Bards of the Badlands

By bardsofthebadlands

We are a bi-weekly, horror, actual play podcast focusing on the Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons and Dragons systems. Our scenarios range from time tested classics by well known scribes of the unknown to ... more

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How many episodes does Bards of the Badlands have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

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December 25, 2025 Home For The Holidays 05 FINALE: Oh Come All Ye Faithful
The kids have waited all year for the arrival of a mythical figure to come and fufill all of their wishes. What will they do when the figure is not who they expected and the wishes fulfilled are not their own?

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
"We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"What Child is This" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Welcome to HorrorLand" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Oh Holy Night" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Dark Walk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com

...more
57min
December 11, 2025 Home For The Holidays 04: Follow The Star
The family secrets just keep piling up. Some stones are best left unturned....

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
Title(s): An Evil Wynd
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Music by https://www.steven-obrien.net/
Lost In The Dark - Steven O'Brien

"Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Cinema Blockbuster Trailer 11 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/520-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-11
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

"Jingle Bells" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Rites" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com
...more
1h 9min
November 27, 2025 Home For The Holidays 03: O Tannenbaum
The kids, now very curious and suspicious of the goings on at Grandpa's house, decide to take their snooping to the next level. What they discover is far more disturbing than the time they went through Mommy's nightstand...

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
Credits
Title(s): An Evil Wynd
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Title(s): Creepy Piano Ambience
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

"Right Behind You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com
...more
43min
November 14, 2025 Home For The Holidays 02: Dashing Through The Snow
The kids learn about some of Germany's Christmas time traditions and grow rightfully concerned. Afterall, what would a German holiday be if it wasn't terrifying children....

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard.

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Right Behind You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com
...more
52min
October 30, 2025 Home For The Holidays 01: I'll Be Home For Christmas
Three children of wealthy parents are whisked away to their grandfather's home in southern Germany for the Christmas season. The only issue is that they may not be the only holiday visitors to come calling...

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
"No Spam Polka" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title(s): Lucid Nightmare
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com
...more
52min
September 18, 2025 A Growing Community 02 FINALE: So Wie Du In Den Wald Rufts, Kommt Es Zuruck
In the chaotic and twisted finale, our investigators are left to make a choice. Will their pure hearts shine through, or will selfishness and cowardice prevail...

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
-Official Announcement of the Surrender of Germany as broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting System

https://archive.org/details/wwii-radio-archive-torrent/1939/1939-09-03+BBC+PM+Chamberlain+Declaration+of+War.mp3

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/soundrecording-records/sr64-10-radio-address-announcing-surrender-germany

"Gathering Darkness" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title(s): An Evil Wynd
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Additional Sounds Provided By:
Zapsplat.com

...more
56min
September 05, 2025 A Growing Commuity 01: Schneide Dich In Dein Eigenes Fleisch
In one of our more contraverial scenarios, three followers of the Jewish faith are taken into custody by German soldiers in the 1930s. They have been tasked with helping locate an object of significant eldritch power that has caught the interest of the individual in charge of Germany. Needless to say, they are not in a position to refuse such a "request".

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
https://archive.org/details/GermanNationalAnthemDasDeutschlandliedDEEN

I'm Gonna Get Me A Man That's All
Written by Virginia Liston (1890-1932)
Performed by Virginia Liston (vocals), unknown (cornet), unknown (banjo), unknown (piano)
Recording date: Chicago 29 May 1926
Cat Number: Vocalion 1032
Duration: 03'04"
License: Public Domain

"Right Behind You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Title(s): Carne Arrabiatta
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Additional Music and Sounds Provided By:
Zapsplat.com

...more
1h 6min
July 31, 2025 Case of the Mondays 03 FINALE: Clocking Out Early
In the wild and unpredictable finale, our sales duo try to do what they do best.... skip out on work! Hopefully skipping out on their responsibilites doesn´t have any long last and irrevokable consequences....

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
Title(s): Lucid Nightmare
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

"Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Title(s): An Evil Wynd
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Unlight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com

...more
54min
July 25, 2025 Case of the Mondays Teaser 3
The day is undeniably on repeat and our fearless sales duo need to find a way to undo the loop. Will they unravel the secret or be doomed to live out the same exact Monday over and over and over and over and......

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario by Evan Hubbard
...more
2min
July 17, 2025 Case of the Mondays 02: Like Deja Vu All Over Again
Our sales duo seems to be the only ones in the know here in the office. Can they find the source of the "confusion" or are THEY, in fact, the ones with a screw loose....?

A Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Scenario written by Evan Hubbard

For more information and to contact us, visit us at www.bardsofthebadlands.podbean.com

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains strong languages and mature subject matter.

CREDITS
"The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Title(s): Lucid Nightmare
Tim Kulig(timkulig.com)
soundcloud.com timkuligfreemusic
pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

INTRO MUSIC COMPOSED BY:
Nick Ricchio
@nickricchiomusic on Instagram

ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND SOUNDS PROVIDED BY:
Zapsplat.com

...more
48min

FAQs about Bards of the Badlands:

How many episodes does Bards of the Badlands have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.