Best Fearful Symmetry Podcasts (2024)

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Vow of Knight-Aspirants Session 2 2:47:46

19h ago2:47:46

2:47:46

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVH8DK7vBGo ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Episode 288: The Despised Foot (The Denial of Death Pt. 2) 1:30:05

13h ago1:30:05

1:30:05

David and Tamler conclude their discussion of Ernest Becker’s The Denial of Death. We talk about Becker’s philosophy of science (does he have one?), his sweeping explanations for strongman leaders, neuroses, mental illness, sexual fetishes, and the refreshing absence of an answer or resolution to the existential paradox at the heart of being human.…

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Vow of the Knight-Aspirants Session 1 2:35:10

2d ago2:35:10

2:35:10

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HDmR1gqZ0 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Godkiller: Sacrifice for Skyfall (9 of 12) 2:11:13

2d ago2:11:13

2:11:13

In The City of Towers Wal pours through the Order's archives to find out more about the Orphanmaker, but behind their backs begins to gather support from the deposed Edmund's loyalists. All things point towards an imminent showdown! **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller…

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SWS: AWBO Jakku 01 1:43:53

4d ago1:43:53

1:43:53

It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…

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True Crime This Week - July 5, 2024 24:07

5d ago24:07

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This week: Fallout from the Karen Read trial, world champion high jumper found shot to death, new Jeffrey Epstein files released, Bryson Muir found alive, Holly Willoughby stalker is found guilty, and more! Further Reading: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/john-okeefe-paul-okeefe-karen-read/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/us/karen-read-murde…

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Uncharted Stars - The Cluster (Session 1) 1:47:06

6d ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Alun R facilitates a session of 'Uncharted Stars', his hack that brings together aspects of Uncharted Worlds (by Sean Gomes), Starforged (by Shawn Tomkin), and Rust Hulks (by Sam Sorensen) ... This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/…

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Godkiller (8 of 12) 1:59:43

7d ago1:59:43

1:59:43

Wal reaches the safety of The City of Towers to find a terrible pogrom against the Gods at the hands of the Wizard Masters of the city, but will she join or overthrow them? **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Game Master, the god of gods. Together, the two of…

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Girl by Moonlight: Syllabus of Secrets (Session 0) 1:47:58

7d ago1:47:58

1:47:58

We do world building, character creation, and safety in this first session of a new playset for Girl by Moonlight. Our protagonists have been drafted into a school of magic which is trying to change, manipulate, and even destroy them. When they came of age, they found themselves whisked away to The School. They were thrown into a world of arcane kn…

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Girl by Moonlight: Danger! Unexploded Spell (Session 4) 2:42:15

10d ago2:42:15

2:42:15

Between sessions the protagonists meet their new instructor in the art of defusing unexploded spells. They then deal with some of the fallout from the last mission: both physical and mental. We see them work hard to understand one another and find a way to move forward. Individually they also work to expand their circle of contacts-- and beginning …

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True Crime This Week - June 28, 2024 24:52

12d ago24:52

24:52

This week: M.E. says Sandra Birchmore was murdered; 4 women rescued in Pennsylvania; Julian Assange is free; Who gave Special K to Matthew Perry; update in the Taylor Casey disappearance; Kang's Dynasty, and more! Further Reading: https://www.thecantoncitizen.com/2024/03/08/birchmore-case/ https://www.abc27.com/local-news/dauphin-county-man-charged…

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Episode 287: Gods With Anuses (The Denial of Death Pt. 1) 1:31:06

15d ago1:31:06

1:31:06

David faces his greatest fear as he and Tamler dive into Ernest Becker’s 1973 Pulitzer Prize winner The Denial of Death. Blending existentialist ideas within a psychoanalytic framework, Becker argues that the ultimate source of human motivation is not the repression of sexual drives (as Freud thought) but our terror of death and the yearning for an…

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GMing Shop Talk: NPCs 1:11:38

16d ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Rich Rogers (Hit the Streets, +1 Forward Podcast) and Lowell Francis (Hearts of Wulin, the Gauntlet Podcast) talk NPCs: creating, presenting & working with them. We discuss these ideas with a small GM group-- getting their ideas and suggestions. Links mentioned in episode: https://www.behindthename.com/random/ https://www.samcodes.co.uk/project/mar…

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Girl by Moonlight: Danger! Unexploded Spell (Session 3) 2:52:56

16d ago2:52:56

2:52:56

Our protagonists continue their preparations and work of healing themselves after the events of the last mission. They learn a little more about the agenda of their distinguished visitor from last session. A week passes and a new raid fills the night sky. They're alerted to a desperate situation with a collapsed bridge, a large group of bystanders,…

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Godkiller (7 of 12) 2:00:22

16d ago2:00:22

2:00:22

Upon leaving The Cloister, Wal first visits the labyrinth, where she hopes to gain guidance from The Voice of the Cave - finding some dark relic there which affects her more than she feared, and begins a journey westwards **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one G…

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Otherwhere 42:50

16d ago42:50

42:50

A young man is tormented by memories of his grandmother. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jeffrey Walker

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Hearts of Wulin: Numberless Secrets: Legend of Bad Valley Ep 1 2:35:24

20d ago2:35:24

2:35:24

When Bao Shi is kidnapped, our heroes must venture into the den of villainy which is Bad Valley. But there they discover untold truths about these bandits and killers. The agree to aid in uncovering the truth behind the death of the valley's leader. But before they can act further, another murder happens, setting the stage for more violence and dea…

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Godkiller (6 of 12) 2:10:16

23d ago2:10:16

2:10:16

Wal travels with Dogtooth for a while, finding them an incorrigible companion, though forthcoming with secrets and insight she will no doubt find useful in her future encounters. But a return to Newbridge sparks a confrontation that makes everything personal - a brutal divine attention that brings everything home! **** GODKILLER: First Blood Editio…

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Girl by Moonlight: Danger! Unexploded Spell (Session 2) 2:55:22

24d ago2:55:22

2:55:22

Out on patrol during a raid, our protagonists come upon a workshop overrun by both fire elementals and a cold snap freezing enchantment. They work to rescue people trapped atop the building and keep volatile materials from exploding. In the aftermath they discover the raid has damaged food supplies for the city, forcing more rationing and belt-tigh…

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SWS: Swoop Gang (June 24) 01 1:43:52

25d ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Swoop gangs were outlaw organizations or groups of thugs that were known for their use of swoop bikes. Most members of swoop gangs were focused on riding swoops and participating in swoop races, though some were also known to partake in other criminal activities. * Play Nomad Outlaw Swoop Bikers, the absolute Best of the Worst. * Commit crime, help…

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True Crime This Week - June 14, 2024 25:09

26d ago25:09

25:09

This week: Michael Proctor is the worst detective, Judge Ural Glanville gets caught, Sandy Hook survivors graduate, Katelyn Markham's killer may get probation, Aiden Hale's diaries are leaked, and more! Further Reading: https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/06/12/karen-read-trial-trooper-michael-proctor-admits-he-dehumanized-read/ https://apnews.c…

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Godkiller (5 of 12) 2:07:24

29d ago2:07:24

2:07:24

Wal is a guest in Lord Basphamel's palace, but is she really free to leave - does she want to? What is this God hiding, and what will Wal do when she discovers it? **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Game Master, the god of gods. Together, the two of you will…

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Episode 286: Laugh and the World Laughs With You 2:12:47

29d ago2:12:47

2:12:47

David and Tamler dive into the mysteries at the heart of Park Chan-wook’s deeply disturbing masterpiece "Oldboy" (2003). An ordinary man, Oh Dae-su, is imprisoned for 15 years in an old, windowless hotel room. After being abruptly released Oh Dae-su embarks on a mission to discover why he was imprisoned and to get revenge on the man who did it. But…

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Girl by Moonlight: Danger! Unexploded Spell (Session 1) 2:53:24

1M ago2:53:24

2:53:24

We begin with a little bit of series set up: figuring out our character's base and its surroundings. We then move into the first cycle of play: the first obligation phase followed by the first set of downtime actions. We get a sense of the pressures on our protagonists and their web of interactions. You can pick up the playset here: https://bit.ly/…

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True Crime This Week - June 7, 2024 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

This week: Rex Heuermann charged with two more murders, Italy is still obsessed with Amanda Knox, the Karen Read trial gets crazy, Gabby Petito's mother speaks at CrimeCon, Hunter Biden works well on crack, Michael Mosley is missing, and more! Further Reading: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/06/us/gilgo-beach-killings-rex-heuermann-indictment/index.htm…

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Imperium Maledictum: Plausible Deniability (Session 3) 2:27:37

1M ago2:27:37

2:27:37

The group returns to their patron and receives their rewards. They take some time to regroup following their endeavor. Then van Grunt assigns them a challenging mission: disrupt the archeological expedition of a rival, without killing them or revealing van Grunt's involvement. As an added wrinkle, they must recruit persons from the Leagues of Votan…

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Urban Shadows 2E: S8 2:12:38

1M ago2:12:38

2:12:38

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMt6WcOiQc8 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Urban Shadows 2E: S7 2:18:32

1M ago2:18:32

2:18:32

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOo_giKe1bQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Urban Shadows 2E: S6 2:27:29

1M ago2:27:29

2:27:29

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDeV4UuJqY0 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Urban Shadows 2E: S5 2:24:13

1M ago2:24:13

2:24:13

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDiJMFnr7Wo ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Urban Shadows 2E: S4 1:28:48

1M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMG27yQy8x0 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Girl by Moonlight: Danger! Unexploded Spell (Session Zero) 1:59:17

1M ago1:59:17

1:59:17

Session Zero- series setup and character creation for Girl by Moonlight using the Danger! Unexploded Spell series playset. it is a campaign of magical defenders and a city under siege. In DUXS drafted unacceptable mages protect their city from arcane air raids and bombings while trying to survive and create a community. You can pick up the playset …

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Girl By Moonlight: Divine Engines Session 13 2:28:40

1M ago2:28:40

2:28:40

The penultimate session and the final mission. The fate of the Bastion will be decided. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com. Check out our podcast channel at https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/ You can support my channel and website at https://www.patreon.com/ageofravens For more …

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Episode 285: On Culture and Agriculture 1:25:44

1M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

It’s an old-school episode as David and Tamler dive into some intriguing research on the origins of cultural differences. Two neighboring communities in communist China were assigned to be wheat farmers and rice farmers. Seventy years later, the people in the rice farming communities showed signs of being more collectivist, relational, and holistic…

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Imperium Maledictum: 3 Cycles from Retirement (Session 3) 1:43:24

1M ago1:43:24

1:43:24

The town of cultists finally pulls back the curtain, threatening to strap the Tech Priest into their sacrificial device. With Octus out tracking down heretics, the other three have to take on mobs, a leader, and a psyker mutant. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com. Our audio version of these e…

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Silent Falls - Bump in the Dark: They That go Down to the Sea in Ships (7 of 7) 2:29:38

1M ago2:29:38

2:29:38

This is part of a new series, prequel to a series of Alice is Missing & Monsterhearts 2 & sequel to the subsequent series of A Town Called Malice. The Pact check out They That go Down to the Sea in Ships Thrilling, gritty, and utterly human, Bump in the Dark is a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of people who’ve dedicated their lives to hunt…

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Hearts of Wulin: Three Mountains, One Heart S5 (Finale) 2:44:38

1M ago2:44:38

2:44:38

The group considers their next steps in dealing with Peerless Zhelan, as our Fox Spirit has a vision. Da Ming discovers a betrayal at the heart of his school while heartless lets loose not one but two dragons. It all leads to a deadly confrontation as the cultivator schools battle in the streets. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you ca…

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Skin Deep 57:33

1M ago57:33

57:33

While questioning his commitment to his marriage, a man makes a grave decision. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Godkiller (4 of 12) 2:09:44

1M ago2:09:44

2:09:44

Newbridge is reeling from the revelations of Wal's actions, but when she wakes from her ordeal it seems that things are changing for the worse already in the town - will Wal cut and run again, or make a stand? **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Game Master, …

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Fearful Symmetries: Arc Two S12 (Finale) 2:20:44

1M ago2:20:44

2:20:44

The magicians finally move to face Portmore. But they discover a darker secret at the heart of their enemy's estate-- a threat to Albion and England. To stop it, one of them will have to pay the ultimate price. This is a session of an ongoing Trail of Cthulhu quarterly of Pelgrane Press's campaign framework, Fearful Symmetries-- a game of warring m…

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SWS Fellowship Finale 2:34:52

2M ago2:34:52

2:34:52

Fellowship is a game for 3-6 players about going on an adventure, in the same vein as Lord of the Rings or Wakfu or Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders. The system is loosely based on the Apocalypse Engine. In Rebellion is an expansion book for Fellowship. The Empire is an alternative to the Overlord playbook. Rather than stop an evil over…

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True Crime This Week - May 24, 2024 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

This week: Police close in on Connecticut River Valley Killer, a psychedelic retreat leaves one man dead in Australia, police ID a new victim of Herb Baumeister, fugitive Ian Thomas Cleary arrested in France, the FBI investigates crimes related to Mica Miller, Rex Heuerman's house is searched again, and more! Further Reading: https://www.theguardia…

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