The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play

By Rhi

What's The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play about?

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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The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play episodes:

02.07.2022
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.
11.05.2021
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....
11.02.2021
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...
10.26.2021
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...
10.22.2021
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.
10.11.2021
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!
09.23.2021
Bonus Content: Season 1 Blooper Reel
Previously a Patreon exclusive. Enjoy 33+ ridiculous minutes of our best bits, goofs, and laughs from Season 1. Featuring special musical guests, Minna's roommates, providing the Magpies theme song!
09.07.2021
Season 4 Q&A
The cast of the Magpies answer your questions and look back on all four seasons of the show. Featuring heartfelt reflection, thoughts on the future, and a weird diversion into the KFC Colonel Sanders movie.
08.03.2021
Season 4, Episode 23 Part 2: The Points of Light Score
In which the Magpies confront Lady Penderyn, Madam Tesslyn, and the Circle of Flame, for the last time.
08.03.2021
Season 4, Episode 23 Part 1: The Points of Light Score
The war between the Magpies and the Circle of Flame for the future of Duskwall has dragged on for months. When the leader of the Circle approaches them with an offer of truce and change, what will the Magpies choose?
07.20.2021
Season 4, Episode 22: The Sea Demon Score
The relics have been acquired, the rituals prepared, the preparations made. All that's left is to face down Setarra and bind her with her kin in the sea... assuming that the Magpies survive.
07.06.2021
Season 4, Episode 21: The Public Opinion Score, Part 2
The gauntlet has been thrown, and the Magpies are facing off against Lady Drake in a courtroom gamble where the stakes couldn't be higher: either Lady Drake's crimes and corruption will be exposed, or the Magpies will be locked up...
06.22.2021
Season 4, Episode 20: The Public Opinion Score, Part 1
A sudden Bluecoat raid turns the Magpies' world upside down. When they learn Lady Drake is behind it, they see an opportunity to help their friends and allies... but when the game is this rigged, who will win?
06.08.2021
Season 4, Episode 19: The Toothy Maw Score, Part 2
The Magpies have successfully infiltrated the cult of The Maw of the Void. Now, they have to locate a single relic in a hidden sanctuary filled with them... all without being discovered as the thieves they are.
05.25.2021
Season 4, Episode 18: The Toothy Maw Score, Part 1
The final relic to bind Setarra and free Blaire of her menace lies within the clutches of a cult hidden deep underneath the city. What new threats await them in the secretive caverns? Will they find the relic they need?...
05.11.2021
Season 4, Episode 17: The Duelist Score, Part 2
Minx and Lord Mora square off in a very public duel, while Myra and Blaire ready the arcane traps needed to cover their escape. Will they succeed in forcing the demon to reveal himself?
04.27.2021
Season 4, Episode 16: The Duelist Score, Part 1
The Magpies go on the offensive and take aim at Lord Alistair Mora, powerful nobleman and secret demon of earth and metal. But how will a trio of vigilantes take down someone with such inhuman power?
04.13.2021
Season 4, Episode 15: The White Crow Gambit Score, Part 2
Minx's gambit is paying off so far, but as the Magpies descend deep into the catacombs underneath the crematorium, perils both expected and surprising await.
03.30.2021
Season 4, Episode 14: The White Crow Gambit Score, Part 1
In order to destroy the relics of Kotar, the Magpies must infiltrate Bellwether Crematorium, the bastion of the powerful Spirit Wardens. But the Spirit Wardens aren't the only threat they'll face inside...
03.16.2021
Season 4, Episode 13: The Corrupting Heart Score, Part 2
The Magpies venture into the Deathlands to recover a powerful and dangerous relic. What will they learn from the Heart? And what mistakes will they make in pursuit of knowledge?
03.02.2021
Season 4, Episode 12: The Corrupting Heart Score, Part 1
The Gondoliers have discovered a spectral corruption poisoning Duskwall's waterways. The Magpies are happy to help, but their journey to uncover the source will lead them to a relic more dangerous than anything they've encountered before.
02.02.2021
Season 4, Episode 11: Gratitude
The Magpies and their friends gather to celebrate all they have to be grateful for.
01.19.2021
Season 4, Episode 10: The Stolen Spirit Score, Part 2
The Magpies have claimed the trinket-turned-occult-focus that will let them release Ojal's spirit from the Hull, removing Salia's best defense. But with Ojal herself standing in the way, will they survive to see it done?
01.06.2021
Bonus Episode: Descent into Midnight
Orla, Cass, and Thaddeus, members of the Delvers' Guild of Whitehollow, have learned about the haul of a lifetime waiting for them at the bottom of the Void Sea. But faced with treachery from the Guild, the perils of the...
01.05.2021
Season 4, Episode 9: The Stolen Spirit Score, Part 1
At long last, the Magpies know where to find Salia and the relic binding Ojal's spirit to a murderous Hull. Myra uncovers secrets about her former mentor, and the Magpies learn that no job ever goes smoothly.
12.22.2020
Season 4, Episode 8: The Souleater Score, Part 2
Minx and Myra prepare to kidnap the church elder from the middle of a very public ceremony, while Seeks and Blaire make their way through the catacombs to complete the ritual to remove the elder's soul. But what risks are...
12.08.2020
Season 4, Episode 7: The Souleater Score, Part 1
When two physickers working for Seeks are kidnapped, the physicker reaches out to the Magpies for help in getting them back. But as they face an enemy at the highest levels of Imperial society, what risks will they have to...
11.24.2020
Season 4, Episode 6: The Split Decision Score
The Magpies once again find themselves with two friends in need of help at the same time. But with only two hours to prevent a violent factory riot and an equally violent Bluecoat raid, what measures will they resort to?
11.10.2020
Season 4, Episode 5: The DIY Haunting Score
Inspector Severin reaches out to the Magpies in order to help an old friend. But zoinks, gang! Which old enemy is underneath the spooky mask?
10.27.2020
Season 4, Episode 4: The Lost Aquarium Score, Part 2
The Magpies reach a distant, ancient settlement, farther into the Deathlands than they've ever been. But what new threats and wonders await them so far from home?
10.21.2020
Bonus Episode: Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Part 2
Our dashing, daring, and thirsty sword-wielding lesbians make their way onto the yacht of the Void Empress herself to steal intelligence that could turn the tide of the rebellion. But what new threats await them aboard? And how many of...
10.14.2020
Bonus Episode: Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Part 1
On a world conquered by the Void Empire, Captain Aurelia, Meliaryx, Princess Sidonia, and Keelie must engage in subterfuge and trickery while they attempt to undermine the Empress's power. But can these sword-wielding disaster lesbians complete their mission, or will...
10.13.2020
Season 4, Episode 3: The Lost Aquarium Score, Part 1
When Setarra re-emerges to threaten Blaire, the Magpies reach out to a powerful ally for help. But this isn't the first Lord Scurlock has heard of Setarra, and in order to stop her, they must journey deeper into the Deathlands...
09.29.2020
Season 4, Episode 2: The Missing Thief Score
An old enemy and new semi-ally approaches the Magpies for help in tracking down a missing thief... if they can get there before the Hull containing the soul of Myra's former comrade.
09.15.2020
Season 4, Episode 1: The Secret Rituals Score
In the wake of the horrors summoned into Six Towers, the Magpies have been keeping a low profile. But when the Gondoliers, their oldest allies, reach out for help, they have to answer... and they'll uncover a foe more dangerous...
09.01.2020
Bonus Episode: The Voyage of the Steadfast Star, Part 2
The Steadfast Star closes in on The Godless Prophet, one of the massive, immortal leviathans of the Void Sea. But the demon isn't the only threat that Ahavah and Isabelle have to face...
08.18.2020
Bonus Episode: The Voyage of the Steadfast Star, Part 1
The crews of Leviathan Hunters come to their ships for countless reasons. Many are there because they feel they have no choice. Isabelle and Ahavah are no different.
08.04.2020
Season 3 Wrap Up and Q&A!
Rhi, Josie, Minna, and Kim answer questions from our audience! We talk about some behind the scenes aspects of how the show is made, favorite in-character fashions, and Pokemon. Seriously, we spend *so* much time on Pokemon.
07.21.2020
Season 3, Episode 21: The Score of Their Dreams
Blaire and Setarra's plans finally come to fruition, and the Magpies must band together to save Six Towers from the fallout.
07.07.2020
Season 3, Episode 20: The Ghostly Secrets Score, Part 2
The Archive of Echoes contains knowledge beyond anything the Magpies could have hoped for... but it also contains dire threats. The guards and ghosts are one thing, but the biggest threat may come from within the crew.
06.23.2020
Season 3, Episode 19: The Ghostly Secrets Score, Part 1
Blaire's need for occult artifacts leads the Magpies to the Archive of Echoes, and to their most challenging score yet. But Blaire hasn't revealed her true reasons for seeking out the Archive, and her secrets will put the whole crew...
06.09.2020
Season 3, Episode 18: The Stolen Deed Score
When the Circle of Flame makes an underhanded strike at the Hound's Paw, the Magpies call in a new ally to help. But the Circle isn't going to give up easily, and an old enemy returns to haunt the crew.
05.26.2020
Season 3, Episode 17: The Banned Books Score
Myra's friend and fellow historian needs help recovering some stolen books. He knows exactly who took them and where the thief is staying. This should be easy, right?
05.12.2020
Season 3, Episode 16: The Loyal Fans Score
When the Magpies are held responsible for a fire that sees a cruel landlord terrorizing the streets in vengeance, Myra and Blaire have to solve the mystery of who set them up, all while stopping the landlord from doing more...
04.28.2020
Season 3, Episode 15: The Red Lamp Score, Part 2
Minx and Blaire make their way through the Red Lamp, hunting for Madam Tesslyn. Meanwhile, Myra attempts to keep Nyryx out of harm's way. But nothing ever goes quite as planned.
04.14.2020
Season 3, Episode 14: The Red Lamp Score, Part 1
It's a race against time to take down Madam Tesslyn, the owner of the Red Lamp brothel and Nyryx's employer. What are the Magpies willing to risk to protect the woman Minx loves?
03.31.2020
Season 3, Episode 13: Doskvol Interstitials
Moments, glimpses, and chances to breathe in the city of Duskwall.
03.17.2020
Season 3, Episode 12: The Powered Up Score
In order to help Bazso make friends, influence people, and not get murdered by his enemies, the Magpies have brought together a coalition of allies. Before they can free Ink Row, however, they need to steal some supplies.
03.03.2020
Season 3, Episode 11: The Inside Job Score
Bazso Baz is trying to hold the Docks, but with threats both external and internal, he's ready to walk... unless the Magpies can get to the bottom of his current troubles.
02.18.2020
Season 3, Episode 10: The Occult Security Score
The Bluecoats have taken an interest in the Magpies and their many, many crimes. And the best way to get the Bluecoats to back off? More crimes. Specifically, robbing a bank!

What's The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play about?

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The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play episodes:

In Case You Missed It

Bonus Content: The Rumordish Interview

Bonus Content: The Acorn Score

Bonus Content: The Two Scores Score

Bonus Content: Season 3 Blooper Reel

Bonus Content: Season 2 Bloopers

Bonus Content: Season 1 Blooper Reel

Season 4 Q&A

Season 4, Episode 23 Part 2: The Points of Light Score

Season 4, Episode 23 Part 1: The Points of Light Score

Season 4, Episode 22: The Sea Demon Score

Season 4, Episode 21: The Public Opinion Score, Part 2

Season 4, Episode 20: The Public Opinion Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 19: The Toothy Maw Score, Part 2

Season 4, Episode 18: The Toothy Maw Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 17: The Duelist Score, Part 2

Season 4, Episode 16: The Duelist Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 15: The White Crow Gambit Score, Part 2

Season 4, Episode 14: The White Crow Gambit Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 13: The Corrupting Heart Score, Part 2

Season 4, Episode 12: The Corrupting Heart Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 11: Gratitude

Season 4, Episode 10: The Stolen Spirit Score, Part 2

Bonus Episode: Descent into Midnight

Season 4, Episode 9: The Stolen Spirit Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 8: The Souleater Score, Part 2

Season 4, Episode 7: The Souleater Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 6: The Split Decision Score

Season 4, Episode 5: The DIY Haunting Score

Season 4, Episode 4: The Lost Aquarium Score, Part 2

Bonus Episode: Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Part 2

Bonus Episode: Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 3: The Lost Aquarium Score, Part 1

Season 4, Episode 2: The Missing Thief Score

Season 4, Episode 1: The Secret Rituals Score

Bonus Episode: The Voyage of the Steadfast Star, Part 2

Bonus Episode: The Voyage of the Steadfast Star, Part 1

Season 3 Wrap Up and Q&A!

Season 3, Episode 21: The Score of Their Dreams

Season 3, Episode 20: The Ghostly Secrets Score, Part 2

Season 3, Episode 19: The Ghostly Secrets Score, Part 1

Season 3, Episode 18: The Stolen Deed Score

Season 3, Episode 17: The Banned Books Score

Season 3, Episode 16: The Loyal Fans Score

Season 3, Episode 15: The Red Lamp Score, Part 2

Season 3, Episode 14: The Red Lamp Score, Part 1

Season 3, Episode 13: Doskvol Interstitials

Season 3, Episode 12: The Powered Up Score

Season 3, Episode 11: The Inside Job Score

Season 3, Episode 10: The Occult Security Score