Spooky season is upon us, and a special mystery falls at the feet of our Murder Mavens. This one takes them somewhere unexpected: The Mauve Mule, a bewitching establishment for a more...adult clientele. What's really going on under all the glitz and glamor? Stay tuned... Our Patreon patrons are getting an eyeful of the completely artistic and amazi…

The Mavens have a new case: an internal investigation that seems...off. Meanwhile, Muriel's dreams seem just a touch too real, and Lulu's brush with an outer god lingers yet, ever watchful. **Content Warning** This mystery contains references to self-harm and suicide, though things are so rarely as they seem. Listener discretion is advised. If you …

****Headphones recommended!**** Nothing bad ever happened from sticking your head through a portal hidden behind a fake wall in a sketchy gated community's garden shed, right? Seems Lulu is about to learn that for herself. Answers lie ahead, but will the Murder Mavens like them? And what will they cost in the long run? Stay tuned... CREDITS "Friend…

Something fowl is happening in Middlemoore, and the Murder Mavens track down the HOA president to get more info. Want to know more about the changes coming to the Lovelies this season? We have a free post on our Patreon that goes over everything you can expect! Well, game-wise, anyway. There are still mysteries afoot... CREDITS "Friends Like These"…

Petty larceny seems less and less petty as the Murder Mavens chase down leads in the secluded suburb of Middlemoore. Want to know more about the changes coming to the Lovelies this season? We have a free post on our Patreon that goes over everything you can expect! Well, game-wise, anyway. There are still mysteries afoot... CREDITS Dan Berry, narra…

The Murder Mavens are on the case--er...chase? A neighborhood is plagued by seemingly petty vandalism, but why would something like that cross Gordie's desk? Want to know more about the changes coming to the Lovelies this season? We have a free post on our Patreon that goes over everything you can expect! Well, game-wise, anyway. There are still my…

Cora and Gordie have one more Murder Maven to recruit. After a trip down memory lane, the real work begins: convincing them to get back in the game. Want to know more about the changes coming to the Lovelies this season? We have a free post on our Patreon that goes over everything you can expect! Well, game-wise, anyway. There are still mysteries a…

Cora and Gordie stop in on a fellow retiree and Murder Maven. After a trip down memory lane, the real work begins: convincing them to get back in the game. Want to know more about the changes coming to the Lovelies this season? We have a free post on our Patreon that goes over everything you can expect! Well, game-wise, anyway. There are still myst…

Retirement is not all it's cracked up to be, as Cora Gray is finding out. A visit from a familiar face offers a break from the quiet day-to-day, but she'll need more help if she's to solve the mysteries ahead. Want to know more about the changes coming to the Lovelies this season? We have a free post on our Patreon that goes over everything you can…

We're baa~aaaack! May 21, 2024. New game, new contributors, same fun.Par The Lovelycraftians

Six months after the ritual. ~ For my Lovelies: Ashley, Sade, and Samantha. For our friends: Steve Winchell as News Anchor Chip Jess M. from Ballad of the Seven Dice as News Anchor Jaime Sam Silvers as News Anchor Lois O'Neill We'll be on hiatus for a while, so be sure to follow our socials to find out what we're up to! We will be back, don't you w…

In order for one to rise, another must fall. Are Casey, Esther, and Glenn strong enough to do what's necessary, or will the Drowned God awaken? Sincerest thank you to our villains and friends who were amazing enough to guest star on this episode: Mike from Multiclass Theater as the God of a Thousand Faces Seth Mahon as Jacob Jones We're going to be…

What lies beyond the ritual chamber doors? And are our heroes strong enough to not just see it, but to see it through to the end? Are you? Sincerest thank you to our villains and friends who were amazing enough to guest star on this episode: Matt Surges as Robert Judge Mike from Multiclass Theater as the God of a Thousand Faces Seth Mahon as Jacob …

Is it really a party if you're not squaring off with outer gods and doing a cheeky bit of murder? The Spooky Crew infiltrates The Judge Foundation's 130th anniversary party with the help of some truly amazing guests: Emma as Interdimensional Relations Agent Thelma Mattxdesign as our Foundation Security Agent Matt Surges as Robert Judge Mike from Mu…

It's the party of the century, and what's a party without some crashers? The Spooky Crew infiltrates The Judge Foundation's 130th anniversary party with the help of some truly amazing guests: Seth Mahon as Jacob Jones Diana from Multiclass Theater as Field Agent Mina Murray Mike from Multiclass Theater as the Crawling Chaos themself Mattxdesign as …

In Glenn's own words, "Now the big question: Are we leaving or staying?" For more information about how you can help and tips for keeping yourself safe in these post-Roe v Wade times, go to https://lovelycraftians.com/post-roe-resources. CREDITS "Tension" by Alexander Nakarada at 0:27. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. …

The procession of friends and family through the safehouse continues as the Spooky Crew resolves themselves to what comes next. Featuring guest star Seth Mahon! For more information about how you can help and tips for keeping yourself safe in these post-Roe v Wade times, go to https://lovelycraftians.com/post-roe-resources. CREDITS "Machina" and "T…

The Spooky Crew's family shows up at the safe house, leading to tough conversations and offers to leave. For more information about how you can help and tips for keeping yourself safe in these post-Roe v Wade times, go to https://lovelycraftians.com/post-roe-resources. CREDITS "Machina" and "Filaments" by Scott Buckley at 1:53 and 24:55 (respective…

The real world is reaching out, eagerly, to the sequestered Spooky Crew. CREDITS "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Prelude" and "Bassa Island Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:30 and 9:23 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 11:30. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 In…

Esther's absence didn't go unnoticed, and her return is met with a very disapproving Daddy Glenn. But will his disapproval be enough to overcome her convictions? CREDITS "Machina," "The Restoration," and "Filaments" by Scott Buckley at 0:40, 16:49, and 22:56 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Demon at th…

Before Esther burned the place down, before Glenn escaped his kidnappers, he had a conversation deep below Rockford Observatory. He may not remember it, but he summarized the events of Season 3 to another unknown captive.Par The Lovelycraftians

"To die, to sleep— To sleep—perchance to dream. Ay, there’s the rub! For in that sleep of death what dreams may come..." Hamlet. William Shakespeare (1602) CREDITS "Hospital Room Ambience with Oxygen System Noise" by Nixeno at 1:06. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. "Filaments" and "The Restoration" by Scott Buckley at 6:33 and 31:51…

Glenn returns to an alarmingly quiet safe house. Meanwhile, Esther and her skin suit are on a mission in Rockford. CREDITS https://linktr.ee/lovelycraftians "Half Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:41. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Labyrinth of Lost Dreams" by Darren Curtis at 9:02. Licensed under Creative Commons Attr…

Glenn makes his way back to the Spooky Crew as fast as he can, but Esther and Casey are coming to terms with their own destinies without him. For the month of March, the Lovelies are raising money for Direct Relief, providing emergency health kits and medical backpacks for triage care and humanitarian aid to the people in Ukraine. Our Roll for Char…

The Knight of Swords accepts his fate. For the month of March, the Lovelies are raising money for Direct Relief, providing emergency health kits and medical backpacks for triage care and humanitarian aid to the people in Ukraine. Our Roll for Charity Tiltify campaign will be live all month, and we'll be streaming more regularly on Twitch to help bo…

Four words: Jubilee Jackson's back, baby. Will we finally get an enemies to lovers arc?! Anything's possible with Jubilee on the prowl. Featuring a promo for our friends over at Modified Roll! CREDITS "Cool Vibes" and "Morgana Rides" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:30 and 36:58 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "U…

No one's getting to Casey without Neo's permission. Especially when the fighting isn't quite done for the day. Featuring a promo for our Penwitch Studio Network podsisters, Fake Geek Girls! CREDITS "Goliath" and "Machina" by Scott Buckley at 1:10 and 14:52 (respectively). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "The Show Must…

The Spooky Crew squares off with Cubs Hat Guy, a skirmish that leaves much more than property damage in its wake. Featuring extra special guest star Mike from Multiclass Theater! Our promo this week features Dwarven Rations. CREDITS "Venomous" and "Poisonous" by David Fesliyan at 02:33 and 17:22 (respectively). "Clash Defiant" and "Grim League" by …

The Spooky Crew wakes up refreshed and ready for action. Esther isn't the only one with a secret identity running around, and it's only too soon before they're face to hidden face with a persistent adversary. Featuring extra special guest star Mike from Multiclass Theater! Our promo this week features Dwarven Rations and the amazing artist, Bubblel…

While the Spooky Crew huddles in their cuddle puddle on a Tuesday night, we're going to take a step back to Monday night. Before the skin suit, before phone calls, before Casey's tense encounter with Sebi, other characters were on the move. Featuring spectacular guest stars Lucas Duff (Ballad of the Seven Dice), Andrew Palmer (ChasmQuest), and Matt…

The Spooky Crew gives George Columbus the skinny on their situation, and he isn't the only one. Casey's family spends some time on the phone together. Featuring extra special guest stars Seth Mahon and Adam Goudreault from Cheaper by the Dungeon! Our promos this week feature Jeff Stevens' Potbellied Kobold's Guide to Villains and Lairs and Dwarven …

The curtain is finally pulled back for the Spooky Crew to see just how large the stage they've been playing on really is. Our promos this week feature The Wench Bench podcast and JeffStevensGames.com. Looking for more discussions of femme characters in pop culture? The Wench Bench has you covered. If you've been itching for DnD supplements and adve…

The Spooky Crew needs info, and they need it fast. Time to sit down and do some serious research, though they may not like some of their sources... Our promos this week feature The Wench Bench podcast and Poison of Prophecy. Looking for more discussions of femme characters in pop culture? The Wench Bench has you covered. Hoping someone would pick u…

The Spooky Crew has a no good, very bad day. Looking to get some insight or peer beyond the veil? Check out the That Feeling When Oracle deck! Inspired by these hard-to-name but universal feelings, those liminal spaces between Big Emotions, That Feeling When is a 44-card oracle deck crafted from evocative, inclusive, and community-sourced collage i…

Casey heads to work, leaving Glenn and Esther to investigate around the new unknown: Jupiter. While it may seem as though allies are disappearing, others step up to help. If you have room in your podcast queue for more badass content (and who doesn't), check out our podfam in the Penwitch Studio Network: The Venture Maidens for DnD fun, Fake Geek G…

Casey hasn't dreamt in years. Until now. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for a two week free trial. CREDITS "Cool Vibes" and "Desert City" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:36 and 49:31 (respectively).…

The investigation into the ghastly happenings around Graceland Cemetery continues as the Spooky Crew teams up with Clay Harper (played by Taylor Haydel). Featuring Andrew Palmer as himself (both guests humbly borrowed from ChasmQuest). Looking for something to do August 14th-15th? Come hang out with us and the Penwitch Studio fam at Podjam! This vi…

The Spooky Crew gets even spookier as they join the Specters and Apparitions Department on a ghost hunt in Graceland Cemetery. Featuring Taylor Haydel as Clay Harper and Andrew Palmer as himself (both gleefully borrowed from ChasmQuest). The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with the fabulous Leah at Green Leaf Geek.…

Glenn returns to his apartment to find a nasty case of crabs. That's it, that's the episode. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with the fabulous Leah at Green Leaf Geek. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for 10% off (restrictions apply, see site for details). Extra special thanks to Taylor, whom we borrowed from Chas…

Casey, Esther, and Glenn pay a visit to a friend with occult connections: Ozzie. They may learn more than they hoped... The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for a two week free trial. We've also…

Casey, Esther, and Glenn rub their brain cells together and come to unsettling conclusions about what's been going on at The Judge Foundation and just how far the Judges might go to protect their legacy. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have teamed up this week with Dwarven Rations for some tasty treats and dScryb, a DM's haven for boxe…

Glenn comes to in a familiar place but the face here is, well...less than familiar. After too long apart, it's time for the Spooky Crew to regroup. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have partnered this week with dScryb, a DM's haven for boxed text descriptions of places, monsters, spells, and maps. Use code PENWITCH at checkout for a two…

Esther's encounter with Robert Judge goes from bad to worse as she becomes entangled in office politics. Guest starring Lucas Duff from Ballad of the Seven Dice! This week's ads feature Dwarven Rations and StartPlaying.Games. CREDITS "Poisonous" and "Venomous" by David Fesliyan at 0:36 and 46:26 (respectively). "Interloper," "Grim League," and "Fas…

Esther hasn't always been the self-assured go-getter she seems, though she has always been determined to forge her own path. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have been fortunate enough to partner up this week with The Imperial Forge! If you've been eyeing an Amulet of Life, now's the perfect time. Use code LOVELY21 at checkout for 10% o…

Glenn has always had a complicated relationship with the police force, starting with his home precinct in New York City. The Lovelies and the Penwitch Studio Network have been fortunate enough to partner up this week with The Imperial Forge! If you've been eyeing an Amulet of Life, now's the perfect time. Use code LOVELY21 at checkout for 10% off y…

Casey has always had a tight knit support structure, even if she can't always remember why. Featuring our amazing friends Seth and Adam from Cheaper by the Dungeon as Jacob and Jackson. CREDITS "Sacrifice" and "Before the Shadows" by Nicolas Jeudy at 1:05 and 20:46 (respectively). Dark Fantasy Studio, 2015. "Acoustic/Folk Instrumental" by David Hyd…

So many questions from the end of Season 3, but one stands out from the rest: Where is Glenn? CREDITS "Underglow" by Shane Ivers at 3:08. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. "Investigation Day," "Dark Secret," "The Attic," "Sacrifice," and "Deep" by Nicolas Jeudy at 7:11, 10:47, 21:53, 26:58, and 28:32 (respectively). Dar…

Esther teams up with Philomena Carroll (played by the incomparable Lynne Meyer) to dive into the mystery of the sirens with a little help from Nelvin Bland (played by the one, the only, Lucas Duff). CREDITS "Cool Vibes," "Covert Affair," "Stay the Course," "Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod at 0:00:00, 0:38:54, 0:45:43, and 1:23:18 (respectively). L…

Fleet Commander Harold's mission has only just begun as he, Casey, and Sebi follow the clue left behind for him by a certain large, gray tabby with glowing yellow eyes. Our guest stars for this episode are all reprising roles they've played before, though we don't want to spoil the fun for you. We borrowed Andrew from ChasmQuest, one of our favorit…

Sebi makes the rounds at The Judge Foundation, meeting several of the cogs that keep the Foundation running. We had the immense pleasure of hosting several guest stars for this episode: Lee Delarm as Marketing VP Maddison Miranda Lucas Duff (Ballad of the Seven Dice) as Nelvin Bland, Bernard Busybody, and Dr. Fabio Thiago Diana (Multiclass Theater)…