Speculate
Speculate is an award-winning actual play TTRPG show starring science fiction & fantasy authors, editors, and more. Hosted by authors Gregory A. Wilson, Brandon O’Brien, and Michael R. Underwood, the show explores the overlap between different forms of storytelling from prose to games and beyond. They’ve played Blades in the Dark, Girl by Moonlight, Lasers & Feelings, D&D, and more. In addition to the podcast episodes, you can find video-only shows at speculatesf.com/shows NOTE: In 2018, Speculate transitioned from its original literary criticism format to the current actual play show. All of the old episdoes are still available. Speculate is supported by listeners like you at patreon.com/speculate
Show episodes
Content notes: questionable mandatory therapy, and Rum Raisin ice cream Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aar
Content notes: Mental and emotional manipulation, and physical/psychic destruction. Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The
Content notes: Mental and emotional manipulations Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaroninwo
Content notes: Emotional trauma and identity issues Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaronin
Content notes: Emotional trauma and identity issues Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: The Surge Aaron Hammonds — @aaronin
Content notes: References to war, destruction, involuntary transformations, and death. Starring: Brandon O’Brien — @therisingtithes — as The Keeper Michael R. Underwood — @MikeRUnderwood — as Tempo: The Last Jeoi Gawain Lin — @thisismyDasein — as Hamaliel: The Summoned Aubrey Knotts — @MadQueenCosplay — as Ciarra Tân: