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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hot-diggity-dog! It’s the final leg of the Famous 500 & the only thing standing between ESPN & winning by a wiener is a cookout collision with Granny Smith & the Famous Family’s Baconator Battle Mech. This week on @bladesinparadise.bsky.social: we settle the age old question: hot dog or hamburger?

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tonight… only in Stirling’s Mind Palace: the Blue Eyes Ultimate Fucking Deathclaw from Fallout meets the Avatar of Jesusaurus Rex in fight to the death. It’s a metaphor for toxic friendships. Bonus: the most batshit episode recap you will have ever heard. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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C1E40: The Kaiju Takedown

Podcast Episode · Blades in Paradise · August 6 · 54m

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jex thomas @lastpinepress.com · 28/06/2026

Curious about Bump in the Dark? Check it out on @bladesinparadise.bsky.social, @spoutlore.bsky.social, or Improv Tabletop (who is as far as I know not on Bluesky)

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. This this week: a jewel thief, a librarian, a pickpocket, an old robot & a guerilla podcast host attempt to rob Lantern Corps' secret vault on St. Bernard's Day. This is the story of how Liberty Mutual became Public Enemy # 1.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Queen was a ray of sunshine, a welcoming, positive force who wanted nothing more than to share stories. Watching her grow and develop as a creator and a storyteller is one of the highlights of this podcast.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Last May we lost our friend Queenie to complications from a medical procedure. Four months ago, @bladesinparadise.bsky.social, @agentsofdamned.com and @randomrhapsody.bsky.social told stories to raise money for theheartfoundation.org in her honor. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Blades Live Part 1: A Million Ways to Die in Paradise

Podcast Episode · Blades in Paradise · S1, E39 Bonus · 1h 41m

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Episode 36! The Wacky Racers of ESPN begin the Death Race at a disadvantage. Winston builds a Dustbuster; Sterling swings for the fences and Maximillian HUNGERS! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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C1E36: The Lone Racer

Podcast Episode · Blades in Paradise · May 14 · 1h 3m

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Bard Rock Network of Shows @bardrockcafe.com · 22/02/2026

Charity Stream Time! We are hosting a charity stream tomorrow, 2/2/26 on the @randomrhapsody.bsky.social twitch channel to raise money for The Heart Foundation in honor of our departed friend, Fayth "Queenie" Long. Stream will be 3 4-hour sessions. Donations can be made: tilt.fyi/wfDY32pOoT

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

That would be great! I’d love to pick your brain about setup and logistics.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Thanks. The plan was audio only, just character names. My oldest has been wanting to try her hand with my recording equipment for ages and this felt like a natural first step; even if we just keep it for ourselves.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

@dcbradshaw.com has anyone done an actual play with kids yet? I was thinking about running a game for my kids and recording it.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I kind of love Spotify’s new chapter feature, if only for how utterly insane the summary descriptions of @bladesinparadise.bsky.social episodes are.

Screenshot of Blades in Paradise episode 31 Chapter list from Spotify.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Daring Dino Deeds - it’s @bladesinparadise.bsky.social! Winston has a cow; Max has an out of body experience; Sterling walks the dinosaur and Lizzie says goodbye. This one is bittersweet, as it’s the last arc with our dear friend Queen. We’ll miss you Queenie. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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C1E31: Dances with Dinosaurs

Podcast Episode · Blades in Paradise · 11/06/2025 · 50m

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I would like to listen to and review a new #ttrpg #actualplay every week in 2026. Send me your show! Send me your favorite show I haven’t heard of! #52in26

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I’m actively looking to normalize a good old fashioned #APSwap. I’d love to find some new, off the beaten path favorites who deserve a signal boost and give a detailed review! Send me your #ttrpg #actualplay shows!

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I loved @thebadspot.bsky.social’s Ironforge: Sundered Isles. What’s next? I want to learn new games, meet new content creators and share stories I tell with my friends at @bardrockcafe.com and @bladesinparadise.bsky.social Give me a listen, I’ll leave a detailed review. Who wants to #APSwap?

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It’s deserved. The work and effort you put in is evident. It’s made me want to start doing some short form video content myself. One thing I forgot to mention. It’s refreshing to see you featuring and uplifting additional content creators in each episode.

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This was fun! Usually suspicious of non -Duskvol games of Blades, but your enthusiasm won me over. Rated and reviewed. Thanks guys! #APSWAP

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

TL; DR: Would I recommend The Bad Spot? Earnestly and encouragingly. Biggest Strength: Matt himself. His talent is the reason to listen and engage. Am I going to finish? Yes. I’m speeding through the episodes like reading a book on the beach in summer. #APSwap

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I do question, however, if background music would be additive or distractive and whether the increased amount of editing and effort would provide equivalent results.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

with excellent lighting and use of visual aids to track progress and educate your viewer as to the mechanics of the game. Secondly, I found myself wanting some background music to heighten the tension or strengthen the mood during your narration.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

My only critiques are minimal. I dislike YouTube as a platform, if only for the intrusive commercials and the Verizon network’s inability to maintain a signal throughout my commute. You however make excellent use of the platform’s strengths,

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

This is the best compliment I can give to Gideon, to Matt and to the Bad Spot. I feel like, in beginning Gideon’s story, I found a brilliant piece of forgotten genre fiction, a missing Alexander Dumas, nestled amongst the romance novels, Stephen Kings and Dan Browns.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I would gravitate toward the mass market paperback section of the local grocery store, desperate for a narrative, story or tale that could occupy me for a day, a week or longer.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It felt like a masterclass for free. I feel like I learned more of my craft from engaging with your content. We often forget in this time of excess, that content used to be so difficult to obtain. When I was a kid in the 1990’s, with only a meager parochial school library to go to for new books -

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

In fact, some of my favorite parts of the three episodes I’ve listened to so far (spoiler alert, I plan to finish the series) was your discussion of mechanics, story structure, and how mechanics serve your story; and how if they don’t serve the story… they don’t matter.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I find myself envious of how easily and effortlessly you weave the game into your narrative as a scalpel not a cudgel. In your deft hands, Ironsworn suits and augments your narrative rather than interrupting and detracting.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

You unconsciously place details and resources for Gideon that pay off brilliantly later in your scenes. You jokingly referred to “Chekhov’s Book,” on the manor’s rooftop, but there are easily a half dozen details in establishing these scenes that have eventual short and long term story implications

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Would it feel too intimate, being alone with a sole storyteller for a dozen plus hours? Matt - I can say enthusiastically and without hesitation you are a brilliant and talented storyteller. You’ve studied story structure, tropes and techniques and know them inside and out.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Warning: thread incoming. #APSwap In full disclosure: despite having listened to hundreds of hours of AP content spanning dozens of AP shows; before The Bad Spot I’ve never listened to a solo player AP show. I’ve always wondered how it would work without the interplay and dialogue between a group.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Following @thebadspot.bsky.social’s lead. I’ll do an #APSwap with anyone who wants an honest review of their show. I’m proud of the work we do on @bladesinparadise.bsky.social and @bardrockcafe.com and want to share it with more people! Send me your actual plays! Let me hear what you’re proud of!

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Moment of Balance: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Blades in Paradise: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Here are two from our network: Blades in Paradise centers on a crew of couriers in the post apocalyptic north west run in Blades in the Dark. Moment of Balance is set in Republic City one year after the events of the Legend of Korra. spotify.link/1gwXt52rOXb spotify.link/iByKlVUrOXb

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C1E1: The Crackshot, the Old-timer, the Muscle, and the Conman

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

In Episode 30 of @bladesinparadise.bsky.social - our heroes strive to survive the spirit realm! Stirling goes primal; Winston does the dance of joy; Lizzie deflects and Max still hates pickles. Featuring a spirited discussion of deathclaw anatomy! @jonahlobe.bsky.social #ttrpg #actualplay #bitd

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Blades in Paradise (@bladesinparadise.bsky.social)

Your new favorite anti corporate dystopian steampunk western actual play podcast run in John Harper's "Blades in the Dark"

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

We’re back with the third episode at Famous Films! Max and Sterling take on the challenges of the Secret Sanctuary; Lizzie races to save her family at Pepperidge Farm; and Winston looks for the Perfect Draw to defeat Famous Nathan. open.spotify.com/episode/0N3b... @bladesinparadise.bsky.social

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C1E29: Blazing Wreckage

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

GAME ON! Trapped at Famous Films; the crew fights for freedom. Winston plays Combat Critters (#PerfectDraw) by @continuityand.bsky.social; Max answers Ancient Riddles; Lizzie shoots to kill and Stirling rides the Pain Train to Battleball Town! @bardrockcafe.com open.spotify.com/episode/4i1X...

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Eran Aviram @nnesk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

First draft of my new 2-page "I need a dungeon crawler for a single session, something I can play with newbies" game. @avivor.com , @evyatron.bsky.social , I imagine this even becoming the character sheet itself, in the future. GM gets their own 1 page, and also a 1-page dungeon.

The 2-page rules for Adventurers In A Dungeon (WIP)

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Bard Rock Network of Shows @bardrockcafe.com · 11/09/2025

Hey TTRPG folks of Blue Sky: I am looking to seat 2 POC players in an Upcoming miniseries (~10 episodes). Looking for players who have passionate opinion is about gaming and tech issues, as well as (adamantly against) AI Please comment if that's you or tag someone you think would be interested.

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Florida MEN no more! Blades in Paradise returns for Ep.27. The crew suffers the consequences of challenging Lantern Corp! Sheriff Lizzie goes on Patrol, Stirling plays Battle Ball, Max visits the Secret Sanctuary and Winston… it’s time to DDDDDD-DUEL~! open.spotify.com/episode/3Nhi...

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C1E27: Soul Game

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remmes.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We’re going to be revisiting the cyberpunk era fairly soon, too.

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Blades in Paradise @bladesinparadise.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

"why do you love ttrpgs so much?" *New episode drops where I roll a crit to hot wire the animatronic statues of US presidents in Walt Disney world into my private army and march them into battle to the bill nye theme song* "You know. Reasons"

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Bard Rock Network of Shows @bardrockcafe.com · 01/08/2025

51 tons is about 42,000 lbs or 168,000 quarter pound hamburger style patties I promise this is #TTRPG related @bladesinparadise.bsky.social @auritastudio.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social @jnlangston.bsky.social @dominothief.bsky.social

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Blades in Paradise @bladesinparadise.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

And our cast are @pkinter13.bardrockcafe.com @auritamission.bsky.social @remmes.bsky.social and @justinarevolution.bsky.social if you want to vibe check us / know who you'd be hanging out with. (You four should also share this post. Yes I am also talking to you, me)

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Bard Rock Network of Shows @bardrockcafe.com · 07/08/2025

@patriciosoler.bsky.social did amazing work for @bladesinparadise.bsky.social . Either Patricio or @remmes.bsky.social can drop the character art

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