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Underlords Radio Hour

by Underlords of the Overworld

The fictional Underlords Universe includes music, story-telling, and art. The stories combine elements of sci-fi and horror, with a large dose of tongue-in-cheek humor, while the music is inspired by hard rock, progressive rock, and metal. The podcast logs audio versions of their stories along with music and commentary, as well as episodes devoted to the secret history of the Underlords.

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  1. Chapter 10: "Autumn 1989 - "Meetings"

    After the conclusion of their first world tour, the Underlords of the Overworld return home to find all may not be well regarding their new career. A potential enemy seems to be in their midst, but who is it?

  2. Chapter 9 Pt. 2: "Summer 1989 - World Tour" concluded

    After a grueling and bizarre world tour, the Underlords of the Overworld find themselves with strained relationships and a warning from manager Linus Velour that danger lurks in their midst.

  3. Chapter 9 Pt. 1: "Summer 1989 - World Tour"

    After graduating from Northdale high, the members of the Underlords are thrust into the peculiar, bizarre, and potentially malevolent realities of their first world tour.

  4. Intermission: Secret History of the Underlords part 2 - "The Illusionists"

    From the high school halls in Urbandale, Iowa, the Illusionists continued in the tradition set forth by fellow neighborhood band, Hackenslay. With songs that mocked the music of the time, the Illusionists mark the first creative project that include the driving force of today's Underlords…

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  5. Chapter 8: "Spring 1989 - Hell Comes in Small Packages"

    As manager Linus Velour presents the Underlords with the first pressing of their debut CD, Hell Comes in Small Packages, they prepare to graduate from high school and embark on their first world tour. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  6. Chapter 7: "Winter 1989 - Arcane Ways"

    Josh begins to confront his fate at a Tarot card reading, and despite all things looking up for the band, a meeting with manager Linus Velour begins to show cracks in the Underlords' armor. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  7. Chapter 6: "Autumn 1988 - Warning from the Past"

    Despite unchanged social standing at school, the Underlords persevere and complete their debut album, despite continued interference by Dale Babbett. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  8. Chapter 5 Pt. 3: "Summer 1988 - The Erebus Cabal" concluded

    The Underlords' conclude their performance at the Erebus Cabal to an audience that is more, or less, than human. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  9. Chapter 5 Pt. 2: "Summer 1988 - The Erebus Cabal" continued

    The stage is set and warning signs go unheeded when the Underlords gear up to play their first out-of-town gig, a showcase called the Erebus Cabal. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  10. Chapter 5 Pt. 1: "Summer 1988 - The Erebus Cabal"

    Brian contends with controlling parents before the Underlords escape the humdrum suburbs of Northdale, Iowa and embark on a road trip for their first out-of-town gig. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  11. Chapter 4 Pt. 2: "Spring 1988 - Boneyard Studios" Concluded

    In finishing their first recording at Boneyard Studio, the consequences of the band's Faustian Pact begin to emerge. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  12. Chapter 4 Pt. 1: "Spring 1988 - Boneyard Studios"

    The Underlords record their demo at Boneyard Studios under the tutelage of Caesar Grubb, only to find the sessions are more than they bargained for. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  13. Chapter 3 Pt. 2: "Winter 1988 - Velour Takes Control" Concluded

    The Underlords play a gig at a seedy south-side bar while private investigator Danny Bonano confronts the band's manager, Linus Velour. Or, is it Velour who confronts Bonano? Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  14. Chapter 3 Pt. 1: "Winter 1988 - Velour Takes Control"

    Underlords manager Linus Velour rewards the band for their successful performance at the Halloween Pageant with new equipment, and tasks them to prepare for more upcoming performances. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  15. Intermission: Secret History of the Underlords part 1 - "Hackenslay"

    Hailing from the suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa, Hackenslay broke the bounds of musical taste and lyrical tact, while unwittingly planting the seed that would, decades later, grow into the Underlords of the Overworld. This "secret history" episode explores Josh's first real, raw, untamed, and...

  16. Chapter 2 Pt. 2: "Autumn 1987 - Halloween Pageant" Concluded

    Principal Dale Babbett orchestrates an effort to thwart the Underlords in their first performance at Northdale High's Halloween Pageant talent show, and is countered by a mysterious, invisible force. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  17. Chapter 2 Pt. 1: "Autumn 1987 - Halloween Pageant"

    The fledgling teen rock band, Underlords of the Overworld, devise a plot to ensure a placement at Northdale High's annual Halloween Pageant talent show. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  18. Chapter 1 Pt. 2: "Summer 1987 - Initiation" Concluded

    The Underlords introduce their new bass player, Josh Walcott, to their manager, the sketchy Linus Velour, who runs the local independent record store Vinyl Destination. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  19. Chapter 1 Pt. 1: "Summer 1987 - Initiation"

    A high school garage band auditions a bass player through the use of a Ouija board. Story (C) 2020 by Josh Wolk & Brian Cleveland Art (C) 2020 by Cam Miller Art

  20. Preface - Damned to Obscurity: An Introduction to the Underlords Universe

    Brian and Josh introduce their creative project, the Underlords of the Overworld, and the fictional Underlords Universe. This includes music, story-telling, and art. The stories combine elements of sci-fi and horror, with a large dose of tongue-in-cheek humor, while the music is inspired by hard...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The fictional Underlords Universe includes music, story-telling, and art. The stories combine elements of sci-fi and horror, with a large dose of tongue-in-cheek humor, while the music is inspired by hard rock, progressive rock, and metal. The podcast logs audio versions of their stories along with music and commentary, as well as episodes devoted to the secret history of the Underlords.

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The fictional Underlords Universe includes music, story-telling, and art. The stories combine elements of sci-fi and horror, with a large dose of tongue-in-cheek humor, while the music is inspired by hard rock, progressive rock, and metal. The podcast logs audio versions of their stories along with...

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