Podcast
Bad Heroes
One evil queen, three deadly curses, and four bad heroes in over their heads.
Bad Heroes is a narrative-rich, character-driven Pathfinder 1E actual play podcast with a love of comedy, adventure, and the more charming forces of Hell.
- Episodes
- 83
- Releases
- Every few months
- Typical length
- 1 hr 20 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
83 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 46 min
Bad Heroes S1E81: The Eternal Hunger - Part 21
Season 1, Episode 81
Show notes
With a horde closing in, Ira presses ahead, Rihva sees red, Gydeon makes a delivery and Ay’Lish gets a crash course in how our heroes do things: destructively.
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This episode features a promo from RPG Major!
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Music:
• "Inexorable" – Kevin MacLeod
• "No Time Left", "Pre Battle Theme" and "Assemble" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane -
1 hr 19 min
Bad Heroes S1E80: The Eternal Hunger - Part 20
Season 1, Episode 80
Show notes
As things in the market heat up, Ay'Lish leaps into action, Rihva gives danger the slip, Gydeon offers a leg up, and Ira has a trick up his sleeve.
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This episode features a promo from RPG Major!
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Music:
• "Inexorable", "Serpentine Trek", "Right Behind You" and "Prelude and Action" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Descent", "Pre Battle Theme Strings", "Gothic Spires Harp" and "Ulterior Motives" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane -
1 hr 39 min
Bad Heroes S1E79: The Eternal Hunger - Part 19
Season 1, Episode 79
Show notes
A changed party ventures forth into Desa's ghoul-infested marketplace. Rihva and Ira gain a new perspective, while Ay'Lish finds out how Gydeon got her reputation.
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This episode features a promo from Mage Hand High Five!
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Music:
• "Awkward Meeting", "Prelude and Action", "Inexorable" and "Right Behind You" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Plague" – Kai Engel
• "Outer Wilds", "Mysterium", "Revenant" and "Insidious" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects by craigsmith, Euphrosyyn and bevibeldesign on https://freesound.org/.
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2 hr 40 min
Bad Heroes S1E78: The Eternal Hunger - Part 18
Season 1, Episode 78
Show notes
Like branches in the tree of fate, our heroes' paths part ways as a looming prophecy changes everything.
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Music:
• "Awkward Meeting", "Darkest Child", "Night Vigil" and "Lost Time" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Cobweb Morning" and "Seeker" – Kai Engel
• "Mysterium", "Moonless", "Outer Wilds", "Piano Atmos", "Pensive Darkness", "Emotional Atmos C", "Solo Piano II", "Grasslands B", "Piano Abstractions", "Improvisation for Harp", "Dark Emotional Piano" and "Passion" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane -
1 hr 21 min
Bad Heroes S1E77: The Eternal Hunger - Part 17
Season 1, Episode 77
Show notes
In a desperate race for the light, our heroes fight to survive both undead hordes and a fracturing trust.
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This episode features a promo from The Lucky Die!
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Music:
• "Satiate" and "Malicious" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Pensive Darkness", "Step Into Battle", "Battlefield Gulch", "Stand and Fight", "Shatter", "Push Forward" and "Battle Waltz" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios and Kinoton, Anthousai and CCCanary on freesound.org.
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1 hr 11 min
Bad Heroes S1E76: The Eternal Hunger - Part 16
Season 1, Episode 76
Show notes
After an explosive change of plan, our heroes make a break for it. Rihva deceives, Gydeon takes a leap, Ira tests his strength and Tonreir spots an enemy.
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- Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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Music:
• "Darkling" and "Satiate" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Unholy Forces", "Petrified Woods", "Stand and Fight", "Decisions", "Step Into Battle", "Battle Waltz" and "Pensive Darkness" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios, BlinnSFX and EminYILDIRIM, Artninja, Bitbeast and adamgryu on freesound.org.
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1 hr 20 min
Bad Heroes S1E75: The Eternal Hunger - Part 15
Season 1, Episode 75
Show notes
As they face down waves of foes, Rihva unleashes a disturbing force, Tonreir’s blood begins to boil, Gydeon gives a little grace and Ira delivers a heartfelt message.
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- Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!
- Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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Music:
• "Deep Haze", "Penumbra" and "Evening Fall - Harp" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Cryptic Choir", "Prepare", "Enemy Garrison", "Penumbra", "Pensive Darkness" and "Insidious" – Monument Studios
• "Sense" – Sergey Cheremisinov
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios, BlinnSFX and SamsCollegeAccount, kanyonwyvern, myswat, Wdomino, Nic3_one and themfish on freesound.org.
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1 hr 8 min
Bad Heroes S1E74: The Eternal Hunger - Part 14
Season 1, Episode 74
Show notes
When things escalate underground, Rihva creates a diversion, Tonreir checks for dangers, Ira brings the light and Gydeon makes matters worse. Much, much worse.
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- This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings/ for more details.
- Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!
- Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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Music:
• "Traveler Harp Loop" and "Cryptic Choir" – Monument Studios
• "A Fey Presence" – Will Savino (https://wsavino.com)
• "Push Daisy Disco" – Tim Kulig
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from nickcase and TheWoodlandNomad on freesound.org.
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1 hr 13 min
Bad Heroes S1E73: The Eternal Hunger - Part 13
Season 1, Episode 73
Show notes
The only way out for our heroes is through — but that means leading a large group without waking the dead, and it's about as easy as it sounds.
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- Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!
- Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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Music:
• "Cryptic Choir" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane
• "On the Shore" and "Dark Walk" – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound effects from Monument Studios and SamsCollegeAccount on freesound.org.
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59 min
Bad Heroes S1E72: The Eternal Hunger - Part 12
Season 1, Episode 72
Show notes
When our heroes find themselves in a tight spot, Gydeon presses ahead, Tonreir and Ira enact a plan, and Rihva finds out what goes bump in the dark.
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This episode features a promo from The Monster's Playbook!
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Music:
• "Arendelle", "Drawing Nearer" and "The Descent" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane
Sound effects from Monument Studios and swiftoid, bruno.auzet, OGsoundFX, sr_paquito, Mikes-MultiMedia, bbrocer, vumseplutten1709, keatonmarek, rezidentevil, kanyonwyvern, metrostock99 and CCCanary on freesound.org.
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1 hr 7 min
Bad Heroes S1E71: The Eternal Hunger - Part 11
Season 1, Episode 71
Show notes
As they navigate Desa's catacombs, our heroes make allies, adversaries and unwelcome discoveries.
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This episode features a promo from Memester of the Week!
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Music:
• "Thinking Music" – Kevin MacLeod
• "The Caverns" and "Drawing Nearer" – Monument Studios• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane
Sound effects from smcameron, metrostock99, rezidentevil and kanyonwyvern on freesound.org.
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1 hr 49 min
Bad Heroes S1E70: The Eternal Hunger - Part 10
Season 1, Episode 70
Show notes
Forced to traverse a flooded tunnel, Tonreir scouts ahead, Rihva needs a little help, Ira gets in over his head and Gydeon lights the way.
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This episode features a promo from Monster Hour!
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Music:
• "The Caverns" and "Dark Cosmos Ambience" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane
Sound effects from Monument Studios and kyles, wjoojoo, felix.blume, joseegn and Wdomino on freesound.org.
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1 hr 13 min
Bad Heroes S1E69: The Eternal Hunger - Part 9
Season 1, Episode 69
Show notes
Trading one dire situation for another, our heroes go deeper underground in search of a path into the city. Rihva’s socks stop dancing, Ira faces off with an old flame, Gydeon finds a valuable resource and Tonreir sees a serious problem with it.
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- Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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This episode features a promo from Issues Podcast!
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Music:
• "Insidious" and "The Caverns" – Monument Studios
• "Past the Edge" — Kevin MacLeod
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios, BlinnSFX and ienba and kneeling on freesound.org.
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1 hr 14 min
Bad Heroes S1E68: The Eternal Hunger - Part 8
Season 1, Episode 68
Show notes
As an imperiled crew heads for a crash landing, our heroes fight to protect them from hordes of the undead and are forced to make a split-second decision.
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- This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings/ for more details.
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This episode features a promo from Game Master Monday!
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Music:
• "Enemy Garrison," "No Time Left," Growing Whispers" and "Descent" – Monument Studios
• "Sense" – Sergey Cheremisinov
• "Mixed Feeling" – SBaglioHasBeenHere
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios, BlinnSFX and frankelmedico, straget, epicdude959 and ShangusBurger on freesound.org.
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1 hr 2 min
Bad Heroes S1E67: The Eternal Hunger - Part 7
Season 1, Episode 67
Show notes
In a deadly beach encounter, Rihva makes some friends, Gydeon blasts off, Ira goes surfing, and Tonreir gets his wish.
Notes:
This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings/ for more details.
Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!--
Music:
Enemy Garrison" and "Insidious" – Monument Studios
"Sense" – Sergey Cheremisinov
"Past the Edge" and "Morgana Rides" – Kevin MacLeod
"Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios, BlinnSFX and
joaomjaraujo, zachrau, belanhud, Troutpack, shelbyshark, robert18productions, Nox_Sound, PimFeijen, kyles, peterbullmusic and Department64 on freesound.org.--
Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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1 hr 15 min
Bad Heroes S1E66: The Eternal Hunger - Part 6
Season 1, Episode 66
Show notes
Our heroes hit the beach to scout a way into Desa. Ira gets graceful, Gydeon dabbles in the dark arts, Rihva sends a warning, and Tonreir wants to bring the storm.
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Notes:
- This episode contains content warnings. Visit https://badheroescast.com/contentwarnings/ for more details.
- Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at https://patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!
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Music: "Idle Session" and "No Time Left" – Monument Studios "Morgana Rides" – Kevin MacLeod "Sense" – Sergey Cheremisinov "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse Spillane Sound effects from Monument Studios, BlinnSFX and PimFeijen, Aleks41, DWOBoyle, AURIGATON, Benboncan, kyles, EminYILDIRIM, Artninja and kevinkace on freesound.org.
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Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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1 hr 31 min
Bad Heroes S1E65: The Eternal Hunger - Part 5
Season 1, Episode 65
Show notes
Tensions rise as night falls at the Steelfire Forge. Gydeon questions loyalties, Tonreir loses his temper, Ira makes an impassioned plea, and Rihva picks a fight — with everyone.
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Notes:
• This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings for more details.
• Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!--
Music:
• "Smoldering", "Laburnum", "Plague", "Cold War Echo", "Harbor" and "Great Expectations" – Kai Engel
• "Bittersweet" and "Anguish" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Innkeeper", "Grassland B" and "Solo Piano II" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects from Monument Studios and Yap_Audio_Production, SpliceSound, TRP, Greg_Surr, kyles and joedeshon on freesound.org.
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Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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1 hr 15 min
Bad Heroes S1E64: The Eternal Hunger - Part 4
Season 1, Episode 64
Show notes
In a hidden sanctuary outside the city, our heroes learn the story behind Desa's collapse and just how much is on the line.
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Notes:
• This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings for more details.
• Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!--
Music:
• "Darkest Child," "Bittersweet" and "Lost Time" – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
• "Mercy" – Kai Engel
• "Forgotten Civilizations" – KiestyleProductions
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effect by hisoul on freesound.org.
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Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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1 hr 8 min
Bad Heroes S1E63: The Eternal Hunger - Part 3
Season 1, Episode 63
Show notes
Gydeon, Ira and Rihva try to determine if Desa's guardian is friend or foe, while Tonreir unearths a hidden memory.
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Notes:
• This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings for more details.
• Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show.--
Music:
• "Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 009" – Sascha Ende (CC BY 4.0)
• "Darkest Child" – Kevin MacLeod
• "Fog" – Sergey Cheremisinov
• "Downfall" – Kai Engel
• "Tense Ambience" – Monument Studios
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects by leonelmail on freesound.org, with additional sounds by Monument Studios.
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This episode features a promo from The Storyteller Squad. Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.
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1 hr 42 min
Bad Heroes S1E62: The Eternal Hunger - Part 2
Season 1, Episode 62
Show notes
Separated by a magical barrier, our heroes must find their courage to survive a ravenous undead horde.
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Notes:
• This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings for more details.
• Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show.--
Music:
• "Pre-Battle Theme," "They're Crawling," "No Time Left" and "Insidious" - Monument Studios
• "Nothing" - Kai Engel
• "Solve the Damn Mystery" - Jesse SpillaneSound effects by TravieDoodle and szczur_banshee on freesound.org, with additional sounds by Monument Studios.
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