Microphones Of Madness

Steve and Rodney take a look at Milton Davis's sword and soul epic, Woman of the Woods. Pick up a copy in the format of your choice at the link below! Woman of the Woods

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: Purchasing black market livers is tougher than it looks for our intrepid crew. Without enough money for the deal, Alfredo decides that the crew of the Fishwife is a source of fresh stock. Will they escape or will they be harvested? Find out in this episode of Tales of the Laughing Fishwife! Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic 

Steve and Rodney talk about one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, 1978's 36th Chamber of Shaolin.

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? This week: Scratching for money to purchase transport to the Southern islands, the future crew of the Fishwife attempts to secure some high-value illicit goods. What they thought would be a drug connection turns out to be the mastermind of an organ-harvesting ring. Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic 

Steve and Rodney discuss three short stories from the legendary Joe Pulver. To Live and Die in Arkham The Second Wave of Fear Fatally Coloured Gestures

(Traveller LBB/ Cepheus Engine) The Monday Night Heroes are back for some far future madness with Steve behind the screen. A rag-tag band of miscreants is drinking away their forced retirement on the backwater world of Vanagen when approached by a Chirper bearing gold. Is it goodwill or the lure of treasure that leads the gang to investigate the secrets of RESEARCH STATION GAMMA? Cast Steve: GM Wes: "Earnest" Ernie McHale- Former Naval officer and pencil-pusher Nick: Doreen Smith- Criminal on the run Molly: Lady Allie Wayan- Gun-toting badass Rodney: Durbin Echs- Merchant marine engineer and mechanic 

Steve and Rodney celebrate the life and work of Joe Pulver, Mayor of Carcosa, with a look at the collection King In Yellow Tales Vol. 1. Grab a copy of this excellent book at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/King-Yellow-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00Y710UG2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=king+in+yellow+tales&qid=1589339521&sr=8-3

Steve and Rodney strap in and burn rubber with an anthology of Car Wars fiction from Steve Jackson Games.

Steve and Rodney's quarantine watch party goes to the Oscars with Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film Parasite.

(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.  This week: The Luckies seek to turn everyone against everyone else. Jimmy and Doc take out one of Cardone's stool pigeons and discover that Agent Jones has enacted a nefarious plan. Meanwhile, Whistler meets face to face with Boss Cardone and made an offer he can't refuse.  MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Steve and Rodney talk about Enock I Sambaya's novel Nasomi's Quest. The book drops in paperback on June 1st but digital copies are available at the link below. https://www.mvmediaatl.com/product-page/nasomi-s-quest-epub-edition?fbclid=IwAR0vGFVuHEiNg9g4ak0i6WHxprBawf-cldhbcIFV8yhZF1OLmqhcuPlCkkc

(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.  This week: Doc recovers from the shootout at Flo's while Jimmy and Whistler learn that the Luckies were the actual target. The city is a powderkeg and someone has lit the fuse.  MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Steve and Rodney examine one of Steve's favorite films, Mel Brooks' The Producers (1967). 

(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.  This week: Jimmy and Doc hook back up with Whistler, discover that the Feds have moved into town, and how the actions of the Lucky Gang have accelerated the hostile takeover of the Cardone family. The boys also have an explosive meeting with Detectives Hauser and O'Brien. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Steve and Rodney examine the Netflix adaptation of Altered Carbon. Beware of spoilers for Season 1&2 as well as the animated feature Altered Carbon: Resleeved.

(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.  This week: While Whistler makes some special arrangements, Jimmy and Doc take on a bootlegging job for Ratzo where they encounter some zealous Treasury Agents. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

The transhuman revolution has begun! Steve and Rodney take a look at Richard Morgan's sci-fi mystery Altered Carbon.

(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.  This week: When one of the gang's informants turns up dead, Jimmy, Whistler, and Doc realize they may be pawns in a bigger play. MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head

Steve and Rodney take a look at the Actual Play offering from the DC Universe streaming service.

(Gangbusters B/X) When Boss Cardone breaks the truce between organized crime families, Salvatore Moroni recruits an inexperienced group of freelancers to enact some mob justice. The catch? Leave Moroni's name out of the whole sordid affair.  This week: While Doc is recovering from his injuries, Jimmy and Whistler take on a job from one of Boss Cardone's men.  MUSIC: Evil Minded Blues by Virginia Liston (1926) CAST: Steve as Jimmy "La Nozze" Figaro, driver and safecracker Matt as  Jackie "Whistler" Delaney, muscle Brian as Charles "Doc" Coffin III, has poor taste in friends and is in over his head