Bards of the Badlands
We are a bi-weekly, horror, actual play podcast focusing on the Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons and Dragons systems. Our scenarios range from time tested classics by well known scribes of the unknown to never before revealed fables of our own horrifying design. We, your humble bards, wish to regale you with tales of eldritch abominations and sinister madmen all the while, in our own lives, offering sacrifices to satiate the most terrifying creatures imaginable.... our wives and children. So sit back, relax, tighten up your straight jackets, and let us take you down the spiraling descent into madness.
Episodes

4 days ago
Hitchhiker 01: Hell Froze Over
4 days ago
4 days ago
A group of scientists arrive early at the arctic research station to which they are assigned when communication with the current crew on assignment had been lost. They arrive to discover that things have gone quite wrong...
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Johannes Schmacher
Visit our Patreon to help us continue composing bone chilling tales and receive exclusive bonus content for your support.
For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Hitchhiker Teaser 1
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
A team of researchers arrives early to their arctic lab after communications with the previous crew was lost. Alone in the frozen wilds under mysterious circumstances... how could this go wrong?
Musis by:
"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right 04 FINALE: Time To Fly The Coop
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
It´s now or never! In the heart pounding finale, our protagonist decides to make his escape by any means necessary. Will he make his way to freedom or be condomned to undead servitude until he eventually wastes away?
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Evan Hubbard.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue composing bone chilling tales and receive exclusive bonus content for your support.
For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.
CREDITS
Poor Me BluesWritten by Edna Hicks (1895-1929)Performed by Edna Hicks; Porter Grainger's Swingin' ThreeRecording date:Cat Number: Paramount 12089 (78A)Duration: 03'14"License: Public Domain
"Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dark Secrets (DECISION) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/246-dark-secrets-decisionLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Gathering Darkness" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Smooth Lovin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right Teaser 4
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
In the tension filled finale, our protagonist makes his final efforts to escape the arcane imprisonment of his master. Will he manage to succeed or will he remain a zombified servant for the rest of his undying days?
Trailer Music CreditBlack Vortex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right 03: The Trap Is Set
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
The situation is becoming even more dire for our protagonist if that is even possible up to this point. As a means of fighting back against his captor, he decides to lay a few traps around the manor. Hopefully they will be successfully sprung...
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Evan Hubbard.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue composing bone chilling tales and receive exclusive bonus content for your support.
For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.
CREDITS
Poor Me BluesWritten by Edna Hicks (1895-1929)Performed by Edna Hicks; Porter Grainger's Swingin' ThreeRecording date:Cat Number: Paramount 12089 (78A)Duration: 03'14"License: Public Domain
"The Entertainer" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dances and Dames" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right Teaser 3
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
After being forced to commit violent acts, our protagonist has decided to fight back as best he can. Hopefully a few carefully laid booby traps will help take the necromancer out of the picture...
Trailer Music CreditBlack Vortex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right 02: Time To Meet The Neighbors
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Our zombified "protagonist" is sent out to get his hands dirty and things get a bit out of hand. You know what they say... no use crying over spilled milk.
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition solo scenario by Evan Hubbard
Visit our Patreon to help us continue composing bone chilling tales and receive exclusive bonus content for your support.
For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.
CREDITSBlack Vortex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Dark Secrets (DECISION) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/246-dark-secrets-decisionLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right Teaser 2
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Our undead "protagonist", having gained some trust from his necromancer master, is assigned much more important, much more violent tasks...
Trailer Music CreditBlack Vortex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Kid Wasn`t Raised Right 01: Welcome to the Team
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Our first in what we hope to be a series of single player, Bard written scenarios!
Our "investigator" has died and, on his way to the afterlife, is abruptly resurrected by a would be necromancer. The only thing is.... the necromancer botched the ritual. Now he has a zombie on his hands with a mind of his own. Uh oh...
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Evan Hubbard.
Visit our Patreon to help us continue composing bone chilling tales and receive exclusive bonus content for your support.
For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.
CREDITSGeorge Lewis & His New Orleans Stompers Don't Go 'Way Nobody Written by Buddy Bolden (1868-1931) Performed by George Lewis (clarinet), Avery "Kid" Howard (trumpet), Jim Robinson (trombone) Lawrence Marrero (banjo), Edgar Mosley (drums), Chester Zardis (bass) Recording date: New Orleans, May 16 1943 Cat Number: Climax 105-A Duration: 04'05" License: Public Domain.
Title(s): Creepy Piano Ambience Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusicpixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
"Five Armies" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Gathering Darkness" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dances and Dames" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
COVER ART BY:
Johannes Schumacher
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right Teaser 1
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
What do you get when a necromancer doesn´t quite perform a spell quite right when raising a corpse? You get an undead slave that has more of a mind of its own than one might prefer!
Music By:
Black Vortex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0