Welcome to Pod Against the Machine, the only Actual Play podcast that specifically mentions its opposition to the machine in the title. We’re a ragtag group of five creating an epic story while playing through the Iron Gods Pathfinder First Edition adventure path from Paizo publishing. It’s like Dungeons and Dragons, complete with wizards, monsters, and skeletons...but with an added bonus of evil robots and horrifying aliens, all tied together with our (hopefully) funny banter, interesting characters, and edge-of-your-seat action.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Apologies in advance for the sound quality on episodes 83 and 84--we had some issues with Gero's tracks. We're making them top priority for remastering and hope to have better versions available soon. For the time being, we've done what we can.
In this week's episode, we explore what happens when you don't roll great on stealth checks, and make a bunch of 90's music jokes.
Thank you to everyone who turned out for our fundraiser for Midwest Access Coalition! Here's that Tiltify link again is you still want to support them:
https://tiltify.com/@pod-against-the-machine/pod-for-reproductive-health-access
Along with some other links for ways you can help in the wake of the Dodd decision:
https://donations4abortion.com
https://map.wewontgoback.com/?source=swingleft&utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scotus&utm_content=em_20220624_roe_s&_kx=gvu4of3pyOsACUVhl0mwipUdyAKeqjeU_mHXXlWHEso%3D.QDL2L6
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're making great progress towards full episode transcripts!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Music: Criminals (DECISION) by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/248-criminals-decision L
icense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de/
Music: Tiptoe Past The Guard by John Bartmann
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9509-tiptoe-past-the-guard
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://johnbartmann.com/
Outriders and Torus
Zak
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
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Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Our dear heroes investigate a strange figure that's been frightening the townsfolk, collect some things they're owed, and finally hit the road.
Thank you to everyone who turned out for our fundraiser for Midwest Access Coalition! We blew past our initial goal, and we've only got $25 left to hit $500. Here's that Tiltify link again:
https://tiltify.com/@pod-against-the-machine/pod-for-reproductive-health-access
Along with some other links for ways you can help in the wake of the Dodd decision:
https://donations4abortion.com
https://map.wewontgoback.com/?source=swingleft&utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scotus&utm_content=em_20220624_roe_s&_kx=gvu4of3pyOsACUVhl0mwipUdyAKeqjeU_mHXXlWHEso%3D.QDL2L6
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we just hit our goal for bonus games, so stay tuned for Pathfinder 2e coming to an audio player near you!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Rise of the Ancients, Mill Town, and Sun-dappled Trail
Tabletop Audio
https://tabletopaudio.com
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
The Very Capable Four(?) have some decisions to make about how to move forward. And what to do while Asher's gun is under construction.
Thank you to everyone who turned out for our fundraiser for Midwest Access Coalition! We blew past our initial goal. Here's that Tiltifylink, if anyone is interested:
https://tiltify.com/@pod-against-the-machine/pod-for-reproductive-health-access
Along with some other links for ways you can help in the wake of the Dodd decision:
https://donations4abortion.com
https://map.wewontgoback.com/?source=swingleft&utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scotus&utm_content=em_20220624_roe_s&_kx=gvu4of3pyOsACUVhl0mwipUdyAKeqjeU_mHXXlWHEso%3D.QDL2L6
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we just hit our goal for bonus games, so stay tuned for Pathfinder 2e coming to an audio player near you!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Leaving Home by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4708-leaving-home
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Small Marketplace
Sword Coast Soundscapes
https://swordcoastsoundscapes.bandcamp.com
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
One of our heroes makes a decision.
We at Pod Against the Machine support the fundamental right of bodily autonomy, and people's right to choose. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn decades of precedent and established law is abominable. It's hard news to take, but there are steps that can be taken.
As mentioned in the intro, here are those links if you're looking for ways to help in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision:
https://donations4abortion.com
https://map.wewontgoback.com/?source=swingleft&utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scotus&utm_content=em_20220624_roe_s&_kx=gvu4of3pyOsACUVhl0mwipUdyAKeqjeU_mHXXlWHEso%3D.QDL2L6
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we just hit our goal for bonus games, so stay tuned for Pathfinder 2e coming to an audio player near you!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Chill Out 1 by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9371-chill-out-1
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Forsaken by Mikael Hellman
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5221-forsaken
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Liberty Quest by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/293-liberty-quest
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Black Wing Cloud by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5544-black-wing-cloud
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Leaving For Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4928-leaving-for-valhalla
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Haunted and Aftermath
Tabletop Audio
https://tabletopaudio.com
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Welcome to the first ever podcast version of the first ever Machine Learning Live! Plus there's some bonus audio at the end, including the infamous Currycast and a little Q&A. This episode is discussion of the remainder of the episodes from way back in 2021, when we were innocent and the Smilers were still a thing.
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we just hit our goal for bonus games, so stay tuned for Pathfinder 2e coming to an audio player near you!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Elf Meditation by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-preview
License: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/standard-license
David Renda - A Better Life https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/a-better-life/489
Music Policy: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/policy
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Looks like those VCIV folks have got themselves in trouble again...but not really, they just have to deal with a giant Technic League Gargoyle friend.
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're getting frighteningly close to playing some bonus games!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Tabletop Audio
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for our merch store, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
The crew finally reunites with their contacts in Torch, and nothing has changed at all. This text definitely isn't ominous, either. Stop looking at it like that...
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're getting frighteningly close to playing some bonus games!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Tabletop Audio
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for our merch store, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
One of our heroes deals with unexpected news, and a chance encounter on the road...
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're getting frighteningly close to playing some bonus games!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Rise of the Ancients
Tabletop Audio
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for our merch store, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
With the business of book two behind them, the Very Capable Four set about taking care of other business. Like "who run Scrapwall," and "are we going to get murdered in the night?"
Thank you to everyone who participated in our giveaway! We've reached out to the winners, and are working on getting things in the mail. The names and specifics are included in the intro to this very episode!
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're getting frighteningly close to playing some bonus games!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Retro Platformer Theme #6 (looped)
Retro Platformer Music Pack
Andrew Sitkov
Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3498-chill-wave
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Waiting Time, and Desert Winds
Tabletop Audio
Outriders
Zak
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for our merch store, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Y'all know there's still an underground Xill-cult to deal with, right?
Thank you to everyone who participated in our giveaway! It's going to take us a minute to sort things out and contact winners, so we'll announce them when we drop the final episode of Book 2 next week.
Pod Against the Machine is (partially) going to PaizoCon! Look for some Scrapwear at the convention, a couple of us will be there.
We've also still got a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, and they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're getting frighteningly close to playing some bonus games!
AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more!
Background music and sound effects:
Steady Low Airy Passageway, and Planet Cave Ambience
The Hollywood Edge
https://hollywoodedge.com
Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com
Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for our merch store, player biographies, and more.
Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW
Follow @podvsmachine on Twitter