Microphones of Madness
763 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHome of the Microphones of Madness Podcast, book discussions and tabletop roleplay.
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(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 18
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: After chiding Rodney for screwing up the last episode, the crew of the Fishwife makes preparations for the trip to the mining colony of Dinom where McHale's past forces him to make yet another deal that puts him at odds with the rest of the g...
Microphones of Madness- Lovecraft Country: The Series
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBSteve and Rodney are back with a look at the new HBO series, Lovecraft Country.
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 17
September 04, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: The crew of the Fishwife seek Justice...or Vengeance against Iron Lung and his crew for their massacre of the People Below the Fog. Part of the episode was lost in another freak cosmic storm, but Rodney brings you up to speed. Cast Ste...
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 16
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: A sudden act of violence from the Iron Lung changes the crew's approach from subterfuge and theft to payback. McHale searches in vain for help from official channels and Allie and Durbin rally the troops for an insane assault on the plateau....
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 15
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) [Your eyes do not decieve you. Tales of the Laughing Fishwife Episode 14 was lost is a catastrophic hard drive failure. Though not as good as the episode, Steve offers a detailed recap.] A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: The team makes preparations to double-cross the Ir...
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 13
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: McHale makes a deal to sell the weapons stashed aboard the Fishwife, but the crew and the Iron Lung clan are attacked by a group of masked assailants. The crew agrees to recover some valuable artifacts on behalf of the clan. Cast Steve:...
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 12
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: With McHale free and Roger safely nestled into Low Passage, the Fishwife and her crew head to the thousand thousand islands of Jenghe to unload their illicit cargo. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and ...
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 11
July 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: Durbin and Doreen concoct a plan to free McHale from Uncle Bill's nephew, Roger. Will they succeed or will the Fishwife be grounded by the loss of a pilot? Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pus...
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 10
July 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK?. This week: The lottery caper was mostly a success, but their insurance policy causes a bit of trouble with Uncle Bill's nephew, Roger. Meanwhile, the void of space has left McHale in need of some companionship. As always, it gets him into a spot of hot water...
Microphones of Madness- Changa and the Jade Obelisk
July 22, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBSteve and Rodney discuss Changa and the Jade Obelisk, a graphic novel based on the novel by Milton Davis, from MV Media and 133Art. Grab a copy from the link below. https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/changa-and-the-jade-obelisk-1
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 9
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK? This week: After somehow agreeing to rig the planet Regina's lottery in favor of local gangster Uncle Bill, the crew put their plan in motion. Like Mike Tyson said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Erni...
Microphones of Madness- Answer the Question
July 15, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBSteve and Rodney wrap up their look at the career of Denny O'Neil with his run on The Question.
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 8
July 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants has taken possession of an abandoned Far Trader and has set out into the Spinward Reach in search of treasure and gas money. Can they unravel the mystery of TWILIGHT'S PEAK? This week: Now in control of the Laughing Fishwife, the crew sets off into the Spinward Reach in search of adventure and cash. After docking on the planet Regina, McHale gets the crew involved in a deal they might live to regret. Join us for Steve's adaptatio...
Microphones of Madness- Bats in the Belfrey
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBSteve and Rodney continue their look at the career of Dennis O'Neil by discussing five issues of his influential run on Batman comics.
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 7
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: The crew locates the Chirpers but will they make it past the remaining defenses to free them? Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher Nick: Dor...
Microphones of Madness- Hard Traveling Heroes
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBSteve and Rodney take a look back at the late, great Denny O'Neil's famous run on Green Lantern.
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 6
June 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: The hunt for the Chirpers continues as the crew of the Fishwife explores Research Station Gamma. Will they fulfill their mission or will the station's automated defenses get them first? ...
Microphones of Madness- The Royal Heretic
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBSteve and Rodney discuss The Royal Heretic the Afrocentric fantasy epic from Sarah Macklin. This fan-fucking-tastic novel will be available July 1 from MV Media. Check out her thoughts on the book HERE!
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 5
June 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: The crew locates the mysterious Research Station Gamma and find their way inside. What mysteries will they discover? Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pe...
Microphones of Madness- Blade of the Immortal
June 10, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBSteve and Rodney talk about Takashi Miike's 2017 adaptation of Hiroaki Samura's manga.
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 4
June 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: Alfredo and the crew of the Fishwife come to an arrangement and the hunt for Research Station Gamma begins in earnest. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and...
Microphones of Madness- Woman of the Woods
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBSteve and Rodney take a look at Milton Davis's sword and soul epic, Woman of the Woods. Pick up a copy in the format of your choice at the link below! Woman of the Woods
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 3
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: Purchasing black market livers is tougher than it looks for our intrepid crew. Without enough money for the deal, Alfredo decides that the crew of the Fishwife is a source of fresh stock. Wil...
Microphones of Madness- 36th Chamber of Shaolin
May 27, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBSteve and Rodney talk about one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, 1978's 36th Chamber of Shaolin.
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 2
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: Scratching for money to purchase transport to the Southern islands, the future crew of the Fishwife attempts to secure some high-value illicit goods. What they thought would be a drug connect...
Microphones of Madness- This Yellow Madness 2
May 20, 2020 03:08 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBSteve and Rodney discuss three short stories from the legendary Joe Pulver. To Live and Die in Arkham The Second Wave of Fear Fatally Coloured Gestures
(Actual Play) Tales of the Laughing Fishwife 1
May 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The Monday Night Heroes are back for some far future madness with Steve behind the screen. A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher Nick: Doreen Smith- Crim...
Microphones of Madness- This Yellow Madness: Joseph S. Pulver, Sr.
May 13, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBSteve and Rodney celebrate the life and work of Joe Pulver, Mayor of Carcosa, with a look at the collection King In Yellow Tales Vol. 1. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/King-Yellow-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00Y710UG2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=king+in+yellow+tales&qid=1589339521&sr=8-3
Microphones of Madness- Autoduel Tales
April 29, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBSteve and Rodney strap in and burn rubber with an anthology of Car Wars fiction from Steve Jackson Games.
Microphones of Madness- Parasite
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBSteve and Rodney's quarantine watch party goes to the Oscars with Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite.
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 9
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: The Luckies seek to turn everyone against everyone else. Jimmy and Doc take out one of Cardone's stool pigeons and discover that Agent Jones has enacted a nefarious plan. Meanwhile, Whistler meets face to face with Boss Cardone and made an o...
Microphones of Madness- Nasomi's Quest
April 15, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBSteve and Rodney talk about Enock I Sambaya's novel Nasomi's Quest. The book drops in paperback on June 1st but digital copies are available at the link below. https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/nasomi-s-quest-epub-edition?fbclid=IwAR0vGFVuHEiNg9g4ak0i6WHxprBawf-cldhbcIFV8yhZF1OLmqhcuPlCkkc
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 8
April 09, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 108 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: Doc recovers from the shootout at Flo's while Jimmy and Whistler learn that the Luckies were the actual target. The city is a powderkeg and someone has lit the fuse. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy...
Microphones of Madness- "Lady, it rose below vulgarity."
April 08, 2020 02:35 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBSteve and Rodney examine one of Steve's favorite films, Mel Brooks' The Producers (1967).
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 7
April 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 163 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: Jimmy and Doc hook back up with Whistler, discover that the Feds have moved into town, and how the actions of the Lucky Gang have accelerated the hostile takeover of the Cardone family. The boys also have an explosive meeting with Detectives...
Microphones of Madness- Altered Carbon: The Series
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBSteve and Rodney examine the Netflix adaptation of Altered Carbon. Beware of spoilers for Season 1&2 as well as the animated feature Altered Carbon: Resleeved.
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 6
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: While Whistler makes some special arrangements, Jimmy and Doc take on a bootlegging job for Ratzo where they encounter some zealous Treasury Agents. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro...
Microphones of Madness- Altered Carbon
March 25, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBThe transhuman revolution has begun! Steve and Rodney take a look at Richard Morgan's sci-fi mystery Altered Carbon.
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 5
March 20, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 175 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: When one of the gang's informants turns up dead, Jimmy, Whistler, and Doc realize they may be pawns in a bigger play. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt ...
Microphones of Madness- DC Universe All Star Games
March 18, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBSteve and Rodney take a look at the Actual Play offering from the DC Universe streaming service.
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 4
March 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: While Doc is recovering from his injuries, Jimmy and Whistler take on a job from one of Boss Cardone's men. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as Jacki...
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 3
March 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: The fallout from the Dead Man's Hand Massacre rains down on the city. Boss Schultz has brought in talent from New York and the city's own masked avenger seems to have taken notice of the "Lucky Gang's" activities. Jimmy, Whistler, and Doc go...
Microphones of Madness- Harley Quinn Animated
March 04, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBSteve and Rodney discuss the hilarious animated series from DC Universe.
Microphones of Madness: Locke and Key
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBSteve and Rodney take a look at the Netflix adaptation of Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye 2
February 21, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 170 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: When Cardone's bank proves to be a hard target, Jimmy and the fellas decide to start small with an attack on some of the boss' low-ranking henchmen. Doc gets fully baptized into the gangster life. A new system and a new series run by Rodne...
Microphones of Madness- Crisis of Infinite Cash Grabs
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBEarth 2 Steve returns as the boys complete the Crisis trilogy with a look at Grant Morrision's Final Crisis.
(Actual Play) The Hard Goodbye
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair. This week: Jimmy and the gang are made an offer they can't refuse and agree to embarrass Boss Cardone for Moroni. While trying to come up with a plan in Flo's Diner, they run across their old acquaintance Lucky who has just gambled away $10,000 meant a...
Microphones of Madness- Blood and Awfulness
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThere was some kind of glitch and part of the intro vanished into the aether. This week's episode begins with Rodney mid-bit as he and Steve discuss the Amazon Prime series based on Garth Ennis' The Boys.
(Actual Play) Suffocation 3
February 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe Monday Night Heroes reach the conclusion of Nick's original scenario. Who lives? Who dies? Who goes mad? Tune in to find out. The Monday Night Heroes Lillie (@NekkoTheOdd ) as Levi, an engineer, and proper gentleman Molly as Nathan, a doctor and forensic specialist Steve (@MonNightHeroes ) as Carl, a progressive anthropologist Wesley (@helios1014) as Arcadia, supposedly a writer Rodney (@Rodney_MoM) as Guiseppe, a mob-adjacent wealth relocation specialist
Microphones of Madness- Crisis of Infinite Marketing
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBEarth 2 Steve returns to help Rodney discuss the Geoff Johns penned event-series Infinite Crisis.