The DRUM Pt. 6 - Humanity (S2E32)

THE BATTLE OF THE BARN. The Drum descends upon the Dress Barn. Will Casey, Mark, Theo, Kira and Anna be able to stand against the combined might of the Director and his minions? Maybe, if Captain Torres, Donovan, Dockers, The Sparks Brothers, Mark’s Mom and all of Dawnbreak have anything to say about it!

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and dissociative disorders. To learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

 

by Lauren

Book Club: Deep Cuts (Bonus)

Book Club editor addition! Wondering how The Monster’s Playbook sounds so good? Or who’s the music magician behind some of your favorite podcasts? Miah geeked out with fellow podcast editors Ian from Shrimp and Crits and Matt from Debate This! learning about how they fell into the seat of podcast editor, what are their computer setups and what grinds their audio gears. Take a peak behind the curtain into the world of poor posture, low lighting, 12-button computer mice, and big headphones of our beloved audio engineers.

 

by Lauren

The DRUM Pt. 5 - The Director (S2E31)

Pieces are being moved into place on both sides of the board. The end, as they say, is nigh. Mark and Kira are learning more about themselves than ever before, but what will they do with what they learn? Captain Torres is reuniting with allies from her past, for better and for worse. Anna and Theo are getting downright experimental with their magical skills. And Casey? She’s about to go to war with the highest authority in her world: The Director, himself.

CW: Violence, Death

 

 

by Lauren

The DRUM Pt. 4 - Infiltration (S2E30)

Sneaking into your own workplace shouldn’t be this stressful. But EARS isn’t just any office. It’s the home base of the secretive and sinister Drum, and the deeper in they go, the harder it will be to get out in one piece.

 

 

by Lauren

Off the Books: Bid Around the Bush (Bonus)

Have you ever watched a reality tv series like Storage Wars and thought, “Man, I wish there was a ttrpg for this”? Look no further than Bid Around the Bush, a one-page GM-less game, where the PCs try to make a profit from abandoned storage units. Join Jonny, Miah, John and special guest Ian Mauldin for this wild one-shot as their characters battle it out and risk it all in the hopes of finding treasure, not just trash, in their storage units.

Content Warning: Sexual Themes

by Lauren

The DRUM Pt. 3 - Preparation (S2E29)

Knowledge is power. And Mark, Casey, Theo, Tiff, Anna & Kira are going to need as much of both as they can get. The Drum isn’t just any threat and this won’t be just any mission. They’ll only get one shot. So they better not miss…

 

 

by Lauren

The DRUM Pt. 2 - Blooming Silence (S2E28)

Sick of being on the wrong side of the upper hand, the team plans to move against The Drum. Fortunately, they’ve made just about as many friends as enemies. And it’s time to call in some favors.

Content Warning: This episode contains instances of dissociative episodes and verbal abuse. To learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

 

by Lauren

The DRUM Pt. 1 - Agent M (S2E27)

Captain Torres returns. With horrible news. She’s uncovered a troubling operation begun years ago by none other than The Drum. But it gets worse. Because somehow, the operation involves Kira Ashwood herself. And they’re running out of time to try and stop it.

Content Warning: This episode contains instances of dissociative episodes and verbal abuse. To learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

 

by Lauren

Book Club: Covering the Story (Act 2)

Welcome back to BOOK CLUB. We’re entering the final arc of our season, and rushing headlong into finally going up against the sinister Drum that’s been hounding our heroes all season. But that isn’t the only thing they’ve been up against. Exciting new characters, unsettling reunions, and Mark finally got a bird! Let’s check in with our players and their characters before we step into the final act.

 

 

by Lauren

Double Cross Pt. 3 - Salt in a Mortal Wound (S2E26)

It’s the final faceoff against the enemy team. But there’s more going on here than the present tense. Their enemy has ties to everything from the Drum to the Invisible Family itself. And the only thing more important than winning today is finding out how to fight for tomorrow.

Content Warning: This episode contains instances of dissociative episodes and verbal abuse. To learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

 

by Lauren