217 episodes

We are a weekly actual play podcast using the Numenera (http://numenera.com) Discovery and Destiny rules. Set one billion years in the future, we journey across the Ninth World. There have been eight worlds before this, where civilizations rose to intergalactic heights only to fall into ashes, leaving a world of strange relics behind them. Join our ragtag crew of messy adventurers as they navigate weird ruins, contend with criminal intrigue, and ignore their own better judgment... Repeatedly.
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Campaign Two: Hearts in Orbit


Campaign One: Night's Hope


Character art by @kisunuki (https://twitter.com/kisunuki).

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    • 4.7 • 35 Ratings

We are a weekly actual play podcast using the Numenera (http://numenera.com) Discovery and Destiny rules. Set one billion years in the future, we journey across the Ninth World. There have been eight worlds before this, where civilizations rose to intergalactic heights only to fall into ashes, leaving a world of strange relics behind them. Join our ragtag crew of messy adventurers as they navigate weird ruins, contend with criminal intrigue, and ignore their own better judgment... Repeatedly.
See more (https://www.explorerswanted.fm/about)


Become a Patron!
Campaign Two: Hearts in Orbit


Campaign One: Night's Hope


Character art by @kisunuki (https://twitter.com/kisunuki).

    Ilsene Vite: Session Zero

    Ilsene Vite: Session Zero

    OMG! It's a new campaign! And we're starting off with a series of character session zeroes! This time, we meet Ilsene as she makes her way into the capital city of Lathe.



    That's a big hole.
    What do you mean, "gas"?
    Attracting the wrong kind of attention.


    Your cast:


    GM: Daniel
    Ilsene Vite: Sampson


    Music


    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.


    Occult Forces by Monument Studios


    Old Town Loading Screen by Monument Studios


    Strange Ambience Anxious by Monument Studios


    Something in the Dark by Monument Studios


    Dystopian Guitars B by Monument Studios


    Chokepoint by Monument Studios


    Descent by Monument Studios


    Dystopian Guitar Loop by Monument Studios


    Dystopian Guitars A by Monument Studios


    Additional sound effects and ambience by Audiio, Ghosthack, Krotos, and Monument Studios.


    Production


    Editing: Daniel
    Transcription: Stace


    Safety in Role-playing


    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.


    As always, see our standard disclaimer.
    Sponsored By:
    Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: “ExplorersWanted” for 10% off your order. Promo Code: ExplorersWantedSupport Explorers Wanted

    • 43 min
    Magpie: Session Zero

    Magpie: Session Zero

    In this week's character session zero, we follow the elusive Magpie on a job.



    Running into an acquaintance while engaging in industrial espionage is complicated thing.
    Magpie peers into a vault.
    Magpie gets the chills.


    Your cast:


    GM: Daniel
    Magpie: Alex


    Music


    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.


    Occult Forces by Monument Studios


    In Search of by Dark Fantasy Studio


    Control Sample by Skyra / via Adobe Stock


    Strange Behavior by Matt Stewart-Evans / via Audiio


    Bang Bang Bang by Moarn / via Audiio


    DARKHORSE by Jonezen / via Audiio


    Autopsy by Dark Fantasy Studio


    Ambient Concerned Electric Guitar by Chill Out / via Adobe Stock


    Dystopian Guitars B by Monument Studios


    Additional sound effects and ambience by Audio Alchemist, Ghosthack, Game Dev Arts, Monument Studios, and Savage.


    Production


    Editing: Daniel
    Transcription: Stace


    Safety in Role-playing


    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.


    As always, see our standard disclaimer.
    Sponsored By:
    Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: “ExplorersWanted” for 10% off your order. Promo Code: ExplorersWantedSupport Explorers Wanted

    • 38 min
    Ezri Stonebreaker: Session Zero

    Ezri Stonebreaker: Session Zero

    This week we follow Ezri Stonebreaker as she grapples with the disturbing realities of living in Lathe.



    An illegitimate toll.
    New decorations that complicate life.
    A disturbing message from an unexpected source.


    Your cast:


    GM: Daniel
    Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace


    Music


    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.


    Occult Forces by Monument Studios


    Dystopian Guitar Loop by Monument Studios


    Ambient Concerned Electric Guitar by Chill Out / via Adobe Stock


    Khalifa's Dream by Ghosthack


    Fog by Monument Studios


    Running Out by Monument Studios


    Homeland Loop by Monument Studios


    A band in the inn by Dark Fantasy Studio


    Old Town Loading Screen by Monument Studios


    Classical Harp Night Time by Monument Studios


    Voices by Loom / via Audiio


    Alice Theme A by Monument Studios


    Steep Line by Outland / via Audiio


    Additional sound effects and ambience by Ghosthack, Krotos, Monument Studios, and Savage.


    Production


    Editing: Daniel
    Transcription: Stace


    Safety in Role-playing


    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.


    As always, see our standard disclaimer.
    Sponsored By:
    Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: “ExplorersWanted” for 10% off your order. Promo Code: ExplorersWantedSupport Explorers Wanted

    • 37 min
    Quick Fingers

    Quick Fingers

    Here we go here we go! Our new crew seeks work in the Warrens of Lathe, and engage in tests of skill.



    Ezri is on the prowl.
    Ilsene has a story to write.
    Magpie works the job within the job.


    Player Intrusion:


    Sampson: Defunctland


    Your cast:


    GM: Daniel
    Ilsen Vite: Sampson
    Magpie: Alex
    Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace


    Music


    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.


    Occult Forces by Monument Studios


    Investigation by Matthew L Fisher / via Audiio


    Mercurial Muse by Joel Steudler


    Market Night by Monument Studios


    Security Risk by Ghosthack


    Crime Scene by Primo Levi / via Audiio


    Tension by Monument Studios


    Strange Behavior by Matt Stewart-Evans / via Audiio


    Mysterious Atmos by Monument Studios


    Dark Hybrid Ambience by Monument Studio


    Ambient Cave by Marko Maksimovik / via Audiio


    Get Out Atmos by Monument Studios


    The Haunting by Monuement Studios


    Additional sound effects and ambience by Audio Alchemist, Ghosthack, Monument Studios, and Savage.


    Production


    Editing: Daniel
    Transcription: Stace


    Safety in Role-playing


    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.


    As always, see our standard disclaimer.
    Sponsored By:
    Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: “ExplorersWanted” for 10% off your order. Promo Code: ExplorersWantedSupport Explorers Wanted

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Experiment One

    Experiment One

    Ilsene and Magpie search for their friend, while Ezri's situation keeps going from bad to worse.



    Ezri encounters a difficult commute home.
    Magpie discovers a mystery in the bathroom.
    Ilsene breaks out her quarterstaff.


    Player Intrusion:


    Alex: Lingo Legend


    Your cast:


    GM: Daniel
    Ilsen Vite: Sampson
    Magpie: Alex
    Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace


    Music


    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.


    Previously On by Monument Studios


    Strange Behavior by Matt Stewart-Evans / via Audiio


    Bang Bang Bang by Moarn / via Audiio


    A Crime Vision by Dark Fantasy Studio


    Vague Atmos by Monument Studios


    Dystopian Guitars B by Monument Studios


    Autopsy by Dark Fantasy Studio


    DARKHORSE by Jonezen / via Audiio


    Sleepless Night Dreams by Joel Stuedler


    Control Sample by / via Adobe Stock


    Escape by Monument Studios


    Chase by Monument Studios


    Outbreak by Monument Studios


    The Haunting by Monument Studios


    Additional sound effects and ambience by Game Dev Arts, Krotos, Monument Studios, and Savage.


    Production


    Editing: Daniel
    Transcription: Stace


    Safety in Role-playing


    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.


    As always, see our standard disclaimer.
    Sponsored By:
    Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: “ExplorersWanted” for 10% off your order. Promo Code: ExplorersWantedSupport Explorers Wanted

    • 58 min
    Going Down

    Going Down

    Our crew continues their search deeper into the underbelly of the Transit Guild.



    Ezri stocks up on utensils
    Magpie engages in some profitable sabotage
    Ilsene does some creative locksmithing


    Player Intrusion:


    Daniel: The All Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw Bookshop | Barnes and Noble | Amazon


    Your cast:


    GM: Daniel
    Ilsen Vite: Sampson
    Magpie: Alex
    Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace


    Music


    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.


    Previously On by Monument Studios


    Outbreak by Monument Studios


    Escape by Monument Studios


    Strange Behavior by Matt Stewart-Evans / via Audiio


    Vague Atmos by Monument Studios


    Dystopian Guitars Medley by Monument Studios


    Hybrid Anticipation Ambience by Monument Studios


    Icy Waiting Theme by Monument Studios


    Strange Ambience Anxious by Monument Studios


    The Escape Room by Game Dev Arts


    Investigations by Matthew L Fisher / via Audiio


    TOY MAKER by Bygone Society / via Adobe Stock


    Steep Line by Outland / via Audiio


    The Haunting by Monument Studios


    Additional sound effects and ambience by Audio Alchemist, Game Dev Arts, Ghosthack, Krotos, Monument Studios, and Savage.


    Production


    Editing: Daniel
    Transcription: Stace


    Safety in Role-playing


    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.


    As always, see our standard disclaimer.
    Sponsored By:
    Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: “ExplorersWanted” for 10% off your order. Promo Code: ExplorersWantedSupport Explorers Wanted

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

Redmalicious ,

Excellent actual play

In just a few months I’ve raced through over a hundred episodes of this podcast. I’ve deferred holds on library books in favor of Explorers Wanted. Daniel manages to convey the singular bizarreness of Numenera without resorting to extended descriptions that would bog down action. The characters are complicated and messy and sincere. The group has great cohesion and momentum—every episode is an hour and they fit *so much* action and character into that time. If you aren’t a Cypher/Numenera player, the game mechanics are pretty simple and don’t interrupt the story. If you are a Cypher player or want to hear examples of play before learning a new system, this is a good start. I will also say don’t skip the short adventures in other settings between seasons. The Stars are Fire two-shots in particular are fantastic, cohesive stories. Explorers Wanted is just excellent all around, I highly recommend it.

Pey4beard ,

Acolyte of the BSoT and Scorp Puppeteer groupie

I have yet to crack open the Numeneran Tomes and caravan myself, but the world this legendary troupe treads inspires Bagginses like me to set forth. I expect the baseline of the Ninth World setting to be at least a shade of Daniel’s twisted, it’s only right!
I love listening to this podcast:

- This is a collection of story-tellers who are firstly deep friends and secondly goofballs who are maestros in their own right, which leads to podcast gold

- Community builders who are always shouting out other Creatives and other things outside of RPG that help me touch grass with their “Player Intrusions,” I have at least a couple Tier up at this point!

- I look forward after each episode close for Daniel’s encouraging word to nay-sayers and non-review givers. I finally broke after telling the tiny mouse in my pocket my failure to leave a review 20+ episodes later.

- Nix, Cha Cha, Dilli, every single NPC , and the world-building of this group inspire me to become a better GM, player, and human.

- I’m listening in 2023 and their processing through Quarantine is a vibe in and of itself. Dark times but there were others banding together and carrying through together. It’s weird nostalgia, in the sense that in future history books podcasts like this could fill a paragraph with ways that humans got through such an historical period.

- If you enjoy laughing as well as rich character development and a knack for adventure… listen the synth is only pulsating and phasing a little nothing to worry about I mean what?

Abnoguy ,

Great fun story!!

I found this podcast looking for a cypher supers game and really enjoyed it! So I started listening from episode 1 and the storytelling, world building, puppets, and scorps are all awesome!! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good real play podcast, especially if you enjoy Numenera and the 9th world!

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