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Kitten Marlowe is an actual-play podcast that uses indie role-playing games to create engaging stories. Featuring a rotating cast and variety of narratives, there is always a new tale to hear at Kitten Marlowe.

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#72
Yesterday · 58 min
Shadows in the Smoke S2E3 - "A Door at the End of the Hall"
In which our hunters engage in work best done at night. Mses. Douglas and Thanero perform a ritual, while Dr. Branford visits some old friends. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Suggestive Comments, Descriptions of Gore, Medical Horror, Childhood Illness, Ocular Trauma, Body Horror, Harm to Children --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeleine Heil, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and Cassandra Parker. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Shadows in the Smoke is edited and produced by Kim Dalton and features a theme song by Jake Pierle. Shadows in the Smoke utilizes The Between, a ttrpg by Jason Cordova of The Gauntlet. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#71
September 9 · 32 min
Patreon Preview - The Breakfast Phase: No Beanie Babies in Spain
Fresh from our kitchen, a sample of our latest Patreon exclusive bonus show: The Breakfast Phase! This casual talkback-style show is recorded at the end of every gaming session, catching up with the cast as they unwind and talk about the game and whatever else is on their minds. This episode was recorded after Shadows in the Smoke episodes S2E1 - E2, and features Kim Dalton, Madeleine Heil, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and Cassandra Parker. For future episodes of The Breakfast Phase, subscribe to our Patreon at the $5 "Ticketholder" level, or above.
#71
September 8 · 32 min
Shadows in the Smoke S2E2 - "See You Soon, Dear"
In which our hunters' search for truth is derailed by their own selfish desires. Dr. Branford visits the morgue, Ms. Thanero visits the larder, and Ms. Douglas visits the void. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Suggestive Comments, Descriptions of Gore, Medical Horror, Familial Loss, Ocular Trauma, Body Horror, Cannibalism --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeleine Heil, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and Cassandra Parker. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Shadows in the Smoke is edited and produced by Kim Dalton and features a theme song by Jake Pierle. Shadows in the Smoke utilizes The Between, a ttrpg by Jason Cordova of The Gauntlet. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#70
September 1 · 45 min
Shadows in the Smoke S2E1 - "A Long, Cold Summer"
In which we rejoin our hunters as they deal with the aftermath of their Pyhrric Victory. Mses. Douglas and Thanero breakfast together and welcome a returning resident of Hargrave House. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Suggestive Comments, Descriptions of Gore, Medical Horror, Drowning, Ocular Trauma, Body Horror, Harm to Rats --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeleine Heil, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and Cassandra Parker. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Shadows in the Smoke is edited and produced by Kim Dalton and features a theme song by Jake Pierle. Shadows in the Smoke utilizes The Between, a ttrpg by Jason Cordova of The Gauntlet. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
August 31 · 1 min
Shadows in the Smoke Season 2 Trailer
It's time to return to Hargrave House, and face the shadows that stalk the foggy streets of London. Join the hunt on September 1st...
#69
August 27 · 53 min
Shadows in the Smoke Season 1 Q&A
Join Kim, Robert, Natalia, Cass, and T., as we answer your questions, reflect on Season 1 of "Shadows in the Smoke", and hint at the future of the show. For an extended cut of this Q&A, check out our Patreon where it is available to all levels of membership, including free!
#69
August 25 · 33 min
The Strangford Expedition Ep 5 - "One Last Odyssey"
The crew of the Fang discovers the dark truth behind Captain Strangford's disappearance, and face their own fates. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Isolation, Frostbite, Body Horror, Hallucinations, Ocular Trauma --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeline Harsh, Robert Merkel, and Vyn Vox. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. The Strangford Expedition is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. The Strangford Expedition utilizes By Endurance We Conquer, a ttrpg by Harald Eckmüller. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#68
August 18 · 23 min
The Strangford Expedition Ep 4 - "Never to Be Seen Again"
Beneath the icy crust, in labyrinthine caverns, the remaining members of the Fang's crew struggle just to survive. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Isolation, Frostbite, Body Horror, Hallucinations, Harm to Children, Drug Addiction, Alcoholism --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeline Harsh, Robert Merkel, and Vyn Vox. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. The Strangford Expedition is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. The Strangford Expedition utilizes By Endurance We Conquer, a ttrpg by Harald Eckmüller. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#67
August 12 · 2 min
Kitten Marlowe News - Kim and Nat are in a Play!
Check out Kim and Natalia in Romeo and Juliet at the McCadden Place Theatre in Hollywood, September 11th - October 4th. You can find out more about the show and purchase tickets at SpeakLowProductions.com. Or, check out the crowdfunder and help bring this show to life! We hope to see you in Verona!
#67
August 11 · 38 min
The Strangford Expedition Ep 3 - "He Made a Choice"
Tensions rise and blood is spilt as the Fang's crew begins to succumb to their harsh surroundings and own frail sanity. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Isolation, Frostbite, Body Horror, Hallucinations, Cannibalism --------------------------- If you're interested in By Endurance We Conquer, or other short-form Carved from Brindlewood games, check out the Brindleverse Triptych crowdfunding campaign, now until August 14th. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeline Harsh, Robert Merkel, and Vyn Vox. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. The Strangford Expedition is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. The Strangford Expedition utilizes By Endurance We Conquer, a ttrpg by Harald Eckmüller. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#66
August 4 · 39 min
The Strangford Expedition Ep 2 - "Just Beneath the Ice's Crust"
While searching for the captain, the crew of the Fang splits up and comes face-to-face with strange and horrific sights. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Isolation, Frostbite, Body Horror, Hallucinations --------------------------- If you're interested in By Endurance We Conquer, or other short-form Carved from Brindlewood games, check out the Brindleverse Triptych crowdfunding campaign, now until August 14th. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeline Harsh, Robert Merkel, and Vyn Vox. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. The Strangford Expedition is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. The Strangford Expedition utilizes By Endurance We Conquer, a ttrpg by Harald Eckmüller. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#65
July 28 · 38 min
The Strangford Expedition Ep 1 - "Not a Monster but Not a Man"
We meet the ill-fated crew of the Fang: Maeve Lindgren, Einar Gunnarson, Ravi Falkenberg, and their doomed comrades. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Isolation, Frostbite, Body Horror, Drug Addiction, Loss of a Child --------------------------- If you're interested in By Endurance We Conquer, or other short-form Carved from Brindlewood games, check out the Brindleverse Triptych crowdfunding campaign, now until August 14th. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Madeline Harsh, Robert Merkel, and Vyn Vox. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. The Strangford Expedition is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. The Strangford Expedition utilizes By Endurance We Conquer, a ttrpg by Harald Eckmüller. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#64
July 21 · 37 min
Flight of the Kingfissher Ep 3 - "It's Never Over"
The plan comes together, as the Kingfissher's crew makes their big exit from Camp Sophia. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Sci-Fi Action, Innuendo, Threat of Paramilitary Violence, Drug Use, Body Horror, Loss of Limb --------------------------- Flight of the Kingfissher utilizes Adrift on a Sea of Stars, an original Kitten Marlowe game, using Carved from Brindlewood mechanics. You can find the player's guide on our Patreon, available at to all tiers. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Wes Franks, Robert Merkel, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and T. Wade. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Flight of the Kingfissher is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills.
#63
July 14 · 38 min
Flight of the Kingfissher Ep 2 - "Try Anything at Least Twice"
With Camp Sophia under Commander Thade's iron boot, our heroes do what they do best: make things complicated. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Sci-Fi Action, Innuendo, Threat of Paramilitary Violence, Drug Use, Body Horror --------------------------- Flight of the Kingfissher utilizes Adrift on a Sea of Stars, an original Kitten Marlowe game, using Carved from Brindlewood mechanics. You can find the player's guide on our Patreon, available at to all tiers. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Wes Franks, Robert Merkel, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and T. Wade. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Flight of the Kingfissher is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills. --------------------------- We are currently accepting questions for our Shadows in the Smoke: Season 1 Q&A. You can send them via email to KittenMarloweProductions@gmail.com or go to our website and use the Contact Us form.
#62
July 7 · 41 min
Flight of the Kingfissher Ep 1 - "Hello Spacers"
We meet our heroes, scrambling to action, as their gig at at Camp Sophia goes all SNAFU. Another day, another crisis. --------------------------- Content Warnings: Sci-Fi Action, Innuendo, Threat of Paramilitary Violence --------------------------- Flight of the Kingfissher utilizes Adrift on a Sea of Stars, an original Kitten Marlowe game, using Carved from Brindlewood mechanics. You can find the player's guide on our Patreon, available at to all tiers. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Wes Franks, Robert Merkel, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, and T. Wade. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Flight of the Kingfissher is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song by Jason Myers. You can find more of Jason's work here. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills. --------------------------- We are currently accepting questions for our Shadows in the Smoke: Season 1 Q&A. You can send them via email to KittenMarloweProductions@gmail.com or go to our website and use the Contact Us form.
#61
July 1 · 1 min
Kitten Marlowe News - Shadows in the Smoke Season 2, Q&A, and more!
Kim and Robert here, with news of the release date for Shadows in the Smoke Season 2, a brand new show coming your way this July, and the long-awaited Season 1 Q&A deadline! If you have any questions for the Shadows in the Smoke Season 1 Q&A, email us at KittenMarloweProductions@gmail.com or go to our website and use the Contact Us form. All questions must be in by Thursday, July 9th.
#61
June 30 · 36 min
Hemlock High Ep 5 - "I Know Exactly Who You Are"
On a night like Homecoming, it really does seem like anything can happen. So get out there all you Tritons, and make some memories! We can't wait to hear all about it... --------------------------- Content Warnings: Bullying, Murder, References to Death, Domestic Abuse, Peer Pressure, Body Horror, Parental Loss --------------------------- This episode is sponsored by "Monsterhearts: Welcome to Drowned Lake", an upcoming queer, deckbuilding video game, inspired by Monsterhearts. Check out their Steam page and download the free demo, or follow their Backerkit campaign. --------------------------- Interact with the world of Hemlock High by submitting your own post to Walls of the Stalls. Listen to the end of the episode for the password. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Percy Davis, Madeleine Heil, Janaya Mahealani Jones, and Cassandra Parker. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Hemlock High is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song written and performed by Jason Myers, with additional lyrics by Kim Dalton. You can find more of Jason's work here. Hemlock High utilizes Monsterhearts 2, a ttrpg by Avery Alder. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills. --------------------------- We are currently accepting questions for our Shadows in the Smoke: Season 1 Q&A. You can send them via email to KittenMarloweProductions@gmail.com or go to our website and use the Contact Us form.
#60
June 23 · 39 min
Hemlock High Ep 4 - "That's a Me Thing"
All of Hemlock High is excited for the big game tonight, but with everyone's secrets now out in the open, rumors are flying like footballs. Who will score big, who will fumble, and who will call an audible? Visit the Walls of the Stalls for the play-by-play... --------------------------- Content Warnings: Bullying, References to Death, Body Horror, Domestic Abuse, Peer Pressure, Loss of Parents, Murder, Religious Trauma --------------------------- Interact with the world of Hemlock High by submitting your own post to Walls of the Stalls. Listen to the end of the episode for the password. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Percy Davis, Madeleine Heil, Janaya Mahealani Jones, and Cassandra Parker. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Hemlock High is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song written and performed by Jason Myers, with additional lyrics by Kim Dalton. You can find more of Jason's work here. Hemlock High utilizes Monsterhearts 2, a ttrpg by Avery Alder. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills. --------------------------- We are currently accepting questions for our Shadows in the Smoke: Season 1 Q&A. You can send them via email to KittenMarloweProductions@gmail.com or go to our website and use the Contact Us form.
#59
June 16 · 53 min
Hemlock High Ep 3 - "Girl Trouble"
The dark woods of Talbot Falls hold many secrets, but nothing stays hidden for long. Double-check to make sure you're alone, the Walls of the Stalls has eyes everywhere... --------------------------- Content Warnings: Bullying, References to Death, Body Horror, Domestic Abuse, Suicide Ideation, Voyeurism, Sexual Content Between Teenagers, Peer Pressure, Loss of Parents, Murder, References to Sexually-Transmitted Disease, Religious Trauma --------------------------- Interact with the world of Hemlock High by submitting your own post to Walls of the Stalls. Listen to the end of the episode for the password. --------------------------- This episode features the talents of Kim Dalton, Percy Davis, Madeleine Heil, Janaya Mahealani Jones, and Cassandra Parker. You can support Kitten Marlowe on Patreon and get access to our Discord community, exclusive shows, cast talkbacks, and more. You can also support us via Ko-Fi. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube, or check out our website and sign up for our newsletter. Detailed transcripts are available for every episode on our website. Hemlock High is edited and produced by Kim Dalton, and features a theme song written and performed by Jason Myers, with additional lyrics by Kim Dalton. You can find more of Jason's work here. Hemlock High utilizes Monsterhearts 2, a ttrpg by Avery Alder. Kitten Marlowe was made by humans. No AI or Machine Generated works are included in this production. Supporting us means you are supporting real human beings who have dreams, passions, & bills. --------------------------- We are currently accepting questions for our Shadows in the Smoke: Season 1 Q&A. You can send them via email to KittenMarloweProductions@gmail.com or go to our website and use the Contact Us form.
#58
June 10 · 1 hr 7 min
Patreon Preview - Behind the Masks
Here's another bonus episode from our Patreon exclusives: Our very first episode of Behind the Masks, a show where Robert and Kim delve into the history, media, and mythology that inspires our games! In this episode, originally released May 15th, 2025, we talk about the life of Queen Victoria herself. For 27 (and counting) more episodes of Behind the Masks, in both audio and video formats, subscribe to our Patreon at the $5 "Ticketholder" level, or above.

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