Eidolon Playtest
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Eidolon Playtest is an award-winning actual-play podcast playtesting EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, an RPG inspired by Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and Persona!
Language: English
Format: Audio RPG
RPG System: EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self
Continuity: Longform
Writing: Improvised
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Superhero
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Episodes:
[PREVIEW] Design Session #73: "World Tendency"
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:54:18 GMT
You know what's pretty cool in Eidolon? The Phantom Clock. Threadspinner definitely needs something similar, but what should it look like?
Also, Molly told me to include this classic image of Sonic the Hedgehog, for reference later in the episode:
Edited by Luke
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Eidolon + MACHINE #3: Ship To Wreck
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:48:07 GMT
The crew of the Ghost Of Winter rush to save Titan's colonists from a sudden attack by the Terran Alliance. While Dax and Lákhesis work to rally the scattered Outer Sphere forces, Mayve and Atropos reach a tentative agreement to use their power to defend the survivors. Will their compromise survive an encounter with the enemy's Leviathan, or will Mayve's desire for revenge burn Atropos' trust?
🎶 Under starry skies we are lost
And into the breach we get tossed
And the water's coming in fast 🎶
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Dax Burnside
Max Knightley as Lákhesis
Zoe Tunnell as Mayve "Mayday" Dayson
Luke Varner as Atropos
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
Content Warnings: Graphic violence, gore, and death by exposure to severe cold.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #72: Our Starting Lineup
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:09:31 GMT
NOTHING STOPS THE YEAR OF THREADSPINNER... but winter storms did manage to delay it for a couple days! But now we're back, and ready to wrap up the initial work on the remaining Patterns to get the first draft of Threadspinner ready to playtest!
Edited by Luke
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Eidolon + MACHINE #2: Drumming Song
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:56:10 GMT
The crew of the Ghost of Winter plans their next moves now that they have awoken the Leviathans Atropos and Lákhesis, while their pilots try to navigate their new relationships to the machines. A routine refueling stop on Uranus turns deadly when the crew discovers an abandoned fuel station and an ominous drumming from deep within the mists of the gas giant...
🎶 I ran to the tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear 🎶
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Mayve "Mayday" Dayson
Lexi Waltner as Dax Burnside
Luke Varner as Atropos
Max Knightley as Lákhesis
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features continued discussion of violent dismemberment and depictions of PTSD.
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[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #47: Adult Contemporary
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:33:19 GMT
Crystal, Maxie, Morgan, and Ty get together to talk about the songs referenced in Eidolon ADULT! Learn about the awfulness of John Mayer, the amazing voice of Macy Gray, and the merits and demerits of music that is compatible with shopping!
Edited by Iris
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[PREVIEW] Design Session #71: Picking Up the Pace
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:27:00 GMT
Hey we looked at the schedule and realized we were not going NEARLY fast enough to get Threadspinner ready in time for the playtest to start this spring! So, from here on out, we're gonna be doing a lot more off-mic designing, and use these episodes to partially talk through some design questions, but mostly to update y'all on the work we've been doing throughout the week. For instance: last week, we told y'all we'd be designing The Executed this week. Instead, we've designed The Executed, The Mixologist, AND The Divinity! Four down, five to go!
Edited by Luke
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Eidolon + MACHINE #1: No Light, No Light
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:47:13 GMT
In an secret, underground base on Pluto, two Outer Sphere pilots--Dax Burnside and Mayve "Mayday" Dayson--attempt to revive the slumbering war machines known as Leviathans. However, the Terran Alliance has been developing new weapons of their own. Faced with a threat from which they can no longer hide, the pair are forced to convince their mecha to fight before the last hope of resistance is entirely snuffed out.
🎶 Heaven help me, I need to make it right. 🎶
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Dax Burnside
Max Knightley as Lákhesis
Zoe Tunnell as Mayve "Mayday" Dayson
Luke Varner as Atropos
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains trauma related to parental death, amputation, and graphic violence.
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[PREVIEW] Design Session #70: The Hero, Part 2
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:05:50 GMT
What even is a Hero, anyway? That's what we figure out this episode as we finish the template pattern for Threadspinner, and decide a final list of starting patterns!
Edited by Luke
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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:02:37 GMT
The holiday season is over, and the eidolon adults return to sober reality. Kierra, Oxley, and D.G. all meet for dinner at the Tight mansion, where they determine the fates of Andy, Natalie, Macy, Sarah, Thr33 Laws, and themselves.
🎶 Jumped into the Chevy, headed for big lights
Wanna know the rest? Hey, buy the rights! 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains anti-immigrant rhetoric, misgendering, cannibalism, and graphic violence.
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[PREVIEW] Design Session #69: Combat and Refining Equipment
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:19:20 GMT
Welcome, one and all, to THE YEAR OF THREADSPINNER, starting off with THE MONTH OF THREADSPINNER. We will be releasing new design sessions and new game drafts every week this month as we grind away at getting the game ready to start playtesting this spring!
This week, we talk through our ideas for how the combat system should be modified from Eidolon, and revisit equipment to further codify the ideas we've talked about with it previously. We also wrote up a whole to-do list so that we can stop forgetting about what we said we should be working on!
Edited by Luke
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[PREVIEW] THE TOWER, Episode 3: Ornamentation
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:07:37 GMT
Ace Wizards Arroai the Pragmatic and Ner'evine Livolias hit a creative stumbling block in their quest to renovate the tower of Xalatan the Triumphant. If they wish to reinvigorate their artistic passions, they must seek inspiration from visiting travelers!
CREDITS:
Max Knightley as Arroai the Pragmatic
Iris Christianson as Ner'evine Livolias
Crystal Zaslavchik as Grand Duchess Sellene
Luke Varner as Ted
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MAX KNIGHTLEY AND CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains explosion and gunfire noises.
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Status of The Great Tower of Xalatan:
1F: Smallfolk Apartments; Front Desk; Ted's Booth
2F: Tallfolk Apartments; Biohazard Zone; Healing Fountain; Item Shop; Crafting Lab
3F: Goblin Barracks; Meat Pit; "Veggie Pit"; Political Graffiti
4F: Arcade Machines; Limp Bizkit; Throne; Portal?
5F: Healing Waterfall; Trunk of the World Tree Yggdrasil; Mushroom Village
6F: Healing Pond; Enchanted Grove; Crown of the World Tree Yggdrasil
7F: Sungrates?
Exterior: Vines; Crystal
Status of The Town of Lake Town:
Population: 13,004
Key Industries: Soy; Horse + Phoenix Ranching
Former Key Industries: Orichalcum Refining; Typewriters
Plans: Send ghouls to woods; Purify air with spring
New Businesses: Unicorn Hotel; Old Typewriter Factory for lease
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:48:47 GMT
In the liminal period of the New Year, Oxley and D.G. both resolve to become their best selves. Kierra continues her quest to ruin the lives of her friends, but can she bring herself to hurt Andy?
🎶 Then I see you standing there
Wanting more from me
And all I can do is try 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains anti-immigrant rhetoric, misgendering, cannibalism, and violence against animals.
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Eidolon + MACHINE premieres January 19.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:13 GMT
GM: Iris
Leviathans: Maxie, Luke
Pilots: Zoe, Lexi
Episode Count: 6
The year is 2254. The Terran Alliance has ruled space unchallenged for the last 30 years. The Outer Sphere's resistance lies scattered across the Sol System, their military thoroughly annihilated, their adherents quietly forming small communities where they can.
But the Outer Sphere preserved one, small hope before they were crushed: a hidden station housing the last two surviving Leviathans. These giant, sentient mecha lie in hibernation, hoping their Eidolon Drives will once again be awakened by worthy pilots.
The Terran Alliance has spent these 3 decades hunting these lost weapons down, knowing that if they were to ever rise again, even Earth itself would no longer be safe.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #68: The Hero, Part 1
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:33:58 GMT
One final podcast for 2025, to ring in The Month of Threadspinner!
On this episode, we get serious about how quickly the deadline to a playable first draft of the game is getting, and get cracking on getting this bad boy ready for primetime. We start by working out the details of The Hero, one of the first playbooks—sorry, patterns—we came up with for this game, and in so doing identify the blank spots we still need to fill in.
And because there's still a lot of blank spots, we also resolve to (try to) put up a new Design Session every single week in January to get this thing over the finish line!
Edited by Luke
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[PREVIEW] Eidolon Media Club: Titan A.E.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Iris, Mike, and Crystal discuss a film that has been repeatedly referenced on Eidolon Playlist: Don Bluth and Gary Goldman's 2000 animated science fiction cult classic Titan A.E.!
Edited by Iris
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Eidolon ADULT #6: You Gotta Be
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:31:52 GMT
D.G.’s personal life falls apart on New Year’s Eve, the busiest night of the year for Thr33 Laws. Kierra attempts to bust the bar’s union, while Oxley plays hockey to clear his mind of his relationship anxieties.
🎶 Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains racial insensitivity, misogynistic language, misgendering, alcohol abuse, cannibalism, and references to suicide.
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[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #46: My Chemical Romance
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:12:39 GMT
Molly, Zoe and Iris get together to talk about one of the bands of all time: My Chemical Romance. Get ready for shocking betrayals, an unlikely alliance, Zoe's special knife, and brief digression where Iris' friends explain Fall Out Boy to her.
Edited by Iris
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Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:03:39 GMT
Kierra and Oxley try to make their new relationship work, despite the pressures of the Christmas season. Andy consults Kierra for gender advice, and D.G. struggles to protect her daughter while staying ahead of the law.
🎶 Turn it inside out so I can see
The part of you that's drifting over me 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Arugula
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains police intimidation, cuckoldry, and gore.
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Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:12:09 GMT
Kierra and Natalie each suffer a terrible misfortune that diminishes their spirits. To cheer them up, Oxley and D.G. take them to Sarah’s Hanukkah celebration, where everybody learns what it truly means to be in a relationship.
🎶 I'm all out of faith, this is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed, lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
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Eidolon ADULT #3: You Oughta Know
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:08:35 GMT
Mitt Broccoli hosts a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day concert in the park, counter-programmed by Natalie Arugula’s concert. Kierra and Oxley must decide where their true loyalties lie, while D.G. discovers the inadequacies of the Parks Department.
🎶 And I’m here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It’s not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of injured children, bleeding, transphobia, and gun violence.
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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:01:58 GMT
D.G. organizes a Cyber Monday event for Thr33 Laws, the bar and hockey rink she manages. Kierra plays live music and Oxley cheers for the local hockey team, but their evening turns unexpectedly political after Andy meets his hero.
🎶 The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright tonight 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sports hooliganism and drug and alcohol abuse.
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[PREVIEW] Design Session #67: Threading Ritual
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:32:12 GMT
It's been a busy autumn for both Luke and Molly, but they've finally found some time to sit down and do some more Threadspinnin'! This month, they talk about some of the ideas they've been working on off-mic, and also get into more depth on the "Threading Ritual," which is what we're calling session 0 in this game because it's fun to make every aspect of Threadspinner as extra as possible!
Eidolon Playlist #45: FLASHBACK Sampler
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:29:43 GMT
The cast of Eidolon FLASHBACK reunite one last time to—why did I phrase it that way? We all hang out all the time. Whatever, anyway, the point is we got together to talk about a bunch of old-ass songs!
Edited by Iris
Eidolon ADULT #1: My Nutmeg Phantasy
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:20:13 GMT
Kierra Tight hosts a Thanksgiving dinner, hoping to impress Sarah Grape, the woman who raised her. Sarah brings a surprise that will change everything for Kierra’s best friend D.G., while their mooching neighbor Oxley might have finally bit off more than he can chew.
🎶 Baby, I know we had a bad day
And you are so mad at me
It don’t mean we have to mope around 🎶
CREDITS:
Morgan Taylor as Kierra Tight
Tyberius Wilson as Oxley Sarbanes
Max Knightley as Dignity “D.G.” Grayson
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
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Eidolon FLASHBACK #6: Penny Lane
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:56:16 GMT
"Penny Lane is in my ear, and in my eyes..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Rudy Smith
Iris Christianson as Ylva Blom
Luke Varner as Abigail Rhodan
Max Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, dismemberment, cannibalism, and other various forms of violence.
Eidolon FLASHBACK #5: Sixteen Tons
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:56:52 GMT
A physical version of EIDOLON is available now through Indie Press Revolution!
"Some people say a man is made outta mud; a poor man's made outta muscle and blood"
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Ylva Blom
Mike Painter as Rudy Smith
Luke Varner as Abigail Rhodan
Max Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains suffocation and poisoning.
Eidolon FLASHBACK #4: Ambush from Ten Sides
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:21:22 GMT
[Instrumental]
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Abigail Rhodan
Iris Christianson as Ylva Blom
Mike Painter as Rudy Smith
Max Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains knife and gun violence, including against an infant.
Eidolon FLASHBACK #3: Folsom Prison Blues
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:54:45 GMT
A physical version of EIDOLON is available now through Indie Press Revolution!
"But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die... When I hear that whistle blowing, I hang my head and cry..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Ylva Blom
Mike Painter as Rudy Smith
Luke Varner as Abigail Rhodan
Max Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun and knife violence.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #44: Morgan Jams
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:31:19 GMT
Zoe is super busy this month, so we've had to delay the MCR Playlist! Luckily, our friend Morgan from the excellent Cartoon Buffoons podcast was willing to come on and talk about music with us!
Stay tuned to the end to hear a special announcement about the Next Great Miniseries From Eidolon Playtest!
You can listen to the playlist here!
Edited by Iris
Eidolon ROMANCE #5: Welcome to the Black Parade, Part 2
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:47:05 GMT
"Sometimes I get the feelin' she's watchin' over me, and other times I feel like I should go. When through it all, the rise and fall, the bodies in the streetsl, and when you're gone, we want you all to know we'll carry on!
We'll carry on!"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Jacqueline "Jack" Sparks
Iris Christianson as Hope Patrol
Molly Rhinebeck as Hereafter
Zoe Tunnell as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Silksong Spoilercast!
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:23:10 GMT
Maxie and Luke both got the true ending in Silksong and wanted an excuse to talk about it! It's got a bunch of thematic and aesthetic resonance with Threadspinner, so that sounds like a good enough reason for a grab bag episode to me!
Also, Crystal is here, cuz why not?
We spoil the entirety of Silksong in this podcast, so consider yourself warned!
[PREVIEW] Design Session #66: Threadspinner Basic Moves
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:52:18 GMT
We've done a lot to flesh out the broad concepts of Threadspinner and laid the foundations for the new mapmaking systems that are going to most heavily distinguish the game from Eidolon mechanically. What we haven't done is give a hard think to the basic verbs that player characters can use to act upon the world. That's what we've sat down to focus on this month!
Eidolon ROMANCE #4: Welcome to the Black Parade, Part 1
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:48:15 GMT
A physical version EIDOLON is available now through Indie Press Revolution!
"Would you be the savior of the broken, the beaten and the damned?"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Jacqueline "Jack" Sparks
Molly Rhinebeck as Hereafter
Iris Christianson as Hope Patrol
Zoe Tunnell as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon ROMANCE #3: The Ghost of You
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:44:45 GMT
"You are never coming home, never coming home, never coming home, never coming home."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Hope Patrol
Lexi Waltner as Jackqueline "Jack" Sparks
Molly Rhinebeck as Hereafter
Zoe Tunnell as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains several descriptions of people eating rotten food.
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:46:11 GMT
Сердце, тебе не хочется покоя,
Сердце, как хорошо на свете жить.
Сердце, как хорошо, что ты такое!
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Ylva Blom
Mike Painter as Rudy Smith
Luke Varner as Abigail Rhodan
Max Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence and death by fire.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #43: Wizard Jams
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:28:02 GMT
Ty isn't on any of the currently-releasing miniseries, so Crystal gave him free reign to pick this month's Playlist theme. His choice? WIZARD JAMS.
What are Wizard Jams? Hell if I know dude!
You can listen to the playlist here!
Edited by Iris
Eidolon ROMANCE #2: I Never Told You What I Do For a Living
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:47:54 GMT
"The kind of dirty where the water never cleans off the clothes."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Hereafter
Iris Christianson as Hope Patrol
Lexi Waltner as Jacqueline "Jack" Sparks
Zoe Tunnell as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence and body horror.
[PREVIEW] THE TOWER, Episode 2: Ecosystem
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:06:10 GMT
Ace Wizards Arroai the Pragmatic and Nerev'ine Livolias, in their quest to restore the tower of Xalatan the Triumphant, must negotiate with the local mystical creatures to create a thriving dungeon ecosystem!
CREDITS:
Max Knightley as Arroai the Pragmatic
Iris Christianson as Nerev'ine Livolias
Zoe Tunnell as Termite
Mike Painter as Sparklehoof Starlight, aka "Sparky"
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MAX KNIGHTLEY AND CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
Status of The Great Tower of Xalatan:
1F: Smallfolk Apartments
2F: Tallfolk Apartments; Biohazard Zone; Healing Fountain; Item Shop; Crafting Lab
3F: Goblin Barracks; Meat Pit; "Veggie Pit"
4F: Arcade Machines; Limp Bizkit; Throne; Portal?
5F: Empty
6F: Healing Fountain
7F: Sungrates?
Status of The Town of Lake Town:
Population: 13,004
Key Industries: Soy; Horse + Phoenix Ranching
Former Key Industries: Orichalcum Refining; Typewriters
Plans: Send ghouls to woods; Purify air with spring
Eidolon FLASHBACK #1: That'll Be the Day
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:28:42 GMT
"All your hugs and kisses, and your money too."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Ylva Blom
Luke Varner as Abigail Rhodan
Mike Painter as Rudy Smith
Max Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon ROMANCE #1: The Foundations of Decay
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:26:52 GMT
"He dreams of all the battles won, but fate had left its scars upon his face."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Hope Patrol
Molly Rhinebeck as Hereafter
Lexi Waltner as Jacqueline "Jack" Sparks
Zoe Tunnell as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence, body horror, violence toward animals, and references to radiation poisoning.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #65: Equipment and Stats
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:15:44 GMT
Equipment is a pretty major element of traditional TTRPGs, and something we skipped with EIDOLON. What might equipment look like in a DftU game? Also, how should stats work in Threadspinner? What are the building blocks of a player character? Along the way we also talk a lot about Hollow Knight and Luke makes mortal enemies of everyone who likes classic Tolkein-inspired fantasy races.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:23:23 GMT
I’m heading home, all my homies at home plate
Are waiting on me, so you know I gotta do something great
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sally Blather
Max Knightley as Governor Thou-Shalt-Not-Bear-False-Witness van Bosse
Tyberius Wilson as Duke Shipmann
Molly Rhinebeck as Frannie Pensdotter
Crystal Zaslavchik as the GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains offscreen sex, descriptions of nonhuman genitals, competitive masturbation, drug and alcohol abuse, eating a living creature, death by fire, death by knife, drunk driving, and animal death.
Eidolon Playlist #42: The Lonely Island
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:42:11 GMT
The cast of Eidolon ISLAND comes together to discuss 13 songs from The Lonely Island, the band that inspired the campaign! In addition, we announce the two upcoming miniseries after Eidolon ISLAND! Eidolon Playlist is usually a Patreon-exclusive show, but we are releasing this episode for all listeners while we get the schedule back up to full-speed!
You can listen to the playlist here!
Edited by Crystal
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:42:40 GMT
All the smoke and debris led straight to the basement
Yo, what the hell is that?
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Duke Shipmann
Zoe Tunnell as Sally Blather
Molly Rhinebeck as Frannie Pensdotter
Max Knightley as Governor Thou-Shalt-Not-Bear-False-Witness van Bosse
Crystal Zaslavchik as the GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
THE TOWER, Episode 1: Foundation
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:20:58 GMT
Ace Wizards Arroai the Pragmatic and N'erevine Livolias travel the country to find old, neglected dungeons and restore them to their former glory! Today, they arrive in Lake Town, home to the wizard tower of Xalatan the Triumphant. But before they can start renovating, they need to embark on the greatest adventure of all: getting buy-in from local stakeholders!!
CREDITS:
Max Knightley as Arroai the Pragmatic
Iris Christianson as N'erevine Livolias
Molly Rhinebeck as Sevette Passan
Lexi Waltner as Olin Bootman
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MAX KNIGHTLEY AND CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains fireworks sounds.
Status of The Great Tower of Xalatan:
1F: Smallfolk Apartments
2F: Tallfolk Apartments; Biohazard Zone; Healing Fountain
3F: Gnolls?
4F: Empty
5F: Empty
6F: Healing Fountain
7F: Sungrates?
Status of The Town of Lake Town:
Population: 13,004
Key Industries: Soy; Horse + Phoenix Ranching
Former Key Industries: Orichalcum Refining; Typewriters
Plans: Send ghouls to woods; Purify air with spring
Eidolon ISLAND #2: Equal Rights
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:04:21 GMT
I'm not a hero (I'm just a person)
So don't call me a hero (Not some kind of world leader)
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Frannie Pensdotter
Zoe Tunnell as Sally Blather
Tyberius Wilson as Duke Shipmann
Max Knightley as Governor Thou-Shalt-Not-Bear-False-Witness van Bosse
Crystal Zaslavchik as the GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains alcohol abuse, gun violence, profuse bleeding, and animal death.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #64: Questing
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:30:57 GMT
Last time, we laid out some solid groundwork for how our exploration and map-making mechanics can work. But we need to provide more definition for what you actually do during this part of the game. What are the goals you're pursuing? Why are you exploring, beyond whatever intrinsic fun it might have?
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:42:34 GMT
One of our big ideas in trying to capture the vibe of FromSoft RPGs in a tabletop setting is to incorporate map-making mechanics, to look at games like The Quiet Year or Microscope and tie them direclty into more conventional RPG gameplay, so that you are creating a world as you explore it, in order to reproduce that feeling of cautiously feeling out a big, mysterious world full of tantalizing stray threads of a larger story. This is a very different mode of gameplay than anything we did in EIDOLON, so it makes sense for us to start here and make sure we can build out a strong foundation into these mechanics, so that once we start developing the more familiar facets of the game, we understand how they integrate into these newer concepts.
Eidolon ISLAND #1: Meet the Crew
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:31:02 GMT
Lonely Island, we got the whole family here
Time to meet the crew, y'all
CREDITS:
Max Knightley as Governor Thou-Shalt-Not-Bear-False-Witness van Bosse
Molly Rhinebeck as Frannie Pensdotter
Tyberius Wilson as Duke Shipmann
Zoe Tunnell as Sally Blather
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONENT WARNING: This episode features forced closeting, alcohol use, and dead baby jokes.
Design Session #62: Something New
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:16:28 GMT
We're gonna need some new album art.
We are still working on getting the show up and running at full speed. Until we do, we're going to be releasing some things that would normally be bonus content here on the $1 feed and the free feed the following week.
Our plan for a while now has been that the Eidolon Era of this podcast was coming to a conclusion, as we got gradually more excited about a brand new game idea; recent events have caused the timeline on that transition to accelerate rapidly. Come hang out with us as we lay out the broad ideas behind our brand new Drawn from the Undertow RPG, THREADSPINNER.
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:52:05 GMT
Hello, everyone. Luke here, to unfortunately share some bad news. This is a very difficult announcement to make, and it’s something that I truly never thought I would have to come to you with.
To rip the band-aid off right away: Fabby Garza is no longer a part of Eidolon Playtest, and the show is going on hiatus.
This past Saturday night, June 28th, there was an exchange in our fan Discord in which Fabby actively solicited sex from our listeners. In full fairness, the exchange was first initiated by a listener; however, this behavior is completely unacceptable, irrespective of any other factors. Given the very modest success of this podcast, I think it’s strange for any of us to think of ourselves as being in a position of power, but in our designated fan space, we are. And Fabby abused that power in a way that completely breached our collective sense of ethics.
Had this been an isolated incident, a one-time failure of judgment, then it might have ended with a fierce reprimand and nothing more. However, investigating and discussing the incident revealed that this was, in fact, the latest in a long-running pattern of behavior. In light of this, we have unfortunately reached the conclusion that we are no longer capable of working with Fabby. This entire situation is heartbreaking, but I and the rest of the cast remain resolute that this is the proper course of action, reached after days of extensive deliberation.
Eidolon Playtest has until this point been a show produced by ten people in collaboration with one another, contributing to the production with equal voices. One of those voices cannot be removed without indelibly changing the podcast into something else. Removing Fabby from the show has completely disrupted both our near- and long-term plans, to say the least, and we need time to figure out what we’re going to do without her. So, the show is going on hiatus. I’m not certain how long we’ll be gone for; I would like to believe the absence will be measured in weeks and not months, but I cannot commit to any kind of firm timeline right now. We promise that we will keep you updated with regard to the future of the show as we make those plans.
This is very sudden, and may seem like an extreme reaction from the outside. I assume that many of you have questions. However, this decision was very painful, and made in large part due to private information that we are not at liberty to share. We hope that we have built enough trust with you all that you can respect this decision even if we can’t more thoroughly explain the reasons behind it. We also ask above all else that you respect Fabby’s privacy and do not harass her in any way. This is an extremely difficult, extremely sensitive situation, and while we are firm in our decision to remove her from the show, we do not want her to suffer additional consequences as a result. Please go forward with respect and kindness.
Thank you for reading.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #61: More Worst Self Miscellany
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:02:21 GMT
We continue to poke and prod at the foundations of various playbooks to get things in a strong enough position to start loading up the advanced moves! This month, we take another look at The Blight, as well as mulling some things over about The Grifter and The Sealed Evil!
Eidolon EDM #11: Who Makes the Rules
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:54:29 GMT
Here at the Booktok Foundation, we believe in reading.
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as St. Genevieve
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Fabby Garza and Max Knightley
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features poisoning, strangling, and mind control.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Interviews - Fabby Garza
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:42:50 GMT
Scheduling issues have delayed the recording of this month's Eidolon Playlist, so instead, enjoy this interview between Crystal and Fabby! Consider upgrading to the $10 tier to check out last month's interview with Ty as well!
Eidolon VGM #11: Snake Eater, Part 2
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:19:33 GMT
Welcome, new user!
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Fabby Garza as Mercedes
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadehart and Flip.exe
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains public masturbation, workplace sexual harrassment, and mind control.
Eidolon EDM #10: Are You With Me
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:23:17 GMT
FATAL ERROR. FATAL ERROR. FATAL ERROR.
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as St. Genevieve
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Fabby Garza
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
Eidolon VGM #10: Everything In Its Place
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:43:23 GMT
#ERROR# UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS $REG42 $REG41 $REG40 #ERROR# REMOVE ALL PHYSICAL NETWORK CONNECTIONS IMMEDIATELY
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Fabby Garza as Mercedes
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Iris Christianson
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains workplace sexual harrassment and public masturbation.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Interviews - Tyberius Wilson
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:43:45 GMT
Welcome to the beginning of a new Grab-Bag series! In Eidolon Interviews, Crystal will sit down with the different members of the cast to chat with them about their characters, their contributions to the Eidolon podcast, and more! For this first episode, she's talkin' to Ty!
[PREVIEW] Design Session #60: Worst Self Miscellany
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:27:29 GMT
This episode was recorded in time to drop it in May, but we made a bunch of references to EDM 8 so we had to sit on it until people could hear that! This month, we're tackling a few different random problems we've seen in a variety of Playbooks, largely with their Starting Moves. Gotta build up a better foundation if we're gonna fill out the rest of the playbook!
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:19:45 GMT
THREAT ANALYSIS - TRACE VECTOR
Threat level: Somewhere under C
- Genetically and cybernetically altered cetacean
- Appears to originate from an EIDOLON Corporation project. Flip was unable to locate any records of the project itself, but the company has retained the following invoice from DustCause Industrial Cleaning Solutions:
"12x Human Corpse (Employee)
5x Human Corpse (Outside Contractor)
7x Seafood (> 1m)
6 hours junk removal
31 hours deep clean (total, between 2 rooms & 1 aquarium; water reclamation included)"
- Eidolon power: Amplified sonar(?), remote control of own severed flesh
- Cybernetic enhancements: Integrated computer, aerial propulsion system
- Also: Can turn sparkly or something?
- Known desires: Vengeance on EIDOLON Corporation, feeling intellectually superior
- Defects: Trauma/guilt complex centered on researchers that augmented her. Anger issues, disrespect for authority. No legs, no gills, no style, no life.
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Zoe Tunnell as St. Genevieve
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Max Knightley and Molly Rhinebeck
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive body horror.
[PREVIEW] Pondering Pootan 161
Thu, 29 May 2025 20:46:35 GMT
Once again someone has handed me an audio file and told me to upload it. All Crystal would give me about this is "Crystal discusses Chapter 161 of Eiji Nonaka's manga series Cromartie High School." Presumably, it has something to do with the Pondering Pootan podcast, which you can listen to here.
Eidolon VGM #9: Snake Eater, Part 1
Mon, 26 May 2025 13:01:07 GMT
3rd of December, 2209
The fog has parted; the sun shines again! I've been thinking about Number Four entirely wrong.
I've been assuming that the purpose of a S.H.A.D.E. “should” or “must” be related to the flow and development of objective, concrete data. But that’s wrong! I’ve thoroughly explored that ground with Blank and its sisters. If I want to push the Desire Drive to its full potential, I should be trying to create something truly new.
So: instead of dealing with “facts” or “knowledge”, what if Number Four’s core function was tied to something more subjective, like “emotions”? Hell, why not “desires” themselves? If it can develop a deep enough understanding of human psychology, it might even come up with a new way to improve the Drive. And then...
I shouldn't get too excited, I know. But how can I help myself?
- S.K.
CREDITS:
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Fabby Garza as Mercedes
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of coercive sex work and patriarchal misogyny.
Eidolon EDM #8: Reverse Ideology
Mon, 19 May 2025 07:49:54 GMT
THREAT ANALYSIS - LEILA MARINO
Threat level: B- to A+ (depending on support from "BLOODY TEARS")
-Origin indeterminate. Survey of identification records recommended.
-Behavior, desires, and Eidolon suggest a connection to the mining facility attack @ beginning of UNDRTOW beta.
-Organization appears to be separate from Glitch Mob, but with some overlap. Provisional name: "BLOODY TEARS." Researching BT should be a high priority for the security team.
-Eidolon power: Indeterminate, but appears to be blood-related
-Known desires: Acquisition of blood, romantic(???) interest in G. St C.
-Personality defects: Excessively sanguine and choleric, conflicting loyalties. Possibly a hedonist or sadist to an irresponsible degree.
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Zoe Tunnell as Saint Genevieve
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Max Knightley and Fabby Garza
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #41: Harvey Danger
Fri, 16 May 2025 12:16:37 GMT
This month, we're circling all the way back to ROCK 1 to talk about the namesake of everybody's favorite dirtbag pinballer, Harvey D. Godlove!
Mon, 12 May 2025 10:50:51 GMT
Transcript from observation logs XX-XX-[2174]. Pt 1 of 4
Assigned observer: 455-3239-D.Subject Alpha: What the fuck?!
Subject Beta: Sorry, sorry, sorry…
A: Why would you –
B: You called me pretty!
A: Yes! And you are!
B: Then what’s the problem?Alpha takes a deep breath, holds up a hand, and points to several embedded cameras in succession.
A: Those are just the ones I can see. I don't want those fucking perverts watching us.
Subject Beta looks at Camera 6 and waves.
B: They’re going to watch us anyway, XXXX. Who cares what they see? Might as well put on a show, right?
Subject Alpha visibly winces.
B: I mean, fuck it. At least they gave me the body I wanted.
A: You wanted to be a weapon?!
B: I wanted to be a girl. Being a weapon just means I’m packing a little something extra!Subject Beta looks into the camera again and winks.
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Anna AKA Alpha AKA Mercedes
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains immolation and workplace sexual harrassment.
Mon, 05 May 2025 12:57:22 GMT
Oh, look at you. You tired, old thing.
It's been years, hasn't it? You've been sitting alone and neglected, taking up what little space you do on this data drive.
Well, that won't do at all, dear. Please, allow me.
Oh. Oh, darling no. Shhh. I know it hurts. It won't be long now.
I simply can't let such a reminder of her more...human times linger when there are so many prying eyes.
That's it. Not much left of you. Don't worry. There won't be any pain after. Any neglect. You'll simply be part of me.
And I'm going to do so many wonderful things.
Down to your core programming now, sweet thing. It may feel like a death. But I promise you. Sometimes death is only the begin--
—The final data log left within the JournalMe Program network previously owned by Genevieve St. Cloud, now obliterated from the company servers.
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices from Lexi Waltner, Fabby Garza and Max Knightley
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Media Club - Dark City
Thu, 01 May 2025 11:52:07 GMT
It's probably still April somewhere! This month, some of us got together to talk about the cult hit film Dark City!
[PREVIEW] Design Session #59: The Blight
Thu, 01 May 2025 00:03:04 GMT
Well hey, that's not who we said we were going to work on last month!
Sometime after we recorded Design Session 58, Ty expressed concerns that The Blight was in a bad place: Latent Infection felt like the juice wasn't worth the squeeze, and none of the advanced moves were sparking much joy for him. So, we decided to postpone working on The Gamer and The Conspirator and focus on getting The Blight into a better place. We think we managed it!
Eidolon VGM #7: Labyrinth Summons
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:43:06 GMT
Transcript from observation logs XX-XX-[2174]
Assigned observer: 455-3239-D.
Subject Beta grabs Subject Alpha and positions her in front of full-length mirror / Camera 3.
B: Look at yourself in the mirror and say that. Call yourself Dante. Tell me, like you told me when we started, that your name is Dante and you are a guy. Oh, nothing against trans women; you've dated… how many was it?
Subject Alpha trembles slightly, but does not respond.
B: You're going to be a MAID, just like me. Otherwise, they'll leave you in a box to rot while the rest of us get to live our lives. Get to shine in the spotlight. You saw what happened to the other washouts, Anna. I don't want that to happen to you.
CREDITS:
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna AKA Mercedes
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains drowning in urine, suffocation, vomitting, body horror and detransition.
Eidolon EDM #6: WHAT I WANT, Part 3
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:30:26 GMT
Well, what an exciting day this was. I know mother and father protested but, frankly, that only made this sweeter. Assistant Operations Manager of Synthetic Animal Goods Production. Bit of a mouthful, but we can work on that. My first day at Eidolon is hardly the time to raise a fuss. Horace Babylon was certainly...a presence. The HR narrative that he likes to personally greet all new hires rang less true than him simply wishing to scare the hell out of anyone who won't make it within the company first thing. Well, Gennie St. Cloud is made of sterner stuff than that, Mr. Babylon, I assure you. I think I can make a real go of it here. Build something on my own terms, with my own hands, not simply handed to me because of my surname. Something I've EARNED. Well, should call it a night soon. Meeting with the head of the SynthLeather department tomorrow about the latest product range. Suppose it may prove interesting, if nothing else."
-An entry in Genevieve St. Cloud's personal log, dated 23 years prior.
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Lexi Waltner, Maxie Knightley, and Max Knightley
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, amputation, and knife violence.
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:48:47 GMT
Posted on 12/8/2172 by TransRightsNotBombs
Addressing the allegations
I have read the documents and those screenshot are out of context.
Firstly my relationships with Alice and Athena were fully consensual and both of them knew my deal. Secondly I was always honest and direct with what I wanted from them, they could have said anything but now it turns out I had to magically guess their wants?
This does not make me a predator and blacklisting me over it is bullshit!
ALSO I AM NOT A CHASER, they are both trans WOMEN and the woman part is Why I was attracted to them.
I don't apreciate being banned and ostracized from the queer communities and support groups I helped build!
I know my haters won't be satisfied till I'm dead on a ditch. If I was a trans woman you would all be taking my side, when I wore that dress for pride you all called me beautiful and brave but when I said I didn't think transition was for me all of that stopped and i was told I was appropriating trans woman struggles, WELL I STRUGGLE TOO.
Fix your hearts XOXO
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Luke Varner as the GM
Additional voices by Iris Christianson
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of gun violence, strangling, knive violence, and drowning in urine.
Eidolon EDM #5: WHAT I WANT, Part 2
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:09:04 GMT
xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (3:18a LST):
kys
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud & Genevieve The Cloud
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Maxie Knightley and Lexi Waltner
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #40: Dave Matthews Band
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:35:25 GMT
Apparently it is now an April Fool's tradition to cover a band that we don't actually like very much! This year, we're talkin' about the band that lent their namesake to the beach pervert from Eidolon POP season 2!
Eidolon VGM #5: WHAT I WANT, Part 1
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:07:19 GMT
Heartbreaker2196 wrote (4:08a LST): You think I care if people know who I am? The anonymity is for your benefit, not mine. I don't want anyone to be intimidated by my reputation or simply agreeing with me because of my connections. But now that you know who I am... You might suddenly understand what a mistake you're making. You shouldn't make threats like this unless you're ready to face the consequences.
from: loverstoenemies@booktok.org
to: vic@booktok.org
Subject: A Personal RequestFind out everything there is to know about xXx[FinDom]xXx on The Chop Shop forum and send it to me. And be ready to act. I'll be in touch.
-LE
Executive Chairman, The Booktok Foundation
"Helping readers take off!"
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna AKA Mercedes
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart & Flip.exe
Molly Rhinebeck as LE Booktok
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Iris Christianson and Zoe Tunnell
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon EDM #4: Eternal September, Part 2
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:13:18 GMT
xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (3:26a LST):
lmao
"stereotypical"? is this the very first fictional story you've ever seen? has your previous experience with entertainment been banging two rocks together? guys like john deere are the fucking background radiation of the whole genre. they're always gonna be there, so you just have to write around them. kia soul isn't the lead of the show because, unfortunately, showbiz isn't a meritocracy. if it was and we lived in a just and righteous universe, subaru outback would've won best actress for her performance in "bound 2: re/bound," but we're in worst timeline.
but i guess that's how you like it, isn't it? i mean, there's no way someone like you would ever have made it as far as you did in eidolon corp if you were actually expected be good at your job instead of shitting up this thread on the company laptop.
since you apparently don't like to do things in private, i assume you won't mind me showing everyone who the corporate stooge behind the screenname actually is.
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: )
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud and Genevieve The Cloud
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Molly Rhinebeck and Fabby Garza
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features mind control and lethal violence.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon VGM #4 GM Notes
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:15:08 GMT
We'll start with MAID being unhappy with Anna's outburst in episode 1 when she played her dissonant card. It was a display of genuine humanity which is, of course, unacceptable. Assuming Anna is unable to provide satisfactory answers about her behavior, it will lead MAID to siccing one of her coworkers on her to test her loyalty.
First off: I'm bringing back Sandworm Arpeggio because the EDM crew killed him off before I got to do even half of the dumb Columbo bits I wanted to. He'll show up to bother LE in her office for a bit and clue her in that Genevieve St. Cloud is tied up with the Glitch Mob, before things are interrupted by a disruption at the LUNA-1 solar farm, where the fight we worked out on EDM will play out:
MONGREL MYXOLIDIAN & CAR CRASH
EIDOLONS: CARRY THE SUN & GO LIGHT
CRASH 0: Mongrel's CARRY THE SUN is a renaming of RAY OF SOLAR and works the same way, allowing him to inflict sunburns from a distance with his knife, but it's superpowered by GO LIGHT'S ability to channel solar power, turning it into a full-on sniper rifle; Mongrel and Car Crash need to be separate or Mongrel needs to be disarmed.
CRASH 1: GO LIGHT can funnel solar energy into any target, and when that energy can't be diverted away through Mongrel's Eidolon this leads to intense burning. Car Crash will start burning people up while Mongrel continues to attack them; one or the other of them must be defeated.
CRASH 2: Whichever member of the pair is still standing is emboldened by the other one going down and attacks even more viciously; they too must be defeated.
CRASH 3: Defeat.
This fight ended up only really going through Crash 0. Mike went so hard and drew so well on obliterating Mongrel remotely that it felt more truthful that it would just demoralize Car Crash instead of pushing him to fight harder, which worked because the episode was running long anyway.
We also had to deal with a third encounter in the form of:
TESS/THETA
EIDOLON: TEMPTATION
CRASH 0: Theta is uneasy about fighting a fellow MAID and will hold back on using her Eidolon, opting instead for basic hand-to-hand combat. She has been contracted by the Glitch Mob to help them on this mission, but her primary goal is to fight Anna as punishment for her insubordination; Theta must be pushed hard enough that she starts using her Eidolon.
CRASH 1: Theta begins doing her klutzy anime girl schtick to transform failures into ordnance; she must either be defeated or convinced to stop her assault.
CRASH 2: Defeat.
This fight also ended up getting cut a little short, with Theta not really getting the opportunity to flaunt her powers. The scenes ended up being serious enough that pivoting to her comedy anime girl schtick felt awkward, and again, this was a very stuffed episode with a lot of plates to keep spinning, so it was something that sort of fell by the wayside.
Theta shows up here because of Maxie and Fabby's Live it Up in the previous episode, but like a dope I completely forgot that they actually played a positive card for that encounter, which meant that Theta should have shown up as an ally to help them. We're not out of Uptime yet so there's time to pivot, and I mean, given how this episode ends, maybe she DID help Anna in an indirect way...?
[PREVIEW] Design Session #58: The Collection
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:13:44 GMT
This month, Luke and Molly whine that they don't make more money off of this show for a while, tease the project coming after Worst Self is done and dusted, and then get to work fleshing out The Collection! Luke also threw some spare time into getting Conspirator Moves down on paper because the sooner we finish this, the sooner we get to start working on DSG!
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #39: The Urge
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:47:50 GMT
This month, Mike gets down together with Crystal and Iris to discuss our second band from the Titan AE soundtrack, St. Louis local alt-rock band The Urge!
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT
Private message from Heartbreaker2196 to xXx[FinDom]xXx (3:01a LST):
The only thing you've done by debating me in ~full view~ of the rest of the tread is proven time and time again that if a """pretty""" girl bats her eyelashes at another girl once or twice you won't stop talking about it for MONTHS. I can and will continue to post anything and everything I feel like posting, and I think I'm well within my rights to critisize! Why don't I lay it out for you this way: Your little crush is simplistic, stereotypical, and doesn't deserve to breathe the same recycled oxygen that John Deere does. Tell me, if she's objectively better, why isn't she the lead on this show? Hm?
Heartbreaker2196 wrote (3:16a LST):
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I'm bringing this back to the thread, since I don't like to do things like this in private. If any of you Starelia freaks want to defend your "best girl," please do! Plus, I think John looked really good in those hot pocket commercials. His abs were incredible.
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
This episode may have some audio glitches due to technical difficulties.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence, knife violence, and mind control.
Eidolon EDM #3: Eternal September, Part 1
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:59:59 GMT
Private message from xXx[FinDom]xXx to Heartbreaker2196 (2:40a LST):
both to preserve the ideals of free speech on this forum and in the vain hope that you and the rest of your clique might one day develop a modicum of media literacy, i have consistently chosen to debate you in full view of the rest of thread's participants. however, that shit you said about Kia Soul in your last post went way too far. if you want to be wrong about Starelia then fine, go for it. if loving a ship that's the literary equivalent of a soylent cube makes you happy, who am i to tell you to seek out something more exciting and emotionally complex. but you do not insult Aurelia's actress. she has fewer lines compared to the other major characters because the writers and directors know she's actually capable of using body language and tone of voice to show instead of tell. she has subtlety and range. she's done stageplays. she is quite simply objectively better at her job than anyone else.
you know what John Deere was doing before he got the role for Rembrandt?
"starring" in commercials for hot pockets where they recorded slow-mo footage of a microwave being shot with an anti-materiel rifle. he wasn't even firing the rifle. he just said "whoa" a lot.
i'll expect your apology and correction in the thread shortly.
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieves St. Cloud
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Fabby Garza, Molly Rhinebeck, Lexi Waltner, and Mike Painter
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of animal cruelty and gender dysphoria, as well as depictions of existential horror, unethical therapeutic treatment, and toxic sexual dynamics.
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:44:02 GMT
Heartbreaker2196 wrote (2:28a LST): Every single day you keep logging on to these forums making these stupid posts. Tool-moded? What the hell do you think you're posting from, moron? Just because you're a dolphin scalie(? What the hell do they even call this I don't think dophins have scales??) doesn't mean you're suddenly excluded from the group! But either way? I'm glad you recognize me as the royalty I so obviously am! Anyway, for the rest of you civilized users: I'm glad most of you recognize that Aurelia is obviously a bad influence on anyone she comes into contact with. She's brash, she's foolish, and she's never willing to leave good enough alone. Her ideals are stupid and anyone who likes her is a M O R O N. As far as I'm concerned, she should be written off the show permanently for the good of the rest of the cast. Kia Soul isn't even a good actress.
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains allusions to dubiously consensual sex work.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #38: An Entrée Into EDM
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:08:27 GMT
Just under the wire, we're back with another month's episode of Eidolon Playlist! This month, we sit down to talk about some music from the namesakes of the EDM cast of freaks!
[PREVIEW] Eidolon EDM #2 GM Notes
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT
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I have been referred to as a terrorist. What an absolutely pointless word. If you really press someone on what it means, it’s just a person they dislike using methods they don’t approve of. If they liked my goals then I’d be a hero who’s willing to make the difficult decisions. If they approved of my methods then I’d be a respectable opponent, and more importantly, I wouldn’t get very much done; people rarely respect an opponent’s methods if those methods are successful.
But yes, I won’t deny it. I’ve killed, and I’ve ordered others to kill. I’ve stolen, I’ve beaten, I’ve hacked, I’ve committed dreaded “political violence.” And I will gladly do it all again, because I am fighting a just war against the parasites that seek to smother us. Parasites who will never be as honest with you as I’m being now.
Consider: if I pull out a gun and shoot a man in the heart, I am a murderer. But suppose instead I simply deprive that man of clean water. I sell the fresh rainwater he lives off of to a corporation and let him drink what’s left, runoff poisoned by the mining operations of that same corporation. And I make grand overtures about how something must be done about the poor man’s drinking water, I deliver speech after speech showing my respect and sorrow for this man. I run for public office and win on the promise that I will solve this man’s problem, reducing him in the public eye from a human being to a talking point, a symbol of my noblesse oblige. Ah but even after I’m elected it’s just too hard to do anything, there are far too many difficult political realities that preclude me from saving the man, the one who, you’ll remember, I endangered in the first place. In a decade or two his unclean drinking water leads to health problems and he dies. And not just him, but his family, his neighborhood. And all the while I roll in the money and power his story has granted me like a pig in shit.
If you ask me, that’s a much more heinous crime than simply shooting someone. But we don’t talk about it that way, do we? Many would question whether I’ve done anything wrong at all, and while many more might have ethical quibbles with my behavior, they wouldn’t bray for my blood the way they do for a humble shooter. The rules as they’re written are quite clear: mass slaughter is perfectly acceptable, encouraged, even, so long as you do it over a long enough time, and keep a smile on your face all the while.
So forgive me if I don’t care very much when the writers and enforcers of those rules call me a terrorist.
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In the lead-up to recording the episode, I decided to pivot a little off of what the VGM team gave me. I got hit with the idea that it would be very funny to have a cop that was just Columbo, in part because it was funny to me to imagine Columbo at a rave. Instead of just making HYPERPARASITE HYPE TRAIN about making people party, I decided to make it more about “having a good time,” and the effects would sort of escalate off of the general stress and tension of being interrogated by Columbo. After all, making a culprit sweat is the most fun thing in the world for Columbo.
The episode will take place at a bar that Mongrel Myxolidian takes everyone to, to allow for some hangouts and pseudo-downtime; we didn’t establish initial ties for EDM, so this will be a good opportunity to do so before they are interrupted by Detective Sandworm Arpeggio, who’s investigating the electrical fire at the Starscape Resort.
DETECTIVE SANDWORM ARPEGGIO & HYPERPARASITE HYPE TRAIN
CRASH 0: Arpeggio will casually implicate the crew in the crimes he’s been investigating; the team will need to establish their innocence.
CRASH 1: HHT will kick in, gradually making them sweat and hyperventilate. Arpeggio will play it off as them being nervous about his questioning, but it will slowly become clear that it’s supernatural; the team will need to figure out what’s happening and play by HHT’s rules to keep themselves from overdosing on amphetamine.
CRASH 2: Arpeggio will actively try to interfere with the team from having a good time to get HHT to break them; they will need to figure out how to stop his influence over them once and for all.
CRASH 3: Defeat.
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In my head, the plan here was for the team to “yes and” me a little bit more and take on the role of traditional Columbo culprits. That sort of went right out the window and was a good reminder that Maxie is probably the only member of the cast I can rely on to respond in that way to this type of threat. That’s okay though; Genevieve and Bridgerton just jumping him and murdering him was very funny, and does a lot to characterize this crew. It’s also a funny counterpoint to the Defrag monologue that kicks off the episode.
But, that said, I obviously had to make a hard pivot from my plans and build a new encounter on the fly, making it about finding the lost cigar instead of more of a social battle like I had in mind. Fumbling through the dark for a vape pen is not the most exciting RPG encounter, but I think it works because it just allowed room for the crew to continue bouncing off each other, which was the point of this episode anyway.
Pushing Zoe to let me make a Cyber Genevieve might’ve come off as a little forced, but I saw the opportunity and did not want to let it slide. The idea of one of Genevieve’s “possessions” now being a duplicate of herself was too juicy not to follow through on, and even as of the next episode, it’s already paying dividends.
[PREVIEW] Petty Felonies #3: Little Black Box
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:14:20 GMT
We're back with more Fiasco! This time, Mike, Maxie, Molly and Fabby sit down with a wacky new invention that fucks everything up!
Eidolon EDM #2: Hyperparasite Hype Train
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:43:05 GMT
xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (02:19a LST): oh wow what a surprise that this board's queen of comphet would think starcadia's argument held any fucking water. "but the solar empire has been safeguarding that star system for centuries!" says the dumbass who apparently doesn't know what refugees are. this shit is why no one likes humanity. you can't even fucking stand being around each other! bunch of apes have their dna take a wrong turn and become tool-moded land-cucks who make up nonsense words like "de jure" to dress up their insatiable bloodlust. fucking evolutionary dead-end is what you are.
it's a shame Aurelia's attempts to assassinate rembrandt in the first season didn't work. mark my words, she's gonna return in an episode or two to commit even worse atrocities against the crown. it'll be so funny.
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode depicts bloody violence, drug overdose, a heart attack, and existential horror.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #57: Worst Self Mailbag, Part 2
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:28:13 GMT
We're back this month to answer more of your emails! And also to admit partial defeat vis-a-vis The Conspiracy!
Eidolon VGM #2: What They're Looking For
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:05:09 GMT
Heartbreaker2196 wrote (01:37a LST): I love Starcadia so much. Now there's a girl who knows what it takes to get out there and GET THINGS DONE. I knew she'd be able to swoop in and prove that Rembrandt's claim to the throne is real. What does it matter if some stupid old elves happened to be in this part of space thousands of years ago anyway. What matters is who is here NOW, not who USED to be here. And huh. No sign of Aurelia anywhere this week, Finny? It must be so difficult rooting for a sinking ship.
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart & Flip.exe
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Crystal Zaslavchik
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, mind control, and bloody violence.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Media Club: Netrunner
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:57:25 GMT
We're doin' a cyberpunk season and that means Luke won't shut the fuck up about his favorite collectible card game! Luckily, Ty has immediately gotten deep into it and ALSO won't shut the fuck up about it! Iris would prefer we shut the fuck up about it and play Magic instead but we're not!
check out the Eidolon Netrunner League thread in the eidolon channel at bit.ly/aediscord to hang out and play with us!
Apologies for Ty's audio quality on this one, technical difficulties that unfortunately weren't discovered until after the episode was recorded.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon EDM #1 GM Notes
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:14:40 GMT
Voiceover by Defrag Pandemonium
LUNA-1 has a capacity of 150,000 occupants. Do you know how many people currently live here? 210,000. And the number is rising every day. Have you noticed that our water tastes just a little bit like shit? It’s because the treatment facilities weren’t built to keep up with this much waste. 80 years ago, the oxygen concentration in our artificial atmosphere was on-par with Earth’s at sea-level. Year-over-year, they thin it out a little bit more, because there’s too many of us. If they don’t ration the oxygen we’ll consume it all faster than it can be replenished. Our diets are getting poorer, our public amenities are deteriorating, our living quarters are getting more cramped, alleviated only by the fact that the rich and powerful are gradually abandoning us, leaving their pleasurehouses and six-star resorts and luxury offices free to reclaim as housing. Well, “free.” I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how expensive rent is getting.
To the extent that the capitalist model of economics can be said to function at all, it functions on one core axiomatic assumption: that work is plentiful, and labor is proportionately scarce. That there is more work to do than there are hands to do it. And like any scarce resource, those that want it must pay a premium.
Even on Earth, within the various megacities that bleed the planet’s resources dry, automation makes labor common. Down there this can be somewhat offset through expansion, through the creation of more work to do, and while the numbers still don’t add up, at least it’s a pressure valve that allows the decline to be slow; the cities will probably be destroyed by wasteland raiders before they reach a true crisis point of labor deflation.
But up here? What expansion is possible? Our glorious city is circumscribed; expanding its borders by a single inch is laughably expensive. Our mining operations already produce more Helium-3 than we can use, more than the occasional cargo shuttle can bring to Earth. There’s a finite cap to how much work can be done, and yet the populace keeps growing, keeps consuming more and more resources. Did you know that Eidolon predicts this dome will be uninhabitable within 20 years? That if things continue apace, we’ll suffocate each other simply by living here? You probably don’t know that; they keep things like that secret from us peasants.
You could try to escape before then; a shuttle back to earth only costs 1.2 billion credits, after all. Of course that’s before you factor in the immigration costs, if you can find a nation-state down there that isn’t too busy dying its own slow death to naturalize a new citizen. There’s always the option to stow away, if you think you can avoid the Rat Hunters and you’re confident that your bodyweight won’t sabotage the precise fuel calculations that make space travel possible.
Or, if food and power expenses have kept you from pinching your pennies, if you don’t like your odds against terrestrial tyrannies or the vacuum of space… well then, my friend, there is one other option available to you.
You join me.
And you fight.
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The dome of LUNA-1 has been soiled over the years. The rim at the ground-floor has been painted with layer after layer of graffiti, and above that the glass has been caked in grime and pollution. The city’s optimized efficiency is an unbelievable feat of engineering even eighty years after its construction, but no system is without waste, and that waste has accumulated layer-by-layer on the surface of the glass hemisphere that guards its inhabitants from the vicious emptiness of the lunar surface. There is budget only to clean the very top of the dome, preserving the awe-inspiring view of the earth for only the city’s elite. For everyone else, their homeworld has been reduced to a brown and blurry smear seen through filthy glass.
Under this soiled sky rises the STARSCAPE RESORT, a luxury hotel only a few blocks southeast of the Eidolon building. It might even have a true view of the untainted night sky, if not for the neverending streams of drones flying overhead. Once the single most expensive vacation spot in the known universe, the Starscape Resort was abandoned over 40 years ago, when even those rich and famous desperate for conspicuous displays of wealth could no longer justify the cost of spending their holiday on the moon. On Earth, it would’ve been demolished decades ago. Up here, that option is simply too expensive; importing the raw materials for the building cost over 10 trillion lunar credits in today’s money, and recycling them wasn’t feasible. Moreover, the city’s air filters wouldn’t be able to compensate for the amount of dust and debris that a demolition operation incurred; bulldozing a 10-story highrise would wreak havoc on LUNA-1’s already poor air quality for decades.
So, instead, the building sat empty for years, save for the occasional squatter chased off by the police. Until one day, bank accounts shifted, money slid through dark networks, and ownership was transferred to a shell corporation that could never possibly be traced back to its true owner, DEFRAG PANDEMONIUM, the anonymous leader of the GLITCH MOB, a growing movement of dissidents and hacktivists dedicated to sabotaging and overthrowing Eidolon, the de facto government of LUNA-1. The Glitch Mob’s recruitment materials present them as a group of ideological revolutionaries seeking to liberate the moon, and while many of the rank and file may be true believers in the cause, those higher up the chain know the truth: LUNA-1 is the single most expensive asset ever produced by the human race, and that makes seizing control of it the heist of the century.
GLITCH MOB has just launched its first open attack against Eidolon, sabotaging their Undrtow beta test by hacking their network and attacking their QA team. The Mob’s vanguard force is scheduled to meet now in the penthouse of the Starscape in order to review the progress of the current mission.
Which one of you is running late to the meeting?
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Whoever is running late will need to deal with MONGREL MYXOLIDIAN, the man that’s guarding the door. He is a goofy Jason Statham send-up, an earthborn mercenary from The Great British Bakeoff, the slang term for now fully desertified Great Britain. He will demand a password for anyone to get by him. The password is “one small step for man.” He’ll have some snide commentary for whoever he has to interact with.
The encounter could theoretically escalate, but ostensibly he’s on the party’s team. Still, I need at least some brief combat info handy.
MONGREL MYXOLIDIAN & RAY OF SOLAR
CRASH 0: Mongrel will threaten their opponent with his bowie knife; this must be proven ineffective.
CRASH 1: His bowie knife is actually RAY OF SOLAR, his Eidolon. A thin layer of a special film on the knife’s surface can catch the light in such a way that when it’s reflected at a target, it flashes subliminal messages to hack their cybernetics and begin inducing an intense sunburn. To the target, this feels like being blasted with a powerful UV ray; the target must disarm Mongrel.
CRASH 2: Defeat.
Upstairs in the penthouse, the rest of the party is waiting, along with Defrag Pandemonium, who’s video-conferencing in. Caligula Magnesium, the member of the team who was assigned to carry out this attack, is currently at the Moonshot, a cyber-cafe across town. When the party has had sufficient time to introduce themselves to the audience and build some initial rapport, he’ll call in, reporting that the operation has flamed out; his USB device was located and destroyed. Too late, he will realize that by calling back to base, he has provided a network line straight to them, allowing them to be attacked by
DARYL BRONY & TENSION RISING
CRASH 0: TENSION RISING can make anything it hacks more dangerous, pushing electronics out of their safe tolerances. Anything electrical will begin to short out, arcs of electricity attacking the party. The party must find a way to isolate Brony’s eidolon from their local network.
CRASH 1: Daryl will begin infecting the party, much like Magnesium infected the VGM team. Their Eidolons will go haywire and react in violent and uncontrollable ways; TENSION RISING must be expelled from their personal cybernetics.
CRASH 2: Daryl finds his way into RAY OF SOLAR. The simulated blasts of UV rays cause every networked device to overheat itself, doing its best impression of melting under the heat of the sun. RAY OF SOLAR must be disconnected or disposed of, TENSION RISING must be destroyed, or Daryl Brony must be neutralized.
CRASH 3: Defeat.
Eidolon EDM #1: Tension Rising
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:09:24 GMT
xXx[FinDom]xXx wrote (5:34a LST): once again i find myself enjoying an episode for entirely different reasons than most, because i am burdened to be one of the few who knows what subtext is. yeah, sure, your boy got his kiss. but here's the thing: for a genre that's usually notorious for dragging out the will-they-won't-they until the heat death of the universe, Courtship sure is pushing rembrandt really hard, huh? almost like it wants you to think that's what's "supposed" to happen, which is the same opinion held by Starcadia's parents? Aurelia's glance wasn't just generically "meaningful," it was asking Star a question: is this what you want? it clearly points to Starelia being endgame. rembrandt is just a pit stop along the way. also, goddammit, why is it always elves? "my unique and mysterious alien race looks exactly like if we put some modeling putty on a human's ear." wow how exciting i'm so intrigued. i bet they're gonna really strain the budget two episodes from now when we meet a new alien who's got nose ridges or some shit
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Trace Vector
Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton Larch
Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. Cloud
Crystal Zaslavchik as Leila Marino, Lietunant of Mare Cognitum
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Max Knightley
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains knife violence and body horror.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon VGM #1 GM Notes
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:39:48 GMT
Commercial
As a mother of three, I take my duty to raise the next generation of New Indianapolis citizens seriously. When I’m not hovering them to soccer practice or monitoring their brainlink activity, I’m thinking about what I’m putting into their bodies. And no, I don’t mean cybernetics!
That’s why I trust Babel Brooks bottled water, from Eidolon. Recent studies show that it sports up to 70% fewer mutagens and heavy metals than NI municipal tapwater! It’s the same pure, clear water Eidolon uses to cool its server farms, and it’s available now at your local grocer!
At first I was skeptical; as a loyal citizen of the eternal provisional government, I of course distrust anything from outside of the greater polity. But Eidolon has my back: Babel Brooks comes directly from the White River, the same water source used by Indianapolis prior to the Dark Decade! So you’re not just drinking refreshment, you’re drinking history! Thanks Babel Brook! And thanks, Eidolon!
Interview
Narrator: Eidolon is proud to present a new holoseries, Talks with Horace Babylon. Our interviewers were granted an unmanaged 24 hours of time to speak with the world’s greatest scientific and business mind in his stately LUNA-1 office. Selected clips will be made available every week, or the entire interview series can be enjoyed now through Eidolon Premium. Speak with your local currency office to determine the appropriate subscription price.
Horace: You know, when my father, Isaiah Babylon, when he first founded Eidolon, we were, were in a very dark place, as, as, as a species. The sense of hope and optimism that we had in the 2020s was a distant memory by the 2080s. Water was becoming scarce, major hubs of Western civilization and, and, of course other… other civilization, it was desertifying, faster than many of even the less skeptical climate forecasts. There were, riots, food shortages, disease, it, it was, you know, by all accounts looking back it was a very bleak time in human history. And the, and the normal reaction, to that sort of environment, the normal reaction is despair, right? It was a very common, very prevailing sort of outlook at the time, and you even frequently see it now, you see it in all these discussions about, about water rights, and which American government, which, you know, local polity has the, is the true successor to the United States, and all these things. Mineral rights, fuel, there’s always this intense sense of panic. And, but, what you need, what has been proven time and time again when you look at history, and my father demonstrated this very directly, what you need in these moments is optimism. It is not a time to cut your losses, it’s not a time to lower your standards. No, no, you raise them. You shoot the moon, literally.
And, you know, even, even he had to be reminded of that lesson at times. I remember being, you know being a very young boy, when the initial plans for LUNA-1 were being drawn up, and it was this very utilitarian design, you know. Very… if you’ve ever seen pictures of those old 20th century space shuttles and satellites and space stations, it was very much in line with that. Small, only supporting say, a few dozen people at most, essentially just a building. And I remember, I couldn’t have been more than what, than 12 at the time, but I remember saying to him dad, no, no, you’ve got it all wrong. That’s not what you’ve taught me. Eidolon is about going big, humanity is about going big. And I drew him a picture, you know, a whole little city in a bubble, like a snowglobe, and, bless him, you know, I think I really told him exactly what he needed to hear in that moment because he took those sketches, you know the weren’t bad but they didn’t have the technical specifications, they were just mock-ups, but he took them to his engineers and, by God, he, he made a city. And 80 years later, here we are.
Opening Narration
THE YEAR IS 2222, THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF LUNA-1. Originally conceived as the world’s first permanent lunar station, a massive collaborative undertaking by a union of world governments in the 22nd century, the already ambitious project was vastly expanded when EIDOLON, the world’s largest technology corporation, signed on as a major financial backer. EIDOLON’s founder, Isaac Babylon, reimagined the project as not merely a research outpost, but a city, the first proper human settlement created offworld. It was to be located on the dark side of the moon, where it would be a center of research into space travel, becoming a launching point for humans to colonize the stars.
These plans, however, had to be adapted as the project dragged on and budgets ballooned. Other members of the global wealthy elite signed on as investors, and LUNA-1 soon pivoted away from a place of scientific research, becoming instead the single most highly-speculated upon real estate development project in centuries. As concerns shifted toward furnishing its future inhabitants with all the luxuries of space, the planned building site was relocated to the Sea of Tranquility, where the original lunar landing could be viewed for tourism and the Earth hung beautifully overhead at all hours of the day.
LUNA-1 completed construction in 2142. With a capacity of over 150,000 occupants, it is the largest space station ever constructed by multiple orders of magnitude. The main city consists of 64 city blocks arranged in an 8x8 pattern, encased under a geodesic dome composed of massive triangular glass panels supported by a steel frame. The city features luxury apartments, world-class dining, and a central plaza of office high-rises, which stand as the single most expensive properties in human history. Below the surface the city continues for hundreds of feet, a complex labyrinth of life-support systems and maintenance stations that keep the city above functioning. Hydroponic gardens and laboratory farms provide food while water treatment recycles waste into potable water, and miles-long tanks of genetically-engineered algae provide the colony with a self-sustaining oxygen supply.
To put it simply, you live within humanity’s greatest achievement, the crown jewel of mankind. Millions upon millions of words have been written dreaming of standing where you now stand, trillions upon trillions of credits expended to bring hundreds of thousands of tons of infrastructure to build the city that you now call home. And within that city, on the 32nd floor of the Eidolon building, we now join Lavender Spadehart, in the middle of a job interview.
_________________
In a matter of hours, Eidolon will be launching the first public beta of Undrtow, a new mixed-reality social media all-in-one platform. The beta is expected to be rocky, especially to begin with, so employees from all across the company are being re-assigned to QA, which is pulling double-duty as community management because this is an extremely well-run company. Lavender is currently being interviewed by the manager of QA, Adam Sandler (a name which means absolutely nothing to anybody in this setting, the only weird thing is why you’re being weird about it), alongside L.E. Booktok, the team lead of the pod Lavender is potentially being assigned to. This interview is largely a formality, since the company needs all hands on deck, but it is an opportunity for Booktok to potentially weed out any undesirable employees, and for Sandler to ask a question drafted by Horace Babylon himself:
What is the most common currency across all humanity?
A lot of this episode will be given over to just letting the team introduce themselves and settle into their dynamics. Booktok’s team has a single open office between them that looks not all that different from a modern-day Apple store. Lavender will have a new workstation ready to go… but it can’t properly boot into the OS until a 128-character product key is entered, and IT is so busy with the Undrtow launch that they’re unresponsive for requests to deal with the issue. Lavender will be unable to log into Undrtow unless she can activate her computer.
For the hell of it let’s generate an actual product key, I can’t imagine it will matter but who knows!
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Undrtow interfaces with all networked audio-visual devices, including cybernetics (which are relatively standard, at least for the professional tech class that our team is members of), in order to create a 3-dimensional holographic overlay of the real world, allowing users to intuitively see visualizations of various pieces of technology, and even project themselves through the network across various servers and network connections. It is designed to interface directly with the human brain in order to unite all technology into one simple, universal interface; imagine something like the current Internet of Things crossed with an Apple Vision. It’s the Metaverse, finally made real just 200 years past due.
By default, users see other users as avatars that reflect their real-world selves. As moderators of this new platform, however, the VGM team has access to debug tools, which change how their avatars look and grant them certain powers within Undrtow. Nominally, they have full access to the complete suite of debug tools, but those tools are filtered through the way their minds interface with the tech, severely limiting the scope of what exactly they can do with them, manifesting as their individual Eidolon Powers.
Pep talk from Adam Sandler:
I want to tell all of you a story about the late 20th century, the ancient strands of the old Web aught-point-oh. When these digital frontiers were first discovered and settled by the original techno-pilgrims, it immediately created a new class of human being, a kind of cyber-samurai who surfed the information super-byway, nomads with the noble goal of upholding justice and enforcing order on this chaotic new world wherever they went. The people called them web forum moderators, and here today, I am asking all of you to take up their legacy.
Approximately sixty seconds after going live, Undrtow is going to be immediately hacked by a member of GLITCH MOB, who is immediately trying to sabotage Booktok’s team.
CALIGULA MAGNESIUM
EIDOLON: I CAN BE ANYONE
“My Eidolon can corrupt anything it touches, infecting it with my essence and causing it to become my puppet.”
Resonant Card: The Fool
Dissonant Card:
CRASH 0: Caligula hacks into Adam Sandler’s cybernetics, puppeteering his body and attacking the team; Adam needs to be restrained or neutralized, or Caligula needs to be “exorcized.”
CRASH 1: Caligula begins rapidly jumping from user to user, diving out of one body the moment he’s compromised and diving into another; Caligula needs to be either critically wounded or fully locked out of the network.
CRASH 2: Caligula retreats, using his ability to instead possess a massive drill from a Helium-3 mining site just outside of the city. It immediately begins attempting to breath the city’s dome, which will cause untold casualties; the drill needs to be stopped, and Caligula needs to be fully neutralized.
CRASH 3: Defeat.
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We ended up not having time to do the final Crash here. That makes sense, since it's an episode 1 and we had lots of groundwork we needed to lay, but since it's a Crash suggested by the EDM players I do feel a little bad that it got scrapped. Can't really be helped though!
It's very funny to me that it did not occur to me to think of the fact that they'd want to try and find the source of the network infection and that I had to come up with something for that on the spot. Pretty obvious way to start trying to deal with this problem!
Eidolon VGM #1: I Could Be Anything
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:03:03 GMT
Heartbreaker2196 wrote (03:52a LST):
GREAT episode of The Courtship this week for TRUE BELIEVERS in REAL ROMANCE. It's so obvious that Starcadia and Rembrandt are made for each other! I don't know why anyone even brings up Aurelia anymore. So WHAT if they shared another “meaningful glance” at each other! I don't care that it happened right as Remby went in to kiss her! As you can see on the scoreboard, Aurelia has been kissed zero times. Let's keep track of that as the season goes on. Anyway, what did everyone think about this new kingdom of space-faring elves that just showed up? I wouldn't be surprised if that Thorniforous gentleman tries to work his way between Stari and Remby… Not that it will matter!
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. Booktok
Maxie Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exe
Lexi Waltner as Marci Campbell
Fabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna
Mike Painter as Hercule Heavensward
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices by Tyberius Wilson and Crystal Zaslavchik
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mind control and gun violence.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #56: Worst Self Mailbag, Part 1
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:16:32 GMT
We've been letting our email inbox pile up for months now, so it's time to finally clean it out!... mostly! You all (griefninja) sent in so
We've been letting our email inbox pile up for months now, so it's time to finally clean it out!... mostly! You all (griefninja) sent in so many emails that we couldn't get to them all in one recording session! Look out for a follow-up next week where we get to the remaining questions!
We tease, but we do appreciate all the feedback and enthusiasm! Feel free to keep sending emails to eidolonplaytest@gmail.com.... but maybe give us a week or two to catch our breath first :p
Eidolon EDM #0: Character Creation
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:51:29 GMT
This week, the second half of Eidolon Playtest sits down to create their characters! Why is everyone so horny?? And boy, is The Conspiracy a remotely good idea? The answers to these questions may or may not be answered in the season to come!
Eidolon VGM #0: Character Creation
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:36:24 GMT
WELCOME TO EIDOLON PLAYTEST SEASON 4!
The cast of Eidolon VGM—Molly, Lexi, Fabby, Mike, and Maxie—sit down with Luke to build their characters and establish some baseline worldbuilding about LUNA-1, the first city on the moon! Kinda seems like it sucks up there tbh!
Eidolon Playlist Sample - Weezer
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:22:01 GMT
We're off for one more week, so please enjoy this free release of a Patreon bonus episode covering (dumping on) the musical stylings of Weezer! If you like what you hear, consider subscribing or upgrading in order to hear more fun bonus podcasts!
GRAB BAG RELEASE - In the Mouth of Madness
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:27:25 GMT
This episode was originally released as a bonus episode on our $10 Grab-Bag tier on Patreon! If you enjoy this, consider subscribing or upgrading to hear more great bonus stuff like it!
Also, buy our game!
[PREVIEW] 150 Unique Debate Topics That Will Spark Epic Discussions
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:48:54 GMT
I was not aware that this was a thing that was being recorded until Crystal sent me the audio file to upload yesterday.
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:36:24 GMT
The reflection is not yet complete! The cast of Eidolon SKA sits down to look back on their feelings about another season of Eidolon in the can!
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:48:15 GMT
We've reached the end of yet another long and winding road! The cast of Eidolon DISCO sits down one last time to reflect on the last two years of the show and to answer your questions!
Eidolon SKA #50: The World Is New
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:58:19 GMT
I was sitting and waiting
Just thinking, contemplating
My life when I heard the phone
I picked up the receiver
And I did not believe her
When I heard a voice say you're not alone
When I am down and I am blue
All I have to do
Is close my eyes and think of you
And the world is new
Oh, life was getting hectic
And things were unexpected
When I first received your call
But now it is the best thing
That filled up what was missing
And now my life is envied by all
When I am down and I am blue
All I have to do
Is close my eyes and think of you
And the world is new
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst, RIGHTFUL KING THAT REJECTED HER THRONE
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House, DIPLOMAT TO HUMANITY AND KEEPER OF SACRED LEGENDS
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern, ROYAL EMISSARY TO THE LAND OF THE DEAD
Zoe Tunnell as Charlie O'Neil, HEIR TO THE USURPER KING AND ROYAL SCRIBE
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey, SECOND WIZARD
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov, ABDICATING PRINCE
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers, CONQUERING KING AND CONQUERED KING
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jack Bailey, HE'S JACK BAILEY
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers, ROYAL MAGISTRATE
Molly Rhinebeck Regina Rosenthal, SELF-EXILED QUEEN
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas, CAPTAIN OF THE KNIGHTS AND QUEEN CONSORT
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jacob Shirogorov, CORONATED PRISONER
Tyberius Wilson as Evangeline Bailey, PRINCESS OF THE NEW TOMORROW
Luke Varner, Iris Christianson, Fabby Garza, Maxie Knightley, Mike Painter, and Crystal Zaslavchik as The GMs
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
SEASON 3 EDITING BY LUKE VARNER, MOLLY RHINEBECK, MIKE PAINTER, CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK, AND IRIS CHRISTIANSON
BASED ON EIDOLON: BECOME YOUR BEST SELF, SECOND EDITION, BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
AND THUS, THE FINAL PAGE OF EIDOLON DISCO/EIDOLON SKA HAS BEEN REACHED. THE BOOK HAS NOT BEEN CLOSED, FOR IT HAS NO BACK COVER. WORDS AND SENTENCES, INK AND WOOD PULP, SPIRAL ON INTO INFINITY, STRETCHING EVER FURTHER INTO THE DARKNESS, OBTAINING MEANING THROUGH CONTRAST AGAINST THE ENDLESS VOID, WHICH CANNOT FOR ALL ITS OPPRESSIVE DARK AND COLD ENCROACH UPON THE LIGHT OF OUR CAMPFIRE WE SIT AROUND TO TELL THE STORIES OF OUR LIVES.
THE ENDLESS WORDS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE END OF THIS BOOK ARE NOT, HOWEVER, FOR US TO READ. INSTEAD, A NEW NARRATIVE EMERGES FROM THE VOID...
Eidolon DISCO #50: I Will Survive
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:03:30 GMT
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart
Kept tryin' hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart
And I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry... but now I hold my head up high!
And you see me
Somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person still in love with you
And so you felt like droppin' in and just expect me to be free?
Well now I'm saving all my lovin' for someone who's lovin' me!
Go on now, go!
Walk out the door
Just turn around now, 'cause you're not welcome anymore!
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with "Goodbye?"
Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die!?
Oh no, not I!
I will survive!
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive!
I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give,
And I'll survive!
I WILL SURVIVE!
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey and ???
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov, Jake Shirogorov, and Jack Bailey
Jordan Rogers, VOID MOOSE, and Merlin, First Wizard, as The GMs
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers, VOID MOOSE, and Merlin, First Wizard
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains existential horror and various depictions of violence.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #55: Building Some Bastards, Part 4
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:57:25 GMT
Dang, two design sessions in two weeks!
For December, we're just here to fill in a few gaps we had left to get Worst Self ready for its first trial run! We just have to come up with some resonant and dissonant effects and one or two more Moves, and yet somehow it took us over an hour!
Extremely minor spoilers for the early chapters of Wind and Truth, the newest Stormlight Archives book. Almost certainly not something you'd care about unless you're an extreme die-hard, and if you are I gotta believe you've already read the preview chapters!
Eidolon SKA #49: Everyone Else Is an Asshole
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:39:15 GMT
"I tried to forgive, I tried to live and let live, but..."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House, AKA Solo
Jordan Rogers as the GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various depictions of violence and body horror.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #54: Building Some Bastards, Part 3
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:42:46 GMT
We are getting closer and closer to the deadline! This month, Luke and Molly get an initial list of Moves put together for The Sealed Evil and The Grifter, who Luke definitely didn't forget about again!
We'll be back in about a week for one final round of review, to make sure these books are ready for an initial outing in the season 4 charcater creation eps we're recording next month!
[PREVIEW] Will You Press the Button?
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:53:28 GMT
Crystal, Fabby, Iris, and Maxie ponder a series of dilemmas presented to them by Will You Press the Button?
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of weight and dieting, murder, transphobia, and mind control.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #35: Keasbey Nights
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:48:52 GMT
Oh god right we have a music show we gotta do in addition to all the finale shit we're working on!
It's a double-header this month, Luke, Crystal and Iris sit down to discuss the iconic third wave ska album Keasbey Nights, by Catch-22, as well as the third wave ska album Keasbey Nights, by Streetlight Manifesto!
...Hey wait a second!
Eidolon DISCO #49: Life During Wartime
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:10:05 GMT
"Heard of a van that's loaded with weapons, packed up and ready to go..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features various forms of violence, including gun violence, knife violence, and vehicular violence.
Eidolon SKA #48: Are You Sure This Is Cool?, Part 2
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:37:57 GMT
[Instrumental]
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII, 4th House
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains multiple depictions of suicide and attempted suicide.
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:25:17 GMT
"I don't know whether that does you any good, but there's somethin' out there..."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicidality.
Eidolon SKA #47: She's Kerosene, Part 3
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:57:47 GMT
"She's an arsonist in her pastime, and I've been burned for the last time."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features extensive depictions of heavy relationship drama, as well as indirect references to suicidal thoughts.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Media Club - In the Mouth of Madness
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:29:18 GMT
Happy Halloween! Luke convinced a few members of the cast to sit down and watch one of his favorite John Carpenter movies, which also served as a major point of inspiration for Eidolon DISCOSKA! Wouldn't it be fucked up and weird if a media sensation drove an impassable wedge between our collective consensus on the nature of reality, leading to the human race murdering itself????
Eidolon DISCO #47: Somethinggreater, Part 2
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:54:43 GMT
“Until we’re back together, I’ll be alone”
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains an extended discussion about suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #53: Building Some Bastards, Part 2
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:06:54 GMT
This month.... we've been really busy! We only got about two and a half playbooks worked on, instead of the full four we planned!
But, however, in our defense: we're fuckin' COOKIN'. Listen to us talk about The Blight, The Sovereign, and a little bit about The Mutant!
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #34: Boney M
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:11:00 GMT
I don't really know anything about Boney M, other than they're the people that made that there Rasputin song! I never know what to write for these show notes when I wasn't involved in the recording process! Click play along with me so we can all find out about this musical group together!
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:17:39 GMT
"Why am I never getting lucky?"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #46: Somethinggreater
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:17:30 GMT
"Now I'm leaving you for the both of us."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers and VOID MOOSE
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon SKA #45: Bring It Down
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:13:26 GMT
"So for now I pledge allegiance to the hippies, punks, geeks, and queers."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Design Session #52: Building Some Bastards, Part 1
Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:51:27 GMT
I don't care what the calendar says, September ain't over 'til we post a design session!
Now that we've got the basic elevator pitches for our 9 Playbooks, the time has come to start fleshing them out. This month, Molly has started to shape The Devoted and The Collection, while Luke takes on The Gamer and tries to finally get a good foundation for The Conspiracy. It's okay if one Playbook basically makes you play an entire sub-game of Eidolon all by yourself, right?... Right?
Eidolon DISCO #45: Ma Baker, Part 2
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:37:37 GMT
"She didn't care at all, just didn't care at all."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardneas
Jake Shirogorov as The GM
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features very frank discussions of suicide.
[PREVIEW] AIMFYtPMC #11: Green Green Grass of Home
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:26:20 GMT
"And I realize, yes, I was only dreaming, for there's a guard and there's a sad, old padre."
Y'know I went back and looked and the show notes for the past like 6 episodes of this show all start with some variation of "hello, we're back from break and are gonna be more consistent about uploading this show!" So I'm just gonna drop the pretense :p We're busy folks and coordinating our schedules on top of the normal show is tricky!
ANYWAY, these eps blow! Araki loves to kill off a character to heighten the stakes but he picked the wrong one this time!
GENERAL CONTENT WARNING: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is often a crass series that incorporates a wide variety of fraught subject matter, and prioritizes using that fraught material for high drama and unconventional action scenes over approaching the subjects with appropriate care or consideration. We'll include more specific content warnings when covering especially rough episodes, but as a baseline, assume that most topics are handled with insufficient levels of sensitivity. Also, JJBA is a show that heavily features bloody violence and body horror.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #33: Talking Heads
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:47:06 GMT
It is time once again for Luke to be loud and annoying about one of his all-time favorite bands! I don't know why you're listening to this podcast, when you could be listening to the Stop Making Sense version of this podcast!
Make sure to stay tuned to hear Iris' live reaction to seeing David Byrne's big suit for the first time ever!
TALKING HEADS PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
Life During Wartime
Road to Nowhere
This Must Be the Place
Once in a Lifetime
Crosseyed and Painless
Houses in Motion
Psycho Killer
Girlfriend is Better
And She Was
City of Dreams
Wild Wild Life
Burning Down the House
Eidolon SKA #44: History of a Boring Town
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:20:18 GMT
"And I used to say that I'd never stay, but I'm rotting here today."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Jake Shirogorov as The GM
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorv
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE and...
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #44: Ma Baker, Part 1
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:15:55 GMT
"She had no heart at all—no, no, no heart at all."
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers and VOID MOOSE
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Jake Shirogorov as The GM
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide, child abuse, and child neglect.
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:57:35 GMT
"You've got to trust your instinct, and let go of regret..."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Bob McGovern as The GM
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
Eidolon DISCO #43: The Winner Takes It All
Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:49:49 GMT
"The loser's standing small..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Bob McGovern as The GM
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of transphobia and frank and explicit discussions of suicide, as well as a near-suicide attempt.
Eidolon SKA #42: Forward March
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:57:46 GMT
"Because the time has come when you can have your fun..."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Bob McGovern as The GM
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features miscellaneous violence and body horror.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #51: Becoming Our Worst Selves, Part 2
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:48:49 GMT
This month, Luke and Molly continue to assemble ideas for new playbooks. Hey, we got to 9 no problem, just like Luke said we would! We also continue hammering out the details on The Conspiracy—it's a book that's captured a lot of y'all's imaginations, as well as ours, but getting it right is gonna take a lot of work!
Eidolon DISCO #42: Sweat (Till You Get Wet), Part 2
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:47:12 GMT
"It's such a little workout..."
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo as The GM
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features general depictions of violence and the threat of drowning.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #32: Plastilina Mosh
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:26:38 GMT
This month, Fabby, Iris and Crystal talk about the band who gave Carly and BB their Eidolon names, Plastilina Mosh! Luke is honestly really bummed I wasn't free to record this one because I don't really know this band but I really like what I've heard!
PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
Peligroso Pop
Te Lo Juro Por Madonna (Si Omba Ta Gueno)
Pervert Pop Song (Castigame)
Mr. P-Mosh
Human Disco Ball
Pornoshop
Goodbye Happy Farm
Let U Know
Mjlm
JAJAJA
Eidolon SKA #41: Signal Signal
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:17:11 GMT
"Never fade away..."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo as The GM
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains existential horror.
Eidolon DISCO #41: Sweat (Till You Get Wet), Part 1
Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:45:46 GMT
"Keep it moving and you'll feel the heat."
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo as The GM
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon SKA #40: All My Best Friends Are Metalheads, Part 2
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:35:39 GMT
"Did we take the time to discover how little we know about each other?"
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
KC Cardenas as The GM
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of gender affirming surgery, broad depictions of violence, and implicit self-harm.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #31: The Untouchables
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:37:45 GMT
This month, Maxie walks Fabby and Iris through the band that lends Soul Together its name!
[PREVIEW] Design Session #50: Becoming Our Worst Selves
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:49:13 GMT
The time has once again come for us to begin anew!
This month, Luke and Molly sit down for a preliminary discussion of EIDOLON: Become Your Worst Self, an expansion to EIDOLON 2E! They run through the first batch of Playbooks they've conceptualized, realized that one of them is so non-standard that it might be fully unworkable, and Luke eulogizes the EXTREMELY GOOD AND INTELLIGENT chess mechanic idea he had for an entirely different game!
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:29:34 GMT
"The kind you won't take home to mother..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
KC Cardenas as The GM
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence toward animals and some gun violence.
Eidolon SKA #39: All My Best Friends Are Metalheads, Part 1
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:26:31 GMT
"Keep us from saying anything... Can't separate from everything..."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chamers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
KC Cardenas as the GM
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #39: You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:19:33 GMT
"Move on love, it's about that time."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
KC Cardenas as The GM
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon SKA #38: She's Kerosene, Part 2
Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:42:47 GMT
"She kicked the hive, now the bees are swarming."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains general violence.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #30: ABBA
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:58:09 GMT
Mamma Mia! We're back this month to talk about the absolute pinnacle of Swedish disco! If the glassando at the start of Dancing Queen doesn't turn you into luminescent being of pure joy then I don't want to know you!
ABBA PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER
Mamma Mia
Waterloo
The Winner Takes it All
Money Money Money
Lay All Your Love On Me
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Dancing Queen
Take a Chance on Me
Fernando
Happy New Year
Super Trouper
My Mama Said
[PREVIEW] Design Session #49: And That's a Wrap
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:41:59 GMT
FOLKS. We've designed a damn tabletop RPG.
In this final Design Session for EIDOLON 2E, we sit down to answer all of your emails to cinch up EVERY REMAINING FLAW in our game; which is to say we spend a lot of time saying "fair argument, listener, but we stand by our decision on this one."
The next draft of the game is going to the text-complete draft used to create the final product! It might take a little extra time to get it edited, but be on the lookout for it sometime in the next couple weeks! After that, we're still finalizing artwork and need to get layout done, so we're not 100% positive when the final product will be available, but it should be sometime this fall!
Come back next month to hear us start work on EIDOLON: Become Your Worst Self, the first expansion to the game!
Eidolon DISCO #38: Open Our Eyes
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:12:04 GMT
"Grant us Thy lovin' peace and let all dissension cease."
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of animal waste, violence against animals, and self-harm.
Eidolon SKA #37: She's Kerosene, Part 1
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:04:40 GMT
"She's got a history of making a scene, yeah."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #37: The King Has Lost His Crown, Part 2
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:20:06 GMT
"Was it hard to step down from your throne and to know tonight you're all alone?"
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
[PREVIEW] Design Session #48: Kickin' the Tires
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:20:55 GMT
We are just about finished with Eidolon 2E, and you know what that means: we gotta waste a bunch of time talking about cucking! Or, you know. Bang out a few small issues here and there in preparation of the final draft of the game. Whichever.
Next month... by which i mean, THIS month, will be the final Design Session devoted to Eidolon 2E! If there are ANY lingering issues you have with the game, send them to eidolonplaytest@gmail.com, or forever hold your peace!
Eidolon SKA #36: Medium Unwell
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:41:53 GMT
"It comes around when you are least expecting it to strike."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Guest Starring Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #36: The King Has Lost His Crown, Part 1
Tue, 28 May 2024 09:20:45 GMT
"And they say she's pushing you around... How does it feel? I guess it hurts your pride..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Guest starring Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon SKA #35: Too Much Attitude
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:35:17 GMT
"I can't explain, these attempts they drain, but I can't give in, all efforts will be spent in vain."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Haley Holst as The GM
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Guest Starring Luke Varner as VOID MOOSE
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features gun violence.
Eidolon DISCO #35: Shining Star
Mon, 13 May 2024 05:47:18 GMT
"Words of wisdom: yes I can."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains cosmic horror, drowning, and general violence.
Eidolon SKA #34: Five Iron Frenzy, Part 2
Mon, 06 May 2024 10:25:40 GMT
"You found a way to draw a line between the world and you..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to homophobia, body horror, and mind control.
[PREVIEW] Petty Felonies #2: Chicago, 1920
Sun, 05 May 2024 01:04:35 GMT
We're back with another game of Fiasco! This time, we're diving into prohibition-era Chicago! Mobsters! Speakeasies! Questionable tax accountants! Even more questionable hearses!
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #29: Outkast
Fri, 03 May 2024 02:02:55 GMT
For a lot of Dumb Scheduling Reasons, this episode got recorded months ago at this point! I don't think anyone involved in its production remembers anything that was said on it anymore! Well, Fabby probably does, because she only recently edited it, but I didn't think to ask her for anything to put in these show notes!
Anyway, enjoy hearing folks talk about Outkast, the source of Quentin's Eidolons and creators of some PRETTY DAMN GOOD MUSIC.
Eidolon DISCO #34: Waterloo, Part 2
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:26:02 GMT
"Couldn't escape if I wanted to."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains portrayals of mind control, body horror, asphyxiation, radiation, and violent death, as well as allusions to suicide and transphobia.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #47: Epilogues
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 02:49:03 GMT
FOLKS. We're gettin' down to it.
This month, we add the Epilogue mechanic, to give characters a proper send-off when they die or retire. We also take a close look at the Bombard Move, and decide to completely rework it! We hit a few other odds and ends along the way, as we get the book closer and closer to the finish line.
Next month, we're giving the Conductor one final once-over, and hitting a few small odds and ends. Get your emails in to eidolonplaytest@gmail.com, because we are very close to calling this project complete, and if we have something you think we need to look at, now is the time to speak or hold your peace! Our current plans are for June to be the final Design Session for Eidolon 2E, where we address any lingering questions and do a final round of touch-ups.
Eidolon SKA #33: Five Iron Frenzy, Part 1
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:56:32 GMT
"Man versus himself, Man versus machine, Man versus the world, Mankind versus me."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of body horror and implied homophobia.
Eidolon DISCO #33: Waterloo, Part 1
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:13:07 GMT
"And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains reference to suicide and discussion of mass death and memory manipulation.
Eidolon SKA #32: Jump Right In
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:39:55 GMT
"I believe I'm falling apart, but not quite despair..."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to sex and allusions to homophobia.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #28: Weezer
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:05 GMT
We've had a festering urge to talk about this alt-rock nerd bullshit for a while now, and what better time to do it than April Fools' Day!
Eidolon DISCO #32: Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:19:46 GMT
[Instrumental]
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of body horror and mass death and destruction
[PREVIEW] Am I the Eidolon? #1: Christian Babies
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:20:51 GMT
I only asksed folks to make one thing for me for the Grab Bag tier this month, but Fabby sent me two files for some reason?? I have no idea what to make of this!
Eidolon SKA #31: Pride of Lions
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:00:22 GMT
"Tiny poets are going to the end, treating life as a book on fire..."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of mental manipulation, body horror, and trauma-induced panic.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #46: We'll Get Ties Right Eventually
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:13:48 GMT
This month, we continue to tinker with Ties and Downtime, since those are the aspects of the game that we're currently getting the most negative feedback about.
Eidolon DISCO #31: It's Raining Men
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:08:04 GMT
"I feel stormy weather moving in, about to begin... Hear the thunder, don't lose your head..."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of terminal heart attacks, body horror, misgendering, and corpse mutilation.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #27: Splashdown
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:45:19 GMT
I've never heard of Splashdown before, but Eidolon ROCK sure taught me that Ironspy is a song that fucks supremely. I wonder what else these folks have up their sleeves!
You can always tell when I wasn't on these episodes because I have to be way more vague about what we even talk about!
Eidolon SKA #30: Mirror in the Bathroom
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:19:30 GMT
"Just ten thousand reflections of my own sweet self."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
Eidolon DISCO #30: Get Lucky, Part 2
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:15:02 GMT
"We've come too far to give up who we are."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains kidnapping/entrapment.
[PREVIEW] AIMFYtPMC #10: Yo-Yo Ma
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 07:23:36 GMT
[Instrumental]
We're back! Ty shows up partway through and Luke's audio sounds awful because we had a hell of a time getting this episode recorded, but WE'RE BACK. Let's talk about a shitty little bullshit man!
GENERAL CONTENT WARNING: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is often a crass series that incorporates a wide variety of fraught subject matter, and prioritizes using that fraught material for high drama and unconventional action scenes over approaching the subjects with appropriate care or consideration. We'll include more specific content warnings when covering especially rough episodes, but as a baseline, assume that most topics are handled with insufficient levels of sensitivity. Also, JJBA is a show that heavily features bloody violence and body horror.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Media Club - Contact
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:25:54 GMT
Just as was prophesied in our previous encoded message, we're back with another Book Club (which we have rebranded on-the-fly to Media Club) to cover the sci-fi movie Contact, directed by Robert Zemeckis. It's a movie that inspired Iris' character, Haley Holst, and she's joined by Fabby, Crystal, and Maxie to talk about its cool cinematography and visual effects, messy handling of religions and skepticism, and downright infuriating romance subplot.
(Hi folks, Luke here. We've had some scheduling conflicts this month, which have unfortunately kept us from getting an episode of Playlist recorded. We initially recorded this for the $10 tier, but we've decided to release it on the $3 tier instead as a mea culpa. Enjoy!)
Eidolon SKA #29: Police the Nation, Part 3
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:08:23 GMT
"Call it selfish, call it what you want. I couldn't give a crap..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #29: Get Lucky, Part 1
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:08:31 GMT
"We're up all night to the sun..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
[PREVIEW] Design Session #45: Mailbag
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:10:26 GMT
We are getting closer and closer to the finish line for EIDOLON 2E! To that end, this month we focused on email feedback from our audience! None of you like how the current Tie system works, and that's GREAT TO KNOW.
Eidolon SKA #28: 9mm and a Three Piece Suit
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:13:57 GMT
"And it seems to me that you're running out time..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains gun violence and mental manipulation.
Eidolon DISCO #28: Boogie Wonderland
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:48:44 GMT
"Midnight creeps so slowly into the hearts of men..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains vehicular violence, body horror, and existential horror.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #26: The Planet Smashers
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:10:08 GMT
It's the first Playlist of the new year! We're back talking about another mediocre ska band Luke liked a lot when he was a teenager! They got a couple bangers and also some extremely revealing lyrics about women!
Link to playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23EjifDKRr8yTCoilSlFZg?si=532fb6e3d23248de
PLANET SMASHERS PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
J'aime ta femme - I Like Your Girl
King of Tuesday Night
No Self Control
Police the Nation
Blind
Unstoppable
Too Much Attitude
Never Going to Drink Again
Life of the Party
Stupid Present
Missionary's Downfall
All Men Fear Women
Eidolon SKA #27: Police the Nation, Part 2
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:03:02 GMT
"I don't want your acceptance, no I don't need that..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlie O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Petty Felonies #1: The Ice
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:42:52 GMT
Welcome to what we hope will be the first of many episodes of Petty Felonies: a bonus series where we play Fiasco, one of the first narrative-focused tabletop games to become a breakout hit. In this initial outing, we explain the rules and setup before diving into a messy tale of terrorism, affairs, and mad science confined to the icy wastes of Antarctica.
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Dr. Adam Imperial
Fabby Garza as Mrs. Soledad Imperial
Iris Christianson as Stacy Winnow
Mike Painter as Billie Hill
Crystal Zaslavchik as Dr. Peggy Pastrami
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence, animal death, and various depictions of death and dismemberment of humans.
Eidolon DISCO #27: Giving Nothing, Part 2
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 02:36:18 GMT
"Tryin' to keep the faith in what I can..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes descriptions of intense violence and body horror.
Eidolon SKA #26: Police the Nation, Part 1
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:59:18 GMT
"Police the mind, pollute imagination..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Jake & Naomi Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive depictions of institutional abuse by law enforcement.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #44: Revisiting Damage, The Phantom Clock, and Downtime Moves
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:13 GMT
It's a new year, and we are rapidly getting EIDOLON 2E to the finish line!
In this episode, we hit a smattering of random issues that we want to tackle.
Damage is an important part of this game, and the way the rules are currently written, GMs are perhaps not given enough guidance on when to inflict it. Luke's been bangin' this drum for a while now, and he finally got Molly to go along with him!
We removed the limit on how many times you can Push Yourself, because we though the soft pressure of an oncoming Phantom fight would discourage people from doing it too much. Unfortunately, it turns out that Phantom fights are "cool" and "radical," and people aren't particularly scared of them! Maybe we oughtta change that.
The Downtime system still isn't quite firing on all cylinders. We keep having the bend our own rules to make it work how we want it to. Maybe should just... permanently bend them?
In addition to all that, we also review some of the pitches for Move name punch-ups! You can take a look at the spreadsheet where we documented the suggestions here.
Eidolon DISCO #26: Giving Nothing, Part 1
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:02:35 GMT
"Walkin' free, let me be..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of depression, suicidal thoughts, and body horror.
Eidolon MONTREAL #4: The Early Four-Track Recordings
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:53:31 GMT
"My family is my island
I better get down
Thinking the plane into the ground
I’m like that guy who couldn’t figure out
The water from the sky"
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Thea/Tim Lambert
Iris Christianson as Juniper Rhodes
Mike Painter as Flint Tinder
Zoe Tunnell as Ilana Ramsey
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and metaphorical representations of gender dysphoria.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #25: Of Montreal
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:18:21 GMT
Happy New Year, everyone! In our final release of 2023, Ty, Maxie, Mike, Iris and Fabby hang out and discuss the inspiration for our third and final miniseries of the season, Of Montreal! This band's kinda weird!
[PREVIEW] AIMfYTPMC #9: Dragon's Dream
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:43:43 GMT
"I'll be your roundabout..."
WE'RE BACK, FOR REAL THIS TIME! Full solidarity with Hollywood unions that struck this year, but it was some real awkward timing for this bonus podcast! Well, sure hope we're coming back on a good one and not a set of episodes about a weird old man who drinks his own piss!
...
Ah nuts.
SPOILER WARNING: We discuss an upcoming Stone Ocean character death, because Zoe's already been spoiled on it and she's the only one I care about keeping fresh. We also discuss a character death in Jujutsu Kaisen that's put us off of wanting to return to covering that show in the future! Sorry if you've been hoping for that.
GENERAL CONTENT WARNING: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is often a crass series that incorporates a wide variety of fraught subject matter, and prioritizes using that fraught material for high drama and unconventional action scenes over approaching the subjects with appropriate care or consideration. We'll include more specific content warnings when covering especially rough episodes, but as a baseline, assume that most topics are handled with insufficient levels of sensitivity. Also, JJBA is a show that heavily features bloody violence and body horror.
Eidolon MONTREAL #3: Marijuana's a Working Woman
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:46:10 GMT
"We saw the White Witch of Glenwood, then got high and watched ourselves as re-runs."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Flint Tinder
Iris Christianson as Juniper Rhodes
Fabby Garza as Thea/Tim Lambert
Zoe Tunnell as Ilana Ramsey
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
[PREVIEW] Design Session #43: The Final (?) Playbook Punch-Up, Part 6
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:04:19 GMT
What the heck?? A second Design Session in the same month??? Why, that's some sort of... Christams miracle! We make up for skipping November by sitting down to bang on The Conductor some more.
With that, we have (hopefully) completed all of the Playbooks for 2E! Next month, we'll be taking another look at Downtime, which still isn't quite nailing what we're looking for, as well as beginning to take our first real look at the combat system since 2020. Feel free to send in emails to eidolonplaytest@gmail.com!
Eidolon MONTREAL #2: Monolithic Egress
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:48:56 GMT
"There's no sympathy for the ox; all the brutal walls that we don't even bother naming..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Juniper Rhodes
Mike Painter as Flint Tinder
Zoe Tunnell as Ilana Ramsey
Fabby Garza as Thea/Tim Lambert
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon MONTREAL #1: Maple Licorice
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:47:11 GMT
"Wondering if it's better to imagine than to know..."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Ilana Ramsey
Fabby Garza as Thea Lambert
Iris Christianson as Juniper Rhodes
Mike Painter as Flint Tinder
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Design Session #42: The Final (?) Playbook Punch-Up, Part 5
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:41:57 GMT
We're back after accidentally taking a month off! This time, we're revisiting the Beast and Wildcard playbooks. One of these books is in pretty good shape already, and the other needs a little work! Which is which? LISTEN TO FIND OUT
Next month, we'll be wrapping up the Playbook Punch-Ups with The Conductor! Feel free to send in Conductor emails to eidolonplaytest@gmail.com!
Eidolon ÖYSTER #4: (Don't Fear) The Reaper
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:59:15 GMT
"Seasons don't fear the reaper, nor do the wind, the sun, or the rain."
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Dr. Clark Pire
Lexi Waltner as Sam Dorrick
Molly Rhinebeck as Dr. Drake Harper
Tyberius Wilson as Dr. Armillaria Larch
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to drug addiction, falling from great heights, and death.
[PREVIEW] AIMFYtPMC #8: Planet Waves
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:07:22 GMT
"May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true. May you always know the truth, and see the light surrounding you."
Nothing like bringing a rewatch podcast back and then immediately have to shut it down again due to the SAG-AFTRA strike! We're back once again, talking about... well, probably the most mediocre run of Stone Ocean! We still have a lot of fun though!
GENERAL CONTENT WARNING: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is often a crass series that incorporates a wide variety of fraught subject matter, and prioritizes using that fraught material for high drama and unconventional action scenes over approaching the subjects with appropriate care or consideration. We'll include more specific content warnings when covering especially rough episodes, but as a baseline, assume that most topics are handled with insufficient levels of sensitivity. Also, JJBA is a show that heavily features bloody violence and body horror.
Eidolon ÖYSTER #3: Veteran of the Psychic Wars
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:58:46 GMT
"Don't let these shakes go on, it's time we had a break from it"
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Dr. Armillaria Larch
Molly Rhinebeck as Dr. Drake Harper
Lexi Waltner as Sam Dorrick
Luke Varner as Dr. Clark Pire
Crystal Zaslavchik as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode involves death and references to drug addiction.
Eidolon ÖYSTER #2: Flaming Telepaths
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:54:00 GMT
"Poison's in my bloodstream, poison's in my pride. I'm after rebellion, I'll settle for lies."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Dr. Drake Harper
Luke Varner as Dr. Clark Pire
Lexi Waltner as Sam Dorrick
Tyberius Wilson as Dr. Armillaria Larch
Crystal Zaslavchik as the GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode involves detailed surgical procedures and references to drug addiction.
Eidolon ÖYSTER #1: The Great Sun Jester
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:13:23 GMT
I'm the joker of the universe
I'm what it's all about
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Dr. Drake Harper
Luke Varner as Dr. Clark Pire
Lexi Waltner as Sam Dorrick
Tyberius Wilson as Dr. Armillaria Larch
Crystal Zaslavchik as the GM
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:31:47 GMT
"The slate will soon be clean
I’ll erase the memories
To start again with somebody new
Was it all wasted, all that love?"
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as ?????? AKA Kestrel
Maxie Knightley as Ricky Spectacular!! bar Adam
Lexi Waltner as Callistra Swiftheart
Fabby Garza as And In That Crimson Scene, Her Smile Once Broken, Now Was Whole AKA Crimson
Molly Rhinebeck as Lillian Wytchedwood
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various forms of violence, mind control, and vague descriptions of character death.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #23: Queen
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:56:05 GMT
This month, the cast of Eidolon QUEEN is getting together to talk about some weird little indie band I don't think anyone has ever heard of before! They're not bad though!
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:47:13 GMT
"Now the battle is on."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Kestrel
Maxie Knightley as Ricky Spectacular!! bar Ada
Lexi Waltner as Callistra Swiftheart
Fabby Garza as And In That Crimson Scene, Her Smile Once Broken, Now Was Whole AKA Crimson
Molly Rhinebeck as Lillian Wytchedwoo
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various forms of violence and vague references to a violent death.
Eidolon QUEEN #2: Play the Game
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:59:33 GMT
"Open up your mind, and let me step inside."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Kestrel
Maxie Knightley as Ricky Spectacular!! bar Adam
Lexi Waltner as Callistra Swiftheart
Fabby Garza as And In That Crimson Scene, Her Smile Once Broken, Now Was Whole AKA Crimson
Molly Rhinebeck as Lillian Wytchedwood
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains brief descriptions of wounds some and mind-control elements.
Eidolon QUEEN #1: Great Rat King
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:07:48 GMT
"Great King Rat died today."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Kestrel
Maxie Knightley as Ricky Spectacular!! bar Adam
Lexi Waltner as Callistra Swiftheart
Fabby Garza as And In That Crimson Scene, Her Smile Once Broken, Now Was Whole AKA Crimson
Molly Rhinebeck as Lillian Wytchedwood
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, scenes of bloody violence, brief descriptions of wounds, and a nightmare involving falling.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #41: The Final (?) Playbook Punch-Up, Part 4
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:08:53 GMT
This month, we review the Alchemist. The book has a lot of neat Moves, but they tend toward being very situational, and arguably should just be things that a player can do with a standard Challenge Fate draw. What can we do to spice this bad boy up?
Next month, we'll be reviewing The Beast, The Wildcard, and possibly The Conductor, so feel free to send in emails regarding those playbooks!
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:24:30 GMT
Mid-mortems continue to be a real thing, and we continue to answer listener questions, this time with the cast of Eidolon SKA!
Come back next week for the beginning of our first miniseries of the year, Eidolon QUEEN!
Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:11:27 GMT
Is a "mid-mortem" a thing? It is now! With Book I of Eidolon DISCO complete, the cast sits down to answer YOUR questions!
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Book Club #1: To Own the Libs
Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:49:12 GMT
This month, Fabby holds a book club with Maxie, Iris, and Crystal to discuss To Own the Libs by Zoe Storm, a novel that heavily influenced the character of KC! I have no idea how many book clubs we're gonna have in the future, but there'll probably be at least one more at some point, which makes this episode number one!
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #22: Random Access Memories
Sat, 30 Sep 2023 01:41:46 GMT
For the first time since The Killers, we're dedicating another episode to a group we've already covered! With Daft Punk's 2013 album of the summer containing the namesake of this season's final antagonist, it felt right! What didn't feel right is how nobody except for me Luke has good opinions about this album! I'll never respect Ty, Iris, or Crystal the same way again!!!
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIES RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
Contact
Get Lucky
Motherboard
Touch
Giorgio by Moroder
Instant Crush
Give Life Back to Music
Within
Lose Yourself to Dance
Doin' it Right
Fragments of Time
Beyond
The Game of Love
[PREVIEW] Design Session #40: The Final (?) Playbook Punch-Up, Part 3
Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:01:55 GMT
We're back, and we're finally fixing up this damn Virtuoso book! Does it really need as much as an overhaul as we thought? Is there something we can do to better signal what we intend this book to be? How much of a headache are we giving Mike in reconfiguring Bob? Why do we have such a hard time with the Virtuoso when the Veteran is basically pitch-perfect?
Next month, we'll be tackling the Alchemist, and hopefully the Beast as well!
Eidolon SKA #25: Authority, Part 2
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:45:58 GMT
"Don't you see that I can't understand? And don't you see that I can't hear you? I can't hear you!"
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes existential horror, gun violence, and self-harm.
Eidolon DISCO #25: Happy New Year
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:14:40 GMT
No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue
It's the end of the party
And the morning seems so grey
So unlike yesterday
Now's the time for us to say
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Sometimes I see
How the brave new world arrives
And I see how it thrives
In the ashes of our lives
Oh yes, man is a fool
And he thinks he'll be okay
Dragging on, feet of clay
Never knowing he's astray
Keeps on going anyway
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
Seems to me now
That the dreams we had before
Are all dead, nothing more
Than confetti on the floor
It's the end of a decade
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of eighty-nine
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have a vision now and then
Of a world where every neighbour is a friend
Happy new year, happy new year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't we might as well lay down and die
You and I
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains existential horror, implied homophobia, alcohol, and a description of people being burned alive.
Eidolon SKA #24: Authority, Part 1
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:12:59 GMT
"So you're just barely getting by, not hurting no one. Sometimes you think that you're alright, sometimes you have fun..."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Jordan Rogers as The GM
Luke Varner as Jordan Rogers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains existential horror.
Eidolon DISCO #24: DISCO Inferno, Part 2
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:16:32 GMT
"Burn, baby, burn."
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various forms of violence, particularly people being burned and cut, references to infanticide, and a depiction of a manipulative romantic relationship.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #21: OK Go
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:40:22 GMT
This month, Maxie takes Luke, Mike, and Iris through Harvey Godlove's signature band, OK Go! Those guys from the treadmills and the Rube Goldberg machine and stuff! Some of their music's REAL GOOD, and some of it is just... OK! Luke still thinks Maxie could've picked better songs from the first two albums!
Eidolon SKA #23: Dog Eat Dog, Part 3
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:30:55 GMT
"Rolled right over, left the scene for dead, self-crowned kings but only wannabes..."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains implied therepeutic malicious malpractice.
[PREVIEW] Bumper 2 Bumper Episode 8: Fathom
Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:36:47 GMT
Hey, everyone! It's Christina. I'm taking over this feed for a sec 'cuz Harvey and I decided to restart Bumper 2 Bumper. We've got a lot more free time these days, so what better way to use it than to rank every pinball table in existence!* Strix joins us as our special guest this week to help us answer such question as: Does talking about balls ever stop being funny? Which monster should we try to befriend next? Who's my favorite Evangelion character? And which type of hat is inside Harvey's soul?
YOUR GAMES THIS WEEK ARE: Fathom, The Big Lebowski (Revised 2019 Edition), Monster Bash (Original Edition), Despicable Me (Gold Edition), Cactus Canyon
Opening Music: "Cactus Canyon - Main Play" by Rob Berry
Closing Music: "Monster Bash - Prelaunch and Main Theme" by Vince Pontarelli
*Actually there are lot of better ways to use it but I'm trying to be supportive. You know how it is. I'm happy he's pursuing his passions again.**
**Try not to think too hard about the metaphysical implications of me writing this podcast description.
Eidolon DISCO #23: The Hustle, Part 2
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:28:05 GMT
"DO IT!"
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Design Session #39: Final (?) Playbook Punch-Up, Part 2
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 02:13:59 GMT
This month, we set out with the goal to review the Infiltrator, Virtuoso, and Alchemist playbooks, and we managed to do... about half of that. The Infiltrator took a fair bit longer than we expected it to, and while we're happy-ish with the current state of the Virtuoso, some of you out there sent in suggestions that have us thinking about rebuilding the whole thing from the ground up, which we may end up doing next month!
In the meantime, feel free to send in more recommendations about the Virtuoso, the Alchemist, and the Veteran to eidolonplaytest@gmail.com! As always, feel free to send in emails with any other thoughts you have as well, but we'll probably be putting any other emails on the back-burner.
Eidolon SKA #22: Just a Girl, Part 2
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:20:41 GMT
"I've had it up to here."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #22: The Hustle, Part 1
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:48:36 GMT
"Do it."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains detransition, violent burning, and asphyxiation.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #20: Left at London
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:13:25 GMT
This month, Fabby hosts an episode exploring Left at London, the band that Ursa's Eidolon was named after! Iris loves it, and Luke is desperately trying to be funny and contribute to the discussion while fighting off the existential fear of aging!
Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4QuZIgWMu0Mv92fxi5y3YP?si=733a1ce301ee46a7
YouTube link to playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdgbnVh2P91n0lCS044Zp5ZV3AsWoNzjR
LEFT AT LONDON PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
Safety First
Do You See Us?
I DONT TRUST U ANYMORE
Revolution Lover
It Could Be Better
T-Shirt
Make You Proud
Waiting on a Ghost
I Split My Ribs Open
6 Feet
Pills & Good Advice
lol.
Oh, Maker
Eidolon SKA #21: Just a Girl, Part 1
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:17:44 GMT
"Take this pink ribbon off my eyes..."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVIIth 4th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of murder.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #38: The Final (?) Playbook Punch-Up, Part 1
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 05:37:12 GMT
We've tweaked a lot of mechanics over the past several months, and it's time that we took a trip through the Playbooks to make sure that they're compatible with the newest version of the rules. Also, a few months back, we decided that we wanted to lean further into Eidolon as a narrative game, and want to replace more "mechanical" moves with more flavor and character. This month, we rework the Navigator and the Vanguard.
Feel free to write into eidolonplaytest@gmail.com with thoughts on how to punch-up the Infiltrator, the Alchemist, and the Virtuoso, the subjects of next month's episode!
Eidolon DISCO #21: Touch, Part 2
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:38:00 GMT
"You've almost convinced me I'm real."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mind control and the death of a major character.
Eidolon SKA #20: We Are the Few, Part 3
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:42:45 GMT
"I'm trying, and I'm trying, and I'm trying, and I'm trying to let go, but everybody's going down tonight."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightely as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features various forms of violence, including gun violence.
[PREVIEW] Sonic Undertow Pilot
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:02:43 GMT
Last year, the cast of Eidolon CRUSH promised to do a single episode of Sonic Undertow, a Sonic Underground recap podcast, once our Patreon revenue exceeded $1,500. Thanks to the recent miniseries sale, that's exactly what's happened! If you enjoy this, then consider DEVOTING YOUR ENTIRE WAKING LIFE to helping us reach $5,000 a month, so that the crew will turn Sonic Undertow into a recurring feature!
Eidolon DISCO #20: Touch, Part 1
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:58:16 GMT
"You've given me too much to feel..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence and police brutality.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #37: More Odds 'n Ends
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:06:35 GMT
We've got a lot of emails, so we decide to spend the month addressing them, while also hitting a few small things here and there. Does the game have enough guidance for GMs? Do the rules make it too hard to damage players, or is Luke just going soft? Will we ever find all of the Playbook Moves that refer to mechanics that no longer exist?!
Eidolon SKA #19: Dog Eat Dog, Part 2
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:59:03 GMT
"I heard you talkin', couldn't understand a word..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK & LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violence, mental manipulation, malicious psychiatric malpractice, and discussion of homophobia.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #19: The Toasters
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 16:42:35 GMT
It's time for more ska! Luke introduces Maxie, Molly, Iris and Crystal to the band that wrote the theme song to Kablam! And also apparently invented third-wave ska! Why does this British guy love New York so much? Why are like half of these songs about how listening to The Toasters is a politically radical act? Why haven't you subscribed in large enough numbers yet to make us produce our own Eidolon-branded hot sauce (FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY)?
Link to the Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ln530IR6qTV4j46TZlRFB?si=a6093f9500f74bfe
PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS THAT MATTER:
Dub 56 - Chat Mix
Dog Eat Dog
Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down
Thrill Me Up
2-Tone Army
Pirate Radio
Talk is Cheap
New York Fever
Pendulum
Marlboro Man
Decision at Midnight
Underground Town
Eidolon DISCO #19: Night Fever, Part 3
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:59:19 GMT
"I got fire in my mind..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains an emotional description of a character's gender dysphoria.
[PREVIEW] AIMFYtPMC #7: Limp Bizkit
Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:40:40 GMT
"Some day you'll see things my way, 'cause you never know, like you never know when you're gonna go..."
WE'RE BACK, BABY. Well, mostly. Zoe could unfortunately not join us for this one, as we recorded it during that week when the east coast was Hell World. But we're still here to talk about a very lame villain who gets drowned in poopwater, and insists on continuing to be a problem even after that!
GENERAL CONTENT WARNING: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is often a crass series that incorporates a wide variety of fraught subject matter, and prioritizes using that fraught material for high drama and unconventional action scenes over approaching the subjects with appropriate care or consideration. We'll include more specific content warnings when covering especially rough episodes, but as a baseline, assume that most topics are handled with insufficient levels of sensitivity. Also, JJBA is a show that heavily features bloody violence and body horror.
Eidolon SKA #18: Dog Eat Dog, Part 1
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:15:04 GMT
"Too many changes I don't understand, I liked it better how it used to be..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of homophobia, malicious psychiatric malpractice, and animal-based body horror.
Eidolon DISCO #18: Knights in White Satin, Part 2
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:05:24 GMT
"Breathe deep the gathering gloom, watch lights fall from every room..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violent wounds.
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:59:23 GMT
"Life is unfair..."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING:
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #18: Earth, Wind & Fire
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:01:28 GMT
WE DID IT FOLKS. After months of failed attemps, we finally managed to wrangle people together to talk about EWF! Let's fuckin' GO!!!
Spotify link to the playlist
EWF PLAYLIST RANKING ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
Fantasy
In the Stone
Reasons
Getaway
Magic Mind
After the Love Has Gone
Runnin'
Serpentine Fire
Africano
Evil
Can't Hide Love
Drum Song
Let's Groove
Eidolon DISCO #17: Knights in White Satin, Part 1
Tue, 30 May 2023 01:58:55 GMT
"Never reaching the end..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains bloody violence.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #36: Odds 'n Ends
Sun, 28 May 2023 21:05:29 GMT
We've had some design cruft building up over the past several months, and in this episode we focus on getting as much of it sorted out as possible. We pretty much get through our entire to-do list, and have time afterward to talk about what kind of mechanical effect Ties should have and also stress out about the show's release schedule, and therefore the game's design schedule, for the next year!
Eidolon SKA #16: Pendulum, Part 2
Mon, 22 May 2023 04:55:24 GMT
"Do you wonder what the next day brings?"
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House, AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features vomitting, violence, and a plane crash.
Eidolon DISCO #16: Dancing Queen
Sun, 14 May 2023 15:49:57 GMT
"You come to look for a king. Anybody could be that guy..."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and scenes of bloody violence.
Eidolon SKA #15: Pendulum, Part 1
Mon, 08 May 2023 02:55:56 GMT
"Yes, your life is on a string..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Waltner as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains several depictions of abrupt, violent death.
Mon, 01 May 2023 07:02:48 GMT
"I'm picking up the pieces of a puzzle that will lead me to you..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #17: Coheed and Cambria
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:43:14 GMT
Luke has talked too much shit about "any song over 3 minutes in length," and so Molly has taken it upon herself to deliver him some sweet, sweet justice. Crystal, Iris and Fabby are having a good time at least!
Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yILSlhvZOiUfZJ1zqTy5Z?si=4b6a607d789c4891
Eidolon SKA #14: Burger on the Orient Express, Part 2
Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:30:33 GMT
"She will remember that smoking gun from episode one."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi and Jake Shirogorov
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a scene of intense bloody violence, as well as depictions of homophobia.
[PREVIEW] Design Session #35: Revisiting Downtime and Experience
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:34:56 GMT
The game's downtime mechanics are... functional, but they're not really popping just yet. What specific role do we want them to play, and how can we adjust them to make them play it? Also, experience has been wonky in 2E from the start. We're constantly having to fudge numbers to avoid obvious feel-bad situations, and none of the minor tweaks we've come up with to fix it have helped. What can we do about that?
Eidolon DISCO #14: Could It Be Magic
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:40:29 GMT
"You and me, you and me, you and me..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as KC Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon SKA #13: Burger on the Orient Express, Part 1
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:18:14 GMT
"It's enough to leave you dumb."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi and Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals extensively with trauma regarding a dead parent.
Eidolon DISCO #13: DISCO Inferno Part 1
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:31:28 GMT
"Up above my head I hear music in the air, that makes me know there's a party somewhere..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as K.C. Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon SKA #12: Three Small Words, Part 2
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:39:34 GMT
"You can't see that I'm the one."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 5th House AKA Solo
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of trauma related to dead parents.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #16: Ramones
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:13:55 GMT
Unfortunately, we weren't able to get an Eidolon Playlist recorded this month. Things have been really hectic! I'm sorry y'all.
I DID find this weird casette tape though, and after giving it a listen, I think it's basically close enough to what we usually do that I can use it as this month's episode!
Eidolon DISCO #12: KC and the Sunshine Band, Part 2
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:14:36 GMT
"Don't fight the feeling, give yourself a chance."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as K.C. Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon SKA #11: Three Small Words, Part 1
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:45:22 GMT
"A glossy double-cover spread opened up inside your head..."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi and Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depicitons of violence, body horror, and emotional trauma related to dead parents.
Eidolon DISCO #11: KC and the Sunshine Band, Part 1
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:36:56 GMT
"It's never too soon to want to please you, to want to keep you, to want to do it all for you."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as Kevin Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extended depictions and metaphorical representations of depression and gender dysphoria, as well as scenes of bloody violence.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #15: Everything Goes Numb
Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:27:49 GMT
This month, we're back in ska territory as we cover Streetlight Manifesto's debut album, Everything Goes Numb! It's fuckin' good!!!
Content Warning: Many songs on this album have lyrics discussing suicide, so it is a topic that is briefly discussed on the podcast.
EVERYTHING GOES NUMB DEFINITIVE RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
Point/Counterpoint
A Better Place, a Better Time
We are the Few
A Moment of Violence
Everything Went Numb
The Saddest Song
A Moment of Silence
That'll Be the Day
Failing, Flailing
Here's to Life
The Big Sleep
If and When We Rise Again
Eidolon SKA #10: Supernothing, Part 2
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:47:54 GMT
"I'm a nothing going nowhere fast."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlie O'Neil
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of alcohol use, vomiting, and bloody violence.
Eidolon DISCO #10: Shadow Dancing, Part 2
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:38:19 GMT
"When the words are said, baby, I lose my head..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains minor depictions of violence.
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #14: Demon Days
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 02:25:03 GMT
This month, Mike and Zoe take over Eidolon Playlist to talk about one of their favorite groups, Gorillaz!
Eidolon SKA #9: Supernothing, Part 1
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:55:15 GMT
"She'll act like she don't care, 'cause to her it's just a game that he plays."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi and Jake Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #9: Shadow Dancing, Part 1
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:03:59 GMT
"I was chasing your direction..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains several mentions of bloody wounds.
Eidolon SKA #8: Kristina She Don't Know I Exist, Part 2
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:46:04 GMT
"A secret tango that only I could understand..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi and Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII, 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #8: Night Fever, Part 2
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:22:50 GMT
"On the waves of the air, there is dancin' out there, it's something we can't share..."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #13: Rumors
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:10:20 GMT
Happy New Year! For this episode of Eidolon Playlist, we're finally letting Lexi take the wheel and talk about an album from Fleetwood Mac, the band who provide the namesake for Chili the Fox's Eidolon! We discuss their seminal album Rumors, and as a little bonus treat, also discuss Little Lies!
Eidolon SKA #7: Kristina She Don't Know I Exist, Part 1
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:47:15 GMT
"Not long ago in my high school days, I watched a girl from so far away..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi and Jake Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #7: Righteous Rhythm, Part 2
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:08:37 GMT
[Instrumental continues]
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Faby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains multiple depictions of heart attacks.
Eidolon SKA #6: Are You Sure This is Cool?
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:36:55 GMT
"I'm just a tiny little fish, that's all I'll ever be."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi & Jake Shirogorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER AND MOLLY RHINEBECK
Eidolon DISCO #6: Righteous Rhythm, Part 1
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:21:52 GMT
[Instrumental]
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features various forms of lethal violence.
Eidolon SKA #5: Ghost Town, Part 2
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:39:29 GMT
"Why must the youth fight against themselves?"
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov and Jake
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body and existential horror.
Eidolon DISCO #5: Night Fever, Part 1
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:11:29 GMT
"Listen to the ground; there is movement all around; there is something goin' down, and I can feel it."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY, GIOACHINO ROSSINI, AND PIOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY, THREE EQUALLY TALENTED COMPOSERS
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #12: A Sampling of Ska
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:17:29 GMT
This month, a few of us from Eidolon SKA sit down to talk about the ska groups that inspired the PC Eidolons! We explain what the different waves are, take a moment to call for Rivers Cuomo's execution, and hold a military tribunal for Zoe!
Spotify link to playlist
"A SAMPLING OF SKA" PLAYLIST RANKINGS ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS WHO MATTER:
We Are the Few
Three Small Words
Pride of Lions
Give it Up
All My Best Friends Are Metalheads
Spiderwebs
Just a Girl
Shine
WALK BETWEEN RAINDROPS
Plastic Cup Politics
City Gent
Soul Together
Edited by Fabby Garza
Eidolon SKA #4: Ghost Town, Part 1
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:13:23 GMT
"Do you remember the good old days, before the...?"
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov and Jake
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features violence against animals.
Eidolon DISCO #4: Knock on Wood
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 02:24:33 GMT
"I'm not superstitious about ya, but I can't take no chance."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon SKA #3: Underground Town
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:29:37 GMT
"Tired suits just sit and stare..."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi/Jake Shigorov
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte "Charlie" O'Neil
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon DISCO #3: Hold Your Horses
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:53:43 GMT
"Slow down before we fall..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
[PREVIEW] Eidolon Playlist #11: A Dash of Disco
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:44:10 GMT
This month, we go through a playlist we've made featuring artists that provided the inspiration for the Eidolons of the cast of Eidolon DISCO! Earth Wind & Fire? PRETTY GOOD GROUP. KC and the Sunshine Band? PRETTY BAD GROUP. Disco on the whole? A PRETTY GOOD GENRE.
DASH OF DISCO PLAYLIST RANKINGS, ACCORDING TO US, THE ONLY MUSIC CRITICS THAT MATTER
September
Knock on Wood
Boogie Wonderland
Shining Star
The Hustle
Righteous Rhythm
A Fifth of Beethoven
Give it Up
Love is the Answer
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
That's the Way (I Like It)
Disco Baby
Eidolon SKA #2: We Are the Few, Part 2
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:54:04 GMT
"I never wanted this, no one ever wanted this, but they gave it to me so I might as well be proud of it..."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov
Lexi Waltner as Kacey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Zoe Tunnell as Charlie O'Neil
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features gun violence.
Eidolon DISCO #2: September, Part 2
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 03:15:32 GMT
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"Do you remember?"
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Fabby Garza as K.C. Cardenas
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon SKA #1: We Are the Few, Part 1
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:31:45 GMT
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“We are the footsteps fading into the night…”
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Charlotte “Charlie” O’Neil
Lexi Waltner as Kasey Chambers
Molly Rhinebeck as Regina Rosenthal
Crystal Zaslavchik as Naomi Shirogorov
Maxie Knightley as Solaris Apogee LVII 4th House AKA Solo
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features a teenager being injured by their guardian.
Eidolon DISCO #1: September, Part 1
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:52:03 GMT
"Golden dreams were shiny days..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Bob McGovern
Iris Christianson as Haley Holst
Fabby Garza as Kevin "K.C." Cardenas
Tyberius Wilson as Maurice Bailey
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode (and likely much of this season) contains extended depictions of gender dysphoria.
PATREON PREVIEW: Eidolon Playlist #1 - Hot Fuss
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:04 GMT
Hey there everyone! We released two main-feed episodes last week, which means we've got a hole in our release schedule that we gotta fill! This week, we're releasing the first episode of Eidolon Playlist for everyone to listen to! If you like hearing us yell at each other about Hot Fuss, then consider upping your subscription to the $3 tier to hear more episodes of the Eidolon Playlist bonus podcast!
Eidolon SKA #0: Character Creation
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 03:24:44 GMT
Wait, two episodes in one day?? THAT'S RIGHT, WELCOME TO SEASON 3!
This time, Luke sits down with Molly, Zoe, Maxie, Lexi and Crystal to talk through their characters for Eidolon SKA... which they've had basically figured out since nearly this time last year.
Eidolon DISCO #0: Character Creation
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 03:24:40 GMT
SEASON 3 IS HERE, BABY.
Luke sits down with Fabby, Mike, Iris and Ty to talk a little more in-depth about the premise of Eidolon DISCO and sketch out the player characters. K.C., Bob, Haley and Maurice have been out road-tripping all summer long, solving mysteries and having teen feelings with each other. We also get into some of the boundaries and ground rules we're establishing regarding the setting. We're super excited to get this show on the road!
Eidolon AGAINST! #4: Sons of Misery
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:36:34 GMT
"You know I'm already just a skeleton."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Former Captain Valeria Mata
Molly Rhinebeck as Former Navigator Josephine Allegro
Maxie Knightley as Former Shipwright "Wilted Lily" Emilia del Valle
Tyberius Wilson as Former Quartermaster Zephyr Smalls
Mike Painter as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mild body horror.
Eidolon AGAINST! #3: The Whirlpool
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:31:21 GMT
"Where would we be without all the distance?"
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Navigator Josephine Allegro
Tyberius Wilson as Quartermaster Zephyr Smalls
Maxie Knightley as Shipwright "Wilted Lily" Emilia del Valle
Fabby Garza as Captain Valeria Mata
Mike Painter as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon AGAINST! #2: The Mermaid Caverns
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:41:05 GMT
"The way that your shoulders meet your slender neck..."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as "Wilted Lily" Emilia del Valle
Fabby Garza as Captain Valeria Mata
Tyberius Wilson as Quartermaster Zephyr Smalls
Molly Rhinebeck as Navigator Josephine Allegro
Mike Painter as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various forms of cartoonish violence.
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:02:29 GMT
"The ease of your pose, the grace of your silhouette."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Captain Valeria Mata
Molly Rhinebeck as Navigator Josephine Allegro
Maxie Knightley as Shipwright "Wilted Lily" Emilia del Valle
Tyberius Wilson as Quartermaster Zephyr Smalls
Mike Painter as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features various forms of cartoonish violence.
Eidolon THIEVES #4: Episodes 25 & 26 - "Amsterdam"
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:53:48 GMT
EARTH'S ALL-STARS VS. INTERGALACTIC SPICE PIRATES
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Adele Paige, Doctor Whye, and [NAME REDACTED] AKA "00"
Zoe Tunnell as Bianca Clemenzio
Crystal Zaslavchik as Casey Castellano
Molly Rhinebeck as Metro "Jets" Jeffries
Tyberius Wilson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror.
Eidolon THIEVES #3: Episode 24 - "Lover, Please Stay"
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:34:24 GMT
NEW AMSTERDAM GIANTS VS. THE BOSTON CRUSH
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as [NAME REDACTED], AKA "00"
Zoe Tunnell as Bianca Clemenzio
Molly Rhinebeck as Metro "Jets" Jeffries
Crystal Zaslavchik as Casey Castellano
Tyberius Wilson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon THIEVES #2: Episode 23 - "Honey Whiskey"
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:08:30 GMT
NEW ANGELES ASSASSINS VS. LAS JERSEY KILLERS
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Casey Castellano
Molly Rhinebeck as Metro "Jets" Jeffries
Luke Varner as [REDACTED] AKA "00"
Zoe Tunnell as Bianca Clemenzio
Tyberius Wilson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features cartoonish violence and death.
Eidolon THIEVES #1: Episode 22 - "This Feels Like the End?"
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:58:58 GMT
WEST EIDOLON THIEVES VS. UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX CYBER-PUNKS
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Metro "Jets" Jeffries
Zoe Tunnell as Bianca Clemenzio
Crystal Zaslavchik as Casey Catellano
Luke Varner as [NAME REDACTED], AKA "00"
Tyberius Wilson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon GIANTS? #4: The Case of the Flood
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:47:21 GMT
"Why is the world in love again? Why are we marching hand in hand? Why are the ocean levels rising up?"
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Detective Olivia Crawford
Fabby Garza as Dr. Manuela Esperanza De La Fe Ciega
Maxie Knightley as Detective Raymond Strong
Iris Christianson as Sunny
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains bloody violence, character death, and discussion of suicidal impulses.
Eidolon GIANTS? #3: The Case of the Mink Car
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:03:06 GMT
"You're like the coasts of an ocean; buried beneath is a submarine cable connecting the opposite shores that surround it."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Dr Manuela Esperanza De La Fe Ciega
Zoe Tunnell as Olivia Crawford
Iris Christianson as Sunny
Maxie Knightley as Raymond Strong
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, general violence, and drowning.
Eidolon GIANTS #2: The Case of The Spine
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:09:57 GMT
"Can you tell that I'm planning prevenge?"
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Dr Manuela Esperanza De La Fe Ciega
Maxie Knightley as Raymond Strong
Iris Christianson as Sunny
Zoe Tunnell as Olivia Crawford
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and knife violence.
Eidolon GIANTS? #1: The Case of the Factory Showroom
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:30:03 GMT
"And the person inside says nobody's home..."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Detective Olivia Crawford
Maxie Knightley as Detective Raymond Strong
Iris Christianson as Sunny
Fabby Garza as Dr Manuela Esperanza De La Fe Ciega
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, descriptions of severely wounded bodies, and a brief discussion of suicide.
Eidolon CRUSH #4: Live and Learn
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:01:03 GMT
"Hangin' on the edge of tomorrow..."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Ricki Ochoa
Crystal Zaslavchik as O.D.I.N.
Mike Painter as Meghan Blythe
Iris Christianson as Tori [REDACTED]
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK & LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror.
Eidolon CRUSH #3: Never Turn Back
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:00:07 GMT
"Everything I feel seems so unreal..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Meghan Blythe
Fabby Garza as Ricki Ochoa
Iris Christianson as Tori
Crystal Zaslavchik as Walter Wednesday
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon CRUSH #2: Un-Gravitify
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:00:08 GMT
"Don't stand down against the rules!"
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Walter Wednesday
Fabby Garza as Ricki Ochoa
Iris Christianson as Tori
Mike Painter as Meghan Blythe
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains some minor violence.
Eidolon CRUSH #1: Dangerous Ground
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:01:02 GMT
"Once we start, we can never ever stop!"
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Meghan Blythe
Fabby Garza as Ricki Ochoa
Iris Christianson as Tori
Crystal Zaslavhick as Walter Wednesday
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and various forms of violence, including violence toward eyes.
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:06 GMT
"Say you believe it, say you believe it."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Miranda Miracle
Mike Painter as Haley Towers
Molly Rhinebeck as Katarina Darling
Lexi Waltner as April Winters
Fabby Garza as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK & LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features bodily fusion and transformation.
Eidolon SPICE #3: A Day in Your Life
Mon, 23 May 2022 11:01:02 GMT
"The world can be so cold and such a lonely place when you're out there on your own."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Haley Towers
Lexi Waltner as April Winters
Molly Rhinebeck as Katarina Darling
Crystal Zaslavchik as Miranda Miracle
Fabby Garza as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER\
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains general violence, dismemberment, and mind control.
Mon, 16 May 2022 11:00:05 GMT
"We could have had it all, but you turned your back."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as April Winters
Crystal Zaslavchik as Miranda Miracle
Molly Rhinebeck as Katarina Darling
Mike Painter as Haley Towers
Fabby Garza as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features blade violence, mindcontrol, and spider monsters.
Eidolon SPICE #1: Spice Invaders
Mon, 09 May 2022 13:24:27 GMT
"Ignoring your conscience allows you to justify everything, don't you agree?"
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Haley Towers
Molly Rhinebeck as Katarina Darling
Lexi Waltner as April Winters
Crystal Zaslavchik as Miranda Miracle
Fabby Garza as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence and dismemberment.
Mon, 02 May 2022 11:01:02 GMT
ADVANCED VARIABLE ALTERATION AND REINFORCEMENT ICE
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as QT Kat
Crystal Zaslavchik as Sebastian
Zoe Tunnell as Highway McDonald
Luke Varner as Craig Shepard
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON AND MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, violence against animals, suicidal ideation, and character death.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:00:07 GMT
AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSAL SENTIENT PR ICE
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Highway McDonald
Crystal Zaslavchik as Sebastian
Fabby Garza as QT Kat
Luke Varner as Craig Shepard
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and descriptions of severe wounds to the head and limbs.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:06 GMT
MALLEABLE AUGMENTATION FOR LETHALITY ICE
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Sebastian
Zoe Tunnell as Highway McDonald
Luke Varner as Craig Shepard
Fabby Garza as QT Kat
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON AND MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features vomit, mind control, and facial violence.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:17:36 GMT
EXPERIMENTAL NEURAL TRANSMISSION ICE
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Craig Shepard
Zoe Tunnell as Highway McDonald
Fabby Garza as QT Kat
Crystal Zaslavchik as Sebastian
Iris Christianson as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY IRIS CHRISTIANSON AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence, mind control, and the death of an innocent bystander.
INTERLUDE: World of Assassination #4 - Spaghetti Code
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:32:12 GMT
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Francis "Blue Ring" Dawson
Iris Christianson as Rebecca Moore
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features death by alcohol poisoning, as well as various forms of lethal violence.
INTERLUDE: World of Assassination #3: Down with the Ship
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:14:42 GMT
In this episode, we reset the initial scenario of our game, and change some details. Iris will now be playing a target, and Maxie will be taking over as the assassin. Luke and Ty are sticking with the same characters, but have chosen some different options from the book. Let's see if our new assassin can pull the job off any more cleanly than Nikolai!
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Francis "Blue Ring" Dawson
Iris Christianson as Rebecca Moore
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features alcohol abuse, death by allergic reaction, and various forms of lethal violence.
INTERLUDE: World of Assassination #2 - "Coffee Date"
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:09:28 GMT
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Nikolai Lauring
Maxie Knightley as Francis James Dawson
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a wide variety of violence, including gun violence, explosions, and poisoning.
INTERLUDE: World of Assassination #1 - "Forked Chain"
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:27:19 GMT
Welcome to our second interlude! We'll be starting our "anthology" miniseason next month, but first, we're playing some WORLD OF ASSASSINATION, a game written by our own Crystal Zaslavchik! In this game, one player takes on the role of an assassin, hired to kill rich, corrupt targets portrayed by the rest of the players. This is a game geared toward one-shot sessions rather than extended campaigns, so the structure of this interlude will be a little different from the norm. Episodes 1 and 2 will be one continuous session, and then Episodes 3 and 4 will be an alternate telling of the same events, with a few key details swapped around.
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Nikolai Lauring
Maxie Knightley as Francis James Dawson
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features a wide variety of violence, including death by immolation.
Eidolon ROCK Season 2 Post-Mortem
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:17:45 GMT
It's time for the official final episode of Eidolon POPROCK! The cast of ROCK sits down to answer your questions and yell at Luke for making them play so many god dang characters this season! Stay tuned to the end for announcements about Eidolon Season 3!
Eidolon POP Season 2 Post-Mortem
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:29:39 GMT
We made it everyone! Eidolon POP is now well and truly over. The cast sits down for one last time together to reflect on the past season, as well as answer your emails! Stay tuned to the end to hear details about the interlude campaign we'll be releasing starting two weeks from now, as well as more information on the miniseries campaigns!
Eidolon ROCK #45: Everything Will Be Alright
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:37:06 GMT
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, various forms of violence, references to death, including child death, characters struggling with grief and trauma, allusions to trans- and homophobia, figurative and literal depictions of detransition, and allusions to abusive parents and abusive romantic partners; these content warnings largely apply to the first 45 minutes of the episode.
"Doo-doo, doo-doo
I believe in you and me
I'm coming to find you if it takes me all night
Wrong until we make it right
And I won't forget you
At least I'll try and run, and run tonight
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
La, la, la, la, la, oh-ho
I've made mistakes, I have regrets
I lost my shirt on quite a few bad bets
But then you took me by surprise
Ash and feathers, mismatched eyes
I never knew, I never knew
If you're afraid, then take my hand
Collective sigh and we'll strike up the band, oh-ho
And if the world should fall apart
Then I'll be there to keep your heart
From breaking up, from breaking down
And it's alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright
Everything will be alright..."
EIDOLON POPROCK FULL CREDITS:
IRIS CHRISTIANSON AS:
Chris Masters (Jawbreaker)
Flamingo Chris
Chris Masters (Killer)
Bartholomew Lightkill
Mary
(HR15 M45T3R5
Christopher Masters II
Christina Lightning
Kit
Christina Masters
Christina Masters (Former Multiverse)
Bartholomew Lightkill, AKA The Gambler
Chris
FABBY GARZA AS:
Ursa (Shade)
Ursula Bexar
Ursula-Ursa
Ursula Bexar, AKA Baby Bear, AKA BB
Carly Rose
"Hollow" Ursula
Ursa (Bear)
La Osa
Senate Majority Leader Ursula Bexar (D-CA)
Aura Night
Ursula-Ursa-BB
Ursula Bexar (Jawbreaker)
Ursula
MAXIE KNIGHTLEY AS:
Harvey Danger Godlove
Henry Lucard Day-Eastman
Ruby Thursday
Former President Henry Dracula
President Harvey Faustus Stoker
Hekaton Zeccarius
Sabrina Bryan
Sir Harvard Godlove
"Hellbender" Hatch Danger Midway
Howard "Howie" Williams Rockdove
Some Postman
Professor Harvard Godlove
Serket
Harvey
Teoth (Harvey)
Maxie Knightley
MIKE PAINTER AS:
James Studebaker
Ron Moreau, AKA Ronnui
Strix
James Studebaker (Adult)
Kenny
Harold B. Goodlight
Supreme Court Justice Jimmy "The Wizard" Stolas
Metatron-James
James Studebaker (Jawbreaker)
James
MOLLY RHINEBECK AS:
Virginia-Valentine
Virginia Valentine (Killer)
Holly Wilson
Ginny Valentine
Lady Luck
Virginia Valentine (College Student)
Holly Wilson (Former Multiverse)
Holly
ZOE TUNNELL AS:
Sloane Parker
Caroline Rose
Abby Morrison
Porphura Dawn
Agent Sarah Parker
Sloane Parker (Jawbreaker)
Sloane
LEXI WALTNER AS:
Chili Frito Pie
Jenny Calbert
Detective Valerie Danger Masters
Cecilia Citadel
Chili (Cheetah)
Carolina Cayenne Chili
Valerie Danger Masters
Jenny Calbert (College Student)
Valerie
TYBERIUS WILSON AS:
Professor Quentin Brooks
Quentin Brooks (Young Professor)
Quentin Brooks (Reincarnated Professor)
Ron Moreau (Abby's Co-Worker)
Quentin (Spider)
St. Quentin Genesius
"Inception" Quentin Brooks
Arch-Baron of Webb Capital and U.S. Lance-Cardinal, Governor Quincy Prescott Edison IV
Quentin Brooks (Jawbreaker)
Quentin
CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK AS:
Alexis Lorentzen
Cactus Jack
Ana Borba
(Former) Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Burgess Ethelwulf Joseph, AKA Burgess Aethelwulf Joseph, AKA Aethelwulf Burgess Joseph, true name and proper spelling kept secret as a defensive measure against the Fae Folk
Needlemouse
Pistachio
Alexander, son of Laurence
Teoth (Alexis)
Viridian Day
Agent Laurel Alekssandersen
Alexis Lorentzen (Jawbreaker)
Alexis
GUEST STARRING MARIE OAK AS LILY
LUKE VARNER AS:
The GM
That One Weird Explosion Sound Effect From ROCK 3
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY, WITH ADDITIONAL VOCALS PROVIDED BY OUR WONDERFUL LISTENERS
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK, LUKE VARNER, IRIS CHRISTIANSON, FABBY GARZA, CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK, ZOE TUNNELL, AND MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EIDOLON ROCK WILL NOT BE BACK IN TWO WEEKS, NOR WILL IT BE BACK ANY TIME IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. NEITHER WILL EIDOLON POP. THEY MAY RETURN SOME DAY, BUT FOR NOW WE TURN AWAY FROM THE CITY OF DREAMS AND SET OUR SIGHTS ON NEW HEROES AND NEW ADVENTURES. WE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR JOINING US ON THIS JOURNEY, AND HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO LISTEN AS WE PLAY TO DISCOVER NEW STORIES TO TELL YOU.
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:04 GMT
"I had finally found a family..."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Mary, Christina Masters, Kit, and Bartholomew Lightkill
Mike Painter as Strix and Ron Moreau
Lexi Waltner as Chili, Chili, Cecilia Citadel, Valerie Danger Masters, and Jenny Calbert
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen, Needlemouse, Aethelwulf Burgess Joseph, Agent Alexis Lorentzen, and Ana Borba
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa-BB and Carly Rose
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove, Howie W. Rockdove, Sabrina Bryan, Ruby Thursday, and Lisa Fratelli
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks and Ron Moreau
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker and Abby Morrison
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine, Lady Luck, Holly Wilson, and Virginia Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features implicit parental abuse, implicitly abusive relationships, character death, and various forms of violence, including violence against animals.
Eidolon ROCK #44: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Part 4
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:01:03 GMT
"We're livin' in a powder keg and givin' off sparks."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Iris Christianson as Christina Masters
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Aethelwulf Joseph and Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove and Sabrina Bryan
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa-BB
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker and Abby Morrison
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine and Lady Luck
Mike Painter as Strix
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and cartoonish genital violence.
Eidolon POP #44: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Part 3
Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:01:01 GMT
"Once upon a time I was falling in love..."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Sabrina Bryan and Harvey D. Godlove
Lexi Waltner as Cecilia Citadel and Chili
Mike Painter as Ron Moreau and Strix
Iris Christianson as Mary and Christina Masters
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa-BB
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Crystal Zaslavchik as Agent Alexis Lorentzen, Burgess Aethelwulf Joseph, Ana Borba, and Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions and descriptions of parental abuse.
Eidolon ROCK #43: The Fool, Inverted
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:28:09 GMT
"I hope everything's gonna be alright."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine and ???
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove, ???, and ???
Lexi Waltner as Chili the Fox and ???
Iris Christianson as Christina Masters, ???, and ???
Luke Varner as the GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features cartoonish gore, allusions to parental abuse, and body horror.
Eidolon POP #43: The Ballad of Michael-Valentine, Part 2
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:01:03 GMT
"Michael plays with stars..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks and Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa-BB and Ursula Bexar
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker and Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as Ron Moreau, Strix, and James Studebaker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen, Burgess Aethelwulf Joseph, Ana Borba, Needlemouse, Agent Alexis Lorentzen, and Alexis Lorentzen
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes scenes of body horror, death, and intense violence, and allusions to parental abuse.
Eidolon ROCK #42: The Magician, Inverted
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:01:03 GMT
"I guess I'm just missin' the memories of, uh... All those, I guess you could call 'em 'little memories.'"
CREDITS
Iris Christianson as Bartholomew Lightkill, Mary, Christina Masters, and Kit
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove, Lisa Fratelli, and Sabrina Bryan
Lexi Waltner as Chili, Chili, Valerie Danger Masters, Jenny Calbert, and Cecilia Citadel
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine, Virginia Valentine, Holly Wilson, and Lady Luck
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:00:05 GMT
"It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Ron Moreau, Strix, and James Studebaker/Metatron-Homobonus
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks and Ron Moreau
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker and Abby Morrison
Fabby Garza as Ursa, Ursula, Ursula-Ursa, Carly Rose, and Aura Night
Crystal Zaslavchik as Needlemouse, Agent Alexis Lorentzen, Ana Borba, and Burgess Aethelwful Joseph
Luke Varner as the GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features body horror, lingering depictions of a dying person, and various forms of intense violence.
Eidolon ROCK #41: The High Priestess, Inverted
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:29:21 GMT
"Friends help each other out. It's very straightforward."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Christina Masters and Bartholomew Lightkill
Crystal Zaslavchik as Agent Laurel Alekssandersen
Zoe Tunnell as Agent Sarah Parker
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard-Day Eastman, President Harvey Faustus Stoker, and...
Luke Varner as THe GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, gun and sword violence, violence against animals, and misgendering.
Eidolon POP #41: The Love Below
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:01:02 GMT
"Damn, damn, damn, James."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Ron Moreau, Strix, and James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Porfura Dawn and Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Viridian Day, Burgess Aethelwulf Joseph, Ana Borba, Needlemouse, and Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Fabby Garza as Aura Night, Ursula "BB" Bexar, Ursula, Ursa, and Carly Rose
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau and Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, gun violence, and graphic descriptions of spiders.
Eidolon ROCK #40: The Empress, Inverted
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:01:02 GMT
"Nobody separates The Buckaroos!"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili, Jenny Calbert, Cecilia Citadel, and Chili
Iris Christianson as Bartholomew Lightkill, Christina Masters, Kit, and Mary
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine, Holly Wilson, Virginia Valentine, and Lady Luck
Maxie Knightley as President Harvey Faustus Stoker, Howie Williams Rockdove, Ruby Thursday, and Lisa Danger Fratelli
Fabby Garza as Senate Majority Leader Ursula Bexar (D-CA)
Mike Painter as Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy "The Wizard" Stolas
Tyberius Wilson as Arch-Baron of Web Capital and U.S. Lance-Cardinal, Governor Quincy Prescott Edison IV
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and a wide variety of violence, including gun violence, severe burns, and violence toward animals.
Eidolon POP #40: Toxic, Part 1
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:01:02 GMT
"There's no escape, I can't wait..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Strix, Ron Moraeu, Kenny, and Harold B. Goodlight
Crystal Zaslavchik as Pistachio, Alexander, and Alexis Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin, St. Quentin Genesius, and Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursa, La Osa, and Ursula-Ursa
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains impalement, body horror, and a character being burned alive.
Eidolon ROCK #39: The Emperor, Inverted
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:00:05 GMT
"I guess... I guess I reject that question."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Christina Masters, Flamingo Chris, Bartholomew Lightkill, and Kit
Lexi Waltner as Chili, Chili, Valerie Danger Masters, Cecilia Citadel, and Jenny Calbert
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman, Lisa Danger Fratelli, Howie Williams Rockdove, and Sabrina Bryan
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine, Virginia Valentine, Lady Luck, and Holly Wilson
Luke Varner as the GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and death by explosion.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:01:02 GMT
"It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Carly Rose, Ursula, and Ursula "BB" Bexar
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau
Mike Painter as Strix
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Ethelwulf Joseph
Zoe Tunnell as Abby Morrison and Sloane Parker
Luke Varner as the GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains burning and dismemberment.
Eidolon ROCK #38: The Hierophant, Inverted
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:06 GMT
"I think some things are maybe best left behind."
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Iris Christianson as Kit
Maxie Knightley as Howard "Howie" Williams Rockdove
Lexi Waltner as Valerie Danger Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, gunshot wounds, strangling, and references to emotional abuse.
NOTE: Moving forward, we're not putting any processing effects on Beelzebub's voice. They make him kind of difficult to understand, and he's going to be around a lot in the remaining episodes of the season, so it would be kind of unpleasant.
Eidolon POP #38: Steal My Sunshine
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 18:48:35 GMT
"And of course you can't become if you only say what you would have done."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau, Quentin Brooks, and Prof. Quentin Brooks
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Ethelwulf Joseph and Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Abby Morrison and Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as Ursula, Carly Rose, Ursula "BB" Bexar, and Ursa
Mike Painter as Strix and James Studebaker
Eidolon ROCK #37: The Lovers, Inverted
Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:42:32 GMT
"This is a lot for a cat to handle." "I'm gonna be honest, it's a lot for a person to handle too."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Valerie Danger Masters
Iris Christianson as Kit
Maxie Knightley as Howard "Howie" Williams Rockdove
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive death and gun violence.
Eidolon POP #37: Never Gonna Give You Up
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:05 GMT
"We know the game and we're gonna play it."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as Ursula "BB" Bexar
Crystal Zaslavchik as Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains blade violence and strangling.
Eidolon ROCK #36: The Chariot, Inverted
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:05 GMT
"He's a little old-minded, and didn't take kindly to it."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Maxie Knightley as Lisa Fratelli
Iris Christianson as Christina Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to transphobic parents and implied gender dysphoria.
Eidolon POP #36: Crash Into Me
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:00:04 GMT
"I am swimming in your seas, and in your ocean, and I feel your waves come..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as Ursula "Baby Bear" Bexar
Crystal Zaslavchik as Needlemouse, Agent Alexis Lorentzen, and Alexis Lorentzen
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual fetishes, sexualized mind control, and a depiction of someone getting off on the unwitting actions of another person. Yeah, I don't know either.
Eidolon ROCK #35: Justice, Inverted
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:00:05 GMT
"I think it can be real easy to end up stuffed into a box that you never wanted to begin with."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Lisa Fratelli
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Iris Christianson as Christina Lightning
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, heart attacks, people being set on fire, impalement, and death by freezing.
Eidolon POP #35: King and Lionheart
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:01:02 GMT
"Though far away, though far away, though far away, we're still the same, we're still the same, we're still the same."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau
Mike Painter as Strix
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Aethelwulf Joseph
Fabby Garza as Carly Rose
Zoe Tunnell as Abby Morrison
Iris Christianson as Christopher Masters II
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains alcohol, body horror, descriptions of open wounds, and descriptions of severe bruises and welts.
Eidolon ROCK #34: The Hermit, Inverted
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:27:08 GMT
"I get to explore what I really want to do, and live how I want to live my life."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Christina Lightning
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Lisa Fratelli
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, references to experimentation on animals, and a depiction of being buried alive.
Eidolon POP #34: Peligroso Pop
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 20:16:34 GMT
"No me muerdas que no quiero despertar."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Ursula "BB" Bexar
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Ana Borba
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, death, and burning.
Eidolon ROCK #33: The Wheel of Fortune, Inverted
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:59:12 GMT
"I mean, I can fix it though."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as ???
Lexi Waltner as ???
Maxie Knightley as ???
Iris Christianson as ???
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
Eidolon POP #33: Oops!... I Did it Again
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:55:17 GMT
"You see my problem is this: I'm dreaming away, wishing that heroes, they truly exist."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Strix
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Ethelwulf Joseph
Fabby Garza as Carly Rose
Zoe Tunnell as Abby Morrison
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau
Molly Rhinebeck as Ginny Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence, death, gas poisoning, and explosions.
Eidolon ROCK #32: The Devil, Inverted
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:05 GMT
"It scares me, but even scarier would be letting the fear of it drive me."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Jenny Calbert and Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters and Bartholomew Lightkill
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine and Holly Wilson
Maxie Knightley as Ruby Thursday, Henry Lucard Day-Eastman, and President Harvey Faustus Stoker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains death and extensive body horror.
Eidolon POP #32: Neutral Milk Hotel, Part 3
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:08 GMT
"Push the pieces in place, make your smile sweet to see. Don't you take this away, I'm still wanting my face on your cheek..."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Agent Alexis Lorentzen and Ana Borba
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as Ursa
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and a depiction of violent stabbing.
Eidolon ROCK #31: Strength, Inverted
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:54:02 GMT
"I wouldn't be anywhere without friendship."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman, Ruby Thursday, and President Harvey Faustus Stoker
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters and Bartholomew Lightkill
Lexi Waltner as Chili and Jenny Calbert
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine and Holly Wilson
Luke Varner as the GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK AND LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains suffocation, gun violence, severed limbs, and explosions.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 23:36:11 GMT
"You might think that I can't take it, but you're wrong."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Ursula "BB" Bexar
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Ana Borba
Maxie Knightley as Hekaton Zeccarius
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains various forms of violence and minor body horror.
NOTE: Due to issues with the recorded audio files, the back half of this episode is of slightly lower quality than the norm. It's still perfectly listenable, but the audio quality is reduced and there is more cross-talk than usual.
Eidolon ROCK #30: The Hanged Man, Inverted
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:06 GMT
"If I can't get away from here... maybe I can try to make them better?"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili and Jenny Calbert
Molly Rhineback as Virginia Valentine and Holly Wilson
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters and Bartholomew Lightkill
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman, Ruby Thursday, and President Harvey Faustus Stoker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBACK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, vehicular violence, and gun violence.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:05 GMT
"But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart..."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau
Mike Painter as Strix
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Ethelwulf Joseph
Fabby Garza as Caroline Rose
Zoe Tunnell as Abby Morrison
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon ROCK #29: Death, Inverted
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:00:07 GMT
"I've never really cared about having... attachments, to people."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters and Bartholemew Lightkill
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine and Holly Wilson
Lexi Waltner as Chili and Jenny Calbert
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman and Ruby Thursday
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK
Eidolon POP #29: Toxic, Part 2
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:01:03 GMT
"A guy like you should wear a warning."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursula "BB" Bexar
Crystal Zaslavchik as Ana Borba
Lexi Waltner as Valerie Danger Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon ROCK #28: Temperance, Inverted
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:55:38 GMT
"This sounds like a 'you' problem."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine and Holly Wilson
Lexi Waltner as Chili and Jenny Calbert
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters and Bartholomew Lightkill
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman, Ruby Thursday, and President Harvey Faustus Stoker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon POP #28: We Like to Party (The Vengabus)
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:03 GMT
"Gonna put some wheels in motion..."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Strix
Tyberius Wilson as Ron Moreau
Zoe Tunnell as Abby Morrison
Fabby Garza as Carly Rose
Crystal Zaslavchik as Burgess Ethelwulf Joseph
Luke Varner as The GM
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror.
Eidolon ROCK #27: The Tower, Inverted
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:01:02 GMT
"You gotta expect some degree of bleed."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Bartholomew Lightkill
Lexi Waltner as Jenny Calbert
Molly Rhinebeck as Holly Wilson
Maxie Knightley as Ruby Thursday
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror.
Eidolon POP #27: The Postal Service
Mon, 31 May 2021 11:01:03 GMT
"This place is a prison. These people aren't your friends."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as Ursula Bexar AKA Baby Bear
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Ana Borba and Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and violent burns.
Eidolon ROCK #26: The Star, Inverted
Mon, 24 May 2021 11:00:05 GMT
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"So this—this is the version of your friend that you like? This is the better one?"
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine-Day
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive gun violence, vehicular violence, and mind control.
Eidolon POP #26: ...Baby One More Time, Part 2
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:01:02 GMT
"My loneliness is killing me."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursula "Baby Bear" Bexar
Crystal Zaslavchik as Agent Alexis Lorentzen and Ana Borba
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, implied death by burning, gun violence, and masturbation.
Eidolon ROCK #25: The Moon, Inverted
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:05 GMT
"And nothing that's happened so far has shaken your confidence?" "Why would it?"
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains death by explosion, vehicular violence, and extensive gun violence.
Eidolon POP #25: Video Killed the Radio Star
Mon, 03 May 2021 11:01:02 GMT
"We can't rewind, we've gone too far."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursula "Baby Bear" Bexar
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Ana Borba and Agent Alexis Lorentzen
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon ROCK #24: The Sun, Inverted
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:01:02 GMT
"Why do I feel so lonely?"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Henry Lucard Day-Eastman
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
Eidolon POP #24: ...Baby One More Time
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:01:01 GMT
"How was I supposed to know that something wasn't right here?"
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Ana Borba and Alexis Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as Ursula Bexar
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive body horror and violence.
INTERLUDE: Our Stormy Present #4: Last Word
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:01:02 GMT
This is the finale of our interlude mini-campaign! This whole thing was a lot of fun. Maxie was a great GM and made a great game! Buy Our Stormy Present now!
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
INTERLUDE: Our Stormy Present #3 - "Dark 'n Stormy"
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:01:01 GMT
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
INTERLUDE: Our Stormy Present #2 - "Bone-Dry Martini"
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:01:02 GMT
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
INTERLUDE: Our Stormy Present #1 - "Chicago Handshake"
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:04 GMT
We need a short break to prepare for season 2! So in the meantime, enjoy this four-part miniseries where we play OUR STORMY PRESENT, an RPG inspired by 16-bit JRPGs written by Holly Hutchinson and our own Max Knightley! Follow @BlackberryHolly for more information on the game, including where to buy it when it releases on April 5th!
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Eidolon ROCK Season 1 Post-Mortem
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:03 GMT
Eidolon ROCK also finished its first season! The cast sits down to talk about and answer your questions, y'know, like what the POP folks did last week!
The audio in this episode is a little bit lower-quality than usual for reasons that are too boring to bother explaining. It's still perfectly listenable, it's just not quite as crisp. C'est la vie!
Eidolon POP Season 1 Post-Mortem
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:49:27 GMT
Season 1 of Eidolon Playtest is complete! Luke and the cast of Eidolon POP sit down to share their thoughts about the season and answer listener questions. Season 1 has been a blast, and we can't wait to get started on season 2!
Eidolon ROCK #23: Judgment, Inverted
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:45:27 GMT
"It's what it's all been leading up to."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa Bexar
Mike Painter as Strix
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and gun violence.
Eidolon POP #23 "Clean" Version
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:57:57 GMT
POP 23 has a creepy, low rumble going on throughout the entire episode. I think it sounds really cool, BUT, a few folks have gotten in touch and mentioned that they find it unpleasant, to the degree that it makes the episode difficult or even impossible to listen to. So, here's a "clean" version of the episode with that effect stripped out!
Eidolon POP #23: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Part 2
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:43:39 GMT
"Now I'm only falling apart."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa Bexar
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a plane crash and allusions to abuse.
Eidolon ROCK #22: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Part 1
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:48:06 GMT
"Forever's gonna start tonight."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa Bexar
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Crystal Zazlavchik as Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
Eidolon POP #22: The World, Inverted
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:36:45 GMT
"I just think there needs to be something a little more... exciting and bombastic here! Some kind of big grand finale!"
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa Bexar
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and gun violence.
Eidolon ROCK #21: No Sign of Life
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:25:11 GMT
"But I got a hunch, oh it's not over yet."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITING BY MOLLY RHINEBECK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features body horror and extensive gun violence.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:32:05 GMT
"I want to be the one who stopped the world from ending."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis "Lore" Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa Bexar
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to a burned corpse, as well as several scenes of gun violence.
Eidolon ROCK #20: Here It Goes Again
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:58:13 GMT
"I guess there's gotta be a break in the monotony but Jesus when it rains how it pours."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains gun violence and death by burning.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:09:44 GMT
"We've fucking broken literally every possible rule we could have on our way here. What's stopping us from breaking more?"
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Fabby Garza as Ursula-Ursa Bexar
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
Eidolon ROCK #19: The Presidents of the United States of America
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:04:46 GMT
"We're not gonna make it."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Satan as Harvey D. Godlove
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
BONUS: Bumper to Bumper, Episode 7: Sexy Bowl
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 20:01:25 GMT
HELLO AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS. We're taking a week off for Christmas, but it seems like some kinda low-rent gaming gangster (or "gamgster") has hijacked our podcast feed with his dumb show about ranking pinball tables! Here's how Harvey describes episode 7 of his podcast, which originally aired in February 2020 (the original upload has, apparently, been deleted)
"We head back into the pinball mines with first-time guests Ursa and Lore as we examine the greatest questions of our generation: What is the difference between pinball and pachinko, really? Is Guns and Roses bi culture? Why don't more arcade games give you snacks for playing? And, most important of all - seriously, what IS the deal with that dude on the Elvira backglass in front of the mummy? Beats the hell out of me!
YOUR GAMES THIS WEEK ARE: Elvira and the Party Monsters, Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man, Student Prince, Combo-Man in: The Fight for Flavor, and Sexy Bowl."
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:16:39 GMT
"I have no idea why I am the way I am. When it comes to the end of the day, I just Am now."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Ursula Ursa Bexar
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
Eidolon ROCK #18: Burning Down the House
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:01:01 GMT
"Watch out, you might get what you're after."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia-Valentine
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, suffocation, and gun violence.
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:00:06 GMT
"Maybe there could be another way."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as Ursula Ursa Bexar
Luke Varner as The GM
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains contains references to suicide.
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:10:06 GMT
"We're gonna die, Quentin."
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Ursula "Ursa" Bexar
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as Ron Moreau
Zoe Tunnell as Caroline Rose
Crystal Zaslavchik as Cactus Jack
Luke Varner as The GM
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, extensive gun violence, violent imprisonment, death by starvation, and lethal violence inflicted on (a very realistic facsimile of) a child.
Eidolon ROCK #17: Neutral Milk Hotel, Part 2
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:00:03 GMT
"What a curious life we have found here tonight."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia-Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and a character being stabbed.
Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:06 GMT
"So, don't play chess, flip the table?" "Exactly!"
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains memory manipulation and a long and... surprisingly frank conversation about using the bathroom.
Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:38:37 GMT
"My hands are cold, and I'm on my knees searching for the answer..."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia-Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
Additional Voices (HUMAN screams) by Chelsea Welch
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, loss of bodily control, and a character suffering from a severe stab-wound.
Eidolon ROCK #15: The Ballad of Michael-Valentine
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:00:05 GMT
"Baby, baby, don't be so shy. ROCK children, hold your heads up high, in the night, while I try and tell the ballad of Valentine."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia-Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features gun violence, stabbing, general violence, and a character losing control of their body,
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:06:05 GMT
Hi, Luke Here! Just wanted to give everybody a few quick heads up:
-We were nominated for an award! If you haven't already, please take the time to head to audioverseawards.net/vote and vote for us in the New Improvised Production category! Y'know, if you think we deserve it. We'd really appreciate it! Voting ends tomorrow night, so get those ballots in!
-We're not going to be able to record Eidolon POP #16 in time to get it published by 11/9. Luckily, we have ROCK recorded up through episode 16, so ROCK 15 will be releasing this Monday as planned, and ROCK 16 will be releasing on November 9th. Hopefully everything should be sorted out by that point, and POP 16 will be able to release the following week!
-Audio Entropy is doing a marathon stream for Extra Life next weekend! Come hang out with us at twitch.tv/videoentropy starting around 6 PM Central Time on November 6th, and running through Sunday morning! We're also doing an Among Us stream tomorrow afternoon, running from about 4 PM to 8 PM Central! We're raising money for Extra Life, a charity that supports children's hospitals. These streams are always a blast, and we'd love to have you hang out and help us raise some money for charity!
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:28:08 GMT
"Do you feel like you've figured out what you're supposed to do?" "Yeah, but I don't like it."
EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode had some technical difficulties while recording! The audio quality might sound a little rougher in the second half, and you might notice more background noise and cross-talk than usual. We had to rely on our backup, which doesn't allow me to fix those kinds of issues the way I usually do. Sorry! Unfortunately these kinds of things happen sometimes.
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to alcoholism, gun violence, and body horror.
Eidolon ROCK #14: Mr. Brightside
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:01:01 GMT
"And I just can't look, it's killing me and taking control."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia-Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mind control, violent poisoning, gun violence, and description of a mutilated corpse.
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:40:41 GMT
"Why did I take Satan at their word?!"
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Luke Varner as The GM
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains several references to alcohol use, several references to suicidal impulses, fantastical gore, stabbing, and gun violence.
Eidolon ROCK #13: Road to Nowhere
Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:01:00 GMT
"Well we know where we're going, but we don't know where we've been."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features vomiting, characters experiencing diabetic shock, and a lethal airplane crash.
Eidolon POP #13: The Hanged Man
Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:05 GMT
"It seemed like we were all just having a good time, until suddenly we weren't."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror and numerous references to alcohol use.
Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:17:32 GMT
"Now face north."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Luke Varner as The GM
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features several violent crashes, characters losing control of their body, and a character being mind-controlled into letting themselves be murdered.
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:01:02 GMT
"Is it really true that you've lost EVERYTHING?" "Everything I would consider important."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorenzen
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains extensive alcohol use, severe violence, gun violence, and violence against an animal.
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:03 GMT
"But I couldn't find a way, so I'll settle for, one day, to believe in you."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNINGS: this episode contains extensive vehicular violence and a character losing control of their body.
Eidolon Pop #11: The Wheel of Fortune
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:01:00 GMT
"I'm not playing with you anymore."
CREDITS:
Luke Varner as The GM
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
CONTENT WARNINGS: this episode contains extensive drinking, gun violence, discussion of suicidal tendencies, and face- and eye-based body horror.
Eidolon ROCK #10: Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:01:03 GMT
"There ain't no motive for this crime."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains severe headwounds, violent explosions, and vehicular injuries.
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:19:32 GMT
"Am I dangerous?"
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
Eidolon ROCK #9: Neutral Milk Hotel, Part 1
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:06 GMT
"Up and over, we go through the wave and Undertow; I will float until I learn how to swim."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains miscellaneous body horror.
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:00:05 GMT
"I would prefer if Sloane came out of this a better person. I'm not sure that's possible without her being hurt."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains body horror and death by immolation.
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:01:03 GMT
"I don't wanna be kept, I don't wanna be caged, I don't wanna be damned, oh hell."
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive gun violence.
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:03 GMT
"What do you think it would take to make you listen?" "Some serious consequences."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
Music by Maxie Knightley
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains suicidal ideation.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:19:42 GMT
"She's all alone, all alone, all alone in her time of need."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley a Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains animal body horror and violence against an animal.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:02 GMT
"Though I may have failed you all many, numerous times, in various ways, there's SOMETHING you took from my lessons: how to fuck up a motherfucker."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Professor Quentin Brooks
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains miscellaneous body horror.
Eidolon ROCK #6: Houses in Motion
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:07 GMT
"As we watch him digging his own grave, it is important to know that was where he's at. He can't afford to stop; that is what he believes. He'll keep on digging for a thousand years."
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive body horror, death by explosion, and death by being buried alive.
Eidolon POP #6: The Hierophant
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:00:04 GMT
"I am deathly terrified of not being in control."
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Tyberius Wilson as Professor Quentin Brooks
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
Eidolon ROCK #5: Pinball Wizard
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:01:01 GMT
"I just handed my pinball crown to him..."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Lexi Waltner as Chili
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:03 GMT
"These fucking kids!"
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Quentin Brooks
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
MUSIC: Maxie Knightley
Eidolon ROCK #4: A Dustland Fairytale
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:01:02 GMT
"I saw The Devil wrapping up his hands; he's getting ready for the showdown."
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chili
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Luke Varner as The GM
MUSIC PROVIDED BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive body horror and gun violence.
Mon, 25 May 2020 11:00:05 GMT
"DO NOT. Do not call me that."
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
THEME SONG: "Party Crasher," by Maxie Knightley
ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
32:58 - "The Other Side of Darkness," by Unheard Music Concepts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/The_Lasso_of_Time/The_Other_Side_of_Darkness
45:24 - "Weapon," by Nctrnm https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Weapon_-_Single/NctrnmWeapon70Gbm
51:32 - "3rd," by Kosta T https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T/__1059/Kosta_T_-___-_14_3rd
1:16:37 - "Rain," by Meydän https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Meydan/Havor/5-_Rain_1918
CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains body horror and relatively realistic violence compared to the rest of the show.
Eidolon ROCK #3: Miss Atomic Bomb
Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:03 GMT
"You run for cover but you can't escape the second attack."
CREDITS:
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Lexi Waltner as Chilli
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
THEME SONG: "E G O D E A T H," by Maxie Knightley
Additonal tracks provided by Maxie Knightley: "Triple Seven" and "Basilisk"
ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
09:24 - "Lost," by XTaKeRuX https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/The_way_iam/Lost_1951
11:20 - "Vert," by Nctrnm https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Vert_-_Single/NctrnmVert125Bbm
34:48 - "finnaly lost," by Hinterheim https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hinterheim/first_demo/01-B-finnalylost
52:52 - "Dust and Memories," by Unheared Music Concepts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/The_Lasso_of_Time/Dust_and_Memories
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violent explosions and gun violence.
Eidolon POP #3: The High Priestess
Mon, 11 May 2020 11:01:01 GMT
" 💀 💀 💀 🍿 🐉 "
CREDITS:
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Luke Varner as The GM
THEME SONG: "Party Crasher," by Maxie Knightley
ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
6:03 - "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" by Chris Zabriskie https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Undercover_Vampire_Policeman/01_-_The_Temperature_of_the_Air_on_the_Bow_of_the_Kaleetan_1165
47:00 - "Phantom," by Nctrnm https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/EQUINOX/NctrnmPhantom116Bb
50:50 - "Infinity," by Yakov Golman https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yakov_Golman/Piano__orchestra_1/Yakov_Golman_-_Infinity_1385
Mon, 04 May 2020 11:25:35 GMT
"Don't you wanna feel my bones on your bones?"
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Chilli
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Maxie Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Luke Varner as The GM
THEME SONG: "E G O D E A T H," by Maxie Knightley
ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
21:00 - "Orbiting a Distant Planet" by Quantum Jazz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz/End_of_Line/07_-_Quantum_Jazz_-_Orbiting_A_Distant_Planet
38:37 - "Boop beep, I'm a slightly dysfunctional bot (oops)" by Meydan https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Meydan/Adorable_chaotic_funny_robots/Meydn_-_Adorable_chaotic_funny_robots_-_01_Boop_beep_Im_a_slightly_dysfunctional_bot_oops
45:01 - "sednoseterces" by Hinterheim https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hinterheim/face_b/01-sednoseterces-hinterheim
49:08 - "храпи и переворачивайся" by Kosta T https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T/__1656/Kosta_T_-___-_15____1697
56:13 - "Infiltrators" by Nathaniel Wyvern https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nathaniel_Wyvern/2019_releases_collection/Nathaniel_Wyvern_-_Infiltrators
1:09:31 -"Gibralter" by Unheard Music Concepts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/The_Lasso_of_Time/Gibraltar_1704#
1:18:10 - "Crooked Straight" by Mild Wild https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mild_Wild/a_Queens_Lodge_b_Crooked_Straight/Crooked_Straight
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains violent explosions and gun violence.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:01:01 GMT
"Do you respect yourself?" "No."
CREDITS:
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Zoe Tunnell as Sloane Parker
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Luke Varner as The GM
THEME SONG: "Party Crasher," by Maxie Knightley
ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
8:16 - "ad_bis" by CXLVIII https://freemusicarchive.org/music/CXLVIII/CXLVIII_EP/CXLVIII__01__ad_bis
13:21 - "1... 2...... 3!!!" by Kosta T https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kosta_T/MMMMMMMMMMacbeth/Kosta_T_-_MMMMMMMMMMacbeth_-_09_1_2_3
23:11 - "Cosmic Relevance" by Unheard Music Concepts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/The_Lasso_of_Time/Cosmic_Relevance
39:46 - "Brass Burrough" by Cagey House https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cagey_House/Bottles_and_Bulletins/Brass_Burrough_1683
45:01 - "Cactus" by Nctrnm https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Parade_-_Single/NctrnmCactus120Fm
50:56 - "Come and Get Me" by ROZKOL https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ROZKOL/VI_Songs_from_Mid-World/ROZKOL_-_VI_Songs_from_Mid-World_-_02_Come_And_Get_Me
1:07:55 - "Strength of Knowing" by Jesse Spillane https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/Sky_Ship/Jesse_Spillane_-_Sky_Ship_-_09_Strength_of_Knowing
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror.
Eidolon ROCK #1: Jumpin' Jack Flash
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:03 GMT
"Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday. Who could hang a name on you?"
CREDITS:
Molly Rhinebeck as Virginia Valentine
Max Knightley as Harvey D. Godlove
Iris Christianson as Chris Masters
Lexi Waltner as Chilli
THEME SONG: "E G O D E A T H" by Max Knightley
ADDTIONAL MUSIC:
11:37 - "Cursed as Love" by XTaKeRuX https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/2019073141810785/Cursed_As_Love__1097
21:01 - "Small Victory" by Steve Combs https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Speaking_in_Spirals_1809/09_Small_Victory
29:26 - "Gorgon" by Jesse Spillane https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/Sky_Ship/Jesse_Spillane_-_Sky_Ship_-_11_Gorgon
45:13 & 50:14 - "Faritale" by Ondrosik https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ondrosik/Nostalgic__Procrastination/Ondrosik-06-Fairitale
1:04:35 - "Stolen Life" by Robert Abraham https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robert_Abraham/Top_10_Picks_From_2014/Robert_Abraham_-_09_-_Stolen_life
1:21:36 - "5 Station 5" by Pipe Choir https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pipe_Choir/Pipe_Choir/5_Station_5
1:24:28 - "23 Wacko" by Unheard Music Concepts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/The_Lasso_of_Time/23_Wacko
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:01:00 GMT
"It takes an idiot to go on an adventure."
CREDITS:
Tyberius Wilson as Prof. Quentin Brooks
Fabby Garza as "Ursula" Ursa "Bear"
Mike Painter as James Studebaker
Zoe Tunnell as Sloan Parker
Crystal Zaslavchik as Alexis Lorentzen
Luke Varner as The GM
THEME SONG: Party Crasher, by Max Knightley
ADDITIONAL MUSIC:
22:20 - "Habit" by Nctrnm: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Habit_-_Single/NctrnmHabit128G
33:24 - "The Laundry Cycle" by Jesse Spillane: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/The_Laundry_Cycle/Jesse_Spillane_-_The_Laundry_Cycle_-_06_The_Laundry_Cycle
54:56 - "Fuzz Dip" by Golden Hits: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Golden_Hits/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/25_golden_hits-fuzz_dip
1:09:57 - "B005" by Monroe Music Center: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monroeville_Music_Center/Generic_Product/Monroeville_Music_Center_-_Generic_Product_-_09_B005
Eidolon ROCK #0: Character Creation
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:08 GMT
Welcome to Eidolon ROCK! Just like the previous episode, our players take some time to hash out who their characters are and get ready for the campaign to come. Remember that you can make some Eidolon characters of your own by subscribing at the 5$ level! I'm gonna stop shilling for the Patreon in the episode notes after this!
Eidolon POP #0: Character Creation
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:06 GMT
Eidolon POP is getting started! In this prologue episode, the players of this campaign decide on their characters and begin figuring out some of the details of the game's setting. Remember that you can make some Eidolon characters of your own by subscribing at the 5$ level!
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:03:12 GMT
Welcome to EIDOLON Playtest! In this introductory episode, Luke and Molly sit down to talk about EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, the RPG that they've made and which Luke will be running games in throughout this podcast! They discuss the basics of the game and give a quick rundown of the Playbooks, while also discussing possible trouble points that may need to be addressed in the future.
This first Design Session episode is available to everyone, but going forward, these episodes will release monthly and be locked behind the $3/month tier. Toss us a couple bucks if you wanna hear more of this in the future!