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The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

The Stars Aren't Alright

53 episodes

5 days ago

The Stars Aren't Alright is an Actual Play comedy/horror podcast, blending the Lovecraftian mythos with a far future, sci fi setting. The Keeper, Brian, uses the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG system to lead Alex, Catherine, Tom, and Leah through a series of mysterious events, unfolding into eldritch horror that stretches their character's sanity - and, in the end, learning that the true reality bending beings from outside time and space were the friends we made along the way. Find us everywhere at linktree.com/thestarsarentalright (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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The Stars Aren't Alright is an Actual Play comedy/horror podcast, blending the Lovecraftian mythos with a far future, sci fi setting. The Keeper, Brian, uses the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG system to lead Alex, Catherine, Tom, and Leah through a series of mysterious events, unfolding into eldritch horror that stretches their character's sanity - and, in the end, learning that the true reality bending beings from outside time and space were the friends we made along the way. Find us everywhere at linktree.com/thestarsarentalright (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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Episodes (20/53)

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2.5 E4 PT 2: The Battle of the Basement

Tough decisions, boot lube, and extraordinary violence; what more could you possibly ask for? Join us as we conclude Season 2.5 in classic TSAA fashion - I'll leave it up to you to define what that means for yourselves. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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3 days ago

1 hour 12 minutes 55 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2.5 E4 PT 1: The Sticky Basement

The crew explores intuitive parking options in Tortuga. We meet Bruce, Grace's brother. There's a library. The crew makes a fateful decision...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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1 week ago

1 hour 31 minutes 54 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2.5 E3: Out of the Frying Pan...

Marmot finds connection in unexpected places. Maeve and Lara look out for each other. Bean climbs and Mawl Eah...well, Mawl Eah does her own thing. Abby remains insane and Celery is still sleepies. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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2 weeks ago

2 hours 2 minutes 12 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

s2.5 E2: The Ship Within The 'Ship

Mawl-Eah practices defensive driving. Bean gets to climb something. Lara and Maeve discuss family. Marmot warms up to new ideas. Also, there's some eye stuff so go in warily if that's not your thing! (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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3 weeks ago

1 hour 58 minutes 42 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2.5 E1: Powerful Women with Powerful Handguns

We join the Anserina once more as Mawl-Eah and Maeve make good their escape from Gorto City. Meanwhile, in a whole other star system, Lara and Bean deal with the realities of their career paths, previous relationships, and familial drama. Also, don't even THINK we forgot about BUUB BABYYYYY (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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4 weeks ago

1 hour 52 minutes 52 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

The Preacher and The Sh*thead

Coming soon to a Gigatheatre Holoplex near you!

(Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 of The Stars Aren't Alright - Season 3 coming soon!)

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1 month ago

1 minute 37 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

Catherine's S2 Oneshot: A Heist on the Promethean Highway PT 2

(SEASON 2 SPOILERS ABOUND) In the thrilling conclusion to Catherine's season 2 oneshot, we find out whether Maxwell (Caleb), Clitus (Brian), RKQ (Leah), and Spedy Stev (Alex) have what it takes to complete their objective - and get out alive. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes 40 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

Catherine's S2 Oneshot: A Heist on the Promethean Highway PT 1

Join Maxwell, Speedy Stev, RKQ, and Clitus as they attempt to complete a complicated heist after the events of Season 2! Catherine has created an unholy alliance of Call of Cthulhu and Blades in the Dark and we do our absolute best to be huge morons while she wrangles a cool story from our nonsense. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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2 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes 3 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

Tom's S2 Oneshot: A Miner Issue PT 2

Rejoin Charles (Brian), Nikki (Leah), Gothar (Karlyn), and Dicky (Jess) as they try to escape the void, and the horrors therein (Tom). We conclude this particular Season 2 oneshot in style - meaning, with a bodycount. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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3 months ago

1 hour 45 minutes 47 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

Tom's S2 Oneshot: A Miner Issue PT 1

Tom leads us into the dark void of contract work in his second oneshot! Join Gothar, Nikki, "Dr." Dicky, and Charles as they near the end of their 10 year contract - special guests Karlyn and Jess absolutely crush it in this one, as they so often do. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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4 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes 54 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

Season 2 Recap: Now What?!

SPOILERS ABOUND IN THIS EPISODE - DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED SEASON 2 OR YOU'LL EXPLODE. In this recap episode, the cast talks about their favourite clips from Season 2, and answers questions from our Discord - all to the sultry tunes of Season 2's soundtrack. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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5 months ago

2 hours 10 minutes 29 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E13: Sing Thee To Thy Rest

In the season finale, our team is stuck between bad and worse choices, and the fate of the surviving residents of Gate City hangs in the balance...(This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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5 months ago

2 hours 23 minutes 5 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E12: The Maw of the Beast

Glade resolves a workplace conflict. Juno tries to game the system. Alastar just wants to phone home. Barron holds hands. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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6 months ago

2 hours 26 minutes 4 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E11: Change, Chance, and Choice

GC News sends out a controversial message. The crew engages in some light looting. There's a fort made of baby mannequins. Glade faces a tough choice, and decides to smooch about it. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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6 months ago

1 hour 58 minutes 6 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

In this short interlude, we take questions from our fans! Any questions we didn't get to will be answered in greater depth in our Season 2 recap that we'll record when Season 2 is done and dusted. Love yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooou (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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6 months ago

33 minutes 56 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E10: Decidedly Not Woo Part 2

Juno learns some unfortunate truths about the Church of His Light. Alastar sees the light. Glade is a determined guard dog. It gets real in this one, team. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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6 months ago

51 minutes 55 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E10: Decidedly Not Woo Part 1

Glade shoots her shot. Alastar observes a transformation. Juno can't quite put her finger on the situation. Pyotr, on the other hand, gets to the thrust of the matter. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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7 months ago

59 minutes 42 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E9: A Whole Ass Thing

Glade and Alastar use teamwork to overcome obstacles. Juno practices conflict resolution. Pyotr practices alternative medicine. Long jackets, gunfire, explosions, and space amphetamines - everything a growing hominid needs. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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7 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes 57 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E8.5: The Bellendi Estate

Is the Paladin the BBEG of the campaign? Is it Doug? Nope, it's scheduling conflicts, as always. Fortunately, we're joined by Karlyn and Oscar for Episode 8.5 - a glimpse at what else is happening on the Promethean Highway while certain speeches are given in Gate City. We also learn the origins of a certain leatherbound book which has caused so much trouble, hundreds of lightyears away... (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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8 months ago

2 hours 17 minutes 51 seconds

The Stars Aren't Alright | Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

S2E8: A Scooch of Economic Terrorism

Alastar and Glade get the best medical care organized crime has to offer. Juno meets a fan. Pyotr decides to get some yield from the curve. Doug phones in briefly. (This podcast contains scenes of violence, adult language, and - if we did our jobs right - disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.)

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8 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes 11 seconds