INDEFINITE HIATUS

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

All things must come to an end. Apologies for the tumultuous release schedule of 2022 and for the limited capacity of human resource! We hope to see you again someday (and will be giving you episode 33 in the future).

Thanks always to the incomparable GOTRPROD team: Sarah, Riley, and Keats. And to Sam and Alayna for their work on the oneshot, to Aiden Chan for the amazing soundtrack, and Tulomne for the pristine artwork. 

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32. That Dark Academia: Red String Theory Board

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:13:11 +0000

Eddie, Claire, and Lenore meet with Shreya to gather more clues and evidence of the strange occurrences around town. Claire tries to keep a secret about the center console in his car.

Content Warning(s): Mild language, discussions of food, death, mass past death, manipulation. Intro briefly touches on current events in the queer community.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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31. That Dark Academia: The Outskirts of Town

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:10:14 +0000

The Gays of the Round take some time for world building to expand the Heldholm city limits, so the trio can rope Jules and Theo into their Friday plans. 

Content Warning(s): Mild language, sexual innuendo, discussions of food, waxing poetic about Minnesota, mild stereotyping

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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30. That Dark Academia: Pooling Resources

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

After Lenore shares her dream with Eddie and Claire, the trio plan how to proceed with their lives considering the rapid uptick in strange occurrences. 

Content Warning(s): Mild language, food discussion (both in and out of character), sexual innuendo

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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29. That Dark Academia: All Hallow's Dreams

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:46 +0000

Lenore's strange happenings have more in store as she goes to bed on Halloween night...or maybe they just drank a little too much and had too much fun. Who's to say? 

Content Warning(s): Mild language, coercion, forced violence, references to unnamed disease, general consent checklist check-in, loud screeching noises, heartbeat noises, repressed childhood memories of failure

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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28. That Dark Academia: Soul's Night

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:27:08 +0000

The trio starts a night of Halloween revelry at The Commodore, but things take a turn for the unexpected when they encounter Julian and Theodore.

Content Warning(s): Mild language, implied destruction by fire and sounds of fire, alcohol use and formulation of alcoholic drinks, self-checking potential appropriation, implied technical infidelity (though the partner in question is longterm missing), drinking with profs

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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Once Upon a Round: The Council of Kardia, Fifth Trial (ft Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:27:16 +0000

Our representatives compete in a surprising melee round, and the Council of Kardia is officially decided!

Content Warnings: language, cross-talk, paper shuffles during dialogue, deception, blood

Once Upon a Round's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos
Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunder Zeek
Alayna Joy (@missfenderr) as Lethe Terzi
Sam Cat (@Sam_Sam_Cat) as Petra Costas and the GM

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX and music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on Gays of the Round, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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Once Upon a Round: The Council of Kardia, Fourth Trial (ft Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:44:56 +0000

Each competitor must face their worst fears to showcase performing under personal pressure and distress in the Mirror Trial.

Content Warnings: manipulative families, death, destruction (of natural resources), oppression, child abandonment, reliving personal trauma, warfare, asphyxiation, cross talk, language.

Once Upon a Round's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos
Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunder Zeek
Alayna Joy (@missfenderr) as Lethe Terzi
Sam Cat (@Sam_Sam_Cat) as Petra Costas and the GM

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX and music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on Gays of the Round, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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Once Upon A Round: The Council of Kardia, Third Trial (ft. Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The competitors show up to a lavish celebration on the first evening of The Proving to entreat themselves to the nobles and the clergy. Personal reveals foster surprising inter-region connections between representatives.

Content Warnings: untrustworthy nobility, implied gaslighting, waste, fraught family histories, gendered language, forbidden love

Once Upon a Round's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos
Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunder Zeek
Alayna Joy (@missfenderr) as Lethe Terzi
Sam Cat (@Sam_Sam_Cat) as Petra Costas and the GM

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX and music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on Gays of the Round, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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Once Upon A Round: The Council of Kardia, Second Trial (ft. Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:05:00 +0000

Learn about the preliminary trials that gave us our Artenai representatives, and watch our six competitors test their wits and knowledge of Kardia history to get to the center of a winding labyrinth.

Content Warnings: language, references to disease (plague) and a suffering populace, rigged nomination processes, cross talk, questionable strategies for victory, badger fight noises, low decibel firework sounds

Some feats and skills have had house-rules alterations to fit with the competitive nature of The Proving that aren't always explicitly stated in the recording - these will be outlined in the one-shot once available at the end of the limited series.

Once Upon a Round's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos
Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunder Zeek
Alayna Joy (@missfenderr) as Lethe Terzi
Sam Cat (@Sam_Sam_Cat) as Petra Costas and the GM

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on Gays of the Round, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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Once Upon A Round: The Council of Kardia, First Trial (ft. Alayna Joy and Sam Cat)

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:05:00 +0000

Welcome to Artenai, the capital city of the island of Kardia. Here, representatives have gathered to compete for a spot on Kardia's new governing council by completing a series of trials designed around island-wide values. Join us today to see our competitors meet for the first time and barrel through the first trial, a stamina-shredding obstacle course.

Content Warnings, please read carefully and stay safe:
In the INTRO (10:02-15:10), the following: disease (plague), death, suffering populace, waning natural resources, capitalism, imperialism (overthrown). These are referenced in the episode but not explicit.
In the episode: ableist constructs (determined via dice rolls), language, class differences

Some feats and skills have had house-rules alterations to fit with the competitive nature of The Proving that aren't always explicitly stated in the recording - these will be outlined in the one-shot once available at the end of the limited series.

Once Upon a Round's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Matisse Solos
Keats (@klolsen32) as Iolanthe
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Hemlock Valavanis
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as Saunder Zeek
Alayna Joy (@missfenderr) as Lethe Terzi
Sam Cat (@Sam_Sam_Cat) as Petra Costas and the GM

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on Gays of the Round, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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Once Upon A Round: Teaser Scene and Updates!

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:12:02 +0000

Next week we begin releasing our first oneshot, The Council of Kardia! First, a quick announcement or two from Lucien, both in regards to the giveaway and what you can expect to hear in our upcoming episodes and what that'll look like. Then enjoy a quick preview scene from the first trial. We'll see all of you in the capital city of Artenai starting Tuesday, June 21st, and be sure to check out our official trailer on our twitter or instagram (both @gotrprodpods).

Some language is present in the preview scene. 

All music and SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com. 

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27. That Dark Academia: The Weight of Experience

Wed, 1 Jun 2022 03:01:08 +0000

Theo asks Jules to bring him somewhere other than the hotel. Lenore and Eddie help Claire through an existential quandary as they get ready for Halloween Night. 

Eddie emoji for 38:00 reference: 🤨

Content Warning(s): Mild language, implied technical infidelity (though the partner in question is long missing and/or deceased), implied past overlapping affections, coughing, references to drinking, control/being controlled, existential crises, humorous language in description of intense feelings and mental states, snapping sounds, near spoilers for WWDITS, almost naming this episode "Chill Vibes from a Warm Rock." 

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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26. That Dark Academia: Precarious Plays

Wed, 18 May 2022 19:24:01 +0000

Chance encounters lead the trio back together on Halloween with different nuggets of information from Theodore and Julian, respectively.

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food within literally the first three minutes, toeing personal boundaries, interpreting potential colonial mindsets from prior generations, religious and worship speculation. 

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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25. That Dark Academia: Chasing Answers

Wed, 4 May 2022 01:31:50 +0000

Claire attempts to track down Theo with mixed results. Lenore provides support.

Content Warning: Mild language, terribly reality tv show ethics, mentions of food, being followed, suggestions of recreational drug use (no depiction), bad song parodies.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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24. That Dark Academia: Unexpected Visitors

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:48:11 +0000

Julian reunites with an old friend, and discovers their ensuing conversation may not be entirely private.

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, implications of occult and/or curse related happenstances, implications of death, past trauma related to loved ones

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and Theodore Jones 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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23. That Dark Academia: Circling Back

Tue, 5 Apr 2022 14:28:41 +0000

The trio tests their theory of universal strangeness at Heldholm by questioning Graham Tipton. A new face shows up to campus on Halloween.

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, mild descriptions of body horror, post-credits scene referencing global panorama

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette and ??? 
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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22. That Dark Academia: Lane vs Strauss (Fencing Meet, Part 2)

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:44:10 +0000

Lenore and Adalia have secured Heldholm University's overall win at the big meet, but who will take first and second place?

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, implied neglect

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

This episode contains music by vheissu in addition to the original soundtrack. All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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21. That Dark Academia: Pirates vs Sturgeons (Fencing Meet, Part 1)

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 03:54:32 +0000

It's the day of Lenore's big fencing meet! Claire, Eddie, and Jules go to cheer them on, and meet another unexpected person.

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food (because it's TDA), side conversations referencing animals passing (not in-game), personal non-binary discourse, sounds of swords clashing, bad Slavic accent, kissing noises, glitched noises in cold close.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

In addition to the original music, this episode also contains music by Jon Presstone. All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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20. That Dark Academia: A Can or Can't Conundrum

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:02:39 +0000

Claire starts to uncover that despite his personal frustrations, Jules' lack of answers may be linked to higher stakes than accounted for.

Content Warning: Mild language, control/being controlled, raised male voices, discombobulated actual mic dropping sounds (but the bit was too funny to cut).

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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19. That Dark Academia: Gavia, Gaviidae, Gaviiformes

Tue, 8 Feb 2022 21:37:31 +0000

Lenore, Claire, and Eddie attempt some independent research to see if they can gain further insight on the connections surrounding the Heldholms, the Everettes, and their own experiences. 

Content Warning: Mild language, in-depth descriptions of food, disorienting noises (cat disturbance + mule mug), references to death and the dead.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

This episode contains music by jabameister and Jon Presstone in addition to the original soundtrack. All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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18. That Dark Academia: Family History, Part 2

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:44:10 +0000

The trio searches Eddie's family library and beyond, but they may end up with more new questions than answers. 

Content Warning: Mild language, mild descriptions of wounds, references to settlers, child abandonment, family secrets.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

This episode contains music by Zac Nelson in addition to the original soundtrack. All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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17. That Dark Academia: Family History, Part 1

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:14:40 +0000

Eddie begins the tour of his family home with Lenore and Claire on the trio's search for potential answers on any history that may be affecting the present.

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, abandonment, inconclusively potential past colonialism.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

This episode features additional music from Jonathan Mogavero and Luke Neumann. All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods or email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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16. That Dark Academia: Branching Out

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:05:00 +0000

In the wake of the seance, Eddie takes his friends to the forest behind their family home to see if any truth to Olivia's stories can be found.

Content Warning: Mild language, mentions of food, references to breakdowns, loud noise at 27 mins in.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

This episode features additional music from Jon Presstone and MEDIA MUSIC GROUP. All SFX and non-original music are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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15. That Dark Academia: Burden of Proof

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:35:00 +0000

At the fencing arena, Lenore's one-on-one with Adalia brings more to light than anticipated.

Content Warning: Mild language, mild sexual references (that I decided not to cut because they were funny), discussions of mental health, descriptions of breakdowns, loss/grieving of ability.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn, EQ by Sarah Kay

This episode features additional music from Will Van De Crommert and MEDIA MUSIC GROUP. All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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14. That Dark Academia: Noble Gases

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:52:28 +0000

Welcome back from the hiatus, everyone! Dip your toes back into the universe of That Dark Academia as the Gays of the Round discuss Halloween costumes of the past and the present for Eddie, Claire, and Lenore. (Featuring a special appearance by our roommate.)

Content Warning: Mild language, mild sexual references, egregious literary references, bad movies.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrprodpods email us at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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13. That Dark Academia: Spirit or No Spirit

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:26:39 +0000

Spirit box in hand, the trio tries to get to the bottom of whether or not Claire's apartment is haunted.

Content Warning: Mild language, radio static noises, illness, mentions of food and relationships to food.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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12. That Dark Academia: An Exercise in Trust

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Claire, Eddie, and Lenore receive mixed messages from Julian at the potluck.

NOTE: We did have a few audio issues involving crossed signals and some rowdy upstairs neighbors that could ultimately not be fully removed from the final cut of this episode. We thank you for understanding when you listen.

Content Warning: Mild language, radio static noises, illness, mentions of food and relationships to food.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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UPDATE: State of the Round

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:12:32 +0000

An announcement regarding an upcoming double release and the Gays of the Round podcast moving forward. See you all on November 2nd and then in December, 2021.

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11. That Dark Academia: Dots and No Thread

Fri, 8 Oct 2021 02:36:53 +0000

After securing the Spirit Box and food processor, Eddie prods his sister about their family history.

Content Warning: Mild language, occult behavior, single parenting, mentions of food and relationships to food.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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10. That Dark Academia: The Manchester Box

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:32:24 +0000

Eddie opens up after Claire brings them an unexpected gift, and borrows an even more unexpected device from the superstitious lobster chef at Zapelli's in preparation for the trio's ghost hunt.

Content Warning: Mild language, anxiety, mentions of food and relationships to food.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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09. That Dark Academia: Believe What You See?

Tue, 7 Sep 2021 12:57:05 +0000

When obtaining Graham's schedule comes with an interesting extra tidbit from Hannah, the trio heads to the gorge to see if there's anything more to be found. 

Content Warning: Mild language, low horror sound effects, mild drug references, mentions of food, feelings of dread.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com.

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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08. That Dark Academia: The Hall That Wasn't There

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:51:40 +0000

Lenore's evening closing up the lab takes an unexpected turn. Claire and Eddie help Lenore process.

Content Warning: Mild language, sharp horror sound effects, darkness, isolation, self-doubt (architectural gaslighting), snack food. 

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

In addition to Aiden's compositions, this episode also features the song "The Forest" by Adrian Berenguer. The song and all SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

Lastly, be sure to check out our Pod Pals over at Direcast, on twitter @direcast or on their website at direcast.com!

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07. That Dark Academia: A Shot Albatross

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:45:00 +0000

Eddie brings breakfast to the others and catches up on the events of the night prior. Lenore strikes a deal. Claire looks to his friends for validation about Jules. 

Content Warning: Mild language, unknown illnesses/diseases (including a reiteration of the GM's "hard no" that brings up the C word from 47:41 to 48:00), mentions of food and coaxing friends to eat. 

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

Lastly, be sure to check out our Pod Pals over at Direcast, on twitter @direcast or on their website at direcast.com!

Be sure to stay tuned after the credits to find out the real reason why Claire wants to bring beans to the potluck.

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06. That Dark Academia: Drunken Disputes

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:45:00 +0000

Lenore carries Claire to the library, where an unexpected surprise awaits him.

Content Warning: Mild language, alcohol use and public drunkenness, less mentions of food than episode 5 but still quite a few.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

This episode also features the music "Awkward Conversations" by Jonathan Mogavero. The song and all SFX are licensed through Storyblocks.com

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

Lastly, be sure to check out our Pod Pals over at Direcast, on twitter @direcast or on their website at direcast.com!

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05. That Dark Academia: The Commodore

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:45:00 +0000

Eddie's sister shares some major news. All three students dissect the days they've had at Karaoke Thursday.

Content Warning: Mild language, alcohol use, bad eating habits, legacy family dynamics, drug reference, clanging noises, indistinct voices under dialogue, many mentions of food.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX licensed through Storyblocks.com

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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04. That Dark Academia: Just A Suggestion

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000

Lenore's face off against Adalia doesn't go as planned.  Eddie's advisor has some thoughts about his plans after graduation. Claire receives new direction in a meeting with Julian.

Content Warning: Mild swearing, being watched, uncomfortable mouth noises, the first appearance of a truly bizarre hybrid Australian/American accent that Lucien is determined to see through to the end.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX licensed through Storyblocks.com

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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03. That Dark Academia: Seeing Ghosts

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000

Our three students deal with the immediate aftermath of a devastating change, causing them to reflect on the events of the prior months that led them here. Clarence sees a ghost. Lenore prepares for a bout against their fencing rival.

Content Warning: Death, grief, brief presence of law enforcement, references to alcohol, bad sleep schedules and caffeine dependency.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

All SFX licensed through Storyblocks.com

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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02. That Dark Academia: Locations, Session Zero

Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000

Join the Gays of the Round as they put together the building blocks of what becomes Heldholm University and establish the major locations in the town of Heldholm (with a side of waxing poetic about our own college experiences.)

Content Warning: Discussions of fictional murder and players' murder/sacrifice threshold, food mention, caffeine dependency/bad nutritional habits, some language, poking fun at philosophy majors, background noises.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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01. That Dark Academia: Character Creation, Session Zero

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Sit down with the cast of Gays of the Round during their session zero for That Dark Academia as they work through basic career skill building, personality, appearance, and the group's interpersonal relationships. 

Content Warning: Discussions of (fictional) death and murder, mild language, full rundown of what subjects you can expect to hear this season and what you won't have to worry about.

That Dark Academia's Cast:
Sarah Kay (@ablindingidea) as Eddie Everette
Keats (@klolsen32) as Eleanore Lane
Riley Linn (@therileylinn) as Clarence Monroe
Lucien (@cafewithlucien) as the GM

Original Music by Aiden Chan | Dungeon Maestro (@AidenChan)

Logo by Riley Linn

For more information on this season and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods or email the network at gotrnetwork@gmail.com.

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00. Introduction and Trailer for Season 1

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Gays of the Round Podcast is an all-queer show wherein each season is a different story told through a different TTRPG game or setting.  In this introduction, creator and GM Lucien lays out the purpose of the show and how it works.  Stick around to the end of the intro to hear the trailer for season one, That Dark Academia. 

Content warning for trailer includes: mentions of death, mentions of mild body horror, loud wind noises.

For more information on this season's cast, character art, and behind the scenes footage, follow us on twitter @gotrnetpods

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