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
Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
56 min
The kids have waited all year for the arrival of a mythical figure to come and fufill all of their wishes. What will they do when the figure is not who they expected and the wishes fulfilled are not their own?
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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
"We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"What Child is This" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Welcome to HorrorLand" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Oh Holy Night" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Dark Walk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"The House of Leaves" 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
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
1 hr 8 min
The family secrets just keep piling up. Some stones are best left unturned....
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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.
CREDITSTitle(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
"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music by https://www.steven-obrien.net/Lost In The Dark - Steven O'Brien
"Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Cinema Blockbuster Trailer 11 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/520-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-11License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"Jingle Bells" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Rites" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat.com
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
42 min
The kids, now very curious and suspicious of the goings on at Grandpa's house, decide to take their snooping to the next level. What they discover is far more disturbing than the time they went through Mommy's nightstand...
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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
CreditsTitle(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
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
"Right Behind You" 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
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
51 min
The kids learn about some of Germany's Christmas time traditions and grow rightfully concerned. Afterall, what would a German holiday be if it wasn't terrifying children....
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard.
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
"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Right Behind You" 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
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
51 min
Three children of wealthy parents are whisked away to their grandfather's home in southern Germany for the Christmas season. The only issue is that they may not be the only holiday visitors to come calling...
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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
"No Spam Polka" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Title(s): Lucid Nightmare 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
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat.com
Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
55 min
In the chaotic and twisted finale, our investigators are left to make a choice. Will their pure hearts shine through, or will selfishness and cowardice prevail...
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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
-Official Announcement of the Surrender of Germany as broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting System
https://archive.org/details/wwii-radio-archive-torrent/1939/1939-09-03+BBC+PM+Chamberlain+Declaration+of+War.mp3
https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/soundrecording-records/sr64-10-radio-address-announcing-surrender-germany
"Gathering Darkness" 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
Additional Sounds Provided By:
Zapsplat.com
Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
1 hr 5 min
In one of our more contraverial scenarios, three followers of the Jewish faith are taken into custody by German soldiers in the 1930s. They have been tasked with helping locate an object of significant eldritch power that has caught the interest of the individual in charge of Germany. Needless to say, they are not in a position to refuse such a "request".
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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.
CREDITShttps://archive.org/details/GermanNationalAnthemDasDeutschlandliedDEEN
I'm Gonna Get Me A Man That's AllWritten 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: 03'04"License: Public Domain
"Right Behind You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Title(s): Carne ArrabiattaTim 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
Additional Music and Sounds Provided By:
Zapsplat.com
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
53 min
In the wild and unpredictable finale, our sales duo try to do what they do best.... skip out on work! Hopefully skipping out on their responsibilites doesn´t have any long last and irrevokable consequences....
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
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
Title(s): Lucid Nightmare 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
"Burn The World Waltz" 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
Unlight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"The House of Leaves" 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
Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
1 min
The day is undeniably on repeat and our fearless sales duo need to find a way to undo the loop. Will they unravel the secret or be doomed to live out the same exact Monday over and over and over and over and......
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
47 min
Our sales duo seems to be the only ones in the know here in the office. Can they find the source of the "confusion" or are THEY, in fact, the ones with a screw loose....?
A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario written by Evan Hubbard
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"The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Title(s): Lucid Nightmare 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
INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Nick Ricchio@nickricchiomusic on Instagram
ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY: Zapsplat.com