Speculate

This episode carries a content note for high-speed transit/rapid travel.

Several months after the pop sensation's mysterious disappearance, a Carly Rae super-fan assembles a strange team of thieves to recover the legendary vault of 100 unreleased CRJ tracks.

The Strange Friends play a special Speculate! one-shot of Colin Cummings' Carly Rae Jepsen-themed heist rpg BOY PROBLEMS. https://boyproblems.itch.io/boy-problems

Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh and any of our completed series or one-shots at speculatesf.com/videos

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

This episode carries a content note for transformation, violence, body horror, magical waste, and tentacles

The Host of the Conspiracy reveals themself. Rüstem has a rough time. Ruthless and Deed join the fray.

Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Girl by Moonlight by Andrew Gillis (forthcoming from Evil Hat Productions). We are grateful for the sponsorship and support provided by Evil Hat in helping us make this show.

Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh

Watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

This episode carries a content note for magical disorientation and duplicates.

Cat gets her bearings and encounters...multiple versions of Euphony? Ruth finds himself back in the world of healthcare. Vik teaches a musical civics lesson. Nina has a nice ride.
Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Girl by Moonlight by Andrew Gillis (forthcoming from Evil Hat Productions). We are grateful for the sponsorship and support provided by Evil Hat in helping us make this show.

Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh

Watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

This episode carries a content note for magical restraint and disorientation.

The Dream Knights meet with tech mogul Rüstem Demir and attempt a desperate mission to thwart The Conspiracy before its ultimate plans can engulf all of Cloud Harbor.
Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Girl by Moonlight by Andrew Gillis (forthcoming from Evil Hat Productions). We are grateful for the sponsorship and support provided by Evil Hat in helping us make this show.

Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the cast of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh

Watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

Content note for discussion of environmental disaster, natural disasters, and dangerous work situations.

After escaping from prison, a small crew of do-gooders come across a crisis in the Karos-Theta system!

Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Lasers & Feelings by John Harper. Find out more about the game at Lasers & Feelings (onesevendesign.com)

Michael R. Underwood is the Stage Manager for the crew of Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Brandon O'Brien (@therisingtithes).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh or watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

Content note for discussion of environmental disaster, natural disasters, dangerous work situations.

After escaping from prison, a small crew of do-gooders come across a crisis in the Karos-Theta system!

Speculate is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Lasers & Feelings by John Harper. Find out more about the game at Lasers & Feelings (onesevendesign.com)

Michael R. Underwood is the Stage Manager for the crew of Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Brandon O'Brien (@therisingtithes).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh or watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

After escaping from prison, a small crew of do-gooders come across a crisis in the Karos-Theta system!

This Porter’s Day Special is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Lasers & Feelings by John Harper. Find out more about the game at Lasers & Feelings (onesevendesign.com).

Michael R. Underwood is the Stage Manager for the crew of Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Brandon O'Brien (@therisingtithes).

Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh or watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

Content note for discussion of hostile work environments, references to death, references to time travel, and magical divination.
Cat tells Nina she needs a new job. Vik tries to let Cat off the hook. The Dream Knights head off to an extremely high-stakes meeting that may or may not be an equally-big trap.
Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Girl by Moonlight by Andrew Gillis (forthcoming from Evil Hat Productions). We are grateful for the sponsorship and support provided by Evil Hat in helping us make this show.
Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the crew of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh
Watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.
Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)
This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!

Content note for magical transformation, symptoms of supernatural illness, discussion of supernatural illness, sleepwalking, hostile work environments.

While trying to keep Ayça safe/herself, the Dream Knights follow the threads to put together the big picture before their meeting with Demir. Cat has a heart-to-heart with Cat.

Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Girl by Moonlight by Andrew Gillis (forthcoming from Evil Hat Productions). We are grateful for the sponsorship and support provided by Evil Hat in helping us make this show.

Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) is the Stage Manager for the crew of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood).Check out our new Court of Blades series “Valloward” at https://bit.ly/3yh6Bxh

Watch our completed series “Splendour and Shadow” and “The Case of the Cindered Seal” at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron.

Help us make the show the best it can be by becoming a subscriber to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/speculate – You’ll also get even more content (including Fractal Spire extras, bonus episodes, access to behind-the-scenes material like GM streams and session zero recordings, and more!)

This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!