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Home of the Microphones of Madness Podcast, book discussions and tabletop roleplay.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Steve and Rodney mangle a couple of languages, forget names, and discuss the first half of Two Swordmasters by Shiao-Shen Yu. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below.
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: The crew makes their play to steal the treasure of the Gyro Kadiz out from under the noses of MagnetoDynamics, but get a little distracted in the ruins of another cargo vessel.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: With credentials in hand and no spare credits for an elite infiltration team, Ernie, Doreen, and The Prof break into Magneto Dynamics office to plant the data sniffer. Meanwhile, Durbin continues his research into mind duplication.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Steve and Rodney take a look at what is sure to be a chanbara cult classic: Crazy Samurai: 400 v 1. A film that touts a 77 minute long single take fight sequence.
Check it out on the Hi-Yah! streaming service or that place that has everything.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: Tasked with deploying a data sniffer in Magneto Dynamics' computer systems, the crew arrives on the planet Fulacin. While Durbin searches for information to save Naiito Aiye, the rest of the crew cooks up a honeypot scam to gain access to the facility.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
The third and final installment of our detour into the gloomy world of Mork Borg. Nick runs. Rodney, Steve, and Jay play.
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Steve and Rodney return to the Singularity and ponder final nine stories found in Cyberfunk, a new anthology edited by Milton Davis.
Grab a copy at the link below!
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through his original Mork Borg adventure The Baths of Queen Sutro.
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through A Good Old Fashioned Murder Dungeon, an adventure for Mork Borg published in Dissident Whispers.
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Steve and Rodney venture into the Singularity and ponder the stories found in Cyberfunk, a new anthology edited by Milton Davis.
Grab a copy at the link below!
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: After yet another misjump, our merry band finds themselves in a desolate section of the Rylanor Sector. While limping toward a nearby nebula to refuel, the ship is intercepted by a pirate fleet led by and old friend of Doreen and Scurvy.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: Johnny Law catches up to the crew as they try to escape K'Kirka with the body of Naiito Aiye, his clone, and a drive that contains Naiito's personality.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Steve and Rodney take a gander at the audio version of The Book of Yig: Revelations of the Serpent: A Cthulhu Mythos Anthology, a short anthology edited by David Hambling and Peter Rawlik. You can find links below.
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: Mistakes were made during the crew's rescue of Naiito Aiye. Now, the adorable band of ruffians must escape with Aiye, a clone, and a hard drive that may or may not contain Aiye's personality.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: The crew infiltrates the Magneto Dynamics base at the starport. Things turn south rather quickly as they split up to locate Naiito Aiye.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Steve and Rodney make a vow to examine the co-op and solo experience of Ironsworn by Shawn Tomkin. The core rules are available for free at the link below.
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: With the protoplasmic guardian defeated, the crew descends further into the depths of the mysterious octagonal structure. Will they locate the pirate treasure or will the perils of the ancient ruin claim them?
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: The crew arrives at K'Kirka in need of some repairs. After getting things set up, they head off with Scurvy Stevens to search for his lost treasure. The hiding place holds more surprises than the crew bargained for.
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Steve and Rodney take a look at Agent of the Imperium, a novel by Mark Miller, creator of Traveller.
Pick it up at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Agent-Imperium-Marc-Miller/dp/1982125071/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)
The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.
This week: Durbin and the gang blast off the fascist world of Rech with the planetary authorities hot on their tail. Will they make it to the jump point and the relative safety of K'Kirka or will they be blasted into oblivion?
Cast
Steve: GM
Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer
Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills
Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness.
Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!
Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune
Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com