The Old Ways Podcast

A narrative focused show in an actual play format where a group of great role-players entertain you with experiences in new and published scenarios. Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, RuneQuest, Cypher System, and many more!

Chicago by Night - Blood on the Mile - Faces of the Dead 11/06/2026

Chicago by Night - Blood on the Mile - Faces of the Dead Ophelia signs on the dotted line. Mara gets instructions from Damien and lets Vivian come out to play. Agan meets a friend in a cemetery and watches bad news get worse. CW: Domestic abuse and traumatic situations. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43582679

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 6 11/04/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 6 Strange and deadly occurrences at the Londinium Zoo bring our Dreadfuls together for a new adventure. They quickly discover this new task may have deeper ties to the terrors they faced before. CW: Harm to animals /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43628294

Chicago by Night - Blood on the Mile - Access 10/30/2026

Chicago by Night - Blood on the Mile - Access Mara investigates the local Hecata auto shop for Damian. Ophelia enters The Ebony looking for its mysterious owner, Christopher, and gets far more shadows than she’s used to. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43440584

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Episode 3 10/27/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Episode 3 Veronique and Helai investigate a program linked to Meridian at the College of Medicine in hopes of finding out the truth of what’s going on behind closed doors. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43440554

RuneQuest - Stealing the Eye 10/23/2026

RuneQuest - Stealing the Eye A temple to a now-forgotten local Earth goddess has been rededicated to Yara Aranis, the Goddess of the Reaching Moon—can the adventurers undo this cruelty? Written by: Todd Gardiner and Mark Morrison Gamemaster: Morgan Lind /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43370784

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 5 10/21/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 5 In the year after their deadly encounter in Jekyll's cabinet, the Dreadfuls find ways to cope. Warren, Lydia, and Herschel dive deeper into the Occult, while Adelaide and Julian develop a personal connection. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43370334

Chicago by Night - The Ebony 10/16/2026

Chicago by Night - The Ebony Camila works to add to her business contacts with some quick work, while Mara meets with Damien about his future plans. Ophelia chats with a local harpy about an upcoming party. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43246698

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Episode 2 10/13/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Episode 2 The group pours over information on their target, working to decide which way to proceed when it comes to Meridian Biosciences. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43246713

Alien RPG - The Fate of the Persephone - Part Three 10/09/2026

Alien RPG - The Fate of the Persephone - Part Three Desperate to find a way out of their troubles, crew members make their own choices as they learn what awaits them inside the Persephone. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43172653

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 4 10/07/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 4 The Dreadfuls recruit Inspector Vance to join them in their watch on Jekyll's cabinet that fateful night. The strange case comes to a brutal conclusion. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43172638

Chicago by Night - Midnight Waltz 10/02/2026

Chicago by Night - Midnight Waltz Camila and Mara review the new haven, while Agan tries to make peace with what happened at the Gala. Ophelia keeps her appointment and meets an unexpected guest. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43045843

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Episode 1 09/29/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Episode 1 Five would-be Hunters assemble in the concrete depths of Chicago’s Lower Wacker Drive to discuss what they can do about the growing menace rotting the city’s core. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/43045818

Alien RPG - The Fate of the Persephone - Part Two 09/25/2026

Alien RPG - The Fate of the Persephone - Part Two The crew of the Rodi discover the consequences of their errant button pushing, as the diversion and rescue operation turns into a fight for survival. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42962423

Gothic by Gaslight - Ep 3 09/23/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Ep 3 In an effort to track Mr. Hyde, the Dreadfuls pay a visit to Dr. Jekyll's solicitor, Mr. Utterson. An encounter with one of Jekyll's former servants proves interesting. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42962418

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Freddy Ramos 09/22/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Freddy Ramos Freddy Ramos transitioned to civilian life years ago, but some skills learned in military life continue to prove valuable. When a new case walks through his door, childhood memories urge him to take direct action. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42962383

Chicago by Night - Leverage 09/18/2026

Chicago by Night - Leverage Prize in hand, the coterie returns to the Succubus Club to complete the task set by Annabelle. The powerful Toreador Primogen makes an intriguing offer to the group, but not without strings aplenty for them to consider. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42885150

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Morgan Sterling 09/15/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Morgan Sterling As an entrepreneur in Chicago's tech sector, Morgan Sterling is careful and calculated, insulating their approach behind layers of personal and professional security. When a shadow of the past rises in their present, Morgan must think fast or lose everything. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42885095

Chicago by Night - Knock, Knock 09/11/2026

Chicago by Night - Knock, Knock In the depths below Lower Wacker Drive, the coterie locates Jax’s Haven and closes in on completing their task for Annebelle. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42817665

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 2 09/09/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 2 After the gruesome scene at the Mortimer house, the Dreadfuls investigate Dr. Jekyll's cabinet in search of more clues. The Book Club's library offers some answers and even more questions. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42817590

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Helai Abassi 09/08/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Helai Abassi As a counselor and therapist who specializes in long term care, Helai works to help those who suffer trauma to a new beginning. When she encounters a patient who has a unique condition, questions mount which she cannot explain. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42817495

Alien RPG - The Fate of the Persephone 09/04/2026

Alien RPG - The Fate of the Persephone While headed back to port, The Rodi and her crew divert after picking up a strange distress signal in deep space. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42713985

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Véronique 09/01/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - Véronique As a methodical coroner, Dr Véronique Oakfield keeps to her process to find the answers to death's most important questions. When her nightly work creates questions she cannot answer, she must seek the truth even when it hurts. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42612350

Chicago by Night - Concrete and Anxiety 08/28/2026

Chicago by Night - Concrete and Anxiety The coterie gathers at a local bar before plunging into the depths of the secret tunnels deep beneath Lower Wacker Drive where they hope to find the elusive Jax. This show is meant for mature audiences. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42526580

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 1 08/26/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Episode 1 At the Book Club, the Dreadfuls are brought together for the first time as a terrifying new...or perhaps old...danger stalks London. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42526510

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - John Davis 08/25/2026

Hunter the Reckoning - Lower Wacker Drive - John Davis As a transplant from the south, John came to Chicago in hopes of starting over and making a new life, but his hidden past and the reality of the streets seems unbeatable. /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42526415

Chicago by Night - S1, Ep 7 - Blood Money 08/21/2026

Chicago by Night - S1, Ep 7 - Blood Money Ophelia makes a new friend. Camila investigates a possible drug connection, while Mara and Agan find an opportunity in a nearby cafe. CW: Gore, Sexual Content, Mature scenes This show is meant for mature audiences /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42369665

Gothic by Gaslight - Meet Adelaide 08/19/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Meet Adelaide Talented painter Adelaide Greenwood ventures out in disguise to live her double life. An encounter with the supernatural brings her more than she bargained for. Adelaide is played by Nychelle Schneider Keeper: Mav Haenze /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42483720

Gothic by Gaslight - Meet Julian 08/12/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Meet Julian Exiled Doctor-turned-Mentalist Julian Valdes visits an old friend from Cuba who is in a troubling situation. A mysterious woman may hold the key to his friend's situation Julian is played by Danny Mendoza /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42369585

Chicago by Night S1 Ep 6 - Chained Passion 08/07/2026

Chicago by Night S1 Ep 6 - Chained Passion Mara realizes she’s suddenly missing something. Camila and Agan make an interesting discovery. Ophelia dances with a beast. CW: Mature scenes, captivity This show is meant for mature audiences /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42292255

Gothic by Gaslight - Meet Lydia 08/05/2026

Gothic by Gaslight - Meet Lydia Librarian Lydia Darling enters the Restricted Section of the library to help a patron. A shadow follows her home. Lydia played by: /episode/index/show/5wspodcast/id/42307820

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