About this podcast
Welcome to “Bug City Blues,” an actual play podcast following a group of street-level Shadowrunners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. Join our talented cast as they navigate the treacherous underbelly of a corrupt metropolis ruled by mega-corporations and gang affiliations alike. Immerse yourself in a neo-noir narrative filled with thrilling missions, high-stakes heists, and haunting secrets. Listen as our runners confront ruthless corporate agents, rival factions, and the enigmatic forces that dwell in the shadows, all while struggling to survive in a city on the brink of chaos. Discover the intense camaraderie, unexpected alliances, and heart-pounding dangers that shape the lives of our crew. Will they emerge triumph or fall prey to the unforgiving nature of their world?
Alex is Pancetta
Chris is Lester Moore
Clinton is River Bear
Nathan is Lockdown
Nikole is Moira Goldleaf
and Connor is the game master.
Join the discussion on Discord - https://discord.gg/5gJDB4QXJ
Check out my other show Clinton’s Core Classics: a Rise of the Runelords First-Edition Actual-Play Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7zd2gvOpVsnX2rPJhsg0ff?si=66ce9aad8a384da9
Episodes
- The Hermit · 1 h 4 min · Episode 18Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. This week: The team return to…
- Strength, Reversed · 1 h 31 min · Episode 17Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. This week: The gang spent…
- Strength · 50 min · Episode 16Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. This week: The gang moves in!…
- The Chariot, Reversed · 54 min · Episode 15Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. This week: After surviving…
- The Chariot · 1 h 13 min · Episode 14Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. This week: the gang joins in…
- The Lovers, Reversed · 40 min · Episode 13Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. This week: the gang splits up…
- The Lovers · 55 min · Episode 12This week: It’s time to kick back and enjoy a cold one! As a part of a job well done, the team has earned themselves a night of drinks and a distillery tour in the Cee-Zee’s own…
- Ace of Coins Reversed · 48 min · Episode 11This week: The gang has finished the job - now it’s time to get paid. And with pockets full(ish) of Nuyen it is time to hit the markets! River Bear practices their enchanting…
- Ace of Coins · 1 h 20 min · Episode 10This week: The gang takes on The Hierophant Nightclub. Not for nuyen, not for drugs, and certainly not for the show. Well, maybe some of us are here for the show. The crew is…
- The Hierophant, Reversed · 48 min · Episode 9This week: It’s showtime! Our players get ready to see Infernus Erectus live on stage at The Hierophant Nightclub. But the real show for our gang of Shadowrunners lies somewhere…
- The Hierophant · 1 h 5 min · Episode 8Editors note: We ended up losing a player halfway through last session, and it didn’t seem right to meet the Johnson without the face. We do a little bit of a rewind to cover…
- The Emperor, Reversed · 49 min · Episode 7Oh good. Now that all the holiday nonsense is over with I can finally get back to work. Let’s sneak one last episode in before the end of the year. Editors note: We ended up…
- The Emperor · 50 min · Episode 6The gang finishes their first job and heads their separate ways. The world reacts to their actions, and in turn they prepare how to best spend that well earned nuyen and karma…
- The Empress · 1 h 1 min · Episode 5The gang has infiltrated the abandoned FastFlesh Slaughterhouse and found their paydirt guarded by a large, intimidating troll. Just when the crew goes to make their great…
- The Trailer - Breaking News in Bug City · 2 minCheck us out on discord, or on social media! Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3 Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License…
- The High Priestess · 50 min · Episode 4With Desmond safely secured in the back of the Goldleaf company car, our heroes reach out to their contacts and see who can provide some much needed emergency medical assistance…
- The Magician · 51 min · Episode 3In the midst of blaring alarms and a ticking timer, our intrepid heroes face a daunting challenge – grab the crucial data and skedaddle before the heat arrives. The rival gang…
- The Fool, Reversed · 1 h 4 min · Episode 2Welcome to your friendly neighborhood Stuffer Shack! These corner convenience stores found across Chicago metroplex and the rest of the UCAS. They operate 24-7, and sell food…
- The Fool · 1 h 46 min · Episode 1In this, the pilot episode of Bug City Blues, our ragtag cast introduce their characters with which they’ll forge a new -and hopefuly lucrative- team of shadowrunners. Join in…
- Session Zero: Sixth World Primer · 1 h 14 minJoin the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/5gJDB4QXJ Hoi Chummer! So glad you could make it. Just a quick note, this episode is specifically a little different than the…
