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The Meatgrinder: An Actual Play Limited Series

The Meatgrinder is an anthology actual play podcast where everyone dies… a lot. Three players at a time enter fantastical worlds, and every time a character dies they cycle out, and a new player joins the party. Each season runs approximately nine episodes, and is a self contained story.The Meatgrinder uses the same RPG system as Stormwood & Associates (and either loosely or directly connected to its world). Season one was set in the United States of Aremesia, as a modern special ops team was dispatched to stop a zombie outbreak in a small, mountain town. Season two sees a group of “chosen one(s)” questing to defeat an evil wizard. The show updates on the fifteenth of the month. Season three takes us to a colony ship in the distant future, where something has gone terribly wrong. Season four sees three strangers wake up in a mad-person's complicated trap.The Meatgrinder uses the “Super Awesome Action Heroes” role playing system.

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  1. 39

    S5E11. Showdown at Camp Spooky (Finale)

    It's finally here, the thrilling conclusion to our longest Meatgrinder yet! It's time for our heroes to take on the mall itself. The real question is, will the monkey survive? The post S5E11. Showdown at Camp Spooky (Finale) first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  2. 38

    S5E10. Isn’t That a Quentin Tarantino Movie?

    A trip to HR does not go well. It does not go well at all. The post S5E10. Isn’t That a Quentin Tarantino Movie? first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  3. 37

    S5E9. Mascot vs. Monkey

    For the first time in Meatgrinder history, we have some PVP combat? That's right, in a rare oment where the characters are in zero danger, Noodles has decided that they are done with that monkey once and for all. Also, the season's going long! Expect a few more episodes this time around! The post S5E9. Mascot vs. Monkey first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  4. 36

    S5E8. A Raccoon, a Poodle, and a Monkey

    A raccoon, a poodle, and a monkey share an elevator. And now you get to know what it's like when two players on an audio podcast decide to play nonverbal characters. The post S5E8. A Raccoon, a Poodle, and a Monkey first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  5. 35

    S5E7. Secure the Area

    Look, the security team is doing their best. The only problem is that their best still isn't very good. The post S5E7. Secure the Area first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  6. 34

    S5E6. It’s a Metaphor for Capitalism

    Someone finally asks the important question: If it's the end of the world, why are so many people still at work? The post S5E6. It’s a Metaphor for Capitalism first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  7. 33

    S5E5. She’s Going to Stanford

    Grittney calls a friend and they do a little shopping. Also a dude rises from the dead, but that's not as important. The post S5E5. She’s Going to Stanford first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  8. 32

    S5E4. Leave Grittney Alone!

    Nothing good comes out of an assistant manager, nor a sporting goods store. The post S5E4. Leave Grittney Alone! first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  9. 31

    S5E3. What the Heck is Skype?

    Our heroes have made their way to a food court, but something seems to be circling overhead. Also you can really tell we recorded this in 2024... The post S5E3. What the Heck is Skype? first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  10. 30

    S5E2. I’m Staying on my Monkey

    And old man, a sword guy, and a woman on a monkey. What could possibly go wrong? The post S5E2. I’m Staying on my Monkey first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  11. 29

    S5E1. Are You Normal?

    A new season of The Meatgrinder begins here! In Jacksonville, FL the largest mall in the United States of Aremesia is having its grand opening, but something has gone terribly wrong. Monsters appeared out of nowhere, and the happy consumers soon became the very dead consumers. Four hours later, a small group of survivors are trying to escape the mall... The post S5E1. Are You Normal? first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  12. 28

    Announcing The Meatgrinder Season 5

    We’re excited to announce the release of the fifth season of our horror anthology actual play series The Meatgrinder! Like season 4, episodes will be released weekly this summer. That’s right, we’re starting another summer of meat! The post Announcing The Meatgrinder Season 5 first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  13. 27

    S4E9. Diplomatic Relations (Finale)

    In this, the season four finale of The Meatgrinder, our survivors are pushed to their limits as they take on something far more dangerous than the traps that they've seen so far. And Amy yells "gun." The post S4E9. Diplomatic Relations (Finale) first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  14. 26

    S4E8. Starring “Human Woman”

    Prepare to say farewell to B'Dell and meet a new group of folks trying to survive this bizarre island complex. The post S4E8. Starring “Human Woman” first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  15. 25

    S4E7. Gnomes Don’t Exist

    B'Dell continues on despite the odds. Like, really -- how has he made it this far? The post S4E7. Gnomes Don’t Exist first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  16. 24

    S4E6. Have You Seen Saw?

    Look -- there are buildings in some sort of wooded area that our disposable heroes go through one by one. You kinda get what's happening at this point. The post S4E6. Have You Seen Saw? first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  17. 23

    S4E5. Don’t Break the Meta

    With the demise of the previous party, three new strangers enter the deadly compound. The post S4E5. Don’t Break the Meta first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  18. 22

    S4E4. It’s Spooky.

    The challenges get bigger, and so do the crabs. And no, that wasn't a metaphor. There are a bunch of crabs. The post S4E4. It’s Spooky. first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  19. 21

    S4E3. Jon Peters’s Favorite Episode

    If you know anything about film producer Jon Peters, you might be able to guess what’s going to show up The post S4E3. Jon Peters’s Favorite Episode first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  20. 20

    S4E2. Nico and the Bear

    Nico has to decide which is worse — encountering two men in the woods or a bear. It goes much The post S4E2. Nico and the Bear first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  21. 19

    S4E1. Randy Two Sticks

    The Summer of Meat begins with a new season of The Meatgrinder! Three strangers awaken in an unfamiliar compound, with The post S4E1. Randy Two Sticks first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  22. 18

    Announcing The Meatgrinder Season 4

    We’re excited to announce the release of the fourth season of our horror anthology let’s play series The Meatgrinder! While past seasons were released monthly, we’re trying something new this time around — and that’s releasing the nine episodes weekly starting Tuesday June 4th! Every Tuesday after, a new episode will come out. That’s right, we’re starting the summer of meat! The post Announcing The Meatgrinder Season 4 first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  23. 17

    S3E8. I’m Not Supposed to Die. (Finale)

    In the season 3 finale, our current batch of survivors make it to the reactor core — and what they The post S3E8. I’m Not Supposed to Die. (Finale) first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  24. 16

    S3E7. Mouth Sounds

    With the death of Melissa, our survivors must figure out what to do next. The Meatgrinder uses the “Super Awesome The post S3E7. Mouth Sounds first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  25. 15

    S3E6. Meat, Melissa.

    So Melissa isn’t exactly what she seemed to be, and that isn’t great for our group of heroes. And also The post S3E6. Meat, Melissa. first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  26. 14

    S3E5. Meet Melissa

    Our survivors have finally made it down to Auxiliary Control Room B, but it appears to already be occupied? A The post S3E5. Meet Melissa first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  27. 13

    S3E4. All the Small Things

    Our surviving crew are trying to make it down to Auxiliary Control Room B, but needless to say the “things” The post S3E4. All the Small Things first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  28. 12

    S3E3. Once You Pop…

    After a grisly discovery in the ship’s living quarters, the current batch of crew start to make their way down The post S3E3. Once You Pop… first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  29. 11

    S3E2. Friendly Fire

    The currently awake crew members of the ISF Bellerophon, after confronting a gelatinous creature of some sort in the elevator The post S3E2. Friendly Fire first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  30. 10

    S3E1. Rude Awakening

    Three crew find themselves awakened early on the colony sleeper ship ISF Bellerophon midway through its ten year journey. The The post S3E1. Rude Awakening first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  31. 9

    Coming Soon – The Meatgrinder Season 3!

    Nerd & Tie is excited to announce that the first episode of Season 3 of The Meatgrinder, our anthology role The post Coming Soon – The Meatgrinder Season 3! first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  32. 8

    S2E9. The Throne of the Necromancer

    It’s here. Our season finale. Our (current batch of) chosen ones have made it to the Necromancer’s castle. Will they The post S2E9. The Throne of the Necromancer first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  33. 7

    S2E8. From Cave to Castle

    Our chosen ones are fighting their way out of the caves, and hope to make it into the Necromancer’s castle. The post S2E8. From Cave to Castle first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  34. 6

    S2E7. Total Party Krill

    Our group of “chosen ones” continue down the path to fight the evil Necromancer. But what lies ahead, frankly, smells The post S2E7. Total Party Krill first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  35. 5

    S2E6. A Bridge Too Far

    After what seems like forever, our chosen ones finally make it out of the abandoned city. Well, SOME of our The post S2E6. A Bridge Too Far first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  36. 4

    S2E5. Mother Hen

    Wandering around a seemingly empty city they cannot leave, our current crop of chosen ones has to figure out what’s The post S2E5. Mother Hen first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  37. 3

    S2E4. Spooky, Spider, Turkey

    The “chosen one(s)” make their way through the Fields of the Dead, and encounter something truly bizarre before finally escaping The post S2E4. Spooky, Spider, Turkey first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  38. 2

    S2E3. Gobble Gobble

    Our current group of adventurers find themselves in the Fields of the Dead. I mean, they don’t know that’s what The post S2E3. Gobble Gobble first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  39. 1

    S2E2. Mobile Home

    Our current crop of “chosen ones” are making their way through the bramble wood, and will hopefully soon emerge into The post S2E2. Mobile Home first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  40. 0

    S2E1. The Chosen One(s)

    A hundred years ago the Wizard Gallfus failed in overthrowing the rule of the evil Necromancer Kallofrax. As he lost The post S2E1. The Chosen One(s) first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  41. -1

    Coming Soon – The Meatgrinder Season 2

    Nerd & Tie is excited to announce that the first episode of Season 2 of The Meatgrinder, our anthology roleplaying The post Coming Soon – The Meatgrinder Season 2 first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  42. -2

    9. Meatsplosions and Razorfists

    In the thrilling season finale of The Meatgrinder, the surviving heroes have made their way to a mansion at the The post 9. Meatsplosions and Razorfists first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  43. -3

    8. Foot in the Door

    The surviving agents have made their way through the town, and arrived at a large house in the woods. Somewhere The post 8. Foot in the Door first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  44. -4

    7. Into the Woods

    After locking a goblin in the trunk of a Crown Victoria, the team continues on their way towards the source The post 7. Into the Woods first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  45. -5

    6. Kevin and the Recruiter

    As the team continues on their way towards the source of the magical disturbance that’s taken over the town of The post 6. Kevin and the Recruiter first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  46. -6

    5. Squirrel Power!

    After having survived the “Macklemore” the team continues to venture through the town of Halcyon. Back in a residential neighborhood, The post 5. Squirrel Power! first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  47. -7

    4. Macklemore or Less

    The (remaining) team has encountered zombies of all sorts in the town of Halcyon, but something more may be waiting The post 4. Macklemore or Less first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  48. -8

    3. Just Keep Walking?

    The (current) team managed to be lucky for a whole episode, but the danger increases as they go deeper into The post 3. Just Keep Walking? first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  49. -9

    2. Cats, Dogs, Mass Hysteria

    With a couple of deaths, and a couple of new team members swapped in, our disposable heroes make their way The post 2. Cats, Dogs, Mass Hysteria first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

  50. -10

    1. Silent Night

    The Meatgrinder begins! The mountain town of Halcyon in the state of Williams has gone dark after an unknown magical The post 1. Silent Night first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Meatgrinder is an anthology actual play podcast where everyone dies… a lot. Three players at a time enter fantastical worlds, and every time a character dies they cycle out, and a new player joins the party. Each season runs approximately nine episodes, and is a self contained story.The Meatgrinder uses the same RPG system as Stormwood & Associates (and either loosely or directly connected to its world). Season one was set in the United States of Aremesia, as a modern special ops team was dispatched to stop a zombie outbreak in a small, mountain town. Season two sees a group of “chosen one(s)” questing to defeat an evil wizard. The show updates on the fifteenth of the month. Season three takes us to a colony ship in the distant future, where something has gone terribly wrong. Season four sees three strangers wake up in a mad-person's complicated trap.The Meatgrinder uses the “Super Awesome Action Heroes” role playing system.

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