(Pulp Chtulhu + Homebrew) Encounters with the supernatural sidetrack our heroes as they continue to unravel the mystery of O-Sana's death and the peculiar connection to soy sauce.

Steve and Rodney talk about the 1971 Toshiro Mifune and Charles Bronson Western, Red Sun.

(Pulp Cthulhu) Will the heroes thwart the serpent people in their efforts to conquer the world or will they be lost forever in an unknown world? Find out in the finale to Chaosium's Pulp Cthulhu campaign! 

Steve and Rodney discuss Don McGregor's Panther's Rage story arc from Jungle Action Featuring The Black Panther Issues 6-18.   You can get the collected version at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Epic-Collection-Panthers/dp/1302901907

(Pulp Cthulhu) The climax of The Two-Headed Serpent draws closer as the investigators reach Snake Island and steel themselves for the inevitable confrontation with the sinister serpentine sovereign of Caduceus and his allies. Will our heroes ruin the revolting reptilian revolution?

Steve and Rodney bid a fond farewell to Sycorax's Daughters as they discuss the final five tales. The final verdict? You need this anthology! Get it at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Sycoraxs-Daughters-Kinitra-Brooks-PhD/dp/1941958443/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

(D&D 5e) Only one obstacle stands in the way of the heroes saving the world: the dracolich. Join us for the final episode of Rodney's D&D campaign.

Steve and Rodney continue their look at Sycorax's Daughters.  Grab yourself a copy of this superb anthology: https://www.amazon.com/Sycoraxs-Daughters-Kinitra-Brooks-PhD/dp/1941958443

(D&D 5e) It's the second to last session and the party engages in some anthropological speculation regarding Lizard Folk before taking on an abomination devised by their cunning and devilishly handsome DM. 

Steve and Rodney continue their read-through of the anthology Sycorax's Daughters. Grab a copy: https://www.amazon.com/Sycoraxs-Daughters-Kinitra-Brooks-PhD/dp/1941958443/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=     To learn more about the work of Valjeanne Jeffers visit: https://www.vjeffersandqveal.com/ Mona Livelong I: https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Livelong-Paranormal-Detective-Steamfunk/dp/1493591002/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1519784099&sr=8-1 Mona Livelong II:  https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Livelong-Paranormal-Detective-Powerless/dp/1540324370/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1540324370&pd_rd_r=EZ72ZA34W6J8Z4274QFK&pd_rd_w=LSrN7&pd_rd_wg=l5hMT&psc=1&refRID=EZ72ZA34W6J8Z4274QFK   And her latest audiobook Immortal III: https://tehotep.wixsite.com/immortaliiiaudiobook  

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew) The heroes discover a valuable clue in the search to uncover O-Sana's fate.

Steve and Rodney dive deeper into the Sycorax's Daughters anthology. What gems of dark fiction will they exhume?

(WEG D6) The crew of the Seconds Out are on the run following their theft of the datapad and the destruction of Casino Imperiale. A hot tip leads them to an impossible discovery and an offer they can't refuse...after some negotiation.

The first part of Steve and Rodney's read-through and commentary on Sycorax's Daughters, an anthology of dark fiction and poems by African-American women.   Grab a copy HERE!

(Pulp Cthulu) The heroes continue their mission to thwart Cadeucus' plan to end the world as they know it.

Molly Tanzer joins Steve and Rodney to discuss the Kevin Sorbo mullet-fest, Kull the Conqueror.

(D&D 5e) The heroes continue their quest to prevent Plenarus from merging with the outer realm of the Mind Flayers. In this episode, they brave the dungeon below the necromancer's villa.

Steve and Rodney talk about Sean M. Thompson's Th3 D3m0n and the existential dread of Logan International. Grab yourself a copy HERE!   Also be sure to check out Miskatonic Musings.

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew) An actress named Makino joins the heroes as run afoul of the local syndicate. The fourth installment of Steve's Edo period campaign for Pulp Cthulhu.

Steve and Rodney talk about the H.P. Lovecraft classic, At the Mountains of Madness.

(WEG D6) Lasath flexes her sabaac muscle against Lando Calrissian and Yuan Dual goes John McClane as the crew of Seconds Out enacts their plan to steal the Imperial datapad.

Steve and Rodney are back from Winter break with a new opening song and a look at Molly Tanzer's delightful novel, Creatures of Will and Temper. Grab yourself a copy HERE!   Opening Song: Time Piece by Silent Partner

(Pulp Cthulhu) Calcutta becomes a waking nightmare for the investigators as the potential fate of humanity is demonstrated. Also, Benny gets a new hat.

(D&D 5e) The final chapter begins as our heroes find themselves investigating the decaying home of an ancient necromancer.

Steve and Rodney discuss Nathan Carson and Sam Ford's adaptation of the classic Algernon Blackwood joint, The Willows. Grab a copy! http://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/comic-books/willows-1   It's the final episode of 2017 and we would like to thank everyone for all the support! We'll be back in January with more Actual Play and randomness. See you next year!

Steve and Rodney are joined by AP regulars Wesley and Lillie to discuss the history and gameplay of the classic meatgrinder dungeon crawl, Tomb of Horrors. You can check out our less-than-serious run of Tomb here: https://microphonesofmadness.wordpress.com/2017/11/29/tomb-of-horrors-slapstick-version/

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)   The mystery surrounding O-Sana grows deeper as the heroes visit her last place of employment, a Yakuza-owned gambling hall.

(Clark Ashton Smith Month Part 3)   Steve and Rodney trade quips and examine this classic fantasy tale.

(D&D 5e)   We come to the end of our slapstick play-through of Tomb of Horrors. Who lives? Who dies? Find out in this action-packed installment!

(Pulp Cthulhu)   The team makes their way to Calcutta where they make a new friend and a few prank calls.

(Clark Ashton Smith Part 2) Steve and Rodney travel to the end of time to talk about the dying Earth, Zothique, and The Dark Eidolon

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)   The investigation into The Girl Who Smelled of Soy Sauce continues with the Monday Night Heroes taking to the road. While traveling, they run across the oldest trick in the book. 

(D&D 5e)   The party locates the Imperial Ranger, Zraela, and takes to the open ocean to locate the phylactery of a dracolich. Will they save the world or will Loxley die of seasickness? 

(Clark Ashton Smith Month Part 1) Steve and Rodney discuss (and riff on) the Clark Ashton Smith classic, "The Tale of Sampatra Zeiros".

(D&D 5e) The Monday Night Heroes return to the continuity-free, laugh-a-minute mayhem of Tomb of Horrors.

(Book Discussion Part 4 of 4) Steve and Rodney wrap up their look at the excellent Weird West Anthology, Edge of Sundown. Rodney also drags Steve into a tangent about Deadlands.

(Pulp Cthulhu + Homebrew)   The Monday Night Heroes return to Steve's dark and twisted version of Edo period Japan in this all new and all original campaign. 

(Book Discussion Part 3 of 4) Steve and Rodney continue their look at Edge of Sundown, a Weird West Anthology published by Chaosium and edited by Kevin Ross and Brian M. Sammons. Get it HERE!

(D&D 5e) The team leaves the city of Farness for the Southern Regions and have their first terrifying encounter with the Mind Flayers.

(WEG D6) [Chapter One, Episode Two The team reaches the planet Luxim 9 and begins preparations to steal a datapad holding information that could be critical to the success of the Rebellion.

(Book Discussion) Steve and Rodney continue their look at Edge of Sundown, a Weird West Anthology published by Chaosium and edited by Kevin Ross and Brian M. Sammons. Get it HERE!

(Pulp Cthulhu) A new member joins the crew in their battle against the Inner Night.

(Call of Cthulhu 7e) Steve is away and the Monday Night Heroes get silly on the actual finale of Matt's Call of Cthulhu caper.

  Microphones of Madness is proud to present a full-cast recording of Echo Hiding, a short story by Rodney Turner appearing in A Breath From the Sky: Unusual Stories of Possession.   A Breath From the Sky was edited by Scott R. Jones and published by Martian Migraine Press. Grab yourself a copy of this excellent anthology HERE!   Cast (in order of appearance):   Farah Rose Smith: The Hermit Rodney Turner: Into the Booth Announcer Wesley James Young: Carl Moore (CEO, Solar Records) Steve Rosenstein: Phil Lambert (Producer) Scott R. Jones: Johnny Highbrow (DJ KKIY FM) Leeman Kessler: Anchorman Lillie Dickie: Catherine Valentine (Jinny Six’s Agent)   Sound Effects/ Drone: Freesound.org Music: Saddest Beach by Silent Partner Cielo by Huma Huma News Theme 2 by Audiotronix [News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) http://audionautix.com/ ]        

(WEG D6) In the aftermath of the destruction of the first Death Star, a new threat has arisen. Having no other choice, the Rebellion calls upon the Monday Night Heroes to save the galaxy from the iron grip of the Empire. Join us for an all-new campaign set during the period of the Original Trilogy. 

Steve and Rodney discuss the anthology Edge of Sundown: Tales of Horror in the Wild West edited by Brian Sammons and Kevin Ross. Get your copy HERE!

(D&D 5e) The ever-changing party continues its descent into the trap infested lair of the demi-lich Acererak.

(D&D 5e) More victims join the continuity-free meatgrinder of Tomb of Horrors.