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Playing for Keeps

by Mur Lafferty

Playing for Keeps tells the story of Keepsie Branson, a bar owner in the shining metropolis of Seventh City: birthplace of super powers. Keepsie and her friends live among egotistical heroes and manipulative villains, and manage to fall directly in the middle as people with powers, but who just aren't strong enough to make a difference. Or that's what they've been told. As the city begins to melt down, it's hard to tell who are the good guys and who are the bad.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 15 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: The big fight. The aftermath.

  2. Episode 14 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Our characters meet the last remaining real hero: Pallas, and convince her to at least hear them out. Hostages are released, and Clever Jack finds a new ally.

  3. Episode 13 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie makes a new friend and Clever Jack makes a new army.

  4. Episode 12 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Timson discovers she's not the only one who's super-charged by the new drug, and the Third Wavers have some fun with the heroes.

  5. Episode 11 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: We discover what Zupra Ex does to Keepsie, what happened to Peter, and just how twisted Dr. Timson is.

  6. Episode 10 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie and the Librarian discover something about Zupra Ex, and about Dr. Timson. Peter, Ian and Michelle launch another rescue attempt.

  7. Episode 9 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: The fate of Peter is determined and one of our Third Wave Heroes leaves us forever.

  8. Episode 8 - Playing For Keeps

    Keepsie and friends launch a rescue attempt. We learn something new about the new villain, and about Michelle's power.

  9. Episode 7 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Peter, Alex and Michelle go on one quest as Keepsie returns from another. We meet the cook, Colette, who gets promised a new car suspension.

  10. Episode 6 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie reunites with her friends, makes a decision, and immediately regrets it. Ian also makes a regrettable decision. And there are robots.

  11. Episode 5 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Peter endures interrogation within the bowels of the Academy, and we discover Keepsie's fate.

  12. Episode 4 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie, Michelle and Peter form a plan to make a deal with the villains, and enlist some help in the process.

  13. Episode 3 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie and her friends get breakfast and learn more about the truth of the Academy and the heroes, then get another visit from Clever Jack. Keepsie makes her decision.

  14. Episode 2 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie gets hammered and her friends have to decide what to do when Keepsie's passive power has a surprising effect on an unexpected visitor.

  15. Episode 1 - Playing for Keeps

    -In this episode: Keepsie has an annoying walk to work; getting captured by the super villain doesn't bother her nearly as much as being rescued by the superhero. That night in the bar, heroes come visiting, asking for something they never have before: Keepsie's help.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Playing for Keeps tells the story of Keepsie Branson, a bar owner in the shining metropolis of Seventh City: birthplace of super powers. Keepsie and her friends live among egotistical heroes and manipulative villains, and manage to fall directly in the middle as people with powers, but who just aren't strong enough to make a difference. Or that's what they've been told. As the city begins to melt down, it's hard to tell who are the good guys and who are the bad.

HOSTED BY

Mur Lafferty

Produced by Scribl

CATEGORIES

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Playing for Keeps have?

Playing for Keeps currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Playing for Keeps about?

Playing for Keeps tells the story of Keepsie Branson, a bar owner in the shining metropolis of Seventh City: birthplace of super powers. Keepsie and her friends live among egotistical heroes and manipulative villains, and manage to fall directly in the middle as people with powers, but who just...

How often does Playing for Keeps release new episodes?

Playing for Keeps has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Playing for Keeps?

Playing for Keeps is created and hosted by Mur Lafferty.
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