What's In The Rift

Wanna know more about the world of The Rift? Well then you're in luck because we'll be running a second feed discussing the players at the table, the characters they inhabit, and the worlds from which those characters hail.This episode is shared on our main feed for awareness, but all future episodes will be available on a separate feed. Just search for Riffin' on The Rift on your favorite podcast provider.Yolandie and the world of Blanche BoyetJoin Yolandie and Josh as they discuss her background, her character Blanche, and the world that Yolandie had constructed for Blanche. We'll examine Blanche's character sheet, and discuss with the cast some of the implications of a world where their Christ figure was a verifiable, actual deity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Court confront a living deity, and come out worse for the wear. Gypsum convinces Jenny and Toska to do some light robbing. Things get worse for Jackie and Blanche, but much, much worse for Herman.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of alternate realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsHerman Foster - Derrick Valen (October's Children)Glenda - Saph the Something (The Supernatural Protection Agency)Jason Christ - F. Scott Graves (Epikast and Kestrel Files) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast.This week, we discuss the world of Toska Orange with his creator Joseph Rutledge. Learn about a world in which the culture is steeped in reverence for death, and we discuss the implications of a society forcing homogeneity at the expense of human lives.Content warning: language; discussion of genocide, reservations, and squalor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny and Toska have their robbing interrupted by the appearance of a new friend. Jackie and Blanche take Herman for a ride on a slide. And of course … Bruce and Court get straight up shot in this one, folks.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of alternate realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsJason Christ - F. Scott Graves (Epikast and Kestrel Files) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast.This week, we discuss the world of Court Farrokh with her creator Ryan Daylor. Learn about a world in which everyone sleeps more as they age, and the wild implications that has on socio-economic classes, child rearing, and authoritarian oversight. Plus, a VERY SPOOKY story courtesy of our guest.Content warning: language; discussion of hostility towards transgendered individuals, age and death, and reproductive coercion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce McKinney has an extradimensional encounter in the Gran Destino hotel in Orlando Florida. Blanche has a driving whoopsie. A very, very big reveal finally cuts to the heart of the mystery on what the machine at the the center of The Rift is. What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of alternate realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsDima Volkov - Brady FlanaganAlana Rietzkopf - Rae WitteHerman Foster - Derrick ValenChild in Elevator - Matthew ZhouBartender - Clay Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Plus:Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast.This week, we discuss the world of Jenny Thomas with her creator Patty Hamilton. Learn about a world in which Disney never grew to be the major multinational corporation it is today, and instead that void was filled by a company fueled by Dr. Seuss's works. We also go real hard into Samsara and the cycle of life and death in this one. It's fun, I swear!Content warning: language; discussion of harm via fire and burning, discussion of disfigurement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in The Rift will be releasing a new episode next week. In the meantime, enjoy this interview with our system's creator - Cam Banks.Join us as we discuss the Cortex Prime system with its creator Cam Banks. We'll cover philosophy of game design, the psychology involved in collaborative storytelling, the benefits and risks of "bleed" between player and character in RPGs, and first characters and what they mean for the world.If you've ever wanted to peek behind the curtains of system design with a major player in the industry, this is your opportunity.Cortex Prime is a product of Dire Wolf Digital, developed and produced by Cam Banks, and used by What's in The Rift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Chapter 1 conclusion, Bruce and Blanche do their best to nurse Jackie back to health, while dealing with a rapidly deteriorating Herman and his prophetic musings. Meanwhile, Toska, Court, and Jenny take care of a Glenda problem all while Gypsum is distracted by a new toy. While the two groups try to figure out how they can be yet again in the same place and not see each other, a poem is recited across dimensions, and a new experiment is run on how to finally bridge the gap between them.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of alternate realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsDima Volkov - Brady FlanaganHerman Foster - Derrick Valen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A joyful first meeting is interrupted by the arrival of some unexpected guests. A massive betrayal nearly costs someone their life. A benefactor appears from the literal bushes to help clue the Rifters in on what life will be like now that they're all in their new reality.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsWoman in the Street - Rae WitteVictoria Sutherland - Saph the Something Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief programming update, and then straight to Riffin' on The Rift and Bruce McKinney:Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast.This week, we discuss the world of Bruce McKinney with his creator Grayson Stamm. Learn about a world in which the camera was never invented, and artistry and storytelling come at a steep premium without mass marketed media. Plus, we have to remind Grayson again that as great as Canada is, there's still a world outside of it to consider.Content warning: language; discussion of memory loss and difficult familial relationships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey folks, we have a very special treat for you today - a brand new show from Tatiana Gefter called Soul Operator. Soul Operator is an actual play, audio fiction blend (much like our show) focused specifically on solo table top role playing games. New episodes will release every other week. Tatiana has set the show up as a fully independent production, focused on diversity and inclusion in the characters and the cast. I've listened to the show, so I'll throw in some personal thoughts here too. It's got a wonderful haunting quality to it, plus immersive sound design. Tatiana is an accomplished voice actor, appearing on The Department of Variance, Somewhere Ohio and Tales from the Fringes of Reality. It shows in her phenomenal voice acting throughout. It's told from a singular viewpoint, but it can be easy to forget that it is sometimes. All in all, it's a fantastic first time offering from a very talented creator. Don't take it from me, though. Stick around and you can see for yourself. So without further ado, here's Soul Operator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As tensions mount, Court remains missing. The remaining five members of The Rift are forced to make a tough decision. Do they listen to Victoria, who has cautioned them repeatedly to maintain a low profile and not risk their lives messing with UCRI, or do they mount an effort to find Court and risk everything in doing so?What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinRobert from UCRI - Jacob Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things quickly go sideways on an attempt to dupe two UCRI employees out of their van. Assault, battery, and straight up murder ensue. Blanche is left in serious danger. Meanwhile, Court is put in a position that makes her begin to question her version of reality, as she's transported to a mysterious UCRI facility hundreds of miles away in the company of the too-friendly UCRI employee, Helen.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinRobert from UCRI - Jacob BrownJena from UCRI - Elise WilliamsUCRI Orderly - Athan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the cast returns with a stolen UCRI van, they're angrily confronted by the one woman looking out for them for doing something that will put them all firmly on the UCRI radar. Things don't go better after she learns they've murdered and kidnapped in the 45 minutes they've been out of her sight as well. Nevertheless, they barrel on to attempt a rescue of Court, who sits 550 miles away, in what seems to be a psychiatric ward in the middle of Tennessee.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinRobert from UCRI - Jacob BrownFlorida State Cop - Athan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.