This week, Johan (Jordy), Lotta (Lisa), and Hannes (Sean) journey through Sweden (Nevada) in “The Recycled Boy,” a Tales From The Loop quickstart adventure. We discuss 80s nostalgia, what goes into an effective one-shot, the horror of being a tween, Chad, mystery mechanics, narrative carrots and sticks, and being the Goonies.

CW: mental illness, violence towards children, alcoholism, police violence

Note: The correct title to the Tales From the Loop sequel is Things From the Flood.

Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've figured out the issues since then, but don't want to abandon the great discussions we've had over the past couple months to re-records. Please continue to enjoy these episodes in the meantime and stay tuned for crisper audio ahead. Thank you for listening!

“The Recycled Boy” is written by Nils Hintze.

Tales From the Loop is designed by Nils Hintze and Simon Stålenhag and published by Free League Publishing. 

Intro excerpt from “The Recycled Boy.”

Theme music credited to Zane Little.

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