Microphones Of Madness

Steve and Rodney take a gander at Robert van Gulick's translation of a 19th century crime novel from China: The Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee. 

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) The heroes of The Justice Association return with another tale to astonish.  This Issue: Our heroes face off against the cosmic might of Magnetar and are assisted by the Department of Parahuman Defense, a new agency created through the efforts of Senator Winston Shaw.   Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master Nick: Golden Guardian: Billionaire scientist, armored adventurer Jay: Chimera: Psychic vigilante from the future Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse. Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney saddle up and ride the lonely, dusty trails of the Weird West as they look at Hideyuki Kikuchi's novel West of Innsmouth.   https://www.amazon.com/West-Innsmouth-Cthulhu-Hideyuki-Kikuchi/dp/4909473122

Steve and Rodney take a gander at some pulpy mythos shenanigans with the audio version of Tales of Yog-Sothoth. Check out this short anthology at the link below.  https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Yog-Sothoth-C-T-Phipps/dp/1952979382

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure. Trapped! Zhodani forces have the crew of the Fishwife cornered and outnumbered. Durbin and the others hatch a daring plan that just might get them out of this jam alive in the explosive finale of Tales of the Laughing Fishwife! Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney examine the second half of Two Swordmasters by Shiao-Shen Yu. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below. Two Swordmasters

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure. This week: Magneto Dynamics forces corner the crew of the Fishwife in an ancient facility. Could this be the end for our heroes? Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure. This week: The crew delves deeper into the octagon-shaped building with MagnetoDynamics goons hot on their tale. Will they discover the secret of Gyro Kadiz or will this mission be their last?  Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney mangle a couple of languages, forget names, and discuss the first half of Two Swordmasters by Shiao-Shen Yu. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below. Two Swordmasters

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure. This week: The crew makes their play to steal the treasure of the Gyro Kadiz out from under the noses of MagnetoDynamics, but get a little distracted in the ruins of another cargo vessel. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure. This week: With credentials in hand and no spare credits for an elite infiltration team, Ernie, Doreen, and The Prof break into Magneto Dynamics office to plant the data sniffer. Meanwhile, Durbin continues his research into mind duplication.  Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engineer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney take a look at what is sure to be a chanbara cult classic: Crazy Samurai: 400 v 1. A film that touts a 77 minute long single take fight sequence.  Check it out on the Hi-Yah! streaming service or that place that has everything.

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)   The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.   This week: Tasked with deploying a data sniffer in Magneto Dynamics' computer systems, the crew arrives on the planet Fulacin. While Durbin searches for information to save Naiito Aiye, the rest of the crew cooks up a honeypot scam to gain access to the facility. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist!   Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The third and final installment of our detour into the gloomy world of Mork Borg. Nick runs. Rodney, Steve, and Jay play.   Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney return to the Singularity and ponder final nine stories found in Cyberfunk, a new anthology edited by Milton Davis.  Grab a copy at the link below! https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/cyberfunk-anthology

Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through his original Mork Borg adventure The Baths of Queen Sutro.    Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Nick runs Rodney, Steve, and Jay through A Good Old Fashioned Murder Dungeon, an adventure for Mork Borg published in Dissident Whispers.     Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Steve and Rodney venture into the Singularity and ponder the stories found in Cyberfunk, a new anthology edited by Milton Davis.  Grab a copy at the link below! https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/cyberfunk-anthology

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)   The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.   This week: After yet another misjump, our merry band finds themselves in a desolate section of the Rylanor Sector. While limping toward a nearby nebula to refuel, the ship is intercepted by a pirate fleet led by and old friend of Doreen and Scurvy. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune   Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine)   The crew of a banged up Far Trader called The Laughing Fishwife blaze across the Spinward Main in search of profit, treasure, and adventure.   This week: Johnny Law catches up to the crew as they try to escape K'Kirka with the body of Naiito Aiye, his clone, and a drive that contains Naiito's personality.  Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Quartermaster, Killin’ Machine, and Fixer Nick: Doreen Smith- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Navigator, A Very Particular Set of Skills Rodney: Durbin Echs- Co-Captain of the Fishwife, Chief Engieer, Long-term exposure to jump drive coolant causes a slight madness. Jay: Professor Issac Mac- Back off man, he’s a scientist! Shawn: Juno Rico- Soldier of Fortune   Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com