The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast

The Dark Times Podcast
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Join Sam and Stephen as they discuss Starfinder 2nd Edition and the myriad of other games that help keep the science fiction genre of tabletop roleplaying alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 37: By Player Hook or by Campaign Crook

    Sam and Stephen talk about player hooks, campaign starts, and the wet fart that is D&D 5E Supplement Books. We're only mostly joking about that last part. Remember, broadening your RPG system horizon can only improve your gamemaster skill. Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty is due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you’d like. Please include an outline of what makes your Solarian unique, as well as the event in their life that led them to become one of Antiquitius-1’s students. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  2. FEB 11

    Episode 36: Ratmother Snarls Upon You

    Stephen and Sam are back with more Starfinder Deities. Sam pulls off the impossible: Creating an entire session's worth of adventure themed around a single Hazard! Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty is due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you’d like. Please include an outline of what makes your Solarian unique, as well as the event in their life that led them to become one of Antiquitius-1’s students. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  3. JAN 28

    Episode 35: Deity Double

    Sam and Stephen get a little biblical this week, discussing a couple distinct deities from Starfinder 2nd Edition! Also, Sam brings a friend of nature and offers ways to use them in your Starfinder games! Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty are due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you’d like. Please include an outline of what makes your Solarian unique, as well as the event in their life that led them to become one of Antiquitius-1’s students. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  4. JAN 15

    Episode 34: What's Errata With You?

    Welcome back, Dark Timers! This episode, we digest some tasty Starfinder 2E errata while we get back into the swing of things in 2026. Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty are due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you’d like. Please include an outline of what makes your Solarian unique, as well as the event in their life that led them to become one of Antiquitius-1’s students. Starfinder 2025 Winter Errata Antiquitius-1, The Late Founder of the Luminous Order Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Episode 33: Kaiju of the Old Republic

    This week Sam and Stephen dive back into the Alien Core to look at Kyokor! The Kaiju that inhabit Daimalko are represented in Starfinder 2nd Edition through a variety of Hazards as opposed to fully fleshed out statblocks. Also, Sam and Stephen talk about their adventure through the playtest scenario "Shards of the Glass Planet". Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  6. 12/10/2025

    Episode 32: Xeno Evil, Hear No Evil

    Content warning for this episode: The Civusdaemon covered in this episode uses cyberbullying and cyberstalking to push its victims to suicide, this is mentioned but not extrapolated upon in its coverage. This episode, Sam and Stephen are casually late to the game coverage, finally getting their grubby little paws on a copy of the Alien Core! Also this episode, learn how to use adjustments to cater your statblocks to your party's needs. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Episode 31: The Shape of Shifter

    Using what we learned last episode, Sam and Stephen design a horror-themed one shot that will leave you shaking in your gelatin mold! Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  8. 11/12/2025

    Episode 30: Wish Shot One Shot

    Sam and Stephen talk about the 4 pillars of making/running an excellent one shot! Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
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Join Sam and Stephen as they discuss Starfinder 2nd Edition and the myriad of other games that help keep the science fiction genre of tabletop roleplaying alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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