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What's In the Rift

Man in Jumpsuit
UCRI
Orlando
Gen Con
Existential Dread
Socialist Robots
Capitalism
Identity
Florida
Community
Heartglass
Space Sci-Fi
Haven
Cultural Aphasia
Death
Orlando, Florida
Dima Volkov
Horror Anthology
Free Will
King's Tide
Russell Cauldron

A season-long anthology TTRPG series using the Cortex Prime system from Dire Wolf Digital and Cam Banks.

Season 1 tells a story of six strangers whose lives are intertwined across realities in a confusing and alarming manner. They're forced to endure the onslaught of the oppressive UCRI and its attempts to stop them at all costs. Thankfully, they have a little help from their friends, a one-legged... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes32Founded3 years ago
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What's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.

Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reac... more

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What's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.

Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reac... more

YouTube

What's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.

Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reac... more

YouTube

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Yolandie Hamilton
Portrays PsychoBot2000
Yolandie Hamilton
Episode: 2.8 - The Scene of the Crime
Rae Witte
Portrays Donny Fink
Rae Witte
Episode: 2.8 - The Scene of the Crime
Landon Whisnant
Portrays Helpis
Landon Whisnant
Episode: 2.8 - The Scene of the Crime
Grayson Stamm
Player portraying ChroniCarl
Independent Creator
Episode: 2.5 - Eighteen Million Sauce-eighs
W. Keith Timms
Creator of The Love Talker, a folk horror fiction podcast
The Love Talker
Episode: 1.9 - Get in the Van

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Josh Burgess
Game moderator and host across multiple sessions, guiding the show's rhythm and character interactions.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Unlistenable due to sound effects.

    This hurt my head. The weird backgrounds beeps & effects were so completely distracting that they literally gave me a headache. They add nothing and are as much fun as working in a noisy room.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HappyGenny
    Canada2 years ago
  • Reminded me of Left Right Game

    I have no experience with any tabletop role playing games but I really enjoyed this show! So don’t shy away if this would be new to you. Super into the setting, characters, and story. The bios on the website were helpful, this is a show you want to pay attention to but I was happy to relisten to parts if I got distracted. Looking forward to season 2 and maybe finding a way to play a game like this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    memequeen79
    United States2 years ago
  • I think it's pretty damn great, but I created the thing so YMMV.

    Podchaser
    5
    josh60090
    3 years ago
  • Amazing listen

    Fantastic show! I can’t wait for season 2, I’m so invested in the characters and need to know what’s going to happen next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT123451
    United States3 years ago
  • I don't usually listen to roleplaying podcasts like this but the impossibility and mystery of the premise got me to listen to the first episode of this--that and I am a fan of Wireland Ranch. Now I find myself waiting for the new episodes to release! The game mechanics make sense to me and the storytelling is tight and moves at a good pace. Interested to see where this Hammer business goes...

    Podcast Addict
    5
    broth
    3 years ago

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Some critique the heavy use of sound effects and sponsor reads.
Listeners praise the strong opening hooks and willingness to experiment with sci‑fi concepts.
Fans value the world‑building and character dynamics, and many look forward to season arcs and live streams.

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2.3 - Magician. Lawyer.
Q: What happened during the Rift and at Marty One's estate that leads to this investigation?
The group describes going through the Rift, Marty's death, and the subsequent investigation, with the detective pressing for an intelligible sequence of events and potential motives connected to sabotage, extortion, and revolution.
1.16 - Homecoming Part 2
Q: Have you asked yourself yet why I would know these things?
Court suggests Dima has extensive knowledge about him, hinting at a prior connection or study being conducted.
1.16 - Homecoming Part 2
Q: What do you mean you're not going crazy?
Court explains that he is starting to feel euphoric from not sleeping, suggesting it's not just his imagination.
1.19 - I Need You To Remember
Q: I need you to want to remember that you're special.
Bruce grapples with his self-perception and the pressure to acknowledge his uniqueness amidst outside influences.
1.19 - I Need You To Remember
Q: Do you remember your friends, Bruce?
Yes, of course, names like Court, Jenny, Blanche, and Jackie come to mind, indicating the relationships he's formed.

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A sci‑fi, comedy-driven tabletop RPG series that mixes shipboard politics, corporate intrigue, and social upheaval with a strong emphasis on worldbuilding and character dynamics. Episodes frequently explore labor struggles, power shifts, identity swaps, and high-stakes negotiations inside a deterministic sci‑fi setting, often punctuated by live sponsorships and audience participation. The show stands out for its multipart world (a mining ship and its social economy), ambitious storytelling, and a meta-aware production style that blends game play with production notes and sponsor reads. Potential listeners who enjoy strategic role‑playing, futuristic satire, and ensemble casts with sharp dialogue should find this particularly engaging, espec... more

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