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S3E9: The Storm

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:42:25 GMT

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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S3E8: The New Meta

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:06:00 GMT

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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S3E7: Two Paths, Same Road

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:06:00 GMT

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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S3E6.5: Down By The Bay

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:06:00 GMT

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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S3E6: The Calm Before The Storm

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:06:00 GMT

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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S3E5: A Little Bit of Rita

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:06:00 GMT

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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S3E4: Cars, Cargo Bays, and Culinary Conundrums

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:18 GMT

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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Christmas 2: (Christ Harder)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:06:00 GMT

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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S3E3: Grave Robbers

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:06:00 GMT

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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S3E2: Pit Stop

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:05:00 GMT

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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S3E1: Nobody Stands Alone

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:01:00 GMT

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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Season 3 Teaser

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:08:00 GMT

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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S2.5 E4 PT 2: The Battle of the Basement

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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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S2.5 E4 PT 1: The Sticky Basement

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:07:00 GMT

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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S2.5 E3: Out of the Frying Pan...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:05:00 GMT

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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s2.5 E2: The Ship Within The 'Ship

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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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S2.5 E1: Powerful Women with Powerful Handguns

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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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The Preacher and The Sh*thead

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:07:00 GMT

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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Catherine's S2 Oneshot: A Heist on the Promethean Highway PT 2

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:32:34 GMT

(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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Catherine's S2 Oneshot: A Heist on the Promethean Highway PT 1

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:03:59 GMT

(SEASON 2 SPOILERS ABOUND) Join Maxwell, Speedy Stev, RKQ, and Clitus 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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Tom's S2 Oneshot: A Miner Issue PT 2

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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's S2 Oneshot: A Miner Issue PT 1

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:05:00 GMT

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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Season 2 Recap: Now What?!

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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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S2E13: Sing Thee To Thy Rest

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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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S2E12: The Maw of the Beast

Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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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S2E11: Change, Chance, and Choice

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:05:00 GMT

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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Season 2 AMA

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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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S2E10: Decidedly Not Woo Part 2

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:16:14 GMT

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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S2E10: Decidedly Not Woo Part 1

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

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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S2E9: A Whole Ass Thing

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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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S2E8.5: The Bellendi Estate

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:44:46 GMT

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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S2E8: A Scooch of Economic Terrorism

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:29:00 GMT

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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S2E7: Don't Split The Party

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:59:00 GMT

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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S2E6: We Love A Tunnel

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:37:15 GMT

Juno and Pyotr contemplate some light reading. Glade takes charge once again. Alastar is here for the vibes. (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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S2E5: Put On Your Walking Pants

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:45:48 GMT

Juno contemplates hypnosis. Glade keeps her mask on while taking her mask off. Alastar networks while on a work trip. Pyotr and Doug speculate on real estate - tactically. (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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Holiday Special: A Very Pyotr Christmas

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:00:33 GMT

SEASON 1 SPOILERS - IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED SEASON 1, GIVE THIS A MISS UNTIL YOU DO. In this non-canon aside, the cast drinks a bunch of egg nog and tries to recreate A Christmas Carol from memory. Our success? Limited. The plot? Unhinged. The lessons learned? Dubious. Enjoy this lil' holiday present from our messed up comedy/horror family to yours! (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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S2E4: Look At Me Now, Dad

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:21:51 GMT

Pyotr traumatizes hospital staff. Juno and Glade carpool. Alastar takes a detour to diss an old man before getting a bad performance review from his boss. (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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S2E3: Dream a Little Dream of Me

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:21:09 GMT

We decide we're going to learn more about Pyotr's backstory, even if we have to put him in a medically induced coma to do it. Juno and Glade's reunion doesn't go the way we all thought it would. Alastar's boss is being a real capital B - oh yeah, and he drinks wine out of a bedpan. Doug and Glade argue about capitalism. (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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S2E2: Breakdown Lane

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:53:19 GMT

The crew makes their way back to where it all started - Gate City, baby. Juno, Pyotr, and Alastar debate with Siri. The Mask tries to bond with Juno. Doug tries to be a gentleman. (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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S2E1: Spittin' Hot Truth

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:25:58 GMT

WE'RE SO BACK, BABY! Meet Alastar Bran - an enormous CORPSEC agent with a penchant for violence and an anime-inspired loadout. The familiar faces - Juno, Pyotr, The Mask, and Doug - make good their escape from Gizen-Sha Station. Picking up where we last left off at the end of Season 1, things go...well, pretty much exactly as you'd expect. There's a fart shuttle in this one! (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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S1.5 E4: Descent into the Sanctum

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:20:18 GMT

Marmot, Maeve, MawlEah and Celery finish up Season 1.5 in style - boot wings included. Reeling from revelations, feeling the crushing weight of corporate greed, and unnerved by the promise of something even darker, our crew descends into the bowels of Gorto City. Save the sister, save the galaxy? Maybe let's just aim for survival. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 6:45. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised. TW: Depictions of police violence frequent throughout this episode)

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S1.5 E3: A Steaming Pile of Exposition

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:19:48 GMT

Marmot, Maeve, and MawlEah investigate Lucas Firinn's apartment. Celery keeps watch with eyes big and small. We stay on brand with more sci-fi lube content, and you know what comes back this episode? That's right, the TRAIN BABYYYYY THE TRAIN IS IN THIS ONE TOO CHOOCHOO LETS GOOOOOOOOO - DOWN TO BUSINESS: 7:45. (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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S1.5 E2: The REALest of MEAT

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:19:20 GMT

The crew of the Anserina makes their way to an allegory for late stage capitalis- I mean, Stevald IV in their search for Maeve's lost sister, Abigail. Celery uses vanity to get past the space TSA. MawlEah COEXISTS with toxic unicorn toys. Marmot enters the Matrix and wishes he hadn't. Maeve, as always, keeps us on track - her perpetual curse. Oh - there's a train in this one if that's your thing! It comes back later in the series too. Choochoo DOWN TO BUSINESS: 6:14. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Specific trigger warning: 1:44-1:46 contains a depiction of police violence. )

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S1.5 E1: The Beginning of an Interlude

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:17:58 GMT

Join the crew of the Anserina - Maeve, Marmot, MawlEah, and Celery - as they pursue a contract for their mysterious benefactor, The Officer. An engineer, a hacker, a socialite pilot, and a 126 year old barber might just be the crack team this galaxy needs to save it (but probably not). In this interlude, an all new cast helps us prepare for Season 2 in the best way we know how - crude humor and cosmic horror! (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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Trailer - Season 1

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:20:28 GMT

Curious about what you're in for with The Stars Aren't Alright? So are we! Have a quick listen, and then have a longer listen - described as "Absurdist Horror", fans of Aliens, Monty Python, and The Room should feel right at home. (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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Catherine's ThreeShot: Call Center of Cthulhu PT 3 of 3

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:17:28 GMT

The horse traps? Knitted. The customers? On hold. The Phil? Collins'd. The Lord's? Justice. Join Cathy, Lonestar, Howie and Craig as they finally discover who is responsible for their misfortune, and the misfortune of the Call Center itself, in the blood gargling conclusion to Catherine's three shot. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 9:25. (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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Catherine's ThreeShot: Call Center of Cthulhu PT 2 of 3

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:51:54 GMT

Cathy, Lonestar, Craig, and Howie delve deeper into the mysteries of the Call Center. A Caesar cypher makes all of us confront our fragile masculinity. Brian gets to recycle a lot of old sound bites from previous episodes. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 8:56. (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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Catherine's ThreeShot: Call Center of Cthulhu PT 1 of 3

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:19:50 GMT

Catherine leads us into the godless pit of despair that is customer service in the Call Center of Cthulhu! Join Howie (Brian), Craig (Alex), Cathy (Leah), and Lonestar (Tom) as they try to keep their sanity in the multidimensional horror of the call center. We commiserate on the service industry for about 13 minutes - skip to that point if you wanna get to the goods! DOWN TO BUSINESS: 17:16. (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's Oneshot: The Most Astral of Adventures PT 2

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:09:44 GMT

After the planetary landing went sideways, we meet up with our Extreme Tour Guides Sidd, Marco, Adella, and Buddy the Bear on the surface of Radwin V. Things get spooky as the architect of their misfortune delves into their fears and insecurities, and we most certainly do NOT split the party (citation needed) in the uberduber super spoopums finale to our Most Astral of Adventures! DOWN TO BUSINESS: 3:12. (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's Oneshot: The Most Astral of Adventures PT 1

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:24:08 GMT

Join Marco, Adella, Sidd, and Buddy the Bear - elite tour guides with Astral Adventures LLC - as Tom Keepers us all down to the surface of Radwin V, to lead some rich people on a tour that costs more than most people will make in their lifetimes. This tour was planned and executed using machinery and software sourced from the absolute lowest possible bidder - what could possibly go wrong? DOWN TO BUSINESS: 6:30. (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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Leah's Oneshot: The Gals Aren't Alright PT 2

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:03:33 GMT

Our gals continue their unintentional spelunking through the cave of horrors in the bloodcurdling conclusion to our GayKeeper series. Brigitte demonstrates how well she can climb. Jessica does her best. Coleen embraces an open-door mentality. Tonya makes statements about democracy. Cathy is glowing. There's a gun in this one. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 2:05. (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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Leah's Oneshot: The Gals Aren't Alright PT 1

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:55:51 GMT

This time we hand Leah the reins, as she leads Brian, Tom, Alex, and our new friend James in a dark and scary cave, for what is probably the third-worst bachelorette party you've ever heard of. Join Brigitte, Coleen, Tonya, and Jessica as they slowly unravel the mystery of missing appendages, and girlboss gatekeep gaslight themselves into and out of trouble. PT 2 coming soon! DOWN TO BUSINESS: 5:05. (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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Alex's D&D Oneshot: The Kids Aren't Alright

Sun, 12 May 2024 13:46:51 GMT

We give Alex the reins, and he leads us to glory (chaos) and (mis)adventure!

As would-be transfers to the prestigious Knockleberry College of Swordsmanship, Spellerey and Sneakerey, our band of rampaging hormone homunculi must navigate the inscrutable and arcane world of a college admissions interview for the pre-eminent adventuring academy in the land. Will Sol's perfectionism be her undoing? Will Hael purge the groups demons? Will Mot get a spot on the basis of being tall and good looking? What the **** is Brendan doing here? Only time and our adventurers will tell - maybe all they need is a little perspective.

DOWN TO BUSINESS: 6:28. (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 1 Recap: I Thought We Had More Time

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:26:52 GMT

Keeper and cast unite to discuss season one while we get progressively sillier, until the whole thing devolves into nonsense (even more so than usual). Join us while we discuss characters, storylines, behind the scenes details, tidbits of what might be in the future, and Catherine's childhood office supplies - all while serenaded with a random splattering of music from Season One. (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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S1E11: Be Not Afraid

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:26:30 GMT

Religious Extremists? Check. Wanted Terrorists? Check. The Puddle? Check. Our flimsy plastic bag of humanity makes a desperate attempt to escape Gizen-Sha station in our season 1 finale, still reeling from the revelations of Lift (and Glade)'s memories... DOWN TO BUSINESS: 7:00. (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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S1E10: The Fundamentals of the Principles of Historical Astro-Economics

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:56:08 GMT

Glade gets in touch with her inner child. Juno realizes our 'ship is sailing through some rough waters. Pyotr decides what he's gonna be when he grows up. Lift tells chatGPT to get bent. Doug completes a Sudoku (subtextually - he's not in this one). DOWN TO BUSINESS: 9:30. (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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S1E9: Fever Dreams

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:58:22 GMT

(TW: Suicide 2h36m) Our mishmash of marginally lovable misfits have a chat with the architect of their suffering. Lift and Glade take a walk down memory lane. Juno is humbled. Pyotr closes a deal. Doug is not in this one. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 12:30. (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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S1E8: An Industrial Amount of Lube

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:01:39 GMT

Our puddle of sentient chaos continues their journey on the Violet King Henry, making their way to Gizen-Sha Station. Juno and Glade open up after taking inventory of the ship's leftover cargo. Lift, Doug, and Pyotr induct Juno into the Thot LLC while she's hammered. Glade and Pyotr demonstrate their conflict resolution skills. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 7:55. (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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S1E7: No Ships Like Friendships

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:42:00 GMT

The increasingly battered and bruised group finally get themselves off the station. Pyotr puts two and two together, and wishes he hadn't. Juno eats crackers and tries to do therapy at Glade. Lift uncovers details about his past that provide more questions than closure... DOWN TO BUSINESS: 8:00. (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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S1E6: A Spooky, Soylent Hallway

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:52:23 GMT

Our merry gang of degenerates plunges into an alternative route suggested by Special K. Juno starts her electrician's apprenticeship. Pyotr learns about the drip of the future. The evidence of darkness and evil grows stronger - Lift and Glade do violence about it. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 6:50. (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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S1E5: Sympathy for Oxygen Tanks

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:07:08 GMT

[Note: There was a strange audio glitch on Brian's track for a few seconds - it's not you, it's us] Our beat up group deals with the aftermath of Juno's gunshot. Pyotr experiences empathy for inanimate objects. Secrets are revealed, but only bring up more questions. Brian is required by law to offer his apologies to the country and peoples of Australia. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 6:50. (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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S1E4: Go Play Outside

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:50:54 GMT

Our ragtag gang leaves the station to do a 30 km spacewalk. Their oxygen? Limited. Their tempers? Limited. Their experience? Limited. But, it's just an EVA - how hard can it be? DOWN TO BUSINESS: 5:30. (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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S1E3: The Long Arm of the Law

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:52:49 GMT

[Note: This episode was recorded in a much different space than our first episode - as such, there were some issues with the sound. Let us know if it needs work!] Low blood sugar, explosions, getting shot at - it's not been a great couple of days for our heroes. Maybe assembling the team will help? Doubtful. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 3:29. (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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S1E2: Blackmail, Booze, and Burning Buildings

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:00:27 GMT

[Note: This episode was recorded in a much different space than our first episode - as such, there were some issues with the sound. Let us know if it needs work!] Our heroes cover up crimes not committed by them, commit some new ones, and uncover new secrets that drag them deeper into conspiracy...also we dunk on the British Empire a bunch. DOWN TO BUSINESS: 11:30. (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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S1E1: Welcome to Gate City!

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:22:01 GMT

Welcome to Gate City - a massive Beam Gate Station approximately 6000 light years from Earth! (Also, learn WTF that means.) In this episode, we meet our characters - Glade, Pyotr, Juno, and Lift - as their lives are turned upside down...(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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