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The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play Rhi
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4.8 • 13 Ratings
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The Magpies Podcast is a Blades in the Dark Actual Play podcast set in the haunted, industrial-fantasy city of Duskwall. Join the crew of The Magpies as they lie, steal, and fight their way to the top of the city's criminals and elite... or into an early grave. The Magpies is hosted by GM Rhi and players Kim, Josie, and Minna.
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In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it: our new Blades in the Dark actual play podcast, The City That Never Dies, is publishing episodes! Come join us in Imperial City.
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Bonus Content: The Rumordish Interview
Previously a Patreon exclusive, we celebrated our one-year anniversary with a goofy, non-canon bonus episode! It features Florence Fable, reporter extraordinaire for Rumordish, Duskwall's premiere source for scandal and gossip, as she asks the Magpies only the most hard-hitting questions. (In other words: we did a bunch of online quizzes in-character and it was a lot of fun.)
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Bonus Content: The Acorn Score
Previously a Patreon exclusive! Since Kim wasn't able to join the main group for The Two Scores Score, she and I recorded a solo adventure with Blaire. It was a fun session where we were both still figuring out the system and setting. It's the backstory for the acorns that Blaire carried with her throughout the entire show.
Special thanks to Minna for editing this episode! -
Bonus Content: The Two Scores Score
Formerly a Patreon exclusive, this is one of the very earliest adventures of the Magpies, from before we started posting episodes! It's the story behind the "hitting two gangs in one night" score that's been referenced a few times. Things are a little rough, as we were all still getting the hang of the system and recording, but it's a fun story nonetheless.
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Bonus Content: Season 3 Blooper Reel
Previously a Patreon exclusive: Thirty minutes of goofs from Season 3. Featuring Kim's Scurlock thirst, Rhi being viciously assaulted by pop punk puns, and the life-changing knowledge that two animated musical versions of Titanic exist.
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Bonus Content: Season 2 Bloopers
Previously a Patreon exclusive: With Season 2 officially concluded, it's time for the blooper reel! Almost 30 minutes of bits, goofs, and obscure references. Also some singing. Enjoy!
Customer Reviews
Exciting and Fun
Bad guys as heroes can be fun. These girls are great! The Magpies are the heroes their city needs and their adventures are compelling and fun. No episode is without moments of fun or excitment.
Enthralling
Rhi runs a tight ship on this show-- great editing, clear understanding of the rules, and fantastic opportunities for her players to shine at every turn. The Magpies grow and evolve from a gang of misfits just trying to survive until tomorrow into a group of vigilantes trying to make that tomorrow a better place. This is the kind of hope in the face of bleak reality that I can get behind. Get it in your ears and feel it in your soul.
Great Blades in the Dark podcast
Great players that are enthusiastic and engaged. Storyteller spins a wonderful tale with a pace that moves along nicely. Has really stoked my interest in the game and the game mechanics we have are easy to follow and exciting without bogging down the story