Born to Die

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By: Thomas Gatley and Reid Callan

A light-hearted Blades in the Dark actual play podcast following the misadventures of a gang of scoundrels in the elvish fortress city of Glimmer Falls, fighting for their lives and fortunes against powerful gangs, guilds & industrial corporations. Low on dice and rules, high on improv and laughter.

Five Miles to Glimmer Falls
#34
Last Saturday at 10:07 PM

The Tangle Teasers' triumphant homecoming.

Birdie unwinds with an elaborate shopping sequence.

We almost forgot Starless’ birthday!


S2 E18 Impact
#18
03/30/2026

The Buffalo Buddies are upcreek without a paddle!


All is Well
#33
03/22/2026

The Tangle Teasers must rely on Birdie’s forgotten powers, a pair of very permissive lightning bugs, and the dream of literary fame to stage a jailbreak.


S2 E17 First Glory, Then Women
#17
03/15/2026

The Buffalo Buddies are recovering in Gumption before heading out to confront Coyote’s old friend Bear.

A little piglet gets a big meal.


A Twelve Course Ordeal
#32
03/08/2026

After a brutal encounter with the Trantis, the Teasers are rescued by a group of crocodile knights and escorted to a towering castle across the moat.


S2 E16 What Mason Saw
#16
03/02/2026

Mason learns the truth about Gumption’s leaders. Above ground, old weapons return to old hands, and the line between law and monster blurs...


Ellara
#31
02/22/2026

A ladybug physician, sword in hand, performs questionable but effective medical procedures. Several substances are consumed. No one learns their lesson.


S2 Ep 15 Feel the Weight of It
#15
02/12/2026

The oasis is dead, the gods are restless, and Gumption waits.


Finn & Bertie in the Woods
#30
02/08/2026

Finn and Birdie are separated from the crew in the thorn-covered woods outside of Glimmer Falls.


Lore Review
#29
02/01/2026

Glimmer Falls lore review!

Catch up with the Tangle Teasers


I Choo Choo Choose Violence
#28
01/25/2026

After a bloody bachelorette trip goes off the rails, the Teasers find themselves leaping into the forbidden forest.


S2E14 The Pilgrim's Path
#14
01/16/2026

The Buffalo Buddies continue on their "vision quest."

Empty clothes stand watch, false fruit hangs from dead trees, and the echoes of abandoned burdens cling to the air.


S2 E13 What's Your Gender Identity, Dirt Guy?
#13
01/09/2026

The Buffalo Buddies are heading into the desert in search of this mysterious "vision quest."

Or is the Coyote leading them into more trouble?


S2 E12 Forgotten Hisstory
#12
12/20/2025

Not all transformations require sacrifice.

The Buffalo Buddies venture into the arid wastes on a vision quest. Their path leads them to Fort Chippy, a relic from a dead empire, manned by soldiers lost to time.


Seeing Stars
#27
12/15/2025

Trauma resurfaces as the Teasers fracture under pressure.


Reflections in the Dark
#26
12/06/2025

Finn confronts her unwanted transformation, Birdie befriends a hungry cube, Starless gets shredded, and Cove vanishes into the darkness.


S2 Ep 11 Bang Bang
#11
12/01/2025

Beulah's Beautiful Bangs are the talk of the town!

Coyote and Saoirse have a showdown. 


The Turkwich Horror
#3
11/27/2025

Gobble up this Thanksgiving special!


Baby, You Can Drive My Lobster
#25
11/23/2025

Thrown from an exploding bathroom into the heart of a glimmer-fueled industrial nightmare, the Teasers scramble to survive malfunctioning machines, security forces, and one big lobster.


HallowBoneWeen: A Teen Story
#2
11/15/2025

Hey folks! Here is a spooky one-shot using the Fear of the Unknown system.

The Tangle Teasers embark on a Trick or Treating adventure to the grand city of Hollowbone. We have costumes! Ghosts! And the meanest teens in the land!


S2 Ep 10 Saoirse Can-Can
#10
11/07/2025

Saoirse’s big debut at the Doll’s House turns into a bloodstained spectacle! Did somebody order the shurikens as big as your head?


Helios - A Halloween Special
#1
11/01/2025

Born to Die plays Dread


Take Off Your Shoes and Jump
#24
10/28/2025

A crack in the Crucible? That can't be good. The Tangle Teasers are on the job!

Will it lead to chemicals or chemistry?

You'd better take off those shoes and jump, listener.


S2 Ep 9 Fang and Beak
#9
10/24/2025

As the Coyote wrestles with a strange new sense of conscience, Beulah risks everything to save her friends.

Will the Buffalo Buddies survive the face-off against the mysterious Eagle?


S2 Ep 8 Stone Cold Reckoning
#8
10/17/2025

A cave of echoes forces Beulah to confront her rage, Coyote to face an old enemy, and Pickles to tame the voices in his head, lest they consume him.


S2 Ep 7 Even More Perilous
#7
10/03/2025

The Buffalo Buddies trek through ominous landscapes where strange omens and danger lurk at every turn. Don't take your grit for granite, y'all.


By Dint of Victories
#23
09/15/2025

With Glimmer Falls under watch, the Teasers’ revolutionary message takes flight. That is, whether anyone is ready to hear it or not.


S2 Ep 6 Three Dogs One Can
#6
09/05/2025

Saddle up! This one’s as messy as a can of breakfast dogs.

The Periwinkle Sis-, Ahem, The Buffalo Buddies gear up to take on the wilderness and traverse the Blue Mountains.

Whispers ride the wind, and shadows cling to memory as Mason Brady denies what he cannot escape...


Diary of a Bread Boy: Reuben's Tale
#22
09/01/2025

It’s Election Night 2024! The inebriated human players dive deep into the life and history of Reuben.

As the Teasers unearth fragments of his past, a portrait emerges of loneliness, exploitation, and a life defined by the desires of others.


S2 Ep5 Ponderosa Periwinkle's Half-Mine Mine
#5
08/28/2025

The Buffalo Buddies find themselves without the calm and composed presence of Mason Brady. Will cosmetics and whiskey be enough to bring the Big Nugget Boys to justice?


S2 Ep4 Showdown! The Black Tongue Tussle
#4
08/22/2025

Guns are drawn, badges invoked, and bullets fly! The Buffalo Buddies find themselves outnumbered and outgunned on the trail.


S2 Ep3 Prostrate in the Ponderosa
#3
08/16/2025

A rescue in a ravine, braided roots for the doctor, and a run-in with the eccentric Martha Potiphar leave the Buffalo Buddies richer in bullets, poorer in patience, and no closer to finding Mr. Buckles...


The Summer Butler
#21
08/11/2025

With security heat still out there and their disguises in tatters, the Tangle Teasers take time to recover, regroup, and plan the next move.


S2 Ep 2 Grave Digger's Delight
#2
08/07/2025

Whiskey (and Port) flows, torches spin, and deals are struck. New leads on Nugget Boys, missing roots, and a ghostly guide with promises of power for the Buffalo Buddies.


S2 Ep1 Once Upon A Time in Buffalo Country
#1
08/01/2025

The Buffalo Buddies set foot in Gumption and start digging into the town’s secrets. But will Ghost’s mysterious bounty lead to fortune?


Down the Cumberhatch
#20
07/27/2025

Glimmer Falls' upper crust is about to meet its makers. Every pour hides a plan. Every outfit hides a weapon. Every crumb might be a clue...


Buffalo Country: Prologue
07/25/2025

Welcome to the Wild West (specifically, the Oregon Territory), and to Session Zero of Buffalo Country (the Prologue), in which our four rootin tootin heroes and their dog Ghost take a ride on the Rattlesnake River.

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Grape Expectations
#19
07/14/2025

With disguises acquired and a wine party on the horizon, the gang preps for a stylish infiltration.


The Gondolorian
#18
06/15/2025

Gondola seductions and a couch for every occasion!

The Teasers find themselves guests at a lavish loft full of real chicken, secrets, and brunch plans.

But behind the silks and martinis, something dangerous stirs...


Weekend At Berties
#17
06/03/2025

Trapped in a sacred Grobbler temple and dangling from a rope net, the Tangle Teasers must escape without offending the locals. Bertie makes an unforgettable performance.