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Slay the Stars

Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc

A cosmic fantasy, Dungeon and Dragons 5e actual play: In a world where magic is rare, those with talent are in high demand. There are doors to a place where the supernatural is common and nightmares are reality. Two friends will travel in their own world and the next to uncover the truth of their pasts and to set the cosmos on a path where there may be no coming back.

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United States

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A cosmic fantasy, Dungeon and Dragons 5e actual play: In a world where magic is rare, those with talent are in high demand. There are doors to a place where the supernatural is common and nightmares are reality. Two friends will travel in their own world and the next to uncover the truth of their pasts and to set the cosmos on a path where there may be no coming back.

Language:

English


Episodes
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S1E71: The Child

4/30/2024
Zem and Char have been waiting 71 episodes for some of the answers here... It's finally time. We recently passed 2000 followers on the platform formerly known as Twitter, and we want to thank everyone who keeps up with us there and everywhere else. We'd also like to say a very special thanks to our 2000th follower, Stupid Wizards Podcast. Listen for their ad in the show, and check them out on Twitter at @SWAPpod. We're also running an ad for our friends over at Snyder's Return. Check them out at @ReturnSnyder on Twitter. Thank you all for listening. As always, per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:16:22

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S1E70: Sybilline Questions

4/16/2024
We're back in the present, and Zemira has decided it's time to delve back into some of her divinatory tools. Char and Del have have a heart-to-heart. This week, we're promoting our friends over at Game Master Monday and their upcoming release: Bunnies and Burrows. Check them out at: https://linktr.ee/grant_nordine Thanks for tuning in! Follow us on social media @SlaytheStars, and as always, per somnia, ad astra! ☄️

Duration:01:04:30

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S1E69: Entombed

4/2/2024
This time, it's the real thing! Episode 69- The ending of our flashback to Nexus. If you missed our April Fools' Day prank from yesterday, check it out! It's short and entertaining. We're quickly approaching our 2 year anniversary NEXT MONTH. We'll have lots of fun ways to celebrate, so stay tuned, follow us on social media, and if you can, support us on Patreon! It's the best way to help us continue creating this crazy story and content: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:03:08

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S1E69: Or is it? (April Fools' Day 2024)

4/1/2024
Char and Zem are currently raiding Nexus in our latest flashback... but not everything is as it seems. *This was our April Fools' Day prank for 2024* We love you all! Thank you for listening. Per somnia, ad astra.

Duration:00:02:45

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S1E68: Raiding Nexus

3/19/2024
Flashback Alert! Something bad happened at Nexus... Enjoying the ride? Check us out at https://www.slaythestars.com/ for Slay the Stars news and important links. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:19:01

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S1E67: A Real Headache

3/5/2024
Queue the training montage! Maybe with a side of emotional exposition? Thanks for hanging with us and listening in. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:05:29

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S1E66: Unbound

2/20/2024
Char and Amarra are finally reunited. Enjoying what you hear? Want more? Check us out at https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:11:16

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S1E65: No Longer a Fool

2/6/2024
Hold on to your butts! There is another surprise waiting for Zem and Char on this ship... We're dedicating this one to our friends who've stuck around since the beginning. Check out these awesome people, give them follows, show them all the love: Dude, Where's My Drift over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwmdpodcast Game Master Monday on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gamemastermonday Jasper on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jewelledcrown Prince on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thecatdeity There are so many more, but I only have so much space. But don't worry! We love you all. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:00:56:42

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S1E64: A New Beginning

1/23/2024
We pick up the pieces left behind in the wake of so much tragedy... Where do Zem and Char go from here? This is the start of Arc 2. A New Beginning. Find all our links on our website at https://www.slaythestars.com/ Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:15:30

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Recap #4: Episodes 48-63 (Cour 4)

1/9/2024
The final cour recap of arc 1! Jenn, Arthur, and Leah sit down to discuss the highs, lows, and everything in between. Don't forget: Arc 2 officially begins on January 23, 2024! Get ready. As always, you can find us at our website: https://www.slaythestars.com/ Thanks for listening to our first arc. We'll see you on the other side. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:32:59

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Beyond the Stars #4: Jenn

12/26/2023
In this episode of Beyond the Stars, Leah sits down with Jenn to talk about life, art, and all things Slay the Stars. We want to wish you all happy holidays! Thanks for seeing us through 2023. We love you all, and we will see you in 2024 for the beginning of arc 2 of Slay the Stars! You can find all things StS at https://www.slaythestars.com/ Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:11:07

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Season 1, Arc 1- Post Mortem: The Story So Far

12/12/2023
Listen to the cast of Slay the Stars talk about the journey through Arc 1 of Season 1. Caution: Major spoilers for Season 1, Episodes 1-63. You've been warned. Come back in 2 weeks when we release our latest Beyond the Stars interview with our very own Jenn Kearney. Arc 2 starts in January 2024... Are you ready? Because we can't wait. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:26:43

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Milo and Mila Part 2: The Promise - Collaboration #2

11/28/2023
As one journey ends, two others begin. A promise is made. I want to give a big shoutout to our collaboration partners this week, Grant from Game Master Monday and Kae from Dude, Where's My Drift? Without them, this content wouldn't exist, and the world would be worse for it. Dude, Where's My Drift is Kae's Starfinder podcast where they're currently solving the drift crisis! Check them out everywhere you get your podcasts and on Twitch every other Monday. You can also find them at @DWMDpodcast on all the social medias. Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra.

Duration:01:24:01

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Milo and Mila Part 1: 3 Months Later - Collaboration #2

11/14/2023
Ever since our first collaboration, one question has plagued the minds of Slay the Stars fans. No! It's not whether or not the heroes survived, it's whether or not Mila showed up for her date with Milo. And now? You're going to get those answers.. I want to give a big shoutout to our collaboration partners this week, Grant from Game Master Monday and Kae from Dude, Where's My Drift? Without them, this content wouldn't exist, and the world would be worse for it. Listen to the outro where we run promos for Game Master Monday and for Grant's side project with Leah, Bella's Comet. And check out Grant @GameMasterMonday on all the social medias. Don't forget to come back in two weeks for the thrilling conclusion of this tale. Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:01:44:53

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S1E63: Per Somnia, Ad Astra

10/31/2023
The climax of arc 1. This week, we're promoting our friends over at White Wing Dice. Check them out, and give a listen to their promo in the outro: https://www.whitewingdice.com/ We'll be back in two weeks with our second ever collaboration, and our first ever guest GM! Want to support Slay the Stars? Find us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars Thank you for listening. Thank you for supporting us. Arc 2 will be here before you know it, and in the mean time, we have lots of treats for you. Per somnia, ad astra! We love you all.

Duration:01:23:24

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S1E62: To the Top of the Tower

10/17/2023
Do not listen to this episode if you haven't listened to 61. That is all. Oh, and we released a super fun dramatization earlier today! Listen to that too: A Covert Meeting. This week, we're promoting our friends over at No Quest for the Wicked. Find their promo in the outro, and check them out at: https://www.noquestcast.com/ Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:00:53:33

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A Covert Meeting: A Slay the Stars Dramatization(#4)

10/17/2023
While our heroes are plotting and preparing... So are our villains. We want to thank everyone involved in this project for bringing it to life. We were incredibly lucky to have such talented guest voice actors involved: Meredith Nudo https://twitter.com/meredithnudo https://linktr.ee/meredithnudo Steven Landes https://twitter.com/StevenLandes https://stevenlandes.carrd.co/ Laneth Sffarlenn https://twitter.com/The__Neth https://laneth.com/ Mitch Leschinski https://www.mitchleschinski.com/ Our DM/Producer Leah Huemmrich wrote the scene, and our Cast Member/Audio Engineer Arthur Pelino worked his audio engineering magic. Episode 62 released today as well! Now, go listen to that. Per somnia, ad astra!

Duration:00:05:33

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S1E61: A Scream From Above

10/3/2023
The final battle of arc 1 is upon us. Will Zem and Char make it to the top of the tower? This week, we're running a promo for Leah's side project Bella's Comet. You can check it out at: https://www.bellascomet.com/ Thank you to everyone who has listened so far and to all those who will continue on this journey with us. We love and appreciate you all. Dreams led us to the stars. Per somnia, ad astra. Stay tuned! 🌠

Duration:01:13:34

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S1E60: Ready, Set...

9/19/2023
This is it. The final episode before the end game of arc 1. Zem and Char have decisions to make, plans to formulate, and a team to assemble. This week, we're promoting our friends over at Power Word Fail and The Homebrew Network! Listen to their promo in the outro and check them out: https://www.actualplaypods.com/ As always, you can find all your Slay the Stars news, information, and links at: https://www.slaythestars.com/ Thanks for listening! Per somnia, ad astra.

Duration:01:21:09

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S1E59: Meet Me at the Point... One More Time

9/5/2023
Char confronts his past. Zem fights for her future. We're nearing the end of arc 1. Every episode is a banger from here. We updated our Patreon! New tiers. New rewards. More bang for your buck. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars This week, we're running an ad for Cthonaut by Adam Brown. Pick it up today, and start exploring the Void: https://goraan93.itch.io/cthonaut Thanks for listening! Per somnia, ad astra.

Duration:01:12:49