Starshot Podcast
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Creator: Starshot
Full cast Science fiction Longform Audio RPG
Synopsis:
Starshot is an actual play of the Cortex RPG system. Our story focuses on the lives of several characters and the hardships they face on a world with its own soul.
Format: Audio RPG
RPG system: Cortex
Continuity: Longform
Writing: Improvised
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Science fiction
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Episodes:
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:38:00 -0500
In this episode, we cover the show's format and origin, as well as the broad strokes for the setting before diving into the actual play chapters.
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:47:00 -0500
Polk chapter one.
Polk goes about his daily life as a restaurant owner until a confrontation with rough customers and the Event starts a string of events that may uproot his life.
Music provided by Sawlead: http://sawlead.bandcamp.com
Genesys RPG is the product of Fantasy Flight Games.
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:57:00 -0500
Zed Chapter One
ZD-5491, or "Zed," is the administrator for the orbital station known as the Renewed. In this chapter, we get a glimpse of his day-to-day prior to the arrival of an inspection team arrival.
Music & Artwork by Sawlead: sawlead.bandcamp.com
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:07:00 -0500
Cole Chapter One.
Cole Reinhart III runs Reinhart Research Hub as his father's only child. In this chapter, we get a glimpse of his life prior to the Event when he goes about his day-to-day and tries to get ahead of the birthday bash being held for his arrogant father, Cole Sr.
All music and artwork by Sawlead: sawlead.bandcamp.com
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400
Cole Chapter 2.
After being airlifted from Reinhart Research Hub, Cole finds himself being transported to an undisclosed location in the Fringes. The truth he learns there may change everything.
Artwork and music by Sawlead: sawlead.bandcamp.com
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:01:00 -0400
Polk chapter two.
Polk goes to a vigil. Things may or may not go wrong.
Music & art provided by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead/crystal-caterpillar-1
Genesys RPG is the product of Fantasy Flight Games.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400
Zed Chapter Two.
After an explosion rocks the Aspiration, Zed and his crew interrogate the infiltrator in hopes of learning more about her motivations.
Zed is played by Amit.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:08:00 -0400
Dorothy Chapter One.
After toiling for years over at the Sanger farms, Dorothy Sanger is faced with one of the toughest threats to her farm since Worldfall.
Dorothy is played by Drew.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:09:00 -0400
Cole Chapter Three.
Time passing in a haze, Cole stumbles across a new discovery.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Sat, 11 May 2019 07:54:00 -0400
Polk Chapter Three.
After saving Tala and running into a nearby mall, Polk discovers a bigger conspiracy happening just minutes away from the chaos of the West Sands square.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:51:00 -0400
Dorothy Chapter Two.
Leaving Sanger farm behind, Dorothy makes for the city of West Sands.
Dorothy is played by Drew.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500
Zed Chapter Three.
The investigation continues and Zed begins to learn that their own mind may not be the safe sanctuary it once was.
Zed is played by Amit.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Upload: A Zed & Cole Chapter I
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:28:00 -0500
Upload is the first part of Zed & Cole's intersected storyline.
ZED & Cole meet for the first time in the most unusual circumstances.
Zed was played by Amit, and Cole was played by James.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:35:00 -0500
In this episode, I touch on some of the background for our game and highlight one of the political factions that were in play prior to the events of our game: The Scummune.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
We are not affiliated or sponsored, but we wanted to plug the game that gave life to our setting: https://ufopress.co.uk/our-games/legacy-life-among-ruins/
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:38:00 -0500
Dorothy seeks shelter from the chaos happening around her, making a few friends along the way.
Dorothy was played by Drew.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
The Switch to Cortex (Starshot Update)
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:44:00 -0400
Some announcements regarding Starshot going forward!
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400
A Dorothy and Polk crossover.
Continuing her plans on finding a way out of this place, Dorothy and company attempt to hijack a truck. What they found inside, however, was someone Polking around.
Dorothy was played by Drew, and Polk was played by Tom.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Cabal Highlight: Reinhart Industries
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400
In this episode, James and Kerby touch on some of the background of Reinhart Industries.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
We are not affiliated or sponsored, but we wanted to plug the game that gave life to our setting: https://ufopress.co.uk/our-games/legacy-life-among-ruins/
Upload: A ZED & Cole Chapter II
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400
Upload chapter II follows the bizarre circumstances that ZED and Cole find themselves in as their stories become more entwined.
Zed was played by Amit, and Cole was played by James.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400
Korrbin Jones has been living in the Fringes as a hermit for years now, withdrawing from the world as much as he could. Things change for Korrbin one day, however, when he has to go up to bat with mother nature.
Korrbin Jones is played by Tony.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Cabal Highlight: The Worldsoul
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:50:00 -0400
In this episode, Tony and Kerby talks about the world that the colonists find themselves on.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
We are not affiliated or sponsored, but we wanted to plug the game that gave life to our setting: https://ufopress.co.uk/our-games/legacy-life-among-ruins/
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400
Our story continues as Polk and Dorothy deals with local law enforcement.
Polk was played by Tom; Dorothy was played by Drew.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Upload: A ZED & Cole Chapter III
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400
CW: This episode follows the aftermath of an NPC's off-screen suicide.
Upload part 3 follows shortly after the events of part 2. ZED and Cole discuss body image issues while a mysterious phantom returns.
Zed was played by Amit, and Cole was played by James.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 08 May 2020 07:18:00 -0400
Korrbin finds himself with unexpected company as he tries to leave the dangers of the day behind.
Korrbin Jones is played by Tony.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Fri, 22 May 2020 07:32:00 -0400
ZED and Cole interrogate the person responsible for the Aspiration's explosion, and have a candid discussion about their partnership moving forward.
Zed was played by Amit, and Cole was played by James (AKA Sawlead).
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Cabal Highlight: Guardians of Eden
Wed, 27 May 2020 17:06:00 -0400
In this episode, McKinley and Kerby talks about the Guardians of Eden
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
McKinley's Twitter: @McKinleySyre (https://twitter.com/McKinleySayre)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
We are not affiliated or sponsored, but we wanted to plug the game that gave life to our setting: https://ufopress.co.uk/our-games/legacy-life-among-ruins/
Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400
Dorothy and Polk continue along their bus route to the next checkpoint when they encounter something on the road.
Dorothy was played by Drew, and Polk was played by Tom.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:06:00 -0400
Korrbin explores a research outpost in the Fringes.
Korrbin Jones is played by Tony.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:30:00 -0400
Dorothy attempts a rescue and gets the band back on the road to Stepping Stone.
Dorothy was played by Drew.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:58:00 -0400
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
We are not affiliated or sponsored, but we wanted to plug the game that gave life to our setting: https://ufopress.co.uk/our-games/legacy-life-among-ruins/
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400
Chapter Four follows Cole Reinhart as he peels away from ZED to go about his own shenanigans.
Cole was played by James.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400
Chapter Four follows Cole Reinhart as he peels away from ZED to go about his own shenanigans.
Cole was played by James.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:28:00 -0500
Korrbin follows Carl and meets some new friends.
Korrbin Jones is played by Tony.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:37:00 -0500
The storms over Mars are clearing, and the crew of the Last Dance has been charged with investigating. ..
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500
Forced to scavenge an old Mars colony, the crew of the Last Dance find that they might have unexpected hosts.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:20:00 -0500
In this episode, we discuss who we are, what this is about, and where we hope to go with this.
Primed by Cortex is a non-actual play podcast for Cortex Prime, interviewing game designers and talking Cortex.
Primed by Cortex Twitter: https://twitter.com/primedbycortex
Have a question? Email us at pbcpodcast@d20radio.com
Artwork for the logo was done by James Austin, who's tabletop related work can be found here: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500
As the situation escalates, the crew of the Last Song fight for their ride out of this place.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
James Austin: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead & crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Fri, 04 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500
Polk awakens.
Polk was played by Tom.
Art/Music by Sawlead: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Twitter: @Starshotpod
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:38:00 -0500
The first session of Sloth's Vanguard game! - a table top RPG game using Mutants and Masterminds Third Edition. Sloth is the game's GM. This episode features James playing the Red Wallaby, Lyra playing as Stampede, and Shira playing as Lazarus. The three prospective heroes apply to Major City's most prominent superhero organization - "The Vanguard". Over 3 days, their strength, speed, agility, intelligence, character, and sanity will be measured by members of the Vanguard with the aid of a friendly mass-produced collection of robots named Buddy. Are the new heroes up to the task? Can Sloth simultaneously teach people how to play a game and be entertaining at the same time? Let's find out!(edited) Ending Music By James, Sawlead on soundcloud Everything Else - Kevin Macleod
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:30:00 -0500
Korrbin and his new camp-anions go to the beach!
Korrbin Jones is played by Tony.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
Sawlead (James): https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:22:40 -0500
ZED and Sam have a falling out. A daring escape is made, and DOC is nowhere to be seen.
ZED was played by Amit.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
James Austin's work can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
And here!: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500
Dorothy arrives in Stepping Stone and is immediately detained for some off-the-books questioning.
Dorothy was played by Drew.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
James Austin's work can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
And here!: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:58:01 -0400
Polk recovers from his trip to the hospital. Investigating a lead, Polk and Bao discover a shadow cabal pulling the strings behind all their troubles...
Polk was played by Tom.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
James Austin's work can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
And here!: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:46:09 -0400
Dorothy finds herself at Rhineheart Research, and not as a tourist.
Dorothy was played by Drew.
Twitter: @Starshotpod (https://twitter.com/starshotpod)
James Austin's work can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/sawlead
And here!: crimsonparcel.tumblr.com