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Astronomica

Team Meatbag

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Welcome to Astronomica, a science fiction OSR actual play podcast using the Stars Without Number RPG system. Join Star Master Stan and regular players Colin, Cullen, Geoff, and Kristen as they crew the definitely-not-piloted-by-a-rogue-AI ship The Admiral Grace. From encounters with magnificent space whales to battling intergalactic corporate scumbags, there is nothing this crew can't make way more complicated than it needs to be. Tag along every Wednesday and listen in as we learn that the ...
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While CB takes the Irish Goodbye as an escort for the Basket in the Reeds, everyone else heads over to the damaged escort ship to see if they can't damage it a bit further. Don't worry, tho, if the away team succumbs to Stardaddy's machinations, it's all CB all the time ba-by! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of mer…
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With a plan firm-ishly in place, Team Meatbag heads to Lingurium for some piracy adjacent shenanigans. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? …
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Hilde takes a trip back "home". Auggie recruits a new mark. Finally, the crew takes a look at Yazid's shady envelope of potential piratical postings. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time ever…
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The crew continues their time on Argo. Yazid runs into some fellow Kondalese expats. Mackie makes friends with his own particular brand of nerd. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wed…
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The team splits up to make the most of their time on Argo. Yazid hits the back allies to rustle up some mercenary work while Auggie goes in search of a wealthy patron. Meanwhile, Team Chopper-Bopper (CB and Hopper) takes another stab at storming a hospital. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be su…
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As Team Meatbag finishes up their journey through metaspace, Argo 2 waits in blissful ignorance of the various terrors about to descend. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. …
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Hilde, Mackie, and Yazid deal with Lydia's sudden but inevitable attempt to break into the weapons locker. Auggie and Hopper continue testing on the obelisk. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee t…
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It's that most special of times, the start of a brand new arc! We're kicking things off with a bit more testing on the ol' obelisk which leads to an actual, honest to Space Oyster discovery. Also there's some light betrayal afoot, don't worry about it, nothing major. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpers…
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Oh man, you guys, time to find out if Auggie's brother is any good at being a Space Patrol captain. Spoiler: It's complicated. Special note: This one shot was recorded in the great hall of our accommodations and as such will sound very different from our usual show. Expect increased background noise in particular. If this isn't your jam, no worries…
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In lieu of a chat episode between arcs, we've got an exclusive treat just for you: Space Patrol! This very special one shot takes place in the home system of everyone's favorite xenoarchaeologist and all around good dude, Augustus Novus. It was recorded by a group of willing guinea pigs at the 2024 Astronomicon and features bonus appearances by Chr…
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As the arc comes to a close, Team Meatbag holds an empty base party. Mackie puts on his commodore hat while he figures out next steps. Hilde expresses some doubts about the team's new philosophical approach while Yazid learns about past exploits. Later, Augie and Hilde score some extra cash while Hopper and Yazid take some new recruits to a bar fig…
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It's time to build a base! Okay, it's time to PLAN a base using some neat extra SWN content and then go wrestle it out of the swampy wilderness. Will there be worms? Yes, yes there will be worms. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episode…
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Team Meatbag just finished up a successful mission on Menkaure and you know what that means: time for another Triumph through the corridors of Port Hughes! Later, Mackie puts in a request for lovely little slice of Menkaure to call our very own. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscr…
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Team Meatbag follows through on their plan to present a new revelation to the Cult of the Draggerdown. Hilde makes an offer the rest of the team really wishes someone would refuse. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed …
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With the dungeon crawl pretty much wrapped up, Team Meatbag decides what to do about this whole Lydia situation. Maybe it's time for the Cult of the Draggerdown to get a brand new testament. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit…
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It's a new year and we're kicking it off not with a bang but with a metaphysical discussion about what bangs might have been and might yet be. Hopper asks Site Computer 19 the big questions while Hilde and Augie wax poetic about the potential academic accolades in their future. Meanwhile, Mackie and Yazid do some weapons testing. If you enjoy the m…
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It's time for our favorite tradition: the Holiday Clip Show Extravaganza! This year we take a peek at what might have been if the Admiral Grace had never found a way out of metaspace that one time Mackie trimmed the course. Strap in folks, it's about to get weird. Happy Holidays from the Great Space Oyster! Note: We reference and read out a small a…
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Team Meatbag continues their rampage through the Ophanum's goo monsters. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.ast…
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Team Meatbag re-emerges into the massive cavern filled with just loads of creatures that probably want to eat them. Thing is, that cavern is full of water and no one wants to take a swim. How will our intrepid adventurers solve this dilemma? Hit play and find out! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons…
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The team takes a moment to re-orient and decides to go ahead and check out that employee break room after all. Later, Auggie rolls a 1 and grabs a peach. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time …
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This week Stardaddy does that classic D&D thing where you've got an alluring siren who turns into a monster who just wants to kill you. Sadly, no one recognizes the trope and it goes completely unremarked until this very summary. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favo…
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As promised, here's a lil bonus fun for you in honor of our 200th episode! Full disclosure, we got pretty toasted and this has the absolute most minimal editing. Also we were coming to grips with Trump's second successful election so if you like an Astronomica-themed descent into madness, this is the content for you! If you enjoy the mildly unhinge…
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We made it! Taking this space to thank you for listening to and supporting us over the last four years. It's been a true highlight for each and every one of us and we're excited to keep going for 200 more episodes. Okay enough of that, let's fire up this mech and see what she can do! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band…
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Team Meatbag gets some super cool setting info that is definitely given the gravitas it deserves. Later, Auggie continues to enjoy his adventures in maybe almost dying but probably being fine. But he gets to use his sweet, sweet power glove so it all balances out, right? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry mad…
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With the party back together, Team Meatbag ventures forth into ye olde Monopole Gravitics Facility. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Che…
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And now back to our regularly scheduled programming! We are joining our broadcast in progress as Auggie, Mackie, and Hilde come to terms with their graphic loss of Nix Bombardo. Meanwhile Hopper is acting real weird and Yazid finds a way back to their friends. Well, their work colleagues? Work people, anyway. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics…
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It's the final part of our special lil side quest and we're about to find out how far "There's been a horrible accident!" can carry us through a combat. Hint: It's way more effective than you might think. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Ne…
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Part 2 of our very special one shot that's technically cannon because it's the game the crew is playing while the PCs try not to die. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Wan…
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With our main crew down a hole and dealing with the surprise death of their new friend (and not incidentally separated from their chief violence officer), our camera shifts focus to those other guys back at the ship. If you ever wondered what Chevy, Squoitle, and all those others who definitely have names get up to while the players are off revolut…
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While Yazid practices their newfound love of fashion with the help of those prisoners from last time, the rest of the crew heads off to meet Lidea. Also introducing a Very Special Guest from this year's Astronomicon! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast …
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Time to start charming the locals. For a given value of "charm". And "locals" as it happens. Meanwhile Hilde finds out pretending to be part of a community takes more than stealing a dead person's face. PS: Don't skip the intro if you want to hear a really passionate defense of the "psychic violence of creation" PPS: This combat goes out to you, Br…
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Remember that wasp nest we decided to bypass last time? Yep, so does Hilde. Time to make a new friend, go do that thing we didn't do, and maybe even flirt with a cult member a little bit, as a treat. Heads up that this week's intro is extra long so if you're not feeling it you can skip to about the 24 minute mark for the recap. We had a few announc…
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This week we go back in time and check in with our Astronomicon/Nerd Camp correspondents in the field. That's right, we took the recording rig this year so be on the look out for an even very-er special-er episode sometime in the near future. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click sub…
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It's time to descend into the swamp with nothing but our trusty kits and this fan boat Mackie whipped up in like 30 minutes. Of course its functional, why would you even ask? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed …
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Our newly self-actualized pirate crew finishes up a few tasks surface-side before attempting to finish up a few tasks ship-side. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Wa…
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With N-Zen consigned to the endless void, it's time to hit up Port Hues for a whole bunch of quest turnin' in. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from …
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Grab your favorite hanky because this episode is gonna make you produce fluids. No, not those fluids, the other ones. The sadness ones. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednes…
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Part 2 of our epic combat continues now! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com. Here …
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So remember last week when Mackie - our illustrious captain who is definitely the best captain, just ask Hopper - said there was nothing to worry about? Uh....well, here's part one of that nothing. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New…
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The ground team carries out a daring stealth mission which Mackie absolutely and in no way compromises. Hilde shows off a new talent while Yazid and Hopper pretend to enjoy buying people (yucky). Auggie waits for everything to go pear-shaped so he can swoop in and save the day. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of me…
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While CB tries to convince the pirates to unionize, Hopper and Yazid draw closer to their goal. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? C…
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The away team descends upon the mysterious moon while Mackie and CB receive an intriguing hail. Hale? The thingie when a person pings you with a message and then you talk at them and accidentally tell them things you probably shouldn't but it's okay because you just throw a sexbot at them and hope they don't shoot you. However you spell that. If yo…
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Is the crew of the Irish Goodbye a pirate crew? Does their captain have an eye patch? Did they just receive a treasure map with a giant X marking some potentially lucrative spot? Only one way to find out! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platfo…
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When you've got four days in metadimensional space to kill, you gotta use that time wisely. And by wisely we of course mean trying to solve a puzzle we failed to figure out waaaaay back in episode 2. Fingers crossed our adventures have given us just a *smidge* more info to maybe learn something new about this mysterious alien obelisk Stardaddy is s…
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If you love CB's upspeak, then this is the capital R Recap for you! And speaking of capitals, guess what happened to Panamorfi's? That's right, this is the story of how a bunch of space truckers kind of sort of were adjacent to and maybe a tiny bit provided the final spark for a revolution. Or at least an uprising? Send us a message through this we…
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It's Chatstronomica and you know what that means! Time to enjoy a few adult beverages while answering your questions. As usual, this one is lightly edited with an extended cut available soon on our Patreon feed. Thanks for all your great questions and we'll see ya on the other side! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band …
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With a fledgling revolution taking its first shaky steps on Panamorphe, Team Meatbag heads off into the metaphorical sunset secure in the knowledge that they've done good. Probably. Maybe? Either way, it's time to blow this pop-sickle stand. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subs…
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Y'all, we gotta figure out how to get this split party back together now, ya hear? If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out o…
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With enthusiastic revolutionaries closing in and a deadline to meet, Hopper, Yazid, and CB get a brilliant idea (hint hint: Looks like the Meatbag folks are at it again). Meanwhile, Auggie and Mackie hang tight on their way back to The Irish Goodbye. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to c…
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