Best Miskatonic University Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 108: Mysterious Cards from The Feast of Hemlock Vale 1:51:52

6M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

Join Ren, Dan, and Ben as they discuss some of the most interesting player cards from the new investigator expansion. And maybe also some other topics?By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 107 - The Customizable Cards of The Scarlet Keys 1:30:00

8M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Ren & Ben conclude the MUR player card dive in The Scarlet Keys by talking through the customizable cards.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 106 - The Scarlet Keys Campaign Discussion 1:29:33

11M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Dan, Dana, and Ben return to the recording studio to share their thoughts on the new-ish campaign The Scarlet Keys.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Dan and Ben Campaign Report: TSK 2P Standard all scenarios 1:23:16

11M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Listen to Dan and Ben share their takes on TSK scenario-by-scenario as they play through the entire campaign in one crazy New Jersey weekend.Transition music:Pardon Me Pretty Baby - music by Vincent Rose, lyrics by Ray Klages and Jack MeskillIkimiz Bir Fidaniz - Tülay ÖzerEl Toba - Abd El Halim HafezMilonga de mis amores - by Pedro Laurenz, perform…

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Episode 105 LIVE: Intriguing Cards of The Scarlet Keys! 1:54:42

1+ y ago1:54:42

1:54:42

Dana, Dan, and Ben discuss a few particularly interesting player cards from The Scarlet Keys.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 104: The Investigators of The Scarlet Keys 1:30:09

1+ y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

Dane, Dan, and Ben discuss the six (six!) new investigators from The Scarlet Keys expansion.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 103: Behind the Stones - A chat with Tyler "The Beard" Gotch 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

Dan and Ben are joined by Tyler "The Beard" Gotch, creator of 40+ Arkham fan scenarios, to chat about his Cyclopean Foundations fan-campaign and learn some insights into his design strategies.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 102: Fall 2022 Semester News Roundup! 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Dana and Ben go over all the Arkham news from the past few months, from change ups at FFG to the latest Taboo!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Best Intentions Ep7: Blair 1:39:51

1+ y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Ben, Joe, Lisbeth, and Veronica prepare for the worst and board the tugboat captained by Terence Marns to go find Blair. Everyone tries to make their peace, but only so much solace can be found in the face of madness. The intrepid team treads on unknown grounds as they uncover the horrible truth about the mystery of Backstrom. Credits: Author and D…

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BONUS CONTENT: Red Right Hand - Speakeasy Cover 4:50

1+ y ago4:50

4:50

We asked Amanda Holland if we could share her singing from the speakeasy (you may have noticed her in the background) as a little present for you. Finale' in 2 days. Enjoy and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!By Beta Test Humans

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BONUS CONTENT: Cry Me a River - Speakeasy Cover 2:19

1+ y ago2:19

2:19

We asked Amanda Holland if we could share her singing from the speakeasy (you may have noticed her in the background) as a little present for you. Finale' in 2 days. Enjoy and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!By Beta Test Humans

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Episode 101: Arkham Nights 2022 Trip Diary 1:36:15

1+ y ago1:36:15

1:36:15

Dan, Ben, Colin, and Kym recount the triumphs and failures of their journey to Roseville Minnesota for Arkham Nights 2022. Innsmouth with the new TSK investigators! Swag! Incredible amounts of pizza! Standing up while playing cards??Please note that this episode was recorded quite a while ago, so at the end we talk about PAX unplugged as a future e…

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Best Intentions Ep6: Revelation 56:00

1+ y ago56:00

56:00

Things are more out of control than ever. Joe's had enough and needs to know who Ben really is. More people are getting directly involved now, and everyone realizes someone else is very much in danger. It's a race against time to save them. Then unsettling answers are revealed, and a lead is discovered that may end in finding out just what exactly …

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Best Intentions Ep5: A Rumble at Miskatonic University 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Ben and Joe have fulfilled their end of the deal and must return to Mordecai to finish it and get some answers. Then it's back to the missing person case without the mob's interference. Joe remembers a contact he has in the newspaper that could advance the case, and has her meet them at the site of the next lead, Miskatonic University. Blair's old …

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Best Intentions Ep 4: Liars, Rats, and Aristrocrats 58:32

2y ago58:32

58:32

Having made a deal with Mordecai to clear the path of their investigation, Ben and Joe set out to hold up their end so they can get back to it but seems not everyone is so keen to let them go unobserved. They'll have to deal with that if they are to do their job. After that, they'll have to deal with the cousins. They'll need to come up with a plan…

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Best Intentions Ep3: A Speakeasy Meeting 58:46

2y ago58:46

58:46

Ben and Joe find themselves in quite a mess. They've been shot, the mob is involved in the case, and a creature of horror has stopped hiding. They'll continue the investigation while also getting their wounds treated and then they're off to visit an old friend from Ben's past to hopefully get the mob out of the way and perhaps acquire some resource…

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Best Intentions Ep2: An Incident at the Backstrom Eststate 1:07:03

2y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

The stakes begin to rise. Ben and Joe head towards the home of Blair Backstrom. The first obstacle comes to light, the estate is guarded by thugs. Ben and Joe will need to proceed carefully if they are to get the answers they need. Prepare for some action in this one as the plot begins to thicken, and more questions are raised, in the case of the m…

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Best Intentions Ep1: A Mysterious Disappearance 40:18

2y ago40:18

40:18

The first episode of the first season of the "Phantasmagorium" series. What you can expect from this series is a hybrid between a fully immersive radio play and a tabletop roleplaying game. Basically what you'd expect from a TTRPG but edited down to just the story and key table moments. Sound effects and music tracks are used to build the environme…

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Best Intentions Primer 5:20

2y ago5:20

5:20

Learn what you can expect in the first season of Phantasmagorium. This gives the rundown of what the show is and plays some non-spoiler clips to showcase what a TTRPG game sounds like when hybridized with a radio play presentation. Credits: Initial Narrator: Spencer Peerson Sound Editing/Engineering: Spencer Peerson Video Conversions/Edits: Dave La…

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Best Intentions Teaser 1:52

2y ago1:52

1:52

Best Intentions is a new Lovecraftian horror podcast series set in the fictional city of Arkham Massachusetts. Played through the Call of Cthulhu 7th edition tabletop game, and sound edited for story immersion, Best Intentions combines the elements of the fun of a TTRPG, with the intensity of fully produced radio play.…

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Episode 100: One Hundred Steps of Deeper Podcasting 1:56:36

2y ago1:56:36

1:56:36

Dane, Dan, Ben, and Harrison celebrate the 100(ish) episodes milestone by taking a look back at their memories of Arkham Horror: The Card Game and the MUR podcast over the past six years.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 99: Scarlet Keys and Spooky Cheese with MJ and Duke! 1:26:28

2y ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Arkham Horror: The Card Game designers MJ Newman and Duke Harrist join Dane, Dan, and Ben for a fun interview on player card design and the upcoming The Scarlet Keys expansions.Check out the new player card we revealed here: https://miskatonicuniversityradio.blogspot.com/2022/09/scarlet-keys-preview-5-6.html…

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Episode 98.7 - TSK - Card Preview #7 - Breaking and Entering (2) 15:05

2y ago15:05

15:05

Card Spoiler #7 for The Scarlet Keys.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 98.6 - TSK - Card Preview #6 - Eldritch Inspiration 15:09

2y ago15:09

15:09

Card Spoiler #6 for The Scarlet Keys. Where's #5? It is in the future... and the past. Check out Episode 99 when it is released or watch the VOD on YouTube now!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 98.4 LIVE - TSK Card Spoiler #4 - Darrell Simmons! 30:00

2y ago30:00

30:00

Darrell Simmons is fully revealed by the MUR crew!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 98.3 LIVE - TSK Card Spoiler #3 15:37

2y ago15:37

15:37

Card Spoiler #2 Audio is too bad for a podcast, but this one and the last one on our blog!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 98 LIVE: Captivating Deck Discoveries & TSK Card Spoiler with Colin! 1:37:45

2y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Dane, Dan, and Ben invite their friend Colin to look at some cool user-submitted decks on ArkhamDB. Then they reveal a new player card from The Scarlet Keys provided by FFG. Finally, they help Colin build a fun deck using the new card.The deck we created:https://arkhamdb.com/decklist/view/37789/bringing-rexy-back-1.0Links to the decks we talked abo…

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Episode 97: Homebrew Campaign Spotlight with WalkerOfTales, Olivia Juliet, and Axolotl 1:00:45

2+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Dane, Dan, Ben, and Harrison take a break from their normal routine and reach out to a trio of their favorite community creators for a series of interviews about their amazing homebrew campaigns. Seriously, these campaigns are really great and we hope you'll dive in and give them a try!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 96 LIVE: The Binder Trials #2 1:07:07

2+ y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

In part 2 of an ongoing series, Dane, Dan, and Ben critically examine eight more controversial player cards and pass judgment on each of them! Which will be found guilty and sentenced to eternity in The Binder, and which will be cleared of all charges and awarded the lofty title of Best Card in the Game?…

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Episode 95 LIVE: The Mailbag Opens and Recommendations 1:03:41

2+ y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Dane, Dan, and Ben answer a few real questions from real listeners, then recommend some cool things that fans of Arkham Horror may enjoy.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 94 LIVE: Parallel Investigators and Challenge Scenarios! 1:56:49

2+ y ago1:56:49

1:56:49

Dane, Dan, Ben, and Harrison discuss the parallel versions of the five core set investigators and their accompanying challenge scenarios. Check out Ben and Harrison's recent playthroughs of these scenarios on YouTube!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode XD: Investigators of Arkham - Pokémon Partners 1:01:13

2+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Ben is joined by two new hosts to talk about every investigator in the game and who is their perfect partner. Happy April 1stBy Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 93 LIVE: The Binder Trials #1 1:07:37

2+ y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Dane, Dan, and Ben critically examine eight controversial player cards and pass judgment on each of them! Which will be found guilty and sentenced to eternity in The Binder, and which will be cleared of all charges and awarded the lofty title of Best Card in the Game?By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 92: Scenario Archetype Breakdown 51:31

2+ y ago51:31

51:31

Dane, Dan, and Ben discuss the five primary scenario archetypes described on MJ Newman's blog.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 91 LIVE: Investigator Tier List! 2:11:03

2+ y ago2:11:03

2:11:03

In what is probably our longest episode ever recorded (I'm too lazy to check), the hosts construct an authoritative tier ranking of all 48 investigators in Arkham Horror the Card Game!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 90: Edge of the Earth Campaign Part 2 1:21:58

2+ y ago1:21:58

1:21:58

In part two of their review of the new Edge of the Earth campaign, Dane, Dan, and Ben discuss the first final scenarios and share their thoughts on the campaign expansion as a whole.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 89: Edge of the Earth Campaign Part 1 1:07:16

2+ y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

In part one of their review of the new Edge of the Earth campaign, Dane, Dan, and Ben discuss the first few scenarios and the new gameplay mechanics.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 88 LIVE: The Circle Undone Revisited! 1:43:37

2+ y ago1:43:37

1:43:37

Dane, Dan, and Ben revisit the game's fourth full campaign and discuss the new Return To expansion.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 87 LIVE: Holiday Riddle Contest and Year in Review 2021! 1:24:47

2+ y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Dane, Dan, Ben, and Harrison try to answer the tricky Arkham riddles submitted by their listeners. Then, they briefly reminisce about all the exciting Arkham happenings from the past year.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 87 PREVIEW: 2021 Holiday Contest Promo 1:58

2+ y ago1:58

1:58

A quick announcement about our holiday contest!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 86 LIVE: Edge of the Earth Player Cards Part 5 - More Multiclass Cards 1:54:36

3y ago1:54:36

1:54:36

Dane, Dan, and Ben conclude their review of the new EotE player cards, discussing the remaining half of the multiclass cards from the set.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 85 LIVE: Edge of the Earth Player Cards Part 4 - Multiclass Cards 1:37:32

3y ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Dane, Dan, and Ben return to discuss yet more new EotE player cards. This time they discuss half of the multiclass cards from the set.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 84 LIVE: Edge of the Earth Player Cards Part 3 - Seeker, Neutral, & Basic Weakness 1:51:07

3y ago1:51:07

1:51:07

Dane, Dan, and Ben continue their epic journey through the new EotE player cards with a discussion of the new Seeker cards, neutral cards, and basic weaknesses.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 83: Arkham Nights 2021 Journal 1:19:41

3y ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Dane, Dan, and Ben give an account of their recent trip to Arkham Nights 2021 in Minnesota. Topics covered include the new scenario Machinations through Time, a 3P hard mode Innsmouth run, and not one but two (2!) trips to Piada's.Some great music to enjoy while playing through The Innsmouth Conspiracy:https://mukqs.bandcamp.com/album/water-levelsh…

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Episode 82 LIVE: Edge of the Earth Player Cards Part 2 - Rogue and Survivor 2:00:06

3y ago2:00:06

2:00:06

Dane, Dan, and Ben continue their reviews of the new player cards from the EotE Investigator Expansion by taking a look at the new Rogue and Survivor cards.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 81 LIVE: Edge of the Earth Player Cards Part 1 - Guardian and Mystic 1:59:45

3y ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Dane, Dan, and Ben kick off their reviews of the new player cards from the EotE Investigator Expansion by taking a look at the new Guardian and Mystic cards.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 80: The Investigators of Edge of the Earth! 1:18:39

3y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Dane, Dan, and Ben discuss the new investigators from Edge of the Earth!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 79: The Art of Arkham Horror with MJ Newman & Jeff Lee Johnson! 1:30:00

3y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Dane, Dan, and Ben welcome special guests MJ Newman (lead designer) and Jeff Lee Johnson (art director) to discuss the amazing visual art of Arkham Horror: The Card Game!Check out Jeff's website: jeffleejohnson.comCheck out the new art book "The Art of Arkham Horror": www.darkhorse.com/Books/3006-867/The-Art-of-Arkham-Horror-HC…

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Episode 78.9 LIVE: Edge of the Earth Exclusive Player Cards Preview! 29:12

3y ago29:12

29:12

Dane, Ben, and Harrison reveal some new player cards provided by FFG from the upcoming expansion!By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 78 LIVE: Time to Talk Taboo 1:23:01

3y ago1:23:01

1:23:01

Dane, Dan, and Ben talk about the new FAQ update and discuss how the taboo list affects game balance and deckbuilding.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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