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March 17, 2026

[PUBLIC EPISODE] Solari: Episode One - Paarlor Games

The era of seclusion is over. The 40 Suns reconnect and reunite and find themselves valuable. As borders are drawn across occupied space, the great powers of the galaxy begin their sweep of its dusty corners searching for any golden scraps that remain. Hungry eyes turn towards a tiny asteroid named Ghenopaar, a place where everything is permitted and nothing is forbidden. Strange shapes move through the shadows. The players begin the next phase of their game.

History is being rewritten.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of sexual content, violence, blood, and drugs.


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We are:
Brennan Lee Mulligan
Erika Ishii
Aabria Iyengar
Lou Wilson

Solari was produced by Worlds Beyond Number
Edit and Sound Design by Jino Jang-Hansen at Big Giant Head
Score by Will Savino
https://wsavino.com/

Director of Operations: Melanie Bowman
Social Media Manager: Shannon H
Lorekeeper and Transcriptionist: Jack Morgan E.F. Lavandowska
Recording Engineer: Rainie Toll
Character Art by Nikolas Draper-Ivey
www.instagram.com/nikolasdraperivey/
Cover Art by Lu Tomkiewicz
www.instagram.com/_fromlu/

Game System: This campaign uses the Stillfleet TTRPG system, created by Wythe Marschall and Stillfleet Studio.

You can find transcripts of all our episodes on our Patreon. Just navigate to the post for the episode and the transcript will be attached.

Hi gang, Jack Morgan here! Just wanted to let you know that we will be changing the font in our transcripts from Lora to Lexend. I wanted to move to something that was both aesthetically reflective of our new campaign and was also legible and comfortable for everyone to read, including folks with ADHD and Dyslexia. (Lexend has a cool history in its development, but I won't go into that here.) Please let us know if this affects screen readers or any other accessibility tools! Hope you enjoy!

Comments (207)

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Marina Zen · April 30, 2026

This sounds chaotic in the best way like the galaxy just woke up hungry. Ghenopaar being a “no rules” asteroid already feels like trouble waiting to happen. The cast lineup is stacked too, so you know the storytelling’s gonna hit. Dark themes though, definitely not light listening. Gives that same grind energy as Geometry Dash unlocked everything(https://geometrydashpro.net)unpredictable, intense, and kinda addictive.

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Ryan Higgins · April 16, 2026

Secret death rolls

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Leah S. · April 9, 2026

Any chance this can be posted on YouTube music like the first campaign? Thank you

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The Wizard Salsa · March 29, 2026

I got full body chills and tears in my eyes with Brennan's description of XL-ZL. I love the campaigns brennan DMs, but I always forget how good it is to let him play 🥹😭

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Jayfeather · March 26, 2026

Taylor i feel like the moans in this case we’re very unnecessary lmao

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The Man in Black · March 27, 2026

I believe Taylor isn't doing sound for Solari, instead of Fortunate Horse they're working with Big Giant Head (the McElroy family's production company!)

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Srose · March 26, 2026

The last 1:27 is gone on pocketcast, maybe other places as well?

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MN-UL · March 25, 2026

I was not expecting to cry at a singing and shaking dildo laden dishwasher having a "Testament of Ann Lee"-level spiritual experience of communion with XL-ZL

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MN-UL · March 25, 2026

👐👐👐

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Beau R. · March 24, 2026

The first Morally ethical Bleak Porn

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Elizabeth U · March 23, 2026

I keep singing “sandy dildo vodka bath” to the tune of Taylor the Latte Boy.

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isabella · March 23, 2026

i can’t believe i’m about to listen to the whole episode for the fourth time in 1 weekend what a wonderful experience this is

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Jamie Cryptid Moth · March 22, 2026

I've never cared about anything in my whole life more than XL-ZL and their sandy dildo vodka bath😂

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M. Hedrick · March 22, 2026

Sound design and score is fantastic, love to hear things stepping up and sharpening as the team and operation grows

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Ammar Khalid · March 22, 2026

Still working my way through it but thank you for the brand new sentence creation of “Sandy Dildo Vodka Bath”. I have a new phrase stim to mull over now

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1QDPRNJoy · March 21, 2026

I was not prepared for Dom(me) Erica

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The Pompous Peasant · March 21, 2026

can someone TELL me if its teh erica teh E that own assteroid or dies she just have teh sex room or msybee owns teh arena to cause lous is just a rich guy that FROM what i hear is part of one OF teh five houses so good there and brenens character is just a robot maid that runs around touching funny style with teh dildos that are around cause ericas seems like a boss but then why is she askjing for money or something from teh guy that was there lolol;lol i so wet but just cant understand that INE part of teh story. Thanks!!!!!

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Alex Vasquez · March 20, 2026

Loved this episode of the Horner Corner, 10/10

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Wren · March 20, 2026

Sandy Dildo vodka bath has legit turned into a new vocal stim 😅

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Lane · March 20, 2026

lol such a wild first episode!!! I absolutely loved it!!! I cannot wait to see how Chi’s(I think that’s how it’s spelled? Idk) first interactions with XL-ZL and Ze’Doven will go! XD

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Crane Zeisse · March 20, 2026

thank you worlds beyond number for keeping us robot romancers very well fed!

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Sam Weese · March 20, 2026

didn't know what to expect but i'm obsessed already

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Madeline Salter · March 19, 2026

The music is incredible. Characters are amazing. World building top tier, within the first 30mins I already had a really good grasp of the "world" and story setting. Amazing, I can't wait for the rest.

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Aaron W · March 19, 2026

more like "Horny Beyond Reason", jmfchristmas! :o

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One Punch Max · March 19, 2026

I had no idea what to expect. I feel like I have to process what I just witnessed as if I had taken one of those IV-trips. Absolutely amazing.

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Saoirse · March 19, 2026

Music is incredible! I'm so surprised to learn it's not Taylor. I remember him saying on a BTS that he bought a whole synth rig and was getting really into sci-fi music production for Solari... Really curious what happened there?

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The Pompous Peasant · March 19, 2026

i remember that! hes fighting with lou

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Saoirse · March 19, 2026

Cool so far! +1 to folks suggesting content warnings for things like the opening scene in the future though.

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Piper · March 19, 2026

this. was. so. rad. XL-ZL is already one of my all-time favorite robits, what a guy

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Lulu · March 19, 2026

Happy Birthday Solari! Comin out swinging🔥🔥🔥

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The Pompous Peasant · March 19, 2026

plzs! wahat does abria say in teh opening it gets static and i cant undestand it may b my phon is bad but i need 2 knw cause i cant sleep and im wet

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Piper · March 19, 2026

The static is on purpose, we're not supposed to know what it says

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Dain Saint · March 19, 2026

Cant wait to meet more of XL-ZLs choir, like Free-D-PO, R2-DTF, and BB-L 🤖💋

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gittan · March 19, 2026

can Jack Morgan please explain the cool history of Lexend pls

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Dean Browell · March 19, 2026

I think I’m going to describe my sexuality as XL-ZL from now on

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K C · March 20, 2026

🤝

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Emma Wilkin · March 19, 2026

This episode was soo sexy and awesome. Immediately loving the vibes of this campaign. Also aabria and erika stop being so hot or I won't be able to focus on the plot!

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Primadonna08 · March 19, 2026

I understand that many are concerned about Taylor and Fortunate Horse. They did great work! Also, multiple episodes were released late in the last season of The Wizard, The Witch, and the Wild One. As someone who runs shit for a living, if the MAIN THING that we have to do is late in a very public way, then I would make a change also. I’m sure making art on a strict timeline is not easy or natural for some artists, and that okay. But that also may make things like this not a good fit for them.

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Cocomoose · March 19, 2026

Listened to this twice. Just in love and sooooo excited for this story to unfold. Loving all the various Horner corners and sexiness of it all. To just the comedy. Honestly this is just amazing sci-fi story telling and can’t wait to dive more in. CINEMA

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Duncan Haldane · March 19, 2026

Where's Taylor? I'm receiving the lack of transparency as disregard, and the quality of sound production is not what brought me to this patreon.

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GC · March 19, 2026

I sympathize--caring but not knowing is rough, WWW has meant a lot to a lot of people (myself included), and Taylor's music and editing--and, I gather from the Firesides, production instincts--were significant parts of that. But I am sure that it has occurred to everyone at WBN that people would wonder this as soon as the Solari credits block came out (if not sooner). On top of being amazing storytellers they're a seasoned production team with lots of media experience. To me, that implies that there's a reason they're handling it the way they are--probably a good reason. Privacy, boundaries, uncertainty about the future, mutual agreement... But I strongly doubt that it is obliviousness or disregard. Maybe it'll come up on the first Fireside; maybe it'll never come up. Based on a quick look at a less friendly place than this one, attempts to push on this now seem like they're doing at least some harm. i hope that everyone involved in whatever happened is mentally, emotionally, physically, creatively, socially and professionally well, and am leaving it there. I loved this episode and think that Jino and Will are bringing different great things to a different great world... beyond number.

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Max Moran · March 19, 2026

1) The opening sequence is just incredible. SOOOOOOO much going on, enormous hats off and kudos to Erika and Aabria for trusting each other and their audience enough to perform that and really sit in all of the uncomfortable and honest mess of emotions in there. 2) I've had XL-ZL for one day and if anything ever happened to him I would kill everyone and myself. 3) I love how XL-ZL and Ze'Doven's friendship is literally just Brennan and Lou's friendship.

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Michelle Spurgeon · March 19, 2026

This started off a certain way

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Kaleb Withrow · March 19, 2026

♫Sandy dildo vodka bath♪

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Finn Hard · March 19, 2026

Absolutely obsessed already, can't wait for episode 2!

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Steve_Ross · March 18, 2026

Music is peak this episode!

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Paige Bowen · March 18, 2026

Spoon mad that I missed the Instagram live yesterday. I sat on the ep for a day cause I was so excited I didn't want it to disappoint and it absolutely didn't but now I missed out....

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Lojaan · March 18, 2026

Spoon mad? I thought you would be forkin' mad

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Dream Wizard Kyle Arca · March 18, 2026

BGH Productions? The McElroy' BGH???? 👀

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tayycro · March 19, 2026

yah

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Tomb · March 18, 2026

This feels like Hyperion but with a writer that is not problematic. Enjoying it so far! And the music is incredible! Makes me wanna make my own music like that in the studio.

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Nick Gosey · March 18, 2026

🎶Sandy dildo vodka bath🎶

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Jess A · March 18, 2026

This is SO FRIGGIN COOL! I'm so excited to see where this goes with the factions, the logic of the universe's science, the sexiness, the power dynamics, all of it!

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Kenzie · March 18, 2026

“Ze’Dovens mom called” 😭

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Moosemade · March 18, 2026

Starting the campaign with edgeplay? Bold!

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Sean Egan · March 18, 2026

Bold for sure. We’re a long way from Grandma Rens house!! TBH it’s kind of uncomfortable listening for me. I assume/hope this isn’t a major part of the episode or series. I stopping and starting and only about 12 minutes in

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Anouk · March 18, 2026

TLDR: part of the score is too interesting, I can’t pay attention to the words. Help? I love the episode and I love the score, but I have a request. If it’s not possible I fully understand and I don’t want to insult anyone’s great work or craftsmanship! The parts of the score with jazzy drums full of variations and syncopation and not many other instruments grab my attention so forcefully that I can’t hear the words you’re saying anymore. Would it be at all possible to release the episode without music/with a more continuous drum pattern? Again I feel bad requesting this, and don’t mean to insult the amazing work of Will Savino. Unfortunately I’ve had to pause and rewind the parts where this music shows so many times, in so many small increments, that the episode is bordering impossible to follow for me. I am fully aware this might just be a me problem and I get it if it can’t be accommodated. Thanks for the amazing episode, I’m beyond excited for this campaign and thankful to follow in real time how y’all reshape the actual play world

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MoGunz · March 18, 2026

XL-ZL makes me feel like a hot dog in a pan

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The Rat Merchling · March 18, 2026

Excuse me, did I hear the raspy voice of Alexander Ward as the security head?!

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sylvie · March 18, 2026

congrats, y’all :) this is so incredibly sick

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Belle Oehler · March 18, 2026

This was such a cool episode oh my goddddd (Also lmao love me a good sandy dildo vodka bath ✨️✨️✨️)

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Evelina Meiklejohn · March 18, 2026

That was so incredible!!! And the SCORE. 💞💞💞 Absolute banger of a first episode. 🥰

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BooksAndDNA · March 18, 2026

This is one of the most fun first episodes of any campaign i have listened to/watched like ever. I would love to know more about how XL-ZL's body works. Brennan's description of how he experiences being high was so interesting

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Furno · March 18, 2026

THE BALL IS FOLDING UP!

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Matt Kilsby · March 18, 2026

Well this slapped hard. “I stop my lips vibrating” 😭

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Ashleigh Hanlon · March 18, 2026

Oh my word! 🪭📿 Aabria and Erika keeping the horner corner alive. Hot AF.

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Keid · March 18, 2026

Honestly, I might just have odd taste, but I feel like Brennan in this episode was the biggest contribution to the horner corner. Just the overall effect of the autistic android sobering up from their trip and creating an air of social confusion that ends in them dipping and making out with someone... My little neurodivergent heart got so flustered.

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The Wizard Shelter · March 18, 2026

Episode was fire. What happened to Taylor though? Is there gonna be a statement about the sounds design change?

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Thomas Cazals · March 18, 2026

Good question :/

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EWEN (they/them) · March 18, 2026

Of course Brennan is playing an autistic-coded robot!

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Jordan T. Maxwell · March 18, 2026

SANDY DILDO VODKA BATH! 😂🥰🤖

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Lilith of the Clay · March 18, 2026

The opening track is so doctor who! Loved it

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Ken Rokos · March 18, 2026

Could someone do an editing pass on the Youtube subtitles, or are those automatically generated? The PDF transcript is a godsend, with proper spelling of the weird names, etc. I saw about 4 variations on Ghenopaar, none of them how it's actually spelled. If the subtitles are automatic, can the transcription engine be given hints?

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Sven the Scribe · March 18, 2026

YT autogenerates subtitles. It's possible to go in and edit (or upload a subtitle file of ones own) but don't know if they have the folks for that labor.

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Lex Morris · March 18, 2026

pretty fuckin cool, guys. prettyyyyyy fuckin cool

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Alex Gonzalez-Garcia · March 18, 2026

This was so amazing! So excited to be launched into space with you all. Quick Q mainly for the Horner corner how would yall rank the new PCs in a Fuck Marry Kill situation

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Sara Beth Speziok · March 18, 2026

I was bebopping to the score from the very beginning and then was definitely surprised at where we started, but I’m so excited for a story that leans into “vices” instead of hiding them. All three of the characters are compelling and I’m so excited for a serious (somewhat at least) long form campaign again!

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Ryan Fish · March 18, 2026

Sound design slaps but hope Taylor is okay.

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Elizabeth Boskey · March 18, 2026

eeeeeeee

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Fishes · March 18, 2026

LOVING the underground aspect. I feel like there are so many sci fi undergrounds we've seen that are viewed from outside in and seen as shady (rightfully so), so its fun to turn that around and see from the shady, seedy, sexy folks perspectives

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Kanna Nakamura · March 18, 2026

Omg. Will and Jino absolutely killed it with the score and sound design for this episode!

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Sean Hakala · March 18, 2026

Oh boy Brennan is playing Kinky Big Hero 6

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Cocomoose · March 18, 2026

Omg you are so right.

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Alyssa · March 18, 2026

Incredible!!! The vibes, the music, the Horner Corner on main! 🤩🤩🤩 I’m obsessed, how dare you

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Bog Station: Remembrance · March 18, 2026

God damn this sound design is so dope.

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Evil Anagram · March 17, 2026

Oh gods, Brennan is playing Hedonism Bot

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Lee Chirtel · March 18, 2026

no metal, so certainly not solid gold at tax payer expense.

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Lee Chirtel · March 17, 2026

I really like this, it is like all the 40K factions, but without the "idiot stick". The creator of this Stillfleet system played Slaanesh and Dark Eldar, lol.

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The jowler · March 17, 2026

Just wondering, I could’ve sworn Taylor Moore/fortunate horse was gonna do the sound and music for this, is there any reason that didn’t end up happening? To be clear the sound and music in this slapped, I’m just curious

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The Wizard Stank · March 17, 2026

This shit rips yall! Awesome job!

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RuviGaPo · March 17, 2026

That . was Wild . !!

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The Wizard Seek · March 17, 2026

Oh MAN these were some tasty sounds! I will have to come back for character reflections, but I gotta give it up to Jino Jang-Hansen and Will Savino for the AMAZING job bringing deepspace to our ear drums. I do have a question, though: whereabouts is our marvelous Mr. Taylor Moore? No complaints, don't get me wrong! Just wondering if he is on the team for this campaign

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Kevin Turner · March 17, 2026

sound design absolutely cooking and we’re not even 2 minutes in 👂👂👂

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Adam D. · March 17, 2026

Oh I wonder what kind of sci-fi world it'll be... Starwarsy? Star trekky? Oh!.... It's sexy

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Ed Rigano · March 17, 2026

Had no idea what to expect. I was scared to step in to a new story. But god damnit I’m all the way in already

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RuviGaPo · March 17, 2026

Oh Sweet its tuesday !!

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Lojaan · March 17, 2026

Oh wow it's not 5e. Now this is interesting!

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Bramble · March 17, 2026

Brennan! You were supposed to be a big rock!…

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Sean Britcher · March 17, 2026

Let's GOOOOO

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Gareth Varbel · March 17, 2026

Thanks so much for bridging the taboo with narrative based storytelling! It's these kind of stories that propel us further as a culture!!!!

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Chip Roush · March 17, 2026

1000 times as good as I'd hoped, and I had high hopes already. Wow! Thank you.

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Cole Sarar · March 17, 2026

Sandy Dildo Vodka Bath!

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Trina · March 17, 2026

I knew in my heart that someone would have commented this, and I forgot the song within a couple minutes of hearing it, and it's not like I'm not gonna listen to the episode more than once, but I needed to be reminded of it immediately. By which I mean to say, THANK YOU! And also, to the WBN execs, I want this on a t-shirt! 🤣

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Jazz · March 17, 2026

Be still my kinky little heart 🤩

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Sven the Scribe · March 17, 2026

Animatic for those not on other socials https://bsky.app/profile/worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social/post/3mhbme5bj5s2m

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Sean Britcher · March 17, 2026

Yooo

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Jack Jones · March 17, 2026

Also love the mature tone right out the gate fits very well for the setting! XL-ZL's experiential nature gives me massive "Ian M Banks Culture" vibes so rad!

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Jack Jones · March 17, 2026

Awesome first episode gang starting out strong!!

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Hope · March 17, 2026

WARNING--SPOILERS ALL THE WAY DOWN: •~Why not say yes to experience~ is the vibiest vibe that ever vibed. I have this thing that I say when folks (including me) are confused and hopeless at The Powers That Be: "We can find more joy in a dewdrop than they will find after spending their entire lives combing the planet; we have already won any game that matters." I'm going to think about the dildo dishwasher scene a lot. •"Earlier today his mom called" is an exceptional distillation of a particular kind of dread. Props to Lou. Subjectively, his character's indolence is attractive in a gross way, and I can't wait for it to get shattered by real problems. •Thrilled to see a sex-worker represented as deeply professional and savvy while having a well-managed work/life balance. So often, especially in this genre, the exploitation of sex workers (both in their personal and professional lives) is used as an allegory for our careless exploitation of natural resources, and it's nice to not be immediately heading in that direction. I can always trust Erika to zig when others would zag. • Big, huge props to everyone for showing edgeplay being done well with explicit discussion of planning, consent checks, and aftercare. Imo, the more of it we see in thoughtful media, the less people's primary exposures will come from Secretary, Fifty Shades, and badly-executed porn. • Similarly, props for showing that even "unconditional" service that brings the server satisfaction should also have consent. People pleasing only works if you're actually pleasing the people, and not just trying to soothe your own anxiety. This is really close to, like, my whole deal, and I never see it done with as much nuance as it deserves. This can be a really deep well, so I'm excited to see how far we go. •Aabria is a delight as DM. She is so careful to hear and understand what the pcs want and facilitate that for them while also nudging them forward into their arcs. • I also thought the sound was great. Idk what portion of that is due to the new studio vs the sound design team, but good job on both accounts. Re: content warnings--I don't remember exactly how this was sold to us, but I do remember slotting it into the cyberpunk-ish category in my brain. For that genre, I feel like we haven't seen anything particularly intense yet. I can understand, though, how my lack of surprise could just be informed by my familiarity with this kind of story. But also, didn't Fishcakes slit a guy's throat in Icaron? We didn't actually experience any explicit sexual contact here, so I do sort of struggle to understand the difference. If anything, this instance was consensual, right?

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Sven the Scribe · March 20, 2026

"But also, didn't Fishcakes slit a guy's throat in Icaron? We didn't actually experience any explicit sexual contact here, so I do sort of struggle to understand the difference. " While neither scene bothered me I think a big difference is context - but I don't mean sexual versus non-sexual. Fishcakes killing the guy wasn't even the first episode let alone the first scene so people already knew that was an action setting and to be expecting violence. For Solari it's 'act one, scene one' and this didn't give folks who do have a sensitivity for that content the time to prepare and expect to experience it. So I can understand why that could cause problems and be something they'd prefer a heads up about.

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S. Qiouyi Lu · March 17, 2026

Re: transcripts: the previous transcripts load fine into a Kindle with reformatting enabled. However, this one doesn’t get scanned well for spacing in italics; words get smushed together. I would recommend also providing a transcript in EPUB format alongside a PDF. You can do this by using the Ulysses app, writing the transcripts in Markdown, creating a PDF template & EPUB template, and exporting as PDF and as EPUB. PDF is probably fine for screen readers, but is terrible to read with human eyes on small screens.

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Juniper Taylor · March 17, 2026

You can't convince me XL-ZL isn't just Brennan's true state and genuine life experience.

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Bob Chapman · March 17, 2026

Aabria: has a character refer to XL-ZL as an "honored guest" Brennan: has XL-ZL greet someone by saying "be unafraid" Yes, I see you, I see what you're doing there...

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Rebekah · March 17, 2026

+nods in pastor’s kid+ 👀

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Bog Station: Remembrance · March 17, 2026

Y’all, 2:18 in and it’s already fkn good. Already.

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S. Qiouyi Lu · March 17, 2026

I chose an incredible episode to start with for listening to this show; I am SO delighted with opening with pro domme knifeplay & bloodplay kink scene, more of this, INJECT IT IN MY VEINS

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Hannah Radenkova Illustration · March 17, 2026

I just know 🎶Sandy Dildo Vodka Bath🎶 is going to be a new thing I repeat without realising and then I’m going to have to have an awkward conversation with my parents. (This episode is fantastic)

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Emily C · March 17, 2026

Yooooo this episode absolutely fucks. especially the SOUNDTRACK goddamn

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Emily C · March 17, 2026

Also famously sober Brennan experiencing drugs vicariously through others is hilarious

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Marji · March 17, 2026

LET’S FUCKING GO! Cannot wait to see what is in store for this crew in this hedonistic, horny, revolutionary universe. Bless this mess 💜

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Chris Verde · March 17, 2026

Immediately, the music is rad AF, "sandy dildo vodka bath" will forever linger in my brain, how dare you Brennan 😂 This episode is a friggin blast and I'm so excited for this new journey we're on. Also the OST is beyond 🔥

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Juniper Taylor · March 17, 2026

The best part of Aabria GMing is getting to listen to her voice for twice as long. It's just so rich and GORGEOUS

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Rebekah · March 17, 2026

^^^^^

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Witch of the widening horizons · March 17, 2026

🤣 okay guys, I’m listening serenely as i slowly perambulate around Hyde Park among the spring daffodils and then Brennan says “Look what I can do with my lips” and makes the sound effect and I exploded into gales of laughter and I’m worried someone’s going to call the people in white coats to escort me somewhere padded and secure! Seriously tho. What a Fantastical, engaging, emotive and extremely entertaining opening to a story. I’m exhilarated, intrigued and deeply amused (the latter in a very public manner). Here we fuckin’ go…….

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Carrie Mook Bridgman · March 22, 2026

It took you that long to explode?!?/jk

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CarpeBootium · March 17, 2026

Overheard in Intergalactic House of Waffles, “You’ll never guess what saved me in the Sandy Dildo Vodka Bath…”

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Edgar Rodriguez · March 17, 2026

I really want the OST playlist for this episode

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Viktor Engholm · March 17, 2026

Oh we startin out HORNY

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Yin · March 17, 2026

THE WAY I SCREECHED AT THE FIRST 10 SECONDS

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Gavin Morey · March 17, 2026

I have just listened to the first 20 seconds of the new drop and I can definitively say… we are so back.

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Jenny Chisam · March 17, 2026

Singing “Sandy dildo vodka bath” is rude af. Do you have any idea the stimming you have inflicted upon the adhd community and their families 😭

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Witch of the widening horizons · March 17, 2026

Yes! I must attempt to not verbally stim this when in the company of my child!

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Peter Ellis · March 17, 2026

Philosophy Question for Brennan: Is XL-ZL a Hedonist or an Epicurean, and could you briefly explain to the fireside the difference between those two philosophies?

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Bog Station: Remembrance · March 18, 2026

I also *need* to know this answer, in these terms and framework, with or without any other philosophical trappings Brennan wants to add 🤓

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mads · March 17, 2026

anyone else getting Silksong Citadel vibes from XL-ZL?

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Crane Zeisse · March 20, 2026

you have excellent taste in viddy games and podcasts 🙂‍↕️ and I absolutely agree. so curious to know what the hivemind was like..

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Lily Lechler · March 17, 2026

oh we're eating GOOD

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Seth Callis · March 17, 2026

So good, cant wait for more

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astrolotree · March 17, 2026

I’m absolutely obsessed with whatever the fuck XL-ZL’s deal is.

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Steve Googs · March 17, 2026

Shit, now comes the part where I have to decide whether I listen to this today or whether I give it a few weeks so I can really binge like 5 hours worth of introduction. It's so tempting but I just know I'll be left wanting more...

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Taylorea · March 17, 2026

What an amazing intro!!! Love all of the characters. An absolute thrilling contract to set us up for the series. *sandy dildo vodka bath* I am definitely ready for this ride!!! 🚀🚀🚀

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The Wizard Sojourn · March 17, 2026

In which the power fantasy is you can stop being high/inebriated at will to respond to danger and social cues. Truly my people

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TheodoreKnob · March 17, 2026

Does this mean no more Taylor or Fortunate Horse at all? Huge bummer.

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The Witch of the Written Word · March 17, 2026

I was looking for this too. I thought Taylor may have just been taking a break before the next big campaign. I understand in industry if they've had to move in different ways, but an acknowledgement would be nice. Taylor was such a huge part of WWW for so long, it just feels weird to not hear any update.

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Skyliner · March 17, 2026

I think whoever posted this ep may have goofed and forgotten to include the episode link for folks who may listen online in browsers! For anyone who needs it, on simplecast it's here: https://worlds-beyond-number.simplecast.com/episodes/solari-episode-1-paarlor-games . <3

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robo · March 17, 2026

SPACE! HORNER!! CORNER!!!

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Emcortez · March 17, 2026

The opening had me GAGGED YALL!!!!! Not me hollering “is this a sex thing?!” At 6:30 in the morning!!! 😂😂😂

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Brandon Carbaugh · March 17, 2026

XL-ZL has such Data from TNG vibes. I love them. Just a little guy out here trying to understand existence, help people, and experience interesting things.

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BexXZilla · March 17, 2026

Am I the only person who doesn't see a link for where to listen?

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David Stavis · March 17, 2026

No link here either

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Anyo · March 17, 2026

Thus far, I believe I'm most elated to exist vicariously through XL-ZL.

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Tyler Hildebran · March 17, 2026

So excited for an indie system this season! I love D20 and all, but it's good to see some smaller designs get the spotlight!

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Archon of Commoragh · March 17, 2026

What system is this?

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Tara · March 17, 2026

I am not high anymore ✨️

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Morgana Evenstar · March 17, 2026

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

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joFinndian · March 17, 2026

HECK YES LETS GOOOOOOO!

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Randolph McGurrin · March 17, 2026

Is this Solari or horner corner?! But so fun already!!

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Daniel Williams · March 17, 2026

This sound design is incredible! For anyone who is enjoying the music and sound I highly recommend checking out the albums “Splendor & Misery” and “Dead Channel Sky” by Clipping. “Splendor & Misery” is album that tells a story set in space (no spoilers here) and often the music becomes the sounds of a creaking space ship. “Dead Channel Sky” is like a cyberpunk compilation album. Great episode y’all!

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Daniel Williams · March 17, 2026

I do think I would recommend “Dead Channel Sky” as fitting the vibe of this first episode more. Specifically, “Dominator” is a great song to listen to in order to get the general idea of what “Dead Channel Sky” is about

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Hel · March 17, 2026

Oh we're going full freak mode for this one huh

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Chey · March 17, 2026

woot woot !!

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The Wizard Squeamish · March 17, 2026

Jino Jang-Hansen has taken it to ANOTHER LEVEL with the use of music in that intro! I thought I loved it when Within The Wires played with jazzy timing to make space for the words, but this absolutely blows that out of the water! That lore drop might as well have been a spoken word track on one of my favorite albums yippieeeee

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Patrick Callahan · March 17, 2026

Is anyone having an issue finding the episode on the WBN podbean?

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Cody Zimmer · March 17, 2026

Let's go!

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The Wizard Seeker · March 17, 2026

Is Fortunate Horse not working with WBN anymore?

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Amy Randall · March 17, 2026

I’m obsessed with the song at the beginning

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Shelby Welby · March 17, 2026

Hype hype hype

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deebee · March 17, 2026

I heard that little moan in Erika’s intro so I’m probably gonna finish listening after I’m done with Uber. I’m sat either way

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Anyo · March 17, 2026

Sandy Dildo Vodka Bath shall be my next cocktail creation.

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Elenie · March 17, 2026

Please let us know what you come up with!

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The Wizard Sojourn · March 17, 2026

Love sexy space season!! Ttrpgs are for flirting with the homies!! Let's goooooo

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Shreyas Joshi · March 17, 2026

Loving everyone's vibes immediately, as far as character intros go that was amazing. I do have a special place in my heart for having your intro to a character being drunk folded in a dish washer with dildos, plates, glitter, vodka and a raviolo.

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Meg Hueing · March 17, 2026

ALSO you can't just sing ~ Sandy dildo vodka bath ~ I was on my work shuttle! I had to stifle a guffaw surrounded by medical professionals.

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Meg Hueing · March 17, 2026

This is gonna be the sexy season ain't it? It is. I just know it.

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sleepysappie · March 17, 2026

YIPPPEEEEEEEEEE YIIPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE JUMPING UP AND DOWN AND SCRESAMING AND SHOUTING AND CRASHING THROUGH A SPACE SHIP WITH THE SHEER FORCE OF MY EXCITEMENT AND JOY AND HAPPINESS AND THRILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry im excited a normal amount. normally

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Joshua Stephens · March 17, 2026

OMGAWD! That was incredible! I love sexy space time and sandy dildo vodka bath! Damn, I'm so fucking hyped for this!

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Alicia · March 17, 2026

I’m alive. Empires may rise and fall. But nobody can ever take Sandy Dildo Vodka Bath from me.

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Gage Herendeen · March 17, 2026

INSANE to listen to while happening to have a ravioli breakfast

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Sven the Scribe · March 17, 2026

Put aside a raviolo as tribute /jk

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The Wizard Seeker · March 17, 2026

LETS GOOOO

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theoddhobbyist · March 17, 2026

SHUT UP JUST THE FIRST FEW BARS OF THE MUSIC I’m so in. ❤️❤️❤️

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shai · March 17, 2026

Have you ever heard the first minute of something and knew it was going to ruin your life in the best way? Yeah.

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Josie · March 17, 2026

Wow i love these freaks already, phenomenal first episode

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The Wizard Solace (Sherichu) · March 17, 2026

Ngl, I restarted and listened to the new “this is the sound of worlds beyond number” 5 times. Tickled my brain in a way I cannot explain 😅

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kittentigger · March 17, 2026

What a wonderful thing to wake up to!! 💜💜💜

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B · March 17, 2026

I was just idly checking the patreon and it's already HERE?! WHOOOOOO

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Joel Hicks · March 17, 2026

I am so unbelievably excited for this!!!

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Alessandro Chiappetta · March 17, 2026

So this is not going to be edited by Taylor, but will the future www be?

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The Wizard Solace (Sherichu) · March 17, 2026

Yeah I’m wondering this too and hoping it is just a matter of the sci fi campaigns being a much different style. I do hope they haven’t parted ways and if so, I at least hope it was on good terms. He really brought something special to WWW and helped make the pod what it is today!

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Sven the Scribe · March 17, 2026

CWs (will try to update as we go, no promises to catch every possible thing of course): Sex work (though it shouldn't need a warning in my book), consensual bloodplay with real violence (5:21-10:00), drug use and other intoxicants

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Sven the Scribe · March 17, 2026

'Noise is better than silence' Hopefully we'll get more bangers like 🎶 Sandy dildo vodka bath🎶 from Brennan then!

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Gareth Varbel · March 17, 2026

Child like innocence + adult curiosity = dangerously relatable character. be brave our wanton trend setter!!!

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Ellie Hail · March 17, 2026

Awww shit, here we go again

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Jay Batavia · March 17, 2026

Was NOT expecting a shadow drop like this! Edit - dammit I missed all the updates over the last week Per audacia ad astra!

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Ryan Higgins · March 17, 2026

Lets go, fam!!!!

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Luke · March 17, 2026

Let’s gooooooo

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The Wizard Spicy 🌶️ · March 17, 2026

THE DAY HAS COME

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improbable-nox · March 17, 2026

Let's GOOOOOOOO

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merry · March 17, 2026

Aaaaaaaaaaaa

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Lojaan · March 17, 2026

Bring it oooooooooon!

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Trevor Sion · March 17, 2026

LETS FUCKING GO

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Caliburn · March 17, 2026

Perfect timing, and so begins my new obsession 😄

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Ci · March 17, 2026

It’s totally Tuesday

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The Wizard Synonym [ˈsɪnəmɪn] · March 17, 2026

I'm hyyyyyped!

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WWMSudoku · March 17, 2026

My absolute longest "let's gooooooooo"

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Chill Myah · March 17, 2026

I just woke up right as this dropped, my brain is set to solari time already! I’m so excited to listen 🫨LETS GO SPACE 🕴️ Update!!!! AHHH ITS SEXY SPACE IM IN LOVE

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GC · March 17, 2026

IT BEGINS i am beyond excited