Bug City Blues

Bug City Blues

By Connor BoeschComedyLeisureGamesFiction
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Bug City Blues episodes

  • The Hierophant

    Editors note: We ended up losing a player halfway through last session, and it didn’t seem right to meet the Johnson without the face. We do a little bit of a rewind to cover that, then the gang gets to work!

    This week: Our players meet with a familiar Mr. Johnson. After learning about the job, the crew gets together, calls in favors from contacts and get a little bit of leg work in before the start of their next run. River Bear . Lester Moore calls a friend. Mo discusses her next shadowjob. Lockdown has a plan. Panchetta won’t discuss her employer.

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    Music Credits:

    Fire Prelude
    Stay The Course
    Truth In The Stones
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    1 hr 6 min
  • The Emperor, Reversed

    Oh good. Now that all the holiday nonsense is over with I can finally get back to work. Let’s sneak one last episode in before the end of the year.

    Editors note: We ended up losing a player halfway through this session and weren’t able to finish as strongly as we wanted. We might do a little bit of a rewind next week to include our missing team members.

    This week: Our players finish their downtime activites when they each receive an invitation from their new colleague Desmond interested in repaying his debt of gratitude to the party. As the group breaks bread together, whispers of a new job opportunity are offered to our crew. What sort of new opportunities await our heroes? Turn in to find out now! River Bear signs up for a class. Lester Moore calls in a favor. Mo considers their transportation situation. Lockdown has a plan. Panchetta orders the vegan option.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/8vFMujS2Qu

    Music Credits:

    Cold Funk
    Babylon
    Morgana Rides
    I Can Feel It Coming
    Urban Gauntlet
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    49 min
  • The Emperor

    The gang finishes their first job and heads their separate ways. The world reacts to their actions, and in turn they prepare how to best spend that well earned nuyen and karma. For most of them, this means crawling into bed as soon as possible! Later, the crew gets together and discusses how best to refine their skills. Lester experiences post-run clairty. Pancetta wants to spend time with the crew. Lockdown keeps tabs on the team. River Bear checks in and is checked out. Mo has a cactus. Interested to see what trouble our crew can get into next? Tune in to find out now!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/TXa6xCMfky

    Music Credits:

    Ultralounge
    Neon Laser
    Daily Beetle
    Kumasi Groove
    Accralate
    Chill Wave
    Hard Boiled
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    8bit Music for Game by annoyedCactus (https://freesound.org/s/455017/)

    Special thanks to Aroah for his voice acting talents!

    Aroah.website

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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    50 min
  • The Empress

    The gang has infiltrated the abandoned FastFlesh Slaughterhouse and found their paydirt guarded by a large, intimidating troll. Just when the crew goes to make their great escape, things go from quiet to loud. The gangers were none too thrilled to be on the receiving end of a robbing for once. Now, lead will fly and rubber will burn as our heroes try to make it out in one piece! Will Pancetta get the quickdraw on the troll heavy? Can Lester get a leg up on his opponent? What sort of risks will Lockdown take with the team? Tune in to find out now!

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    Music Credits:

    Crusade - Heavy Industry
    Burn The World
    The Way Out
    River Of Io
    Intuit256
    Night Cave
    Symmetry
    Unrelenting
    Chill Wave
    Zombie Hoodoo
    Stay the Course
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    1 hr 2 min
  • The Trailer - Breaking News in Bug City

    Check us out on discord, or on social media!

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    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    2 min
  • The High Priestess

    With Desmond safely secured in the back of the Goldleaf company car, our heroes reach out to their contacts and see who can provide some much needed emergency medical assistance. Though Desmond is (relatively) safe, the crew will need to gather whatever details they can and continue the search for a highly coveted briefcase full of BTLs. Can our team find the trail before it goes cold? Will Pancetta be able to infiltrate unseen? Can River Bear come up with a plan that doesn’t stink? Tune in to find out now!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/GmEdB9wye

    Music Credits:

    Stay the Course

    Kalimba Relaxation Music
    The House of Leaves
    Symmetry
    District Four
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    8bit Music for Game by annoyedCactus (https://freesound.org/s/455017/)

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    50 min
  • The Magician

    In the midst of blaring alarms and a ticking timer, our intrepid heroes face a daunting challenge – grab the crucial data and skedaddle before the heat arrives. The rival gang lurking in the shadows is determined to thwart their mission, unleashing malicious lines of code, spectacular bursts of arcane magic, and some good ol’ fashioned muscle. It’s a showdown where survival hinges on skill, wit, and a dash to the restroom for poor Lester. Can our heroes outwit their adversaries? Will bladder control triumph over bravado? And can someone please remind the team that they’re not in a sound effects competition? Tune in now for a thrilling and bladder-clenching episode!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/rbazggX8J

    Music Credits:

    Reign Supreme

    Dama-May
    Urban Gauntlet
    District Four
    Stay the Course
    River of Io
    Thinking Music
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    51 min
  • The Fool, Reversed

    Welcome to your friendly neighborhood Stuffer Shack! These corner convenience stores found across Chicago metroplex and the rest of the UCAS. They operate 24-7, and sell food, clothing, and entertainment - all disposable. But this site holds more than just the latest flavors of Dragon Piss cola - a gang of ne’er-do-well’s seem to be occupying the store. And they appear to match the description of our next lead. Our gang will test their ability to plan an attack, but will it survive contact? Tune in to find out now!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/5gJDB4QXJ

    Music Credits:

    Beauty Flow

    Harmful or Fatal
    Cognitive Dissonance
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    I

    Time Warp
    By Unroyalty (Note: Unroyalty has since shut down)

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    1 hr 5 min
  • The Fool

    In this, the pilot episode of Bug City Blues, our ragtag cast introduce their characters with which they’ll forge a new -and hopefuly lucrative- team of shadowrunners. Join in the campaign as Alex (Pancetta), Clinton (River Bear), Chris (Lester Moore), Nathan (Lockdown) and Nikole (Moira Goldleaf), led by narrator and game master Connor, delve into a new adventure. Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve ammo, and never, ever cut a deal with a dragon.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/5gJDB4QXJ

    (Somebody yell at me when this expires and I will update the link)

    Music Credits:

    Beauty Flow

    Anxiety
    Metaphysik
    Ancient Rite
    By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    Spacial Winds

    I
    Squee Bell
    Swirl Noise
    Edges
    By Unroyalty (Note: Unroyalty has since shut down)

    Danya Vodovoz - Misty Rain

    BlackbirdBard - Liminal Fracture
    Ostieguy - Electronic Shuffle
    MokkaMusic - Synthetic Pleasures
    Onycs - Eden
    Hazy - Dreamer
    Lobo Loco - Space Elves

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    1 hr 47 min
  • Session Zero: Sixth World Primer

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    Hoi Chummer! So glad you could make it.

    Just a quick note, this episode is specifically a little different than the rest. If you’ve never heard of a Shadowrun or are just getting started this episode is designed to help hold your hand as we cover the history of the sixth world as well as define some commonly seen terms and lingo. So sit back and relax while we talk about the team, the world, and what we hope to see come from the project.

    Prepare for an unforgettable ride through the dark heart of a city that could eat you alive. Welcome to “Bug City Blues,” the podcast that explores the limits of humanity and the raw reality of street-level runners in the Sixth World.

    Dreamer by Hazy

    https://soundcloud.com/hazy_music

    Forgotten by Auroroa B. Polaris

    https://soundcloud.com/auroraborealis

    Onycs by Eden

    https://soundcloud.com/onycsmusic

    Space Elves by Lobo Loco

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Alien_Meetings/Space_Elves_ID_710

    Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Timewarp by Unroyalty

    Note: Unroyalty shut down :(

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

    1 hr 15 min

About Bug City Blues

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to “Bug City Blues,” an actual play podcast following a group of street-level Shadowrunners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. Join our talented cast as they navigate the treacherous underbelly of a corrupt metropolis ruled by mega-corporations and gang affiliations alike. Immerse yourself in a neo-noir narrative filled with thrilling missions, high-stakes heists, and haunting secrets. Listen as our runners confront ruthless corporate agents, rival factions, and the enigmatic forces that dwell in the shadows, all while struggling to survive in a city on the brink of chaos. Discover the intense camaraderie, unexpected alliances, and heart-pounding dangers that shape the lives of our crew. Will they emerge triumph or fall prey to the unforgiving nature of their world?