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

5 days ago
Kid Wasn´t Raised Right Teaser 3
5 days ago
5 days ago
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

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
The Lightless Beacon 03 FINALE: Something Fishy´s Going On Here
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Our investigators have confirmed that something nefarious is taking place on this little lighthouse island. But who is responsible? Humans, ducks, frogs, or something altogether more horrifying?
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario by Leigh Carr with additional content from Lynne Hardy
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 Oppressive Gloom" 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/
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat and Freesound.org

Monday Jan 13, 2025
The Lightless Beacon Teaser 3
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
In the gruesome finale, our misfortunate investigators confirm what they have started to suspect: something fishy is going on at the lighthouse.
Music By:
"Constancy Part Three" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
The Lightless Beacon 02: Raining Cats and Frogs
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Our cold and soaked investigators do a deeper search of the seemingly abandoned lighthouse cottage. They are really hoping to find someone alive which they may very well regret....
A Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario by Leigh Carr with additional content from Lynne Hardy.
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.
CREDITSDeep Blue Sea BluesWritten by Clara Smith (1894 - 1935)Performed by Clara Smith. Saxaphone and piano accompaniment.Recording date: n/aCat Number: Columbia 14034D (78A)Duration: 03'30"License: Public Domain
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat and Freesound.org

Monday Jan 06, 2025
The Lightless Beacon Teaser 2
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Our soaked and stranded investigators find refuge within the lighthouse cottage to wait out the storm. After a bit of poking around the place they discover that this place may not be the safe haven they were hoping for...
Music By:
"Constancy Part Three" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thursday Jan 02, 2025
The Lightless Beacon 01: Sitting Ducks
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Two unlucky travelers experience a ship wreck when the nearby lighthouse goes dark and they careen into jagged rocks. Luckily, the island on which the lighthouse rests is within rowing distance. The perfect place to ride out the storm....
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition scenario written by Leigh Carr with development and additional material by Lynne Hardy.
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
Rolls Royce PapaWritten by Virginia Liston (1890-1932)Performed by Virginia Liston (vocals), unknown (cornet), unknown (banjo), unknown (piano)Recording date: Chicago 29 May 1926Cat Number: Vocalion 1032Duration: 02'54"License: Public Domain
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat