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Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle
@old-seattle-pod.bsky.social
An Award Winning Actual Play TTRPG podcast about a group of supernatural investigators in 1800's Seattle, using the Vaesen RPG system.
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Ever wonder just how far away the Library is from Madam Lou's? Well, thanks to our amazing cast member Aryn, we have a map for our #actualplaypodcast showing you where things are! We will probably add more to this as the show goes on, but enjoy this little piece of Seattle! #oldseattlepod
Facing monstrous creatures, our heroes band together to save their friend! But will stolen goods and broken oaths tear the party apart? Join us for another episode of the Stormlight Archive RPG sponsored by @brotherwisegames.bsky.social 
https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/
#actualplaypodcast #rpg
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hi friends! The campaign for Bite the Hand is still going! It's a lean RPG of rebellion in the gritty future. With tons of cybernetics and GM tools, it's got all the cyberpunk gizmos you need!
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/spellbook-gaming/bite-the-hand-cyberpunk-panic-engine-ttrpg
#cyberpunk
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In real life, I am vehemently opposed to tyranny in all of its forms, but for improv comedy and random dice rolling? Leaving me in charge is comedy gold!
Bryon Kershaw, host of both @old-seattle-pod.bsky.social and @fandf-pod.bsky.social declares himself as Magistar and Head Tyrant of his new country Dragonia!

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November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Our heroes discover dangers lurk amongst shortcuts... will they rescue Dunan or wind up lost and forgotten? Join us for another episode of the Stormlight Archive RPG sponsored by @brotherwisegames.bsky.social 
https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/
#stormlight #actualplaypodcast
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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CROWDFUNDING NOW! Bite the Hand is a cyberpunk TTRPG using Mothership’s Panic Engine to bring a touch of horror to the genre. With dozens of cybernetics and items, the core rulebook contains everything you’ll need to experience tense action at your tables!

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Bite The Hand - a Cyberpunk Panic Engine TTRPG
Bite The Hand is a cyberpunk TTRPG built on Mothership's Panic Engine. The Core Rulebook contains all the information both players and game masters will need. It features a catalogue of cybernetics, w...
www.backerkit.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hello Seattle friends! Friend of the pod and guest Zach Adair and his wife Ashley are officially opening up a bookstore! If you are in downtown Seattle, check out Beguiled Books opening their doors for the first time ever on November 15th!
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This was such a fun and intense episode to record!
The crew come face-to-face with a deadly #xenomorph -- join us on the latest episode of our #alien #rpg #actualplaypodcast and find out if anyone survives this alien encounter! 
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November 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
As is an annual tradition, I started my day by watching the incomparable Tim Curry belt out this song from the Worst Witch.
https://youtu.be/PUhuPn8_d0Q?si=EvvbsMBKE8NnzGSE&t=37
Stay #spooky today!
Tim Curry in The Worst Witch
Don't tell me that this isn't amazing.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It's time to share our Halloween surprise! We've partnered with @brotherwisegames.bsky.social to do an podcast miniseries of the brand new Stormlight Archive RPG! The official retail launch of the game is today so go pick up a copy!
https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/
#sponsored #stormlight
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here at Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle, we love Halloween. So it only seemed fair that we have one more treat in store for our amazing listeners this month. All treats, no tricks - we promise! Stay tuned on Wednesday for something big...!
#oldseattlepod #surprise #actualplaypodcast
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Did you catch the special guest during our after-credits stinger on this week's episode? If not, make sure to go back and hear the nonsense I have to deal with while recording!
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This amazing cast keeps growing!
@bananachangames.bsky.social  is a game designer and screenwriter living in Seattle. She has worked on a number of TTRPG materials, including Forgery, Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall & more. They won Dicebreaker Awards' Game Designer of the Year 2022 and 2 Silver ENnie Awards in 2022.
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In our latest episode of #vaesen by #freeleaguepublishing we reach the greatest danger of the Corbitt House. It is, of course, #toads Oh, and a monstrous vaesen intent on drowning them. But mostly toads.
https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/
#oldseattlepod #actualplaypodcast #rpg #horror #spooky
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Something terrible lurks in the cellar of the Corbitt House. What has warped this strange #vaesen and will our investigators be able to banish it?
Join us tomorrow and find out!
#oldseattlepod #spooky #podcast #horror #actualplaypodcast #callofcthulhu
October 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Wooo, they are officially using Free League's Year Zero Engine!! Just like what we play with #vaesen -- I love this game system, so I can't wait to see it in action!
Welcome to the Hellbent Dispatch! We're adapting Year Zero Engine from #FreeLeague!

We also officially welcome our new GM @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social  of Critical Role, Dimension20, & DesiQuest fame! Help us build a truly independent show right here in Seattle!

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October 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
You absolutely MUST follow @savingthrowshow.com and watch Hellbent. This production is going to be absolutely amazing, and you will NOT wanna miss it!
You're gonna want to follow this one. Next week can't come soon enough! And, of course, join the Exploration Society now and get exclusives, extras, and more!
This Monday all Hell breaks loose. Join the Society and help Hellbent come to life. Join by Monday and be entered into a prize giveaway! https://store.savingthrowshow.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This week we shared the awesome new #vaesen series High Society by Crit and Fumble! This brand new #actualplaypodcast series just started, so it's the perfect time to catch up! Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria was also a bit of inspiration for the Library, so check it out!
https://critandfumble.com/
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This definitely applies to small online businesses and creators too!
October 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I really enjoy Tangled Blessings by @cassi.mothwin.com so I might need to check this one out! Plus, early game design stuff is always fun!
Remember when I streamed my Tangled Blessings playthrough last year? I've been working on my own third party game for it, and it's too early to playtest but let's do it anyway—or I'll never finish making it! 😱

Join me this Friday from 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT (Saturday: 12noon NZDT) on twitch.tv/seroRPG
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This could definitely be useful for anybody playing a Vaesen game set in Mythic Britain and Ireland!
The Fair Folk (faeries) beguile travelers into their hollow hills. Ghosts haunt the moors and castles. Foreign spies plot the downfall of the Tudor Dynasty. 101 #TTRPG adventure plots inspired by the history and folklore of Renaissance England. 88.5% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/she...
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On our latest episode of #vaesen by #freeleague our investigators enter the Corbitt House. The evil place tries to break them body and mind. Join us, and see if anyone makes it out... alive! 
https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/
#oldseattlepod #haunted #callofcthulhu #actualplaypodcast
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are back in action! We couldn't leave you without our #horror show in the midst of #spooky season, so we are sending our investigators into the Corbitt House! Join us tomorrow, and find out just how bad it goes...!
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Phew! It's been a wild couple of weeks, and we are definitely feelin' it! So, we are taking a week off to rest, but never fear! We will drop a new episode of Spirits and Monsters next week! We also have something VERY exciting to share with you for the end of this month!
#oldseattlepod #ttrpg #troll
October 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I am so excited to share this #interview with Tomas and Kiku Härenstam from #freeleague ! If you love #ttrpg #folklore or #vaesen you won't want to miss this interview! We even learn some secrets about what's next for Free League and their upcoming books!
https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/
October 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happy #spooky month! To kick off the best month of the year, we have an interview tomorrow with Tomas Härenstam and Kiku Pukk Härenstam from #freeleague about the new #vaesen campaign coming out! Look for it tomorrow to celebrate the Kickstarter books and the open pre-order for Mythic Carpathia!
October 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM