Microphones of Madness
766 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHome of the Microphones of Madness Podcast, book discussions and tabletop roleplay.
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Microphones of Madness- Th3 D3m0n
January 31, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSteve and Rodney talk about Sean M. Thompson's Th3 D3m0n and the existential dread of Logan International. Grab yourself a copy HERE! Also be sure to check out Miskatonic Musings.
(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 4
January 26, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew) An actress named Makino joins the heroes as run afoul of the local syndicate. The fourth installment of Steve's Edo period campaign for Pulp Cthulhu.
Microphones of Madness: At the Mountains of Madness
January 24, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBSteve and Rodney talk about the H.P. Lovecraft classic, At the Mountains of Madness.
(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 3
January 19, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB(WEG D6) Lasath flexes her sabaac muscle against Lando Calrissian and Yuan Dual goes John McClane as the crew of Seconds Out enacts their plan to steal the Imperial datapad.
Microphones of Madness: Creatures of Will and Temper
January 17, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSteve and Rodney are back from Winter break with a new opening song and a look at Molly Tanzer's delightful novel, Creatures of Will and Temper. Grab yourself a copy HERE! Opening Song: Time Piece by Silent Partner
(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 15
January 12, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) Calcutta becomes a waking nightmare for the investigators as the potential fate of humanity is demonstrated. Also, Benny gets a new hat.
(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: The Necromancer's Villa
January 05, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB(D&D 5e) The final chapter begins as our heroes find themselves investigating the decaying home of an ancient necromancer.
Microphones of Madness- The Willows (Graphic Novel)
December 13, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSteve and Rodney discuss Nathan Carson and Sam Ford's adaptation of the classic Algernon Blackwood joint, The Willows. Grab a copy! http://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/comic-books/willows-1 It's the final episode of 2017 and we would like to thank everyone for all the support! We'll be back in January with more Actual Play and randomness. See you next year!
Microphones of Madness- Tomb of Horrors Autopsy
December 06, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBSteve and Rodney are joined by AP regulars Wesley and Lillie to discuss the history and gameplay of the classic meatgrinder dungeon crawl, Tomb of Horrors. You can check out our less-than-serious run of Tomb here: https://microphonesofmadness.wordpress.com/2017/11/29/tomb-of-horrors-slapstick-version/
(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 3
December 01, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew) The mystery surrounding O-Sana grows deeper as the heroes visit her last place of employment, a Yakuza-owned gambling hall.
Microphones of Madness- The Seven Geases
November 29, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB(Clark Ashton Smith Month Part 3) Steve and Rodney trade quips and examine this classic fantasy tale.
(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 6
November 24, 2017 04:01 - 2 hours - 120 MB(D&D 5e) We come to the end of our slapstick play-through of Tomb of Horrors. Who lives? Who dies? Find out in this action-packed installment!
(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 14
November 24, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) The team makes their way to Calcutta where they make a new friend and a few prank calls.
Microphones of Madness- The Dark Eidolon
November 22, 2017 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB(Clark Ashton Smith Part 2) Steve and Rodney travel to the end of time to talk about the dying Earth, Zothique, and The Dark Eidolon
(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 2
November 17, 2017 04:01 - 2 hours - 112 MB(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew) The investigation into The Girl Who Smelled of Soy Sauce continues with the Monday Night Heroes taking to the road. While traveling, they run across the oldest trick in the book.
(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Sea Sickness
November 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB(D&D 5e) The party locates the Imperial Ranger, Zraela, and takes to the open ocean to locate the phylactery of a dracolich. Will they save the world or will Loxley die of seasickness?
Microphones of Madness- The Tale of Sampatra Zeiros
November 15, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB(Clark Ashton Smith Month Part 1) Steve and Rodney discuss (and riff on) the Clark Ashton Smith classic, "The Tale of Sampatra Zeiros".
(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 5
November 10, 2017 04:01 - 2 hours - 126 MB(D&D 5e) The Monday Night Heroes return to the continuity-free, laugh-a-minute mayhem of Tomb of Horrors.
Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 4
November 10, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB(Book Discussion Part 4 of 4) Steve and Rodney wrap up their look at the excellent Weird West Anthology, Edge of Sundown. Rodney also drags Steve into a tangent about Deadlands.
(Actual Play) Nippon no Kage 1
November 03, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew) The Monday Night Heroes return to Steve's dark and twisted version of Edo period Japan in this all new and all original campaign.
Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 3
November 01, 2017 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB(Book Discussion Part 3 of 4) Steve and Rodney continue their look at Edge of Sundown, a Weird West Anthology published by Chaosium and edited by Kevin Ross and Brian M. Sammons. Get it HERE!
(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Mind Flayer Mambo
October 31, 2017 21:59 - 2 hours - 112 MB(D&D 5e) The team leaves the city of Farness for the Southern Regions and have their first terrifying encounter with the Mind Flayers.
(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 2
October 27, 2017 11:22 - 2 hours - 119 MB(WEG D6) [Chapter One, Episode Two The team reaches the planet Luxim 9 and begins preparations to steal a datapad holding information that could be critical to the success of the Rebellion.
Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 2
October 25, 2017 04:01 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB(Book Discussion) Steve and Rodney continue their look at Edge of Sundown, a Weird West Anthology published by Chaosium and edited by Kevin Ross and Brian M. Sammons. Get it HERE!
(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 13
October 25, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) A new member joins the crew in their battle against the Inner Night.
(Actual Play) The Agency 3
October 20, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 140 MB(Call of Cthulhu 7e) Steve is away and the Monday Night Heroes get silly on the actual finale of Matt's Call of Cthulhu caper.
Audio Fiction: Echo Hiding by Rodney Turner
October 18, 2017 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMicrophones of Madness is proud to present a full-cast recording of Echo Hiding, a short story by Rodney Turner appearing in A Breath From the Sky: Unusual Stories of Possession. A Breath From the Sky was edited by Scott R. Jones and published by Martian Migraine Press. Grab yourself a copy of this excellent anthology HERE! Cast (in order of appearance): Farah Rose Smith: The Hermit Rodney Turner: Into the Booth Announcer Wesley James Young: Carl Moore (CEO, Solar Records) ...
(Actual Play) Star Wars: Equilibrium Point 1
October 13, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB(WEG D6) In the aftermath of the destruction of the first Death Star, a new threat has arisen. Having no other choice, the Rebellion calls upon the Monday Night Heroes to save the galaxy from the iron grip of the Empire. Join us for an all-new campaign set during the period of the Original Trilogy.
Microphones of Madness- Edge of Sundown 1
October 11, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBSteve and Rodney discuss the anthology Edge of Sundown: Tales of Horror in the Wild West edited by Brian Sammons and Kevin Ross. Get your copy HERE!
(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 4
October 09, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 98 MB(D&D 5e) The ever-changing party continues its descent into the trap infested lair of the demi-lich Acererak.
(Actual Play) Tomb of Horrors 3
October 06, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB(D&D 5e) More victims join the continuity-free meatgrinder of Tomb of Horrors.
Microphones of Madness- The Palm Wine Drinkard
October 04, 2017 04:01 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBSteve and Rodney discuss Amos Tutuola's 1954 novel, The Palm-Wine Drinkard. Pick up a copy HERE!
(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: Under the Heliotrope Sky
October 04, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB(D&D 5e) The third act of Rodney's original D&D campaign begins with the party returning from the Void and finding themselves in somewhat familiar surroundings.
(Actual Play) The Last Vodcast 2
September 29, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 151 MB(Slasher Flick) The bodies begin to pile up and the antics get wilder in the finale of Lillie's horror romp, The Last Vodcast
Microphones of Madness- Adventure Time!
September 27, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBSteve and Rodney talk about the NFL and discuss their plans for Microphones of Madness and what goes into creating some of the original AP you hear.
(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 12
September 25, 2017 22:41 - 1 hour - 105 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) The team reaches the heart of the Inner Night's base, but madness claims two members of the expedition.
(Actual Play) The Agency 2
September 22, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 153 MB(Call of Cthulhu 7e) The alphabet team is back in action wrapping up a strange mystery drawn from Matt's mind.
Microphones of Madness- The Changeling
September 20, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBSteve and Rodney talk about The Changeling: A Novel by Victor LaValle. Pick up a copy HERE.
(Actual Play) Cursed Earth: To Save the Devil
September 18, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB(D&D 5e) The party has at long last found their companion, Snart, only for half of them to be captured by the devil prince Sargon. Even if they save their friend, will they be able to save themselves?
(Actual Play) The Last Vodcast
September 15, 2017 23:16 - 2 hours - 136 MB(Slasher Flick) The Monday Night Heroes cut loose with wisecracks, one-liners, and hijinks galore in Lillie's latest turn in the Director's Chair.
Microphones of Madness: Light It Up, Danny
September 13, 2017 22:26 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSteve and Rodney discuss the Marvel/Netflix series, Defenders.
(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 11
September 12, 2017 21:48 - 1 hour - 102 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) In this episode, the team goes bowling for trolls and begin exploring the mysteries and terrors of a secret volcanic lair.
(Actual Play) Tomb Of Horrors 2
September 07, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB(D&D 5e) We throw continuity and good taste to the wind in this second installment of the legendary dungeon crawl.
Microphones of Madness- Miles Ahead
September 05, 2017 21:33 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBSteve and Rodney take a sidetrack to gush about Miles Davis and discuss the Don Cheadle film, Miles Ahead.
(Actual Play) The Final Flight of Jonathan Roxton 16 [FINALE]
September 02, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) After a harrowing journey, the adventurers have found the way home. The only thing in their way is the unspeakable thing Jonathan Roxton has become. Join us for the final installment of this original pulp adventure!
Microphones of Madness- NecronomiCon 2017 Jamboree
August 31, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBSteve and Rodney are joined by Nick Nacario and Scott R. Jones to talk about NecronomiCon Providence 2017, S.T. Joshi's boycott, and the legacy of H.P. Lovecraft. Pick up the new anthology from Martian Migraine Press (Rodney has a story in it.) HERE!
(Actual Play) The Two-Headed Serpent 10
August 29, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) There is no rest for the wicked as the team is sent to Iceland to thwart the Inner Night's efforts to cause a volcanic eruption. As always with Caduceus, there is a catch.
(Actual Play) Yojimbo Part 3
August 27, 2017 22:39 - 2 hours - 120 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) The third and final installment of Steve's Edo period adventure for Pulp Cthulhu.
(Actual Play) Yojimbo Part 2
August 25, 2017 04:00 - 2 hours - 140 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) The second part of our play test of Steve's original Pulp Cthulhu Adventure set in a terrifying Edo period Japan.
(Actual Play) Yojimbo Part 1
August 23, 2017 22:02 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB(Pulp Cthulhu) Steve puts the MoM gang through the paces of his original Edo period adventure for the award winning Pulp Cthulhu!