Episodes

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Trapped in a rapidly flooding dungeon, our heroes fight to keep their heads above water. Stuhmp uncovers a deadly secret. Salome seeks an ally in LaMarche. Hayden lets their hair down.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Our heroes enjoy a night out on the town searching for adventure — and answers. Hayden hunts a hat. Salome has a date with death. Stuhmp liberates a special rock.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Max and Casey sit down with game designer Evan Noone of Imp Games to chat about writing western-themed RPG adventures, exploring new genres in 5E, and the process of building new mechanics. Plus, Evan gives us a sneak preview of his new western fantasy adventure, Twice Dead in Terminus.
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Edited by Max Weinberg and Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
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Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Breaking News From Threed! Dear listeners, we continue now our mission in bringing you the latest on global events. We will examine such important news stories as: What caused the Great Twin River Auditorium Fire? Who attacked our good Grand Inquisitor on Thursday night? And where can you find a sense of spiritual purpose and fulfillment in today's fallen world? Listen along as we seek the truth behind these questions and more. Expert reporting by Rod Derring, the most trusted name in news.
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Leaving the safety of Twin River in the dust, our outlaws venture into Blackthorn Bog in search of the missing Briar sisters. Salome nurses an existential hangover. Hayden smuggles jewelry. Stuhmp leaves a mess in the kitchen.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Locked in a tavern with three strangers and a body, our heroes race to identify the murderer among them before it's too late. Salome ignites a dangerous flame. Hayden ventures into the storm. Stuhmp is a wet, scared little man.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
"Apothecarist Artificer" subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Our heroes uncover the true identity of Early’s murderer and face off with the Beast of Blackthorn Bog. Hayden reaches the end of their rope. Salome gives heart and soul. Stuhmp bears the weight of his past.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay & Casey Papas
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
Apothecarist Artificer subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
After barely surviving a scrape with the Beast of Blackthorn Bog, our heroes come to terms with the fact that the beast may have been the first of many. Hayden’s luck runs out. Stuhmp meets a venomous match. Salome has a thorny homecoming.
CW: Arachnophobia, gunshot
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
Apothecarist Artificer subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
(Exclamation)! We're (adjective) to announce this very special crossover (noun) with friends of the pod Twice Rolled Tales! In this (noun), guest GM Linnie Schell guides us into a parallel version of the Badlands with their no-prep fill-in-the-blank TTRPG, Table Top Gone Mad!
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GM: Linnie Schell
Players:
Casey Papas
Rowan McStay
Max Weinberg
Robin Langenhop
Music by Mike Franklyn via Epidemic Sound
Edited by the MHH5 Team
Cover Art by Uri B @goblinncomic
Mage Hand High Five logo by Shane Smith
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
The crew descends into an abandoned Blackthorn Refinery in search of the missing Briar Sisters. Salome recalls her falling-out with Lilah. Hayden receives a lucrative offer. Stuhmp unveils his rancid lunch.
CW: Body horror, gunshots
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Stuhmp: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Mage Hand High Five and Badlands logos by Shane Smith
Apothecarist Artificer subclass by Ned Turner at DM's Guild
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