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Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle
Hosted by Bryon Kershaw · EN
Explore the supernatural history of Seattle in this Actual Play series using the Vaesen role-playing game system by Free League Publishing.
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Ep. 29: Broken Bindings, Chapter One
Jan 29, 202501:16:50Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! A mysterious letter draws Sofie to Baldwin Farm. Doctor Jensen worries its a trap. Julian critiques a fencepost. Sofie doesn't know whether to hope for the best or the worst outcome.A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! You can listen to them here: Nightfall/RavenousOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 28: Interlude V - Halloween, Part Two
Jan 15, 202500:59:52Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! We are back with the second half of our Halloween Interlude! As the spirits flow, tensions bubble up to the surface between members of the team. How will Hamish react to seeing cracks forming amongst our investigators as mysterious rituals are performed at the Library? Sofie shoots her shot. Julian and Doctor Jensen clash. Jorts has an adventure!Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 27: Interlude V - Halloween, Part One
Jan 1, 202501:02:18Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! Here at Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle, we believe Halloween should never be a one-day affair, so we are celebrating the best holiday in our own way, with a two-part interlude! The investigators are invited to celebrate spooky rituals at the Library, but must entertain a visiting guest from the Rose House. Sofie geeks out. Julian bares it all. Doctor Jensen is pushed to the brink.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 26: In Fen and Fastness, Chapter Five
Dec 18, 202401:12:09Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! Join us for the thrilling finale of In Fen and Fastness! Will Gut-Grinder be both too fast and too furious for our heroes to survive?! Doctor Jensen doesn't let things bug him. Sofie has an ingenious idea. Julian makes up a plan.You can listen to Midday Musings wherever you enjoy podcasts, and find more podcasts from the Umbrella Podcast Collective at https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/umbrellaOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 25: In Fen and Fastness, Chapter Four
Dec 4, 202401:20:14Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! Note: Sorry about my (Bryon's) audio from this episode! I was dealing with awful bronchitis, but wanted to push on with getting the recording done!Having survived a meeting with Hammer Doug, the investigators return to the Camp Bar to rest and regroup... but the troll's anger continues to rise. Sofie shares a connection. Julian bugs out. Doctor Jensen shares the rewards of petty larceny. Listen to Invisible Histories at https://shows.acast.com/invisible-histories and find more podcasts from the Umbrella Podcast Collective at https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/umbrellaOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 24: In Fen and Fastness, Chapter Three
Nov 20, 202401:24:46Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! After a terrifying encounter, the investigators need to pull themselves together and clear their minds and several conditions. Sofie holds the team together. Julian creates yet another new persona for the Gamemaster to keep track of. Doctor Jensen faces his greatest challenge ever -- making a social roll.You can find more from the crew of Starship Tempest at their website www.starshiptempest.com and you can enjoy more spooky and macabre history from Audibly Haunted.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 23: In Fen and Fastness, Chapter Two
Nov 7, 202401:22:57Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! The Railway Crew is fighting over whether or not to form a Union and go on strike for Akane Sato's freedom -- will our investigators get pulled into this fight or keep their heads' down? Julian's got something to say. Sofie loves her new camera. Doctor Jensen is way too excited about dead bodies. The Gamemaster is flummoxed when the group zigs when he thought they would zag.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 22: In Fen and Fastness, Chapter One
Oct 23, 202401:23:29Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! Butler Jeremy Hobbs has unexpectedly asked for help. His dear friend Akane Sato has been framed for a crime he doesn't believe she's committed, and he hopes his friends from the Library can help clear her name. Doctor Jensen gets all turned around. Julian dons a disguise. Sofie makes a new bestie.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 21: Interlude IV – A Day in the Life
Oct 9, 202401:24:21Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! We take a break from dealing with monsters and just get a moment to follow each investigator on a normal day in their life. Julian says goodbye to some old friends. Sofie swoops in for a rescue. Doctor Jensen is dubious of new fields of medicine.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. “Bitter Sweet” by Kevin MacLeod from (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
Transcribe →Ep. 20: A Small Development, Chapter Two
Sep 25, 202401:24:45Tap to summarizeClick HERE to send us a text message! A small problem has suddenly become a BIG problem! Will our heroes be able to escape the breakfast table alive? And even if so, how will they return to their original size? Julian tries to compose himself. Sofie shows the fastest way to Jorts’ heart is through butter. Doctor Jensen stays on mission."The Elegy of Queen Moss" was composed by Lynn & Will Rowan. Will Rowan: Vocals & Guitar, Lynn Rowan: Kanklės (Pronunciation: CONK-lace). You can purchase a copy of the song at https://lynnandwillrowan.bandcamp.com/Want to see the parts of this Mystery that our players missed out on? Check out A Small Development at DrivethruRPG using our Affiliate Link! A Small DevelopmentOur opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify. Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!
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