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Speculate!

Speculate! is an actual play TTRPG show starring science fiction & fantasy authors, editors, and more. Co-hosted by authors Gregory A. Wilson, Brandon O’Brien, and Michael R. Underwood, the show explores the overlap between different forms of storytelling from prose to games and beyond. They’ve played Blades in the Dark, Rebel Crown, D&D, Girl by Moonlight, and more. In addition to the podcast episodes, you can find video-only shows at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTBKdAD6ibG9kUpFVqjuvSxOTLLdXq3hJ NOTE: In 2018, Speculate transitioned from its original literary criticism format to the current actual play. All of the old episodes are still available.

Episodes

#299 – Fractal Spire – The Royal Guard, Pt. 1

39m · Published 26 May 11:30

This episode carries content notes for arbitrary punishment, scissors, workplace anxiety, falling asleep at the wheel, The Dream Knights have survived their first mission without Euphony, and now turn to managing their obligations. Vik tries to protect a student from unreasonable punishment and Nina deals with a scary episode on the highway. Fractal Spire is […]

#298 – (Special Episode) Faction/GM Turns and Game Prep

31m · Published 19 May 11:30

Mike, Brandon, and Greg talk about Faction Turns/GM turns in ttrpgs, systems seen in games like Stars Without Number, Urban Shadows 2E, Blades in the Dark, etc. Brandon shares some of their experience playing in a faction turn for Elder County TN, Mike talks about scope and intention with Faction/GM turns, and Greg muses on […]

#297 – (Special Episode) Game Recommendations – April 2022

39m · Published 12 May 11:30

After a short recap of our Court of Blades series announcement, Greg, Mike, and Brandon gather to discuss some games they’re excited about, from games currently crowdfunding to games farther on the horizon. They talk about style, scope, and genre across the recommendations. Court of Blades announcement – https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-court-65998407 Games mentioned: Blade Runner – Free League […]

#296 – Fractal Spire – The Focused Eye, Pt. 9

47m · Published 28 Apr 15:47

This episode carries content notes for violence, falling, medical trauma, and caretaker trauma. Dice and Ruth clash again, then finally talk about what’s going on and why Dice is working with the Conspiracy. The Dream Knights make their way out but end up not where they expected. Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s […]

#295 – Fractal Spire – The Focused Eye, Pt. 8

50m · Published 21 Apr 19:26

This episode carries content notes for submersion in a sticky liquid, violence, giant animated toys, and head injuries. The Dream Knights gather tools to free Nina, which lands them in an even bigger problem. Deed appears to dive into the fray. Ruth and Dice square off again. Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s […]

#294 – Fractal Spire Ep 1: The Focused Eye, Pt. 7

49m · Published 14 Apr 18:40

This episode carries content notes for submersion in sticky liquid, toilets, mention of starvation, and general horror. Nina is trapped in a hole. But also a pool of soda? Dreams are weird. The remaining Dream Knights dive into Nina’s dream to rescue her and discover far more than they expected. Fractal Spire is a joint production […]

#293 – Fractal Spire Ep. 1: The Focused Eye, Pt. 6

33m · Published 07 Apr 12:30

This episode carries content warnings for police action, enclosed spaces, reference to home intrusion, and alcohol. Ruth makes a quick exit from his late-night activity before the cops arrive. Once home, Vik and Nina have a disconcerting dream that doesn’t behave like it should. Vik rallies the Dream Knights to respond. Fractal Spire is a joint production with […]

#292 – Fractal Spire Ep. 1: The Focused Eye, Pt. 5

32m · Published 01 Apr 20:43

This episode carries content warnings for hand-to-hand combat, blood, profanity, sprained wrist, references to grievous bodily harm, and police raids Dice shows off for Ruth as their underground fight club match begins. Dice performs not just for the crowd—ravenous for blood, for spectacle, and for the clash of bodies—but also Ruth, who is not impressed. […]

#291 – Fractal Spire Ep. 1: The Focused Eye, Pt. 4

47m · Published 24 Mar 23:42

This episode carries content warnings for hand-to-hand combat, blood, surveillance, reference to facial injuries, alcohol, Ruth gets an invite to a pop-up underground fighting ring. Cat investigates the card left at Somnio by a client and takes some precautions about it. Ruth squares off against a “friend”. Fractal Spire is a joint production with Greg’s […]

#290 – Fractal Spire Ep. 1: The Focused Eye, Pt. 3

40m · Published 03 Mar 20:35

This episode carries content warnings for violence, being knocked into unconsciousness. The Dream Knights meet up very late, after they’ve all been through the wringer. Vik brings up the announcement of the Eye and recalls the times when Euphony and they crossed paths with Rüstem Demir. The group make uneven attempts to re-connect with one […]

Speculate! has 311 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 217:05:25. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 12th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on December 10th, 2022 00:50.

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