Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle
Explore the supernatural history of Seattle in this Actual Play series using the Vaesen role-playing game system by Free League Publishing.
Eat the Reich Episode 2: Bats, Make Outs and Mason Jars
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Halloween may be over, but our vampire commandos remain peddle-to-the-metal in their mission to drink all of Hitler's blood! They are stealing cars, swapping blood and exsanguinating the Third Reich one jackbooted screaming snack at a time.Â
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This episode features music from ThWhalee, including Shield Wall, Dredge, Sentinel and Chase; Kevin MacLeod including Grand Dark Waltz Allegro and Southern Gothic; JuliusH's piano cover of Bella Ciao; Geoff H...
Eat the Reich Episode 1: Operation Coffin Drop
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Happy Halloween! As our spooky season surprise, we are playing Eat the Reich by Rowan, Rook and Decard. This punk rock horror RPG features vampire commandos sent to Nazi occupied Paris in 1943 with one mission - to drink all of Adolf Hitler's blood. Think From Dusk 'til Dawn meets Inglorious Basterds and Sisu, and you've got the right vibes.
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Ep. 63: In the Pines, Chapter Seven
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The investigators must finally face down Charles Boone and determine how they want to handle the sasquatch Old Father. Sofie has a confession to make. Weatherby faces his demon(s). Doctor Jensen has a tough pill to swallow.
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Nerdcamp 2026 - Chatstronomica 9 Preview!
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Hello dear listener! It's a special episode, since I recently got to participate in a panel at Nerd Camp/Astronomi-Con in Memphis, TN! I got to chat with the amazing casts of the Astronomica, Hi-Tech Low-Life and 7th Star to the Right podcasts about recording shows, running games and making Actual Play podcasts!
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Ep. 62: In the Pines, Chapter Six
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Our heroes are ready to bring this Mystery to a close -- oh, actually nevermind. They have a few errands to run first, and decide to split up the party. Sofie has to be the face. Weatherby bonds with Marcelino. Doctor Jensen is sent to nirvana.Â
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Ep. 61: In the Pines, Chapter Five
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We come face-to-face with the vaesen haunting the lumber camp and discover its reasoning. Doctor Jensen has character growth. Sofie has a new favorite vaesen. Weatherby wields a swordcane.
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Ep. 60: In the Pines, Chapter Four
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This episode of Spirits and Monsters is covered in BEES! Well, technically wasps. Sofie gets flustered. Weatherby forms a plan. Doctor Jensen practices amateur horticulture. The Gamemaster makes a scandalous proposal to Phoenix.Â
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Ep. 59: In the Pines, Chapter Three
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Things grow tense amongst our investigators, as things become strange with their new companion Weatherby. Sofie (and Aryn) are very upset with the Gamemaster. Doctor Jensen ignores a dead body. Weatherby learns possession is nine-tenths of the law.
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Ep. 58: In the Pines, Chapter Two
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Our investigators explore the lumber camp, yet all isn't as it seems. Doctor Jensen diagnoses young love. Sofie is hella suspicious. Weatherby stands watch.
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Ep. 57: In the Pines, Chapter One
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A new face arrives at the Library all the way from the United Kingdom. How will Sofie and Doctor Jensen handle adding a new investigator to their team, and what does local lumber baron and shady businessman Henry Yesler need from them?
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Ep. 56: Interlude VIII - The Gala
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You've waited long enough -- let's find out what happens to Julian and if he recovers! Phoenix learns how critical injuries work. Sofie reveals some skin(?). Doctor Jensen reads honest-to-goodness fan mail! Bryon the Gamemaster has his best laid plans flipped upside-down.Â
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Ep. 55: Blood Brothers, Chapter Eight
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Facing off against the tormented spirit, one of our investigators will pay the ultimate price.Â
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Ep. 54: Blood Brothers, Chapter Seven
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The truth rises to the surface on Vashon Island and death is close at hand. Sofie crashes out. Julian has performance anxiety. Doctor Jensen meets a familiar face.
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Ep. 53: Blood Brothers, Chapter Six
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The investigators finally connect the last missing piece of the puzzle, but tragedy and horror strike where they least expect it. Julian is just getting warmed up. Sofie must choose between anger and rage. Doctor Jensen has to hold the group together.
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<...Ep. 52: Blood Brothers, Chapter Five
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Our investigators meet Stanley Reynolds and his still surviving family. Doctor Jensen learns a dark family secret. Sofie reveals the vaesen. Julian plays kick the can. Mercy is out of her depth.
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Fomoria Ep. 3: The Hungering Darkness
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We face horrors undreamt of in the darkness of Fomoria; but will anyone survive to tell the tale? This brand new Mork Borg compatible RPG is launching on Kickstarter on April 7th, and we are previewing it via the Quickstart rules available right now!
This is the finale of our three-part series, where our cabal will face what lurks in the depths of the darkness.Â
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Fomoria Ep. 2: The Red Plague
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We travel deeper into the Eldritch-haunted caverns of Fomoria! This brand new Mork Borg compatible RPG is launching on Kickstarter on April 7th, and we are previewing it via the Quickstart rules available right now!Â
Our cabal of heroes finds the Folk taken from their village, but not all of those found should be brought back...
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h...Fomoria Ep. 1: The Missing
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Join us for our descent into the dark world of Fomoria! This brand new Mork Borg compatible RPG is launching on Kickstarter on April 7th, and we are previewing it via the Quickstart rules available right now!Â
When villagers go missing from the underground White Forest Shrine, a group of heroes must commune with strange eldritch entities to find and retrieve them.
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Ep. 51: Blood Brothers, Chapter Four
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Reeling from the charnel scene found in the woods, our investigators attempt to rest and recover. Sofie does some shopping. Doctor Jensen sees a familiar face. Julian keeps playing with the Ouija board.
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Ep. 50: Blood Brothers, Chapter Three
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The investigators get lost in the rain, and come across a shockingly terrible site. Julian braves horrors for a friend. Sofie probably should have been navigating. Doctor Jensen makes a horrid realization.
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Ep. 49: Blood Brothers, Chapter Two
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Tensions are rising on Vashon Island, as threats to life and limb come at our investigators. Doctor Jensen forgets his fake name almost immediately. Sofie takes care of Mercy, who takes care of some kittens. Julian flirts with a vaesen.
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Ep. 48: Blood Brothers, Chapter One
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We are back in Seattle and starting up a new mystery! Brutal killings are happening on the sleepy town of Vashon Island, and Doctor Jensen's name has been written in blood. What connection could he have to this community?
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Freedom Before Destination Ep. 6: Journey and Destination
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We continue to explore the world of Roshar during our miniseries Freedom Before Destination, sponsored by Brotherwise Games!
We reach our epic size conclusion between the slaver Mralt and our heroes amongst the scouring winds and crashing lightning of a Highstorm. But an unexpected arrival may doom them all.
Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes Highstorm, The Assassin in White, Tien and The Tower by the Black Piper and Communion, Shield Wall and Bell Ringer by...
Freedom Before Destination Ep. 5: Gathering Storms
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We continue to explore the world of Roshar during our miniseries Freedom Before Destination, sponsored by Brotherwise Games!
Our heroes determine their path forward, but are met with some unusual challenges and a new companion.
Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes You're In My Spot, Wandersail and Highstorm by the Black Piper.Â
Freedom Before Destination Ep. 4: Eyes of Red and Blue
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We continue to explore the world of Roshar during our miniseries Freedom Before Destination, sponsored by Brotherwise Games!
Our heroes tumble into a sinkhole, only to discover a lost treasure of incredible value. But greed and envy may drive a wedge between these childhood friends and thwart their quest to rescue Dunan.
Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes You're In My Spot and And So It Begins; Gambit and The Deep by ThWhalee; Destiny and the...
Freedom Before Destination Ep. 3: Confrontation
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We continue to explore the world of Roshar during our miniseries Freedom Before Destination, sponsored by Brotherwise Games!
Facing down against a swarm of Shellmites, our PCs band together and push on! But will stolen goods or broken oaths potentially tear the party apart?
Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes Stormblessed and Rising in the Face of Yesterday (Instrumental) by the Black Piper; Sentinel by Thwhalee and Old Meg and Fighting the Vaesen by Andreas Lundstrom.
Freedom Before Destination Ep. 2: The Shortcut
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We continue to explore the world of Roshar during our miniseries Freedom Before Destination, sponsored by Brotherwise Games!
In hot pursuit of the slaver Mralt, our heroes face a difficult choice -- do they risk taking an unknown shortcut or stick to the familiar but slower road. Will they choose wisely and catch up to their stolen family member or fall hopelessly behind?
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Freedom Before Destination Ep. 0: Stormlight RPG Session Zero
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Welcome to the exciting world of the Stormlight Archive! In partnership with Brotherwise Games, we are proud to present a special miniseries! Our cast will be playing the brand new Cosmere RPG, available from the fine folks at Brotherwise Games and at your favorite local retailers!
In our session zero, we'll go through character creation from start to finish, and play a short encounter to learn the game system.
This episode was sponsored by Brotherwise Games.
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Freedom Before Destination Ep. 1: Escaping Shadowstone
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Welcome to the exciting world of the Stormlight Archive! In partnership with Brotherwise Games, we are proud to present a special miniseries! Our cast will be playing the brand new Cosmere RPG, available from the fine folks at Brotherwise Games and at your favorite local retailers!
Discovering that someone they think of as a family member has been sold into slavery, our player characters join together to rescue him. But first, they'll need to find a way out of their hometown, which has become more like a...
Ep. 47: The Haunted House, Chapter Four
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In the finale of our Haunted House Mystery, the PCs come face-to-masked-face with Walter Corbitt. Will they be able to banish the Lantern Man or will he drag them down into a watery grave?
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Ep. 46: The Haunted House, Chapter Three
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It's time to enter the Corbitt House. Doctor Jensen gets lost. Sofie keeps the group on task. Julian would really like a bath.
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Interview with Tomas and Kiku Pukk Härenstam from Free League Publishing
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Hello dear listener! I am over the MOON to share this special bonus episode where I chat with Tomas and Kiku Pukk Härenstam! Both writers for the Vaesen RPG line, Tomas is the original creator of the game's Year Zero system and Kiku is the writer for the upcoming campaign City of my Nightmares!
We talk about the inspirations for Vaesen, the early days of Free League, their interest in folklore, the challenges of moving a Vaesen game from the rural countryside into the ci...
Ep. 45: The Haunted House, Chapter Two
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Having learned NOTHING from horror movies, the investigators split the party to investigate an abandoned cultist church and an asylum. Julian works his magic. Doctor Jensen tries to understand the good book. Sofie makes an alarming discovery.
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Ep. 44: The Haunted House, Chapter One
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We indulge in a horror classic, and investigate a haunted house! Doctor Jensen is baffled while Julian works his magic. Sofie gains the angry condition while being annoyed at a library's organizing (this is an evergreen update I can use on every episode of the series).
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Facehuggers and Friends Preview!
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Hello dear listener! This week we don't have a new episode of Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle, but we DO have a preview for a brand new series I'm hosting! It's called Facehuggers and Friends, and it's an Alien RPG story I wrote and ran for several friends!Â
We'll have more Spirits and Monsters coming back soon with a new storyline and a very exciting surprise!
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Ep. 43: Interlude VII - Welcome Home Sofie!
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Sofie's home! The cast welcomes back a team member from a real and in-game vacation! Warm greetings are shared, level ups are done and old enemies crop up to remind the PCs that their actions can have deadly consequences.
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The Murder of Maury Miller Episode 2 Preview
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This is a quick preview of our 2nd Patreon exclusive episode! We continue the story of The Murder of Maury Miller using Shadowdark, and we get into our first big combat encounter! It honestly goes pretty much exactly how you'd expect it to.
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Ep. 42: The Night Sow, Chapter Six
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The second episode of our two-part finale for the Night Sow! Doctor Jensen and Julian are trapped between two fighting vaesen. Will they survive or join the other dead bodies in the snow?
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Ep. 41: The Night Sow, Chapter Five
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The first episode of our two-part finale for the Night Sow! The investigators come face-to-face with the summoner of the Night Sow, but what other dangers are lurking in the night? Dark secrets are revealed, shots are fired and blood is in the snow!
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Ep. 40: The Night Sow, Chapter Four
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The sun is setting, and our investigators must get to the Lighthouse before the Night Sow is sent out to hunt them down! Julian reveals his dark secret. Doctor Jensen is scared stiff. Tobias is hiding something.
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