Born to Die

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Born to Die

A light-hearted Blades in the Dark actual play podcast following the misadventures of a gang of scoundrels in the elvish fortress city of Glimmer Falls, fighting for their lives and fortunes against powerful gangs, guilds & industrial corporations. Low on dice and rules, high on improv and laughter.

  1. 60

    It Takes Two to Tangle

    As Glass Soldiers patrol the streets and tensions boil over, the Teasers fight to reclaim their home.

  2. 59

    S2 E20 Bear: Unplugged

    Not everything can be outsmarted… and the Buffalo Buddies will need to pull out new tricks.

  3. 58

    The Kids Are Alright

    The Teasers return to Shrimply the Best and reunite with the Teaser Cadets.

  4. 57

    S2 E19 Shanties for Panties

    The party leaves Impact and travels upriver into a dense, eerie forest.

  5. 56

    Five Miles to Glimmer Falls

    The Tangle Teasers' triumphant homecoming. Birdie unwinds with an elaborate shopping sequence. We almost forgot Starless’ birthday!

  6. 55

    S2 E18 Impact

    The Buffalo Buddies are upcreek without a paddle!

  7. 54

    All is Well

    The Tangle Teasers must rely on Birdie’s forgotten powers, a pair of very permissive lightning bugs, and the dream of literary fame to stage a jailbreak.

  8. 53

    S2 E17 First Glory, Then Women

    The Buffalo Buddies are recovering in Gumption before heading out to confront Coyote’s old friend Bear. A little piglet gets a big meal.

  9. 52

    A Twelve Course Ordeal

    After a brutal encounter with the Trantis, the Teasers are rescued by a group of crocodile knights and escorted to a towering castle across the moat.

  10. 51

    S2 E16 What Mason Saw

    Mason learns the truth about Gumption’s leaders. Above ground, old weapons return to old hands, and the line between law and monster blurs...

  11. 50

    Ellara

    A ladybug physician, sword in hand, performs questionable but effective medical procedures. Several substances are consumed. No one learns their lesson.

  12. 49

    S2 Ep 15 Feel the Weight of It

    The oasis is dead, the gods are restless, and Gumption waits.

  13. 48

    Finn & Bertie in the Woods

    Finn and Birdie are separated from the crew in the thorn-covered woods outside of Glimmer Falls.

  14. 47

    Lore Review

    Glimmer Falls lore review!Catch up with the Tangle Teasers

  15. 46

    I Choo Choo Choose Violence

    After a bloody bachelorette trip goes off the rails, the Teasers find themselves leaping into the forbidden forest.

  16. 45

    S2E14 The Pilgrim's Path

    The Buffalo Buddies continue on their "vision quest."Empty clothes stand watch, false fruit hangs from dead trees, and the echoes of abandoned burdens cling to the air.

  17. 44

    S2 E13 What's Your Gender Identity, Dirt Guy?

    The Buffalo Buddies are heading into the desert in search of this mysterious "vision quest." Or is the Coyote leading them into more trouble?

  18. 43

    S2 E12 Forgotten Hisstory

    Not all transformations require sacrifice.The Buffalo Buddies venture into the arid wastes on a vision quest. Their path leads them to Fort Chippy, a relic from a dead empire, manned by soldiers lost to time.

  19. 42

    Seeing Stars

    Trauma resurfaces as the Teasers fracture under pressure.

  20. 41

    Reflections in the Dark

    Finn confronts her unwanted transformation, Birdie befriends a hungry cube, Starless gets shredded, and Cove vanishes into the darkness.

  21. 40

    S2 Ep 11 Bang Bang

    Beulah's Beautiful Bangs are the talk of the town!Coyote and Saoirse have a showdown. 

  22. 39

    The Turkwich Horror

    Gobble up this Thanksgiving special!

  23. 38

    Baby, You Can Drive My Lobster

    Thrown from an exploding bathroom into the heart of a glimmer-fueled industrial nightmare, the Teasers scramble to survive malfunctioning machines, security forces, and one big lobster.

  24. 37

    HallowBoneWeen: A Teen Story

    Hey folks! Here is a spooky one-shot using the Fear of the Unknown system. The Tangle Teasers embark on a Trick or Treating adventure to the grand city of Hollowbone. We have costumes! Ghosts! And the meanest teens in the land!

  25. 36

    S2 Ep 10 Saoirse Can-Can

    Saoirse’s big debut at the Doll’s House turns into a bloodstained spectacle! Did somebody order the shurikens as big as your head?

  26. 35

    Helios - A Halloween Special

    Born to Die plays Dread

  27. 34

    Take Off Your Shoes and Jump

    A crack in the Crucible? That can't be good. The Tangle Teasers are on the job! Will it lead to chemicals or chemistry? You'd better take off those shoes and jump, listener.

  28. 33

    S2 Ep 9 Fang and Beak

    As the Coyote wrestles with a strange new sense of conscience, Beulah risks everything to save her friends.Will the Buffalo Buddies survive the face-off against the mysterious Eagle?

  29. 32

    S2 Ep 8 Stone Cold Reckoning

    A cave of echoes forces Beulah to confront her rage, Coyote to face an old enemy, and Pickles to tame the voices in his head, lest they consume him.

  30. 31

    S2 Ep 7 Even More Perilous

    The Buffalo Buddies trek through ominous landscapes where strange omens and danger lurk at every turn. Don't take your grit for granite, y'all.

  31. 30

    By Dint of Victories

    With Glimmer Falls under watch, the Teasers’ revolutionary message takes flight. That is, whether anyone is ready to hear it or not.

  32. 29

    S2 Ep 6 Three Dogs One Can

    Saddle up! This one’s as messy as a can of breakfast dogs.The Periwinkle Sis-, Ahem, The Buffalo Buddies gear up to take on the wilderness and traverse the Blue Mountains. Whispers ride the wind, and shadows cling to memory as Mason Brady denies what he cannot escape...

  33. 28

    Diary of a Bread Boy: Reuben's Tale

    It’s Election Night 2024! The inebriated human players dive deep into the life and history of Reuben.As the Teasers unearth fragments of his past, a portrait emerges of loneliness, exploitation, and a life defined by the desires of others.

  34. 27

    S2 Ep5 Ponderosa Periwinkle's Half-Mine Mine

    The Buffalo Buddies find themselves without the calm and composed presence of Mason Brady. Will cosmetics and whiskey be enough to bring the Big Nugget Boys to justice?

  35. 26

    S2 Ep4 Showdown! The Black Tongue Tussle

    Guns are drawn, badges invoked, and bullets fly! The Buffalo Buddies find themselves outnumbered and outgunned on the trail.

  36. 25

    S2 Ep3 Prostrate in the Ponderosa

    A rescue in a ravine, braided roots for the doctor, and a run-in with the eccentric Martha Potiphar leave the Buffalo Buddies richer in bullets, poorer in patience, and no closer to finding Mr. Buckles...

  37. 24

    The Summer Butler

    With security heat still out there and their disguises in tatters, the Tangle Teasers take time to recover, regroup, and plan the next move.

  38. 23

    S2 Ep 2 Grave Digger's Delight

    Whiskey (and Port) flows, torches spin, and deals are struck. New leads on Nugget Boys, missing roots, and a ghostly guide with promises of power for the Buffalo Buddies.

  39. 22

    S2 Ep1 Once Upon A Time in Buffalo Country

    The Buffalo Buddies set foot in Gumption and start digging into the town’s secrets. But will Ghost’s mysterious bounty lead to fortune?

  40. 21

    Down the Cumberhatch

    Glimmer Falls' upper crust is about to meet its makers. Every pour hides a plan. Every outfit hides a weapon. Every crumb might be a clue...

  41. 20

    Buffalo Country: Prologue

    Welcome to the Wild West (specifically, the Oregon Territory), and to Session Zero of Buffalo Country (the Prologue), in which our four rootin tootin heroes and their dog Ghost take a ride on the Rattlesnake River.For the wondeful tarot deck that we are using this season, order here: (stocked at our local witchy apothecary) https://seagrapeapothecary.com/products/wildwood-tarot

  42. 19

    Grape Expectations

    With disguises acquired and a wine party on the horizon, the gang preps for a stylish infiltration.

  43. 18

    The Gondolorian

    Gondola seductions and a couch for every occasion!The Teasers find themselves guests at a lavish loft full of real chicken, secrets, and brunch plans.But behind the silks and martinis, something dangerous stirs...

  44. 17

    Weekend At Berties

    Trapped in a sacred Grobbler temple and dangling from a rope net, the Tangle Teasers must escape without offending the locals. Bertie makes an unforgettable performance. 

  45. 16

    Fruit Baby Bong

    The Teasers get a history lesson and enact some moderate temple desecration. The ship we've all been waiting for sets sail and sinks.Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/BornToDiePodFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/borntodiepodcastCome hang in our Discord! https://discord.gg/wJaNEknv62Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574467557074

  46. 15

    Shipwrecked

    The Teasers make first contact with the subterranean Grobblers. Ellara eats weird fruits.Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/BornToDiePodFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/borntodiepodcastCome hang in our Discord! https://discord.gg/wJaNEknv62Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574467557074

  47. 14

    We're Big Potatoes Now

    The Teasers reckon with the consequences of their actions with an old friend and an old enemy, Detective Bertie takes on the case of the bombing at the Benevolent Bolstering, and Starless finds out he has a fan.Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/BornToDiePodFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/borntodiepodcastCome hang in our Discord! https://discord.gg/wJaNEknv62Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574467557074

  48. 13

    We're Unhinged Who Knows What We'll Do

    Downtime. Flesh Nuggets. Explosions. Debate. Boats. Submarines? Bureaucracy. SHRIMP.Had to delete about 20 minutes of Ryan ranting about Red Lobster conspiracy theories in this one. If they're lucky, the extreme tier Patreon subscribers might recover that one day.Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/BornToDiePodFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/borntodiepodcastCome hang in our Discord! https://discord.gg/wJaNEknv62Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574467557074

  49. 12

    Perilous Pastures

    Starless discovers some things about himself after a coconut oil incident, Finn claims dibs on a surprise visitor, and the Teasers fulfill a request for some chaos and payback. And as a little bonus after the episode, you get to meet Rizzbot- both sorry and you're welcome.Content warnings: Shai-Hulud, Sexy Cove, Art Endangerment, Excessively Horny Sandstorm, Child PuntingFollow us on Twitter! https://x.com/BornToDiePodFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/borntodiepodcastCome hang in our Discord! https://discord.gg/wJaNEknv62Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574467557074

  50. 11

    Meet the Barrowmen

    The Teasers are back at it this week, and they cover all the bases! Dueling tight fives. Betrayal. Pub trivia. Intrigue. Wrasslin' Ramona's mom who's got it goin' on. New friends and eavesdropping enemies. Flying tomatoes and giant shrimp. What a wild world!Follow us on Twitter! https://x.com/BornToDiePodFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/borntodiepodcastCome hang in our Discord! https://discord.gg/wJaNEknv62Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574467557074

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A light-hearted Blades in the Dark actual play podcast following the misadventures of a gang of scoundrels in the elvish fortress city of Glimmer Falls, fighting for their lives and fortunes against powerful gangs, guilds & industrial corporations. Low on dice and rules, high on improv and laughter.

HOSTED BY

Thomas Gatley and Reid Callan

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