Dice Punks
An actual play podcast focusing on full campaigns in less well-known systems!
Oh Good, You're Finally Asleep – Dreampunk
We're so excited to finally bring you Nik's podcast-GMing debut (though he's actually quite a veteran GM in non-podcast settings)! Get cozy and contemplative and settle in for our inaugural episode of Dreampunk, by Xavid Pretzer with design and development contributions from Sarah Grace Tuttle!
Series content warnings: insanity, violence, body horror, gore
As the poet said… "The Effervescent Power" by Nospūn.
“Theme of the Dice Punks” and its acoustic version by Ben Olendzski, AKA Thee Bearded Shredder.
Art and editing by Joanne Spotswood.
Visit us on the web at dic...
Get Me to Dragon Church on Time – Three Kobolds in a Trenchcoat
We're pulling a fun one off the one-shot pile for this twixt-campaigns season: Three Kobolds in a Trenchcoat by Andrew Fallows (with art by EldritchSmite)! Join our titular beasties as they try to DJ a wedding reception undetected...
WARNING: We mention it in the set-up portion of the episode as part of a bit, but do not search up "Bad Dragon" if you do not want to see sex toys!
Since this was recorded before they went away, disregard the reference to a Dice Punks account on our dearly departed Cohost -- we're @dicepunks on...
Clear Hearts, Full Eyes – Extreme Meatpunks Forever
In this episode concluding the current arc of our adventures in Extreme Meatpunks Forever, our meatpunks try to manage the chaos they've unleashed, with... interesting results!
Content warnings are given by Drew at the beginning, but include: body horror, dysmorphia, dismemberment, political violence, and gore. As he notes, we're not being edgelords, that's just the stuff you can expect when meatpunks and fash clash!
Check out Extreme Meatpunks Forever, the TTRPG and the video games!
As the poet said… "I Don't Believe in the Sun" by The Magnetic Fields. While you're here, check out the...Eye Contact – Extreme Meatpunks Forever
In this episode of Extreme Meatpunks Forever, our meatpunks watch some wrestle-queens, learn some history, and generally end up having a very different evening than they thought they would!
Content warnings are given by Drew at the beginning, but include: body horror, dysmorphia, dismemberment, political violence, and gore. As he notes, we're not being edgelords, that's just the stuff you can expect when meatpunks and fash clash!
Check out Extreme Meatpunks Forever, the TTRPG and the video games!
As the poet said… "International Small Arms Traffic Blues" by The Mountain Goats. While you're here, che...The Blood Station – Extreme Meatpunks Forever
Our newest arc in Extreme Meatpunks Forever continues as our punks depart Mas Dida! Tune in to see more of the Calli countryside, experience the Blood Station, and get a glimpse of Angel City!
Content warnings are given by Drew at the beginning, but include: body horror, dysmorphia, dismemberment, political violence, and gore. As he notes, we're not being edgelords, that's just the stuff you can expect when meatpunks and fash clash!
Check out Extreme Meatpunks Forever, the TTRPG and the video games!
As the poet said… "Lewis Takes Off His Shirt" by Owen Pal...Big Bone Wot Has Shrapnel In It – Extreme Meatpunks Forever
Drew brings us back once again to the Extreme Meatpunks Forever universe, and to Mas Dida! Turns out that the Battle of Mas Dida and the death of the richest man in the world weren't the conclusion of our intrepid Meatpunks' adventures after all, and this is the first of a new arc of episodes that will take us beyond Mas Dida and into the history of Meatworld and the sun (bastard)!
Content warnings are given by Drew at the beginning, but include: body horror, dysmorphia, dismemberment, political violence, and gore. As he notes, we're not being...
Epilogues & Retrospective – Borrowed Light
This final Hard Wired Island episode consists of some in-character epilogues, followed by a casual, Dice-Peeks-like discussion and Q & A session, so we hope you enjoy this celebration of our just-wrapped campaign! Since this is, in a way, a whole-campaign Peeks, there won't be an additional Dice Peeks for this episode, but we'll resume those with our next posted episode.
Thanks for coming on this second-campaign cyberpunk journey with us, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! We've got some more Meatpunks and perhaps another mini-arc coming up, then sometime around the start...
Dice Peeks – 2.43 Press Release & 2.44 Escape Ferocity
A mega-Peeks for our two final campaign episodes, shared with all listeners to celebrate concluding our second full campaign! We have a wide-ranging conversation, and warm up to being punchy, so come give the after-show a listen, patron or not!
Escape Ferocity – Borrowed Light
The Famiglia Galleani delve further into the secret Asano facility, trying to get to the literal and metaphorical bottom of the Dreamer conspiracy...
We mention it in the intro as well, but this is the super-length finale episode of Borrowed Light, and was recorded as the second half of a mega-recording-session, along with the penultimate episode! Therefore, among other small wrinkles, the bigger Dice Peeks this time will cover both 2.43 and 2.44, and will be in the main feed to celebrate another campaign finale : )
Thanks for coming on this second-campaign cyberpunk journey with us, and we...
Press Release – Borrowed Light
The Famiglia Galleani complete their preparations and launch their mission into the Asano secret mountain lair, expecting heavy resistance...
We mention it in the intro as well, but this is the penultimate episode of Borrowed Light, and was recorded as the first half of a mega-recording-session, along with the finale, which you'll hear on 1 June 2026! Therefore, among other small wrinkles, there won't be a Dice Peeks for patrons with this one, but the bigger Dice Peeks next time will be in the main feed to celebrate another campaign finale : )
As the poet once said… "The Su...
Final Preparations – Borrowed Light
The Famiglia Galleani gather their allies and resources as they plot their strike into the heart of the Offworld Cartel's abuses of humans and machines...
A quick note: we ended up addressing it okay in the editing and production, but there were some audio issues in Adam's recording this time, so apologies for any unusually rough edges -- hopefully everything's clear and audible in this version!
As the poet once said… "Moving Mountains" by Thrice.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Se...
Bedside Manner – Borrowed Light
The newly christened Famiglia Galleani try to find out what hacktivist Leetboy knows that made Goliath kidnap and drug him, which turns out to be a bit involved...
As the poet once said… "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, D...
Out of the Scrungle Pit – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four finish their exile in the Scrungle Pit, and prepare to strike a blow directly against the Offworld Cartel...
As the poet once said… "Strange Machines" by The Gathering.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks after-show, and more!
The F Word – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four initiate burn protocols and find a new place to lay low...
As the poet once said… "Anywhere But Here" by Rise Against.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks after-show, and more!
Oh, Bother – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four are ready to escape Goliath HQ with their various acquisitions, but they'll need to go out with a bang...
As the poet once said… "Be My Escape" by Relient K.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks after-show, and more!
With a Bang – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four fight further on the fifth floor of Goliath HQ...
As the poet once said… "Lucretia, My Reflection" by Sisters of Mercy.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks after-show, and more!
2.36 – Belly of the Beast – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four make their way into Goliath HQ, and things get loud...
As the poet once said… "Boom" by P.O.D.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePunks — backers can gain access to our patron-only Discord, Dice Peeks after-show, and more!
Rumblings – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four and their new crime-friends set out to rescue Haru Hiryu from Goliath custody...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Bouncing Off the Walls" by Sugarcult.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! O...
Robotheophany, Robotheogony, Robotheodicy – Borrowed Light
An early Happy New Year, and an early episode to all our listeners!
The Frontispiece Four converse with Canopus Hiryu, Apatea, Slagpie, and one another about the Dreamers and their plans, as well as what to do about a captured friend...
(Bonus New Year's alternate title in the filename!)
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Blessed are the Landmines" by Brave Saint Saturn.
"Augment or Di...
Felons, Felines, Fugitives – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four try to escape the basements, and run into more friendly faces than they'd expected...
Audio in this one is affected by 4 of 5 Punks recording in one room on temperamental equipment – Adam did his best in the edit, and it turned out pretty well, but you may notice some differences in the way it sounds!
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "SE 101" by Ace Troubleshooter.
"Augm...
The Orbital Underground – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four comb the basements for their friend, and find more than they expected...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "RAT KID LIFESTYLE" by Ada Rook.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Pa...
Likability – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four search for Apatea, and find her... other friends...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Cat Guy" by Propagandhi.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePun...
Likability – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four search for Apatea, and find her... other friends...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Cat Guy" by Propagandhi.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/DicePun...
A Walk in the Forest of Arms
Content Warnings: violent/disturbing imagery, loss of limb, consumption of things that are not food
Adam GMs another ~Halloween Special~ in Alex Black's A Walk in the Forest of Arms, a short, light game meant to evoke the feelings of Rankin/Bass animated films watched as children and half-remembered as adults. Listen to hear the journey of four Lost in the Dark Wood as they seek the Arms Queen and her wish-granting Goblet of Nails -- which paths will they choose, and where will they lead?
As the poet once said... "They Are Strong Hands"...
A Walk in the Forest of Arms
Content Warnings: violent/disturbing imagery, loss of limb, consumption of things that are not food
Adam GMs another ~Halloween Special~ in Alex Black's A Walk in the Forest of Arms, a short, light game meant to evoke the feelings of Rankin/Bass animated films watched as children and half-remembered as adults. Listen to hear the journey of four Lost in the Dark Wood as they seek the Arms Queen and her wish-granting Goblet of Nails -- which paths will they choose, and where will they lead?
As the poet once said... "They Are Strong Hands"...
Shopping – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four finally have the opportunity to do some housekeeping and, of course, some shopping...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Shopping" by Barenaked Ladies.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreo...
Shopping – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four finally have the opportunity to do some housekeeping and, of course, some shopping...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Shopping" by Barenaked Ladies.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Patreo...
Law Zero – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four consider joining a gang...
All but one Punk were together in one room for this recording, which was awesome, but had some implications for how we had to record ourselves. Which is to say, we had technical issues galore, and there were limits to what could be done to clean up and balance the audio, so we hope that those things don't get in the way of your enjoyment of this episode!
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think...
Law Zero – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four consider joining a gang...
All but one Punk were together in one room for this recording, which was awesome, but had some implications for how we had to record ourselves. Which is to say, we had technical issues galore, and there were limits to what could be done to clean up and balance the audio, so we hope that those things don't get in the way of your enjoyment of this episode!
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think...
The Canny Valley – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four reach out to some potential allies in their neck of the woods...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "In Visible Light" by Lacuna Coil.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Pa...
The Canny Valley – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four reach out to some potential allies in their neck of the woods...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "In Visible Light" by Lacuna Coil.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on the web at dicepunks.com and on BlueSky & Tumblr at @dicepunks, or email us as dicepunks@gmail.com! Our Pa...
By Hand – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four collect themselves, their friends, and what information they can in the aftermath of the protest and the dissolution of PSS -- and make some big decisions in the process...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "The Way of All Flesh" by Gojira.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on th...
By Hand – Borrowed Light
The Frontispiece Four collect themselves, their friends, and what information they can in the aftermath of the protest and the dissolution of PSS -- and make some big decisions in the process...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "The Way of All Flesh" by Gojira.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on th...
No One's Parent – Borrowed Light
Having hidden in the station basements, and been snuck up on by a friend, the Frontispiece Four try to piece themselves back together before they emerge and figure out their next steps...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Love Droid" by Zombina and the Skeletones.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on th...
No One's Parent – Borrowed Light
Having hidden in the station basements, and been snuck up on by a friend, the Frontispiece Four try to piece themselves back together before they emerge and figure out their next steps...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Love Droid" by Zombina and the Skeletones.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Visit us on th...
Enemies Closer – Borrowed Light
Following an explosion at PSS HQ, the Frontispiece Four scramble to respond, and face frustration almost every step of the way...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one. Also, he used an echo effect on the parts of the audio that not all players were party to, so hopefully that works okay!
As the poet once said… "A Fall Farewell" by Zao.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover ar...
Enemies Closer – Borrowed Light
Following an explosion at PSS HQ, the Frontispiece Four scramble to respond, and face frustration almost every step of the way...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one. Also, he used an echo effect on the parts of the audio that not all players were party to, so hopefully that works okay!
As the poet once said… "A Fall Farewell" by Zao.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover ar...
Unrestful – Borrowed Light
Happy only-slightly-belated Bastille Day! Surely it's unrelated, but in this episode, the riot suppression tank roves away from the protest, and the Frontispiece Four try to keep things as under control as they can...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Bullfight for an Empty Ring" by Five Iron Frenzy.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
Unrestful – Borrowed Light
Happy only-slightly-belated Bastille Day! Surely it's unrelated, but in this episode, the riot suppression tank roves away from the protest, and the Frontispiece Four try to keep things as under control as they can...
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "Bullfight for an Empty Ring" by Five Iron Frenzy.
"Augment or Die" is by Emerson Boatwright and Drew Messinger-Micheals.
Cover art by Joanne, aka Anything Sews.
...
White Knuckles – Borrowed Light
In this episode, the Free Slagpie protest gets up to speed, and Lew Tupper tries to make sure it goes out of control while the Frontispiece Four (and the rest of Selden District) try to keep it together…
Note that the stinger for this episode includes an "audio glitch" sound effect -- your equipment is fine, that sound is in-universe!
Adam is still experimenting with some new editing/production approaches this time, so please let us know what you think of those in this one.
As the poet once said… "To Them These Stre...
