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.
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Episodes
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
An unfortunate duo row to the safety of a small island after their ship wrecks against the rocks after the nearby lighthouse goes suddenly dark. At least they can take shelter in the very safe lighthouse cottage where nothing at all horrific has recently transpired...
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 Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
With a source discovered and culprits identified, our investigators set out to eradicate the disease. 10cc`s of whoop ass, STAT!
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Helen Gould, from the "Fear's Sharp Little Needles" Collection.
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/
Shadowlands 7 - Codex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title(s): An Evil WyndTim 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
"Lightless Dawn" 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
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
With the source located and the culprits identified, our investigators race to put an end to the vicious disease. With any luck, they'll make it before the sores end them...
"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Our investigators search for information in the very place patient zero most frequented: the local library. It turns out that patient zero may have made solved the case for them, much to their dismay....
A Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Helen Gould, from the "Fear's Sharp Little Needles" Collection.
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