief, cannon, and lore-heavy aside from Season 3's main cast, join Taylor, Mistress Sin, Cassandra, Griswold, and Jarnne...Jennr...Yawna...Rob's character as they escape from Abditus Bay, a colony that has been left behind by the USC - but not by the creatures that are emerging from the void....(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Barron tries to lie a lot. Juno makes a credit rating check. Glade attempts diplomacy. Alastar gets offended. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Our team makes the trip to the Baha system, to the planet of Mahm-bo V. The crew meets the Navy. Juno meets an old "friend". Barron speaks fluent Mean Girl. Glade goes shopping. Alastar is huge. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Glade works on her mechanics, Juno works on her weaving, Barron works on his science, and everyone else works on manual labor. The crew decides their next destination, realizing that nowhere is truly safe...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Join us as we perfectly recreate the best Christmas movie of all time - DIE HARD! Again, it's perfect. A 1:1 recreation. SEASON 3 WILL RESUME IN JANUARY, BE NOT AFRAID. Happy Holidays you beautiful people, we love yooooooooooou! (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Glade and Alastar gamble with money and their lives. Barron gambles with his well-being to connect with Creed. Juno gets a new job. Doug suffers nonsense with grace. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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The crew deals with the fallout of their foray into each other's memories. Glade and Juno spend time together. Barron and Alastar have differing culinary tastes. Doug and Creed are there, too. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Welcome back for Season 3, folks! Join Alastar, Juno, Barron, and our favorite tortured and masked mercenary, as our crew navigates the reality of apocalypse, and something even darker - their own brainholes. Specific TW: this one contains scenes of child harm and mental coercion - keep yourselves safe while listening! (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

Ms. Frazzle voiced by the inimitable Damien Marty!

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We can't wait to bring you season 3 of The Stars Aren't Alright - full episode coming next week! (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Tough decisions, boot lube, and extraordinary violence; what more could you possibly ask for? Join us as we conclude Season 2.5 in classic TSAA fashion - I'll leave it up to you to define what that means for yourselves. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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The crew explores intuitive parking options in Tortuga. We meet Bruce, Grace's brother. There's a library. The crew makes a fateful decision...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Marmot finds connection in unexpected places. Maeve and Lara look out for each other. Bean climbs and Mawl Eah...well, Mawl Eah does her own thing. Abby remains insane and Celery is still sleepies. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Mawl-Eah practices defensive driving. Bean gets to climb something. Lara and Maeve discuss family. Marmot warms up to new ideas. Also, there's some eye stuff so go in warily if that's not your thing! (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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We join the Anserina once more as Mawl-Eah and Maeve make good their escape from Gorto City. Meanwhile, in a whole other star system, Lara and Bean deal with the realities of their career paths, previous relationships, and familial drama. Also, don't even THINK we forgot about BUUB BABYYYYY (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Coming soon to a Gigatheatre Holoplex near you!

(Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 of The Stars Aren't Alright - Season 3 coming soon!)

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(SEASON 2 SPOILERS ABOUND) In the thrilling conclusion to Catherine's season 2 oneshot, we find out whether Maxwell (Caleb), Clitus (Brian), RKQ (Leah), and Spedy Stev (Alex) have what it takes to complete their objective - and get out alive. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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(SEASON 2 SPOILERS ABOUND) Join Maxwell (Caleb Ellsworth-Clark), Speedy Stev (Alex), RKQ(Leah), and Clitus (Brian) as they attempt to complete a complicated heist after the events of Season 2! Catherine has created an unholy alliance of Call of Cthulhu and Blades in the Dark and we do our absolute best to be huge morons while she wrangles a cool story from our nonsense. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Rejoin Charles (Brian), Nikki (Leah), Gothar (Karlyn), and Dicky (Jess) as they try to escape the void, and the horrors therein (Tom). We conclude this particular Season 2 oneshot in style - meaning, with a bodycount. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Tom leads us into the dark void of contract work in his second oneshot! Join Gothar, Nikki, "Dr." Dicky, and Charles as they near the end of their 10 year contract - special guests Karlyn and Jess absolutely crush it in this one, as they so often do. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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SPOILERS ABOUND IN THIS EPISODE - DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED SEASON 2 OR YOU'LL EXPLODE. In this recap episode, the cast talks about their favourite clips from Season 2, and answers questions from our Discord - all to the sultry tunes of Season 2's soundtrack. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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In the season finale, our team is stuck between bad and worse choices, and the fate of the surviving residents of Gate City hangs in the balance...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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Glade resolves a workplace conflict. Juno tries to game the system. Alastar just wants to phone home. Barron holds hands. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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GC News sends out a controversial message. The crew engages in some light looting. There's a fort made of baby mannequins. Glade faces a tough choice, and decides to smooch about it. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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In this short interlude, we take questions from our fans! Any questions we didn't get to will be answered in greater depth in our Season 2 recap that we'll record when Season 2 is done and dusted. Love yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooou (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Juno learns some unfortunate truths about the Church of His Light. Alastar sees the light. Glade is a determined guard dog. It gets real in this one, team. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Glade shoots her shot. Alastar observes a transformation. Juno can't quite put her finger on the situation. Pyotr, on the other hand, gets to the thrust of the matter. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)  

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Glade and Alastar use teamwork to overcome obstacles. Juno practices conflict resolution. Pyotr practices alternative medicine. Long jackets, gunfire, explosions, and space amphetamines - everything a growing hominid needs. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.) 

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Is the Paladin the BBEG of the campaign? Is it Doug? Nope, it's scheduling conflicts, as always. Fortunately, we're joined by Karlyn and Oscar for Episode 8.5 - a glimpse at what else is happening on the Promethean Highway while certain speeches are given in Gate City. We also learn the origins of a certain leatherbound book which has caused so much trouble, hundreds of lightyears away... (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.) 

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Alastar and Glade get the best medical care organized crime has to offer. Juno meets a fan. Pyotr decides to get some yield from the curve. Doug phones in briefly. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.) 

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Pyotr sets the stage for his big speech with Doug's help. Juno comes to terms with why she's here. Glade decides to dance. Alastar submits a complaint to HR (with references). (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.) 

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