MUP 086 – The Smoke has them Shifty Eyes…

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MUP 086 – The Smoke has them Shifty Eyes…

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113 minutes

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Aug 31, 2015

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Released:

Aug 31, 2015

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A Podcast dedicated to Call of Cthulhu and other Horror and Lovecraftian Role Playing Games.

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MU Podcast 054 – Again, WTF is with Cults?: In episode 54, the full MU crew meets up once again to revisit the topic of cults and how best to use them in horror gaming. Plus, a new Bestiary segment to chat about the not-so-sparkly Star Vampires from one of Robert Bloch’s early stories, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
133 min listen
MU Podcast 061- Dark Times on the Road to Leng: In this episode, it’s another visit to the bestiary to examine the inscrutable almost-humans of capricious highlands. And for the main topic, we get all medieval on your a**. Plus news, and more! Campus Crier by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
87 min listen
Interview- John Houlihan, author of the Achtung! Cthulhu scenario The Trellborg Monstrosities: John Houlihan- Interview by Jim Phillips Jim from Skype of Cthulhu talks to John Houlihan, author of the Achtung! Cthulhu scenario The Trellborg Monstrosities and writer for Modiphius. The scenario is available using Call of Cthulhu and Savage Worlds r... by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
13 min listen
MU Podcast 046 – Here comes Glancy Claus: In this mega-length episode 46, Keepers Dan, and Murph chat with our own personal Santa, Adam Scott Glancy. We have a long talk about the many projects he's working on, others he expects to be in the future, his mysterious Cyber-Chimp, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
185 min listen
Interview- Oscar Rios of Golden Goblin Press about Tales of the Crescent City: Oscar Rios- Interview by Keeper Murf Keeper Murf interviews Oscar Rios, President of Golden Goblin Press about his Kickstarter for Tales of the Crescent City. This is a new sourcebook for Call of Cthulhu in 1920's New Orleans.]] by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
23 min listen
MU Podcast 045 – You got your Mythos in my Cyber Punk!: In episode 45, Keepers Dan, Jon and Murph chat with author, editor, and all around Cthulhu Dude, Brian Sammons. We talk about Italian horror cinema, the CyberPunk genre and gaming that can take place in it. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
107 min listen
MU Podcast 051 – Wacky Gadgets and the Wackos Who Use Them: In episode 51 we try to figure out some of the gadgets left behind by our extradimensional visitors. And we talk about the ways to use the antagonistic clubs and organizations the game is so well known for. Campus Crier Michael Shea, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
150 min listen
MU Podcast 050 – Semicentennial with the Count of Chaosium: In this episode, we mark a momentous milestone in the mad machinations of our Miskatonic mayhem -- with Chaosium's master of manuscripts, Mike Mason! Along the way, we talk over a whole sheaf of topics, from reinventing Lovecraft to the vagaries of Kee... by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
185 min listen
MU Podcast 052 – Ruling the House of the Pre-Generates: In episode 52 Chad, Jon and Dan talk about the pros and cons of pre-generated characters and how they can be integrated into Call of Cthulhu stories in a way that players will have buy-in, and then we cover the bottomless topic of house rules. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
86 min listen
MU Podcast 048 – The Con in Yellow: Episode 48 returns to the roots of the show with the original three hosts (We didn't get rid of Chad, he's just out of town), and the standard side and main topics. We have some cool info in the Campus Crier including awards for Island of Ignorance, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
103 min listen
MUP Interview- Bret Kramer of the Arkham Gazette: Bret Kramer- Interview by Keepers Murf and Chad This is an interview we had with Arkham Gazette creator and editor Bret Kramer about the upcoming release of issue #2 dedicated to Innsmouth. The interview leads to a mention of Therion Arms.]] by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
55 min listen
MUP Interview- Bret Kramer about the Arkham Gazette Issue 3: Bret Kramer- Interview by Keeper Dan Bret takes some time to talk with Dan about the successful Kickstarter campaign for issue 3 of the Arkham Gazette magazine. The Gazette is now an officially licensed product with Chaosium, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
20 min listen
MU Podcast 055 – The Secrets of our Mistakes: In episode 55, Dan, Jon and Chad take a walk through the Hall of Shame and put some of our worst Keeper decisions on display. It isn't pretty. We also chat about our favorite secrets of resource and setting books from Chaosium. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
131 min listen
MU Podcast 058 – Warpo is Kicking it Old School!: In episode 58, Jon, Murf and Dan cover the common issue of replacing dead, mangled, or mad player characters in a long campaign. Then Dan chats with the heads of Warpo Toys, the company that dares to bring us the Cthulhu Mythos toys that 1979 didn't ha... by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
135 min listen
MU Podcast 060 – Manuscript of Secrets and Shadowed Halls: In this episode, we’re cracking open a real-life mysterious tome written in half-mad scribblings (no, not that one), and correct the record on its game stats. Plus, we talk about our alma mater, and why it makes for such a great home base. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
97 min listen
Interview- Scott Dorward of Cubicle 7 about World War Cthulhu: Scott Dorward- Interview by Keepers Murf and Chad Keeper Murf and Keeper Chad talk to Scott Dorward, line lead of World War Cthulhu for Cubicle 7. He is also one of the hosts of the Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast.]] by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
60 min listen
MU Podcast 047 – Starting 2014 the Hite way: In this first show of 2014, writer and game designer Kenneth Hite joins us for a stuff-filled episode, in which we visit a myriad of huts, including: Dangerous Mechanics, Chicago Rats and Other Horrors, The Nazi Occult, Batman, Supersmart NPCs, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
147 min listen
The MU Podcast IndieGogo Campaign is LIVE!: Our first ever crowd funding campaign is now alive and squirming its way across the interwebs! We're using IndieGoGo, as their Flexible Funding plan makes more sense for us in this project. Be aware that Flex Funding means that we get any funds pledged... by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
20 min listen
MUP 044 – What a Twist!: In episode 44,, Keepers Dan and Chad tuck into a cornucopia of topic ideas from excellent voicemails and email feedback, including a listener suggestion about the use of twist endings in scenarios and campaigns. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
110 min listen
MU Podcast 062 – Under the Gun: In this episode, we field lots of questions from listeners, we walk a high-wire line between Monte Hall and Killer Keeper. And for the main topic, flintlocks, revolvers and javelins, oh my! by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
106 min listen
MU Podcast 056 – Boundaries and the Sire of Serpents: Note: This episode contains explicit language. (It's at the end, during the outtakes segment.) In episode 56, Dan, Jon, Murph and Chad talk about personal boundaries in horror gaming. Plus, a trip to see that slithery citizen of the subterranean sphere... by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
130 min listen
Keeper Chad Report: 1D4Con And Sundry: Chad Perseverates About Some Games Here's a roundup from Keeper Chad about the games he played at 1D4Con in Winchester, VA from April 25th to 27th. He also mentions a couple of other games that he's been playing lately. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
20 min listen
MU Podcast 053 – Fudging, Flubbing, and Failing: For episode 52, Keeper Dan was out of town when this episode was recorded, so you have Keepers Jon, Murf and Chad go through the debate on whether or not a GM should fudge their rolls, and then now to take bad Idea rolls from dull to dynamic. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
122 min listen
MU Podcast 049- The Ideology of Sandboxing: In episode 49, the whole MUP crew steps back into the old sandbox again with our special guest, podcaster and comics encyclopedia Aron Head from Ideology of Madness. We chat about Mythos influence in the realm of comics, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
183 min listen
MU Podcast – Chaosium Panel from GenCon 2014: This is the audio for the Chaosium panel at GenCon 2014, hosted by Call of Cthulhu lead developer Mike Mason. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
59 min listen
MUP Interview- Badger McInnes for Feed the Shoggoth: Badger McInnes- Interview by Keeper Murf Layout artist extraordinaire Badger McInnes had an interview with Murf about his new card game, Feed the Shoggoth, currently on Kickstarter. Badger's business is Squamous Studios, by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
35 min listen
MUP 093 – Elbow Deep in Chickens & the Art of PvP Persuasion: After a winter hiatus, Keepers Dan, Murph and Chad are back for Episode 93 to chat about ways to handle players using social skills against each other in Call of Cthulhu. Jon's excuse for missing this episode: Sorry guys, I'm elbow deep in chickens. by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
55 min listen
MU Podcast 065 – Game Prep and Time Bandits: This week, we look into era-spanning campaign ideas. We’ll also talk about how we prep to run published scenarios, we get a new Dr. Gerard lecture on Roman Sky Armies, plus news and more! by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
85 min listen
Puttin' the Band Back Together: Download here This is a special report regarding the unexpected changes that have come through Chaosium this past week. This episode was recorded on June 7th, 2015. Here are some links to pages that gave us most of the stuff we discussed: by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
35 min listen
MU Podcast 059 – Build a Better Rat Trap, and the Mythos Will Beat Down Your Door: In episode 59, investigate the scurrying of tiny feet in a new Bestiary, and talk about what makes the Cthulhu Mythos appeal to us so much as a gaming backdrop. -- Plus a talking mongoose! by MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University Podcast
103 min listen

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