Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth

Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth episodes:

• 06.24.2024

  The 13 Bak'tun - Episode 2

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 2: The Thirteen Bak'tun, by Jonathan Bagelman   Cast: David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright, a culinary-focused dilettante Joe Hockin as Marcus Djuric, a bold Private Investigator, and as Paolo Ortega, an intrepid native explorer Matt Repp as Gregory Lawrence...

  
• 06.06.2024

  The 13 Bak'tun

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 2: The Thirteen Bak'tun, by Jonathan Bagelman   Cast: David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright, a culinary-focused dilettante Joe Hockin as Marcus Djuric, a bold Private Investigator, and as Paolo Ortega, an intrepid native explorer Matt Repp as...

  
• 05.20.2024

  Modern Mythos - ep.39

  In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss the epic awesomeness that is PULP CTHULHU!!!  Dastardly villains and bold heroes! Investigate the Mythos with jet packs, telepathy, and tommy guns! Seth is well experienced in running Call of Cthulhu campaigns using...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Modern Mythos - ep.38

  In this episode, Jon and Seth are joined by Call of Cthulhu's Creative Director, Mike Mason! We talk about the new Arkham book, the further plans in the Miskatonic Valley line of books, Chaosium Con 2024, and the Basic Roleplay...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Egg Out of Time - Ep.7

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast: Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth, a two-fisted missionary priest David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright,...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Egg Out of Time - ep.6

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast: Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth,...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Modern Mythos - ep.37

  In this episode, Seth and Jon talk about werewolves and lycanthropes in your Call of Cthulhu game.   Episode Sponsor: Northern Lights & Darkness Northern Lights and Darkness is a collection of six modern-day Call...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Egg Out of Time - Ep.5

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast: Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth, a two-fisted missionary priest David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright,...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Egg Out of Time - Ep.4

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast: Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth, a two-fisted missionary priest David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright,...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Egg Out of Time - Ep.2

  Not sure how this episode was skipped, but here it is. Sorry for the mix-up. - Jon   A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast: Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman,...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Modern Mythos - ep.36

  In this episode, Seth and Jon talk about introducing a new game to your table. Benefits of Playing different RPGs Learn fresh approaches (many you can port back into other RPGs) ...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Egg Out of Time - ep.3

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast: Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth, a two-fisted missionary priest David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright,...

  
• 02.05.2024

  A Time for Sacrifice

  A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast:  Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth, a two-fisted missionary priest David Fogel as Beauregard Lafayette Fulbright,...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Egg Out of Time - ep.1

    A Time for Sacrifice campaign Chapter 1: Egg Out of Time, by Ben Burns   Cast:  Brett Bookout as Dr. Archibald Bleakman, an archeologist B. Sawyer as Father Doug Roth,...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Modern Mythos ep.35

  Happy New Year - 2024!   Join Jon and Seth as they welcome their guest, Justin Alexander -- an author, game designer, and creator of The Alexandrian blogsite: https://thealexandrian.net/ . Listen in as they talk to Justin about...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Modern Mythos ep.34 - Inspirational Reading/Watching/Playing

  As 2023 draws to a close Jon and Seth talk about the things they're reading, watching, and playing as inspirations for future creative endeavors.   Jon's Reading:  Dracula, Bram Stoker - audio book ...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.33

  Jon and Seth welcome back the Creative Director for Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu line, Mike Mason! In this episode, we talk about the soon-to-be released Arkham book and how it's the first in the new Arkham Unveiled series of books....

  
• 10.16.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.32

  In this episode, Seth and Jon are joined by one of our Patreon members, Martin Heuschober to talk about Kult: Divinity Lost.   Martin recently ran Seth and Jon through a short Kult scenario that he designed. The...

  
• 09.18.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.31

  We are joined by one of the original Shadow Handlers of Delta Green himself, Scott Glancy!   In this interview we discuss his introduction into gaming in general, and specifically how he joined the Pagan Publishing crew at...

  
• 08.21.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.30

  Jon and Seth are joined by Alex Guillotte and James Droucker to talk about their new book coming out, Grindhouse vol.4! Like the other previous Grindhouse books, this is a gritty Call of Cthulhu double-feature. Grindhouse vol.4 contains......

  
• 08.07.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.29

  Two classic Chaosium publications, Blood Brothers and Blood Brothers 2, each include Gothic monsters as those books were designed to emulate the kind of stories seen in movies featuring those beasties.  Oath of Blood (BB1) - features vampires The Haunting...

  
• 06.25.2023

  Modern Mythos - Ep.28 - Ecology of the Great Race

  The Great Race of Yith Created in “The Shadow Out of Time,” published in the June 1936 issue of Astounding Stories. (87 years ago) Early History:  Original home planet: Yith Escaped the planet by mind-swapping with...

  
• 05.19.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.27: OSR Meets Cthulhu!

  In this episode, we’re again joined by actor and director Drew Shirley to discuss old school dungeon crawling and modern Cthulhu gaming.   Old School Dungeon Crawling is New Again Question…? ●...

  
• 05.05.2023

  Modern Mythos - Ep.26 - Ruthanna Emrys Interview

  In this (belated) episode, Seth and Jon talk with author Ruthanna Emrys. We discuss her Innsmouth Legacy series, Winter Tide, Deep Roots, and The Litany of Earth. It was a great conversation with a wide range of topics and inspirations....

  
• 03.20.2023

  Modern Mythos: ep.25

  In this episode, Jon & Seth talk about Deep Ones!   H. P. Lovecraft first introduced the Deep Ones in Shadow Over Innsmouth. Recently published CoC scenarios that include Deep Ones: ...

  
• 02.20.2023

  Modern Mythos - ep.024 - En-garde!

  COMBAT: Initiative: Descending DEX order Tied DEX values are broken by relevant Combat Skill (descending) Action: One main action Time is flexible for the situation,...

  
• 01.16.2023

  Modern Mythos: Ep.23 - Hasbro Fireside Chat and the Ecology of Ghouls

  In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss the fallout from Hasbro's December 2022 fireside chat with their shareholders. This entire conversation is speculative, so please take it with a grain of salt. For all we know, nothing detrimental will come...

  
• 12.19.2022

  Modern Mythos Ep.22 - Player Tips & Trick, and Dealing with Problem Players

  In this episode, Seth and Jon share tips, tricks, and habits every player should know, and how GMs might consider addressing problematic players. Player Tips Do prep-work before the game (pick that skill/power from leveling...

  
• 11.21.2022

  Modern Mythos ep.21 - Campaigning with Mike Mason!

  In this episode, Seth and Jon are joined by Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu Creative Director, Mike Mason. Together, the gents talk about how to manage and run long-running campaign games.   Thank you to our recent patrons: Obsession...

  
• 10.17.2022

  Modern Mythos ep.20 - Patron Games & Pacing

  Jon finally fulfilled his promise to run The Code for Seth!!! And we pulled in three patrons to play with Seth, Andy, Chris, and Nelson. It was a fantastic playthrough. The game was recorded, and it’s exclusively available for patrons...

  
• 09.19.2022

  Modern Mythos ep.19 - Updates to Call of Cthulhu?

  In this episode, we’ll be imagining changes we’d like to see in an imaginary 8th Edition of Call of Cthulhu. Automatic fire – Simplify the skill roll based on difficulty of hitting the target, ignore bullets fired. Introduce snap...

  
• 08.15.2022

  Modern Mythos Ep.18 - The Writing Project

  Pateron voting results: Jon’s plot idea is selected   Jon's Idea: Chloe is missing, and could be the victim of serpent people who want to spread their sinister influence. The investigators must find Chloe before a competing team...

  
• 07.26.2022

  Modern Mythos ep.17 - Blackwater Creek and Inspirations for Horror!

  In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about some of their favorite books, movies, and music that inspire their tastes in horror, and they review Blackwater Creek, a scenario suitable for new players and Keepers in the Call of Cthulhu...

  
• 06.27.2022

  Modern Mythos - Ep.16 - CoC sans-Mythos!

  In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss running a Call of Cthulhu game without the influence of the Mythos in it, and they continue designing an original Call of Cthulhu adventure with some help from their patrons.    Topic 1:...

  
• 05.24.2022

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth Ep.15

  In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about games where skill failures are still interesting. Games like Dystopia Rising, Kids on Bikes, Achtung Cthulhu, ALIEN, Blades in the Dark, and Call of Cthulhu.   Seth and Jon also...

  
• 04.18.2022

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.14

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Episode 14: Chaosium Con & Horror Atmosphere   In this episode, Jon and Seth discuss ways to effectively create an atmosphere of horror at your gaming table, and the...

  
• 04.14.2022

  Modern Mythos Ep.11 - ENNIE Submission 2022

  This 12-minute audio file is a sample taken from Modern Mythos Episode 11 - Bouts of Insanity. This episode was originally released in January 2022. Jon and Seth are submitting this episode sample so it can be considered for the...

  
• 03.21.2022

  Modern Mythos - Ep.13

  Jon and Seth have a conversation with actor, director, roleplayer, and friend of the show, Drew Shirley.   We discuss the similarities and differences between directing actors through a scene and being a Keeper in Call of Cthulhu....

  
• 02.21.2022

  Modern Mythos - Ep.12

  In this episode, Seth and Jon finish their conversation about the Insanity mechanic in the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game. They also share their ideas and advice for playing roleplaying games online.   Jon and Seth discuss how...

  
• 01.17.2022

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.11

  Happy New Year, and welcome to 2022!   In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about the Insanity mechanics in the Call of Cthulhu RPG. Recently, Jon had a personal brush with a real life "Bout of Madness,"...

  
• 12.20.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.10

  Call of Cthulhu Credit Rating:  For many RPGs gaining treasure is a key motivator for both PCs and Players. In CoC a character can simply begin being wealthy, removing much of that character motivation or hurdle of not being able...

  
• 11.15.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth: Ep.9 - Mike Mason and Low-Prep Games

  Chaosium's Line Editor for Call of Cthulhu, Mike Mason, rejoins us to talk about low-prep Call of Cthulhu games. With some practice, it's possible to have an impromptu game of Call of Cthulhu. Join us as we discuss how with...

  
• 10.27.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.8 Mike Mason (pt.1)

  In this episode, special guest Mike Mason, Chaosium's Line Editor for Call of Cthulhu, joins us to talk about our favorite forms of horror entertainment, be it a film, book, TV show, game, whatever! 

  
• 09.20.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.07: Investigator Organizations & Optional Uses for Characteristics

  Topic 1: Optional Uses for Characteristics APP -- Change the base chance of Charm to be Half APP (Current base Charm is 15%) APP -- Grant a Bonus Die on Charm, Fast Talk, and Persuasion...

  
• 08.16.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep. 6

  In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about Milestone Leveling and the benefits of PC Death!  D&D; characters “level up”... traditionally by XP awards, but a new concept known as “Milestone Leveling” allows characters to level up after certain milestone...

  
• 07.19.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth

  Welcome to the next episode of Modern Mythos. In this episode, we interviewed James Lowder, the Executive Editor at Chaosium. Chaosium recently reanimated their fiction line, and Jim is their Dr. Herbert West!  Jim is a super interesting guy. He's...

  
• 06.21.2021

  Modern Mythos with Jon & Seth - Ep.4

  In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about game mechanics from other game systems, and how to adapt them into Call of Cthulhu. And, they provide advice on where game masters and players can divine inspiration for playing Call of...

  
• 05.17.2021

  Modern Mythos - Ep.001

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of Modern Mythos, with your hosts, Jon Hook and Seth Skorkowsky.  In this initial episode, we talk about writing for Chaosium's Miskatonic Repository on DriveThruRPG, as well as writing for Wizards of the Coast's DM's...

  
• 05.17.2021

  Modern Mythos - Ep.003

  In this episode, Jon and Seth go into great detail on a couple of Call of Cthulhu scenarios, and give suggestions on how a Keeper could successfully run these scenarios for their players.  Jon -- The Code, 2020, by Chris...

  
• 05.17.2021

  Modern Mythos - Ep.002

  In this episode, Jon and Seth talk about their favorite published modules that they've run across a gamut of games.  Jon’s Favorite Modules:  Death Duel with the Destroyers -- 1982, Bill Willingham, Villains & Vigilantes, 20 pgs ...