The Magpies: A Blades in the Dark Actual Play

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In Case You Missed It Feb 07, 2022

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In case you missed it: our new Blades in the Dark actual play podcast, The City That Never Dies, is publishing episodes! Come join us in Imperial City.

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Bonus Content: The Rumordish Interview Nov 05, 2021

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Previously a Patreon exclusive, we celebrated our one-year anniversary with a goofy, non-canon bonus episode! It features Florence Fable, reporter extraordinaire for Rumordish, Duskwall's premiere source for scandal and gossip, as she asks the Magpies only the most hard-hitting questions. (In other words: we did a bunch of online quizzes in-character and it was a lot of fun.)

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Bonus Content: The Acorn Score Nov 02, 2021

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Previously a Patreon exclusive! Since Kim wasn't able to join the main group for The Two Scores Score, she and I recorded a solo adventure with Blaire. It was a fun session where we were both still figuring out the system and setting. It's the backstory for the acorns that Blaire carried with her throughout the entire show.

Special thanks to Minna for editing this episode!

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Bonus Content: The Two Scores Score Oct 26, 2021

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Formerly a Patreon exclusive, this is one of the very earliest adventures of the Magpies, from before we started posting episodes! It's the story behind the "hitting two gangs in one night" score that's been referenced a few times. Things are a little rough, as we were all still getting the hang of the system and recording, but it's a fun story nonetheless.

Special thanks to Josie for helping edit this episode!

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Bonus Content: Season 3 Blooper Reel Oct 22, 2021

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Previously a Patreon exclusive: Thirty minutes of goofs from Season 3. Featuring Kim's Scurlock thirst, Rhi being viciously assaulted by pop punk puns, and the life-changing knowledge that two animated musical versions of Titanic exist.

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Bonus Content: Season 2 Bloopers Oct 11, 2021

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Previously a Patreon exclusive: With Season 2 officially concluded, it's time for the blooper reel! Almost 30 minutes of bits, goofs, and obscure references. Also some singing. Enjoy!

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Bonus Content: Season 1 Blooper Reel Sep 23, 2021

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33+ ridiculous minutes of our best bits, goofs, and laughs from Season 1. Featuring special musical guests, Minna's roommates, providing the Magpies theme song!

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Season 4 Q&A Sep 07, 2021

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The cast of the Magpies answer your questions and look back on all four seasons of the show. Featuring heartfelt reflection, thoughts on the future, and a weird diversion into the KFC Colonel Sanders movie. PLUS: the entire Season 4 blooper reel after the Q&A!

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Season 4, Episode 23 Part 2: The Points of Light Score Aug 03, 2021

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In which the Magpies confront Lady Penderyn, Madam Tesslyn, and the Circle of Flame, for the last time.

Listen to Part 1 first.

Content Warnings: Implied/off-screen torture and ritual sacrifice.

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Josie will be a player on The Dishonorables, presented by Moon Harbor Cast!

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The poem read at the end is from September 1, 1939 by W.H. Auden.

Season 4, Episode 23 Part 1: The Points of Light Score Aug 03, 2021

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The war between the Magpies and the Circle of Flame for the future of Duskwall has dragged on for months. When the leader of the Circle approaches them with an offer of truce and change, what will the Magpies choose?

Listen to Part 2 next.

Featured Charity: RIP Medical Debt

Josie will be a player on The Dishonorables, presented by Moon Harbor Cast!

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Visit 5calls.org to contact your representatives, and Fair Fight to learn how you can advocate for voting rights.