Campaign: Skyjacks

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Skyjoust: Episode 7: The Frog Princes May 31, 2023

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The Frog Princes are the shining stars of the Fledgeling League with three back-to-back titles under their belts. However, this doesn't feel like their year. They only barely managed to scrape by into the quarter-finals and competition is only going to get tougher from here. With help from their coach Hildred Gusstar they might be able to get things back on track.

CONTENT NOTE

Competition pressure, low morale, rich kid problems

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Skyjoust: Episode 6: Burning Tails May 24, 2023

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With some words of wisdom, Torikoshi helps June rally and head back into her match. When it comes time for his own though, Torikoshi must face the legacy of his school, the expectations of his grandmother, and his own anger. With everything on the line can he rise above or will he be swallowed by the maelstrom?

CONTENT NOTE

Performance pressure, generational trauma, guilt, extreme teen anger

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Skyjoust: Episode 5: Burning Tails May 17, 2023

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It's time to start jousting! We play our first match games and finally see how the training Braith and June have been doing has paid off. Braith starts things off with a mounted joust, but he is still grappling with learning healthy caution. Will he be able to pull things together in time?

CONTENT NOTE

Competition, guilt, heavy pressure

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Skyjoust: Episode 4: Burning Tails May 10, 2023

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The Buring tails arrive at Robert's Ruins to begin their quarter-final match against Sterling Hawk Academy. The Tails have the talent and will to advance but can they get their teamwork to where it needs to be? If it's going to happen they'll have to pull it off mid-flight.

CONTENT NOTE

Big competition, difference in financial support between teams

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Skyjoust: Episode 3: Burning Tails May 03, 2023

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Braith and June tend to their birds after a difficult session of training. Braith and Squall are able to steal a moment of peace but June and Augury are tempted by the call of wing whispering. Meanwhile, Torikoshi comes so close to bonding with the team... before he completely loses confidence again.

CONTENT NOTE

Generational pressure, emotional devastation

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Skyjoust: Episode 2: Burning Tails Apr 26, 2023

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Torikoshi and Valkyrie evaluate the skills of their new recruits. There is hope for the Burning Tails this year but Torikoshi struggles to see it from underneath the shadow of his new responsibilities. June and Braith have trouble adjusting to the training and high-strung captain.

CONTENT NOTES

A teen struggling in a high pressure situation of their own creation

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Skyjoust: Episode 1: Burning Tails Apr 19, 2023

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Torikoshi Honda has just been promoted to team captain of The Buring Tails fledgling league jousting team. He dreams of impressing his grandmother and finally getting a win for the Burning Tails school, but the team they thought they had fell apart. Now he and his coach Divya have to scramble to train new recruits sent over from their sponsors The Swiftwell Courier Service. Are June Hymnal and Braith Ashworth what Torikoshi and The Burning Tails need? Can he rise to the occasion if they are?

CONTENT NOTE

Wanting to impress family, being kinda mean, baby noises

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Behind the Sails: Interview with Johnny Apr 12, 2023

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James sits down with Johnny O'Mara to reflect on his 8-9 (who's to say) years on Campaign. They reminisce, talk about production choices, discuss negative reviews, and answer listener questions. It's a good time between good buddies.

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The Letter and Behind the Sails: The Wood Mar 29, 2023

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Despite Johnny's best efforts, we hear the letter Braith delivered to Travis from Margaret. Then James shares some of his thoughts about the production of this arc.

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Skyjacks: Episode 179 Mar 22, 2023

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With the crew of The Uhuru reunited it's time to make a narrow escape. However, this escape was bought with dark promises and intends to be paid for which might make it narrower than anyone would like.

CONTENT NOTE

Main Show: Big episode, big feelings episode, gunshot sound effects, character death, scarier than it is, but also pretty scary

Dear Uhuru: More gay jousting talk

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