Astronomica

We've dilly dallied long enough in the Rhinegold cluster, it's time to get back out there and hope the inter-dimensional horror doesn't eat us. Along the way we pick up the coolest cat this side of Alpha Centauri, your good buddy and mine, the illustrious Trucker X. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (...

With their great quest to save the universe from the Ophanum looming, Team Meatbag makes plans to return to the scene of their greatest defeat so far. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but...

This year at Astronomicamp we were lucky to host several of our other podcast friends for the weekend. They graciously accepted our invitation to get in on our first ever live recording of Chatstronomica and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. Joining us for the megatron of podcast chat episodes are representatives from all of these great shows: High Tech Low Life Spirits and M...

Team Meatbag completes yet another flawless heist with absolutely no wrinkles and no explosions. Wait, did anyone keep an eye on CB? We do have an extra long intro for this week in honor of Astronomicamp 2026, which was truly one for the books. If intros aren't your thing, skip ahead to the 26 minute mark and enjoy! Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --...

It's the week after Astronomicamp and we are tired! Or, I assume we are because I'm writing this the week before camp on the assumption that we'll be so tuckered out, we'll need an extra week of bonus time. Fortunately, we have the second half of our throwback-stravaganza Mork Borg to see you through the week.  Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist be...

It's time for Astronomicamp so that means two weeks of beautiful bonus content! This one comes to us fresh from 2022 and features an old friend at the helm. We hope you're ready for Mork Borg because it starts now! Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now. Support the show

It's heist part 2 time, baby! Leaving behind the accidental death of one Mr. Grant Holiday, Team Meatbag dives into the second prong of their multi-heist attack on Cho's various entities and concerns. This time we're going Ocean's 11 style and leaving the guns at home. Well, probably.  Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr....

With Cho operative Grant Holliday firmly in custody, Team Meatbag looks for a safe location to engage in a little interrogation. Hopper presents an idea. It's an interesting idea. It's a concerning idea. We cannot stress enough that it's an idea that leads to a potentially distressing series of events that make words like salsa sound downright wholesome. This one might be more of a...

Stardaddy Stan demands your praise for his epic combat. Absolutely do not remind him that he had to keep asking us how many cyber ninjas were left, that's just a normal DM question. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris Send us a message through this weird thi...

Combat kicks off as Team Meatbag attempts to abduct one Grant Holiday.  Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes...

This week the crew hits the floating Aegean island city running with a whole bunch of super duper tactical heist shit. They might even resemble competent professionals in this episode, which is great because if I know anything about Team Meatbag, it's that they're about to pull off a 100% flawless mission with absolutely no unexpected and near catastrophic failures. Cast List Stardaddy:...

It's time to plan a combination sting-heist, y'all! This week Team Meatbag puts on their professional pants and plots out a 100% genuine, guaranteed no complications plan to kidnap a member of the Cho Foundation. Why are you making that face? They're good at this, there's no way this plan can fail. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --bur...

This bonus episode includes all the information you need to know about attending our annual weekend of gaming and community aka Nerd Camp aka Astronomi-Camp. Special shout out to the community members who graciously provided testimonials and words of wisdom from years past. This explainer was recorded in 2026, so be aware that some details may change as needed for future years. For the most up to...

Team Meatbag heads to Skullpants' I Fuckin' Love This Bar and Grill for a night on the town plus a little visit with the head pirate himself.  Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry...

Team Meatbag returns to the Rhinegold Cluster for a few months to spruce up the TBD and check in with their various interests and side projects. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpers...

It's the exciting conclusion to the Invasion of the Crab People! Special shout out to our buds at 7th Star to the Right and Dark Star Adventurecast once again for the last episode of the first (question mark) ever SWN Podcast Round Up! Cast List Astrumpater: Chris Brutus Novus: Colin Bonus Maximus: Josh from High Tech Low Life  Cato Tideosis Eclectis XII: Kirsten from 7th Star to the Right Ru...

The adventures of Brutus Novus continue as our erstwhile hero and his current band of randos get down to the serious business of rest and relaxation. But is the beautiful White Novus resort all it's cracked up to be? Find out this week on Astronomica! Cast List Astrumpater: Chris Brutus Novus: Colin Bonus Maximus: Josh from High Tech Low Life  Cato Tideosis Eclectis XII: Kirsten from 7th Star...

This week kicks off our contribution to the SWN Triple Podcast Roundup! You can check out the other excellent shows from 7th Star to the Right and Dark Star Adventurecast for this very cool and definitely super awesome cross over event! Our very own Chris has cooked up another chapter in the epic adventures of Brutus Novus, Space Patrol captain, and his various companions. With a successful legal...

It's the last episode of the arc and that means it's time for a montage! Team Meatbag fixes up their brand new ship just enough to shag ass out system while tying up a few loose ends on the way out. Will Baby Boy Johnson get his girl? Does Auggie finally regrow that tricky bit of brain matter? And what *do* the Moon Yetties think of Apostalous? All of that and more, this week on Astronom...

Team Meatbag checks off another item on their To Do list as they visit the downed command module. Auggie makes an intriguing discovery while Mackie confirms the existence of one of the OG cryptids. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris If you enjoy the mildly unhin...

The crew of the Irish Goodb- no, wait, that doesn't work anymore - the crew of the TBD meets invites a new friend over for rolly meats and catharsis. Meanwhile, Hilde conducts a traditional Cade greeting ceremony with her clone-sib Arsinoe.  Also shout out to my parents on 47 years of marriage since this releases on their anniversary and I write the show notes! --Kristen Cast List Stardaddy:...

As the team stops back at the refueling station, a certain nominal grandchild is conspicuously absent from her leadership duties. Later, the next vessel on the househunting agenda provides a glimmer of hope to the crew.  Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald (Mackie) --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris If you...

Team Meatbag explores their first potential new ship and find it surprisingly promising. Later, they have an extended debate on the merits of cannibalism. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan Grace/Hopper: Geoff Commodore Macdonald --burn: Colin Dr. Hildegarde Hypatia Cade (Hilde)/ C. B. : Kristen Augustus Novus (Auggie): Chris If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madper...

So that thing happened. But don't worry, Team Meatbag isn't out of the game just yet! With two potential new ships drifting somewhere in the outer regions of the system, the crew gets to work figuring out which one will be their new home. But first, Mackie solves the Food Problem before trying to shirk his duties as defacto captain. https://chuffed.org/project/171749-windows-a-kitchen-an...

How do we even summarize what happens without giving it away? We've been leading up to it, we've been taunting you with the possibility of a catastrophic ship failure, we've armed the demolition charges and Auggie is squaring off against his shadow self at this very moment. If you've ever thought Stardaddy pulled his punches, this episode is for you. Cast List Stardaddy: Stan G...