Dust and Blood

A fantasy Western narrative-play podcast, filled with high drama and hilarious shenanigans! Dust and Blood is created by Blake Alfson, Keith Curtis, Corinne Hill, Gale Parker, and Zach Parker, and posts on the first day of each month. Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death. Please listen with care!
Episodes
Episodes



Monday Apr 01, 2024
Bonus Content: Roundup 2 (Episodes 4-7)
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Join the cast as they answer user-submitted questions from episodes 4 through 7!
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find transcripts, detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
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***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Substance use, Necromancy, Explosions, Harm to Innocents
Timestamps:[0:00] Intro[1:24] Welcome![1:45] Frisbee Pies[2:46] Episode Recap[4:19] What are all of the character's classes?[4:36] Bonesaw's Class[6:50] Myra's Class[8:45] Moz' Class[9:56] Jasper's Class[12:43] You said there was a skeleton encompassing the town of Ravenspine. What is it and how did it die?[15:31] Can you explain some of the mechanics of Moz's plan in town. What was he casting, and what were the lanterns for?[20:51] How smart is Smokey? What are some of Smokey's tricks?[22:53] Who is more wise? Smokey or Bonesaw?[24:18] Between Boomstick and Moz, I'm sensing a theme. Do you always play characters with an affinity for explosives?[27:06] What was Myra's plan for fixing things with Carter? It sounded like she had something in the works. What did they talk about in secret?[29:10] Who does the audio and how did you learn? How much material gets cut?[31:21] Removing noises[32:52] Do you have any advice for planning a sandbox style campaign?[36:40] How did Keith learn so many trail songs?[40:00] The Cursed Gun[41:24] How did Moz and Bonesaw meet? They started the campaign together.[43:44] Submit questions on the Patreon![44:03] Outro



Monday Apr 01, 2024
Bonus Content: Elsewhere - A History
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
The cast develops out the world of Dust and Blood, using an adapted version of The Quiet Year by Avery Alder. You can find the original game for sale here!
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find transcripts, detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodX:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPodRSS: https://dustandbloodpod.podbean.com/
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Conflict, themes of madness, necromancy, animal cruelty, cannibalism, indigenous nations facing colonialism, drug usage, references to genocide and mass death, body horror, contagious and hereditary diseases, references to slavery and war
Timestamps:[0:00] Intro[1:25] Quiet Year Rules Explanation[4:35] Describing the Map[8:51] Four Eras[9:54] When did the Mormons move to Utah?[10:26] Fill in the Blank Spaces[11:45] Class in Session[12:50] The Early West [13:30] Magic Wellspring[15:08] Mithral Source[15:43] Undead Horses[19:05] Necromancer's Boneyard[20:03] Mystery Beavers[22:42] Necromancer Thwarted by Holy Spring[24:53] Druids of the White Sands[27:12] Disappeared Tunnel[29:01] Wish-granting Prairie Dogs[31:32] Mystery Beavers[33:52] Panacea[35:41] El's Edge[37:32] Gold Rush Years[39:00] Drow Presence[40:23] Old Bones[41:00 ] Strange Force Protecting Mithral[42:51] Panning for Teeth[44:41] Crazy Town[46:13] Chaos Entity[48:55] Blue Oxen[50:47] Ghost Rangers[52:56] Minikins[56:13] Gold Lizards[57:19] Poison House of Gold[58:43] Prairie Dog's Defense[1:00:50] Crazy Stevie's Mine[1:03:50 ] The Society of Unusual Creatures[1:06:33] War Years[1:07:28] Zombie President Lincoln[1:06:08] The Crusade of the Timely Flame [1:10:09] Hedge Wizards and Johnny Appleseed[1:12:30] Minikin's Expedition[1:14:45] Wormwood, Arizona (Zul Quoggoth)[1:17:51] BC Fossilworth's Antediluvian Circus[1:19:42]The Galloways[1:21:26] Bison Brigade[1:23:29] War Profiteer[1:25:45] Clod Potter/Buster Dan the Investigator[1:29:26] Red Rock[1:30:44] The Ghost Worm[1:31:53] Ravenspine ousts Recruiter[1:34:22] Cameron Sk inner[1:35:33] Post War Years[1:36:37] Kane County Railroad Wars[1:37:16] Dead Letters[1:39:14] Caspar Bigg's Teleportation Lines[1:41:12] Ghost Train[1:43:17] Master Sharpshooter Contest[1:49:59] SUC explores the Kane County Badlands[1:47:03] Hell Pit[1:48:37] Sickness in the Southern Diamondbacks[1:50:38] Founding of Revenant Rangers[1:51:57] Poacher Camp[1:53:12] Demon Hunters[1:54:56] Shiveree[1:58:04] The Vandergilt-Sterling Revival Show[1:59:40] The University of Phoenix (Frat deity)[2:01:22] Goodbyes



Wednesday May 01, 2024
8. In Town for a Spell
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
The party recovers from the battle and explores Perdition, picking up new quests and make both friends and enemies.
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodX:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPod
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Alcohol and tobacco use, injury and blood, themes of madness, secretly drugged drink, dishonest medical practitioners, toxic and exploitative work practices, memory loss, references to corporal punishment, intimidation tactics including life threats, verbal abuse
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro[1:47] Post-battle chaos[4:09] Moz at the Thrown Shoe Tavern[6:39] Myra heads back to the Inn[9:39] Jasper about town[13:51] Alonesaw Time[15:18] Bonesaw meets up with Jasper[19:32] Taking stock of the wagon[23:56] Drunk Moz[30:41] Downtime[32:05] Moz shops at Arcanium Industries[39:35] Myra chases people down for money[44:04] Myra asks about Bonesaw's mask[49:18] Jasper asks for Myra's advice[54:06] Snakefolk questions [54:44] Jasper and Myra pass the schoolhouse[58:17] Jasper flashes back[1:01:27] Jasper and Myra meet Jess Blackburn[1:07:01] Entering the Railroad Office[1:09:51] Moz searches for the Bronze Jackal[1:11:19] Moz at the Sheriff's office[1:18:02] Bonesaw at the Sheriff's Office[1:19:37] Bonesaw at the Mail Company[1:26:18] Bonesaw meets Jesse Blackburn[1:33:26] Myra and Jasper make plans with the Railroad[1:48:28] Moz goes to the Three Clops Theater[1:51:27] Outro[1:53:06] Bloop 1[1:53:20] Bloop 2[1:53:50] Bloop 3



Saturday Jun 01, 2024
9. Snarled Steel and a Show for Spite
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
The party spends downtime in Perdition following up on quests and getting on the bad side of Jesse Blackburn.
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodTwitter:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPod
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Memory loss, theft of personal items, graphic threats and language, addictive substances like alcohol
Timestamps:
[1:41] Moz at theThree Clops Theater [5:56] Moz about town [8:10] Bonesaw and Terrence [14:04] Automaton Horse [15:42] Bonesaw and Clarence [17:53] Bonesaw and Moz prepare for the show [20:55] Something's Missing [23:40] Myra and Jasper head to Grimestone Mining [26:36] Myra's Memory [29:30] Angry Myra [30:55] Meeting Vi Desman [37:31] The Rabbit Prince [41:30] Striking a Deal [45:10] Trefoil Vitae [48:01] Jasper has a plan [49:03] The Farrier's [54:56] Moz and Boensaw arrive [58:14] Bonesaw's missing things [1:00:23] Myra as a shill [1:04:28] Jasper and Fuldar [1:07:24] Jasper and Silent Jo [1:08:35] Searching for clues [1:12:35] Finding the letters [1:18:42] Myra searches for a culprit [1:20:58] The Quaker [1:25:15] The Lucky Strike [1:28:35] Jasper's Tracking [1:32:22] Suspect Number One: Jesse Blackburn [1:34:43] The voice of reason [1:38:58] A train coming into the station [1:40:53] An odd reaction from Bonesaw [1:42:17] Ghost Train [1:48:21] Aftermath [1:53:22] Prepping for the show [1:56:07] Jasper picks up Smokey [1:59:51] Social Encounters Rules [2:03:02] Jasper bartends [2:04:33] Plotting against Jesse [2:09:33] A secret shot for Jesse [2:11:38] The show begins [2:25:54] What's the plan? [2:19:59] Moz' Performance [2:23:16] Myra's shooting demonstration [2:32:30] Jesse makes a move [2:33:37] Jasper makes a move[2:36:22] The show goes on[2:37:26] Myra follows Jesse[2:37:45] The Sheriff shows off[2:38:56] The show winds down[2:39:55] An invitation for Moz[2:40:37] A Job for Jasper[2:42:17] Myra lost[2:42:56] Outro[2:44:35] Bloop 1[2:44:50] Bloop 2[2:45:20] Bloop 3



Monday Jul 01, 2024
10. Saved by the Bell
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
The party races against time to rescue Myra from Jesse's diabolical trap.
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodX:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPod
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Explosive and gunshot sounds, torture, missing extremities, claustrophobic situations, coffins and graves, portrayals of madness and cruelty
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro[1:40] Content Warning[2:10] Jesse kidnaps Myra[4:50] After the show[6:19] Jasper goes to the Society of Friends[25:20] Moz and Bonesaw clean up[29:42] Finding Jesse's gift[37:14] Going after Myra[39:07] Bonesaw steals a horse[42:17] Myra wakes; Jesse's revenge[49:05] Goiter fetches Jasper[50:20] Bonesaw kills the alarm[51:14] Jasper catches up[52:46] Jesse's cabin[58:21] Myra in the coffin[1:01:07] Rescuing Myra[1:17:23] Bonesaw fights himself[1:19:45] Moz summons a lemure[1:21:58] Myra discovers a trick[1:26:30] Bonesaw changes[1:29:11] Getting Myra out[1:33:50] Aftermath[1:35:20] Moz in the bsement[1:41:12] Outro[1:42:53] Bloop 1[1:43:23] Bloop 2[1:44:24] Episode End



Thursday Aug 01, 2024
11. Blackburned
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
After rescuing Moz from the rubble, the party gathers evidence and joins up with Sheriff Catalina to bring Jesse Blackburn to justice.
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodX:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPod
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Hellscapes, torture, burning buildings, gunshots, explosions, memory loss, use of hallucinogenic drugs, reference to sex and possible sexual coersion, loss of appendages
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro[1:44] Moz wakes up[2:29] Moz' vision[16:00] Rescuing Moz[31:49] Moz, his violin, and The Sheriff[33:33] Horvard[35:33] Myra's story[41:19] Questioning Bonesaw[45:34] Jasper's Book[47:10] Planning revenge[50:41] Back to town[56:15] Tracking down Catalina[1:02:50] Returning the horse[1:08:50] Filling in Catalina[1:12:35] The Lucky Strike[1:26:01] Ellie returns[1:30:44] Confronting Jesse[1:39:18] Combat[2:01:08] Surrender[2:02:19] Outro[2:04:02] Bloop 1[2:04:46] Bloop 2[2:06:28] Episode End



Sunday Sep 01, 2024
12. Jailbreak
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
After rescuing Moz from the rubble, the party gathers evidence and joins up with Sheriff Catalina to bring Jesse Blackburn to justice.
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodX:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPod
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Implied domestic abuse and coersion, arson, references to forecfully stolen land with tactics including murder, violence, gunshots and explosions, near-death experiences
Timestamps:
[0:00] Intro[1:44] Moz wakes up[2:29] Moz' vision[16:00] Rescuing Moz[31:49] Moz, his violin, and The Sheriff[33:33] Horvard[35:33] Myra's story[41:19] Questioning Bonesaw[45:34] Jasper's Book[47:10] Planning revenge[50:41] Back to town[56:15] Tracking down Catalina[1:02:50] Returning the horse[1:08:50] Filling in Catalina[1:12:35] The Lucky Strike[1:26:01] Ellie returns[1:30:44] Confronting Jesse[1:39:18] Combat[2:01:08] Surrender[2:02:19] Outro[2:04:02] Bloop 1[2:04:46] Bloop 2[2:06:28] Episode End



Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
13. Whiskey and Hellfire
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
The party does errands in town and drinks together at the Lucky Strike ahead of Moz' performance at the Mayor's Birthday.
Episode Transcript
Our theme song is Dust and Blood by Arne Parrott, and other music throughout this recording is provided by Kevin Macleod, Tabletop Audio, Dark Fantasy Studios, and the Desperados 3 Original Game Soundtrack by Filippo Beck Peccoz.
You can find detailed sound credits, session summaries, and more, on our website at https://DustAndBloodPod.com!
Dust and Blood releases on the first day of each month.
Follow us!
Patreon:/DustAndBloodFacebook:/DustAndBloodPodX:/DustAndBloodPodYoutube: @DustAndBloodPod
***Beware of SPOILERS below***
Dust and Blood frequently contains potentially troubling themes and effects. We care about you and want you to feel safe—please use the warnings below to enjoy this show in whatever way you feel best!
General Content Warnings: Gunshot/explosion sounds, snakes, cursing, body horror, depictions of insanity and memory loss, substance use, violence, gore, and death.
Episode Content Warnings: Alcohol and substance abuse, grief, implied loss of a loved one, explosions, graphic depictions of hellscapes, physical abuse
Timestamps:[0:00] Intro[1:40] Making plans[3:54] Myra practices her shot[9:49] Jasper goes shopping[14:34] Bonesaw asks for Jasper's advice[27:29] Moz crafts a fireball[29:45] Bonesaw finds Moz[34:18] Bonesaw picks up his mail[38:16] Myra and Ranger McCord[40:37] Moz and Bonesaw arrive at the Lucky Strike[43:13] A special drink for Myra[44:36] Cheddar's Moonshine[45:30] The Lucky Strike Menu[49:50] Bonesaw orders a Blue Blazer[53:36] Smokey brings Jasper to the bar[55:00] Ranger News[1:03:40] Punch Jelly[1:06:56] Bonesaw's package[1:10:58] Jasper gets slammed[1:13:23] Myra rejoins[1:14:24] Myra and Bonesaw have a heart-to-heart[1:20:04] Moz in the Clocktower[1:22:06] A New Day[1:24:13] Saint Kaxus[1:26:24] Jasper's hangover[1:27:33] Making plans[1:30:12] Myra shops for a gift[1:37:58] Moz makes a bet[1:44:23] Bonesaw visits Stella[1:54:22] Jasper at the Three Clops Theater[2:02:20] The Mayor's speech[2:04:43] The performance begins[2:15:00] Something wrong[2:16:50] Bonesaw and the visitor[2:19:33] Moz celebrates[2:22:10] Outro[2:23:50] Bloop 1[2:24:20] Bloop 2[2:24:34] Bloop 3[2:25:!3] Episode end

The West Has Never Been Wilder!
As the sizzling sun sets over the wild west and the jackalopes bound through the shadows, join us in an alternate-history fantasy universe where centaur cowboys and zombie sharpshooters roam the plains.
Filled with high drama, heartfelt discoveries, and hilarious shenanigans, Dust and Blood is a podcast that uses the Pathfinder 1e tabletop system to tell the tale of a band of unlikely heroes.