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Speculate Podcast

Speculate is an award-winning actual play TTRPG show starring science fiction & fantasy authors, editors, and more. Hosted by authors Gregory A. Wilson, Brandon O’Brien, and Michael R. Underwood, the show explores the overlap between different forms of storytelling from prose to games and beyond. They’ve played Blades in the Dark, Girl by Moonlight, Lasers & Feelings, D&D, and more. In addition to the podcast episodes, you can find video-only shows at speculatesf.com/shows NOTE: In 2018, Speculate transitioned from its original literary criticism format to the current actual play show. All of the old episdoes are still available. Speculate is supported by listeners like you at patreon.com/speculate

  1. MAR 8

    #376 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 13

    Content notes: questionable mandatory therapy, and Rum Raisin ice cream   Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, team members deal with Division bureaucracy, and keep building bonds with each other.  “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    31 min

  2. FEB 29

    #375 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 12

    Content notes: Mental and emotional manipulation, and physical/psychic destruction. Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Ciarra Tân is pushed to an epic confrontation with The Harbinger.  “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    26 min

  3. FEB 22

    #374 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 11

    Content notes: Mental and emotional manipulations Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Hamaliel tries to rescue a waitress from a cocoon, but things don’t go as planned. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    37 min

  4. FEB 16

    #373 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 10

    Content notes: Emotional trauma and identity issues Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, Tempo helps John/Jane come to grips with some shattering revelations. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    37 min

  5. FEB 9

    #372 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 9

    Content notes: Emotional trauma and identity issues Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, John/Jane can tap the memories of one of the Beatograph cult leaders, but it turns out that actually, a diner waitress is more crucial.  “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    39 min

  6. FEB 2

    Episode 371 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 8

    Content notes: References to war, destruction, involuntary transformations, and death. Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, team members ponder the Beatographs’ connection between beauty and destruction, and Tempo asks a policeman about being a protector. XXXXX   MUSIC ATTRIBUTION GOES HERE   XXX Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

  7. JAN 25

    #370 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 7

    Content notes: Violence, and mental/emotional/physical manipulations. Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, the crew fights cloaked figures, and Tempo has visions of the past while procuring an Ancient Weapon. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    45 min

  8. JAN 18

    #369 - The Pitman Sculpture: An Apocalypse Keys Mini-Series, Pt. 6

    Content notes: Interrogation after violence, more threatened violence, and mental/emotional/physical/temporal manipulations. Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwords — as John/Jane: The Found Brandon leads an exciting and emotional game of Apocalypse Keys from Evil Hat Productions. In this episode, the crew seizes the Pitman Sculpture and interrogates the people who had it, the police arrive with guns drawn, and a woman in a pink trenchcoat transforms one of them without his consent. “Dystopian Guitars B” and “Dystopian Guitar A” by Monument Studios, used with permission. Subscribers at patreon.com/speculate get early access to Speculate videos, along with other exclusive extras from our series, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more! This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

    43 min
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About

Speculate is an award-winning actual play TTRPG show starring science fiction & fantasy authors, editors, and more. Hosted by authors Gregory A. Wilson, Brandon O’Brien, and Michael R. Underwood, the show explores the overlap between different forms of storytelling from prose to games and beyond. They’ve played Blades in the Dark, Girl by Moonlight, Lasers & Feelings, D&D, and more. In addition to the podcast episodes, you can find video-only shows at speculatesf.com/shows NOTE: In 2018, Speculate transitioned from its original literary criticism format to the current actual play show. All of the old episdoes are still available. Speculate is supported by listeners like you at patreon.com/speculate

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  • Creator
    Speculate
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2024
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Theme song courtesy of the band The Road.
  • Show Website
    Speculate

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