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Blades in Paradise

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In a world without fossil fuels, steam is the way of the future, or so they say in the city of Paradise. Join us in this TTRPG Actual Play of Blades in the Dark where the players are trying to make Paradise live up to its name- with crime.

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S1 · E42
Thursday · 59 min
C1E42: Mech Fight at the F.F. Garage
It's a showdown of giants as hot dog meets hamburger! Will our heroes ketchup a win or will they get cheesed? Find out this and more in this week's fast food fight episode. Now, is anyone else hungry or is it just me? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E41
September 6 · 1 hr
C1E41: A Big Plan for the Little Crew
Who's ready for a lore dump?! Sister Dierdre reveals a wider plot to our heroes, which leads to some hurt feelings from Winston. Will the crew bring him around or will he quit before the race is won? And what's that on the horizon? Granny's got her plane! Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E40
August 6 · 54 min
C1E40: The Kaiju Takedown
Kaiju fight! ESPN battle it out against Amazing Grace in Stirling's mind palace. Will they defeat her and get back to the race in time? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E39
July 23 · 1 hr 2 min
C1E39: The Man Who Stabbed Mother Ducker
Winston is falling to his doom. Stirling is possessed and flying into a frozen lake inside a runaway bus. What will Max and Swift Taylor do? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E39
July 9 · 1 hr 31 min
Blades Live: A Million Ways to Die in Paradise (Part 2)
Liberty and her crew have infiltrated the hospital. Can their ruse hold out long enough to get down to Lantern Corp's secret vault? Starring: Jim as the Blades Daddy Domi as Liberty Mutual Ryeaugla as Harper Collins Sophia as Jewels Paisley Morgan Justin as Old Blue Crow as K-13 Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E39
June 25 · 1 hr 40 min
Blades Live: A Million Ways to Die in Paradise (Part 1)
Liberty Mutual assembles a crew with a unique set of skills for the heist of the century. Can a Jewel thief, a librarian, a pickpocket, an old robot and a guerilla podcast host break into Lantern Corps' secret vault on St. Bernard's Day? Starring: Jim as the Blades Daddy Domi as Liberty Mutual Ryeaugla as Harper Collins Sophia as Jewels Paisley Morgan Justin as Old Blue Crow as K-13 Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E38
June 11 · 56 min
C1E38: Motor Coach
Stirling finds themselves trapped on a runaway bus while Max and Winston need to figure out a way to leave the pit stop without being disqualified from the Famous 500 Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E37
May 28 · 55 min
C1E37: Low Jungle Drifters
It's the second leg of the race. As ESPN make their way through the Jungle section they are attacked by a group of Clockodiles. Will the Weinermobile get through unscathed or will this be the final bite? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E36
May 14 · 1 hr 2 min
C1E36: The Lone Racer
And we're off! The Famous 500 is officially underway, of course not without a few underhanded tricks by the Famous family. Can ESPN escape the fog or will they be left in the dust? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Queen as Lizzie Calhoun Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E35
May 1 · 1 hr 17 min
C1E35: Dirigible
It's time to spy! Hoping to gain an edge in the upcoming race Stirling and Max sneak around looking for info. Meanwhile Winston has a tough conversation with JC Penny. Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E34
April 16 · 1 hr 21 min
C1E34: Open Race
We're back with ESPN! The group deals with the painful reality of Lizzie's absence. Later they get ready to race in the Famous 500. Get ready, get set...Let's GO! Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E34
March 26 · 59 min
Blades Down Under 4: Blue-ringed Octopus
Kaiju fight! It's a maelstrom as the party fight their way out of the prison. Can they survive the storm or will they go down with the ship? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the Fran Belvedere Justin as Ykevin Riley as Big Blue Bubble Meg Humphrey as Barry Aya "Crow" Sakate as Emily Valentine Blades Down Under is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Blades 68, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can back their crowdfunding campaign here from 2/10/26 through 3/10/26. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E34
March 12 · 57 min
Blades Down Under 3: Rip Tide
It's time for a prison break! Hijinks ensue as HGTV put their plan into action. Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the Fran Belvedere Justin as Ykevin Riley as Big Blue Bubble Meg Humphrey as Barry Aya "Crow" Sakate as Emily Valentine Blades Down Under is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Blades 68, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can back their crowdfunding campaign here from 2/10/26 through 3/10/26. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E34
February 26 · 1 hr 5 min
Blades Down Under 2: Tide Pooling
It's time to gather some information. The group splits up as they build their plan to escape the prison. Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the Fran Belvedere Justin as Ykevin Riley as Big Blue Bubble Meg Humphrey as Barry Aya "Crow" Sakate as Emily Valentine Blades Down Under is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Blades 68, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can back their crowdfunding campaign here from 2/10/26 through 3/10/26. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E34
February 12 · 1 hr 20 min
Blades Down Under 1: GoldBondi
The crew of "How Governments Topple Violently" aka HGTV have been tasked with a covert rescue operation from the most secure prison colony on earth- the underwater domed city of Elation. Can they save the Count, Monty Crisco? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the Fran Belvedere Justin as Ykevin Riley as Big Blue Bubble Meg Humphrey as Barry Aya "Crow" Sakate as Emily Valentine Blades Down Under is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Blades 68, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can back their crowdfunding campaign here from 2/10/26 through 3/10/26. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E34
January 29 · 1 hr 15 min
Bonus: It's the Great Mallenweenmas, Riley Brown
It's a nostalgic bash as three teens work the holiday shift at the Circuit City mall. What starts as a quiet night turns to terror as a horde descends on the unsuspecting trio. Will they survive the shift or will the fall to the furry fury? Starring: Riley as the GM Jim as Duncan Donut Justin as B. Dalton Bookseller Domi as Tiffany Andco Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E33
January 15 · 1 hr 11 min
C1E33: The Locker of Secrets
The time has finally come to find out what dirt Benny had on Lantern Corp in his train locker. What dark secrets will ESPN uncover? Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Queen as Lizzie Calhoun Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Domi as Liberty Mutual Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E32
Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
C1E32: The Truth About Paradise
ESPN takes time to rest, recover, and grieve in Tightwad after their adventure at Famous Films before Stirling's old friend, Liberty Mutual, pays them a visit to help spread the Truth about Lantern Corp. Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the good Doctor Winston Theroux Queen as Lizzie Calhoun Justin as Maximilian Graves Riley as Stirling Domi as Liberty Mutual Blades in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with John Harper's Blades in the Dark system, developed by our sponsor, Evil Hat Productions. You can pick up Blades in the Dark from the Evil Hat Store using Code BARDROCK10 now through the end of June 2024 to save on your order. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E32
Dec 18, 2025 · 49 min
Bump in Paradise 3: Melee League
It's all out war as the Salvation Slammers fight to rescue their captured teammates. Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the "Gator" Aiden Bega Justin as Luscious Lucious Loganberry Riley as Starbuck Coffee Bump in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jex J. Thomas's Bump in the Dark system, which can be found on Last Pine Press. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!
S1 · E32
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Bump in Paradise 2: A Zakk of Their Own
Disaster strikes as the Salvation Slammer's manager is kidnapped along with the rest of the team. As they race to save him they get help from an unlikely source. Starring: Paul as the GM Jim as the "Gator" Aiden Bega Justin as Luscious Lucious Loganberry Riley as Starbuck Coffee Bump in Paradise is a steampunk dystopian TTRPG Actual Play production performed with Jex J. Thomas's Bump in the Dark system, which can be found on Last Pine Press. We also want to thank viewers like you for making our production possible via our network Patreon and Ko-Fi. Join our network Discord to chat with other fans of the show! Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the show! We now have merchandise! You can find us on Teepublic!

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