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Blades in Paradise


21 episodes


Full cast Steampunk Longform Audio RPG


Synopsis:

In a world without fossil fuels, steam is the way of the future, or so they say in the city of Paradise. Join us in this TTRPG Actual Play of Blades in the Dark where the players are trying to make Paradise live up to its name- with crime.


Format: Audio RPG

Continuity: Longform

Writing: Improvised

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Steampunk, Dystopia

Soundscape: Music

Maturity: Mature

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Episodes:

C1E19: The Dissociation of Famous Nathan

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0500

The party scrambles to help Max after he falls. Later some shocking revelations shake ESPN to their very core.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

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C1E18: Swims with Clockodiles

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0500

The crew of ESPN have reached the mandatory water level of Famous Footwear. Can they survive a swim with some steampunk crocodiles, and can someone stop that ticking sound?

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

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C1E17: The Chihuahua Incident

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0500

The crew of ESPN have to contend with a bad trip after huffing the fumes of some hot dog water before facing their greatest challenge yet: Tactical Assault Chihuahuas (Otherwise known as "Chihuahuas"). Can they survive the Chihuahua onslaught while experiencing shared hallucinations?

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E16: SilveRobo

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0500

With ESPN in hot pursuit of Famous Nathan a clever Lizzie helps the group convey themselves forward. After a quick stop for brownies they are stopped in the name of the law. Dead or alive, they're rolling for initiative.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E15: Hell or High Tops

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0500

It's a Famous family feud as ESPN infiltrate the Famous Footwear factory. With familicide in the forefront, only fast thinking will favor our friendly faces as they forge forwards.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E14: The Farcical Four

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0500

ESPN returns to Tightwad, arms up and forms a posse for their assault in Famous Footwear in the city of Salvation. What dangers and secrets await them in Famous Nathan's Corporate Stronghold?

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


Bonus: The Man Who Shared a Legendary Valenweenmas

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0500

In this holiday bonus episode our heroes are enthralled as Max shares the tale of Valenweenmas.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E13: The Ditty of Doctor Feelgood

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0500

ESPN regain a party member and descend into the depths where they find Doctor Feelgood. The good doctor reveals some interesting information about Victor Lorde and Subway. Later they leave the underground and face off against a creepy critter.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E12: The Power of the Duck

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0500

While Lizzie stays back in Tightwad to wrap up some things, the rest of the party journey to Silver Lake to find the medicinal herbs for the new medical tonics. But they probably weren't expecting to see a bunch of mutated Combat Critters around the lake!

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E11: A Fistful of Random Junk

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0500

Sloppy Joe meets the party in Tightwad with news from Bennie, and a bunch of random stuff. Why did Bennie send them this seemingly meaningless junk?

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E10: The Town Past Nowhere

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0500

The crew of ESPN journey to Lizzie's Hometown of Tightwad, where they meet the colorful locals and Swift Taylor seeks revenge on Max.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E9: No City for Melted Ghosts

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0500

The party encounters complications from their last job when they find out an old rival of Stirling's, Amazing Grace, has been assigned to investigate the dirigible crash. Max learns something troubling about the city as Winston and Lizzie encounter a serious ghost problem.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E8: Once Upon a Time in Paradise

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0500

It's a time of rest and recovery for ESPN as they wander through Paradise. Wounds are patched, deals are struck and schemes are planned.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E7: True Grift

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -0500

It's a night of wheeling and dealing for ESPN as new bonds are forged and old grudges are laid to rest.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E6: The Sliced, the Diced and the Toasted

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -0500

A split party leads to fireworks on all fronts.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E5: The Race, the Blimp, and the Weiner Mobile

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -0500

ESPN spends some time planning how they’re going to beat their hated archrivals, Subway, which include finding a faster mode of transport than the train. Fortunately, Winston knows someone who hates Famous Nathan almost as much as he does.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E4: The Juice and the Squeeze

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:15:00 -0500

The party is asked to ship some troubling cargo by a man named "Julius Orange" before Winston's rival, Famous Nathan, appears to make things interesting.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E3: The Orange Bunch

Thu, 09 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Licking their wounds after the encounter on the train the party takes some time to catch their breath. Then a crime lord puts the squeeze on the group to deliver some questionable cargo. Caution: episode may contain pulp.

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E2: The Swift and the Dead

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -0500

The party encounters the Swift Taylor gang on the train to Salvation. With barbs and bullets being exchanged in equal measure, who will come out on top once the dust settles? And what's going on with that ghost?

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


C1E1: The Crackshot, the Old-timer, the Muscle, and the Conman

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Decades ago, society collapsed, but our corporate overlords rebuilt it in their image. Welcome to the City of Paradise, built into the frame of Mount Rainier. Join our heroes, the Express Service Parcel Network, as they make their way through the bustling metropolis and learn what the true meaning of Paradise is.

ESPN are given a job to deliver some rare contraband - children's books. Can they triumph over dastardly challenges like stairs, a sassy teenager, and gravity? Also, what's with all the dead rats?

Starring:

Paul as the GM

Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux

Queen as Lizzie Calhoun

Justin as Maximilian Graves

Riley as Stirling

Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jim Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order.

We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show!

We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

Direct MP3 link


Episode 0: Trailer

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Paradise, the Steampunk Dystopian Capital of New America, where the major cities are built into mountains and a mega corporation runs the entire government. Join the Express Service Parcel Network, or ESPN, as they seek to find out if Paradise is really Heaven on Earth, or if something more sinister lurks beneath the surface!

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