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Ep. 035: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Universes, or, “Lost in the Galactic Shopping Mall”

Sep 192013

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One of the most intriguing aspects of science fiction and fantasy is their ability to transport us to other worlds, often incredibly detailed fictional places with their own elaborate histories. In this episode, we discuss some examples of works in these genres that spark our imaginations, as well as what makes them so evocative. From tenacious, resourceful characters to highly advanced technological toys, each element contributes something unique to these worlds, helping us to share in their creators’ vision. After the break, we recommend some of our favorite sci-fi and fantasy media for your future enjoyment, and Meyer puts our knowledge of obscure sci-fi titles to the test. So grab your ray guns, deely boppers and rings of true power, and prepare yourselves for another thought-provoking discussion with The Rag-NERD-rok Crew!

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AP – Durance – “Rolling Downhill”

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Aug 282013

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This week, join us as we imagine life among the lags of New Launceston, a penal colony on the remote Twynn’s World, where the plants are deadly, the giant bees are sentient, and a revolution is brewing. Authority schemes to keep the prisoners under their rule by creating a figurehead liaison to address grievances, but will this sop be enough to quell the rising resentment among their charges? The Dimber Damber and his Abbot struggle to keep control of a burgeoning drug trade, but what of the seemingly intelligent collective of insects that have been attacking production sites? A man comes forward who claims to have spoken to the insects’ Queen All-Mother, but is he a diplomat or a lunatic? And finally, when all else fails, can the formidable Captain of the Marines avert a disaster, or will all hell break loose at the hands of one soldier who is overly fond of high explosives? Listen to find out!

AP – Call of Cthulhu – “Dolltown, Part I”

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Jul 312013

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The tiny logging community of Arbortown, Vermont, has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and one resident suspects that something unnatural is at fault. He calls in Buck, Devon, Frank and Father Wilson, a new Investigator, to get to the bottom of the matter, but is there real cause for alarm, or is the town simply suffering from the recession? They discover that the slump began when the local lumber mill closed down following the death of its owner, and learn of a series of other deaths and disappearances that have remained completely untouched by the local police. Can they uncover the cause behind Arbortown’s misfortune? Moreover, is there a cause to uncover? Listen to this week’s Call of Cthulhu actual play to find out!

Ep. 034: The Game of Thrones Episode, or, “An Excess of Characters”

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Jul 242013

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Game of Thrones has quickly become one of the most respected shows and book series of our generation, seemingly overnight. Before the HBO show, few people had heard of the series. Now, everyone talks about how Winter is Coming. We here at Rag-NERD-rok love us some Game of Thrones. So with the third season recently wrapped, we decided to talk about it and share our thoughts about… OMG THE RED WEDDING! I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT HAPPENED! WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK! I DON’T…BUT…IT…GAH!!!!!

(Spoilers and show notes after the jump. And sorry about the Ned Stark meme. We just had to do it.)

AP – Eclipse Phase – “Cloud Diving”

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Jul 172013

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Years ago, the first Saturnian aerostat Cloud Holm was lost in a violent storm during its opening gala, a notorious disaster that represented the greatest loss of transhuman life since The Fall. Now, it appears as if part of the crippled habitat may have survived, and Chronus Ventures, the Titanian microcorp that financed its construction, wants answers, so they send a salvage team to investigate the wreckage and download important data from the habitat’s central computer. When the salvagers encounter a group of desperate survivors, they’ll have to use a combination of finesse and quick wits if they want to depart with the information they’ve been sent to recover. Before long, another deadly storm looms on the horizon, and they find themselves racing against the clock to collect the data, return to the ship and escape alive. Will they make it, or will they end up permanent residents of Cloud Holm? Listen to find out!

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