Dr. Ze, Boris and M8 have no choice but to flee the Angel they came to save. With the help of a fast car, the legacy code, and Thespa’s militia, they brace for the impact to come… Both from the loose Angel, and the leagues of synthetic deserters- desperate for the refuge of a less violent world. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Rich…

The Doctor Ze , Boris and M8 otherwise known as PUMP BOIS are in some deep danger, how deep? try behind enemy lines deep. But they must go deeper if they are to find and free M8s angel. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art…

It's a special time, it's time for us to chow down on some OFFCUTS, all the tasty lil morsels that didn't make it into the main episode are now here, for your ear pleasure. And if you wanna hear more of this and all of our other Patreon exclusive content then check us out on Patreon. There is even a FREE 7 day trial if you would just like a taste. …

Cleo has been taken aboard the ship for scientific testing, but it doesnt seem like this will be easy, for Cleo or the crew. But whos that in the shadows? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art by Drew Ambiance sound support…

Bortis and Margo have infiltrated the Biolife stronghold, leaving Cleo and Fron in the jungle behind them. Struggling to find a way after them, Cleo and Fron turn to old tactics. It wasn’t that long ago that a party split punished the Bastards- what tidings will it bring today? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cl…

M8, Ze and Boris have found their way to Garcia station, and with the help from an old friend Thespa they now know how to get to the synth side to find their lost Angel. But to do that they will need to rely on Brawn, not brains. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Z…

M8, Ze and Boris arrive on Garcia station. But the station, its changed, and the gang are looking for a lost angel . So in order to do that they are first gonna have to find the local warlord. Thespa. Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matth…

It’s leap year on Earth, and that means one thing- Tay and Dan are putting on TURTLENECKS. Trevor and R.E.E.S.E. continue their hunt for Dr. Ze and Boris, when they hit a spot of engine trouble. Find out what becomes of them as Tay and Dan co-DM the DM for the first time ever in a special one time glimpse into Trevor’s Travels! He’s on a journey, a…

Margo and Cleo head out to thwart the galactic company Biolife once more, but halfway there they are con-fronn-ted with stowaways. Now the crew must navigate a jungle planet to discover if Margo's worst fears are true. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Ele…

Cleo is back on Diaus, Old friends Bortus and Fronn are waiting for the return of their great leader, But how will they take her new look? and is CapTown ready for Cleo's return? - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art by D…

Our Crew have been spread out across Mid Space, and on an outworld moon Dr Ze and Boris continue to lose themselves, fighting away the pain of loss with drink. But while returning to their ship the M.A.X the duo are confronted with an old friend. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap / M8 -- Taylor van Bi…

It’s another year in the Bastard Books! If you’re reading this, we wouldn’t have gotten this far without you. Join us on a stroll through 2023, as we reminisce over the year’s stories, some big moments, and perhaps.. a sneak peek into what awaits us in 2024… If you’re a new listener- tread lightly! Here be spoilers! - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the…

Join Tay and Dick as they ‘awaken in a stage place’ alongside Pip and Naomi of Realms of Peril and Glory Podcast, on a delicious solar punk steamboat, that's also a galaxy-wide famous restaurant. But not all is as it seems on this restaurant, for there has been a murder most foul… Wanna hear more like this? Well don't worry, we got you. Head over t…

Margo blue eyes Finds cleo and take her back to the good dirt for a final rest. This is the fifth of a collection of shorts showcasing the myriad of perspectives in the immediate aftermath of the second season finale. They mark the end of one story, and the beginning of another. Stay tuned for Season 3! - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Mast…

Every day for Trevor is the same day. Wake up, worry about rent, eat, and dig. It’s been days since the gates closed- or maybe weeks. It’s all the same now. All that matters is digging out REESE, and finding a way back… To everything. This is the fourth of a collection of shorts showcasing the myriad of perspectives in the immediate aftermath of th…

Ze and Boris flee Midspace with Wraith artillery on their heels, as the gates are closed for the first time since the war. They find themselves in the outer rim, resorting to old tactics. They are alone for the first time. Splintered from their lost home and their lost crew. Everything is gone. Who are the Bastards, now? This is the third of a coll…

It may surprise you to know, that the newly landed Wraith army isn’t the most dangerous thing in Midspace these days… Follow Princess Zhu Zhu to the new palace, to see just how deep the dread can go. This is the second of a collection of shorts showcasing the myriad of perspectives in the immediate aftermath of the second season finale. They mark t…

As the Battle for MidSpace rages all around, Big Pat leads the masses to safety. It's always the people that these conflicts hit first. It wasn't so long ago that she was one of those people- lost in the current of another long past war... This is the first of a collection of shorts showcasing the myriad of perspectives in the immediate aftermath o…

The crew are divided and need to reunite before the captain's ship explodes them all into space dust. But BJ has got away and they need to find him as well. Its high stakes, but this isn't the Bastards first rodeo. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- D…

The crew is split , time is running out, and our bastards must find a way to save the doctor, destroy the chaos engine, defeat the captain, confront BJ, and now theres a wraith navy to add to the mix? - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews…

The Doctor has been captured, high above midspace station held in a cell of water Ze must figure out a way to escape and to destroy the chaos engine in the process. Meanwhile on Midspace station Cleo and the gang are faced with the same challenge but from a different angle. How will the Bastards get through this while separated. Crit Awards! Please…

The crew have endured, but barely, and the threats aren't over. Their mission now is to return home, uncover the remnants of their ruined base, and work to disarm the chaos engine while seeking their nemesis Captain. Their struggle is far from over. But the challenge they face now seems insurmountable. How on earth are they going to navigate throug…

The crew have survived but only just, and they aren't out of danger yet. They still need to find the Captain, deactivate the chaos engine, and in the process save MidSpace station. But heck right now they have an impossible task. How the heck do they get out of this sewer?! - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo…

Is that the swing of an axe I hear? it is! Brilliant that must mean there will be some off cuts for my ears to eat. This week we have a bonus episode for you all! This is one of our SideArm episodes, our Patreon exclusive content. We release two SideArm episodes a month, and if you like this type of ramble, laughter fun time then you can get this a…

The whole of Night City is crashing down on the Bastards’ heads. Channon has given their last warning, and the trap of all traps has been sprung. Our party splits in the devastating collapse. They are separated, injured, and trapped inside the shifting rubble. Is a toppled tower the last chapter for our crew? Perhaps it’s like the captain said, you…

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE! It’s time for another Cage-fight! Or should we say, DEBATE NIGHT? At the left podium, counting their bags of credits and making SPACE 4 U, we’ve got the pink terror himself, our very own BOBBY! And at the even lefter podium- stitching up something FIERCEANDPRIMARY, THE MAGNIFICENT KHEEN!! Who will win in this ultimate show…

The chaos engine is out there and the Bastards don’t have long to find it. They’ve landed in Night City behind D.E.E.T.Z. and they’re all on a hunt for Boris’ dark creation. But with drones on their tails and a target trained on Zhu Zhu’s head, they’re on their own and they’re in danger… But it might not be the danger that they think, until it’s mu…

We’re back with another Backwater Bastards Lore Dive and this week is all about Food replicators! Starring: Richard Kimber-Bell Taylor van Biljon Daniel Matthews Episode art by Björn Hurri Ambiance sound support by Jamie Nord and Michaël Ghelfi Synth Music Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Episode Edit / Sound design by Daniel Matthews - Send inquiries …

The Bastards have finished their preparations and are now ready to once again raid the night city. But the Captain and her revolutionaries haven't been idle either and its only a matter of time before the Chaos Engine is deployed... - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Z…

This week we have a bonus episode for you all! This is one of our SideArm episodes, our Patreon exclusive content. We release two SideArm episodes a month, and if you like this type of ramble, laughter fun time then you can get this and access to our First campaign Rhalloran. So what are ya waiting for? For the price of a "Bag o' Fries" you can get…

In one corner shrouded in darkness, plated in all manners of armour and armed to the hilt, its the forever loyal and aways terrifying DEETS! And in the other corner, beamed in from the comfort of a command ship, leading legion & fleet in conquest for the Empire, its ADMIRAL LARKEY! Starring: Richard Kimber-Bell Taylor van Biljon Daniel Matthews Epi…

The crew finally knows the full truth about Boris. …And they’re keepin’ him ANYWAY! But the fight ain’t over yet. They’ve got to get home and make a plan. The Bastards owe D.E.E.T.Z. and Zhu Zhu a visit about the future of Midspace- and maybe a little warning about the interstellar crap-storm that’s on the way. It sure ain’t the first time there’s …

We’re back with another Backwater Bastards Lore Dive and this week is all about PARTY ROLES! aka tankin’, damagin’ and healin’! You know that we’re busy building our own game system, that’s what we’re playing! But how do you fit into it? Join Dan, Tay and DM Dick Dynamite as they dig into the roles that a player might have, and what we’ve already s…

Peàrl and Petune must now trust Boris if there is to be any chance that the twins survive BJ. What was once just a bit of fun has now become life-threatening, and perhaps their trusted knowledge of chemistry wont save them. Meanwhile Boris must do what ever he can to keep his friends safe. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard …

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE! We have the man boy genius Boris up against the Densest thing in the galaxy. Who will win in this ultimate match up of Brain vs Brawn. Lets find out with some help from our listeners and three incredible commentators. Starring: Richard Kimber-Bell Taylor van Biljon Daniel Matthews Episode art by Björn Hurri Ambiance sound …

Boris along with the twins Peàrl and Petune must flee, but every direction feels just as dangerous as where they have come from. Needless to say this crew is in way over their heads. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap -- Taylor van Biljon Dr Ze/Doctor Zafrey Elektra -- Daniel Matthews Episode art by Da…

We’re back with another Backwater Bastards Lore Dive and this week is all about SIDE CHARACTERS, aka people we ain’t! On Backwater Bastards we’re telling the greatest best friend story in the universe! …But we couldn’t do it without our friends. Join Dan, Tay and DM Dick Dynamite as they dig into the people (and aliens) that we fight for, over, and…

Boris is Boritheleon Hasilfilliams III, son of the biggest arms dealer in the galaxy. He’s a known genius, and a key cog in the terrible machine of his father’s plans. He’s been hiding for a long time. Doing odd jobs across the system, slumming it with his found family… But things have caught up with him now. Daddy’s home, a world ending weapon is …

We’re back with another Backwater Bastards Lore Dive and this week is all about SHIPS. SHIPS are pretty important to our story. They’re why we met! Both in real life, and in the game. Cruising space just wouldn’t be the same without ‘em. Dan and Tay join DM Dick Dynamite as he pops the hood on the galaxy’s favourite vehicles, how they work in comba…

Boris and his dad are facing off in the casino! Cleo and Ze are posted up with their bags of chocolate shrimp, Trevor is winning big on loaned cash- and everything looks fine up here in high stakes paradise! ...Except for the 21. And the lasers. And the unexpected guests. And the sound of friends leaving friends in the lurch. For real. - Starring: …

It’s another year in the Bastard Books! If you’re reading this, we wouldn’t have gotten this far without you. Join us on a stroll through 2022, as we reminisce over the year’s stories, some big moments, and perhaps.. a sneak peek into what awaits us in 2023… If you’re a new listener- tread lightly! Here be spoilers! - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the…

Boris and the crew head to the casino! But the only person planning to win big is Trevor. While Cleo and Ze try to keep everyone safe and fed, like a family. But there are other forces at play, and some way or another one family is about to breakup. - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo deCap -- Taylor van Bilj…

After locating Boris the crew now need to figure out how to keep him safe, is Boris even in any danger at all? The bastards will do anything to make sure not one hair on his lil head isn't harmed. But the one person they cant keep him safe from is himself. Dark Dice Podcast - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Master -- Richard Kimber-Bell Cleo…

We’re BACK from our first Comic-Con, and we’re sitting down for a recap! If you’re a listener, you’re part of why this was possible. So buckle up for a recount of the events, the takeaways, the 15 kilos of dice, and the story of the first of many Backwater con adventures! Free Stuff Page MCM Comic Con - A Behind the Screens Look: Game Master's Roun…

The Bastards are heading to London for their first comic con! So while our brains are fried from all of the planing and moving we still wanted to sit down and talk with you about what we are doing this weekend and catch up in your ear holes! The Bastards Free stuff page Dragons Duel Travis Vengroft Bodieh London MCM Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the D…

BORIS IS MISSING and the Bastards are hot on his trail. With almost no time to recover from being doxxed, the crew harnesses their “whole selves” to set off into the hidden tunnels of Midspace. Did Boris come this way? Was he taken? Is he ok? And maybe more importantly yet- do we really know anything about him at all? - Starring: DM Dick Dynamite t…

This just in! The Bastards’ secret lair ain’t so secret anymore, so this week we’re tuning into the Midspace News to hear all about it! Our trusty news casters head down into the streets to get the real scoop on these Bastards and the heck they’ve been raising for our fine tax evading populace. If you’ve been victimized in any way by their exploits…

We’re back with another Backwater Bastards Lore Dive and this week is all about THE EQUIPMENT AND THE GEAR! Yeah we talked about places, but now we have to talk about STUFF. And not just any stuff- but the stuff that matters. Weapons. Blasters. Energy gloves, explosives, vehicles and armor! We’ve got questions about what can be a weapon, and why th…

There’s somebody at the door? The Bastards have set up their secret underground lair, unloaded their bizarre spoils, and somehow they’ve been found anyway. An emissary of a certain princess has come calling and there’s a deal on the table. The Bastards have a reputation now, you see. Maybe even some sway for once! But a bigger battle is brewing, an…

We’re back with another Backwater Bastards Lore Dive and this week is all about THE ZONES AND INHABITANTS OF MIDSPACE. Midspace station is so dang important that we had to come back and do a second dive! Dan and Tay join DM Dick Dynamite as he digs into the known areas of Midspace, who runs them, and what their deal is. If you’ve ever wondered why …