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Never Tell Me the Ob!
by Joe Zinski, Alan Tso Will Towler, Alex Rohacek, Scott Ashley
Hello everyone and welcome to Never Tell Me the Ob and actual play podcast amongst friends. We deliver character-driven action, engaging narrative, and intriguing world-building, with the occasional joking with friends. Please join us!
Episodes
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Twilight Direct Episode 71: Dusk to Dawn – Part 7: Sunrise
Therapnia was defeated and the hulking form of Skitter-Click recovered two issues that troubled the crew of Twilight Direct. Othello has a robot army and is probably trying to take over the city, and time is running out to decide what will power Zamanriel’s spell before Oram’Maris chooses the…
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Twilight Direct Episode 70: Dusk to Dawn – Part 6: Dawn
Renfred and Clause are hunkered down on Devil’s Isle awaiting for the storm to hit. Meanwhile Grim and Binder recruit a squad of the rough and tough, and also Bruce to take on the Healing House and its Demon. Magnolia presses on with Trapper and crew to find Skitter-Click, along the way they...
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Twilight Direct Episode 69: Dusk to Dawn – Part 5: Witching Hour
Having foiled the Shapers plot the crew takes a quick breather before dividing to deal with disparate timely events. Renfred heads to Devil’s Isle to aid the committee and the citizens there. Magnolia leads a team to find and rescue Skitter-Click, while Grim and Binder set out to deal with...
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Twilight Direct Episode 68: Dusk to Dawn – Part 4: Night
The crew begins their infiltration of the Shapers telephone hub. What plots will they find… and probably try to blow up? Can Grim finally begin to put to rest his past association? What supernatural horrors and allies await our gang in the dark? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob!…
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Twilight Direct Episode 67: Dusk to Dawn – Part 3: Twilight
Grim and Magnolia grieve the loss of Vivian. With conspiracies coming to fruition, the gang must make some hard choices on how to deal with the situation at hand. A showdown is coming for Grim between him and the Shapers. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack...
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Twilight Direct Episode 66: Dusk to Dawn – Part 2: Dusk
The crew, the family of twilight direct face the most dire consequences of their efforts to stand up to the powers that be. Some channel their rage into destructive acts of vengeance against the perpetrators, more still seek solace in helping the vulnerable, while others just stare and…
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Twilight Direct Episode 65: Dusk to Dawn – Part 1: Sunset
Battered and bruised, more emotionally than physically, the crew get some time to deal with personal matters troubles. Skitter-Click sets off to deal with a mystery that always seems to fall through the cracks… hopefully he won’t suffer the same fate. While Magnolia has been trying to piece...
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Twilight Direct Episode 64: Good Deeds – Part 2
Grim and Magnolia are sidelined by stress and grief from their falling out with Vivian; Renfred has lost his family to a zealous former lover, and Binder is Binder… So that means it’s up to the B-team to secure the devices with discretion and misdirection not the tried and true demolitions and...
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Twilight Direct Episode 63: Good Deeds – Part 1
Twilight direct has stopped the mind control devices from falling into a demons clutches, but their consciences couldn’t just rest with that good deed done. So they plot how to steal the remaining devices, with Renfred reaching out to his old flame. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the...
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Twilight Direct Episode 62: Empty Headed – Part 2
We all struggle. Loss, frustration, uncertainty, mortality. But for all struggles, there is a cure. A veritable smorgasbord of them, in fact. Welcome to the Vacant. Lay your woes aside, for a time. As long as you like. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack…
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Twilight Direct Episode 61: Empty Headed – Part 1
With the Mind Taker in hand, the crew struggle with morality that, for a change, isn’t so black and white as whether or not to go do some murders. Before a proper schism can set in, though, they remember it might be good to grab some coin and settle on whom to take it from.… Continue reading...
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Twilight Direct Episode 60: Train Heist Seance! – Part 2
A death in the greater Twilight Direct family. Secrets revealed lead to heart break, but also hope for a young idealist. Can Binder and Magnolia undo death in a city of ghosts, or is their friend’s story to end like so many others, in a shimmering pale facsimile of life? What are the consequences...
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Twilight Direct Episode 59: Train Heist Seance! – Part 1
Olivia’s in charge again, so Twilight Direct is on a train again. Her direction has yielded nothing but success at every turn! We’re certain this time won’t deviate from the rest. Keep quiet and look the part, deary; you’ll be fine. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with...
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Twilight Direct Episode 58: Shepards, Luminaries and Demons – Part 3
The players wrap up the last session and the crew of Twilight Direct gets some time to reflect on what they accomplished and touch base with friends and family. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Twilight Direct Episode 57: Shepards, Luminaries and Demons – Part 2
The crew of Twilight Direct stake out the Committee’s HQ and infiltrate the building. How long does it take before things take a turn for the worse and the crew resorts to desperate measures? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and…
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Twilight Direct Episode 56: Shepards, Luminaries and Demons – Part 1.1
A child stolen, hope offered by the Grey Shepards, and hope snatched away by the Committee of Liminality and their rules. Undeterred, Trapper and his friends plan a daring jailbreak. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode...
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Twilight Direct Episode 55: The Beast
As a favor to Zia, the crew strike into the Old Growth, where the psychic residue from the Beast yields a constant… yields a sm… a sound? a… what’s… where are w You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Twilight Direct Episode 54: Chrome Crushers – Part 2
The gang is halfway through some demolitions work in a mine when security shows up. Security in the Union doesn’t pull punches and doesn’t run out of bullets, though, and mines aren’t famous for having multiple exits. Hey, did we come up with a Plan B beforehand this time? … no? You’re gonna have...
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Twilight Direct Episode 53: Chrome Crushers – Part 1
Twilight Direct needs to make some cash for once, and after some deliberation, they decide mining companies aren’t exactly strapped for it. Besides, the crew has a reputation for demolitions work these days. Less of a smash and grab, more of a smash and smash and smash… ah, dammit, are those...
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Twilight Direct Episode 52: Love Letters or Hate Mail?
The crew have some time to breathe and catch up on long simmering issues, however just because Twilight Direct is taking a breather doesn’t mean the rest of city’s power players just wait to enact their plans. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full...
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Twilight Direct Episode 51: (Don’t) Split the Crew – Part 2
Grim, Trapper, and Skitter-click formulate an elaborate plan to retrieve stolen goods and make an example of the Loose Change… just kidding, they run in guns blazing, and may have bitten off more than they can chew. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast....
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Twilight Direct Episode 50: (Don’t) Split the Crew – Part 1
It’s time to finally get Magnolia off Fish Parole. Well, if Twilight Direct can possibly organize its members, that is! The crew opt to divide and conquer, though, as usual, that “conquer” part is always up in the air. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack…
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Twilight Direct Episode 49: Recurring Nightmare – Part 2
It’s time to handle Grim’s inner demons. Well… one of them. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://nevertellmetheob.wordpress.com/
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Twilight Direct Episode 48: Recurring Nightmare – Part 1
The crew unwinds after a tense, but successful score, but the city never sleeps and obligations never die – even when they… y’know. Die. So Mags does some submarine negotiations, Renfred checks in with the family, and Grim hits up Death’s Doors tattoo removal service. What? We’re branching out....
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Twilight Direct Episode 47: Choosing Family – Part 4
The crew is locked in a tight battle with the Delicate Woman and her Reform movement! Can they survive with enough juice remaining to finish the assassination of the Ixe leadership? You’re gonna have to roll a- [Audio https://archive.org/download/episode-47/Episode%2047.mp3%5D Never Tell Me the…
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Twilight Direct Episode 46: Choosing Family – Part 3
Twilight Direct heads out on its rescue/assassination mission. Can they overcome the Ixe and a surprise lurking in the shadows? You’re gonna have to roll a- [Audio https://archive.org/download/episode-46_202007/Episode%2046.mp3%5D Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show…
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Twilight Direct Episode 45: Choosing Family – Part 2
A job from the Shapers and an old acquaintance of Grim’s throw Twilight Direct into disarray. Can the crew come together to help Renfred’s nephew, and whose principles will they follow if they do: those of family, or their own ideals? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made…
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Twilight Direct Episode 44: Choosing Family – Part 1
The crew has completed a score without Grim, but his absence is not unfelt. Grim meanwhile is dealing with his nightmares more and more and needs his crew’s help. Fortunately, Renfred is a shrewd negotiator, can he help Grim, Twilight Direct, and his own Family? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never...
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Twilight Direct Episode 43: Philanthropist Vampires Society – Part 3
The Good Neighbors Society at the University of Good People. What could be gooder? Nothing, nothing at all – this is simply the goodest, and there is nothing more to say. Nothing. More. To say. Are we clear? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full…
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Twilight Direct Episode 42: Philanthropist Vampires Society – Part 2
Olivia makes her inroads, and then immediately wraps up the crew in attempts to prepare for The Good Neighbor Society’s gala. Everyone makes new frie- well, contacts, trying to figure out exactly who is going to be there. Are they in over their heads? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me…
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Twilight Direct Episode 41: Philanthropist Vampires Society – Part 1
The crew – and players – collect themselves after Aurum Tower. The city is bubbling with the news – a stupendous, daring, underwater heist! There’s a bit of a stall in figuring out the next mission, until someone new takes a step through Death’s Door. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me…
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Twilight Direct Episode 40: Aurum Tower – Part 4
Cornered between the Goodmen and an agent of the Blue Spider, Twilight Direct is in peril. What kind of gambit will they employ to escape, and who will make it out alive and unscathed!? Find out on this thrilling conclusion to the Aurum tower heist! You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the...
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Twilight Direct Episode 39: Aurum Tower – Part 3
Only one generator to go! Another spider lurks in the shadows, weaving his own web to complicate our heroes’ plans. Can the gang complete the job and get out without bringing down the whole place? Or will they face the wrath of the Goodmen?! You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is...
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Twilight Direct Episode 38: Aurum Tower – Part 2
The crew of Twilight Direct are in the belly of the beast now as they try to shut down the security and communication of Aurum Tower before their allies of convenience run headfirst into a timer named “Here come the Goodmen.” Can they operate with speed and stealth or will the operation start to...
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Twilight Direct Episode 37: Aurum Tower – Part 1
Grim is haunted by his killing of Thresh, but there is no time to alleviate his conscience – the gang has a job to do! The crew finally make it to Aurum tower and meet with their fellow co-conspirators, including their old friend Naomi with The Fallen Leaves and Mako’s Sharks. Together, they...
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Twilight Direct Episode 36: A Calm Before – Part 3
The crew investigates the case of the missing saura at the Sachen Corp factory. Grim finds work, while Skitter-click, Magnolia, and Trapper find something else entirely. Also, something something… books? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show...
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Twilight Direct Episode 35: A Calm Before- Part 2
The crew start piecing together bits of the tapestry the bigger fish in town have been weaving, leaving us to wonder – how do fish weave in the first place? Find out this time, with Twilight Direct! You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes…
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Twilight Direct Episode 34: A Calm Before – Part 1
The slow-moving beast of a city has started to roil with action as different massive powers rouse their tools and intentions, and Twilight Direct seems to have a finger in every pie, by design or not – and is hoping none of them get bitten off. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob!…
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Twilight Direct Episode 33: Manta Adventure – Part 3
Magnolia is lost in more ways than one, but the Score was completed. Will new opportunities quell the bitter taste of the mission? On top of that, Vivian’s deed is still not secure – with Magnolia missing, can Grim summon up the will to fight for his heart’s desire? You’re gonna have to roll a-...
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Twilight Direct Episode 32: Manta Adventure – Part 2
The crew find themselves in desperate straits: Magnolia and Binder face off against a mysterious Manta, while Grim is swimming alone, naked, in the ocean, with nothing but a grenade… at least, he hopes he’s alone. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast.…
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Twilight Direct Episode 31: Manta Adventure – Part 1
The crew of Twilight Direct, having recovered from the Weeping, still must scrounge up enough coin to buy Vivian’s clinic before it gets sold. Thus, they embark on a small errand and prep for Grim’s tag-team match. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast....
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Twilight Direct Episode 30: Lachrymose – Part 3
The Healing House is is a treasure trove of valuable secrets and wretched disease, so what we’re gonna do is jam our hand in that poison cookie jar and see what comes out. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Twilight Direct Episode 29: Lachrymose – Part 2
A bombshell or three drop on Magnolia, and the crew start thinking about ugly ways to find some coin to protect the Inferno from being snuffed under the pressure. A lot of jobs are ugly, but those tend to pay the best. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack…
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Twilight Direct Episode 28: Lachrymose – Part 1
Unbeknownst to our dearest listeners, it has been some months, so to regroup and refresh, we get in some extensive downtime: Magnolia pays Binder a visit, Renfred catches up with old colleagues, and Grim does what Grim does best: Punch the closest thing until money – or at least the promise…
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Twilight Direct Episode 27: Submerged Sabotage – Part 2
The gang heads out to sea encountering one the fighters from the melee. Renfred guides the submersible, while Grim tires a new tact… talking. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://nevertellmetheob.wordpress.com/
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Twilight Direct Episode 26: Submerged Sabotage – Part 1
The crew debate what to do next and we also delve into the lore of the most fearsome creature found in the union, the dreaded Trout! You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://nevertellmetheob.wordpress.com/
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Twilight Direct Episode 25: Let Them Fight! – Part 2
The Gang heads out to blow the roof off the melee. What happens when miscommunication and Grim’s stubbornness endanger himself? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://nevertellmetheob.wordpress.com/
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Twilight Direct Episode 24: Let Them Fight! – Part 1
The Copper Street Boys’ fighting ring is holding a melee headlined by the Dale. Can Grim score an alliance with a participant to up his chances in the brawl? You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Twilight Direct Episode 23: Grim Dark – Part 4
Binder goes solo as he attempts to secure the score, crucially forgetting that he is terrible at such skirmishes. Does he survive, and what are the consequences for crossing the Shapers?! You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every...
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Twilight Direct Episode 22: Grim Dark – Part 3
The crew play Pokemon Go, but with ghosts! Also, things get dire as the score goes from risky to desperate at rapid speed. You’re gonna have to roll a- Never Tell Me the Ob! is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://nevertellmetheob.wordpress.com/
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Hello everyone and welcome to Never Tell Me the Ob and actual play podcast amongst friends. We deliver character-driven action, engaging narrative, and intriguing world-building, with the occasional joking with friends. Please join us!
HOSTED BY
Joe Zinski, Alan Tso Will Towler, Alex Rohacek, Scott Ashley
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