Astronomica
Welcome to Astronomica, a science fiction OSR actual play podcast using the Stars Without Number RPG system. Join Star Master Stan and regular players Colin, Cullen, Geoff, and Kristen as they crew the definitely-not-piloted-by-a-rogue-AI ship The Admiral Grace. From encounters with magnificent space whales to battling intergalactic corporate scumbags, there is nothing this crew can't make way more complicated than it needs to be. Tag along every Wednesday and listen in as we learn that the true friends were the ones you decompressed and maybe accidentally spaced along the way.
Episodes
253 episodes
Ep 231: Silap Inua, You're My Baby
First things first, we gotta get out of this Civilization Threat Level X jam or whatever. After that we can finally hit the dusty road and explore a brand new system. Silap Inua, here we come! If you enjoy the mildly unh...
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Episode 231
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1:10:12
Ep 230: Rocko's Modern Basilisk
So...we picked up this box. And it *says* it's a Class X Civilization Threat and that obviously *means* we should just destroy it and collect our paycheck. But also, hear me out, what if we opened it? For science. If you enjoy...
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Episode 230
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1:15:00
Ep 228: Don't Have Fun with It
Time to do what Team Meatbag does best: turn a simple mission to impersonate a bunch of space bigots and steal their super special techno treasure into a slightly less simple mission to shoot holes in a bunch of space bigots. Will we remember t...
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Episode 229
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1:09:20
Ep 228: Get the Credits and Run
With Yazid and the Azes ready to sale off in the great Spinoff in the Sky, Team Meatbag has a conundrum: Stick around to shepherd the newest member of their fleet through unknown weeks of bureaucracy or high tale it out of the system quick befo...
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Episode 228
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1:17:37
Ep 227: The Good Ship Violence
Cole may be gone from our RV but they're still in our hearts and also your ears for this one last episode. Let us introduce you to our newest franchisee in the Admiral Grace/Irish Goodbye Zero Liability Pirate Fleet Corporation: the Good Ship V...
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Episode 227
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1:03:11
Ep 226: Hiveminds and Hand Grenades Part 2
In this week's extra long intro we say good bye to our favorite Violence Officer, Cole. If you're not into intros (or you're too sad to accept Cole's last out of game moments of banter), skip ahead to the 22 min mark for the recap. Meanwhile, i...
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Episode 226
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1:16:16
Ep 225: Hiveminds and Hand Grenades Part 1
Now that we know the space battle turns out okay, time to check in with the away team we tossed directly into the path of our own missiles or whatever it is we shoot. Hey, didn't we promise Yazeed and crew that we *wouldn't* fire directly...
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Episode 225
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1:17:09
Ep 224: Eat Hot Lead, Hivemind
Holy shit, you guys, this ship we're fighting sure is a lot better kitted out than we thought. Never fear, our definitely competent crew is for sure up to the task of not dying! If you enjoy the mildly unhinged anti...
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Episode 224
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1:21:51
Ep 223: We're Ready to Be Blooped
After weeks and weeks of teasing a space fight, Stardaddy finally delivers. 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...
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Episode 223
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1:20:45
Ep 222: Cyrano de Groupchat
A new complication stands between our intrepid crew and their attempt at the storied double pay day. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast pl...
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Episode 222
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1:13:12
Ep 221: High Road to Argo
The first part of their plan completed with shocking competence, the crew of the Irish Goodbye tidies up some loose ends before jumping back to Argo. What will they find on the other side? Probably nothing, don't worry about it.Note: T...
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Episode 221
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1:03:51
Ep 220: Nostrodamus Protocol
While Mackie fiddles with the Shadrack's mechanics just enough to make it look catastrophically broken, Hilde and Hopper attempt to scare the ship's crew into accepting an "inoculation" against their mysterious contagion. If you e...
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Episode 220
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1:02:52
Ep 219: Well There's Your Problem
While CB takes the Irish Goodbye as an escort for the Basket in the Reeds, everyone else heads over to the damaged escort ship to see if they can't damage it a bit further. Don't worry, tho, if the away team succumbs to Stardaddy's machinations...
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Episode 219
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1:03:35
Ep 218: The Depew Double Dip
With a plan firm-ishly in place, Team Meatbag heads to Lingurium for some piracy adjacent shenanigans. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite p...
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Episode 218
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1:07:45
Ep 217: No Place like Cho-me
Hilde takes a trip back "home". Auggie recruits a new mark. Finally, the crew takes a look at Yazid's shady envelope of potential piratical postings. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madper...
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Episode 217
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1:08:42
Ep 216: Ain't My Body
The crew continues their time on Argo. Yazid runs into some fellow Kondalese expats. Mackie makes friends with his own particular brand of nerd. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be ...
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Episode 216
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1:10:37
Ep 215: Rise and Grind
The team splits up to make the most of their time on Argo. Yazid hits the back allies to rustle up some mercenary work while Auggie goes in search of a wealthy patron. Meanwhile, Team Chopper-Bopper (CB and Hopper) takes another stab at stormin...
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Episode 215
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1:01:19
Ep 214: Lets Argo to the Lobby
As Team Meatbag finishes up their journey through metaspace, Argo 2 waits in blissful ignorance of the various terrors about to descend. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure...
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Episode 214
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1:04:41
Ep 213: Only Goo-dy Can Judge Me
Hilde, Mackie, and Yazid deal with Lydia's sudden but inevitable attempt to break into the weapons locker. Auggie and Hopper continue testing on the obelisk. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of mer...
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Episode 213
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1:19:42
Ep 212: New Obelisk, Who This?
It's that most special of times, the start of a brand new arc! We're kicking things off with a bit more testing on the ol' obelisk which leads to an actual, honest to Space Oyster discovery. Also there's some light betrayal afoot, don't w...
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Episode 212
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1:13:35
Bonus: Space Patrol Part 2
Oh man, you guys, time to find out if Auggie's brother is any good at being a Space Patrol captain. Spoiler: It's complicated.Special note: This one shot was recorded in the great hall of our accommodations and as such will sound very d...
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Bonus: Space Patrol Part 1
In lieu of a chat episode between arcs, we've got an exclusive treat just for you: Space Patrol! This very special one shot takes place in the home system of everyone's favorite xenoarchaeologist and all around good dude, Augustus Novus. It was...
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Ep 211: Murder on the Dance Floor
As the arc comes to a close, Team Meatbag holds an empty base party. Mackie puts on his commodore hat while he figures out next steps. Hilde expresses some doubts about the team's new philosophical approach while Yazid learns about past exploit...
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Episode 211
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1:25:33
Ep 210: There Will Be Worms
It's time to build a base! Okay, it's time to PLAN a base using some neat extra SWN content and then go wrestle it out of the swampy wilderness. Will there be worms? Yes, yes there will be worms. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged an...
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Episode 210
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1:06:32
Ep 209: Our Own Little Piet de Muck
Team Meatbag just finished up a successful mission on Menkaure and you know what that means: time for another Triumph through the corridors of Port Hughes! Later, Mackie puts in a request for lovely little slice of Menkaure to call our very own...
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Episode 209
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1:12:04