The Drunk and The Ugly

  Matt and Travis recently returned from Gen Con, after running 4 games and 2 panels.  Like last year, we recorded a recap of the events at the end of each day.  We didn’t attend many more events this year than last year, but good times were had all around. Highlights Interviewing Adam Scott Glancy and about 20 other people (very few of them on recording) Hanging out at the RPPR After H...

> Be in jail. > Attempt to escape. > Avoid complete and utter bull$#!@. > Fail to avoid complete and utter bull$#!@. Side Chatter PLAYERS Charlie – Dezzy Wizbecky.   35 year old businesswoman. Travis – Mahamida Corbin Drake.  86 year old, 6’2″, 189 pound grandmother. She is a boxer, she is a fighter and she drinks lighter fluid. Max- Quanica Rue Pennsylvania. Wh...

War. War never changes. In the far reaches of the nuclear wastes of the Florida everglades, the future is about to be changed. In the swamps, a malfunctioning GECK is pumping its polluted cargo. For a group of wasteland wanderers brought together by strange circumstances, it is the Holy Grail. Music Credits: The Ink Spots – “If I Didn’t Care” (https://archive.org/details/If...

Come with us for a look into the mind of a man accused of unspeakable things. There are always two sides to the story… We are happy to present the maiden voyage of The Drunk and the Spooky, featuring original fiction. We will be posting the stories here and on our new Youtube channel . AUTHOR: Steven Shorter VOICEOVER: Samuel Graebner PRODUCTION: Matt Campen SOUND EFFECT CREDITS: “Meat...

The Myrishi family is in business with the Mandalorians on Taris. Silus is out for revenge, the Bacta family have access to a spaceship, and a  lot of money. Naturally, it’s the perfect time for a heist. Side Chatter PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after she failed to reconcile neutrality and her own personal sense...

  The architect of the bounty on the Ashton Liberator’s heads has been found. They finally know the name of their enemy: John Greystone Jr. Yet before they can act, the heroes are called into action to save Spades from the nefarious Tattooed Man! Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for...

Having survived a sneak attack by a Sith lord and his troops, the adventurers are on the run through Taris’ lower city. Naturally, this is a prefect time for one of their own to prove to be more than they appear… PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after she failed to reconcile neutrality and her own personal sen...

Diamonds has a tank, Fauna has been removed as a threat in as roundabout a way as possible, and now the heroes must plan a way of getting to Null. A typical week in Ashton; straight from danger into danger. But first, school beckons and exams loom.   Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for bi...

Having acquired a ship hull and the beginnings of an escape plan, the adventurers must acquire the other necessary components included in making a starship fly. Luckily, Silus is on hand to provide a target: the Myrishi Bacta family. Of course, this will make them only more enemies… Side Chatter PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on th...

It has been the longest week. Kidnappings, revealed identities, rogue anti-vigilantes targeting the city’s crime elements, and a ridiculous riddle – and Giant Slayer missed all of it. Of course, this is Ashton City, and one never stays out of trouble for long… In other news, The Drunk and the Ugly will be attending Gencon and hosting seminars this year.  If you’re intereste...

Hello, Internet! In the wake of Fury Road, we realized there are some artists on the podcast who have a lot to say about style, composition and color and our own Travis Gasque led a discussion with them about the styles and themes in the movie.  Depending on reactions, this may be a recurring segment about other films, video games, and pop culture media. In other news, The Drunk and the Ugly will...

Found the old radio at Mom’s house- this went to the beach in Ocean City in the 1970s. My folks were believes in hanging on to stuff that still works. Long ago, in the dawn of time, we ran games for our Sordid Dystopia kickstarter backers. This is one of the playtests. Our heroes are a group of supernaturally powered young adults in a world that hates and fears them. They must survive, and t...

After stopping petty crime, being trapped in a sewer, shoved into ISS, and hunted by bounty fiends, the Ashton City Heroes are ready for a break. Too bad they won’t get one. Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for biking into a way to protect the people he loves and fulfill his need for spee...

The Mandalorian blockade is fully established, and Taris groans under the weight of tyranny. The adventurers have a plan to raid the assault line and smuggle out Republic officers. Choosing a side in the war always does come down to who pays better, of course… Side Chatter PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after she...

Who are you afraid of? A revolving door of vigilantes and villains, and someone is taunting the Ashton City Heroes. Everyone loves a good riddle, but some riddles hide more than twist endings… PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for biking into a way to protect the people he loves and fulfill his need fo...

Taris is now the front line of the war. The Mandalorians have seized control of the spaceport and no one is going anywhere. Which makes it a perfect time for a certain Hutt to call in a favor… Side Chatter PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after she failed to reconcile neutrality and her own personal sense of justice...

The anti-vigilante Fauna wrecked the day of both MegaGirl and Spring-Heeled Jane, while they managed to uncover some new secrets of her abilities. Kageko was trapped by Diamonds and Spades, then soared into rescue King Rush and Tankgirl. All in all, an eventful night.  Of course, their troubles aren’t over yet. Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross c...

The day of the swoop race has finally dawned. Rolan Chance, his body riddled with a creeping disease, prepares to shower himself in glory. Will our adventurers survive the intrigue and plotting around them? PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after she failed to reconcile neutrality and her own personal sense of justice. Man...

Sunday night in Ashton City: streetlights, bright neon, and more crime than you can shake a stick at. For our heroes, what should have been a routine patrol quickly explodes in their faces, and becomes much, much more. Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for biking into a way to protect the people...

Prominence’s troubles are settled for the moment, and that leaves the Spirits time for something they almost never get: a side adventure! A mysterious summons for a vigilante cruise and fighting competition brings our heroes face to face with a new generation of supers and a devious new enemy. PLAYERS Matt – The Wraith.    Got his Masters in Electrical Engineering with a minor in acous...

It’s time…to get XTREME. Dirt bike racing has come to Ashton City, and along with it, a host of troubles. Old faces and new threats have come crawling out of the woodwork. Their goals? Collect the bounty on the heads of our vigilantes. Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for biking int...

Taris keeps what it can hold, and the dark underworld has grabbed ahold of our heroes. Swoop gangs, it turns out, do not take lightly to offense. And they have a lot of guns… Side Chatter PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after she failed to reconcile neutrality and her own personal sense of justice. Manda – Sl...

After barely surviving the onslaught of a full city’s worth of villians, the Ashton City Heroes are weary of the bounty hanging over their heads and those trying to collect it. The heroes attempt to eke out a few mundane days. Can they possibly find a safe harbor from the storm, or will our young vigilantes be worn down to dust? Side Chatter PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Smal...

A daring heist has secured Bacta in order to treat Rolan’s growing illness. and uncovered a growing connection between the Mandalorians and Taris’ underworld. And Taris’ underworld has many claws. Our ragtag heroes must try and evade their grasp… Side Chatter PLAYERS Nate –  Pird’evothu’imao (Devothui). Chiss Padawan who walked out on the Jedi Order after...

After the revelation that someone has put a bounty on their heads the heroes try to go about their normal lives. But the promise of money and a fight has lured old and new challenger to Ashton. Can the Heroes survive in this “CITY OF VILLIANS”?! PLAYERS Manda – Ryder Owen (King Rush). Small-time motocross champion with a lot of confidence issues. Turned his love for biking into a...