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

Thursday Dec 26, 2024
The Sores 04 FINALE: Shhhhh! No Chanting In The Library
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
The Sores Teaser 4
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
The Sores 03: Putting The Pieces Together
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

Monday Dec 16, 2024
The Sores Teaser 3
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Our investigators are quickly putting the pieces of the puzzle together in a race against time as the disease continues to spread. As they do they will find that the source of the contagion is not necessarily a what, but a who....
Music By:
"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
The Sores 02: Spreading Like Wildfire
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
With the disease within the village spreading rapidly, our investigators head to the local library to look into the research of patient zero hoping to locate the source. They quickly discover that this case may not require a medical professional after all...
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 https://bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com/
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.
CREDITSZapsplat
Smooth Lovin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Monday Dec 09, 2024
The Sores Teaser 2
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Reaching something of a dead end at the doctor´s office, our investigators try their luck at the place their person of interest often frequented: the library. Only good can come of perusing through books in a Lovecraftian world, right?
Music By:
"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
The Sores 01: Patient Zero
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
A small, Welsh village has been stricken with a mysterious disease that has the government placing the entire area under quarantine. Our investigators, a world renowned epidemiologist and her bodyguard, have been called in to assess the situation. The only stipulation: they cannot leave the quarantine zone until the threat has been neutralized.
Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Helen Gould from the Fears 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

Monday Dec 02, 2024
The Sores Teaser 1
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
An epidemic has broken out in a small, Welsh village. A renowned epidemiologist and her driver/bodyguard are allowed within the quarantine zone to investigate the mysterious disease.
Music By:
"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Family Business 04 FINALE: Sins of the Father
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Our courageous investigators finally discover the truth about the boarding school. Can they help the children or are they simply too late?
Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Johannes Schumacher.
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"Gregorian Chant" 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

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Family Business Ep. 4 Teaser
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Our brave investigators discover the truth about the boarding school and it more horrific than they could have possibly imagined....
MUSIC BY
Neo Western" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/