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Darker Days Radio
Hosted by Derek Day · EN
Horror roleplaying writers discuss their favorite RPGs, with a focus on Vampire the Masquerade, Chronicles of Darkness, and Warhammer, and introduce real world spookiness with the Secret Frequency.
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#303 Realm of Fire - PRE UKGE 2026
1w ago01:14:11Tap to summarizeChris is joined by David In this episode, they discuss; Warmachine, 40k, Trench Crusade, and what they are looking forward to at UKGE. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
Transcribe →#302 Eat the Reich Deep Dive - Lore and Mechanics
4w ago01:31:59Tap to summarizeChris, Crystal, Chigg, and David review Eat the Reich, a Rowan, Rook, and Decard RPG where you play as vampires who eat Nazis during World War 2. The game uses the Havoc Engine as its mechanics base. It is a hyperviolent, carnage-filled adventure where nobody is safe. Join us for our deep dive into the source book, lore, mechanics, and overall impressions. We will be doing an actual play in the near future! Check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server . To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify! Links For This Episode: Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/ Doomsong Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caesarink/doomsong2 Want more spooky stories and sinister plot hooks? Check out Secret Frequency Files 2:
Transcribe →#301 Cyberpunk Red - Welcome to Night City 2045 Review
Apr 1700:54:36Tap to summarizeDavid and Chigg review the brand-new Cyberpunk Red: Welcome to Night City 2045, an Edgerunners guide to the city. They are joined by co-host Crystal Mazur, who was also a writer on the project. Chigg and David discuss the contents of the books, their favorite parts, and some critiques. Crystal gives a perspective on what it was like to work on the project and shares some fun easter eggs. Links For This Episode: Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn
Transcribe →#300 Realm of Fire - End Game? - Adepticon 2026
Apr 1401:04:58Tap to summarizeChris is joined by David In this episode, they discuss; Warmachine, 40k, Trench Crusade, Gundam and more. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
Transcribe →#299 Groundhogs Day, a Prognostication Secret Frequency
Mar 2700:55:21Tap to summarizeEvery February, we wait with bated breath for the anthropomorphic divination of a hibernating mammal to tell us if winter will end soon. Why the fascination with this form of weather prognostication? Is there any science behind it? And why does it always feel like the damn Groundhog sees its shadow? Crystal and Chigg explore some of the history behind this yearly ritual, the science and magic surrounding it, and how to use this in your games. We swear you won't end in a time loop....
Transcribe →#298 Realm of Fire - Warmachine Casual and Narrative Play - With Mat Hart and Sherwin Matthews
Feb 1601:35:44Tap to summarizeChris is joined by Mat Hart (Steamforged Games Co-Founder and Creative Director) and Sherwin Matthews (Iron Kingdoms Narrative Lead and Games Writer) In this episode, they discuss; Warmachine, the upcoming casual and narrative games pack. This episode is sponsored by Baron of Dice Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
Transcribe →#297 Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Ghost Hunting Experience
Feb 1301:34:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode Mike, Chris, David, and Chigg join forces to hear about Crystal's ghost hunting experience at the historic Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia. They go over the history, the different experiences during the ghost hunt, and debunk some of the things that Crystal experienced. Discussions Within This Episode: History of Site - Official Site Here Ghost Hunting Debunking Ghost Hunting Equipment Comparison of Actual Hunts vs. Youtube Hunts Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify! Links For This Episode: Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/ Want more spooky stories and sinister plot hooks? Check out Secret Frequency Files 2:
Transcribe →#296 Gamehole 2025 How to Game the Weird - Injecting Weirdness and Horror into RPGs Live Panel
Feb 600:59:22Tap to summarizeKenneth Hite moderates this panel with Crystal Mazur, Rick Meints, and Chris Spivey. We talk about how to introduce weirdness and horror into game settings. We talk about how to game design weird and examples of what that looks like for different RPGs.
Transcribe →#295 Realm of Fire - Of Warmachines and Men
Feb 201:11:54Tap to summarizeChris is joined by Mike In this episode, they discuss; Warmachine, 40k, Warlord Games more. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
Transcribe →#294 Gamehole 2025 Investigation and Mystery in RPGs Live Panel
Jan 3000:58:55Tap to summarizeKenneth Hite moderates this panel with Crystal Mazur, Rick Meints, and Elisa Teague. We talk about how to approach investigations and mysteries within an RPG and how to keep it focused in those areas so as not to wander into horror. We talk about our favorite ways to put some urgency on players to keep the plot moving forward, and how not to completely stall progress.
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