Backwater Bastards: An Actual Play Podcast
Backwater Bastards | RealmA team of artists telling THE GREATEST BEST FRIEND STORY that the galaxy has ever seen! While everybody else is out saving the world, we’re just trying to find the next best place to eat. Join us on our haphazard adventure.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureScience FictionFictionGames | |||
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The dangers of the track chew into the racers like they’re free fried tentacles with extra sauce.
Things are heating up in the second stretch, and the Bastards aren’t the even the only ones that brought explosives! Despite that, they manage to powe... more
The flag drops, the crowd roars, and the Bastards are gunning it.
Jordan is pulling, Trevor is driving (sort of), Cleo, Boris, and Robin are in the back doing something that smells like chemistry- and Ze is hanging off the back on a wheel and wreakin... more
The Bastards have Robin, and the whole dang universe is watching.
They’re cruising around when a radio broadcast cuts through the noise: family fun racing, open entry, and first prize is a brand new ship plating kit with a genuine, certified, SPACE... more
The Bastards make it to the black hole, ready to dispose of their universe-ending problem.
Unfortunately, Robin got there first.
Now bigger, weirder, and in control of a sentient armada, Robin has a plan- and it’s not exactly “leave the galaxy unt... more
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Tay was right. #family
Podcast Addict5a month agoAzuaron- Hours of laughs!
Absolutely worth the listen. An actual play campaign set in SPACE, this cast of characters has something for everyone. You’re just going to have to listen to find out just how silly it gets!
Apple Podcasts5Mcrocker2355
United States5 months ago - Still Active?
This was one of my favorite podcasts. Unfortunately, I’m not sure if they’re ever coming back though. Still worth the listen.
Apple Podcasts5LasombraLordXXXUnited Statesa year ago - Wonderful
Fantastic show with wonderful editing and compelling stories that evolve with the cast.
Apple Podcasts5EstiviroUnited States2 years ago - Voice acting
I love humor, sci fi, short story format, and Realm in general. But these are some of the most annoying voice acting choices I’ve heard. Wouldn’t mind a remix that has the stories using voice actors in their natural tones, and not as if they’re in a Cartoon Network audition.
Apple Podcasts2Traelin10United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Norway/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Ireland/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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A high-energy, humorous actual-play sci-fi/game-heavy show where a stable of friends and improv-minded players navigate space opera-adventures with a strong emphasis on camaraderie, improvisation, and chaotic banter. Episodes blend action, character-driven storytelling, pop-culture riffs, and surprisingly emotional beats, often punctuated by banter about shopping, home life, and quirky tech. Notable strengths include tight ensemble chemistry, creative world-building, and polished production with sound design and sponsor reads woven into ongoing campaigns. The format tends to attract listeners who enjoy playful, character-driven RPGs, sci-fi whimsy, and a sense of the group as a chaotic, likable crew of friends exploring big stakes with humo... more
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